The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Myers, C. And Sons
Myers, C. And Sons (Christian, Henry, John Peter, and Frederick Myers) Brickmakers, Waikiwi. Messrs Myers and Sons' business was established by the senior partner, Mr C. Myers, in 1863. The land consists of fifty-five acres of freehold, the whole of which is clay-bearing, and though it has been worked for many years, not more than three acres have been exhausted. The machinery consists of an eight horse-power steam engine and boiler with pugmill, and brickmaking machines. There is a large permanent Hoffman kiln, and the output is 70,000 bricks a week.