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I am searching for information about and photos of the East Burwood Cool Stores Pty Ltd.
My partner's great grandfather, grandfather and uncle worked as engineers at this cool store. All 3 went under the name of Thomas French although the eldest appears to have been named Thomas Williams at birth and changed his surname to French (his mother's maiden name) as a young adult.
The main building and 1 or 2 associated houses were owned by the Mullins/Mullans family. Not sure on the spelling of this surname.
The original store building burnt down in 1933 I believe.
The start date of the family's association with this cool store is unknown but we know that Thomas French (b.22/8/1888 & d.6/2/1948)started work there soon after World War 1 ended, and was still employed as the Manager and Chief Engineer at the time of his death in February 1948.
Any snippets of information will be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou,
Michele French
My partner's great grandfather, grandfather and uncle worked as engineers at this cool store. All 3 went under the name of Thomas French although the eldest appears to have been named Thomas Williams at birth and changed his surname to French (his mother's maiden name) as a young adult.
The main building and 1 or 2 associated houses were owned by the Mullins/Mullans family. Not sure on the spelling of this surname.
The original store building burnt down in 1933 I believe.
The start date of the family's association with this cool store is unknown but we know that Thomas French (b.22/8/1888 & d.6/2/1948)started work there soon after World War 1 ended, and was still employed as the Manager and Chief Engineer at the time of his death in February 1948.
Any snippets of information will be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou,
Michele French