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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Galt, J. And J
Galt, J. And J. (John Galt), Ironmongers, General Blacksmiths, Agricultural Implement Makers and Coach-builders, Bridge and River Streets, Mataura. This business was established by-Messrs John and James Galt in 1890, but has been conducted solely by Mr John Galt since 1898. The site comprises three-eighths of an acre of freehold land, on which most of the buildings have been erected by the firm. The ironmongery shop, which is constructed of wood, iron and brick, has a thirty-two feet frontage to Bridge Street, and has two fine show windows. Behind is the blacksmith's shop, which is built of brick, measures 30 feet by 50 feet, and there is a brick store, 18 feet by 25 feet. The coachbuilding department is conducted in a wood and iron building, the body shop measuring 30 feet by 25 feet, and the paint shop 30 feet by 20 feet; the machine shop has three forges, besides screwing and boring machines. In 1904, an engine trolly capable of carrying twelve tons was turned out. All kinds of agricultural implements are made; a special line being drain ploughs, which are sent all over the colony.