These trousers have been made by Fletcher Jones and Staff. This business was established by David Fletcher Jones (1895-1977) in 1924 when he leased three shops in Liebig Street, Warrnambool. In 1928 he moved his business to the main retailing area near the Liebig Street/Koroit Street intersection. In 1931 a shop built to Fletcher Jones’ requirements was erected and by 1938 he had a staff of 40. By 1945 FJ trousers were sold in 123 stores in Victoria and in 1948 the Fletcher Jones factory was established in Flaxman Street Warrnambool, officially named Pleasant Hill. In 1951 the company became Fletcher Jones and Staff and by the mid 1970s the staff had 75% ownership. By this time FJ and Staff had become one of the largest clothing manufacturers in Australia with 55 shops and almost 3000 employees. The range of clothing was enlarged to include both men’s and women’s wear. In the 1980s, after the death of Fletcher Jones, the abolition of import tariffs and the availability of cheap imported clothing caused the Fletcher Jones Company to decline and to be sold to a Geelong company. By 2011 all Fletcher Jones shops had closed. These trousers are of great interest as they are a product of a Warrnambool business that was nationally and internationally known in the 20th century for its quality men’s wear, especially the Coverdine brand trousers. The Fletcher Jones business remains one of the most important businesses, (if not the most important), that ever existed in Warrnambool. It employed a great number of local people in the second half of the 20th century, and is remembered with great fondness by many people in the city and surrounds today. The Fletcher Jones Gardens at the Factory site are still maintained today and are a tourist attraction in the city. These are a pair of brown Fletcher Jones trousers made of Coverdine material (87.5% wool with nylon). There is some lining around the waist area and the legs are turned up at the end with some leather binding inside the bottom legs. The waist band is stiffened and is fastened with a metal clip and two buttons. The waist band has two adjustable areas using tabs and two buttons each side. The back pockets also have buttons.fletcher jones and staff, coverdine fletcher jones trousers, history of warrnambool, david fletcher jones

WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura, Army officers of headquarters and A Company 17th garrison Battalion no 1 camp Tatura. 15 June 1943. Back row (l to r): Captain E A Scates; Lieutenants J A Travers, S H Edwards, J H Trend, C L White, Captain F G Jones, Lieutenants B A Stinson, L P Brown, A L Mackay. Front row: Lieutenant E K Horwood, Captain W A A Tyler, Captain N E Bacon, Major A H Clerke, Captain G B Russell, Lieutenant Colonel F W D Forbes, Major G E Blight, Major E C Foster, Major J Morlet, Captain A E OwensGroup of 19 Army staff officers in uniform. Hut rear right. Tree background. Black and white hound dog foreground.internment camps, tatura internment camps, internment camp army staff, staff officers, captain e a scates, lieutenant j a travers, lieutenant s h edwards, lieutenand j h trend, lieutenant c l white, captain f g jones, lieutenant b a stinson, lieutenant l p brown, lieutenant a l mackay, lieutenant e k horwood, captain w a a tyler, captain n e bacon, major a h clerke, captain g b russell, lieutenant colonial f w d forbes, major g e blight, major e c foster, major j morlet, captain a e owens

Brian Jones, pictured sitting on the desk, was the first Warden at International House, from 1957 to 1959. Paul Foo Yoon Sen was one of the first students at International House. This photograph features one of the forty-two study-bedrooms in the Clunies Ross Wing, the first building to house IH residents.students, brian jones, accommodation

Photograph of Private Henry JONES Born 22/4/1918 at King Valley- VX48340 2/23rd Battalion - Wounded in Action twice - and Private Arthur STRIBLEY DOB 22/2/1920 from Wangaratta- VX29652 2/24th Battalion convalescing in hospital in Alexandria, Egypt after being wounded in the Battle of Tobruk during World War Two. Black plastic frame containing two black and white photographs one depicting three men and the other of a Hospital Ward.Taken in Alexandria while in hospital after being wounded in Tobruk. Arthur Stribley Wangaratta 2/24th Left side of photo Harry Jones in the middle 2/23rd Battalion Arthur Stribley. Harry Jones. Bill *************** Photo of Hospital Ward in Alexandriahenry jones, arthur stribley, alexandria hospital, tobruk, wangaratta

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. To Robert (Bob) Jones for playing 351 games and attending 400 games 1995. Bob had previously won Best Club Man in 1992. He was also Club Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic and metal clock with 2 pen holders on timber base."Thomastown Golf Club. Congratulations Bob Jones on playing 351 games and attending 400 games 3-12-1995" engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, evelyn jones

Monty Gray, the auctioneer was a member of the State Legislative Assembly, and uncle to photo donor, Phyl Johnson. Mrs Rene Bawden and daughter Shirley Jones were early members of the Nunawading Historical Society and often attended auctions and frequented second shops looking for early 1900's artifacts for Schwerkolt Cottage and MuseumCopy of 1950's photo of Horton's Auction Rooms, Station Street, Box Hill with the auctioneer, Monty Gray. Mrs Rene Bawden and her daughter, Shirley Jones are third and fourth from the lefthorton's auction rooms, gray, monty, bawden, rene, jones, shirley

The Ballarat School of Mines from Australasia's first school of mines.A group of men and women who worked at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1921. Back Row left to right: L. Leroux , W.K. (Ken) Moss , John M. Sutherland, E. McConnon, ? , Hubert R. Murphy, R.W. Richards, (Reginald Callister ?) Second row left to right: W. Rowbotham, Albert E. Williams, Donald I. Johnson, S.H. Mayo, H.G. Wakeling, F.N, King, W.H. Steane, W. Kenneth, Dr James Robert Pound, ? , L. St. G. P. Austin Third row left to right: H. Ellis, Alfred Mica Smith, A.F. Heseltine, W.H. Middleton, H.H. Smith, Albert W. Steane, J.B. Robinson Front row left to right: M. Williamson, Annie Jones, ?, Ruby H. Lonie, M. Bell, Mrs McIlvena, V. Elston (Librarian)ballarat school of mines, staff, lonie, dick richards, callister, moss, donald johnston, l. leroux, w.k. (ken) moss, ken moss, john m. sutherland, e. mcconnon, hubert r. murphy, r.w. richards,, reginald callister, w. rowbotham, albert e. williams, donald i. johnson, s.h. mayo, h.g. wakeling, f.n, king, w.h. steane, w. kenneth, dr james robert pound, l. st. g. p. austin, lancelot austin, h. ellis, alfred mica smith, a.f. heseltine, w.h. middleton, h.h. smith, albert w. steane, j.b. robinson, m. williamson, a. jones, ruby h. lonie, m. bell, mrs mcilvena, v. elston, annie jones, university women, ruby lonie, samuel mayo, ken moss

This uniform was worn by Bernie Farley, present secretary of Warrnambool RSL (2019). The uniform was made by Fletcher Jones & Staff, Warrnambool in 1998.Jacket with four pockets each with metal button fasteners. Four front metal button fasteners. One inside pocket . Regimental badges on lapels, Badge over right pocket. Epaulets with metal buttons, a crown and Australia. All metal buttons engraved with army insignia. Front metal button fasteners secured with safety pinsTag inside (left) FLETCHER JONES VICTORIA 1998 Arrow signifying govt. NAME. SERVICE NUMBER. 70% Wool, 30% Polyester, DRY CLEAN ONLY (A) Warm Iron ZC804B AR0003army uniform, military uniform, warrnambool ex service

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Frederick Douglas Jones ( - 14/7/1927) Born in Ireland and came to Australia as an infant, Frederick was admitted as an attorney 8/7/1878. He formed a partnership with Frank Macaboy in 1878 and initially they were located in Gould's buildings in Bull Street but by 1882 they were practising from the Albion Chambers in View Street. When he died, Frederick had been practising for 50 years and was living at Myrtle Street.F D Jones solicitor cash book No 2 ledger cover - 12 March 1900 to 30 June 1908 - 135 page sets (LH received and RH money paid)Handwritten ledger entries1900 - 1908 entries, f d jones, cash book

Side view of a double-storey, sandstone builidng with lawn, most likely the original building designed by Edmund Blacket for the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution in Boomerang Street. The artist has signed and dated the right-hand corner and has written 'Deaf and Dumb'.Watercolour and goucache over pencil in gold frameM Jonesm jones, sydney industrial blind institution

Although the portrait of Graham is still in existence, the rest of the memorbilia on the wall is no longer in the hands of the Association. Members of the Old Colonists' Association in the Old Colonists' Hall. Front Row (left to Right): Messrs. S. Walker, J. T. Sleep, W. H. Stokeld, J. A. Blight (Trustees), R.U. Nicholls (Vice-President), Wm. Robertson (Vice-President). E. E. Llewellyn (Councillor). Mrs. R. Smith, Messrs, A. Sheppard, J. T. Clarke. Second Row: Messrs. J. Lamb, T. W. Scott, S. Walmsley, C. Robinson, G. R. Coutts, J. Lammin, A. W. Crowe, J. Don, W, G. Chalmers, J, Jones, C. Simpson, A. M. Palmer, H. Fields, W. Trahar, H. C. Handford. Third Row: Messrs. S. Walsh, A. Cant, J. Nicholls, J. Longstaff, A. Robertson, J. Welham, J. King, C. E. Wright, J. Pounder, C. R. Anderson, G. Merz, and D. M. Paterson. old colonists' hall, s. walker, j. t. sleep, w. h. stokeld,, j. a. blight, r.u. nicholls, william robertson, e. e. llewellyn, mrs. r. smith, a. sheppard, j. t. clarke, j. lamb, t. w. scott, s. walmsley, c. robinson, g. r. coutts, j. lammin, a. w. crowe, j. don, w. g. chalmers, j, jones, c. simpson, a. m. palmer, h. fields, w. trahar, h. c. handford, s. walsh, a. cant, j. nicholls, j. longstaff, a. robertson, j. welham, j. king, c. e. wright, j. pounder, c. r. anderson, g. merz, d. m. paterson

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection.Black and white photograph of the pianist Peter Jones, husband of Robin Vanser (Kelly nee Vandersluys), at Chequers, Sydney in April 1966.robin vanser, chequers - sydney - 1960s, performing arts - australia - 1960s

PHOTOGRAPH ORIGINALLY LOANED FOR COPYING.1 COPY OF A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF H. JONES SHOP .2 COPY OF A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF H. JONES SHOP .3 COPY OF A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF H. JONES SHOPlocal history, photography, photographs, shops, h. jones

DESCENDANTS OF FRANCIS CLARK & JANE RANKIN.(CLUNES)FRANK, DONALD(SEN) MARY, ELIZABETH, DON (JNR) & THOMAS CLARK c1925 , BACK: ESMA, GLEN JONES, MARY CLARK, FRONT: LIZZIE CLARK, TOM CLARK, LIZZIE WALDRON. PTE.LEN WALDRON, THOMAS CLARK c1925.FRANK, DONALD(SEN) MARY, ELIZABETH, DON (JNR) & THOMAS CLARK c1925 , BACK: ESMA, GLEN JONES, MARY CLARK, FRONT: LIZZIE CLARK, TOM CLARK, LIZZIE WALDRON. PTE.LEN WALDRON, THOMAS CLARK c1925.local history, photography, photographs, clark family, waldron

Fletcher Jones Clothing Factory was a key industry in Warrnambool from 1948 to its closure in 2005. The business was founded by David Fletcher Jones (1897-1977), a clothing manufacturer and retailer who worked as a hawker in the Western District following service with the A.I.F. in World War One. In 1924 Fletcher Jones opened three shops in Liebig Street selling men’s wear, hosiery and linen and operating a small tailoring business. He moved his shop to another location in Liebig Street and began to concentrate on men’s trousers production. In 1946 he opened a shop in Collins Street in Melbourne and eventually had stores and factories all over Australia. In Warrnambool he opened his factory at Pleasant Hill in Flaxman Street in 1948 and became a major Warrnambool employer, with over 1000 employees at one time. He transformed his business into a co-operative, with the name, ‘Fletcher Jones and Staff’ registered in 1947. The business diversified into other ranges of clothing for men and women but failed to compete with cheaper overseas clothing imports and the factory and shops were closed in the early 21st century. 001143.1 Project Book. This project book tells the story of the establishment and development of the Fletcher Jones company across the various stores which were established in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Geelong and Hobart. It explores the philosophy behind the business and milestones achieved and the factory gardens. The book itself provides an example of schoolwork completed in the mid 20th century. 001143.2 Booklet: Plusites: This is a staff booklet which has items of interest relating to staff such as births deaths and marriages. It tells of renovations and happenings in regard to the various shops around the country as well as trading figures. It tells of the royal visit of 1954 and other social events and items of interest around the various shops. 001143.3 Flyer :The text on this flyer also tells the story of the development of the Fletcher Jones brand to the point where there in the year2000 retail expansion was still happening but the Warrnambool workforce had shrunk from over 1000 at the peak to approximately 200. The company had commenced importing a range of clothing by this time These three items present different views of a company which was an important part of industry in Warrnambool for over 60 years in the latter part of the 20th century. The founder was one of Warrnambool’s most well respected people and many district people had connections to the firm. 001143.1 Project Book. Brown mottled card cover with cream insert for personal details. Back cover plain cream. It contains a student’s project work on the Fletcher Jones company. Some is handwritten and also contains a number of black and white photographs throughout the book. A coloured map of Australia is in the middle pages. 001143.2 Booklet: Plusites. White light card cover with dark blue text and diagram. Bottom left of page has a map of the coastline of Victoria. 20 pages. 001143.3 Flyer. Advertising Flyer re factory direct sales at Warrnambool. Black text with maroon border and Fletcher jones logo at the bottom and 4 photographs at the top. 001143.1 Project Book. T Cronin 4B WHS 001143.2 Booklet: Plusites. Vol 1 No 1 June 1954. 001143.3 Flyer fletcher jones, warrnambool history, fletcher jones and staff pty ltd

Mr John Herron and his wife Isa Mary Herron purchased the house at 4 Vickery Street Bentleigh in 1950 from Miss M Marriott. Isa May (nee Kennedy) was the granddaughter of James Jones a very early settler in Moorabbin Shire and Miss M Marriott was a descendant of the early settler market gardeners Marriott family. Mr Herron lived there until 1989 and the house was demolished and turned into a carpark for the busy Shopping precinct of Centre Road, Bentleigh. The Marriott family were early settler market gardeners from 1878 in the area of Dendy’s 1841 Special Survey. Isa May Jones, the grand daughter of James Jones married John Herron in 1940. James was the son of Philip Jones , a chair-maker, who settled in the area of East Brighton, now Bentleigh, in 1852. John Herron immigrated to Australia in 1926.A black and white photograph of the house at 4 Vickery Street, Bentleigh purchased by Mr John Herron and his wife Isa May (nee Jones) in 1950 from Miss M. Marriott. * pioneers, early settlers, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, market gardeners, dairyman, dairy farmer, jones james, jones mary ann, jones martha, jones elizabeth ann, dendy henry, dendys special survey 1841, elster creek, melbourne, jones ethel may, herron isa mary, herron john, tram conductor, marriott m

David Fletcher Jones was born in Bendigo in 1895. He served in World War 1 and returned in 1917 and with a war repatriation loan bought a hawkers wagon and commenced working a circuit around the Western District. In 1924 he bought a business in Warrnambool and after an initial shaky start he started to build his business. He was well regarded and involved in the town and the 1960-70’s saw the Fletcher Jones brand and factory expand to become one of the largest employers in the town. Ownership was based on a co-operative model with employees owning shares in the company. As well as manufacturing he had a number of retail stores across Australia. This item is likely to be a prop from one such store. A minor item which is linked to an important part of Warrnambool’s past.Piece of wood shaped like a necktie with advertising slogan and small diagram in black text.Fletcher Jones says “Gentlemen prefer Blends” You will never wear a colour that hurts your eyes_ When you accept the help of “The Man’s Shop”sir fletcher jones, david fletcher jones, fletcher jones warrnambool

This patchwork cushion section was handmade in 1898 by Sarah Jane Jones (nee Emerson) and donated by her Great-Granddaughter. It is an example of needlework created in the late 19th century. It is believed that the note was added to the cushion at a later date and incorrectly refers to a different item.The cushion section is significant for is example of handmade craft and needlework used in the late 19th century for home decor.Patchwork; a square and a rectangular shape of p patchwork prepared for making into a cushion. Shaped patches of a variety of design and fabric. The pieces are roughly joined together with visible cross stitches. Handmade by Sarah Jane Jones (nee Emerson) in 1898.Pinned to the underside is a note on a piece of fabric.Handwriting reads "Patchwork done by my mother in 1898" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, soft furnishing, 1898, victorian, handmade, patchwork, craft, handcraft, sewing, hobby, needlework, cushion