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This section is for shops and buildings previously published as being located in New Norfolk, that are not supported by my research.  I will state my reasons and if you think I am wrong, please let me know.
This section is for shops and buildings that we need help to work out where they were located.  If you can help us out, we would love to hear from you.  


* Scarr's Happy Home Store
[[File:Cannell_Blacksmith_and_Wheelwright.jpg|600px|thumb|left|Where was this - what is on the site today?  Update: Could it be the same building that later became the Crump Blacksmith in Pioneer Avenue?]]
[[File:Crump_Blacksmith.jpg|600px|thumb|left|Crump Blacksmith (Photo courtesy of the Grace Curtin collection)]]
[[File:Cannell_Motor_and_Carriage_Repair.jpg|600px|thumb|left|Where was this - somewhere in Charles Street behind the cinema? What is on the site today?]]


This is a substantial store and buildings this size would normally be built on land owned by the storekeeper.  There are no entries in the Land Titles system under the name Scarr for New Norfolk.
[[File:High_Street_85_FB_Wilkinson_Pharmacy.jpg|600px|thumb|left|FB Wilkinson Pharmacy - date unknown.  I am not sure this is actually New Norfolk?  In 1890 there were several Hobart stores - F Percy Brooks at 97 Elizabeth Street, Frederick Brooks at 90 Elizabeth Street and Frederick P Brooks at 49 Hampden Road Hobart. I can’t find any evidence that there was more than the one store in New Norfolk and that was located at 54 High Street.  It would be highly unusual to have more than one store in a small regional centre.]]
 
There are several references to a Scarr's Happy Home Store located in Elizabeth Street, Hobart on Trove.
 
Although the building bears a superficial resemblance to one located the New Norfolk, there are also subtle differences.
 
* Edwards
There is no entry in the Land Titles system for an H Edwards in New Norfolk.  The building does not quite match the structure of the known building at this location at this time period.  The surrounding buildings do not match.
 
* Hallam Cycle Agency
Still investigating this one.

Latest revision as of 06:41, 21 November 2024

This section is for shops and buildings that we need help to work out where they were located. If you can help us out, we would love to hear from you.

Where was this - what is on the site today? Update: Could it be the same building that later became the Crump Blacksmith in Pioneer Avenue?
Crump Blacksmith (Photo courtesy of the Grace Curtin collection)
Where was this - somewhere in Charles Street behind the cinema? What is on the site today?
FB Wilkinson Pharmacy - date unknown. I am not sure this is actually New Norfolk? In 1890 there were several Hobart stores - F Percy Brooks at 97 Elizabeth Street, Frederick Brooks at 90 Elizabeth Street and Frederick P Brooks at 49 Hampden Road Hobart. I can’t find any evidence that there was more than the one store in New Norfolk and that was located at 54 High Street. It would be highly unusual to have more than one store in a small regional centre.
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