Historical information

John Wilson Younger was the proprietor of J Younger & Co Warrnambool, which was a former branch of Melbourne Cash Stores. The Youngers store operated in Liebig St Warrnambool until the 1980’s as a department store James Younger died in 1939 and the store was operated by his son in law, Carlos Gordon for many years. John Younger was involved in many areas of social and community life in Warrnambool. In 1903 he lived at Riccalton 3 Darling St, Warrnambool. He was a director of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and was Mayor around 1910 for two terms. He purchased the property Dwarroon and divided it among his four children.

Significance

A common item which provides a link to one of Warrnambool’s largest and longest running businesses.

Physical description

Wooden hangers with rounded corners and metal hooks. Printed names engraved and painted in black with business name.

Inscriptions & markings

J Younger & Co Warrnambool