George Mochrie, a cabinet maker from Scotland established the Sunshine Cabinet Works in 1920. The factory was located in Hampshire Road on the west side between Devonshire Road and Dickson Street.

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By 1923, George had to expand his business so he purchased a site in Devonshire Road. Unfortunately before moving his equipment to the new site, his old factory and equipment were destroyed by a fire. Another Scotsman, Hugh Victor McKay helped out George to keep his business operating by lending equipment and supplies to him.

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As the reputation of Sunshine Cabinets grew, George purchased further properties in Devonshire Road. There were two larger sites, with one located on the North - West corner of Dawson Street and the other located opposite on the South side of Devonshire Road. There was a smaller site located further east in Devonshire Road on the South - West corner of Martin Street. This site was used for wood storage.

 

In the early 1960's, George had purchased a large site on over 5 hectares in Ballarat Road on the South - West corner of Anderson Road. Over 200 people were employed at this site.

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Sunshine Cabinets has been closed and the Ballarat Road site building is being used by storage business.

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Ref: Harvester Town, The Making of Sunshine 1890 - 1925, Owen Flord

Photos: S&DHS