Blacksmiths

Between 1884 and 1912 Polden brothers, George and James, were blacksmiths and undertakers at Mount Pleasant. A third son, Thomas, worked with the brothers during the 1890s before setting up business at Blumberg. Their premises were next door to the Totness Inn.

In 1885 Alexander Loveday settled at Mount Pleasant with his wife, Elizabeth Fisher, and established a blacksmith on the crossroads between Totness and Mount Pleasant, soon diversifying as wheelwright, enamelling, sign writing, paint & varnish manufacture, coach & wagon construction and undertaker. He was also a government gold buyer for the alluvial gold discovered in the neighbourhood and made a properly labelled collection of Australian gemstones collected on regular prospecting safaries. The Loveday business premises became the booking office and terminus for Hill & Co.’s coach line.[1] In 1918 an advertisement stated F.W. Loveday was motor mechanic at Mount Pleasant. Mark Talbot, son-in-law of Alexander Loveday purchased the business around this time.

S. C. GOODING

An advertisement stated in 1918 … The "Live"-Blacksmith and Wheelwright. I specialize in Horse Shoeing. Coach Printing done artistically, and at Lowest Prices consistent with good workmanship.

[1] The Quiet Waters By: the Mount Pleasant District 1843-1993, Reg Butler