Annie Millar

Born in Scotland in 1855, Annie Cleland Millar founded the business which ultimately became Quality Bakers Southland. Annie married John Millar and managed the Prince of Wales private hotel, which gained a reputation as ‘the main eating house in Invercargill’.  Annie and her sons then spent more than 30 years building their own bakery and dining business. Annie founded a thriving local business and dynasty, with her family continuing their involvement until 1993.

Annie Millar

Inducted: 2015
Industry: Food services and manufacturing