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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
The Principal Garage at 260 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills, After 1927
David Staig Jnr established this business in 1927 on the corner of Canterbury Road and Revers Street. He lived at 355 Canterbury Road, one of a series of shops (with living accommodation) owned and built in c1885 by Thomas C Hyde. G Staig (farmer) was the first in the family to occupy this, followed by James Staig (carpenter), then David Staig Snr (blacksmith) and David Staig Jnr. Bill Steiner was the chief mechanic at The Principal Garage; his apprentice Frank Senior eventually bought the business from David Staig and it became Senior's Garage. In 2020 there is a Shell service station and a Coles Express on the site. The Staig family were long-time residents of the area and this photo documents part of their business history. Dave Staig, who established this business, was an early aviator who designed and built his own plane.Black and white photo of a classic 1920's era garage build in brick and render and with 2 petrol bowsers on the curbside, either side of the central garage entrance. Advertising on the facade indicates Shell and Plume motor oils. There are 3 cars positioned in such a way that suggests this may have been a publicity photo. Advertising on the facade indicates that cars could be garaged at the facility and that the proprietor was D. Staig. It also indicates that the business was an agent for The Whippet car, the Willys-Knight car and the Overland car.principal garage, senior's garage, senior's motors pty ltd, garages, redvers street, canterbury road, david staig jnr, bill steiner, frank senior -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Ledger (Remainder of title illegible but contains the words "Boat Building"), 1910 - 1917
Found by a member of donor's family - donor is a grandson of Harry Meiers. three generations of his family lived at "the Bend" settlement, Port MelbourneSmall ledger containing business records of boat builder Henry/Harry Meiers 1910 to 1912; He and his wife Lilian lived at Fishermens Bend, and he rowed each day to Williamstown where his business was located. The book was later used by Lilian for household expenses, shopping lists and food and medication recipes. From both business and domestic standpoints a most interesting record. Vertical book with dark red tape binding.A toddler has scribbled on several pages. e.g 50-51industry, domestic life, lilian meiers, henry (harry) meiers, allan meiers, boat building -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Coin - Token, Bateman token, 1855
This coin is a Warrnambool Bateman penny. It is an example of an Australian token – a coin that had the value of a penny and was produced by businessmen in the 1850s to be used only in the business of the person named on the coin. There were two firms in Warrnambool that produced tokens in the 1850s – William Jamieson, a general storekeeper and William Bateman. The latter had a general store in Banyan Street and became in the early 1850s one of the largest merchant firms in the Warrnambool district. But the firm’s liabilities were financed by overdrafts and insolvency resulted. A disastrous and suspicious fire in 1856 destroyed the Bateman store and caused a great number of insolvencies in the district as so many businessmen and farmers were financed by Bateman who eventually left the district. This token is of supreme importance. It is significant for three reasons: 1. It is an example of an 1850s Australian token, demonstrating an early business practice in our history. 2. It is an example of a Warrnambool token produced by an important Warrnambool business (only two firms in Warrnambool produced tokens) 3. It is a Bateman token and these are comparatively rare because many Bateman tokens were destroyed in the 1856 fire. This is an 1855 metal token with, on one side, an image of a woman holding scales in one hand and a cornucopia in the other (Dea Pecunia?). The obverse side has the name of William Bateman Junior of Warrnambool. It is a business token which could be used only in the Bateman store in Warrnambool in place of a penny.One side: Woman image and the word ‘Australia’ Obverse side: ‘William Bateman Junr. & Co., Importers and General Merchants, Warnambool (sic), Victoria, 1855’ william bateman junior, warrnambool tokens, bateman token, coin tokens -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Docket machine, Lamson Paragon, 1930s
This 20th century business machine was used by the firm of D.H.Wood Motors of 169 Koroit Street Warrnambool. This firm advertised that it sold mainly Peugeot and Studebaker cars and Hillman and Humber cars and commercial trucks. This machine has local provenance as it came from the 20th century business of D.H.Wood Motors. It also has some historical interest as an example of a business or office machine used in the early to mid 20th century before the general use of computers. This is a grey rectangular-shaped metal box with rounded edges. The box has four metal studs on the base to keep the box stable. The box has a hinged section for the insertion of the paper dockets and a turning mechanism for removing the dockets, one at a time from a slot at the top of the machine. The dockets have a white (customer's) copy and a pink duplicate copy for the business to file. Two of the dockets have been removed from the machine to show the contents. The number of dockets in the machine is unknown. The metal surface of the machine is rubbed and rusty and the paper is stained. 'Paragon' 'D.H.Wood Motors, 169 Koroit Street, Warrnambool' 'Lamson Paragon Limited Wiz Register' vintage business machines, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Coat Hanger, J Younger & Co Warrnambool x 2
John Wilson Younger was the proprietor of J Younger & Co Warrnambool, which was a former branch of Melbourne Cash Stores. The Youngers store operated in Liebig St Warrnambool until the 1980’s as a department store James Younger died in 1939 and the store was operated by his son in law, Carlos Gordon for many years. John Younger was involved in many areas of social and community life in Warrnambool. In 1903 he lived at Riccalton 3 Darling St, Warrnambool. He was a director of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and was Mayor around 1910 for two terms. He purchased the property Dwarroon and divided it among his four children.A common item which provides a link to one of Warrnambool’s largest and longest running businesses.Wooden hangers with rounded corners and metal hooks. Printed names engraved and painted in black with business name.J Younger & Co Warrnamboolwarrnambool, youngers, j younger warrnambool -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1876
Left of photograph Bergin & Co, Griffiths Point Store in very large lettering. Residence above store, four open windows. Woman in white blouse and long black skirt entering one of two doors. The weatherboard building right on street. Next door San Remo Hotel. Bar entry on left. Large window on brick wall. Weatherboard upper storey with verandah and elaborate pillars wrought iron work and big turret attic towards back.Beautiful blown-up picture of the store and hotel side by side. Store open for business. Lady enteringlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, griffiths point store, san remo hotel, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Resignation letter acceptance, The New Zealand Shipping Company Limited, 1 November 1920
The letter indicates that after several years (from 1916 to 1920) working for this company, Arthur Oswald Dixon resigned because of "private affairs".Typewritten letter in blue ink with signature on printed business letterhead from the New Zealand Shipping Company.Top left corner printed in black: The New Zealand Shipping Co. Ld (Incorporated in New Zealand)/ Telegraphic address: "Delectable, Led, London"/Telephone No 4258 Avenue/ All letters to be addressed to the manager Under is printed a round stamp with a crown and the Union Jack in the center and around "National Scheme for Disabled Men" Top right corner printed: 138 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3arthur oswald dixon, seafarers, officers, seamen, seamanship, merchant navy, new zealand, england, sailors, crew -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, Home Brew Specialist - 29 Beewar Street, 2016c
This company stocks the items needed to produce 'home brew'. It was established about 2016.Business card, printed in green and light green on brown, col. photographs. Printed on one side only.Home Brew Specialist, 29 Beewar Street Greensborough 3088, opening hours, website and emailhome brew specialist -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Practical Mining, 1894, 1894
William Wilson was the librarian at the Mechanics' Institute and Public Library, Long Gully, Bendigo.Small, orange, hardbound book, Includes a Miners' Business directory with many advertisements from Bendigo suppliers.mining, william wilson, decimal arithmetic, measurement of timber, steam boilers, pumps, ventilation, bendigo -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, John Slorach, From Timber to Tourism: Exploring Place Attachment and Natural Area Values in the Otway Ranges, 05/01/2007
Black hard covered book prepared for the BS801 Honours Research Dissertation, Bachelor of Business (Tourism) (Honours)university of ballarat, school of business, john slorach, mary hollick, tourism, timber, otway ranges, timber harvesting, forestry, environment -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, City of Port Melbourne Electric Supply, 1945
Financial record of Electric Supply business 1945-1968. Dark green cover with brown leather spinelocal government - city of port melbourne, utilities - electricity -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - City of Port Phillip, Cr Liana Thompson, 1996
Liana Thompson was the last Mayor of the City of Port Melbourne in 1994 when Port, South and St Kilda were forcibly amalgamated to form the City of Port Phillip. Liana was the first Mayor of the elected Council of the City of Port Phillip in 1996Business card of Liana Thompson, Councillor of the City of Port Phillip, back of card is translated into several languages.local government - city of port phillip, liana thompson, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Business card, W R Porteous, W R Porteous, 1890s
Business card of W.R. Porteous, specialities agent, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne. Attached to leaflet (506.02)business and traders, w r porteous -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Diary, ship movements, Port Melbourne piers, 1985
1985 Invicta Australian Business Diary No. A43B containing ship movements at various Port Melbourne piersmelbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, transport - shipping, piers and wharves - miscellaneous -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Diary, ship movements, Port Melbourne piers, 1991
1991 Invicta Australian Business Diary No. A41B containing ship movements at various Port Melbourne piersmelbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, transport - shipping, piers and wharves - miscellaneous -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Diary, ship movements, Port Melbourne piers, 1965
1965 Invicta Australian Business Diary No. 4 containing ship movements at various Port Melbourne piers"B R G W" handwritten inside front cover.melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, transport - shipping, piers and wharves - miscellaneous -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILY BUSINESS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 2003. Family business: the Bridgewater Family Hotel, Bridgewater.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BUSINESS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Business: A. Roberts & Sons engineers, ironfounders and boilmakers.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Booklet: Partners in progress: NMIT and your business
A4 size booklets promoting Institute partnerships with businesses and industry. Copies held 2000, 2002, 2005northern melbourne institute of tafe, nmit -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Certificate, Display of Martin Baker Club Certificate Ejection
Framed green mountedt board with tie, insignias, membership and business card. Certificate of emergency Ejection No 1998Certificate Of Martin Baker Clubmartin baker club, john downing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Award, Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Award, 2011
Brown, stained wooden frame with gold trim. Finalish, 2011 "Good Access is Good Business" category.award finalist -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Survey, Georgina Martyn, 1998
Survey form, business cards, photographs of garden designs, winner of gold medals at MIFGS 1997, 1998georgina martyn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Proposal to rezone land, 1992
Nunawading Council proposes to rezone land in Vermont South from public open space to restricted business.Nunawading Council proposes to rezone land in Vermont South from public open space to restricted business.Nunawading Council proposes to rezone land in Vermont South from public open space to restricted business.city of nunawading, rundle, geoff, grigg, vernon, local laws, vermont south -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sewards move base, 1996
Tool manufacturers, Sewards, are closing their Nunawading business after 43 years.Tool manufacturers, Sewards, are closing their Nunawading business after 43 years. They will consolidate their operations at their Kilsyth base.Tool manufacturers, Sewards, are closing their Nunawading business after 43 years.tools, sewards, seward, bill, barry, whitehorse road, nunawading, no 315 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Traders Check Out Of Centre, 2019
Business at the 51 year old Blackburn North Shopping Centre are closing ahead of $40 million RevampBusiness at the 51 year old Blackburn North Shopping Centre are closing ahead of $40 million RevampBusiness at the 51 year old Blackburn North Shopping Centre are closing ahead of $40 million Revampblackburn north shopping centre, shops, springfield road, blackburn nos. 64 -104 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Price Wendy, 2008
This is the after paired photograph used in the 150 year Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display|The before paired photograph number 02401|Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room display.Colour photograph of the Mechanics Hall, Library and Shire business centre in Mechanics Street, Lakes Entrance Victoriahalls, floods -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Business docket: Brown's, 1955
Donald Clark Collection. A paper business docket from F.M. & L.V. Brown Grocer, Wine and Spirit Merchants of Arnold and Tarnagulla. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Business docket: Brown's
Donald Clark Collection. A paper business docket from F.M. & L.V. Brown Grocer, Wine and Spirit Merchants of Arnold and Tarnagulla. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Ted TOBIN, Anne Callaghan, May 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Ted TOBIN talking about living in Port Melbourne; operating his small engineering business; and moreDuration side 0:29:51domestic life, business and traders, engineering, ted tobin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOUND ACCOUNTS BOOK: GAS AND FUEL ?, 11/08/1958
Bound Accounts Book. First pages are headed ''Accounts for Payment as per Vouchers. Various Bendigo Businesses listed on each page. Pages list dates of entry from August 11, 1958 to January 5th 1970 with details of amount beside name or business. These are Bendigo businesses generally so this indicates a local operation - on the back page (page 141) is a stamp ''Gas & Fuel Corp. Of Vic. - Internal Audit'' with signature indicating start of a new book. Printed page pinned to page 15 of this accounts book gives no further information as to name of business - so potentially G&F?? First page only scanned.business, retail, gas and fuel