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Last day of trade for Eungella General Store and Cafe

Customers who became like family resoundingly agreed it was more than a store; it was a ‘hub’, they said

Heidi Petith and Heidi.Petith@dailymercury.com.au
June 30, 2020 - 5:22PM
Mackay Daily Mercury
Eungella General Store owners Jamie Mussig and Michaela Pritchard with their shop pets, Tully the dog and Sammy aka Chookie the ringneck parrot, wanted to thank the community for all of their support. Picture: Heidi Petith
1/13Eungella General Store owners Jamie Mussig and Michaela Pritchard with their shop pets, Tully the dog and Sammy aka Chookie the ringneck parrot, wanted to thank the community for all of their support. Picture: Heidi Petith
Narelle Williams and Marelle Williams, travelled from Brisbane with their children to visit their grandmother, Robyn Burns. They were enjoying desserts at the Eungella General Store on the shop's last day of trade. Picture: Heidi Petith
2/13Narelle Williams and Marelle Williams, travelled from Brisbane with their children to visit their grandmother, Robyn Burns. They were enjoying desserts at the Eungella General Store on the shop's last day of trade. Picture: Heidi Petith
Eungella resident Robyn Burns (grandma) with grandchildren Bryce Williams, 8, Finley Williams, 5, and Jasmine Williams, 10. Picture: Heidi Petith
3/13Eungella resident Robyn Burns (grandma) with grandchildren Bryce Williams, 8, Finley Williams, 5, and Jasmine Williams, 10. Picture: Heidi Petith
You know it's a country store at heart when a customer has taken their boots off at the door. Picture: Heidi Petith
4/13You know it's a country store at heart when a customer has taken their boots off at the door. Picture: Heidi Petith
Eungella General Store shop dog, Tully. Picture: Heidi Petith
5/13Eungella General Store shop dog, Tully. Picture: Heidi Petith
Eungella residents Myles Jefferson and Marilyn Jefferson have been regular visitors to the Eungella General Store for 20 years. Picture: Heidi Petith
6/13Eungella residents Myles Jefferson and Marilyn Jefferson have been regular visitors to the Eungella General Store for 20 years. Picture: Heidi Petith
Eungella General Store and Cafe. Picture: Heidi Petith
7/13Eungella General Store and Cafe. Picture: Heidi Petith
Friends helping out at the Eungella General Store were Tricia Drennan and Mirta Parenza. Picture: Heidi Petith
8/13Friends helping out at the Eungella General Store were Tricia Drennan and Mirta Parenza. Picture: Heidi Petith
The Eungella General Store Cafe looks out onto the Eungella mountaintop community. Picture: Heidi Petith
9/13The Eungella General Store Cafe looks out onto the Eungella mountaintop community. Picture: Heidi Petith
Eungella resident Dale Fortescue buying his last cup of coffee prepared by Indiana Sheehy at the Eungella General Store. Picture: Heidi Petith
10/13Eungella resident Dale Fortescue buying his last cup of coffee prepared by Indiana Sheehy at the Eungella General Store. Picture: Heidi Petith
Marlies Krobath with Angel, 7, and Annalee, 6. They popped in to buy some sweet treats and support Eungella General Store owners Jamie Mussig and Michaela Pritchard on their last day of trade. Picture: Heidi Petith
11/13Marlies Krobath with Angel, 7, and Annalee, 6. They popped in to buy some sweet treats and support Eungella General Store owners Jamie Mussig and Michaela Pritchard on their last day of trade. Picture: Heidi Petith
The Eungella General Store overlooking the Eungella township. Picture: Heid Petith
12/13The Eungella General Store overlooking the Eungella township. Picture: Heid Petith
Marlies Krobath with Anton, 11, and Sunny, 8. They popped in to buy some sweet treats and support Eungella General Store owners Jamie Mussig and Michaela Pritchard on their last day of trade. Picture: Heidi Petith
13/13Marlies Krobath with Anton, 11, and Sunny, 8. They popped in to buy some sweet treats and support Eungella General Store owners Jamie Mussig and Michaela Pritchard on their last day of trade. Picture: Heidi Petith
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