Looking Back: Farnworth petrol station was offered as prize in £5 raffle

In 1970 businessman Frank Lang was planning on holding a competition to sell off the Farnworth Auto Company with tickets priced at £5 each.

Also up for grabs was a hairdressing salon and laundrette which he owned.

The petrol station was valued at £12,500 and the salon and laundrette, £9,500

Mr Lang said: “These days money is so scarce that I have been unable to get a reasonable cash price for either of the two businesses.

“I have had many offers to lease the properties but I want the money to reinvest.”

The petrol station was on Harrowby Street and the salon and laundrette was on Broadway in Farnworth.

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