STANES GARAGE

Spencer Robson Stanes married Vida Alice Jessie Milne, daughter of William "Allan" and Ivy Milne, of Borden in 1935 and came from Mount Barker to take over Jackson and Webb's Garage in Gnowangerup around 1950. The garage was situated in Yougenup Road between Frantoms and Stewart & Sons Hardware. Spencer was a qualified mechanic.
The business was agent for Dodge, Austin and Desoto, and also Case Tractors. They carried full stocks of Batteries, Car and Truck Tyres & Tubes, Springs & Accessories. They also sold Triumph & A.J.S. Motor Cycles, H.M.V. & Airzone Radios.
A range of Bicycles for Boys, Girls, Ladies and Men , was in stock.
Spencer and his wife Vida lived in McDonald Street with their two sons, Alan and Justin.
 

ADVERT IN GNOWANGERUP STAR NEWSPAPER 1950             #1
 

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