On the 17th April,1922, new extensions were opened with hardware and crockery being sold. Two years later more extensions were required to accommodate furniture. During 1927 a modern Cash and Carry system was set up which gave the building a 152 foot frontage.
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During the depression years many business closed their doors. One such business in Young was W.F. Weedons, a big soft good store in central Boorowa Street, closing in 1933. Roy and Ted were able to buy all the stock and plant and thus add another department to their business, making them the only complete department store in town.
In 1955 a complete new two storied building was erected and on 9th September 1957 a modern self service system was installed. Within a few days the building was completely destroyed by fire. Undaunted the firm set out to rebuild and established a modern building with a 200 foot frontage. This magnificent building is now home to Best and Less and is a fitting monument to two young men with a clear vision and faith in this town and district.
The Chinese Tribute Gardens
In the early 1860’s German Brothers Herman and John Tiedeman established a dam on this site to obtain water to use for gold sluicing at their gold claim. Well after the period of the riots the Tiedeman Brothers sold the dam to a group of Chinese miners. With the arrival of the railway water was needed for the steam locomotives. About 1882 the railway department took over the site known as Young Tank. From 1885 to 1901 the locomotives replenished their water at the Young Tank. The dams capacity was enlarged in 1911. In 1992 the gardens were established and it was decided to dedicate them to the honour of the Chinese who played a big part in the history and development of Young. Chinese members of the Sydney community have contributed financial and other support to the development.
