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Corner Store, 10 George Street, Newtown
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Business TypeCorner StoresHistory
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Watkins notified that they were opening a store on the corner of Frederick and George Streets on 27 February 1932. They advertised as Cash and Carry Groceries, Confectionery, Soft Drinks, Tobacco, &c. In 1944 and 1948, advertisements in the local newspaper listed Miss Houston or Houston's Store as being on the corner of Frederick and George Streets, Newton.
Research & written byTanya JenReferences (online)Miscellaneous, Queensland Times, Fri 26 Feb 1932, p2Queensland Times, Fri 14 Jul 1944, p6Queensland Times, Wed 4 Aug 1948, p6
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Business OwnersA. L. WatkinsPlacesNewtownSubjectsGeneral storesCash and Carry storesCurated CollectionsCorner Stores
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