Functional object - Yard ruler, J Russell Pty Ltd, Mid 20th century

Historical information

R J Russell operated a timber and hardware store in Koroit Street Warrnambool around the 1950’s. He succeeded from Newcombe Pty Ltd which had operated a timber and hardware store on the site (the present Target store) from the 1870’s. The business continued to trade under the Newcombe name after the death of Newcombe around 1900.

Significance

A common well used item with links to a local business.

Physical description

Wooden yard ruler with markings in one eigthth inch measurements and numbered in inches. Text written in black on both sides.

Inscriptions & markings

On front side: J Russell Pty Ltd. Timber and hardware merchants 148 Koroit Street Warrnambool. Phone 22. On reverse: Fencing materials, general hardware, paints, oils , Glass. Contractors or builders. Phone 22

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