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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Metzger, Victor , Engineer and General Smith, Gore Street, Bluff. Mr Metzger's business was established in 1899, and the premises, which stand on half-an-acre of land, consist of a wood and iron building. There is a full plant, including a five-horse power oil engine, lathes, screwing, cutting, punching and shearing machines, and two forges. Four men are employed in the works. Mr Metzger was born in 1877, in Invercargill, where he learned his trade with one of the large engineering firms, and was so employed until establishing his present business. As a Freemason, Mr Metzger is connected with Lodge Fortitude, and is attached to the Loyal Awarua Lodge of Oddfellows.