Tasmanian Transfer Ginger Beers

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Tasmanian Transferred Ginger Beers compilation is a Rarity Guide using the following scale and recorded
alphabetically.

C -Common
A - Available
H- Hard to get
R - Rare
VR - Very Rare
XR - Extremely Rare (less than 5 recorded)

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ABBOTT, M. E. / ABBOTT, W. H. / ABBOTTS LTD (1887-1939) Patterson Street,
Launceston.

Mrs M E Abbott purchased the factory of Rodgers’s Aerated Water and Cordial Factory, renaming it the
Phoenix Aerated Waters and Cordials Factory. W H Abbott was also listed at various times as proprietor and
later H C Abbott as Manager of Abbotts Ltd.

Abbott's Celebrated (front & back), not all have the warning on the back. Hoffman made. RARITY “A”

Abbott's Ye Olde (front and back). Hoffman made. RARITY “A”

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M E ABBOTT, Campbell's made. RARITY “H”
Abbott’s Celebrated dump ginger beer, Campbell's made. RARITY “R”
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A Ballantyne, Penguin, Bendigo made. RARITY “R”
BALLANTYNE, Andrew (1903-1911) Penguin.

Ballantyne purchased a shop and dwelling situated on the main road in Penguin in July 1903. Shortly after,
Ballantyne is listed as a Storekeeper and Baker. It is uncertain when Ballantyne commenced manufacturing soft
drinks; however, Ballantyne’s Cordial factory was advertised for sale in April 1911.

BLOCKLEY, Arthur (1920’s-1936) 333 Wellington Road, Launceston.

Arthur Blockley emigrated from England in November 1921; by the mid-1920’s he is listed as a cordial maker
until the 1930’s where Blockley is listed as a Storekeeper operating from the same address.
A Blockley, Launceston. Two variations, one made by Fowlers and the other Mauri Bros & Thompson.

Fowler RARITY “R”, Mauri Bros & Thompson RARITY “EX”

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CASCADE BREWERY / CASCADE BREWERY CO LTD (1886-present) Hobart.

The Cascade Brewery was established in 1824 brewing beer, ales, etc. In 1886, the brewery expanded to
produce aerated waters, ginger beers, cordials etc. It became a Limited Company in 1893.
The soft drink line of the business is continued today under Cascade Drinks.
Two versions, one Bendigo made the other Bourne Denby made.

Bendigo Version RARITY “A”, Bourne Denby Version RARITY “C”

Bourne Denby made. RARITY “H”

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Bourne Denby made. RARITY “H”
Price & Powell made. RARITY “H”
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Price Bristol made. RARITY “H”

Two variations, one Bendigo made the other Pinnacle Sydney made. Bendigo RARITY “C”, Pinnacle
RARITY “H”

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Two variations, one Bourne Denby made, the other Lovatt & Lovatt made. Bourne Denby RARITY “A”,
Lovatt & Lovatt RARITY “R”

Bendigo made. RARITY “C”

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Campbell's made (some are impressed on the reverse) No Back Stamp RARITY “H”, With Back
Stamp RARITY “VR”

Cascade Brewery Dandelion Ales

Bourne Denby made. RARITY “R”

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Bourne Denby made. RARITY “H”
Bourne Denby made. RARITY “H”
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Two variations, one Price Bristol made, the other Price Powell made. Both Variations RARITY “H”

Three variations, Bourne Denby, Pinnacle Brand and Bendigo made. Bourne Denby RARITY “H”,
Pinnacle RARITY“VR” & Bendigo RARITY “A”

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COWAP, Annie Viney (1891-1911) 63 Brisbane Street, Launceston.

Mrs Cowap was operating a cordial factory during 1891 which continued until ~1911.

A V Cowap, Launceston. Two variations, one Bendigo made, the other Pinnacle Brand made. Both
Variations RARITY “H”

Campbell's made. RARITY “VR”

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COOEE CORDIALS (1883-present)

Cooee Cordials, Bendigo made.

Made in 1983 for the Centenary of Cooee Cordials.

CRYSTAL AERATED WATER COMPANY (1897-1920) Esplanade West, Launceston.

Established in December 1897 by Edwin Waller, who had previous experience in aerated water manufacturing
in Edinburgh, Scotland [Wm. Leitch & Co.]. The factory later established branches in Scottsdale and Derby –
the operations were sold to Abbotts.

Crystal Aerated Waters Launceston. Bendigo made. RARITY “H”

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Pinnacle Brand made. RARITY “A”
Bourne Denby made. RARITY “A”
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Three variations, Campbell's, Bendigo and Pinnacle Brand made.

Note: Campbell’s variation has a slightly smaller transfer. Campbell’s RARITY “H”, Bendigo
RARITY “C” & Pinnacle RARITY “A”

DAVIS, Thomas (1897-1921) Burnie.

Arrived in Burnie ~1886 where he originally worked as Manager for Henry Black’s Cordial Factory, later
Captain Jones’ Factory before commencing business in his own right.

T Davis, Burnie. Fowler made. (has the same on the back as below) RARITY "EX"

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Fowler made. RARITY "A
Fowler made. RARITY "H"
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Campbell's, Pinnacle Brand & Bendigo made. Campbell’s RARITY "H", Pinnacle & Bendigo
RARITY "A"

Bendigo made, internal screw. (some have dark tops) RARITY "A", Dark Top Variant RARITY "R

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Bendigo made. RARITY "EX"
Bendigo & Pinnacle Brand made. BOTH RARITY "A"
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Not a lot known about this one, Star Brand, Campbell's made. RARITY "VR"

DEVONPORT CORDIAL COMPANY (1905-21)

Operated by Garnet James Pearce who moved to Devonport from Burnie in 1903; shortly after he established his
cordial factory. During the 1920’s-30’s, Pearce was the proprietor of several hotels in the district, including the
Palace Hotel, Rooke Street, Devonport.

Devonport Cordial Factory. Pinnacle Brand made. RARITY "EX'

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Campbell's made. RARITY "EX"
Bendigo made. RARITY "VR"
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EDWARDS, Alfred & SON (1929-1950’s) Devonport.
Edwards & Son Devonport. Two variations, large and small transfers, both Bendigo made. Both
RARITY "C"

Fowler made. RARITY "R"

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Fowler made, 1970's reproduction/souvenir?

KELLY & CO (1885-1915) Brisbane Street, Hobart.

The original partnership between George Edwin Kelly and John Noble Gordon was formally dissolved in
November 1885 and continued on by Kelly, trading as Kelly & Co.

Kelly & Co Hobart. Price & Powell made. RARITY "H"

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Campbell's made. RARITY "A"
Campbell's Made. RARITY "EX"
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Campbell's made. RARITY "H"
Bourne Denby made. RARITY "H"
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Bendigo, Pinnacle Brand and Port Dundas made. Bendigo RARITY "C", Pinnacle RARITY "A"
& Port Dundas RARITY "H"

Price Bristol made. RARITY "H"

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Campbell's made. RARITY "A"
Campbell's made. RARITY "VR"
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Campbell's made. RARITY "H"
Campbell's made. RARITY "R"
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Bendigo, Pinnacle Brand and Port Dundas made. Bendigo RARITY "A", Pinnacle BRAND
RARITY "H" & Port Dundas RARITY "R"

Bendigo made. (square top version) RARITY "H"

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LORD & CO. (1901-03) New Wharf, Hobart.

Advertised Sassafras Ale and Porter.

Lord & Co, New Wharf, Hobart. RARITY "VR"

MAWER, Harry Wingate (1924-28) Ulverstone.

The factory continued after the death of Mawer in 1928.
H W Mawer, Ulverstone RARITY “A”4 variations as pictured. (Possibly a dark top version)

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Internal thread. RARITY “A”
Internal thread. RARITY “A”

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Cork top. RARITY “A”

MILSOM, G. P. (1893-1917) George Street later St John Street, Launceston.

Milsom purchased the factory of W I Thrower in April 1893.

G P Milsom, Launceston. Two variations, one Bendigo made and the other Pinnacle Brand made. Both
RARITY "H"

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Raised lettering up bottle, no other info.

RARITY "H"

PANTON, E. (1869-1902) Enfield Hotel, Charles Street, Launceston.

The Panton family were connected with the Enfield Hotel over a period of time – it is uncertain which of the E.
Pantons used the Ginger Beer; E. J Panton, Elijah Edward, Elizabeth Jane (1885) and then Edward Henry (1888)
were proprietors during the thirty-three years.

E Panton, Enfield Hotel. (no complete examples known a publication) Campbell's made.

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PHILLIPS & SON (1920-50s+) Devonport
Phillips and Son Devonport. Fowler made. RARITY "C"

Bendigo made. RARITY "R"

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Bendigo made. RARITY "R"

PREMIER AERATED WATER COMPANY (1914-24) William Street, Launceston.

The business was advertised for sale in October 1924.

Premier Aerated Water Company Launceston. Pinnacle Brand made. RARITY "VR"

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ROCKLIFF, W. (1918-49) Burnie and Cooee.
W Rockliff Burnie/Cooee Fowler made. RARITY "H"

Bendigo made. RARITY "R"

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Bendigo made. RARITY "R"
Bendigo made. RARITY "VR"
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SUCKLING, S. (1883-1910) Sandhill Cordial Factory, Howick Street.

Suckling previously worked for C S Button, Launceston. In November 1883, Suckling has advertised that he has
opened a ginger beer manufactory and was able to supply Hop Beer, Gingerade, Cordials, Raspberry Vinegar,
etc. Suckling operated from several addresses over a period of 17 years.

S Suckling Campbell's made. (comes in different shades) RARITY "VR"

TETLOW, Henry (1914-30) 63 Brisbane Street, Launceston.

Tetlow previously worked for Abbott’s before establishing his own cordial factory.

H Tetlow Launceston. Pinnacle Brand made. RARITY "R"

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THROWER, W. I. (1887-1893) George Street, Launceston.

Originally operated as a Draper, Thrower sold the shop and fittings to concentrate on other interests including
the proprietor of the Court House Hotel (1873), Launceston; Ship Hotel (1876), Emu Bay and International
Hotel (1881), Launceston. During the 1870-80’s period, Thrower was also listed as a Real Estate Agent,
Sharebroker and an agent for the Tasmanian News as well as being involved in a range of civic duties.
By May 1887, Thrower is operating a cordial factory at Cameron Street, Launceston. The factory was later sold
to G P Milsom in April 1893.

W I Thrower Launceston. Campbell's made. RARITY "H"

WEAVER & CO. (1869-1908) Elizabeth Lane, Hobart.

Weaver & Co originally commenced as Chemists & Druggists before expanding into aerated water manufacture.

Weaver & Co Hobart. Pinnacle Sydney made. RARITY "VR"

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Bendigo made. RARITY "VR"
Price Bristol made. RARITY "R"
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Price Bristol made. RARITY "VR"
Pinnacle Sydney made. RARITY "R"
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Bendigo made. RARITY "H"
Pinnacle Brand made. RARITY "A"
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Two variations, one Bendigo made and one Pinnacle Brand made. Both RARITY "A"
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