BRIEF HISTORY
| There was this brotherhood of three. One conceived the idea. One perfected the idea. And the third, through depression, war and earthquake kept the company on right lines during difficult times. |
The Tug called Dispatch
John Sewell, a native of Scotland, became the permanent engineer for the tug called Dispatch in 1869, based in Greymouth. Because the tug did not provide enough work for him, he decided to start up an iron and brass foundry in Greymouth.
At The Beginning
The Dispatch Iron Works opened on August 5th, 1873. The site was chosen for the creek which ran in front of it, but the land was soon reclaimed, and today a main railway line lies where the creek once did.
Apprentice Agreement From 1875
There was no shortage of boy labour in the early days, and the partners (Rae and Sewell) began a system of apprenticeship where the boys would earn a reasonable amount for signing up with them.
The Expansion Of Dispatch
Soon Rae and Sewell realised they would have to expand, but because of the expence they decided to hand out shares, which happened in 1876.
Interesting Facts About Dispatch
Tribute From The Mayor Of Greymouth - 1973
Tribute From The MP Of Greymouth - 1973
Dispatch & Garlick Ltd
Leaders in Engineering Excellence Since 1873
"No job is too big or too small"
| Phone: | 64 3 768 7089 |
| Fax: | 64 3 768 5525 |
| Email: | sales@dispatchgarlick.co.nz |
| Postal Address: | PO Box 26 Greymouth New Zealand |
| Street Address: | 36 Lord Street Greymouth |