Is this New Norfolk?

This section is for shops and buildings previously published as being located in New Norfolk, that we have been unable to verify. We will state our reasons for doubt and if you can help us out, we would love to hear from you.

• Scarr's Happy Home Store

This is a substantial store, and buildings this size would normally be built on land owned by the proprietor. There are no entries in the Land Titles system under the name Scarr for New Norfolk.

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.

• H Edwards Bootmaker (1920)

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. However in his 1936 obituary, Harry Edwards is spoken of as a New Norfolk businessman.

Hallam Cycle Agency circa 1910

• Hallam Cycle Agency

This doesn't appear to be the site of the current New Norfolk Newsagency - there is a substantial house where Hackett Street should be.

Several articles and advertising in Trove indicate that the Hallam Cycle Agency was located at 65 Liverpool Street and then later at 83 Liverpool Street Hobart.

Andrewartha Emporium 1906

• Andrewartha Store

I cannot find any comparable streetscape to match in New Norfolk. No record in Land Titles system of Andrewartha owning real estate in New Norfolk. I did find a CH Andrewartha who managed the family furniture store in Richmond Victoria in 1930 - is that a "CH" I can see on the awning? A clearer photo will help.