There has been great interest in demijohns from this company in recent times. A one gallon Pioneer Aerated Water Company demijohn sold in Toowoomba in February for over $25,000. This bottle is believed to be a “one only” so the lucky Eastern States bidder has added one of WA’s rarest bottles to his large demijohn collection. Also, from this…
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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…
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…
This extensive company had factories in Melbourne, Victoria particularly in the Footsgray industrial area. They expanded their business throughout Australia and were seen in Perth as early as 1909. They traded and advertised under the names Cuming Smith & Co Melbourne or Cuming Smith & Mount Lyell Farmers Fertilisers. They traded with the “Sickle Brand” Trade Mark synonymous with…
The Beverages Company (Moore Bros) started in a premises at the rear of the family home at 114 James Street, Perth around April, 1912 where Robert Moore was seen as the Manager of Beverages Ltd. He was born in Perth in 1888 and brother Albert was also born in Perth in 1892. Father Joseph was born in Perth in…
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