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

The Institute of Real Estate contract of sale dated 30th June, 1966 between Mr. C.J. Walters (seller) and Mr. C.J. Sandiford & Mrs. F.L. Sandiford (buyer) for land situate 3 Norfolk Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 168, 311 and 312 section K described in certificate of title volume 6235 folio 960, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and shades. Price $7,000. Solicitors for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers - Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs E.S. Cahill & Son - View Street, Bendigo.