A Founder's Farewell: J.G Arnold's Retirement

In 1924, having reached the age of 70, J.G Arnold made the decision to step back from the business he had built from a humble wheelbarrow of vegetables into one of Albury's most respected establishments. His retirement marked the end of an era, coming two years after facing a profound personal loss with the passing of his beloved wife, Elisabeth, due to illness.

Elisabeth had been more than just J.G's wife; she had been an integral part of the business's success story, supporting the family enterprise through its early years and helping to raise their eleven children - two sons and nine daughters - who had all contributed to the business's growth in their own ways. Her absence left a void in both the family and the business she had helped nurture.

Elisabeth & J.G Arnold

As J.G handed over the reins to his sons, J.E and W.F, along with his nephew Harry, he did so with the quiet confidence of a man who knew his legacy was in capable hands. The transition marked a changing of the guard, but the fundamental values that J.G had instilled in the business - hard work, family unity, and unwavering commitment to quality - remained firmly in place.

The three men who took charge had learned well from J.G's example. Each brought their own strengths to the leadership of the business: J.E with his years of experience and steady hand, W.F with his dedication to the transshipping operations, and Harry with his innovative approach to retail management. Together, they represented the perfect blend of tradition and progress that would guide Arnold's into its next chapter.