James Robinson's Saddlery and Bootmakers

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NameJames Robinson's Saddlery and BootmakersTypeBuildingBusinessAddressAddison Street,Shellharbour VillageDescriptionJames Robinson purchased this site in the 1850s and opened a bootmaker and saddlery shop. His family continued the business for about 70 years.

James was born 1831, Worcestershire, England. he and his wife Harriet (nee Jones) arrived in Sydney on board the 'Telegraph' in 1853 and settled at Shellharbour. The couple had no children, and Harriet died in 1862.

James married his second wife Margaret McInnes in 1863 and they had four children, John b.1864, Mary Ann b.1865, Margaret b.1868, and James b.1876.

James Snr's son, John, ran the business during WWI.

The premises were sold to Ross Jordan, fisherman, in April 1949.

James' bootmakers shop was on the left with the big window.

External LinkPetition 1859Correspondence 1928Probate 1948A Sketch Descriptive Historical and Social of the Municipality of Shellharbour

James Robinson's Saddlery and Bootmakers Shop, Shellharbour, 1880's.

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CollectionPlacesLocalityShellharbour VillageRelated ItemJames Robinson's Saddlery and Bootmakers Shop, ShellharbourJames Robinson's Saddlery and Bootmakers Shop, Shellharbour c.1860

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James Robinson's Saddlery and Bootmakers