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- A User Richmond, Australia
- B Publisher Carlton, Australia
- B Printer Carlton, Australia
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Booklet - Laws & Rules of Debate, Saddlery, Leather & Canvas Section, Victorian Branch, circa 1939
Reg. No: HT 12362
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- Summary:
- Booklet titled "Laws and Rules of Debate of the Saddlery, Leather and Canvas Section of the Victorian Branch", The Australian Saddlery, Leather, Sail, Canvas, Tanning, Leather-Dressing and Allied Workers' Trades Employees' Federation, circa 1939.
Used at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond. Cover of book indicates it belonged to Arthur H. Atkins, a manager in the firm and son of one of the founders.
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd was formed in 1924 and produced leather gloves and coats, handbags, helmets and associated leather goods. The company first operated in Smith Street, and subsequently Alexandra Parade, Collingwood, relocating to Victoria Street, Richmond in 1928, where it remained until 1988. - Description:
- Booklet featuring a soft card cover, light grey in colour, with the title printed in black ink. Comprises 76 pages printed in black ink, with advertisements interspersed throughout. An advertisement for Victoria Bitter Ale is printed on the back cover, in black. The booklet is secured with two staples along the spine.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, 1994
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 0.5 cm (Height), 11.0 cm (Width), 13.5 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | glovemaking, leatherworking, saddlery, trade unions |
| Themes this item is part of: | Working Life at Simpson's Gloves Factory, Simpson's Gloves Collection, Clothing & Textiles Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection, Amos Griffiths Simpson, Glove Manufacturer (1878-1953), Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 1924-1988, Production Processes at Simpson's Gloves Factory, Workers at Simpson's Gloves Factory |
| Primary Classification: | TRADE UNIONS |
| Secondary Classification: | Textile, Clothing & Footwear |
| Tertiary Classification: | reference materials |
| Inscriptions: | Front cover: "The Australian Saddlery, Leather, Sail, Canvas, / Tanning, Leather-Dressing and Allied Workers' / Trades Employees' Federation / Registered under the Commonwealth Conciliation / and Arbitration Act / Laws and Rules of Debate / of the / SADDLERY, LEATHER AND CANVAS SECTION / of the / VICTORIAN BRANCH / Federal Arbitration Court / Award / and / Workers' Compensation Act / W. O'BRIEN, President / P. MYERS, Secretary. / OFFICE - / Trades Hall, Melbourne CI ..." |
| Publisher: | The Australian Saddlery, Leather, Sail, Canvas, Tanning, Leather-Dressing and Allied Workers' Trades Employees' Federation Saddlery, Leather & Canvas Section, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, circa 1939 |
| Printer: | Industrial Printing & Publicity Co. Ltd., Carlton, Victoria, Australia, circa 1939 |
| User: | Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond North, Victoria, Australia, circa 1939 |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Working Life at Simpson's Gloves Factory
- Simpson's Gloves Collection
- Clothing & Textiles Collection
- Public Life & Institutions Collection
- Working Life & Trades Collection
- Amos Griffiths Simpson, Glove Manufacturer (1878-1953)
- Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 1924-1988
- Production Processes at Simpson's Gloves Factory
- Workers at Simpson's Gloves Factory
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