Waller & Chester was formed in 1932 in Ballarat's 44 Armstrong Street North by David Waller & Llyod Chester. Out growing that premises, 34 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat was purchased in 1940. In 1957 they moved their printing department into their current premises in Scott Parade, leaving Armstrong Street to run as their stationery shop until 2006. Waller & Chester is now owned by Clark and his Son Alastair Chester.