in 1899, walter and eliza hall had the extant building at 238 quay street, a late victorian, classical-style single storey cement render and brick building, constructed. it was into these quay street premises that goldsbrough mort moved its office and store from east street, to this more suitable commercial centre of rockhampton conveniently placed opposite the important port and wharf facilities. an advertisement for goldsbrough, mort & co., ltd in 1900 directed commercial cliental attention to the firm as "the oldest and largest wool sellers in australia." the firm's quay street branch office at this time was managed by acting manager mr j. fairweather.