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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Hard life lived gracefully, 1998_01
... /2017, owner of the Bundoora general store and post office...) Fraser, 15/07/1901-21/01/2017, owner of the Bundoora general ...Obituary for Robert Lether (Lea) Fraser, 15/07/1901-21/01/2017, owner of the Bundoora general store and post officeBlack & white text and photographsfrasers store bundoora, robert lether fraser, lea fraser -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Clothing - Trim
... of the Yambuck general store in later years. Lace top of an undergarment... Crowe of Yambuk. Owner of the Yambuck general store in later ...Possibly belonging to Mrs Jack Crowe of Yambuk. Owner of the Yambuck general store in later years. Lace top of an undergarment or night attireCottom trim irish crochet work for a petticoat. 3 buttons to fasten in frontlocal history, handcrafts, crochet, lace, top -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Cordial
... Cordial was bought at the local general store... was bought at the local general store or at a grocery shop in a near ...Cordial was bought at the local general store or at a grocery shop in a near-by city. Bottles belonged to the manufacturer and came in many shapes and sizes with a variety of lids.Historic: Size and shape of bottle The Kia-ora CompanySmall clear glass bottle with white screw-top tin lid. The bottle has straight sides half way up then tapers gradually to the opening. The lid has red writing on the top.On lid: Kia-ora Embossed around bottom of bottle: Kia-ora Not to be Refilled. On base:1/07 in centre. m on one side and 4 on the other, Under the centre: '1080'cordial bottle; kia-ora company -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, Diamond Valley Local, Foard's Store, 15/12/1954
... Local newspaper. Foard's Store was a Greensborough general store... was a Greensborough general store at 119 Grimshaw Street and Henry Street ...These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Foard's Store was a Greensborough general store at 119 Grimshaw Street and Henry Street corner.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.foards store -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Bottle - Wine
... R. A. Nelson ran a General store in O'Shannassy Street... melbourne R. A. Nelson ran a General store in O'Shannassy Street ...R. A. Nelson ran a General store in O'Shannassy Street, Sunbury from 1908 until 1918 when the store was burnt down on 14 February 1918. A Robert Nelson with partner Richard Annear also ran a General Store in the same street from 1907 to 1910. Their store sold groceries, drapery, ironmongery, crockery, books, medicines, ammunition and produce. The bottle could have contained any number of fluids either produced or patented by R. A. Nelson.A green half size possibly champagne bottle with a torn blue and white printed label. Label is edged with a blue leaf design border. The base is slightly indented with F & S LTD embossed on base.on label: R.A. ../.. ANASSY ST bottles, o'shanassy street, food technology, 1910s, r. a. nelson, general stores, george evans collection -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Faram Bros, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, c. 1922
... McLean (who had run it as a general store) in August 1919... had run it as a general store) in August 1919. A verandah ...The Faram brothers purchased this building from Margaret McLean (who had run it as a general store) in August 1919. A verandah was added and this picture ws taken in 1920Colour laser print from B&W photograph of Faram Bros. in the 1920s after market stalls were added - main building (2 storey) to left. A model Ford 2 seater out front, Dion car far left, boy and several men standing around. Brown surround included in copy.business and traders - hardware, built environment - commercial, faram brothers hardware -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
... This is the main street of Halls Gap, with the general... street of Halls Gap, with the general Store and petrol station ...This is the main street of Halls Gap, with the general Store and petrol station in view. The photo was taken at the time of the flower show; year unknown. A number of the cars are "F series" Holdens.The photo shows a shopping strip with numerous people in front of it, a road with a green car travelling along it (towards camera) and numerous cars and a bus parked on the other side (closest to camera).events, wildflower show, scenery, halls gap -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Scales
... was the original Post Office and General Store. Heather lived in the house..., Nunawading was the original Post Office and General Store. Heather ...The home of Ester Phillips in 23 Heather Grove, Nunawading was the original Post Office and General Store. Heather lived in the house after Charles Edward Hodges an early Postmaster.Miniature Salter Scales No 18D Small weighing scales - dish for items to be weighed on a triangular support and on a pedestal and base. Calibrated in 1/3rd oz on left hand side and 1/4 oz on the right hand side.Salter No 18D Made in Englandinstruments, weighing, communication, postal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
... . A sign on the building says General Store and there are two.... A sign on the building says General Store and there are two ...Coloured slide transparency. Image is of a car parked outside of a shop. The car is a light coloured FJ Holden and is parked to one side of a weatherboard building with a metal roof. A sign on the building says General Store and there are two petrol bowsers to the left of the building. There is various signage on and outside the building. The words Peter Ellis's F J Holden are handwritten along the top border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard - Barke's Store, Vogt, W S, 1915c
... by Harry French. General store, grocery and bakery were managed... was designed by Harry French. General store, grocery and bakery were ...It has been claimed that Vogt printed many of Bulmer's negatives without acknowledgement when he purchased his studio. ('Gippsland in Focus', by Squires, Barraclough and Clothier)Black and white postcard of Barkes Store. Built in 1893 by McKnockiter Bros, the extensive weatherboard store was designed by Harry French. General store, grocery and bakery were managed by William Barke, brother John managing the clothing and fancy goods. Horse and cart in picture, Post Office in background, building demolished and replaced by Centrepoint Arcade in 1985-86. Lakes Entrance VictoriaCunninghame Gippsland Lakes S Vogt Bairnsdaleretail trade, transport, postal services -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2000
... after Arceris bought site and extended the general store.... to Bulmer Street after Arceris bought site and extended the general ...Freeman family home originally situated on south side of Gray Street, western corner of lane. Relocated to Bulmer Street after Arceris bought site and extended the general store.Colour photograph of a timber dwelling at 10 Bulmer Street, which has gable roof, bay window in one front room, gable roof veranda over front entry. Timber picket fence. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Alice BAKER serves two local lads in shop, corner Farrell and Ross Streets, Port Melbourne, 1940 - 1959
... cook and general store. The shop passed into other hands... cook and general store. The shop passed into other hands around ...Black and white photo. Inside the corner shop at Farrell and Ross Streets. Alice BAKER serves two local lads. Charles and Alice BAKER opened their shop around 1933 although a shop had been at this site since 1900 as variously a butcher and pastry cook and general store. The shop passed into other hands around 1955. The photo was used in the PMHPS Calendar for 2007 (May)business and traders - milkbars, alice baker, charles baker, ross street, farrell street -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Navarre Inn & Store from the Stawell Newspaper 1997
... . Was alongside the general store. L - R: Richard (Dick) Bibby with horse... grampians B/W copy from Stawell Newspaper 23/5/1997 of Hotel & Store ...B/W copy from Stawell Newspaper 23/5/1997 of Hotel & Store with group of people at front. Owned by T BibbyThe Old Navarre Inn which burned down 105 years ago. Was alongside the general store. L - R: Richard (Dick) Bibby with horse; Septimus on Horse; Peter; Ann on horse; Joseph; Thomas & Elizabeth Bibby; Youngest daughter Ruth in front; Girl to right unidentified Not a Bibby.hotel -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1900 c
... , General Merchant store on right Bruthen Victoria..., General Merchant store on right Bruthen Victoria Photograph ...Black and white photograph of two bullock teams and wagons leaving Bruthen bound for Omeo, Bruthen Hotel in background, General Merchant store on right Bruthen VictoriaOmeo Teamsters leaving Bruthenbridges, waterways -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1980s
... Office and general store which was gutted by fire in1989... Office and general store which was gutted by fire in1989 ...The ruined bluestone building was the former Bulla Post Office and general store which was gutted by fire in1989. The building was demolished after the fire and the post office was relocated to a service station about 1km away.Until it was burnt down, the post office and general store was an important hub in the small town for local residents.A coloured photograph of a ruined and roofless bluestone building on a roadside. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barry Philp, Research Store, c.1969
... Formerly Doney's General Store, it was the original shop... melbourne Formerly Doney's General Store, it was the original shop ...Formerly Doney's General Store, it was the original shop in Research, which operated from the 1880s through to the late 1960s. It was situated at the head of the present day Research shops on Main Road near the corner of Raglan Road.research (vic.), research store, doney property -
Hume City Civic Collection
Phortograph, 1989
... The building is the former Bulla Post Office and general... melbourne The building is the former Bulla Post Office and general ...The building is the former Bulla Post Office and general store which was damaged by fire in 1989 and never rebuilt. A private house now occupies the site. The post office was relocated to a service station about 1km away. For many years the former Bulla Post Office and store was the focal point in the small township.A coloured photograph of a bluestone building by a roadside which has been gutted by fire. There is no roof but the chimney is intact. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GOLD, c1855
... Coache's. next door, Pipings General Store. Original writing... General Store. Original writing on picture S.T.G. John Alloo's ...Diggers & Mining. Gold.Picture shows John Alloos Chinese Restaurant, ? Always Ready, Booking Office for Melbourne Geelong Coache's. next door, Pipings General Store. Original writing on picture S.T.G. John Alloo's Chinese Restaurant, main Road Ballaarat, James Blundell & Co, Melbourne 1855. John Alloo's Chinese restaurant was one of the most ? Places in Ballarat. Markings: 21 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Document - B/W article (magazine/newspaper), C 1930s
... of the Weekly Times in 1937, of Taylor's General Store and Cafe after..., of Taylor's General Store and Cafe after a flood of the Stoney Creek ...A photo, that appeared in the magazine section of the Weekly Times in 1937, of Taylor's General Store and Cafe after a flood of the Stoney Creek. The creek flowed through the store at the height of the flood. The course of the creek was changed after this flood to prevent this happening again.A newspaper cutting. It shows a building with three women standing in front of it. The building has TAYLOR painted on the roof and a sign saying "Store & Cafe" there is a large pool of water in the foreground. Trees and hills can be vaguely seen in the background.buildings, shops, natural disasters, floods -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Tawonga Store Geo. Potter
... The Tawonga Store was a general store in the Upper Kiewa... The Tawonga Store was a general store in the Upper Kiewa Valley ...The Tawonga Store was a general store in the Upper Kiewa Valley providing for the farming community. This store had a variety of items and was the main store for many of the farming families who would travel in on horse and cart to make weekly trips to the store for supplies.George Potter owned the store before 1920. Whit Potter, George's son worked with his father for many years. See KVHS 0621 for early Ledgers, which give a comprehensive list of what type of items the residents of the Kiewa Valley purchased during this period.Rectangular sepia photo of Tawonga Store with Geo. Potter printed on its roof. Horse and cart and one early model car and one truck are parked out the front. The truck has a driver and passenger.tawonga store, george and whit potter -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson, Edie, 1928
... , general store, entertainment rotunda, petrol bowsers and community... accommodation, general store, entertainment rotunda, petrol bowsers ...The fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground bore.Black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park, fronting Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.tourism, recreation, caravan parks -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson Edie, 1928
... accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers... accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers ...This fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter, who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground bore.Small format black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park, fronting Roadknight Street. Shows sign at the rear of block on timber fence, other buildings in background. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, recreation, caravan parks -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson Edie, 1928
... accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers... accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers ...This fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground boreSmall format black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park fronting Roadknight Street. Shows homestead, cabin and tents, small tree in foreground, vehicle at side. Vera Wilson, later Vera Harbeck, standing outside entrance. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, recreation, camping, room display -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Sunbury News Office
... the news office and a general store in the adjacent shop.See entry... the news office and a general store in the adjacent shop.See entry ...The building is the Sunbury News Office after the business moved to larger premises on the SW corner of Brook and O'Shanassy Street. In its new location, the Boardman family ran the news office and a general store in the adjacent shop.See entry P0868 for further information. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, late 1940's?
... in background and a general store advertising Sunshine biscuits...) in the loop. Has the St Alipius church in background and a general ...Yields information about the Victoria St line and the use of King St loop and special trams.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 26 west bound (showing Special) nearing the King St Loop in Victoria St. In front of the tram is No. 20? and No. 28 (Special) in the loop. Has the St Alipius church in background and a general store advertising Sunshine biscuits, operated by Stan ?owsell. Has a letter box under the verandah. See Reg Item 7633 - likely to have been taken at the same time.trams, tramways, victoria st, king st, tram 26 tram 20? tram 28 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Docket Cramond & Dickson, Mid 20th century
... established their general store in Warrnambool in 1855 and was a major... their general store in Warrnambool in 1855 and was a major business ...This is a docket issued by the firm of Cramond and Dickson, probably to the Warrnambool Club. John Cramond and James Dickson established their general store in Warrnambool in 1855 and was a major business in Warrnambool (firstly in Timor Street and then in Liebig Street) until 1973. A branch of the business was opened in London about 1868. This docket is of interest as an example of the business dealings of the Liebig Street store of Cramond and Dickson, an important business in Warrnambool for over 100 years, This is a docket from a pad or book, sent by Cramond and Dickson to an unknown customer. It probably was duplicated using carbon paper. The paper is yellowing with black printed ruled lines, other red and black printing, a ‘paid’ stamp that is illegible and an image in red printing of the Cramond and Dickson store. The items sold and the cost have been written in pencil‘The city’s quality store, Telephone 32, P.O. Box 69, est. 1854, Cramond & Dickson, General Drapers and Importers, Warrnambool and London, M……. sold by 9, 11 swabs, 2/3, £1-4-9, Amount Tendered, 49’. cramond and dickson store, warrnambool -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Early postcard, Emerald Victoria, 1909
... to left: Abbatoir, Cooper's Butcher, Andrew's General Store..., Andrew's General Store, Madigan's Bakery, Archilbald & Moffatt ...Formally Main Road, Emerald; now called Emerald Gembrook Road. Depicts 7 buildings, 6 identified as follows from right to left: Abbatoir, Cooper's Butcher, Andrew's General Store, Madigan's Bakery, Archilbald & Moffatt Grocery and Bakery, Walter's Barber Store1909 photograph of the commercial district in Emerald, Faded sepia postcard depicting Emerald Main Street, Commercial District (1909)Front: Emerald Victoria Handwritten on Back: Dec. 1909 (pencil); 'Wishing you the compliments of the season, hoping you will drive over some day and see how we are getting on. From RJ....? Emerald. To: Rev'd Whiteside, Beaconsfield Railway Station. Vicemerald, commercial district -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bay Street shops, Charles Nettleton, Charles Nettleton, 1890s
... (or BARRY), General Store; E & M RICE. The house is on the site.... FORSTER; Marshal, Printer; John PARRY (or BARRY), General Store; E ...This photograph was taken by Charles NETTLETON (1826-1902), a prominent Melbourne photographer who recorded the city’s rapid growth from a small town into a metropolis. He was the special photographer for the government and the Melbourne Corporation, and documented of the built environment and major public works throughout Melbourne from when he arrived to Victoria in 1854. Nettleton is credited for having photographed the first Australian steam train, the Melbourne-Sandridge (Port Melbourne) line, which opened in 12 September 1854; the first cricket team to come to Australia on the ss Great Britain in 1861; and Ned KELLY while Nettleton worked as a police photographer.Bay Street shops, 1875:- original Charles NETTLETON print showing west side of Bay Street: Collings & Son, Butcher; Cranston, Paperhanger; Mrs T CLAY; Johnny ALLSORT's Pawn Office; H. DAVENPORT, Clothing; G. RANSOM, Hardware; A.E. AITKEN, Auctioneer; Mrs A. BROWN, Haberdashery; F.C. FORSTER; Marshal, Printer; John PARRY (or BARRY), General Store; E & M RICE. The house is on the site of the 1912 Post Officebuilt environment - commercial, charles nettleton, theresa clay, collings & son, cranston, h davenport, g ransom, alexander ebling aitken, mrs a brown, john parry, john barry, e & m rice, f c forster, johnny allsorts pawnbroker -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tin, Boot polish Cramond & Dickson, Early 20th century
... ’ at the general store of Cramond and Dickson in Liebig Street, Warrnambool... was sold under the brand name of ‘C & D’ at the general store ...This tin of boot polish was a common household item in the 20th century (and is still used to a lesser extent today). This tan boot polish was sold under the brand name of ‘C & D’ at the general store of Cramond and Dickson in Liebig Street, Warrnambool. John Glass Cramond and James Dickson established their business in Warrnambool in 1855 and this general store operated (firstly in Timor Street and later in Liebig Street) until 1973, making it one of the longest-running and one of the most important businesses in Warrnambool’s history. By 1868 a London agency had been established and direct imports from England began on a large scale. Many of the articles they sold, including the boot polish, were made expressly for the Cramond and Dickson store. This tin of boot polish is of great interest as an example of the goods sold by Cramond and Dickson that were made expressly for the Warrnambool store. Cramond and Dickson were one of the most important stores ever to operate in Warrnambool.This is a round metal tin originally gold-coloured and with a red tape binding to prevent its opening. The front of the tin has printing and the image of a stylized rising sun and the bottom has more printing. The bottom of the tin is indented to allow the tin to rest on the rim only. The printing is legible but much faded. The tin contains the original polish. Top: ‘Use only C & D brand of Tan Boot Polish, Cramond & Dickson, Warrnambool. Port Fairy and London’ Bottom: ‘For best results remove all dust, apply a little C & D dressing, brush briskly. Rubbing finally with a soft cloth produces a brilliant surface. Weight when packed 1½ ozs. net’ cramond and dickson store -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tin, Boot polish Cramond & Dickson
... ’ at the general store of Cramond and Dickson in Liebig Street, Warrnambool... in Warrnambool in 1855 and this general store operated (firstly in Timor ...A tin of boot polish was a common household item in the 20th century (and is still in use to a lesser extent today). This dark tan boot polish was sold under the brand name of ‘C & D’ at the general store of Cramond and Dickson in Liebig Street, Warrnambool. John Glass Cramond and James Dickson established their business in Warrnambool in 1855 and this general store operated (firstly in Timor Street and later in Liebig Street) until 1973, making it one of the longest-running and one of the most important businesses in Warrnambool’s history. By 1868 a London agency had been established and direct imports from England began on a large scale. Many of the articles they sold, including the boot polish, were made expressly for the Cramond and Dickson store.This tin of boot polish is of great interest as an example of the goods sold by Cramond and Dickson that were made expressly for the Warrnambool store. Cramond and Dickson were one of the most important stores ever to operate in Warrnambool. This is a round metal tin, originally gold-coloured and with a red tape binding to prevent its opening. The front of the tin has printing and the image of a stylized rising sun and the bottom has more printing. The bottom of the tin is indented to allow the tin to rest on the rim only. The printing is legible but much faded. The tin contains the original polish. Top: ‘Use only C & D brand of Dark Tan Boot Polish, Cramond & Dickson, Warrnambool, Port Fairy and London’ Bottom: ‘For best results remove all dust, apply a little C & D dressing, brush briskly. Rubbing finally with a soft cloth produces a brilliant surface. Weight when packed 1½ ozs. net’ cramond and dickson store, warrnambool