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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Remington, George

Remington, George, Plumber, Gasfitter, Bellhanger, and Coppersmith, Victoria Plumbing Works, 36 Cuba Street, Wellington. Private residence, Sussex Square. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Remington was born in Wellington, his parents being among the pioneers of this Colony, arriving by the ship “London,” over fifty years ago. Mr. Remington, who served his time with Mr. Lawrie, of Wellington, on completing his apprenticeship, went to Australia with the object of enlarging his experience of the trade. While in Melbourne and Sydney he had no difficulty in obtaining employment with the leading firms in his trade, and during his stay there, extending over several years, occupied some good positions. Returning to Wellington in 1876, he worked at the trade till 1879, when he established the above works, which have steadily grown to their present dimensions. The building is of wood and iron, and is two stories high, having a floor space of 2000 square feet. The plant is replete with all the necessary machinery for every branch of the trade, comprising curving rollers, spouting machine, down pipe machine, guillotine knife, lead-headed nail machine, screwing machine, and punching and shearing machine. There are thirteen hands regularly employed, but in busier times there have been as many as thirty-five hands engaged. In addition to plumbing and gasfitting, all kinds of coppersmithing is done on the premises. The articles chiefly manufactured are spouting, ridging, down pipes, and lead-headed nails, etc. Curving of corrugated iron is another special feature in this business. Mr. Remington imports from the best London houses, gas and water fittings, also electric appliances and fittings. The trade extends into the suburbs and country, and some of the best buildings in and about Wellington have been fitted up by Mr. Remington. A large and complete stock of plumber's and gasfitter's requisites are kept on hand, and all work connected with this trade is turned out in an expeditious and satisfactory manner, being personally supervised by the proprietor. Mr. Remington may be congratulated upon possessing so complete a plant, and upon having in his employ none but first-class workmen. His present position is due entirely to his own ability and untiring energy, as he has worked up the present business from much smaller dimensions.