Tag Archives: Harcourt

Apples of Temptation are Bonza!

Posted on March 10, 2018 by maryannadair

Above are some great examples of Apple Case Art and Australiana. Labels began to appear in large numbers on wooden crates around 1920 and were only superseded in the 1960s by cardboard cartons. Although the designs were for the most part basic, and … Continue reading →

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Compare the Pair #17 | The Tale of Two Fridges

Posted on February 10, 2018 by maryannadair

Above: Left: Leda and the Swan fridge by Arthur Boyd; Above Right: Decorated fridge by Shirley Stewart at  ANA Hall, Harcourt, Victoria. What separates these two beautifully decorated fridges? – About 31 km via the Midland Highway (A300) in  Central … Continue reading →

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Time to Dapple with the Apple this Weekend

Posted on March 10, 2017 by maryannadair

Harcourt is the home of Victoria’s best growing apples and one of Australia’s major apple growing districts. The township is situated in the Central District within the State of Victoria. In March each year, Harcourt runs its annual Applefest which … Continue reading →

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