This little slate notebook was given by Webb Brothers to their customers as an advertising tool. The Webb Brothers Company a large manufacturing firm in Lava Street, Warrnambool, making windmills, dairying utensils, steam boilers, and oil engines. They were also engineers, brassfounders and wholesale tinsmiths and plumbers. Motor car work became a speciality in the 1920s. In 1921 they opened a branch of their business in Melbourne (Bayswater) and the name of the firm became Presha Engineering Company. This notebook is of some interest as it was provided by Webb Brothers, an important company in Warrnambool in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also an example of the advertising techniques used by business houses at that time and an interesting example of the use of a slate pencil and slate pages as a recording mechanism.This is a brown leather notebook with three pages of slate material making eight spaces for recording notes. Notes recorded in slate can be rubbed out and the space used again. The slate pencil container is on the side of the notebook but the pencil is missing. The cover is mottled with creamy-yellow lines. The pages are edged in red and there is scribble on some pages. Front page of notebook: ‘Before purchasing talk to Webb Bros. & Co., Windmill Makers, Engineers, Ironworkers etc. Lava Street, Warrnambool ‘Phone 27, Made in Germany’ Scribble on first page ‘Wanted known’ webb brothers, warrnambool, brassfounders

Webb Brothers & Co. were a large manufacturing company in Lava Street, Warrnambool at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. They manufactured windmills, dairying utensils, steam boilers and oil engines and other items associated with plumbing, tinsmithing, engineering, brassfoundries, and, later in the 20th century, motor car work. In 1921 they opened a branch of their business in Melbourne. It is not clear for what reason Webb Brothers made this tag. It may have been a practice piece for their labelling of products or it may have been an advertising gimmick. The firm did not appear to manufacture any items for which a leather tag would be appropriate unless the tag was attached by a chain. This item is of minor interest in itself but it is an interesting adjunct to the items and information we hold on one of Warrnambool’s important industries – Webb Brothers & Co of Lava Street. This is a leather tag in the shape of a shield. It is smooth on one side and rough on the other and the shape has been roughly cut out. The name of the company (Webb Bros) has been embossed on the centre panel.Embossed on front: ‘Webb Bros & Co. Makers, Warrnambool’webb brothers & co., warrnambool

A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, photograph

An advertisement for Kooringa Guest House in Marysville that was removed from an accommodation booklet. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.An advertisement for Kooringa Guest House in Marysville that was removed from an accommodation booklet.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, advertisement

A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville.Side view of Kooringa,/ Marysville Dec. 1957.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, photograph

A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The photograph was taken in December 1951.A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville.Front view of/ Kooringa./ Marysville. Dec. 1951.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, photograph

An advertisement for Kooringa Guest House in Marysville which was taken from a Broadbent's accommodation guide. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.An advertisement for Kooringa Guest House in Marysville which was taken from a Broadbent's accommodation guide.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, advertisement, broadbent's accommodation guide, accommodation

An advertisement for Kooringa Guest House in Marysville which was taken from a Broadbent's accommodation guide. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.An advertisement for Kooringa Guest House in Marysville which was taken from a Broadbent's accommodation guide.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, advertisement, broadbent's accommodation guide, accommodation

An advertisement for Kooringa Guest House in Marysville which was taken from a Broadbent's accommodation guide. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.An advertisement for Kooringa Guest House in Marysville which was taken from a Broadbent's accommodation guide.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, advertisement, broadbent's accommodation guide, accommodation

A black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville. Frederick Webb commissioned the Cuzens Brothers to build his private house, 'Kooringa' in Sedgewick Street, Marysville in 1914.A black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence pitman, photograph

A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville.Kooringa KOORINGAmarysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, photograph

A colour postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAmarysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir

A colour postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAmarysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir

A copy of a black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The original photograph was taken in the 1930s.A copy of a black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The original photograph was taken in the 1930s.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence pitman, photograph, george flanagan

Four photographs of a promotional brochure for Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The original brochure was from the 1920s.Four photographs of a promotional brochure for Kooringa guest house in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence pitman, photograph, promotional brochure

A copy of a black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville. Frederick Webb commissioned the Cuzens Brothers to build his private house, 'Kooringa' in Sedgewick Street, Marysville in 1914.A copy of a black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence pitman, photograph

A copy of a black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The original photograph was taken in the 1930s.A copy of a black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The original photograph was taken in the 1930s.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence pitman, photograph, george flanagan

A menu from Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The menu is for Christmas dinner on the evening of December 25th 1935. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.A menu from Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The menu is for Christmas dinner on the evening of December 25th 1935.Joyce & Wilbur Andersonmarysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, menu, christmas dinner 1935

An information brochure regarding the accommodation and facilities available at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The brochure was produced by R.A.C.V. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.An information brochure regarding the accommodation and facilities available at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, r.a.c.v., accommodation brochure

An information brochure regarding the accommodation and facilities available at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The brochure was produced by R.A.C.V. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.An information brochure regarding the accommodation and facilities available at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, r.a.c.v., accommodation brochure

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Pitman Family who owned and operated Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Pitman Family who owned and operated Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman

A black and white postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by "The Rose Stereographs" as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville.REAL PHOTO POST CARD THE "ROSE" SERIES DE LUXE PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA Published by "The Rose Stereographs"/ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, the rose stereographs, the rose stereograph company, rose series, postcard, souvenir

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville. Frederick Webb commissioned the Cuzens Brothers to build his private house, 'Kooringa' in Sedgewick Street, Marysville in 1914.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence pitman, photograph

A black and white postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by Valentine's as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville.V.7. Valentine's POST CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS FOR ADDRESS ONLY Dear Bloss Herb Lily and Darling Raymond and my darling/ kids. We have settled in here for a week we may stay/ two I would like you to come for week and it is very nice/ and clean. we had a dance last night H.A.K.B. funny/ and I had a shot at billiards they are playing Bowls/ now while I write this I can hear them clapping mad/ away it is a very long way we were the only car on the road/ 60 mile. You would enjoy yourself house is clean old lily it/ is just place for her for a walk or two. Love Mummarysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, valentine publishing co. pty. ltd., v.7.

A colour tinted postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by Valentine's as a souvenir of Marysville. No.9.A colour tinted postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville.No.9. Valentine's POST CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS FOR ADDRESS ONLY A/ PRINTED IN BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published By The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, valentine publishing co. pty. ltd., no.9., valentine publishing co.

A colour tinted postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by Valentine's as a souvenir of Marysville. No.9.A colour tinted postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville.No.9. Valentine's POST CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS FOR ADDRESS ONLY A/ PRINTED IN BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published By The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, valentine publishing co. pty. ltd., no.9., valentine publishing co.

A black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville. Frederick Webb commissioned the Cuzens Brothers to build his private house, 'Kooringa' in Sedgewick Street, Marysville in 1914. The original photograph was taken in 1914.A black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence pitman, photograph

A black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville. Frederick Webb commissioned the Cuzens Brothers to build his private house, 'Kooringa' in Sedgewick Street, Marysville in 1914. The original photograph was taken in 1914.A black and white photograph of Kooringa in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence pitman, photograph

A black and white postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white postcard from Kooringa Guesthouse in Marysville.POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co.,/ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, the rose stereographs, the rose stereograph company, rose series, postcard, souvenir