Historical information

This label comes from the newsagency and stationery shop of James Deany. He took over the business of O.Gorman in Timor Street in 1901 and was in partnership with Robert Armstrong until 1906. His business was purchased in 1918 by Mrs Matilda Rowan. Deany was a Warrnambool Councillor (1911-1917), Mayor 1915-1916 and M.L.A. Victoria from 1917 to his death in 1927.

Significance

This label is an interesting memento of the Timor Street, Warrnambool business of James Deany in the early 20th century

Physical description

This is a piece of paper pasted on to another sheet of paper. The paper has white printing on a blue background with a blank space for an address

Inscriptions & markings

From J.D.Deany opposite P.O. Timor St. Warrnambool
Bookseller, Stationer, Fancy Goods, Sporting Requisites
Agent for Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance
The Age Agency