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Subiaco Museum > Records

BAG: TIMEWELLS SHOPPING BAG

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1952

Overview

Cream plastic shopping bag with green writing. The has a large green 'T' at the top with 'Timewells' underneath. At the bottom is

'136-142 Rokeby Road'

'Subiaco'

'Phone 381 8693'

Historical information

The item belonged to the donor's sister Marie Young. She likely received the bag to carry her dress purchase from the store.

Kings Hall originally was used for functions such as balls, receptions and dances such as the popular 'Dorothy Dances', also 'Magic Lantern' programmes. Built 1902 it served these purposes until it became Timewells drapery store in 1952.

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-2025.253

Item type

Material

Inscriptions and markings

Timewells

Keywords

Shops And Businesses, Subiaco

Year

Statement of significance

Timewells was a shop in Subiaco on Rokeby Road in the King's Hall building. The Timewell family’s clothing store occupied the building from 1952 until 2000.

Last modified

Monday, 1 December, 2025

Completeness

94

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