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From the Collection of Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond Victoria Description A Wertheim hand–crank sewing machine c1880. It was probably attached to a cast iron table when first sold from the Wertheim factory in Melbourne. This type of sewing machine was widely used in many homes, in an era when hand-made clothes were the “norm.”, and clothes were mended, or ‘re-made’ into another garment Size L 47cm x W 23.5cm x H 23cm Object Registration 00049 Keywords melbourne, clothing, brighton, moorabbin, germany, piano, pioneers, richmond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, sewing machines, wertheim hugo, wertheim joseph Historical information Hugo Wertheim (1854 – 1919) arrived in Melbourne in 1875. He became a successful agent for sewing machines manufactured by his father’s cousin Joseph Wertheim in Frankfurt, Germany.

Hugo married Joseph’s daughter Sophie Emilie and they settled in Melbourne. Hugo made many trips back to the main factory in Germany and, with extensive advertising, established a thriving business for sewing machines, bicycles, pianos under various ‘brand names’ - Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin, Hapsburg.

It has been said that Dame Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances. In 1908 Hugo opened a large piano factory in Bendigo St Richmond, Victoria and his son Herbert maintained the business until 1935 When Made c1880 Made By Joseph Wertheim Manufacturors (Machinery makers) Significance The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This sewing machine was one of many items they used to exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. A sewing machine was a necessary part of each home. Inscriptions & Markings 'WERTHEIM' across body of machine Last updated 2 Jun 2012 at 6:04PM There are no comments yet. A4 x 1 paper folded to A5 x 4pp printed both sides Historical information This is Issue 14 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader, Geoffrey Paterson, April 2018 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash.

A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp printed both sides with colour photographs. Historical information This is Issue 13 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader, Geoffrey Paterson, February 2018 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics: Vale Mr Laurie Lewis; Street Names Files; KCC Tribute for Dr G Whitehead 20years; Local heritage 'What House is that?' ; Sands & McDougal 1860-1974 digitized by State Library Vic.;Alan Clarke donated in 2016 handwritten S&M copies of residents; 1818 1st Australia Day Gvnr. Lachlan Macquarie;1858 Foundation Stone St Patrick's Cathedral laid by Bishop J.A. Goold; 1882 Assassination attempt on A/Bishop Goold in Brighton; 1948 UN Declaration of Human Rights; Census Victoria 2016 results; Plateways by Phil Rickard Light Rail HS;Flooding at BCM Dec./Jan.; August Rietman Exhibition Report & Photos; Significance This is Issue 13 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS February 2018 Inscriptions & Markings Moorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society Inc.

A0020543 (CMHS) / operating Box Cottage Museum (BCM) / ISSUE 13 FEBRUARY 2018. A4 x 2 paper folded to A5 x 4pp with B/W photographs. Historical information This is Issue 12 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader, Geoffrey Paterson, October 2017 Topics; August Rietman Exhibition Roving Curator Program; OHM; Le Page family Travel Trunk; The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash.

A Brief History of the Wertheim Sewing Machine Company. The Wertheim Sewing Machine Company was founded in 1868 by Joseph Wertheim (1804–1899) in Frankfurt, Germany. At this time Joseph was the Frankfurt city delegate for the Democratic Party of which he was a long serving member.

Significance This is Issue 12 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS October 2017 Inscriptions & Markings Moorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society Inc. A0020547E (CMHS) / operating Box Cottage Museum (BCM) / OCTOBER 2017 ISSUE 12. A4 x 2 paper folded to A5 x 4pp printed on both sides Historical information Topic; Notices for AGM July 23rd and Open House Melbourne 2017 July 29th a& 30th; RHSV History week in October, Elster Creek; Clee Hill;Leonard.A. LePage; Cheltenham Church of Christ 160th; Pennydale Post Office; Cheltenham; Ross St & Smith St Bentleigh; This is Issue 11 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader, Geoffrey Paterson, in July 2017 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language.

In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash Significance This is Issue 11 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS in July 2017 Inscriptions & Markings Moorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society (CMHS) Inc. / operating Box Cottage Museum / July 2017 Issue 11. 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages Historical information Topics: CMHS AGM; Mr R Ashley Pres.; new Mayor Cr Brian Stuart-Jones; Moorabbin News - Local newspaper; East Brighton Hall 1894; St Peter's Hall 1862; removal of 'South Brighton' signs replaced with 'Moorabbin' This is Newsletter No 9 Vol. 3 produced in October 1963 by Mr T. A4 x 4 paper folded to A5 x 8pp with colour photographs. Historical information This is Issue 10 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader, Geoffrey Paterson, April 2017 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash.

1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages Historical information Topics; CMHS; C. 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages Historical information Topics; CMHS Report N. Jap tap vrat tv serial. 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages Historical information Topic; Junior Citizens; Moorabbin CC Mayor Cr David Blackburn; Mordialloc Mayor Cr.

1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages Historical information This is Newsletter No 2 Vol.4 produced in February 1964 by Mr T. 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages Historical information This is Newsletter No 1 Vol. 4 produced in January 1964 by Mr T.

Sheehy CMHS for members and visitors. A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs Historical information This is Issue 9 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader, Geoffrey Paterson in February 2017 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Members are advised of the 2017 Open Day Dates, Membership Renewals, Committee Meeting Dates, and Pharmaceutical Bottle Display in February & March, the Charman Family Marigold Gardens. CMHS and GEHS coordinated a Display of Market Gardeners at Stanley's Menswear, East Bentleigh in January and February. Members attended the Re-opening of Bentleigh Station December 2016. Members attend City of Kingston Historical Network meetings.

Scanning and preserving of the Original CMHS Newsletters compiled by Mr T.A.Sheehy, is proceeding with equipment purchased with the KCC Community Grant. Hedley Potts, Ceramist, exhibited at GECC Gallery November 2016. Update on the progress of the August Rietman Exhibition in October 2017 describes the 'Lone Digger' memorials in Victorian country towns. History of the establishment of Bentleigh Library. Significance This is Issue 9 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS February 2017 Inscriptions & Markings Moorabbin / Mirror / February 2017 Issue 9.

Welcome to AusPostalHistory.com Please Note: The AusPostalHistory.com website will be SHUTTING DOWN PERMANENTLY at the start of November 2018. Not to worry, the entire contents of this website (approximately 1000 papers and about 10,000 images) have been archived by (The National Library of Australia) so you will still be able to find them there. To ease the transition to Pandora, we will maintain a list of the philatelic papers on one of our other servers under AusPostalHistory.com until January 24th, 2019. That index site will contain information about accessing the papers on Pandora. HUGO WERTHEIM'S SEWING MACHINES & HAPSBURG PIANOS The advertising cover for Wertheim’s Wonderful Sewing Machines, Hapsburg Pianos and Electra Cycles has a pair of the purple 2d South Australia stamp postmarked ADELAIDE/ 5/ MY 26/ 3.30 PM/ 02, and it is addressed to Hobart, Tasmania (Figure 1). Hugo Wertheim was born in the German electorate of Hesse-Kassel on 12 July 1854 and died on 11 July 1919 at his home in South Yarra of chronic hepatitis.

He emigrated to Australia in 1875 arriving at Melbourne in the Great Britain, having been sent by his uncle, with whose family he lived. The family business in Germany was manufacturing sewing machines, and on his arrival in Melbourne he set about spreading the name of Wertheim, resulting in agencies throughout Metropolitan and country Victoria, Queensland and South Australia. The omission of N.S.W. Was due to an agreement with Octavius Beale who distributed the Wertheim sewing machines in that State.

He began importing German goods such as pianos, harmoniums and bicycles and established a successful business. He was then able to start manufacturing pianos and sewing machines and at its height his factory in Richmond, Melbourne employed over 400 people. The advert of the first World War saw Wertheim with other German emigrants marginalised and treated with high suspicion by Melbourne residents, even though his son was serving in France with the Australian troops. His son, “Soss” would later go on to be a successful Davis Cup tennis player, who in 1922 represented Australia. However, Melbourne had always been a mercantile city, and anybody who could generate wealth and employment over a period of time would eventually be recognised and acknowledged. Hugo was welcomed as a member of the Melbourne Club, not normally a walk-up membership for a German Jew at this period.

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Hugo was light years ahead of his time in implementing an aggressive market strategy and identifying market trends: he recognised that the piano was the most desired item in the Melbourne home. Subsequently the Wertheim pianos appeared under the name of “Hapsburg Wertheim”, possibly as early as 1880, and they were simply re-badged cheap German-made pianos. These and the Wertheim sewing machines were also sold in the small towns and Hugo soon established himself as a major player in the low-price piano range. His reed-organ was also badge-engineered and was likely of American or Canadian origin. In 1908 Hugo opened the largest and most modern piano manufacturing plant in Victoria on 4½ acres in Bendigo Street, Richmond. Hugo died in 1919 and his son Hubert continued to manufacture pianos until the factory closed down in the post-depression period in 1934 and the property was sold to Heinz Soups. Hubert had wanted to continue making pianos, but his mother Sophie had the controlling vote.

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Sophie was the daughter of the uncle who influenced Hugo to emigrate to Australia, and Hugo had returned to Germany in 1885, to marry her. The Wertheim Ltd plant in Richmond is seen in Figure 3.

There was a connection of Hugo Wertheim with the great pianist, Ignacy Paderewski (see paper in Arts & Artists). In the 1880s Hugo built Gotha, a mansion in South Yarra with plenty of space for soirees featuring the piano. One such performer and guest at the mansion was Paderewski. The following figures show examples of Wertheim sewing machines available in Australia: the Wertheim Cylinder Arm treadle manual sewing machine (The Family Machine Ready for Work), and the Wertheim miniature treadle machine (Figures 4 & 5).