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Harry Evans was born in England in 1840 and played at his fathers billiard room as a child progressing to a very high level, winning his first professional title in London in 1882 astounding the English entities as to his skill. He married and traveled to Adelaide (Australia), in 1882 and quickly established his reputation as a very fine local player. Competitions taking him as far field as Coolgardie, WA and Melbourne he was truly the professional billiards player going on to win three World Championship Titles. Now with four sons, Harry (Senior), moved to Melbourne in the mid 1890s and established a family business- buying, selling and restoring billiard tables - the lovely small craft business continuing today. Eldest son, Harry (Junior), who became involved in the business setting up and running billiard rooms, was also a cabinet maker. The business situated in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne takes on a stronger manufacturing entity. Third generation, now Harry Evans & Sons (late RAAF and2nd ALF) saw Norm and Gordon, also cabinet makers and french polisher, operating at Elizabeth Street Melbourne and later in 1957 at the Fitzroy premises. David, son of Gordon, commenced with Harry Evans & Sons (Vic) Pty.Ltd. in 1985 following on from an 18 year career in electronics. Having grown up with the business workings as seen through the eyes of his father and uncle David has had a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on.

Address: 206 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy 3065 VIC.
Telephone: (03) 9417 6518
Fax: (03) 9416 1490
Website: http://www.harryevans.com.au/