James Semmens was born in Cornwall. He married Elizabeth Ann Marks. In 1895 he lived at McIntyre Street, Long Gully; 1901 Mt Korong Road and 1905 Crn Bond and Creeth Streets, Long Gully. By the time he left Bendigo (approx 1915) he also had a store in View Street, Bendigo. He served on the Bendigo Council as a representative of the Barkly Ward and as the Mayor 1906/7.Black and white photocopy of a photo of J. Semmens, Grocer, Draper, and General Storekeeper, Long Gully, Bendigo. Photo shows the store with the name, J Semmens, Grocer, Draper, Boot and Shoe Warehouse. In front of the shop is a number of people and two horse drawn vehicles. Written under the photo is: Cr was Bond Street & Creeth Street Long Gully, now Eaglehawk Road & Creeth Street, Long Gully. Note - Kerosene Light or Gas Light at Corner.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - j semmens, j semmens draper

BHS CollectionPhotocopy of a photo of J Semmens General Store, Long Gully, Bendigo. Under the photo is printed on white paper Cnr Creeth & Eaglehawk Road near present Fish Shop. The photo shows the store with the name J Semmens Draper, Grocer, Imperial Cash Store, Hay & Corn Store, Lead & Oils, Boot & Shoe Warehouse. In front of the store is a cart with the name on it with an employee standing at the horse's shoulder, three other employees in front of the store and a horse and buggy with someone sitting in the buggy. Various items are hanging from the edge of the veranda. There is a printed border around three sides of the page.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - j semmens general store