The factory was located in Argyle Ave on the corner of Scotch Parade. These companies were engaged in collecting the gut of animals slaughtered at country abattoirs and using it to manufacture high quality tennis strings, sausage casings and medical sutures. Lorna , a former employee described the process. “The gut was cleaned by men in one room and then brought to a second where it was cut into ten yard lengths. Before being cut it was about thirty yards long. The length was then placed on a long nozzle and water poured into it. The gut was graded into different sizes or standards using gauges. Anything that was holey was rejected and sent to the Casing Works where it was made into tennis strings or sutures.”One black and white photo of four directors of the Country Service Casing Factory, Mr Aurish, Mr Stan Cook, Mr Northfield, Mr Brunstein. Three black and white photos of the factory buildings and surrounds of the factory.chelsea, workers, directors, pacific by products, aurish, mr northfield, mr brunstein, stan cook, argyle ave, gut factory

Employees at the Chelsea Casing Company c1930. The factory was located in Argyle Ave on the corner of Scotch Parade. These companies were engaged in collecting the gut of animals slaughtered at country abattoirs and using it to manufacture high quality tennis strings, sausage casings and medical sutures. Lorna , a former employee described the process. “The gut was cleaned by men in one room and then brought to a second where it was cut into ten yard lengths. Before being cut it was about thirty yards long. The length was then placed on a long nozzle and water poured into it. The gut was graded into different sizes or standards using gauges. Anything that was holey was rejected and sent to the Casing Works where it was made into tennis strings or sutures.”Four black and white photo of of the employees at Chelsea Gut Factory sitting in front of the factory.chelsea, workers, pacific by products, argyle avenue, gut factory

In January 1912, a small school was established at Chelsea, with 65 students, in Hoadley’s Hall, located on Main Road, Chelsea, near the Nepean Highway. Due to its Oriental appearance, the local people called this hall “The Joss House.” A new brick school was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Grade 6 children at Chelsea State School, in 1920, with the Headmaster, George Rogerschelsea, education, grade 6, george rogers, school, chelsea state school

In January 1912, a small school was established at Chelsea, with 65 students, in Hoadley’s Hall, located on Main Road, Chelsea, near the Nepean Highway. Due to its Oriental appearance, the local people called this hall “The Joss House.” Hoadley's Hall was was originally used at the Melbourne Show Grounds by Hoadley's which was moved to Chelsea. The Hall was also used for church services by different religions before they built their own churches. A new brick school was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of children at Chelsea State School, in 1912, standing in front of Hoadley's Hall.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, hoadleys hall, joss house

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Grade 7 & 8 children at Chelsea State School, in 1956chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, grade 7 & 8

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Grade 3 children at Chelsea State School, in 1941chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, grade 7 & 8

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and White photo of Grade 6A at Chelsea State School, in 1962chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, grade 6a, chelsea state school

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Grade 6B at Chelsea State School, in 1962chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, grade 6b, chelsea state school

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of girls at Chelsea State School, in 1917. Some of the girls are holding "Cupie Dolls"chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, cupie dolls

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915. Kismet Hall was located in The Strand, Chelsea.Sepia photo of students of Chelsea State School, in front of Kismet Hall. The teacher is Miss Cooper. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, kismet hall

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo Grades VII and VIII, Chelsea State School, in 1920's. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of children and teachers in the yard of Chelsea State School, in 1916. Some Children are carrying gardening tools. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, students, school yard, chelsea state school

In January 1912, a small school was established at Chelsea, with 65 students, in Hoadley’s Hall, located on Main Road, Chelsea, near the Nepean Highway. Due to its Oriental appearance, the local people called this hall “The Joss House.” Hoadley's Hall was was originally used at the Melbourne Show Grounds by Hoadley's which was moved to Chelsea. The Hall was also used for church services by different religions before they built their own churches. Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of Mr Rogers, his staff and family. Mr Rogers was the first Head teacher of Chelsea State School from 1912 to 1917.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, students, school yard, mr rogers, teachers, chelsea state school

In January 1912, a small school was established at Chelsea, with 65 students, in Hoadley’s Hall, located on Main Road, Chelsea, near the Nepean Highway. Due to its Oriental appearance, the local people called this hall “The Joss House.” Hoadley's Hall was was originally used at the Melbourne Show Grounds by Hoadley's which was moved to Chelsea. The Hall was also used for church services by different religions before they built their own churches. A new brick school was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of children and adults at Chelsea State School, in 1912, standing in front of Hoadley's Hall.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, hoadleys hall, joss house, chelsea state school

In January 1912, a small school was established at Chelsea, with 65 students, in Hoadley’s Hall, located on Main Road, Chelsea, near the Nepean Highway. Due to its Oriental appearance, the local people called this hall “The Joss House.” Hoadley's Hall was was originally used at the Melbourne Show Grounds by Hoadley's which was moved to Chelsea. The Hall was also used for church services by different religions before they built their own churches. A new brick school was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of children and adults at Chelsea State School, in 1914, standing in front of Hoadley's Hall.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, hoadleys hall, joss house, chelsea state school

In January 1912, a small school was established at Chelsea, with 65 students, in Hoadley’s Hall, located on Main Road, Chelsea, near the Nepean Highway. Due to its Oriental appearance, the local people called this hall “The Joss House.” Hoadley's Hall was was originally used at the Melbourne Show Grounds by Hoadley's which was moved to Chelsea. The Hall was also used for church services by different religions before they built their own churches. A new brick school was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of children, staff and family from Chelsea State School, at a picnic, amongst the te trees.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, hoadleys hall, joss house, picnic, te trees

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Grades 7 and 8 at Chelsea State School, in 1928chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 7, grade 8

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Mr G. Rogers, the Head Teacher, a male teacher, GradesVII and VIII at Chelsea State School, on 14 August 1918chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 7, grade 8

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Grades V at Chelsea State School, on 14 August 1918 Back row: John Mullins, Charles Thibou, Leslie Payne, unknown, Lindsay Mercer, Tom Johnston, George Shillinglaw 2nd row: Roy O'Donnell, James Turner, Albert Thibou, Cecil Sandford, George Curl, Alfred Brain, Ernest Capp, Roy Porter, Cyril Ashmore 3rd row: Stella Staff, Mary Harkins, Lesley Green, Rose Hunter, Olive James, Hazel Allen, Florence Scott Sitting: Myrtle Barfoot, Jean Ambrose, Una Charman, Rita Ludford chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade v

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Mr G. Rogers, the Head Teacher, Grades 8 at Chelsea State School, 1921-22 Back row: Hazel Allen, Joyce Davis, Dorothy Craven, Lesley Green, Myrtle Willis, Vera Halford, Dorothy Dixie, Ivy Timewell, Una Charman, Mr G Rogers (Head Teacher) 2nd row: Florence Scott, Enid Carter, Ella Hawke, Phyllis Edhouse, Dorothy Stokes, Vera James 3rd row: - Brain, Fred Judd, Harry Blan, - Rogers, Tom Bickley, Bob Loveless, unknown, Charles McFarlane Front row: Alex Elder, James Turner, Bob Staff, Ray Jackson, Jack Johnston, Cliff Cumming, unknown, unknown chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 8, g rogers

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of Grades 1 and 2 at Chelsea State School. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 1, grade 2

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of Grade 3 at Chelsea State School. chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 3

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of Grade 6 with a female teacher at Chelsea State School.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 6

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of Grade ViII with a Mr Rogers, Head Teacher at Chelsea State School.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade vii, mr rogers

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of Grades 3 and 4 with two female teachers at Chelsea State School.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 3, grade 4

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of young girls at Chelsea State School.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, young girls

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.black and white photo of Grade 3B and a female teacher at Chelsea State School.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, grade 3b

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Sepia photo of the mother's club and their small children at Chelsea State School. Two people have been identified: Mrs Potter (back row 2nd left) Mrs Touzel (back row 4th left)chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, mothers club

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of a plaque that honours soldiers from Chelsea State School. The plaque has a Soldier standing at attention and a scroll with the names.CHELSEA STATE SCHOOL No3729 HONOURS W. S. ROGERS L. BALL G. H. McINTOSH 1914 - ANZAC191 HONOR THE BRAVEchelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, honour board, world war one, ww1

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of Chelsea State School. Mr Rogers, the Head Teacher is standing in the doorway.chelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, mr rogers