Group at Seppelts Winery c1930’s. Cr C Brown Mayor left in photograph. C1930 Gentleman in centre holding hat is possibly Governor with wife holding flowers.great western stawell government

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is a view of Seppelt's WineryOn message side of card: "Rutherglen, Victoria. One of the Seppelt chain of wineries, with its distinctive date palms. | NCV.1048 Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd."seppelts winery

The buildings of Seppelts winery had previously been the D.G. Hamilton cellars, and are now Tuileries and the tasting rooms for Rutherglen EstatesBlack and white photograph, taken during wine festival, showing a large number of cars parked near the Seppelts Winery at the intersection of Main Street and Drummond Street Rutherglenwine festival, rutherglen wine festival, seppelts, tuileries, rutherglen estates

Donated by Mr Greg Thomson, a former resident of RutherglenBlack & white photographic reproduction, unframed, laminated. This photograph is of Main St Rutherglen facing West. In centre of photograph, right at the end of the street can be seen, faintly, the building called Seppelts Cellars (later Jolimont Winery, Now (2017) Tuileries). Building on right had side with "saddler" painted on it, is the building that became the Rutherglen Sun officeOn back of photo: "Main St Rutherglen - facing west"main street, seppelts winery, jolimont winery, tuileries

Photo of Douglas Henry Jones Born 18th October 1931 died 23rd October 1984. Doug ( known as Bussie) was a well known local identity who was a cricketer and footballer of some note. He was a winemaker with B Seppelt and sons, Rutherglen for over 35 years. At the time of his death he was working as a consultant having left his position of Regional Manager when they sold their Rutherglen operations. Black and white portrait photograph of a man in a striped business shirt and a necktieOn back of photo: "Doug Jones" "145% [lower case c in a circle] Seppelt's"wineries, north east victoria, wine industry, seppelts winery, doug jones, bussie

This is a photo of one of the first upright machine grape harvesters operating in the Rutherglen area. It was operating in the B Seppelt & sons Distillery Road vineyards on the edge of the Murray River in Wahgunyah. Riding on the top of the machine are from left to right Mandy Jones (partly obscured), Rolly Guscot (vineyard manager), machine driver, Doug Jones (manager) and Leanne Schoen (nee Jones). Mandy Jones and Leanne Schoen being the daughters of Doug Jones )) Black and white photograph of several people riding on top of a machine operating in a vineyard.wineries, north east victoria, wine industry, mechanical harvester, grape harvester, rutherglen, seppelts winery, doug jones

This is a photo of one of the first upright machine grape harvesters operating in the Rutherglen area. It was operating in the B Seppelt & sons Distillery Road vineyards on the edge of the Murray River in Wahgunyah. Riding on the top of the machine are from left to right Mandy Jones (partly obscured), Rolly Guscot (vineyard manager), machine driver, Doug Jones (manager) and Leanne Schoen (nee Jones). Mandy Jones and Leanne Schoen being the daughters of Doug JonesBlack and white photograph of several people riding on top of a machine operating in a vineyard. On left hand side is Leanne Jones , her father Doug Jones ( Manager of Seppelts) The photograph was taken in the flats vineyard ( now Pfeiffer vineyard) It was reputably the first mechanical grape harvester in the areaOn back of photo: "170% [upper case D in small circle] Seppelt's"wineries, north east victoria, wine industry, mechanical harvester, grape harvest, seppelts winery, rutherglen, doug jones

In 1902 the family business was registered as B. Seppelt & Sons Ltd. Oscar junior took charge of operations at Seppeltsfield and his brothers managed branches in other States. The enterprise expanded rapidly. In 1914, in the first of a series of property acquisitions, Seppelt bought Clydeside Cellars, at Rutherglen, Victoria. When his father retired in 1916, Oscar became managing director. Black and white photograph of the front Seppelt's Cellars in Rutherglen, with large palm trees growing in front.On back of photo: "Seppelts" wineries, north east victoria, wine industry, seppelts winery, tuileries, rutherglen estates, hamilton, clydeside cellars

Taken in the underground drives at Seppelts winery 1952. Colin Preece on the left, Mr Jim Harris on the right.wine, winery

One of a group of photographs salvaged from a fire, which took place in late 2007 or early 2008, at the cellars building that is now the home of the Rutherglen Estate tasting rooms and the Tuileries restaurant and accommodation. The building started as the cellars of D.G. Hamilton, and passed through the hands of Seppelts, before coming under its present ownership.Colour postcard photograph of the front of a wine cellar.On front of building: "Seppelts Rutherglen Winery" On back of card: "Rutherglen Victoria. One of the Seppelt chain of wineries, with its distinctive date palms" d g hamilton, rutherglen estates, tuileries, wine cellars, fires, clydeside cellars, seppelts

Seppelts Great Western Champagne Cellars and rail link to Winerystawell winery

Seppelts Great Western Cellars with Mr Harold Carrstawell winery

Seppelts Great Western Bottling Dept. 1965stawell winery

Seppelts Great Western Main Building & Cellars 1969stawell winery

Seppelts Great Western Main Entrance Door 1969stawell winery

Seppelts Residence Great Westernstawell great western winery

Four people in front of Seppelts Great Western “Vine Lodge”stawell winery

Sir Dallas Brooks cutting the ribbon to open the new drive named in his honor 13/4/1950. Manager of Seppelts Mr. Colin Preece is the man with the glasses.wineries, wine

Photo of people at Seppelts & Sons cellars, Great Western. The official opening of the new drive which bears the name of Sir Dallas Brooks who is shown in the front row 4th from left. 13/4/1950winery, wine

One of a group of photographs of Rutherglen collected from magazines (Pix or People or Post), then pasted onto orange paper, date unknown. This one is of Clydside Cellars during the period it was owned by Seppelts.clydside cellars, wineries

Black and white photograph of the front of a wine cellar building with horse carts loaded with barrels.On front of building: "Clydeside Cellars, Rutherglen | B Seppelts & Sons Ltd."wineries, wine cellars, clydeside cellars, b seppelts & sons ltd, seppelts

Seppelts Great Western Cellars stawell winery

Seppelts Great Western Cellars with Mr Harold Carrstawell winery

Seppelts Great Western Storage Area. Worker is Mr Leo Hurley a long time employeestawell winery

Seppelts Great Western Cellarsstawell winery

Seppelts Great Western Cellars with gentleman inspecting a bottlestawell winery

The Seppelt company was founded in the Barossa Valley in 1851 by Joseph Seppelt, a German immigrant. In 1902 the family business was registered as B. Seppelt & Sons Ltd. As part of the expansion of this successful business, they acquired the Clydeside Cellars in Rutherglen from the estate of Mr. David G. Hamilton in 1914.,Due to changing conditions the vineyards were sold in the 1980s and all stock taken back to their property at Seppeltsfield in South Australia. From 1984 until the present, the Cellars in Rutherglen has had several operators including Jolimont Cellars (Doug Shears), Tony Lamb and 2 different Asian-owned conglomerates operating as Rutherglen Estates. In 2018 Rutherglen Estate was purchased by De Bortoli Family Winemakers of Griffiths, NSWThis jug is representative of leading pioneers and companies in the Australian Wine industry located in Northeast Victoria.A ceramic wine carafe produced by the House of Seppelt. It features the coat of arms of the House of Seppelt on one side and a portrait of Benno Seppelt on the opposite side. The lower section of the carafe is beige in colour and the top half, coat of arms and portrait are in blue. THE HOUSE OF / SEPPELTb. seppelt & son, australian wine industry, northeast victorian wineries

Clydeside Cellar was established by David G. Hamilton, a Scotsman who migrated to the Rutherglen district in 1861. He established a large business including a general store and vineyards. The Hamilton Clydeside brick cellars were built beginning in 1886 and completed in 1892. In August 1914, Messrs B. Seppelt and Sons Ltd. purchased Clydeside Cellars from the Mr. Hamilton’s estate. Due to changing conditions the vineyards were sold in the 1980s and all stock taken back to their property at Seppeltsfield in South Australia. From 1984 until the present the former Clydeside Cellar had several operators including Jolimont Cellars (Doug Shears), Tony Lamb and the 2 different Asian owned conglomerates operating as Rutherglen Estates. In 2018 Rutherglen Estate was purchased by De Bortoli Family Winemakers of Griffiths, NSW.This jug is representative of an historic and Australian Winemaker located in Northeast Victoria.An earthenware wine jug produced the House of Seppelt Clydeside Cellar at Rutherglen, VIctoria. The jug has a tradition loop handle and cork stopper.The bottom half of the jug is a traditional beige colour with a blue section. There are images in black on both sides of the jug. Originally it would have had a wax seal over the stopper to preserve effective closure to protect the contents from any chance of seepage.On front: "THE HOUSE OF SEPPELT" beneath an image of a Clydesdale drawn beer cart and driver. The image is surrounded by a representation of a horse harness containing the text "CLYDESIDE WINE CELLAR/ RUTHERGLEN" On reverse: an image of horse-drawn beer wagons and workers in front of buildings. Across the front of the building "CLYDESIDE CELLARS RUTHERGLEN / B. SEPPELT & SONS LTD."northeast victorian wineries, clydeside cellar, b. seppelt & son