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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Objects, safety matches 'Redheads' 2015, c2015
This is a current example of the 'Redhead' logo used by Bryant & May Ltd Richmond,Victoria, Australia c 1946 - 1980 On 15th December 1909, Bryant & May, Australia’s first match factory at Church Street, Richmond, Victoria. was opened by The Honourable Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of Australia, and Mrs. Deakin. It was heralded by the first Commonwealth Government of newly-federated Australia because the government of the day was anxious to encourage secondary industry and pledged tariff protection of local manufacturers. The building was constructed in 1909 as the Empire Works to a design by prolific Melbourne architect William Pitt and was purchased soon after by British safety match manufacturer Bryant and May, who significantly expanded the building, adding another level and the landmark clock tower. Bryant and May were unique in that they operated as a model factory, providing workers with conditions and amenities that even today seem generous. These included a dining hall and sports facilities such as a tennis court and bowling green which were constructed in the 1920s. Bryant and May ceased Australian match manufacture in the early 1980s as a result of import competition. Their iconic Redheads matches are now imported from Sweden. The complex has since been converted for use as offices and showrooms but is extremely well preserved. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Bryant and May was a United Kingdom (UK) company created in the mid-nineteenth century specifically to make matches. Their original Bryant and May Factory was located in Bow, London. They later opened other match factories in the United Kingdom and Australia, such as the Bryant and May Factory, Melbourne; and owned match factories in other parts of the world. Bryant and May survived as an independent company for over seventy years, but went through a series of mergers with other match companies and later with consumer products companies. To protect its position Bryant and May merged with or took over its rivals. In 1971 the Northern Ireland factory, Maguire & Patterson closed down following a terrorist attack.. In the 1980s, factories in Gloucester and Glasgow closed too leaving Liverpool as the last match factory in the UK, until December 1994. . The registered trade name Bryant and May still exists and it is owned by Swedish Match Industries as are many of the other registered trade names of the other, formerly independent, companies within the Bryant and May group. Two French chemists, Henri Savene and Emile David Cahen, proved in 1898 that the addition of phosphorus sesquisulfide meant that the substance was not poisonous, that it could be used in a "strike-anywhere" match, and that the match heads were not explosive. British company Albright and Wilson, was the first company to produce phosphorus sesquisulfide ( Red Phosphorous) matches commercially. The company developed a safe means of making commercial quantities of phosphorus sesquisulfide in 1899 and started selling it to match manufacturers. Matches were first produced by Bryant & May in Australia in 1909. The Redhead name applies to the red striking heads of the matches which were introduced to Australia in 1946. The logo on the matchbox depicted the head and shoulder of a redheaded woman and has had four major updates since that time with a number of special issues depicting animals, birds and notable persons also producedThe Bryant & May Ltd factory in Church St Richmond is a listed building and has been converted to apartments following the closure of the Company 1980. Bryant & May's Ltd were influential in fighting against the dreadful disease known as Phossy jaw which was caused by white phosphorus used in the manufacture of the early matches. They were also the object of the 'Match Girls Strike' in London 1888, which won important improvements in working conditions and pay for the mostly female workforce working with the dangerous white phosphorus. The public were slow to purchase these safety matches because of the higher price An empty box of 'Redheads' safety matches made in Sweden for ST-Group, Springvale, Victoria, Australia c2015. The tray for the matches slides inside the open ended cover. The striking patch is on both sides of the cover. The matches have been removed. Matches were first produced by Bryant & May in Australia in 1909. The Redhead name applies to the red striking heads of the matches which were introduced to Australia in 1946. The logo on the matchbox depicted the head and shoulder of a redheaded woman and has had four major updates since that time with a number of special issues depicting animals, birds and notable persons also produced. Bryant and May ceased Australian match manufacture in the early 1980s.Top of cover ; Redheads / 45 safety / matches . Logo ; head & shoulders of a female with red hair Base of coverMade in Sweden / Redheads (R) is proudly marketed / by ST- Group Australia. / 718 Princes Highway Springvale Vic. 3171 / .............../ Readheads is a registered trademark / of Swedish Match Industries AB. / Complies ith European / Match Standard EN 1783-1997-SAF/ WARNING; / KEEP OUT OF REACH / OF CHILDREN. STRIKE / GENTLY AWAY FROM BODY . / barcode.redheads safety matches, safety matches, bryant & may pty ltd, phossy jaw disease, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, lights, lamps, tobacco, white phosphorous, phosphorus sesquisulfide, swedish match pty ltd, pitt william, savens henri, cahen emile david , richmond victoria, match girls strike 1888, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - 115 Jasper Road, Bentleigh, Allan / Grewer Estate, c. 1890's
115 Jasper Road, Bentleigh East was a market garden owned by James Allan. In 1880 the property was transferred to David Grewar (Gruar) who had married James' niece Mary Allan. In 1926 part of the land was subdivided and sold as residential blocks. The block with the house pictured remained in the family until 1969. The land now forms part of Our Lady of Sacred Heart College. The description of the land owned by David Kidd Grewer (also spelt Gruar) in 1885: Fourteen acres or thereabouts at the corner of Jasper Road and Patterson’s Road East Brighton being part of Crown Block of 5720 acres Parish of Moorabbin County of Bourke being land comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 1344 Folio 268692 on which is erected a 4 roomed brick house with 2 rooms of wood at the rear and stable and a 2 roomed weatherboard cottage valued as under: 14 acres of land less crops £629.0.0 4 roomed brick house £250.0.0 Other buildings £50.0.0 2 roomed weatherboard cottage £35.0.0 Early pioneer family of the City of Moorabbin.Black and White photo in picture framegrewar, market garden, moorabbin, bentleigh, jasper road, housing, pioneer, james allan, orchard -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Certificate - Photograph, January 1st 1895
This certificate was awarded to Beechworth Fire Brigade for winning the eight men hose & reel practice at the inter-colonial Demonstration held at Albury, NSW on January 1st 1895. Pictured from left to right: T. Coswello / H. Thompson / F. Dunn / H.O. David / F. Lloyd, (capt) / J. Davis / H. Duncan, (Lieut) / T. Shennan. Black and white certificate reproduction printed on matte photographic paperObverse: Beechworth Fire Brigade / Winners of the Eight Men Hose & Reel Practice / at the intercolonial Demonstration / Held at Albury, NSW / Jan 1st 1895/ T. Coswello / H. Thompson / F. Dunn / H.O. David / F. Lloyd, (capt) / J. Davis / H. Duncan, (Lieut) / T. Shennan Reverse: BMM 6933emergency services, burke museum, fire brigade, fire, beechworth, 1895, albury, beechworth fire brigade -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Rectangular black and white rectangular photograph, on matte photographic paper.Obverse: No inscription Reverse: 1 Second form left- David Mc Kengie- Mc Carg/ BMM8717.1/ Cellar Tanswells- Commercial Hotel. hotels album, beechworth, burke museum, tanswells, commercial hotel, cellar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, What house is that? A guide to Victoria's housing styles, 2007_
A guide to period building styles in Victoria. Contains heritage colour suggestions and description of main architectural elements.These house styles are common throughout Victoria and may also be found in the Greensborough area.31 pages, soft yellow cover with title in grey and white. Colour illustrations and black and white line drawings.houses victoria, heritage council of victoria, heritage victoria, david harvey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), David Medhurst and Martha Medhurst (nee Ruston), 1880c
The photographs are of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and Martha (Ruston) Medhurst (1860-1943).The Medhurst and Ruston families were pioneers of the Greensborough district and were related to the Partington family.An A5 black and white copy of 2 Medhurst family photographs.Names of people are hand written on the rear.medhurst, rustin, greensborough, partington, photographs, ruston -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Official Opening of the new Bundoora Post Office, 31/08/1973
This was issued in 1973 for the opening of Bundoora Post Office. See Item 492 for news article on opening.Bundoora was a developing suburb at the time. This program records the events of the opening ceremony. A black and white 4 page program printed on glossy paper. It features a photograph of the Bundoora Post Office in August 1973.Pencil markings on the rear page.bundoora post office, david mckenzie, 1973, william emms, postmaster generals department, fiedler builders -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Annie May Medhurst [as infant], 1885_
Photograph of Annie May Medhurst as infant. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May later married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.aniie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Annie May Medhurst 2, 1905c
Photograph of Annie May Medhurst. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Annie May Medhurst 3, 1940c
Photograph of Annie May Medhurst holding a child, possibly a grandchild. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white photograph.annie may partington, annie may medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Annie May Medhurst 4, 1905_
Photograph of Annie May Medhurst. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May married William Partington in 1905 - this photo was taken on their wedding day.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David J. Medhurst, 1915_
Photograph of David John Medhurst (Jack), son of of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. David was Killed in Action in France 28th July 1916.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.david john medhurst, jack medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David Medhurst [senior], 1890c
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph - Digital image David ...David Medhurst (1855-1939) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.david medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David Medhurst 2, 1880c
... Medhurst 2 Digital copy of black and white studio photograph. David ...David Medhurst (1855-1939) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.david medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grandma Medhurst [Martha Ruston Medhurst], 1880c
Photograph of Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943) wife of David Medhurst (1855-1939) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.martha medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, James W. Medhurst, 1915c
Photograph of James William Partington (born 1900) in uniform. He enlisted in Sydney in 1917 as John McPhee because he was underage. James was the son of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.james partington, james william partington, john mcphee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Gary Partington's Scout troop, 1953_
Photograph of a Greensborough scout troop in 1953. Includes from the left: Gary Partington, Anthony Jerome, Scout Master Bob Barling, Francis Richards, John Barton Second Back Row from left: Ken Frye, Unknown, Unknown, Whelan? (front of Scout Master), then David Vickers, Unknown and Lew Cameron. Front from left: Tommy Malone and Doug Dickson. The photo was taken when Gary Partington was about 10. Also scan of Gary's scout badge.Digital copy of black and white photograph. Scan of scout badge.scouts - greensborough, gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Four generations of the Medhurst/Partington family, 1934_
Photograph of four generations of the Medhurst - Partington family (l-r) Alan Partington, Elinor Partington (infant), seated David Medhurst and Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst).Continuing generations of Greensborough pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, elinor partington, david medhurst, annie may partington, annie may medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Annie May Medhurst [as infant], 1885_
The second of 8 children of David and Martha Medhurst, Annie May Medhurst was born 1884.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Peter Ruston 1907 - bereavement card, 03/12/1907
Peter Ruston came to Australia in 1850. He worked as a carter, carting flour from the mill on the Plenty River near Janefield to the Greensborough area. He was one of the first bakers in the area. He married Martha Roberts in 1858. Peter and Martha's daughter, also Martha, married David Medhurst.Connections to pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.peter ruston, peter rustin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Herb Medhurst in cricket team, 1910c
Born in 1883, Herb was the eldest of David and Martha’s 8 children. He moved to Greensborough with the family at age 17. He was a good sportsman, playing cricket and excelling at wood chopping winning many ribbons at shows. He moved to Brunswick after his marriage in 1917 where he worked as a carter. He had many jobs and moved around Victoria finally settling in Brunswick. In this photograph, neither the team nor players are identified.Digital copy of black and white photograph.herb medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Herb Medhurst in group, 1905c
Born in 1883, Herb Medhurst was the eldest of David and Martha’s 8 children. He moved to Greensborough with the family at age 17. He was a good sportsman, playing cricket and excelling at wood chopping winning many ribbons at shows. He moved to Brunswick after his marriage in 1917 where he worked as a carter. He had many jobs and moved around Victoria finally settling in Brunswick. In this photograph neither the group nor individuals are identified.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.herb medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, George Westcott, 1870c
George (Sarge) Westcott (born 1859) was the son of Charity Pink Medhurst and second husband George Charles Westcott. After Charity's death father George raised his son George and her son David Medhurst (born 1855). Sarge Westcott was awarded a police valour medal after saving a colleague in the line of duty.Connection to the Medhurst family of Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.Caption on back of photograph:"Sarge Westcott. Superintendent of police with Valour Badge for bravery."george westcott, david medhurst, charity jane pink -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Woodchop Team, 1912c
Photograph of wood chop team including Herb Medhurst, date unknown. Born in 1883, Herb Medhurst was the eldest of David and Martha’s 8 children. He moved to Greensborough with the family at age 17. He was a good sportsman, playing cricket and excelling at wood chopping winning many ribbons at shows. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white team photograph.Written in pen on front mount: "Herbert Medhurst" Wood Choppers" Photo taken and imprinted with 'Sears Studio Melbourne' - TROVE records show their advertisements beginning from 1903 to 1951.herb medhurst, wood chop competition -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, David Weatherill, Search for a cemetery: Mont Park Military Mental Asylum, by David Weatherill, 2012-2018
Presentation on the work of the War Graves Working Group of the RSL and private historians investigating the possibilitiy of ex-servicemen who died while resident at the Mont Park Military Mental Asylum, closed in the late 1920s, being buried in the grounds currently occupied by La Trobe University27 p. black & white and col. photographs, tables. Powerpoint presentation.cemeteries, world war 1, mont park hospital, latrobe university -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, David Vickers with bagpipes, 1950s
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph - Digital Image David ...A young David Vickers ready to play the bagpipes at an official occasion.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographsvickers family, tom vickers, david vickers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, David Vickers with bagpipes at train, 1950s
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph - Digital Image David ...A young David Vickers ready to play the bagpipes at the train.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers, david vickers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, David Vickers with koala, 1950s
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph - Digital Image David ...A young David Vickers with a koala.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers, david vickers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, David Amiet et al, Percival Albert Amiet and family information, by David Amiet, 1881o
Information supplied by Richard Gary Amiet to David Amiet, who compiled this document. Includes Percival Albert Amiet's war service in 1916. His son Claude by his first marriage was brought up by his sister Ethel at a dairy farm in Greensborough.5 pages, black and white print, black and white and colour photographs.amiet family, percival albert amiet -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle and Apron, Primary Edge Promotions, Medhurst Bottle and Apron, 2016_
Medhurst Wines operates in Gruyere, Yarra Valley. The winery is on land once owned by David Medhurst, formerly of Greensborough. These items were a gift to David's descendant, Faye Fort (nee Partington).Clear glass wine bottle 750 ml, screw cap, in black cardboard presentation box in red and white gift bagLabelled Medhurst Chardonnay 2016 Yarra Valley; with, black poly cotton apron, with pocket, embroidered Medhurst in white.medhurst family, medhurst wines yarra valley