One block away from Hankin was AWA/Mitsubishi. In 1975 colour TV had just been introduced to OZ so I then started pestering them for a apprenticeship. I got a good news letter a month latter to say you have the job as a TV-Audio technician with there company. So everyday on my way home after work I would pass Hankin and always think how good would it had been to work on something I was totally addicted to.
And here you are 30 odd years later on a pinball forum...
I think it was a huge shame you didn't get the job! Imagine...
Is that a Hankin in your avatar?