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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Food Manufacturers – Brolga Brand Pickles – E & J Myers Perth

Ernest John Myers (1877–1945) and Arthur (Jacob) Myers (1879–1949) were two of six children born to Alexander and Mary Myers of Queanbeyan NSW. When Alexander passed away in 1882 he was described as a Soda Water & Cordial Manufacturer in partnership with Edwin Land both of Queanbeyan. At his death Alexander left his wife and six children under the…

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