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McCartin St

-  South West

Hugh McCartin, born in 1842, embarked on a journey to Australia from County Down in Northern Ireland at the age of 15 in 1857. He, along with his wife Anne Magee, established their residence near Shelbourne, where Hugh became the proprietor of a flour mill. In 1885, the McCartins relocated to Leongatha, emerging as pioneers in the region. The family acquired significant holdings in both land and businesses, prominently featuring McCartin's Hotel among their ventures.

Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, Hugh McCartin played a pivotal role in community development. He generously contributed land to various community projects and assumed leadership roles, serving as the President of the Shire of Woorayl, the President of the local branch of the Australian Natives' Association (A.N.A), Director of the local Butter Factory, and Chairman of the Water Works Trust.

While historical records do not definitively specify the year McCartin Street was bestowed with its namesake, the legacy of Hugh McCartin persists as a testament to his enduring impact on the local community and its development.

Crown Allotment 6

6 McCartin Street, Leongatha.

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  • Woorayl Shire Hall 1891 - 1924

  • Lux Pictures in the Shire Hall 1917

  • Leongatha Leisure & Learning 1992

  • Leongatha Arts & Crafts Gallery - Present

  • Citizen’s Advice Bureau - Present

Crown Allotment 8

8 McCartin Street, Leongatha.

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  • William Hamilton & Co, stock agents 1903

  • C. Brumley & Co, land and real estate agents 1903 - 1924

  • Mechanic’s Institute 1891 - 1924

  • Under Construction 1924 - 1926

  • Leongatha Memorial Hall 1926 - Present

  • Leonard Rose, watchmaker & Jeweller in Hall 1931

  • Mrs Sauer and Miss Downs, Dressmakers 1933 - 1935

  • Memorial Theatre 1947 - 1959

  • Memorial Hall Pictures 1936 - 1964

  • Leongatha Pictures 1965 - 1967

  • Hughes Theatres 1968 - `1969

  • Leongatha Memorial Hall 1926 – Present

 

 

Crown Allotment 10

12 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • Thorne’s Leongatha Coffee Palace - 1893

  • Jakob Dagger, barber 1894 -

  • A Simon, hairdresser 1903 -

  • W Hamilton & Co, stock agents 1903 -

  • Cole & Todd, agents 1905

  • Little & Biggar, stock agents 1906 -

  • Thorne’s Leongatha Coffee Palace 1905 - 1911

  • Little & Sanders, stock & station agents 1910 -

  • Harold Lloyd’s Hardware Store and timber yard 1908 - 1947

  • Eccles Pharmacy 1958 –

  • Bostons Pty Ltd TV and whitegoods - 1958 - 1959

  • D & W Chandlers Hardware 1947 - 1962

  • Hughes Drapery Store 1962 - 1970

  • Hughes Bros furniture and clothing 1970 - 1989

  • Wesfarmers Dalgety Real Estate 1998 - 2001

  • Wesfarmers Landmark real estate 2001 - 2002

  • Bendigo Bank 2002 - Present

Crown Allotment 7

8 McCartin Street, Leongatha.

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  • Mechanic’s Institute 1891 - 1924

  • Under Construction 1924 - 1926

  • Leongatha Memorial Hall 1926 - Present

  • Leonard Rose, watchmaker & Jeweller in Hall 1931

  • Mrs Sauer and Miss Downs, Dressmakers 1933 - 1935

  • Memorial Theatre 1947 - 1959

  • Memorial Hall Pictures 1936 - 1964

  • Leongatha Memorial Hall 1926 - Present

  • Leongatha Pictures 1965 - 1967

  • Hughes Theatres 1968 - `1969

Crown Allotment 9

10 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • Empty Lot

  • The Robin Adair Company Picture Entertainment in Institute 1914 -

  • The South Gippsland Picture Company 1916 -

  • Billiard room 1950 -

  • Memorial Pictures 1956 -

  • Leongatha Lending Library 1960 -

  • Len Goldsworthy men’s hairdresser and tobacconist 1971 -

  • Mechanics Institute 1912 - Present

Crown Allotment 11

14 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • G Ford, hairdresser, tobacconist, stationery 1903 - 1918

  • G E Matthewman, tailor 1905 - 1916

  • C V Symons, tobacconist, stationery & fancy goods 1918 - 1935

  • Dale’s Newsagency 1935 - 1947

  • Thomas Bros. Newsagents

  • C & J Sanguinetti, newsagency 1956 - 1958

  • H R Burrows & Sons Authorised Newsagency 1958 - 1965

  • Peter Rees guitar sales and lessons and TV Repairs 1971 - 1972

  • Aussie Disposals 1969 - 1975

  • Stripes New & Used Furnishings 1975 –

  • Smithy’s Café 1984 -

  • Leongatha Milkbar & Coffee Lounge 1987 - 1995

  • Shaun Cross Real Estate 1995 - 2000

  • South Gippsland Shire Community Services 2000 - 2002

  • Centrelink 2000 -

  • Bendigo Bank 2002

  • Lulu Clothing 2008 - 2010

  • Lulu Café & Clothing 2010 - 2013

  • Lulu Café & Deli 2013 - 2018

  • Lulu Cafe 2018 - 2022

  • LeCafe Leongatha, Café 2022 - Present

Crown Allotment 12

16 McCartin Street, Leongatha

Crown Allotment 13

18 McCartin Street,. Leongatha

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  • W Tilburn, butcher 1903 - 1904

  • D J Robertson, draper 1903 - 1905

  • P. Bellingham, butchery 1905 - 1909

  • Jarratt Bros, bakers 1905

  • Jarratt Bros, butchers and bakers 1906 - 1907

  • E. T. Munro, blacksmith 1903 - 1918

  • Fischer & Worden’s Bakery 1909 - 1911

  • McNamara’s Bakery 1911 - 1926

  • Joseph Marshall, watchmaker 1905 - 1920

  • Mrs E A Marshall, watchmaker 1921 - 1923

  • Steinforts Bakery 1926 - 1936

  • McNamara’s Bakery 1936 - 1963

  • Home Pride Bakery

  • Bullocks Self Service Grocery 1962 - 1964

  • Mac’s Auctions 1972

  • Leongatha Auctions 1974 - 1978

  • Wood ‘n’ Wicker 1979 - 1984

  • G.E.T. Travel Service 1982

  • Tabeel Gifts shop 1981 - 1982

  • Sentinel-Times office 1982"

  • Compass Building Society 1985 - 1992

  • Prezzn’ts Gift Shop 1987 - 1989

  • Arcade Lunch Bar 1981 - 1987

  • Christine Hair Care 1981 - 1989

  • Kids Kapers, childrens clothes 1986 - 1997

  • Forster, Morrison & Co 1988

  • Forster, Morrison & Jefferis 1990

  • Great Southern Travel 1991 - 2000

  • Unisex Hairdo’s 1991 - 1995

  • Kids Kapers, childrens clothes 1986 - 1997

  • R & R Building Consultants 1997

  • Great Southern Travel in Compass Arcade 1989 - 2002

  • Marlina’s Hair Design 1998 - 2002

  • Kate’s Cuts hairdressing 2003

  • Bendigo Bank 2000

  • Leongatha Jetset Travel 2002 - 2020

  • Morrison, Jefferis & Associates, accountants 2006 - 2023

  • L & A I.T. Computers 2006 - 2008

  • Razor Sharp men’s hairdressing 1998 - Present

  • Debenham Australia Pty Ltd 2002 - 2020

  • Elders Real Estate 2003 - 2020

  • Morrison, Jefferis & Associates, accountants 2006 - 2023

  • Leongatha Travel & Cruise (formerly Jetset Travel) 2020- Present

Crown Allotment 14

20 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • J O’Toole’s  Cash Grocery & Ironmonger 1905 - 1918

  • Marshall Bros. (Joseph and Thomas Marshall), storekeepers 1911 - 1933

  • Morris & Co Grocery 1933 - 1970

  • R E Pease & Co Mensland 1970 - 1991

  • Panthers Mensland 1991 – Present

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  • Bank of Victoria Limited 1910 - 1927

  • Commercial Banking Company (CBC) 1928 - 1942

  • Rolf Taylor real estate 1987 - 1992

  • Philip J Shepherd & Associates, civil engineers 1989 - 1990

  • Shaun Cross real estate 1993 - 2001

  • Shepherd Bourke Design building design 1991 - 2008

  • N. Le Bakery 2001 - 2008

  • Pete’s Pies -

  • Wakachi Sushi Japanese restuarant 2018 - Present

Crown Allotment 14

22 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • Kenneth Aberdeen, baker 1903 - 1904

  • J Flanagan, bootmaker 1903 - 1904

  • Robert Edwards, baker 1905 - 1906

  • Palmer & Hayward, bootmakers 1905 -

  • Palmer, bootmaker 1906

  • James McCaffrey, baker 1907 -

  • Mrs Alice Chapman, dressmaker 1907 -

  • Bert Cope, tailor 1921 - 1931

  • A F Broughton, jeweller & watchmaker 1922 - 1933

  • Leonard Rose, watchmaker 1933

  • Jack Bonwick, watchmaker & jeweller 1933 - 1942

  • K W & J M Howards shoes 1976 - 2005

  • Leongatha Shoe Gallery 2007 – 2014

  • Discount King 2015 -

  • Jaycar/Leading Edge Electronics 2021 - Present

Crown Allotment 15

24 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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Crown Allotment 15

26 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • James Sutherland, solicitor 1903 - 1922

  • James Sutherland & Marshall, solicitors 1923 - 1938

  • Potters Gift & Hardware Store 1954 – 1959

  • Little Folk’s Shop, M. Potter. Childrens clothing 1961 - 1974

  • Classy Clobber clothing 1975 - 1981

  • Tim Maxwell’s Sports World 1980 - 1985

  • Leongatha Camera Centre 1981 - 1986

  • Rob’s Cameras & Electronics 1987 - 1989

  • Foons Photo & Electronics 1989 - 1992

  • Leongatha Photographics & Electronics 1992 - 1995

  • Robert Fennell, AMP Insurance 1990 - 1993

  • Paradise Pizza BYO Restaurant 1995 - 2008

  • Mr Pizza 2009

  • Smith’s Bakery 1916 -

  • Edward McNamara

  • Arthur E Nelson, fruiterer and mixed business 1920 - 1926

  • Wesley Wiffen, fruiter and confectioner 1927 - 1930

  • John L Howard, men’s clothing 1931 - 1939

  • Vic Sauer, hairdresser 1933 -

  • J. Abelson, tailor

  • J W Carruthers, ladies and gents tailor 1933 - 1942

  • Peter’s Café 1947 - 1956

  • Lorraine Grill & Fish 1956 - 1959

  • Leongatha Refrigeration Service 1964 - 1970

  • Glenlee Decor Centre (tiles, paint, wallpaper) 1975 - 1976

  • Tim Maxwell’s Sportscene/Sportsworld 1979 - 1985

  • South Gippsland Sportsworld

  • Maxwell’s Sports World

  • Leongatha Health Foods 1997 - 2001

  • Simon’s Bargains Discount Store 2008

  • Party Planet 2013 - 2018

  • Leongatha’s Tobacconist, gifts & smokers products 2022 – Present

Crown Allotment 16

28 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • J M Peck & Sons, stock agents 1903 - 1923

  • Nelson & Nelson, stock agents 1925 - 1926

  • Miss N C McCarthy, ladies hairdresser 1927 - 1930

  • F H Holloway’s fruit & vegetables - 1937

  • H Holland’s fruit & vegetables 1937 - 1946

  • Woorayl Horticultural Supplies 1958 - 1959

  • Worthington’s Kiwi Café 1968 - 1969

  • Paula’s Restuarant, licensed BYO 1971 - 1972

  • Irvings Electrical 1973 - 1975

  • National Australia Bank 1977

  • Leongatha Sporting Supplies 1980 - 1982

  • Tim Maxwell’s Sportscene/Sportsworld 1979 - 1985

  • South Gippsland Sportsworld

  • Maxwell’s Sports World - 1986

  • ARCADE OPENED 1981

  • Lullabies baby wear and accessories 1981 - 1985

  • Dentist 1981

  • Bric-a-Brac Shop 1981

  • Leongatha Bargain Box

  • Helyn’s Face & Finger Boutique 1986 - 1989

  • J W Discounts 1986 - 1989

  • Leongatha Sportscene 1988

  • Fennells Sportscene 1989 - 1995

  • Little Rose Fabrics 1988 - 1989

  • Kelly Anne’s Hair Design 1989 - 2000

  • Leongatha Book Exchange Shop 1989

  • Kelly Anne’s Hair Design 1989 - 2000

  • Storr Locksmiths 1994 - 1998

  • Leongatha Photographics & Electronics 1992 - 2011

  • Leading Edge Telecoms 2014 - 2021

  • Vacant 2021 - Present

Crown Allotment 16

30 McCartin Street, Leongatha

  • W Garrett, bootmaker 1913 - 1916

  • Arthur E Nelson, carpenter, builder 1927 - 1935

  • Henry Watson. Stock agent

  • S G. Gray, watchmaker and jeweller 1947 - 1952

  • McGaw’s mixed business 1952 - 1967

  • Worthington’s Kiwi Café 1968 - 1969

  • Paula’s Restuarant, licensed BYO 1971 - 1972

  • Irvings Electrical 1973 - 1975

  • National Australia Bank 1977

  • Leongatha Sporting Supplies 1980 - 1982

  • Tim Maxwell’s Sportscene/Sportsworld 1979 - 1985

  • South Gippsland Sportsworld

  • Maxwell’s Sports World - 1986

  • ARCADE OPENED 1981

  • Lullabies baby wear and accessories 1981 - 1985

  • Dentist 1981

  • Bric-a-Brac Shop 1981

  • Leongatha Bargain Box

  • Helyn’s Face & Finger Boutique 1986 - 1989

  • J W Discounts 1986 - 1989

  • Leongatha Sportscene 1988

  • Fennells Sportscene 1989 - 1995

  • Little Rose Fabrics 1988 - 1989

  • Leongatha Book Exchange Shop 1989

  • Storr Locksmiths 1994 - 1998

  • Kelly Anne’s Hair Design 1989 - 2000

  • Leongatha Photographics & Electronics 1992 - 2011

  • Storr Locksmiths 1994 - 1998

  • Leongatha Photographics & Electronics 1992 - 2011

  • Leading Edge Telecoms 2014 - 2021

  • Vacant 2021 - Present

Crown Allotment 17

32 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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Crown Allotment 18

34 McCartin Street

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  • E P Harden, timber yard 1903 - 1918

  • F P Joel Electrical, radio, tv 1938 - 1943

  • Joyette Beauty Salon 1964

  • Estelle & Paula Beauty Salon 1965 - 1971

  • Woorayl Optical Service 1977 - 1979

  • Stanley Foster Foundation

  • The Dilly Bag, gifts 1987 - 1988

  • Colleen’s Discounts 1990

  • Lace ‘n’ Drapes 1991

  • Thornton’s Bakery 1990 – Present

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  • Peter Johnson, Butcher 1903 - 1916

  • H Watson & Wells, butchers 1916 - 1918

  • Henry Watson, butcher 1918 - 1936

  • Watson Bros. Butchery 1936 - 1965

  • H & F Avery butchers 1970

  • Tuddy’s Hot Bread 1981 - 1989

  • Thornton’s Bakery 1990 - Present

Crown Allotment 18

36 McCartin Street

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  • A Nicholson, saddler 1905 - 1910

  • The Great Southern Star 1910 - 2021

  • The Sentinel Times 2021 - Present

Crown Allotment 19

40 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • L B Saunders, stationers 1904 - 1905

  • Oliver Miles, tailor 1920 - 1935

  • Walter Coode, draper 1921 - 1925

  • Oliver Miles, tailor 1920 - 1935

  • Tas O’Brien 1932 - 1935

  • R E Pease & Co 1938 - 1998

  • Pomegranate womens clothing 2003 - 2013

  • Henrietta’s House, giftware, kitchenware 1998 - 2002

  • Henrietta’s Café 2000

  • Pomegranate Clothing 2002 - 1913

  • Party Planet 2022 - Present

Crown Allotment 19

38 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • Mrs E Jones, confectioner 1904

  • S Maddern, grocer 1918 - 1930

  • R E Pease 1938

  • Moran & Cato supermarket 1958 - 1969

  • Permewan & M&C Stores Grocery 1969 - 1974

  • R E Pease

  • ANZ Bank 1991

  • Leongatha Home Improvements 1992 - 1994

  • Bargains Plus $2 Store 1998 - 2018

  • Party Planet 2022 – 2023

Crown Allotment 20

42 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • Des Whyte, tailor 1958 - 1959

  • Kath Clark’s ladies & childrens wear 1967 - 1975

  • State Bank Victoria 1982 -

Crown Allotment 20

44 McCartin Street, Leongatha

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  • State Savings Bank 1917 - 1981

  • State Bank Victoria 1982 -

  • Commonwealth Bank of Australia 1991 - Present

Gippsland bush undergrowth and tree ferns

The Leongatha & District Historical Society acknowledges the Bunurong & Gunaikurnai people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and their continued connection to land, sea, and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past & present.

© Leongatha & District Historical Society Inc. 1985 - 2023

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