Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool marketing wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation wool research and development council, wool industry, wool sales, wool marketing, wool - research, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.Officewool industry wool sales wool marketing wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool board, wool industry, wool sales, wool marketing, wool - research, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.Officewool industry wool sales wool marketing wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool board, wool industry, wool sales, wool marketing, wool - research, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.Officewool industry wool sales wool marketing wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool board, wool industry, wool sales, wool marketing, wool - research, textile mills

"Textile Advisory Panel's report no. 2 - wool" - Commonwealth of Australia, 1944. This report was produced by the Textile Advisory Panel under the aegis of the Ministry for Post-War Reconstruction and examines the future of wool in Australia in terms of threats and opportunities and makes recommendations re: future research, expenditure etc. Includes the Prime Minister's statement on Wool Research 1944, and a photograph of what is believed to be, a gown in the NWM Collection [w5385]Photograph from C of A: Ministry of Post War Construction Report c1945 "Wool"post-war reconstruction, wool growing, textile industry, wool research, world war ii, sheep diseases, sheep blowfly strike, textile advisory panel csiro, wool - research, sheep - diseases, sheep - blowfly strike

Series of six letters from various officers of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to W.R. Lang between 1938 and 1950 re: issues to do with wool testing and requests for an expert opinion. Two are from I. Clunies Ross and include a copy of a speech titled "The Relationship of Textile Research to the Problems of the Wool Grower".wool - research wool - testing textile testing world war ii, council for scientific and industrial research, lang, dr w. roy clunies ross, mr ian, wool - research, wool - testing, textile testing, world war ii

Malachite is a water soluble, crystalline, triphenyl methylene chloride salt. It has a close relationship to copper because it is common for Malachite and copper to come from the same ore. Malachite often has shades of green, making it also known as Malachite Green. As a result of it's colour, it is known for being a dye and has been used in the dye industry, the textile industry and in medical fields. Cobar in New South Wales is well known for it's mining. This is because of the number of important deposits present in the area and include three important mining belts where most of the materials are found. These are the 'Cobar belt', the 'Canbelego belt' and the 'Girilambone belt'. The 'Cobar belt' runs underneath the main town. Copper was first discovered in Cobar in 1869 and since then, many deposits of other materials have been found, including Malachite.This specimen is significant because it comes from Cobar, NSW and represents the many deposits of materials found there. Cobar has a long history of mining and is a source of Australia's copper minerals. Malachite is often found in copper deposits meaning that it is representative of Cobar's copper production. Malachite is known for it's vivid green colour and as a result, has many uses, such as meaning used as a dye. This makes it a valuable material and highly significant. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A solid hand-sized mineral with shades of brown , white and light green throughout.geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, malachite, copper, water soluble, cobar, cobar mines, cobar mining, cobar nsw, nsw, new south wales, mining belts, ore, copper ore, malachite green, dye, green, dye industry, textile industry, desposits, canbelego, girilambone, alfred selwyn

The photograph on the obverse side of the postcard was taken in Egypt on 4 March 1916, during World War I. Depicted are three unidentified Australian soldiers part of the Australian Imperial Force. They are dressed in military uniforms. Each of these men are seated atop a camel's back. All three camels are draped in - what are believed to be - traditional Egyptian textiles, including tassels, carpets and beads. In the background, we can see a triangular pyramid and the Great Sphinx of Giza. The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) were established by the Australian government in August 1914. This announcement marked the beginning of Australia's involvement in World War I. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first contingent of the AIF departed Australia by ship in November 1914. England was their destination. Although, their convoy was diverted to Egypt after the Australian High Commissioner in London, Sir George Reid, and the British military authorities unanimously agreed that the overcrowded military camps in England were unsuitable for so many men over winter. The AIF disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914, and the men moved to training camps near Cairo. It was in Egypt that the AIF and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) formed one united corps - the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). This group of troops trained in the desert beneath the pyramids until March 1915.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. On 25 April 1915, members of the Australian Imperial Force landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day. The record's unique research potential is strengthened by its relationship to a historically significant site: the Egyptian pyramids. Since the postcard was produced in 1916, the record can be used as primary evidence for historians and conservationists studying these sites, or how these sites have evolved over time. The record may also be a useful resource for those interested in the history of Egyptian textiles. Furthermore, it may also provide insight into international relations between Egypt and Australia in the past and present.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on paper.Obverse: 172 / Reverse: 6536 / CARTE POSTALE / 4/3/16 / Rough riders under / the shadow of the / pyramids /military album, army, war, wwi, world war i, egypt, pyramid, great sphinx of giza, textiles, australian imperial force, aif, uniform

Don Jenkins was the Managing Director of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill from 1971 to 1989. He was first employed at the Woollen Mill in 1935. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill in South Warrnambool was established in 1910 with the first manager, J.E. Bennett. By 1915 there were 160 employees and in 1969 there were 380 employees. In 1980 acrylic blankets and fabrics were made on the site and in 1982 there was a name change to Warrnambool Textiles. In 1995 the Smith Family took over the factory, following its ownership by several other Australian firms. It closed in 2000. This is an important photograph as the Warrnambool Woollen Mill was a prominent business in Warrnambool for 90 years. Don Jenkins was the Managing Director for 19 years and this is a good photograph of him and is very useful for display and research purposes. This is a colour photograph of Don Jenkins in a wooden and gilt edged frame with a linen insert. On back of photograph handwritten in biro – ‘Don Jenkins, Managing Director, 1970-1988?’ (Note that Mr Jenkins was the Managing Director from 1971 to 1989)warrnambool, woollen mill, don jenkins, manager warrnambool woollen mill

Letter, on "North Western Woollen Mills Pty Ltd" letterhead, 16th July 1957, regarding water proofing test resultswool - research wool - testing textile testing, gordon institute of technology north western woollen mills pty ltd, lang, dr w. roy, wool - research, wool - testing, textile testing

One of three photographs of delegates to the 1955 Wool Textile Conference in Australia.This photograph is of a visit to the shearing shed at "Boonoke" stud at Deniliquin, NSW.DEPT OF THE INTERIOR - NEWS AND INFORMATION BUREAUwool - research shearing sheds, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy falkiner, mr otway maclaren - f.s. falkiner and sons pty ltd, boonoke, deniliquin, nsw, wool - research, shearing sheds

One of three photographs of delagates to the 1955 Wool Textile Conference in Australia.DEPT OF THE INTERIOR - NEWS AND INFORMATION BUREAUwool - research, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy

One of three photographs of delagates to the 1955 Wool Textile Conference in Australia. Photographed include, W R Lang, F O Howitt, A G Ogston, J B Speakman, H P LundgrenDEPT OF THE INTERIOR - NEWS AND INFORMATION BUREAUwool - research wool - testing wool - measurement, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy astbury, mr w. t. dillon, mr j h speakman, professor j. b. watt, mr k d lindley, dr hugh, wool - research, wool - testing, wool - measurement

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.W ABELLwool industry wool sales wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.AWC AUDITORwool industry wool sales wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.SWWwool industry wool sales wool - research wool - testing wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool - testing, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool - testing wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool - testing, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool - testing wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool - testing, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool sales - reserve price plan wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation joint wool selling organisation limited, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool sales - reserve price plan, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool sales - reserve price plan wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation joint wool selling organisation limited, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool sales - reserve price plan, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool sales - reserve price plan wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation joint wool selling organisation limited, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool sales - reserve price plan, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool sales - reserve price plan wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation joint wool selling organisation limited, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool sales - reserve price plan, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool sales - reserve price plan wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation joint wool selling organisation limited, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool sales - reserve price plan, wool marketing, textile mills

Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.wool industry wool sales wool - research wool sales - reserve price plan wool marketing textile mills textile mills, australian wool corporation joint wool selling organisation limited international wool secretariat, stock pile, wool industry, wool sales, wool - research, wool sales - reserve price plan, wool marketing, textile mills