Historical information

English Whiting (calcium carbonate), used as a cleaner for multiple household purposes. The manufacturer of English Whiting, Ormond Apex Products, commenced operation in 1977 in Keysborough, Vic.

Physical description

Unopened 500g box containing English Whiting. The box is printed in light blue, dark blue and white, with a drawing of a white sea cliff (most probably of the white cliffs of Dover) on the front. The box lists the manufacturer's details, chemical components, directions and uses and other manufacturer's products.

Inscriptions & markings

Key inscriptions: "ENGLISH WHITING BEST QUALITY SUPERFINE ENGLISH/ ORMOND APEX PRODUCTS/14 Cambria Road Keysborough"