Historical information

This bottle was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. It was used for first aid for the treatment of bruises and joints.

Physical description

Small clear brown glass hexagonal bottle with black screw lid. The lid is grooved for easier opening. On the 3 front sides is a torn white label with red writing, green borders and at the bottom (of the label) black back ground and white writing. On the back is heavily embossed 'Not To Be Taken' and on each side face embossed 4 vertical lines. (to indicate poison). The base is embossed.

Inscriptions & markings

Label: A lot of small writing in red and 'Tincture of / Iodine'. Below in white writing 'Wholesale Drug Co. / Sydney'
Back: 'Not to be Taken'
Base: Common Seal / S 1006