From the Western Argus ‘Special Mining Number’ 24th April 1901
Fred W Dawson Produce Store Menzies – Image SLWA
Mr Fred Dawson:- This is a prosperous business in the wholesale fruit, vegetables and general produce, carried on by Mr F W Dawson, who commands a large proportion of ‘out-back’ trade. He sends farm and dairy produce to all northern centres and has a turnover of some 80 tons per month, the bulk of which goes to outlying districts. Mr Dawson started on a small scale, but the volume of his business has continuously increased, and he has twice found it necessary to move to larger premises, until now, where he occupies this commodious building, here illustrated.
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Moya Sharp
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My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.
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