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This display case stood in the foyer of the Fletcher Jones shop in Flaxman Street, Warrnambool which was in the factory complex. The fleece came from the property of Jim Wilson of Camperdown . It is from a merino flock bred from original flock dating back to the time of John MacArthur, founder of the Australian wool industry. David Fletcher Jones, ( 1895 -1977) established his men's clothing shop in Warrnambool in the 1920s and from this grew an Australia wide company Fletcher Jones and Staff which was famous for its men's wear and later women's clothing. By 2011 the Warrnambool factory was closed and the company dissolved.This item is of particular interest as it came from a Fletcher Jones shop. Fletcher Jones factory and shop were part of a major industry in Warrnambool's history. As the notice in the display case says the fleece "represents living evidence of a mile stone in Australia's laudable history of fine wool growing"This is a large glass display case, mounted on a wooden base. It contains a sheep fleece and a framed notice containing typed information.fletcher jones clothing company, merino wool growing in australia

This item has historical value as it shows part of the importance of fashionable money containers specific to a more affluent rural family. The period when sheep properties producing high grade wool were providing Australia with the high yield capital return to sustain an ever growing population. This was an era where most of the manufactured goods were imported from England and the European continent.This has relevant significant value as it portrays the earlier reliance that the growing Australian population had from the rural sector. The wealth capital was from the rural sector and the elaborate fashion accessories, such as this money purse, shows how that wealth was utilised. The Kiewa Valley was part of the "rich" farm regions of Victoria and besides gold mines and tobacco plantations, dairy and cattle properties provided for not only the needs of the Victorian region but also the rest of Australia. This gold plated filigree money purse has a clasp on top for fastening purposes and has on either side inside a small extension frame which would have contained a felt/silk padding buffer. The buffer would have highlighted the intricate pattern of the filigree metalwork.hand purse, money purse, filigree women's accessories

This photograph on an iPhone 4 during the Museums Australia (Vic) Conference at the National Wool Museum, Geelong. Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/about/article/item/8cbcc313afa77a5.aspx)Photograph of a timber lectern used to auction wool in Geelong. It is found in the auction room on the top floor of Geelong's national wool museum.wool, geelong, auction, auction room, national wool museum

This photograph on an iPhone 4 during the Museums Australia (Vic) Conference at the National Wool Museum, Geelong. Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/about/article/item/8cbcc313afa77a5.aspx)display of wool ales at the National Wool Museum. Steel girders holding up the roof were made by Dorman Long & Co. Middlesborough, England. In the foreground is a timber counter with brass kick rail and upper edge. Names on wool bales include Austop, Arcadian Wool, Buln Gherin, Mt Hesse, Melrose, Avondale Hills, Kerrsville, Kooringa, Merryville Yass, Sherra Park, Wurrock, Hazeldean, Buanogor Parkwool, geelong, wool bail, auction room, national wool museum

Used at Tarndwarncoort by Wendy Dennis and family. Small blue Lambs coat made in Australia, Yellow and white coats made in Australia by ?Goblin? Company in Australia about 35 years ago with rheem material polypropylene. Both Green coats are large sizes (Korean Made) Current Coats used now by Tarndwarncoort are made in China from Nylon material. These coats were decorated by year 12 students at Colac High School for Fashions on the field (no sign of this is visible on the coats. The coats come along with several articles written by Wendy Dennis about her methods of producing coloured wool and growing sheep. A series of photographs are also provided which add to the provenance and significance of the items. Used by the Dennis Family at Tarndwarncoort. Prominent woll growing pastoralist and settler family at the historic Tarndwarncoort homestead. These types of coats are used to protect fine grade and high quality wool while still on the sheep's back. These coats were made in Australia, and while these types of coats are still used, they are now made in China and Korea. 5 small sized lamb coats. shaped to fit a sheep with leg straps or holes in the rear, and joins, shashes and ties at the front. Light Green Dark Green White Yellow Grey letter from Wndy dennis of Tarndwarncoort Article titled 'Breeding Coloured Sheep and using Coloured wool' by Mrs. W. S. Dennis. Article Titled 'Coloured Sheep and Wool: Exploring Their Beauty and Function' by Mrs. W. S. Dennis. Article Describing the Tarndwarncoort property and its history. A4 Black and white photograph of Tarndwarncoort sheep wearing coats such as the ones in this collection

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Associated letter from Mr R Lloyd provides information about cover photograph. "the stockman featured (on the lid).. is Kerry Shanley, a fifth generation squatter fron San Michele Station, Adaminaby, NSW. The station was originally settled by the family in the 1830's (ref base of game) Murfett editionNWM 99.109 SQUATTER/ 25TH ANNIVERSERYsheep stations - management wool growing squatters, murfett, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters, squatter board game

Associated letter from Mr R Lloyd provides information about cover photograph. Murfett Regency editionNWM 99.122sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, murfett, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

Associated letter from Mr R Lloyd provides information the original playing boardNWM 99.107 PHOTOGRAPH OF THE ORIGINAL "SQUATTER" PLAYING BOARD./ SHIRT BUTTONS WERE USED AS SHEEP TOKENS./ (THE SALESLADY IN THE LOCAL HABERDASHERY SHOP EXPRESSED SURPRISE WHEN I SAID I WOULD LIKE/ TO BUY 180 SHIRT BUTTONS!)sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

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Possibly part of a subsequent donation ie after the initial 1989 donation.NWM 99.107 FRONT OF BOX BACK OF BOXsheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

Possibly part of a subsequent donation ie. after the initial 1989 donation.NWM 99.107sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

Possibly part of a subsequent donation ie after the initial 1989 donation.NWM 99.107sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

The pamphlet was made for and distributed at the Hong Kong International Toy and Games Fair, 1996, and directed to an international market. Possibly part of a subsequent donation ie after the initial 1989 donation.NWM 99.107sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

Possibly part of a subsequent donation ie after the initial 1989 donation.NWM 99.107sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

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Paul Michael is manager of the 1/4 million acre station "Gnaraloo"....sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, united states of america, gnaraloo station, wetern australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters

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