Historical information
The Clunes Knitting Mill in Fraser Street, Clunes was the former Salvation Army Barracks which were moved from Bailey Street, Clunes to Fraser Street, Clunes by tractor in 1918.
The Country Townspeople's League was founded in Clunes its mission was to campaign to decentralise industry and provide manufacturing and employment opportunities in country Victoria, specifically at that time, for the continued financial support of the Clunes Knitting Mills located in Fraser Street, Clunes, Victoria. A Bill to give effect to the proposed Clunes Country Industries Policy was to be introduced at the assembly of the new Victorian Parliament in around 1921.
Physical description
Black and white photocopy of a group of people in front of the Clunes Knitting Mill in Fraser Street, Clunes.
Inscriptions & markings
Printed on bottom of page:
CLUNES KNITTING MILL - FRONT VIEW OF BUILDINGS
Subjects
References
- Townspeople's League The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 29 Jan 1921 Page 18 The first meeting of the executive of the Country Townspeople's League was held at the Municipal Association Chambers yesterday. The mayor of Clunes (Councillor P. Rowe) presided. One of the main objects of the league is a campaign for decentralising industry...
