History

James (Jim) Henry Williams came to Australia from England and had beginnings as a farmer in Tyalgum, just outside of Murwillumbah.

In April 1935, James purchased a seed and produce store from the Winterbon family. As the business started to grow and create momentum, his daughter Quida and son Harry joined the company. With the beginning of World War 2, Harry joined the AIF and temporarily left the business to be run by his father (James), sister (Quida) and younger brother Earle. On return from his service after the war, Harry with his brother Earle gradually took over the company from their father and in 1953 JH Williams & Sons Pty Ltd was brought to life.Progressively the company expanded but has never strayed from the original concept of being a family business working for the community with integrity and honesty.

In 1970 Earle’s son Bruce joined the company and started working with Harry in the agricultural side of the business. By this time JH Williams & Sons Pty Ltd had grown to include a hardware store, BP fuel depot at Tweed Heads South, BP Murwillumbah, fresh produce packing house and produce rural divisions established at Tweed Heads, Cudgen, Alstonville, Kyogle and Southport.

The company profile today sees a strong mix of businesses capable to servicing a continually changing environment and community needs. The ability to adapt and grow is the foundation of the company’s success even today. Harry and Earle today are still the Company’s Directors and are proud of what they have had a hand in developing.

Bruce Williams is now the Managing Director of the company and along with the strong management team he possesses, he is excited about the future and looking forward to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.