Abracadabra in the 1970s - Abracadabra in Bangalow

Abracadabra, as it looked in the early seventies before any extensions. Note the signs – Abracadabra back then was largely a second hand furniture and old wares store.

In one of its many incarnations, Abra was an antiques and old wares store.

Jacqui

Yvonne Bishop and Jacqui, in front of the then very small jewellery range

Abra after the first stage of extensions in the late seventies: Rebecca, Yvonne Bishop and Amanda, standing out in front. With more floor space, Abra incorporated the Book Barn and Jandu Hair Salon, and baskets became a part of the inventory.

Taking a break on the front lawn. Now paved, and featuring a palm tree as the centrepiece for a courtyard full of swirling wind spirals and chimes, the lawn was formerly used for displaying the huge range of baskets.

Books, plates, incense, vases, furniture – these were the things you would find when you walked into Abra in the seventies.

More of the strange contents of Abra in the seventies. Among the bottles, old wares, books and antiques, you might find the proprietor, sporting stubbies, a bond’s singlet and smoking a pipe!