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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Old Kerosene and Methylated spirits Bottles
These products were delivered in bulk to Wodonga and then re-bottled by the local distributors. 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.These items have local significance as they were supplied by prominent businesses in Wodonga.2 brown glass bottles with triangular base. They were used to sell kerosene and methylated spirits in the middle of the 20th centuries. They were generally bottled by the local distributor from a bulk container. Bottle 1 contained Mobil Kerosene although Petrol has been written on the label and underlined. It was sold by J. Mann & Son in Wodonga. Bottle 2 contained Methylated spirits and was bottled by J.B. and R Harvey of WodongaLABEL 1: " MOBIL/Home Kerosene/ for/ HEATING , LIGHTING, CLEANING/ INCUBATORS, REFRIGERATORS/ Coloured BLUE for safety/ PACKED NET FL. OZS / J. MANN & SON / HIgh Street, Wodonga/ Phone 19 or 61 LABEL 2: "CAUTION/Dangerous if Swallowed/Keep out of Reach of Children/if Swallowed Seek Medical Advice/ HIghly Inflammable/ REFINED/ METHYLATED SPIRITS / KEEP AWAY FROM/ OPEN FIRE/ Net Contents 20 Fl. Ozs./ Bottle by J. B. & R. HARVEY / GROCER/ WODONGA Embossed in Bottle 2: THIS BOTTLE REMAINS THE PROPERTY/ OF HUNTER PRODUCTS PTY. LTD./ FOOTSCRAY/ THIS BOTTLE/ MUST NOT BE / USED AS A/ FOOD CONTAINER.mann wodonga, fuel for domestic use, household fuel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Thank you, Melbourne", 11/08/1991 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Herald-Sun, Sunday 11/8/1991, titled "Thank you, Melbourne", written by Michael Ryan about saving Melbourne's W class trams. Premier Joan Kirner announced a moratorium on scrapping or selling the previous Wednesday. Gives background to the tramcars and their use. Notes a comment from David Clarke, Spokesman for Friends of the W class trams that they should be operational. Has a photo of tram 758.trams, tramways, w class, sale of trams, scrapped trams, tramcars, tram 758 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, Dec. 1939
Negative of a photograph of 558 and grip at the Nicholson St terminus, December 1939. Has the outside the Palace Theatre 790 Nicholson St Fitzroy in the view and the Railway Hotel 800 Nicholson St Fitzroy. Tram has the destination of Spencer St. and an advert for Apollo Theatre on the side of the grip car. The Theatre has "Rose of Washington Square" showing that night. The associated sho9p is selling Nestles Mil, Swallows Ice cream.trams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, fitzroy, hotels, theatres, tram 558 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Redheads Matches Box Mid-Century c. mid-twentieth century
Redheads is an Australian matches brand, originally manufactured in Richmond, Victoria. The factory was opened in 1909 by the Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin, and his wife, Pattie Deakin. Redheads are Australia's top selling matches brand.This item is among the many in the Wodonga Historical Society's collection that reflect the social history of twentieth century Australia. A mid-century Redhead safety matches box, featuring an illustration of a redhead woman.matches, safety matches, redheads, redheads matches, wodonga, albury wodonga -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bottle, first half 20th century
In 1852 Bosisto opened Australia’s first commercial eucalyptus oil distillery, at Dandenong Creek in Victoria, followed by others at Emerald, Menzies Creek and Macclesfield. and began selling the oil locally. Eucalyptus oil was used as a liniment. Bosisto's bottles were generally used for eucalyptus oil. the eucalyptus oil industry was a significant early Victorian industry. Bosisto's products were commoly used in households of the first half of the 20th century. A flat-sided, brown, glass bottle with a threaded top. It has rounded shoulders.in rectangle on back - THIS BOTTLE IS AND ALWAYS REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF J. BOSISTO & COMPANTY LTD on base - F1196 M and 239 vertically -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Service Street, 9, Caulfield
Plan, hand drawn, 9 Service Street Caulfield c.1952, selling price written on plan. Includes hand written research by Claire Barton indicating that in 1948 the house was occupied by Albert B. Williams.service street, caulfield north, houses, outbuildings, williams albert b. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Newspaper article, Diamond Valley News, Judgebook sale off, 13 August 2008
Article by William Jackson published in the Diamond Valley News. Melbourne Citymission has dropped plans to sell Judgebook village retirement centre. In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services, Elthamjudge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, chris white, william jackson, judgebook -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Equipment - Selley's Waterproof Glue, Selley's Chemical Manufacturing Co. Pty Ltd, 20thC
Selley's is an Australian company which produces household 'do it yourself' and cleaning products. Martin Selley, who fled Germany in 1939, prior to the start of WWII, established the Selleys Chemical Company - selling wood putty.Selley's is an Australian company which produces household 'do it yourself' and cleaning products that were used by residents of City of Moorabbin in 20thC3 oz Glass bottle with screw on metal lid, painted blue - with a blue and white labelFRONT: Selley's Waterproof glue - (Clear) Manufactured by Selley's Chemical Manufacturing Co. Pty Ltd - SYDNEY - MELBOURNE 3 ozs. Net. BACK: Instructions for use. Selley's Waterproof Glue is a unique material which can be used for almost any type of joint. When used for wood to wood it gives excellent results, comparing favourably with all other types of wood glues, but in addition has the advantage that it is applied cold, and further, when set, is completely water-proof. It does not require any catalyst or hardening agent to set, but dries by evaporation of the solvent, leaving a tough, hard film. The glue contains thinners. Do not use near a naked flame, but after it has dried it is no more inflammable than dry timber. If glue too stiff, add acetone. glue, selley's, waterproof glue, bottle -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Newspaper article, Mt. Ophir to Bustle With Life Again
The undated clipping, possibly from the Rutherglen Sun or Border Morning Mail, refers to the purchase of the property in 1955 by R.K. Knight, and the plans for him to sell it to a consortium from Melbourne called Mt. Ophir Pty. Ltd.Newspaper clipping, mounted on yellow paper, describing a change of ownership of Mt Ophir winery, and a proposal to develop it as a tourist resort.mt ophir, mount ophir, wine industry -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1943
This is a file copy of a request for the purchase of a refrigerator for Holmbush. It is an example of war time procedures as it requests that "application be made to the Division of Import Procurement for a permit to sell to this Club a small commercial type Refrigerator". See also 00485.An example of the way Legacy sought to leverage their reputation to obtain favourable terms for equipping Holmbush.Letter from 1943 requesting a wartime permit for a refrigerator. Carbon copy on green paper, two punched filing holes.Initialled in blue ink by E. Russell, Chairman Hostel Committeeresidences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Story of Stilwell's, Bendigo Advertiser, January 1951, 9/11/23
Brothers Frederick and Ernest Stillwell opened a hardware and general ironmongery in Hargreaves St Bendigo in 1895. They were later joined by Roy Stillwell. The shop further developed and advertised as selling furniture, home furnishings and HardwareA 1951 Bendigo Advertiser story on the history of the Stilwell building on the 100th centenary of the city of Bendigo.stilwell, centenary, 1951 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flyer - Stilwells, Hargreaves Street
Brothers Frederick and Ernest Stillwell opened a hardware and general ironmongery in Hargreaves St Bendigo in 1895. They were later joined by Roy Stillwell. The shop further developed and advertised as selling furniture, home furnishings and HardwareStillwells, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo - flyer for paint, varnish and wallpaper; includes prices in pre-decimal currency. Single sided printing in B&W on thin paper. Unknown date of issue.stilwell's, wallpaper, paint -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Baby's Frock
Made and embroidered by Phoebe Lewell as a school project when she was 16years old. It was acquired through the Webster family of Vermont, when Bruce Reynolds was selling some items for them. It was subsequently donated to the Society by Bruce Reynolds.White cotton baby frock smocked in blue at yoke and sleeves, with blue feather stitch around yoke and neck.costume, children's -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Shop front of Bon Marche clothing store, Ballarat circa 1930
The store was located in Bridge Street and was part of the Bucks Head Hotel. Shows V.N. Hodkinson & M. Urch Hodkinson (proprietor) was purportedly the only male salesman in Victoria selling direct to women. Shows window displaying millinery.bon marche, store, commerical, bridge street, v.n. hodkinson, m. urch hodkinson, building, persons -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal 1996, 1996
Photos during Badge Week in September 1996, including President Ray Ward selling badges with school boys. The article in the December 1996 edition of the Answer says they were expecting to reach $300,000 from the Annual Appeal. A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 1996.Colour photo x 5 of various badge sellers, including President Ray Ward, during Badge week and an article in The Answer.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Appeal 2005, Selling Badges, 2005
Photos during Badge Week in September 2005. Various badge sellers around Melbourne, some of them in a Navy or school uniforms. ADF personnel and school children often helped with selling badges during Legacy Week.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2005.Colour photo x 6 of various badge seller in Badge week.Printed on the back " -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Swintons certificate of Employment as an Improver, Mid 20th C
This certificate would have been used in the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd. in the 20th century. It is a certificate that, when filled in, would have been given to anyone who had worked for some time as an unapprenticed tradesman’s assistant. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool district, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street, Warrnambool, selling groceries, china, glassware and hardware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Wangoom, Cudgee, Nullawarre, South Warrnambool and West Warrnambool. After William Swinton’s death his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split, with George Swinton and Sons selling clothing, furnishings and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling hardware, seeds and produce. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This certificate is of minor interest as an example of a form used by businesses such as Swintons Pty Ltd to give to employees leaving the business. The current Swinton business in Timor Street, Warrnambool is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with Timor Street businesses for 152 years, it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia.This is a sheet of buff-coloured paper with printed black lines and printed headings. The sheet is unused and slightly bent. ‘Certificate of Employment as an Improver’ swinton, history of warrnambool, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Swintons Stock book 1869, 1860s
This ledger is a Warrnambool Swintons Store stock book and contains the sales of stock from September 1869 to an unknown date (perhaps to the end of 1870) and entries for 1871, 1872 and 1873, 1889, the 1890s and some dates early in the 20th century. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street, Warrnambool selling groceries, glassware and china. In 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch shops were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, South Warrnambool and West Warrnambool. When William died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split in two with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, hardware and produce. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This ledger is very important as an early memento of the Swinton Stores in Warrnambool. It gives details of sales in the 19th century and has material relating to the assets of the founder of the business, William Swinton at the time of his death. It is of great interest to researchers. The current family business in Timor Street Warrnambool is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the Swinton name associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years, is among the oldest family businesses in Australia. This is a dark green hard cover ledger with light brown leather bindings on the spine and cover edges. There is gold lettering on the spine. The cover is stained and the leather is torn and partly detached in places. The insides of the cover have a blue and white mottled patterning. The pages are blue with printed red lines. The entries are handwritten in black ink. There are four loose pages and two pieces of a plant dried and preserved between two pages. ‘Day Book’ ‘Stock Book Warrnambool September 2nd 1869’ swinton family, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ledger, Swintons, 1930s
This folder contains cards listing suppliers for the Warrnambool business, Swintons Pty Ltd. The cards date from the 1930s to the 1980s and contain information on the suppliers for seeds and farm requirements such as poultry pellets, calf food and stock salt. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a shop in Timor Street, Warrnambool selling groceries, china, glass and hardware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, South Warrnambool and West Warrnambool. After William died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split, with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, hardware and produce. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This ledger is of interest as one from the Swinton business in Warrnambool. It gives us an idea of the items sold by Swintons Pty Ltd over a fifty-year period in the 20th century and will be very useful to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the Swinton name associated with businesses in Timor Street, Warrnambool for 152 years, it is among the oldest family businesses in Australia. This is a black Kalamazoo folder made of thick board covered with material (leather?). The material is worn at the edges. The folder has a metal insert affixed with metal studs. The insert has thin metal wires strung across the inside. To these are affixed at the top with metal clips heavy-duty paper cards. There are two green cards with printed black material, one white card with printed blue material and the rest of the cards are yellow. The yellow cards are placed one under the other in a fan design. The yellow cards have printed red lines and printed titles and contain handwritten material, mostly in black ink. The cards, especially the green ones, are stained. ‘Kalamazoo-Acme Visible Card Books’swinton family warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ledger, Swintons Ledger, 1960s
This ledger was used in the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd. It contains the records of financial statements for the years 1969 to 1978 – rates and taxes accounts, trial balances and accounts for light and power, wages etc. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street Warrnambool, selling groceries, china and glass ware and hardware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, South Warrnambool and West Warrnambool. After William Swinton died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This ledger is of considerable interest as it contains much important information on the financial operations of Swintons Pty Ltd in the 1960s and 70s. This information will be very useful to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with Timor Street businesses for 152 years, it is among the oldest family businesses in Australia. This is a hard cover book with a green cover and a green mottled patterning inside the cover. The pages are held in the cover by two metal studs. There are white and yellow pages which have A to Z tabs on the side. The pages have printed blue lines. The entries are handwritten in blue ink with some pencil entries.swinton family, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Leaflet, Kaye & Son, Printers, Swintons, Mid 20th century
This leaflet was a promotion tool of the Warrnambool business, Swintons Pty Ltd. It was used to insert stamps given by the firm when goods were purchased. When the pages were filled with 200 stamps the owner was given two shillings and sixpence in cash. It was a reward to the regular customer. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street, Warrnambool selling groceries, hardware, glassware and china. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. After William Swinton’s death, his son, Robert, became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split, with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling groceries, seeds, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This leaflet is of interest as an example of the advertising practices carried out by the firm of Swintons Pty Ltd, an important business in Warrnambool for many years. The current Swinton business in Timor Street, Warrnambool is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with Timor Street businesses for 152years, it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia.This is a leaflet with a grey cover and four pages inside. The cover has dark blue printing and the pages have black printing and are ruled into 15 spaces. There are over 100 blue stamps stuck onto the ruled spaces. The cover is tattered at the edges and one stamp is loose.‘Swintons Pty Ltd Timor Street Warrnambool Provision, Seed and Hardware Merchants Blue Cash Coupons Bank Book’ swinton family businesses, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, H. R. Hill & Co, Walker's Estate, Cheltenham for sale by public auction, c. 1923
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, encompassing both sides of Walker Grove, a section of Centre Dandenong Rd and Axelton St. The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.Black and white pamphlet advertising for private sale the Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road.Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: 'x' written on subdivisions 2, 3, 8-11, 15-17, 19. Potentially indicating that these properties did not sell at auction. Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: assumed sale price on subdivisions 1, 4-7, 12-14, 18, 20-31. land sales, cheltenham, estate -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Sword, Samurai (Period Reproduction)
This is believed to be a period "reproduction" most likely made from a JEEP vehicle spring by Australian soldiers to sell as a souvenir. US soldiers were prime targets for this type of deception as they were known to pay a premium for "Japanese" samurai swords.Steel blade and wooden handleNone -
Emerging Writers' Festival
2013 Emerging Writers' Festival Golden Ticket
The Emerging Writers' Festival sells golden tickets each year. A golden ticket entitles the holder access to all Industry Insider events, Emerging Q&A, The Pitch, The Writers' Conference and additional events and benefits including VIP seating.An A4 letter with a gold badge attached to the top right corner. The Emerging Writers' Festival logo is the centre top and the letter contains dot points detailing the benefits of a 'golden ticket'.10th emerging writers' festival, sam twyford-moore, 2013, program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, anniversary, festival -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal 1999, 1999
Two groups of badge sellers outside Legacy House for Badge Week in September. The students from Ivanhoe Grammar helped sell badges and members of the Australian Defence Forces. The photo of the school boys featured in a newsletter in October 1999.A record of fundraising for Badge Week.Colour photo x 2 of badge sellers outside Legacy House.00509.1 has P3 in pencil plus printing on the back " -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Peter Knife, Tram 36 outbound in Lydiard St Nth, 20/10/1970
Digital image of Tram 36 outbound in Lydiard St Nth - side on view crossing an intersection. The conductor can be seen selling tickets, leaning against the drop centre bulkhead. Photo by Peter Knife 20/10/1970. Yields information about Ballarat's trams in October 1970.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, lydiard st nth, conductors, tram 36 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal 2002 Stall, 2002
Legacy widows selling handcrafts and items, outside Legacy House for the launch of Badge Week. For many years widows would run a craft stall for Badge Week launch. This is in 2002 as it is the same film as other photos (see 00736).A record of fundraising by the Widows' clubs.Colour photo of a craft stall outside Legacy House in 2002.Printing on the back " -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Ron Hoban - Barber of Corryong, Rob Elliott, 1993
This image is one from a series of portraits taken by Rob Elliott to record the character of the Border District through the faces if its identities. Ronald Joseph Hoban was born in 1930. In 1951, Mr Hoban, or "Hobie" as he became known, opened his hairdresser and tobacconist business in Corryong. This was at the height of the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme and business was thriving. As the tobacco industry slowed down, Mr. Hoban branched out to selling sporting equipment with a focus on fishing tackle and even selling guns and ammunition when it was legal to do so. He was an active and much-loved member of the Corryong community until his death in November 2014. This portrait is significant as it depicts a person who made a significant contribution to community of Corryong and district. The business he established still operates as Hobie’s Sports Store.A black and white photo of a man standing behind a barber's chair, scissors in hand. He has glasses pushed up on his forehead. Tobacco products are stored on the shelves in the background.ron hoban, corryong barber, people of the border -
National Wool Museum
Booklet, 50 Years Selling Wool in Geleong 1857-1907, 1907
Presumably created in 1907 to highlight achievements in the previous 50 years of selling wool in Geelong. Booklet features images of wool sales, wool stores, wool shipping and train transport within Geelong CBD, as well as meat sales and shipping.Booklet with red paper cover set to a landscape orientation. Gold text on the front cover with a swirling design surrounding the heading and encircling a sketch of the Geelong waterfront. Small box on bottom left corner describes authors of the book. Booklet is 36 pages, all white pages, several with images and text, but many with just images or just text. Booklet is stapled together on spine on left side.national wool museum,, geelong, wool sales, transport, wool store -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Sheep and Wool Industry in Australia and New Zealand
"The Sheep and Wool Industry of Australia and New Zealand: A Practical Handbook for Sheep Farmers and Wool-Classers with chapters on wool buying and selling, sheepskins and kindred products" - 3rd ed., Henry B. Smith, rev. Harold Haile, c.1926.wool growing sheep breeding - history shearing wool - characteristics woolclassing textile fibres wool - pelts wool sales wool brokering wool processing, wool press, scouring, fellmongery, mutton, wool growing, sheep breeding - history, shearing, wool - characteristics, woolclassing, textile fibres, wool - pelts, wool sales, wool brokering, wool processing