1849 - Brees, S. C. Pictorial Illlustrations of New Zealand
There are four mills for grinding corn in Port Nicholson--viz., Mr. Catchpool's steam-mill, which was taken to the Colony by Dr. Evans, and at work so early as October, 1841
New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator, Volume 11, Issue 74, 11 September 1841
Mr. Catchpool put his steam mill into operation a few days since, and it worked to his satisfaction. The engine drives two sets of griss stones and a circular saw. Logs are being brought from the Hutt and about the Bay for the use of this saw mill, which we hope will now soon contribute some wood to the market, for which there is a great demand. We believe this is the first steam mill erected in New Zealand. We heartily wish Mr. Catchpool every success.
New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator, Volume III, Issue 138, 4 May 1842
Steam Flour and Saw Mills, DICKSON STREET, TE ARO.
THE undersigned has for sale a quantity of ground maize, suitable for fattening pigs, poultry, &c. Also a quantity of unground maize.
Parties may have their own corn ground at 1s. per bushel.
A small quantity, of superior seed wheat for sale, grown in the valley of the Hutt. Also several tons of potatoes.
E. Catchpool. April 27, 1842.
Catchpool was in partnership with Henry Boyton for a time: New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 33, 22 November 1842
Catchpool and Boyton — 5 cwt. flour.
New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 41, 20 December 1842
WELLINGTON STEAM FLOUR MILL.
A LARGE quantity of Maize for Sale, Ground and Whole. Parties may have their own Maize Ground at 1s. per bushel.
EDWARD CATCHPOOL. December 20, 1842.
This doesn't specifically name the mill, but given at the time there were only 2 mills in Wellington, and Catchpool's was the only one that had been milling for long enough to make annual comparisons meaningful, it seems probable that this was referring to Catchpool's mill: New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator, Volume V, Issue 344, 15 May 1844, Page 2
AGRICULTURE.
One of the most gratifying facts with which we have become acquainted recently, was communicated to us the other day by a gentleman who has a mill in this town. He stated that he had been comparing the quantity of grain taken to be ground at his mill this year, by certain small farmers, with the quantity the same parties took last year, and the result of the comparison was, that those who took, four and five bushels last year, had taken thirty and thirty-five this year. This valuable class of settlers may therefore be considered to have produced sufficient grain this season to supply the wants of their own families; and if they only double the quantity next year, each farmer will produce a surplus sufficient to supply a family of similar extent, otherwise occupied.
Damaged in the earthquakes of October 1848 New Zealander, Volume 4, Issue 259, 22 November 1848
Return of the principal Houses injured. Dixon Street. Mr. Catchpool — steam flour mill, brick, thoroughly shattered.
New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume IX, Issue 874, 17 December 1853
To Let, or for Sale, THE STEAM FLOUR MILL, Dixon-street, Te Aro.Parts of this, without the grinding machinery, were later readvertised: New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume IX, Issue 933, 12 July 1854
The Steam Engine (4 horse, high pressure), will be sold separately from the Grinding Machinery, if required.
Also for Sale, Smut and Screen Wire, Mill Bills, a Wheat Screen, and Winnowing Machine, Proof Staff, &c.
Apply to Mr. E. CATCHPOOL. Wellington, December 17, 1853.
For Sale,
A STRONG IRON SAW BENCH, - with Twelve Circular Saws, Spindle and Brass Bearings, fast and loose Pulleys, Parallel Guide, Adjusting Screw, &c, together with a large Drum Driving Wheel.
The above was manufactured by Holtzapffel, of Charing-Cross, London, and is of very strong and superior workmanship.
also,
A Four-horse-power High-pressure STEAM ENGINE.
Brushes for a Wire Cylinder for Dressing Flour; a few feet of strong Smut and Screen Wire; and 3/8 inch Boiler Plate, for sale.
Apply to E. CATCHPOOL. Wellington, July 10, 1854.
P.S. — If the above are not sold shortly by private contract, they will be put up to public auction.
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