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

Laidlaw And Gray

Laidlaw And Gray (Robert Laidlaw and John Gray), Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers, Dunedin. This is of its kind considered
Mr. R. Laidlaw.

Mr. R. Laidlaw.

one of the most wonderful businesses in New Zealand. Some years ago the present proprietors bought it from the late T. G. Johnston, who was then doing a turnover of £4500 per annum; but in less than ten years
Mr. J. Gray.

Mr. J. Gray.

it exceeded, under the new management, £40,000 per annum. In 1898 they built a store of three flats opposite their retail shop, but in a few years even that was found quite page 331 inadequate, so they had to build another large store and iron shed at the wharf, which is found very handy for shipping and railing. Contemplated additions and alterations to the firm's retail premises will make these three times their present size. Messrs Laidlaw and Gray will then be much abler to show their large and varied stock, valued at over
Messrs Laidlaw And Gray's Premises.

Messrs Laidlaw And Gray's Premises.

£20,000. They are large importers of bedsteads, fenders, chairs, crockery, and general ironmongery. Messrs Laidlaw and Gray are the proprietors of the London Organ and Piano Company of 22 George Street, Dunedin; and are also agents for the Griswold knitting and Gritzner sewing machines, of which very large numbers are sold.