The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]
Lilly, John
Lilly, John, Blacksmith and Wheelwright, 182 Tuam Street, Christchurch. This business was established by Mr. Lilly in 1886. Every appliance for the successful pursuit of trade is to be found on the premises, including circular saws, lathes, drilling and boring machines, etc., the motive power being a light horse-power steam-engine, by Messrs, Garrett and Sons. Mr. Lilly turns out drays, waggons, expresses, and agricultural implements of every description. He arrived in the Colony in 1877 from Glasgow, and served under Messrs P. and D. Duncan for ten years before commencing business on his own account.