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Suckling Brothers Boot Factory, Leeston
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TitleSuckling Brothers Boot Factory, Leeston
DescriptionA Leeston branch of the Christchurch business Suckling Brothers (established in 1871) opened in a building of the recently closed former linen flax mill in March 1945. A contemporary newspaper journalist reported that a dozen women and girls were engaged in being trained to make military boots, and would soon be added to.
Suckling's logo was the letters SB in a diamond. They focused on producing all types of boots and shoes, and imported some styles for women.Date1945
DescriptionA Leeston branch of the Christchurch business Suckling Brothers (established in 1871) opened in a building of the recently closed former linen flax mill in March 1945. A contemporary newspaper journalist reported that a dozen women and girls were engaged in being trained to make military boots, and would soon be added to.Suckling's logo was the letters SB in a diamond. They focused on producing all types of boots and shoes, and imported some styles for women.
Date1945Collection
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Suckling Brothers Boot Factory, Leeston (1945). Selwyn Stories, accessed 15/02/2026, https://selwynstories.selwynlibraries.co.nz/nodes/view/6076
