Lamb's grocery store

Lamb's grocery store operated in Redan from at least 1882 to 1972.

The store is on the south west corner of Windermere Street and La Trobe Street, now number as 602 Windermere Street South, and previously No. 132.

History
In March 1882, Mr. A. Lamb wrote to the council asking them to clear the piles of mullock from La Trobe and Windermere Streets. The council officers recommended taking no action.

In July 1885, it was reported that Elizabeth Lamb, wife of the owner Mr. A. Lamb, committed suicide at the shop: "A supposed case of suicide is reported as having occurred on Saturday night at Ballarat South. At about 8 o’clock on that night Dr Radcliffe was called on to attend Mrs Elizabeth Lamb, wife of Mr A. Lamb, grocer, at the comer of Windermere and Latrobe streets. He found her suffering from the effects of poison, and on his recommendation the unfortunate woman was removed to the Hospital, where the usual remedies were applied, but without effect, as the woman died half an hour after admission. An enquiry will be held to-day."

In 2010 the shop purchased for $206,000. It was renovated and and front part of the shop became a nail studio, Pearl Beauty. During this renovation, the barns and stables in the back yard were demolished. This closed in 2017 when the building was sold for $535,000. The shop is now a private residence.

Grocers

 * Arthur Lamb.
 * Mrs. Mary Louise Lamb, 1901-1927.
 * Edwin Perry, 1927.
 * Mrs. Sarah Perry, 1933-1936.
 * Charles and Mary Ann Ditchfield, 1946-1977.