Warrnambool Harbour Board General Revenue Account Book. 1st April 1931 to 11th March 1933. This is used to record money paid into the General Revenue Account held at The Commercial Banking Compnay of Sydney Limited, with which is amalgamated The Bank of Victoria Ltd, Warrnambool Manufactured by Arnall & Jackson, 428 Collins St., Melbourne

Warrnambool Harbour Board General Revenue Account Book. 17th November 1934 to 15th May 1936. This is used to record money paid into the General Revenue Account held at The Commercial Banking Compnay of Sydney Limited, with which is amalgamated The Bank of Victoria Ltd, Warrnambool Manufactured by Arnall & Jackson, 428 Collins St., Melbourne warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool harbour board general revenue account book, the commercial banking compnay of sydney limited, the bank of victoria ltd

Warrnambool Harbour Board General Revenue Account Book. 18th May 1936 to 15th July 1936. This is used to record money paid into the General Revenue Account held at The Commercial Banking Compnay of Sydney Limited, with which is amalgamated The Bank of Victoria Ltd, Warrnambool Manufactured by Arnall & Jackson, 428 Collins St., Melbourne warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool harbour board, the commercial banking compnay of sydney limited, the bank of victoria ltd,

This is an envelope used in the business of Ludeman Real Estate, Warrnambool. The Director, Bruce Ludeman, had previously been a stock and station agent before establishing his real estate business in Warrnambool in 1985. Bruce Ludeman, a business broker, auctioneer and property manager, is President of the Otway Division of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria and received a Presidents Award in 2012 for services to the real estate industry in the Western District. This envelope is of minor interest as an example of the type of business envelope used today in the real estate businesses in Warrnambool. This is a business-type white envelope with a see-through insert to show the address. It is self-sealing. The name and business address of Ludeman Real Estate is printed at the top left hand corner of the envelope. It also has a stamp to show that postage has been paid. ‘Ludeman Real Estate p/l 122 Liebig Street Warrnambool Victoria 3280’history of warrnambool, businesses in warrnambool, ludeman real estate, bruce ludeman, warrnambool history, liebig street

The Port of Warrnambool - In the early years the Port of Warrnambool was a busy port. Steamships and sailing ships were frequent visitors to the port. Steam navigation companies were plentiful, carrying passengers and freighting cargo such as coal, timber, food, livestock, furniture, hardware and haberdashery between Melbourne and the ports along the southwest coast of Victoria, including Warrnambool. The carts would take their loads into the township for distribution. The Breakwater was built (using 32 ton blocks of concrete) between 1874 and 1890 to provide ships with greater protection from the Southern Ocean. The Lifeboat and Rocket House - The coastline of South West Victoria has had over 600 shipwrecks and many lost lives; even in Warrnambool’s Lady Bay there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905, with eight lives lost. In 1859 the first Government-built lifeboat arrived at Warrnambool Harbour and a shed was soon built to house it, followed in 1864 by a rocket house to safely store the Rocket Rescue equipment. In 1878 the buildings were moved to the Breakwater area, and in 1910 the new Lifeboat Warrnambool arrived with its ‘self-righting’ design. For almost one hundred years the lifeboat and rocket crews, mostly local volunteers, trained regularly to maintain and improve their skills, summoned when needed by alarms, gunshots, ringing bells and foghorns. Some became local heroes but all served an important role. By the end of the 1950s the lifeboat and rescue equipment had become obsolete. Joseph Jordan - Joseph Jordan was born in 1841 in Leicester England. When he was 16 he joined the 7th Queen's Own Hussars and was sent to India at the outbreak of the mutiny. He took part in the relief of Lucknow and remained in India for eleven years. It was during this time, he became interested in photography. He was posted to New Zealand and later came to Victoria, becoming a sergeant major of the Mounted Rifles. In the mid 1880s he came to the Western district where he was responsible for establishing units of the Mounted Rifles in various country towns such as Dunkeld, Mortlake, Panmure, Bushfield, Koroit etc. He resigned from the army in 1889 and set up a professional photography studio in Liebig Street, Warrnambool. He became very well known in the Western District for family photographs, official photographs of local councillors and groups as well as views of local scenery. In 1891 he photographed the wrecked barque "Fiji" at "Wrecks Beach" near Princetown. His business was taken over by his son Arthur around 1917. Joseph was a keen rifle shot and in 1924 he donated the "Jordan Shield" as a prize to the Victorian Rifle Association. He was made a "Life Honorary Member" of the Warrnambool Returned Soldiers League and in 1933 he was recognised as being the oldest living soldier in Victoria. Joseph died in 1935 aged 95.This photograph is significant for its association with the Port of Warrnambool and the Warrnambool Breakwater as it shows a point in time when shipping activities were an important part of Warrnambool's commerce and social development. It is also a record of the Warrnambool Lifeboat and Rocket house which was important in aiding ordinary citizens, harbour employees and the volunteer boat and rescue crew in saving the lives of sailors and passengers due to the high number of shipwrecks that occurred along the coastline. Joseph Jordan is a significant figure in Warrnambool history as he helped to establish early units of the Mounted Rifles (G Company) in local towns during the late 1880's and later, photographed local scenes, groups and citizens of early Warrnambool. Sepia photograph showing the beach and the Breakwater in Lady Bay Warrnambool, two ships (a steamship and a barque), a small sailboat, and the Lifeboat and Rocket House plus two smaller sheds.Front of photo - BREAKWATER, WARRNAMBOOL, VICTORIA Back of photo - "From: P Gregory / 365 Beach Road / BLACK ROCK 3193"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, warrnambool, warrnambool harbour, port of warrnambool, tramway jetty, breakwater, lifeboat and rocket shed, steamship, barque, photograph of lady bay, rocket house, shipping, joseph jordan, lady bay, views of warrnambool, jordan photography

This program contains a menu and order of events for the evening on Saturday 6th February 1960.. It was held by the United Service Institution of Victoria, Warrnambool Branch which was a group associated with naval, military and Air Force background. When the organisation was established in 1891 their membership was officers of the three disciplines and their main objective was the higher professional education of officers and to maintain forces in a state of efficiency. To this end they attempted to establish reading rooms , museums and lecture rooms. This card has come to the society from W R Angus who was a local doctor in Warrnambool for many years.Significant for its list of local signatures and their link with a state organisation.Cream card with black text with logo in centre front of the page. There are a number of signatures over the front and back coversand also inside .The inside pages has a menu on one side and the toast list on the right hand side.Please return to W R Angus. There are a number of signatures some of which are unreadable. but include Bell, Langley, John Andrew Brown,C Phillips, J J Godfrey,C Phillips, D A Austin * Rorke, Howletts G R Philpott W Noyes, Helsham A W Stewart, W Titchman, O' Connorwarrnambool,, w r angus, united service institution of victoria

This is a document signifying that the Warrnambool and District Historical Society in 2017 received a Victorian Collections Award for Excellence in Museum Cataloguing (Volunteer Staff). The award was given by Museums Australia (Victoria). The Warrnambool and District Historical Society continues to be an active contributor to the Victorian Collections web site. This item is of minor significance as a memento of a 2017 award given to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society and it now forms part of the group’s archives. This is a sheet of white paper with a background image of a tree branch and black printing. There are two signatures and the logos or lettering of 7 Victorian organizations.warrnambool & district historical society, victorian collections, museums australia (victoria)

Plastic sheeting used to make sachets of milk which were inserted into a reusable jug. Sungold Dairies has operated in Warrnambool initially from a site in Kepler Street before moving to Verdon Street. They remained there until 1988 when the site was sold to MacDonalds and a part share in the company was purchased by Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory at Allansford , where it remains to this day. Packaging from a local business.12 sheets of white plastic wrap with blue writingSungold Dairies 60 Verdon St Warrnambool, Victoria Phone 62 2477. Sungold Milk 2 litre pack. warrnambool, sungold dairies, warrnambool cheese and butter factory

This album has been produced in Germany at the end of the 19th century for the Warrnambool tourist market. It was sold in the book shop of Walter Davies. The father of Walter Davies, also called Walter, was a law clerk and accountant who established the book and stationery shop in Timor Street in the late 1860s. The business was operated by Walter Davies Senior, then his son and later the grandsonThis album is of interest for several reasons:- 1. It is an interesting example of the type of tourist souvenir available to visitors to Warrnambool in the late 19th century. 2. It contains 13 photographs of Warrnambool in the late 19th century and these are of considerable historical value. 3. It is a good example of the type of articles sold by Walter Davies at his Timor Street shop in 1894. This is a hard cover folder containing 13 black and white photographs of Warrnambool and surrounds. The photographs are on several sheets of white paper joined together in concertina fashion to fit into the folder but they have become detached from the folder. Some of the photographs are torn at the edges. The cover of the folder has embossed gold lettering and the narrow spine is faded and the front cover is a little torn and stained. The inscription. ‘Xmas 1894’ is handwritten in black ink. ‘Picturesque Views of Warrnambool Victoria’ ‘Walter Davies, Bookseller & Stationer, Timor Street, Warrnambool’ ‘Printed in Germany’ ‘Xmas 1894’ picturesque warrnambool,, picturesque views of warrnambool, walter davies

These two styles of badge are a typical promotional type object used at social and celebratory events in the town.The larger badge type are often used to denote volunteers or helpers at such function. Common social items with which many people would identify.001132.1 .2 .3 .4 There are four identical badges. Large tin badge white with lime green edge. Navy blue text with Warrnambool Victoria logo at the bottom. pin on the reverse. 001132.2 Small tin badge with yellow background with black text. Pin on the reverse.All have a plastic coating on the front.001132.1 .2 .3 .4 Welcome to my home Town Warrnambool 001132.2 I like Warrnambool.warrnambool, i like warrnambool, warrnambool badges, welcome to warrnambool

A 1959 tourist guide showcasing Warrnambool attractions.This guide gives an insight into tourist attractions and facilities in Warrnambool in the late 1950'sThis 24page paper booklet contains colour and black and white photographs and text showcasing Warrnambool as a tourist destination. The front cover has an illustration of a young man on the sand dunes, a small map of Victoria locating Warrnambool in the bottom left hand corner and stylised tourist activities in the top right hand quadrant. The rear cover has a photograph of a woman in a swimsuit holding a green surf board surrounded by stylised tourist activities printed in red ink. There is a blue banner across the bottom of the rear cover.Front cover: Warrnambool Playground of the South Rear cover: A Warrnambool Holiday for Everyonewarrnambool, warrnambool tourist guide

This is Item 4 of 27 items in the Daisy Vickers collection of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given to Daisy Ogier (nee Vickers) during World War One by Corporal Arthur Anderson who enlisted from Warrnambool in 1915 at the age of 21. He served in Egypt and France and returned to Australia in 1919. Daisy Ogier (1907-1987) was a student and then a teacher at Warrnambool Technical School with her early teaching years there from 1925 to 1936 and in 1949. She became the head mistress from 1950 to 1963 and in 1968. She officially retired in 1976. Daisy Vickers was one of the best loved and dedicated teachers that the school ever had. She married the Reverend Fred Ogier and continued her association with the school after her husband's deathThis item is interesting because of its association with World War One and two local people Daisy Vickers and Arthur AndersonAn envelope with two stamps and handwritten address. It has been slit at the top and torn.Miss Daisy Vickers Bushfield P Office Via Warrnambool Victoria Australia ARMY POST OFFICE 13 OC 18 On ac......daisy vickers, arthur anderson, warrnambool technical school, world war one

Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and community group and individual efforts are taken into account in this regard, Warrnambool has won the award three times (1958, 1979-82 and 1988-1991). These items are of interest as examples of the souvenirs distributed to celebrate Warrnambool’s being awarded the title of Premier Town of Victoria in the 1970s and the late 1980s. Bruce Rogers, the recipient of the brass plaque and Director of the Premier Town Campaign in 1979-82 was a Warrnambool businessman, City Councillor (1965-9) and a Lawn bowls player of note. Three items- 1. Five Premier Town 1988-1991 paper stickers – circular with black printing and blue and green colouring in the Premier Town design 2. Premier Town 1979-82 shield-shaped cloth badge with black printing and blue and green stitching of Premier Town design (in plastic folder accompanied by paper backing with name of supplier) 3. Premier Town 1979-82 brass plaque Sporting Award etched with name of Bruce Rogers, Hon. Director 1. Warrnambool Premier Town, 1988-1991, Victoria 2. Warrnambool Premier Town, 1979-82 Vic. 3. Warrnambool Premier Town, 1979-82, the 1979-82 Premier Town Sporting Award, Bruce Rogers, Hon. Director warrnambool, premier town awards

Folding post cards were popular as tourist souvenir of visits to places in Australia throughout the 20th century. Many thousands of the same photographs were reproduced and the Warrnambool and District Historical Society has several examples of these photographs. These folding post cards are kept as examples of the souvenirs tourists bought in the early and mid 20th century and the photographs themselves give a good indication of what Warrrnamool and district looked like at the time. The photographs also indicate what were considered at the time to be tourist spots worth a visit and a photo. These are folding post cards with scenes of Warrnambool. One has a kangaroo and a bush landscape on the front cover and one has seven kookaburras and a gum tree on the cover. There are 15 of the same black and white photographs in each (taken about the 1920s). The covers are buff-coloured with a space on the front cover to write and address and affix a stamp. Front Cover – Photographic Souvenir of Warrnambool, Victoria On one (VC000803.2) – in pencil – ‘late 1920s’ and on back cover on affixed sheet, ‘ from Horsham H.S., 17.3.96’ warrnambool, 1920 warrnambool

Anthony John COLEING (1942- ) Born Warrnambool, Victoria Between 1958 and 1959 Anthony Coleing studied at the National Art School, East Sydney Technical College, Darlinghurst, NSW. He is known as a sculptor and printmaker. Framed artworkavailable, tony coleing

This book was written in 2007 by Margaret McOrist to mark the 150th anniversary of the arrival in the Warrnambool area of John Logan. It is a sequel to a 1991 book, ‘Clotted Cream and Mangels’ which told the story of John Logan and his wife Mary Gardner. They lived at Hopkins Point, Warrnambool and the book, ‘Beyond the Point’ tells the story of the Logan descendants. When the farm land was sub-divided and sold the nearby beach was named ‘Logans Beach’. This book is of considerable interest as it tells the story of the descendants of important early settlers, John Logan and Mary Gardner. The area where they first settled is now of major interest as Logans Beach (named for the Logan family) is the well-known whale watching area. Southern Right Whales return to this beach each year and the females calve and remain up to three months at this beach, making it an important ‘whale nursery’. This is a soft cover book with black plastic ring binding and clear plastic sheets covering the front and back paper covers. The front cover has a reproduction of an 1891 map of Warrnambool and district with the title of the book and other information superimposed on the map. The back cover is black. The book has 101 pages and contains information on the Logan families who lived at Tooram in Allansford and their descendants. There are many black and white and colour photographs, diagrams, maps and family trees. Front Cover: ‘Beyond the Point, 150 years since the arrival of Irish ancestor, John Logan, Hopkins Point, Warrnambool, Victoria, 1857-2007, by Margaret McOrist’. john logan and mary gardner, hopkins point, logans beach, tooram, history of warrnambool

Shay DOCKING (29.11.1928-19.11.1998) Born Warrnambool, Victoria Worked in New Zealand 1965–71 This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed ink drawing of the Ballarat Gaol gates in Lydiard St South, Ballaratartwork, art, shay docking, ballarat gaol

Reverend W Frank Hambly served at Cygnet, Home Missions Victoria, Yarram, Malvern South, Warrnambool, Pirie Street Adelaide and Lincoln College. He was also President of Conference in 1955.B & W matte head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Frank Hambly, mounted on buff card.rev. frank hambly, minister, methodist, president of conference, home missions

This ledger contains entries from 1894 until 1910 which relate to the farrier business of Hugh Mc Cullough. Accompanying the ledger is an index of names which contain the following J W Adams, J H Allan, J Beattie Batterbee, Rev Grey Dixon, Duirs and Warrell, Wm Houston, Dr G Wilson, Warrnambool Rabbit Factory, Western Stage Co, Spalding & Fletcher, Stevens Hay & corn store, Hugh Mc Cullough was a blacksmith. He was born in County Down, Ireland on 13 March, 1848 and died in Warrnambool, Victoria, 10 september, 1905. He married Margaret Lutton Mayne, born Caramut, Victoria, 15 October, 1856, died 28 February, 1928, Warrnambool, Victoria. Hugh and Margaret had 11 children.This ledger is linked historically and socially to Warrnambool, containing a large number of local names.Dark green cloth over card with leather spine binding and corners. 527 pages with alphabetical index at the front Green and maroon patterned pages inside front and back covers.Hugh McCullough printed inside front page. Stamp inside back cover, “G U Petterd Bookseller and stationer Warrnambool”warrnambool, mccullough, mccullough farriers, farriers warrnambool,, hugh mccullough

From the inscription at the back, it appears this item was once a betting board that belonged, presumably, to a bookmaker. No other information is available at this time. This board is of some interest as an example of an item recycled for use in a household. This is a rectangular-shaped wooden tray overlaid with decoupage work. It has two metal handles attached with two metal screws. The body of the tray has eleven pasted- on labels, some with early agricultural, business and marine scenes and one in the centre, a decorative piece with the words, ‘Prosperity, Unity, Peace’. There is handwriting on the back of the tray.Prosperity, Unity, Peace Tray made from old betting board, owned and used over 50 years ago by the date. E.P. Torney of Warrnambool, Victoria. Made in the month of August 1952. Gwen R.Torney e.p. torney, history of warrnambool

Presented to the wife of the retiring mayorStrachan Silver silver plated circular tray. floral relief, embossed decorations on base of tray. Inscription in centre to recipient. Tarnished and foxingPresented to Mrs Patricia O'Sullivan in appreciation for her services as The Mayoress during this mayoral term of THE LATE COUNCILLOR W.P. O'SULLIVAN 1976-77 and 1977 - 15.6.1978. Warrnambool City Council crest - City of Warrnambool Victoria

This is a collection of nine directories published by the City of Warrnambool dating from 1952 to 1992. They contain descriptions of the municipality and lists and details of services, social and community facilities for the period covered.These directories give snapshots of the City of Warrnambool for the years covered and will be useful for research.[.1] 16 pages printed with black and white photographs. The cover is cream card with writing in blue printing and the city of Warrnambool crest in the top left corner. [.2] 16 pages printed with black and white photographs. The cover is yellow card with writing in blue printing and the city of Warrnambool crest in the top left corner. [.3] 8 pages printed with pale yellow feathered design edges on either side of the text. The cover is cream with writing in Blue print and the pale yellow feathered pattern. A coloured City of Warrnambool seal is in the centre top third of the front cover. [.4] A single sheet of buff coloured light weight card folded in half to make a booklet. Black printing with a black Warrnambool crest in the top centre. [.5] 36 page booklet. The cover is of white shiny card with printed purple text. [.6] 96 page booklet. The cover has black printed text and red stylised cartoon like drawings representing different aspects of the community. [.7] 32 page booklet. The cover is of cream card printed with a 5mm wide green line across the front and back. Black ink drawings of Warrnambool landmarks by P Bryant feature on the cover and the Warrnambool City seal is in the bottom right hand corner. [.8] 20 page booklet of white paper with black text printing. There is a photo of the Tourist information centre on the rear cover. The Warrnambool city crest on the front cover which has a black geometrical edging design. [.9] 24 page booklet of white paper with black text printing. The front cover has the Warrnambool city crest in the top left hand corner and a photograph of the Lake Pertobe playground in the bottom two thirds. The back cover has a photo of the Warrnambool Saleyards. [.1] City of Warrnambool Victoria, Australia [.2] City of Warrnambool Victoria, Australia [.3] City of Warrnambool [.4] City of Warrnambool Organisations taking part in the Community Life of the City of Warrnambool 1952 [.5] Warrnambool Directory of Social Services [.6] Community Information Directory Warrnambool and District 1981 [.7] Community Information Guide 1991/1992 City of Warrnambool [.8] Citizens' Information Handbook for 1976-1977 [.9] Citizens' Information Handbook for 1977-1978 warrnambool, warrnambool city directory, warrnambool community organisations

The requirement to register dogs in Victoria commenced in the mid1860s and for most of this time has been a Local Council responsibility. Dog owners who do not register their dogs are fined. The origin of these particular dog registration tags is not known. These tags are of interest in that they are examples of the type of dog tag issued locally in the 1970s.These are five dog registration tags, circular in shape with a hole through the top for attachment to a collar. Each tag has a separate number. All the tags are made of a form of plastic. The 1977-8 tag for the City of Warrnambool is gold in colour and the Shire of Warrnambool 1977-8 tag is brown-coloured. The three Shire of Warrnambool 1978-9 tags are white and have silver-coloured printing on them. Shire of Warrnambool tags: ‘Shire of Warrnambool, 1977-8, 961, 1978-9 , 751,752,753, Dog Registration, Victoria’ City of Warrnambool tags: ‘City of Warrnambool, 685, 1977-8, Regd. Dogs, Victoria, Wellcome Product’ dog registration

This dictionary belonged to John Brass, an early settler in South Warrnambool. He owned several block of land and operated a lighterage business with John Young. As a lighterman and boatman he was well-known in Warrnambool. He was drowned in March 1895 while attempting to cross a temporary foot bridge across the Merri River. His house (probably in Stanley Street) was built in 1868 and remained as an interesting example of a lighterman’s cottage until1974. The dictionary probably became the property of W. Macdonald after John Brass’ death. No information has been found on this W. Macdonald. This book is of interest as it belonged to John Brass, an important early settler in South Warrnambool. This is a hard cover book of 974 pages. The cover is green with embossed patterning and lettering on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. The book has a Preface, a Contents page, the Dictionary entries and an Appendix. There are many illustrations, from engravings on wood, scattered throughout the text. The cloth binding is coming loose and there are several loose pages. The last page is missing. The inscriptions are written in pencil and in blue ink and there are red stamps of John Brass. The cover is stained and faded. ‘John Brass, South Warrnambool, Victoria, Aust- 1893’ ‘June 5 x 6 x 93’ ‘J.Brass, Jetty’ Stamps – ‘John Brass, South Warrnambool’ ‘W.J. Macdonald, Moyston, Dec.23-11-95’ ‘W.J.McDonald’ john brass, history of south warrnambool, w. macdonald (moyston), warrnambool’s maritime history

In 1869, the Warrnambool Meat Preserving Company commenced their business on the site, where it operated until 1875 when it was sold to the directors of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill Company. After being destroyed by fire in 1882 it wasn’t until 1910 that the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce was approached by Marcus Saltau and Peter McGennan to invest in a new mill. The original directors were James Dickson, P J McGennan, Robert Swinton, M Saltau, and J W Younger. In 1955 the Warrnambool Woollen Mill formed a partnership with the Wangaratta Woollen Mills. Dunlop bought the mill in 1968. From that time until its closure in 2000 it had a number of different owners, the last being the Smith Family Industries. The Mill site holds significance for Warrnambool as the site was one of the earliest industries established in the town. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill operated for close to 100 years and in that time forged a strong link with the people of Warrnambool. Its product held a significant position in the marketplace.Aerial colour photograph of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and surrounding area including carparks. The Merri River crosses from lower left to upper right. Playing field, Jetty Flat, in upper right hand corner and Harris Street bridge in lower left. Aspect is looking easterly. Photo glued to white card mount with text in black underneath. Timber frameWarrnambool Woollen Mill A division of Dunlop Olympic Limited. Manufacturers of Warrnambool/Dreamspun blankets, rugs and fabrics. Registered office South Warrnambool, Victoria. 3280. Australia. P.O. Box 484 Telephone (055)624166. Telex 55820warrnambool, warrnambool woollen mill, woollen mill, dunlop olympic, marcus saltau, p j mcgennan, james dickson, robert swinton, j w younger, dreamspun

In 1869, the Warrnambool Meat Preserving Company commenced their business on the site, where it operated until 1875 when it was sold to the directors of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill Company. After being destroyed by fire in 1882 it wasn’t until 1910 that the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce was approached by Marcus Saltau and Peter McGennan to invest in a new mill. The original directors were James Dickson, P J McGennan, Robert Swinton, M Saltau, and J W Younger. In 1955 the Warrnambool Woollen Mill formed a partnership with the Wangaratta Woollen Mills. Dunlop bought the mill in 1968. From that time until its closure in 2000 it had a number of different owners, the last being the Smith Family Industries. The Mill site holds significance for Warrnambool as the site was one of the earliest industries established in the town. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill operated for close to 100 years and in that time forged a strong link with the people of Warrnambool. Its product held a significant position in the marketplace.Colour photograph of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and surrounding area including carparks. The Merri River crosses from lower left to mid right. Aspect is looking easterly. Photo glued to white card mount with text in black underneath. Timber frameWarrnambool Woollen Mill A division of Dunlop Olympic Limited. Manufacturers of Warrnambool/Dreamspun blankets, rugs and fabrics. Registered office South Warrnambool, Victoria. 3280. Australia. P.O. Box 484 Telephone (055)624166. Telex 55820 warrnambool, warrnambool woollen mill, woollen mill, dunlop olympic, marcus saltau, p j mcgennan, james dickson, robert swinton, j w younger, dreamspun