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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Folder, Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co Ltd, Warrnambool Woollen Mill, 1950s
This folder contains photographs, advertisements and a sample of a piece of blanket from the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. This mill was officially opened in South Warrnambool in 1910 following the establishment of a local public company. The first manager was John Bennett from Yorkshire, England. The operations of the mill expanded with new buildings enabling the business to double in size by 1915. In the 1940s the factory was employing 700 people. In 1968 the factory was sold to Dunlop Australia but was sold again in 1982 to Onkaparinga Woollen Company. In 1983 Mcquarie Worsteds took over the factory with the business then known as Warrnambool Textiles. In 2000 the mill closed and most of the buildings were later demolished for a housing estate. This item is an attractive and informative memento of one of Warrnambool’s most important businesses of the past. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill operated for 90 years and employed many local people. The photographs are of particular interest.This is a rectangular-shaped sheet of buff-coloured lightweight cardboard. It has been folded twice to create six pages in a folder. Three pages contain black and white photographs of the woollen mill operations and two pages contain advertising material with black and white images. One page has a cream blanket piece of material attached to the page by two staples and this has the brand name stitched onto the right hand corner This piece of blanket also has a paper guarantee card attached by staples. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co. Ltd. South Warrnambool The 100% Wool Warrnambool Super Blanket Made in Australia warrnambool woollen mill, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Spinning Wheel, early 19th century
This spinning wheel was recovered in pieces from N.S.W. and re-assembled in the 1980s by Les O'Callaghan, a Warrnambool historian and President of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for many years. The spinning wheel is believed to have belonged to Alice Allan (nee Mullaly) who married William Osborne Allan in 1844. They had three sons. William Allan was a pioneer settler who, in 1839/40, established, with his brothers, a property (Allandale) east of the Hopkins River in the area known today as Allansford. During the 1840s the property was divided with William taking up the Allandale section and his brother John taking the Tooram section. William died in 1860 and Alice continued to manage the property with the assistance of her sons until her death in 1887 when the Allandale estate was sub-divided. A spinning wheel such as this would have been an important item in a pioneer settler's home with the wife needing to spin wool or sometimes flax to produce cloth for clothing and furnishings. This spinning wheel is of considerable significance as it is believed to have belonged to Alice Allan, a pioneer settler in the Warrnambool district. This would make it one of the oldest and most interesting items in our collection.This is a spinning wheel made of metal and wood. The base stand has a foot pedal attached to the wheel and other sections of the spinning mechanism abovealice allan of allandale, william osborne allan of allandale, vintage household items, les o'callaghan warrnambool historian -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Wool sample card, Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company, 1950s
Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Salesman's Wool sample card containing samples of wool at different stages of processingJohn Taylor/With Compliments from Onkaparinga/Woollen Co.Ltd/Adelaide, Sth Aust. Mills Lobethal and Thebarton, S.A/Always insist on Onkaparinga Rugs.Blankets.Worsteds.Melanges.Woollens and Flannelswool, blanket fever, advertisement, onkaparinga, sample -
National Wool Museum
Functional object - Yarn Spinner and Accessories, John Nesbitt, 19th Century
Nino Corda was a Geelong based textile designer who worked at various textile mills between 1957 & 2003. He travelled the world in search of the latest fashions and techniques and developed timeless designs that were much loved by Australians. These items are on rotational display at the National Wool Museum’s ‘In the Factory’ exhibition. For many years, Nino also worked as part of the Honorary Staff of the National Wool Museum. His passion for the world of textiles provided energy and knowledge to the visitors and staff of the museum. Although Nino has now retired from his honorary position and has hung up his Australian Tartan vest, these items will continue to serve the community in sharing the stories of Australian Textile design.Custom made wooden hinged box with a hook latch. Brass yarn spinner, attached to a mahogany wood plinth base, which spins fibre into cord/yarn/thread. It has dials to set the rate that it spins. Metal plaque with black inlaid enamel lettering. Small cork inlay. Brass rod with hinge and wingnut, and ball at end. Ball at end has an adjustment mechanism. Rod also has an adjustable circular collar. Pair of curved tweezers. Circular magnifying glass on long thin handle. Glass has two concave lenses. Weaving sample in shades of blue, green and brown. Twill weave. Alternate pattern samples separated by red thread.Brass plaque on base of spinner: 42 MARKET St / John Nesbitt / REGd TRADE MARK / LIMd / MANCHESTER Underside of wooden plinth: 4976apparatus, textile, testing, spinning, nino corda, magnifyer, tools, brass, mahogany, tweezers, yarn, spinner, design, john nesbitt, manchester, england, 19th century, engineering, manufacturing -
National Wool Museum
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Unloading Sulzer looms at John Foster Valley, 1970s. Man pointing is possibly the late Jack StQuenton, Jack was Engineer in this period. -
National Wool Museum
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Avenue Ironworks John Dalglish & Sons, Pollockshaws, Glasgow -
National Wool Museum
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Avenue Ironworks John Daglilsh & Sonsmachinery, wince machine -
National Wool Museum
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Avenue Ironworks John Daglilsh -
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing a close up view of the roof and elevated portion. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
National Wool Museum
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Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
National Wool Museum
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Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
National Wool Museum
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed roof clearly showing the skylights.Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing the 8 metre diameter Southern Cross windmill. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing the roof line and entrance for the sheep. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing the water tank, windmill, and pens.Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts a close up view of the old Canowie Shed with pens.Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. Shows the pens with fencing - particularly vertical slats. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
National Wool Museum
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed showing the elevated portion on the right to accommodate the top of a "Ferrier" 2 man wool press. Remains of dry stone wall in foreground.. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. The overgrown yard and old stonework can be seen clearly. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed with 5 count out pens. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Booyoolee Shed, which was built in 1856 and demolished in 1989. View of top of building. The three flaps could be opened to allow ventilation. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed with its large 8 metre Southern Cross windmill. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts the old Canowie Shed Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Booyoolee Shed, which was built in 1856 and demolished in 1989. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. The shed on the left has gratings in it. Shed on right has windows for light and ventilation. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
National Wool Museum
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Depicts Booyoolee Shed, which was built in 1856 and demolished in 1989. View from east side of shed. A modern version of a "stobie" pole can be seen, which was used to carry 240 volt power to shed to drive the overhead, enabling the old combustion engine to be dispensed with. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. View of buildings from north-west showing clearly the windmill and water tanks. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. View of buildings from north-west. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. View of buildings from north/west. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
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Depicts Booyoolee Shed, which was built in 1856 and demolished in 1989. View taken from west side which shows toilet. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee).