1937-1938

By late 1937, AV Tobin had outgrown its first North Melbourne premises on the corner of Flemington and Racecourse Roads The brothers purchased land right across the road at 425 Flemington Road North Melbourne and purpose built a new premises in 1938. AV Tobin was now established and considered a significant player in the funeral industry.

 (In 1956, as growth continued, the premises was extended before another relocation was in order in the late 1960s)

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Founded in 1934

The first funeral conducted by Tobin Brothers Funerals was for Ena Margaret Price in 1934. In its first year, the company conducted 53 funerals and after the payment of creditors and the collection of debts, it made a modest profit.