Few have made greater progress in this district than Mr. Fred. Corby, and fewer have better deserved their success. He served his apprenticeship with Messrs. B. Denton and Son, curriers, shoe manufacturers, and Army contractors. Mr. Corby's father was manager of the currying department, and the son had a thoroughly practical training in this branch of the business. Mr. Corby started on his own account in May, 1890, and the premises in Church-street were soon too small for the growing trade. On two occasions they had to be enlarged to cope with the demand for the firm's goods, and they are now very large and admirably suited for their purpose. The works are light, airy and filled with the best and latest machinery. Mr. Corby has kept himself well abreast of the times and has moved with the varying conditions of the industry. The firm’s principal trade is in F.I. kips, and they produce large quantities of kip butts in Memel, russet, and wax. They are also makers of nearly all the leathers a kip is useful for, such as Box sides, football, golf, and other leathers, shoulders in tan, box, etc. Mr. Corby takes a keen interest in public affairs, and in his day and generation has done what he could for the welfare of those with whom his lot is cast.