Shellharbour Service Centre

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NameShellharbour Service CentreAlternative NameCrew's GarageTypeBuildingComplexBusinessAddressAddison Street,Shellharbour VillageDescriptionThe land the garage was built on was once Henry and Louis Mood's Coachworks, cnr Addison and Mary Streets, Shellharbour.

The original garage on this site was built by Edward (Ted) Thomas.

It was leased by Frank Crew, and later by his brother Alf Crew.

Frank Crew operated the garage and mechanical business, while his wife drove the Ford cars carrying passengers to and from town, the railway station and Lake Illawarra and also delivered bread, mail etc.

Crew's sold to Hore's in the 1930's.

The Shellharbour Service Centre ceased operations Friday 16 July 2021, after almost 100 years servicing Shellharbour Village.

The building was demolished 5 August 2021.

External LinkLocal and General 1926Shellharbour 1928Shellharbour Garage 1930Local and General 1930Shelharbour Garage 1933Local and General 1934Hore's Garage 1939

Photograph

Demolition of Shellharbour Service Centre

Shellharbour Service Centre

Shellharbour Service Centre, Friday 16 July 2021.

Photo courtesy of Paul Hockey.

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CollectionPlacesFamilyCrewLocalityShellharbour VillagePersonThomas, Edward HaslemRelated ItemShellharbour garage 1986Shell Garage, ShellharbourCrew's Garage, ShellharbourShellharbour garage 1986

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