In 1937 a Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd retail store was opened in Launceston, Tasmania. It was located on Brisbane Street. The shop was managed by F.A.H. Manning, followed shortly by Mr E.R. Long.

Kodak Tasmania was, for most of its history, closely connected with and managed from Melbourne. Tasmania was combined with the Victorian retail branch portfolio for Kodak retail and wholesale distribution. Despite its isolation, there were strong links to the mainland and many branch managers spent time there before returning to take up senior roles in the company in Melbourne.

There are lots of images of the retail branches in Launceston in the Kodak Heritage Collection, specifically focusing on their window and in-store stock displays, and street views of Kodak House.

References:

Beale, N. The History of Kodak in Australia, Coburg, 1983 (unpublished, source: Museums Victoria Kodak Heritage Collection).

Greg McKibbin, interviewed by Lesley Alves 15 January 2014

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