From the Maitland Mercury report:
Most Maitland residents have fond memories of shopping and meeting for lunch at the former Galton’s department store in High Street. The Galton’s building was the focal point of the town for more than a century and made such an impact on the lives of its staff that a reunion will be held again this year.
Galton’s opened in 1878 and was owned by the Wolstenholme family, closing 23 years ago. Reunion organiser Helen Watts of Rutherford predicts the gathering will attract at least 50 to 60 former staff members at East Maitland Bowling Club on Monday, December 7 from 11am.
Contact Helen on 4932 7111
Full article by Rebecca Berry available at Maitland Mercury, 11 Nov, 2009.
