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Austral Bricks has a proud history of brickmaking spanning over 100 years. The Austral Brick Company was founded in 1908 by a group of investors and builders led by Edwin Spackman. The company established itself as a major player in the brick industry by the outbreak of World War I in 1914. The experience of over one hundred years of brickmaking brings with it a unique ability to build a dedicated team of people committed to excellence in brick production, research and development ready for the many challenges of the next 100 years.

Every builder has experienced costly onsite delays. During Hardware & General's 60 years of operation, we've helped many builders get their projects back on track, minimise excessive time delays and costs, manage cash flow and product supply, and coordinate timely deliveries to sites with specific requirements. Our customers understand the value of experience, knowledge and quality products, and we would like to help you maximise the potential of your next project. As Sydney's leading independent supplier, Hardware & General have an extensive range of quality building, plumbing, industrial, hardware and renovation materials; in-stock and delivered free to site from any of our 25 sites in Sydney (twenty in Brookvale and five more strategically located stores, in Peakhurst, Blacktown, Dural, Hornsby and Mona Vale. Sixty years of service to the building industry is a long time to be in business, especially for a family company. We are very thankful for the trust shown in us by you - our customers - and your loyal support and patronage during these years.

In 1992, as the ‘tree change’ movement gathered momentum and more people decided to turn their backs on the city, The Rural Building Company stepped up to answer the call for individual designs made for country living. For more than two decades we’ve been designing rural homes that we would want to live in. Entertain in. Relax in. Escape to. Drawing inspiration from Western Australia’s unique and glorious landscape, each home is special. Just the way it should be.