Crafted in Ballarat – A Timeline
1868
James Batch and his two sons, Edward and William arrive in Australia and head to Ballarat. James begins manufacturing furniture in Drummond Street, Ballarat.
1919
William Batch and his son Oliver move the Business to Armstrong Street, Ballarat.
1925
Oliver Batch extends the factory into the building next door and the business becomes known as O F Batch Furniture.
1935
A brick façade is erected and the business becomes Batch’s Furniture Factory.
1954
Jeffrey Batch assumes the running of the factory after his father Oliver retires.
1958
The business becomes Batch’s Home Furnishers.
1972
Philip Batch starts at the business.
1990
Philip starts his own furniture repair and restoration business Philip J Batch Craftsman, which he continues to run today, as a hobby business.