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Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, The Old Mill Sunbury
... The Old Mill Sunbury......The old mill...A non-digital black and white photograph in post card format of a an old bluestone mill building sited on the bank of a watercourse in a deep valley with bare hills in the background. ...The Old Mill Sunbury...Tricks in Canterbury at the time. The Old Mill Sunbury Photograph ...Scottish miller and immigrant, John Eadie established his water-driven flour mill on Jacksons Creek in Sunbury in 1861.To make of a sufficient water supply to operate the mill, he built a weir and a water-race to drive it. Some of these can be seen today. The machinery for the mill was bought from Scotland and transported here. The mill continued to operate until 1914. At that time the 20 ton metal wheel and the iron roofing removed to aid the war effort.This mill is one of a number that were built along the water courses in the Sunbury-Bulla area to process the wheat grown in the area.A non-digital black and white photograph in post card format of a an old bluestone mill building sited on the bank of a watercourse in a deep valley with bare hills in the background. The remains of the water wheel are at the rear of the building. A New Year greeting dated 24th Dec. 1907 has been written on the back from H.H in Bulla to his aunt, Miss M.A.Ripon who was staying with Mrs. Tricks in Canterbury at the time.The Old Mill Sunburyjohn eadie, the old mill, milling, jacksons creek -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, The Old Mill Sunbury
... The Old Mill Sunbury...OLD MILL SUNBURY...Buildings and trees are visible on a distant hillside. The Old Mill Sunbury Photograph ...The former mill and weir shown in the photograph were sited on the banks of Jacksons Creek downstream from the town of Sunbury. John Eadie, a Scottish immigrant established the water-driven flour mill on the banks of the creek after he arrived in the colony in 1866. The mill continued operating until the outbreak of World War 1 when the metal wheel and iron roofing were taken and used for the war effort. The hill in the back ground with the trees and buildings was the site of the former Sunbury Asylum. Milling was one of Sunbury's early industries that were established in the district.A non-digital black and white photograph of a building and a lake in a valley. Buildings and trees are visible on a distant hillside.OLD MILL SUNBURYsunbury flour mill., milling -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, The Old Mill Road at Sunbury
... The Old Mill Road at Sunbury...The photograph has a border on three of its sides with the caption below the image. The Old Mill Road at Sunbury Photograph ...John Eadie, a miller from Perthshire in Scotland, established a water-driven flour mill on the banks of the Jacksons Creek downstream from the Macedon Street crossing in 1861. He also built a weir and water-race to ensure there was plenty of water to drive the mill. The mill produced flour until the early years of the twentieth century. In 1914 the large shell and the iron roofing were removed to aid the war effort. The weir can still be seen but the ruins of the mill are the only evidence of its early existence.Milling was one of Sunbury's early industries in the early days of European settlement. A copy of an old non-digital black and white photograph of a lady driving a small flock of sheep past a blue stone building, which has a pitched corrugated iron roof. The photograph has a border on three of its sides with the caption below the image. john eadie, sunbury flour mill., flour production -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... A sepia coloured photograph mounted on cardboard of Jackson's Creek in flood, near the weir close to where the old mill stood....written on back in biro: "Down Old Mill / Jackson's Creek / in flood" / ERIC BOARDMAN...jackson's creek mills eadies flour mill boardman eric christiansen chris photographers floods george evans collection written on back in biro: "Down Old Mill / Jackson's Creek / in flood" / ERIC BOARDMAN A sepia coloured photograph mounted on cardboard of Jackson's Creek in flood, near the weir close to where the old mill stood. ...A sepia coloured photograph mounted on cardboard of Jackson's Creek in flood, near the weir close to where the old mill stood.written on back in biro: "Down Old Mill / Jackson's Creek / in flood" / ERIC BOARDMANjackson's creek, mills, eadies flour mill, boardman, eric, christiansen, chris, photographers, floods, george evans collection -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Smeaton - Bridge over the Bullarook Creek (Birch Creek) leading to the old Flour Mill
... Smeaton - Bridge over the Bullarook Creek (Birch Creek) leading to the old Flour Mill...Smeaton - Bridge over the Bullarook Creek (Birch Creek) leading to the old Flour Mill Film Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971 ...Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Plus X Pan Film.ballarat, ballaraat, smeaton, bridge, bullarook, birch, creek -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Smeaton- Bridge over the Bullarook Creek (Birch Creek) leading to the old Flour Mill
... Smeaton- Bridge over the Bullarook Creek (Birch Creek) leading to the old Flour Mill...Smeaton- Bridge over the Bullarook Creek (Birch Creek) leading to the old Flour Mill Film Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971 ...Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Plus X Pan Film.ballarat, ballaraat, smeaton, bridge, bullarook, birch, creek -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Postcard, In and around Sunbury with Greeting
... ...The old mill...Carmel Catholic Church, the former old mill by Jacksons Creek and the railway viaduct and bridge at Rupertswood. ...Carmel Catholic Church, the former old mill by Jacksons Creek and the railway viaduct and bridge at Rupertswood. ...The post card is one of a set of commercial cards produced for Sunbury. Each card featured particular buildings or places of interest in the town. This card included Ben Eadie winery, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, the former old mill by Jacksons Creek and the railway viaduct and bridge at Rupertswood. All the buildings featured on the card are of historical significance to Sunbury's early development.A post card featuring a collage of four sepia views of Sunbury. The following greeting is written on the card: In and around Sunbury with Greeting. ben eadie winery, our lady of mount carmel catholic church, railway viaduct, the old mill, sunbury, post cards -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Ruins of Coulstocks Mill, Janefield, South Morang
... Four colour photographs showing the ruins of Coulstocks Flour Mill (Janefield Mill), Janefield. 1. Stone wall 2. Old mill 3. Stone remains of old mill 4. Tree near old mill site...With water diverted from the Plenty River to fill the newly built Yan Yean Reservoir which opened in 1857, the Hurlestone family quit and that was the demise of the mill. mills flour mills coulstock janefield plenty river ruins stone walls plenty gorge bundoora Four colour photographs showing the ruins of Coulstocks Flour Mill (Janefield Mill), Janefield. 1. Stone wall 2. Old mill 3. Stone remains of old mill 4. Tree near old mill site Ruins of Coulstocks Mill, Janefield, South Morang Photograph Photograph ...Mill Park Farm at Janefield on the Plenty River was established around 1840 by George Coulstock where he grew wheat. His flour mill was one of the first in Victoria, under construction as early as 1841. After bushfires and Coulstock's early death in 1842, the farm and its mill were taken over by local landowners Henry Miller and John Brock. Peter Hurlestone took charge of the mill. With water diverted from the Plenty River to fill the newly built Yan Yean Reservoir which opened in 1857, the Hurlestone family quit and that was the demise of the mill.Four colour photographs showing the ruins of Coulstocks Flour Mill (Janefield Mill), Janefield. 1. Stone wall 2. Old mill 3. Stone remains of old mill 4. Tree near old mill sitemills, flour mills, coulstock, janefield, plenty river, ruins, stone walls, plenty gorge, bundoora -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, An old mill site
... An old mill site ...old mill site...An old mill site Black and White negative scanned at 600 dpi...old mill site An old mill site Black and White negative scanned at 600 dpi An old mill site Negative Photographic Reproduction Sandy Ross ...An old mill site Black and White negative scanned at 600 dpiold mill site -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... old mill...Printed on front: THE OLD MILL SUNBURY Printed on back: POST CARD / CARRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / TO...old mill mills sunbury postcards water wheels george evans collection Printed on front: THE OLD MILL SUNBURY Printed on back: POST CARD / CARRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / TO A sepia photograph (postcard) of a 5? ...A sepia photograph (postcard) of a 5? storey stone mill with water wheel.Printed on front: THE OLD MILL SUNBURY Printed on back: POST CARD / CARRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / TOold mill, mills, sunbury, postcards, water wheels, george evans collection -
Tarnagulla History ArchivePhotograph: Radnell Reunion 1988, 13th March, 1988
... Large group posed at Old Mill site opposite Hall. ...Large group posed at Old Mill site opposite Hall. Photograph: Radnell Reunion 1988 ...Donald Clark Collection. A colour photograph of a group of people participating in a Radnell family reunion at Tarnagulla. Large group posed at Old Mill site opposite Hall. tarnagulla, radnell, reunions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
... See 1400 Colour photo of 'Old Mill at Ambleside'. Stream with waterfall in foreground. ...See 1400 Colour photo of 'Old Mill at Ambleside'. Stream with waterfall in foreground. ...Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400 Colour photo of 'Old Mill at Ambleside'. Stream with waterfall in foreground. Stone buildings either side. Waterwheel on LHS. Moon rising over hills in background Addressed to Miss Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Sender - E.N Stamp date 1905 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor -
National Wool MuseumBook, The Weaver from Meltham, 1950
... "The weaver from Meltham" " The true story of an Old Colonial Mill by Ivan Southall"...mill during 1970's -80's. All employees received a copy of the book during this time. "The weaver from Meltham" " The true story of an Old Colonial Mill by Ivan Southall" Hardback book with dust cover The Weaver from Meltham Book ...Obtained by Ken Hirst, great grandson of Godfrey Hirst while working at the mill during 1970's -80's. All employees received a copy of the book during this time.Hardback book with dust cover "The weaver from Meltham" " The true story of an Old Colonial Mill by Ivan Southall" -
National Wool MuseumCD, The Weaver from Meltham
... The Weaver From Meltham The true story of an Old Colonial Mill by Ivan Southall...Recorded from the original 33 1/3 vinyl disc by Ken Hirst Godfrey Hirst Ivan Southall The Weaver From Meltham The true story of an Old Colonial Mill by Ivan Southall Plastic CD case containing a copy of the recording of the radio play 'The Weaver from Meltham'. ...Recorded from the original 33 1/3 vinyl disc by Ken HirstPlastic CD case containing a copy of the recording of the radio play 'The Weaver from Meltham'. Printed coverThe Weaver From Meltham The true story of an Old Colonial Mill by Ivan Southallgodfrey hirst, ivan southall -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph
... Black and white photograph taken from upstairs in the old flour mill in Gipps Street of 24 Gipps Street....This house was owned in turn by the Evans, the Haylock’s and the Murray’s No 24 Gipps St cottage building home house Black and white photograph taken from upstairs in the old flour mill in Gipps Street of 24 Gipps Street. ...This house was owned in turn by the Evans, the Haylock’s and the Murray’s No 24 Gipps StBlack and white photograph taken from upstairs in the old flour mill in Gipps Street of 24 Gipps Street.cottage, building, home, house -
Mortlake and District Historical SocietyPainting, William Alen, The Old Windmill, 1916
... The Old Wind Mill in Mill Street Mortlake was constructed in 1856 by Thos. ...The Old Wind Mill in Mill Street Mortlake was constructed in 1856 by Thos. ...The Old Wind Mill in Mill Street Mortlake was constructed in 1856 by Thos. Bostock. It was erected to process locally-grown grain to supply the increased population of the Ararat goldfields with flour. It was painted in 1916 by W.Alen a local artist, who did not have first-hand knowledge of the old Mill, but would have relied on descriptions from those living in the district who did, as well as possibly recollections of windmills in Europe and Britain. The Mill has been a prominent landmark in Mortlake for over 150 years. It was converted to steam after it was sold in 1857 to Hamilton, Aikman and Geddes. Its use declined after the Ararat goldfields petered out, the diggers moved on and local soils proved unsuited to the sustained cultivation of wheat. The existing Mill Chimney is Heritage listed and is part of the National Estate.1 paintingSigned W.Alenmill windmill mortlake national estate hamilton bostock aikman geddes -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Grain Handling Corp -- Old Wimmera Flour Mill 1970 -- Coloured
... Grain Handling Corp -- Old Wimmera Flour Mill 1970 -- Coloured...Colour photo of Grain Handling Corp old Flour Mill 1970's...Colour photo of Grain Handling Corp old Flour Mill 1970's stawell industry Grain Handling Corporation Pty. ...Colour photo of Grain Handling Corp old Flour Mill 1970'sColoured photo. Flour Mill is now Grain Handling Corporation. Two vehicles parked at front of building; small white building nearest railway with 2 solos. Demolition begins roof removed.Grain Handling Corporation Pty. Ltd. Crown Beef Co.stawell industry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO TREE LINED STREET
... Photo of a tree lined street, on the left a 2 story brick building on the right a blue stones building, that has been described as an old flour mill, located in Kyneton Victoria. At the corner of Piper and Ebden Streets....PLACE Streetscape unknown Agfa Photo of a tree lined street, on the left a 2 story brick building on the right a blue stones building, that has been described as an old flour mill, located in Kyneton Victoria. At the corner of Piper and Ebden Streets. ...Photo of a tree lined street, on the left a 2 story brick building on the right a blue stones building, that has been described as an old flour mill, located in Kyneton Victoria. At the corner of Piper and Ebden Streets.Agfaplace, streetscape, unknown -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Merimbula Easiprint, The Otways That I Knew, 1993
... In this book he has recorded some of the history of the area and his personal recollections, starting from the 1930s when the last of the bullock and horse teams were transporting timber and the old mills were closing. ...In this book he has recorded some of the history of the area and his personal recollections, starting from the 1930s when the last of the bullock and horse teams were transporting timber and the old mills were closing. This book is of interest as it gives the history of the Otway Ranges and one man’s story of life in this region in the early to mid 20th century. ...This book was written by Roland (Corker) Brown. His forebears were pioneers in the Wyelangta area of the Otway Ranges and he spent most of his life in that region. In this book he has recorded some of the history of the area and his personal recollections, starting from the 1930s when the last of the bullock and horse teams were transporting timber and the old mills were closing. This book is of interest as it gives the history of the Otway Ranges and one man’s story of life in this region in the early to mid 20th century. It will be useful for researchers. This is a soft-cover book of 211 pages. It has a white cover with a black and white photograph of a bush scene and black printing on the front cover. The book contains a poem by the author, two sections of printed material and many black and white photographs. wyelangta, otway ranges -
National Wool MuseumWool Pack, Melba Industries (an Austrim Nylex Ltd Company), 2000
... They are made in Geelong in the old Valley Mill....They are made in Geelong in the old Valley Mill. Wool Bales Melba Industries (an Austrim Nylex Ltd Company) Jumbuck Wool Pack "Jumbuck" TM / Proudly Made in Australia / By / Melba Industries / Batch No: WP00041 2000 Wool pack, empty. ...Nylon wool pack produced in Australia by Melba Industries under the brand name of 'Jumbuck'. They are made in Geelong in the old Valley Mill.Wool pack, empty. Made from white nylon with a woven cross hatch pattern. Jumbuck stamp on front."Jumbuck" TM / Proudly Made in Australia / By / Melba Industries / Batch No: WP00041 2000wool bales, melba industries (an austrim nylex ltd company), jumbuck wool pack -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - Spatial Vision's VICMAP BOOK 2014 - North East Region
... The cover features a colour photo of the old flour mill at Milawa, Victoria. It also features an index map inside the front cover, a legend, road index, and locality index....The cover features a colour photo of the old flour mill at Milawa, Victoria. It also features an index map inside the front cover, a legend, road index, and locality index. ...This edition of Spatial Vision's VicMap Book North East Region was published in May 2014 and provides detailed topographic maps for the region. It was used by emergency services and various agencies, including the Country Fire Authority (CFA). It covers areas including Wodonga, Albury, Wangaratta, and beyond, including national parks and recreation areas. Text on the cover states that the volume is "Trusted by and produced in partnership with: Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning, Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service, Parks Victoria, Victoria Police".A spiral bound volume of 409 pages including colour topographic maps and illustrations of North East Victoria. The cover features a colour photo of the old flour mill at Milawa, Victoria. It also features an index map inside the front cover, a legend, road index, and locality index.non-fictionThis edition of Spatial Vision's VicMap Book North East Region was published in May 2014 and provides detailed topographic maps for the region. It was used by emergency services and various agencies, including the Country Fire Authority (CFA). It covers areas including Wodonga, Albury, Wangaratta, and beyond, including national parks and recreation areas. Text on the cover states that the volume is "Trusted by and produced in partnership with: Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning, Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service, Parks Victoria, Victoria Police".emergency management north east victoria, cfa wodonga -
Stawell Historical Society IncNewspaper, Two Newspaper Articles in the Stawell Times News 1988 about the Demolition of the Flour Mill plus 4 colour photographs
... The newspaper cutting show the demolition of old flour mill with views of the building from the front and back. ...The newspaper cutting show the demolition of old flour mill with views of the building from the front and back. ...Two Newspaper Cuttings Stawell Times News, September 30, 1988. The newspaper cutting show the demolition of old flour mill with views of the building from the front and back. The four colour photographs 139 c, d, e, f, show detail of the internal rooms being demolished.Black & white demolition photos 139 a and b from Stawell Times News. Four colour photographs 139 c - f of internal rooms being demolished. The Grain Handling Corporation PTY LTD Crown Beef Co. Page 2 Stawell Time-News Friday September 30, 1988.stawell industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumLeaflet, Local Places of Historical Interest, 1972
... History of Kirwan's Bridge, Angustown, Aboriginal Camp Ovens, Day's Mill, Old pumping station site, Goulburn Weir....History of Kirwan's Bridge, Angustown, Aboriginal Camp Ovens, Day's Mill, Old pumping station site, Goulburn Weir. books history local Gold cover, black writing. ...Recorded by Nagambie & District Historical Society. History of Kirwan's Bridge, Angustown, Aboriginal Camp Ovens, Day's Mill, Old pumping station site, Goulburn Weir.Gold cover, black writing. Compiled September 1972books, history, local -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Company seal embosser, Unknown
... Now owned by the Lion Group, Little Creatures started their 60 million dollar transformation of the old mill in 2012. Finally, in 2013 these former walls of industry were soon rattling away to the sounds of a different type of industry, as the first bottles of beer made their way out of the Geelong Little Creatures Brewery. ...Now owned by the Lion Group, Little Creatures started their 60 million dollar transformation of the old mill in 2012. Finally, in 2013 these former walls of industry were soon rattling away to the sounds of a different type of industry, as the first bottles of beer made their way out of the Geelong Little Creatures Brewery. ...The former Albion (West) Woollen and Worsted Mills is a functional structure which has been built in stages, possibly dating from the 1880s, with the earliest sections near to the Barwon River.The Worsted mill operated for about 50 years and at its peak employed around 500 people. In 1973 the mill merged with the British John Foster and Sons Company under some controversial stock and shareholding issues. The mill continued for a short period before closing at a time when much of the Australian textile industry was finding it difficult to compete with overseas operations. In the 30 plus years after the closure, the site was used for several ventures, including the Mill Vintage Markets and a vehicle trim manufacturing operation. In 2011 the site was purchased by Little Creatures of Western Australia to become their main brewery for the eastern states of Australia. Now owned by the Lion Group, Little Creatures started their 60 million dollar transformation of the old mill in 2012. Finally, in 2013 these former walls of industry were soon rattling away to the sounds of a different type of industry, as the first bottles of beer made their way out of the Geelong Little Creatures Brewery. The remaining building of the former Albion Woollen and Worsted Mills has historical significance as one of Geelong's major woollen mills. The venture has operated on the same site for more than a century. The Albion Woollen Mill was one of the four key sites along with Victoria, Barwon and Union Mills that was established in the late 1860s to mid-1870s. These mills were in constant operation on the west side of the Barwon Bridge over the last century and led to Geelong's fame as milling and scouring locality. The Albion Mill was probably the most successful survivor of the early private company operations. It was regarded as a model mill in the late 1880s and was, from all accounts, well-planned and organised with machinery on a par with the great mills of England. It produced high-quality tweeds. Together with the (now demolished) Union Mill it was regarded as the borough's principal industry over the 1870-1900 period and was one of Australia's most significant producers of tweed by 1900. These two mills were more successful, competitive and long-lived than the Barwon and Victoria Mills. The remaining building form is an important reminder of the private ventures of both the Albion and Union Mills and represents a key site of spinning, carding and finishing as well as scouring and dying that occurred in the lower section near to the river. The loss of the adjacent former Union Mill is unfortunate because the complex, together with the former Collins Union Mill office building, was an important reminder of the success of these industries and the reputation they earned for the Geelong region as a centre for quality textile products. Company seal embosser hand operated matte black & brass colour Western District Worsted Mills emblem on frontflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
National Wool MuseumDocument - Balance Sheets, Godfrey Hirst and Co. Pty Ltd, 1916-1919
... The Excelsior name originated from the union in the one enterprise of two of the earliest mills established in Victoria, the Old Victorian Mill, and the Old Barwon Mill. ...The Excelsior name originated from the union in the one enterprise of two of the earliest mills established in Victoria, the Old Victorian Mill, and the Old Barwon Mill. ...The Excelsior Woollen and Worsted Mills were controlled by Godfrey Hirst & Co. Pty. Ltd. The Excelsior name originated from the union in the one enterprise of two of the earliest mills established in Victoria, the Old Victorian Mill, and the Old Barwon Mill. Godfrey Hirst combined his expertise with the capital of Charles Shannon to purchase the Barwon Mill in 1890 and the Victorian Mill in 1899. They commenced production of high-quality flannels in readiness for an anticipated lifting of tariff barriers in 1901, the year of federation. These were the first flannels to be produced in Australia rather than imported from England. In April 1912 the No.2 Excelsior Mill burnt down during the installation of electricity and was rebuilt. The No.1 Excelsior Mill was closed in 1930, with most hands moving to the No.2 Mill. In 1966 the firm changed ownership and became a subsidiary of the McKendrick family and commenced manufacturing of tufted carpets. Godfrey Hirst has since emerged as Australia’s leading manufacturer of tufted carpets. It has also expanded into hard flooring, including timber, laminate, and other surfaces. In 2018, the Godfrey Hirst business was acquired by Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company.Eight sheets of ruled paper, with printed text, fastened in the corner with a metal clip.[printed] Memo / Strictly private and confidential / To be returned by registered post to / The Managing Director / GODFREY HIRST & CO PTY LTD / Excelsior Woollen Mills / SOUTH Geelong. godfrey hirst & co. pty. ltd., documents, budgets, balance sheets, company records, the excelsior mills, geelong, wool industry, textile industry -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Blanket, Godfrey Hirst and CO. Pty Ltd, The Atlantic Rug, 1930s
... The Excelsior name originated from the union in the one enterprise of two of the earliest mills established in Victoria, the Old Victorian Mill, and the Old Barwon Mill. ...The Excelsior name originated from the union in the one enterprise of two of the earliest mills established in Victoria, the Old Victorian Mill, and the Old Barwon Mill. ...The Excelsior Woollen and Worsted Mills were controlled by Godfrey Hirst & Co. Pty. Ltd. The Excelsior name originated from the union in the one enterprise of two of the earliest mills established in Victoria, the Old Victorian Mill, and the Old Barwon Mill. Godfrey Hirst combined his expertise with the capital of Charles Shannon to purchase the Barwon Mill in 1890 and the Victorian Mill in 1899. They commenced production of high-quality flannels in readiness for an anticipated lifting of tariff barriers in 1901, the year of federation. These were the first flannels to be produced in Australia rather than imported from England. In April 1912 the No.2 Excelsior Mill burnt down during the installation of electricity and was rebuilt. The No.1 Excelsior Mill was closed in 1930, with most hands moving to the No.2 Mill. In 1966 the firm changed ownership and became a subsidiary of the McKendrick family and commenced manufacturing of tufted carpets. Godfrey Hirst has since emerged as Australia’s leading manufacturer of tufted carpets. It has also expanded into hard flooring, including timber, laminate, and other surfaces. In 2018, the Godfrey Hirst business was acquired by Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company. Brown blanket featuring a design of four lines of cream, and a single line of orange, spanning the blanket vertically and horizontally, to form a plaid pattern. At the vertical ends, the blanket ends in a fringe.Label. Stitched. "The Atlantic Rug / Excelsior/ Guaranteed Product / Australian Manufacture"godfrey hirst & co. pty. ltd., excelsior mill, the atlantic rug -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - John Darling Flour Mill
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Newspaper Article The Age Goodman set to gear up for expansion dated 20 June 1997|Photocopy of Peter Crewther Plumbing Service Invoice dated 19 March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent Flour mill offers breathtaking views of Melbourne and its past dated 25 November 1997|Newspaper Article Advocate Albion Mill site answer near dated 26 March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger Sunshines eloquent silence at the fate of an old mill dated 15 April 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent Maclellan to get Heritage report dated 1 April 1997|Newspaper Article The Age Living Art Richmond silos apartments Dated 5 April 1997|Newspaper Article The Age Goodman forcing the pace dated 13 March 1997|Report from Heritage Victoria John Darling Flour Mill Albion dated 1 June 1997|Letter prepared by the Permits committee of the Heritage Council dated 19 May 1997|Handwritten Notes 13 March 1996 Darling Flour Mills|Newspaper Article Plan to revive old mills flour museum|Newspaper Article Advocate Old Mill owners look for buyer dated 12 October 1994|Newspaper Article Advocate First community plan dated 12 April 1995|Newspaper Article Advocate Death Fears at Mill dated 8 November 1995|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger Decision on mill due this week 1 April 1997|Newspaper Article Mixed Bag on flour mill Dated 4 June 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger New Date for hearing afer panel censored Dated 11th March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent MP pleads in favour of scrapping mills dated 1997|Notes with points taken during meeting on 18 March 1997|Letter about Darlings Flour mill in Albion dated 14 March 1997|Photocopy of letter to MacLellan MP from Ian Baker MP regarding waivering the heritage listing of Darling Mill or permit for demolition dated 6 March 1997 Brimbank Independent MP pleads in favor of scrapping mills|Newspaper Article The Age $300m sale boost for Goodman dated 8 March 1997|Newspaper Article The Age A new agenda of pruning bears fruit for food giant dated 17 March 1997|Newspaper Article Advocate Darlings to close dated 30 May 1990|Letter and Assessment by Melbournes Living Museum of the West Inc Gary Vines to Goodman Fielder Date 26 July 1996|Report from Gary Vines Western Region Industrial Heritage Study September 1989|Letter to Historial council requesting Gary Vine to do assessment 15 September 1990|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger 11 March 1997 New date for hearing after panel censored|Handwritten Notes Darling Flour Mill Frances Hall Late February|Photocopy Telephone Yellow Pages Flour Mills Allied Mills and Goodman Fielder Industries|Newspaper Article John Darlings Flour Mill|Internet searches The Brisbane Courier Qld 1864 to 1933 Newspaper Article Disasstrous Fire 250000 pound damage Two men escape through Chute 25 February 1926|Handwritten Notes Darling Flour Mills...John Darling Flour Mill Sydney Street Albion Newspaper Article The Age Goodman set to gear up for expansion dated 20 June 1997|Photocopy of Peter Crewther Plumbing Service Invoice dated 19 March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent Flour mill offers breathtaking views of Melbourne and its past dated 25 November 1997|Newspaper Article Advocate Albion Mill site answer near dated 26 March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger Sunshines eloquent silence at the fate of an old mill dated 15 April 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent Maclellan to get Heritage report dated 1 April 1997|Newspaper Article The Age Living Art Richmond silos apartments Dated 5 April 1997|Newspaper Article The Age Goodman forcing the pace dated 13 March 1997|Report from Heritage Victoria John Darling Flour Mill Albion dated 1 June 1997|Letter prepared by the Permits committee of the Heritage Council dated 19 May 1997|Handwritten Notes 13 March 1996 Darling Flour Mills|Newspaper Article Plan to revive old mills flour museum|Newspaper Article Advocate Old Mill owners look for buyer dated 12 October 1994|Newspaper Article Advocate First community plan dated 12 April 1995|Newspaper Article Advocate Death Fears at Mill dated 8 November 1995|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger Decision on mill due this week 1 April 1997|Newspaper Article Mixed Bag on flour mill Dated 4 June 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger New Date for hearing afer panel censored Dated 11th March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent MP pleads in favour of scrapping mills dated 1997|Notes with points taken during meeting on 18 March 1997|Letter about Darlings Flour mill in Albion dated 14 March 1997|Photocopy of letter to MacLellan MP from Ian Baker MP regarding waivering the heritage listing of Darling Mill or permit for demolition dated 6 March 1997 Brimbank Independent MP pleads in favor of scrapping mills|Newspaper Article The Age $300m sale boost for Goodman dated 8 March 1997|Newspaper Article The Age A new agenda of pruning bears fruit for food giant dated 17 March 1997|Newspaper Article Advocate Darlings to close dated 30 May 1990|Letter and Assessment by Melbournes Living Museum of the West Inc Gary Vines to Goodman Fielder Date 26 July 1996|Report from Gary Vines Western Region Industrial Heritage Study September 1989|Letter to Historial council requesting Gary Vine to do assessment 15 September 1990|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger 11 March 1997 New date for hearing after panel censored|Handwritten Notes Darling Flour Mill Frances Hall Late February|Photocopy Telephone Yellow Pages Flour Mills Allied Mills and Goodman Fielder Industries|Newspaper Article John Darlings Flour Mill|Internet searches The Brisbane Courier Qld 1864 to 1933 Newspaper Article Disasstrous Fire 250000 pound damage Two men escape through Chute 25 February 1926|Handwritten Notes Darling Flour Mills Various articles regarding the John Darling Flour Mill Part of E Wegeners collection of historically significant articles from various of local papers of the Sunshine district Including article from the Brimbank Independent and The Advocate also includes The Age and Herald Sun Archive John Darling Flour Mill ...Newspaper Article The Age Goodman set to gear up for expansion dated 20 June 1997|Photocopy of Peter Crewther Plumbing Service Invoice dated 19 March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent Flour mill offers breathtaking views of Melbourne and its past dated 25 November 1997|Newspaper Article Advocate Albion Mill site answer near dated 26 March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger Sunshines eloquent silence at the fate of an old mill dated 15 April 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent Maclellan to get Heritage report dated 1 April 1997|Newspaper Article The Age Living Art Richmond silos apartments Dated 5 April 1997|Newspaper Article The Age Goodman forcing the pace dated 13 March 1997|Report from Heritage Victoria John Darling Flour Mill Albion dated 1 June 1997|Letter prepared by the Permits committee of the Heritage Council dated 19 May 1997|Handwritten Notes 13 March 1996 Darling Flour Mills|Newspaper Article Plan to revive old mills flour museum|Newspaper Article Advocate Old Mill owners look for buyer dated 12 October 1994|Newspaper Article Advocate First community plan dated 12 April 1995|Newspaper Article Advocate Death Fears at Mill dated 8 November 1995|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger Decision on mill due this week 1 April 1997|Newspaper Article Mixed Bag on flour mill Dated 4 June 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger New Date for hearing afer panel censored Dated 11th March 1997|Newspaper Article Brimbank Independent MP pleads in favour of scrapping mills dated 1997|Notes with points taken during meeting on 18 March 1997|Letter about Darlings Flour mill in Albion dated 14 March 1997|Photocopy of letter to MacLellan MP from Ian Baker MP regarding waivering the heritage listing of Darling Mill or permit for demolition dated 6 March 1997 Brimbank Independent MP pleads in favor of scrapping mills|Newspaper Article The Age $300m sale boost for Goodman dated 8 March 1997|Newspaper Article The Age A new agenda of pruning bears fruit for food giant dated 17 March 1997|Newspaper Article Advocate Darlings to close dated 30 May 1990|Letter and Assessment by Melbournes Living Museum of the West Inc Gary Vines to Goodman Fielder Date 26 July 1996|Report from Gary Vines Western Region Industrial Heritage Study September 1989|Letter to Historial council requesting Gary Vine to do assessment 15 September 1990|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger 11 March 1997 New date for hearing after panel censored|Handwritten Notes Darling Flour Mill Frances Hall Late February|Photocopy Telephone Yellow Pages Flour Mills Allied Mills and Goodman Fielder Industries|Newspaper Article John Darlings Flour Mill|Internet searches The Brisbane Courier Qld 1864 to 1933 Newspaper Article Disasstrous Fire 250000 pound damage Two men escape through Chute 25 February 1926|Handwritten Notes Darling Flour Millsjohn darling flour mill, sydney street, albion -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Report, W'bool Woollen Mill Co Ltd, 1945
... The Warrnambool Woollen Mill operated in South Warrnambool off McDonald Street from 1910 to 2001 and produced mainly woollen blankets and flannels. Some of the old...The Warrnambool Woollen Mill operated in South Warrnambool off McDonald Street from 1910 to 2001 and produced mainly woollen blankets and flannels. Some of the old ...This is a document showing the state of the accounts in 1944-5 of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill, a significant commercial business in Warrnambool for several decades that was well-known nationally, particularly during World War Two. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill operated in South Warrnambool off McDonald Street from 1910 to 2001 and produced mainly woollen blankets and flannels. Some of the old Woollen Mill buildings today are heritage-listed. The item shows that there was a reduced turnover in 1944-5 because of fewer Government contracts but the company was still making a profit. The Federal Government was a major buyer of Warrnambool Woollen Mill products with the factory supplying blankets for the Armed Forces in World War Two.This is an important document which forms part of a larger collection of Warrnambool Woollen Mill material in the archives of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill was a major industry in Warrnambool , employing at its peak several hundred people and it was a significant building in the city, with the social and economic ramifications connected to a major business in a regional centre. The document shows the state of the business during World War Two.This is a document of 14 pages produced for the Warrnambool Woollen Mill Company Limited by Edward V. Nixon & Partners, Chartered Accountants, Melbourne, a Report and Comparative Accounts for the years ended 30th September 1944 and 30th September 1945. The cover is grey-coloured light cardboard bound with a paper adhesive. The report covers five pages and the financial statements nine pages. The material is typed.The report is signed Edwin V. Nixon & Partners and the financial reports are initialled E.V.N. & P. warrnambool, warrnambool woollen mill, warrnambool woollen mill report 1944-45 -
National Wool MuseumMedia Kit
... The photos depict Mr Alan Jackson, the chairman of Austrim, Mr Tom Quick, the general manager of technical textiles at Austrim, and a shot of the new packs being made in the old Valley Mill. The kit was given away at a media launch to publicise the production of an Australian made, nylon wool pack called 'Jumbuck'. ...The photos depict Mr Alan Jackson, the chairman of Austrim, Mr Tom Quick, the general manager of technical textiles at Austrim, and a shot of the new packs being made in the old Valley Mill. The kit was given away at a media launch to publicise the production of an Australian made, nylon wool pack called 'Jumbuck'. ...This media kit was produced by Melba Industries, part of the Austrim Textiles Group. It contains three photographs, as well as other company information. The photos depict Mr Alan Jackson, the chairman of Austrim, Mr Tom Quick, the general manager of technical textiles at Austrim, and a shot of the new packs being made in the old Valley Mill. The kit was given away at a media launch to publicise the production of an Australian made, nylon wool pack called 'Jumbuck'. The packs will be made at the former Valley Mill in Geelong. This launch occurred on 21 July 2000 and was attended by Andrew Moritz, National Wool Museum Director, who collected this media kit for the museum collection.Media kit from launch of 'Jumbuck', Australian made nylon wool packs made by Melba Industries (part of the Austrim Textiles Group) in Geelong. Contents of media kit produced for the launch of 'Jumbuck', Australian made nylon wool packs made by Melba Industries (part of the Austrim Textiles Group) in Geelong.Media Kit / JUMBUCK TM / AUSSIE-MADE WOOL PACKS / The Aussie-Made Pack / For A Cleaner Clipblack, mr lindsay - melba industries (an austrim nylex ltd company) austrim nylex ltd valley worsted mill, jumbuck wool pack, jackson, mr alan ao - austrim nylex ltd quick, mr tom - austrim nylex ltd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Traffic Returns - Tramway, 1880
... The Warrnambool Tramway ran from the south end of Fairy Street near the present day railway sheds past the site of the old Woollen Mill, then extended towards the Warrnambool Bay on the easterly side of the site today of the Lady Bay Apartments and on to the Tramway Jetty. ...The Warrnambool Tramway ran from the south end of Fairy Street near the present day railway sheds past the site of the old Woollen Mill, then extended towards the Warrnambool Bay on the easterly side of the site today of the Lady Bay Apartments and on to the Tramway Jetty. ...This is a traffic report of the Warrnambool Tramway in 1880. The Warrnambool Tramway ran from the south end of Fairy Street near the present day railway sheds past the site of the old Woollen Mill, then extended towards the Warrnambool Bay on the easterly side of the site today of the Lady Bay Apartments and on to the Tramway Jetty. The Tramway was completed in 1858 and was horse-drawn. It was leased to private individuals until 1864 when the Warrnambool Council took over the management. The Tramway closed in 1890 when the Breakwater was opened and it had its own spurline from the railway station to the end of the Breakwater. The 1880 report shows that contractors were paid over £300 and that 26, 409 tons of potatoes and 9167 bales of wool were carried by the Tramway in that year. This report is of interest as it shows the operations of the Warrnambool Tramway in 1880. The Tramway was significant in the maritime history of Warrnambool.This is a single foolscap-size sheet with handwritten material concerning a report of the Warrnambool Tramway operations in 1880. The writing is in black ink. The page has a large red-lined margin on the left side. The sheet is a little stained where it has been folded.history of warrnambool, warrnambool tramway
