Renovation uncovers a piece of Goombungee history

WHAT started out as a simple renovation job at Goombungee Antiques and Cafe has revealed an incredible piece of history.

WHAT started out as a simple renovation job at Goombungee Antiques and Cafe has revealed an incredible piece of history.

Owner Daryl Moore was getting the store re-roofed by Advanced Buildings earlier this month when it was discovered the sheeting on the front facade was made of asbestos and needed to be completely removed.

Turning up to work early one Monday once the removal work was complete, Mr Moore was confronted by a piece of Goombungee's history.

Protected by the sheet of asbestos over the decades was an original storefront.

Judging by land titles records, tobacco licences and the products advertised, it possibly would have been painted in the 1940s.

Mr Moore said he was "very excited" when he saw it.

"Once I saw it, there was no way I could remove it. I didn't want to cover it," he said.

"Because of the nature of the business too, being an antique shop and a cafe, it suits. There's been a lot of local interest and people stopping and taking photographs."

Mr Moore said he'd had the old paintwork sealed in a bid to preserve it.

Goombungee Antiques and Cafe is open Thursday to Sunday.