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24.01.2022 Thomas Loader - Arrived Melbourne Feb 1852; established firm of Loader, James & Co., merchants, which in 1859 became Thomas Loader & Co., irornmerchants, coach makers ironmongers and saddlers; also founded Apollo Stearine Candle Company which later combined with J. Kitchen & Sons. Director 1873 and later chairman City of Melbourne Bank; Melbourne Harbor Trust commissioner 1877-1896, chairman 1881-1883. Ref. https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/component//details/24/643

23.01.2022 1937 aerial photo - Apollo Candle Company at the foreshore. Photo credit: Bulimba District Historical Society. Ref: https://www.defence.gov.au//Bulimba%20Barracks%20Heritage%

23.01.2022 1893 - Picture of the Floods - Apollo Candle Works factory submerged Photo / image: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/20339103

23.01.2022 Page 27 of the Queenslander Pictorial, supplement to The Queenslander 7 September 1918 - Disply at the Brisbane Exhibition includes Apollo Candles Image credit: State Library of Queensland

23.01.2022 1893 Brisbane River flood - Apollo Candle Company factory submerged (view of chimney stack to the left). Photo credit: Bulimba District Historical Society

22.01.2022 LAUNCHING SOON! Place your order please .. Bulimba Candle Companys OXFORD - Lemon Myrtle candle - fresh green herbal notes perfectly combine with light citrus to create this unique Australian scent. 40+ burning hours. $45 (free delivery to 4171). .. Inspired by Bulimba Brisbane Queenslands historic Apollo Stearine Candle Company (c.1881-1930). Australian made natural coconut and soy wax infused with Australian made fragrances. Hand poured in Bulimba. .. www.bulimbacandlecompany.com.au #candle #candles #bulimba #brisbane #queensland #australia #australianmade #bulimbacandlecompany Inspired by Bulimbas historic #apollostearinecandlecompany #apollocandleworks #apollocandlecompany

21.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? The Apollo Stearine Candle Company (which manufactured candles and laundry soap) was previously located in the north-western portion of the [Bulimba Barracks] site, operating from the early 1880s (officially opened 2 September 1881). Ref. Page 6 http://www.defence.gov.au//BulimbaBarracksDSIReportFINALEx

20.01.2022 Scientific and Useful - The Telephone Exchange has been steadily growing in favour since its initiation, and there are now nearly fifty subscribers (inclusive of Government offices) enjoying the advantages of prompt and reliable intercommunication. Some of the stations are several miles from the head office - the Apollo Candle Companys works at Bulimba, for instance - and speaking can be heard quite distinctly over much longer distances. Image: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/20710062

19.01.2022 SOLD: 855 new homes for Bulimba: Historic Bulimba Barracks sold to Shayher Group: https://www.afr.com//historic-bulimba-barracks-sold-to-sha

18.01.2022 1930 - BLOWN TO DEBRIS - For over 35 years the chimney stack of the old Apollo candle works at Bulimba has been a conspicuous landmark. Today it was rendered a heap of dust and shattered bricks by an explosion purposely arranged for its destruction. No. 1 picture shows the stack in the state it had withstood the demands of industry and the ravages of time for many years No. 2 picture depicts the monster tottering to its doom, and No. 3 view conveys vividly the end of its career. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/186355477

18.01.2022 The Brisbane factory (at Bulimba) .... Ref. The Sydney Morning Herald Sat 7 Jan 1882 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28379090# and https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3402328

18.01.2022 In 1856 John Kitchen and his sons, John Ambrose, Phillip and Theophilus, began making tallow candles from butchers scraps in the backyard of their home at Emerald Hill (South Melbourne). Ordered out as an offensive trade, the business removed to Sandridge (Port Melbourne) in 1858. Fire destroyed the companys premises in 1860, but they were quickly rebuilt and a Melbourne office was opened. In 1870 the Kitchens bought Gossage Brothers soap and candle factory at Footscray to...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Bulimba Barracks site C. 1942 with the Apollo Candle Company in the foreground

15.01.2022 Welcome to our Bulimba Candle Company, founded to preserve and share Bulimbas history and art of candle manufacturing and distribution which commenced in the late 1800s in Bulimba Brisbane Queensland Australia. Inspired by Bulimbas historical Apollo Stearine Candle Company, our scented candles are hand-poured in Bulimba Brisbane Queensland with Australian-made natural coconut and soy wax infused with Australian-made fragrances.

14.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW ... The Apollo Stearine Candle Company (which manufactured candles and laundry soap) was previously located in the north-western portion of the Bulimba Barracks site, operating from the early 1880s (officially opened 2 September 1881). A report in the Brisbane Courier newspaper (3 September 1881) noted that there was a swamp on the land, which was used as a water supply for the candle works. Review of a 1936 aerial photograph indicates that the centre of the swamp area was approximately at the location of Building D010 (oil and lubricant store) within the truck parking area. (Page 5 - https://www.defence.gov.au//BulimbaBarracksDSIReportFINALE )

13.01.2022 1893 Flood - Bulimba. The district of Bulimba, in common with other places, has suffered considerably from the ravages of the flood. All the low-lying portions of the district from the foot of Bulimba Hill and Galloways Hill. The Apollo Candle Works were completely submerged, hardly a house being visible. The water varied in depth from 1ft. to 20ft.; in some places it was more. Most of the residents had made provision against the flood, and had shifted the majority of their things to more secure places of safety. A terrible amount of loss to property has been sustained, but fortunately no loss of life has been reported. The thanks of the whole of the district are due to the Messrs. Crouch, assisted by others, who did yeoman service in saving life and property. Image: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3555470

13.01.2022 1893 Brisbane River flood - Apollo Candle Company factory submerged (view of chimney stack to the left). Photo credit: Bulimba District Historical Society

12.01.2022 In January 1885, 81 allotments of Bulimba Bridge Estate were advertised to be auctioned by R.D. Graham & Son. A map advertising the auction shows the Apollo Candle Works site. https://digital.slq.qld.gov.au/deli/DeliveryManagerServlet

10.01.2022 Bulimba District Historical Societys Apollo Candle Company / Works presentation - June 2020

10.01.2022 In 1872 Thomas Loader (1830-1901), businessman and politician, who was born in London, founded the Apollo Stearine Candle Company in Melbourne Victoria Australia. http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/loader-thomas-4032

09.01.2022 Bulimba Brisbane Queensland c.1935 - the year the candle works chimney stack was demolished .. candle works buildings can still be seen .. Image credit: State Library of Queensland URL: https://upload.wikimedia.org//StateLibQld_1_47888_Regatta_

09.01.2022 Bulimba Candle Company is inspired by #Bulimbas Apollo Candle Company (1880s - 1930/40s) .. historic photos are also being posted at www.instagram.com/bulimbacandlecompany .. #candle #candles #brisbane State Library of Queensland ..

09.01.2022 Bulimbas historical Apollo Stearine Candle Company

08.01.2022 The Apollo Candle Company, of Melbourne, have purchased a freehold on the Brisbane River, near Bulimba, for the manufacture of stearine. Extensive works are being erected at a cost of 6,000. It has been arranged that the Meat Export Company shall take all the surplus tallow. Image: Trove The Australiasian Sat 26 Feb 1881 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/137812746

08.01.2022 Bulimba Barracks Historical Site Activities The Apollo Stearine Candle Company (which manufactured candles and laundry soap) was previously located in the north-western portion of the site, operating from the early 1880s (officially opened 2 September 1881). A report in the Brisbane Courier newspaper (3 September 1881) noted that there was a swamp on the land, which was used as a water supply for the candle works. Review of a 1936 aerial photograph indicates that the centr...e of the swamp area was approximately at the location of Building D010 (oil and lubricant store) within the truck parking area. During the Second World War, the United States Forces constructed the Apollo Barge Assembly Depot at Bulimba Barracks. The Barge Assembly Depot comprised six large warehouses, now known as C001 (Fabrication Workshop), D001, D002, D003, D004 and D005, as shown on Figure 2, Annex A. The three buildings comprising the former candle works facility were taken over by the Australian Army during the Second World War and repurposed as an anti-aircraft battery. Ref. https://www.defence.gov.au//BulimbaBarracksDSIReportFINALE

08.01.2022 September 1881 Bulimbas Apollo Stearine Candle Company formally opened their branch / factory. (It had been in operation for some time, however had been operating in an incomplete state (apparently for about five years at that stage). The Apollo Stearine Candle Company had a branch / factory at Stanley Street in South Brisbane. These works were moved to Bulimba. The company had a large site attached to their establishment (situated opposite the Hamilton Hotel). 13 acres ad...jacent to Apollo Street in Bulimba was secured for candle and soap manufacturing.) Mr G P Clarke was the general manager at that time. The Apollo Stearline Candle Companys headquarters was in Footscray Melbourne Victoria, with branches in Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide. 1893 - The district of Bulimba suffered considerably from the ravages of the flood. All the low-lying portions of the district from the foot of Bulimba Hill and Galloways Hill were under water. The Apollo candle works was completely submerged and badly damaged. 1909 Bulimbas Apollo candle works (several buildings) was partially destroyed by fire. 1942 1944 The site of Bulimbas Apollo candle works and adjacent residential lots taken over for US Army Transportation Service Depot. Construction of Barge Assembly Depot including barracks, repair shed, two warehouses, two workshops, fabrication workshops and administration building. Assembly of prefabricated 300-ton steel barges and 200-ton timber barges shipped from United States. 1944 - US military moved out of Bulimba site as focus of Pacific campaign shifted to south-east Asia. 1945 - 2015 - Commonwealth government acquires site for use as an army and naval base. Content credit: Trove - National Library of Australia; State Library of Queensland, Brisbane City Councils Bulimba Barracks Master Plan

05.01.2022 SNEAK PREVIEW: Bulimba Candle Company’s candles are in production and are being launched soon! #bulimba #bulimbacandlecompany #apollocandlecompany #apollocandleworks #apollostearinecandlecompany #brisbane #history #queensland #candle #candles #livelocal #buylocal www.bulimbacandlecompany.com.au

05.01.2022 Heres an aerial photo of Bulimba which shows the former Apollo Candle Works / Apollo Candle Company site (13 hectares, adjacent to Apollo Road Bulimba) in 1936. The candle works buildings were demolished in 1935. Image courtesy of https://qimagery.information.qld.gov.au/! #Bulimba #BulimbaCandleCompany #BulimbaBarracks #Brisbane #Queensland #Australia

04.01.2022 SNEAK PREVIEW: Bulimba Candle Companys Candles are in production and are being launched soon! Our Made in Australia coconut and soy wax is beautiful! #bulimba #bulimbacandlecompany #apollocandlecompany #apollocandleworks #apollostearinecandlecompany #brisbane #history #queensland #candle #candles #livelocal #buylocal #madeinaustralia #australianmade www.bulimbacandlecompany.com.au

04.01.2022 C. 1910s. Image credit: Bulimba District Historical Society

04.01.2022 1937 aerial photo - Apollo Candle Company at the foreshore. Photo credit: Bulimba District Historical Society. Ref: https://www.defence.gov.au//Bulimba%20Barracks%20Heritage%

03.01.2022 Foreshore view of the Apollo Candle Company Photo credit: Bulimba District Historical Society #Bulimba #Brisbane #Queensland #Australia #Candle #CandleCompany #CandleWorks

03.01.2022 C. 1910s. Image credit: Bulimba District Historical Society

02.01.2022 Bulimba Barracks site - Apollo Candle Company site. Ref. https://www.defence.gov.au//Bulimba%20Barracks%20Heritage%

02.01.2022 A Glance at Australia in 1880: Apollo Stearine Candle Company .. Branch: Bulimba, Brisbane .. https://books.google.com.au/books

01.01.2022 June 1909 - DISASTROUS FIRE - DAMAGE, 16,000. BRISBANE, Tuesday. A disastrous fire broke out at 3 oclock this morning in the Apollo Candle and Soap Works, Bulimba, several miles down the Brisbane River. The fire brigades were unable to go beyond the boundaries of the city, but the local residents effected much, saving the boiler house and kerosene store. The damage is estimated at 10,000. Image: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/50370696 FIRE AT SOAPWORKS. 10,00...0 DAMAGE DONE. Brisbane. June 8. A destructive fire occurred to-day at the Apollo candle and soap works at Bulimba. The fire broke out early in the morning in the candle-room, which contained a large quantity of candles and other highly in flammable material. The flames extended to the cooperage and bulk store and the boxmaking room, which, together with the contents, were destroyed. The boiler house and oil-room were saved. The damage to the building and contents is estimated at about 10,COO, and the insurances on the works and totalled 17,575. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209664891 See more

01.01.2022 Bulimba Barracks site - Apollo Candle Company site. Ref. https://www.defence.gov.au//Bulimba%20Barracks%20Heritage%