Source. Waltons. 1972. "Grand Opening Mighty May Sale" (Advertisement). The Daily Telegraph, April 27: 18-19.
McDowells was regarded as one of Sydney's smaller department store chains when compared against Grace Bros, David Jones, Anthony Horderns and Marcus Clark. The chain traded between 1889 and 1972 when it was taken over by rival Waltons at a cost of $6.6 million.
Following the takeover, its flagship city store at the corner of King and George Streets was closed and demolished for what is now known as IAG House. Six suburban stores - Bondi Junction, Caringbah, Dee Why, Eastwood, Hornsby and Rockdale were rebranded as Waltons. "Grand Opening" sales were used to promote the rebranding.
Source. Waltons. 1972. "New Department Stores" (Advertisement). The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader, April 26: 20-21.
the city store closed in 1971 before it was taken over by waltons
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