Arcade History
You’re Invited! Celebrate 100 Years of Springett’s at Our FREE Community Day
A century of history, generations of memories and one very special celebration! Join us at Springett’s Arcade on Sunday 25
AN INSTITUTION IN THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS – RICH IN HISTORY
The Springett Family had established themselves in Bowral when they opened a general store in 1926.
As 2026 marks 100 years since the Springett family first opened their doors in Bowral, this page becomes a living commemoration of that legacy. Throughout this centenary year, it will evolve into a curated collection of stories, memories and moments that trace the family’s impact on the town and its people. To honour this milestone, 12 limited-edition postcards will be released across the year, each one revealing a new chapter in the Springett family story and the history they helped shape.
AN INSTITUTION IN THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS – RICH IN HISTORY
The Springett Family had established themselves in Bowral when they opened a general store in 1926.
Two decades later the Springett Family expanded this general store into a bakery and soft-drinks plant. These buildings were the first to distribute soft drinks and sliced bread in the Highlands. The soft drinks plant was the first plant to make the soft drink Passiona in Australia.
In 1972 the Springett Family opened Springett’s Arcade in the town. Today the Springett’s family members are still managing this historic building with 54 shops and offices in the heart of Bowral.
Australian Family-owned company since 1926 – celebrating 100 years 2026!
August Postcard 1996 – 2006: Springett’s Arcade Bowral history Tulip Time and Community Legacy
By the late 1990s, the Springett name had been part of Bowral for more than 70 years. The family business
July Postcard 1986 – 1996: The Harry Springett Rotunda and a Decade of Celebration
The unveiling of the Harry Springett Rotunda in 1996 marked a fitting tribute to a man whose influence helped shape
June Postcard 1976-1986: Springett’s Arcade Redevelopment
When people think of the Springett’s Arcade redevelopment, they often picture the bustling shopping precinct that sits at the heart
May Postcard 1966–1976: A Decade of Transition and Transformation
The late 1960s through to the mid-1970s marked a defining era for the Springett family and their growing business footprint
Springett’s Arcade History: April Feature (1956–1966)
Growth, Community and the Foundations of a Legacy The decade between 1956 and 1966 marked a period of significant
March Postcard: 1946-1956 Fizz, Frost & Firsts: Bowral Cordial Works History
March in Bowral has always carried a certain warmth. The last golden stretch of summer lingers over Bong Bong Street. Shop
February at Springett’s Through the Years
The photographs that accompany this month’s postcard capture these moments in stillness. The Dining Rooms sign stretched across the awning, early motor
SPRINGETTS TURNS 100: THE FAMILY WHO BUILT A HEARTBEAT
Before Springett’s Arcade was a landmark, a meeting place or a shortcut between coffees, it was a family dream built
