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

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

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

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The Makarewa Brick And Tile Works (Alfred Buxton, proprietor), Makarewa Township. These works were established in 1866 by Mr Thomas Buxton, father of the present proprietor. The property comprises six acres of land, and contains excellent clay, The buildings are of wood, and consist of seven sheds, capable of storing 300,000 bricks. There are two kilns, each of which is able to burn 45,000 bricks. A stationary eight horse-power engine drives the brick-making machine. There is a hand brick-press, and also a hand tile-making machine. The output of the works is equal to 600,000 bricks per year, besides a large quantity of tiles, and eight persons are regularly employed. A siding connects the works with the railway. Mr. Thomas Buxton was very fortunate in securing 142 acres of good bush for firewood, which is a very important item in connection with brick and tile manufacture.