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Title: Business called "Gilbert and Barker"
Post by: iwccc on Monday 31 August 20 07:32 BST (UK)

Does anyone remember a business called "Gilbert and Barker" in Sydney (or suburbs).  It would be around 1930s.  What was this business?  Where was it?  Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Title: Re: Business called "Gilbert and Barker"
Post by: shume on Monday 31 August 20 07:39 BST (UK)

from Trove, plenty of news articles which could be a starting point.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search/category/newspapers?keyword=%22gilbert%20and%20barker%22

Title: Re: Business called "Gilbert and Barker"
Post by: Jamjar on Monday 31 August 20 08:11 BST (UK)

It’s the GILBARCO fuel pumps of today:

‘The company was founded under the name Gilbert & Barker in 1870 by Charles Gilbert and John Barker.’

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbarco_Veeder-Root

Jamjar

Title: Re: Business called "Gilbert and Barker"
Post by: iwccc on Monday 31 August 20 23:56 BST (UK)

Thank you shame,  Lots of interesting bits and pieces. Much appreciation for your help

Title: Re: Business called "Gilbert and Barker"
Post by: iwccc on Monday 31 August 20 23:57 BST (UK)

Thank you jammer - just what I wanted. I appreciate your quick response and help