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A. & T Burt were an established firm of hydraulic engineers (from at least 1891), who branched out into other engineering areas. From around 1907 they were selling the imported Edina wind engine, manufactured by the US Challenge Windmill company. Around 1917 they became the successor to T. R. Clow in manufacturing the Daisy and Don wind engines in Auckland, but had other locations at
Otago Daily Times, Issue 13909, 22 May 1907
Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9636, 16 September 1907
Cromwell Argus, 7 September 1908
THE EDINA WINDMILL. RIGID IN CONSTRUCTION. SIMPLE IN MECHANISM.Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLI, Issue 5922, 17 February 1913
An Edina Windmill is a labor saver. It works year in and year out pumping water to satisfy the stock, irrigate the land, and supply the home. It requires a minimum of supervision - an occasional oiling and tightening of nuts being practically all the attention needed. Care is given to every detail of construction. Every separate part of the mill is made of the highest quality material, and the workmanship is unsurpassed. Brass pumps particularly suitable for windmills stocked : also all classes of piping, taps, tanks, pumps, etc. Full particulars on application. Procurable from our Agents, or direct from A. & T. Burt, Ltd., DUNEDIN, CHRISTCHURCH. WELLINGTON, AUCKLAND, AND INVERCARGILL.
The "EDINA" Galvanised Steel WindmillOtago Daily Times, Issue 15865, 10 September 1913
is the Windmill for you if you want the "Tried and Tested" and "without fault" kind. It is compact, strong, and rigid, and works with little wind. Ask the man who has one. Utilises every ounce of power, reduces vibration to a minimum, and in ingenuity, scientific constuction, and reliability under all conditions, eclipses every other style of windmill made.
Let us know your requirements. 50 years of experience has made our windmill advice worth having. It's free, and we'll send our estimates with it.
A. & T. BURT, Ltd., Windmill and Pump Mnfrs. Auckland.
Te Puke Times, Volume II, Issue II, 9 December 1913
ASK THE MAN WHO HAS ONEAuckland Star, Volume XLV, Issue 294, 10 December 1914
If there's any other Windmill as steady, as strong, or that runs as easily as the
"Edina" galvanised steel windmill
He will tell vou "There's absolutely nothing to equal the 'Edina.'"
It works with little wind, utilising every ounce of power, is perfectly reliable under all conditions, and, most important of all, "well worth while" in price. Write to us - our advice is free, and we shall be pleased to help you any way we can.
A & T. BURT, LTD., CUSTOMS STREET W, Auckland.
Do You Want Water?New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15794, 17 December 1914
Harness the Wind.
We are seldom without wind in this country, and it's a pity to let so much of it go I to waste. It doesn't cost much to make it work for you if you come to us. Our "EDINA" Galvanised All-Steel Windmill is without doubt the best and cheapest on I the market. It will keep you well supplied and never go out of order. Write for free advice.
A. & T. BURT, LTD., Customs St, West.
Do You Want Water?Tuapeka Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 6285, 14 August 1915
Then apply to us for a Windmill, a Hydraulic Ram, or a Pump of any kind, hand or power.
WE ARE EXPERTS.
A. & T. Burt, Ltd.,
Customs Street West.
Independent Water Supply FOR FARMERS. That's what every farm should have. Depending on the rainfall is risky. On the other hand, carting water from streams is costly. The most reliable, efficient, aud economical means of securing an abundant water supply is to erect theAt the end of 1917, on taking over the selling of T. R. Clow's Daisy wind engine, the ad changed dramatically: New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16729, 22 December 1917
Edina Windmill
The "Edina" Windmill pumps water for you day after day, free of cost. The power is free. No wages or other expenses to pay. First cost is last cost.
The "Edina" is constructed on the most scientific and up-to-date lines. Works with the slightest breeze; yet so strongly and rigidly is it built that the fiercest gale cannot injure it. Write for particulars. Expert advice on all water schemes free to you.
A. & T. BURT, Ltd. Stuart St, DUNEDIN.
Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 3272, 29 January 1918
"Daisy" WindmillsNew Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16764, 2 February 1918
"Don" Windmills
TWO FAMOUS WINDMILLS NOW MANUFACTURED AND SUPPLIED BY US.
These famous windmills have an enviable reputation throughout the Dominion for their wonderful pumping qualities and great strength and durability. Over 1800 are in use, and users without exception are delighted with the fine service the mills give.
Install a "DAISY" or "DON" if you waut abundance of water at a minimum of cost. Full particulars gladly given. Expert advice on water schemes free of charge.
A. AND T BURT, Ltd., STUART STREET, DUNEDIN.
Buyers of Scrap Cast-Iron, Zinc, Copper, Brass and Lead.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17044, 28 December 1918
The advert that appeared to accompany an agricultural show (probably Franklin A & P show) in 1919 increased the claimed number in use to over 1900. Whether that was deemed to be untrue is not clear, but after the show, all ads that I've traced only claim the 1800 again. Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 452, 25 February 1919
An example of a subsequent ad where the copy only states 1800 in use: Waikato Independent, Volume XX, Issue 2206, 10 May 1919
'Daisy' WindmillsNew Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17645, 4 December 1920
'Don' Windmills
OVER 1800 IN USE - EVERY USER DELIGHTED
Something of a record isin't it. The windmills that can please over 1800 critical users, and satisfy every requirement, are the Windmills most likely to please you, especially when you know you are at the same time supporting a local industry and keeping your money in the country at a time when your country needs it most.
THE 'DAISY' WITH 6, 8, and 10 FEET WHEELS
Main bearings of special anti-friction metal, easily renewable when worn. Grease cups fitted on all the large sizes. Governor is lever and weight type and is easily adjusted. Mill can't race in high wind. Best specially imported materials throughout.
THE 'DON' GEARED WINDMILLS. Built Like an Engine, in 6 and 8 Feet Sizes.
Quite a new departure in Windmill construction, and a wonderful improvement on previous types. Two gears, two pinions, ring oil bearings ou shaft. Improved pull-out gear, automatic governor, perfect balance etc. Quotations and expert advice on all water schemcs free. Drop us a post-card making known your wants.
A. & T. BURT LTD. CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND
THE AUCKLAND SHOW.An existing illustration, of the Edina got repurposed and used in an ad for the Daisy simply by chaging the name on the tail! Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17489, 24 June 1922.
MESSRS. A. AND T. BURT, LTD.
A speciality of the well-known Don and Daisy windmills is made in the display of Messrs. A. and T. Burt, Limited. These windmills are manufactured in Auckland, together with galvanised steel towers for them; also the firm's famous brass windmill pumps and deep-cylinder pumps. The windmills have achieved a wide reputation for reliability and first-class workmanship, and sales are rapidly increasing. It is pleasing to record the success of this New Zealand manufactured windmill, which renders us quite independent of outside sources.
The Dandy windmill was manufactured in the USA by the Challenge Company of Batavia. T and S Morrin, of Auckland, were the main New Zealand agents, but serveral other firms were involved with the brand at some time.
A write up on the model, from a contemporary US newspaper: Pacific Rural Press, Volume 45, Number 11, 18 March 1893The Dandy Steel Windmill.
The Challenge Windmill Co., Batavia, Ill., is one of the oldest and most reliable windmill concerns in existence, and for over a quarter of a century has made a specialty of building windmills and water supply goods, their manufactures being found in all parts of the civilized world, and at present they have large orders from South America. But they do not care for foreign trade, as they are having all they can do to keep up with home trade, and have been running their shops for months past 15 hours per day. They have the largest windmill factory in the world run by water-power, lighted throughout with the latest and best system of electric light, and they claim to turn out goods at a lower price than can be done by competitors, quality considered. The Dandy mill is simplicity itself and of great strength and durability, and one of the most tasty and beautiful mills of the many before the trade. It is made in two styles—the single motion and the geared. The single motion gives one stroke of the pump to each revolution of the wheel, whereas with the geared mill it takes two and one-half revolutions of the wheel to make one stroke of the pump. The Dandy steel tower is made with four corners, very heavy angle steel being used to withstand severe storms. The girts also are made of heavy angle steel and the braces of heavy flat steel rods. The ladder is a genuine ladder, with regular steps and is easily climbed, but if the mill be furnished with graphite bearings that is unnecessary. This wideawake and progressive company also furnishes both mills and towers galvanized so that mill and tower will last 25 years without painting. They claim to be the first to bring out a galvanized tower and mill. It would seem that dealers and users of other windmills could desire no more than what this company offers, viz.: A windmill that never needs oil and a windmill and tower that never needs painting. They offer to send the outfit on 30 days' test trial. The Challenge Windmill and Feedmill Co. also manufacture the celebrated Challenge geared and pumping windmills, the Challenge "double header" geared windmill - the only double header in the world - and the O. K. and Daisy solid wheel windmill, known the world over for their many superior qualities.
Waikato Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1081, 25 October 1901
WAIKATO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION’S Tenth Annual EXHIBITION.Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 263, 15 November 1901
T. and S. Morrin, Limited, Auckland. - Oliver Ploughs: The special feature of this exhibit is the variety of this well-known plough, there being no less than 17 on the ground, including several which are being shown for the first time in New Zealand. The Double-furrow New Departure is a plough which should commend itself to all interested in ploughing. Amongst the collection is the 9L, Scotchman, Hillside ploughs with reversible mouldboards, and the Crescent series, with both wood and steel handles.
Dandy Steel Windmill: This is claimed to be one of the latest improved mills in the market, being made of galvanised steel, so that there is no possibility of rusting or corroding. It is fitted with a brake put on to hold the mill in any position desired, and which makes it self-regulating in any wind.
The T. and S. Morrin and Co.'s exhibits also total about 50, and include no less than 22 varieties of "Oliver" ploughs, ranging from those suited for garden work to the big double furrow called the "New Departure" which turns two 14 inch swarths. This collection is undoubtedly the most complete set of "Olivers" yet shown here. The company also exhibits the "Dandy" windmill, in various sizes, which may be utilised for either pumping water or driving machinery.Waikato Times, Volume LIV, Issue 5977, 31 October 1902
WAIKATO A. & P. SHOW. ELEVENTH ANNUAL SHOW.New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12123, 19 November 1902
MESSRS T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LTD.)
The special feature in this exhibit was the Dandy windmill, the slats in the wheel of which are all made of cold rolled sheet steel, being thoroughly galvanised and braced by steel bar. As all complicated parts have been removed, there is nothing which is liable to break or get out of repair.
Messrs. T. and S. Morrin's, Limited, exhibition of agricultural machinery never fails to be of considerable interest to farmers and others. The assortment of the new celebrated "Oliver" ploughs exhibited consisted of 19 different types, varying from the small orchard plough to the double-furrow; no matter what class of ploughing a farmer wishes to do some particular type of "Oliver" is to be found specially adapted for the purpose. Our attention was next directed to a "Dandy" windmill quietly pumping water; the simplicity of the construction of this mill attracted much attention, and the ease with which it worked in a very light breeze drew forth many favourable comments from the onlookers.New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5627, 29 June 1905
Waikato Argus, Volume XXIII, Issue 3622, 2 November 1907
THE DANDY WINDMILL and GALVANISES STEEL TOWER.Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 39, 9 November 1907
The Finest Windmill Pumping Outfit on the Market.
The simplicity of working, strength, and durability commend them to all buyers.
No other windmill is made that will perform as much work in a light breeze and govern itself as perfectly in a storm as the DANDY.
Send us sketch showing position of mill and distances to which water is to be delivered and we will give you estimate for cost of installation.
There’s one Best. But only one. Why not have it.
Thos. Wells, Sole Agent, Cambridge
Southern Cross, Volume 16, Issue 37, 19 December 1908
Although I've seen no direct evidence of any such claims, the Dandy agents put out some ads refuting that all windmills were alike: Waikato Argus, Volume XXVI, Issue 4020, 25 February 1909
THERE could be no greater mistake than to say "All windmills are alike," or "One windmill's as good as another."An almost identical ad, except for the formatting, the use of "contentions" in the plural, and erroneous substitution of "5-post" was used buy the Thos. Wells, of Duke Street, Cambridge: Waikato Independent, Volume IX, Issue 631, 25 February 1909
This is the remark of the casual observer, but an investigation will soon reveal that Windmills differ as much as other machinery.
Don’t he deceived into buying a Windmill offered under the pretext that it "IS AS GOOD AS THE DANDY." or "IS A FACSIMILE OF THE DANDY." Such comparisons only prove the DANDY is the standard of pumping efficiency.
EXAMINE BOTH and COMPARE THEM. We are exhibiting at the Cambridge Show on March 10th, and will be delighted to have you do so. You will then see that our contention that the DANDY Windmill and 4-post Galvanised Steel Tower is the best pumping outfit on the market is based on SOLID FACT.
Mr Richard Reynolds, Cambridge, writes : "-The DANDY Windmills I bought from you are all giving satisfaction. I have three other brands, but I consider yours the most effective."
The Challenge Co., Batavia, U.S.A., make only one DANDY Windmill, and we control it here.
T. & S. MORRIN, Ltd., AUCKLAND.
The "Much stronger" message in this ad seems to have been to contrast with an nearby ad for the Samson windmill that merely claimed to be "Stronger than the Strongest". I'm not sure whether there was a third brand that these both referred to! Motueka Star, Volume XI, Issue 864, 21 January 1910
"Much Stronger than the Strongest.Waikato Argus, Volume XXIX, Issue 4455, 20 July 1910
The Dandy Windmill.
J SPENCE BRYAhttps://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19100720.2.24.3NT & CO are the Agents for the "Dandy" Windmills and Pumps made by the Challenge Co. Second to none. Galvanized four post tower.
Also, for the Myers and Goulds Spray Pumps.
Come and inspect before going elsewhere.
Remember the address : J, SPENCE BRYANT & Co., General Agents.
Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12881, 27 May 1913
GOOD WATER
That is the secret of the dairy farmer's success, and it is obtainable at a minimum cost by letting the wind pump your water for nothing. The most reliable engine for this purpose is the
DANDY WINDMILL.
If you want to know what a pumping outfit will oost you, send me particulars and I will give you a price for it complete, and will arrange for its erection if you like. I can supply
DANDY OIL ENGINES
In all sizes and types, stationery, hand-portable and horse-portable. OLIVER 1, 2, and 3-furrow mould board ploughs. BENICIA disc ploughs.
Have you seen my new 96 page catalogue? If not write for it now.
A. M. RVAN, OPPOSITE THE RAILWAY STATION, Taihape
Sole Agent in the Rangitikei District. Sub-agent for Marton District - C. E. INGLE.
The patent windmill, invented by Mr. J. G. Oates was extensively shown at a number of A. & P. shows in the Wellington region.
No 7995.Clearly there were no farms on Lambton Quay - that was merely the address of Oates' patent agent. The illustrations have unfortuntely not been included in the digital archive.
Dated 22nd October, 1895.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
"An improved windmill"
I, John George Oates, of 42 Lambton Quay, Wellington, in the colony of New Zealand, Farmer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "An improved windmill" and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, -
My invention relates to an improved windmill and has more especial reference to small windmills which are extensively used for pumping and other purposes, The usual construction of such mill is well known to consist of a horizontal shaft working in bearings and having at its outer end arms carrying blades or sails which revolve by the action of the wind, the said shaft being fitted with a crank or pulley to drive a pump or other light machine. The bearings in which the shaft revolves are formed upon a frame which frame is fitted with projecting vane or other suitable apparatus which has the effect of always keeping the working vanes opposite and at right angles to the direction of the wind.
It is evident that by these arrangements the windmill will be driven at different speeds according to the strength of the wind and the work to be done, and it is found in practice that when the current of wind is strong the machinery is often driven at such speed and with such force as to carry away the sails or otherwise disarrange the machinery.
Now, it is to obviate this difficulty that the improvements hereinafter mentioned have been invented and which give a means of perfectly giverning the speed of windmills. In carrying my invention into effect I prefer to fix the mill sails firmly on to a hollow axle which hollo axle works in ordinary bearings fixed on a revolving frame or table in the usual manner in order to face the wind in whatever direction it may blow. The inside of this hollow spindle I prefer to make in the form of a pipe or tube and into this tube I fit a sliding shaft which shaft is longer than the said tube and projects beyond each end. The end projecting in front of the vanes I prefer to be square or in any suitable form so that it will be able to slide freely within the tube but will be certain to revolve with it. On this front end of the sliding shaft I fix a boss which carries rods which project backwards diagonally and are of such a number that there is one rod to each vane of the mill. The vanes are hinged to the arms which support them and the diagonal rods are hinged to the boss and the vanes so as to allow of the vanes having either their whole surface exposed to the action of the wind or to be turned backward to present a smaller surface when exposed to a stronger current.
It will be evident that if this governing action of the vanes can be made automatic so as to be actuated by the current of the wind the machinery will be freed from the usual shocks which take palce from sudden gusts.
To accomplish this object I fix to the inner end of the beforementioned sliding shaft a connecting rod fitted at one end with a bearing in which the end of the sliding rod revolves and at its other end a coupling by which it is attached to an upright arm carrying a suitable vane. This vane is so arranged that it always faces the wind and the arm upon which it is fixed is so regulated by means of a lever or counterbalance weight or both that it remains stationary with the normal state of the wind, but should the current of the wind increase more than is required the said upright vane is blown backwards carrying with it the coupling and the sliding shaft thus acting upon the working vanes of the windmill through the beforementioned diagonal rods, and pressing them back so as to reduce the surface exposed to the wind, and oppose a more acute angle to the action of the same.
Behind the said upright arm of the regulating vane I prefer to have a spring buffer to prevent too great a shock arising from sudden gusts, and I so arrange the details of my apparatus that the whole may be readily altered and set so as to give less or more power as required.
In order that my invention may be most easily understood by one skilled in the art to which ir appertains I will now proceed to describe the same in detail and in doing so shall refer to the accompanying drawing, whereon similar letter of reference indicate corresponding parts.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of my windmill.
Figure 2 is a front view of the same.
Figure 3 is a view of alternative balancing mechanism.
Referring to the views, the sails /a/ are fixed firmly to the hollow axle /b/ which works in ordinary bearings /b'/ fixed on a revolving frame or table /c/ having vane /c'/ in the usual manner. Into hollow axle /b/ I fit a sliding shaft /d/ which is longer than the said axle and projects beyond each end. The end projecting in front of the sails /a/ I prefer to be square in section, and on this front end of the sliding shaft I fix a boss /d'/ which carries rods /d2/ which prject backwards and are equal in number to the sails. The said sails /a/ are hinged at /a'/ to the arm /a2/ which support them and rods /d2/ are hinged to boss /d'/ and sails /a/ so as to allow the sails to yield and turn backward and offer less resistance when exposed to a stronger current.
This movement of the sails is made automatic by fixing to the inner end of the sliding shaft /d/ a coupling /e/ fitted at one end to crosshead /e'/ in which the end of sliding shaft /d/ revolves and at its other end is coupled to upright arm /f/ by means of pin /e2/, said arm /f/ being pivotted at /f2/ to frame /c/ and carrying vane /f'/. This vane is kept up to its work by weight /g/ and cord /g'/ passing over pulley /g2/, which is placed out of the centre to make room for eccentric /j/ or other mechanisms to work, and in the normal sate of the wind the said vane will remain stationary, but with increased force of wind it will be blown backwards taking with it coupling /e/ and sliding shaft /d/ thus acting upon the sails /a/ through rods /d2/ and pressing them back so as to reduce the angle at which the wind strikes them. When the weight /g/ has been raised a certain distance, the adjusting stop /g'/ will pick up a second weight /g3/, and by arranging the height and varying the number and size of these weights I can correspondingly increase or decrease the resistence of vane /f'/ so as to obtain more or less power from the windmill as desired. If necessary, weights /g/ & /g3/ may be made to operate outside turntable /c/ as shewn by dotted lines.
Referring to Figure 3, an alternative balancing mechanism is shewn when the vane /f'/ upon arm /f/ is kept up to its work by weight /g/ suspended upon a continuation of said arm /f/. Counterbalance weights /g4/ may be any desired size so as to counteract weight /g/ or entirely overcome it when it is desired to stop the windmill from working.
I prefer to use a spring buffer /h/ to prevent shock arising from the action of sudden gusts upon vane /f'/, and to keep the said vane up to its work against the wind.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I calaim is,-
1. In a windmill, in combination, sails hinged to their supporting arms and connected to a shaft capable of sliding within a hollow axle and operated by a vane and connections, substantially as and for the purposes set forth herein.
2. In a windmill, in combination, sails hinged to their supporting arms and connected to a shaft capable of sliding within a hollow axle and operated by a vane and regulating weights, substantially as and for the purposes set forth herein.
3. In a windmill, in combination, sails hinged to their supporting arms and connected to a shaft capable of sliding within a hollow axle and operated by a vane and regulating spring, substantially as and for the purposes set forth herein.
4. A windmill, constructed, arranged and operating, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described and illustrated on the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 17th day of July, 1896.
Henry Hughes
Agent for the Applicant.
| Where | Newspaper | Report |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton Agricultural Show | Evening Post, Volume L, Issue 107, 1 November 1895 |
Implements are a feature of the Show, and it is agreed that a larger collection has never been seen in the district. The principal exhibitors are - ... Mr. J. G. Oates (Carterton), a patent automatic self governing windmill |
| WELLINGTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION | New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2666, 14 November 1895 |
It can be fairly claimed for the Wellington Agricultural aud Pastoral Association’s seventh annual show, which began at their grounds at Petone yesterday, that it is by far the best the Association has yet held, and that the number and excellence of the exhibits place it amongst the best shows held in the North Island. |
| Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Show | Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 104, 30 October 1896 |
The eleventh annual show in connection with the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association was held on the Show grounds, Palmerston North, on Wednesday and Thursday. |
| THE CARTERTON SHOW | New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 2970, 6 November 1896 |
The annual show of the Wairarapa Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened to-day at their show grounds in this town. |
| The Wellington A. and P. Association | New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 2981, 19 November 1896 |
The eighth annual show of the Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Association, which was opened at Petone yesterday, may be considered as one of the best ever held since the foundation of the Society. |
| MASTERTON A. &. P. SHOW | Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 46, 24 February 1898 |
It is admitted on all sides that the annual show of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday was an unqualified success. The weather was beautiful, and the attendance was larger than at any previous show in the North Wairarapa. |
| WAIRARAPA AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY | New Zealand Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 3581, 5 November 1898 |
Mr J. G. Oates had a Premier windmill on exhibition. |
| The Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association | Feilding Star, Volume XX, Issue 117, 16 November 1898 |
The thirteenth annual show under the auspices of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association commenced on the show grounds, Palmerston North, to-day and once again claim is laid to its being the premier show of the North Island, a reputation which the energetic and competent committee are evidently determined shall be maintained so far as lays in their power. |
| MASTERTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION | Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 6167, 23 February 1899 | MR. J. G. Oates of Carterton, had on view a windmill of his own manufacture, and which is now being largely used in the South Wairarapa. A feature of this mill is that it works automatically, and in stormy weather adjusts itself to speed. There is nothing in the mill to work loose, and Mr Oates guarantees his patent to last a lifetime. |
| MANAWATU AND WEST COAST AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION | Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 6395, 16 November 1899 |
The fourteenth annual Show of The Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association commenced at Palmerston North on Wednesday. |
| WAIRARAPA A. AND P. SOCIETY'S SHOW | Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 6697, 1 November 1900 | Mr J. G. Oates, of Carterton, had his Premier windmill, which is in all respects all that a windmill should be, being perfectly under control, and most easily adjusted. It is almost as completely under control as a steam-engine, and is one of the best wind-engines we remember to have seen, as regards strength of construction and perfect automatic regulation. |
From: Page 16 Advertisements Column 1, New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 19, 10 September 1897
STEAM ARTESIAN WELL SINKER
House and Sanitary Plumber. Hot and Cold Water Services. Founder and General Engineer. Maker of the Celebrated Tital Steel Windmill. Creamery and Butter Factory Machinery. Contractor to the Central Dairy Company. Pumps, Pipes, Rams, Gasfittings, etc., etc., fixed at Lowest Rates. Estimates and Plans on Application.
THOMAS DANKS,
Providence Works, Lichfield street, Christchurch, N.Z.
From: New Zealand Tablet, New Zealand Tablet, 10 December 1908
Farmers and others desirous of seeming a cheap and effective water supply for farm and domestic purposes should write to, or call on, Mr. Thomas Danks, Lichfield Street, Christchurch, for particulars of his Tiian Windmill, which will be found to do all that is claimed for it....
Note the claim of "First Award N Z Exhibition, Wellington, 1885". Marlborough Express, Volume XXII, Issue 227, 25 November 1886
From The Marlborough Express, July 14, 1887:
The Carlyle Iron Windmill
The Best and Cheapest in the market. Made entirely of iron. Cannot shrink, swell, warp, rattle, or be torn to pieces by the wind. Self regulating and will weather the fiercest gale without injury. Weighs no more than the old wooden wheelmill. Costs nothing for repairs and works right along without any trouble.
Mill, free to most ports in the colony, ÂŁ19.
Illustrated catalogues free. Mention this paper.
Booth, Macdonald & Co., Manufacturers of all kinds of Agricultural Implements, Carlyle Implement Works, Christchurch.
From: Page 13 Advertisements Column 1, New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXI, Issue 38, 18 January 1895
Colonist, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8418, 29 November 1895WIND AND WATER COST NOTHING!
You can make the wind raise the water, and so turn Nature's gifts to your advantage.
There is money in it. A good Windmill Pumping Plant is the most profitable investment you can make, whether for household, garden, or farm purposes, for watering stock or irrigation. It will pay you 25 per cent, on its cost — that is if you get the right kind of mill. There are some that cost little money but cause a lot of trouble.
Don't Come to us for that kind.
We don't make them. We build the best, or we would not sell more every year than all other colonial makers put together, as we do.
Sizes from 6 to 14 feet diameter. Capacities 50 to 5,000 gallons per hour. Prices as low as compatible with first-class quality and honest workmanship. Please write us for information, mentioning this paper.
CIRCULARS, ESTIMATES, ADVICE FREE. PLANS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
Packed closely for shipment.
BOOTH, MACDONALD & CO., CARLYLE IMPLEMENT AND IRON WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH.
THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.
Booth. MacDonald & Co., of Christchurch (representative, Mr H. Greig), showed ploughs fitted with Booth's patent wheel and skeith axles, allowing wear and tear to be taken up; a S.F. plough fitted with the firm's champion front wheel lift; and a medium D.F. plough convertible into a S.F. The "Kiwi" windmill was also shown working. This attracted a lot of attention, the light running calling forth much commendation. By gearing it is so arranged that 2 1/2 revolutions of the wheel give one stroke of the pump, and by means of an eccentric cam two-thirds of the power developed goes to the upstroke and one-third to the downstroke. Spading and disc harrows, &c, complete the list of exhibits of this firm.
From: Page 5 Advertisements Column 1, New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIV, Issue 44, 26 February 1897
WIND AND WATER COST NOTHING
You can make the wind raise the water and so turn Nature's gifts to your advantage.
WHY NOT DO IT? You want water for your stock, your household, your bathroom, your garden. It only requires pumping, The wind will do that for you. MONEY IN IT? A good Windmill Pumping Plant will pay you a bigger profit than any other investment you can make — to say nothing of the increased comfort and happiness it will afford you.
We build a splendid line of Windmills and will gladly send you our Catalogue and advise you as to cost of most suitable style and size for your purpose. The first cost is not great and subsequent expense is practically nothing. Please write us andmention this paper.
BOOTH, MACDONALD & CO., CHRISTCHURCH.
From: Page IV Advertisement 1, Progress, Volume X, Issue 7, 1 March 1915
BOOTH, MACDONALD & Co. Ltd
We have a well-equipped Manufacturing Plant, including Iron and Brass Foundry with modern appliances. Machine Shop, with latest Grinding, Milling, and Shaping Machines, Lathes, Screw Machines, Drills, etc., and a Competent Staff of Skilled Mechanics, and are prepared to take up the Manufacture of ENGINEERING or HARDWARE Specialities in quantities for INVENTORS, AGENTS, or IMPORTERS!
Give us a chance to capture some of the trade in GERMAN GOODS of this class, and we will do our best!
We manufacture a full line of CAST IRON PULLEYS (SPLIT and SOLID), fully machined, well finished, no dearer than the imported, also PLUMMER BLOCKS, COUPLINGS, COLLARS, FRICTION CLUTCHES, VACUUM PUMPS, MILKING MACHINE COMPONENTS, POWER PUMPS, WINDMILL PUMPS, HAND PUMPS, Etc., Etc. !
Send for Quotations, etc. Please mention this Paper. Booth, MacDonald & Co., Ltd., CARLYLE IMPLEMENT & IRON WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH.
Branches: Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Hastings, Hawera, Palmerston N. & Timaru.
From: Page 34 Advertisement 1, New Zealand Tablet, 18 November 1920
The Booth Self-Oiler Windmill has altered the whole position of pumping by wind-power! It has eliminated quite 95 per cent, of former troubles and messy jobs! It has also reduced the risk of personal accident to a minimum, in the fact that, instead of a weekly climb up a greasy ladder, with an oiler in one hand, you oil once a year and, as the oil is held in an oil-tight casing, the tower doesn't or shouldn't become besmeared, thus the annual job is easy, clean and as devoid of danger as any ladder job can possibly be! Many thousands of BOOTH SELF-OILERS are now pumping water for all sorts of jobs, but chiefly for country homesteads, some of which windmills were sold over ten years ago, and none have yet shown signs of excessive wear. We could fill pages with unsolicited testimonials, but, better still, can refer you to users in your locality from whom you can get first-hand and disinterested information. Send us your name and address, and we will send Illustrated Catalogue, etc., and advise you on best ways and means for your job, but PLEASE MENTION N.Z. TABLET.
Booth, Macdonald & Co., Ltd., Ch-ch.
Branches:— AUCKLAND, HAMILTON, GISBORNE, HASTINGS, NEW PLYMOUTH, MASTERTON. PALMERSTON NORTH, ASHBURTON. TIMARU, DUNEDIN.
From Page 10 Advertisement 4, New Zealand Tablet, 25 September 1919
Wind and Water Gratis!
The Best Wind Power Pumping Plant in existence is the BOOTH SELF-OILER WINDMILL. OF WHICH SEVERAL THOUSANDS ARE IN USE, AND FOR WHICH WE ARE SOLE NORTH OTAGO AGENTS
Let us quote you for an up-to-date outfit and make you happy on the water question. We are specialists in the line!
FAMILTON & SLATER
Plumbers and Pumping Experts, Thames Street, Oamaru.
From: Page 28 Advertisements Column 2, New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIII, Issue 25, 18 October 1895
WINDMILLS, SEED AND GRAIN CLEANING MACHINERY.
JOHN MARSHALL, late of Springston, but removed to 204 St Asaph street, Christchurch, and is Manufacturing Windmills of the Most Simple, Strong, ard Durable Make. None but the very best iron and steel is used in their manufacture.
Derricks Supplied of either Wood or Iron.
Windmills from L 5 upwards; Derricks from L 10s upwards.
I have had a large experience amongst Harvesting Machinery, and all work entrusted to me will have my most careful attention.
JOHN MARSHALL, Agricultural Engineer, 204 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, N.Z.
Otago Witness, Issue 1962, 1 October 1891
COSSENS & BLACK ENGINEERS, IRONFOUNDERS, &c., &c., CRAWFORD STREET, DUNEDIN.
MANUFACTURERS OF BRICK and DRAIN PIPE-MAKING and WOOD-WORKING MACHINERY, CHAFFCUTTERS, TURNIP PULPERS, HORSE GEARS, WATER WHEELS, &c., &c.; also, WINDMILL PUMPS Of the Latest Designs, for Draining, Irrigating, or Supplying Water for the Use of Stock or Domestic Purposes, or the Windmill can be geared for Chaffcutting, &c., &c.,
Special Attention Given to the Requirements of the Goldmining Districts
Every Description of Hydraulic Mining Plant Manufactured.
Estimates Given for all kinds of Machinery, Castings, and Other Ironwork.
From: Page 20 Advertisements Column 1, New Zealand Tablet, Volume XX, Issue 28, 29 April 1892
COSSENS & BLACK,
ENGINEERS, IRONFOUNDERS. &c.
CRAWFORD STREET, DUNEDIN.
Manufacturers of BRICK and DRAIN PIPE-MAKING and WOOD-WORKING MACHINERY, CHAFFCUTTERS, TURNIP PULPERS, HORSE GRABS, WATER WHEELS, &c. ; also.
WINDMILL PUMPS Of the Latest Designs, for Draining, Irrigating, or supplying water for the use of Stock or Domestic Purposes, or the Windmill can be geared for chafcutting, &c, &c.
Special attention given to the requirements of the Goldmining Districts. Every Description of Hydraulic Mining Plant Manufactured.
ESTIMATES GIVEN for all kinds of MACHINERY, CASTINGS, and OTHER IRONWORK.
From: Page 9 Advertisements Column 1, New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIV, Issue 49, 2 April 1897
COSSENS AND BLACK
ENGINEERS, BLACKSMITHS, MILLWRIGHTS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, Crawford Street, Dunedin.
Manufacturers of Pumping and Winding Machinery, Hydraulic Mining Plant — including Hydraulic Giants, Sluice Valves, Elevator Castings, Iron and Steel Fluming, etc., etc., Dredge Tumblers. Buckets, Links, Windmills, Waterwheels, Turbines, Brick and Drain Pipe Making and Wood-working Machinery, Horse Powers, Chaff Cutters, Turnip Pulpers, and all kinds of Machinery and Gearing.
A VERY LARGE STOCK OF PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM.
ESTIMATES GIVEN.
CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
Repairs and Every Description of Engineering and Blacksmith Work Promptly Executed.
An advertisment from the Kaipara Advertiser and Waitemata Chronicle, December 4 1912:
John Simcock, Builder and contractor, Helensville.
Plans and specifications on application.
All kinds of repairs undertaken.
Artesian well sinker.
Maker of the Famous Automatic Wooden Windmill
Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 17 December 1913
JOHN SIMCOCK, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, HELENSVILLE.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON APPLICATION.
All Kinds of Repairs Undertaken.
First-Class Work Guaranteed.
ARTESIAN WELL SINKER.
Maker of the Famous Automatic Wooden Windmill
The Papatoetoe engineer Thomas Roger Clow produced artesian boring machines, hay making implements, and windmills using the model name "Daisy" (named after his daughter) from around 1908-1914, from the engineering workshop at Number 7 Kingswood Road. Over 1800 devices were made, and manufacturing was continued by A. T. Burt from about 1917 onwards. One example of these has been reerected in the Papatoetoe alongside the old railway station.
New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15087, 2 September 1912
Windmills.Progress, Volume VII, Issue 4, 1 December 1912
U NEED THIS!
CHEAPER. STRONGER. SIMPLER. QUICKER. BEST OF ALL. "DAISY" WINDMILL will pump more water in less time and work in lighter wind than any other. Indispensable to farmers and Country Residents. Let us prove our statement. Write or call T. R. CLOW, PAPATOETOE, "The Windmill District."
The "Daisy" WindmillWaikato Times, Issue 12468, 30 December 1912
Elsewhere in this issue we print a business announcement on behalf of Mr. T. R. Clow, Papatoetoe, the patentee and manufacturer of the "Daisy" windmill. In common with the most successful mechanical devices which save labour on the farm, Mr. Clow's invention was originally subjected to very severe tests before being placed on the market, the patentee realising that the farmer must have a mill whose working parts were few and as frictionless as ingenuity could devise; in short, a machine which would run year in and year out with an occasional refilling of the oil cups as the only necessity. Since the first "Daisy" appeared in 1908, farmers have not failed to acknowledge its merits, and we hear of as many as eighteen being recently delivered in less than two months. Of the sixty installed last year, seventeen were repeat orders. In a future issue we shall illustrate the mechanical simplicity of the "Daisy" windmill.
Farmers see thisPukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 72, 28 February 1913
Daisy Windmills
are simpler, stronger, more durable and will pump more water in a light wind than any other on the market.
Made in three sizes. 6ft, 8ft, and 10ft and can be had with or without galvanized steel towers.
Every mill warranted.
Write for prices and particulars to
T. R. Clow, manufacturer, Papatoetoe.
APOLOGY.The "Farmers see this" advert of just over a year previous was repeated in the Waikato Times, Issue 12788, 7 February 1914, but this time the 3 sizes are given as 4ft. 8ft, and 10ft. Not clear which of the two adverts gave the correct sizes, or whether the size of the smallest one on offer had indeed been reduced.
I hereby apologise to those farmers of Pukekohe and surrounding districts who I am informed have been looking forward to seeing a "Daisy" Windmill at the Show. Although I had made all arrangements to exhibit one there, owing to a rush of orders for these Mills, I am unable to place one on exhibition this year, but will be pleased to supply all information on inquiry. T. E. CLOW, Papateotoe. Patentee and maker of the "Daisy" Windmill.
Having failed to exhibit the previous year, the ad was short and sweet regarding the Pukekohe A & P Show: Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 172, 20 February 1914
DAISY WINDMILLS. Cheapest and Best. Pump more water than any other Mill on the market. COME AND SEE my exhibit on Show Ground. T. R. CLOW. Papatoetoe.Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 173, 24 February 1914
T. R. CLOW.Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13502, 7 June 1917
During recent years Mr T. R. Clow, of Papatoetoe, has been so busy that he has been unable to show his famous Daisy Windmill here. "Seven weeks ago I told my foreman to put aside a mill specially for the show, otherwise I would have had to miss this year," said Mr Clow, all of which shows that Daisy mills are popular. "Good points! No I'm not the best man to tell you those; ask the users," said Mr Clow. Anyway what Mr Clow did add was it was the simplest and strongest mill and pumped more water than any other mill on the market.
T. R. CLOW, PAPATOETOE.
Among those articles, which are absolutely essential to successful farming in the Waikuto the windmill occupies a position of prominence second to none and the types of windmills exhibited by Mr T. R. Clow, of Papatoetoe, are attracting much attention from visiters to the Show. The Daisy type, which is already widely used in wious parts of the district, is represented by a very fine model. The machine is without cogs, and is back geared on the lever principle. The whole structure is New Zealand made to the last bolt, and is a monument of stability and utility. The Don type of windmill, which is also shown, is described as the last word in quality windmills. It has what is known as the ring oil bearing, and is claimed to be the best, most economical and perfectly balanced windmill manufactured. It has two driving rods and two gears, and, like the Daisy, can be adjusted to be perfectly safe in any gale of wind. In company with the mills is shown the automatic windmill regulator, which shuts off the mill from supplying directly the tank is full of water. When the water falls in the tank below a given point the contrivance automatically sets the mill working again. The combination can salely be described as a marvel of efficiency and economy.
NZ Patent applications 25218 (Nov 1908) and 26533 (Nov 1909)
[info] [info]Evening Post, Volume LIV, Issue 120, 17 November 1897
AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5852, 2 February 1898
THE BIG SHOW AT PETONE.
The annual show of the Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Association began at Petone this morning, and everything augurs well for its success....
One cannot help noticing the deplorably small exhibit of agricultural implements, and speculating as to the cause of the apparent want of enterprise on the part of our local manufacurers in sending specimens to a Metropolitan Exhibition. It is said that this district is but an indifferent market for improved implements, and manufacturers do not feel justified in going to the expense of making displays. This may be so, but it is, nevertheless, a fact that farmers commented adversely upon the absence of machinery that they desired to inspect. Messrs. E. W. Mills & Co. are the only people to make any kind of display so far. They have an excellent collection of ploughs, harrows, reapers and mowers, &c, including the well-known Planet Jr. machines, and have also set up a new American aeromotor windmill, designed for driving farm machinery, and having a 40ft motor power. Mr. C. Whitton is in charge of the firm's exhibit.
A BIG BUILDING.New Zealand Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 3588, 14 November 1898
HOW MASTERTON ADVANCES.
A PEEP AT THE NEW CENTRAL HOTEL.
The new building in Queen-street, Masterton, designed for a first-class family hotel to be known, we understand, as the Central, will be a credit to the town, and when finally furnished and fitted should rank amongst the best of the first-class hostelries in the North Island, and will be in every respect a hotel admirably sailed to the requirements of a rising and progressive town such as Masterton may fairly claim to be.
The whole is the design of Mr C. H. Daniell, and the arrangement throughout speaks volumes for his skill. Nothing appears to have been omitted to ensure the comfort, convenience and luxury of travellers and visitors who may chance to sojourn here, and from the neat and rather unpretending exterior no one would imagine the splendid accomodation contained within the walls of the building: at the same time Mr Daniell has kept in view the importance of easy egress in case of fire, thereby ensuring the safety of every person in the house; and the good lighting, perfect ventilation and sanitary arrangement so conducive to health....
The waterservice and drainage system is so arranged that no alteration, except connection with the mains, will be required when Masterton gets its long-looked for water and drainage scheme safely carried and completed: at present a big Chicago aer-motor (obtained for Mr Daniell by Messrs. E. W. Mills and Co., of Wellington) keeps six four-hundred gallon tanks full, at such an elevation that the supply is equal to all emergencies. In fact the central has water laid on from ceiling to cellar; and hose arrangements for fire extinguishing purposes and for washing down the back and front of the building.
E. W. MILLS & CO., LIMITED.New Zealand Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 3591, 17 November 1898
HAVE now Landing and to Arrive during September:—
...
27 "Aermotor" Windmills, 8ft and [ ] ft
THE PALMERSTON SHOW.Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 6541, 2 May 1900...
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY
In this department the show far exceeds anything previously seen in Palmerston, all the leading manufacturers in the Colony having stands, while the local firms are also partcularly well represented....
Messrs E. W. Mills and Co., of Wellington, make a brave display of the Planet Jr. agricultural implements, also of the roller-bearing aerometer windmill pump, which was shown at work.
THE CELEBRATED GALVANISED STEEL AERMOTOR!Evening Post, Volume LXIX, Issue 41, 18 February 1905
The Cheapest and Best in the market.
6ft. PUMPING WINDMILLS, on 10, 20, 25, 30, and 40ft. towers. 12ft. GEARED WINDMILLS, on 30, 40, and 50ft. towers.
(THESE WINDMILLS WILL PUMP WATER, GRIND CORN, ETC., AMD ALSO FURNISH THE POWER FOR DRIVING ALL CLASSSES OF MACHINERY).
WINDMILLS FOR PUIWPING WATER!
From ÂŁ14 upwards.
WE CARRY A FULL STOCK OF ACCESSORIES, including Circular Saws and Benches, and Corn Grinders.
Send for illustrated Catalogue and Price List, posted free on application to E. W. MILLS AND CO. LIMITED, WELLINGTON, CHIEF AGENTS FOK N.Z.; Or, the District Agents in the various parts of the Colony.
AERMOTOR WINDMILLS.
THESE Mills are the best obtainable, and may be had for pumping only or geared for power, to drive Chaffcutters, Circular Saw Benches, Corncrushers, etc.
E. W. MILLS & CO. (Ltd.), Sole Agents for New Zealand
Motueka Star, Volume XI, Issue 864, 21 January 1910
THE "Samson Windmill."
Stronger than the Strongest.
The most perfectly self regulating and most durable Windmill made. Tt will do more work, endure h ar der service, require less care, necessitate fewer repairs, give - less trouble, and better satisfaction under all conditions, and at all times, than any other Windmill in the world. The Samson is a patent Double Geared Mill with Bearing that can be renewed without taking down Mill.
"Myers'" Windmill Pumps are the Best, being fitted with Patent Glass valve seats. Absolutely non-corrosive
Agricultural Implements of every description
E. McPherson & Co, Ltd. WAKEFIELD.
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