Smocks, shingles and general stores: Oatlands' heritage on show

Matt Dennien
Updated August 10 2019 - 6:20pm, first published 5:53pm
Denise Bakes smocking a garment for onlookers during the Oatlands Heritage and Bullock Festival. The practice is used to gather fabric in a way that gives it the stretch of elastic. Picture: Matt Dennien
Denise Bakes smocking a garment for onlookers during the Oatlands Heritage and Bullock Festival. The practice is used to gather fabric in a way that gives it the stretch of elastic. Picture: Matt Dennien

Stepping through the doors of Cantwells Store feels like stepping back in time. In essence, it is.

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Matt Dennien

Matt Dennien

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Matt Dennien is a journalist at The Examiner, based in Launceston. Contact him via email at matt.dennien@examiner.com.au, or more securely via Signal on +61 437 672 994.

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