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General News
5 February, 2026
The demise of the corner store
By Greg Robson, Stawell Historical Society. IN most communities, the days of the corner grocer shop/general store have virtually disappeared and one of the last operating in Stawell was on the corner of Ligar and Houston Streets. It was one of the last to close the doors and it was demolished by the Stawell Jaycees in July of 1972. The hard-wood, weather board structure, had served Stawell and the surrounding area for around 100 years up until just prior to its closure and demolition.
Joachim Popps Store. Corner Newington Road and Sophis Street, Stawell. Photo taken 1905.
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