SYNOPSIS
This Website is authored by Bob Padula,
OAM, of Mont Albert, Victoria, Australia, and is a project in his Pictorial
History of Victoria Research Series
It
describes the construction, evolution and operations of Balloch's Midlothian Bakery, Stables and adjacent
Grainstore in Auburn Rd, East Hawthorn (Auburn) . A Chapter has also been included which looks back on
many of the author's experiences and recollections during his childhood years growing up in Auburn, next door to the
Bakery, from 1939 to 1959.
The article spans the years from 1880 to 1967. Please
let the author know what you think about this site - there is a neat little Guest Book elsewhere on this
page for your comments and reactions, or you could Email the author direct!
The Chapters may be reached from
the Navigation Area in the left panel of each page, which are arranged in
chronological order by decade.
The author hopes that you will
find this article of interest.
Bob Padula,
October 2019