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

Mackerras And Hazlett

Mackerras And Hazlett (James Taylor MacKerras and James Hazlett), Merchants and Importers, Bond and Crawford Streets, Dunedin; Telephone 30; P.O. Box, 107; Bankers: Bank of New Zealand; Private residences: Mr. MacKerras, Upper Forth Place; Mr. Hazlett, High Street. This well-known firm was established in 1862 by Mr. MacKerras in conjunction with a former partner; in 1878 he became associated with Mr. Hazlett, who had for some years previously been in business as a general merchant at Clyde and other goldfields towns. Messrs. MacKerras and Hazlett's warehouse and offices are erected on freehold land in Bond Street, and consist of a large two storey brick and stone building, with a cellar. In addition to these premises, they have a large bond (a three storey brick and stone building) in Crawford Street. The firm do a large business throughout the entire Colony. They are large importers of all classes of goods, including general merchandise, wines, spirits, tea, sugar, tobacco, etc. As packers and blenders of tea they do a considerable trade, and maintain a very large number of special agencies. Mr. MacKerras is referred to in another article as a member of the Otago Harbour Board, and Mr. Hazlett as a member of the Benevolent Institution.