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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Marshment, Thomas

Marshment, Thomas, Brick Manufacturer, Stokes Street and Adelaide Road. Established 1893. Mr. Marshment's works are situated about five minutes' walk from the corner of Adelaide Road and Riddiford Street, going south. The brickfield and works occupy some two acres of land on the elevation near the Berhampore Public School. The works are noted in Wellington for the superior class of machine-made and pressed bricks turned out from them. The machine used is of modern design, with wire cutter. The engine is ten-horse-power, and well suited to the work devolving on it. Mr. Marshment has two down-draught kilns, and employs usually about twelve hands. The pressed bricks manufactured in the works are claimed to be the finest used in Wellington, and are eagerly sought after by building contractors. Mr. Marshment's bricks have been used in the construction of a great many of the best known buildings in Wellington. Amongst thesemay be mentioned the Free Public Library, the Harbour Board's offices, Commercial Travellers' Club, Sharland's warehouse, Bodley's Private Hotel, and the shops occupied by Mr. Sherwood and Mrs. Linnell, in Cuba Street. The large chimney at the Electrical Syndicate's premises is also made of bricks from Mr. Marshment's works. Altogether, this business is securing deserved attention, and the bricks turned out are making their own reputation as they get tried and become known.