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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''WINGS TO THE WORLD'' BY SIR HUDSON FYSH
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 236 page hardcover book. The story of Qantas, 1945 - 1966. The third book of a trilogy covers the story of air transport in Australia from 1920. Illustrated with 45 B & W photos. Published in 1970 by Angus and Robertson, Sydney and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2199 FYS'' on spine. Handwritten in biro on title page ''For my great respected friend Alec C Chisholm from the author Hudson Fysh 12/11/70''Hudson Fyshbooks, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, qantas, hudson fysh -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, HORSE AND CART
Sepia image mounted on board: 11 men and 4 women. Horse and cart with barrel on back of cart. Five men of the group are seated on cart, others standing. Man is holding horse by collar. Men are dressed in suits, hats. Women dressed in mid-calf length skirts and long line jackets and hats. In background: hotel building with wrought iron lace on verandah. On window ( barely discernible ) Hotel Sha.. ( could be Shamrock?) and on another window : son.Lain. Photo could have been taken in early 1900 - 1920 ?Bartlett Bros., Bendigobendigo, hospital, bendigo, shamrock hotel, horse, cart, bartlett bros. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: ADDENDUM PAGE 9
Typed Addendum for Page 9. Mentioned is the initials of Captain Truscott who was officer in charge of the Long Gully Fire Brigade from 1919 to 1920 was A T Tony. Next is after the brigade was deregistered the station was demolished and rebuilt at Haggar St Eaglehawk for use as a bakery. It traded under the name of Dingle's Modern Bakery. After World War 2 it was taken over by a bedding company, then later RAOB Buffalo Lodge Hall. Cornish humour and dialect is also mentioned. They prefaced a number of words with a H.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - addendum page 9, captain truscott, long gully fire brigade, a t tony, mr h p (harry) dingle, dingle's modern bakery, world war 2, raob buffalo lodge hall, cfbb -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LEWIS & DUNSTAN PRODUCE STORE
Black and white copy of a photo of Lewis & Dunstan's Produce Store. A large building with smaller buildings beside it. Name painted on the front with names of merchandise. In front of the store are a number of people with horses and horse and buggy. The employees are standing out the front of the store. Some trees are in front of the store, one has a railing guard around it. Written on the back:- Corner of Bennett St & Creeth St. Lewis & Dunstan. The biggest general store in Long Gully. Alan Crossley first remembers of existence in the years about 1920's.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - lewis & dunstan produce store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ANA CHRISTMAS HOUSE PARTY, c1920's
Sepia toned photograph of mixed group of ANA Christmas house party, A.N.A. Movement early 1920's. (Santa Claus near right front). Approximately 130 in group. Two storey weatherboard building, single storey weatherboard buildings at left. Large trees at back at R. Some children and adults in fancy dress. Inscriptions: on Front - TRH corner 'GP80'. Also on front - in BR margin written in ballpoint pen 'JH Curnow (white hair)'. History: Previous Acc. No. 'GP 80'.person, group, ana picnic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'
Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd. Volume 9, No.5, 35 cents, October 1972. 16 pages. Front cover picture (right) shows car no. 1 of Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust fleet in High Street Malvern. The P&M T T commenced in 1910 with some four and a half route miles along High Street, Glenferrie Road and Wattletree Road. When absorbed by the M&M T B in 1920 its routes totalled over 35 miles.person, individual, basil miller -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Closer shot of house in previous photo with white-haired woman. The house is timber weatherboard with a tin roof. Three woman and a man stand on the verandah: the white-haired woman, who appears to be quite stout; a younger woman who appears in another photo; a man in a pale hat who also appears in other photos; and an elderly woman. They are all looking off to their left. The verandah has fancy timberwork. There is a deckchair. A water tank is on the left side of the photo with a sapling growing close to it. The house is surrounded by trees. c.1920. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Fairy Dell in Belgrave Lake Park c.1940s
Black and white photo taken at Fairy Dell in Belgrave Lake Park. There is felled timber in the foreground and what appears to be a plaid blanket lying to one side next to three or more long objects. Two kookaburras sit on the logs. In the background is a cleared area and a small covered eating area where some people are seated. On the back of the photo is printed '1920'. It probably dates to the 1940s and is part of a collection of family photos donated by Pam Harris, Shire of Sherbrooke President, 1982-1983 & 1987-1988. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Edith Marie Lunn, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Edith Marie Lunn (Nee Bishop). Daughter of Stanley Phillips Bishop and Eva May Bishop. Edith was born in 1907 and attended school at Violet Street State School, 1912-1918, the Elementary High School Bendigo 1919 and the Bendigo High School 1920-1921.Edith married Desmond James Checcucci in 1937. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 90 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, edith marie lunn -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BENYEI Family, 1980
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderDorothy (1926-) and Dr. Laszlo Benyei (1920-2006) became members of the Kew Historical Society in 1980. Laszlo and Dorothy were both key members of the Management Committee of the Society, Dorothy performing the role of Society Archivist 1983-2013. During this period she was to be a Founding Member of the Friends of Villa Alba, was active in raising funds for Hamer Court and the main organiser of the Historical Society’s contributions to the Bicentennial on 1988. The archive file contains correspondence, biographical material, newspaper articles/clippings, and printed ephemera.dorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivistsdorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivists -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Madford, Wellington Street, circa 1965, c. 1965
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.‘Elm Lodge’ had a frontage to Wellington Street and extended to Cotham Road. It was renamed ‘Madford’ in 1874, after its purchase by the pastoralist Arthur Septimus King, the grandson of Philip Gidley King, third Governor of New South Wales. The Alexandra Gardens were developed on the northern section of Madford after the sale of the land to the Borough of Kew in 1905. King’s house, and the remaining garden, was sold to the Catholic Church in 1920, and subsequently developed into ‘St Anthony’s Home for Babies’ in 1922. The organisation relocated to Footscray in 1975, and the building demolished."Madford (formerly Elm Lodge) in Wellington Street Kew during the period when it was St. Anthony's Home for babies (now demolished). From the 1860s it had been the home of the King family. Harold Septimus King was one of the notable residents of Kew."madford, elm lodge, wellington street (kew), dorothy rogers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Agricultural Equipment, c.1921
This photograph was printed from a glass negative held in the Society's picture collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie, a professional photographer in Kew. Agricultural equipment, After 1920. A print from a glass negative that has been reused to document an item of equipment used on a farm. The equipment is vehicular and designed to be hauled behind another form of transport, either equine or mechanical. On the vehicle, there is a motor at the rear. The main part of the vehicle is a barrel that might have been used to hold liquid or solids. The original photograph would appear to be a scene adjacent to a beach. The photo was printed from a glass negative in the collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie.agriculture, farming machinery, glass negatives -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Jessie and Joyce Barrie, c1922
Charles Ernest BARRIE and Jessie May LANG daughters Jessie Maude and Dorothy Joyce Barrie were born on the 6th November 1920, in Bacchus Marsh . Jessie Maud BARRIE was born on 06 November 1920 in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, she married Colin Leslie RICHARDSON on12 September 1942 in Melton, Victoria, Australia. Jessie and Colin had four children, Pamela, Barre, Helen and Graeme. She died on 26 February 1994. Dorothy Joyce BARRIE married Thomas Charles COLLINS on 07 June 1951 in Yarram, Victoria, Australia (or Strathmore Presbyterian Church. Thomas and Dorothy had three children Geoffrey, Julie and Neil. She died on 18 March 2003. Jessie and Joyce Barrie at Darlingsford, Meltonlocal identities -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
WWII Identity Cards, 1941 saw the introduction of Identity Cards
When the German Government imposed ID cards on the Dutch population they employed the collaborator and expert designer Jacob Lentz who claimed they were impossible to forge. The Jewish ones showed a black J on both front and back. However, a Jewish woman living in the Netherlands, Alice Cohn, did learn how to replicate them and thus saved numerous Jewish lives.These items are significant insofar as all Dutch citizens over the age of 15 were obliged to carry ID on their persons at all times.Proof of Identity cards issued by the Dutch Government under orders of the German occupying forces. Inside each folder are the owner's full name; DOB; address; occupation; fingerprints and Date of Issue.a) Photograph and signature of male - J.W.W. v. Alphen. Stamp: Gemeente (Municipality) Rotterdam. Inside cover: R29 No.487892. DOB: Sept.20 1890. b) Photograph and signature of female - H. v. Alphen. Stamp: Gemeente (Municipality) 's-Gravenhage. Inside cover: G41 No.003830. DOB: 12 July, 1920. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
document, Snowy River Mail, Wednesday November 9 1994 (original)
The Orbost Fire brigade was formed in 1919. With the help of some large donated funds a fire station was built in 1920. the foundation leader of ther Brigade was Captain George Hudson with Mr Jack Healey as secretary. A street procession was held on Saturday November 12 as part of the celebrations.This item is associated with the Orbost Fire Brigade an integral part of community support in Orbost. The article is a useful research tool.A copy of a newspaper article from the Snowy River Mail. It is the history of the Orbost Fire Brigade which was celebrating 75 years of service.orbost-fire-brigade -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Doyley, 1940s
This item comes from the estate of Ena Heazlewood. Mary Josephine (Ena) Todd was born in Warrnambool in 1920 and worked as a hairdresser at the Josephine Salon in Warrnambool. She married a Warrnambool man, Jack Heazlewood, in 1942. At the time he was a stoker on the H.M.A.S. Sydney. They later lived in Sydney.This item is of interest because it comes from the estate of a former Warrnambool resident, Ena Heazlewood and is a good example of an attractive doyley from the mid 20th century.This is a round buff-coloured doyley. It appears to be hand-crocheted. A section of the crocheting has come apart. vintage household goods, todd and heazlewood families, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Handkerchiefs, 1950s
These handkerchiefs come from the estate of Ena Heazlewood. Mary Josephine (Ena) Todd was born in Warrnambool in 1920 and worked as a hairdresser at Josephine’s Salon in Warrnambool. In 1942 she married a Warrnambool man, Jack Heazlewood, who was stoker on the H.M.A.S. Sydney at the time. They later lived in Sydney. These items are of interest as examples of the handkerchiefs found in a woman’s collection mid last century and as mementoes of a former Warrnambool resident, Ena Heazlewood. These are seven handkerchiefs. .1 A silk handkerchief with a white centre and a green dot pattern border .2 A white silk handkerchief with an embroidered spray of pink flowers and green stems in one corner .3 A white silk handkerchief with multi-coloured embroidery in one corner .4 & .5 Two white silk handkerchiefs with a multi-coloured embroidered letter ‘E’ in one corner and a fluted embroidered edge. .6 & .7 Two pink nylon handkerchiefs with a fluted edge and an overall impressed pattern of pink flowers and green stems .6 & .7 Nylon Made in Japanvintage women’s accessories, todd & heazlewood families, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Andrew Mackenzie, Walter Withers; The Forgotten Manuscripts / compiled and introduced by Andrew Mackenzie ; foreword by Kathleen Mangan, 1987
Alexander McCubbin published Fanny Withers ‘The Life & Art of Walter Withers’ in 1920. But, although Withers had written a 100 page manuscript, the book was edited into a 28 page format. This is that entire manuscript, its preparatory notes and three other manuscripts (1902, 1911, 1918).1. Signed by Andrew Mackenzie on Title page 2. Collector's edition No 58 signed by Andrew Mackenzie and Kathleen Mangan on Title pageartists, eltham, fanny withers (nee flinn), walter withers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mrs Jemma Fielding and daughter Rose, 1910c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Mrs Jemma Fielding (seated) and daughter Rose. The Allan Studio operated from 318 Smith Street Collingwood between 1904 and 1920.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, jemma fielding, rose fielding -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Atlas Press Pty Ltd, The Gap 1922, 1922
This is the third annual edition of this magazine. The first edition of this magazine was produced by associated elementary schools in the Omeo Shire. The magazine was published from 1920 to 1927 and 1963 to 1969. There was a special issue in 1985. In all issues there is writing by children from schools that have since closed down. This item reflects the changes in education in East Gippsland and is a useful comparison tool for literacy teaching. It also has historical articles for research.A 68 pp magazine with a paper cover - back cover only - which is olive green in colour with black print. It is titled " The Gap 1922". It contains advertisements, school happenings, b/w photographs of historic events.education magazine-the -gap omeo -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Atlas Press Pty Ltd, The Gap 1923, 1923
This is the fourth annual edition of the magazine. The first edition of this magazine was produced by associated elementary schools in the Omeo Shire. The magazine was published from 1920 to 1927 and 1963 to 1969. There was a special issue in 1985. In all issues there is writing by children from schools that have since closed down. This item reflects the changes in education in East Gippsland and is a useful comparison tool for literacy teaching. It also has historical articles for research.A 64 pp magazine with a tattered olive green back cover and black print. It is titled "The Gap 1923". It contains b/w photographs, historical items and school news.education magazine-the-gap omeo -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Keating Wood Pty Ltd, The Gap 1925, 1925
The first edition of this magazine was produced by associated elementary schools in the Omeo Shire. The magazine was published from 1920 to 1927 and 1963 to 1969. There was a special issue in 1985. In all issues there is writing by children from schools that have since closed down. This is the sxith annual edition of the magazine. This item reflects the changes in education in East Gippsland and is a useful comparison tool for literacy teaching. It also has historical articles for research.A blue paper covered 68 pp magazine with black print.On the front cover is a sketch of a mountain scene with a school on a hill. It contains articles on local history, b/w photographs, advertisements and examples of children's work. On the cover is the price 2/-.education magazine-the-gap omeo -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Keating Wood Pty Ltd, The Gap 1926, 1926
The first edition of this magazine was produced by associated elementary schools in the Omeo Shire. The magazine was published from 1920 to 1927 and 1963 to 1969. There was a special issue in 1985. In all issues there is writing by children from schools that have since closed down. This is the seventh annual edition of the magazine. This item reflects the changes in education in East Gippsland and is a useful comparison tool for literacy teaching. It also has historical articles for research.A 68 pp magazine with a pale yellow and olive green coloured cover. In purple print is a schoolhouse on top of a hill overlooking a gap in the hills. It contains articles on local history, b/w photographs and examples of children's work. On the front cover is the price 2/-.paper card ink -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo, Barnes, George, Hope and Joyce, circ 2013
This photo contains three children, George, Hope and Joyce Barnes, who were the children of George Charles Barnes and Ada May nee Butterworth. Taken circa 1920 in the Melbourne, Victoria. They are the grand-children of Thomas Crockley Barnes and Frances Henrietta Douglas of Learmonth, Victoria.It is one of the many precious photos held by the Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.An oblong shaped small photo showing George, Hope and Joyce Barnes which is of sepia coloring,Nil -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Pratt & Whitney R 2000 1,300 HP Air Cooled Radial
Historical Details: . Description: The R1340 Wasp engine was developed in America during the 1920’s and was widely used in US aircraft; the most famous of which was the North American Harvard. They were built in Australia by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation and powered the CAC Wir. Level of Importance: State -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mann Collection Album - High Street East - J. McSwinney & Co, C. 1960s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th centuryBusinesses from Left to right J. McSwiney & Co Chemist, Dempster’s Café and Pilkington’s Shoes. This building is still standing and now includes business High Exposure, Junction Pizza, Greg’s Takeaway and Barbers Quarter Haircuts and Shaves. Born in Chiltern in 1875, John T McSwiney moved into his premises in High Street, Wodonga in 1901. He operated his pharmacy from this site for over 64 years. At its peak, John put the Wodonga store under the care of a manager and moved to set up a second pharmacy in Wangaratta. He later returned to his Wodonga pharmacy where although semi-retired John continued to go to work each day up to his 90th birthday. His chemist shop was sold about 1967.wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, pilkingtons, mcswiney chemist -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mann Collection Album - DALGETY N.Z.L, High Street West - corner of Melbourne Road to Railway, C. 1960s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.Dalgety-N.Z.L in High Street West - corner of Melbourne Road to the railway line. Businesses include a barber, dry cleaners and Dalgety-N.Z.L. Dalgety and Company Limited merged in November 1961 with New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited, one of its principal competitors in Australia's eastern states and New Zealand. As of 30 June 1970, the business name Dalgety New Zealand Loan was delisted, with the company becoming Dalgety Limited. This information dates the photo as being taken between 1961 and June 1970. This site later became Wodonga Home Furnishers. The building was demolished in November 1998 to make way for the realignment of Elgin Street to join what was then Jack Hore Place. wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, railway crossing, dalgety -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mann Collection Album - Wodonga, High Street West - W. Hicks & Son, Belvoir Chambers, T. B. Erlandsen & Son, 1960s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.Wodonga, High Street West Businesses including W. Hicks & Son (Wine and Spirit Merchants), T. B. Erlandsen & Son. Thorald Erlandsen purchased these premises in the 1950s. The building was previously owned by John Whan. It started out as a general store but was later extended to include a drapers. The building sold in 1966 to Manns. Verandahs with posts were banned in 1960 but had 10 years to comply. W. Hicks & Son was an old style emporium and sold everything from hardware to haberdashery, wine and spirits, and grocery lines. McHarg's Solicitors was established in 1932 when John Charles (Jack) McKenzie-McHarg opened his legal practice in High Street, Wodonga in the Belvoir Chambers. There was also a dentist Mr. N. McDonough who had rooms upstairs in the 1950s.wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, t. b. erlandsen & son, belvoir chambers -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mann Collection Album - Wodonga, High Street West - T. B. Erlandsen & Son. and Terminus Hotel, C. 1980s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.Wodonga, High Street West Businesses including T. B. Erlandsen & Son. and the Terminus Hotel. Thorald Erlandsen purchased his premises in the 1950s. The building was previously owned by John Whan. It started out as a general store but was later extended to include a drapers. The building sold in 1966 to Manns. The Terminus Hotel was built in 1873. It was purchased by Annie and George Allen in 1879. In 1888 they added extensions including a billiard room, a dining room and 18 other rooms. After the death of her husband, Annie Allen continued to run the Terminus Hotel. She later married John Haldon and was licensee of the hotel until 1893 when the license was transferred to William Carkeek. Carkeeks owned the hotel from 1900 - 1903 and again from 1906 - 1909. It was destroyed by fire in 1998 and the building demolished in 1999. In 2021 it is the location of Tristar Medical Centre.wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, t. b. erlandsen & son, terminus hotel -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Mann Collection Album - High Street West from Lawrence Street, C. 1940s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.This image is reproduced from a set of coloured slides. Peard & Sons Plumbing on the corner of Lawrence and High, Roy Benson's store and Woolworths Food-Fair. Peards were located here in the 1940s. By November 1966 to C. 1973 this building was occupied by Tower Tyre Service, followed by Repco Auto Parts until 1985. It is now Lee Corner Chinese restaurant. Roy Benson was listed as a Grocer in the telephone directory, but he apparently had a few tables and chairs and was also a milk bar/café. He was heavily involved in the community including committee roles in Wodonga Dramatic Club, Wodonga & District Progress Association, Wodonga Carpet Bowls Association, Wodonga Chamber of Commerce and Wodonga Shire Council. He was President of the RSL for 25 years from the early 1920s.wodonga businesses, high street wodonga, woolworths food fair, peard plumbing, roy benson