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 18th December, 1941 between Mrs. F.E. White (seller) and D.G. Thain (buyer) for land situate corner Echuca and Rodney Streets, Bendigo, at present unoccupied, being part of Crown allotment 17 section 100C described in certificate of title volume 6137 folio 1227385, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 290 pounds.