Brisbane Chemists 1850-1930s

Brisbane Chemists
A Listing of Chemists & Druggists: 1850-1930’s.

Desmond Crump [Dirranbandi]

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Brisbane Chemists: A Listing of Chemists & Druggists 1850-1930s. Desmond Crump © (2022)

Brisbane Chemists

NOTE: This information is provided for personal use/research for Forum Members - it is not to be used for
commercial purpose or re-use with permission from the Forum Administrator and Compiler.

This listing is based on the original text from the Brisbane Chemists booklet compiled in the 1990s – it
replaces/updates the original listings contained in the booklet.

Introduction

Like many larger centres across Australia, Brisbane has had its fair share of chemists over the years, ranging
from smaller family concerns to larger impersonal wholesalers who acquired the business interests and
tradenames of smaller businesses.

Some of the pioneer villages have recreated the atmosphere of the early chemists with their array of
lotions, potions, cures, and pills guaranteed to remedy a host of ailments and illnesses. One unique venue is
the Childers Pharmaceutical Museum, which is preserved as an original turn-of-the-century chemist.

Shopfront windows displayed colourful apothecary jars with ornate gilt label written in mystique Latin. Out
the back of the chemist shop, away from prying eyes would be a dentist’s chair – another service from your
friendly chemist.

On the counter, a familiar mortar and pestle to remind you that the chemist often produced their own
patent medicines of various shapes, colours and sizes. It seemed that no matter the cause of ill-health, the
chemist had a pill, ointment or elixir to get you back on your feet again.

Many chemists also produced their own soda water or lemonade as well as bottling tonics, bitters and
other health-related products. Homeopathic chemists were also popular in the late nineteenth century and
met the demand for herbal or natural-based medicines.

In Brisbane, the first chemists of Moreton Bay settlement dotted the main streets of Queen, Adelaide and
George Streets; while South of the river chemists later set up business at South Brisbane. Not much is
known of these early pharmacists.

In 1864 a fire engulfed the commercial centre of Brisbane, destroying the most valuable block of real estate
in the fledgling state of Queensland. Some chemists were able to rebuild and resume their trade, while
others moved elsewhere or changed occupations.

Into the 1880’s, a strong pharmaceutical industry evolved under the guiding hands of prominent chemists
such as Messrs Edward Taylor, Charles Yeo, Thomas Thomason and Elliott Brothers. This group were the
driving force behind the Pharmacy Board of Queensland appointed by the Governor on the 14 May 1885.

By the 1890’s, amalgamations were becoming a regular occurrence as the larger chemists took control,
forcing many smaller chemists and druggists to close down. As the new century was welcomed, Elliott Bros
Ltd and Taylor and College had a monopoly on Brisbane’s and indeed Queensland’s pharmaceutical services
and supplies. These two conglomerates had established branches in provincial centres, particularly along
the coast in Rockhampton, Townsville and Cairns.

In addition, to manufacturing their own products, the larger companies also distributed wholesale
medicines from overseas as well as the larger interstate chemists including Row & Co, Bickfords and
Fauldings.

Many of Brisbane’s suburbs had their own local chemist or druggist who established a strong family
following based on goodwill and friendly service. Some of these chemists still exist today with strong links
back to their early history.

The smaller local chemists often found it difficult to compete and often had to resort to being distributors
or agents for the larger manufacturing/wholesale chemists. The turn of the century also saw the creation of
Friendly Societies as means of combining resources and efforts for the benefits of their members. Other

Brisbane Chemists: A Listing of Chemists & Druggists 1850-1930s. Desmond Crump © (2022)

chemists managed to survive and prosper despite the intense trading competition from the larger drug
houses.
Some such as the Soul Pattison group can be traced back to the early Sydney companies of Washington H
Soul and Lewy Pattinson – both chemists operating into the late nineteenth century and continued on by
family members through to the twentieth century.
Pharmaceutical traditions are still present today: in Rockhampton, Symons Carbolic Ointment (for Barcoo
Rot) is still manufactured according to the original recipe and can be obtained from the original pharmacy
trading as E N Symons. Similarly, signs of Brisbane pharmaceutical history are still visible – the original
Thomason’s Building stands at the Woolloongabba Fiveways; J P Davies store still operates at Boundary
Street, West End; and the Drysdale’s Chemists Pty Ltd conducts business as usual in Queen Street.
This is only a thumbnail sketch of the history of chemists in Brisbane and creates a fascinating picture of the
times, as well as providing a background to the history of Brisbane’s pharmacies and chemists.
These times not only give an insight into the social history of Brisbane but provide collectors with a fonder
appreciation for the bottle, jars and other chemist containers we collect.
Desmond [Dirranbandi] Crump
April 2022

Brisbane Chemists: A Listing of Chemists & Druggists 1850-1930s. Desmond Crump © (2022)

Listings

Chemists have been listed alphabetically with known addresses given as well as years of operation. Records
such as Trades Directories, Postal Directories and Electoral Rolls have been utilised to compile this
information. Details prior to 1875 is somewhat sketchy with information pre-1859 virtually non-existent
with newspaper advertisements often the only formal record of early chemists.

After the 1930s with the advent of phone directories, the trade almanacs and gazetteers ceased publication
– this period also saw the production of mass machine-made bottles; a field which is gaining momentum in
terms of collectability.

Consequently, listings after ~1935 may have ‘+’ added to indicate the chemist continued to operate; I have
noted some later chemists and their years of operation in response to queries on the Forum; essentially the
listings cover the period 1850-1930’s.

Terminology

The following terms have been used throughout the listings to identify and describe the bottles, jars and
other containers used by the recorded chemists. Naturally, there will be some missing pieces as new
bottles or variations in size, colour etc. come to light.

Colours

The following colours have been used to describe/identify bottles and containers:

 Amber – may be found in light, dark, olive or honey amber colours
 Amethyst – sun-coloured examples found in range of hues
 Aqua – light and dark shades; bluish-aqua or greenish-aqua
 Clear glass
 Cobalt blue – refers to darker blue coloured examples
 Green – light and dark shades

Types/Styles of Bottles

 Oval-based
 Rectangular-based
 Square-based
 Bevelled-edged
 Round-shouldered
 Square-shouldered
 Hatching – raised design mainly used for poisons
 Machine-made – generally referring to later style medicines made 1930s+
 Modern machine-made/screw top - generally referring to later style medicines made 1945+

It should be noted that due to the danger of accidental poisoning, some chemist items had elaborate
designs to avoid such mishaps. Shapes and colours were often used – this was more of a necessity at night
in the days with no electricity and reaching for the wrong bottle at night could be fatal. Hence, glass bottle
manufacturers used distinct designs on containers. In addition to prominent embossing of “Poison” or “Not
to be taken”, many used the concept of raised or distinctive embossing such as ‘hatching’ or other raised
patterns.

One uniquely Australian design was the “Barb Wire Patent” which featured raised embossing similar to a
barb wire pattern. Other innovations included wonderful shapes such as skulls or coffins, widely used in the
United Kingdom; unfortunately for collectors Brisbane chemists did not use such bottles. Nevertheless,
there are some spectacular and rare bottles/containers to be found as a reminder of Brisbane’s
pharmaceutical history.

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Brisbane Chemists A-Z

A

ADAMSON, Samuel: (1916) Wellington Point.
ADCOCK, David (1916) Carl Street
ALCHIN, Kenneth E. (1934) Carl Street
ALDERMAN, E. M. (1934) Milton Road, Auchenflower.
ALLEN, Robert G. (1916-24) 206 Queen Street then (1924-34) Leichhardt Street
ALTOFER, George (1886-89) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
ANDERSON, Robert S. (1934) 7 Kellet Street, Auchenflower.
ANDREW, Johnathon (1926) Toowong.
ANGELL, Charles F. (1924-34) Clayfield. Previously Toowoomba.
APEX COMPANY: (1920s-1954+)

 Bulk disinfectant round-based clear glass embossed This bottle always remains the Property of The
Apex Company, Brisbane in 2 lines down the bottle. 6oz/25cm high.

 Amber-brown Lysol type bottle, small size embossed The Property of Apex Company, Brisbane.
 Screw-top greenish glass, shouldered medicine bottle. 3oz/15cm high.
ARCHIBALD, C. L. (1934) C/- College of Pharmacy.
AUSTRALIAN DISINFECTANT COMPANY: 1911-40s Mary Street Brisbane
 Disinfectant square-based clear glass embossed CN Disinfectant at shoulder then The Australian

Disinfectant Company Brisbane in four lines down the bottle. Found in clear-aqua, amber and
amethyst glass varieties. 6oz / 25cm high.

ATHERTON, Johnathon M. (1926) Toowong
AYSCOUGH, James William: (1905-21) 88 Petrie Terrace

 Clear rectangular-based medicine bottle embossed Ayscough Chemists Brisbane. 3 and 4 oz sizes.
 Aqua-blue rectangular based medicine; bevelled edges embossed J. W. Ayscough / Petrie Terrace in

2 lines down the bottle. 3oz size / 13cm.
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B

BAFS (Brisbane Associated Friendly Societies): (1885-1934+) 331 George Street; later Wickham Street,
Valley and Woolloongabba.
Initially set up as part of the Associated Friendly Societies, before becoming formally known as Brisbane
Associated Friendly Societies (BAFS) as well as a dispensary, BAFS was also a Medical Institute. This business
later evolved into the Friendly Care Chemists which still operate 6 pharmacies across Brisbane.

 Machine made cork stoppered rectangular medicine, clear glass, embossed BAFS Dispensary /
Chemists / Brisbane in 3 lines down the bottle.

 Panelled, bevelled rectangular-based medicine, greenish-aqua glass, embossed BAFS Dispensary /
Brisbane in 2 lines down the bottle. Also variation in panel. Two sizes (4 and 5oz).

BAKER & ROUSE LTD (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide): (1887-1908)
Photographic manufacturers who became one of the largest providers of photographic material in
Australia; the company originated in Adelaide in 1884 established by Thomas Baker but in 1887 entered
into partnership with John Rouse. As Baker & Rouse, they established branches in Sydney, Brisbane and
Melbourne. In 1908, the company merged with Kodak.

 Large rectangular blueish tinged bottle, contained photographic fluid. Embossed Baker & Rouse
Limited / Sydney, Melbourne / Adelaide and Brisbane. In 3 lines down the bottle. Bulk size approx.
20oz/230mm high and 455mm wide.

BARNES, S. A. (1974) Boundary Street
BARNETT, Vivian (1934) West End
BARRETT, E. G. (Miss) (1926)
BAUMGARDT, Thomas F. (1888-1912) 685 Main Street, Kangaroo Point; then (1925-26) Ipswich Road,
Woolloongabba. In between these dates, Baumgardt operated a pharmacy at Wondai in South Burnett.
BAXTER, Ian McDougall (1926-1930) C/- W H Green Ltd; then (1930-35) Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba and
later (1936-50s) 303 Logan Road, Stones Corner.

 Machine made cork stoppered rectangular medicine, clear glass, embossed Post Office Pharmacy /
Ian M Baxter (script) / Stones Corner / South Brisbane in 4 lines down the bottle. 5oz size.

BEARKLEY, John (1889-93) Queen Street.
BEATTIE, Stewart M. (1916)

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BECKLER, Herman (1858)
No details on the company. They advertised in Moreton Bay Courier; may have been a wholesaler who
specialised in restocking medicine chests with products.
BEHAN, Johnathon F.J. (1920) Moved to Ayr.
BEIRNE, T. C. & Co. (1886-1960s) Fortitude Valley.
General store/merchant which had their own pharmacy section. There are no known embossed bottles,
possibly used labels or distributed general medicines.

 Medicine/Dose glass, clear glass embossed T. C. Beirne & Co. / The House of the People / Made in
USA / Brisbane. W. T. Co USA on base.

BELFORD, E. J. (1934) Station Road, Indooroopilly.
BELL, Alex. (1926-31) C/- Creases Ltd, Valley; then (1931-34+) Logan Road, Coorparoo.
BELLEMEY, Richard (1874) Turbot Street.
BENJAMIN, Les. H. (1926-34) Merthyr Road, New Farm.
BENJAMIN, P M. (1926-1934+) Wynnum South

 Chemist rectangular-based bottle, clear glass embossed Chemist / P M Benjamin (in script)
Wynnum South with 3XII near shoulder. Small 3 oz / 10.5cm.

BENNETT, F. C. (1934) College of Pharmacy.
BERKLEY, James (1865-72) Queen Street; then (1886-89) Milton.
Amalgamated with Edward Taylor to form Berkley-Taylor & Co.

 Clear rectangular-based medicine bottle embossed J Berkley Fever and Ague Cure Brisbane. 4oz
size.

BERKLEY, TAYLOR & Co. (1873-89) 184 Queen Street. Wholesale chemists who distributed many products
as well as producing their own cures for retail.
An 1886 advertisement in The Queenslander identifies them as the Proprietor and Manufacturer
of Berkley’s Fever & Ague Medicine.

 Clear rectangular bottle embossed Berkley’s Fever & Ague Medicine. 4 oz size.

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BERKLEY, Robert(1886-90) 202 Queen Street; then (1890-1906) 367 Queen Street; later (1907-10)
Dunwich, Stradbroke Island.

 Oval-based bottle embossed on shoulder R Berkley Chemist Brisbane inside circle. 3 and 4oz sizes.

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BERNBERG, D.: (1890s?) No further details.
 Oval based bottle (3 oz) embossed D. Bernberg Brisbane
 Oval based aqua-bluish bottle (5oz; 170mm) embossed D. Bernberg

BEUTZON, C. Thomas Van (1883-84) Stanley Street.
BICKFORD, A. M. & Sons (1915-1930s+) George and Turbot Streets.
Originally a South Australian family-based company who later established branches in the major Australian
Cities. They were listed as wholesale and manufacturing chemists as well as producing a wide range of
products as listed below:

 Square-based coffee essence clear glass embossed A M Bickford & Sons, Brisbane. Also amber
variation.

 Greenish glass bulk bottle, believed to be cordial, lime juice believed to be a cordial or lime extract,
embossed A M Bickford & Sons Brisbane. Also amber variation. Approx. 26oz.

 Square-based shouldered cordial clear/aqua glass embossed Bickfords Cordials. Approx. 20oz.
 Oval-based flat magnesia type bottle in aqua-greenish tinge glass, embossed A. M. Bickford & Sons

Brisbane.
 Oval-based flat magnesia type bottle in aqua-greenish tinge glass, embossed Bickford Brisbane in

script.

BLAKE, Ernest C. V. (1901) Pharmacy Board.
BLANDFORD, M. C. (1876) Leichhardt Street; then (1890-92) Highgate Hill.
Some uncertainty re years/gap in business; possibly continuation by a family member.
BLOCK, Charles Henry Frederick: (1870s) Beenleigh
No further details. Early Beenleigh chemist who was declared bankrupt in July 1874.
BODMAN, Henry G. (1930-34+) Upper Paddington.
BOWER, R. E. (1930-34+) C/- Green Ltd, T & G Building.
BRAY, Frederick (1920) Later moved to Ingham.
BRISBANE HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY: (1870s-80s) Edward Street.
Operated by Geo Slater & Co. - advertised in the Brisbane Courier as a Pharmacy and Photographic
Warehouse.

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BRISBANE HOSPITAL: (1890-20s?)
The Brisbane Hospital had its own pharmacy which used a range of embossed bottles; H E Miller was listed
as the Dispenser in the 1890's.

 Cobalt blue round based bottle (3 sizes, 2, 3 and 4 oz) embossed Brisbane Hospital
 Cobalt blue rectangular based (4-5 oz) embossed Return to Brisbane Hospital. It is believed to be

Lewis & Towers Patent
 Cobalt blue in larger size (6oz, 16cm) as above but variation embossed ''Please Return to Brisbane

Hospital" with "RD No 590540''. On reverse side "Poisonous not to be taken".
 Variation of Lewis & Towers Patent (above) embossed Poisonous Not to be taken only does not

include return to Brisbane Hospital. Possibly used paper label.

BROADHURST, Frank. M. (1930-34) Red Hill.
BROWN, Alex. J. (1930-34) C/- Doyle, Corinda.
BROWN, J. G. (1874)
BROWN, M. H. (1901-09) Clayfield; then (1910-12) Wynnum.
BROWN, W. H. (1890-94) South Brisbane; later Edward Street.
BURGE, Louisa (1930-34) Coorparoo
BURKE, Johnathon T. (1926-29) C/- Luddy’s, Edward Street; then (1929-34) Racecourse Road, Ascot.
BURMAN, Albert (1903-05) Woolloongabba
BURNSIDE, H. A. (1910) 323 Leichhardt Street. Listed as a manufacturing chemist.
BURRELL, Benjamin (1916) George Street. Later moved to Hughenden.
BURTON, John (1874) Brunswick Street, Valley.
BUSS, T. (1874)
BUSSELL, Gregory L. (1929-34) C/- Wilkinson’s Pharmacy, Melbourne Street South Brisbane.

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CADDEN, William B. (1916-34) Ipswich Road, Annerley.
CAIRNS, J. (1928-30) Lapraik Street, Albion; then (1931-34) Tingal Road, Wynnum.
CALLANAN, Francis S. (1920-34) Beaudesert
CAMPBELL BROS.: (1910-50s+)
Company first registered December 1910; also listed as Soap Manufacturers; later produced toiletries,
perfumes, etc.

 Amber Phenyl bottle embossed at base This bottle is the Property of Campbell Bros Ltd
Manufacturers Brisbane. Standard phenyl size.

 Amber hexagonal poison bottle embossed at base This bottle is the Property of Campbell Bros Ltd
Manufacturers Brisbane with not to be taken on side panel. Varying shades of amber, e.g. olive-
amber. 6 and 10oz sizes.

CAMPBELL, Murdoch H. (1929-34) C/- R. C. Park, 45 Queen Street.
CARMICHAEL, Lauchlan (1866-86) Albert Street, then (1886-90) 151 Queen Street; later (1890-92) Petrie’s
Bight.
Carmichael was a chemist who also specialised in producing or bottling his own mineral waters, lemonades,
etc. as a sideline to his pharmaceutical interests.

 Hamilton/Torpedo – aqua glass embossed L Charmichael Brisbane in oval. Note misspelling. Early
style circa 1870s.

 Hamilton/Torpedo – aqua glass embossed L Charmichael Brisbane in 2 curved lines. Note
misspelling. Early style circa 1870s.

 Rectangular-based medicine aqua glass embossed L Carmichael Brisbane. 3oz size.

CARROLL, P. T. (1920-22) Red Hill; then (1923-34) School of Arts Pharmacy, Lutwyche.
Examples of plain, possibly repurposed medicine bottles which used paper labels.
CARROLL, R. P. G. (1926)

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CASE, Joseph Walter (1905-17) 140 Wickham Street, Valley.
Case was a herbalist who was also listed as an aerated/mineral water manufacturer from 1892-1912 –
advertised Sarsaparilla and Dandelion Ale, possibly labelled as no known embossed bottles.
CHALLINOR, William Henry (1873-74) Queen Street
CHATER, A. B. (1890-1919) Tribune Street, South Brisbane; then (1920-34+) C/-Taylors & Elliott’s.
Amalgamated with Thomason and continued to work for Taylor & Elliott’s when they acquired Thomason-
Chater.
See also Thomason-Chater for bottles.
Chemical Products Supply Co. (1925+) Commercial Road, Bulimba.
Listed as a manufacturing chemist.
CLAPPERTON, William George (1886-1904) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
Also operated a pharmacy in Warwick which he sold to C H Ward in May 1891.
CLARKE, C. R. (1890-93) William Street.
Government Analytical Chemist – later moved to Longreach.
CLARKE, David J. / Clarke & Co (1892-1906) Queen Street; later (1907-1925) Wickham Terrace.
See also partnerships with Hardgrave and Marriott.

 Rectangular-based panelled medicine bottle embossed D J Clarke / Chemist / Brisbane. Found in 4,
5, and 6oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based bevelled medicine bottle embossed Clarke / Chemist / Brisbane. Found in 4, 5
and 6oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based panelled medicine bottle embossed D J Clarke / Chemist / Brisbane / Bottle
Made in USA. Found in 4, 5 and 6oz sizes.

 Aqua eucalyptus bottle rectangular base extended neck embossed Clarkes / Queensland on side
panels with Compound Extract of Eucalyptus on front panel. 4oz/14 cm.

 Variation - aqua eucalyptus bottle rectangular base squat bottle embossed D. Clarkes /
Queensland on side panels with Compound Extract of Eucalyptus on front panel. 3oz/(11.5 cm.

 Rectangular-based bevelled medicine bottle embossed Clarkes / Australian / Eye Lotion
inside panel. 4oz size.

 Variation of above Eye Lotion without the panel [later bottle]. 4oz size.

CLARKE, D. J. & HARDGRAVE, F. L. (1880-84) 48 Queen Street.
Took over the business of Charles Davies; Hardgrave later continued with his own pharmacy at Sandgate.

 Light blue bevelled medicine bottle [4oz] embossed Clarke & Hardgrave / Chemists / Queen Street.

CLARKE, D. J. & MARRIOTT, F. G. (1921-22) 48 Queen Street.
Short-lived partnership – later continued on by Marriott.

CLARKE, Sydney P. (1926) Queen Street.
Later moved to Toowoomba.

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CLOWES, J. (1899-1902) Charlotte Street.
Manager, United Lodges Dispensary.
COATES, Stella Miss (1920-24) Valley.
COFFEY, M. C. (1865-69) Leichhardt Street.
COLLEDGE, W. C. (1902-04) Toowong.
COLLEDGE, William R. (1890-94) 217 Queen Street; then (1895-1926) George Street.
See also Taylor and Colledge.
COMLEY, Richard W. (1868) Wickham Street, Valley.
Later moved to Normanton.
CONNELAN, J. D. / CONNELAN LTD (1908-34) 242 Brunswick Street, Valley and Queen Street; later
branches at 120 Leichhardt Street and Petrie Terrace.

 Medicine/Dose glass embossed J. D. Connelan / The Valley / Chemist / Brisbane with W. T. &
Co. USA on base. Small size.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle bluish-aqua glass embossed J. D. Connelan / Dispensing Chemist
/ The Valley Brisbane. 4oz size.

CONNINGHAM, Walter (1890-93)
Later moved to Muttaburra, then Pentland.
CONNOLLY, Edward P. (1920-25) Roma Street; then (1926-27) C/- Wilkinson’s.
CONNOLLY, T. J. (1925-34) 76 Queen Street.
CONSIDINE, Francis J. (1905-10) Queen Street.
COOK, John: (1854) New Farm Road, Fortitude Valley
Early chemist, advertised in Moreton Bay Courier as a Chemist and Druggist.
CORMACK, Michael H. (1879-1913) Stanley Street; then 10 Queen Street; later Adelaide Street.
Long-running chemist – no known embossed bottles.
CORNOCK, James (1921-34) Milton Road, North Toowong.
COSTELLO, J. (1911-12) Queen Street.
COSTIN, J. A. (1907-09) East Brisbane.
Later moved to Mareeba.
COSTIN, Thomas J. F. (1920-21) Given Terrace, Paddington; then (1922-26) Ipswich Road; and (1926-30)
George Street; later (1930-34+) Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo.
Long-running chemist – no known embossed bottles.
COSTIN, W. J. & HUBBERD: (1857-1858) Queen Street
Early partnership which later became W J Costin/Costin’s Drug & Grocery Store.
COSTIN, W. J. / COSTIN & CO. (1858-1886) 144 Queen Street; then (1893-1912) Apothecary Hall, 53
Wickham Street, Valley.
Early and long-running chemist – no known embossed bottles.
See also B B Smith who had a brief partnership with Costin that ended in May 1866 – Costin retired from his
chemist interests; Smith continued to operate the chemist trading as Costin & Co.

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COTHAM, L. (1866-68) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
Also listed as a Veterinarian.
COWELL, Sydney G. (1901-16) 248 Queen Street; then (1916-26) C/- McGuffie & Co.
COWLEY, R. C. (1926-31)
CRAY, Oswald P. (1901-05) 135 Queen Street; and (1924-31) Wickham Street, Valley.
CREASES / CREASE LTD. (1914-1937+) Wickham Street, Valley Corner; later established a branch at 377
George Street.
Creases were also listed as manufacturing chemists.

 Square-based poison bottle amber glass embossed From Crease Ltd Valley Corner Bottle made in
USA Poison with hatching. 5oz.

 Medicine/Dose glass, clear glass embossed Creases Ltd / Valley Corner / Made in U.S.A. W. T.
Co USA on base.

 Nittine *similar to Gerard’s Dandrene style bottle – found in following variations:
 Rectangular-based amber glass embossed Crease’s Nittine. 4oz.
 Rectangular-based cobalt blue variation embossed Creases Nittine with Bottle made
in Japan beneath. 4oz/143mm
 Larger size of Nittine, amber glass embossed Creases Nittine in two lines down the bottle.
[175mm x 60mm], embossed 'M' to base.

 Rectangular-based medicine, aqua glass embossed Crease Ltd Valley Corner.

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CROFTS, Alfred (1903-06) Breakfast Creek Road.
Previously at Beaudesert; later operated the Nambour Pharmacy.
CROZIER, Thomas A. (1926-28)
Later moved to Ipswich where he worked for J Minnis.
CRUISE, John (1890-1907) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
CURTIS, Benjamin (1916)
Later moved to Longreach.
CURTIS, Mark (1908-1913) New Sandgate Road, Albion.
Previously at Gympie.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, aqua glass embossed Chemist / Albion with
Mark Curtis diagonally in centre in script. Two sizes 3oz/9.5cm high and 6oz /15cm high.

D
DALRYMPLE, D. H. (1910)
DARLEY, Rupert Leslie (1933-54), Zillman Road, Hendra.
Long running pharmacy; however only one recorded embossed bottle.

 Later style medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Chemist / R L Darley (in script) / Hendra

DARRAGH, Hugh (Jnr) (1936- 40s) Waterworks & Kadanga Roads, Ashgrove.
Later moved to Redcliffe where he also operated a pharmacy.

 Medicine bottle, embossed H. Darragh / PHG.M.P.J / Phone F9340 / Ashgrove

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DAVIES, Charles (1868-79) 48 Queen Street; then (1880-90) Albert Street; later (1890-91) Adelaide Street.
A long-running and successful chemist who produced one of Queensland’s most spectacular potlids.

 Pot Lid – Black and White with gold border transferred “Cherry Toothpaste for beautifying and
preserving the teeth & gums. C Davies. Brisbane” with Coat of Arms tm in centre.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed C Davies Chemist Brisbane. 3 and 4oz sizes.
 Oval-based medicine, aqua glass embossed C. Davies / Brisbane / Chemist in oval. 4 and 6oz sizes.

DAVIES, John (1889-1911) 154 Boundary Street, West End. (1912-34+) Later his estate established a branch
at Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill.
The original chemist shops still stands at the Boundary & Vulture Streets intersection with “J Davies
Chemist” above the façade. The original West End Pharmacy was managed by W J Costin in the 1880’s
before selling to Davies; hence the use of the West End Pharmacy in advertising and embossing on some of
the bottles.

 Rectangular-based medicine clear glass embossed J Davies Boundary Street West End. 3, 4 and 6oz
sizes.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed Davies Chemist West End Brisbane inside oval
with Chemist in centre. 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.

 Oval-based medicine, clear glass embossed Davies Chemist inside oval with Brisbane in centre. 3
and 4oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed J. Davies (in script) Chemist West End. 3 and 4
oz sizes.

 Rectangular based medicine bluish-aqua embossed J. P. Davies (in script) Chemist / West End /
S. Brisbane with Bottle made in England on side. 4 and 5 oz sizes.

 Rectangular based medicine amber glass embossed J. Davies - Chemist / West End-Brisbane
/ Queensland in panel. 4oz size.

 Rectangular-based medicine, amber glass embossed Davies Pharmacy, Chemists and Opticians. 4 oz
size.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed J. Davies West End Brisbane inside oval
with Chemist in centre wide mouth variety; possibly mineral salts/powder. 3oz size.

 Feeding bottle, banjo-style clear-amethyst glass embossed Chemist / John Davies / West End inside
circle.

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DAVIES, J. P. (1912-34+) 154 Boundary Street, West End; and Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill.
This is the estate of John Davies who continued to operated the pharmacy using the Davies name – it is
uncertain whether it was operated by a relative.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed J. P. Davies West End & Gladstone Road in
ribbons with Mortar & Pestle trademark. 2, 3, and 4oz sizes. Earlier variety.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed J. P. Davies West End & Gladstone Rd in ribbons
with Mortar & Pestle trademark. 2, 3, and 4oz sizes. Later variety – machine made style.

DAVIES, S. B. (1916) 289 Queen Street.
DAVIS, E. (1874) Gibb Street, Valley.
DE CAUX, L. (1882-84) Ann Street.
Listed as a herbalist and magnetic healer – advertising indicated range of bottles; no known embossed.

DELAHUNTY, J. J. (1932- present): 245 Albert Street, Brisbane.
Long running Brisbane Chemists still in operation today with several branches in Brisbane City and Fortitude
Valley.

 Screw top medicine bottle, embossed J. J. Delahunty Brisbane.

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DELANEY, R. T. Esplanade, Redcliffe (1934-39)
Richard Thomas Delaney did his training with T J Luddy in Brisbane before establishing his own pharmacy at
Redcliffe.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed 'Chemist / R T Delaney PhC MPLQ (in
script) / Redcliffe'. 4oz size.

DENHAM, A. S. (1890-1902) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
DENT, Henry I. C. (1920-25) 289 Queen Street.
Previously operated pharmacies in Rockhampton and Herberton.
DIANA PERFUMERY COMPANY (1925+) Charlotte Street.
Listed as manufacturing chemists.
DICKENS, George L. (1892-98) Off Bulimba Road; then (1899-1901) New Farm.
DICKENS, Henry (1883-85) Stanley Street.
DIETHELM & Co. (1886) West End.
Brisbane branch of larger Sydney-based chemists and dentists.
DIVINER MANUFACTURING COMPANY (1922-24). South Brisbane.
No further details on this short-lived company which advertised their remedy in 1922 Brisbane
Newspapers.

 Oval-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Diviner / Cough Remedy with ‘diviner’ tm. 6oz
size. Rare

 Oval-based medicine bottle, greenish-aqua glass embossed Diviner /
Cough Remedy with diviner tm. 6oz size. Rare

DIXON, Johnathon (1926-27) C/- McGuffie & Co.
DODDS, William (1926) C/- J Geddes, George Street.
Later moved to Esk.
DONALDSON, James E. (1883-1921) 232 Wickham Street, Valley; later George Street.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed Donaldson,
Chemist, Brisbane. 3 and 4oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based medicine, aqua glass embossed J Donaldson, Chemist, Brisbane. 6oz size.
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DOWNING, Henry (1892) Queen Street.
Later moved to Barcaldine.
DOYLE, E. F. (1926)
Later moved to Goodna.
DOYLE, Gerald Patrick: (1919-24) Queen Street; then (1924-54) Station Road, Sherwood.
Originally operated a pharmacy in Mackay, prior to establishing a long-running business in Sherwood with a
branch in Corinda.

 Machine-made rectangular-based with curved back, clear glass embossed G. Doyle / Chemist /
Sherwood & Corinda in 3 lines. 4oz size.

DRAKE, F. S. & Co. (1866-67) Medical Hall, Queen Street.
Acquired the pharmacy of Warry.

DREW, Francis (1926) C/- Wilkinson Ltd.
Later worked in the Cairns branch of Wilkinson’s North Ltd.
DREW, T. C. (1860-66) Queen Street.
Operated as Queensland Drug Stores.
DRYSDALES Ltd (1921-present) Wickham Street, Valley; later Queen Street.
One of the longest-running chemists in Brisbane – still operating today; however no known embossed
bottles.
DUCAS, J. A. (1883-84) One Mile Swamp [now present-day Woolloongabba].
DUNNE, Lawrence Cusack (1886-1891) Brunswick Street, Valley; then (1903-09) Petrie Bight.
Later continued his pharmaceutical interests at Bundaberg.
In March 1887, Dunne registered a 'Nervine Tonic' and 'Acne Lotion'.

 Rectangular-based medicine bevelled corners, aqua glass embossed L. C. Dunne,
Chemist, Brisbane in 3 lines down the bottle. 5 oz size; 17cm high.

D’WESKE, E. R. (1892) Stanley Street, East Brisbane.
Later moved to Rockhampton where he operated a successful pharmacy.

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E

EARNSHAW, Isabel N. (1926)

EASTES, _ (1880-81) Toowong Pharmacy.

EBERHARDT, A. W. (1926-29) Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill; then (1930-32) Stanley Street.

EDWARDS, Charles A. (1929-31) Greenslopes; then (1930-32) Stanley Street.

 Machine made rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed Chemist / Chas. A. Edwards (in
script) / Brisbane. 3oz size.

EEDY, George William: (1925-27) Greenslopes, then (1936-54) Toowong

Also operated the W H Green Ltd pharmacy in Charleville prior to returning to Brisbane and running a
pharmacy at Toowong.

 Machine made rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed Chemist / Geo. W. Eedy (in
script) / Toowong. 6oz/18cm high.

ELLIOTT BROS Ltd. (1877-1925) Eagle Street

Originally a Sydney pharmaceutical company which commenced in 1859 by George, Frederick, James and
Harry Elliott. Elliott Bros opened a branch in Brisbane in 1877; they amalgamated with Taylor to Taylor’s &
Elliott’s Ltd, Brisbane and Townsville.

In addition to distributing a wide range of products including medicines, sarsaparillas, bitters, Holloway
Ointments, etc. Elliott Bros also produced their own lines of products as indicated in the diverse range of
containers listed below.

See also Taylors & Elliott’s.

 Demijohn – 2 gallon salt-glaze impressed on shoulder Elliott Bros Ltd, Sydney & Brisbane. Produced
by Ramsay’s Pottery, Bundamba.

 Demijohn – 2 gallon size, all white glaze transferred on shoulder Elliott Bros Ltd, Sydney & Brisbane.
Fowler Pottery.

 Demijohn – 2 gallon size, tan top, internal screw stopper, impressed on shoulder Elliott Bros,
Sydney & Brisbane with T. Wilkes Bristol Pottery & Emu tm stamp.

 Storage jar – off-white, impressed on shoulder Elliott Bros Brisbane. Attributed to Campbell’s
Pottery, Brisbane.

 Potlid – large pink round lid with black transfer Cherry Toothpaste with Beehive and EB tm in
centre.

 Potlid – large b/w round lid with black transfer Cherry Toothpaste with Beehive and EB tm in
centre.

 Potlid – large round lid with green transfer Ambrosial Shaving Cream with Beehive and EB tm in
centre.

 Potlid – square b/w lid with black transfer White Rose Toothpaste with Beehive and EB tm in
centre.

 Potlid – square b/w lid with black transfer Areca Nut Toothpaste with Beehive and EB tm in centre.

 Potlid – square b/w lid with black transfer Cosmoline with Beehive and EB tm in centre.

 Potlid – round b/w lid with black transfer Creme Cosmetique de Savon D’Amandes with A delightful
preparation for the toilet and EB and Beehive t/m in centre.

 Potlid – small round dome b/w lid with black transfer Elliott Bros Brisbane inside single circle.

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 Lyserol bottle – amber, black and amethyst glass varieties embossed Lyserol on shoulder, with
Poison not to be taken Lyserol Elliott Bros Ltd Brisbane in several lines of embossing.

 Sarsaparilla – standard shape/size, greenish-aqua glass embossed Dr Bayley’s Sarsaparilla with
Elliott Bros & Co Brisbane on shoulder. 20oz.

 Baby Feeder – banjo shape, clear and amethyst glass varieties embossed with Beehive and EB tm
inside circle; with The Bee Feeding Bottle in outer circle.

 Baby Feeder - variation of banjo shaped feeder embossed Screw Stopper Anti-
Corrosive Feeder with EB Beehive tm.

 Baby Feeder – boat shape, clear and amethyst glass varieties embossed with Beehive and EB tm
inside circle; with The Bee Feeding Bottle in outer circle.

 Baby Feeder – banjo shape, clear and amethyst glass varieties embossed with Beehive and EB tm
inside circle; with Eversweet Feeder in outer circle.

 Baby Feeder – double-ended shape, clear and amethyst glass varieties embossed with Beehive and
EB tm in centre; with Eversweet Sanitary Feeder.

 Round pill bottle, clear, amber and amethyst glass varieties embossed with Beehive and EB tm. 2
sizes 3 and 4oz.

 Round-based clear glass bottle embossed with EB and Beehive t/m. 6oz / 14.5cm high.
 Medicine/dose glass, clear glass embossed Beehive with EB monogram.
 Oval-based bulk medicine bottle, clear/amethyst glass embossed with EB and Beehive t/m. 6oz /

14.5cm high.
 Round-based poison, cobalt blue glass embossed with Beehive and EB. 4oz size.
 Round-based bulk poison, greenish glass embossed on base Elliott Bros Sydney

& Brisbane with Beehive tm in centre. 20oz/34cm high.

ELLIS, F. J. (1926) C/- L A Wilkinson Ltd.
ELLIS, George (1886) One Mile Swamp, South Brisbane. [Now Woolloongabba]
ELLISON, J.C. (1890-92)
ELLWOOD, Alfred W. (1921-26) 250 George Street; then (1926-28) Albion.
ELLWOOD, Mervyn C. (1926-34+) Albion.
EMERSON & HORSLEY (1924-25) George Street.
ENGLISH, M. J. (1910)
ENRIGHT, Les. C. (1926-31) Grosvenor Street, Indooroopilly.
Later moved to Murgon.
EVANS, EVAN P. (1925-40s) Brighton Road, Sandgate.
Operated until 1940s when he sold out to Emmanuel.

 Rectangular-based medicine, aqua glass embossed Evan P Evans Sandgate. 3 and 4oz sizes.
 Rectangular-based chemist, clear glass embossed Evan P Evans diagonally in centre in fancy script

with Chemist and Sandgate vertically in corners. AGM base embossing. 4oz/13.5cm high. Later
variation to above.
 Machine-made rectangular based chemist, clear glass embossed Evan P Evans Sandgate Central in
script. 4oz size.

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 Rectangular-based chemist bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed Evan P Evans Dispensing Chemists
Sandgate Central with 3XII near shoulder. 3 oz / 10.5cm high.

EVERETT, ALFRED SYDNEY (1912-1950's) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
Originally, a bootmaker following in his father's trade, Alfred Everett passed his preliminary Pharmacy
Board examinations in 1908 commenced duties as a pharmacist in 1912 in Ashton Street, Coorparoo. By the
1916 Electoral Rolls, Everett is listed at Vulture Street followed by Laidlaw Parade in 1919 before moving to
Stanley Street, South Brisbane. Everett continued to operate pharmacies in the East Brisbane - South
Brisbane corridor until the 1950's where he was listed at Cavendish Road, Coorparoo.

 Rectangular-based chemist bottle, aqua glass embossed A Everett M.P.S. diagonally in centre
with Chemist and South Brisbane vertically in corners. 4oz/13.5cm high.

F

FARRANT, __ (1887-88) Melbourne Street, South Brisbane.
FAULDING & CO. (1915-34+) Eagle Street.
A branch of the larger Adelaide-based operations; long-running Wholesale and Manufacturing Chemists
who used an extensive range of products – there are no known embossed bottles with Brisbane.
FERGUSON, A. G.: 1940s: Gympie Road, Chermside and Kedron.
Believed to be a returned soldier, no further details.
FERGUSON, Eleanor Lovell: (1954-) Gordon Park.
No further details.
FERGUSON, Henry Edmund: (1949-54) Kingsmill Street, Chermside.
No further details.
FERGUSON, John Henry: (1960s) Stafford.
No further details.
FIELD, Alfred William & Co. (1885-1910) George & Edward Streets; later Centennial Hall, Adelaide Street –
also established a branch at Kate Street, Sandgate.
Operated as homeopathic chemists and used a diverse range of bottles - several variations in embossing as
well as variations due to different glass makers.
Later varieties had labels with Mrs M. J. Field and A. W. Fields signature. It is unknown whether any M. J.
Field embossed bottles exist.

 Rectangular-based medicine, aqua glass embossed Homeopathic Chemist Proprietor A W Field
George and Edward Streets Brisbane. 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.

 Variation of above in italic/fancy script.
 Rectangular based medicine clear glass embossed A. W. Field & Co. Homeopathic

Chemists, Brisbane. 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.
 Rectangular based, bevelled edges medicine clear glass embossed A. W. Field & Co. Homeopathic

Chemists, Brisbane. 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.
 Square-based elixir, aqua glass embossed A. W. Field & Co. Homeopathic Chemists, Brisbane. 5oz

size.

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FITZGIBBON, J. H. (1869) Adelaide Street; then (1874-1904) Ann Street, Valley; later (1910-16) New Farm.
For the period 1904-1910, he operated a chemist at Clermont.
FITZGIBBON, Mary (1902-07) Children’s Hospital; then (1908-16) Valley.
FORBES, Alex (1905-42) Stanley Street; then (1925-29) College of Pharmacy; later (1929-34+) New Farm.

 Rectangular based medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed Forbes / Chemist Brisbane. 3oz size.
 Rectangular based medicine bottle, aqua glass embossed Alex Forbes / Chemist / Brisbane in 3

lines. 3oz/9.5cm high.

FRANKLIN, Vera May (Miss): (1926-1943+) Cnr Wickham Terrace and Edward Street.
 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Franklin Wickham Terrace. 3oz size.
 Machine-made rectangular based medicine clear glass embossed Chemist / V. M Franklin (in script)
/ Wickham Terrace. 6 oz / 18cm high.

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DISPENSARY (1891-1930s+) Charlotte Street; later 217 Queen Street.
 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed Friendly Societies Dispensary Queen
Street Brisbane. 2, 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.
 Large medicine glass embossed Friendly Societies / Dispensary / Made in USA / Brisbane with W. T.
& Co. USA on base.
 Rectangular-based medicine bottle clear glass embossed Friendly Societies / Dispensary in script
with Brisbane in 3 lines down the bottle. 6oz size.
 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed AFSD's Ague and Fever Mixture / Queen
Street / Brisbane. 4oz size.

G

GARD, Henry J. (1901-27) Brisbane Hospital
GAYDON, Thomas (1892) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
Later moved to Childers and operated a long-running chemist which has been kept in original condition by
the National Trust and operates as a Pharmaceutical Museum. It depicts a turn of the century chemist shop
and still has original fittings, bottles, jars, labels, etc.
GEDDES, James (1897-1934+) 152 Queen Street; later 234 and 295 George Street.
Note: slight differences in embossing of product.

 Rectangular-based, flared top medicine bluish-aqua glass embossed Geddes Quick Cough Cure. 4oz
size.

 Rectangular-based medicine, greenish-aqua glass embossed Geddes Speedy Cough Cure. 4oz size.

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GEE, Percy G. (1926-28) C/- McGuffie & Co; then (1929-32) Toowong.
GEORGE STREET PHARMACY (1891) Operated by Dr P Lucas.
GIBSON, Professor: (1888-89 then 1900s)
Listed as a medical herbalist; Gibson was a self-proclaimed/unregistered Professor who gave lectures on
the benefits of herbs and water. Appeared to travel around Australia and operated in WA (Perth) during the
1890s before returning to Brisbane. At one stage in 1893, his registered address was 127 George Street,
Sydney. Due to travelling nature of his work, Gibson used a generic medicine bottle branded with Australia
which was distributed at his lectures and via agents in the field.

 Rectangular-based medicine, round shouldered clear-aqua glass embossed Prof. G W Gibson /
Medical Herbalist / Australia in 3 lines down the bottle. 4 and 6oz sizes.

GILBERT, Frank: (1930s+?)
 Machine-made rectangular based medicine, clear glass embossed Chemist / Frank Gilbert (in script)
/ East Brisbane on front panel. 6 oz / 18cms high.
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GILLIES, J. R. B. (1925-34) Victoria Pharmacy, Brunswick Street, Valley.

 Machine-made rectangular based medicine, clear glass embossed Chemist / J R B Gillies (in script) /
Valley on front panel. 6 oz / 18cms high.

GOLDSMITH John H. (1894-1900) 110 Leichhardt Street; then (1923-25) Kelvin Grove.

Later continued on by his son.

GOODRICK, J. H. (1910)

Also operated in Toowoomba.

GORDON, Alex. M. (1902-21) George Street; then (1921-27) Queen Street.

GORDON, T. J. (1916-24) Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane.

GORMAN, H. I. (1926)

GOUGH, A. (1890) Kennedy Terrace, Red Hill.

GRANT-TAYLOR, Alan and Jocelyn: (1950s-1995) [Lutwyche]

Took over the business of Underwood; no further details.

GREEN, Nathaniel (1921-34) 169 then 225 Queen Street.

 Machine-made rectangular based medicine, clear glass embossed Nat. Green / Chemist /
Brisbane on front panel. 3 oz / 14cms high.

GREEN, William Herbert / W H GREEN Ltd. (1921-34+) Queen Street.

Large pharmaceutical operation that originated in Townsville and later established branches in 14 centres
across North Queensland as well as Brisbane and Charleville. In 1933, the Pharmacy Act required
professional managers and the conglomeration was disbanded.

See also country listings for regional embossed bottles.

 Machine-made rectangular based medicine, clear glass embossed W H Green /
Chemists / Brisbane on front panel. 3 oz / 14cms high.

 Later variation of above with W. H Green Ltd / Chemists / Queensland. 3 oz / 14cms high.

GRIFFITHS, Ern. (1916)

Later moved to Crows Nest.

GROGAN, Joseph A. (1926-34+) Newstead.

GUY, Henry (1892) Given Terrace, Paddington.

H

HAENKE, C. F. (1920-34+) Albion and Clayfield branches; later George Street and 242 Edward Street.

 Machine-made rectangular based medicine, clear glass embossed C F Haenke / Chemist / Albion
and Clayfield on front panel. 3 and 5oz sizes. Also variation which has Bottle made in England on
side panel.

 Machine-made rectangular based medicine, clear glass embossed C F Haenke / Chemist / Albion on
front panel. 3 and 5oz sizes.

 Rectangular based medicine, round shouldered clear glass, embossed Chemist / C. F. Haenke MPS
(in diagonal panel) / Albion. Earlier variation of previous - heavier embossing. 5oz size.

 Machine-made rectangular based medicine, round shouldered clear glass, embossed Chemist / C. F.
Haenke MPS (in diagonal panel) / Edward St / Brisbane. 5oz size.

 Machine-made rectangular based medicine, clear glass embossed medicine embossed Chemist / C
F Haenke / Brisbane inside panel. 5oz size.
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HAINS, J. P. (1883-84) Stanley Street.
Possibly misspelling of Haines?
HAINES, Phillip J. (1878) Petrie Terrace; then (1890-96) Sandgate.
Later moved to Thursday Island.

 Rectangular based medicine, clear glass, embossed P Haines / Chemist / Sandgate. 3oz size.
HALBERSTATER, Cecil J. (1926)
Moved to Nanango.
HALL, J. (Jnr) (1892-94) Albion.
HAMILTON, Alan B. (1926-34+) Albion
HANSON, William A. (1920-34+) Bay Terrace, Wynnum.
HARDGRAVE, Frederick L. (1893-1904) Sandgate.
Later moved to Beaudesert.
HARRINGTONS LTD. (1906-1990s) Brisbane Branch 93-95 Queen Street.
Formally registered as a Queensland company in May 1909. Branch of larger Sydney-based photographic
merchants company which continued until the 1990s prior to merger/takeover. According to the label, the
bottle contained photographic developing solution.

 Rectangular based bottle, green glass, embossed Harrington’s Ltd / Photographic Merchants /
Sydney, Melbourne / Brisbane, Adelaide. 6oz size.

HARTIGAN, F. (1916) Queen Street
HEALY, W. F. J. (1916)
Later moved to Toowoomba.
HEENEY, Fergus J. (1907-11) Paddington.
Previously Ipswich; later moved to Woodford.
HEFFERNAN, Patrick (1916)
HEMPENSTALL, Thomas A. (1921-29) Paddington; then (1929-32) London Pharmacy, Ipswich before
returning to Brisbane: (1932-34+) Wooloowin.

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HENNING, Cecil (1867) One Mile Swamp, Woolloongabba.
Later moved to Charters Towers.
HILLIARD, Charles J. (1922-25) Ipswich Road.
Later managed Friendly Societies Dispensaries in Roma and Dalby.
HODGSON, Isaac L. (1910-27) Norman Park; then Vulture Street, East Brisbane.
HOLBERTON, William B. (1890-1915) Paddington.
HOLLOWAY, Eric M. (1926-28) Greenslopes.
Later moved to Chinchilla.
HOLMES, Edward G. (1922-34+) Musgrave Road, Red Hill.
HOURSTON, George J. (1926-34+) Dunwich Dispensary, Stradbroke Island.
HUDSON, L. W. (1910)
HUGHES, T. H. (1866-67)
Later moved to Gympie.
HYSLOP, David (1916-34+) Upper Esplanade, then Yundah Street, Sandgate.

I
ILLIFFE, Wilfred R. (1923-26) Stone’s Corner.
INGHAM, Thomas (1910) 482 Queen Street.
Listed as manufacturing chemists 0 spin off from Rockhampton chemist.
IRVING, John & Sons: (1911-1947+?) Mayne.
Company operated as John Irving & Sons from 1911 later registered as John Irving & Sons Pty Ltd in January
1947.

 Round-based poison bottle (Crown seal closure) with hatching design, embossed Poison Not to
be taken at shoulder with Remains the property of John Irving & Sons, Brisbane around base. Large
size 20cms high.

IRWIN, Hamilton W. (1920)
Later moved to Cunnamulla.
IRWIN, Lionel S. (1921-34) 598 Stanley Street.
Previously at Laidley.
IRWIN, Wilfred R. (1926) Stone’s Corner.

J
JACKSON, William G. (1901)
JARROTT, Herbert (1901-03)
Later moved to Laidley.
JARROTT, Mervyn (1933-34+) Gloucester Street, South Brisbane.
JOHNSON, T. G. (1916)
JOHNSON, William (1890)

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JOHNSTON, Allan (1934+) South Pine Road, Alderley.
JOHNSTON, J. E. (1926-34+) 529 Milton Road, Auchenflower.
JOHNSTONE, Johnathon G. (1930-34+) Clayfield.
JOYCE, Joseph, P. (1930-34+) Simpson’s Road, Paddington.
JUBB, Ernest (1901-05)
Later moved to Toowoomba.
JUST, Mabel C. Miss (1921-34) Racecourse Road, Ascot.
JUST, W. (1890-1900) Beenleigh and Nerang.

K
KEBEWICK & CO. (1892) 60 Queen Street.
Government Analytical Chemist.
KELLER, A. W. (1910)
Later moved to Mackay.
KENNEDY, KENNETH T (1921-54)

 Machine-made rectangular-based medicine greenish tinge glass, embossed Chemist / Kenneth T
Kennedy (in script) MPS / West End with 3VI to shoulder. 4oz size

KENT, THOMAS / KENT & DREW (1853-57)
One of Brisbane's earliest chemist and aerated water manufacturers. The Moreton Bay Courier noted that
in mid 1853 Thomas Kent, a South Brisbane chemist, opened a soda water and lemonade factory on the
corner of Russell and Grey Streets. He was also listed as a Grocer. A couple of months after opening he
bought up the plant from the defunct Fisher & Gregory factory. Kent also opened up in Ipswich, and took
over the lease of the Woolpack Inn. It is also possibly that this bottle/firm is connected to William Kent who
operated a Soda Water & Lemonade Manufactory in Ipswich in 1854.
By 1855, the factory was advertised as Kent & Drew, Queen Street North Brisbane when he took his
assistant T C Drew on as a partner.

 Torpedo (Early collared type) embossed "Superior Aerated Waters / Kents / Brisbane" in 3 lines
inside raised oval; rear has raised oval for label. Extremely rare, believed to be only 2 known!

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KENT, THOMAS & WONDERLY (1858-): Russell Street, South Brisbane.
Advertised in Moreton Bay Courier as Chemists & Druggists Kent left for Sydney and Wonderly maintained
the chemist operations under the joint name.
KONIG, Louis (1890)

L
LAIDLAW, Norman W. (1924-29) Cnr Ann & Wharf Streets; then (1929-34+) Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill.
LANE, J. (11876-82) 129 Wickham Street, Valley.
LAUGHTER, C. H. (1890s) Beenleigh.
Also recorded as Laugher.
LAURENSON, Barbara M. (1922-31) Morningside.
Later moved to Killarney.
LEAKE, H. / LEAKE & Co. (1877-83) Elizabeth Street; then (1883-85) 91 Edward Street, trading as Leake &
Co.
Listed as Homeopathic Chemists.

LEARMOUTH, Andrew (1910-22) Stanley Street, South Brisbane; then (1923-34+) C/- BAFS Dispensary.
LEE, Ivy A. (1920) Dunwich Asylum, Stradbroke Island.
LENEHAN, Harold R. (1920-34+) Five Ways, Woolloongabba.
LENEHAN, Robert / LENEHAN’S PHARMACY (1907-31) Stanley Street

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed Robert Lenehan Pharmacy / The Gabba. Made in
USA on base. Earlier style spun-off top. 3oz size.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, pale blue glass embossed R. P. Lenehan / MPS /
South Brisbane. 6oz size /17cm.

 Machine-made medicine, clear glass embossed R. P. Lenehan MPS / Chemist / Clarence & Fiveways
/ South Brisbane. 5oz size.

 Modern screw-top medicine, clear glass embossed R. P. Lenehan MPS / Chemist / Clarence &
Fiveways / South Brisbane. 5oz size.

LENEHAN, William (1926-34+) South Brisbane.
LETTERS, Francis (1907-09) 45 Queen Street.
LLEWELLYN, George Nathaniel: (1905-12) then (1920-36)
1905-1912: 96 Bowen Street.
1920-54: Langley Road, Wilston
Listed as a Druggist (later Chemist & Druggist) between 1912-1920, Llewellyn moved to Blackbutt and
owned the pharmacy; prior to returning to Brisbane (Wilston).

 Square based poison, cobalt blue glass embossed Llewellyn / Brisbane. 3oz size.
 Square based bulk poison, cobalt blue glass embossed Llewellyn on one panel. 12oz?/20.5 cm high.

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LLOYD, Stanley (1910-18) Coorparoo; then (1919-21) Cornwall Street; later (1928-34+) C/- Taylors &
Elliott’s, Valley.
LONDON INSTITUTE OF HOMEOPATHY (1897-1904) Eagle Street; then (1912-13) North Quay.
Based in Brisbane, specialists also made trips to regional centres, e.g. Boonah.
LONG, J. H. (1876) Hebron Street, South Brisbane.
LOUTTIT, H. G. (1940s+) Paddington.

 Modern screw-top chemist bottle, clear glass embossed H G Louttit / Chemist / Plaza Buildings /
Paddington. 5oz size.

LOVELOCK, Mrs Elizabeth Ann: (1893-1913) George Street.
Listed as a wholesale and retail herbalist. Lovelock also advertised a Sarsaparilla blood tonic/purifier but it
is not known if this was an embossed/branded bottle.

 Rectangular based long neck medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Mrs A. E. Lovelock / Medical
Herbalist / Brisbane. 3 oz size.

 Square based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Mrs Lovelock / Brisbane. 1oz size.
LUDDY, Timothy J. (1916-34) Courier Buildings, 215 Edward Street, Brisbane.

 Rectangular based medicine clear glass embossed 'T J Luddy Chemist / Courier Buildings / Edward
St / Brisbane' in 4 lines down the bottle, with 3viii to shoulder. 6oz size.

LUNN, John: (1903-1940) The Esplanade, Sandgate.
 Rectangular based medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed to front panel Chemist / John Lunn
/ Sandgate older type. 3oz size.
 Rectangular based medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed to front panel Chemist / John Lunn /
Sandgate later variety. 3oz size.

LUNN, John & Webb: (1940-50's) Brighton Parade, Sandgate.
James Webb is listed from 1926-late 1930's as a pharmacist C/- John Lunn, Sandgate and probably managed
the pharmacy on behalf of Lunn who was also Mayor of Sandgate. This bottle dates from the latter period
of John Lunn and may have been a precursor to setting up Webb to take over the Pharmacy prior to his
retirement.

 Rectangular based medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed to front panel Chemists / John Lunn
& Webb / Sandgate - later bottle. 3oz size.

LYTTLE, Ethel Mrs (1920-22) Brunswick Street; then (1923-32) Toowong; later (1932+) Spring Hill.

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M
MACKAY, George James (1901-16) 206 Queen Street.
Later formed a partnership with Watkins.
See also Watkins & Mackay.
MACKINNON, Mary A. (1926) Auchenflower.
Later worked at Rockhampton Hospital.
MAGEE, Charles T. (1890)
MANFELL, __ (1860s)
No further details on this manufacturer possibly not a chemist, but a hotelkeeper.

 Hamilton/Torpedo greenish-aqua glass embossed Manfell’s Double Soda Lemonade Brisbane.13oz
size.

 Blob top soda squat shape, embossed Manfell’s Soda Water & Lemonade Brisbane down the bottle.
10 oz size.

MAR, Robert (1886-1892) William Street.
Government analytical chemist.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed Robert Mar Government Analytical Chemist
William Street Brisbane. 3oz size.

MARRIOTT, F. G. (1920-34+) Edward Street, later Queen Street.
Also listed at Yeronga (1926-28).
MARSHALL, G. W. (188-1934+) 290 Brunswick Street; later 322-324 Brunswick Street, Valley.
Long-running chemist who used a wide variety of containers for his products.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed Geo Marshall / Brunswick Street / Valley.
Several sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine, cobalt blue glass embossed Geo Marshall / Brunswick Street / Valley.
Several sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed G W Marshall / Cash Chemists / Brunswick
Street / Valley. Several sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6oz.

 Rectangular-based, round shouldered medicine, bluish-aqua glass embossed Cash Chemist / G W
Marshall (in script) / Brunswick St. Valley. 3 and 4oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based medicine, rounded shoulder, bluish-aqua glass rectangular with embossed G W
Marshall / Cash Chemists / Brunswick St. Valley. 1 and 2oz sizes.

 Pot Base – G W Marshall / Chemist / Fortitude Valley. Black and red transfer.
 Pot base - variation G W Marshall / Chemist Brunswick Street. Black transfer.

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MARSHALL, W. J. (1923-34+) Brunswick Street.
MARTIN, Abraham (1882-1925) 106 Queen Street; then 217 Queen Street.
Also listed as Martin’s Diasthma Depot.

 Pot lid - B/W round transferred "A Martin Cold Cream of Roses Brisbane" with flourishes, etc. 7.5cm
diameter.

MARTIN, Malcolm (1916-20) Coutts Street, Bulimba.
Later moved to Toogoolawah.
MAUGHAN, Thomas (1892-1907) 242 Brunswick Street, New Farm.
MCDERMOTT, J. J. (1903-07) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
Previously at Longreach, Hughenden and Rockhampton.
MCDERMOTT, Neil J. (1921-34) Baker & Brunswick Streets, Valley; then 714 Brunswick Street, Valley.
MCGUFFIE, W. A. / MCGUFFIE & Co (1892-1927) 146 Queen Street; later 248 and 289 Queen Street.
Long-running Brisbane chemist who used a range of medicine and chemist lines.

 Square-based poison bottle, clear, cobalt and amber glass varieties, embossed McGuffie / Chemist /
Brisbane. Several sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear and cobalt glass varieties, embossed W A McGuffie & Co /
Chemists / Brisbane. Several sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear and cobalt glass varieties, embossed W A McGuffie /
Chemist / Brisbane inside fancy panel. 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.

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 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, bevelled edges, clear and aqua glass varieties, embossed W A
McGuffie & Co / Chemists / Brisbane with Bottle made in USA. 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.

 Medicine/dose glass embossed W A McGuffie & Co / Chemist / Brisbane inside circle.
 Round based poison/elixir bottle 8 oz., embossed W. A. McGuffie & Co / Chemists / Brisbane with

Bottle made in USA beneath in circle; W. T. & Co. on base.
 Variation of rectangular-based medicine bottles with embossing W. A. McGuffie & Co / Chemists

/ Brisbane with Bottle made in USA beneath; some examples with W. T. & Co. on base

MCINTOSH, H. C. (1910)
Later moved to Clermont.
MCKEE, R. & Co. (1891-1925) 9 Adelaide Street; later 28 Adelaide Street.
Homeopathic Chemists.
MCKENNA, John (1874-75) Ann Street, Valley.
Later moved to Cairns.
MCLEAN, J. E. B. (1883-88) Toowong.
Later moved to Boonah district.

 Rectangular-based medicine, amber glass embossed J E McLean in arc with fleur de lis Chemist and
JEM monogram to centre Toowong. W. T. & Co. on base. 4oz size.

MCMURRAY, Basil K. (1925-34+) Sherwood.
MCWHIRTERS Ltd.: (1888-1955) Fortitude Valley.
General store which had their own dispensary.

 Small medicine glass embossed McWhirter’s Ltd / The Valley / Made in USA / Brisbane. W. T. &
Co USA on base.

 Large medicine glass embossed McWhirter’s Ltd / The Valley / Made in USA / Brisbane. W. T. &
Co USA on base.

MERVYN-JONES, Zoe (1926-31) Sherwood.
MILLER, A. E. Mrs (1893-1908) Brunswick Street, Valley.
MILLER, F. E. Mrs (1921-25+) Brunswick Street, Valley.

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MILLER, H. E. (1890-1921) Cnr Ann and Brookes Street, Valley.
Also listed as the Dispenser for the Brisbane Hospital Pharmacy; Miller established his own chemist in the
Valley with a branch at Breakfast Creek.

 Rectangular aqua tinged chemist bottle, embossed Millers Pharmacy / Valley with a dividing line.
MILLER, H. W. (1921-22) Wilston; then (1923-25+) Clayfield.
MILLER, S. & E. (1889) Ann Street, Valley.
MILLER, __ (1874) Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill.
MINNIS, J . A. (1921-23) Melbourne Street.
Previously Ipswich.
MOFFATT BROS [James & M.] (1869-71) Medical Hall, 115 Edward Street.
MOFFATT, James C. (1873-85) Medical Hall, 115 Edward Street.
MOFFATT, William G. (1874) Stanley & Ernest Streets, South Brisbane.
MONAHAN, A. J. (1924-25+) George Street.
MONTEITH, William G. (1902-09) 366 George Street.
MORGAN, David T. (1926) Graceville.
MORONEY, T. J. (1926-28) Hastings Street, New Farm; then (1928-34+) Windsor.
MORRIS, Johnathon F. (1924-26) Clayfield; then 1926-34+) C/- Wilkinson (Northern) Ltd, New Farm.
MORTIMER, William (1901)

N
NEILSEN, Joseph L. (1916-34+) C/- BAFS Dispensary, Valley.
NEYLAN, Henry R. (1920)
Later moved to Toowoomba.
NICHOLSON, John S. (1924-34+) Newmarket.
NORRIS AGENCIES Ltd.: Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. 1923-1930s
Company was registered in Queensland in November 1923. Distributed range of poisons, pesticides and
similar products; they advertised as Australian Distributor for Cidol which was a cockroach powder.

 Amber square based poison (8 oz) embossed The Property of Norris Agencies Ltd, Brisbane with
Not to be taken beneath.

 Yellow-amber square based poison (8 oz) embossed The Property of Norris Agencies
Ltd, Brisbane with Not to be taken on reverse [variation to previous].

 Amber bulk round poison/chemical embossed The Property of Norris Agencies Ltd, Brisbane with
ribbing to sides

NORTH, Mary E. Miss (1924-27) Eagle Junction.

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O
OCKELFORD, Walter H./ OCKELFORDS LTD (1920-22) Ormiston; then (1922-34+) 9 Adelaide Street,
Brisbane.
Also listed as manufacturing chemists.
This company originated in Kingaroy in the early 1900's; in 1920 a newspaper article reports on an
arrangement for takeover by Crease's Ltd - however this was not enacted and ended up in legal
proceedings during 1920. W H Ockelford moved to Brisbane shortly after this; however Ockelford's went
into liquidation in December 1925; it seems that Walter Ockelford was able to revive the firm and their
brand name products until the 1940's.

 Aqua Lysol Bottle embossed Lysol Poison Not to be Taken The Property of Ockelford’s Ltd Brisbane.
 Amber Lysol Bottle embossed Lysol Poison Not to be Taken The Property of Ockelford’s

Ltd Brisbane.
O’DRANE, Archibald C. (1916-27) Gotha Street, Valley; then (1927-34+) Given Terrace, Paddington.
OVERLAND, Robert A. (1926-31) Manning Street, South Brisbane.

P
PAGE, Edward G. (1920) New Farm.
PAGE, W. J. (1874-1883) Cnr Queen and George Streets.
Sold his pharmacy to W J Trouton in 1883.

 Hamilton/Torpedo – greenish-aqua glass embossed W J Page / Brisbane. 10oz size.
 Pot Lid – B/W round transferred "W J Page Chemist Brisbane" with Toothpaste across centre with

flourishes. 7.5cm diameter.
 Pot lid - B/W round transferred "W J Page Chemist Cold Cream Brisbane". 7.5cm.
 Pot lid - B/W round transferred "W J Page Chemist Cherry Toothpaste Brisbane". 7.5cm. Rarer

variation.
 Pot lid and matching base - B/W round transferred "W J Page" on side of lid and pot base. 7.5cm.
 Rectangular-based, bevelled round-shouldered chemist, clear-aqua glass embossed Pages Fever &

Ague Mixture / Queen Street / Brisbane embossed on front panel in 3 vertical lines up the bottle.
4oz / 13.5cm high.

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PALMER, Edward H. (1926-28) Birdwood Terrace, Auchenflower; then (1929-31) 206 Queen Street; later
(1932-34+) Milton Road, Toowong.
PARISIAN MEDICAL AGENCY / PARISIAN AGENCY (1891-1914): 11 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley.
Proprietor: Mr A Rickards
Branch of larger Sydney-based manufacturing chemists Parisian Drug Company.
Possibly connected to Congreve and Co for the distribution of their Dr Churchills Sarsaparilla and other
health tonics/elixirs.
No known bottles Dr Churchill’s Sarsaparilla possibly used a paper label.
PARK, Robert C. (1921-34+) 46 Queen Street.
PARKE. Charles E. H. (1926-31) 62 Petrie Terrace.
Later moved to Maryborough.
PEARCE, W. (1907-26) Stones Corner.
PEPPER, J. H. (1886-88) School of Arts, Ann Street.
Government Analytical Chemist.
Note: the Peppers tonic bottles, i.e. Peppers Quinine & Tonic and Peppers Tonic are English in origin;
however, there were examples made over here for Australian-based distributors, hence the M on base.
These bottles were made/used later than Pepper/Brisbane.
PHILLIPS, Francis H. (1925-34+) Paddington.
PICKBURN, George Henry (1897-1905) then (1910-16)
Listed as chemist and dentist.
PLAYER, S.B. (1889-90) Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
Alter moved to Allora.
POLL, George J. (1926-27) Stanley Terrace, Wynnum; then (1928-34+) Ipswich Road, South Brisbane.
POOLE, M. D. (1848-50s): North Brisbane
Grocer & Druggist - advertised in Moreton Bay Courier as Chemist and a distributor for Hockin’s Cod Liver
Oil.
POORE, J. E. (1880-82) Brunswick Street, Valley.
POTTS, John P. (1890)
Moved to Clermont.
POTTS, John P. & BERKELEY, J. (1877-83) 208 Queen Street.
POWELL, Herman Watkins (1916-60s)
Originally from Cairns, operated a pharmacy at West End, then Indooroopilly; later listed at Taringa from
1930's.

 Later machine made chemist bottle, clear glass embossed Chemist / H W Powell (in script) /
Taringa. 5oz size.

POWER, J. B. (1876-80) Leichhardt Street.
PRIEST, E. R. (1889-90) Edward Street.

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PROSSER, TAYLOR & Co (1890-1895) 184 Queen Street.
The result of an amalgamation between Evan Prosser and Edward Taylor.
See also Taylor.

 Potlid – b/w round transferred Taylor’s Eucalyptus Ointment Queensland for sores of every
description, cures burns, scalds, wounds, cuts, bruises, eruptions, &c &c &c Proprietors Prosser,
Taylor & Co Brisbane with “Hermes” tm in centre. 7cm diameter.

 Demijohn 2 gallon size dark brown glaze impressed "Prosser, Taylor & Co / Brisbane" on shoulder.

Q
QUALTROUGH, A. R. (1890-91) Charlotte Street.
QUEENSLAND DRUG COMPANY (1888-1892) Petrie’s Bight; later listed (1900-1920) Wickham Street,
Valley.
QUEENSLAND DRUGGISTS LTD (1921-25+) 53 Wickham Street, Valley
Continuation of previous chemists.
QUEENSLAND DRUG STORE (1859-64) Queen Street.
Operated by T C Drew who later established a branch in Ann Street, Valley – Drew trained with Kent and by
1855 was taken on as a partner.
QUIBELL BROS. (1920-25+) Mary Street.
This manufacturing chemist was based in Newark, England and established distribution of products through
Morehead’s Ltd.

R
RADIUM CHEMICAL CO. (1913-20) 187 Queen Street.
Listed as manufacturing chemists – main office in Sydney; their main products were pesticides/insecticides.
RAWLINSON, Harry (1920) Spring Hill.
Moved to Maryborough.
RAWLINSON, William B. (1920-31) Redcliffe.
RAYMOND, J. R. (1905-07) Beenleigh.
REEVES, Olga (1925) Adelaide Street.
REFORM CHEMISTS / REFORM DRUG CO (1890-91) 69 Queen Street.
REID, Phillip S. (1926) Stafford Street, East Brisbane.
Later moved to Proserpine.
RENDLE, Dor. (1878-96) 43 Queen Street.
Operated a surgery in Queen Street.

 Small medicine glass embossed Dor. Rendle / Surgeon & Apothecary / Queen Street / Brisbane with
W. T. & Co. USA on base.

REYNOLDS, J. M. (1890)
Later moved to Mungindi.
RICE, E. (1876) Hill Street.

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RICH, S. W. G. (1905-11) South Brisbane; then reappears (1933-34+) Wharf Street.
Rich undertook teaching at Queensland Agricultural College (Gatton) in the interim period as well as
undertaking pharmacy duties at Rosemount Private Hospital, Windsor.
RICHARDS, Johnathon H. (1916) Dunwich, Stradbroke Island.
RICHARDSON, Charles A. (1892-1905) Albion.
RICHARDSON, Jonathon (1921-34+) Ipswich Road, Annerley.

 Rectangular-based, round shouldered bevelled chemist bottle, clear-aqua glass
embossed J Richardson / Chemist / Ipswich Road / Sth Brisbane in 4 lines down the bottle with
flourishes; M on base. Also blue-tinged variety. 4oz size.

RICHARDSON, __ & MCDERMOTT, N. J. (1923-24) Brunswick Street, Valley.
RICKARDS, A. (1901) 279 Brunswick Street, Valley.
RIDGLEY, Cromwell (1920-21) Red Hill.
ROBERTSON, Gavin I. (1923-25) Adelaide Street.
Later moved to Charleville; then Cairns.
ROBERTS-WHITEHEAD, F. (1926-50s) Eagle Junction.
Also listed as Whitehead in Trades Directories.

 Rectangular-based machine-made medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Prescription Chemist / F.
Roberts Whitehead (script) / Eagle Junction. 5oz size.

ROBBINS, George Howard / Garfield Richard: (1890-1925) Wickham Street, Valley; later branches in Queen
Street; then Auchenflower.
Operated the Botanic Institute – sold a range of herbal products.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed Robbins / Auchenflower in 2 lines
down the bottle with vine/flourish in between. 4oz / 12cm high.

 Rectangular-based rounded corners medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed Robbins /
Auchenflower in 2 lines down the bottle. 4oz / 12cm high.

 Rectangular-based rounded corners clear-aqua glass medicine bottle variation with
embossing The Botanic Institute / Garfield R. Robbins / Consulting Herbalist / 117 Queen
Street/Brisbane in 5 lines down the bottle. 5oz / 17cm high.

 Rectangular-based rounded corners bottle embossed Robbins Herbal Institute Auchenflower in 3
lines down the bottle. 4oz / 12cm high.

 Rectangular-based rounded corners bottle clear-aqua glass, embossed Robbins Botanic Institute /
over AGB / Valley Brisbane in 3 lines down the bottle. 4oz / 12cm high.

 Rectangular-based medicine, aqua glass embossed The Botanic Institute, C. H. Robbins-G.R.
Robbins / Valley Brisbane'. 8oz / 16.5cm high.

 Rectangular-based medicine, aqua glass, embossed The Botanic Institute / G. Howard-Robbins /
Valley Brisbane'. 8oz / 16.5cm high.

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ROBSON, James N. (1901-07) Stones Corner.
Later moved to Geraldton (Innisfail) before returning to South-East Queensland (Beenleigh and Southport).
ROSE, A. G. (1926) Indooroopilly.
Later moved to Longreach.
ROSE, Rudolph B. (1926) Wagner Street, Clayfield.
ROWCROFT, Johnathon A. (1926) Norman Park; then (1927-31) Bickford & Co; then (1932-34+) Cleveland
Road Cannon Hill and Carina South.
ROWLAND, B. C. (1865-67) Ann Street, Valley.
RUSSELL, T. J. (1926-29) C/- Friendly Societies Dispensary, George Street; then (1930-33) Days Road,
Grange: then (1933-34+) 99 Musgrave Road, Red Hill.
RUTTER, J. D. (1886-1920) Edward Street, and Main Street, Kangaroo Point.

 Rectangular based, bevelled chemist bottle aqua glass embossed Rutter Dispensing Chemist
/ Brisbane. 4oz size.

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RUTTER, J. D. & Sons (1921-34+) 30-32 Queen Street.
A successful family concern, spanning nearly 50 years and producing a range of chemist bottles.

 Rectangular based, bevelled chemist bottle aqua glass embossed Rutter & Sons / Dispensing
Chemist / Brisbane. 4oz size.

 Rectangular based, bevelled chemist bottle aqua glass embossed Rutter & Sons / Dispensing
Chemist / Brisbane. Larger variation 6oz / 17cm.

 Rectangular-based rounded shoulders/corners, aqua glass embossed Rutters (in script) / Chemists /
Brisbane / Bottle Made in England. 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based rounded shoulders/corners, aqua glass embossed Rutter & Sons (in script) /
Pharmacy / Brisbane. Found in couple of variations depending on glass maker. 3, 4, and 5oz sizes.

RUTTER, R. C. (1910)
RUTTER, T. D. (1895-1909) Edward Street; later 129 Queen Street and Albert Streets.
Son of J D Rutter.
RUTTER, Thomas J. (1916)

S
SAMPSON, Andrew S. (1901) Dispensary, Dunwich (Stradbroke Island); then (1902-07) Brisbane.
Later moved to Cairns and then Cooktown.
SAUNDERS, James (1926034+) Chermside Street, Hendra.
SCOTT, J. B. (1866-69) Russell Street, South Brisbane.
SCOWAN, A. (1892) Lytton Road, Balmoral.
SCOWEN, Lyle (1916) Brisbane Hospital.
SCULLY, Harry Christopher: (1908-1911) Post Office Pharmacy, 267 Queen Street.
Operated a pharmacy in Townsville, prior to Brisbane.

 Round flared top chemist bottle, clear/amethyst glass embossed From Scully’s with W. T. &
Co. USA to base. 6oz/16cm high.

SHANKS, William (1890)
SHAW, Archibald John Chemist, Clayfield

 Later machine made clear glass medicine bottle (18cm high), embossed Chemist / A J Shaw (in
script) / Clayfield. Also smaller 3oz size.

SHEAHAN, Cornelius Patrick (1905-07)
Later moved to Stanthorpe.
SHEARER, Alex: (1916-50s) Chemist, 196 Sandgate Road, Nundah and later Albion.

 Later machine-made rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed A Shearer / Chemist /
Nundah & Albion. 4oz/13cm high.

SHERRAD, A. T. (1926-34) C/- L A Wilkinson Ltd, Valley; later Roma Street Branch.
SIMMONDS, Arthur J. (1903-05)
Later moved to Longreach.

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SIMMONDS, Frederick W. (1894-1921) High Street, Toowong; then (1927-34+) Ebor Street, Toowong.
 Rectangular-based medicine, clear glass embossed F W Simmonds Pharmacist Toowong. 2/3oz
sizes.

SIMMONDS, John Lloyd: (1918-1921) Kelvin Grove
Originally trained as a chemist, Simmonds completed his apprenticeship at Toowong, prior to operating his
own pharmacy in Kelvin Grove. By the 1930s Simmonds has become a Medical Practitioner and is running
the doctors surgery in Crows Nest. He returned to Windsor, Brisbane as a Medical Practitioner in 1943.

 Cork stopper rectangular medicine, clear glass, embossed J Lloyd Simmonds / Dispensing Chemist
/ Brisbane with 3viii to shoulder. 4oz size.

SIMPSON, G. (1876) Main Street, Kangaroo Point.
SINIT, _: 1876. Milton Ridge (also known as Given Terrace).
SMITH, Benjamin Britten (1866-69) Queen Street.
Previously had a brief partnership with W J Costin & Co – this was formally dissolved in May 1866 and Smith
continued to operate Costin & Co.
SMITH, B. B. (1900-05)
Previously at Gympie – later returned to Brisbane.
SMITH, Field E. (1921-25) Wellington Road, East Brisbane; then (1926-28) Kangaroo Point; later (1929-31)
Heath Street, East Brisbane.
Moved to Toowoomba and worked for HACBS Dispensary.
SMITH, John Charles (1866)
Acquired the grocery interests of W J Costin.
SMITH, Ray: (1930-40s) Days Rd, Grange (Fiveways).
SPARKS, Johnathon J. (1926-29) C/- Drysdale’s Ltd; then (1930-34) 350 Queen Street.
SPENCE, Lockhart J. (1916)
SPIERS, Charles S. (1910-14) then returned to Brisbane (1931-60s) Brunswick Street, Valley and later
established branch in Edward Street.
During the interim period, Spiers operated pharmacies at Longreach then Beenleigh/Beaudesert.
STAIGER, K. T. (1881-86) North Quay; then (1886-88) Edmonstone Street, South Brisbane.
STAINER, Henry W. (1901-05) South Brisbane.
STEELE, William (1865-77) Edward Street.
STEELE, William C. (1901-03) Queen Street.
STIRLING, J. (1926-28) C/- BAFS Dispensary, George Street; then (1929-34+) 45 Queen Street.
STRONELL, Ephraim: (1872-75) Also listed as a Homeopathic Druggist, Queen Street.
STUMM, Albert L. (1901-05)
SUTHERLAND, Findlay (1895-1924) 216 Leichhardt Street; later Edward Street; then (1925-27) Milton Road,
Auchenflower.
SUTHERLAND, Robert (1890-93) Latrobe Terrace, East Milton.

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TAGGART, J. (1848+) Medical Hall, North Brisbane Advertised in the Moreton Bay Courier.
TAUDEVIN, S. C. (1925-49+)
Sydney Charles Taudevin is listed as a Herbalist operating in Brunswick Street, Valley in 1933; he was also
the proprietor of The Golden Wattle Herb shop located at 222 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley.

 Square-based, round shouldered sarsaparilla-shaped bottle, embossed S C Taudevin, Brisbane. This
was probably a herbal tonic/sarsaparilla extract [both listed as products of Taudevin/Golden
Wattle]. 20oz size

 Early screw cap jar embossed Golden Wattle Remedies vertically down the bottle with S. C.
Taudevin Brisbane horizontally around base. Round based 6.5 cm high with AGM base
stamp 1930s.

 Screw top medicine bottle, embossed S. C. Taudevin Valley Brisbane.

TAYLOR, Edward (1870-1929) 193 Queen Street, then Charlotte Street. Also established a London Branch.
One of the founders of the Queensland Pharmaceutical Industry, Edward or ‘Pa’ Taylor as he was
affectionately referred to, had a profound and long lasting impact on the shape of the chemist and druggist
scene in Brisbane.
Edward Taylor was born in 1838 in London, where he served his apprenticeship to a leading pharmaceutical
chemist. Upon qualifying, Taylor emigrated to New Zealand, before settling in Ipswich, Queensland where
he purchased the pharmacy of the late Charles Warry.
Taylor moved to Brisbane in 1870 and later entered into a partnership with James Berkley to create
Berkley-Taylor & Co. Following the death of Berkley, he continued the business with Evan Prosser (forming
Prosser, Taylor & Co.) – this later evolved into Taylor & College Ltd in 1900.
In 1901, they acquired the business of Thomason-Chater Ltd, before forming an amalgamation with their
main competition Elliott Brothers to create Taylors & Elliott’s Ltd with branches established in Townsville
and Rockhampton. In 1930 Taylors and Elliott’s along with Felton, Grimwade were part of a group that
established Drug Houses Australia.
Taylor retired in 1929, handing the directorship of the firm to his son Willis Taylor, thus ending 70 years of
valuable service to the wholesale chemist and druggist trade in Queensland. Edward ‘Pa’ Taylor died the
following year at the age of 92 leaving a widow aged 94 and a family of 5 – two sons and three daughters.
Taylor left behind a rich legacy including the establishment of a Chair of Chemistry at the University of
Queensland.
Taylor used a diverse range of containers in connection with the different companies he was associated
with in Brisbane:

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Prosser, Taylor & Co. (1889-1900) Charlotte Street.
 Pot Lid, round b/w transferred Taylor’s Eucalyptus Ointment Queensland for sores of every
description, cures burns, scalds, wounds, cuts, sore breasts, bruises, eruptions, &c &c &c
Proprietors Prosser, Taylor & Co. Brisbane with “Hermes” (messenger of the Gods) tm in centre.
7cm in diameter.

Taylor & Colledge (1900-1925) Charlotte Steet and Brunswick Street.
 Demijohn – tan top, spigoted type with black transfer "Taylor & Colledge / Limited / Brisbane &
London / Australia" in 4 fancy scrolls with a flourished border. Two sizes – 1 and 2 gallons [smaller
size previously unrecorded].
 Demijohn – salt-glazed impressed on shoulder Taylor & College Brisbane. 2 gallons size.
 Cylol – similar style to Lysol, amber and olive glass varieties embossed Cylol Regd Taylor & College
Ltd Brisbane.

Taylor & Elliott’s (1925-30s) Charlotte Street; branches in Townsville and Rockhampton.
 Water Filter – narrow all white with black transfer Taysell Water Filter near top with Taylor &
Elliott’s Brisbane on reverse. Fowler Pottery 1937 stamp.
 Demijohn – later type all white with black transfer on shoulder Taylor & Elliott’s and Aust Drugs
Pty Ltd. 2 gallons size.

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TAYLOR, George (1925-27) Lutwyche.
TAYLOR, Helen E. (1926-28) Manly then (1929-1934+) Wynnum South.
TAYLOR, Mary M. (1930-34) Bay Terrace, Wynnum.
TAYLOR, Neville P. (1890)
Later moved to Charters Towers.
TAYLOR, Walter (1880-1905) 193 Queen Street, George Street and Ann Street, Valley.
Listed as a chemist and dentist, previously at Ipswich. Acquired the business interests of Moses Ward –
listed as the proprietor and manufacturer of Wards Baking Powder.
TERRACE PHARMACY (1934-40s) 109 Wickham Terrace.
THIELE, George / THIELE & CO (1902-1925) 366 George Street; later Ann Street.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle clear glass embossed Geo Thiele 366 George Street Brisbane.
1oz size.

THIELE, Herman (1926) 45 Ann Street; then (1927-34+) Milton Road, Milton.
THOMAS, Henry (1916-21) Station Road, Nundah.
Previously at Croydon.
THOMAS, Lewis (1926-31) C/- G F Haenke, Edward Street; then (1932-34+) College of Pharmacy.
THOMASON, Henry
THOMASON, Thomas W.
THOMASON BROS. / THOMASON BROS & CO (T. W. & H. W.) (1885-1900) Queen Street; Stanley Street,
Woolloongabba; branches at Beenleigh, Childers and Rockhampton.
The original chemist business was established by Thomas Thomason and with his brother Henry became
known as Thomason Brothers. In 1900, the brothers joined with A B Chater to create Thomason-Chater Ltd.
There are 4 known varieties of the Queensland Ointment:

 Round lid with red transfer - "Thomason’s Queensland Ointment for burns, scalds, bad legs & all
kinds of sores. Prepared by Thomason Bros Chemists and Dentists, South Brisbane &
Woolloongabba” with "Coat of Arms" t/m in centre surrounded by flourishes. 6.5cm diameter.

 Round lid with red transfer with slight transfer variation - "Thomason’s Queensland Ointment" with
"Coat of Arms" t/m in centre. 6.5cm diameter.

 Round lid with red transfer with wider border - "Thomason’s Queensland Ointment" with "Coat of
Arms" t/m in centre. 7.1cm diameter.

 Round lid with red transfer with 1.2cm wide border - "Thomason’s Queensland Ointment" with
"Coat of Arms" t/m in centre. 8.4cm diameter.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed T W Thomason Brisbane. Two sizes 3 and
4oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, aqua glass embossed Thomason Bros, South Brisbane. Two
sizes 3 and 4 oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Thomason Bros, Chemists, Brisbane in
italic/sloping text. 3oz/11.3cm high.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed Thomason’s Pharmacy in italic script
/ Brisbane with Bottle made in England beneath. 5oz/16.5cm high.

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THOMASON-CHATER CO / THOMAS CHATER LTD (1900-14) 69 Queen Street.
Later acquired by Taylors.

 Oval-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Thomason-Chater Ltd / Brisbane &
Woolloongabba. Two sizes 2 and 3oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Thomason-Chater Ltd / Brisbane &
Woolloongabba. Three sizes 3, 4 and 5oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear-aqua glass embossed Thomason-Chater Ltd / Chemists /
Brisbane. Several sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6oz.

THORN, Charles (1926) Kedron.
THURECT, H. S. (1925-34+) Nundah.

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TIMBURY, Alfred Jefferies (1903)
Possible connection to F. J. Timbury - Alfred Jefferies Timbury was a pharmaceutical chemist in Wickham
Street, Valley in 1903 before moving to Roma where he operated as Chemist & Dentist until 1925. After
that, Timbury relocated to Coolangatta where he maintained his pharmaceutical interests.
TIMBURY, Frederick James: (1895-1913) Petrie’s Bight Pharmacy and Wickham Street, Valley.
Chemist and Dentist, also listed as J. F. Timbury - later continued as a Dental Surgeon at Manly (1913-1916).

 Small medicine glass embossed F. J. Timbury / Petrie's Bight Pharmacy / Brisbane.
 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, greenish-aqua glass embossed F. J. Timbury / Chemist &

Dentist/ Brisbane. Maker Savar’s to base. 3oz/12cm high.
 Rectangular-based medicine bottle greenish-aqua glass embossed F. J. Timbury /

Brisbane. Maker Savar’s to base. 5oz/16.5cm high.
TOMLIN, Charles F. (1882-90) 57 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill and Petrie Terrace.
Later moved to Gympie.
TOMLIN, W. W. (1888) Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill.
TOUZEAU, James F. (1886-90) Stanley Street, East Brisbane.
Later moved to Hughenden.
TOUZELL, William (1895) Woolloongabba.
TOWLE, John C. (1894-1901) 34 Queen Street.
TRACEY, H. J. (1891) Leichhardt Street.
Later moved to Camooweal.
TRAFFORD, W. (1890-91) Boundary Street, West End.
TRANENT, Robert M. (1901)
The same R M Tranent from Mackay who produced potlids, etc. – he moved to Brisbane for only a year
before continuing his pharmaceutical interests at Mitchell in South-West Queensland until his death in
January 1905.
TREMAINE S. & Co.: (1913-20s?)
Listed as manufacturing chemists - also a branch in Sydney (1922-33+).

 Hexagonal poison bottle, amber glass embossed The property of Tremaine & Co. Brisbane.
10oz/25cm high.

 Lysol bottle medium size, amber glass embossed Not to be taken / This bottle always remains the
property of S. Tremaine & Co. with Estee trade mark monogram. 11.5cm high.

 Fancy square based, tapered clear glass bottle embossed with The property of S Tremaine & Co on
one panel; This bottle remains the property of S Tremaine & Co on reverse panel with Estee tm
and ST logo on third panel with space for label on remaining panel. Contents unknown. 12.5cm
high.

TROUP, William (1890-1904) Dunwich, Stradbroke Island.
Later moved to Charleville.

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TROUTON, W. J. R. (1883-1911) Cnr Queen and George Streets. Then Roma Street (1912-17).
Originally managed Cripps Pharmacy in Rockhampton before moving to Brisbane in 1883 when he acquired
the chemist of W J Page. Trouton operated a successful and long running pharmacy which was taken over
by Elliott’s upon his retirement in 1911. However, this was short-lived as Trouton later returned to the
pharmaceutical trade and operated a chemist in Roma Street until his passing in 1917.

 Pot lid/base black transfer Trouton Chemist Brisbane on base. 5 sizes reported.
 Rectangular-based poison bottle, cobalt blue glass embossed Trouton. 3oz.
 Rectangular-based chemist bottle, clear glass embossed Trouton / Chemist / Brisbane. Two sizes – 2

and 3oz.
 Hexagonal-based poison bottle, cobalt blue glass embossed Trouton. 3oz.
 Rectangular-based bevelled chemist bottle embossed Trouton / Chemist. 17cm high.
 Rectangular-based round shoulders chemist bottle, clear glass embossed Kalodon / Trouton with

ring around neck (Kalodon was a pain relief treatment for lumbago and similar ailments). 17cm
high.

TROUTON, W. (Jr) (1912-14) 44 Queen Street.
TUDOR, Henry G. (1926) C/- W H Green Ltd.
Later moved to Brisbane.

U
UNDERWOOD, Cassie Enid (Mrs): (1925 to 1943+) 548-550 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche.
UNITED LODGES DISPENSARY (1899-1902) Charlotte Street.
Manager: W Clowes.

V
VON PLEENIES, Hildegunde M. M. (1926-34+) John Street, Wooloowin.

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WALSH, Edward P. (1902-03)
Later moved to Charters Towers; then moved to Gympie.
WARD, Johnathon W. (1901-34+) Queen Street.
WARD, Moses / WARD & SONS (John W. & George W.) (1865-1930s)
Moses Ward established the pharmacy in 1865; there is a period during 1880s where Ward is not listed in
the trades directories, before reappearing in 1890. By 1920 his two sons have joined him, trading as Ward
& Sons.
Also listed as a homeopathic chemist at various times, including advertising as sole agent for Ashton
and Parsons Homeopathic Medicines, &c.

 Rectangular-based medicine, blue-tinged glass varieties, embossed M Ward / Chemist & Dentist /
Brisbane. 4oz size.

 Rectangular-based bevelled medicine bottle embossed M. Ward / Chemist & Dentist / Brisbane. 3
and 4oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based medicine, aqua glass embossed Moses Ward & Sons / Chemist & Dentist
/ Brisbane. 3 and 4oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Moses Ward / Chemist & Dentist
/ Brisbane. 3, 4 and 5 oz sizes.

 Baby feeder, double ended variety embossed M Ward & Sons / Brisbane
 Rectangular-based medicine bottle clear glass, embossed Moses Ward & Sons / Chemists

/ Brisbane in panel. 3 and 4oz sizes.
 Rectangular-based bevelled medicine bottle embossed Moses Ward & Sons / Chemists & Dentists

/ Brisbane with 3 VII at shoulder. 3 and 4oz sizes.

WARRY, T. S. (1854-66) Medical Hall, Queen Street.
Advertised as grocers/merchants – T S Warry established a chemist/medical hall as part of his business –
products included essence of Jamaica Ginger; sold to Drake.
WATERS, William Allen (1891-93) Adelaide and Albert Streets.
Also listed as Allen-Waters – acquired the pharmacy of the Late Charles Davies.
Later moved to Blackall; then Laidley and Boonah.

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WATKINS, Geo. (1887-98) 135 then 216 George Street.

Another prolific chemist who produced a wide range of bottles – later became Watkins and Mackay.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottles, cobalt and clear glass varieties, embossed Geo. Watkins /
Chemist / Brisbane. Several sizes – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8oz.

 Rectangular-based bulk medicine bottles, cobalt and clear glass varieties, embossed Geo. Watkins /
Chemist / Brisbane. Several sizes – 8, 9 and 10oz.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle with tablespoon measures on side, clear glass embossed
Watkins / Chemist / Brisbane. Several sizes – 3, 4, 5 and 6oz.

 Oval-based medicine bottle with tablespoon measures on side, clear glass embossed Watkins /
Chemist / Brisbane. Several sizes – 2, 3, 4, and 5oz.

 Small Dose Glass, embossed Watkins Chemists Brisbane.

 Oval-based medicine bottle, cobalt and clear glass varieties, embossed Geo. Watkins / Chemist
/ Brisbane. 2, 3 and 4 oz sizes.

 Round-based poison bottle panelled with raised hatching, embossed Geo. Watkins / Brisbane in 2
arcs with Poison in centre. 2 and 3 oz sizes.

 Oval-based medicine bottle, clear glass embossed Geo Watkins (in diagonal script) /
Chemist Brisbane. 3 and 4 oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based medicine rounded shoulders, clear glass embossed Chemist / Geo Watkins (in
diagonal script) / Brisbane. 3 and 4 oz sizes.

WATKINS & MACKAY (1899-1921) 135 Queen Street.

Partnership between George Watkins and George Mackay – successful venture that used a range of bottles.

 Rectangular-based medicine, clear and cobalt glass varieties, embossed Watkins & Mackay /
Chemists / Brisbane. Several sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8oz.

 Square based poison bottle, cobalt blue glass embossed Watkins & Mackay / Chemists / Brisbane.
1, 2, and 3oz sizes.

 Oval-based medicine, cobalt and clear glass varieties, embossed Watkins & Mackay / Chemists
/ Brisbane with flourishes near shoulder. 8 and 10oz sizes.

 Small Dose glass, embossed Watkins and Mackay Chemists Brisbane.

 Oval based variety in cobalt/clear glass (2 – 8 oz sizes) embossed Watkins & Mackay / Chemists
/ Brisbane

 Screw top pill bottle, round based embossed Watkins & Mackay / the Chemists / Brisbane. Early
style – 3oz size.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle embossed Watkins & Mackay / Brisbane in rectangle near base.
4 and 5oz sizes.

 Rectangular-based, early cork stoppered bottle with rounded shoulders; aqua glass
embossed Chemists / Watkins & Mackay (in script) /, Brisbane in sunken panel. Range of sizes,
including 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8oz.

 Rectangular-based bottle bluish-aqua glass embossed Watkins & Mackay / Chemists / Brisbane in
panel. 5 oz / 16 cm high.

 Rectangular-based cork stoppered pill bottle (wide mouthed), with bevelled shoulders, clear glass
embossed Watkins & Mackay / Chemists / Brisbane. 3oz / 6cm high.

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WATSON, F. J. (1943-50s) Wynnum Central
 Rectangular-based, cork stoppered medicine, clear glass embossed Chemist / F J Watson (in script)
/ Wynnum Central. Later style of bottle - 4oz size.

WATSON, William W. (1889-96) 151 George Street.
Later moved to Childers.

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, blueish-aqua glass embossed Watson / Chemist / Brisbane. 4oz
size.

WEBB, James (1926-34) C/- J Lunn, Sandgate.
WEST END PHARMACY (1886-88) Cnr Boundary and Vulture Streets.
Initially run by Diethelm & Co; later operated by W J Costin & with J P Davies as Manager – Davies on
completion of his pharmacy registration was the proprietor from 1889.
See also J P Davies.
WHEELER, Francis J. (1916-34+) Stones Corner.
WHITE, Lillian (1920) Clayfield.
WILDIE, W. J. (1930-31) Lytton Road, East Brisbane; then (1932-34+) Ipswich Road, Annerley.
WILKINSON, Arthur L. (1926) Queen Street.
WILKINSON, James (1907-21)

 Rectangular-based medicine bottle, clear and amethyst glass varieties, embossed Wilkinson (in
script) / Chemist / Brisbane. 4 and 6 oz sizes.

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