Move your mouse over image or click to enlarge
Acquisition number:
793
Catalogue number:
wbalbst174-176
File name:
Burchett index cards
File location:
East Melbourne Library 1863 a small cottage was on the site and was occupied by Bates Cocoa Works.
Later extended to a factory having a 66ft. frontage to Albert Street and employing 50-60 hands milling Maizena, Mustard, Cocoa, and Dandelion Cocoa.
Demolished in 1892/3 and absorbed into the Brewery.
Item type:
Index card
Item size:
8.5x5.6 cm
Item condition:
Fair History of item:
Part of Winston Burchett's index card set, created and used by Winston Burchett to support his research and writings. The set of cards is held by the East Melbourne Library and is fully digitised and published by the East Melbourne Historical Society with the permission of the Library.
The reliability of the information in this set of cards varies considerably. It should not be used as a primary source but as a lead to other sources.
Owner of original:
East Melbourne Library
Reproduction rights:
East Melbourne Library
Date digitised:
2009-11-20