Simmonds & Osborne commenced trading from 46a Adelaide Road in 1905. In 1914 they opened a branch in Petone. Branches also opened in Auckland and also Australia.

The company went into liquidation during the depression, and was taken over by Thomson Lewis & Co. Ltd. in 1933. The Simmonds & Osborne name was retained for a short time after the take-over.

Simmonds & Osborne primarily used one gallon crocks to store their produce, making use of crock manufacturers from New Zealand (P. Hutson), Australia (Fowler) and England (Pearson and Price). The crocks were delivered door to door by horse and cart initially then later by trucks.

The following advertisement appeared in the 1928 'Stone's Directory':


SIMMONDS & OSBORNE

Cordial Manufacturers

Doctors recommend our famous brewed drinks.

HOP BEER and GINGER BEER

(non-intoxicating)

2/- per Gallon Jar delivered.

Also carbonated drinks in all varieties.


Phone 24-497

369 Adelaide Road = = WELLINGTON