The bowsers dispensed Atlantic, Plume, Texaco and Shell Petrol.

Ben Stocks was a keen bowler and items in the Examiner show him often supporting various charities.

“Wild Australia” circus and  rodeo, with buckjumpers, “Swannee” and “Rocky Ned”  delighting the crowds performed at the rear of his premises.

“Quoits and wood chopping contests also took place there.”

On May 24,1924 the Examiner reported “The services of the specialist are always appreciated, especially by those who do not possess a knowledge of tyres and tubes in relation to safer and better motoring and it is in this regard that Mr Ben Stocks splendid tyre house and cycle depot in Grey Street is able to offer complete satisfaction to Glen Innes motorists.

“Ben Stocks established his business 14 years ago. Today it is undoubtedly one of the most complete and largest undertakings of its kind in the north…

“He is also a specialist in battery charging and repairs (cars and radio) and distributes  guaranteed ‘Erg’ and ‘Beam’ batteries… Glen Innes has had its share of the cycling boom, and for the carefree and enjoyable times they have had, many cyclists have to thank Ben Stocks, as agent for the famous Wynall cycles….”

However, rationing and post war supplies were a problem.

In September 1949 the Examiner’s headline warned ”Petrol Supplies Almost Exhausted”. 

“All Glen Innes transport services will be brought to a standstill in a day or two unless emergency supplies of petrol are released… most service stations have already exhausted their supplies

“Mackenzie Motors: Limit of one gallon, on this ration it is hoped to eke out supplies for  few more days.

“Chaffeys: Supples exhausted. Ben Stocks: Severe rationing in force, but tanks expected to be empty this afternoon.

“Elm Service Station: Tanks already empty.”

In 1951 Ben Stocks and Theos Krandiotis bought the shops occupied by Ben Stocks, Merton Priest, Len Bell, Theos [Kranditiois] & Co, and Clive O’Dell for  £13,000.