Before tractors came into general use in Shepparton’s surrounding farming areas in the late 1920s. steam traction engines were used for driving farm machines such as threshers, chaffcutters, firewood and sawbenches and other heavy haulage work.
workmen having lunch nearby to join them for a “drink and a bite”. BRANDITT AVENUE Named after Charles Frederick Branditt, a member of the teaching staff at the Shepparton High School, for his many years of honorary service to the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Shepparton Division, especially in the teaching of first-aid classes. BR AUM A N STR EET Named by the subdivider V.E. Brauman after his father Hugh Sylvester (Bill) Brauman, a resident and businessman of Shepparton for over 50 years. A hairdresser by trade, Mr. Bill Brauman established “Brauman’s Beauty Salon” shortly after coming to Shepparton. BURNS COURT Named after Henry (Harry) Burns in recognition of his many years of service to Shepparton Fire Brigade. He was made a Life Member in 1957. BYASS STREET Named after John E. Byass (a farmer in the Karramomus district 18871895 and auctioneer in Shepparton 1895), who held various positions, mainly secretarial, in Shepparton over a number of years. These included first Secretary of Shepparton Co-operative Butter Factory 1894, Shepparton Agricultural Society 1895-1932, Shepparton Urban Waterworks Trust 1897-1936. (Since its establishment, the Shepparton Urban Waterworks Trust has, in keeping with progress, undergone a number of name changes. Recently, following the merging with various town
water authorities within the Goulburn/Murray Valley from Nagambie to Cobram, it has had a further name change and is now the Goulburn Valley Region Water Authority.) He was also a prominent member of the Shepparton Cricket Club. Previously named Cannery Road (change gazetted 14/1/1953). CALLISTER STREET Named after W.H. Callister, the second headmaster of the Shepparton Agricultural High School 1913-1924. He encouraged interest in agriculture, science and technical subjects as an essential part of the curriculum. In 1926 the Old Students’ Association established the Callister Memorial Scholarship to perpetuate his memory. CARLOS COURT Named after Max Carlos for his contribution to and success in the sport of boxing. After representing Australia at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, he turned professional and in 1958 won the Australian Lightweight Championship Title. Following his retirement from boxing he officiated as a referee “T.V. Ringside”, a programme popular c.early 1970’s. CHUCK ROAD Named after James Chuck who conducted a confectionary and fruit business at the south-east corner of Fryers and Maude Streets (known as Jimmy Chuck’s Corner) for many years. A hard worker, he was very involved in the community, especially in fund raising during the First World War. CLARKE COURT Named after J. A. K. Clarke, architect, surveyor, and orchardist, who
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resided in Shepparton in the early 1900s. He drew up plans for the High School in Fryers Street (1908) and the first extension to Scots Church in 1909. He surveyed the Dookie railway line as well as other Government and private lines. With his brother-in-law A. B . Mason, he started and orchard on land at the north-west corner of Verney and New Dookie Roads. Here they built homes “Nettlegoe” and “Ivanhoe”. A long time member of the Agricultural Society, he advocated trotting competitions at the local shows. The housing development in this area usually referred to as the “Nettlecoe Estate”, usage having correctly changed the “g” to a “c”. Other buildings designed by J. A. K. Clarke included “Ambermere” St. Brendans and Scots Churches homesteads at “Fairly Downs” and “Maneroo”, Shepparton’s first post office and the first Shepparton News Office. CLYDESDALE STREET Named after William Clydesdale, an early coach builder in Shepparton, whose expertise in this trade earned him recognition throughout Australia. His business (established 1879) in Welsford Street later moved to High Street, where it expanded greatly and became “Clydesdale and Son”. COATES COURT Named after Sir Albert Ernest Coates, who became one of Australia’s leading doctors, specialising in Neuro – Surgery. He is probably best remembered for his devoted service and skill as a doctor in the prisoner-of-
war camp hospitals in Sumatra, Burma and Siam (Cambodia) in World War II. Many of the sick and wounded servicemen in these camps owe their survival to his devotion and skill. COLLIVER ROAD Named after Norman (Col.) Colliver, who ran a photography business “The Toska Studio” in Shepparton for many years. He took an active interest in community affairs and also held regular exhibitions of photographic art at his studio in Wyndham Street. CORIO STEET Named after Corio Bay by the surveyor Alfred Leahy. Alfred Leahy travelled to Australia in the “Abrolhos” and it called at Corio Bay on its way to Sydney (its destination) to obtain directions. In April 1873, Leahy married Miss Ellen Maude Ashenden at Geelong which is on Corio Bay, so the name obviously had significance for him. DUDLEY STREET Named after E. Dudley, an early land selector. He owned and travelled the district with one of the first wheat threshing machines in the area. ENGLISH COURT Named after William English, Shepparton’s first Art Gallery attendant, at the then newly-constructed Art Gallery building in the Civic Centre Complex, from 1965 until his retirement in 1977. This street was named in recognition of Mr. English’s unselfish devotion and interest in the Gallery which,
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We are the largest inland truck dealership in Australia “Hartwigs have earned an excellent reputation in the transport industry based on our continual provision of excellent service and customer satisfaction. We are proud to have been a part of Shepparton’s history and look forward to continuing our solid reputation as a local business and providing customer support through quality parts and service in our modern workshop into the future.”
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