The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]
The Lion Boot Factory
The Lion Boot Factory (Richard Walton, proprietor), Rutland and Lorne Streets, Auckland. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. This business, which was established in 1884, was purchased by the present proprietor in 1888. all kinds of boots and shoes are manufactured on the premises, and specialties are made in ooze calf, Russian calf, box calf, and glace kid. The trade extends throughout the North Island, and even into the South Island.