This was the residence of a W. Carr built in 1926/7 and a fodder store next door on the south side. Mr Carr operated the fodder store for the Group Settlers. The store was later converted into a butchers shop.
Subsequent occupants of the site after Mr Carr were Vinti Fee 1931, hairdresser, S.R. Webb (1934 butcher), Des Bussell and J. McKenzie (1934/1936 butchers), Dudley McLeod (1936 butcher), Arthur Rodgers (1937 butchers),
Les Winton (1938/9 residence), L.A. Webb (1939/42 butcher), Arthur and Marge Rodgers (residence) and Stan Walton (residence).
Both buildings demolished in 1954 and land was vacant until 1993 when it was purchased by Settlers Holdings. This lot plus site 57 were combined to accommodate the expanding shopping centre to what it is known today as Margaret River Central. Some other shops in this building are Take2 hairdresser, Side Kick Cafe and Artisan Store.
If you would like to learn more about the local history of Margaret River, visit The Old Settlement Museum down the river.
The old school, the group settlement house, the blacksmith workshop, and many other buildings with household items, tools and machinery offer an insight into the history of early life in the district and the families that once lived and worked the land.
References
Margaret River Town 1894-1984 by Mavis Wise
Margaret River Stories by Guy Jennings, ISBN 9780646575346
A History of the Catholic Community of Margaret River District by Merilyn Hutton
Margaret River & District Historical Society photo collection
John Alferink from my recollections of the town after being in the area for over 68 years, John Alferink 2021