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Stock Exchange of Melbourne meeting minutes and agenda

  • AU NBAC N201
  • Deposit
  • 1884 - 2001

Meeting minutes and agenda from various committees including: Melbourne Stock Exchange Committee; Joint Committee; Board of Directors and other smaller committees.

Stock Exchange of Melbourne

Stock Exchange of Melbourne Guest Registers

  • AU NBAC N222
  • Deposit
  • 1925 - 1990

Guest registers and signatures of visitors to the Stock Exchange of Melbourne, including Prime Ministers Earle Page and JB Chifley.

Stock Exchange of Melbourne

Pacific Report, various issues

Includes Pacific Report vol. 9, no. 18, September 18, 1996; vol. 7, no. 13, July 11, 1994; vol. 7, no. 14, July 25, 1994; vol. 9, no. 17, September 3, 1996; vol. 9, no. 9, May 15, 1996; vol. 9, no. 10, May 29, 1996; vol. 9, no. 11, June 12, 1996; vol. 9, no. 12, June 26, 1996; vol. 9, no. 13, July 9, 1996;vol. 9, no. 14, July 29, 1996; vol. 9, no. 16, August 20, 1996.

Downs Coulter & Co Aust Pty Ltd financial records

Financial records containing information on wool and textile stock, imports, production and sales, as well as business expenditures. Also contains letters and account statements from Maclachlan & Lamb Chartered Accountants. At the time of description, could not find any direct relation to Macquarie Textiles. It's possible the company was purchased or amalgamated by Macquarie Textiles at some point.

Onkaparinga advertising photos and transparencies

Envelope from Dark Room Services and Vega Press Pty Ltd with photos and transparencies of Onkaparinga blankets and rugs. Contains:
2 black and white photos displaying a different fabric type each;
24 transparencies showing various blankets displayed for advertising;
4 transparency strips in a plastic sleeve;
1 Yellow envelope with inscription "Page 14 actual", containing transparency of advertising for blankets.

Onkaparinga and Laconia slides, transparencies, and illustrations for product advertising

Yellow envelope with inscription "Onkaparinga pack shots, Onkaparinga, Laconia". Contains:
2 transparencies for Laconia products approx. 6cm x 6cm;
11 transparencies for advertising with inscriptions "Park Avenue - Warrnambool Wool", "Park Avenue - Dreamspun Acrylic", "Kosilite", "Squatter", approx. 6cm x 6cm;
26 transparencies approx. 13cm x 6cm;
24 transparencies of blankets with draft paper attached showing check pattern designs;
5 plastics sleeves with Peter Vorlieck Photography label containing slides displaying fabric patterns;
1yellow envelope with inscription “Page 15 Actual” containing a slide of family picnic on blanket;
2 black and white photos showing a different fabric type each;
1 yellow envelope with inscription "Onkaparinga baby proof matt" containing slide of baby and soft toys on blanket approx. 6cm x 6cm;
1 yellow envelope with inscription "Onka check blanket" containing 3 slides of blanket images approx. 12cm x 10cm;
3 pieces of draft paper depicting Laconia advertising displays along with slides approx. 6cm x 6cm of the blankets displayed;
Cream envelope with inscription "Macquarie Textiles Rug Brochure Trannies" (Transparencies) containing 7 plastic sleeves with slides showing fabric patterns;
2 yellow envelopes with inscriptions “MT - Park Avenue Spares - Acrylic / Wool” containing 3 slides each approx. 12cm x 10cm. of product advertising;
Plastic sleeve with stickers labelled “Lenman Cornell” and “Sherpa”, containing 4 slides of blankets;
5 slides displaying fabric patterns;
3 sections of film showing blanket advertising;
1 loose advertising slide.

Onkaparinga and Laconia illustrations, advertising slides and film strips

Yellow envelope with the inscription "Laconia Illustrations and Onkaparinga Shots (Rejects)" containing slides and film strips with product advertising. Date of contents is unknown, but estimated to be around 1990. Contains:
3 black and white sketches approx. 15-20cm on cardboard backing of people operating mill equipment and standing by baled textiles;
4 yellow envelopes with small slides and negatives of product advertising enclosed, inscribed "Page 4 actual", "Page 7 actual", "Page 8 actual", and "Page 9 actual";
3 transparencies displaying blanket patterns, approx. 22cm x 6cm;
1 transparency displaying the Laconia logo and branding approx. 10cm x 12cm;
4 transparencies for Laconia products approx. 6cm x 6cm;
3 transparencies for Laconia products approx. 12cm x 6cm;
1 transparency approx. 24cm x 6cm;
8 transparencies approx. 4cm x 3.5cm;
20 transparencies approx. 7.5cm x 3.5cm;
17 transparencies approx. 11.5 cm x 3.5 cm;
22 transparencies approx. 15cm x 3.5cm.

Onkaparinga advertising slides and transparencies

Yellow envelope inscribed "MT/Rugs brochure spares" containing transparencies of Onkaparinga blankets and products for advertising. Images include baby blankets, rugs, fabric patterns, a rocking horse, man and woman in a bed, a child's room, a barn on a farm, and a man reading newspaper. The date is unknown, but estimated to be around 1990. Includes:
3 yellow envelopes with single transparencies enclosed and inscriptions: "Page 4 Actual", "Page 10 actual nursery acrylic", "Page 11 nursery wool actual";
1 empty yellow envelope, inscribed "Page 13 throw rug mohair";
16 single transparencies approx. 12cm x 10cm;
1 triple transparency approx. 18cm x 6cm;
1 quad transparency approx. 24cm x 6cm;
38 single transparencies approx. 6cm x 6cm;
55 strips of double transparencies approx. 12cm x 6cm.

Articles about Macquarie Textiles from The Border Mail and The Weekly Times

A black folder with the name "Macquarie Textiles Group" containing three newspaper articles:
April 20, 1999 - "Joint textiles venture" from The Border Mail discussing a new joint venture between Macquarie Textiles and HTG Australia Pty Ltd for manufacturing and marketing Macquarie blankets and rugs domestically and internationally. The new company formed was Jason Blankets Pty Ltd.
April 21, 1999 - "Jobs anger: Axe may fall on 30 workers" from The Border Mail discussing the closure of the Macquarie Textiles North St consumer products site, and transfer of finishing and packaging production to HTG Australia. A photograph of the North St employees is included in the article.
July 23, 2003 - "Chilly stock are calves in sheep's clothing" from The Weekly Times discussing a new non-woven wool fabric manufactured by Macquarie Textiles to be exported to Canada.

Macquarie Textiles deposit

  • AU NBAC N455
  • Deposit
  • 1923 - 2003

Minute books and an audit report for Amalgamated Textiles Australia Ltd., Macquarie Worsteds Limited, and Ascot Investments Pty. Ltd. Copies of a wire bound brochure with wool and textile samples, and newspaper clippings for Macquarie Textiles and Macquarie Worsteds. Onkaparinga items include advertising photos, transparencies, illustrations and sketches, slides, film and film negatives, draft papers, and a fabric specification handbook. Some slides and illustrations are for Laconia blankets. Other items include Downs, Coulter & Co. financial records, a John Vicars & Co Limited centenary book, and a speech on the textile industry written by an unknown author for a Sir Robert Webster lecture.

Macquarie Textiles

Onkaparinga blanket advertising slides

4 slides mounted in cardboard displaying products from the Onkaparinga range. Inscriptions are "Onkaparinga baby blankets", "Onkaparinga gold", "Onkaparinga diplomat travel rugs", and "Onkaparinga heavenly and waffle blankets".

Mandeville Special Collections Library papers

Includes copies of documents held in the Mandeville Special Collections , University of California at San Diego: copies of documents in the Arnold Leonard and Trude Scarlett Epstein Papers, as follows: W.E.H. Stanner, "An Outline of Possible Development in PNG and the Resources Required", 20 Jun 1951; Commission of Enquiry, Gazelle Local Government, T.S. Epstein, (consultant), "Report on Mataungan Meeting", 12 Oct 1969; T.S. Epstein, "Accounts of Meetings with Mataungan Leaders", Oct 1969; Gazelle Local Government Council - Background; Suggested Reorganization of Local Government Council; transcript of interview with T.S. Epstein on ABC Radio Rabaul, 9 Oct 1969; H.K. Colebatch Papers, "Confidential Report on Indiginous Movements in PNG, 1961-1972"; John Layard Papers, "Two Letters from W.H.R. Rivers", 1915, annotated.

Contemporary Health Issues - Published Papers

Includes photocopies of the following published articles: Valerie Jill Everett, "The M of MCH", Papua New Guinea Medical Journal no. 30, 1987; Peter Bars and Kate McCallum, "Tubal Ligation in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea" Papua New Guinea Medical Journal vol. 26 nos. 3 and 4, 1983; John Biddulph, "Legislation to Protect Breastfeeding", Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, vol. 26, no. 1, March 1983; and printed copies of the following: Janice C. Reid, "The Role of Maternal and Child Health Clinics in Education and Prevention: A Case Study From Papua New Guinea", 1984; John Biddulph "Focus on Tropical Paediatrics - The Need for Social Action", 1987; John Biddulph, "Child Health Services in Papua New Guinea"; Patricia K. Townsend, "Infant Mortality in the Saniyo-Hiyowe Population, Walio Sio Census Division, East Sepik Province", PNG IASER/UNICEF Situation of Children Study, Working Paper no. 5, August 1983; Patricia K. Townsend, "Working Toward Equality in Family Health Services", paper prepared for presentation at the Waigani Seminar 10 September 1982.

Ascot Investments Pty. Ltd. and Macquarie Textiles Pty. Ltd. minute book

Minutes for Ascot Investments Pty. Ltd. are from Dec 1979 to Nov 1982, after which the company took over Macquarie Textiles and changed their name. Follows on with minutes under Macquarie Textiles Pty. Limited from Oct 1983 to Jun 1990. Contains information on Onkaparinga Woollen Company, Warrnambool Textiles, Macquarie Worsteds, and operations in China. Also mentions the General Investments Australia subsidiary deal, and closure of wool mill at Orange in 1989.

"Vicars: The first 100 years in Australia", John Vicars and Co. Limited 1873 - 1973

A centenary booklet detailing the history of John Vicars, his family, and his company from 1873 to 1973. Also mentions Barker's Mill, Marrickville Mill, trends in fashion and production, and contains photos of machinery, the wool and fabric manufacturing process, and senior staff. John Vicars and Co. was acquired by Macquarie Textiles in 1992, which is possibly why it is part of the collection.

"Private enterprise - A question of survival?", speech for Sir Robert Webster Lecture series

A typed speech as part of the Sir Robert Webster Lecture series started by the Textile Institute in 1979. The author is unknown, and no information could be found in regard to the 1980 presentation. The speech mentions Amalgamated Textiles, Macquarie Worsteds, and the wool mills at Orange and Albury, as an example of how good management decisions played a part in the company continuing to thrive after many competitors had closed down. The rest of the speech focuses on how management affects industry and economic growth in general. On the last page are "BPB/LKS", possibly initials, and the date "14/11/80".

Medicine and Health

Includes: Alma B. Wiles RN, "Report of Medical Work, Jul 1933-Dec1934" [at Aroma, Vilitipu and Bootless Bay], and other papers by Murray and Strong on Infant Welfare Service in Papua in the 1930s; F.D. Schofield, "Child Health in the Tropics", PNG Science Society Annual Report, 1960; "Analysis of 200 Pregnancies of Native Women at Lae", 1962; R.J. Sturt and Agnes Sturt, "Natality, Fertility and Marriage Status in a Sepik River Population of New Guinea", Tropical and Geographical Medicine, 26, 1974; M.W. Young, "Children's Illness and Adults' Ideology: Patterns of Health Care on Goodenough Island, Milne Bay Province", Papua and New Guinea Medical Journal, 24(3), Sep 1981.

Onkaparinga Woollen Company Limited Fabric Specification Handbook

"Copy No. 16" on front cover. Handbook contains technical specifications on assessing fabric quality for billiard cloth, dressing gowns, electric blankets, furnishing, industrial fabric, ladies wear, menswear, and saddlery. The date of the original handbook is unknown. Loose papers within the volume under the Bardak Pty. Ltd. and Onkaparinga Textiles name are titled "Additional sheets for fabric specification book" and date from Oct 1987 to Aug 1993.

Amalgamated Textiles (Aust.) Ltd. Audit Report and loose papers

Oct 1956 audit report created by W. D. Scott & Co. Pty. Ltd. in relation to the sales, management, and equipment for the Albury, Orange, and Goulburn wool mills. Also contains loose papers of a Mar 1973 report and recommendations from an unknown date for the mending department at the Albury mill.

The Graziers' Annual (NSW)

  • AU NBAC S264
  • Serial
  • 1915 - 1968

Sydney. Issued by the Graziers' Association of New South Wales and the Pastoralists' Association of West Darling

Graziers' Association of New South Wales

Graziers' Annual

Contains legal, employment, and general advice on industrial and general matters affecting graziers. Appendix contains The Federal Pastoral Award 1965, State Awards, Woolclassers and Shearing Staff Award.

Graziers' Annual

Contains a report of what the Graziers' Association is working to achieve in various sectors, as well as legal and general advice on industrial and general matters affecting graziers.

Graziers' Annual

Contains legal and general advice on industrial and general matters affecting graziers. Includes in the Appendix The Federal Pastoral Award 1956 and Pastoral Employees (State) Award.

Graziers' Annual

Contains legal and general advice on industrial and general matters affecting graziers. Includes in the Appendix the Woolclasser's Award 1950 (as amended June, 1954).

Encyclopaedia of the Australian People files

  • AU ANUA 381
  • Series
  • 1983 - 1988

The collection contains material related to the compiling and publishing of the Encyclopaedia of the Australian People. It includes correspondence with the Australian Bicentennial Authority, the ANU Research School of Social Sciences, various immigration and ethnic groups, publishing and marketing arrangements, copyright clearances, Project & Management Committee minutes, annual reports, articles and information submitted by contributors.

Jupp, James

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