William Shaw 1841-1913, Merchant
Married 1861, age x to Mary McCurry with her age at 20 years.
Arrived to Australia from Killeyleagh Down, Northern Ireland in 1883 with x children: Thomas, X
Reasons for choosing Brisbane may relate to State Government immigration incentives and the troubles in Ireland.
Father: Findlay Shaw (farmer)
Mother: Mary (Ann) Blaney
Founder of Shaw and Sons Limited – Ironmongery (Hardware)
Hardware in those days was anything – the store moved around different locations developing its offerings including sports, plumbing, ironmonger goods, clothing, plants, tobacco, sewing machines, jewelry …
Notes: (to be finished later)
Eveline’s mother: Jane Austin Hobbs, whose father was William Hobbs. One brother (at wedding) Fredrick Roland Hobbs
Eveline’s death: Died 3rd June 1939 – about 66 yrs of age 1939/B/43822
William lived at South Brisbane, then shrigley house Clayfield. He called it Shrigley.
The Granite Buildings in Brisbane, Australia, were located at 118 Queen Street in the early 1900s. This structure was constructed in 1888 for the drapery firm Allan & Stark. The building was notable for its granite facade, which contributed to its name. In 1903, the property was sold to Finney Isles & Co., who expanded their department store into the premises. The Granite Buildings were eventually demolished in 1960 to make way for the current structures.
There had been a fire in 1864 in Edward Street, and the Great Flood of 1893 impacting the city.
Yes, records indicate that George Shaw, along with his father William Shaw, was associated with the Royal Arcade in Queen Street, Brisbane, in the early 1900s. William Shaw, a prominent ironmonger and hardware merchant, established Shaw and Sons Limited in Queen Street, Brisbane. After facing significant losses due to the 1893 flood, the business relocated to the Royal Arcade, where it continued to operate successfully.
By 1904, Shaw and Sons had moved to the three-storey Royal Arcade, featuring beautiful display windows, electric lights, and a wide variety of goods.
These details suggest that George Shaw, as part of Shaw and Sons, was indeed involved in the operations within the Royal Arcade during that period.
dec 15 1923
- W. SHAW.
The death has been announced of Mr.
William Shaw, sen., of Shaw and Sons,
Limited, ironmongers and. hardware mer-
chants, Queen street, Brisbane. The sad
event occurred at the late residence – of
deceased, Shaigley, Armagh street, Clay-:
field, on Saturday last. The late Mr.
Shaw, who was 73 years of age at the
time of his demise, was born in
Killyleagh, county Down, Ireland. He
arrived in Queensland about 30 years ago,
and established an ironmongery and hard-
ware business at Melbourne street, South
Brisbane. Two years later he removed
his place of business to his own premises
in a different part of Melbourne street,
and near Manning street. In 1893, the
whole of his stock was destroyed bv the
great flood, and his losses were severe. How-
ever. undismayed, and with characteristic
pluck, he reopened in Queen street, and
subsequently the firm settled in the
Granite Buildings, Royal Arcade,
and where the business now is
carried on. Deceased’s sons who
survive him are Messrs. Henry, William,
George, F. R. and A. C. Shaw. He
also leaves three daughters, Mrs. S.
Lamont and Misses M. and. A. Shaw.
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William and Mary – son Thomas, George, Hannah
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/178441316?utm_source=chatgpt.com
george shaw and co.
George Shaw and Co., of Edward
street, firearms, ammunition, and
fishing tackle specialists, are right
up to date with supplies- for the
I couldn’t find specific records confirming the middle name of George Shaw, born around 1875 in Brisbane, Australia, who married Evelyn and founded various ironmongery hardware, firearms, and fishing stores in Queen Street, Edward Street, and the Royal Arcade in Brisbane. However, there is a record of a George Shaw and Co. operating on Edward Street, specializing in firearms, ammunition, and fishing tackle, as reported on December 15, 1923.
Additionally, a George Shaw was born on June 16, 1882, in Queensland, Australia, to William Shaw and Mary Anne Jackson.
Given the commonality of the name “George Shaw,” it’s challenging to definitively identify the individual you’re referring to without more specific details. For more precise information, you might consider consulting local historical records, such as birth and marriage registries, or archives from Brisbane’s historical societies.
Christmas season. In firearms they
can supply the requirements of the
boy with a serviceable but lownrlced
rifle, while the sportsman who wants
a hlgh-grado . duck or pigeon gun can
have his pick from the very best
makes. Fishermen can be certain of
having their wants fully supplied
with best quality tackle at reasonable
prices.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155669921?utm_source=chatgpt.com
George Shaw competition 1925 King’s Prize
