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Rarity Rating Guide
C -Common
A - Available
H- Hard to get
R - Rare
VR - Very Rare
XR – Extremely Rare (less than 5 Recorded)
Broken Hill Aerated Water Manufacturers
Adams, Frank W. / Adams & Co. Pty Ltd (1931-1956) 46 Oxide Street
Later manufacturer who purchased the factory from R N J Fletcher in March 1931.
Frank Adams originally worked for Resch‟s and Fletcher in what was the original soft drink factory established
by Resch – he had worked there since 1923. Adams renovated the factory in August 1938 with new machinery,
including a bottling and washing plant. Also used pyro label softdrinks.
Bottles:
1. Marble – 7/10oz Niagara Patent aqua glass embossed “F W Adams / Broken Hill”. (Note: Existence of
any codds now in question and pending confirmation)
2. Crown Seal Softdrink – 10oz champagne shape, clear-aqua glass embossed “F W Adams / Broken Hill”
Rated: C Additionally 26oz in clear/aqua and amber - clear/aqua Rated: C , amber Rated: H
3. Soda Syphon – fluted style, clear glass acid etched in badge “F W Adams / Broken Hill”. Rated: C
4. Soda Syphon – later fluted style, clear glass acid etched in badge “F W Adams / Soda” with directions for
use, address and phone number. Rated: C 1960s Syphon, white pyro writing F W Adam‟s down vertical on
front, always remains the property of, address on rear Rated: R
5 Crown Seal softdrinks – used range of crown seals, including amber dump, aqua champagne shape with
name/town. Rated: A The dump glass G/Bs also include a clear version Rated: R
Crown Seal later variants 1950s - 1960s Adam‟s „‟Terrific'' and Adam‟s „‟Thirsty or Not” centre horizontal red
and white pyro label C/S both in 10z and 26oz sizes, 10oz both available and 26oz both Rated: H
Admore‟s Aerated Waters (1893)
South Australian company [Wallaroo, Yorke Peninsula]: J Pascoe (Excelsior Iced Drink Saloon) listed as agent
for Broken Hill.
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Barrier Cordial Company (1891-1894) Cobalt Street
Trautmann leased the factory from December 1892. The company struggled financially and tenders for purchase
of Barrier Cordial Factory were advertised in May-June 1894.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 10 oz aqua glass embossed “B. C. Co / Broken Hill” in sunken oval. Rated: H
2. Lamont – 6/10oz aqua glass, embossed “B C Co Ltd / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the bottle. 2 variations
different glass makers. Basemarks: “Melbourne Glass Bottle Co.” Rated: A
3. Lamont – 6/10oz aqua glass, embossed “B C Co Ltd / Broken Hill” in 2 panels front/rear of bottle. 2
variations different glass makers. „OO‟ base mark. Rated: A
4. Maugham – large, aqua glass embossed “B. C. Co Ltd / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the bottle. Base
mark M.G.B.Co Rated: R
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Barrier Ice Works (1896-97)
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Berkholz, Charles (1891-1912) Thomas Street
Charles Berkholz was born at Tanunda (SA) and came to Broken Hill ~ 1889. He held the license for the
Gasworks Hotel at West Broken Hill for several years and shortly after commenced manufacturing cordials,
trading as the OK Cordial Factory.
His factory was in Crystal Street and destroyed by fire in 1912 (third fire in two years) He was also the licensee
at different stages of five local hotels including the Adelaide Club, Gasworks, Wilcannia Club (B.Hill) Grand
and Tarrawingee. He died in 1925 at Broken Hill
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10 oz aqua glass embossed “C Berkholz / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the bottle. „A‟
basemark. Rated: A
2. Lamont – 6/10 oz aqua glass embossed “C Berkholz / Broken Hill” in 2 lines up the bottle. Variation to
above. Rated: H
3. Lamont – 10 oz aqua glass embossed “C Berkholz” / “Broken Hill” in sunken panels to front and rear.
Basemarks: „BGW OO‟; "A". Rated: H
4. Marble – 7/10 oz sizes, Dobson Patent, aqua glass embossed “C Berkholz / Broken Hill” in 2 arcs across
the bottle. 2 variations: „FBH‟ basemark. Rated: H
5. Ginger Beer – blob top dump, tan top black transfer “C Berkholz / Broken Hill” in double circle with
“C.B.” in centre. Variations dependant on pottery. Rated: C
6. Ginger Beer – blob top dump, tan top black transfer “C Berkholz / Broken Hill” in 2 lines near shoulder.
Two variations dependant on pottery. (Note: Pending confirmation)
7. Ginger Beer – blob top dump, tan top impressed “C Berkholz / Broken Hill” in 2 lines near shoulder.
Rated: H b) same with slightly larger writing and dark brown top. Rated: R
8. Syphon- round variety C Berkholz top and Broken Hill bottom, centre circle C.B. inside Rated: H
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Berliner, Louis (1891-1900) Knox Street, South Broken Hill.
Listed as a brewer in trades directory – South Broken Hill Brewery. By 1902 Berliner had filed for bankruptcy.
Birbeck, W. H. (1905-14) Gossan Street, West Broken Hill.
Originally a baker [Federal Bakery, West Broken Hill]. In October 1905, Birbeck established an aerated water
manufactory adjacent to his bakery; advertisem*nts also indicated the factory produced vinegars, cordials,
sauces and pickles. By 1912, advertisem*nts indicate that Birbeck also had an interest in Jacka Bros Brewery
(Melrose, SA), possibly as an agent or branch for Broken Hill.
Broken Hill Cooperative Aerated Water Company Ltd (1890-95)
Following financial difficulties by May 1895; the plant and equipment were tendered for sale.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10oz clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “Broken Hill Co-Op / Aerated Water Co.
Ltd.” in sunken oval. Basemarks: „OO‟ . 10oz Rated: H, 6oz Rated: R
2. Lamont – 10oz aqua glass, embossed “B H C O / A W Co Ltd” in 2 lines down the bottle. Rated: H
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Broken Hill Ice Works (1892-93) Lane Street.
Manager: F Sabine.
Burton Brewery / Burton Brewing Co. (1891-1920) Bromide Street.
Later operating as The Burton Brewery Co Ltd. – see McIndoe & Co. The plant and equipment was advertised
for sale in April 1900. The factory was purchased by Simpson, Beaglehole and Co. of the Waverley Brewery in
May 1900; the sale included the leases of the South Australian Hotel, Railway Town and Peters‟ Hotel.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10oz aqua glass embossed “Burton / Co. Ltd / Brewery” in sunken panel. OO basemark.
Rated: A
2. Lamont – 6/10oz aqua glass embossed “Burton Brewing Co / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the bottle.
Variations: „OO‟ basemark; Kilner Bros. Rated: A
3. Syphon (Note. Pending confirmation)
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Carlisle & Co (1889-1890) Round Hill
The Aerated Water and Cordial factory was advertised for sale in January 1890 – no further details. Possibly
connected to Ernest Carlisle who was listed as a cordial manufacturer for Silverton in 1889-90.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 10oz clear glass etched “E. C. & Co” – attributed to Ernest Carlisle & Co? Rated: XR
Clem‟s Cordials (1960s+)
Used pyro labelled crown seals with „Kangaroo‟ tm. Rated:C
Manufactured drinks from 1956 until 1988, factory at Patton Street Broken Hill. Current owners still trade as a
drink/food distributors
Also had embossed 10oz C/S with Kangaroo. Rated: A
Clifford, R. (1890‟s) Brewer‟s Arms Hotel.
Advertised as a wholesale hop beer, horehound and ginger beer manufacturer.
Conlon, J. & Co.
Also held licences for several hotels, Licensee of the Mulga Hill and All Nations Hotels. Died in 1951 at Broken
Hill
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10oz aqua glass embossed “J Conlon & Co.” in 1 horizontal line around the bottle. Variations
depending on maker: Basemark “H”; “M”; “FBH”; etc. Rated: XR
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2. Lamont – 6/10oz aqua glass embossed “J Conlon” in sunken oval. Variations depending on maker: “H”
[Hendricksen]; “FBH OO”; Rated: R
3. Lamont – 6/10oz clear and aqua glass varieties embossed “J Conlon” in 1 line down the bottle. Variations:
“M” basemark. Rated: H
4. Lamont – 6/10oz amethyst, clear and aqua glass embossed “J Conlon” in 1 line down the bottle [variation
to above – different font]. Basemarks – M [Melbourne Glass Bottle Company]; Rated: H
Dominish, John (1898-99) Oxide Street
Originally held licence for Sydney Club Hotel; later listed as an aerated water manufacturer in trades directory.
Moved to Kalgoorlie (WA).
Eastman, John & Co (1889-1950s) Willyama Cordial Factory, Wolfram Street
Originally, Eastman had a partnership with Richard Frautnau trading as Eastman & Co. Eastman also held a
brewer‟s licence and was the licensee and/or owner of several hotels in Broken Hill.
Eastman died in 1913; however, the business continued trading as Eastman and Co into the 1950‟s –
Manager/Proprietor was Albert Sumsion.
Taken over by from Albert Sumsion by his son Mick in 1921 who operated it until the late 1950s
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Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations embossed “John Eastman & Co / Broken Hill” in sunken
panel. Variations dependent on different makers. Basemarks: Taylor, Liverpool; FBH; John Lamont; MGBC;
etc. Rated: C
2. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations embossed “J Eastman & Co / Broken Hill” in 2 sunken
panels to front and rear. Variations dependent on different makers. Basemarks: Taylor, Liverpool; FBH; John
Lamont; MGBC; “H”; etc. Rated: C
3. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations embossed “J Eastman & Co” in line down the bottle [no
town name]. Variations dependent on different makers. Basemarks: FBH; “A”; Kilner Bros; etc. Also variation
with “N” reversed. Rated: C
4. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations embossed “J Eastman & Co” in sunken oval. Variations
dependent on different makers: “OO FBH” [10oz]; “M” [6oz]; etc. Rated: C
5. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations embossed “J Eastman / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the
bottle. Variations dependent on different makers – Kilner; “M” basemark; “H” basemark; FBH; John Lamont;
MGBC; etc. Rated: C
6. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations embossed “J Eastman / Broken Hill” in 2 panels to front
and rear of bottle. “N” reversed. Base mark to both “H” Henricksen Rated: H
7. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations, embossed “John Eastman / & Co / Broken Hill” in 3
lines down the bottle. Variations dependent on different makers. Basemarks: Kilner Bros; Melbourne Glass
Bottle Co; Note: 2 styles of embossing: line under “Co”; dot under “Co”. Rated: A
8. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations, embossed “John Eastman & Co / Broken Hill” in 2 lines
down the bottle. Variations dependent on different makers. Rated: C
9. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations, embossed “John Eastman & Co / Broken Hill” in 2 lines
up the bottle. Variation includes warning on reverse: "THIS BOTTLE CAN NOT BE SOLD OR USED BY
ANY OTHER PERSON". Bottle variations dependent on different makers: Taylor & Co/Liverpool with “394
N”. Rated: H
10. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations, embossed “John Eastman & Co / Broken Hill” in 2 lines
up the bottle. Variations dependent on different makers. Rated: C
11. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass variations embossed “John Eastman / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down
the bottle. Variations dependent on different makers: “OO” basemark; Rated: H
12. Marble – 6/10 oz All-way Pour, aqua glass embossed “John Eastman / Broken Hill” in 2 arcs. Rated: C
13. Marble – 6/10 oz Dobson Patent, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “John Eastman & Co / Broken
Hill” in 3 lines down bottle. Rated: C
14. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, tan top with black transfer “J Eastman / Broken Hill” inside double circle
with „flourish‟ in centre. Variation in dark brown/olive top. Rated: H
15. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, all white with black transfer “J Eastman / Broken Hill” inside double circle
with „flourish‟ in centre. Variations in height depending on pottery. Rated: A
16. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, tan top with black transfer “J Eastman / Broken Hill” inside double circle
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17. Soda Syphon – cobalt blue glass, round variety: acid etched/stencilled „Return this bottle to J Eastman &
Co B Hill‟. Rated: VR
18. Soda Syphon – clear and light blue glass, fluted variety: acid etched banner with flourishes „Willyama
Aerated Water & Cordial Factory. J Eastman & Co Broken Hill NSW‟ with “JE” monogram in centre. Rated: R
19. Soda Syphon - clear glass, fluted variety: acid etched Eastman & Co in double circle E & Co in centre
Rated: R
20. Riley/Internal Thread – 26 oz, aqua glass embossed “John Eastman / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the
bottle. 2 varieties – “A” and “FBH” basemark. Rated: R
21. Riley/Internal Thread – 26 oz, aqua glass embossed „J Eastman & Co / The Willyama Aerated Water &
Cordial Factory / Broken Hill‟. Earlier example than previous. “FBH” Basemark. Rated: VR
22. Maugham – large, aqua glass embossed “John Eastman / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the bottle. (Note,
pending confirmation.)
23. Maugham – large, aqua glass embossed “J. Eastman & Co / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the bottle.
Rated: C
24. Riley/Internal Thread – 26 oz, machine-made clear glass embossed “Eastman & Co / Broken Hill” in
double circle with „buying and reselling warning‟ beneath. Rated: R
25. Crown Seal softdrink – 10oz dump ginger beer, amber glass embossed “Eastman & Co / Broken Hill” in
double circle. Rated: H
26. Crown Seal- 10 oz Clear Glass J Eastman & Co embossed in two lines down the bottle “A” Base mark
Broken Hills first Crown Seal. Rated: R
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Fairchild, Joseph William & Co (1888-1892)
Operated a factory that was advertised for sale in May 1891. Branches at Silverton and Euriowa.
Operating 1886 - 1888 (Silverton and Purnamoota) 1888 - 1892? (Broken Hill)
Was in partnership with J.E.Hamilton briefly in early 1886
The Broken Hill Factory was in Chapple Street
Began an aerated water/cordial business at Collie Western Australia in 1915
Fairchild was also later listed as licensee for the Athletic Club Hotel.
Bottles
1. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes aqua glass, embossed “J. W Fairchild & Co. / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the
bottle. Variations depending on makers: Lumb & Co. 6oz Rated: H 10oz Rated: A
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Fletcher, Ronald Nicholas J. (1920-1931) 46 Oxide Street
Nephew of Emil Resch [changed his name after WW1]; he was the Manager of the former Resch‟s soft drink
factory from 1908; the soft drink factory side was sold to F W Adams while the Brewery was sold to Tooth‟s in
1931.
Licensee of the Palace Hotel from 1914 until 1920 and South Australian Hotel in 1921
Changed his surname from Resch to Fletcher in 1916, due to WW1 sentiment. His uncle Edmund (Lion
Brewery Wilcannia, Resch‟s Sydney) was actually interred in Holdsworthy camp, Sydney in 1917 along with
6000 others of German origin
Bottle:
1. Soda Syphon – clear round glass, etched „R N J Fletcher / Broken Hill NSW‟ inside oval badge with „lion
on barrell‟ tm in centre. Rated: H
2. Crown Seal – Indication of a crown seal produced after evidence of a cap was found recently
Freemasons Hotel Argent Street North.
Uncertain who was the licensee when the bottles were used.
Bottles:
1. Marble – 10 oz Dobson Patent clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “Freemasons / Hotel / Broken
Hill” in 3 lines down the bottle. Rated: H
Glenn, Walter Thomas Henry (1904-1915) Argent Street. Died 1915 in Broken Hill
Originally listed as a baker and operated the Niagara Tea Rooms and Central Reserve Kiosk.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 10oz aqua glass embossed “W Glenn / Broken Hill” in 2 vertical lines down the bottle. “A”
basemark . Rated: XR
Godfrey, P.
Broken Hill and Katoomba: no further details.
Bottles:
1. Marble – 7oz One-way Pour, greenish-aqua glass embossed “H Godfrey Katoomba and Broken Hill” with
“Emu” tm on reverse. Rated: XR
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Guinan, William (1910-12)
William Guinan [1865-1936] only operated the Crown and Anchor Hotel for a short period [1910-1912]. Prior
to that Guinane worked as a miner employed at the Proprietary Mine.
Bottles:
1. Marble – 10oz all-way pour embossed “W Guinan” down the bottle Rated: XR
Hepburn, William (1888-15) Argent Street
William Hepburn arrived in Broken Hill in 1885 as one of the first pioneers. He ran a restaurant (1892 - 1906)
and confectionary shop (1907 - 1934, his death) both in Argent Street.
Information suggests he was a drink maker from 1888 onwards, constructing a new aerated water plant in 1908
which he sold to J.T. Lee (S.C.A.M.W. Co) in 1915. Advertised an “ANA Tonic” manufactured at the plant. In
December 1915, advertising indicates that the factory was now Silver City Mineral Water Company [late
Hepburn‟s].
Bottles:
1. Ginger Beer – blob top dump, tan top black transfer “W Hepburn / Broken Hill” in double circle with
“WH” Monogram in centre. Variations dependant on pottery. Rated: H
2. Horner's Patent – cylinder-shaped, aqua glass embossed “W Hepburn / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the
bottle. Used brass cap to seal bottle/contents. Rated: XR
3. Lamont – 10oz aqua glass embossed “W Hepburn / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the bottle. (Note:
Pending Confirmation)
4. Marble – 10oz Dobson Patent, aqua glass embossed “W Hepburn / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the
bottle. “M” basemark Rated: R
Hince, Walter / Walter Hince Pty Ltd (1925-1946) Silver City Mineral Water Company. 480 Argent Street.
The Silver City Mineral Water Company was originally in operation by early 1920's, but the Hince ownership is
from the 1925-1946 period. Walter Hince previously managed the brewery; the company was later registered as
a Limited Company.
Walter Hince changed the name to Silver City Mineral Water Company in 1925 after he purchased the factory
from J.T. Lee (Silver City Aerated Mineral Water Company)
Was a director at the West End Brewery, Picton Flat from the early 1900s until 1918 (Closure)
Also ran Clayton‟s Barrier Brewery (non alcoholic) from the Argent Street factory
He died at Broken Hill in 1947
Bottle
1. Soda Syphon – clear glass etched „Silver City Mineral Water Co / Broken Hill‟ inside oval badge with
“WH” across centre. Rated: H
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Johnson, James (1899-25) Pinnacles Road, Broken Hill West.
Originally listed as a fruiterer and later also cordial manufacturer – no further details.
Kitchen, R. E. A. (1928) 343 Argent Street.
Advertised as Broken Hill Agent for Schweppes.
Lee, John T. (1916-25)
Originally a hotelkeeper, Lee later operated Silver City Aerated Water Company. Purchased Hepburn‟s Argent
Street plant in 1916 and ran until 1925. Sold to Walter Hince
Some confusion with John Thomas Lees (1845 - 1918) who was a prolific hotel builder/licensee in Broken Hill
from 1886 until 1918
His Hotels included the Silver Spade,Oxford,Tatterstalls, Victoria, Commercial and The Catholic Club
Bottles
1. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, tan top with black transfer „Silver City Aerated Waters Coy / Broken Hill‟
inside single oval with “Ginger / JTL / Beer” across centre. Rated: R
2. Crown Seal - 6oz skittle, (the only one produced in Broken Hill) three horizontal lines S.C.AM.W.Co.
Argent Street. Broken Hill with a sun shaped circle with J.T.L in centre “A” Base mark Rated: H
3. Crown Seal - 10oz champagne shaped same design as the Skittle, Assuming „‟A'‟ Base mark (very early
Broken Hill C/S) Rated: R
4. Soda Syphon - clear glass round variety acid etched Silver City Aerated Waters Coy/Broken Hill around
an oval with bold J.T.L and two flourishes in the centre Rated: R
Lindstroms, (1936-1950‟s) 163 Oxide Street
Operated a milk bar/café; by 1937 they were advertising their soft drinks. Moved to the corner of Gafney and
Creedon Streets in the early 1950s, became Dal‟s Cordials until the 1960s, upon closure plant and bottles
purchased by Clem Gillespie (Clem‟s Cordials)
Bottles:
1. Crown Seal Softdrink – 10 oz blueish-aqua glass embossed with “Wattle” tm. Rated: H
2. Crown Seal Softdrink – 26 oz blueish-aqua glass embossed with “Rose” tm. Rated: Pending
3. Soda Syphon – blue and apricot glass varieties, acid etched “Lindstrom‟s / Broken Hill” with “Rose” tm
in centre of badge. Warning beneath. Rated: R (Blue) Rated: XR (Apricot)
4. Crown Seal - 10oz/26oz clear/aqua glass. Lindstroms Aerated Waters (in double diamond) Broken Hill
Phone 589 in centre diamond, this bottle remains etc at bottom. GDL base mark Rated: A
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Macdougall, B. (1900s)
Ormond Butler Llewelyn Macdougall was the licensee of the Wentworth Hotel 1909-1918 (taken over in 1909
from Oscar Radestock after he married Radestock‟s Daughter)
He was born at Wilcannia in 1881 and died at Sydney in 1947
Bottles:
1. Marble - 10oz Dobson Patent, aqua glass embossed „B / Macdougall‟ in 2 lines diagonally up the bottle.
“A” basemark Rated: XR
Maguire, Michael Joseph (1890s) Oxide Street
Operated the Central Bakery 1888 - 1890, very little available info. Once a very rare Lamont, started appearing
around 10 years ago.
There are rumours of a 6oz variant and mention in Leith‟s Howie‟s book, however not confirmed
Bottles:
1. Lamont 10oz embossed „M J Maguire / BH‟ with „heart in diamond‟ tm. George Taylor & Co
Liverpool Maker base mark Rated: H
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Masonic Hotel (1890-1909) Beryl Street.
See also T C Tait
Thomas Curie Tait moved to Broken Hill from Silverton (where he had a carpentry business) in 1888. He
became the licensee of the Masonic Hotel 172 Beryl Street from 1889 - 1894 and again from 1895 - 1908, in
1909 he took over the license of the Royal hotel at 336 Argent Street until 1911
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6oz aqua glass, embossed “T C Tait / Masonic Hotel” in sunken oval. Basemark: “OO HBF”
Rated: A
2. Lamont – 10oz aqua glass, embossed “T C Tait / Masonic / Hotel” in 3 horizontal lines across the bottle.
Basemark: “FBH” Rated: H
Macindoe, Peter & Co. (1891-1900) Burton Brewery, Bromide Street
Macindoe arrived at Broken Hill in 1887 as a surveyor , James Sloan was a cordial maker at Silverton before
buying the Globe Hotel in 1890.
They formed a partnership in 1891 and began manufacturing drinks at the rear of the Hotel in Beryl Street, the
partnership dissolved in 1892
Original partnership between Macindoe and James Sloan was formally dissolved in October 1892; company was
continued on by Macindoe & Co. Also listed as Wine & Spirit merchants.
Note: embossing on bottles varies between McIndoe and Macindoe.
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Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “P McIndoe & Co / Broken Hill” in 2
lines down the bottle. Variations depending on glass makers, e.g. „MGBC‟. Rated: A
2. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “P McIndoe / & Co / Broken Hill” in 3
lines down the bottle. Variations depending on glass makers. Rated: H
3. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “Macindoe / & Co / Broken Hill” in 3
lines down the bottle. Variations depending on glass makers. Rated: A
4. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “Macindoe / Broken Hill” in 2 lines
down the bottle. Variations: „MGBC‟ basemark. Rated: H
5. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “P McIndoe & Co / Broken Hill” down
the bottle in 2 sunken panels to front and rear of bottle. Variations depending on glass makers: „OO‟ basemark
(6oz). Rated: H
6. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “P McIndoe & Co / Broken Hill” up the
bottle in 2 sunken panels to front and rear of bottle. Variations depending on glass makers: „OO‟ basemark
(6oz). Rated: H
7. Maugham – large aqua glass, „P McIndoe / Broken Hill‟ in 2 lines down the bottle. Rated: R
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Medlin & Sons, Charles
Charles Medlin moved to Broken Hill in 1908 from Minlaton S.A. where he had been a cordial manufacturer for
two years, he worked under Albert Sumsion at Eastman‟s cordial factory until around 1920. He ran his own
factory with his sons in Williams Street until 1925
Bottles:
1. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, all white with black transfer “C Medlin & Sons / Broken Hill” in double
circle with „Phone 371‟ in centre. Rated: A
Mitchell, Mrs (1891-93)
Advertised as being able to provide bottled hop beer, ginger beer, cider, dandelion ale, etc.
Noonan, M. J. / Noonan Bros. (1905-19) Argent Street.
In June 1905, Noonan Bros acquired the hotel licence for the Globe Hotel from James Sloan; later they also held
the licence for the Grand Hotel (1908-1919). The Burton Brewery was located at the rear of the Globe Hotel and
shortly after their purchase, the Noonan Bros were manufacturing aerated waters. M J Noonan moved to
Adelaide in September 1919 and was the proprietor of the Southern Cross Hotel, King William Street.
Bottles:
1. Marble – 7oz Dobson Patent clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “Noonan” in 1 line up the bottle.
Rated: R
2. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, tan top black transfer “Noonan Bros / Broken Hill” in double circle, with
„cross and 4 stars‟ in centre. Rated: A
3. Demijohn – ½ and 1-gallon sizes, tan top with off-white body, transferred “Noonan Bros” near shoulder
„Acidproof‟ impressed on shoulder. Rated: VR
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O‟Malley, Edward / Mally, E. O. (1880s-1900) Blende Street.
Listed under both names in trades directory. Edward O‟Malley was the licensee for the Acacia Siding Hotel; he
also was the owner of a soda water factory in later 1880‟s. This factory was later run by Fairchild and advertised
for sale in May 1891.
In 1893 Edward O‟Malley is listed a cordial manufacturer at Blende Street, North Broken Hill.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes, aqua glass, embossed “E. O. Mally / Broken Hill” in sunken panels front and
rear of bottle. Variations depending on maker. Basemarks: George Taylor Liverpool; “OO”. Rated:
H
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Palace Hotel
Bottles
1. Lamont – 6/10 oz sizes, aqua glass, embossed “Palace Hotel” in sunken oval. Variations depending on
makers. Basemarks: “OO FBH”. Rated : A (6oz) Rated: H (10oz)
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Penhall, Roberts & Co. (1889-94) Argent Street South.
Grocers who also advertised as manufacturers of cordials, pickles, etc.
Phillips, James R. (1889-90)
Listed as Cordial Manufacturer in trades directories – no further details.
Quinn, Patrick (1890-1909) Oxide Street.
Was a licensee of the Digger‟s Rest Hotel at Albion Town before moving to Broken Hill in 1887, He became
the licensee of the Southern Cross Hotel, Oxide Street from 1890 until 1901 when he moved to the Royal Hotel
a Street block away
Bottles
1. Lamont 10oz aqua glass embossed “P Quinn / Southern / + / Hotel” in 4 horizontal lines across the bottle.
Rated: R
2. Lamont 6oz aqua glass embossed “P Quinn / Southern / Cross Hotel” in sunken oval. Rated: H
3. Lamont 7oz aqua glass embossed “P Quinn / Southern + / Hotel” in sunken oval. Variation to above. “OO
FBH” basemark. Rated: H
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Radestock, Oscar (1900-1909)
Previously at Kapunda, SA; Radestock moved to Broken Hill and acquired the license for the Wentworth Hotel
in January 1900. Shortly after Oscar Radestock commenced manufacturing cordials, etc. as well as operating
refreshment rooms in Argent Street.
By 1909 Radestock has left Broken Hill and expressed his intention to work for the American Manufacturing
and Importing Company in Sydney.
Bottles
1. Lamont – 10 oz aqua glass embossed “Oscar Radestock / Broken Hill” in sunken oval. “FBH OO”
Basemark. Rated: R
2. Lamont with marble stopper, 10oz embossed “Oscar Radestock / Broken Hill” in sunken oval.
{„Gravitator‟ based on UK Royle's Patent} “FBH” Basemark. Rated: XR
3. Marble – 6oz Niagara Patent, aqua glass embossed “Oscar Radestock” in arch. Rated: H
4. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, all white with black transfer “O. Radestock” diagonally down the bottle.
Bendigo Epsom Pottery Stamp. Rated: H
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Resch, Emil / Resch & Co. (1888-1925) Argent Street
The Resch Brothers, Richard, Edmund and Emil arrived in Australia from Germany in 1863. In 1875 they
opened a cordial factory in Wilcannia which they officially named the Lion Brewery in 1879. In 1885 they built
their second Lion Brewery at Silverton in partnership with John Penrose. In 1888 Emil built a cordial factory at
Blende Street Broken Hill (which traded under his name until 1928). In 1898 Emil departed for Melbourne to
run the Carlton Brewery. His son Richard continued to run the business in Broken Hill with various managers
until 1928 when he changed the business name to R.N.J. Fletcher
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear, amethyst and aqua glass varieties, embossed “Emil Resch / Broken Hill” in 2 arcs
with “lion on barrel” tm in centre. Variation with reuse/reselling warning on reverse. Several variations
depending on glass maker. Basemarks: „M‟; Rated: C
2. Lamont – 6/10 oz clear and aqua glass embossed “Emil Resch / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down bottle.
Variations depending on makers. Basemarks: “BGW OO”. Also, unusual variation with a ring of glass applied
about 20mm below the lip. Rated: A
3. Maugham – large aqua glass, “Emil Resch / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down the bottle. Rated: H
4. Ginger Beer – crown seal dump, all white with blue transfer “Emil Resch / Ginger Beer / Broken Hill
N.S.W.” 2 varieties – one has raised transfer. Rated: R Rated:XR (Raised Transfer)
5. Ginger Beer – blob top dump all white with black transfer “Emil Resch Broken Hill N.S.W.” inside oval.
Flourish in centre. Rated: A
6. Marble – 6/10 oz Dobson Patent, aqua glass embossed “Emil Resch” in fancy scroll/banner with “Broken
Hill” in 2 lines down bottle. Rated: H
7. Marble – 6/10 oz Dobson Patent, aqua glass embossed “Emil Resch / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down bottle.
“M” base mark. Rated: A
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8. Marble – 6/10 oz One-Way Pour Patent, aqua glass embossed “Emil Resch / Broken Hill” in 2 lines down
bottle. Cannington Shaw St Helens Maker. Rated: H
9. Marble – 6/10 oz Dobson Patent, aqua glass embossed “Emil Resch / Broken Hill” in 2 arcs with “lion on
barrel” tm in centre. “A” base mark Rated: A
10. Soda Syphon – blueish-aqua glass, fluted style etched “Emil Resch / Broken Hill NSW” inside badge with
“lion on barrel” tm in centre. Rated: VR
11. Soda Syphon – green glass, acid etched “John Penrose” with “ER & Co / Lion on Barrel” tm in centre of
badge “Silverton & Broken Hill” Rated: XR (shard only known)
12. Demijohn – 2-gallon size, tan lip, off-white/unglazed body impressed on top “E. Resch / Broken Hill”.
Rated: XR
13. Crown Seal softdrink – 26oz green glass, embossed “Emil Resch / Broken Hill NSW” inside badge with
“lion on barrel” tm in centre. Possibly used for Hop Beer. “A” base mark Rated: VR
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Ryan & Co (1889-1900)
Ryan and Co were originally Adelaide-based and had established a branch in Broken Hill. J A M Shelley was
listed as Manager. The factory was advertised for sale in July 1900.
Bottle:
1. Marble – 10oz all-way pour patent, aqua glass embossed “Ryan & Co / Port Adelaide / Adelaide / Broken
Hill NSW” in four lines down the bottle. Rated: R
2. Maugham – large aqua glass embossed “Ryan & Co / Port Adelaide Adelaide / & / Broken Hill” in four
lines down the bottle. Rated: XR
Shelley, J. A. M. / Shelley‟s Aerated Waters (1893-1940‟s) Broken Hill West.
John Shelley arrived in Broken Hill in around 1890, He worked at Ryan's and MacIndoe's breweries and the
mines briefly before starting his own business in 1893 on the corner of the Silverton Road and Williams
Lane. He built a new factory in Morgan Street around 1896, then upgraded to a modern steam plant in 1907.
John ran the business with his sons Herb and Matt until he died in 1927. Herb continued to run the business
while Matt moved to Sydney in 1929 to expand the Shelley name. The business was run by various family
members in Broken Hill until it wound up in the 1970s
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes aqua glass, embossed “Shelley / Broken Hill” in sunken oval. Variations
depending on maker. Basemarks: “FBH OO”; "OO" [6oz]. Rated: A
2. Marble – 10oz Dobson Patent aqua glass, embossed “Shelley / Broken Hill” in 2 arcs. Rated: R
3. Marble – 10oz Niagara Patent aqua glass, embossed “Shelley / Broken Hill” in 2 arcs. Rated: VR
4. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, tan top black transfer “Shelley / Phone 141 / Broken Hill” – several
variations according to pottery, including Bendigo. Variation with “NSW”. Rated: A Rated: R (without
NSW)
5. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, tan top black transfer “Shelley / Phone 141 / Broken Hill” with “Shell” tm
near base – variations according to pottery. Rated: H
6. Demijohn – 2-gallon size, tan top with black transfer “Shelley / Phone 141 / Broken Hill” with “Shell” tm
in centre. Tap at front with warning at side. Rated: XR
7. Maugham – large aqua glass embossed “Shelley / Broken Hill” inside sunken oval. Rated: VR
8. Riley/Internal Thread – 26oz size aqua glass embossed “Shelley / Broken Hill” with “shell” tm. Rated: A
9. Riley/Internal Thread - 26oz clear glass embossed Shelley Broken Hill two horizontal lines around centre
„‟Scallop Shell with an E‟‟ No B/M Rated: R
10. Ginger Beer - dump Crown Seal amber glass three lines horizontal Shelley Phone 141 Broken Hill in
centre oval with Scallop Shell with an E at the base AGM B/M Rated: A
11. Ginger Beer dump C/S amber glass with Shelley at top “E in large Scallop shell at top” remains the
property of etc at lower front. AGM B/M Rated: VR
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12. Crown Seal 10oz/26oz champagne shape clear glass embossed three horizontal lines Shelley‟s Broken
Hill and Shelley‟s at base "Scallop Shell with an E” centre
Remains the property of etc on lower back AGM B/M Rated: A
13. Crown seal pyro label 6.5oz/10oz/26oz champagne and stubble versions clear and aqua glass, white
shell‟s with red writing. Small shell and E at top and centre
Banner on front with Shelley trade mark regd. in two lines on front. This bottle is the property of Shelley and
Sons Broken Hill - Sydney AGM B/M
10oz/26oz Rated: C 6.5oz Rated: A
14. Soda Syphon - clear glass fluted style etched “Shelley‟s on centre banner through circle with E in Scallop
Shell at top and Sydney Broken Hill at bottom, also variation
with white 30 fl.oz written on neck in red oval Rated: A
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Silver City Aerated & Mineral Water Company
A later company; possibly evolved from following two businesses. Used crown seal softdrinks
Silver City Aerated Water Company (1916-25)
Operated by John T Lee who was originally a hotelkeeper.
Bottle
1. Ginger Beer – dump blob top, tan top with black transfer „Silver City Aerated Waters Coy / Broken Hill‟
inside single oval with “Ginger / JTL / Beer” across centre.
Silver City Mineral Water Company (1925-46)
Some uncertainty – purchased the factory of William Hepburn; however, by 1926 Walter Hince is the
proprietor.
See listing Walter Hince
Bottle
1. Soda Syphon – clear glass etched „Silver City Mineral Water Co / Broken Hill‟ inside oval badge with
“WH” across centre.
Simpson George & Co. (1892-97)
The Waverly Brewery/Broken Hill Brewing Company commenced operations in July 1888 at Silica Street.
In around 1890 the business was purchased by George Simpson and William Beaglehole trading as Simpson and
Co.
The business was bought out by the South Australian brewing Company and closed in September 1906
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes clear, amethyst and aqua glass varieties, embossed “Simpson & Co / Broken Hill”
in 2 lines down the bottle. Variations: „M‟ basemark; „MGBCo‟ Rated: C
2. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed “Simpson & Co / Broken Hill” in 2 panels
on front and rear of bottle. Variations: “OO” [10oz]; Rated: A
3. Soda Syphon round variety S.B.Co (Simpson Bottle Co) in centre badge Simpson. Broken Hill NSW in
the lines underneath Rated: XR
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Sloan, James (1892-93)
Originally in partnership with McIndoe; also listed as licensee of Peter‟s Hotel and later Globe Hotel.
Smalpage, Frederick C. / Smalpage Bros (1890‟s)
Brief partnership that operated as F Smallpage & Co – McIndoe later ran his own factory. Frederick Smalpage
had a brief partnership with McIndoe and was also listed as manager for SA Brewing during 1890's. Smalpage
Bros were also listed as wine and spirit merchants during this time.
Also listed in directories as „Smallpage”.
Smalpage, Frederick C. & McIndoe, P. (1889)
Brief partnership that operated as F Smallpage & Co – McIndoe later ran his own factory. Smalpage Bros were
also listed as wine and spirit merchants.
Also listed in directories as „Smallpage”.
Smith, J.
John Smith was the builder and first licensee of the Teamsters Rest Hotel at Silverton which opened in 1877. He
ran the business until 1878.
James Smith was the builder and first licensee of the Miners Arms Hotel at Silverton which opened in late 1885.
He ran the business until 1888 and again in 1894, it‟s final year.
There has been debate on which one of these is J. Smith, also whether the Smith (C.Bishop) is earlier than the
Fairchild (Lumb & Co.)
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 10oz aqua glass embossed “J Smith Broken Hill” down the bottle. (Note: Pending
Confirmation)
South Australian Brewing Company (1889-1925)
Established a branch in Broken Hill – several different managers including F Smallpage; G B Bryant; A E Nott;
etc.
Southern Cross Hotel [Pat Quinn] (1890-1903) Oxide Street
Bottles
1. Lamont 10oz aqua glass embossed “P Quinn / Southern / + / Hotel” in 4 horizontal lines across the bottle.
Variations: „OO‟ basemark. Rated: XR
2. Lamont 6oz aqua glass embossed “P Quinn / Southern / Cross Hotel” in sunken oval. “OO” base mark
Rated: R
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3. Lamont 7oz aqua glass embossed “P Quinn / Southern + / Hotel” in sunken oval. Variation to above. “OO
FBH” basemark. Rated: H
South Friendly Societies (1890s Patton Street)
1. Ring Seal - 26oz Champagne style, green glass, paper label “Lime water‟‟ South Friendly Societies Limited.
168 Patton Street, South Broken Hill. No B/M Rated : XR
Stephen & Co (1889-1900) Factory was in Williams Street
Advertised as brewers, cordials and liqueurs manufacturers.
Stephens, M. (1900-15) William Street
Also listed in trades directory as M. Stephen / M Steven.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 10oz aqua glass embossed “M. Stephens / Broken Hill” in 2 horizontal lines across bottle.
“FBH” base mark Rated: XR
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Stremple, A. (1892-93) Oxide Street
Listed as brewer in the trades directory; managed SA Brewing Co. during 1890‟s
Tait, T. C. (1890-1909) Operated the Masonic Hotel, Beryl Street.
Thomas Curtis Tait arrived in Broken Hill ~1888 and shortly after was the licensee for the Masonic Hotel; by
1909 Tait has relinquished the licence and was the host at Royal Hotel.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes aqua glass, embossed “T C Tait / Masonic Hotel” in sunken oval. Base marks
“FBH” on 10 oz / “OO and HBF” on 6oz. Rated: A
2. Lamont – 10oz aqua glass, embossed “T C Tait / Masonic Hotel” in three horizontal lines “FBH” base
mark. Rated: R
3. Marble – 6/10oz sizes aqua glass, embossed “T C Tait / Masonic Hotel” in 2 arcs.”A” base mark Rated:
R
4. Demijohn – 1 and 2-gallon sizes, tan top, white body impressed on shoulder “Tait‟s / Masonic Hotel /
Broken Hill” in oval. Rated: XR
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Thomas, W. F. & Son (1950s) 411 Argent Street.
Broken Hill Agent for Schweppes.
Trautmann, „Dick‟ (1892-94)
Also known as Adolph Richard Trautmann; he originally worked for Eastman and patented a new method for
storage and drawing of aerated waters. Trautmann obtained the lease of Barrier Cordial Factory in December
1892; later moved to Kalgoorlie, Western Australia where he also operated an aerated water factory.
Waverley Brewery (1887-1906) Beryl Lane (now Silica Street)
Operated by Simpson, Johnston & Co.; advertised aerated waters.
Young‟s Cordial Factory (1890s) Argent Street
Advertised as being able to supply public and retail with cordials, ginger beer, hop beer, etc.
Broken Hill Breweries
· Berliner (1891-1900)
· Broken Hill (1888-1889)
· Burton (1891-1900)
· Claytons Barrier (1890-1910)
· Lees Barrier (1890-1910)
· Shamrock (1895-1918)
· Shelley (1900)
· Silver City (1890-1910)
· South Australian Brewing (1888-1925)
· South Broken Hill (1891-1900)
· Waverley (1887-1906)
· West End (1895-1920)
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Silverton Aerated Water Manufacturers
Burke, Thomas. D. (1889-90)
Listed as a brewer in trades directory.
Carlisle, Ernest W. D. (1889-90)
Listed as cordial manufacturer in trades directory; he was an early pioneer and initially worked for W C Young
& Co who were general merchants and wine & spirit merchants at Silverton.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 10oz clear glass scratched “E. C. & Co” – attributed to Carlisle [also possibility of Edward
Crossing?]. Basemark: 'KBC' with 4803. At least 2 varieties known - different style of scratching?
co*cks, John (1892-93)
Listed as brewer in trades directory.
Cohn, I. J. K. (1886-87)
Listed as wine seller in trades directory.
Collett, E. R. (1900-01)
Listed as a brewer in trades directory.
Crossing, Edward John (1885-89)
Established a brewery just outside of Silverton on Umberumberka Creek – this evolved into the Union Brewery.
Fairchild, J. W. & Co (1886-91)
First soft drink manufacturer in the area, first advertised at Silverton and Purnamoota in February 1886, Moved
to Chapple Street, Broken Hill in 1888
Trading until at least 1891
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Gillet, A (1892-93)
Listed as a brewer in trades directory.
Penrose, John (1889-1899)
Was the licensee of the Queens Head Hotel in Wilcannia from 1879 until 1885, formed a partnership with Emil
Resch from the Lion Brewery Wilcannia and they opened a brewery (Lion) at Silverton in 1885. Due to their
arrangement the new brewery was in Emil Resch‟s name but all the bottles were embossed John Penrose, Resch
moved to Broken Hill in 1888 to start a new cordial factory leaving Penrose to manage the business. John
Penrose was an active public figure, eventually becoming the town‟s Mayor in the 1890s
Emil Resch took full control of the brewery in 1899 and it closed in 1900 after Silverton's population had
dwindled to under 300.
John Penrose died in Melbourne in 1908 aged 58.
Bottles:
1. Lamont – 10oz amber top embossed „John Penrose / Silvertown‟ in 2 lines down the bottle. Variations in
colour: light, dark, plum. Note: misspelling of Silverton. Rated: R
2. Lamont – 6oz aqua glass, embossed “John Penrose / Silverton” in sunken panel. Rated: A
3. Lamont – 6oz aqua glass, embossed “John Penrose / Silverton” in two panels to front and rear of bottle.
Basemarks: “OO”. Rated: A
4. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes, aqua glass, embossed “John Penrose / Silverton” in 2 lines down the bottle.
Basemarks: „Melbourne Glass Bottle Co‟ around bottom edge; "MGBCo" to base. Rated: A
5. Maugham – large aqua glass, „John Penrose / Silverton‟ in 2 lines down the bottle. Rated: H
6. Soda Syphon – green glass, acid etched “John Penrose” with “ER & Co / Lion on Barrel” tm in centre of
badge “Silverton & Broken Hill” Rated: XR
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Phillips, Edward (1892-93)
Listed as a brewer in trades directory.
Resch & Co. (1886-1901) Lion Brewery.
Brewers – operated by Emil Resch in partnership with John Penrose.
Smith, J. (1889-90)
Operated a hotel at Silverton; listed as cordial manufacturer in trades directory.
Bottles:
1. Lamont –10oz blueish-aqua glass embossed “J Smith / Silverton” in 2 lines down the bottle. Variation
with long neck. Rated: XR
2. Lamont – 6/10oz sizes aqua glass embossed “J Smith / Silverton” in 2 panels to front and rear of bottle.
Some embossed to base C Bishop or “A” Adelaide Glass Works. Both Rated: XR
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Silverton Breweries
· Crossing‟s Brewery (1885-89)
· Lion (1885-1901)
· Nectar (1891) also recorded as the Nector Brewery
· Topmans (1901-)
· Unicorn (1886-1900) evolved from the Nectar Brewery
· Union Barrier (1889-) evolved from Crossing‟s Brewery.
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Broken Hill & Silverton Aerated Waters
Later issues
Dal's Cordials, This business took over from Lindstrom's in the 1950s. The 10oz C/S is dated 1955. No other
bottles have been presently seen from this company and it is believed their operation continued until the early
1960s.
Pat Gillespie (Clem‟s son) recalled going to the factory in Wills St. Railwaytown and collecting all the bottles,
including old Lindstrom‟s, which Clem re-labelled and used at his factory. Rated-VR
Premier Bottlers Pty Ltd, ran from the 1950s until the late 1960s. 10oz and 26oz C/S bottles. Their most
common seems to be the 26oz 3 Spot. They also bottled Pepsi under appointment. The factory was situated in
Oxide Street. Rated-H
W.G.A, Wholesale Grocers Association had a store in Argent Street in the 1940s, they produced a clear and
aqua 30oz C/S Rated-H
Hynes Drink Factory, operated from the 1940s until the 1950s, Unknown location. They produced two styles
of 10oz and 26oz clear and aqua C/S bottles.
The 10oz and 26oz with the H at centre of the bottle are available, 10oz and 26oz with the H at the top are
Rated-H
All the above bottles have AGM base marks
William Guinan [1865-1936] only operated the Crown and Anchor Hotel for a short period [1910-1912]. Prior
to that Guinane worked as a miner employed at the Proprietary Mine. Rated -XR
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