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National Wool Museum
Cone
Designed for nce only use. Used for holding the yarn during yarn dyeing. The process was called "pressure dyeing" for a small amount of yarn. Doesn't create an even dye effect.Wangaratta Woollen Millsweaving mills, wangaratta woollen mills -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Hand operated embossing document press, 1910
The woollen mill was a vital part of Warrnambool for all but 22 years of the town’s history since it's the establishment in 1847 when the first land sales were held and white settlement began. In 1869 the Warrnambool Meat Preserving Company began operations on the mill site, in 1875, shareholders of the then defunct Warrnambool Meat Preserving Company happily sold the land and buildings on the Merri river to Warrnambool Woollen Mill Company Ltd for £5,000. The site was sold again in 1876 to grazer Robert Hood of Sherwood, who was chairman of directors of the failed company, which couldn’t raise sufficient capital to keep the works operating. The entrepreneurial Hood then used the existing plant to turn his own wool into tweed cloth. But just as the mill was starting to show a profit, a fire destroyed the building and plant on the night of 25 March 1882. So again, the mill was operational for six short years. Insurers only paid a fraction over 10% of the damage, Hood couldn't raise sufficient capital to rebuild on his own, and so the site lay unused until 1910. In 1908 Marcus Saltau and Peter John McGennan convinced the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce to invest in a secondary industry with local capital. A public meeting in September 1908 agreed to raise £40,000, electing Saltau chairman of directors, a post he held for 34 years. A year later, using mostly local money, the Warrnambool Woollen Mill Company dispatched its first manager, John E. Bennett, to buy a plant and recruit 20 experienced staff from the Yorkshire woollen industry in December 1909. Another year more, the new mill was officially opened on 14 November 1910 by Marcus Saltau as company chairman and town mayor. Eighteen months on, in May 1912, the mill paid its first half-yearly dividend of 2 ½%. It was now working two shifts, with a year's orders to fill. In 1914 the mill ordered its own generator, providing the town with electricity and effectively doubling its plant size by October 1915, six months after Gallipoli. Thereafter, government orders for cloth and military supplies assured the mill’s success right through the First World War and on until 1923. A plant upgrade in 1922 for machinery to make worsted fabric drained profits, which, with a fall in demand, led to a loss in 1925. Profits were restored by the 1930s, despite the Depression, mostly due to tight management and robust marketing. Production boomed again during the Second World War, but soon foreign competition bit into profits, forcing the company to consolidate operations. The ‘50s and ‘60s were golden years for the mill. Security and growth gave the company confidence to trial Australia’s first electric blanket in 1958 and to install Swiss Sulzer looms in 1965. Over time, the building facades took on the modern look that the mill presented until it closed. The Dunlop company bought the mill in 1968, fending off a challenge from Onkaparinga in South Australia, and continued to expand by adding Wendouree Woollen Mill in the same year and Dream-spun Textiles a decade later, in 1979. Soon after that purchase, however, the mill began its slippery slide into decline. Dunlop sold to its former rival bidder Onkaparinga Woollen Co. Ltd in 1982, which in turn was taken over by Macquarie Worsted's only a year later, in 1983. Operations remained stable for a decade until 1994 when the Macquarie Group signaled that its newly rationalised operations left no room for the Warrnambool investment. The final operator of the mill was The Smith Family charity group, which ran the site by agreement with the Warrnambool City Council and a state government grant in that same year, 1994. The mill became more of a fabric recycler than a manufacturer. The site was sold to private operators in February 2003 and rezoned four months later to allow for the mixed housing development. The embossing press is significant for its association with the Warrnambool Woollen Mills 1910-1968, a major employer in the Warrnambool district. The press is also significant as an example of commercial office equipment used in the 19th and 20th century.Press, metal, for Company seal of Warrnambool Woollen Mill, stamping their brand as Western District Worsted Mills Pty Ltd. Metal is black with red and gold floral markings. Inscription of stamp reads "WESTERN DISTRICT WORSTED MILLS PROPRIETRY LIMITED" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, warrnambool woollen mills, western district worsted mills proprietry limited, worsted fabric, printing press, logo printing press, stamp printing press, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - KHAKI SOCKS, 1960’s
Regt No 3799330 is a Victorian National service Number from the 1965 - 73, D.M.Shugg completed 2 years National service..1) Khaki woollen sock ) name label stitched inside - cotton tape .2) Khaki woollen sock ) Written on name tags: “3799330 PTE D M SHUGG”uniforms - army, costume-male footwear, socks -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Uniform, Watsonia High Staff Jumper WaHIGH, 1980s
Staff jumper from Watsonia High School, owned by Mrs Margaret Willimott during her time at the school.Dark blue woollen pulloverLabelled "Fashion Clubwear Melbourne" . Initials "M. M. W." written on label. Embroidered "Watsonia High Staff"watsonia high school, margaret willimott -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Diver's Socks, SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD, n.d
PPAWoollen socks, fawn-coloured -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Clothing, diver's long johns, n.d
Woollen longjohns, fawn-coloureddiving, divers clothing, long johns, underwear, undergarmets -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Knitted jumper
Wool was supplied locally from Naring. Wool was spun by Ellen Miller. Jumper was knotted by Ellen MillerHand-knitted woollen jumper, jumper, wool, knitted, spun, ellen miller, naring -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume, Ballarat Teachers' College Blazer worn by Aurita Perry
Blue woollen BallaratTeteachers' College Blazerballarat teachers' college, aurita perry, blazer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JUMPER, ARMY, Magree, 1967
Army Jumper - woollen green, khaki.uniform, jumper, army -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Accessory - Mittens, Late 20th Century
Elisabeth Moglia, volunteer at the Heritage, donated those mittens.Even though not made using one of the Mission's patterns, it is really similar in shape and probably closed to the colour chosen for seamen.Pair of woollen hand knitted mittensmittens, gloves, knitting patterns -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Trousers - Battledress
Woollen (stored with complete uniform U264)uniform, 1964, army -
National Wool Museum
Blanket
Manufactured by the Geelong Returned sailors and soldier mill. This is a RETSOL Buchanan blanket. It belonged to the donor parents who had family involved in WWI and WWII.Checked design woollen blacket with fringeretsol -
National Wool Museum
Blanket
Belonged to a Scottish migrant, Mrs Liz Milton-Undy, who with her family migrated to Northern Queensland after W W 1. Given to Mrs Pat Coverdale by Mrs Liz Milton-Undy's son Milton, after her death in 1995A cream coloured woven woollen blanket.weaving -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Woollen jodpurs
Donated to the Numurkah Singers for their productions, then donated to Museum 2 pairs of vintage woollen jodpursjodpurs, numurkah singers, horse-riding -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Film - Films, Eight reels of 8 mm film, Various mid to late 20th century
These films depict local scenes such as Childers Cove, Warrnambool Breakwater, Thunderpoint and Port Campbell. The other films depict events such as the 1974 Merri Flood and the demolition of the Woollen Mill chimney All these films provide historical, artistic and social views of the district. Eight reels of 8 mm film depicting local scenes and events. Most are shot in colour.Warrnambool events and locations. Wangoom Primary School (4 reels) Flooded Merri Woodford 1974 (1 reel) Warrnambool Breakwater, Thunderpoint, Port Campbell(1 reel) Childers Cove(1 reel) Woollen Mill Chimney Demolition(1 reel)warrnambool, childers cove, 1974 merri flood, warrnambool woollen mill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Lamb Family of Ballarat, c1870s
The Lamb family of Ballarat were associated with Lamb's Woollen Mill. Many members were educated at the Ballarat School of MinesTen photographs of the Lamb family, who were associated with Lamb's Woollen Mill, Ballarat. .1) Jessie Jane Davey/Bowey, c1870 .2) Jessie (Davey) Lamb, c1870 .3) Susannah (Westley) Lamb, c1873 .4) Susannah (Westley) Lamb, c1875 .5) 'Grandma Davey (probably mother of Jessie Lamb), c1870 .6) [?] Lamb, c1890 .7) Robert Lamb (minister), c1870 .8) Robert Lamb, c1865 .9) Tom Lamb .10) Edwin Lamb, c1875lamb, lamb's woollen mill, jessie lamb, susannah lamb, robert lamb, tom lamb, edwin lamb, charles lamb, women -
National Wool Museum
Folder, sample
Weaving sample folder: "RANGE 2 WOOLLEN UPHOLSTERY FABRICS", "C. URQUHART". Booklets contains the following 2 paged inserts: "WEAVE REPEAT AND PATTERNING FOR PATTERN 1" sheet with orange patterned cloth; "WEAVE REPEAT AND PATTERNING FOR PATTERN 2" sheet with brown patterned cloth; "WEAVE REPEAT AND PATTERNING FOR PATTERN 1" sheet with yellow/green patterned cloth.RANGE 2 WOOLLEN UPHOLSTERY FABRICS C. URQUHART WEAVE REPEAT AND PATTERNING FOR PATTERN 1 WEAVE REPEAT AND PATTERNING FOR PATTERN 2 WEAVE REPEAT AND PATTERNING FOR PATTERN 3textile production weaving, textile production, weaving -
National Wool Museum
Photograph - Staff Group Portrait, Collins Bros Mill Pty Ltd, 1930s-1940s
The Collins No. 2 Woollen Mill building dates from around the 1930s, however related buildings at that site were first constructed from around 1918, that was the Marnock Vale Wool Scouring Works. The Union Woollen Mill founded in the 1870s by William Henry Collins, a major Geelong industrial enterprise, was among the local firms which flourished during the First World War period. From 1914-1918 Collins Bros. concentrated on equipment for the A. I. F. However, afterwards Collins Bros. Pty. Ltd. specialised in the manufacture of flannels and blankets. From 1920 to 1938 the output was increased by fifty percent, and the number of employees rose to 200. The Collins Bros. No. 2 Mill was established in Bridge Street, Newtown. The proprietary brand 'Physician' became well and favourably known throughout Australia source: Heritage Victoria The Collins Bros Mills No. 1 and No. 2 hired over 250 people, and produced between 40,000 and 60,000 blankets for both the Australian market and for overseas export. Collins Bros closed both mills in 1974.Landscape photograph mounted on board showing a group portrait of staff seated and standing together in front of the Collins No. 2 Woollen Mill, Bridge Street, Newtown. Buildings, a chimney, towers, tanks, farmland, a car, powerlines and dirt roads are shown in the background. -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, By Wagga Design, 2017
‘By Wagga Design’ is the winner of the Art Quilt Australia 2019 Expressions: Wool Quilt Prize. Barbara Mellor, of St Helens in Tasmania, made this quilt after researching the history of waggas and was fascinated by this early form of recycling. ‘By Wagga Design’ is her contemporary take on the traditional wagga that was born out of hard times and limited resources. Barbara wrote the poem below while thinking of the workers who used waggas while travelling: Black night campfire night sheep in the shadows dreams on the track a comforting wagga stitched with love for a homesick heart. The wagga was made in 2017 and was first submitted into the Bay of Fires Art Prize. In 2018 the wagga was submitted into the Break O’Day Stitchers Quilting and Embroidery Exhibition, where it won the Hanger’s Prize. Barbara sourced the fabrics used from a variety of places. Some are from her personal collection while others were given to her. She purchased a woollen three-piece suit from a local op shop and decided to incorporate it into the design, making some unique and distinctive shapes. Another distinctive feature of the quilt is the patch labelled ‘Parkside’. Barbara noted that it was cut from a blanket she purchased from a garage sale from a property that had once been a caravan park titled ‘Parkside’ in the 1960s. The filling of the wagga contains the rest of the Parkside blanket.Quilt made from various woollen garments and bedding in cool tone colours. Patches mostly cut into square and rectangle shapes. Three patches made from a second-hand woollen suit, showcasing the arm with cuff buttons, pocket flap on a hip pocket containing a pocket square and front of vest with buttons. wagga, art quilt australia, expressions: wool quilt prize -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - ARMY SOCKS, C.139 - 45
Items issued to Frederick.E.ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P.Pair of large Army khaki woollen socks. In white, “Large 12 - 13”uniforms - army, costume accessories, footwear accessories -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Handknitted Woollen Mittens
Handknitted multicoloured woollen mittens with Scandinavian pattern. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Accessory - Men's Tie, 1940
Made by Max Baumann Internee Camp 13 Loom woven red and blue woollen tie.tatura, costume, accessory -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Accessory - Scarf, 1940's
Made in Camp 13 by an internee, Max BaumannWoven woollen scarf in black and white patternscarf, weaving, ww2 camp 13, ww2 internment camp craft, max baumann -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Trousers, Conway Bros Pty Ltd, 1969
Standard issue Air Force trousers.Navy blue, woollen pants, plastic buttonsInside tag: "CONWAY BROS PTY LTD" / "1969" / "A ^ F" / "SIZE 0" / "8405-66-012-3732" Inside back pocket: "J. Vaitkevics" written in blue pen, and "Wilson" has also been written in blue pen, but it has been crossed out.military clothing, military uniforms -
National Wool Museum
Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games Men's Dress Socks
Part of the men's formal uniform for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games.Pair of brown woollen dress socks for men.Australia Salt Lake City 2002fashion, costume, shoes, wool, sport, salt lake city, olympics -
National Wool Museum
Manual, [Hattersley] Standard Loom Tuners Handbook: Setting instructions
This handbook contains the setting instructions for a Standard Hattersley Loom developed by George Hattersley and Sons Ltd. The Hattersley loom was developed by George Hattersley and Sons of Keighley, West Yorkshire, England. The company had been started by Richard Hattersley after 1784, with his son, George Hattersley, later entering the business alongside him. The company developed several innovative looms, of which the Hattersley Standard Loom – developed in 1921 – was a great success. The Hattersley Standard Loom was designed and built in 1921. Thousands of models were expected to be sold, which would bring considerable financial success to the company. After the recapitalisation boom of 1919, cotton yarn production peaked in 1926 and further investment was sparse. Rayon, an artificial silk, was invented in the 1930s in nearby Silsden, and the Hattersley Silk Loom was adapted to weave this new fabric. An example of this type of loom can be seen on Vic Collections here ( https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/54065d0f9821f50e3cc9c122 ) and is also on display within the National Wool Museum in Geelong, Victoria. A copy of this manual may be available by contacting the National Wool Museum Collection Team. Book, 64pp. Red and black loose leaf, soft cover, printed black ink. "[Hattersley] Standard Loom Tuners Handbook: Setting instructions " - George Hattersley and Sons LtdTHE BRUCE WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING CO LTDtextile industry - history textile machinery weaving textile industry - education, george hattersley and sons ltd, weaving looms, weaving machinery, textile industry - history, textile machinery, weaving, textile industry - education -
National Wool Museum
Certificate, Certificate of Honour - Second Victory Loan
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Federal Woollen Mills Pty Ltdtextile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Costume and Accessories, c1930
Woollen Stockings 2 Pair. One pair long navy. Fawn toes and trim on top of stockings. One pair Red woollen knee high stockings.stawell clothing material -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - PUTTEES - LEG WRAPPINGS, 1942
Putties, pair, khaki, woollen with khaki material ties..1) & .2) On white label: Made in Australia N179 - 1942 Regimental No.......... Name.......... .2) Stamped on white label: [up arrow] A Lcostume - male, uniforms - army, puttees, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - BEANIE HAT, C.1939 -45
Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Headwear, Military issue, Beanie woollen, khaki colourhats woolen, beanie military