John Gibson was a tea merchant in Warrnambool in the 1930's and later went on to run a clothing business in Fairy Street Warrnambool which also involved travelling to areas outside of Warrnambool and district farms with a range of clothing. His wife Mary was associated with the Nella Maris cafe in Liebig St where John Gibson was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack. He and his wife Mary were killed in a road accident in May 1965. It was not uncommon for items such as tea and other basic commodities to be purchased in large amounts. In an article on A common item from the early and mid 20th century with a link to a Warrnambool person and family businessRectangular metal tin with attached hinged lid.The front of the tin has a dark blue background with a white teapot and palm trees and buildings also in white. Text is in red.The tea of taste Renown Tea. J Gibson Warrnambool. Nett weight 12lbs.warrnambool, john alexander gibson, renown tea, j gibson warrnambool

from observation, this is possibly a different cinema from the photograph 435black and white photograph good condition unmountedHand written on back: Elsternwick Renown c 1938 (LR Tod collection)

Single stem, silver candlestick with engraved, wide base.Under base: Guildford The Finest Silverware by Renown Engraved: To Sgts Mess 4/19 PWLH In Appreciatian From Members O.C.T.U 2/65, L Baker J Crabtree P Gilson T James G Partridge B Power H Rogers candleholder, sergeants mess, silver, presentations

4 sided, diamond-shaped brown, glass Phenyle bottle with no stopper.Down one side of the bottle: ""Not to be taken" and "Phenyle" inside a plain, embossed border. On adjoining side: "Renown & Pearlite Pty. Ltd. Burnley, Victoria. Poisonous." Towards the bottom of the edge between the two sides and within an elliptically-shaped, embossed border: "V DM A". A border of crosses encompasses the two inscribed sides. At the base of a third side: "Reg'd No. 2140".bottles

Side-on view of man's head and shoulders. Man dressed in military uniform with cap.prince edward, hms renown

Single stem, silver candelabra with inscriptions under baseUnder base: Guildford the Finest Silverware by Renowncandelabra, silverware, sergeants' mess

HMAS Australia, ANZAC & RENOWNpicture, ww1, ran

This letter was written by Edward Prince of Wales during his first visit to Australia in 1920. Father in Law of donor kept the letter2 page letter written to school children by Edward Prince of Wales during his tour of Australia in 19209HMS 'Renown'documents, letters

Gwyn HANSSEN PIGGOT (1935-2013) Born Ballarat Gwyn Hanssen Piggot completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Melbourne University in 1954. She spent three years apprenticed to Ivan McMeekin at Sturt Pottery, Mittagong, New South Wales. Between 1958 and 1965 Gwyn Hanssen-Pigott worked at various potteries in the United Kingdom, including Winchcombe Pottery in Gloucestershire, Leach Pottery at St Ives, and Wenford Bridge Pottery and Aldermaston Pottery in Berkshire. In 1960 she established her own studio in London. The essence of her work is purity, simplicity and form. She worked with porcelain for strength and for its translucent nature, and fired with wood to add a dine ash bloom to glazes. In 1992 Gwyn Hanssen Piggot was artist in residence at the Ballarat School of Mines.A small woodfired bowl by internationally renown ceramicist Gwyn Hanssen Piggot. gwyn hanssen-pigott, ceramics, gippsland campus, bowl, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, woodfire 86

Silver plated stand. Hexagonal with heart shaped holes at each point and arch shaped design with a solid centre.No inscriptions. Markings : E.P.N.S. \ Renown \ A1 Qualitye.p.n.s., silver, dinnerware, fruit stand

See ND2991 for history of kindergartenBlack & white photo of children from Montague and Renown Kindergarten at the Forest Hill Residential Holiday Home. Shed behind seven children.forest hill residential kindergarten, kindergarten

Two-page 'handwritten' letter to the 'girls and 'boys' of Australia on occasion of visit by Prince Edward - dated 16/8/1920 (HMS 'Renown', Sydney)document

Silver plated bowl shape with decorative pattern around it. Circular base stand.egg cup, renown

Photos originally held by Walter Scott, Company Secretary at SwallowsB& W photograph of the visit of HMS Hood, Renown, Repulse, Delhi and Danae in 1924 at Princes Pier .07 - HMS Delhi crowds walking towards her along pierpiers and wharves - princes pier, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - foreign services, armed services - navy, hms repulse, hms renown, hms hood, hms delhi, hms danae

Brown glass, 3-sided methylated spirit bottle. Strong embossing on 2 sides. No cracking or chipping. Crown sealed, circa late 1940s. It was from an era when most common household poisons had their own unique shaped bottle so if the label was removed or illiterate people still knew what the contents were. Brown glass, 3-sided methylated spirit bottle. Strong embossing on 2 sides. Embossed: “Property of Renown and Pearlite Pty Ltd Burney Victoria” “This container must not be used as a food container” methylated spirits, bottles, agm, agm (australian glass manufacturers)

Pearlite Phenyle was manufactured by Renown Pearlite Company Pty Ltd, which was formerly known as Pearlite Manufacturing Company. The factory was in 171-177 Stawell Street, Richmond and they manufactured kitchen products essence, Sunflakes - breakfast cereal.4 sided, diamond-shaped amber glass Phenyle bottle with cork stopper and paper label printed in blue, red, and yellow.Disinfectant – Poison – Pearlite Phenyle Poisonous not to be taken Contents 20 Fluid ozs Renown & Pearlite Pty Ltd DIRECTIONS FOR USE 2 teaspoonfuls to 1 pint of water 1 pint to 6 Gallons of water Does not contain more than 3 per cent or less than 2 pre cent or Carbolic or its homologue. Guaranteed to destroy Typhoid Fever Bacillus, 1 part fluid 30 parts water, in 10 minutes. NOTE – Placing the disinfectant in copper vessels or in contact with Alkaline Substances renders it imperative. ANTIDOTE: Epsom or Glauber salts in water. Lime water and olive oil or castor oil (Perlite for Preference) EMBOSED ON BOTTLE: Phenyle with XX’s – poisonous – this bottle is the property of – 2140 STICKER: Sold by Crofts Stores Pty Ltd Branch Store: Hawthorn Road Caulfield. phenyle, bottle, cleaning, disenfectant

Letter to 'Girls and Boys (Australia) from Edward P. a. & b. Letter (mass printed) to Girls and Boys of Australia written (?) by Edwarad P (Prince Edward) dated 16th August 1920 and written from 'HMS Renown' in Sydney. Handwritten in Edward's own hand ? (Text on one side inside - letter is folded)document, memo

Maori's Crown (The Contender Imp P 1.54.0 - Maori Mara Vic Tr 2.9.2 (Bravado Hanover)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1995 (9th Foal). Breeder/Owner: R McD Healy & Co Pty Ltd. Trainer R McD Healy. Maori's Crown raced from 1998 (2yo) through to 2001 (5yo). Career: 8 wins 1 second 5 thirds 32 starts $57,060 2.06.2 Winning Drivers: BR Gath (4) BR Healy (3) MN Wishart (1). Won on 4 Tracks: Moonee Valley (5) Bendigo (1) Maryborough (1) Ballarat (1)Maori's Crown won the 1998 Edgar Tatlow Memorial 2yo Trotters at Moonee Valley over 1940m at a mile rate of 2.06.3. Driven by BR Gath. Defeating Heza Joule 2nd and Kellybrooke 3rd.Glass plaqueVicbred /Edgar Tatlow Memorial / 2yo Trotters / Moonee Valley 23 May 1998 / Won by / Harness Racing Victoria Designed and Handcrafted / in Australia by / Renown Silverwaretrotting, edgar tatlow, moonee valley, 1998, ric healy, r healy, br gath, brian gath, br healy, bryan healy, b gath, b healy, r mcd healy

Two copies of Mathematics for Teachers, Covering Sections E and F, One Way of Doing It, planned by G.W.A.Wigney. Books have cream coloured covers with black printing. Book contains plans for lessons. 8800.17d bears what may be a signature that looks very like the surname Gotch.By G.W.A. Wigney, Registered at G.P.O Melbourne for transmission through the post as a book. Wholly set up and printed in Australia by Renown Press Pty Ltd., 16-20 Woorayl Street, Carnegie.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - mathematics for teachers e and f, g w a wigney, linehan & shrimpton, renown press pty ltd, education department