Early twentieth century poster by Troedel & Co. lithographer (State Library Victoria) 1905 Advertisement The Cadet was first added to the Crackajack line in 1905 just two years after their first models; The Professional, Senior and Junior, were sold by Allan & Co of Melbourne. Same model from F A Rauner’s 1915 Cat These Cadets … Continue reading Crack Cadet
I viewed a repeat episode of American Pickers awhile ago where they stumbled across a Cracker Jack vending machine. It set my brain cogs into motion (backwards) revisiting our famous Crackajack mouth organs sold by Allan’s of Melbourne. The cogs clunked to a stop on both why the name Crackajack and why advertising featuring the … Continue reading Nautical Jack
I got this little girl she's quite a picture Ain't no-one anywhere ever gonna steal her My Baby - Cold Chisel Another pick up for the Shep Collection. Just couldn’t help myself. It’s manifesting as an addiction. Haven’t seen many of these in my short fossicking career. Will sit right beside my Tiny and Tiny … Continue reading My Baby
