Functional object - Brown Leather Satchel Bag, Strachan, Murray and Shannon Ltd, c. 1920s

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Historical information

The company developed from the merchant activities of John Ford Strachan who commenced business in the Port Phillip settlement during 1836.

A series of amalgamations from 1876 to 1896 extended the interests of the firm which registered on 23 Dec 1897 as Strachan, Murray & Shannon Pty Ltd.

The company floated as a public company on 12 Sep 1919 and changed its name to Strachan & Co Ltd on 1 Jul 1931. The business was taken over by Dennys Lascelles Ltd and deregistered on 2 Aug 1978.

The Stachan Woolstore complex on the corner of Moorabool Street and Brougham Street, Geelong was first built in 1840 and has been systematically redesigned over the years. Currently only the facade remains.

Physical description

Brown leather satchel bag with a handle and straps which fasten with metal belt clips. Gold printed lettering is featured on the front.

Inscriptions & markings

Front [printed]: S. M. & S. LTD. / GEELONG / H. H. H.

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Identifier

8774

Date made

c. 1920s

Place made

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Creator

Strachan, Murray and Shannon Ltd.

Materials

Leather

Measurements

Width: 405 millimetres, Height: 340 millimetres

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Accessed 4 June 2026

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