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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Bottle, Uren Chemist, Early 20th Century
Frank Uren was a chemist at 78 Liebig St, Warrnambool until 1896. He left Warrnambool and established a business in Hamilton.This bottle is a link to Frank Uren Chemist who operated a business at 78 Liebig Street. He is one of a number of chemists who occupied this building until 1929 when it became a butchers shop.Thick, clear glass, with bevelled rectangular base. Short neck. "F. Uren Chemist, Hamilton" is in raised relief on front, with laurel wreath enclosing initials GU, overlapping in centre. M embossed on bottom. F. Uren Chemist Hamilton is in raised relief on front with laurel wreath enclosing initials GU overlapping in centre. warrnambool, uren, hamilton, chemist, pharmacy, bottle, liebig st. -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Legacy Week Address 2007 by Tom Uren, 2007
A copy of a speech by former Parliamentarian Tom Uren to open Legacy Week in 2007. He spoke of his war service and captivity as a POW on the Thai- Burma railway. He spent 1 and half years under the leadership of Sir Dunlop. Part of his time was at Hellfire pass (Konyu cutting) and Hintok (Hintock) camps. He relates his philosophy on life, some of it learned in captivity. That the strong should look after the weak (see page 5). Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.Three A4 page photocopy of a speech by Tom Uren at the opening of Legacy Week in 2007.speakers, legacy week, tom uren -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Launch of Women of Port Exhibition, 18 Oct 2005
Wendy MORRIS & relative of Nancy UREN & unknown at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005.Wendy MORRIS & relative of Nancy UREN at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Wendy Morris & relative of Nancy Urenwomen of port melbourne, nancy u'ren nee morris, wendy morris -
Unions Ballarat
Straight left, Uren, Tom, 1994
Tom Uren was an ALP Member of Parliament from 1958 to 1990. For some of this time he served as Deputy Leader of the Opposition and was a cabinet minister. He was supportive of the heritage and conservation movement, particularly in Sydney. He also lived through the great depression and was a prisoner of war in WWII. The book, Straight Left, is Uren's memoir.Political relevance, especially to the ALP. Autobiographical interest - Tom Uren. Paper; book. Five black and white photographs on the back cover.Author, title and barcode on dust jacket. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, uren, tom, politics, deputy leader of the opposition, government, autobiography, alp, australian labor party -
City of Whittlesea
Photograph (item) - Photographs - Councillors, Councillor H.R Uren JP Shire President 1961 - 1963/1974 - 1975
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - 26 pages, Ansett Transcript of tape by Tom Uren second Ansett History dinner
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Unions Ballarat
Shitstorm (Don Woodward Collection), Taylor, Lenore et al, 2010
The book covers the actions and strategies of the Rudd-Gillard government during the 2008 global financial crisis.Politics and government - Australia. Australian and world economy.Book; 278 pages. Cover: colour photograph of Lindsay Tanner, Kevin Rudd, Wayne Swann and Julia Gillard; orange neon and white lettering; authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politics and government, economy, global financial crisis, rudd, kevin, swann, wayne, gillard, julia, tanner, lindsay, alp, australian labor party, history - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Collins, Kiwi saga : memoirs of a New Zealand artilleryman, 1943
The experience of a New Zealand soldier during the Crete campaign.Ill, p.255.non-fictionThe experience of a New Zealand soldier during the Crete campaignworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - crete -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo -Uren, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, W.H.Uren. M.L.A, "Circa1886"
In 1876 until 1889 William Henry Uren M.L.A. was an elected member of council.He was appointed to three terms as President,1880-81,1881-82 and 1882-83.Original HIstoric Photo.Sepia photo of William Henry Uren set at bottom of left side of "horse shoe" mount which is light grey. it is part of a collection of photos of all, councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the Shire President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, uren william henry mla, 1876 1889 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Billy tea for Tom, 1974
Tom Uren, Minister for Urban and Regional Development, has some billy tea served by Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society member Tara Gupta, at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Tom Uren, Minister for Urban and Regional Development, has some billy tea served by Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society member Tara Gupta, at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Tom Uren, Minister for Urban and Regional Development, has some billy tea served by Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society member Tara Gupta, at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.uren, tom, gupta, tara, blackburn and district tree preservation society, blackburn lake sanctuary -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Uren, Richards & Co. Photos.Ballaarat, Councilor W.Uren.(M.L.A.) 1883-84, "Circa1884"
Councilor William Henry Uren was elected as a member of council in1876 until 1889.He served three terms as President,1880-81,1881-82 and 1882-83.His residence was at Cardigan.This original photo is part of a collection of photos which show all councilors for the year 1883-84. This photo of Councilor William Henry Uren (M.L.A.) in sepia tones and oval in shape,is set in a"light tan" mount with gold trim to the edge of the "cutout". Around the photo is a fine line with decorative ink features which link it to the photo next to it.It is at the bottom right of the circle of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLIESH,ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballarat shire council, 1883 84, william henry uren mla -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Annual Dinners
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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Stan U Thomas
Canadian Return from active service badge. Stanley Uren Thomas No 80840badge/buttons -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1950
Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Royal Chelsea Hospital, London, England. (Architect: Christopher Wren.)London / Uren / Chesea Hospital (All Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Port Melbourne Swimming and Life Saving Club's water polo team, c. 1932
Newspaper report by Les Uren about Port Melbourne Swimming and Life Saving Club's water polo team c 1932sport - swimming, stan littlepage -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1914 - 1915 Star
This object relates to Herbert George UREN. He was born on 1/01/1888 in Magpie, VICTORIA. Herbert George served in the AIF (15208) enlisting on, 17/04/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 14TH AGH as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 15/12/1919. Herbert George UREN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs E UREN (Wife).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, Alf L. Bowden, c1924
Black and white group photograph of 15 men and the Minister at the side of the Church of England Rutherglen. Mounted on cardboard.Written on back: "Circa 1923/24. Back row - ___, Farrell, J. Stanton, H. Turner. 2nd row - G. Barnes, W. Backman, S. Bray, E. Furze, Bert Furze. Front - H. William, Neville, C. Judd, Rev. James Watt, G. Chandler, Mr. Chandler, F. Uren." churches, anglican church, farrell, stanton, turner, barnes, backman, bray, furze, williams, neville, chandler, uren -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Waterless Horizons
WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and it's Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. Waterless Horizons The first full-length study of the extraordinary life-story of Edward John Eyre. Author: Malcolm Uren Historical research worker Robert Stephens Publisher: Robertson & Mullens Date: 1941 The label on spine cover has typed text R.A. 923.9 URE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Libraryflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, waterless horizons, eyre, edward john eyre, malcolm uren, robert stephens -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - HOSPITAL PHOTOGRAPHS, Originals 1915, 1916
The photos relate to a collection re Robert O’Donahoo No 1399 AIF WW1. Refer Cat No 1500 for his service history. .1) Robert is the soldier with the arrow pointing down to him. On the rear of the card is a letter to his Mother which appears to be dated Oct 22nd 1915. He tells his mother about a 2nd operation on his leg that was amputated. Sister West is the Nurse behind him and the other is Sister Raymond. .2) The Hospital where Raymond was admitted to in England. .3) On the rear of the Post card in pen, “twin Sisters UREN who were on the Hospital ship Thermistocles on the way home in 1916, they lived in Adelaide. .4) Robert O’Donahoo is the Soldier standing on the left, on the rear of the photo in blue pen, “Caulfield Hospital 1916” The twin Sisters were Catherine Temby UREN, Amelia UREN. Robert had some 15 operations on his leg then a further 3 to correct the position of his leg which is evident in .1).1) Photo Post card, copy of original, B & W showing 4 wounded soldiers, 2 Nurses and possibly 2 Orderlies outside a hospital Ward. .2) Photo Post card, copy of original, view of a large Hospital area complex. .3) Photo Post Card, copy of original, B & W, 2 Nurses sitting on deck of a ship. .4) Photo Post Card, copy of original, sepia tone showing 4 soldiers, 2 standing with walking sticks, 2 sitting’photography, hospitals nurses, military ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Soldiers World War 1 In the Middle East -- named
Stawell Soldiers World War 1 In Middle East campaign uniform. (Back Row) A Patten. C Crosbie. G Potter. Cpl E Thomas. E Potter. Cpl G Taylor. Sgt F Uren. S Nimmo. (Front Row) L Bush. A Bailey. E Newton. stawell ww1 -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Marble Honour Boards listing benefactors to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Associations in 1911
Marble Honour Boards listing benefactors to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Associations. The name was added to the boards the year of the donors death. 1911 W.H. Uren John Paterson H.J. Summerscales James Oddie W.H. Malyon T.E. Gill Agnes D. McIntosh John Wright Andrew Byrne Thomas Greenwood H.W. Morrow James Lambert E.E. Eberhard John Reid T.W. Purdue H.J. Symons John Lynch w.h. uren, john paterson, h.j. summerscales, james oddie, w.h. malyon, t.e. gill, agnes d. mcintosh, john wright, andrew byrne, thomas greenwood, h.w. morrow, james lambert, e.e. eberhard, john reid, t.w. purdue, h.j. symons, john lynch, marbles, old colonists' association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cuppa marks big win for Council, 1974
City of Nunawading given a grant of $150,000 by the Federal government to help the preservation of historical buildings and conservation projects (photo).City of Nunawading given a grant of $150,000 by the Federal government to help the preservation of historical buildings and conservation projects (photo).City of Nunawading given a grant of $150,000 by the Federal government to help the preservation of historical buildings and conservation projects (photo).conservation of natural resources, blackburn lake sanctuary, uren, tom, oakley, gavan, gupta, tara -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
4 Labels, Le Couteur Chemist, Early 20th Century
In 1896 George Le Couteur succeeded Frank Uren in the Liebig Street chemist shop that had been established by James Astley Bromfield in 1876. Le Couteur had been an apprentice with Michael Ryan in Timor Street in the early 1870s. Le Couteur had his own medicines including his Pectoral Cough Mixture ( selling in bottles for 2 shillings and sixpence) which he claimed acted as a preventative for that "dread disease consumption ". In 1907 Le Couteur sold the business and moved to Melbourne. These labels are of interest as George Le Couteur was an important chemist in Warrnambool ate the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century..1 Cream coloured rectangular label with black text adhered to a piece of white paper. .2 Buff coloured rectangular label with black text adhered to a piece of white paper. .3 Buff coloured rectangular label with red text and decoration of berries .4 Buff coloured rectangular label with black text adhered to a piece of white paper.1 GLASS -- WITH CARE MEDICINE --URGENT G.T LE COUTEUR .1GLASS --WITH CARE MEDICINE --URGENT G.T. LE COUTEUR Dispensing Chemist LIEBIG STREET, WARRNAMBOOL .2 LE COUTEUR'S PECTORAL COUGH MIXTURE with text detailing conditions for which it offers to cure and directions for taking, .3 G.T LE COUTEUR DISPENSING CHEMIST LIEBIG STERRT, WARRNAMBOOL .4 G.T LE COUTEUR Dispensing Chemist LIEBIG STREET, WARRNAMBOOL le couteur, chemist, james bromfield, cough medicine, warrnambool chemists -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Album - Views of Warrnambool by J Jordan, C 1901
Joseph Jordan was born in 1841 in Leicester England and spent over a decade in India with his regiment. In 1867 he gained first prize for his views of Indian scenery. He followed the same profession when he came to Victoria in 1884 and set up a professional photographic studio in Warrnambool He became very well known in the Western District for family photographs as well as official photographs of local councillors and groups as well as views of local scenery. This album is one which was advertised in 1901. Of the two albums in the collection they seem to consist of a core number of the same photographs with others included in the selection. The business was taken over by his son Arthur around 1917. This album includes a number of professionally taken photographs which give a high quality view of Warrnambool and the popular spots around the district at the turn of the century.Faded Maroon cloth over card cover with title in gold lettering on front cover. Advertisements for local businesses inside front and back covers. The album contains a number of black and white photographs from around Warrnambool, including the Titan crane at the Breakwater, banks of the Hopkins, Stephens Coachbuilders, Grand Annual Show, panorama of Warrnambool and Suspension Bridge on the Merri. All are mounted on card. It includes advertisements of J J O Mullane, Bay View Hotel, Hopkins Hotel, T Redford, Royal Hotel, Robinson and Morse, H D Stewart & Co, F Uren.2142 in grey lead inside front cover.warrnambool, joseph jordan, views of warrnambool, photograph album of warrnambool, views of warrnambool 1891 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Daylesford Football Team, 1933, 1933
Tom Gervasoni was the son of George Gervasoni and Anne (Pedretti), and the grandson of Luigi Gervasoni and Eliza (Ritzau).Members and officials of the Daylesford Football Club. Back Row left to right: L. Gale, L. Perhan, C. Phipps, J. Hill, R. Harris, J. MacDonald, H. Crockett, J. Hart, J. Leggo, T. Isles, Kilfoyle (umpire), J. Flahey Centre Row left to right: J. Kennedy, P. Lusk, R. Jackson, P. gray, J. Plummer, H. Edmondson, H. Barkas, K. Chapham, J. Uren, J. Crockett (President) Front Row left to right: A. Barkas, B. Baldwin, C. Sweet, Tom Gervasoni, H. Kingston. . l. gale, l. perhan, c. phipps, j. hill, r. harris, j. macdonald, h. crockett, j. hart, j. leggo, t. isles, kilfoyle (umpire), j. flahey, l. gale, l. perhan, c. phipps, j. hill, r. harris, j. macdonald, h. crockett, j. hart, j. leggo, t. isles, kilfoyle (umpire), j. flahey, centre row left to right: j. kennedy, p. lusk, r. jackson, p. gray, j. plummer, h. edmondson, h. barkas, k. chapham, j. uren, j. crockett (president), front row left to right: a. barkas, b. baldwin, c. sweet, tom gervasoni, h. kingston -
City of Whittlesea
Photograph (item) - Photographs - Councillors, Whittlesea Shire Council 1961, 1961
Whittlesea Shire Council/1961 Back row from left - Councillors GE Draper, LT Batten, JW Towt, AE Farrelly, WA Smith, RR Scott, E Payne, GA Goding Front row from left - Councillors LP Mitchell, HR Uren, TH Hurrey, U[V?] R Michaelwhittlesea councillors, whittlesea council -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Glenburnie among the trees, 1997
History of Glenburnie Road, VermontHistory of Glenburnie Road, Vermont prepared by Jenny Brash, 1997. Includes a brief history of Vermont with maps of the area. Mentioned are gold mining, orchards, farming and the tile factories. Visits by gypsies. The flora of the area. The establishment of Bloom Reserve and Hales Park, the Kirkpatrick Homes and the Vermont Elderley People's Homes. People mentioned include Paton 1940-53, Hamilton ca 1935, Brereton ca 1937-70, Tovey ca 1930-60, Rawson 1943-, Palmer 1937-, Ken Hauser 1956-, Kirkpatrick 1924-68, Hale 1946-, Esme White, Tom and Pat Fagetter, Francis Hall 1924-, Leonard Uren 1922- (Farley Green Estate). 33 pages, photographs, maps.History of Glenburnie Road, Vermont glenburnie road, vermont, brash, jenny, bloom reserve, hales park, native plants -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Methodist Church, Ringwood, Victoria. Opening and Dedication of the New Church - 1963
2 Programmes for the opening and dedication of the new church, November 9th, 1963, by the President of the Confrence, Rev. H.B. Freeman, M.A.Officiating Ministers: The President of the Confrence - Rev. H.B. Freeman, M.A The Chairman of the District - Rev A.W.R. Milligan The Minister of the Church - Rev. H.J. Williams, LTh Associate Minister - Rev. E.V. Saynor, B.A. and Rev. D.W. Uren. Officiating Laymen: Senior Church Steward - Mr W.H.Craig Trust Represenative - Mr A.J. Vass Secretary of the Trust - Mr E. A. Wigley -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton State School, 1937 or 1938 : girls
The photograph is dated 1938 in the early LDHS "Index of Photographs". However a companion photograph showing the boys' group (Registration no. 2018-40 - shows same location) is dated 1937. Names in early "Index of Photographs" at LDHS: Back row (L-R): Violet Shepherd, Bertha Cluff, Eileen Barr, Mildred Shepherd, Esther Cluff, Ida Nelson, Joy Gillett, Eva Foster. Second row: Brenda Megee, Bertha Stratton, Doris Watson, Joyce(?) Uren, Doreen Keating, Gwen Smith, Mavis Gillett, Wilma Shields, Joy McCorkell. Third row: Dawn Witton, Joan Kerr, Joy Stratton, Ailsa McDonald, Betty Lancaster, June Emerson. Front row: Yvonne Cluff, Gracie Hearn, Myrna Howard, Nannette Hunt, Enid Shields, Beryl Shields, Dawn Lancaster, Lorraine Nelson, Margaret Gangell.Black and white copy of original photograph, mounted on white card, which shows a group of girls posed for a photograph under a tree. The school building and a picket fence can be glimpsed in the background.linton state school no. 880, violet shepherd, bertha cluff, eileen barr, mildred shepherd, esther cluff, ida nelson, joy gillett, eva foster, brenda megee, bertha stratton, doris watson, joyce(?) uren, doreen keating, gwen smith, mavis gillett, wilma shields, joy mccorkell, dawn witton, joan kerr, joy stratton, ailsa mcdonald, betty lancaster, june emerson, yvonne cluff, gracie hearn, myrna howard, nannette hunt, enid shields, beryl shields, dawn lancaster, lorraine nelson, margaret gangell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ruler, G T Le Couteur Chemist x 2, Early 20th century
These rulers have been distributed by the Warrnambool chemist, George Le Couteur as advertising tools for his business. George Le Couteur operated a pharmacy at 78 Liebig Street, Warrnambool from 1896 to 1908. Born in Warrnambool in 1856 Le Couteur was educated at the Anglican-sponsored Warrnambool Common School No. 691 and then spent four years at Beechworth Grammar School. He was apprenticed to the Warrnambool chemist, Michael Ryan and then worked as a chemist in Kyneton and Melbourne. When he returned to Warrnambool he took over the business of Frank Uren in Liebig Street, building a second storey on to the building. He was very active in community affairs in Warrnambool. He left Warrnambool in 1908 to open a pharmacy in Hawthorn, Melbourne. When he retired in 1935 he was the oldest registered chemist in Victoria. The information hand printed on the back of one of the rulers has an historical inaccuracy in that J.A. Bromfield was not the first known chemist in Warrnambool. These rulers are of interest because of their connection to the pharmacy business of George Le Couteur He was a prominent person in Warrnambool in the 19th and early 20th centuries.These two oblong wooden rulers have imperial measurements ( to 12 inches). There is black printing on both sides advertising a Warrnambool chemist. One ruler is much stained and has a piece missing on the centre top edge. The other ruler has information on one side hand printed in black ink.‘With compliments of G.T. Le Couteur, Chemist, Liebig Street, Warrnambool’ ‘For a cough or cold use Le Couteur’s Pectoral Cough Mixture. Bottles 1s.6d., 2s.6d.’ ‘First Chemist Shop in Warrnambool 1853 Mr A. Bromfield – Chemist, rebuilt 1898 by G.T. Le Couteur – 1973 shop same as at 1898 situated 78 Liebig Street’ george le couteur, history of warrnambool