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

Coachbuilders — Mcquarrie, D. And Company

Coachbuilders.

Mcquarrie, D. And Company (Donald McQuarrie), Coach and Carriage Builders, Tay Street, Invercargill. This business was established in 1891, and the factory, which is of iron and brick, contains a smith's, a wheelwright's, and a body shop. All kinds of light, and heavy vehicles are manufactured. Mr. McQuarrie was born in Inverness, Scotland, in 1864, and three years later, accompanied his parents to Port Chalmers by the ship “Chili.” After learning his trade at Invercargill he visited New South Wales, where he gained further experience before returning to establish his present business in 1891. Mr. McQuarrie was married, in 1884, to a daughter of Mr. Joseph Tosh, of Invercargill, and has one daughter and five sons.