L. Jesse Saddler Maryborough

L. Jesse Saddler. Source:National Library of Australia. (1941, June 21)

Many remember Jesse’s Saddlery, 353 Kent Street, Maryborough. The store was founded by L. Jesse. A great description can be found can be found in the Maryborough Chronicle,

“In the saddlery business in this part of the country there are few, if any, tradesmen who have greater skill in their work than Mr L. Jesse of 353 Kent Street, Maryborough. His name is known to horsemen and station owners in this and other states of the commonwealth, for his work finds its way into some of the most remote districts. Mr Jesse has been a saddler for 40 years and knows the minutest details to the trade. His reputation has been built up mainly on the outstanding superiority of his King Poley Saddles – each one faithfully constructed – the work of a master tradesman. All hand made on the premises, they include solid gullet, galvanised tree, long kip flaps, a seamless seat and other features designed to give perfect, grip and riding comfort. Mr Jesse is a saddlery repair specialist too, and can mend expertly any kind of leather article or harness. The saddler stocks a wide range of leather goods at his shop in Kent Street, including harness, leather belting, straps, dog collars and muzzles, cow and horse rugs. He specialises particularly in travel goods and has a large and complete selection of suitcases and leather bags as you can find in Maryborough. A third department at L. Jesse’s caters for the sportsman of the district, whether they be fishermen, footballers, bowlers or boxing enthusiasts, Mr Jesse’s range of fishing equipment is worth special mention – the display is well worth inspecting at any time. It includes rods and reels, cutty hunk and linen lines, creeks, all classes of Mustard and French hooks, sinkers, swivels and trace wires.

Advertisement for L.Jesse Saddler. Source: National Library of Australia (1929, September 4)

Queensland is the state most noted for its horsemen. A lot of credit is due to the fine work of saddlery tradesmen like Mr Jesse. He is very interested in district sporting matters and was president of the Wallaroo Football Club for a number of years and is a patron and life member of the Maryborough Rugby League. He is the president also of the Doon Villa Bowling Club, and a keen fisherman. He was 12 years chairman of the Newtown State School Committee and is also prominent lodge officer” (National Library of Australia, 1941).

Advertisement for the King Poley. L. Jesse. Source: Maryborough Family History Pinterest

He won many awards for his saddles such as best stock saddle and fretwork cited in the Brisbane Courier Mail.

Do you remember Jesse’s Saddlery?

References:

National Library of Australia . (1928, May 31). Trove. Retrieved from The Brisbane Courier : https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/21292276?searchTerm=jesse%20saddler%20maryborough&searchLimits=

National Library of Australia. (1941, June 21). Trove. Retrieved from Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and burnett Advertiser (Qld.: 1860 - 1947): https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/152117058?searchTerm=jesse%20saddler%20maryborough&searchLimits=l-illustrated=true