A Bendigo Advertiser newspaper article titled 'The Bendigo Fuse Factory by Amy Huxtable.' In 1860 Mr. Charles Perry set up as Proprietor of stamper grating works and was later joined by his nephew Mr. W. Hunter. During this time Mr. Perry worked on a model machine for constructing safer fuses. In 1876 Mr. Charles Perry built a fuse factory in Wattle Street. He refined his machines making them larger and very suitable for building safer fuses. In 1888 the English firm of fuse manufacturers Bickford, Smith & Co., purchased the factory and the secret of the manufacture. In 1912 the Wattle Street building was purchased by Tony Patterson and Huon Matear and was known as the Economic Manufacturing Co. (Bendigo White Works) making underwear. This was followed by Crestknit Industries which ceased operation in 1977. Photos in this article are of Perry's Fuse Factory. 05/02/1977.mining, equipment, fuses, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, mine, mining, mine safety, mining fuses, mr. charles perry, perry's fuse factory, amy huxtable, w. c. vahland, crestknit industries, manufacturing, perry safety fuse, male, industries

Documents, relating to Cornish Crest: a. colour photograph of a crest mounted on a brick wall (located at old Fuse Factory? - Handwritten inscription on back states ''One of C Coat of Arms on its Décor''; b. Note titled ''What is the Meaning of the Cornish Crest'' with diagram - historical detail; c. Copy of diagram of Coat of Arms with some historical information; d. short article extract re ''Duke of Cornwall'' and ''Duchy''.bendigo, buildings, bendigo fuse factory, cornish coat of arms. "one and all"

Documents and copies of photos related to various Cornish enterprises in Bendigo: a. Line drawing (faint) of foundry owned by the Roberts family (Mitchell, Wills and King streets); b. copy of article from unknown source re United Iron Works with details of the firm and Roberts principals - William Roberts, Abraham Roberts and Arthur Roberts - with copies of photographic portraits (Bartlett Bros.) - bad copy with LH side of text partly illegible; c. copy of article titled 'Goyne's Battery Gratings re John Goyne and history of the business (submitted by person living at ''Rosemundy'', Goynes Road, Epsom - Goyne's home then on 20 acres); d. Photograph of old Robinson photo of Bendigo Stamper Grating Factory, Epsom and five men posed in front of large timber building (badly cut photo with LH edge missing. original photo (9 x 13) of ''Former Bendigo Cornish Fuse Factory'' (handwritten inscription on reverse) taken in recent times (hint - car in driveway); f. copy from un-named book of J Nankervis's Ham and Bacon Curing Factory, Golden Square - drawing of the establishment and a photos of winning display of small goods at the Bendigo Show (no date); g. copy from un-named book of photo of premises of A J Williams, Lily and McKenzie Streets - wooden structure with sign indicating Hardware Merchants and ??Mines Furnisher?? , showing three horse-driven small wagons (delivery?); h. copy of photo of Cornish store(1880s) at White Hills - mention of Frederick Stuckenschmidt (married Miss Mary Smith), William Mathews (original owner?) - corner brick building with family posed outside alongside horse and light cart;. reproduction of exhibit in Bendigo Spring Show, 1915 , the ''Made in Bendigo Exhibition'' - first prize awarded to Messrs H M Legg & Co. Progress Jams, preserves, tomato sauce, tomatoes products, candied peels etc. (folded and small tear).bendigo, buildings, early bendigo businesses, bendigo stamper grating factory. epsom. j. nankervic ham and bacon curing establishment. golden square. bendigo cornish fuse factory. cornish stores. messrs h. m. leggo and co. abraham roberts. arthur roberts. william roberts. goyne's battery gratings.

Vision Splendid Bendigo. Cream coloured paper 56 pages, with line drawings of landmark buildings of Bendigo. Drawings by Jan Neil. Vision Splendid Introduction, Wesleyan Church Golden Square, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Central Deborah Mine, Marlborough House, Fuse factory, Goldmines Hotel, Fortuna Villa, Bon Accord, Heinz Butcher Shop, Long Gully State School, California Gully State School, Stone cottage Harvey Town, Eaglehawk Town Hall, Caradon, Eaglehawk State School, Victoria Hotel, Bendigo Pottery, Eucalyptus Distillery, St Luke’s, Lake Weeroona, Joss House, Benevolent Home, Lansellstowe, Kaithness, Malmo Valentine Street, Dudley House, Rifle Brigade Hotel, Fire Station, Masonic Hall, Temperance Hall, Old Post Office, Wesley Church, St. John’s Church, Alexandra Fountain, Commercial Bank View Point, State Bank, St Paul’s Cathedral Railway Station, National Bank, Town Hall, Post Office, Shamrock Hotel, Camp Hill State School, Police Barracks, Law Courts, Specimen Cottage, Technical College, St. Kilian’s Church, Tram Depot, St. Aidan’s OrphanageJan Neilbendigo, buildings, heritage buildings, heritage, heritage buildings, bendigo.

Colour photograph. Brick building partly 2 storeyed, 2 square turrets with curved shapes rooves. Ornate cast iron gate James Lerk 28.2.2000 ' Perry's Fuse Factory, Wattle St., Bendigo 'buildings, commercial, perry's fuse factory

historic buildingNational Trust Collection: the Fuse Factory, 197 Wattle Street, Bendigo. Built in three sections 1875-1901. A brick complex of several factory buildings built in three separate but connected sections in 1875, 1889-1895 and 1901. Now a clothing factory but formerly produced safety fuses invented by Charles Ferry J.P. for the local mines. The business was bought over in 1888 by a Cornish firm Bickford Smith who also made fuses. Notable remaining architectural features (possibly by local architect W C Vahland and his son Henry) include ornamental roof ventilators, elaborate cast-iron verandah trim. Attractive wrought iron gates, Cornish coats of arms let into the walls and mansard type roofs over porches concealing water tanks

policy for the photographic documentation of historic buildings and lacework within BendigoNational Trust - 3097.14A 12/07/1972 to-page letter to Bendigo Photographic Society from the National Trust of Victoria (Central Victoria Branch) requesting assistance to compile photographic documentation of the following range of buildings in Bendigo: State Schools The Home & Hospital for the Aged Banks Caretaker's cottage The "Old Fuse Factory The Railway Station Buildings 3097.14B Cast Iron Policy DRAFT (two-page) National Trust Photographic Committee two-page with five-point policyphotographic documentation of buildings

Charles Perry was born in Cornwall in 1832 and came to Victoria when he was 25. He and John Hunter established a fuse factory in Wattle Street. Perry designed and patented a safety fuse that he was then able to put into production in 1875. In 1889 the business was sold to Bickford Smith and Co., English fuse manufacturers, who continued to manufacture fuses until 1912. Perry was active in community affairs and served as a councillor for the Sutton Ward in 1902. He died in 1912 and the funeral was conducted from his home "St Leonards" in Don Street. 10563.6 "St. Leonards" in Don Street, Bendigo. Former home of Charles Perry, Safety Fuse inventor. B&W photocopy of the original B&W photo.bendigo residence, don street, bendigo

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele used this article for her research: The Economic Manufacturing Company was a historic textile factory in Bendigo. Starting operations in 1912 on High Street, the company specialized in producing "whiteworks" (the term for women's and children's cotton underwear and undergarments). Operated a factory on High Street and later moved into the former Bickford Smith safety fuse factory buildings in Ironbark (near Wattle and Valentine Streets). Products: Knitted apparel and whiteworks. The business eventually transitioned into producing the Crestknit brand of clothing. The historic brick building where it operated is now home to Enjoy Church. FROM TROVE 24 May 1917 The Bendigo Whiteworks Economic Manufacturing Company The company began with a small operation in High Street, initially using only part of the building. Rapid business growth led to the need for the entire building and increased floor space. The factory is now fully utilized, with about sixty employees and fifty machines operating constantly. Specializes in manufacturing whitework, particularly ladies' underclothing. Receives orders from major cities like Sydney and Brisbane, indicating a broad market reach. Provides regular employment opportunities for both men and women in Bendigo. The factory offers healthy working conditions, with good air, light, and a dedicated dining hall. Employees benefit from steady work without interruptions, ensuring stable income. First Melbourne-based business to expand manufacturing operations to Bendigo. The company’s growth supports local economic development and encourages cooperation with local retailers.Leadership and Future. Lead by capable and enterprising principals, Mr. H. Natear and Mr. A. R. Gibson. Plans to further increase employment and continue contributing to the city’s prosperity.Overall, Bendigo Industries is portrayed as a dynamic and growing manufacturer, positively impacting employment and the local economy. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Article Bendigo Whiteworks Economic Maufacturing Company Bendigo Advertiser Sat Jan 13 2007 - The Way We Were This item includes the following documents: 8672.25a Black and White photo. This document is a historical photograph caption from 1936, listing the names of workers at the former Whiteworks Economic Manufacturing Company. The workers are organized by their position in the photograph (back, middle, and front rows), and their full names are provided. 8672.25b The Article PDF File with names of those in the photobendigo, michele matthews collection, bendigo whiteworks economic manufacturing company