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CASH & CO. & FORMER COCKATOO POST OFFICE

Other Name McBride Street, Cockatoo Location McBride Street COCKATOO, Cardinia Shire Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/1] Cash & Co

Statement of Significance

Cash & Co. and the former Cockatoo post office, which were owned in 1921 by James McBride, storekeeper, are of significance to the Cardinia Shire as an example of a shop, early post office and residence associated with the development of the Cockatoo township. The parapeted and verandahed timber shop and residence has significance as a nearly original commercial building at the start of a largely rebuilt commercial strip. It has historical significance for its associations with the McBrides, one of the best known district families.

Mrs Elizabeth McBride became a local legend for not only running the Post Office with her husband but boarding nine miners from the Nangana mine, as well as guests during the holiday season.

Regional Significance