Wallace Bishop (company)

Opening of its Wallace Bishop Arcade in King George Square coincided with the day World War II commenced in 1939, becoming a landmark business location in the city for 75 years.

Upon becoming chairman in 2010, Wal’s son Stuart became CEO, a position he presently occupies while younger family from the 5th generation are employed in the business in preparation for their roles as future leaders.

It provided the opportunity to manufacture and market high-end jewellery products, and, significantly, the Melbourne Cup, which was hand-made in Brisbane for 17 years.

[4] This Wikipedia article incorporates text from Hall of Fame (2019) published by the State Library of Queensland under CC BY licence, accessed on 19 July 2019.

This Wikipedia article incorporates text from 2019 Inductee: Wallace Bishop (2019) published by the State Library of Queensland under CC BY licence, accessed on 19 July 2019.

Wallace Bishop jewellery store on the corner of Albert and Queen Streets, Brisbane, 1939
Wallace Bishop Arcade, Albert Street, 1939
Inside Wallace Bishop Arcade, 1939
Advertising by Wallace Bishop, 1954