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Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly, The Australian Women's Weekly. April 1, 1959, 01/04/1959
... The Australian Women's Weekly. April 1, 1959....An early edition of The Australian Women's Weekly...The Australian Women's Weekly.... An early edition of The Australian Women's Weekly with Danny Kaye ...An early edition of The Australian Women's Weekly with Danny Kaye on cover.Content of articles and advertisements illustrates popular culture of the period.1 April 1959 issue. 72p., col. cover.magazines, the australian womens weekly -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Magazine, Australian Women's Weekly, The Australian Women's Weekly, March 10, 1954, 10/03/1954
... The Australian Women's Weekly, March 10, 1954...Single issue of the Australian Women's Weekly, published...Australian Women's Weekly... Magazine Magazine The Australian Women's Weekly, March 10, 1954 ...Magazine published at the time of Elizabeth II's visit to Australia. The Rt Hon R G Menzies was the Member for Kew.Single issue of the Australian Women's Weekly, published on March 10, 1954, picturing Queen Elizabeth II and the Australian Prime Minister, The Hon Robert Menzies, on the cover. This 63-page edition was published during the Royal tour of Australia. It contains photographs, articles, stories, letters, advertisements etc.australian womens weekly - 1954, royal tours - 1954 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, The Australian Women's Weekly Knitting Book for Adults and Children
... The Australian Women's Weekly Knitting Book for Adults and...Australian Women's Weekly... Cameron. It was produced by the Australian Women's Weekly...The Australian / WOMEN'S WEEKLY / Knitting Book...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Book, Knitting The Australian Women's Weekly ...This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by the Australian Women's Weekly and contains knitting patterns. A date of c.1946 is given for this book as although it contains no military references, the first knitting pattern in the book is called 'The Rose of England' and is dedicated to 'the women who have watched and waited'.The Australian / WOMEN'S WEEKLY / Knitting Book / FOR / ADULTS and CHILDREN / Registered in Australia / for transmission by post / as a book. / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history world war ii, australian women's weekly, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Australian Women's Weekly, Lectures on Garden Design, 1932-1938
... the australian women's weekly...A clipping from "The Australian Women's Weekly," "What...The Australian Women's Weekly... A clipping from "The Australian Women's Weekly," "What Women ...A short article about Hilda Kirkhope, assistant at the Burnley Horticultural College, Melbourne. Includes a photo of Miss Kirkhope with 3 female students looking at an easel, with the caption: "Miss Hilda Kirkhope instructing senior pupils how to prepare a plan for a landscape garden. She teaches all aspects of garden design."A clipping from "The Australian Women's Weekly," "What Women are Doing" section.the australian women's weekly, hilda kirkhope, burnley horticultural college, garden design, students in class -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Magazine, The Australian Women's weekly, Sept, 1945, September 1 1945
... The Australian Women's weekly, Sept, 1945...australian-women's-weekly magazine-ww11...A 32 pp magazine, titled The Australian Women's Weekly... gippsland Magazine The Australian Women's weekly, Sept, 1945 A 32 pp ...The magazine was started in 1933 by Frank Packer as a weekly publication. The first editor was George Warnecke and the initial dummy was laid out by WEP (William Edwin Pidgeon) who went on to do many famous covers over the next 25 years. It is the most widely read magazine in the history of Australian publishing. During wartime despite printing restrictions, and it began publishing coloured photographic covers.This is an example of anAustralian women's magazine published during WW11.It gives practical advice on needlework / knitting and evidences the widespread interest in contemporary fashion. In doing so it shows what were the fashionable, but broadly affordable, women's and children's clothing styles of their day. These magazines also reflect women's interests.A 32 pp magazine, titled The Australian Women's Weekly. On the front cover is a coloured drawing of a man and a woman sitting under a tree. The woman is pouring tea from a billy into the tin cup held by the man. A tethered horse is grazing to their right and a small brown and white dog is in the foreground. This illustration is signed WEP (William Edwin Pidgeon). The magazine contains advertisements, stories and recipes.The special 4 page peace supplement is missing from the centre.In handrwitten pencil on the front cover - Gibbs.australian-women's-weekly magazine-ww11 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine - Magazine Pages - The Australian Women's Weekly, 15/12/1965
... Magazine Pages - The Australian Women's Weekly...Two pages, stapled together, from The Australian Women's... - The Australian Women's Weekly Magazine Two pages, stapled together, from ...Two pages, stapled together, from The Australian Women's Weekly, Dec. 15 1965. Contain article about Edgar and Mrs. Leighton, and their carnation farm at 'Avonmore' Portland. Includes several coloured photographs. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newsclip, Australian Women's Weekly, Vatican Once Took a Dim View of "The Galloping Girls' (Loreto Centenary), 1975, 05/03/1975
... Twp pages from the Australian Women's Weekly relating...Australian Women's Weekly... collection Australian Women's Weekly ...Twp pages from the Australian Women's Weekly relating to the Loreto Ballarat centenary.loreto mary's mount, loreto ballarat, centenary, elizabeth wolff-metternich, sister mildred, mother mary gonzaga barry, chatham-holmes family collection -
Clunes Museum
Magazine, AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY, Jul-1950
... AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY...COLOURED MAGAZINE, THE AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY JULY 15TH... Magazine AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY COLOURED MAGAZINE ...COLOURED MAGAZINE, THE AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY JULY 15TH 1950 PRICE 6 PENCE [EQUIVALENT TO 5 CENTS]local history, book, magazine, hudson laura -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article - Newspaper Clipping, The Australian Women's Weekly, A New Career For The Padre, 20 November 1963
... published on page 84 of the Australian Women's Weekly, 20 November...The Australian Women's Weekly... published on page 84 of the Australian Women's Weekly, 20 November ...Padre Wong was the first Asian chaplain.In the 1960s due to containerisation, the Mission adapted to be able to better respond the need of the changing origins of the crews.Five columns article illustrated with two photographs of Reverend Wong with his family and the Reverend with asian sailors published on page 84 of the Australian Women's Weekly, 20 November 1963reverend stephen wong, john wong, timothy wong, hong kong, china, chinese, asian, margaret berkeley, 1963 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Winter Knitting
... Australian Women's Weekly... to the magazine "The Australian Women's Weekly" and contains knitting... / WOMEN'S WEEKLY / NOT TO BE SOLD SEPARATELY... / FREE SUPPLEMENT / TO THE AUSTRALIAN / WOMEN'S WEEKLY ...This knitting pattern book was produced as a supplement to the magazine "The Australian Women's Weekly" and contains knitting patterns mens, womens and childrens winter clothes. It dates from 1937.WINTER / KNITTING / FREE SUPPLEMENT / TO THE AUSTRALIAN / WOMEN'S WEEKLY / NOT TO BE SOLD SEPARATELYknitting handicrafts - history, australian women's weekly, knitting, handicrafts - history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly, 25/10/1947
... The Australian Women's Weekly... and check towel, beach scene in background. The Australian Women's... The Australian Women's Weekly Magazine with coloured depiction of woman ...australian womens weekly, magazine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly, “Melbourne’s paintings on wheels”, 23/10/1978 12:00:00 AM
... ” – The Australian Women’s Weekly – August 23 1978 Page (coloured) from...The Australian Women's Weekly...” – The Australian Women’s Weekly – August 23 1978 Page (coloured) from ...Magazine clipping titled: “Melbourne’s paintings on wheels” – The Australian Women’s Weekly – August 23 1978 Page (coloured) from magazine, written by Carol Veitch Artists Andrew Southall, Mirka Mora, other artists Mike Brown, Clifton Pugh, Les Kossatz & Sandra Leveson. Six well known painters have been commissioned to paint trams.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, tram 234 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Poster, Centenary of Federation 1901-2001 Australia, 2001_
... The Australian Women's Weekly...The Australian Women's Weekly... - australia The Australian Women's Weekly The Australian Women's ...Celebrating the centenary of Federation, this poster also lists Prime Ministers from 1901 to 2001.Poster with colour map Scale 1: 6,440,000 and list of Australian Prime Ministers, printed one sideaustralia federation, prime ministers - australia -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Woolworths Hand Knits no. 2, 1962
... australian women's weekly woolworths ltd... Women's Weekly" in 1962 and contains knitting patterns for men... / FOR ALL THE / FAMILY / PRICE / 1'- / W / The Australian Women's... THE / FAMILY / PRICE / 1'- / W / The Australian Women's Weekly / April ...This knitting pattern book was produced by "The Australian Women's Weekly" in 1962 and contains knitting patterns for men, women and children using 'Woolworths' brand wool.WOOLWORTHS / Hand / Knits / 1962, No. 2 / 34 PATTERNS / FOR ALL THE / FAMILY / PRICE / 1'- / W / The Australian Women's Weekly / April 11, 1962handicrafts - history knitting, australian women's weekly woolworths ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Magazine, 21/04/1976 12:00:00 AM
... The Australian Womens Weekly. Special features, People...Australian Womens Weekly... Mitcham melbourne Magazine Magazine The Australian Womens Weekly ...The Australian Womens Weekly. Special features, People and Fashion, Home and Family, Fashion in the Shops.|Note pages 50-56 for 70 Winter Fashions; also 132 - 137.Australian Womens Weeklybooks, magazines -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cutting, Australian Women's Weekly, "Cherry pickers sing while they work" North Ringwood 1952, 16-Jan-52
... Australian Women's Weekly... Diane Everett, aged 2 1/5. Australian Women's Weekly ...Cherry pickers on Arthur Mahon's 23 acre property in North Ringwood. Pictures include Mrs. Reg Grabbe, Mrs. Herbert Walker and Granddaughter Diane Everett, aged 2 1/5. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping (copy), The Australian Women's Weekly, St Katherine's ... History renewed, 06/11/1957
... The Australian Women's Weekly... The Australian Women's Weekly Barbara Wallis ...Parts 1 and 2 of an article about the rebulding of St Katherine's Church St Helena after a fire in 1956. Photocopy of newspaper article, 2 pages, black and white images.st helena, st katherines church st helena -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly, 22/03/1947
... The Australian Women's Weekly... The Australian Women's Weekly The Australian Woman's Weekly top front ...The Australian Woman's Weekly top front cover coloured photograph of a woman and three children looking at World Globe. Backcover - Advertisement for Black Lance fashion garments. 56 pages.non-fictionaustralian womens weekly, magazine, home, domestic -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bell, Agnes Paton
... Australian Women's Weekly... the Australian Women's Weekly, dated 27/10/1965 titled 'History is Her... District' Bell Nan Dr. Australian Women's Weekly Adult Education ...This file contains 3 itmes relating to Caulfield historian Agnes Paton Bell: 1/See other cataloguing sheet 2/Research notes by Anne Kilpatrick, dated 11/07/2014, listing items held in the GEHS collection written by Agnes Paton Bell regarding the histories of Melbourne and Caulfield. 3/Copy of an article from the Australian Women's Weekly, dated 27/10/1965 titled 'History is Her Hobby', obtained from the National Library of Australia. The article details Bell's university studies, her historical work, including about the history of Caulfield, and her childhood in Scotland. The article includes two photos - one of Bell at her desk, the other of her and her husband Goerge Bell in his woodworking workshop.glen eira, crotonhurst, rosecraddock, caulfield, caulfield military hospital, harleston, grimwade house, centenary of caulfield, mansions, bell george mrs, bell agnes paton, nelson h g, grimwade, caulfield john, ricketson, webb, langdon, webb-langdon violet, 'melbourne - john batman's village', 'the victorian historical magazine', caulfield road, 'the origin of the name of caulfield', 'naming of caulfield', kilpatrick anne, university of melbourne, bell gavin, 'road district', bell nan dr., australian women's weekly, adult education, students, tertiary education, templeton william j.p., melbourne harbour trust, elsternwick, historical writing, suffragettes, bell george mrs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Letter Home, 8/12/1965 12:00:00 AM
... The Australian Womens Weekly. December 8, 1965... The Australian Womens Weekly. December 8, 1965 In a frame is a coloured ...In a frame is a coloured photograph of Pte Bill Noble of Warwick Farm NSW posting a letter to his wife at Bien HoaThe Australian Womens Weekly. December 8, 1965photograph, pte bill noble, bien hoa -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book
... Booklet from Australian Women's Weekly entitled... Mitcham melbourne Book Book Booklet from Australian Women's Weekly ...Booklet from Australian Women's Weekly entitled 'Needlework'.books, reference -
Clunes Museum
Magazine, WOMEN'S WEEKLY, 1975
... AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY JANUARY 15TH. 1975 PRICE 30CENTS... Magazine WOMEN'S WEEKLY AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY JANUARY 15TH. 1975 ...AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY JANUARY 15TH. 1975 PRICE 30CENTSlocal history, book, magazine, hudson laura -
Clunes Museum
MAGAZINE, COMPRESS PRINTING LTD. CASTLEREAGH ST. SYDNEY, WOMENS WEEKLY, 17.9.1975
... THE AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY 17. SEPTEMBER.1975 PRICE 40... WOMENS WEEKLY THE AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY 17. SEPTEMBER.1975 ...THIS MAGAZINE WAS FOUND UNDER THE HOUSE WHERE MRS. L. HUDSON USED TO LIVE.THE AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY 17. SEPTEMBER.1975 PRICE 40 CENTSlocal history, book, magazine, hudson, laura -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Advertisement, Laconia Woollen Mills, 1964
... Australian Women's Weekly... Advertisement Australian Women's Weekly Laconia Mills ...Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." 'Treat yourself to the luxury of Australia's best blankets (blanket range): three examplesTreat yourself to the luxury of Australia's best blankets/Laconia 100% Pure Lamb's Wool/Make Goodnight a Certainty blanket, blanket fever, wool, laconia, advertisement, australian women's weekly -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Advertisement, Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company, 1953
... The Australian Women's Weekly... Advertisement The Australian Women's Weekly Onkaparinga Woollen Mill ...Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Can't you see them on your beds (blanket range)Can't you see them on your beds/Onkaparinga, the ALL WOOL Blankets with the 12 year guarantee/ Onkaparinga Woollen Company Ltd blanket, blanket fever, wool, onkaparinga, advertisement, the australian women's weekly -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Advertisement, Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company, 1953
... The Australian Women's Weekly... Advertisement The Australian Women's Weekly Onkaparinga Woollen Mill ...Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Guaranteed to give 12 years of cosiness and comfort (range of blankets in a pile) Guaranteed to give 12 years of cosiness and comfort/Wedding bells soon?/4 Lovely pastels, white and checks/Onkaparinga, the ALL WOOL Blankets with the 12 year guarantee wool, blanket, blanket fever, onkaparinga, advertisement, the australian women's weekly -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Advertisement, Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company, 1954
... Australian Women's Weekly... Advertisement Australian Women's Weekly Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company ...Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." 'Truly Fine Blankets of Surpassing Beauty' (range of blankets both fanned out and folded) Onkaparinga/100% Pure Wool Blankets/Truly Fine Blankets of Surpassing Beauty/Buy Well-Buy Wool/Guaranteed for Twelve Years blanket, blanket fever, wool, onkaparinga, advertisement, australian women's weekly -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Advertisement, Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company, 1955
... Australian Women's Weekly... Advertisement Australian Women's Weekly Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company ...Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." 'There's no mistaking the soft, warm luxury' (range of blankets and colours)There's no mistaking the soft, warm luxury of Onkaparinga pure wool blankets/Buy Well-Buy Wool/Onkaparinga 100% Pure Wool Blankets/Guaranteed for Twelve Yearsblanket, blanket fever, wool, onkaparinga, advertisement, australian women's weekly -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Advertisement, Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company, 1956
... Australian Women's Weekly... Advertisement Australian Women's Weekly Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company ...Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Tonight sleep deep in blankets of purest wool (lady making bed and range of blankets) Tonight sleep deep in blankets of purest wool toned in the softest of pastel checks to make a bed lovely and warm/Onkaparinga, the worlds finest blanket from the world's finest wool/Onkaparinga new pastel multi-check blankets/Buy Well-Buy Wool/Obtainable from leading stores throughout Australiablanket, blanket fever, wool, onkaparinga, advertisement, australian women's weekly -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Advertisement, Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company, 1957
... Australian Women's Weekly... Advertisement Australian Women's Weekly Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company ...Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Crown of the glory box (ladies with blankets, lambs in bridal party)Crown of the glory box…./colour-bright….comfort-right….Onkaparinga/Choose Onkaparinga, the pure wool blankets you'll love and cherish for a lifetimeblanket, blanket fever, wool, onkaparinga, advertisement, australian women's weekly