Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Slinn, Thomas Partridge, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer and Importer, Warehouse and offices, Lambton Quay. Factory and Retail Shop, 83 Cuba Street. Shop, “The Multiform,” Cuba Street, Wellington. Cable address, “Slinn, Wellington.” Code, A B C, Fourth Edition. Telephones, warehouse 976, factory 975. P.O. Box, 315. Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Private residence, Wordsworth Street. Established in 1893, this business has rapidly developed, and now consists of a factory, warehouse, and two retail shops. The total floorage space used in the business exceeds 5000 square feet, and is still too small, about twenty-five hands being employed. Mr. Slinn's three sons take an active part in the management of the various departments of the business. The plant includes the most modern appliances for the work. Mr. Slinn is the patentee of the “Huna” enamel, a labour-saving composition which is used to place a waterproof coat on the soles of boots and shoes, thus dispensing with the cost of finishing. He is also the manufacturer of the Boston Dressing, and Kanapa Dressing, useful for glossing the uppers with bright glaze, transforming rough leather in a wonderful fashion. This is said to be superior to any imported article, and is largely in demand. Mr. Slinn holds a number of English agencies, and his business extends to the whole Colony.