The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]
Smith, Henry
Smith, Henry, Wood-Turner and Chair-Maker, 190 Tuam Street, Christchurch. Mr. Smith established his business in 1874. Born in Tasmania, where he learned his trade, he arrived in New Zealand in 1861. His premises are extensive, affording over 1300 square feet of floor space. The plant, which consists of lathes, circular and band saws, and other machinery, is driven by a two and a half horse-power vertical steam-engine. All kinds of turning and band-sawing for builders' work in stone or wood is executed by Mr. Smith, who also makes a specialty of the manufacture of Windsor and other chairs. Before settling in Christchurch, Mr. Smith was for two years in business in Invercargill.