Hororata Historic Walking Tour
#8 The Stores
William Palmer opened a store, a bakery and a butchery at the Hawkins Road corner. After he gave up his business, the Thornes of the blacksmith business opened a store beside the present-day garage. This store was eventually sold to a Mr Barrett from Methven.
Jennings started a small store opposite the hotel. He was known as “Old 4/11” as that seemed to be the price for most of his goods. His store was redesigned after the Great War by Coalgate storekeeper Albert Charles. The Butchery was started by Ed Napier; then Mr Felton ran it for many years with two carts - supplying meat around the district and as far away as Windwhistle. Behind the garage was the home and business of the Prestidge family who were builders, undertakers, and brewers in the second half of the 19th century. Jo Prestidge carted his well-known XXXX beer all over the Malvern district. Walter Prestidge had a four-wheel horse drawn hearse and his son carried on with an old Essex car. Next stop: Hororata Hotel |