Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Macarthy, Thomas George, Brewer and Maltster, City Brewery, Tory Street, Wellington. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This brewery, originally known as the Phœnix, was established about thirty years ago. The present proprietor, who had a brewing experience in Victoria, came to the Colony in 1863, and commenced business at Charleston, after working some time as a miner on the West Coast goldfields. After carrying on his trade for twelve years, Mr. Macarthy removed to Wellington and purchased Messrs. Mace and Arkell's brewery, in Old Custom House Street. This business he conducted till 1883, when he bought the Phœnix, the name being changed to the City Brewery. The main building, a two-story brick structure, contains about 5000 square feet of floorage space. Behind the brewery, Mr. Macarthy has erected a two-story sixteen-quarter malthouse, of wood and iron. Since settling in the Empire City, Mr. Macarthy has been prominent in most local matters. Further particulars are given under the heading “Banking,” as a Director of the Bank of New Zealand.