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Arthur Potter purchesed Thurstfields Chemist shop 29 Murray st Colac C.1920.Arthur's son Ron Potter carried on untll amalagation with Eric Patterson
small glass bottle with paper lable and cork
welcome on base
Used by the F. Young family of Colac
Porcelain base, blue floral design on white with gold markings and hinged silver lid with knob; 2 cup pot.
colac,, young family, teapot
Presented to Mr. Connor, M.L.A., Colony of Victoria by the Electors of the district of Colac, inappreciation of his service as their representative. 27/6/1866
This jug is part of a significant set of silverware made especially for the people of Colac in the early days of the settlement. It is of great local significance
Sterling silver jug with ornate single handle and detailed embossing on the lip. Four filigree feet. Elaborate embossing on the bottom - an emu, three kangaroos and a man shooting
Sterling sliver hallmark on base and family intitals in script engraved on side of jug "JFC"
presentation silver jug, connor mla
The Hygeienic Cafe was conducted by Mrs. H. Bartlett in the late 1930's. It was popular with farmers who patronised it on market days. Many wedding receptions were held in this cafe It was sited near Blane's Newsagency in Murray St.
One of very few peices of china from this popular Colac cafe remaining in existance. Cafe closed during WW2
This milk jug is made of vitrified English china. Colour- White with blue markings.
Elaborate H/B with banner and name beneath lined rim and handle.No 357 (Society No.) and makers markings on base.
hygeienic cafe china milk jug
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
