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Wodonga & District Historical Society IncSign - Water Tower Shoe Repairs, "Cobbler's Inn", Wodonga
... Water Tower Shoe Repairs, "Cobbler's Inn", Wodonga...Water Tower Shoe Repairs, "Cobbler's Inn", Wodonga......Water Tower Shoe Repairs...Albert (Bert) Green and his wife Gwen opened a shoe repair business, Water Tower Shoe Repairs, at the base of the Wodonga water tower in 1961. ...Albert (Bert) Green and his wife Gwen opened a shoe repair business, Water Tower Shoe Repairs, at the base of the Wodonga water tower in 1961. ...Wodonga Water Tower was officially opened on 4th December 1924 to store water for the town of Wodonga. Due to increased consumption demands and the construction of a large reservoir, the Water Tower was decommissioned in 1959. It stood unused until the lower section was modified and put to use as Water Tower Shoe Repairs, better known as “Cobbler’s Inn” in 1961. Albert (Bert) Green and his wife Gwen opened a shoe repair business, Water Tower Shoe Repairs, at the base of the Wodonga water tower in 1961. Gwen added a florist shop which operated for some years In 1979 Ron Turton took over the Cobbler’s Inn in partnership with his brother-in-law Len Freyer. Len entered the trade as an apprentice with Quinn's Bootmakers of Wodonga at the age of 14 and later worked with Mr. Green. Ron’s son, Justin also joined the business and took over from his father in 2018. The Cobbler’s Inn was closed in 2024.This item is significant because it was displayed outside a well-known and unique Wodonga Business for approximately 60 years.A collection of images which tell some of the story of the Cobbler's Inn in Wodonga. 1. Cobbler's Inn Sign 2. Albert Green, the first Cobbler's Inn Cobbler 3. Cobbler's Inn at base of Wodonga Water Tower 4. Cobbler's Inn sign & doorway Wodonga 5. Justin and Ron Turton. Ron and his partner Len Freyer, took over from Albert Green. Justin worked with him and later took over the business. 6. Justin & Ron Turton with original sewing machine 7. Inside the Cobbler's Inn 8. Empty shop space inside Wodonga Water Tower March 2025Cobbler's Inncobbler's inn wodonga, wodonga water tower, water tower shoe repairs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - JOHN MASON SHOE REPAIRS ADVERTISING MATCH BOOK
... JOHN MASON SHOE REPAIRS ADVERTISING MATCH BOOK......John Mason Shoe Repairs. Dispensary Walk....Printed on the front * John Mason Shoe Repairs, 14-15 Dispensary Walk Bendigo, 436676. ...Printed on the front * John Mason Shoe Repairs, 14-15 Dispensary Walk Bendigo, 436676. ...BHS CollectionJohn Mason Shoe Repairs Advertising Match book: White card with black print with grey sandpaper at the bottom for striking the matches. Printed on the front * John Mason Shoe Repairs, 14-15 Dispensary Walk Bendigo, 436676. At the top is * We aim to Please*. On the back * Coloured Laces * Shoe Polishes and colour changes * Sprays * Leather dyes * Insoles. A metal staple is used to attach. Box 625Contents 20 Made in Australia By Hanna Match.ephemera, mementoes, advertising, john mason shoe repairs. dispensary walk. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Andrew Black's Shoe Repair Shop
... Andrew Black's Shoe Repair Shop...Shoe Repairs...Andrew Black ran his successful shoe repair business in a shop in Swanston Street, Carlton situated just around the corner from Queensberry Street. ...The businesses are from L-R: Newsagency, Shoe Repair and Hairdresser and Tobacconist. ...The businesses are from L-R: Newsagency, Shoe Repair and Hairdresser and Tobacconist. Andrew Black's Shoe Repair Shop Photograph ...Andrew Black ran his successful shoe repair business in a shop in Swanston Street, Carlton situated just around the corner from Queensberry Street. The terrace of shops are no longer there but the hotel which stood on the corner of Swanston and Queensberry Streets is still there.Andrew Black's shoe repair business was one of many businesses that Ithacan successfully operated in the Melbourne CBD during the first half of the twentieth century.A non-digital scanned sepia photograph of a terrace of three double storey inner city shops. The businesses are from L-R: Newsagency, Shoe Repair and Hairdresser and Tobacconist. shoe repairs, greek businesses, swanston street, andrew black -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Andrew Black, C 1950s
... ...Shoe Repairs...The man in the photograph is Andrew Black, who with his brother John, arrived in Australia from the Greek island of Ithaca during the late 1920s and establishing shoe repair business in a shop in Swanston Street, Carlton....Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The man in the photograph is Andrew Black, who with his brother John, arrived in Australia from the Greek island of Ithaca during the late 1920s and establishing shoe repair business in a shop in Swanston Street, Carlton. ...The man in the photograph is Andrew Black, who with his brother John, arrived in Australia from the Greek island of Ithaca during the late 1920s and establishing shoe repair business in a shop in Swanston Street, Carlton.As well as establishing food retail businesses in and around Melbourne, there were also some Ithacan who were very good shoe makers, who also ran their businesses in and around the city. A non-digital black and white scanned photograph of a head and shoulders image of a smartly dressed man who is wearing Stetson Hat.alexandra black, shoe repairs, swanston street, carlton, ithacan businesses -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDomestic object - Shoe repair kit, Albert Andrews Pty Ltd, Kromhyd shoe repair outfit, 1981
... Shoe repair kit...Kromhyd shoe repair outfit...shoe repair kits...Made for home repair of shoes with worn soles...."Kromhyd shoe repair outfit, waterproof nonslip"...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Made for home repair of shoes with worn soles. shoe repair kits "Kromhyd shoe repair outfit, waterproof nonslip" Kit comprises pair of Kromhyd (rubber compound) shoe soles, with bottle of glue, mounted on plastic and cardboard packaging Kromhyd shoe repair outfit Domestic object Shoe repair kit Albert Andrews Pty Ltd ...Made for home repair of shoes with worn soles.Kit comprises pair of Kromhyd (rubber compound) shoe soles, with bottle of glue, mounted on plastic and cardboard packaging"Kromhyd shoe repair outfit, waterproof nonslip"shoe repair kits -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - SANDHURST BOYS CENTRE COLLECTION: SHOE REPAIRING
... Sandhurst boys centre; occupations; shoe repairs...Black & white photo of four boys working at workbench repairing shoes. there are two copies....Photograph SANDHURST BOYS CENTRE COLLECTION: SHOE REPAIRING ...Black & white photo of four boys working at workbench repairing shoes. there are two copies.bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre, sandhurst boys centre; occupations; shoe repairs -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Newspaper Photograph of Swanston Street businesses, 1944
... ...Shoe Repairs...At the time of the murder, the Agostinis were living in the building, where Andrew later ran his shoe repair business. While the case was newsworthy in 1944, the Carlton shop featured in Melbourne's newspapers....Carlton Swanston Street Andrew Black Shoe Repairs A photograph of a portion of a newspaper article about a 1944 cold case murder in Melbourne. ...When Andrew Black took occupancy of the shop ate 589 Swanston Street, Carlton, he was unaware that a few years earlier it had been the scene of a murder and became known as the 'pyjama case murder'. On 1st September 1934, the body of an unidentified woman dressed only in pyjamas was found near Albury, NSW. For the following decade it remained an unsolved mystery until 1944 when Tony Agostini was arrested and confessed to killing his wife. At the time of the murder, the Agostinis were living in the building, where Andrew later ran his shoe repair business. While the case was newsworthy in 1944, the Carlton shop featured in Melbourne's newspapers.A photograph of a portion of a newspaper article about a 1944 cold case murder in Melbourne.carlton, swanston street, andrew black, shoe repairs -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, 152 Union Road Surrey Hills
... Eric Pringle's boot and shoe repair shop, with Ives fruit shop adjoining were both were both important local businesses. ...A black and white photograph of a shoe repair shop. A sign identifies it as E.J. ...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Eric Pringle's boot and shoe repair shop, with Ives fruit shop adjoining were both were both important local businesses. ...Eric Pringle's boot and shoe repair shop, with Ives fruit shop adjoining were both were both important local businesses. Those who remember Eric said nothing was too difficult or unimportant. He was so dexterous that he could carry on a conversation with tacks in his mouth. Eric James Pringle (c1904-1980) married Lillian May Gertrude Collins in 1928. He had boot making businesses in Glenferrie and Kew before coming to Surrey Hills. He enlisted in WW2 (No V363574). He is first listed at 152 Union Road in 1943. The business continued at this address but the family are listed at 283 Mont Albert Road in later electoral rolls.A black and white photograph of a shoe repair shop. A sign identifies it as E.J. Pringle's shop. There appears to be a residence above the shop.union road, surrey hills, boot makers, eric james pringle -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia IncLasts
... lasts, 8, shoe repair and socket, cast iron...Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc No physical address melbourne This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia. lasts, 8, shoe repair and socket, cast iron Lasts ...This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.lasts, 8, shoe repair and socket, cast iron -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - shoe last
... cast iron shoe last used for shoe repair...used by cobblers for the repair of foot wear ca1900 we believe it was retailed by HOLDEN ca 1910 shoe last cobblers civilian ca1910 cast iron shoe last used for shoe repair Functional object shoe last ...used by cobblers for the repair of foot wear ca1900we believe it was retailed by HOLDEN ca 1910cast iron shoe last used for shoe repairshoe last, cobblers, civilian, ca1910 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Functional object - PAIR OF SHOE STRETCHERS
... ...shoe repairs...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BHS Collection Shoe Stretchers shoe repairs A pair of shoe stretchers made of shiny metal, both have four adjustable lengths. ...BHS CollectionA pair of shoe stretchers made of shiny metal, both have four adjustable lengths.shoe stretchers, shoe repairs -
Federation University Historical CollectionFilm Strips, Boot Repair Filmstrips
... ...Shoe Repair...Six Film Strips in tin canisters relating to shoe repair....A filmstrip is one of the projective audio visual that a fixed sequence related still on a roll of 35 mm film. Film strips Shoe Repair boot making vocational training repatriation trades Six Film Strips in tin canisters relating to shoe repair. ...These film strips were most probably used at the Ballarat School of Mines. A filmstrip is one of the projective audio visual that a fixed sequence related still on a roll of 35 mm film.Six Film Strips in tin canisters relating to shoe repair.film strips, shoe repair, boot making, vocational training, repatriation, trades -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, North Blackburn Shopping Centre, 2017
... north blackburn shoe repair...Mr Harvey of the North Blackburn Shoe Repair is wanting to sell his business but the North Blackburn Shopping Centre will not renew his lease beyond Sep 2019 due to plans to upgrade the Centre....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne The North Blackburn Shopping Centre will not renew his lease beyond Sep 2019 due to plans to upgrade the Centre. north blackburn square shopping centre australian unity north blackburn shoe repair harvey stewart Mr Harvey of the North Blackburn Shoe Repair is wanting to sell his business. ...Mr Harvey of the North Blackburn Shoe Repair is wanting to sell his business.Mr Harvey of the North Blackburn Shoe Repair is wanting to sell his business but the North Blackburn Shopping Centre will not renew his lease beyond Sep 2019 due to plans to upgrade the Centre.Mr Harvey of the North Blackburn Shoe Repair is wanting to sell his business.north blackburn square shopping centre, australian unity, north blackburn shoe repair, harvey, stewart -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageLast
... shoe last...boot repairs...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road Shoe last, used for making, shaping and mending shoes. flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village shoe last boot repairs boot manufacturing Three footed Last, childs shoe Last. ...Shoe last, used for making, shaping and mending shoes.Three footed Last, childs shoe Last. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shoe last, boot repairs, boot manufacturing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article, Butch dies, 23/02/1993
... Mr Schwab who was born in 1910 lived his entire life in Blackburn and ran a shoe repairing business from 1936 until 1977....Mr Schwab who was born in 1910 lived his entire life in Blackburn and ran a shoe repairing business from 1936 until 1977. Butch dies Newspaper Article ...Article in Nunawading Gazette, 23 Feb 1993 reporting the death of Edwin Schwab aged 82. Mr Schwab who was born in 1910 lived his entire life in Blackburn and ran a shoe repairing business from 1936 until 1977.schwab, edwin -
Greensborough Historical SocietyTool - Shoe last, Cast iron shoe last, 1920c
... Used in shoe repair as a work stand, shoe lasts come in various sized depending on the shoe size....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Used in shoe repair as a work stand, shoe lasts come in various sized depending on the shoe size. shoe lasts bootmaking tools Cast iron triple shoe last Cast iron shoe last Tool Shoe last ...Used in shoe repair as a work stand, shoe lasts come in various sized depending on the shoe size.Cast iron triple shoe lastshoe lasts, bootmaking tools -
Box Hill Historical SocietyPhotograph - Box Hill railway station
... Box Hill Railway Station in Main Street, showing shoe repair shop on right. 1960s-1970s...Box Hill Historical Society Box Hill Heritage Centre Suite 7 Town Hall Hub Box Hill melbourne Box Hill Railway Station in Main Street, showing shoe repair shop on right. 1960s-1970s Railway buildings Boot makers Box Hill railway station B&w photo Photograph Box Hill railway station ...Box Hill Railway Station in Main Street, showing shoe repair shop on right. 1960s-1970sB&w photorailway buildings, boot makers, box hill railway station -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, 39 Main Street
... 39 Main Street: Mr Tom Healy did boot & shoe repairs from shop at front of house....Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians 39 Main Street: Mr Tom Healy did boot & shoe repairs from shop at front of house. Business Tom Healy On reverse: Shop where Tom Healy worked in Lower Main Street Colour Photgraph. ...39 Main Street: Mr Tom Healy did boot & shoe repairs from shop at front of house.Colour Photgraph. Brick home with brick fence. Small brick building opening onto footpathOn reverse: Shop where Tom Healy worked in Lower Main Streetbusiness, tom healy -
Brunswick Community History GroupPhotograph - Sydney Road, 1984, Roslyn King, 1984
... Discount Shoes, Tura Travel, Arabic Communications, Con's Shoe Repairs and Sam's TV. Photographer Ros King for BCHG....Discount Shoes, Tura Travel, Arabic Communications, Con's Shoe Repairs and Sam's TV. Photographer Ros King for BCHG. ...Mounted black and white photograph looking west from Edward Street across Sydney Road, October 1984. Shops identified: Discount Frames, Sorell (?) Discount Shoes, Tura Travel, Arabic Communications, Con's Shoe Repairs and Sam's TV. Photographer Ros King for BCHG.sydney road, sorell discount shoes, tura travel, arabic communications -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPhotograph, Emerald Business - Emerald Electrics, c. 1960's
... Photograph of Edward Teasdale's shop 'Emerald Electric/Boot and shoe repair' situated on Railway Property, Emerald (which is now the Puffing Billy playground on Kilvington Drive, Emerald. ...Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Photograph of Edward Teasdale's shop 'Emerald Electric/Boot and shoe repair' situated on Railway Property, Emerald (which is now the Puffing Billy playground on Kilvington Drive, Emerald. ...Photograph of Edward Teasdale's shop 'Emerald Electric/Boot and shoe repair' situated on Railway Property, Emerald (which is now the Puffing Billy playground on Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Retail district historyColour photograph of Emerald Electrics Handwritten on back: Donation from Kaye Ure nee Nolan Taken early 1960's C Taken from a slide Original Bootmaker's shop owned by Edward Teadale Railway leasehold propertyedward teasdale, emerald commercial distric -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Cenotaph , Esplanade Lakes Entrance
... Then Happy Bennett, Confectionar, then Arthur French shoe repairs , later Elsie Bell had a drapery. ...Then Happy Bennett, Confectionar, then Arthur French shoe repairs , later Elsie Bell had a drapery. ...On the right was the S.E.C. Office. Next door was a cafe run by Laurie Snr. Then Happy Bennett, Confectionar, then Arthur French shoe repairs , later Elsie Bell had a drapery. Info came from Norma Feidler Black and white photo of the original Cenotaph on the Esplanade Lakes Entrance . Retail shops in Backgroundmemorials, businesses, roads and streets -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Doug Colquhoun, Tram 31 Sturt St, 22/03/1962
... In the background is a shoe repair shop....In the background is a shoe repair shop. Yields information about the appearance of the No. 21 in March 1962. trams tramways Sturt St Dawson St tram 21 On rear is Douglas A Colquhoun photo stamp, giving details of the photograph - see image i2. ...No. 21 in bound to the City terminus at Dawson St. Tram has the destination of City. Photograph dated 22/3/1962. Tram has an advertisement for The Age newspaper and Mutual Homes on the rear drivers dash panel. In the background is a shoe repair shop.Yields information about the appearance of the No. 21 in March 1962.Black and white photograph with photographer's stamp on rear.On rear is Douglas A Colquhoun photo stamp, giving details of the photograph - see image i2.trams, tramways, sturt st, dawson st, tram 21 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative - VR Tram 51 at Black Rock, Hugh Ballment, early 1950s
... In the background are Coles Shoe Repairs and a Milk bar advertising Peters Ice cream, and Cadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate....In the background are Coles Shoe Repairs and a Milk bar advertising Peters Ice cream, and Cadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate. ...The photograph shows Victorian Railways tram No. 51 at the Black Rock terminus, with the destination set for the return trip to Sandringham. Tram has Robur tea adverts. Photo early 1950s. In the background are Coles Shoe Repairs and a Milk bar advertising Peters Ice cream, and Cadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate.Yields information about VR Tramcars at the Black Rock terminus.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, vr, victorian railways, tram 51, black rock, sandringham to black rock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Footwear - WOODEN SHOE MOULDS
... Three pairs of wooden shoe moulds of various shapes and sizes used by bootmakers for making and repairing shoes....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields TRADES Boot making Three pairs of wooden shoe moulds of various shapes and sizes used by bootmakers for making and repairing shoes. ...Three pairs of wooden shoe moulds of various shapes and sizes used by bootmakers for making and repairing shoes.trades, boot making -
Box Hill Historical SocietyPhotograph - Streetscapes - Whitehorse Road, Susan Johns
... You can see the roof - tops of some businesses: Spotlight, Venus Adult Books, Shoe Repairs and a Liquor Store. To the left of the image is Whitehorse Technical School. ...You can see the roof - tops of some businesses: Spotlight, Venus Adult Books, Shoe Repairs and a Liquor Store. To the left of the image is Whitehorse Technical School. ...View to the South of Box Hill from a cherry-picker at the corner of Whitehorse Road and Watts Street. You can see the roof - tops of some businesses: Spotlight, Venus Adult Books, Shoe Repairs and a Liquor Store. To the left of the image is Whitehorse Technical School. Bank Street and Rutland Road are on either side of the railway line which runs through the centre of the image.spotlight, businesses, whitehorse road, box hill, venus adult books -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Charlton Shire, Lou's Cafe High St Charlton c.1987, c.1987
... Next door was Bennett's Shoe Repair Shop which was later a Stock & Station Agency. ...Next door was Bennett's Shoe Repair Shop which was later a Stock & Station Agency. ...Lou's Cafe c. 1987. In the 1930s and early 40's it was Riches Cafe and Billiards Saloon. Sold to Halligan's, Duggans, Jerry Cowell until 1951 when Luths took over the building as a Car and Tractor agency. Next door was Bennett's Shoe Repair Shop which was later a Stock & Station Agency. Part of a streetscape series done for the Shire of Charlton c. 1987.Colour photograph of a single storey building. Signage on the windows reads Lou's CAFE and on the awning Lou's MILK Bar. Other signs on the windows read Fresh Fruit VEGS, meals, TAKE AWAY FOOD, FISH & CHIPS, HAMBURGERS. Signs above the awning advertise Pauls Streets and Peters ice creams. Two cars parked in front of shop and a man and a woman are standing beside one of the cars. Drive way to the left of the cafe and a single storey, glass fronted building is on the LH side of the photo. Signs on the windows read Crafts, Haberdashery, Gifts and BAGGAGE. To the right of the cafe is a yellow-green fence.lou's cafe, riches cafe and billiard saloon, halligan, duggan, jerry cowell, business -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Colour Photograph, Mitcham R.S.L. Memorial Hall, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
... Barrie Gracie's Milk Bar and Mr. Holly's shoe repairs filled the remaining space. The large vacant space was used for impromptu cricket and football games and was akso the location for the circuses the regularly visited Mitcham....Barrie Gracie's Milk Bar and Mr. Holly's shoe repairs filled the remaining space. The large vacant space was used for impromptu cricket and football games and was akso the location for the circuses the regularly visited Mitcham. ...2 Coloured photos of Mitcham R.S.L. Memorial Hall, north eastern corner Whitehorse Road and McDowall Street. The Hall is comprehensively documented in the society's archives. See also NP1068. War Memorial in foreground Buildings shown to left of hall occupy a vacant block that reached almost to Mitcham Road. Barrie Gracie's Milk Bar and Mr. Holly's shoe repairs filled the remaining space. The large vacant space was used for impromptu cricket and football games and was akso the location for the circuses the regularly visited Mitcham.mitcham memorial hall, war memorials, soldiers memorial, mitcham -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 14/12/1945 12:00:00 AM
... R Hearn Grocer and Fruitier, a boot and shoe repairer and baker in the background and Davies Butcher. ...R Hearn Grocer and Fruitier, a boot and shoe repairer and baker in the background and Davies Butcher. ...Yields information about the early use of Ballarat's 2nd bogie tram and its first day in service.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 15 running to Gardens via Sturt St west leaving Sturt St at Pleasant St to run into Sturt St West. First day in service. Note street lights, W. R Hearn Grocer and Fruitier, a boot and shoe repairer and baker in the background and Davies Butcher. Also Texaco petrol pumps in the street. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeIn ink on rear " SEC Ballarat Tramways bogie. 15 ex M&MTB 132 14-12-45 (on first day in service in Sturt St from Pleasant St)" with number "T536" within Wal Jack photo stamp.trams, tramways, sturt st, pleasant st, tram 15 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncEphemera - Pilkington's Shoe Store Calendar
... In the 1950s, the shoe repair shop belonging to Nick Hauser was up for sale and Len and Merle extended their business. ...In the 1950s, the shoe repair shop belonging to Nick Hauser was up for sale and Len and Merle extended their business. ...Len and Merle Pilkington came to Wodonga from Wonthaggi in 1946. Len had been an employee on the Victorian railways. They both gained employment with J. Mann & Son of Wodonga where Len became manager of the Shoe Department. When the Sumsion’s shoe shop became available Len and Merle bought it in partnership with Ernie Mann. The partnership dissolved a year later and Len and Merle continued as Pilkington’s Shoes. In the 1950s, the shoe repair shop belonging to Nick Hauser was up for sale and Len and Merle extended their business. In the mid-1950s they were joined by their son Barry who continued to work there in a variety of roles including shoe repairer, salesman and accountant. Over the life of Pilkington’s Shoes they operated from two different locations in High Street, Wodonga. At one stage the business provided a living for six staff, but the impact of the recession of 1982 – 83, competition from chain store discount prices and a reduced demand for high quality shoes took their toll on the business and Barry Pilkington closed his doors in 1993 after several decades serving the Wodonga community. This Calendar promoted “Paddle” shoes. Paddle Bros. Shoes Pty. Ltd. was started by Joe Paddle and his seven sons, from a small shed in Carlton. Paddle then moved to a factory in Fitzroy and later in Mornington and Ballarat. In 1982 Paddle Bros. Shoes Pty. Ltd. was purchased by Rivers (Australia) Pty. Ltd. These images and calendar are significant because they document a long standing business in Wodonga.A coloured Calendar from Pilkington's Shoe Store Wodonga advertising Paddle Shoes. It is accompanied by some black and white images of the owners and premises.Paddle Games Calendar With compliments from Pilkingtons Shoes The Friendly Footwear Store 106 High St., Wodonga Telephone: 560 Paddle for longer shoe wear - proper foot care.pilkingtons, wodonga businesses, pilkingtons shoes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - BENDIGO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY CALENDAR BOOK MARK, 1967
... Do not turn down pages - Use This Book Mark. * Peter Cohn Shoe Repairer. Allen's Pets' Supplies.* Under the advertising is the Calendar for 1966/1967. ...Do not turn down pages - Use This Book Mark. * Peter Cohn Shoe Repairer. Allen's Pets' Supplies.* Under the advertising is the Calendar for 1966/1967. ...The Bendigo Municipal Library opened May 3rd 1950 in the Shamrock Hotel Buildings.Bendigo Municipal Library Calendar Book Mark: 2 x orange card with black print inside a scroll border is * Calendar Book Mark from Bendigo Municipal free Library. Hours of opening. Advertising as follows: Chemist Jack L. Lyons. Marie Salon Ladies hairdresser. Flowers by Lorraine. Reliant Watch Repair Service C.R. Harris. On the back again within the scroll border is * Calendar Book mark. Please handle books carefully. Do not turn down pages - Use This Book Mark. * Peter Cohn Shoe Repairer. Allen's Pets' Supplies.* Under the advertising is the Calendar for 1966/1967. Box 625Brochure Publishing Co.bendigo, council, libruary, bendigo library
