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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Andrews, D. and J
Andrews, D. and J. (David and Joseph Andrews), Coal and Firewood Merchants, Wholesale Hay, Corn, and Produce Dealers, Tory Street. Telephone 886. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand, Te Aro. (See J. and D. Andrews, venetian blind manufacturers). This business was founded in 1883 by Mr. D. Andrews, who was brought up to the trade in Wellington. The premises, which cover about 22,500 square feet, comprise stables, shed, store, and dwelling. The buildings are built of wood and brick, being one story in height. A four-horse-power steam-engine drives the circular saw for firewood-cutting, and other machinery. The firm have six horses and drays constantly employed in connection with this business. They are importers of Newcastle coal, in which they do a large trade, they also have a large turnover in local coal. For the last six years they have supplied the Government with coal and firewood for the Asylum and Hospital, and still retain the contract. Messrs. Andrews are doing a steadily-increasing trade. In hay, corn, and produce they conduct a wholesale trade. They have arrangements whereby they are in a position to secure supplies of the very best quality, and are consequently enabled to execute orders at lowest market value. The partners are sole proprietors of the venetian blind and butter box factory in Willis Street.