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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Brown and Johnston
Brown and Johnston (John Brown and Alexander Johnston), Carpenters, Joiners, Builders, and Contractors, 11 Johnston Street. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Private residences: Mr. Brown, Vogel Street; Mr. Johnston, Lipman Street. Both partners are natives of the “land o' cakes,” where they were brought up to the business of carpenters and joiners. They had large experience in their trade in the old land, and have arrived in the Colony to place their services at the disposal of their fellow colonists, Mr. Brown came in 1886 by s.s. “Arawa,” and Mr. Johnston four years later by s.s. “Tainui” After working at their (.ade for some time they founded the present business in 1892, and have conducted a steadily growing trade since its inauguration. They undertake all kinds of carpentering and joinery work, as also the building of houses or other premises, by contract or otherwise. Their trade is entirely local. In addition to general work as above they make a specialty of the manufacture of golf clubs, of which they have turned out a good few. The firm will also repair such clubs when damaged. The building occupied is of wood, and one story in height, having a floorage space of about 1750 feet.