PACKET HONEY LABELS
1950 - 1980Stack of green and cream Wandoo Honey paper labels wrapped in brown paper. Printers green and white label on side with makers information along top and hand written notation under this: [A Harrison / 500 labels / 5lb honey labels.]. Red circle top left of label with the outline of a white horse up on its back legs. Stands on a banner with text on it [INVICTA]
Labels diamond shape with red and white text and red and white floral decoration with bees along bottom two sides. Text [5lb / NETT / WANDOO / BLEND / PURE EXTRACTED / HONEY / A. HARRISON & SON / KELMSCOTT / W.A.]
Albert Harrison and his family moved to Kelmscott in the 1920s where he started an apiarist businesses, placing bee hives throughout the nearby hills. When old enough his sons Albert Lincoln ‘Linc’ and Frank joined the business. Linc continued to run A. Harrison & Sons following his father’s death in 1944. They named the honey after the native Wandoo (Eucalyptus wandoo) trees found in the nearby hills.
Albert, age 57, died following an accident on 12 March. Albert was cutting a piece of wood with a circular saw when it was suddenly thrown backwards, striking Albert in the head. Albert was rushed to hospital but died the following morning. Albert was buried at the Methodist section of the Karrakatta Cemetery on 14 March 1944.
Albert and his family lived at Third Avenue where they also had their honey processing plant. Though not an active member of the community, Albert did financially support a variety of local community groups. The family was also known for their integrity and for being very industrious and hospitable. The Harrison's would regularly exhibit their honey at the Kelmscott show winning numerous prizes.
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This object is part of a collection that represents the commercial history of the City of Armadale. It represents the many different businesses that have operated in the local area and how those businesses have evolved over time. Businesses play an important role within a community, they provide wanted and needed goods and services, employment, income and opportunities to the local community. They can also operate as important social connectors, places where people gathered and engaged with other members of the community.
