The Vintage Grocery Store
features original fixtures including old cedar
counters, antique scales, vintage advertising
signs as well as an amazing selection of
yesteryear stock such as Arnott’s biscuit tins,
Chief floor polish, tobacco tins and vintage
medicinal aids.
Harold Murray age 92, our charming resident grocer, entertained us with his interesting stories of the old corner store of days past.
The Centenary Centre in Newcastle is home to a large display of antiques. 25 dealers display a huge variety of genuine antiques and old and interesting collectables
There was a wine tasting for those that wanted to partake, featuring some admirable Hunter Valley wines.
I managed to escape being
put on display!
Photos courtesy of Ian Kay & Dave Isaacs