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                    2013 Platinum recipient

                    The 2013 Platinum Lord Mayor's Commendations recognise small businesses that have operated continuously within the City of Melbourne for at least 50 years.

                    The following business received a 2013 Platinum Lord Mayor's Commendation. 

                    Jean BeanhamJean Beanham

                    Business name: Modak Motorcycles
                    Business address: 299 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
                    Telephone: 03 9602 1229
                    Business email: modak@hotkey.net.au
                    Business website: modakmotorcycles.com.au
                    Year became proprietor: 1955

                    In 1955 Jean Beanham and her husband, Robert, acquired Modak Motorcycles, which was founded in 1930 and is probably the oldest established motorcycle business in Australia.

                    The company, which specialises in the supply of spare parts for early English motorcycles, enjoys being located in Elizabeth Street, which has been the home of the motorcycle trade for over 100 years and continues to be a hub for motorcycle enthusiasts.

                    Jean and her son, David, are one of the oldest family businesses operating in the CBD. At 88 years of age, Jean still works five and a half days a week.

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