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 7th May, 1935 between Mrs E. D'Arcy (seller) and W.C. Thomas (buyer) for land situate no.55 Wattle Street, Bendigo being Crown allotments 5 & 5A section 129C described in Crown grant volume 563 folio 112554 and Crown grant volume 2079 folio 415637 together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 500 pounds.
