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  • PIC OBJ A40010511 LOC OBJ Drawer 9
  • Dickheads matchbox [realia].
  • Villawood, N.S.W. : Steric ; 2001. 1 matchbox : cardboard, col. red, black and white ; 3.5 x 5.7 x 1 cm. + 15 red headed matches.
 
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Dickheads matchbox [realia].
Title
Dickheads matchbox [realia].
Date
Villawood, N.S.W. : Steric ; 2001.
Extent
1 matchbox : cardboard, col. red, black and white ; 3.5 x 5.7 x 1 cm. + 15 red headed matches.
Summary
Inscriptions: "Dickheads 25"--Top of box, upper centre; "Contents avg. 25 Dickhead matches"--Top of box, lower left; "Distributed by Steric P/L 33 Malta St, Villawood, N.S.W. Made in Australia, from local & imported materials. Hanna match"--Side of box; "We would have to be complete dickheads to let more of our famous Australian brands be taken over by foreign companies. Brands such as Vegemite, Aeroplane Jelly, Arnott's, Speedo and Redhead Matches are in overseas hands. This means the profit and wealth created goes overseas and robs our children and gandchildren of a future." A protest from Dick Smith Foods. As Australian as you can get"--Bottom of box.
Notes
Condition: good.
Subject
  • Matches -- Australia.
  • Matchbox labels -- Australia.
  • Matchboxes. -- pmont
  • Matches. -- pmont
Other authors
  • Dick Smith Foods.
  • Steric (Firm)
Also titled
  • Dickhead matches
Identifier
nla.pic-an23297588
Bib id
vn1507150
Call number(s)
  • PIC OBJ A40010511 LOC OBJ Drawer 9 *
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