THOMAS BALLINGER, LTD.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7448, 24 May 1911, Page 5

THOMAS BALLINGER, LTD.

rpHOtrSANDS of visitors will be at- ■*" tending the Coronation Industrial Exhibition to-day onwards, and it is safe to say none will miss seeing the very unique exhibit arranged by the old-established firm of Thos. Ballinger, Ltd., plumbers, electricians, gasfitters, etc., which is to be found occupying a prominent position in the annexe (and to the left of the Giant ' Stairway). This firm, whose head office is in Victoria street and factory in Dixon street, caters for the multitude. In every home in the city something. is either used or needed that Thos. Ballinger, Ltd., supply or manufacture. A, special feature of the firm’s exhibit is an acetylene gas producing plant and hot water service. No expense or trouble has been spared to make this demonstration perfectly clear to all persons interested in securing homo installations of either one of other, or both if needs be. These generators occupy a high reputation wherever used, and country visitors would do well to carefully study their merits whilst the opportunity presents of seeing them in full working order. Amongst other sections of this firms exhibit are, paent spouting brackets, sheet metal goods, lead-head nails, etc. The exhibit is en. hanced by means of the pillars and surrounding walls being cased and lined with "small" corrugated iron manufactured by the firm themselves, and painted in suitable shades. For radiators, electrically heated or by means of gas, the firm is noted. Visitors will find both profit and instruction in Thos. Ballinger’s exhibit.