Reference numberLH001603DescriptionWilliam Watson was born in Campbell's Creek, Victoria on 22.10.1864. He worked at a number of trades in his youth; married Eliza Anne Showell and had ten children. In 1889 he began a small grocery in Melbourne and in 1893 he moved to W.A. and established Watson's Supply Stores (1895); a shop in Market Street and a tearooms in High Street. His business grew to several retail outlets and a factory in Spearwood. He was also a Member of the House of Representatives in Parliament. He died on 21.12.1938.Date1927Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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