FAMILY HISTORY
In 1933 Herbert Ryan along with his brother, Gus, and Herb’s son, Alan, set up R&R with the help of an old friend, Leo Robins, hence the name R&R. The first garments were cleaned and pressed in the shop window on the corner of Montague and Auburn Street’s in Goulburn. To clean a suit cost four and sixpence.
80 YEARS OF SERVICE
R & R has been dry cleaning Canberra since 1933. We are one of the oldest and respected names in the dry cleaning industry and continues
today with a fresh new look. Combining experience with local knowledge and a friendly staff to assist you with your dry cleaning needs.
Servicing clients from 2 great locations.
1 BUSINESS ~ 2 GREAT LOCATIONS
In 1954, Herbert Ryan died and Alan brought four of his sons into the rapidly expanding business — Peter, Gary, Brendan and Lynton. Peter Ryan took the business from a larger, extended family concern to a more immediate family business when he opened Canberra Dry Cleaners at Cooleman Court, Weston in 1985.
Your Garments are in Experienced Hands
Experience, Custom Care and Knowledge
- Dry Cleaning Canberra since 1933 – 85 Years Strong
- Happily Servicing Clients Locally
- Household furnishings and bedding
- Expert repairs and alterations
- Wet cleaning
- Discounts for Seniors
- Domestic table linen
After 30 Years our Mawson Store is now Closed
“After 30 plus years at Southlands Mawson I have news that the store has now changed hands. I wanted to sincerely thank all our loyal customers who have stayed with us over many years. I wanted to inform you all that I am still providing fine Dry Cleaning and old-fashioned service from our Cooleman Court Weston Creek store. We also have nine places across town where you can leave your cleaning for us to do. Please visit us on Facebook and Instagram for news and updates.”
Mark Ryan, R&R Fabricare
We Continue to Serve – COVID-19 News
Drycleaning is not on the list of closures as announced by the Prime Minister. Our cleaning methods kill viruses and we are being extra vigilant with cleaning procedures.
We do ask, please do not come into our stores if you are unwell, and please contact your healthcare professional.
Thank your to all our valued customers for your continued support!
Contact Us
R&R Fabricare ~ Shop Location
(or see agents below)
Shop 9,
Cooleman Court Shopping Centre,
Weston ACT 2611
E: enquiries@rrfabricare.com
P: 02 6288 2721
Agents – leave your dry cleaning with one of our agents:
Looksmart Alterations – ‘The Canberra Centre’ Canberra City
The Braddon Newsagency and Post Office – Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Convention Centre Newsagency – 33 Allara Street Canberra City (next to Casino)
O’Connor Post office – O’Connor Shopping Centre, Sargood St
Hughes Laundromat – Hughes Place
Key King – The Bridge, Westfield Woden
Jamison Newsagency – Bowman Street Macquarie
Jamison Plaza News – Jamison Plaza
Hawker Cards and Gifts – Hawker Place
Hours of Trade
| **Our COVID-19 store procedures:** One customer at a time please. Please wait outside until it’s your turn. Respect and courtesy at all times. Thank you |
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WESTON HOURS |
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| Monday to Friday | 7.30am – 6.00pm |
| Saturday | 8.00am – 2.00pm |
| Sunday* | 9.00am – 1.00pm |
| *Pickup and drop off service only. | |