Smith, Helen Hay (1873–1918)
Smith, Helen Hay (1873–1918)
New Zealand clothing manufacturer and retailer. Name variations: Helen Hay Broad. Born Aug 29, 1873, at McMaster's Flat, South Otago, New Zealand; died Nov 17, 1918, at Oamaru, New Zealand; dau. of James Smith (farmer) and Jessie (Haigie) Smith; m. Alfred Evans Broad, 1915.
Established clothing manufacturing company, H.&J. Smith, with brother John Smith (1900); company grew to include mail-order service and imported clothing; opened new shop and factory that contained innovative improvements, such as well-lighted workrooms and gas heating (1910).
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).
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