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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Myers, Peter

Myers, Peter , Brick Manufacturer, Waikiwi. This business was established, in 1874, by the present proprietor, who owns seventeen acres of land, containing excellent clay. The bricks are made by hand, and there is a large down-draught kiln, capable of treating 35,000 bricks. The annual output is from 300,000 to 500,000 bricks. Mr Myers was born in Han-over, Germany, and came to New Zealand, via Melbourne, in 1866. After learning the brickmaking trade with his uncle, at Waikiwi, he commenced business on his own account, and now finds a ready market for all the bricks he can turn out. Mr Myers has been connected with the Waikiwi Lodge of Druids since 1882. He was married, on the 2nd of August, 1877, to a daughter of the late Mr John Fotheringham, of Alloa, Scotland, and has one daughter.