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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Wise, Walter E.
Wise, Walter E., Te Aro Engineering Works, Ebor Street, between Taranaki and Tory Streets, Wellington. Private residence, “The Vines,” Coromandel Street. These works were established in 1893 by Mr. Wise, who is a native of Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, England. He arrived in New Zealand in 1879, and served his apprenticeship with Messrs. S. Luke and Sons, engineers, and continued in their employ for some considerable time after completing his term. To extend his knowledge and experience, he afterwards filled engagements in other large engineering works. His plant comprises a perfect modern screw-cutting lathe, drilling and other necessary machinery (specially imported by himself), all driven by steam, and a smith's forge. Mr. Wise makes a specialty of iron and brass turning, but undertakes engineering work of every description. Repairs to steam and water engines, freezing and milling machinery, farm implements, etc., are well within the scope of Mr. Wise's operations, “good workmanship, prompt attention, and moderate prices” being his motto. Orders by letter or telegram will receive prompt attention.