Brown paper packet of Esther.K.Soong's special Formosan tea, full flavoured, unscented, economical 1/2 LB nett. Brown paper with blue lettering.Imported and distributed by Esther.K.Soong 528 Collins St Melbourne MB2376commerce, advertising, chinese

Long sleeved blue and white paisley patterned men's shirt. Single yoke. Six X 1 cm clear buttons on front plackett .8 cm buttons at neckline and either of throat for button down rolled collar.Breast pocket on LHS. 6.5 cm cuffs on sleeves. Sleeve placketts fastened with 1 cm buttons at wrist.Label at centre back neckline, ''Eterna'' ''M'' ''Imported cotton''.costume, male, men's paisley shirt

A small book of 99 pages including text, sketch maps and images telling the story of the early settlement of Bethanga and Springdale townships in Northeast Victoria.non-fictionThis publication was produced for the Bethanga-Springdale Schools Centenary Committee to mark the centenary of the Bethanga State School and the closing of the school at Springdale. It traces settlement in the area from the arrival of early pastoralists c1835 followed by the free selectors and later the miners. The remainder of the publication focuses on the establishment of the Bethanga and Springdale Schools and a brief outline of pioneer families of the Bethanga area.bethanga history, springdale history

Grocery store established in 1882 in Melbourne, Moran and Cato expanded into NSW and Tasmania, becoming the largest grocery chain in Australia. They imported many products in bulk and packaged them in their own packaging. eg. tea and flour.Moran & Cato's Tea Label: Cream with brown print. Logo is a shield with M and C entwined with the words in a scroll underneath is We Keep Froth. Trade and Mark on either side of the shield. Large scroll is Moran & Cato's, underneath Pure Blended TEA. Also on the packaging is Tea Merchants and Importers. Warehouse & Offices, Brunswick St * Fitzroy. Branches in all the suburbs of Melbourne and throughout Victoria and Tasmania. Pure Tea. Has a Rich, Delicious Flavour. Most economical to use. Our Guarantee of satisfaction goes with every packet. Fragrant and Refreshing. Box 625Distributors for N.S.W.: Moran & Cato (N.S.W) Pty Ltd., Sydneybusiness, retail, general

This docket book has been used to enter sales from the Cramond and Dickson department store in Warrnambool and to provide the customer with a copy of the invoice. It dates from about the 1960s. John Cramond and James Dickson, two pioneer settlers in Warrnambool, established the Carmond and Dickson store in Warrnambool in 1855, initially selling groceries, drapery and ironmongery but later, at the corner of Liebig and Timor Streets, this department store sold mainly clothing and drapery. In the 1860s a Cramond and Dickson store was opened in London. The Cramond and Dickson store, a most important business in Warrnambool, operated until 1973. The docket book was printed by Lamson Paragon, a British firm that was established in Australia in 1897 and specialized in printing sales docket books with a carbon paper insert.This docket book is of interest as a memento of the Cramond and Dickson Store, one of the most significant businesses ever to have operated in WarrnamboolThis is a docket book containing 46 pages of white printed sheets bound with green tape and enclosed in a green patterned paper cover on the front and a piece of cardboard on the back. The pages have ruled black lines, red and black print and an image in red of a building. Some of the pages have been used and removed. At the front of the pages are two sheets of carbon paper and tissue paper for copying purposes.Cramond & Dickson General Drapers and Importers Warrnambool 3280 Lamson Paragoncramond & dickson warrnambool, john cramond warrnambool, james dickson warrnambool, warrnambool businesses, lamson paragon printing firm

This corkscrew has obviously been used as a promotional handout for clients of James McGee and Co. Information on this firm has been difficult to find but there was a well-known commercial traveller, James McGee, resident in the Warrnambool district at the end of the 19th century and it is known that his sons headed a company, James McGee and Co. that bought Sheldrick’s New Brewery in Timor Street, Warrnambool, in 1894. This brewery had been founded in 1868. In 1922 the McGee company sold the goodwill of the Warrnambool brewery to the Ballarat, Melbourne Co-Operative and Carlton and United Breweries and the local brewery closed. No information has been found on Ballangarrock Whisky.This corkscrew is an important souvenir of the last few years of operations at the Warrnambool New Brewery in Timor Street. This business had operated in Warrnambool for over 50 years.This is a metal corkscrew with a wooden handle. There is black printing on the handle. This printing is faded in parts. The metal screw is rusty.‘Jas. W. McGee & Co. Importers Warrnambool’ ‘Drink Ballangarrock Whisky’ james mcgee & co., history of warrnambool

A predominantely red carpet. Custom made with woven inscription Royal Australian Engineers 1959 Wilson R B 1968 - 2411848. Ubique Viet 66' 67' with fringes top and bottom. 5 wooden rings attached to topThis fully imported & hand woven rug was custom designed for Graeme Wilson.royal australina engineers

This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di was gifted this dress by a former manager of the Bayside Gallery, who herself had worn it to a fancy dress event after finding it in a local opportunity shop. Di subsequently wore it to a party with friends at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne to celebrate and watch the televised royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.Purple silk full length dress with cream neckline and arm hole band trim and white decorative beading over waist. The bodice joins front and back at the shoulder with a decorative purple ring. The lining is made of magenta coloured silk."Exclusively Yours Hartnell REGD Melbourne", "Exclusive Finest Imported Fabric"costume party, fancy dress, royal wedding, hartnell of melbourne, ralph samuel, melbourne designers, flinders lane, di reidie, 1960s

Gray Nicolls scoop bat owned by David Hardham, one of 5 originally imported from England by Don Macwhirter in 1976murrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, bat, david hardham, don macwhirter, gray nicolls

Invoice No.2916 dated 28th September, 1933. Geo. A. Wright Pty. Ltd> tobacco, fancy and sporting goods, merchants & importers.bendigo, business, g.a. wright

Collection of Accounts, 1909-1911 - H Hammond, Wall Paper Importer. Oil and Color Merchant; Painter and Decorator. (220) Mitchell St.business, retail, painter and decorator

[1] The Premier Needle Book: This needle book likely dates from the early 20th century, possibly pre-WWI, during a time when Germany was a leading producer of high-quality steel sewing needles. Such needle books were commonly included in household sewing kits and often featured patriotic or aspirational imagery. The depiction of a steamship may have appealed to consumers as a symbol of progress and modernity. "Premier" was one of several brands that exported sewing products globally. This example reflects everyday domestic life and the importance of mending and garment care in an era before disposable fashion. [2] Broadway Imported Needle Assortment: This needle book was likely manufactured in Japan during the post-World War II era, circa 1950s–1960s, when Japan became a major exporter of inexpensive sewing supplies. Such items were commonly sold in variety stores and were a staple of household sewing kits. The cheerful domestic imagery and playful kittens reflect mid-century design trends aimed at appealing to homemakers. This example is representative of a time when imported sewing goods were marketed under Western-sounding brands like “Broadway” to enhance their appeal in English-speaking markets. [3] Little Red Riding Hood Needle Book: This needle book was produced by Prym, a German company known for manufacturing sewing notions since the 19th century. The fairy tale imagery suggests a mid-20th century (likely 1950s) origin, during a time when novelty and themed sewing accessories were popular for both practical and decorative use. Needle books such as this were sold in haberdasheries and department stores, especially targeting homemakers and young seamstresses. The charming storybook imagery also served to attract younger users and reflect domestic values of the period. – Roy SCHMIDT resided with his siblings Mabel and Jack at ‘Parklands’ 85 Lake Avenue Natimuk home of Heinrich Friederick ‘Heiny’ & Minna Christina SUDHOLZ nee LANGE and their children Louis, Sophie, Alma, Lena (Roy's Mother), Florence 'Florrie' and Edward ‘Ted’.[1] The Premier Needle Book: A small, illustrated cardboard needle book titled "The Premier Needle Book", featuring a colour lithograph of a warship or ocean liner on the cover, bordered with ornate golden scrollwork. The front is printed with "Premier" and "Made in Germany." Inside, the book opens to reveal several labelled compartments containing packets of assorted sewing needles (sizes 3 to 10) marked “Superior – Premier – Hardened and Tempered – Made in Germany.” A pink paper insert holds loose needles in place, neatly displayed on a green background with decorative gold trim. [2] Broadway Imported Needle Assortment: A brightly coloured, illustrated needle book titled “Broadway Imported Needle Assortment”. The front cover shows a charming domestic scene featuring two women in red clothing, one seated with a patchwork quilt and the other standing, both engaged in sewing. Two kittens playing with a red ball of yarn are illustrated in the lower left. The background is a warm yellow to orange gradient, enhancing the vintage appeal. The word "Flora" is handwritten in cursive at the top. Inside, the book contains black fabric inserts with five small, labelled packets of needles arranged in rows. The interior is printed in orange with a white geometric pattern. [3] Little Red Riding Hood Needle Book: A vibrantly illustrated fold-out needle book featuring the character of Little Red Riding Hood in scenes from the classic fairy tale. The design is printed on die-cut cardboard shaped to resemble a figure-eight when opened. The front and back depict detailed scenes from the story: Red Riding Hood in the forest with the wolf and again in the cottage with the disguised wolf in bed. Inside, the book opens to reveal red-printed background illustrations, with yellow paper needle holders stitched to the backing and holding various steel sewing needles. The book bears visible signs of wear, creasing, and edge damage, indicating prior use.[1] The Premier Needle Book: Front: “The Premier Needle Book – Premier – Made in Germany.” Inside packets: “Superior – Premier – Hardened and Tempered – Made in Germany.”, Needle size labels include numbers 3, 5, 6, 8, and 10., Background includes decorative motifs and border designs in gold. [2] Broadway Imported Needle Assortment: Front: “Broadway – TRADE MARK – IMPORTED Needle Assortment” Interior packets: “SUPERIOR – SHARPS – WARRANTED – Best in the World – Made in Japan”, Needle sizes are marked as No. 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9., Side edge (front cover): Faint printing reads “MADE IN JAPAN”. [3] Little Red Riding Hood Needle Book: Front (top right): "Prym" logo with stylised sheep motif, indicating the German manufacturer Prym, a long-standing brand in sewing supplies. Side edge: "Germany – Allemagne – Deutschland – Alemania" (multilingual export markings). Interior illustrations in white ink over red, featuring various fairy tale scenes and decorative elements.

Australian Garden and Field, Vol XXXIV. No. 1, June 1908. 64 page illustrated magazine with bluecover featuring a photograph of an imported Guernsey Bull. dairying, port, cattle, garden, horticulture, olives, shorthorn herd, guernsey, murray merinos, rhine park, john murray, wakefield, apiary, carl engel, poultry, frederick english

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Historic retail: S. Keam & Co Importers and Manufacturers Shop, Bendigo, circa 1890.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "the way we were" from 1999. Good value: F. Davey and Co., importers of general drapery, View Point, Sandhurstnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Document, Wilson's Drapers & Importers, corner of Hargreaves and Williamson Streets, Bendigo.docket for Mrs Guiney 130 Sternberg Street Kennington,3/3/30.document, memo, wilson's drapers

Document, Monthly Statement, from Wilson's General Drapers and Importers, Cnr Hargreaves and Williamson Streets, Bendigo, phone 782. June 1st 1930.document

Pink coloured invoice 5452, issued to Mr. Pieper, by H.B. Pulfer merchant and importer, 402 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. on 13.1.37 for 1 case of pickles.bendigo, business, h.v. pulfer

Account paper with red and blue cash lines. Has printed letterhead Bot. of J. H. Abbott & Co. Tanners, Boot & Shoe Manufacturers and Importers.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, j h abbott & co

Pale tan invoice 14724 issued by H.V. pulfer, merchant and importer, Bendigo to Mr. C. Pieper, on 6.3.34. Invoice for 1/2 ton sugar and (?) syrup.bendigo, business, h.v. pulfer

This item was produced by a Melbourne Tea, Coffee and Cocoa Merchant importers(1898-1960). It was a time when local production of, coffee had yet not begun. Imports from India and the Asian region had dominance in the market place. The blending of coffee with chicory was a cheaper method of providing a flavour enriched drink which was marketed as "containing not less than 55 parts per cent by weight of coffee" The coffee weighed heavier than the chicory. This was a time before strict accurate consumer information/content became mandatory and legally enforceable.This empty container of "Sunbeam" Coffee and Chicory finely ground "instant - just add boiling water" beverage was the start of the "fast" breakfast drink. The use of grinding the coffee beans and percolation to obtain the final drink was at the start of the rural sector's decreasing the time for casual drinking. The once casual countryside psyche was now (mid to late 1900's) becoming more "on the go".This cylindrical container (coffee and chicory) is constructed from pressed cardboard with both ends enclosed by tin(pressed) lid and bottom. The outside wrapping is promotional and descriptive in the colours of purple background and information label areas with purple lettering on a white and silver background. The cylinder is made from 2 mm pressed cardboard.Main label " No.1" underneath "Sunbeam" underneath "COFFEE and CHICORY" UNDERNEATH "Containing Not Less than %% Parts Per Cent By Weight of Coffee" underneath in Hand Writing" Griffiths Bros Limited", below this "TEA ,COFFEE & COCOA MERCHANTS" Below this" Mellbourne, Sydney, Adelaide" and lastly "net 1lb weight". Alternate side "The Following Well Known Economical & Flavoury Teas" underneath this "Packed Specially For The Trade" underneath "SUNBEAM & VICTORY SIGNAL COCOA" and in smaller print "Absolutely Pure, Made in Australia" underneath Equal To The Best Imported"breakfast containers, food storage, instant coffee, speed breakfasts, domestic

This MEZON brand button accordion was made specifically for Lyons, Musical Instrument Importer, 207 Bourke Street Melbourne, as can be seen on the embossed lettering on the top of the accordion. The hand inscribed nameplate indicates that the owner was T H Betts. On August 19th, 1903, Michael Edward Lyons applied to the Trade Mark’s Office of Sydney for registration of “The Invented word “MEZON” to be applied to musical instruments. In 1908 he was advertising himself as sole agents for MEZON accordions. He had been at that address for 15 years (since 1893) and was moving to larger premises at 256 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Still at this address in 1925, Lyons advertises MEZON accordions as “The ideal Xmas present, Maker your friends happy, This Xmas let the Present be a MEZON”. There was a choice of three styles: The Organ, The Wonder and The Grand Organ. They came with a Fibre Case with Lock and Key and a Leather Handle. The promise was “They Give Satisfaction”. They were obtainable at all stores or from Sole Distributors in Australia. In 1927 the MEZON was sold by Albert & Sons in Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland as well as by Lyons in Melbourne. The favoured German accordion brands were Monarch and Sterling, which were made by the International Accordion Company in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. The company was founded in 1871 by Ernest Deines and made a variety of musical instruments. The company closed business in 1834. The International Accordion Company’s accordion range made the International brand and others such as MEZON, Globe, and Dienst. Australia imported the MEZON brand. American companies imported a range of the popular German branded accordions until World War II, when they were no longer available. In general, accordions produced after the war were not as high a quality and not loud enough to be heard over the electronic guitars and the drum kit of the bands. This accordion represents the type of musical instruments used in the late 19h and early 20th century, locally and Australia wide. In colonial Australia musical instruments like this one were imported from Germany as well as other countries. At that time, German made instruments represented good quality. This accordion is significant for being especially imported into Australia by a Melbourne retailer. Music was a part of family and social life, associated with dances, song and general fun.Button accordion with case. Accordion with steel reeds, three bass valves and ten treble valves. It is coloured black with very dark green trim, decorative silver metal reinforcing on main corners, gold reinforcing on corners of the bellows and delicate printed, gold printed patterned trims. Hand support for buttons is made of fabric. Folds of the bellows are light coloured with fine dark pattern. It has a nameplate on the front. Black wooden case has red lining, two brass hinges, two brass hook and eye catches and a swivel brass lock. The base of the case has a loose brass fitting. The top has a thin metal handle. Inscription on hand inscribed name on front, label inside case lid, silver reinforcing, leather on bellows top, and frame of accordion. Manufactured with the brand MEZON in Saxony, Germany, for Lyons of Melbourne. Once the property of T H Betts.Printed on label “MEZON ACCORDEONS.” Impressed in metal corners and reinforcing “MEZON” with logo [circle enclosing entwined capital D and E] “MADE IN SAXONY” Embossed in gold on frame “Made in Saxony”, “MEZON Accordion/ manufactured for LYONS / MELBOURNE, Bourke Street” Name inscribed by hand “T H Betts”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mezon accordion, lyons, made in saxony, t h betts, betts, mezon, squeeze box, musical instrument, button accordion, germany, michael lyons, international accordion company, ernest deines, circle enclosing d e, d e, e d, german accordion

Square shaped, medium colored, inscribed timber framed mirror. Rear is blue tape securing mirror with piece of wood. Hanging eye on back.FRED TINDALE. WELSHPOOL SOUTH GIPPSLAND. DIRECT IMPORTER and GENERAL MERCHANT. KYABRAM GOULBURN VALLEY.mirror, fred tindale, welshpool, south gippsland

Card for stereoscope viewer showing domestic scene of 2 men and 1 woman in period costume.S.S.Hough & Co Importers of Fancy Novelties 75 Bourke St East Melbourne Theatre Royalphotography, viewers, stereoscope

This Bateman & Co penny token was given to Les O'Callaghan by his workmate and neighbour Roger Walsh. This is the story which accompanied the gift. 'This penny has been in my possession since 1946. Was obtained at Koroit Races that year -Royal Gem winner of the Caulfield Cup. This penny was wrapped in silver paper and was accepted by the bookmaker Mr Harold James whom I clerked for as a wager. I in turn payed [sic] my wages for working for this bookmaker and received same. Incidently [sic] the custom of this bookmaker in those days was the clerk usually was paid with silver, which was left in the bag as he did not wish to carry the silver home as he lived in Melbourne.Circular coin -obverse has name of company (William Bateman) in an inner circle with the word Victoria across the centre; within outer circle the type of trade engaged in and the year minted. The reverse has a female figure in flowing gown holding scales in the right hand and cornucopia in the left; the value of the coin is stamped around the top edge.WILLIAM BATEMAN WARRNAMBOOL/IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS 1855/VICTORIA (obverse) ONE PENNY (reverse)william bateman, les o'callaghan, penny tokens, horseracing, roger walsh, bookmakers, harold james

Collector of Imports, Ports and Harbour. Warrnambool. Ledger with first date 20th Septemder 1926 to last date 15th April 1939 and a Audit date of 5th December 1941 warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, collector of imports, ports and harbour

1855 William Bateman Junr. & Co. Warrnambool, Importers and General Merchants, Trade Token found in the garden of West Warrnambool Primary School. 34mm diameter weight 15.54 gflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Pink coloured invoice 5451 issued to Mr. C. Pieper, by H.V. Pulfer, Merchant and Importer of 402 Hargreaves Street,Bendigo, dated 13.1.37, for sugar, golden syrup and treacle.bendigo, business, h.v. pulfer