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High Street Newsagency

103 High Street, Thornbury

Although originally constructed as a grocers shop in 1906 by John Howie, since about 1920 it has operated as a newsagency.

In the early 20s George Holden and John Simmons managed the business although they had both left by 1930.

Sources

Ward, Andrew (2001). Darebin Heritage Review 2000. Burwood, Vic: City Of Darebin.

Images

Image - photo - High Street, looking north from Normanby Avenue circa 1920s
The newsagency is to the left of the picture next to the cake shop. Taken in the early 1920s
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