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Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011, 07/08/2011
... Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields ballarat woollen mill sunnyside woollen mill mount pleasant chimney Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ballarat woollen mill, sunnyside woollen mill, mount pleasant, chimney -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Metal Vent at the Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011, 07/08/2011
... Metal Vent at the Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields ballarat woollen mill sunnyside woollen mill mount pleasant chimney Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ballarat woollen mill, sunnyside woollen mill, mount pleasant, chimney -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Worn Stairs at the Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011, 07/08/2011
... Worn Stairs at the Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields ballarat woollen mill sunnyside woollen mill mount pleasant chimney Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ballarat woollen mill, sunnyside woollen mill, mount pleasant, chimney -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011, 07/08/2011
... Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields ballarat woollen mill sunnyside woollen mill mount pleasant chimney Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ballarat woollen mill, sunnyside woollen mill, mount pleasant, chimney -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011, 07/08/2011
... Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields ballarat woollen mill sunnyside woollen mill mount pleasant chimney Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ballarat woollen mill, sunnyside woollen mill, mount pleasant, chimney -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011, 07/08/2011
... Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields ballarat woollen mill sunnyside woollen mill mount pleasant chimney Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ballarat woollen mill, sunnyside woollen mill, mount pleasant, chimney -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011, 07/08/2011
... Former Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Mount Pleasant, 2011...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields ballarat woollen mill sunnyside woollen mill mount pleasant chimney Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ...Colour photograph of a red brick woollen mill at Ballarat, known as the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, or the Ballarat Woollen Mill. ballarat woollen mill, sunnyside woollen mill, mount pleasant, chimney -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Grain Handling Corp -- Old Wimmera Flour Mill 1970 -- Coloured
... Grain Handling Corp -- Old Wimmera Flour Mill 1970 -- Coloured...Colour photo of Grain Handling Corp old Flour Mill 1970's...Coloured photo. Flour Mill is now Grain Handling Corporation. Two vehicles parked at front of building; small white building nearest railway with 2 solos. ...Grain Handling Corp -- Old Wimmera Flour Mill 1970 -- Coloured Photograph ...Colour photo of Grain Handling Corp old Flour Mill 1970'sColoured photo. Flour Mill is now Grain Handling Corporation. Two vehicles parked at front of building; small white building nearest railway with 2 solos. Demolition begins roof removed.Grain Handling Corporation Pty. Ltd. Crown Beef Co.stawell industry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageTextile - Flour bag - W.C.Thomas, Warracknabeal
... This flour bag came from the W.C. Thomas Flour Mill at Warracknabeal, Victoria. W.C. Thomas ran a number of flour mills throughout the Victorian wheat belt, with the Warracknabeal Mill operating from 1884 to 1964. ...Calico flour bag for 'Roller Flour' from the flour mill of W.C. Thomas in Warracknabeal, a large wheat growing area in Victoria. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road This flour bag came from the W.C. Thomas Flour Mill at Warracknabeal, Victoria. W.C. Thomas ran a number of flour mills throughout the Victorian wheat belt, with the Warracknabeal Mill operating from 1884 to 1964. ...This flour bag came from the W.C. Thomas Flour Mill at Warracknabeal, Victoria. W.C. Thomas ran a number of flour mills throughout the Victorian wheat belt, with the Warracknabeal Mill operating from 1884 to 1964. After their use for flour storage, flour bags were able to be reused for bulk storage of other dry goods or sewn into domestic objects such as tea towels, pillowcases or waggas.This is a good example of a flour bag from a prominent Victorian flourmill, operating from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.Calico flour bag for 'Roller Flour' from the flour mill of W.C. Thomas in Warracknabeal, a large wheat growing area in Victoria. The stencil on the front of the bag includes an image of wheat overlaid with the written information in scroll format.W.C. Thomas, Finest, Patent, Roller Flour, Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia. Wheat image.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, flour bags, calico, domestic object, textile, food storage, w.c. thomas, warracknabeal, flour mill -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Worsted Preparing & Spinning, 1923
... The Wendouree Woollen Mills in Ballarat began in 1870 as a flour mill and became the Doveton Woollen Mill in 1877. ...Inside in two places: stamp of Wendouree Woollen Mills Pty Ltd ...The Wendouree Woollen Mills in Ballarat began in 1870 as a flour mill and became the Doveton Woollen Mill in 1877. ...This book is a technical book that was originally from the Wendouree Woollen Mills but latterly was part of a collection of books owned by the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. The Wendouree Woollen Mills in Ballarat began in 1870 as a flour mill and became the Doveton Woollen Mill in 1877. In 1918 it became the Myer Woollen Mill (Myer Emporium ownership) and in the 1920s it was a knitting mill. After Myer sold the mill it was known as Wendouree Woollen Mill but it closed in 1975. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill in Harris Street, Warrnambool was established in 1910 on the site of an earlier woollen mill destroyed by fire in 1882. It was a successful business for many years and closed in 2000 after 90 years of operations but by that time it had been bought by successive companies including the multinational company Dunlop. In 1968 the Warrnambool Woollen Mills (Dunlop era) purchased Wendouree Woollen Mills and transferred much of its operations to Warrnambool until the Ballarat mill was closed in 1975. This explains why a Wendouree Woollen Mill book was in the Warrnambool Woollen Mill building when it closed. This book is of some interest as a good example of technical books produced in the early 1920s. It would have been well-used by woollen mills workers and foremen at the time. It is also of interest as it comes from the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and so it is a memento of a most important and influential business in Warrnambool in the 20th century. A great number of local people were employed at this mill over the years and it enjoyed for many years a national reputation for quality products. This is a hard cover book with a dark blue cover and gold lettering on the front cover and the spine. The title of the book is printed in an ornate script and is underlined with two gold lines. The book has 277 pages commencing with page 273 as the book is Volume Two of this title. The book, about wool combing was written by Fred Bradbury. It has a Preface, a Contents page and fifteen chapters commencing with Chapter 21 and ending with Chapter 35, an Index and several pages of advertisements for other technical books. The book has several black and white photographs of machinery and illustrations and sketches demonstrating mechanical and technical processes. The book has some small stains on the front cover.Front Cover: ‘Worsted Preparing and Spinning (Wool Combing) by Fred Bradbury’ Spine: ‘Worsted Preparing and Spinning, Vol11- Bradbury – F.King & Sons Ld., Halifax, England’. Inside in two places: stamp of Wendouree Woollen Mills Pty Ltd wendouree woollen mills, warrnambool woollen mill, history of warrnambool -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Wimmera Flour Mill with horse drawn wagons loaded with wheat -- 2 B/W Photos
... Wimmera Flour Mill with horse drawn wagons loaded with wheat -- 2 B/W Photos...Photos of horse drawn wagons loaded with wheat in front of Wimmera Flour Mill. Railway trucks in front of mill. William Frayne built and owned the mill (181-01). ...In the first photo there are 4 men and many loaded wagons in front of the wooden three-story mill. In the second photo there are six horses pulling a loaded wagon with bagged grain and driver seated on the load. ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Photos of horse drawn wagons loaded with wheat in front of Wimmera Flour Mill. Railway trucks in front of mill. William Frayne built and owned the mill (181-01). ...Photos of horse drawn wagons loaded with wheat in front of Wimmera Flour Mill. Railway trucks in front of mill. William Frayne built and owned the mill (181-01). This photograph was taken near the railway station. Rail trucks indicate late 1870's, railway opened 1876.Two black and white photos of horses with loaded wagons. In the first photo there are 4 men and many loaded wagons in front of the wooden three-story mill. In the second photo there are six horses pulling a loaded wagon with bagged grain and driver seated on the load. stawell business industry farming -
National Wool MuseumPhotograph, Views of the Collins Bros Mills
... Views of the Collins Bros Mills....COLLINS BROS PTY LTD / WOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS GEELONG/ VIEWS OF THE WEAVING AND FINISHING MILLS/ MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS PHYSICIAN BRAND/ BLANKETS, FLANNELS, LADIES' DRESS MATERIALS...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Views of the Collins Bros Mills. textile mills - history collins bros mill pty ltd COLLINS BROS PTY LTD / WOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS GEELONG/ VIEWS OF THE WEAVING AND FINISHING MILLS/ MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS PHYSICIAN BRAND/ BLANKETS, FLANNELS, LADIES' DRESS MATERIALS Views of the Collins Bros Mills Photograph Photograph ...Views of the Collins Bros Mills.COLLINS BROS PTY LTD / WOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS GEELONG/ VIEWS OF THE WEAVING AND FINISHING MILLS/ MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS PHYSICIAN BRAND/ BLANKETS, FLANNELS, LADIES' DRESS MATERIALStextile mills - history, collins bros mill pty ltd -
Orbost & District Historical Societytimber post, 1880's
... It was at this mill that the original paddle steamer Curlip was built. ...A portion of a post from the old Tabbara jetty on the Brodribb River - Samuel Richardson's mill . There is still some original preserving tar on it. ...It was at this mill that the original paddle steamer Curlip was built. ...This was retrieved in 1982 by Geoff Stevenson. It was a part of the original jetty at Tabbara on the Brodribb River used by Samuel Richardson who established his mill in .1882. The first saw mill plant at Orbost was set up early in 1876, There was a constant demand for timber to supply the growing townships of Orbost , Marlo and surrounds. It was at this mill that the original paddle steamer Curlip was built. More information in "Curlip" by May Leatch.The Richardson family was one of the very early settler families to establish themselves in the Orbost district. Before the Richardson's mill was established, settlers in the Snowy region either rough cut their own timber or had to bring it in from mills some distance away.A portion of a post from the old Tabbara jetty on the Brodribb River - Samuel Richardson's mill . There is still some original preserving tar on it. It has two holes, one with a bolt attached. It is possibly made from mahogany cut on the site.richardson-samuel tabbara-jetty brodribb-river -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Panorama of Stawell with St. Patrick’s Church on left & Poppet Heads in foreground. c 1878
... Hogan & Co Tea Wine Spirits Merchants, St Georges Crushing mill on right of photo. Amalgamated Scotchmans mine on left....St Georges Crushing mill on right of photo. Amalgamated Scotchmans mine on left....St Georges Crushing mill on right of photo. Amalgamated Scotchmans mine on left. ...Panorama of Stawell St. Patrick’s Church on left, T. Hogan & Co Tea Wine Spirits Merchants, St Georges Crushing mill on right of photo. Amalgamated Scotchmans mine on left.Panorama of Stawell with St. Patrick’s Church on left poppet Heads in foreground. St Georges Crushing mill on right of photo. Amalgamated Scotchmans mine on left.Victorian Views. C. Herbert, Photo. Stawell 1878stawell mining -
Melbourne LegacyPostcard, Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills Postcard
... Glossy postcard, with serrated edges, showing a photo of the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills....Back side: Printed in paper, PENNY ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS / The 10 Gun Sloop-of-War 'Sandpiper' sails to prove its gun and powder in battle against those on Fort Island. / Douglas Souvenir Distributors [Logo] / DS 118, Colour Photography and Copyright by Robert Schorn. ...Printed in Australia. / I LIKE TO BE SEEN - PLEASE don't send me in an ENVELOPE. / Published by Douglas Souvenir Distributors - Tasmania (004) 312806 Glossy postcard, with serrated edges, showing a photo of the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills. Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills Postcard Postcard Douglas Souvenir Distributors Douglas Souvenir Distributors ...The place shown on the photo still has an important relevance for the local history in Launcestown Tasmania. This place represents one of the most relevant touristic places of Tasmania and brings to the local government a very good amount of income for local developments and self management of the place. The date of this postcard is unknown but probably around 1980 as this place apparently was opened by 1979. The connection to Legacy is unknown but other postcards were sent to the Comradeship Committee when Legatees travelled.Comradeship Committee often received postcards from Legatees when they were away on holidays.Glossy postcard, with serrated edges, showing a photo of the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills.Handwritten text: 'They have the small cannons on the boat - noisy and scared Alison but quite effective really. The whole complex is build in an old quarry', in black pen. Back side: Printed in paper, PENNY ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS / The 10 Gun Sloop-of-War 'Sandpiper' sails to prove its gun and powder in battle against those on Fort Island. / Douglas Souvenir Distributors [Logo] / DS 118, Colour Photography and Copyright by Robert Schorn. Printed in Australia. / I LIKE TO BE SEEN - PLEASE don't send me in an ENVELOPE. / Published by Douglas Souvenir Distributors - Tasmania (004) 312806tasmania, souvenir -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Playing cards, The Warrnambool Woollen Mill, Mid 20th century
... The Warrnambool Woollen Mill...A souvenir or promotional item for the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. Playing cards was a very popular and common pass time in the 20th century with a variety of games being played, some of which survive to this day....With Compliments of The Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co Ltd, on the box. Warrnambool luxury blankets , Warrnambool Paradise on the cards. ...The Warrnambool Woollen Mill Playing cards ...A souvenir or promotional item for the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. Playing cards was a very popular and common pass time in the 20th century with a variety of games being played, some of which survive to this day.A common object which is related to one of Warrnambool's longest running businesses.A green cardboard box containing two packs of playing cards.The sets of cards have the same image of Warrnambool blankets with one set edged in orange and one in blue. With Compliments of The Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co Ltd, on the box. Warrnambool luxury blankets , Warrnambool Paradise on the cards. warrnambool, warrnambool woollen mill -
National Wool MuseumPostcard, 1910
... Image is of two men standing in front of a carding machine inside of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. Image is printed onto postcard despite the non-straight lines suggesting the image may have been cut and pasted. ...Handwriting, black ink: Warrnambool Woollen Mill 1910 / First carding Machine bins / Erected b W. ...Warrnambool Woollen Mill Carding Machine Handwriting, black ink: Warrnambool Woollen Mill 1910 / First carding Machine bins / Erected b W. ...Postcard was given to David Phillips (Donor) by a friend who was involved in the wool industry through employment at CSRIO.Postcard with black and white image on front. Image is of two men standing in front of a carding machine inside of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. Image is printed onto postcard despite the non-straight lines suggesting the image may have been cut and pasted. Reverse of the postcard has handwritten message detailing image on the front of the postcard.Handwriting, black ink: Warrnambool Woollen Mill 1910 / First carding Machine bins / Erected b W. (Bill) + (?) / Pontefract warrnambool woollen mill, carding machine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - Skidmore Collection: newspaper articles on Hanro & John Brown, fashion trends, circa 1969, 1969
... Social history of knitting mills in Bendigo ...Skidmore Collection: newspaper articles on Hanro & John Brown, fashion trends, circa 1969 Newspaper and dates of clippings unconfirmed. 11109.21a "These People keep you well dressed" - John Brown male sweater 11109.21b Hanro Mills Shows Overseas "Trends""....Social history of knitting mills in Bendigo knitting mills knitted garments Skidmore Collection: newspaper articles on Hanro & John Brown, fashion trends, circa 1969 Newspaper and dates of clippings unconfirmed. 11109.21a "These People keep you well dressed" - John Brown male sweater 11109.21b Hanro Mills Shows Overseas "Trends"". ...Social history of knitting mills in Bendigo Skidmore Collection: newspaper articles on Hanro & John Brown, fashion trends, circa 1969 Newspaper and dates of clippings unconfirmed. 11109.21a "These People keep you well dressed" - John Brown male sweater 11109.21b Hanro Mills Shows Overseas "Trends"".knitting mills, knitted garments -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemorabilia collection, Ruby Mills memorabilia, 1990s
... Mavis Ellis put this collection of objects together in memory of her mother Ruby Mills nee Wilson... granddaughter of Robert Whatmough?...Picture frame, glazed forming shallow box containing photograph, spectacles, purse, doyley, gloves, small hymn book and lace mounted on purple lining, being memorabilia associated with Ruby Mills....Ruby Mills memorabilia Memorabilia collection mavis ellis ...Mavis Ellis put this collection of objects together in memory of her mother Ruby Mills nee Wilson... granddaughter of Robert Whatmough?Picture frame, glazed forming shallow box containing photograph, spectacles, purse, doyley, gloves, small hymn book and lace mounted on purple lining, being memorabilia associated with Ruby Mills.ruby mills, ruby wilson -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, N. J. Tillings Timber Factory, 15 June, 1975, 15/06/1975
... ...milling...Tillings timber yard showing part of extractor fan system installed to facilitate milling operations. Sound intensified due to position of mill in valley. ...Tillings timber yard showing part of extractor fan system installed to facilitate milling operations. Sound intensified due to position of mill in valley. ...N. J. Tillings Timber Factory was part of the Brougham Street, Light industrial area, Eltham. This is one of 7 B/W 8x10 inch photos with notes on obverse by Dick Crichton. Accompanying letter from Florence Chrichton 2013 : "Originally sent to Shire of Eltham Engineer, Mr. McDonald. [These photographs were part of their campaign to the Shire of Eltham in 1975] claiming that the zoning regulations were being breached by the occupants of various factories in the nearby light industrial zone [Brougham Street, Eltham] - to the detriment of those living in adjoining residential zones, and that, despite .. earlier objections and complaints, nothing was done about it." Wire gate and fencing in foreground of photo displays signs relating to timber products and Dulux Paints. "The Tilling Group was established in November 1963 and began as a small factory in Eltham Victoria. The company now has large, modern offices and warehouses in most major cities across Australia" - http://www.tilling.com.au/about-us1 black and white photograph printed with white borderInscribed on back: "Front entrance to N,J. Tillings timber yard showing part of extractor fan system installed to facilitate milling operations. Sound intensified due to position of mill in valley. Valley acts as a natural sound bowl. Eltham Council were warned of this some years ago." Includes diagram of residences in relation to mill and statement that tooter blast at least ten times per day. "#Note Residences in close proximity to sound source. Pen marks on front of photograph indicating points of interest.industrial estate, brougham street, eltham, 1975, bolton street, dick crichton, n.j. tillings, timber factory, shire of eltham, milling, fan -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Rug, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1963
... This meant large factory complexes such as early woollen mills like the RS&S mills were no longer required. ...THE GEELONG R.S&S. WOOLEN MILLS/ PURE/ WOOL/ AUSTRALIA/ The John Monash Rug (cursive)/ The Clan Cameron (cursive)...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ...This meant large factory complexes such as early woollen mills like the RS&S mills were no longer required. ...The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills was located near the Barwon river on Pakington Street, Geelong, where its building still stands. The mill was established in October 1922 with capital acquired from War Gratuity Bonds. The mill produced fine grade woollen products with its speciality being ‘Retsol’ travelling rugs. The mill first began to run into financial troubles with the ‘Credit Squeeze’ or the ‘Holt Jolt’ of the early 1960s. This saw import restrictions lifted which triggered the start of a minor recession and a rise in unemployment. Included in these troubles was the RS&S Mill which saw the number of employees gradually decrease and business declining with cheaper imports beginning to grab an expanding part of the market share. The mill was eventually purchased by Godfrey Hirst in 1973 who tried to continue operations without success and in June 1975 textile production at the site ceased. Outside of financial considerations contributing to the closure of Woollen Mills in this period was the declining need for heavier fabrics as in-home heating and insulation improved. This need had been replaced for a demand for ever softer, finer and lighter worsted fabrics for more casual clothing. Modern day textile production requires fewer steps in the processing of materials for this use. This meant large factory complexes such as early woollen mills like the RS&S mills were no longer required. Compared to modern textile production which can spin a fine yarn out of synthetic fibre or imported cotton easily, spinning fine yarn from medium quality wool at a textile factory was cumbersome and no longer financially viable to suit new consumer demands. This rug provides context to this statement. It was gifted to Shirley and Gordon Green as a wedding present in November 1963 by one of Gordon's colleagues in the wool industry. Living in areas such as Neutral Bay, the Hornsby area and later in life retiring to the Central Coast, the blanket was too heavy for use in these weather conditions and hence it stayed in its original box for nearly 60 years. Top and bottom of rug has frilled edges. Pattern is titled the 'Clan Cameron' and is repeated in a 7x7 grid. Front of rug has a red background with 4 vertical and horizontal lines. All is surrounded by a yellow boarder. Label is stitched into the bottom right corner. Reverse of rug also has a repeating 7x7 grid. Blue background with thick green horizontal stripe. Yellow and red boarder to the grid with 4 red vertical and horizontal lines making up the interior. Rug measure 1550 x 2040mm, approximately the same size as a queen size mattress.Wording, Bottom right corner. THE GEELONG R.S&S. WOOLEN MILLS/ PURE/ WOOL/ AUSTRALIA/ The John Monash Rug (cursive)/ The Clan Cameron (cursive)rs&s mills, textile manufacture, rug, clan cameron, sydney greasy wool exchange -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Documents, Atlas Automatic Fire Services Pty Ltd, Woollen Mill, late 20th century
... Woollen Mill...In 2000 the Woollen Mill closed and the site has been sold and developed as a housing estate.....1 A sheet of white paper showing a sketch plan in black of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill with three areas coloured pink, yellow and blue .2 the same as .1 except that there are no shaded areas. .3 A sheet of lightweight card with black and yellow printing and a diagram of a machine ...These items are of minor interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and will be added to the Woollen Mill collection in the Historical Society archives. ...These items are from the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and relate to the fire protection services operating at the factory in the late 20th century. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill was commenced as a local public company and opened in 1910 in South Warrnambool with the first manager, John Bennett. During World War Two there were 700 employees at the mill due to wartime demand. In 1958 the factory became the first in Australia to manufacture electric blankets. In 1968 the mill was purchased by the Dunlop company and in 1982 Dunlop sold out to Onkaparinga Woollen Company which was taken over by Macquarie Worsteds and became known as Warrnambool Textiles. When Macquarie Worsteds ceased operations in Warrnambool the Smith Family managed the factory on behalf of the owners, the Warrnambool City Council. In 2000 the Woollen Mill closed and the site has been sold and developed as a housing estate.These items are of minor interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and will be added to the Woollen Mill collection in the Historical Society archives. .1 A sheet of white paper showing a sketch plan in black of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill with three areas coloured pink, yellow and blue .2 the same as .1 except that there are no shaded areas. .3 A sheet of lightweight card with black and yellow printing and a diagram of a machine Fire Plan For Insurance Purposes Atlas Automatic Fire Services Pty Ltd warrnambool woollen mill, history of warrnambool, onkaparinga woollen company, dunlop company -
National Wool MuseumBook, Modern Developments in the Australian Wool Industry
... Pty Ltd and the Australian Knitting Mills Limited (makers of Golden Fleece and Kookaburra knitted underwear). ...Pty Ltd and Australian Knitting Mills Limited....Pty Ltd and the Australian Knitting Mills Limited (makers of Golden Fleece and Kookaburra knitted underwear). ..."Modern Developments in the Australian Wool Industry", c.1923. Examines the operations of the Yarra Falls Spinning Co. Pty Ltd and the Australian Knitting Mills Limited (makers of Golden Fleece and Kookaburra knitted underwear). Includes photos of processes and of the buildings.Book, front cover: "Modern Developments in the Australia Woollen Industry" c.1923; Yarra Falls Spinning Co. Pty Ltd and Australian Knitting Mills Limited.weaving textile industry - history textile production machine knitting textile mills, yarra falls spinning co. pty ltd australian knitting mills limited, yarn - woollen, cloth - worsted, yarn - worsted, wool tops, yarn - cashmere, logo merino: sheep in australian art and design - exhibition (29/07/2000 - 04/02/2001), weaving, textile industry - history, textile production, machine knitting, textile mills -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, The Stawell Woollen Mill, 2013
... The Stawell Woollen Mill...John Bennett was a highly-successful manager at the Warrnambool Woollen Mill from 1909 until his death in 1928. His son, who was the assistant manager at the mill, left in 1926 to take over the Stawell Woollen Mill....The front cover has a mottled cream and black background with black lettering and a colour photograph of a painting of the Stawell Woollen Mill. The back cover and spine have the same mottled pattern with black lettering. ...The Stawell Woollen Mill Book ...This book, written by Graeme Bennett, gives information on the Bennett family history and the history of the Stawell Woollen Mills. The Bennett family was associated with the textile industry for more than 200 years. The book gives information on John Edward Bennett (1862-1928) who, in 1909 became the first manager of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. This mill opened in 1910 and closed in 2000 and was a dominant business, known throughout Australia for its woollen blankets. John Bennett was a highly-successful manager at the Warrnambool Woollen Mill from 1909 until his death in 1928. His son, who was the assistant manager at the mill, left in 1926 to take over the Stawell Woollen Mill.This book is of considerable interest as it contains valuable information on the author’s grandfather, John Edward Bennett, important in Warrnambool’s history as the first manager of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill, a prominent business in Warrnambool for 90 years.This is a soft cover book of 384 pages. The front cover has a mottled cream and black background with black lettering and a colour photograph of a painting of the Stawell Woollen Mill. The back cover and spine have the same mottled pattern with black lettering. The book has 22 chapters and several colour and black and white photographs. john e bennett, warrnambool woollen mill, stawell woollen mill -
National Wool MuseumPhotograph, Finishing room R S & S
... ...Milling...Milling and drying machinery, R S & S mill....Textile Machinery Textile Mills - history Textile Mills - staff Textile Mills Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill Dyeing Milling Scouring Finishing Kidman Mr G. ...Milling and drying machinery, R S & S mill.R S & S finishing room/ L-millimg & scouring machines/ with wring-dryer ROBERT POCKLEY/ PHOTOGRAPHER/... G Kidmantextile machinery textile mills - history textile mills - staff textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill, dyeing, milling, scouring, finishing, kidman, mr g. l., textile machinery, textile mills - history, textile mills - staff, textile mills -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigadephotograph
... YARRAWONGA WEIR ANNIVERSARY PARADE 29/10/89 HELMETS L TO R:C.Davidson, J. Kerr, A. Mills on back + Yarrawonga Brigade Members...YARRAWONGA WEIR ANNIVERSARY PARADE 29/10/89 HELMETS L TO R:C.Davidson, J. Kerr, A. Mills on back + Yarrawonga Brigade Members...Kerr, A. Mills on back + Yarrawonga Brigade Members color photograph photograph ...YARRAWONGA WEIR ANNIVERSARY PARADE 29/10/89 HELMETS L TO R:C.Davidson, J. Kerr, A. Mills on back + Yarrawonga Brigade Memberscolor photographYARRAWONGA WEIR ANNIVERSARY PARADE 29/10/89 HELMETS L TO R:C.Davidson, J. Kerr, A. Mills on back + Yarrawonga Brigade Membersyarrawonga, c.davidson, j. kerr, a. mills -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBook, D. W. Paterson Co. Pty. Ltd, Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works Pty Ltd Port Melbourne, Victoria, c.1940
... Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works Pty Ltd Port Melbourne, Victoria...The 38 page illustrated catalogue from Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works contains b & W photographs of their mixing, packing and sifting machinery. ...Blue bound book with a coloured cover that has photographs of many of the items produced by Schumacher Mill machinery....Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works Pty Ltd Port Melbourne, Victoria Book D. ...The 38 page illustrated catalogue from Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works contains b & W photographs of their mixing, packing and sifting machinery. Each photograph is accompanied by a description & detailed statistics. The firm was founded in 1896 in Port Melbourne by German immigrant, Otto Charles SCHUMACHER and occupied the site on the corner of Graham Street & Esplanade East. On his father's death the business was taken over by his son, Ferdinand SCHUMACHER , who died just 8 months later. The firm continued trading until 1950 and the factory was demolished in 1985 to make way for social housing.Blue bound book with a coloured cover that has photographs of many of the items produced by Schumacher Mill machinery.otto c schumacher, schumacher mill furnishing works, industry - manufacturing, ferdinand schumacher -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietySouvenir - Souvenirs
... Also glasses located in glass cabinet in display room, one depicting trestle bridge, one depicting Ramsdells Mill....Cardboard box containing four souvenir glasses, three glasses depict Trestle Bridge of Nowa Nowa in 1980, one glass depicts Ramsdell's Mill, embossing on glass in gold...Also glasses located in glass cabinet in display room, one depicting trestle bridge, one depicting Ramsdells Mill. CIVIC MEMENTOES Souvenirs Cardboard box containing four souvenir glasses, three glasses depict Trestle Bridge of Nowa Nowa in 1980, one glass depicts Ramsdell's Mill, embossing on glass in gold Souvenir Souvenirs ...Cardboard box labelled MERCK, contains four glasses as per above description. Also glasses located in glass cabinet in display room, one depicting trestle bridge, one depicting Ramsdells Mill.Cardboard box containing four souvenir glasses, three glasses depict Trestle Bridge of Nowa Nowa in 1980, one glass depicts Ramsdell's Mill, embossing on glass in goldcivic mementoes, souvenirs -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchGrenade
... Mills 36...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Weapon Mills 36 Grenade ...Mills 36weapon -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - timber mill, n.d
... Timber Mill...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Glenelg Shire Council records timber mill industry timber Timber Mill Photograph Photograph - timber mill ...Glenelg Shire Council recordsTimber Milltimber mill, industry, timber
