THE ARK, JAMES THOMAS’ BOOT SHOP, ASHLEY DOEL’S BOOT SHOP AND BASTIN’S TIMBER YARD (Corner Edward Street – Arrow Street)
Continuing up Edwards Street were the following 4 businesses: Tucked in behind the Painton’s second shop was John McPherson’s Yard.…
THE ODDFELLOWS HALLS
The two Oddfellows Halls were situated beside the Painton’s two storied house and opposite the hotel. The first Oddfellows Hall…
Painton’s House and Store (35 Edward Street)
Initially William Painton ran his general store from the corner of Edward St and Pitfure Road after purchasing an 8…
OLD WAKEFIELD POST OFFICE (21 Edward Street)
The first Post Office was housed in the old school building and teacher James Thomas Smith became Wakefield’s…
War Memorial, Plunket Rooms and Library (Corner Edward Street and Whitby Way)
The Wakefield Public Library and Soldiers Memorial are found on the corner of Edwards Street and Whitby Way. This corner…
Wakefield Dispute: Johnson’s Saddlery (30 Edward Street)
Photo: McPherson (sitting) & Son, who was hired by Ernest W Hodgson (storekeeper), and jacked 4 feet over to his…
Meet the Locals: Michael: the Man behind The Villa Cafe in Wakefield
My love for cooking started when I was just a young apprentice in Germany. I’ve always enjoyed cooking for others,…
Wakefield Homes Report
Thank you to everyone who responded to the 2020 Homes for Wakefield housing survey. Here is the link to our…
Destination Wakefield
Wakefield has a huge amount to offer as a destination. There are many places to visit that maybe you haven’t…
Remembering World War I – The Links With Home
REMEMBERING WORLD WAR I – THE LINKS WITH HOME Picture postcards were the early twentieth century equivalent of today’s smart…