The tin was made by Wilson Bros, Melbourne, for Edwards' Ensign Tea Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1900-1940. There was a fire at their factory in Flinders Street Melbourne on April 30, 1921 which completely destroyed the building. New premises were obtained at 310/18 King Street Melbourne in 1923. there continued to be bill board advertisements for Ensign tea at the King Street address, also regular adverts in the Argus newspaper during1942.An Australia icon during the first half of the 20th century as tea drinking was a popular past time and social activity.Container for tea with hinged lid. Label yellow with map of Australia. Lid is coming away on one hinge. "Edwards Ensign Tea" On label "Edwards Ensign Tea"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, tea tin, tea caddy, drink, container, wilson bros, ensign tea

The tin was made by Wilson Bros, Melbourne, for Edwards' Ensign Tea Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1900-1940. There was a fire at their factory in Flinders Street Melbourne on April 30, 1921 which completely destroyed the building. New premises were obtained at 310/18 King Street Melbourne in 1923. there continued to be bill board advertisements for Ensign tea at the King Street address, also regular adverts in the Argus newspaper during1942.An Australia icon during the first half of the 20th century as tea drinking was a popular past time and social activity.Container for tea with hinged lid. Label yellow with map of Australia. Lid is coming away on one hinge. "Edwards Ensign Tea" On label "Edwards Ensign Tea"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, tea tin, tea caddy, drink, container, wilson bros, ensign tea

Report was made to advise the Alfred Hospital of the most appropriate equipment to purchase for tea making. Also provides information about numbers of staff, patients (in, out and casualty) and capacity of dining rooms.Gives insight into catering at the Alfred Hospital in 1950Unbound, photocopied, illustrated document. Cover page has black print detailing title and publisher, Their is also an illustration of a proposed redenelopment of the Alfred HospitalPrevious catalogue number at top right of cover pagealred hospital, hospital catering, tea making

Bushells tea tin with lid, yellow painted scenery and people carrying tea in India.'Bushells The Tea of Flavour". 'Young, tender leaves, picked fresh and cured slowly, give Bushells Tea that enticing flavour' 'Slow, careful curing imprisons the fragrant sap-juice within the young tender leaves of Bushells Tea'food storage cans, tins, food containers

The tin was made for Glen Valley Tea, importers of the finest tea growing countries in the world, Ceylon, India and Java. Henry James was a well known Australian importer. The tins when emptied became useful storage containers.A large square rusty metallic silver surface green coloured Glen Valley Tea storage tin with a lift off lid. It has gold font with a green line border. Both sides of the tin have Fresh Fragrant in large letters with Five Pounds Net Weight printed inside an inner circle. The back of the tin has a lot of information about the Glen Valley tea and where it is imported from - Ceylon, India and Java and how it is carefully selected and blended.The tin has much information as noted above. ' Henry Berry & Co. Pty Ltd. Collins St., Melbourne. 5lbs. Net. Glen Valley Tea'food containers, tea, tea caddies, tins, containers

A black and white photograph of the Marguerita Tea Rooms in Buxton in Victoria.A black and white photograph of the Marguerita Tea Rooms in Buxton in Victoria.Photography by Malmack/ Phone WF4630 Marguerita Tea-Room/ Buxton/ Victoriabuxton, victoria, marguerita tea rooms, photograph

Voter's roll prepared for Local Government elections August 1932. Retained by family of Violet Lambert and donated to society by Heather Ronald (daughter) on 28th April 1994.Voter's Roll South Riding of the Shire of Fern Tree Gully 1932, comprising eight pages stapled in paper cover.elections 1932, shire of fern tree gully

John Gibson was a tea merchant in Warrnambool in the 1930's and later went on to run a clothing business in Fairy Street Warrnambool which also involved travelling to areas outside of Warrnambool and district farms with a range of clothing. His wife Mary was associated with the Nella Maris cafe in Liebig St where John Gibson was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack. He and his wife Mary were killed in a road accident in May 1965. It was not uncommon for items such as tea and other basic commodities to be purchased in large amounts. In an article on A common item from the early and mid 20th century with a link to a Warrnambool person and family businessRectangular metal tin with attached hinged lid.The front of the tin has a dark blue background with a white teapot and palm trees and buildings also in white. Text is in red.The tea of taste Renown Tea. J Gibson Warrnambool. Nett weight 12lbs.warrnambool, john alexander gibson, renown tea, j gibson warrnambool

A black and white postcard of the Marguerita Tea Rooms in Buxton in Victoria.A black and white postcard of the Marguerita Tea Rooms in Buxton in Victoria.Photography by Malmack./ Phone. WF4630 Marguerita Tea Rooms/ Buxton/ Victoria POST CARD CORRESPONDENCE/ ADDRESS ONLY KODAK To Alan/ Wishing you all the/ best for Xmas, + the/ New Year From Hugh + O. Millsbuxton, victoria, marguerita tea rooms, postcard, souvenir

For generations, Bushells Coffee has been a part of everyday Australian life. It is an iconic household brand name that generations of families have grown up enjoying. These tea and coffee tins or caddies were commonly purchased from suppliers selling the well-known products of Bushels or Robur. The empty tins would have been used for storing other foods, household or farming items.A badly damaged square, Bushells Ltd 'Barley' tea canister or tea caddy with a rusted on lid and faded mountain scenes depicted around the four sides of the tin. There is indecipherable print at the bottom of each side, however, some details can be read - No. 144 (of a series) Net 1lb. Weight and other words not clearly read. The lid has a picture of the Bushells man with a long beard. This canister is from c.1920's and is very rare. There is indecipherable print at the bottom of each side, however, some details can be read - No. 144 (of a series) Net 1lb. Weight and other words not clearly read. The lid has a picture of the Bushells man with a long beard. The pictures on each side are very worn, but are of a female tea picker in traditional clothing working on a mountainside, standing near a shed with a cow and another one of her standing near an ox driven cart. metal, tea caddies, tea accessories, containers, food containers

Small square tin, used for tea leaves. Cream colour with gold & black printing. Paintings.Teedose. English Afternoon Tea. 250g net. Painting of an afternoon tea scene with mother & two children.

Tall rectangular yellow tin, with Amgoorie Pure Tea written on front & backDescription of Amggorie Tea on either side.

Original blazed survey tree was removed and then replaced by Gas WorkersColour photograph of the remains of a survey tree, concreted into the groundSurvey marks on tree blazetree, survey reference marks, blazed tree, jacks road

Spoon for transferring tea from a container to a tea potRound teaspoon with small handle."Tea" for two, Made in Englandteaspoons

This Norfolk Island pine tree was planted in 1919 as 'The Peace Tree'. A community gesture signifying the embrace of 'peace' as a valuable concept symbolised by the planting of a tree. [from Mortlake Dispatch] PEACE DAY 1919. Throughout the Empire three days were marked as Public Holidays including Peace Day in July 1919. Mortlake observed Peace Day by Peace Medals being distributed at the State School, Union Jacks being flown from many buildings and houses and the Peace Tree being planted at the intersection of Officer Street, Jamieson Avenue and Shaw Street. Then followed a procession [of local people]. It is assumed the Progress Association, which undertook the Avenue of Honour, also was responsible for planting the Peace Tree. Norfolk Pine tree located on eastern corner of Officer Street, Shaw Street and Jamieson Avenue intersection.Plaque at base of Tree, planted 19191919, peace, norfolk island pine

Tea strainer. The spring loaded handle opens the two perforated bowls into which tea is placed for infusion in a cup. The pre-cursor to tea bags.Metal tea strainer. Spring loaded handle with perforated bowls to hold tea.tea strainers

View of Birthing Tree at Lal Lal used by indigenous women Representation of a significant place for local indigenous womenView of the trunk of the Lal Lal Birthing Tree and country beyondBirthing Tree, Lal Lal Feb 1995landscape, lal lal, indigenous, significant trees

Original blazed survey tree was removed and then replaced by Gas WorkersColour photograph of the remains of a survey tree, concreted into the ground. This photo is a close-up to better show the survey marks.Survey marks on tree blazetree, survey reference marks, blazed tree, jacks road

Monthly, holdings include 23 issues August 2002 -May 2015Printed in colour and black & white, photographs family history

non-fictionAn index of all names listed in the Australian Family Tree Connections from 1993 to 1996. With many other abbreviations including Resources, International, Chapman County Codes. Huguenots, Computers and Genealogy.australia - resources, new zealand resources, chapman county codes, resources overseas

non-fictionSurnames index for Australian Family Tree Connections 1997 magazines. Also has the Chapman County Codes, International Abbreviations, Resources and References re Australia, New Zealand, overseas and miscellaneous. chapman county codes, australia - resources, new zealand resources, resources overseas, international abreviations

non-fictionThis book has the list of Surnames from the 1998 Australian Family Tree Connections. Plus other types of Abbreviations.chapman county codes, australia - resources, new zealand resources, resources overseas, international abreviations