In 1947 Ken and Mary Edwards built a cement brick building for their hairdressers shop/electrical/fishing tackle shop.
The hairdresser was operated by Smiler Gale and Ken Edwards did the electrical and fishing tackle. His wife Mary ran a small cafe.
Then in 1967 Valentines of Busselton took over the electrical business and Don Bennett was manager. In 1970 Mrs D. Hartnett set up a cafe known as Georgette Cafe until 1972 when Sadie and Pat McKeown continued here for another 4 years.
In 1977 a Eugene Hall bought the land converted the building into a pizza shop known as Bandaleros Mexican Restaurant. Later Garry and Sue Murtagh took over. The building was demolished and a new rammed earth complex was constructed. Now it's Teddis Big Spoon Cafe and The Green Room Restaurant.
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.
For opening hours and information, visit mrdhs.com.au
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