Flynn W.M. Pty Ltd

Bill Flynn was born in 1930 and grew up in Dunnstown, 20kms East of Ballarat. One of 8 children, life was pretty tough and getting an education was even tougher. Bill attended St. Patrick’s College for a year and then Trades School at the School of Mines, Ballarat. He started his working life as an apprentice to builder A.J. Wilson who subsequently built one of Ballarat’s significant land marks - the Arch of Victory. He then continued his apprenticeship with S.J. Weir at which he stayed for 5 years. During the late 1940’s, Bill and one of his brothers Jack worked together building and bricklaying odd jobs in and around the Western District. Michael, another brother, helped out as well. On the 1st of April, 1950 - Bill sold his motorbike and traded it in on a French Ute called an Auburn. This was the financial beginnings of his business and ask Bill about that ute and he always replies – “hell it could go.”