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Washing Brothers Furniture Factory, Perth

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DescriptionWashing Brothers Furniture Factory was originally located at 271 Murray Street, Perth, before moving to 407 (originally numbered as 435) Murray Street.

The business moved to other locations, including 323-333 Newcastle Street around 1925, and 321 Newcastle Street.

In July 1905, the business partnership of Charles and Ernest (under the name of Washing Brothers) was dissolved with Charles continuing the business at 435 Murray St, Perth. (West Australian, 28 July 1905, p. 1.)

It is believed that from 1914 they only employed European labour.

The factory in Newcastle Street was destroyed by fire, c.1953.Address,407,Murray Street, Perth,,,Location^[1]

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AH GIN

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JAM GOON

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WASHING Albert William

WASHING Albert William

WASHING Charles Joseph

WASHING Charles Joseph

WASHING Ernest James

WASHING Ernest James

WASHING George

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Washing Bros 1927 drawing for patent

Washing Bros 1927 drawing for patent

An advertisement for Washing Bros., from West Australian Judean, 1 October 1929, p. 13.

An advertisement for Washing Bros., from West Australian Judean, 1 October 1929, p. 13.

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Subject (person)WASHING Ernest JamesWASHING Charles JosephSubject (place)PerthRelated collectionCelebrating 200 Years - National Foundation for Australia-China Relations ProjectRelated linksite of Washing Bros Furniture

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