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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Clocks, ANSONIA large c1900, c1900
Ansonia Clocks were made by a clock manufacturing business which started in Ansonia, Connecticut, in 1851 and which moved to Brooklyn, New York, in 1878. An enormously successful business, it turned out thousands of clocks in a large number of styles.This Ansonia clock was owned by the pioneer family in Moorabbin Shire c1900This Ansonia clock was owned by the pioneer family in Moorabbin Shire c1900A large ANSONIA clock. c1900 with a winding key and pendulum and a hinged front glass door with clip lock ANSONIAansonia clock company, connecticut, america, phelps anson, terry theodore, andrews franklin, brighton, moorabbin, furniture, pioneers, clocks, market gardeners, early settlers -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, Australian Glass Manufacturers, R F Kennedy & Co, Early 20th century
This bottle comes from the chemist’s business in Timor Street Warrnambool of R.F.Kennedy & Co. Richard Frank Kennedy came to Warrnambool in 1880 and established a retail, wholesale and manufacturing business in Timor Street. The business was described in the 1904 ‘Cyclopedia of Victoria’ as the largest and best-appointed pharmacy in Victoria. Kennedy was prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool, being a Town Councillor, a Justice of the Peace, and on the committees of the Warrnambool Hospital and the Mechanics Institute and Art Gallery. He was the first Vice-President and fourth President of the Warrnambool Bowls Club. After Kennedy’s death in 1903 the pharmacy business continued as a company and this bottle comes from that time. The Kennedy chemist bottles were well-known for their lighthouse logo (Warrnambool having two operating lighthouses during the company’s time, with these still operating today).This bottle is significant as an example of a chemist’s bottle from R.F. Kennedy & Co. This pharmacy was a dominant business in Timor Street, Warrnambool for over 40 years. This is a small clear glass bottle with a rectangular-shaped body with rounded sides, a small neck and a moulded open top. The stopper is missing. The chemist’s name and a lighthouse logo are etched into the side of the bottle. ‘R.F. Kennedy & Co Chemists Warrnambool’ ‘M297 AGM’ r.f. kennedy, warrnambool chemist, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Clothing, Top Hat and Box, Early 20th Century
This hat belonged to a Warrnambool undertaking firm, Beattie and Phillips. This firm was established by Christopher Beattie and Henry Phillips in 1865 and was originally situated in Koroit Street. Beattie’s son, James, took over the business in 1916 and moved to new premises at 82 Fairy Street about 1928. In 1945 the business management was transferred to James Leahy and the firm continued until 2000. The top hat was used by both James Beattie and James Leahy and would have been one of several used by the employees in this undertaking business. The suppliers of the hat were Cramond and Dickson (note that the name ‘Cramond’ is misspelt on the hat itself). John Glass Cramond and James Dickson established their clothing and drapery and ironmongery business in Warrnambool in 1855 and it continued to operate in Liebig Street until 1974. This is a highly significant item for three reasons: 1. It belonged to, and was used by, two directors of the undertaking firm of Beattie and Phillips, a most prominent business in Warrnambool for 135 years 2. It was supplied by the firm of Cramond and Dickson, a dominant retail shop in Warrnambool for 119 years 3. It is an important example of a social custom of the past – the wearing of formal wear, including a top hat, by funeral employees (even to the extent of taking the hat by rail for funerals etc outside of Warrnambool) This is a black top hat with paper and silk inserts in the inside crown and a brown leather lining stitched on to the inside of the brim. There is black corded ribbon around the brim and around the outside of the hat. The brim is made of felt with the crown showing a shiny pile. There is a small round metal insert on the top of the crown. A piece of a newspaper dated 1st January 1931 is stitched into the inside of the brimInside the hat on the bottom of the crown – ‘Extra Quality’; ‘Crammond (sic) & Dickson Warrnambool’ with a stamp logo on the silk – a British logo with a lion and a unicorn with the words – ‘Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense’ and ‘Dieu et Mon Droit’ In biro on inside crown are the letters ‘J.L.’ undertaker's hat, beattie and phillips, christopher beattie, henry phillips, warrnambool history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Seven pages of Bye Laws of 1865 of Court King of the Forest written on blue, watermarked paper. Laws mentioned are: Management, Business, C.R., S.C.R., Treasurer, Secretary, Death of a Brother or his Wife, Woodwards, Surgeon, Terms of office for the Court Surgeon, Trustees, Auditors, Delegates, Committees, Sub-Secretary, General Business, Absence, Neglect of Order, Neglecting to give notice of change of address within 14 days, Members summoned to vote on expenses over £3 except for regular Court Expenses, Members from othe rCourts, Meetings, Money held by the Secretary, Members on Court Funds and no Law to be amended or repealed except by a Committee appointed for the purpose. Printed on paper with printed letterhead and crest.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, commercial hotel, woodwards, joseph king smith, henry hattam, christian slopplebein, jas thos holl, geo ? murray, charles smith, john laselles, bye laws of court king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: BUSINESS CARD HOLDER
Norm Gillies business card holder Brown plastic and cardboard cover with clear plastic sleeves containing thirteen business cards: Gillies Bros. Pty. Ltd. - Norm Gillies FCL - Fibre Containers Limited Cardboard Containers Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd. - Graeme Edmonds SouthPak - Southern Packers O. K. Paper Bags PTL - Provincial Traders Pty. Limited - Robrert Preston Unifood Services Pty. Ltd. Refcon mechanical services Vegetable Oils (Vic.) Pty. Ltd. Cardboard Containers Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd. - Richard A. Beaurepaire PTL - Provincial Traders Pty. Limited - Robrert Preston Challenge Meats Pty. Ltd. White Wings Ltd. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER WW2, Welfare Publications, Post WW2
Poster, “Historical history of the second European War”, rectangular shape off white background colour, top has photos in blue of 5 European & Asian leaders and 4 major Military leaders, text is in red, black & blue, historical dates of the War & advertisements by major Bendigo Businesses, rear is blank.posters, history ww2, european war, bendigo -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Equipment, School satchel with exercise book and slate, 1931-1934
Slate and satchel commonly used in primary schools prior to World War 2; exercise book was produced by local traders in the Brunswick and Brunswick West area for free distribution to students.Leather school satchel, with slate and exercise book. Exercise book entitled "Brunswick West and North-West State Schools Homework Exercise Book", probably produced between 1926 and mid 1930s. The Advertised Bruce Small/Malvern Star business was located at 134 Sydney Road in the 1931-1934 period. Slate and exercise book marked "Doug Elliott"school slates, school satchels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Straight from the source: Daniel Oswald once manufactured tomato sauce at Oswald's Cordial Factory, in Peg Leg Road Eaglehawk. The business was later taken on by his son Reg and sauce continued to be made there until the late 1950s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SHOPPING
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Shopping: this photo taken in 1900 by W.H. Robinson is of the general store in Epsom. Robinson established his photographic business in Mitchell Street, Sandhurst. Around 1901 he moved to Wills Street and he died aged 58 in 1920. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL
Collection McColl,Rankin,Stanistreet. Cast iron handpress company seal for Nell Gwynne Reef, used to seal all official documents pertaining to the legal/business dealings of the mine. Black enamelled body and handle with brass seal. Scratched into the enamel 'N.G.Reef' and written in white paint 'Nell Gwnne Reef'.commerce, office equipment, company seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BAGGALEY COLLECTION: BAGGALEY CAFÉ MENU & FRUITERER LABEL
Baggaley documents: 14a Baggaley café menu, single sheet light card, beige 14b C. A. Baggaley 'Wholesale & Retail Fruiterer', Mitchell Street, Bendigo; orange label. Printed by Bolton Print, Bendigo 14c Bolton Bros. Pty Ltd. Business card, 1924 calendar on reverse of card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - WIEGARD COOPER FAMILY: CUTTING RE WIEGARD WEDDING
Newspaper cutting dated Friday May 10th. Handwritten 1889. Wedding and reception of Miss M A Weigard to P Cooper described. Dressmaking business acknowledged. Kangaroo Flat police station description and need for a lamp over gate also included on cutting. Sandhurst Coffee Palace advertisement on rear of cutting.heritage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WIEGARD COOPER COLLECTION: MARY ANN WIEGARD AND THERESA WEIGARD
Photograph. Captioned figures 'Mum' [Mary Ann Weigard] and Theresa [Weigard]. Also Harriet & Edwin Stevens captioned. Group of dressmaking assistants standing with the Weigard sisters at the rear of their Kangaroo Flat dressmaking business. 6740.2 shows front of building. Wooden tiled roof. Date approximately mid 1880's.handcrafts, dressmaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mrs Mary Pearce, 1920
Black and white photograph of Mrs Mary Pearce with horse and dog. Mrs Pearce was thought to be the first private business woman in Nunawading area. The site where she is standing is now the site of the 71A Boutique, Railway Road, Blackburn and Pigeon Lofts (right) is now site of Inner Eastern Community Options.pearce, ronald, harry, mary, 71a boutique, railway road, blackburn, inner east community options. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, First Shop in Blackburn. Photo taken 1907, C1907
2 copies of first shop in Blackburn, built in 1907 on corner Railway Road and Chapel Street, Blackburn. Mary Pearce and daughter, Jessie, outside. Mrs Pearce ran a fruit and vegetable shop. She is believed to be the first private business woman in the Nunawading Area. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Slaterpearce, mary, slater, jessie, shops, chapel street blackburn, railway road blackburn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway museum on track" - "funding sought for tourist attraction development", 28/03/2014 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Friday 28/3/2014, page 7, titled "Tramway museum on track" - "funding sought for tourist attraction development", with an image of the Museums plan for the addition to the existing building. Includes information provided by Paul Mong, business case, creating jobs. Two copies collected.On front or rear of the cutting, information re dates etc.btm, museum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB BENDIGO, 1979
40 page soft cover booklet. 'Business & Professional Women's Club Bendigo 1929-1979.' Lists office bearers, meeting minutes, speakers and topics year by year. Golden Jubilee introduction by Dorothy Tonkin, President - Nov 1979 Yellow cover with a sketch of poppet head and tram by Ronda PascoeJune Parry -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, Maiden Ladies / by Guy Paxton & Edward V. Hoile, 1960
From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of Maiden Ladies, a farcical comedy in 3 Acts by Guy Paxton & Edward V. Hoile. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in March 1961. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.maiden ladies, guy paxton, edward v. hoile, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.) -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Ephemera: Theatre program - Miss Hook of Holland, 24 & 26 June 1933, H Bowley, Printer, 192 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, June 1933
"Miss Hook of Holland" is a musical comedy (described as a "Dutch Musical Incident") in two acts, with music and lyrics by Paul Rubens and book by Austen Hurgon and Rubens. It opened at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, on 31 January 1907, and had a successful run of 462 performances. A synopsis of the plot can be found at https://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_m/miss_hook_holland.htm This was one of a number of productions of the Surrey Hills Amateur Operatic Society during the 1930s. The society formed in 1931 and its first production was "The Cingalee", followed in 1932 by "The Arcadians". Other productions were "Princess Ju-Ju", "The Quaker Girl", "The Hook of Holland" and "The Country Girl". Apart its cultural and social importance, the aim of the Society was to raise funds for charity. Mrs Constance Clucas was a driving force behind the productions. A comprehensive account of the society's activities is found in 'A history of Surrey Hills' Sporting clubs and Cultural Groups" by Ken James. This and other programs of the Surrey Hills Amateur Operatic Society provide insight into the cultural life of Surrey Hills in the 1930s.Cream-coloured stapled program printed in brown of a musical comedy in 2 acts. Includes a cast list and committee of the Surrey Hills Amateur Operatic Society, a synopsis of the play, a list of the musical items, photos of Mrs P D Clucas and Mr Norman Lee and a number of ads for local and city businesses."J Hall" signed on back in ink or biro; Norman Lee has signed his photo in ink.camberwell town hall, operetta, miss hook of holland, tanner and monckton, surrey hills amateur operatic society, j c williamson ltd, surrey hills baby health centre, alfred hospital, orthopaedic hospital, surrey hills orchestra, anne's pantry, surrey hall, entertainment, fundraising, musical events and activities, miss cook, mr j colquhoun, h e witchell, a h chenu, norman lee, jean gordon, wilfred darby, jeanette mcdowell, ronald isherwood, howard p denny, miss phyllis heitsch, una v blaikie, howard burnett, jack chapman, winifred broderick, gladys marshall, scyla cocking, harold g brett, harry cocking, aubrey pearce, william morrison, muriel middleton, barbara brigdon, jessie collins, ethel cerini, isabel callaghan, florrie doreian, violet ebbels, jessie fethers, margot gordon, jean robinson, gordon lavender, marjory gordon, grace linford, mollie middleton, eileen middleton, muriel marshall, gladys oliver, mary scragg, beryl scragg, nina sinclair, jean wearne, gladys roberts, rose pearse, jean douglass, jessie powys, mabel thomas, violet abery, roy brian, herbert darby, wilfred harley, robert rowse, jack walker, fred williams, george duncan, mrs g d clucas, mrs p d blaikie, miss w h duncan, mrs g d grover, mrs b collins, miss m harley, mr r cocking, mr h colton, ada walton, mrs c colquoun -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Carkeek's Terminus Family Hotel, Wodonga, c1890
The Terminus Hotel, Wodonga was built by James Thompson Hatch in 1873, the same year the railway reached Wodonga from Melbourne. It was named due to its close proximity to the railway terminus. It was sold to Messrs George Day and Kenneth McLennan of Albury. It was first licenced to J.G. Morton in January 1874. Annie Allen, from Ireland, took over as licensee of the hotel containing 14 rooms in 1879, after she and her husband, George James Allen, purchased it. In 1887 they added a new wing on the south boundary of the property next to Peter McLean’s store at 81 Sydney Road. The architects for the new wing were Gordon and Gordon. A billiard room, a dining room, and 18 other rooms were added on the vacant block of land between the Hotel and the Bank of Victoria. A balcony 6 feet wide was added on the north side. Included in the plans was the latest patent elevator, later known as a dumb waiter. Allen died in 1889 aged 52, and Annie Allen continued to run the Terminus. She later married John G. Haldon and was licensee of the hotel until December 1898 when the licence was transferred to William Carkeek. Carkeek, from Cornwall, arrived in the colony around 1860 and is considered one of the founders of Tallangatta. In November 1903, the license was transferred to Daniel Crawford, then in 1906 it was transferred to Mr Stephen Carkeek. In 1916 it passed into the hands of Mr H. W. Allen of Rutherglen, son of Mr George James Allen. On 1st June 1998 the Terminus Hotel was destroyed by fire. Estimates of damage range from between a conservative $750,000 to as high as $2 million. The remains of the building were demolished in 1999.The Terminus Hotel was one of the earliest hotels in Wodonga with clear links to the establishment of the railway line. It was an important business and meeting place for social gatherings.A black and white image printed on canvas. The image includes Carkeek's Terminus Family Hotel in Sydney Road, now named High Street, Wodonga, Victoria. Other businesses shown include a produce store, D.M. Staveley Taylor, John Whan General Store. The railway track can be seen in the foregrounc.Across side of building "CARKEEK'S TERMINUS FAMILY HOTEL" On bottom left "High Street Wodonga 1890s"carkeek, terminus hotel, hotels wodonga -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Label, Webb McDonald & Co, Early 20th Century
Webb, Mc Donald and Co., Engineers, Brassfounders, Sheet Metal Workers, Plumbers appear to be the forerunners of the firm of Webb Brothers and Co. which was as important business in Lava Street, Warrnambool in the early 20th century. The Webb Brothers were especially noted for their windmill making, establishing a business in South Melbourne in 1921.This luggage label is of some significance as it is the only item we have of the firm of Webb, McDonald and Co.Buff coloured rectangular label with dark blue text . Two corners of the label are mitred. It has a punched hole with a reinforce sticker .There is a pink smear on the front . There are remnants of pink card on the reverseFROM WEBB, MCDONALD 7 CO., Engineers, Brassfounders, Sheet Metal Workers, Plumbers &c. LAVA STREET, WARRNAMBOOL.webb, mc donald, engineers, brassfounders, plumbers, wiindmills -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
3x Labels, Morris, Early 20th Century
Charles Morris had a wine and spirits business in Warrnambool with the known dates 1903 to 1908These labels are perhaps of some significance but we have little information on Charles Morris, an early 20th century shopkeeper . .1, .2,.3 Cream labels with red text surrounded by gold coloured vine leaves and a straight border. There are remnants of paper adhered to the backs. RASPBERRY VINEGAR BOTTLED BY C.W.MORRIS KEPLER STREET, WARRNAMBOOOLcharles morris store, warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Lovitt's Engineering, 2017_
Photograph and information about the area and businesses around Lovitt's Engineering, Para Road Greensborough.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.lovitt technologies, para road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Briar Hill Timber and Trading, 2016_
Information and photos of Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company, includes personal recollections of the business.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.sherbourne road briar hill, briar hill timber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Nat's gets slice of the action with award, 17/12/2014
Business profile on Nat's Place Bundoora, includes awards and interview with owner Paul Gora.News clipping, black text, colour image.paul gora, nats place, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Power services under fire, 13/04/2016
Shop owners in Were Street Montmorency are concerned at the number of power outages that impact their businesses.News clipping, black text, colour image.were street montmorency, power outages, local businesses -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Film - Directory: Microfiche, Port Phillip/ Victoria Directories 1839-1867, Original directories 1839-1867. Microfiche: Circa 1970’s
These microfilms provide information about individuals, towns and businesses in Victoria from 1839 to 1867. A useable resource with information relating to the earliest times in the Port Phillip District.Red covered plastic folder with two inserts containing microfiche. Printed sheet in plastic insert at front.Victoria College Library stamp. Label inside front cover with REF 919.450025.port phillip district, 1839 -1867, businesses in victoria 1839-1867, towns in victoria 1839-1867 -
Cheese World Museum
Cheque Book Butt, Cheque Butt Book No 2, Late 19th Century, prior to 1886
Records payment amounts and receiver of cheques of the farm business and household expenditure of C.H.Uebergang and family. Part of the Uebergang Collection, original documents. of C.H.Uebergang and the Bank of Victoria, WarrnamboolSmall cheque butt book with yellow covers, buff coloured cheque with pre-printed numbers. Cheques handwritten in ink 10 August 1886 TO 11 October 1887. One of 10 cheque butt books.C.H. Uebergang/Allansford written in indelible purple pencil; Bank of Victoria/ Warrnambool[in ink at top of first page.newcombe & co, owen, d, mcconnell, h, whitehead, t, wilson bros, gilliland & co, jellie james, hyland mr, wilson rj, evans ed, uebergang chas, newcombe & co, owen, d, mcconnell, h, whitehead, t, wilson bros, gilliland & co, jellie james, hyland mr, wilson rj, evans ed, uebergang chas -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Accessory - Ornament, Small brass anchor, c. 1930
Donor stated that anchor kept at the business address of Harold William Fletcher on Station PierSmall brass anchor. Shank is movable in stock socket. Two flukesmaritime, business and traders, harold william fletcher, geoffrey fletcher -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Pot, ceramic, between 1932-1984
Manning Chemist in business on the Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne from 1932 to 1984.Short cylindrical off-white glazed ceramic pot, lid missing, ridge at base of pot. Round red and black label on base.Impressed in the base 'MAW' over 'D2'. Label : 'Manning Chemist Melbourne'.manning chemist, concourse, flinders street railway station