In 1878, J H Abbott bought the Edinburgh tannery from Mr Lambert and Mr Sibley in 1878 and set about expanding and modernising it. Soon it consisted of the necessary sheds surrounded by cottages built for the workers. The tannery buidings and processes consisted of :- 1. Hide shed that held 400-500 salted hides 2. Salt pots where the salted hides were soaked to remove all salt 3. Lime water pits where the hides were soaked to remove hair and all adherent flesh. 4.Beam shed where hides were hung so they could be scraped clean with double handled knives 5. Water baths that soaked the hides to remove the lime 6. Tan yard where there were 10 pits containing tanning liquid made from ground wattle bark. The entire process could take up to 9 months depending on the type of leather required. A forward thinking initiative of this tannery was the lack of waste. The left over flesh was boiled down to make tallow, trimmings from the hides was used to make glue, hair was washed and used by saddlers and upholsterers and the lime was mixed with tanning liquid to produce fertilizer. The tannery was producing about 240 sides of leather a week, with about two thirds of this being sent to England where it was in great demand because of its quality. In December 1894 the plant was destroyed by a fire believed to have started in the engine room. The plant was quickly rebuilt at an estimated cost of ten thousand pounds. The plant at 145 Tannery Lane operated until 1906.Sepia photograph: 13 workmen, shed at rear. Brick, timber, corrugated iron buildings in back ground. Interesting industrial site of the time. Photo of workmen taken in front of open sheds. Brick chimney and pile on L.H.S. Suggests Edinburgh Tannery, Sheepwash. J.H Abbott & Co. On back on small piece of paper 1127 Bgo. New registration No. rather indistinct. James Lerk 26.11.1999, ' Edinburgh Tannery - Sheepwash?' Ken Arnold Book 'Bendigo A History in Bottles & Stoneware 1852-1930 p10. This photograph labelled 'Workers at Sheepwash Tannery,' C. 1880-1890 with section about J.H. Abbott & Co. See book 'Bendigo A History in Bottles & Stoneware 1852-1930 by Ken Arnold, p.10RHSV 1127, Bgoorganization, business, edinburgh tannery, sheepwash creek.

Edinburgh Tannery - Sheepwash Creek, Mandurang. The story of the Hon. J. H. Abbott, MLC, J.P. Compiled by W. B. Kimberly.Compiled by W. B. Kimberly.autobiography, life and businesses of , . h. abbot

J.H. Abbott invoices of tanned goods providedAbbott Collection: invoice/delivered goods provided by J.H. Abbott & Co, Edinburgh Tannery, Jan to Jun 1902: for a range of animal goods (receipted companies not specified)abbott company invoices 1902

Fourteen invoices issued by H. Abbott. Some of the names are: the New Times Boot Warehouse, Edinburgh Tannery, Albert Bush, L.K. Bloomfield Rees, Ullathorne, The University of Melbourne,business, retail, h. abbott

Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.Hard covered Ledger Petty Cash Bookhistory, bendigo, abbott collection

Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.Hard covered Ledger Petty Cash Bookhistory, bendigo, abbott collection

Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.Abbott Supply Transaction and debtors Bookhistory, bendigo, abbott collection

Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.Booklet from the Eagle and Steel Melbourne Stocklist sent to Abbott Supply in 1923; 20 pageshistory, bendigo, abbott collection, eagle and globe steel

In 1867 J.H. Abbott established the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife Anne took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street and was successful in creating a successful business. In 1876, the leather business of T. Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J. H. Abbott & Co. A number of branches of the business had been established in the early 1900s. In 1959 the Pall Mall business relocated to 291 Hargreaves Street. The whole business was soon after consolidated and conducted from the Market Square branch (Lyttleton Terrace) as the Abbott Supply Company. Harold Abbott, the last of the family to work in the business, died in 1979. In 1980 the business shifted to a new purpose-built store and warehouse on the corner of Abel & Deborah Streets, Bendigo. Sandhurst Trustees administered the business from 1979 until its sale in 1986. He was elected to the Sandhurst Borough Council and in 1860 became chairman of the municipality.Two single colour printed gatefold flyer on green paper advertising J.H. Abbott and Co.'s boot and shoe store on Pall Mall Bendigo. Contains information on products and the fitting services provided in store for customers. chairman of sandhurst borough, anne abbott, city of greater bendigo commerce

various 1898 company letterhead receipts which J.H. Abbott used to access supplies2403.86 (A to G) Abbott Collection: Jan to Jun 1893: records and receipts for purchases by J.H. Abbott & Co. from a wide range of generally Melbourne based companies 2403.87A: J.H. Abbott's issued 46 invoices for their Edinburgh Tannery 1 July - 24 December 1898 2403.87B: 18 invoices Thomas P. Power, Saddler Ironmonger & Manufacturer; 5 July - 28 December 1898 2403.87C: 12 (blue) invoices Thomas McPherson & Son, Machinery & Iron Merchants; 9 July - 17 December 1898 2403.87D: 23 invoices The India Rubber Gutta Percha & Telegraph Works Co. 11 August - 29 September 1898 2403.87E: 30 invoices & 5 credit notes Edward Keep & Co, Wholesale Ironmongers & Importers of Carriage Materials; 6 July - 23 December 1898 2403.87F: 16 invoices Ullathorne & Co, materials; 12 July - 28 December 1898 2403.87G: 5 invoices Tuck & Co. Limited, manufacturers of asbestos goods for every description; 28 July - 27 October 1898 2403.87H: 3 invoices Banks & Company, importers and wholesalers; 6 July - 11 November 1898 2403.87I: 2 invoices John Danks & Son, Sheet Lead, Lead, Compo. & Tin Plate; 18 August - 22 August 1898 2403.87J: 6 invoices M. Donahy & Sons, Manufacturers of Steam-Laid flat & Round Ropes. 14 September - 10 November 1898 2403.87K: 17 invoices Reid Brothers & Russel, importers of Mines and Engineering Furnishings, 15 September - 22 December 1898 2403.87L: 2 invoices A. Spooner & Co., manufacturers of a wide range of goods; 30 August - 22 October 1898 2403.87M: 5 invoices Charles Aitkins & Co., manufacturers, refiners and importers of Lubricating Oils, Antifriction Grease, Machine Belting, Engine Packings etc.; 17 August - 31 December 1898 2403.87N: 2 invoices E. L. Yencken & Co. Oil Color and Glass Merchants; 14 August - 23 December 1898 2403.87O: 3 invoices Morris & Meeks, Wholesalers Ironmongers & Machinery Merchants; 24 November - 6 December 1898 2403.87P: 8 invoices Felton Grimwade Co.: 22August - 16 December 1898 2403.87Q: 12 invoices N. Gutheridge & Co., Wholesale Saddlers, Saddlers, Ironmongers & Importers; 6 July - 21 December 1898 2403.87R: 2 invoices John Perry., Timber Merchant, Coach Builders, Ironmongery & Wheelwrights' Materials; 19 & 30 November 1898 2403.87S: 34 invoices Frank Vial & Co., Universal Leather Belt Factory; 7 July - 23 December 1898trade company purchases 1893

business records/receiptsAbbotts collection: Receipts for purchases made by J. H. Abbott & Co. in 1881; both for a wide range of goods and from a wide range of, both local and international, companies: 2403.91a 16 Nov 1881bought from James Dodgshun & Co. of one saddle from their Melbourne office; 2403.97b 2 Nov 1881 return of one 64 lbs belt from J. B. Hayman, Melbourne; 2403.97c 27 Jun 1899 five letters of correspondence regarding the purchase of100 cases of "British" gelignite from Reid Bros. & Russell Prop. Ltd., Melbourne; 2403.97d 5 Nov 1881 purchase of tallow oil from Apollo Stearine Candle Company, Melbourne 2403.97e 13 Dec 1881 eight itemised (whips, snaffles and saddle soap, etc)purchases from Guthridge Power & Co Saddlers, Ironmongers and Importers, Sandhurst 2403.97f 8 Dec 1881 purchase of hessians from James Dodgshun & Co., Melbourne; 2403.97g 1 Nov 1881 purchase of 3 Bago Curled Hair nets from E. R. Priestly, Melbourne; 2403.97h 15 Aug 1881 purchase of 3 No. foolscap books from Andrew Jack & Co., wholesale stationers, Melbourne; 2403.97i 13 Oct 1881 purchase of 10 itemised skins from The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited, Melbourne; 2403.97j 6 Nov 1881 purchase of one "Bale Heavy Crop" from Gill & Boston, Melbourne; 2403.97k 17 Dec 1881 ten (blue) receipts of a wide range of products from Ullathorne & Co. Importers & Manufacturers of all articles used by Tanners, Curriers, Leather & Grindery Dealers & Boot Manufacturers, Melbourne; 2403.97l 18 Nov 1881three receipts (harnesses, hobbles, etc.) from Monchton D. Synnot Bros. Melbourne 2403.97m 7 Dec 1881 purchase of 2 leather hides from Briscoe & CO. Melbourne; 2403.97n 18 Aug 1881, 3 receipts for purchases of Olive Oil from Dean & Co. Oil & Color Merchants, Melbourne; 2403.97o 30 Dec 1881 of 4 itemised (copper rings) blue receipts from Thomas McPherson, Machinery & Iron Merchants, Melbourne; 2403.97p 10 Aug 1881 6 No. receipts for purchases from Gavin Gibson, Boot Shoe & Leather Importers. Melbourne; 2403.97q 18 Oct 1881 receipt for purchase of leather goods from J. B. Hayman, Melbourne; 2403.97r multiple 1881 receipts for the purchase/transfer of leather goods from his J. H. Abbott Edinburgh Tannery, Sheepwash, to his other businesses 2403.91s 14 Oct 1881 receipt from The Australasian Wool Stores, bought from The Australasian Mortgage & Agency Company Limited and correspondence from multiple Government Departments receipts ordered by abbotts 1881

business records/correspondenceAbbott Collection: 1885 correspondence between J. H. Abbott and suppliers (all handwritten correspondence, but difficult to decipher): 2403.100a 3 June 1885 - J. D. Atkinson, Flinders Lane Melbourne, leather factor - sheep and kangaroo hides 2403.100b 17 & 31 Jan 1885 - The Apollo Company Limited, Collins St Melbourne, Stearine Candles & Soap Manufacturers, Oil & Glycerine Refiners 2403.100c June-July 1885 - Briscoe & Co., Melbourne, Wholesale Ironmongers, Iron & Machinery Merchants; copper rivets & washers 2403.100d April-May 1885, 4 documents (1 invoice and 3 letters) - Birchard & Raspe, London & Hamburg 2403.100e Feb-June 1885, 7 invoices, William Dean & Co., Oil & Color Merchants, White Lead, Paperhangers and General Importers 2403.100g 5 invoices Feb-Oct 1885; Gavin Gibson, Melbourne, importers of Boots & Shoes, Leather & Grindery, Machinery, etc. 2403.100h 3 invoices Mar-Jun 1885; Guthridge Power & Co., East Melbourne, Wholesale Saddlers, Saddlers, Ironmongers & Importers. 2403.100i 2 invoices, Jan & Apr 1885, J. Hodges. Little Bourke Street West, Melbourne; American Hame & Saddle Tree Manufacturers. 2403.100j 1 invoice, Apr 1885, Alfred E. Hobbs, Elizabeth Street Melbourne, Rope Manufacturers 2403.100k 2 invoices, Mar & July 1885, Andrew Jack & Co., Flinders Lane West, Melbourne; Importers and Wholesale Stationers. 2403.100l 3 invoice, Apr-Jun 1885, J. Kitchen & Sons & Apollo Company, Flinders Lane West, Melbourne, Sterine Candle, Soap & Soda Crystal Manufacturers Glyuerine & Oil Refiners. 2403.100m 1 invoice, Feb 1885, Lister Henry, Flinders Lane West, Melbourne. 2403.100n 1 invoice, Jun 1885, Thomas Mitchell, Little Bourke Street West Melbourne, Paint & General Brush Manufacturer. 2403.100o 4 invoices, Feb-Jun 1885, New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited; Colins Street West, Melbourne; Melbourne Wool & Grain Warehouses. 2403.100p 1 invoice & 2 letters, Jan-Apr 1885, T. J. & T. Powell, Lime Street London. 2403.100q 3 letters, Feb -Mar 1885, W. Shammon. Mosley Street, Birmingham, Whip Manufacturer, Cach & Saddler Ironmonger. 2403.100qq 1invoice, May 1885, James C. Steel, Kensington Tannery, Hotham. 2403.100 r 3 invoices, Jan-Mar 1885, G. V. Sydenham, Lonsdale Street West Melbourne, importers of Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hodskins, Patent Leather, etc. 2403.100s 1 invoice, May 1885, Frederick Tate, Market Street, Melbourne, Tate's Parcel Post Express. 2403.100t 2 invoices, Feb & Apr 1885, Taylor & Currie, Bourke Street West Melbourne. 2403.100u 1 invoice, Mar 1885, Eliza Tinsley, Iron Merchant & Manufacturer of Nail Chains, Patent Wrought Nails, Rivets etc. 2403.100v 1 invoice, Mar 1885, Reid & Marshall, Hawthorn Tannery, Melbourne, Tanners & Curriers, Kangaroo Leather Manufacturers. 2403.100w 17 invoices, 2 reports & 18 letters, Jan-Dec 1885, Ullathorne & Co. Lonsdale Street Melbourne and Lincolns Inn Fields, London; Leather Shoe Mersey, Grindery Merchants, etc. Importers of Tanners and Curriers Tools, oils, Dyes & Twines, Shoe and Saddlers Thread, Silks, etc. 2403.100x 62 invoices, Jan-Dec 1885, compiled by J. H. Abbott & Co., Edinburgh Tannery.sales of australian leather, shipments ofhides to england, shipments from melbourne & england

business records/correspondenceAbbott Collection: 1884 correspondence between J. H. Abbott and suppliers ( all handwritten correspondence, but difficult to decifer): 2403.99a 10/01/1884 T. J. & T. Powell issues with leather shipment from Abbott to London 2403.99b 11/01/1884 Ullathorne & Co. 12 bales of leather 2403.99c 18/01/1884 Memorandum from Ullathorne & Co. confirming 11 Jan consignment of leather 2403.99d 1/02/1884 Ullathorne & Co. confirming the assignment issues 2403.99e 8/02/1884 J.J. Schweizer & Co. concerning consignment quantities of not less than 5 to 10 tons 2403.99f 8/02/1884 T.J. & J. Powell acknowledging 19 Dec exchange re 12 bales pf leather per "Carlisle Castle" 2403.99g 5/02/1884 2-page letter Ullathorne & Co. requesting authorisation by Abbott of a consignment of leather for sale at 10/04 2403.99h 8/02/1884 most difficult to decipher double page letter re "Oakwood Buffalo Brand" 2403.99i 7/03/1884 T.J. & J. Powell acknowledging past correspondence of 29/02 and that they have sold 12 bales @ 10/4; also noting past shipment contained a good many brittle grained sides. 2403.99j 29/02/1884 T.J. & J. Powell referring to issues with shipment of plants (a supply of ripe acorns) 2403.99k 7/03/1884 Ullathorne & Co. pleased with the shipment and sale 2403.99l 21/03/1884 Ullathorne & Co. confirming correspondence of 7/03 re the consignment sent by the "Clyde" 2403.99m 7/03/1884 two-page letter from Ullathorne & Co. noting costs for a shipment and adjustment in favour of Abbotts. 2403.99n 27/03/1884 two-page letter from T.J. & J. Powell noting agreement that "a good market is better than a good article" when there is a bad market things are dull and people look with magnifying spectacles at faults in goods" 2403.99o 28/03/1884 memorandum from Ullathorne & Co re financial issue quoted surplus should be noted as a deficit 2403.99p 18/04/1844 letter from T.J. & t. Powell acknowledging the shipment of hides, and reporting a good market and firm prices 2403.99q 21/03/1884 small double-sided letter (difficult to decipher) 2403.99r 24/04/1884 small note (even more difficult to decipher) 2403.99s 1/05/1884 letter from T.J. & T. Powell reporting the market for Australian leather has improved with increased prices, no report of the "Carlisle Castle" anmd its cargo arrival 2403.99t 3/05/1884 letter from T.J. & T. Powell leather from the "Carlisle Castle" has arrived 2403.99u 30/05/1884 letter from Ullathorne & Co. reporting on the arrival of goods from the "Castlisle Castlre" and coment the "your tanning has improved" 2403.99v 5/06/1884 W. & A. Shammers (!) discussion on the quality of goods provided, notably hunting and jig whips 2403.99w 6/06/1884 Ullathorne & Co. a report on prices achieved and charged to Abbott 2403.99x 10/06/1884 Ullathorne & Co. reports on prices for Abbott's goods received and sold from both the "MacCallum More and Carlisle Castle" 2403.99y 20/06/1884 Ullathorne & Co. reports on rerceipt of an order, shipping documents fo the "Peterborough" noting prices are presently favourable to consigners. 2403.99z 27/06/1884 T.J. & T. Powell referencing goods anticipated from the "Peterborough", and looking forward to goods on the "Loch Katrine" 2403.99za 4/07/1884 Ullathorne & Co. acknowledges receoipt of and order from 16/06 2403.99zb 11/07/1884 Ullathorne & Co. encloses acount sales from the "Carlisle Castle" 2403.99zc 25/07/1884 T.J. & T. Powell encloses their monthly report. Noting the "Loch Katrine" has arrived but goods has not yet been discharged 2403.99zd 15/08/1884 two-page letter from W & A Shamman (!) difficult to decipher re dispute or query on prices quoted, charged and received for goods. 2403.99ze 22/08/1884 two-page letter from Ullathorne & Co. referencing costs, beeswax, honey and shipments coming by "Dumbarton , Loch Katrine and Hereward (!)" 2403.99zf 22/08/1884 T.J. & T. Powel re sales from the "Loch Katrine" and acknowledge letter advising 15 bales per the "Narvenne" 2403.99zg 5/09/1884 two-page letter orders dispatched from "Dumbarton and Hereward" make orders up to date; but could not obtain a quotation for Australian honey either by tins or kegs - suggesting a small trial consignment as the best plan to introduce the honey 2403.99zh 10/09/1884 doubler sided letter on blue paper from Ullathorne & Co. difficult to decipher 2403.99zi 26/09/1884 T.J. & T. Powell letter - difficult to decipher 2403.99zj 13/09/1884 Ullathorne & Co. a two-page report on 15 bales of Australian leather from "Ravenna" and per the "Peterborough" 2403.99zk 5/10/1884 T.J. & T. Powell letter 2403.99zl 9/10/1884 two-page blue notes, addressed to Ullathorne & Co.; referencing 7 casks beeswax from "Peterborough" and 3 casks beeswax from "Raveena" 2403.99zm 16/10/1884 T.J. & T. Powell letter reports "since last writing there is nothing fresh to report.... you may rely on our best attention to your consignments and interests" 2403.99zn 17/10/1884 T.J. & T. Powell memorandum re sales of leather from the "Peterborough" 2409.99zo 5/12/1884 small letter from A Shamman (!) Birmingham re late invoice 2403.99zp 12/12/1884 T.J. & T. Powell letter reporting on arrival leather from "Ballarat", "Peterborough", and "Rome" 2403.99zq 19/12/1884 Ullathorne & Co. also reports on sales from leather arriving on the "Ballarat", "Peterborough", and "Rome" 2403.99zr 23/12/1884 two-page letter from T.J. & T. Powell references quality, notably colour of hides, and possible classing as inferior - leaving Abbott to decide options for tanning improvement through Sydney or Melbourne, and therefore sales 2403.99zs 10/12/1884 T.J. & T. Powell reports on 13 bales of Australian leather from the "Rome" shipment, noting four different classifications for sales, focused on colour 2403.99t 3/01 to 21/05/1884 Abbott documentation of hides produced through its Edinburgh Tannery, Bendigodispute on condition of sales, sales of australian leather, shipments ofhides to england