John Howse - Butcher

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Plenty Road, Preston

John Howse established his butchers shop at 181 Plenty Road in 1893. Within a couple of years he was trading as the Howse Brothers and was to remain there until the First World War. Howse also operated a second butcher shop in Northcote. John Howse served two terms as a Preston councillor, in 1893-1897 and 1900-1912. He was Shire President in 1903-1904. By 1921 the business was being operated by J. H.  Stewart. The property was later renumbered 193 Plenty Road.

Sands and McDougall’s Melbourne and Suburban Directory 1864- 1974. [Microfiche]. (1974). Melbourne, Australia: Sands & McDougall.

Image of Horse and cart outside Howse's butcher shop

Horse and cart outside Howse's butcher shop. [LHRN1519]

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