Historical information
This business was owned by father and son, Henry Archibald Wilkinson and Samuel Ronald "Ron" Wilkinson. Henry (1882-1954) was born in Shepparton and died in Bendigo. He was married to Grace Hovendon in 1908. Samuel Ronald "Ron" (1914-1995), Henry's son, was married to Florence Jean McKerlie in 1937.
Physical description
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 25th January, 1932 between A.P. Booth (seller) and C.L.H. Seymour (buyer) for land situate 32 Condon Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 250 section H described in certificate of title volume 5433 folio 1086448, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also gas stove, gas copper, bath heather, electric light fittings, shaving cabinet, duck blind on sleep out, gas fire in front room, clothes line, built-in presses, wire doors and wire screens on windows. Price 825 pounds.