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Finders of Relics – Western AustraliaAuthor: admin
Penfolds Wines Ltd. Perth
The Penfolds Vineyards were established near Adelaide, South Australia in 1844 by Christopher & Mary Penfold having emigrated from Sussex, England. They settled at Magill Estate close to Adelaide establishing their iconic vineyard. The company was later run by members of the Penfold – Hyland families and remains a significant Australian company. The vineyard and family history is well…
Morley & Co – Perth
This aerated water company opened at 150-152 Lord Street, Perth in 1909 and was situated on the south east corner of Parry Street. By 1913 – 1914 the address was 152 Lord Street and Morley & Co was noted as cordial manufacturers with Jonathan (John) Coppin as Manager. Coppin was born in Brighton, England in 1879, however he never…
JT Shepheard & The Star Works Geraldton
John Thomas Shepheard was born in Nottingham, England in 1861. By 1871 it seems the family had migrated to Western Australia. John Shepheard is first recorded at Roebourne in 1889 aged 28, having been a lucky prospector finding four ounces of gold close to Roebourne. Prior to this account he is mentioned as being involved in the North West…
Francis W. Holland – Western Australian Mineral Water Works
Francis Walsby Holland was born in St. Pancras, London in 1848 to parents Francis Walsby (dec 1851) and Louisa Holland. There is no record of when he arrived in Western Australia but likely before 1871. His name is first mentioned in Western Australia in 1873 where he marries Jane Lavery at St. Patrick’s Church in Fremantle. A court case…
Guildford Bee Company – Bee Brand Guildford
In 1897 we find Charles and Alfred Jecks of Guildford listed as gardeners and apiarists. By October 1897, Charles Jecks had purchased land on Queens Road, South Guildford and established the Guildford Bee Company. He is listed in title as an apiarist and by 1902-1903 had purchased the six adjoining land allotments. In total his property amounted to nearly…
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