First owned from 1948/9 by Bruce and Mabel Boulter. In 1972/3 Allan and Patrica Hillier constructed a building which consisted of the town's first arcade including several shops. The shops consisted of an estate agency known as Hillier and Errey, Farm Advisory operated by John Chadwick, Agricultural Protection Board operated by Lance Ridley, Allan Hillier second hand goods auctioneer, Electrical goods operated by Bob Fletcher and picture framing by Colin Martin. Since then the whole site has been renovated and a more modern complex housing real estate agency of Stocker Preston.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