Bennett G. H. & Co. Melbourne

Aerated Water and Cordial Manufacturer - 1884 to 1916

The Excelsior Brewery was established by Mr Lane in 1877, in Collingwood, Melbourne. During the early 1880's Bennett was operating with Lane as Brewers.

George Henry Bennet established his own factory as aerated waters manufacturers in Church Street, Richmond, Melbourne in 1884, later moving to Bridge Road, Richmond. The firm closed in 1916.

This company used the trade mark of a conqueror upon a Mountain holding a flag, but later they were well known for Flying Flag trade mark.

Historical Dates

1877     Excelsior Brewery established
1884     G. H. Bennett established
1916     G. H. Bennett closed

 

List of known items from this Company

Year	Branding	Type	Physical Attributes
1900 - 1916	G. H. Bennett, Richmond Flag trademark	Ginger Beer	13 oz, stoneware, green top corker bottle
1905 +/-	G. H. Bennett, Richmond Flag trademark	Codd	13 oz, aqua, glass, all way pure,  bottle
1905 -1916	G. H. Bennett, Richmond Flag trademark	Crown Seal	13 oz. skittle, clear glass, soft drink, bottle
1905 +/-	G. H. Bennett, Richmond Flag trademark	Riley	26 oz, Riley, aqua, glass, bottle, applied blob top
1890 +/-	G. H. Bennett, Richmond Flag trademark	Soda Syphon	26 oz, Soda Syphon, clear, glass, bottle