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f l l lE «coompanjiDg Plate represeols MESBI.5. DAVID JONES & COMPAKY'S Nov Promises, at th« corner o£ George an J B»rrack
' Streets, Sydney, occupied by tho firm solely and e:sclusively for carrying on their extensive business ns
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Ilie site on wLich this building is ercctcd occupies one of tho i.iost valuable! and ccntral positions in the eity of Sydney, being immediately
^ Opposite tlie General Post Office and tlie Conimercial Bank of Sydney.^
The edifi« is over 60 feet high, h»9 a frontage to George Street of 100 feet, and to Barraclc Street of ISO feet. The style oi arcliitocture
is the "Italian CUssic," and exteriorally is in harmony with tlie kind of business carried on by this firm.
Tl.e material used is partly stone, but principally brick und cemciit. There are four stories and a basement, also a fine range of handsome
sliop windows, witli chaste detailed work above, and an elegant iron vcrandali for protection against rain and heat,which embraces thewholc fromage,
both to George street and Barrack streets _ , , .,
ME.SHS. DAVID JONES & COMPAIiY hold s leading position iu the Colony as Importers of every .lescripiion of Family and
Household Drapery, having been established fifty years in Sydney, and the goods kept by them represent tho highest class taste; but the w. '
of all are catered for by Uie firm, and their reputation for supplying a genuine article at a modemte price stands unrivalled.
Ehe various departments of their trade are provided for as follows:
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m l l E Basement is used for the receipt of goods and cases, and tor the packing and despf.tch of parcels for to^vn and country, also for storing
^ bulk and reserve goods, and for lavatories. This flat is well lighted and thoroughly dry and ventilated.
G F ^ O U N I D fLOOR;
THK ground Hoor presents a vary striking effect, oecupying nearly half an acre of floor space. Tho lofty ccilings, spacious windows, and excellent
light aU helping to briglit«n op Uio ample dispUy of the many elegant articles here on view. „ ,
This floor is devoted to Silks and Velvets, Dresses, Laces a.ul Ribbons, Parasols, Gloves, Hosiery. Perfumery and Taney Goods, Trmiroings,
Habc^!asllery, Household Drapery, Furnishings, WooUens, TaUoring, Gentlemen's Ready-made Clothing and -Mercery.
Many thousands of pounds sterling are here represented, and there arc few wants for personal adonmient and comfort which
supplied either on this floor or on tho one above.
This firm is celebrated for certain spccial goods, of which mention may here be m»de. Ecclesiastical Silks, Vestments, gold and silver BuUion
L<ices and Trimminga-of these a great variety is kept, and large orders arc received from the principal ecclesiastical establishmonts in the coloiues.
Regalia for Lodges and other Societies have received considerable attention from tho firm, and a large number of bamiers imd other design»
have beeMn ilmitaadrye Uupn ibfoyr mthse man. d Academical Gowns receive special attention, and the firm has acquired a high reputntiou tor their efforts in the above.
Ladies' Riding Habits and Gentlemen's Riding Pants represent an important feature in this department
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TXERE will be found spacious and elegant Show Rooms for the MUlinery, Costumes, Jlautlcs, ladies' and children's Uuderclothing. Here, too,
are lie Carpet and Furnishing departments, with their wealth of stock in Carpcu, Curtains.Valances. Draperies. Coverings, Ac. We must
not omit to mention that the Costume department is a very important branch, and some of tho most elegant Toilettes are produced at this cstablishmcnti
a gentleman of talent and experience from London takes the management, arul several highly skilled dressmakers are engaged.
Forhigh^class Upholstery DAVID JONES & COMPANY boar an enviable reputation, and their work is to be found ia the residences of
the leading citizens. In passing we may mention that this fin« has supplied the Furniture and Furnishings for Government House on several
occasions' and they also provided all the Carpets, Linoleums and Curtains for the extensive Public buildings.
On this floor the private offices for the members of the firm, also the general office for the clcrks, (of whom a largo staff is employed,) are
situated. Also retiring rooms for lady customers, and a room for receiving and marking ofl new goods.
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this floor provides a spacious departmeut for Furniture, Bedstendi, Bedding, Valauccs, Cornices, &e., and the
use of the workmg staff, and to Luncheon rooms.
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rHE wholo of the extensive foted to the use of work-i
of the operations of the firm may he gathered from the fact that the ivork-rooms
and ventilated, also lofty, and amply provided with lavatory accomnioilation.
for the large business done; and some idea of the magnitude
lodate some 600 work-people, and arc well-lighted
The bu'iUing is connected by Telephone with all the principal Clnls and Offices in the city. Arrangements for lighting the establishment
winter evenings are most complete, and incladc a provision for the Electric light.
Visitors to Sydney are recommended to call in and look round this well-appointed estublishmont, which '