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Wally T. Lawton NZHHA 1146. began learning about fireplaces and chimney construction in 1957 under the tutelage of James Spruce when a solid fuel range (Aga) was installed at the College Book shop, the home of retired Major Bogle. Many of the chimneys which we worked on at that time were very much in the 'Charles Dickens - Oliver Twist' style, very large and very dirty coal burning fires. The first fire unit we installed in New Zealand was an insert Kent-Barker wood burner installed 1976 in a home in Timaru. Although a JETMASTER fire unit was recently installed by us in a Christchurch home, most of our work is now concentrated in the Auckland area. Patsy a genuine 'Girl Friday' who does all of the canvassing and telephonist work was, in her youth a supervisor on the old telephone switchboard. Her very professional and friendly approach has won her many friends amongst our growing client file. Fergie 'the dog that thouht he was a lion' recently suceeded by Sam has been retired in memorial to stand watch on the Mac. Sam follows The FIREPLACE TECHNICIAN everywhere he goes and guards the vehicle and its contents. He is in charge of security both on the road and in the office!
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