S.E. Dickins was one of Victoria’s most important early self‑service grocery chains, founded in 1920 by former Moran & Cato manager Samuel Edward Dickins. It grew from a single Geelong store into a 54‑store Victorian network before being taken over by Coles in 1958 (Australian Food Timeline). After the Coles take over, some stores were rebranded Coles New World, whereas others kept the Dickins name for several years. In 1991, the New World name was phased, and all stores were rebranded simply as Coles Supermarkets. This store was subsequently rebranded as Bi-Lo Supermarket which was also part of the Coles Group. This store is now closed, and is now the Palms Pokie and Bingo Club.This store in Maidstone opened in 1964 and featured the branding "Dickins New World Supermarket".Dickins New World Supermarket New World Supermarket in Maidstone in 1964new world supermarket, dickins supermarket, rosamond road, maidstone

Maidstone was originally part of the former Shire of Braybrook and later the City of Sunshine. However, in 1994, Victoria underwent council amalgamations, which resulted in Braybrook being incorporated into the City of Maribyrnong. The suburb of Maidstone continues to attract considerable attention from the residents of City of Brimbank, particularly its historical features, the old buildings and distinctive streetscapes that characterise the area.To capture the essence of Maidstone in 2021, a series of photographs were taken. These images document a range of buildings, street scenes, and other notable points of interest throughout the suburb, providing a visual record of its unique character.5593.01 - Mitchell St 118 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.02 - Mitchell St 120 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.03 - Mitchell St 122 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.04 - Mitchell St 124 - 132 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.05 - Mitchell St 124 - 132 Maidstone 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.06 - Mitchell St 124 - 138 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.07 - Mitchell St 124 - 138 Maidstone 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.08 - Mitchell St 126 - 132 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.09 - Mitchell St 128 - 130 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.10 - Mitchell St 132 - 128 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.11 - Mitchell St 1962 Maidstone - Former Ice Works.JPG 5593.12 - Mitchell St Maidstone - Consolidated Bearing Co 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.13 - Omar St 58 Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.14 - Omar St 58 Maidstone 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.15 - Omar St Maidstone - Medway Golf Course 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.16 - Richards St Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.17 - Richelieu St 66 Maidstone - Maidstone Church of Christ 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.18 - Richelieu St 66 Maidstone - Maidstone Church of Christ 2021 Photo 04.JPG 5593.19 - Rogers Reserve Maidstone 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.20 - Rosamond Rd 1 Maidstone - The Palms Bingo and Club 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.21 - Rosamond Rd 1 Maidstone - The Palms Bingo and Club 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.22 - Rosamond Rd 31 - Former Shop 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.23 - Rosamond Rd 69 Maidstone - Car Yard 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.24 - Rosamond Rd 75 Maidstone - Telstra Exchange 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.25 - Rosamond Rd 77 - 81 Maidstone Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.26 - Rosamond Rd 93 Maidstone - Shop 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.27 - Rosamond Rd 93 Maidstone - Shop 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.28 - Rosamond Rd 95 Maidstone - Service Station 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.29 - Rosamond Rd 95A - Shop 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.30 - Rosamond Rd 97 - 103 Maidstone - Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.31 - Rosamond Rd 97 - 103 Maidstone - Shops 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.32 - Rosamond Rd 103 Maidstone - Shop 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.33 - Rosamond Rd Maidstone - Rosamond School Annexe 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.34 - Rosamond Rd Maidstone - Rosamond School Annexe 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5593.35 - Rosamond Rd Maidstone 77 - 81 - Shops 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.36 - Rowe St 1 Maidstone - Former Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5593.37 - Scovell Reserve Maidstone 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5593.38 - Scovell Reserve Maidstone 2021 Photo 04.JPG 5593.39 - Scovell Reserve Maidstone 2021 Photo 05.JPG 5593.40 - Shepherd Gardens Maidstone 2021 Photo 06.JPG mitchell street, omar street, richards street, richelieu street, rogers street, rosamond road, rowe street, maidstone, ice works, consolidated bearing, medway golf course, maidstone church of christ, the palms bingo and club, maidstone telephone exchange, rosamond school annexe, scovell reserve, shepherd gardens