This single-storey general store building, on the 'northeastern' entry to Kurri Kurri, was built in 1908, and is quite well preserved.
Kurri Kurri was proclaimed a town in 1902 and
serviced the crop of coal mining settlements at
Stanford Merthyr, Pelaw Main and Abermain.
A Scottish immigrant Edwin Bickmore arrived in
the Hunter Valley to work in the new coalmines.
By 1908 he was able to build his substantial new brick store and a separate residence opposite his first shop. He became a pillar of the local community and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and involved in a wide range of local organisations.
ties that bind
past and future
present familiarities
common interests
shared experiences
it doesn't matter where you're from
where you've been
just who you are
and what you share
that makes us friends
I have...
Ian