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Hicks shop Hannan St., J.A..Hicks and Coy Ltd. J A Hicks, the founder of the extensive business at Kalgoorlie of which he was Chairman of Directors, had been commercially identifies with the Eastern Goldfields for well over thirty years having in the first instance purchased the general business of Messrs. Shearch and Mapson when railway communication was fitst established. Every member of the hicks family (12) were shareholders with a direct interest in the company business As well as a large drapery, clothing and manchester trade. The firm added the business of manufacturers and complete house furnishers. They employed a large staff in their factories where all classes ofwood and upholstered furniture, car hoods, gemeral upholstering and bedding was made. Prices competed with the coast.

Jockey seated on horse in front of buildings. Man in three piece suit and hat standing in front of horse is H.E. Vail - Chairman KRC 1926 to 1932. Horse is 'Runabout' winner Kal. Cup 1929.

Premier Gold Chairman, Mr Julien Sanderson(left) and Director, Gary Lee, presented Graham Ford with his one ounce piece of gold mining history this week.

Local manager Robin Wood and Andrew Gordon acting chairman of the R&I Bank inside the R&I Bank in Hannan Street.

Minister for Aborilginal Affairs Ernie Bridge and Harry Graham Chairman of the Earagull Council.

Eastern Goldfields Senior Citizen Committee Chairman Greta Coombs presents a cheque to Boulder Shire president C Daws.