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February 2008
When in Ballarat net time why not vist the Ballarat Collectors Museum located at the Ballarat Antiques Collectables Centre in the old State School building at 9 Humffray Stree North, Ballarat - just up frm Mac Donalds. There is everything from laundry items to tools, kitchen utensils, shop front displays and entry is only $2
for details contact boydwil@bigpod.net.au or 0427 513617
Museum Staff
March 2007
INSULATOR COLLECTORS :
The hobby of collecting old telegraph, telephone or power insulators is rapidly increasing in and a new bi-monthly Australian Newsletter entitled "JEWELS ON THE LINE" is now available for collectors.
The Newsletter provides a forum for discussion between collectors and relevant articles on the different types of insulators, their history as well as hints on how to clean and look after your insulators.
Further details re the Newsletter may be obtained by contacting Ken Hosking at e-mail km.hosking@bigpond.com or by phone at 03 98505680
Noel
February 2007
Fryerstown Antique Fair January 2007. Who would have thought 33 years ago that one of Australia's most successful Antique Fairs could be held out doors under the lovely setting of a bush scene! In amognst the Gum Trees.
Well it has happened and the community at Fryerstown, all thier helpers and supporters deserve a big pat on the back for this years effort. I think everyone who attended be thy a seller, buyer or looker had a good time. Looking forward to next year.
Ron
February 2007
The Bathurst Stamp, Coin and collectors Club Inc has a new name and address. "The Bathurst Stamp, Coin, collectables and Lapidary Club Inc."
Meeting are still the first Monday of the month and held in the new clubroom/workshop at the Old Fire Shed, Park St, Eglinton.
Contact is Ernst Holland Ph 0263373661
January 2006
What's new?
Ron and Brenda have moved out of Melbourne and gone for a tree change to central Victoria. Our new phone number is 03 5465 3887 and the mobile 0412 965 001
How do we like the change ?
Fresh air, quiet, an occassionaly bottle of old red wine from one the many local wineries. We are both are very happy to be here.
Ron
Can anyone help Lyn with this one? October 2005
I have a soda water bottle,Cavanaghs, Alice Springs the stamp on the base is AGM, I am wanting to get a rough idea on the value of it, can you help? This bottle is a 26oz. crown seal and clear glass.
Lyn
Monday 26/09/2005
Welcome to our new look web site.
The next few months will be a trial for the new pages and functions, if you experience any error or bad links please email us immediately.
We do appreciate your email feedback positive, negative or general comments.
Ron Barry
Shown to me recent.
This rare glass jar branded : R. Stewart, Melbourne. Unfortunately broken at the top and shoulder.
Apparently it was found with items from the 1860's period.
Does anyone have a complete example?
There was a Stewart operating in Melbourne who used stoneware jars, it would interesting to know if there is a relationship between these items.
Tuesday 18/10/2005
I, Ron was fortunate to make the trip out to the Broken Hill Swap Meet. For me the weekend was profitable and entertaining, unfortunately  I've not heard as much encouragement from others whom were there. Well supprted by South Australia - but where were all the regular Swap Meeters and what of the lack of public? Was the lack of attendance due to rising petrol and houshold costs - I'll bet if the collector was promised that elusive collectable you'd be there. Or was it the Bathurst weekend!
I was lucky enough to catch up with a few local collectors, of whom I say are as friendly as anyother region of Australia. And as well I found a few hours to visit some of the many Galleries in and around the town.
Frank, the organiser is undecided as to the fate of next years Swap Meet. Congradulations Frank you've done a grand job at arranging the Swap. With support from public, collectors and the local council it could have been an event to build upon.
Ron Barry
Tuesday 20/09/05
Ron and Brenda attended the Market Affair at the Maryborough Station Platform held on September 18 2005. A good crowd was in attendance from early morning on this sunny spring day. There were about 60 Antique and Collectables dealers with a wide variety of goods and some very interesting articles to be had for sale.
Oh, did I mention that Ron and Lorraine Bernard were there selling collectables. But Ron could not get a bite on his sausage machine.
This is a regular Affair held by the Maryborough Station Emporium & Cafe. People come from near and far. It was on the same day as the Talbot Farmers Market only 15 minutes away, so many visitors combined the two markets in one trip.
The next Market Affair is planned for sometime in February 2006. We hope to see you there.
Ron Barry
Thursday 01/09/05
Shown to Antique Bottles recently, this very rare black glass base seal. The branding in the seal reads TC over WTC. DO you have one? We would be interested in hearing from any collector who has or knows of this particular bottle. The origin is possibly English and could date around the 1840's.
This bottle would certainly be a nice item in any seal collection.
Ron Barry
Monday 29/08/05
What a ripper Maryborough Bottle Show. 
This annual Event just keeps improving year after year. For the first time the Swap and Sell area expanded over into the Display hall. Most of the regular faces were there, and a few who haven't attended this show in recent years. Welcome back to the Warricks and Backways - what great quality displays these collectors were able to put up. Also seen a few new commers from interstate and local regions - well done guys and gals.
The big competition this year was in Cordials with three high quality displays Trevor Pilgrim was victor and winner of the $$$ money. I did hear a rumour that the Big Competition next year maybe in Internal Threads. If that Trevor Pilgrim shows I'm not displaying mine! Only kidding Trev I'm good for the competition.
Great job organisers, well done can't wait to be back next year. How about a show half way through the year - that could be good fun.
Ron Barry.
Thursday 04/08/05
An image from the library. The scene at a 2004 Antique Bottle and Collectors Show.
Antique Bottles
Wednesday 03/08/05
The hall is filling fast and space will be limited. We have already exceeded 2004 swap and sell tables space.
Jason Trickey
Tuesday 02/08/05
Heard the Maryborough Annual Bottle Show is building up to be an event not to miss. The organisers have received many entries from interstate, a few new collectors and many past collectors returning to this well supported annual event.
Ron Barry
Friday 23/06/2005
Welcome to our new look web site. The next few months will be a trial for the new pages and functions, if you experience any error or bad links please email us immediately.
We do appreciate your email feedback positive, negative or general comments.
Ron Barry
Friday 23/06/2005
The web site is coming along well, Jamie has performed some great work on the site and we'll be up and running soon.
Ron Barry
Friday 23/06/2005
Welcome to our new look web site. The next few months will be a trial for the new pages and functions, if you experience any error or bad links please email us immediately.
We do appreciate your email feedback positive, negative or general comments.
Ron Barry
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