Historical information

William McGarry, estate agent, was secretary of the Chelsea Progress Association in 1915 and was a Borough of Carrum councillor from 1921 to 1926. Mr and Mrs McGarry were Proprietors of Chelsea House, a guest house and reception rooms in the 1920's.

Physical description

Black and white photo of two shops in Chelsea: Wm. McGarry, Estate Agents and G & A Coates Builders & Contractors. There are a group of men standing in front of the shops and young boy with shoes. A horse and wagon carrying timber is parked on the road.

Inscriptions & markings

WM. McGARRY - HOUSE, LAND ESTATE & INSURANCE AGENT.
G & A COATES - BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - IRON & TIMBER MERCHANTS &c.
PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS &c.
GLASS CUT TO SIZES - LIME & CEMENT