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 22nd August, 1934 between A.E.A. Ogilvie (seller) and J.L. Samson (buyer) for land situate Maple Street, Golden Square, at present occupied by the vendor, being the land described in certificate of registration residence area No. 30186, together with building on the said land. Price 60 pounds. Also a letter signed by A. Ogilvie to Mr. H.A. Wilkinson to pay Mr. J.L.Samson the sum of 1 pound and 1 shilling from proceeds of sale of property in Maple Street, the letter is dated 5th September, 1934.