Historical information

The Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works were established in 1889 and operated until 1950. This business was a significant employer in Port Melbourne. The staff photo was taken in 1939 and was used in The Age dated 1 December 1939. The names of the staff are:
Back Row L to R
Jack Nicholson, Perc Rowe, Alf Counsel, Wally Weymouth, Harold Jackson, Fred Esnouf, George Turner, Bob Smith, Charlie Counsel, Dave Wilson & Frank Gilbert Snr.
2nd Row L to R
Frank Andrews, Bob Norman, Fred Maggs, Frank Gilbert Jnr, Eric Harris, Doug Hocking, Snowy Mathews, Jim Scholes, Ron Don, ? , George Patterson & Lindsay Gordon.
Front Row Seated L to R
Ernie Nigio, Bob Matlock, Cptn Johnson, Ferdinand F Schumacher, Otto C Schumacher, H G Guy, Len Nigio, Clive Day & Mary Stratman.

Physical description

Staff photo with names of the Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works, Graham Street Port Melbourne taken in 1939.