Ditchfield's grocery store

J. P. Ditchfield's grocery store was a business in Redan,.

Location
The store is on the corner of Skipton, Drummond and Darling Streets, Redan. It is currently the Redan Post Office.

History
J. P. Ditchfield promoted Dr. Sheldon's cough mixtures, and wrote testimonials for advertising purposes: "Mr. J. P. Ditchfield, Grocer, corner Skipton and Drummond streets, Ballarat, writes as follows:— 'Can heartily recommend DR. SHELDON'S NEW DISCOVERY for COUGHS, COLDS and CONSUMPTION. 'I have used it in my own home, and found it very effective, and my customers speak of it in the highest terms.' Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery is sold everywhere at 1/6 and 3/.— (Advt.)"