Main Street Historic Walk – Site 41

This building was built for chemist Tim and Doris Burking in 1952/3 for pharmacy and residence. Later chemists were Ron Sunderland (1955 to 1961), Richard Cherry (1970 to 1975), Ashley and Kay Hammond (1985) and now it's Priceline Pharmacy.
If you would like to learn more about the local history of Margaret River, visit The Old Settlement Museum down the river.

The Bramley school, the group settlement building, the blacksmith workshop and the other buildings offer an insight into the history of early life in the district and the families that once lived and worked the land.The Old Settlement

For opening hours and more information about The Old Settlement and the Margaret River Historical Society visit mrdhs.com.au


References

Reference map of Margaret River with site numbers

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