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 11th November, 1941 between H. Muir (seller) and C.E. Stokes & Mrs. J. Stokes (buyers) for land situate No. 718 High Street, Golden Square, together with 4-roomed weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry. Also all vendor's right title and interest in and to the adjoining land with a frontage to High street, and as fenced across the rear of the residence area land. Price 400 pounds.