Historical information

The Warrnambool Woollen Mill was officially opened on November 14th, 1910. The first manager was John E. Bennett. Goods made were " blankets, flannels, articles of universal use". In 1958 the Mill became the first to manufacture electric blankets in Australia. In 2000 the Mill closed after 90 years of operation.

Significance

This label is of much importance as the Warrnambool Woollen Mill was a major manufacturing business in Warrnambool for 90 years.

Physical description

White label with blue printing adhered to grey cardboard. There is another label on the same card.

Inscriptions & markings

WARRNAMBOOL Slumba Safe ELECTRICALLY HEATED BLANKET ABSOLUTELY SAFE ECONOMICAL Versatile & Hygienic
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MANUFACTURED BY; WARRNAMBOOL WOOLLEN MILL CO. LIMITED SOUTH WARRNAMBOOL