A historical snapshot of Frankston
Central Carpark, site of the current cinemas
Lazy days spent on the beach
St Paul’s Church of England
The beach looking towards Olivers Hill
Serving the community since 1947
In 1947 Les and Marge Hunter together with Mr Fred Burke decided to open a tyre service on the corner of Beach and Lewis Street, Frankston where it still stands after 66 years. In an old tin shed a retreading factory was born with Les at the helm and Marge working tirelessly ensuring the bills were paid. As the face of tyres was changing the retreading factory closed, petrol bowsers were introduced and tyre sales became the main source of revenue. Les and Marge continued to work with a clear vision of having a successful business providing for their three little boys. In 1971 one of those little boys Geoffrey commenced working full time with his parents in the business and over the next 42 years blessed with his parents work ethic he was in integral part of the business. In 1977 there was a name change to Frankston Tyrepower. In 1980 Geoff took on the day to day running of the business he knew that progress was invertible. The business continued to grow going from strength to strength. In 1992 new premises were built, Marge and Les both saw
their dreams come to fruition but sadly Marge passed away in ‘92 followed by Les in ‘93. Geoff and his wife Jill were keen to maintain petrol sales and driveaway service but with mounting pressure from oil companies slowly independents were squeezed out of the market. Tyres and mechanical became the main focus of the business. Integrity, honesty and service has always been Geoffs mantra. Geoff has recently semi retired. Tyrepower is now managed by Chris Smith supported by Barry Copper, both long term employees, a great staff and of course Beth Hunter, Geoff’s and Jill’s daughter, overseeing the financials, making sure the bills are paid as her grandma did many years before her. Frankston Tyrepower continues to provide their customers, some of whom are fourth generation. Much has changed over the years in and around Tyrepower but one thing has always remained the same, great service, honesty, integrity and most of all competitive pricing. With hope this will continue over the next 66 years.
FRANKSTON TYREPOWER 41 Beach Street, Frankston Phone 9783 2427 PAGE J
Frankston Times 27 October 2014