Historical information

This tin contained lozenges or pastilles for the relief of a sore throat or cough. It came from the chemist's shop of Francis William Bloore who was born in Ballarat in 1874 and worked as a chemist in Ballarat and Maldon before coming to Warrnambool about 1912. He leased a newly-built shop at the corner of Liebig Street and Raglan Parade, known for many years as Bloore's Corner. He operated at that location until 1937 when the business was sold and the building still stands today.

Significance

This tin is of interest as a memento of an important 20th century chemist shop in Warrnambool

Physical description

This is a small rectangular tin with metal hinges and a label pasted on the lid. The label contains printing and some scribble (the word 'damaged' is visible). The tin is rusty.

Inscriptions & markings

Antiseptic Throat Pastilles