Mr William Thomas Day was born at sea off the coast of Madagascar in 1879. When he was old enough he mounted his bicycle in Melbourne and rode as far as Howlong. At 15 years of age he obtained an apprenticeship with Mr Ashford as a coach builder and blacksmith. On completion of his apprenticeship he entered into a partnership with Mr Steve May and built a wheel wright and blacksmith shop in Hawkins Street. William's son, Mr Mick Day took over the business from his father and operated it as the Howling Garage for another 40 years.
