Tales of the Towers

Gofton’s Charters Towers Cycle and Motor Works

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Item TypephotographDatec1934ContentStaff and vehicle outside of R. Gofton’s business at 32 Gill Street (opposite the Post Office). Fuel bowser on footpath.

Building to the west of this business is the newsagency owned/operated by J.D. Cunningham (Mayor of Charters Towers for a number of years). That building has the wording “1929 W.R. KLUGE” on the building parapet.

L to R: Ralph Gofton, Jackie Smith, Sam Berryman with 1927 Dodge 4 (Four)owned by Reg Watson, the auto electrician.DigitisedYesMaterial Description28 cm x 22 cm b&w on boardIdentifier2009184.3851

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Geo location^[1]PlaceGill StreetSubjectsMotor VehiclesMechanicsFuel BowsersBicyclesGill StreetMotor CarCollectionThe Alan Peno CollectionDrop Down MenuEra | 1930sSubject | Business | ShopsLocation | Gill Street

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Gill Street

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The Alan Peno Collection

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