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Our story
Our story begins in London.
Born in England in 1840, Harry Evans had a love for billiards at a young age. As a child Harry would accompany his father to his Billiard room and that is where he would learn that he had a love for the game. Harry would play and play and soon progressed to a very high level. The young player’s efforts did not go unnoticed, as Harry played more he would enter into tournaments and competitions as Harry’s skills grew so did his titles, winning his first professional title in London in 1882. Harry went on to astound the English Billiards scene with his skills.
Not too long after Harry found his bride and moved to Australia.
Australia
Harry and his new bride migrated to Adelaide (Australia) in 1882, Harry continued his love of Billiard tables and continued to establish his reputation as a fine local player. Harry still found himself entering in competitions and taking it pretty seriously to the point where he was competing in competitions as far as Coolgardie, Western Australia. Soon after arriving in Adelaide, the Evans family felt they would be best suited basing themselves in Melbourne, so off they went. By this time, Harry had become a professional Billiards player, competing in tournaments and going on to win Three Colonial Championship Titles.
The beginnings
Harry Evans (Senior) had four sons. Harry, his wife and four children moved to Melbourne in the mid-1890s. This is where Harry established the family business, buying, selling and restoring billiard tables. His descendants continue to maintain the family traditions today.
Harry (Junior) was the eldest of four sons to Harry (senior). Harry (Junior) became involved in the business at a young age. Together they set up and ran billiards rooms. Harry (Junior) was a cabinet maker by trade. Billiards table maintenance was the original service offered by the business, based at their workshop situated in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Their knowledge and skill allowed them to compete against larger companies.
The third generation joins the business. Harry Evans & Sons now see Norm (2nd AIF) and Gordon (RAAF) two sons of Harry Junior, As they return from war, these brothers also become cabinet makers and french polishers. They operate from Elizabeth Street Melbourne with their father. Later in 1957, the business relocated to the present Fitzroy premises.
David is the only son of Gordon. He commenced with Harry Evans & Sons (Vic) Pty. Ltd. in 1985 following on from an 18-year career in electronics with the MMBW. Having grown up with the business. He has worked with his father and uncle for years. David has had a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on and pass on to his son.