Presenting Kingston Shopping Centre - 1958

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KINGSTON TRADERS ASSOelATION
CAN ERRA AC.T.
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Welco1ne to Kingston
This Broclm1·e has bee n prepared by
THE KINGSTON TRADERS ASSOCIATION
For the information and guidance of visitors to
KINGSTON
Principal shopping and business centre in the Australian Capital Territory
south of the Molonglo River.
SHOPS AT KENNEDY STREET, KINGSTON
EXCLUSIVE TO
KINGSTON JEWELLER ...
KEN COOK ....
KENNEDY STREET, KINGSTON
" COOLSTREAM"
JORDAN'S
SWISS WATCHESDIAMONDS
Jewellery -
Silverplate SOUVEN IRS
Crystal
The Amazing \Va.fer-weight Summer
Suit-only 44 ozs.
KELVINATOR REFRIGERATORS,
HOOVER PRODUCTS
R. R. Jord an
W hen in Kingston . ..
D on't fol'get to pop into
WO OL WORTHS
A.W.A. RADIOLA, H.M.V. &
KRIESLER RADIO, RADIOGRAMS,
NEW PIANOS
availa ble from
Ko Go HARRIS & Co.
JARDINE STREET
Phone XI 150
See \'Voolworths huge
range of merchand ise !
Every line is of the highest quality possible
and of course Woolworths' famous guarantee
. . . "Money cheerfu lly refunded if not
completely satisfied" . . , spea ks for itself!
You've probably heard the F.hrase "Woolworths Lower Prices" . . . we l , we mean it!
Come
along
and
compare
va lues
.
Woolworths are outstanding!
WOOLWORTHS for Lower Prices!
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Tourist Attractions
Near
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KINGSTON is centrally situ ated among many of the finest and most
colourful tourist attractions in the Australian Capital Territory.
Make
Kingston your starting point for the following poin ts of interest s itua ted
on the south side of the Molonglo River.
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PARLIAMENT HOUSE- the h eart of the Commonwealth- a nd new Administration building, situated only 1 mile from Kings ton .
COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL LIBRARY- only three-quarters of a mile
from Kingston.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE- a t Yarralumla-home of the Gov ernor General.
MUGGA WAY-famous for its stately hom es and gardens, where m a n y of
the Diplomatic Corps r eside.
RED HILL LOOKOUT- for s plendid panoram ic views of Canberra a nd
surrounding countryside .
UNITED KINGDOM HIGH COMMISSIONER'S r es id ence, the American
Embassy a nd other m agnificent Embassy buildings in the Yar ralumlaDea kin area.
THE SOUTH SIDE SUBURBS of Narrabundah, Griffith, Forrest, Deakin
and Yarralumla, where many of Canberra's most beautiful hom es a nd
gardens may be seen.
CANBERRA'S FINEST CHURCHES including the B a ptist Church, St, Paul's
Church of England, St. Christopher's Pro-Cathedral (Roman Catholic),
the Methodist National Memorial Church a nd St. Andrew's Presbyteria n,
all of which are close to Kingston.
F~WICK
INDUSTRIAL AREA.
This recently establis hed site for
mdustria l and s emi-industrial undertakings is jus t over 1 mile from
Kingston.
INDUSTRY HOUSE and PATENTS OFFICE.
outstanding architecture.
Two office buildings of
CANBERRA RAILWAY STATION. Th e rail h ead for the Australian
Capital, is less than half a mile from Kingston shops.
For your new HOLDEN
or for a quality, reliable used car
COMMONWEALTH MOTORS
The Authorised G.M.H. Dealers for
HOLDEN-CHEVROLET-PONTIAC-BEDFORD
For Canberra, Queanbeyan and Shire of Yarrowlwnla
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR THE SALE OF C.O.R. AND B.P. PETROLS
ENERGOL AND CASTROL O ILS AND
NASCO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
COMMONWEALTH MOTORS
Phone Xl051
CANBERRA A VENUE, KINGSTON (Next to Hotel Kingston)
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Ki-.igston Shopping
Ce tre
Kingston S ho pping Centre offe r s t he d iscrim inating shopper some
u nus u a l and attractive features including:
OVER EIGHT Y MODERN SHOPS and b u s inesses in one com p act s hopp ing
block.
PARKING SPACE F OR CARS. Kerbside parking in add ition t o a large
parking area. opposite t h e shopping block.-See map.
A VARIETY OF SHOPS to cater for a ll needs. L arge department stores,
exclusive men's and ladies' wear shops, chain stores,an1odern chemists,
hardware, furniture, food shops and cafes, souvenir, gift and book shops,
record bars and hairdressing salons.
BANKING FACILITIES fu lly provided by SIX modern Banks and four
Savings Banks.
PROFb:SSIONAL SERVICES of Doctors, Dentists, Solicitors, Estate Agents.
PRICES which are keenly competitive, backed by prompt service on a
personal and friend ly basis.
THE GREEN SQUARE AND ARCADE. A colou rful and unique corner.
BEAUTIFUL TELOPEA PARK-closely adjacent-with its lovely trees, well
grassed picnic area and nearby sw imming pool It is the id eal p icnic
spot fo1· travellers or shoppers with children.
EASY ACCESSIBILITY. Frequent bus services from a ll parts of Canb erra
serve Kingston. Whether travelling by bus or private car you save
time and money by shopping at Kingston.
For Service and Civility
Hughes' Service Store
R.G.HEANEY
KIN GSTON
M.P.S.
Specialists in
CHEM IST
BABY'S, CH ILDREN 'S AND
LAD IES' WEAR
Phone XI 705
J. WATT
Lie. Auctioneer, B.S.A.B.
Retail new & second-hand fu rniture
Private Sa les Conducted.
Valuations
Fortnightly Sales
Address:
JARDINE STREET, KINGSTON
Phone X2970
KIN GSTO N
Phone XI 09 1
After hours X2895
CHANDLERS
OF KENNEDY ST.. KINGSTON,
ARE QUALI TY J EWELLERS
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Exclusive Diamon d Rings
Wedding Rings for Bride and
Bridegroom
World Famous Swiss Watches
Old Sheffield & M odern Silvenvare
Patterned Cutlery
Fine China and Crystal
Specialists for all Tl'Ophies
Canberra Souvenirs
Engraving and Watches. Work
executed on the premises.
Official Agents Omega Watches.
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SEE
REECES
FASHION FABRICS
FRAWLEY BROS. THE FASHION SHOP
KENN EDY STREET, KINGSTON
Kingston's Modern Shoe Store
For your family's footwear needs
Phone X1340
Canberra's Most Modern
BUTCHERY
FOR DRESS FABRICS
EVENING WEAR
AND FURNISHING MATERIALS
Large assortment to select from
REECES
KENN EDY STREET, KINGSTON
TO SELL OR BUY A HOME
OR BUSINESS
Phone XI 166 (or after hours X2 I67)
H. J. MARSHALL J. E. CREGAN and Co.
GILES STREET, KINGSTON
( Oppos ite the Bus Stop)
Specialising in Prime Quality Meats.
A Fully Refrigerated Service.
EYRE CHAMBERS (I st FLOOR)
Cnr Eyre and Jardine Sts., Kingston
REAL ESTATE AGENT
AND
Phone X1160
AUCTIONEER
HIGHGATE CAFE COLIN A. PLUMMER
GILES STREET, KINGSTON
M.P.S., Ph.C.
for
CHEMIST
COOL DRINKS, HIGH CLASS
JARDINE STREET, KINGSTON
CONFECTIONERY, REFRESH HENTS & PROMPT SERVICE
25 Years of Pharmaceutical Service
in Canberra
NEED HARDWARE?
TOOLS, PAINT,
GARDEN, IHTCHEN
PLANTS
PHILLIPS HARDWARE
X 3536
JARDINE
Phone X2850
STREET,
"IHNGSTON'S
M ODERN HARDWARE STORE"
JOHN L. DAVIES
Ph.C.
CHEMIST OF KINGSTON
(at the Bus Stop)
Phone X1146
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Acco11u1101l1ition 1uid Recre11tion near
Kingston
The visitor is well catered for by many first class hotels and Government
Guest Houses situated in or near Kingston. These in c lud e s u ch well known
names as Hotel Canberra, Hotel Kingston, Hotel ·wellington and Hotel
Kurrajong, a ll of which are located on th e south side.
Numerous Clubs operated by Return ed Servicemen's organisations and
other bodies, provide pl easa nt opportunities for relaxation catering for a ll
tastes.
Sport
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Sporting facilities near to or readily access ible from Kingston incl ude:
Manuka P ark, where a ll major sporting events are staged, and the Kingston
Oval, a beautifully grassed playing area.
Royal Canberra Golf Club, Federal Golf Club.
Canberra Bowling Club, Canberra South Bowling Club and Canberra \i\Test
Bowling Club.
The Manuka Swimming Pool.
Canberra Croquet Club.
Th e A.C.T. Lawn Tennis Association's Courts.
In addition, several fine parks, including lovel y Telopea Park, wh ich is
only 100 yards from Kingston shops, provide adults and children with opport unities for healthy outdoor recreation and picnics.
HOTEL KINGSTON
HOTEL WELLINGTON
.
KINGSTON
NATIONAL CIRCUIT
Cnr. Canberra Ave. and Giles St.,
Phone U 1311
I ST CLASS ACCOMMODATION
AVAILABLE
TOOHEYS
ALES
X2931
W. H. Henderson, Lie.
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION
AT REASONABLE TARIFF
Millers Lager on Tap
Canberra's Leading Fashion Salon-
FOR CONSISTENCY IN
SYLVIA PARSONS
STYLE AND QUALITY CLOTHES
KENNEDY STREET, KINGSTON
The CM & B Store
Gowns of Distinction ... City Prices
Personal Attention
FOR MEN AND BOYS
(SIGNATURE OF SERVICE)
Old and New Clients Welcome
Phone Xl463
Phone X1747
Right at the Kingston Bus Stop
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PARLIAMENT
I .ll Ill ..
FOLLOW THE ARROWS
TO KINGSTON SHOPS
VIA
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
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KINGSTON
C. PANTOS AND SONS CAMERA CENTRE
FRUIT FOART HEALTH
KENNEDY STREET, KINGSTON
Phones X2062 and Queanbeyan 437
FRESH VEGETABLES
from our own garden.
HIGH QUALITY FRUIT
Delivery Free Anywhere in Canberra
OPEN SAT. & SUNDAY
Kingston Sports Store
PTY. LTD.
GILES ST., KINGSTON. Ph. X 1151
EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC
- 1\"lovie and Still Cameras ancl
Projectors
Colour Films ancl Slides
COSMETIC AND TOILET NEEDS
QUALITY DISPENSING SERVICE
GREIG'S PHARMACY
(agents for \'\'ashington Soul)
KENNEDY STREET, KINGSTON
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For all your . . .
GROCERIES,
WINES, SPIRITS, BEER,
HARDWARE,
PRODUCE
Orders Collected ancl Delivered
SPORTING GOODS AND TOY
SPECIALISTS
CLEARY'S ·&WADDELL
General Merchants
Local Agents for
SPEEDWELL CYCLES
GILES STREET, KINGSTON X 1124
KINGSTON CAFE
McKINSTRY'S
GILES ST., KINGSTON. Ph. Xl745
Shoe Store, Kingston
Specialising in Grills, Salad Meals,
CARRIES NAME BRANDS IN ALL
TYPES OF MEN'S, LADIES' AND
CHILDREN'S FOOTWEAR.
Morning and Afternoon Teas,
Confectionery, Cool Drinks,
Ice Cream, Tobacco, etc.
Phone XI 164
FOR ALL SMOKING NEEDS
RAYNERS
AND EXCLUSIVE HAIRDRESSING
THE BUSY FRUIT SHOP
LOU BOURl\E
IN GILES STREET, KINGSTON
ADAMS' ARCADE
(The Green Square)
For Choice Fruit and Vegetables
Civility and Prompt Service
KINGSTON
Phone XI 190
RAYNERS FOR QUALITY
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J. B. YOUNG LIMITED, KINGSTON
COMPLETE GENERAL STORE
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The first built in Canberra to service the early pioneers. Youngs
have grown and progresse d with the national capital and are proud
of their achievement.
You are invited · and will be welcome to do all your shopping in this
pleasant modern store- i+ is cool in summer and centrally heated
in winter.
Stockists of all a ppa rel for men, women and children, accessories,
footwear, kitchenware, fools, gardening, groceries and the best
smallgoods section in the southern districts.
The Ki•igston Story
Sinc e the earli est d ays of Canberra, Kingston h as been the business
h eart of the city south of the Molonglo Rive r, a nd for much of that time
it has been t h e most popular shopping centre in the A u s tralian Capita l
T erritory.
The first store in Canb e rra was a "Co-operativ e" which was opposite
the R a ilway Sta tion, only two hundred yards or so from the present Kingston
shops, It was destroyed by a spectacular fir e in 1925,
It was a bout this time tha t the first of the present Kingston shop leas es
became available and were taken up by pioneer storekeepers, several o!
whom still conduct flouri shing moderni sed businesses .
Postal business in those early days was conducted throug h a s mall
window in a house situated at the bottom end of Giles Street, Kingston, and
the first fulltime Post and Telegraph Office was opened later in the same
s treet close to where the bus now stops. Near this point, too, was Canberra's
first petrol pump.
The first broadca sting studio in Canberra was loca ted in Giles Street,
a nd it was not uncommon in those early days of radio for passing shoppers
to find themselves hustled into the "Studio" for an impromptu interview.
To-day this delightful centre of Kings ton, with its modern shops,
imposing new banks a nd commercial buildings all s urrounded by bea utiful
trees and footpath lawns, insta ntly appeals to the visitor or shopper. As
in the past, its progress h a s mirrored to a large extent the history of Canberra, so in the future it will reflect the growth of the National Capital as
it, in turn, synlbolises to an ever increasing d egree the forward march of
a g r eat and w ond erful Australia.
Specialists in the field of construction
D. C. SMITH PTY. LIMITED
Structural Engineers
BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS
General Offices: 31 Jardine Street, Kingston, A.C.T.
Tel. X2882
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B·OURCHIER'S
MUSIC STORE
EDLINGTONS
OF G ILES STREET, KINGSTON
(Opp. the bus stop)
for your
For Smoking Requisites and G ifts
Gents Hairdressing by Bruce Swan
RECORDS AND MUSIC
Phone X1339
KENN EDY ST.
Phone X1563
SAMIOS MILK BAR
J. S. CRAPP &SONS
GILES STREET, KINGSTON
GENERAL CARRIERS
Famous in Canberra for Meals at
all hours.
For Speedy and Friendly Service
Established 1927
Confectionery, Smokes, Sundaes
and Cool Drinks Our Specialty
KEITH CRA~P (PROPRIETOR)
HOWITT STREET, KINGSTON
Phone XI 181
9k !llea- in g;~· fl'~
THE
COMMERCIAL BANKING COMPANY
OF SYDNEY LIMITED
C.B.C. SAVINGS BANK LIMITED
(D e posits guoranteed by the parent company)
KIN GSTON
BRAN C H and
a full -ti me Receiving
O ff ice at
Bou g ai nvi ll e Street ,
MAN UKA.
MkCl\IE'S l\INGSTON NEWSAGENCY
GILES STREET, KINGSTON
for
ALL PAPERS, MAGAZINES, STATIONERY, TOYS,
GREETING CARDS AND SOUVENIRS
XI 132
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Educational Facilities
Ma ny of the best and most modern educationa l institutions in the
Australia n Capital are situated close to Kings ton.
St. Mark's College Library, Church of England tra ining and research
centre, has provision for 30,000 books on theological and a lli ed s ubj ects. It
is about half a mile from Kingston on an elevated s ite reserved for a future
Anglican Cathedral.
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Canberra Technica l College, catering for over 1,500 stud ents, is only a
few yards from the Kings ton shops, and the Australian Forestry School at
Yarralumla is a lso on the south side of Canberra.
Telopea Park High School, St. Edmund's Chris ti a n Brothe rs College,
Canberra Gramma r School a nd Ca nb err a Church of Eng la nd Grammar
School, are secondary s chools nea r to Kings ton, w hose fin e buildings a nd
superb playing fi elds are worth a vis it.
Younger children are well ca tered for with prima ry a nd infa nts' public
schools of most modern des ign uns urpa ssed els ewhere in the Commonwealth.
The s uburbs of Forrest, Griffith, N a rra bunda h a nd Y a tTa lumla each fe a ture
one of these splendid schools, which a re s upplemen ted b y mod e rn Roman
Ca tholic schools , notably the Convent School of St. Peter Chanel, Yarralumla,
St. B enedict's School, Narrabundah, and St. Christopher's Conve nt School,
Manuka.
In addition, the num e rous pre-school play ce ntres for tiny tots a re well
wort h insp ection.
CANBERRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
R. T. WHYTE
R. J. &G. SAMPSON
"THE TAILOR AND MERCER
OF CANBERRA"
WATCHMAKERS & J EWELLERS
Specialists in Hand Tailoring and
fractional fittings in ready-to-wear
apparel of
KENNEDY
Phone X ll14
STREET, IilNGSTON
E s t. 1925
JARDINE ST., KINGSTON X3562
OFFICIAL AGENTS FOR
OMEGA WATCH ES AND
DIAMOND RING SPECIALISTS
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NOTARAS BROS.
·J. J. HAILEY
GILES STREET, KINGSTON
QUALITY BUTCHER
MASTER SHOE
REPA IRERS
AND
LEATHER GOODS
SPECIALISTS
GILES STREET, KINGSTON
Your Phone
Order
Accepted
Special Attention
to
Children
X3505
XI 140
OGILVIES
T. L. ADAMS
BAKERS AND PASTRYCOOKS
PTY . LTD.
Specialising in Wedding and
Birthday Cakes
JARDINE STREET, KINGSTON
X2039
Milk Bread , Sandwiches and
Doughnuts
BUTCHERY AND DELICATESSEN
KENNEDY STREET, KINGSTON
Loca lly Killed Meat
Locally Made Smallgoods
All Grocery Supplies
Phone XI 306
THE PIONEER FURNITURE AND FLOORCOVERING
EXPERTS OF CANBERRA
CUSACl(S 0F I\INGSTON
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are still the outright leaders in all home furnishing departments
We call and quote free of charge for all CARPET, FELTEX, LINOS.
LINO, CORI{ and RUBBER TILES. HOLLAND, VENETIAN
and AWNING BLINDS.
You cannot clo better than the best so
see the experts for satisfaction.
CUSACl(S
Canberra Statistics
Area of the Australian Capital Territory
Population (1957)
Elevation
Temperatures:
Mean Summer
Mean Winter
No. of Homes:
Government Owned .
Private
Diplomatic Missions
Humidity-Yearly Average
Citv Roads
910 sq. miles
38,000
...,.. 1,860ft.
67
44
5,295
2,609
22
66%
240 miles
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An Invitcition
Spo rting Goods, Cycle and Toy
Specialists
The opening of even a small account
NISH & JOYCE
with The National Bank brings you
SPORTS DEPOT, KINGSTON
many benefits and ad vantages.
One of the most important is the
facility of making paym ent b y ch eque
-a safe, easy and conve ni e nt me thod
that is becoming increasing lv popular.
Phone Xl 741
LARGEST SPORTS STORE ON
TH E SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
Cycle a nd Sporting Goocls Rep a irs
Canie d out b y Exp erts
We invite you to call on th e m anager
of your nearest Branch. H e will gladly
HAIRCUT?
give you any furth .•r inform a tion.
THE
CARL WINTER
NATIONAL BANI(
HAIRDRESSER
OF AUSTRALASIA LIMIT E D
(INC . IN VIC.)
Kingston
Fyshwick
For Men, Ladies, Children
Stylecutting
NISH & JOYCE SPORTS DEPOT
GROUND FLOOR, l<INGSTON
A BUSY SCENE IN GILES STREET, KINGSTON
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A. A. DRIVER
KENN EDY
STREET,
KIN GS'TON
Green Square Book &
Record Shop
and
for
Espresso Coffee
Lounge
M EAT OF CHOIC EST QUALITY
Prompt and Courteous Attention
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MONEY
MATTERS
For a friendly chat on money matters
call and see us.
E. H. R. PYE,
Manager, Kingston.
COMMONWEALTH
TRADING BANK
CANBERRA'S REFRIGERATOR
SPECIALIST
Yes! Admiral's a Hit
from George Pitt !
Easy and Confidential Terms
Glamour Beauty Salon
(TH E GREEN SQUAR ~
JARDIN E STREET, KINGSTON
Specialising in
HAIR STYLIN G , TINTIN G ,
PERMAN ENT WAVIN G ,
CUTTING
Phone X2696
JUDITH WHITE
KARA FASHIONS
PTY. LTD.
G LAMOUROUS G OWNS FOR
ANY SPECIAL OCCASION
3 ADAMS ARCADE,
JARDIN E ST., KIN G STON
Millinery Specialist
ADAMS ARCAD E,
GREEN SQUARE
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Phone X3 582
Prop. B. Longford
JUDITH WHITE C REATION
FOR EVERY O CCA SION
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