Continuing the Legacy: Paul Arnold Joins the Family Business

1948 saw another chapter in the Arnold family legacy unfold as Paul Arnold, W.F's only son, completed his schooling and joined the business at the age of 18. His entry into the family enterprise represented another link in the chain of succession that had begun with his grandfather, J.G Arnold, decades earlier.

Paul Arnold (1945)

The family's approach to Paul's development within the business reflected the wisdom gained through generations of experience. Rather than being fast-tracked into management, Paul was immersed in every aspect of Arnold's operations. This comprehensive approach to learning the business from the ground up mirrored the journey taken by previous generations, ensuring a deep understanding of all facets of the operation.

This thorough grounding in the business's operations was designed to prepare Paul for his future role as a partner, a position he would assume upon turning 21. The structured pathway from entry-level to partnership demonstrated the family's commitment to maintaining high standards of competency in its leadership, ensuring that the next generation was well-equipped to carry the business forward.

Paul's entry into the business represented more than just another family member joining the ranks; it symbolised the continued strength of the Arnold family's commitment to the enterprise that had grown from J.G's humble beginnings with a wheelbarrow of vegetables to become a cornerstone of the Albury-Wodonga business community.

Arnold's Olive St Staff (1948)