Showing 790 items matching "manufacturing history"
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO BUTTER FACTORY & BCM COLLECTION: BUTTER WRAPPERS
Three Bendigo Butter factory butter wrappers. Red and blue printed Bendigo Butter factory within Large B. Choicest Quality Pasteurised Butter 1lb Nett when packed. Manufactured at Bendigo Butter factory, Mundy St Bendigo. Scrolled printing, "Here's Health!, This butter is one of the richest sources of vitamins A & B". Three nearly identical wrappers in collection along with One B C M wrapper.organization, business, butter factory, bendigo milk processing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - RAZOR STROP (SOLID)
Razor strop (solid) in case. Two-sided solid strop with wooden handle in leather box case. Case has gold lettering - ''Manufactured by Joseph Rodgers & Sons; Cutlers to their Majesties; Sheffield on one side. ON other side are 'Directions for Use' (care of strop and directions for shaving technique). Strop has small indication on one side of ''Top''.personal effects, shaving, razor strop -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument, "What Australia Makes, Makes Australia", 1920s - 1990s
"What Australia Makes, Makes Australia" - The Mytton Story. A short history by L F HARRISON and L W JOHNSON (Wal). 25 pages. Myttons was an engineering firm with premises in South Melbourne and Port Melbourne. They made objects as diverse as cutlery sets to sinks and larger industrial stainless steel productsindustry - manufacturing, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport - australian rules football, myttons ltd, rodd cutlery, allbrite cutlery, dev mytton, grosvernor cutlery, built environment - industrial, reginald h mytton, eric g redwood, colin mackay, l f harrison, l w (wal) johnson, russell flack, john donaldson, lance powell, horrie farrow, syd svensson, tom fahey, tommy lahiff, arthur steele, jean hopkins, dennis mackinley, lorraine robertson, douglas robertson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument - Press kit, J Kitchen & Sons history, J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, 12 Jun 1956
Letter on "J K Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd" headed paper with 8 foolscap pages of press kit information. Each of 8 pages covers a different aspect of Kitchen's history and operations. The press kit provides a brief history of the firm.industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, w g petley, j h simpson, john ambrose kitchen, velvet soap, phillip kitchen, theophilus (theo) kitchen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, Unilever and soap production, 10 Sep 1963
Four (4) foolscap typed pages produced in 1963 on Unilever and soap production. Subheadings are "the History of Soap", "what is soap?", "Raw materials", and "a modern Soap Factory"industry, manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, J Kitchen & Sons at Port Melbourne, Ronald McKie, 1952
Ten (10) foolscap typed pages stapled on the left side . The article gives a detailed account of the origins and development of J Kitchen & Sons from the mid 1800s in Port Melbourneindustry, manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, families, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, apollo candle co, velvet soap, lever brothers, lord leverhulme, solvol soap, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, john kitchen, john ambrose kitchen, john hambleton kitchen, frederick william kitchen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, The Kitchen Story, History of J Kitchen & Sons, Unichema Australia Pty Ltd, "The Kitchen Story"
"The Kitchen Story". Newspaper clipping about J Kitchen and Sons history, with handwritten date 22/11/1984. Section called "the Company Today" describes Unichema Australia as current name of company which is part of the worldwide Unilever networkindustry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unichema australia pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, J Kitchen & Sons, Reg A Smith, Apr 1978
Donated to PMHPS in February 2013 by Pentel/Symex Holdings, originally John Kitchen and Sons, after the sale of the Woodruff St Port Melbourne site. Arranged by Christine Wainwright, an employee of Symex of many years, who had been involved in the setting up their museum collection. Also Mary Kanellos, Symex.A4 typed pages titled "Candles, soap, apples, milk, cream, butter, butterine, marjarine and margarine from the House of Kitchen". History of J Kitchen and Sons in Melbourne.industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, reg a smith -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Charles Wilson, "Unilever 1945-65. Challenge and Response in the Post-War Industrial Revolution.", 1968
"Unilever 1945-65. Challenge and Response in the Post-War Industrial Revolution." Follow up to Volume II of "The History of Unilever" (Cat no. 3410) written by Charles Wilson in 1954, and so covers the next 20 yearsindustry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, W J Reader, "Fifty years of Unilever", 1980
"Fifty years of Unilever" History book on Unilever by W J Reader, covering the years 1930 to 1980 worldwide. Many photographs included. Black cover with two photographs of a grocer shop and supermarket.industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Kristine Bak, "A Lever & Kitchen Album", 1988
"A Lever & Kitchen Album" History of Lever & Kitchen by Kristine Bak from beginnings in 1800s to year of publication, 1988. Pale blue cover with black and white photo of Balmain Works; many black and white photos included.business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, lever & kitchen pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, progression J Kitchen & Sons to Unichema, 1995
Two page article (photocopy) on the history of John Kitchen & Sons and its progression to Unichema Australia Pty Ltd, Includes details on Unichema to 1992 (Page heading Australian Quality Awards 1995 - part one)business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unichema australia pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, progression J Kitchen & Sons to Unilever Australia, 1960
Two carbon copied pages under the heading "copy for page 8 The Unilever Story", giving a brief history of J Kitchen & Sons and its transition into Unilever Australia Pty Ltd, (probably written not long after 1956.)business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Len Kitchen, "The House of Kitchen/The House of Sinclair", 2001
"The House of Kitchen/The House of Sinclair" Photo-copied spiral bound book of the history of the Kitchen family from their time in Berkshire to their migration to Australia and on to New Zealand. Researched and compiled by Len Kitchen, 2001families, industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, len kitchen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, John Wright, Heart of the Lion - The 50 year history of Australia's Holden, 1998
Published for the 50th anniversary of the first Holden car, and presented to Society member Pat GRAINGER, who attended the celebrations'Heart of the Lion', a history of the Holden car manufactured at Fishermen's Bend. Published 1998, 50th anniversary. Black bound volume with dust jacket.transport - motor vehicles, fishermans bend, industry - manufacturing, general motors-holden, gmh, john wright -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Invitation. 50th Anniversary of launch of Holden, Holden, Nov 1998
Invitation was extended to a member of PMH&PS (Pat GRAINGER) to attend this event. The related items were then placed in the collection, including the history book that followed (item 931)From group of items for celebration of the 50th Anniversary of launch of the Holden; Sunday 29 November 1998: Invitation to the celebration (also refer item 931 - book: 'Heart of the Lion')transport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - 50th Anniversary of launch of Holden, Holden, Nov 1998
Invitation was extended to a member of PMH&PS (Pat GRAINGER) to attend this event. The related items were then placed in the collection, including the history book that followed (item 931)From group of items for celebration of the 50th Anniversary of launch of the Holden; Sunday 29 November 1998: Letter 3 pp confirming acceptance, with parking instructions and program for the event (also refer item 931 - book: 'Heart of the Lion')transport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Security Pass, 50th Anniversary of launch of Holden, Holden, Nov 1998
Invitation was extended to a member of PMH&PS (Pat GRAINGER) to attend this event. The related items were then placed in the collection, including the history book that followed (item 931)From group of items for celebration of the 50th Anniversary of launch of the Holden; Sunday 29 November 1998: Security pass in plastic holder with long yellow cord. (also refer item 931 - book: 'Heart of the Lion')transport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet - Souvenir brochure, 50th Anniversary of launch of Holden, Holden, Nov 1998
Invitation was extended to a member of PMH&PS (Pat GRAINGER) to attend this event. The related items were then placed in the collection, including the history book that followed (item 931)From group of items for celebration of the 50th Anniversary of launch of the Holden; Sunday 29 November 1998: Souvenir brochure 12 pp with brief history (also refer item 931 - book: 'Heart of the Lion')transport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Ken Arnold, Australian Preserving and Storage Jars: Pre 1920, 1983
"Australian Preserving and Storage Jars: Pre 1920" by Ken Arnold. Published 1983. Provides a history of bottles and stoneware for 1852-1930. 12 pages.domestic life, business and traders, industry - manufacturing, ken arnold -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Tony Davis et al, The Holden Heritage, Jul 2001
Book produced by Holden as a promotional giveaway, and given away at the 11 October 2001 launch of 'Linking Us Together'The Holden Heritage - small book with the history of Holden cars, 2001. 100 pp illustrated, with details of all models producedtransport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, general motors-holden, gmh -
Mount Evelyn History GroupSouvenir spoon, Russell Stokes MLA, 1964
The spoon is a souvenir of the 1964 electoral success of Russell Stokes Liberal MLA for Evelyn.The spoon is a memento of the 1964 election campaign. Russell Stokes was the member for Evelyn 1958-1973. His home was 'Lubra Bend' in Yarra Glen. The item was manufactured by his family firm, Stokes Australasia. Founded in 1856, the firm made a variety of products including the gas lamps in Victoria's parliament and the original 'Rising Sun' badges worn by the Australian Army. See also item 2004.Stainless steel spoon with red and dark blue enamel medallion with gold lettering on handle. In plastic sleeve, blue back, clear front.Sleeve has 'STOKES'.russell stokes, evelyn, liberal, mla, spoon, metal manufacture, stokes australasia. -
Mount Evelyn History GroupSouvenir boomerang, Russell Stokes, 1967
The boomerang commemorates the successful 1967 election campaign of Russell Stokes, MLA for Evelyn 1958-1973. It was manufactured by his family's firm, Stokes Australasia Limited. Russell Stokes' home was 'Lubra Bend', Yarra Glen.The boomerang is both a souvenir of an election campaign by a long-serving member of the Parliament of Victoria and an example of metal and enamel work by a Ringwood company that is now over 150 years old. See also item 2003.Stainless steel miniature boomerang with round enamel badge, light blue with dark blue border and gold lettering on bend. In plastic display sleeve, blue back, clear front.Sleeve has 'Stokes' in white lettering.russell stokes, metals, badges, souvenirs, evelyn, ringwood, lubra bend, yarra glen, parliament of victoria. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Reg A Smith, The House of Kitchen, 1950s
Handwritten history of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd. .01- Pale green cover with white sticky label. Handwritten pages from "1 to 26ZZ" .02 Pale green cover with white sticky label. Handwritten pages from "26ZZA".01 - Part 1 of handwritten draft .02 - Part 2 of handwritten draftindustry, manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, reg a smith, john kitchen, joseph kitchen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Charles Wilson, The History of Unilever. A Study in economic growth and social change. Vols I & II, 1954
"The History of Unilever. A Study in economic growth and social change. Vols I & II" Books written by Charles Wilson, Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge. Published 1954. J Kitchen & Sons and Apollo Company in Australia includedindustry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, apollo candle co -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Aspects of J Kitchen & Sons history by W G Petley, W G Petley, 1955
Three very readable articles written by W G Petley, Merchandising Manager of j Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, 365 Kent St Sydney, probably in 1955 as all are written as part of the Centenary celebrations of the company .01 - "Soap firm history an Australian cavalcade" .02 - "They thought new capital was sinful" .03 - "Soap firm pioneered vigorous advertising" (2 pages) All typed sheets are pasted on black card.business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, education, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, apollo candle co, john ambrose kitchen, velvet soap, w g petley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Container - BOX OF CORAL RICE STARCH
Green & yellow cardboard box with contents of Coral 100% Rice Starch, instructions for use on back.Coral Manufacturing Pty Ltd Box 1572 GPO Sydney NSWdomestic equipment, laundering, starch -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Container - KENTISH'S MINERS LIGHT CLEANSER, 1900
Cardboard box with contents of Kentish's Miners Light Quick Cleanser, paper label, green with red & navy blue lettering, showing a depictions of a miner with light, directions printed on one side.Manufactured by W.M.Kentish & Son Bendigogold mining, mining equipment, miners' lamp cleaner, bendigo-business-mining-kentish -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Container - WELLINGTON KNIFE POLISH TIN
Tin containing Wellington Knife Polish 1LB manufactured by John Oakey & Sons Limited, Wellington Emery & Black Lead Mills London, metal tin with paper label showing a portrait of Wellington in centre of a crest with 2 lions, coloured red,blue & gold with black & white lettering, directions for use on back.Made in Englanddomestic equipment, cleaning, knives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - CLOCK
Small silver metal alarm with large ringer on the top. Roman numerals on clock face. Two small legs on front. Includes second hand. Not in working order.Manufactured by …. New York United States of America.
