 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1893 -
Description: James H Edwards establishment known as Edwards Store at Stanley, Tasmania. The building next door states Agent for Syracuse Plow Co. A horse and cart are backed into the doorway of the shop and bullock team standing on the lower street. Five men are out the front of the store, one is on a bike, one is holding the horses and others are standing by. The business was established by his father John Edwards. He was a pioneer storekeeper and had started out as saddler and harness maker in Stanley and in 1857 and he became the first person on the North West Coast to become a general store keeper. James took over the store after his death in 1892. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: The business of James H Edwards at Stanley, Tasmania Subjects: general stores; bullock teams; pioneers; horsedrawn carts; saddleries; buildings, structures & establishments People/Orgs: Edwards, James H; Syracuse Plow Co; Edwards, John Places: Stanley, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00245 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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