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06Mouat's Boarding House (1905)
Percy Purvis and Joe Malcolm built a store and blacksmith's shop at Ganges in 1904. Purvis had previously had a store at Central. His brother-in-law, Malcolm, was a blacksmith. The future for their joint enterprise appeared bright, but, following the sudden death of Malcolm, Purvis sold to Jane Mouat and her son Gilbert.

Collection Toynbee collection Accession number 1994.137.006
Location Toynbee collection binders Dimension 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Date 1905 Extent and Physical Description copy good quality
Responsibility R.M. Toynbee
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