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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Business Docket Dispenser, Lamson Paragon, c1960s
J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006. Paragon, trading at various times as Lancom Paragon, Moore Paragon, Paragon Printing and the South Pacific Print Group, was also based in Wodonga from 1958 until 2010. It began as Lamson Paragon in 1958 but was destroyed by a fire causing £150,000 damage. The factory resumed operations on 24 June 1959.with 30 staff and by 1973 employed 120 and used 80 tons of paper per week. Further develp[ment took place to the factory in 2 stages. In 1977 Moore Corporation of Toronto took over control of the London based parent company Lamson Paragon necessitating a change of name of the Australian company to become Moore Business Systems Australia Limited. After many successful years of operation including expansion to a staff of 240 people, changes to business operations and the loss of several large contracts led to the company entering voluntary administration in March 2010.This machine and docket has local provenance as it came from the 20th century business of J. Mann & Son in Wodonga..The machine was manufactured by Paragon, also operating as Lamcon Paragon and Moore Paragon, which were a major manufacturer in Wodonga from 1958 until 2010.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 to enable paper dockets to be inserted. It also has a turning mechanism for removing the dockets, one at a time from a slot at the top of the machine. The machine includes a docket from Mann Mitre 10 Wodonga operated by J. Mann & Son Pty. Ltd. The dockets provided a duplicate copy for the company as well as the white copy for the customer. The dispenser and dockets were produced by Paragon.At top of dispenser: "Paragon" Across top of docket: "J. MANN & SON Pty. Ltd. (Incorporated in Victoria) TRADING AS: / Manns Mitre 10/ P.O. BOX 141, VIC., 3690. Phone: (060) 24 4813paragon, lamson paragon, moore paragon, mann wodonga, moore business systems australia limited -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Object, Hair 'Butterfly clips' stainless steel, c1960
These are stainless steel Hair styling Clips that are used for creating definite, non permanent Waves in a lady's hair c 1920 to 1960. Ladies usually went to the hairdresser for this styling but they could do it themselves at home Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin Finger waves were very a fashionable Hairstyle 1920 - 1960. Gladys Reed, who was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950.that performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin used these 'butterfly clips'Steel spring 'butterfly clips' used for crimping hair to form waves. Sanitarium Health Food Company Box c 1960 used for storage.hairdressing, finger wave hairstyle, steel, fashion, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george, hairdressing salons -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Memorabilia - Commemorative Plate
White china commemorative plate with blue lettering and symbols. 4th Australian Independent Company -Albury Reunion 2001 60th anniversary 1941-2001 -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Photograph, Winners Double Maiden Eight, Upper Yarra & Albert Park Regattas 1915. Presented to Chas Donald Esq By the Crew as a mark of appreciation in recognition of his services as COACH
A black and white studio portrait of the members of "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion. The photograph is under glass in a wooden frame with a green cardboard mounting.A. Perlestein, F.G. Bartholomew (bow), L.A. Payne (2), A. McLaurin (3), H.H. Macknight (S), W.J. Taylor / T. McManamny, C. Donald (COACH), Capt E.V. Nixon, C. Short, A. McGill / J. Bruce, F.C. Wilson (COX) / Presented to Mr C. Donald / As a small mark of appreciation & as a memento of Sept 18, 1915 -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Photograph, "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion / Albert Park, Melbourne
A black and white studio portrait of the members of "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion. The photograph is under glass in a wooden frame with a green cardboard mounting.A. Perlestein, F.G. Bartholomew (bow), L.A. Payne (2), A. McLaurin (3), H.H. Macknight (S), W.J. Taylor / T. McManamny, C. Donald (COACH), Capt E.V. Nixon, C. Short, A. McGill / J. Bruce, F.C. Wilson (COX) / Presented to Mr C. Donald / As a small mark of appreciation & as a memento of Sept 18, 1915 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Transfer of Walker Land 395684, 1909
A photocopy of Certificate of Land transfer 395684 from Australian Tesselated Tile Company Proprietary Limited to Mr Edgar Edwardes Walker. A transcript is attached.A photocopy of Certificate of Land transfer 395684 from Australian Tesselated Tile Company Proprietary Limited to Mr Edgar Edwardes Walker. A transcript is attached.A photocopy of Certificate of Land transfer 395684 from Australian Tesselated Tile Company Proprietary Limited to Mr Edgar Edwardes Walker. A transcript is attached.australian tesselated tile company pty ltd, walker, edgar edwardes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Turner-Atkins saw story, 2006
Story of the Turner Manufacturing Company of Whitehorse Road Nunawading.Story of the Turner Manufacturing Company of Whitehorse Road Nunawading, later known as Turner-Atkins, then the Stanley Works Pty Ltd. Written by Jim DixonStory of the Turner Manufacturing Company of Whitehorse Road Nunawading.stanley works pty ltd, turner industries, tools -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster - Signs, Window signs by Keith Rash
It is thought the signs were used for Ballarat's Gold Centenary in 1851.Seven window signs by Keith Rash painted onto wallpaper. The signs were designed to sit in shop windows to tell the history of the shop of company. .1) In 1862 Eurgene Bourdet conducted the "Imperial Dining Rooms" here. Board 20/- Board & Lodging 25/- week .2) On 16th Feb. 1853 at the Government Land Sale, Mr C.N. Thorne purchased this area. In 1893, R. Ludbrook used this property as Auction Rooms. .3) McArtney & aldred first occupied these premises in 1856. There were coachbuilders. .4) From the Single Storeyed wooden building once her J.P. Clarke operated as a carrier until 1865. Welsh & Surplice took over as Estate Agents until 1870. .5) Dr James Stewart built this property H.G. Harrison, 1957. J.C. Proctor 1862, John Stokes 1865, were chemists here. In 1856 The Savings Bank commenced here. W.H. Pooley, actuary .6) Wm Moss, tinsmith, occupied this site in 1865. Thos. Freeman,a uctioneer in 1882. .7) Doig & Cant. Gasfitters & Plumbers came here from Main Road in 1866. After 38 years A. Cant removed 2 doors further north .8) In 1871, This part was the shop of Wm Moss, tinsmith & plumberballarat, doig, cant, plumber, william moss, tinsmith, thomas freeman, james stewart, h.g. harrison, j.c. proctor, john stokes, savings bank, w.h. pooley, j.p. clarke, welsh, surplice, mcartney, aldred, coachbuilders, c.n. thorne, r. ludbrook, eugene bourdet -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Pongo and The Bull
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Pongo and The Bull Author: H Belloc Publisher: Constable & Company Ltd Date: 1916 Further Information: First Published in 1910. Reprinted 1916 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BEL Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, pongo and the bull, h belloc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Swallow and Ariell employees in company yard, 1930s - 1940s
Photo belongs to Charles FORBES, late 30s/early 40s. Came into possession of niece Pat Hamilton GREEN, who donated it to PMH&PS.Faded photo of 5 Swallow & Ariell employees (male) in company yard (cropped by mask on negative into shape of Australia) Bottom left is Charles FORBES.In pencil on back: "Swallows Workers"industry - manufacturing, swallow & ariell ltd, charles forbes -
Mont De Lancey
Decanter, 1902
From the late Miss E. M. SebireClear glass whisky decanter with ground glass stopper. Has Peter Dawson's Scotch painted on decanter. Specially manufactured to commemorate centenary of Company. decanters -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Fire Insurance Policy, 10/12/1909 12:00:00 AM
Fire insurance policy certificate issued to Martha Edwards for a building in Husband Road Tunstall, 10 December 1909, by Atlas Assurance Company Limited.Fire insurance policy certificate issued to Martha Edwards for a building in Husband Road Tunstall, 10 December 1909, by Atlas Assurance Company Limited.Fire insurance policy certificate issued to Martha Edwards for a building in Husband Road Tunstall, 10 December 1909, by Atlas Assurance Company Limited.edwards, martha, atlas assurance company limited, insurance, husband road, forest hill, no. 42, husband road, tunstall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Builders Trading and Roofing Co Ltd, 1996
Information on Builders Trading and Roofing Company from a discussion between Rod Farhall, son of F. Farhall and Ted Arrowsmith of Nunawading Historical Society.Information on Builders Trading and Roofing Company from a discussion between Rod Farhall, son of F. Farhall and Ted Arrowsmith of Nunawading Historical Society.Information on Builders Trading and Roofing Company from a discussion between Rod Farhall, son of F. Farhall and Ted Arrowsmith of Nunawading Historical Society.tile factories, builders trading and roofing co ltd, farhall, ron, arrowsmith, ted, f, wilfred henry, herbert harold -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Walker, Elizabeth Catherine
Black and white photo of Elizabeth Catherine Walker, wife of Edgar Edwardes Walker, owner of the Australian Tesselated Tile Company Pty Ltd., of Mitchamwalker, elizabeth catherine -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter, Memo. From Lacy & Osborne, 15/11/1922
Letter from the manufacturer of leather goods sent to the Aitken & Commins shop in RutherglenLetter from company Lacy & Osborne written to Messrs Aitken & Commins, Rutherglen. Letter is hand written in ink on paper with letterhead printed in blue.Date 15-11-1922 Signature Lacy & Osborne per B.B.lacy & osborne, aitken & commins, leather goods, retail documents -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, The Port of Melbourne Railway, 30 Jun 1878
Melbourne & Hobsons Bay United Railway Company listing of all personnel at the time Victoria took it over; shows date of employment, occupation and salarytransport - railways, melbourne & hobsons bay railway company, melbourne & hobsons bay united railway company, employees -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, American Machinist
American Machinist Volume XXVIII - part two Issued Weekly A practical journal of machine construction Publisher: The American Machinist Company Date: 1905 flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, american machinist -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book - Catalogue, Pacific Hardware & Steel Company
30 page index, 1176 pages for print, leather bound, heavy cover, Made in USAA large catalogue published by Pacific Hardware & Steel Company listing a large array of goods, label on inside cover has #4489, Printed in UScatalogues -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1930 c
Sepia toned photograph of water flowing from abandoned oil well Lakes Entrance Development Company drilled in 1924 at Lake Bunga Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 aif -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: COLLECTION OF NEWPAPER CUTTINGS RE PERFORMING ARTISTS
Copies of newspaper articles and reviews (stapled) re Gerry Connolly, The Ritz Company and Ross Skiffington ca. 1984. No obvious connection with Bendigo performances. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LAZARUS NEW CHUM MINING COMPAN Y SHARE CERTIFICATE
Share Certificate from The Lazarus New Chum Mining Company for 100 shares issued to Mr. M. Kelly and dated 4th April 1903.mine, gold, lazarus new chum, gold mines, gold mining, new chum line lazarus company, share certificates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: W.N.ABBOTT MEDICAL RESEARCH PAPER
Small booklet of 15 pages, The Electrical Factor in Metabolism (Section 5A) by W.N.Abbott and E.F.Fowler , printed by Commercial Printing Company Boulcott Avenue Wellington.medical -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - J H ABBOTT POTTERY JAR
Small off white Bendigo Pottery jar made for Boston Boot Cream with company names impressed on sides & neck threaded for a screw stopper.J H Abbott & Co Sole Agents Boston MFG Coys Boot Cream The Bendigo Pottery Epsomdomestic equipment, containers, jar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: EAST CLARENCE GOLD MINING CO - LIQUIDATION, 1948/50
Document; manilla folder contains documents relative to liquidation of East Clarence shareholder reports, correspondence. East Clarence gold Mining Company No Liability.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining correspondence, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: PLAN OF LEASES VICTORIA HILL
Slide. . Victoria Reef Gold Mines Company Mining Plan. Mount Korong Road on bottom of plan, Victoria Reef running through centre.mine, gold, victoria reef gold mines plan., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - MINING PLAN, Circa 1880's
Mining Plan: showing the following companies: New Chum and Victoria Co., South Victoria Co., Lansell's 180, Victoria Quartz Mining Co.topic, mining, plans, mining in bendigo, new chum and victoria co., south victoria co., lansell's 180, victoria quartz ming co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW DEBORAH REEF GOLD MINING COMPANY NL - AGREEMENT, 1932
Document: agreement with Vendor and Promoter - New Deborah Reef Gold Mining Company No Liability and James Mackay & Co., Ian Mackay. Dated 1932.organization, mining, new deborah reef gold mining compan, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: new deborah reef gold mining company no liability, goldmining, agreement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE GOLD MINING CO NL, REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, 1940
McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company NL, Report and Statement of Accounts for Period Ending September 30, 1940.organization, mining, central nell gwynne gold mining co, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gold mining company nl report and statement of accounts for period ending september 30, 1940 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE, 194
Document. 2 Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company No Liability unused receipt books. Nos. 1101 - 1200. Nos 1201 - 1401McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, unused receipt books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Myer Bendigo Staff of Country Order Department
B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo staff of the company's "Country Order Department". Undated the photograph shoes two males and seven female employees.social history, myer store