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Malmsburys Oldest Building
Situated at 67 Mollison street Malmsbury (calder Highway)Malmsbury right near the school crossing.
Features the photography of LEN JOHNSTON,black & white prints from various exhibitions in the Photographers career between the 1970's & the Present.
Enjoy Coffee,Cake, All day Breakfasts,along with Scrumtious meals,Home Made Cakes & I am here to tell ya'the best Egg & Bacon Pie I have had in a long time.
There is seating in the front of the premises,and a large dining room at the rear with a cosy fireplace that is going all winter,or if you prefer you can dine outside in lens Garden setting next door,Dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash,with a water bowl for them too.
All Lens prices are extremely reasonable and the quality of the food superb,so call in and say G'day to Len & his Friendly Staff.
Trading Hours are Thursday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Phone (03) 54232229 and you can see some of Lens work at http://malmsbury.blogspot.com
The Basic Wage
How Times Have Changed
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Below is a Section cut from the Herald Sun 1952 by my dear old Dad.
So One Pound = $2 Ten Shillings=$1 20 Shillings = One Pound One Shilling = 10 Cents
In January 1950 there was a 40 Cent increase bringing the new Wage to $13.40.
If there was such a thing as a Time Machine I would be back there in the blink of a eye
Everything Tasted Better,Kids had respect for their Elders,dont get me started on this...
Peter Andrews BACK from THE BRINK
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