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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Tibby, H. E.
Tibby, H. E., General Blacksmith, Pohangina Main Road, Pohangina Township. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand, Palmerston North. Mr. Tibby was born in Victoria, and came to New Zealand about the year 1870. He was apprenticed to Mr. Sherrett, of Greymouth, with whom he completed his term in 1877. Mr. Tibby had subsequently a large experience in various parts of New Zealand. He has worked at his trade in several large shops in Canterbury, and for fifteen years subsequently was in business on his own account in various townships in New Zealand. For five years prior to establishing the present business, Mr. Tibby was well-known as a tradesman in the Stratford district. On the opening of the Pohangina township, Mr. Tibby decided to cast in his lot with the district, and purchased a large and prominent section in the centre of the township, where he has erected a most substantial blacksmith's shop. This large and lofty building is constructed of wood and iron, and is supplied with every necessary for the conduct of a considerable trade. Mr. Tibby's business extends over a wide range of country, his specialty being horse-shoeing. He is also well-known as a maker of colonial ovens, for which there is a considerable demand in the district. Mr. Tibby undertakes all kinds of general blacksmithing work, and may be depended upon to execute any orders that may be entrusted to him. Adjoining the shop he has erected a very comfortable and convenient five-roomed dwelling house which is a credit to the township.