1839 - 1881 (42 years)
| Name | John Arkell | |
| Suffix | Brewer in Dunedin, Hokitika, Reefton and Wellington, NZ | |
| Born | 1839 | Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire, England  |
| Gender | Male | |
| Residence: | Feb 1863 | Is this John? Did he first go to the goldfields near Gabriels Gully, Otago? |
| POST OFFICES - WAITAHUNA, TUPAEKA AND WETHERSTONES. List of Unclaimed Letters for the month ended 28th. February, 1863: - WAITAHUNA. A. ... Arkell, John ... My feeling is that this is NOT John. There was a John Arkell with mining interests in Clyde in 1865 and then in the Cromwell area from 1866. That John Arkell appears to have died at nearby Lowburn c 1900. | ||
| Occupation: | Jul 1863 | John established in a brewery in Dunedin, Otago |
| WHITE STAR BREWERY, Caversham. Arkell and Peake, Brewers of Ale and Porter of the very best quality. Very superior bottled porter always on hand. [Otago Daily Times 2 Jul 1863] WHITE STAR BREWERY, CAVERSHAM. ARKELL AND PEAKE, Brewers and Bottlers. A& P. having completed their new Brewery, are prepared to supply Hotel keepers with first class Ales and Porters at the following prices:— Fine XXX Ale, £5 per hhd. Fine XXX Porter, £6 do. Best Bottled Ales and Stout, 9s per dozen. [Otago Daily Times 5 Jan 1864] | ||
| Occupation: | 2 Aug 1864 | Arkell & Peake partnership in White Star Brewery dissolved and Samuel Marks takes over the brewery |
| Business Notices. WE, the undersigned, hereby Give Notice, that we have this day, by mutual consent, dissolved the Partnership hitherto existing between us as Brewers. The Business, in future, will be carried on by JOHN ARKELL. who will pay all debts and receive all accounts in connection with the late firm. (Signed) JOHN ARKELL. JOHN PEAKE. Witnesses— Henry East, Henry Crump. White Star Brewery, Caversham. 2nd August, 1864. Otago Daily Times 18 Aug 1864: WHITE STAR BREWERY, CAVERSHAM. THE Undersigned has much pleasure informing his Customers and the Public that he has succeeded Messrs Arkell and Peake in the above named establishment, to which will be united his business of the Dunedin Brewery. SAMUEL MARKS, Late Brewer at the Red Lion Brewery. John appears to have left Dunedin by 31 Aug 1864, when he was mentioned as having an unclaimed letter at the Dunedin post office. | ||
| Occupation: | Jun 1865 | John already in partnership with Samuel Pizzey in Hokitika |
| THE WEST COAST GOLDFIELDS. We take the following paragraphs from the West Coast Times of the 31st ult.:— Patronisers of "native industry" and lovers of colonial will soon have an opportunity of indulging their inclinations, as we observe Hokitika is about to possess a local brewery. Messrs. Pizzey and Arkell, some of the first explorers of the unknown wilds of Weld street, have nearly finished a large and commodious building, and in a few days, we understand, will commence operations, and be ready to supply any quantity, of malt liquor at a rate that will enable it to be sold at less than the present price, which is almost equivalent to "robbing a poor man of his beer." We heartily wish them success in their undertaking. [Press 13 Jun 1865] | ||
| Occupation: | 16 Mar 1866 | John's partnership with Samuel Pizzey in the Phoenix Brewery, Hokitika, dissolved |
| NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto carried on by the undersigned, under the style of Pizzey and Arkell, as Brewers at Hokitika, is DISSOLVED by mutual consent as and from the 16th day of March, 1866. All the liabilities of the above firm will be discharged by Samuel Pizzey, to whom all Debts due thereto are to be paid, and who will continue the business at the Phoenix Brewery, Weld-street, under the style of Pizzey and Co. Dated at Hokitika, this 20th day of March, 1806. S. PIZZEY, Jno. Arkell. Witnesses — Thos. S. South, Clerk to Mr South, Solicitor, Hokitika. [NOTE: a new partnership must have been formed, as a later partnership in the Phoenix Brewery was dissolved in 1871] | ||
| Occupation: | Nov 1868 | John interviewed at Pizzey & Cos Brewery, Hokitika |
| WESTLAND INDUSTRIES. We have now to direct attention to another form of industry, which, although at present it affords no opportunity for consuming the produce of Westland, yet, nevertheless, gives a means for the profitable investment of capital, and provides employment to several persons. We allude to the art of brewing, for carrying on which the climate of Westland is peculiarly suitable, and which is now, by the aid of machinery, brought to such perfection here, as to ensure the production of a beverage grateful to the palate, and possessing wholesome tonic properties. The largest brewery in Hokitika is that of Messrs Pizzey and Co., situated at the angle of Weld and Tancred-streets, and we now subjoin our reporter's account of his visit thereto. PIZZEY AND CO.'S BREWERY. A few days ago I visited this' brewery, and on my mentioning to one of the members of the firm, Mr. Arkell, who superintends the brewery, my wish to go over the establishment, he at once very courteously placed himself at my disposal. This large brewery, which for size, convenience, and completeness of fittings, is now scarcely second to none in New Zealand, had its origin three years since on a very small scale. The first brewing of ale, only six hogsheads, was sent out about the 15th August, 1865. It was but a small beginning, but considerable care was taken in the manufacture of the beer, and it soon got into public favor. As time wore on, the number of consumers increased, rendering an enlargement of the premises necessary, and the substitution of some machinery for the manual labor which had hitherto been employed. These were supplied but as the demand kept on increasing, further enlargements were made and more machinery erected, until at length the establishment assumed its present complete form. Although even now, the proprietors contemplate an addition to the machinery, in order to enable them to meet the demand for the article they produce. The entrance to the cellars is from Weld street. The cellarage is 120 ft long by 60 ft wide, and at present is capable of storing 300 hhds. The washing room and the cooperage are at the back of the cellars. The washing room is fitted up with appliances for purifying and cleansing the casks preparatory to their being filled with beer. The engine house is at the side of the cellars; it contains a 12 -horse power horizontal engine, which drives the malt mill and does all the necessary pumping, as well as performing sundry other little offices. On reaching the first floor, the object which first attracted my attention was the mash, tub, fitted up with Steele's patent mashing machine; combined with a very ingenious arrangement for directing a flow of hot liquor on to the malt, so as to extract almost every particle of saccharine matter. The gyle room is situated at the back of the room occupied by the mash tub The gyle, room contains two vats manufactured at the premises; each capable of fermenting 80 hhds. When the vinous fermentation is complete, a series of flexible pipes convey the newly made beer into the casks awaiting its reception in the cellars below. There is a large storeroom on this floor, as also sleeping accommodation for some of the men, who reside on the premises. On the floor above there is a large copper for boiling the wort, and an extensive range of coolers, which are being fitted with fans worked by steam power. At the top of the building a range of large water tanks is placed, the water, of which there is an unlimited supply, being pumped by the steam engine from a well in the bush about 100 yards from the brewery. Several pipes lead from these tanks, so arranged that in case of fire the building can be flooded in a few minutes. Connected with the establishment there is stabling for three horses and a drayhorse. The clerks' offices are on the opposite side of the street, where also is an extensive bottling establishment. It is in contemplation shortly to erect a malt-kiln, so that the malt, of which a large quantity is consumed daily, may be manufactured on the premises. The hops used are from the best English grounds, and no pains are spared to turn out an article of very superior quality. The brewery, as it exists at present, is capable of making 150 hhds of ale weekly, and the demand, I am informed, is still increasing. Not only is Pizzey's beer largely consumed in Hokitika and the various mining centres, but the firm are exporting extensively to the Grey, the Buller, Charleston and Fox's, and overtures have been made from Melbourne to send a supply of that sparkling beverage known as "Pizzey's ale". [West Coast Times 24 Nov 1868] | ||
| Occupation: | 7 Oct 1871 | John\'s partnership with Samuel Pizzey in the Phoenix Brewery, Hokitika, dissolved |
| DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the partnership hitherto subsisting between the undersigned, under the style or firm of \"Samuel Pizzey and Co.,\" has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to the late firm are to be paid to Mr Samuel Pizzey, by whom also all liabilities are to be paid. Dated this seventh day of October, 1871. Signed, SAMUEL PIZZEY, JOHN ARKELL. Witness to the signature of Samuel Pizzey — C. E. Button, Solicitor, Hokitika. Witness to the signature of John Arkell — G. F. Hawkins, Notary Public, Hokitika. [West Coast Times 9 Oct 1871] | ||
| Property: | Nov 1871 | John purchases an interest in a gold claim near Reefton |
| Mr Arkell, of Hokitika, has purchased a half share in No. 1 South, Shiels\'s, for £150, which is considered a very low figure as the claim is thought to be one of the best in the district. [WESTPORT TIMES 16 NOVEMBER 1871] | ||
| Occupation: | Jan 1872 | Storekeeper at Murrays Creek (Black\'s Point), near Reefton |
| Public Notices MR. LAWRENCE HARRIS having purchased the interest of Mr John Arkell, in the firm of Franklyn and Arkell, carrying on business as General Storekeepers, Murray Creek, Inangahua, the Partnership hitherto existing between Frederick Franklyn and John Arkell has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. JNO. ARKELL F. FRANKLYN. Murray Creek, 10th January, 1872. Witnesses: Henry Mace, John Collins Referring to the above, the undersigned, under the style of FRANKLYN and HARRIS, will, with a large Stock of Merchandise always on hand, be happy to supply their customers at Murray Creek, or throughout the Inangahua District, at a reasonable rate, and with a punctuality hitherto unknown in the district. FREDERICK FRANKLYN. LAWRENCE HARRIS. [Grey River Argus, 13 January 1872] | ||
| Occupation: | Jan 1872 | Intention to start a brewery at Reefton |
| The latest item of news from Reefton is that Mr Arkell is about starting a brewery there, having disposed of his store at Murray Creek to Mr Harris, late contractor for the Okarito mail service. [West Coast Times, 15 January 1872] | ||
| Residence: | Jan 1872 | Murray Creek (Black\'s Point) very close to Reefton - not sure if this is John\'s domestic or business residence (or both) |
| Buildings of every description are going up all round and sites are realizing handsome figures. There are some ten or twelve hotels now open, but the principal ones are kept by Mr Barker and Mr Monaghan who successfully cater for the moving public. The sports passed off merrily through the Christmas week, and a more cheery honest bit of pleasure was enjoyed here than in many much more settled localities. All wear a satisfied look and I trust ere long that we shall friendily outvie all our neighboring settlements in sterling prosperity and comfort. Amongst the many new buildings outside of Reefton, I must mention that of Mr Ramsay, late of the Kanieri, who is erecting a really handsome and substantial store of considerable dimensions on Murray Creek at the foot of the Machine Site Road, where also is located Mr Arkell of Hokitika celebrity. [WEST COAST TIMES, 6 JANUARY 1872] | ||
| Occupation: | Apr 1872 | Brewery in existence at Reefton |
| ARKELL AND M\'PHEE, (Late Murdock M\'Phee) ALE AND PORTER BREWERS, Reefton. A. and M\'P. are now prepared to supply the whole of the Inangahua District, with unlimited quantities of their celebrated Ales and Porter. [Grey River Argus 8 April 1872] | ||
| Occupation: | May 1872 | Brewery premises must have been at the west end of Broadway - Reefton\'s main street |
| The work of clearing the west end of Broadway, Reefton, from the Government buildings to Messrs Arkell and M\'Phee\'s brewery, has been commenced and will shortly be completed. [Grey River Argus 2 May 1872] | ||
| Legal: | Feb 1873 | Court case |
| RESIDENT MAGISTRATE\'S COURT, AHAURA. Friday, February 7. (Before C. Whifefoord, Esq., R.M.) CIVIL CASES. White and Garth v. Arkell and M\'Phee. A claim of £10, disputed price of freight and carriage between Ahaura and Reefton. Judgment for amount with costs. [Grey River Argus 10 February 1873] | ||
| Event: | Apr 1873 | John leaves on trip to England |
| The Westland Register mentions, among items of personal gossip, that the Albion took away from our shores a number of old residents, Mr Arkell, late of the firm of Pizzey and Co., being one bound for \"for England,\"... [Grey River Argus 26 April 1873] | ||
| Occupation: | May 1874 | John to start brewery in Wellington |
| Wellington would seem to be attracting some of the most enterprising of the West Coast commercial community. Last week we (West Coast Times) recorded that Mr Findlay had determined upon establishing himself in business there in place of going to England, as was his intention when leaving Westland. By a telegram to hand, we learn than Messrs Mace and Arkell are making preliminary arrangements for establishing an extensive brewery in Wellington; ... [Grey River Argus 27 May 1874] I recommend anyone coming to the Empire City [wellington] this month to engage lodgings through the medium of the Telegraph. I found here many of our most enterprising citizens of the West Coast. It is very painful to find, at almost every town in my travels, the most energetic, persevering men; in fact the right sort of men to make a new colony prosper, having left Westland, not on account of the climate, which they speak of as not being equalled in New Zealand, or any other colony, but who complain of there being no scope for enterprise. No sooner, they say, is a speculation undertaken on the Coast than your fellow citizens regard you with jealousy, and are more ready to assist in the failure than to help you in the endeavor to make the speculation a success. Messrs Mace and Arkell are building a steam brewery in the centre of the town. Their engine is fifteen horse-power, with boiler complete. They will be able to brew twenty hogsheads at a time, and should their business require it, they will be able to brew twice in one day . Their cellar is of large capacity, holding 300 casks at a time. The firm commences operations on the 10th instant, William Wilson, of the Otago Foundry, Dunedin, is the successful tenderer for the kiln ironwork. [West Coast Times, 11 July 1874] | ||
| Died | 24 Jan 1881 | Albert Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Person ID | I4192 | Grant |
| Last Modified | 25 Apr 2021 | |
| Father | John Arkell, founder of Arkell's Brewery, Swindon, Wiltshire, b. 1802, d. 1881 (Age 79 years) | |
| Relationship | Birth | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Hewer | |
| Relationship | Birth | |
| Family ID | F1672 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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