Historical information

H.J. Struth was a Warrnambool butcher with a business in Timor Street. The Struth family commenced a butcher's shop in WarrnamboolWarrnambool in 1914 and H.J. Struth was the proprietor of the shop until 1956.. It is presumed he is a descendant of Alexander Struth,the Woodford miller and also of Anthony Struth who came to the district in 1843 and also related to Anthony Struth who had a chemist shop in Liebig Street in partnership with Ian Soulsby in the 1980s and the 1990s.

Significance

This label is of of interest as a memento of the Struth family butchers in the early 20th century.

Physical description

Cream coloured paper label with dark blue text and a decorative border. There is a circular hole on one side.The reverse indicates it has been adhered to another substance.

Inscriptions & markings

H.J. STRUTH . 232 Timor Street, Warrnambool