Matchbooks have been around since the late 1800’s and matchbook covers just as long. In the 1930s, the design of matchbooks changed again with the introduction of the “fold-over” style. This design featured a fold-over cover that protected the match stems from outside elements and made them easier to carry. in the 1950s and 1960s, matchbooks became a commercial advertising medium for bars, restaurants, and other businesses. Six small vintage paper matchbooks from Victoria, Australia.They have a fold-over cover for safety use and there are unused matches inside all of them. They are promotional matchbooks promoting various companies. Also one small slim, red National bank matchbox from Belgrave Victoria with unused matches inside.Assorted promotional matchbooks from organisations: 'Hamilton Victoria - the Wool Capital of the World and Victoria's Premier Town', 'Fiddle 'n' Disc Music Shop', 'Commodore Hotel-Motels'. Matchbox: 'National Bank Belgrave'matchbooks, matchboxes, match containers, match holders, safety matches

Matchbooks have been around since the late 1800’s and matchbook covers just as long. In the 1930s, the design of matchbooks changed again with the introduction of the “fold-over” style. This design featured a fold-over cover that protected the match stems from outside elements and made them easier to carry. in the 1950s and 1960s, matchbooks became a commercial advertising medium for bars, restaurants, and other businesses. 15 small vintage paper matchbooks from U.S.A and Australia:10 from San Fancisco, 4 from New York, 1 from Ohio. They have a fold-over cover for safety use and there are unused matches inside all of them.Assorted advertising from hotels, motels, music shop, restaurants, bars, nightclubs.

Matchbooks have been around since the late 1800’s and matchbook covers just as long. In the 1930s, the design of matchbooks changed again with the introduction of the “fold-over” style. This design featured a fold-over cover that protected the match stems from outside elements and made them easier to carry. in the 1950s and 1960s, matchbooks became a commercial advertising medium for bars, restaurants, and other businesses. One white and blue long vintage paper matchbook from Wandin Victoria, Australia. It has a fold-over cover for safety use and there are unused matches inside it. It was a promotional matchbook for Back to Wandin, which was a celebratory program on March 9th - 12th 1984, which included: a ball, disco, concert, church services and a sports day. Manufacturing details are listed on the side.'Back to Wandin March 9th - 12th 1984' 'For information call (059) 64 4403' 'program includes BALL, DISCO, CONCERT, CHURCH SERVICES, SPORTS DAY' Inside the top fold-over cover is printed: 'Souvenirs Purchased from Wandin Trading Warburton Highway, Wandin North (059) 64 4403'matchbooks, matchboxes, match containers, match holders, safety matches

Matchbook from Oriental Jade, Main Street Greensborough (1990s)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers and other sources, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of matchbook.main street greensborough, oriental jade

Advertisement on a matchbook for Errol's Pancake Parlour, of Main Street Greensborough 1980sPart of a collection of miscellaneous advertisements for businesses in Greensborough and surrounding areas.Digital copy of matchbook advertisement.errols pancake parlour, main street greensborough

Advertisement on a matchbook for Harrick Dry Cleaners of Main Street Greensborough 1980sPart of a collection of miscellaneous advertisements for businesses in Greensborough and surrounding areas.Digital copy of matchbook advertisement.main street greensborough, harrick dry cleaners

Digital image of a Biba for Hair matchbook, circa 1980, used for advertising. Biba was a hair salon located in Greensborough Plaza.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of paper matchbook."Biba for Hair … Greensborough Shopping Centre" biba for hair, greensborough plaza

Digital image of Da Roberto Restaurant matchbook, circa 1980, used for advertising. Da Roberto was an Italian restaurant situated on the corner of Main Street and Para Road Greensborough.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of paper matchbook."Da Roberto Restaurant ..." da roberto restaurant

Matchbook is a give-away / souvenir for Golden Fleece Petrol and Service Stations. The Golden Fleece Petroleum Company was established by H.C. Sleigh in 1913 importing petroleum from California, and was acquired by Caltex in 1981. The Golden Fleece ram trademark was created in 1951 when Golden Fleece petroleum became a single-brand service. The Golden Fleece ram was based on an actual prize winning merino ram named 'David of Dalkeith' from Boonoke Stud, run by the Falkiner family. Single brand service stations did not appear until the 1950s, and distinctive trademarks and logos were used to differentiate and promote the brands. Golden Fleece is also known to have produced other giveaways / souvenirs (such as games, swap cards, calendars, badges, roadmaps etc) to advertise its brand.Matchbook, containing twenty white-tipped, wooden matches. The matchbook has a fold-over, card cover. The front of the matchbook is blue and is printed with the image of a ram in yellow. Below this is the rough area to strike the matches. The back of the matchbook is yellow and is printed with text in red.GOLDEN FLEECE S. & A. Stolzenburg / P/L. / BLACKWELL SERVICE / STATION / Cnr. / Blackburn & Wellington / Roads / CLAYTON 3168 / PHONE 543-1863 GOLDEN FLEECE / MADE IN AUSTRALIA BY / HANNA MATCH . CONTENTS 20 / For Match Supplies Bladon & Puckridge / Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane.golden fleece petroleum company h.c. sleigh pty ltd, logo merino: sheep in australian art and design - exhibition (29/07/2000 - 04/02/2001), sheep, matches, souvenirs, petrol, california, caltex, ram

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is a souvenir from the First Alpine Art Show held at Koki Lodge in June 1967. The Art Show exhibited a collection of Australian painters including John Glover (1826), Louis Buvelot (1886) Hans Heyson (1902), Grace Cossington-Smith (1918), and William Dobell, Norman Lindsay, Donald Friend, Sali Herman, Sidney Nolan, John Olson, Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, and Pro Hart. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because shows early activities at Koko Lodge and Australia's First Alpine Art Show.A red souvenir matchbook with black text.AUSTRALIA'S FIRST ALPINE ART SHOW AT KOKI FALLS CREEKgeorge shirling, falls creek, australia's first alpine art show

Collage in a black Frame of patches, matchbooks, money, Photograph and document.Variousframed collage, 151st infantry, ranger airborne

Small white matchbook with 'The Flower' on the front cover & a coloured back cover.flower hotel, business and traders - hotels

Green matchbook with gold Australian Army logo of crown, crossed swords and kangaroo

Tilley lamps, famously known for their bright white light and reliance on kerosene pressure, originated from John Tilley’s 1813 invention of the hydro-pneumatic blowpipe. Developed as a portable paraffin (kerosene) lamp in 1915, the Tilley Lamp Company became iconic for durable lighting in the railways, military, and households before moving to Northern Ireland in the 1960s. The 1940's and 50's were the golden age of matchbook art, where the covers acted as miniature canvases for marketing, often featuring art deco or commercial designs.A small red cardboard matchbook style Set of Washers No 498 for Tilley Lamps and Radiators. There are five types of washers sealed in a cellophane bag stapled to the base of the folder. Inside the foldout section are instructions for use of the washers, with illustrations. On the back of the folder is a black and white outline of a stylised owl next to the text, Tilley Lamps, I always use them, and a lamp. 'Set of Washers No 498 for Tilley Lamps and Radiators' There is a black and white outline of an owl with the moon behind it. Inside the foldout section are instructions for use of the washers, with illustrations. On the back of the folder is a black and white outline of a stylised owl next to Tilley Lamps, 'I always use them!' 'KCR TYPE 2287' is printed at the top of the card.lighting equipment, lamps, kerosene lamps

Korea House Restaurant was situated at 79 Bay Street, Port Melbourne.Small orange matchbook with Korea House' & the picture of a girl on the front cover & address on reverse.business and traders - cafes and restaurants

Matchbook with coloured picture of Fountain Inn on front cover. Reverse side has "Fountain Inn * Restaurant * Spitroast 12 Noon onwards * Portside Bar * Club LoungeFountain Inn, Crockford Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 645 2503built environment - commercial, fountain inn

A A Lindrea, now situated 61 Wills St., Bendigo. Six digit phone numbers were in place until the mid-1980's so the matchbooks will date before thenPurple and white Match Cover All Seasons Motor Inn - Brown with black writing match cover Bendigo Locksmiths - Purple and Gold match cover Alexandra Restaurant A.N.A Motor Inn - White with brown writing match cover A.A. (Tony) Lindrea . Each is double sided and has contact details address etc on backmatch covers, bendigo locksmiths, alexandra restaurant, all seasons motor inn, a a (tony) lindrea

Used to raise both funds and awareness, this matchbooks were produced with colourful illustrations on the front (a lamp shining above the octagonal Braille Library building) and rear (a female brailling at home). Inside a message 'As a Thank-Offering for my sight I give this gift to the Honorary Treasurer, Braille Library, S.E.1', as well as matches printed alternately with 'Braille Library' and 'South Yarra'.1 book of red headed matchesThe Light That Never Fails Free Lending Library For The Blind, Commercial Rd, S. Yarra The Victorian Association of Braille Writers Braille is a series of tiny raised dots by which the blind can readfundraising, marketing

Small yellow covered book of matches. Sketch of lawn bowler on front"With the compliments of the President Fred WINDUSS, Port Melbourne Bowling Club. Wishing all members a happy season."domestic life, frederick robert winduss, sport - lawn bowls, port melbourne bowling club

This item is from a collection donated by Les Cole of Wodonga, who among several occupations in his life time, drove buses around the Wodonga and district for the Mylon bus company. In March 1952, Transport Parks Pty Ltd. purchased 20 acres of land from the Kelly Estate on the outskirts of Wodonga. The land sold at the record urban price for Wodonga of £300 an acre. They had plans to establish a transport park advertised as the first of its kind in Australia at a cost of £50,000. The park was to have accommodation for up to 1000 transports, caravans and cars, as well as all amenities ranging from showers to a cafeteria. It was to be known as "Twenty Acre Service Station” When the park first came into operation it was to have accommodation for up to 200 transports. Wodonga had been chosen for the site of the company's first park because it was a ''half-way house" between Sydney and Melbourne, and because transports had to stop there to obtain permits to proceed on crossing the border. The service station section of the Transport Park began operation in June 1954, with other facilities following. The business operated profitably until at least 1971 as the Transport Park, but perhaps never reached its aims of providing for 1,000 transports at any given time. The Vacuum Oil Company was the first oil company established in Australia. In 1916, Vacuum introduced its "Plume" brand to the Australian market. Vacuum replaced the famous Plume brand name with Mobilgas in 1954.A collection of 3 different match books representing a variety of businesses.match book collection, matches

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. In 1952 Orest “Ory” Frueauf entered into a business partnership with Cecil Dobson, running the general store “Whitehaven” and Post Office at Falls Creek. They extended their business by adding accommodation turning Whitehaven into one of the best commercial lodges at Falls Creek. Ory and Cecil dissolved their business partnership in 1963 and Ory went on to build a new lodge called “Snowhaven” at the site of the present day Frueauf Village, Falls Creek. Ory retired to Tawonga, Victoria in 1992 and passed away in 1999. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is linked In to an early lodge and to Orest Frueauf, a pioneer of Falls Creek.A match book printed in blue and white for Winterhaven Lodge, Falls Creek. It includes the postal address and telephone number. The back features an advertisement for Diners Club International.george shirling, winterhaven ski lodge, orest frueauf