History of Marlow Bros. General Store
Horsedrawn wagon from "Northampton Dale" owned by Edward Norman Percival outside Marlow Bros store carrying hay from "Spring Valley Farm" CAHS.
Location: 202 Queen Street, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Originally Samuel Skerrit's Drapery, before becoming Marlow Bros. Premier Store, the store on the corner of Queen and Lithgow Streets in Campbelltown was owned by Percy Marlow and later became Solomon Bros. Store.
In 1919, Maurie and Joe Solomon opened up their retail store in this building, where they traded as Solomon Bros. Premier Stores. They sold everything from groceries, toys, dress materials, manchester, glassware, crockery and produce.
In 1928 Phil Solomon took the business over and traded as P. Solomon.
In 1932 Bussell Bros. commenced trading in the building.
By 1971 it was a self-serve grocery store and later the site became home to the ANZ Bank.
Percy Marlow was a prominent citizen of the town, including officiating as Mayor of Campbelltown three times – 1925-1929, 1938-1945 and 1950 to 1952. He became an Alderman in 1920 and helped organise Campbelltown's Centenary celebrations. His pet project in his first stint as mayor was the need for a Campbelltown high school. During his second term as mayor, Percy oversaw the war effort and he took a genuine interest in the young men and women who enlisted.
Percy was a prolific photographer. A collection of his photos are held by the Historical Society. He was also an extremely keen carpenter and an enthusiastic member of the local fire brigade.
Percy Marlow passed away at his home at 7 Cordeaux Street in June 1971.
Image gallery of Marlow Bros. General Store