1922 - R.S.& S, Woollen Mills, Geelong, Vic, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 38° 09.673 E 144° 20.675
55H E 267352 N 5772964
A woollen mill built in the early 1920's
Waymark Code: WMWKDT
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 09/15/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 10

The R.S.& S (Returned Soldiers and Sailors) Woollen Mills were established in 1922 in order to provide employment to returned servicemen from World War 1, by returned servicemen and helped by government bonds.
The mill specialized in woollen tweed and worsted cloth and made use of a wide range of natural and artificial fibers.
Year of construction: 1922

Full inscription:
Geelong R.S & S. Woollen & Worsted Co-operative Manufacturing Coy Ltd This stone was laid by The Rt Hon William Morris Hughes P.C. K.C. M.P.. Prime Minister of Australia 15th Feb. 1922


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