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* Peg Factory and others
* Peg Factory (1926 - 1975)
* Pioneer Antiques (1975 - 1990+)
* Pioneer Antiques (1975 - 1990+)
* New Norfolk Mowers & Chainsaws (-2008 - 2009+)
* New Norfolk Mowers & Chainsaws (-2008 - 2009+)
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[[File:Hamilton_Road_51_Peg_Factory_1948.jpg|600px|thumb|left|The original Peg Factory was opened in 1926 by the Pioneer Woodware Company and employed about 100 people, mostly women. In March 1948, the Peg Factory was burned to the ground.  A new factory was built and opened in June 1949. (Photo courtesy of JJ Cowburn)]]  
[[File:Hamilton_Road_51_Peg_Factory_1948.jpg|600px|thumb|left|The original Peg Factory was opened in 1926 by the Pioneer Woodware Company and employed about 100 people, mostly women. In March 1948, the Peg Factory was burned to the ground.  A new factory was built and opened in June 1949. (Photo courtesy of JJ Cowburn)]]  
[[File:Hamilton_Road_51_Peg_Factory_1995.jpg|600px|thumb|left|The Peg Factory in 1995, now an antique shop. (Photo courtesy of Mike Key)]]  
[[File:Hamilton_Road_51_Peg_Factory_1995.jpg|600px|thumb|left|The Peg Factory closed in 1975 and an antique shop occupied the building for around 20 years. This photo was taken in 1995. (Photo courtesy of Mike Key)]]  
[[File:Hamilton_Road_51_Mowers_and_Chainsaws.jpg|600px|thumb|left|New Norfolk Mowers & Chainsaws in 2009 (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)]]
[[File:Hamilton_Road_51_Mowers_and_Chainsaws.jpg|600px|thumb|left|New Norfolk Mowers & Chainsaws in 2009 (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)]]

Revision as of 14:29, 27 June 2025

  • Peg Factory (1926 - 1975)
  • Pioneer Antiques (1975 - 1990+)
  • New Norfolk Mowers & Chainsaws (-2008 - 2009+)
  • Aqua Hydroponics
  • 7K Distillery
The original Peg Factory was opened in 1926 by the Pioneer Woodware Company and employed about 100 people, mostly women. In March 1948, the Peg Factory was burned to the ground. A new factory was built and opened in June 1949. (Photo courtesy of JJ Cowburn)
The Peg Factory closed in 1975 and an antique shop occupied the building for around 20 years. This photo was taken in 1995. (Photo courtesy of Mike Key)
New Norfolk Mowers & Chainsaws in 2009 (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)