1930s

In the midst of a deteriorating economic situation and escalating unemployment, Mary made hard but vital decisions in order to keep her hotel businesses afloat.

The Wentworth had become one of Perth’s most popular and affordable watering holes, and Mary cut profits to the bone in order to keep people coming through the door. But Mary wasn’t one to just survive, even during these austere times, and she continued on a path to prosperity by adding shops next the Wentworth and acquiring The Windsor Hotel in South Perth.