J.S. Watts & Sons (1900 - 1985?)
- From
- 1900
Nairne, South Australia - To
- 1985?
Summary
In 1839 John Watts began producing bricks at Hindmarsh. He established a business in Nairne in 1858 and made fire-bricks which could withstand intense heat. When Watts died in 1895 and his son Joseph took over the business. It was registered as J Watts & Son in 1900. When Joseph died in 1913 his sons Joseph and Albert took over the business. The business was sold in 1985 (?).
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Archival resources
State Library of South Australia
- J.S. Watts & Sons records, 1863 - 1992, BRG 128; State Library of South Australia. Details
Bruce A. Smith
Created: 29 March 2005, Last modified: 27 April 2006