Allchin Brothers
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Background
History
Allchin Bros were in business between <1916-1938>. In 1916 they were situated at 20 Doveton Street
Allchin Brothers participated in Factory Day, 1917, an initiative of the Forward Ballarat Movement.
In 1938 Allchin Bros advertised they were 'Ballarat's Leading Furriers', and buying direct from the manufacturer saved 25 percent. Situated at 3 Doveton Street North, Allchin Brothers manufactured saddles, harness and collars; tanned, dyed and made up into Rugs and Chockers 'your own skin'; made rugs, footballs, boxing gloves, leggings and undertook every description of leatherwork.[1]
In 1938 the proprietor was J. De Lima.
Site
20 Doveton Street, Ballarat (<1918>)[2]
Innovations
Community Involvement
Works Produced
Workplace Relations
The People
Legacies
See also
Recommended Reading
References
- ↑ One Hundred Years: Official Programme and History of Ballarat for its Centenary Celebrations, 1938.
- ↑ The Ballarat Courier (Ballarat, Vic. : 1869-1875;1914-1918), Tuesday 22 October 1918, page 4.
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--C.K.Gervasoni 17:45, 12 March 2011 (EST)