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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sign, Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Illuminated Sign, 1991
... neon sign... of Claude Neon Signs (Victoria) for five pounds 15 shillings. ... of mines illuminated sign neon sign The School of Mines ...This sign was originally fixed to the Administration Building in Lydiard Street South. The Ballarat School of Mines Council Minutes of 19 August 1953 records that the quotation of Claude Neon Signs (Victoria) for five pounds 15 shillings. Colour photograph of an illuminated sign used at the Ballarat School of Mines. In 2020 it is displayed in 'The Workshop' cafe in the SMB Campus Flecknoe building.The School of Mines and Industriesballarat school of mines, illuminated sign, neon sign -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: NEON SIGNS AGREEMENT
... [a] Manilla envelope with handwritten caption, 'Neon Signs... with handwritten caption, 'Neon Signs Ltd, Agreement dated Dec 2nd 1937 re ...[a] Manilla envelope with handwritten caption, 'Neon Signs Ltd, Agreement dated Dec 2nd 1937 re Neon Sign at Veal's Shop, Ironbark. [b] Neon Electric Signs letter to Cohn's dated 14th December 1937 on printed letterhead paper re installing low tension electric wiring pinned together with Veal's , 5 Alley St, Ironbark agreement.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SILVER JUBILLEE TRAM
... , neon sign above - long live our queen.... decorated tram at night, neon sign above - long live our queen ...Colour photo of silver jubillee decorated tram at night, neon sign above - long live our queen.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Federation University Art Collection
Print - Artwork - Bookplate, Bookplate for Caitlin E. Littlewood by David Frazer
... featuring the skipping girl neon sign at Richmond. The skipping girl... featuring the skipping girl neon sign at Richmond. The skipping girl ...David Frazer (1966- ) David Frazer is an Australian artist who works in painting, wood engraving, etching, lithography and bronze. Born in Victoria, David Frazer graduated from the Phillip Institute of Technology, Melbourne with a Fine Art degree specialising in painting. In 1996 he achieved an Honours degree from Monash University specialising in Printmaking and in 2000, gained his Master of Arts. In 2002, David was awarded the Keith Wingrove Bookplate Design Award and in 2007, he was a major prizewinner at the International Print Biennial in Guanlan, China and a featured Australian artist on the ABC’s documentary series ‘Artist at Work’. (http://www.goldfieldsprintmakers.com/david-frazer.html)Bookplate for Caitlin E. Littlewood by David Frazer featuring the skipping girl neon sign at Richmond. The skipping girl is known as 'Little Audrey'.bookplate, david frazer, caitlin littlewood, skipping girl, little audrey, keith wingrove bookplate design award -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SILVER JUBILEE TRAM
... , neon sign - long live our queen. Photo taken infront... decorated tram at night, neon sign - long live our queen. Photo ...Colour photo of silver jubillee decorated tram at night, neon sign - long live our queen. Photo taken infront of Penfolos wine hotel.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: VARIOUS AGREEMENTS
... 'Agreement dated 7/10/47 'Neon electric Signs Wycheproof [Bonica's... Bonica's neon sign above verandah at Wycheproof. Document COHN ...[a] Cohns printed Manilla envelope with handwritten caption 'Agreement dated 7/10/47 'Neon electric Signs Wycheproof [Bonica's Shop] Rent per calendar month £ 1/10/47. [b] Pinned covering letter and agreement re Mrs Bonica's neon sign above verandah at Wycheproof.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Bendix transmitter, "Gibson Girl' radio
... . 'Gibson Girl' (named after the famous 'Gibson Girl' marketing neon...' marketing neon sign). Squat yellow transmitter used in emergency ...Squat yellow transmitter used in emergency life rafts carried by aircraft on flights over water. Shape enabled it to be held between knees to crank generator to provide signal. Known as the ' Gibson Girl' radio (named after the famous 'Gibson Girl' marketing image who had a curved waist).RA (crown emblem) AF. ID No Y1100/500320. Serial No. 14823. 'Gibson Girl' (named after the famous 'Gibson Girl' marketing neon sign).transmitter, bendix, radio, raaf, aviation -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Commercial Bank of Australia or Australiasia, C.B.A. Bank on the corner of Wimmera and Main Sts
... neon sign on the side of the building.... on the building but has a Westpac Bank neon sign on the side ...This photograph is of a two storey bank on the corner of Wimmera & Main St's Stawell. It was used by the Commercial Bank of Australia. The building was originally built as Langford's chemist and now privately owned. Black & White photograph of a brick two storey building situated on a street corner. The building has a decorative parapet. CBA bank is written on the building but has a Westpac Bank neon sign on the side of the building.stawell shops -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Commercial Bank of Australia or Australiasia, C.B.A. Bank on the corner of Wimmera and Main Sts
... neon sign on the side of the building.... on the building but has a Westpac Bank neon sign on the side ...This photograph is of a two storey bank on the corner of Wimmera & Main St's Stawell. It was used by the Commercial Bank of Australia. The building was originally built as Langford's chemist and now privately owned. Black & White photograph of a brick two storey building situated on a street corner. The building has a decorative parapet. CBA bank is written on the building but has a Westpac Bank neon sign on the side of the building.stawell shops -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Juncton Construction Queens Rd underpass, c. 1967
... a building with a large vertical neon sign 'Recruiting'... with a large vertical neon sign 'Recruiting' Queen's Road underpass ...hand written on back: Queen's Road underpass. Photo filed 11.12.1967 Shows a building with a large vertical neon sign 'Recruiting'black and white matt photograph good condition unmountedQueen's Road underpass. Photo filed 11.12.1967 L16514/5 H71. Copyright. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of "The Age". 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne and 39/41 York st, Sydney. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: NEON SIGNS NEW AGREEMENT
... caption, March 4th 1942, Neon Signs New Agreement' No 133... envelope with hand written caption, March 4th 1942, Neon Signs New ...[a] Cohn's printed Manilla envelope with hand written caption, March 4th 1942, Neon Signs New Agreement' No 133, with other agreements. Red pencil written Harcourt, Ultima, Bridgewater. [b] Neon Electric Signs letter on company printed letterhead paper re wartime Sunrise to Sunset, 'Blackout' modifications. Pinned together with Harcourt, Ultima, and Bridgewater agreements.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNS NEON SIGNS
... Specifications and Designs of all existing neon signs... of all existing neon signs pinned together and contained within ...Specifications and Designs of all existing neon signs pinned together and contained within manilla envelope [e] captioned in handwriting 'Neon Electric Signs, specifications and designs. Covering letter enclosed dated 17th Oct 1947 addressed to the Managing Director , Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery, Bridge St Bendigo pinned together with drawing paper designs of neon signs located on various freehold properties. A, Design specifications [Six O'clock Lager] of Mr Marowa above verandah at Ultima. B. Six O Clock Lager, R Veal Confectioner, 5 Alley St Ironbark. C . Six O'Clock Lager, Webb Premises, Pall Mall Bendigo. D. Six O'Clock Lager at Harcourt, Mr J Ely.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: VARIOUS DOCUMENTS
... Document among 31 bound with string. Two Cohn neon sign... with string. Two Cohn neon sign designs on draughtsman paper. A. 6 ...Document among 31 bound with string. Two Cohn neon sign designs on draughtsman paper. A. 6-O'clock Lager, Icy Cold Stout dated 1941. B. 6-O'clock Lager, icy cold dated 1940. Dimensions and colour required handwritten notations.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: VARIOUS DOCUMENTS
... and Cohns re Neon Sign. b. Cohns letterhead Manilla envelope... Florence Gwendoline Lansell and Cohns re Neon Sign. b. Cohns ...Contained within bundle of 31 documents bound with string and most within captioned and dated envelopes. A. Typed Rental & Maintenance Agreement between Edith Florence Gwendoline Lansell and Cohns re Neon Sign. b. Cohns letterhead Manilla envelope with handwritten caption 'Neon Electric Signs', Edith Florence Gwendoline Lansell in Agreement with The Cohn Bros Brewery Co Ltd.. Agreement dated 23 day of March 1933 and to operate from 1st April 1933.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: AGREEMENTS WITH NEON ELECTRIC SIGNS
... Six folded printed agreements with 'Neon Electric Signs... with 'Neon Electric Signs' clients and Cohn Bros found bound ...Six folded printed agreements with 'Neon Electric Signs' clients and Cohn Bros found bound with string among bundle of 31 documents. A. 25th Sept 1939. Letter and a Sign Rental and Maintenance Agreement document from Neon Electric Signs Melbourne b. 12 th August 1937 Letter and a Sign Rental and Maintenance Agreement document from Neon Electric Signs Melbourne. c . 21st March 1941, at Ultima. d. First day of Oct 1940, e. 25th Sept 1940 with Miss O'Shannessy, Bridgewater. F. 19th December 1939 with William McClure [Dad & Dave café].bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Entrance to ‘Southesk’, Cotham Road, 1970
... of the tiling on the veranda and the typically arched doorway. The neon... on the veranda and the typically arched doorway. The neon sign above ...Colour enlargement of a photograph (slide) of Southesk (formerly Ordsall) in Cotham Road, Kew (demolished 1970).Rare colour photograph of the exterior of SoutheskA colour enlargement of the entrance to ‘Southesk’. Formerly known as ‘Ordsall’, the house was built for John Halfey in 1882 on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street. This Italianate mansion was built in the Renaissance villa style on a bluestone plinth. The picture provides photographic evidence of the tiling on the veranda and the typically arched doorway. The neon sign above the door was added during the period when it was owned by the City of Kew (1948-70).david carnegie, john halfey, southesk - cotham road - kew (vic), ordsall - cotham road - kew (vic) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: VARIOUS LETTERS
... dated October 7th 1947, Neon Electric Signs, White & Dunstan... [a] with handwritten caption,'Agreement dated October 7th 1947, Neon Electric ...Manilla envelope [a] with handwritten caption,'Agreement dated October 7th 1947, Neon Electric Signs, White & Dunstan, McCallum St, Swan Hill, rent £1/12/6 monthly. [b] Pinned Official letterhead notepaper of ' Neon Electric Signs' addressed to Managing Director Cohn Bros, Victoria Brewery. Re File No 5382. Acknowledging letter of Dec 10th, requesting copy of agreement. [c] Rental & Maintenance Agreement between White & Dunstan Swan Hill.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-Vue, Swanston St looking North just before the Flinders St, late 1980's
... and Jackson Hotel and many neon signs in the background. Tram 756... and Jackson Hotel and many neon signs in the background. Tram 756 ...Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of Swanston St looking North just before the Flinders St intersection, with Young and Jackson Hotel and many neon signs in the background. Tram 756 with destination of Moreland and Route 15 is in the view. Note the wood planks in between the rails at the stop, possibly at the time that the bridge over the rail lines was being rebuilt. Appears to have a The Met tram stop sign on the safety zone. Possibly late 1980's. Nu-Color-Vue postcard with serrated edges, number ML 116 with logos and place for stamps and address.trams, tramways, swanston st, flinders st, moreland, route 15, tram 756 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 50 Bridge Street Ballarat Vic", 1948
... two green lights on the span pole under neon sign which guards... and Grenville Sts. Note two green lights on the span pole under neon ...Photo shows the view looking east along Bridge St from Grenville St. Bogie tram 35 is in the shadows. A bus is entering Bridge St, In the view are Dickins Self service grocery, Morseheads store, CTA Hotel, and the Bucks Head Hotel. On the rear, Wal Jack to Ken Magor of Newcastle has written "No. 35 bogie to Victoria St, 1948. Bridge St from Sturt and Grenville Sts. Note two green lights on the span pole under neon sign which guards the Bridge St (bottom light) and Victoria St single track. Mt Pleasant light is on opposite side pole. No. 35 is standing at the old city terminus up to 1937."Yields information about Bridge St Ballarat and its various buildings.Postcard black and white, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, bridge st, tram 35, buses, dickins, bucks head hotel -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Ceramic KOOKABURRA Electric Jug, Nilsen Porcelain Australia, 1930s
... ware, fuses, insulators and neon signs. Nilsen Porcelain..., buzzers and gongs, porcelain ware, fuses, insulators and neon ...Electric kettles were invented by the English to speed up tea preparation. In Australia fancy ceramic electric jugs quickly became a status symbol. During the Great Depression era anyone who could offer you a cuppa from a beautiful Electric Kookaburra Jug was considered to be doing well. Made by Nilsen Porcelain Australia in the 193Os, these kettles were unique for their charming art deco bird shape. Nilsen Electric Kookaburra Jugs are now regarded as a classic Australian icon prized by collectors. Oliver John Nilsen was born in Collingwood, Victoria in 1894. In 1916 he began his own electrical business, Oliver J. Nilsen & Co. (later Oliver J. Nilsen (Australia) Ltd). Nilsen's manufactured goods included such diverse products as transformers, bearings, battery chargers, bells, buzzers and gongs, porcelain ware, fuses, insulators and neon signs. Nilsen Porcelain Australia was a smaller company within the Nilsen group. Nilsen still operates as an electro-technology company operating throughout AustraliaThis jug is an excellent example of art deco ceramic appliances of the 1930s to 1950s on both a local and national level. It is also representative of products developed by a major Australian manufacturer. Earthernware ceramic jug, moulded in art deco style to represent an Australian kookaburra.vintage electric kettles, kitchen appliances, nilsen australia -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat School of Mines Council Minute Book, 1949-1956, 16/11/1949 - 04/10/1956
... , p260 K.C. Webb, 1952, p248 Neon Signs, 1953, p310 William..., p248 Neon Signs, 1953, p310 William Baragwanath, 1953, p324 ...The Ballarat School of Mines was the first technical school in Australasia..1) Hard green covered book with part leather binding. Finance Committee, Council and one Christian Education (or chaplaincy) on sub-committee minutes Dr James Stewart, 1950, pp. 64, 138, 160 G. Baragwanath, carpenter, 1950 G.W. Barrell, 1950, p. 24 V. Belikov, 1950, p. 35 G.W. Cornell, 1950, pp. 37, 44, 78 R.M. Cutter, 1950 H. Edwards, 1950, pp. 14, 15 Arthur Gouday, 1950, p. 29 J.E. Hewitt, 1950, p. 119 D. Kellock, 1950, p. 117 H.H. Kerr, 1950, p. 74 L. Lederman, 1950, obituary, pp. 19, 28 A,W, Lynch, 1950, p. 24 D. Mullins (plumbing), 1950, pp 44, 78 A.M. Praetz, 1950, p. 95 Kevin White, 1950, p. 75 S.E. Williams, 1950 C.M. Chisholm, 1951 N.F. Dewsnap, 1951 F.A. Farr, 1951 R.P. Flower, 1951, p173 L. Garner, 1951, p128 Douglas R. Mills, 1951, p182 F.G. Proctor, 1951 A.J. Andreartha, 1952 B. Bryan, 1952 D. Cotton, 1952 D. Duggan, 1952 Hans Fumberger, 1952, p260, 287 V.C. Jones, 1952, p248 J.R. Lyall, 1952, p206 E.G. Savage, 1952, p228 Geoffrey F. Stevens, 1952 Albert Watts, 1952, p260 K.C. Webb, 1952, p248 Neon Signs, 1953, p310 William Baragwanath, 1953, p324 Ronald G. Barlyn, 1953, p314 C.M. King, 1953, p272 W. Murton, 1953, p340 F. Ritchie, 1953, p303 J. Turnbull, 1953, p274 J.R. Allsop, 1954 David Morris, 1954, p350 W.J. Paterson, 1954, p424 John Peyton, 1954, p348 William Sadler, 1954, p352 Mrs Connors, 1955 Corbould, 1955, p497, 503, 514, 521, 550 A. Causland, 1955, p507 W.W. Leggatt, 1955, p504 B.D. Ngip, 1955, p462 L.K. O'Down, 1955, p460 R. Rowlands, 1955, p508 J.A. Strange, 1955, p501 L. Wilson, 1955, p459 Harry Brew, 1956, p516 H.L. Coburn, 1956, p571 I.R. Gordon, 1956, p541 B.M. Hearn, 1956, p 550 John Miles, 1956, p571 H.A. Patterson, 1956, p553 Ballarat School of Mines Proposed Gymnasium (Corbould Recreation Hall) 364, 403, 445, 452, 458, 523, 531, 540 Ballarat School of Mines Museum, 1950, p38, 105, 112; Aboriginal Relics, P566 poliomyelitis, 1952 Ballarat School of Mines Agrostology, 1952, p242, 312, 360, 362, 370 Ballarat School of Mines Neon Sign, 1953 Ballarat School of Mines Basketball site, 1953 Hickman Street, Ballarat, Deviation near White Flat, 1954 Ballarat School of Mines Bicycle sheds, 1954 Ballarat Technical School, Norman Street, Ballarat, 1954 Ballarat North Technical School, 1956, p521 Ballarat School of Mines Christian Education, 1956, p569 Blacksmithing, 1956, p523 Ballarat School of Mines Museum Future, 1956, p526, 535, 536, 542, 561, 568 Ballarat School of Mines War Museum, 1956, p516, 542 Fossils, 1955, p462 123 grant Street purchase, 1956, p546 model Farm Smith gift, 1956, p561 Shearing, 1955, p504 Repatriation Students, 1856, p 555 .2) Typed and handwritten documents in plastic envelope at back of book on sundry topics.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council minutes, ballarat school of mines finance committee, ballarat school of mines christian education, chaplaincy, dr james stewart, g. baragwanath, g.w. barrell, v. belikov, g.w. cornell, r.m. cutter, h. edwards, arthur gouday, j.e. hewitt, d. kellock, h.h. kerr, l. lederman, d. mullins, a.m. praetz, kevin white, s.e. williams, c.m. chisholm, n.f. dewsnap, f.a. farr, r.p. flower, l. garner, douglas r. mills, f.g. proctor, a.j. andreartha, b. bryan, d. cotton, d. duggan, hans fumberger, v.c. jones, j.r. lyall, e.g. savage, geoffrey f. stevens, albert watts, k.c. webb, william baragwanath, ronald g. barylyn, c.m. king, w. murton, f. ritchie, j. turnbull, j.r. allsop, david morris, w.j. paterson, john peyton, william sadler, mrs connors, corbould, a. causland, w.w. leggatt, b.d. ngip, l.k. o'down, r. rowlands, j.a. strange, l. wilson, harry brew, h.l. coburn, i.r. gordon, b.m. hearn, john miles, h.a. patterson, ballarat school of mines gymnasium, corbould recreation hall, polio, poliomyelitis, a.j. andrewartha, pandemic, a.w. lynch, 123 grant street ballarat -
Brighton Historical Society
Jacket, Bridge jacket, 1930
... neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected in 1939, is today heritage listed... of Richmond Hill; the 4.3 metre high neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected ...This jacket was bought in England for Elsie Law (nee Russell) by her husband James Lindsay Gordon "Lin" Law in 1930. Elsie used it as a bridge jacket. Lin was born in Ballarat 1881, the eighth child of Scottish migrants James Nicol Law and Margaret Law (nee Bartholomew). BHS holds an evening dress belonging to Margaret Law in its collection (see T0006.1). After leaving school at the age of 11, Lin began working as a salesman. In 1906, he and business partner James Kerr Pearson (also a Brighton local, who lived at 12 Moule Avenue) established the shirt manufacturing company Pelaco. In 1922 the company established its factory at 23 Goodwood Street on the top of Richmond Hill; the 4.3 metre high neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected in 1939, is today heritage listed. The company was known for its innovative approach to efficiency and labour relations, discontinuing Saturday morning work in 1908 and appointing an industrial relations officer in 1928. Lin married Elsie Russell on 12 January 1915 at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Sydney and they lived most of their life in Brighton. In 1920 they moved into 'Blairgowrie', 306 St Kilda Street, The eldest their four children, Pauline Margaret Law (born 15 December 1915) ultimately purchased the house with her husband Hugh McLean in 1956 and lived there until 1965 when the house was demolished.Cream silk jacket block-printed with art deco style pattern in red, blue, black and mustard colours. Lined with soft apricot-coloured satin. Wide stand collar. Front fastens low on hip with four silk covered buttons. Label, woven brown on cream silk, centre back: Eileen / Mulholland / Ltd. / 43, Wigmore St., / LONDON. W1.elsie russell, james lindsay gordon law, brighton, pelaco, bridge jacket, 1930s fashion, eileen mulholland, art deco -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Dress, Evening dress
... of Richmond Hill; the 4.3 metre high neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected... neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected in 1939, is today heritage listed ...Margaret Law (nee Bartholomew) was born on 3 December 1837 in Stirling, Scotland. She emigrated to Australia with her family aboard the Ticonderoga, arriving in Melbourne on 22 December 1852. Around one hundred passengers died of typhus during the journey, and around seventy more after arrival. Two of Margaret's siblings were among the casualties. The Bartholomew family settled in Ballarat. Around 1861, Margaret married James Nicol Law in Ballarat. They had several children, the youngest of which was James Lindsay Gordon "Lin" Law, (1881-1963). James Nicol Law was killed in a train accident in Fingal Tasmania in July 1886. Lin Law married Elsie Russell on 12 January 1915 (BHS also holds a bridge jacket given to Elsie by Lin; see T0047). They settled in Brighton, moving into 'Blairgowrie', 306 St Kilda Street, in 1920. The eldest their four children, Pauline Margaret Law (born 15 December 1915) ultimately purchased the house with her husband Hugh McLean in 1956 and lived there until 1965 when the house was demolished. In 1906, Lin and his business partner James Kerr Pearson (also a Brighton local, who lived at 12 Moule Avenue) established the shirt manufacturing company Pelaco. In 1922 the company established its factory at 23 Goodwood Street on the top of Richmond Hill; the 4.3 metre high neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected in 1939, is today heritage listed. The company was known for its innovative approach to efficiency and labour relations, discontinuing Saturday morning work in 1908 and appointing an industrial relations officer in 1928.An orange pink (salmon) with cream spot, very fine silk organza dress from circa 1840. The dress features a wide scooped neckline, almost to the shoulder. The sleeves are set low with a gathered head to the sleeve and finished with a flounce, dropping to just above the elbow. The bodice is shaped and fitted to the body and features a centre front detail of the bodice fabric that is gathered, ruched and tapers in a v to the waist. The waistline of the dress sits on the true waist at the sides and tapers to a v at the centre front and centre back. The full skirt is gathered to the piped waistline and falls to the floor. The skirt features three horizontal pleats in the skirt fabric in between four bands of cream floral self embroidered detail. The dress is open at the back where it is boned and features lacing holes. The lacing is missing from the item. The bodice of the dress is lined with a very fine cotton lawn and boned.james nicol law, brighton, pauline margaret law, elsie russell, james lindsay gordon law, margaret bartholomew, pelaco -
Brighton Historical Society
Footwear - Shoes, 1880-1900
... metre high neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected in 1939, is today... metre high neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected in 1939, is today ...These shoes belonged to Margaret Law (nee Bartholomew). Born on 3 December 1837 in Stirling, Scotland, Margaret emigrated to Australia with her family aboard the Ticonderoga, arriving in Melbourne on 22 December 1852. Around one hundred passengers died of typhus during the journey, and around seventy more after arrival. Two of Margaret's siblings were among the casualties. The Bartholomew family settled in Ballarat. Around 1861, Margaret married James Nicol Law. They continued to live in Ballarat for some years, and it is likely that Margaret purchased the shoes during this period. They had several children, the youngest of which was James Lindsay Gordon "Lin" Law, (1881-1963). In 1906, Lin and his business partner James Kerr Pearson (also a Brighton local, who lived at 12 Moule Avenue) established the shirt manufacturing company Pelaco. In 1922 the company established its factory at 23 Goodwood Street on the top of Richmond Hill; the 4.3 metre high neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected in 1939, is today heritage listed. The company was known for its innovative approach to efficiency and labour relations, discontinuing Saturday morning work in 1908 and appointing an industrial relations officer in 1928. Lin married Elsie Russell on 12 January 1915 (BHS also holds a bridge jacket given to Elsie by Lin; see T0047). They settled in Brighton, moving into 'Blairgowrie', 306 St Kilda Street, in 1920. The eldest their four children, Pauline Margaret Law (born 15 December 1915) ultimately purchased the house with her husband Hugh McLean in 1956 and lived there until 1965 when the house was demolished.Dark brown leather shoes with Louis heel. Vamp and strap are decorated with cut metal beads. Strap secured with one boot button and button hole.Made in Austria for / J. T. MORRIS / 306 Sturt Street / BALLARATshoes, j. t. morris, ballarat, margaret law, margaret bartholomew, james lindsay gordon law, pelaco