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 4th February, 1941 between W.A. Draper (seller) and A.A & E.E. Taylor for land situate No. 99 Somerville Street, Bendigo, being part of Crown allotment 353 section H described in certificate of title volume 3706 folio 741069, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 550 pounds.
