Kinnears rope works has been a notable landmark in Footscray since about 1900.
Melbourne's Living Museum of the West

Australia's first ecomuseum, set in a park and historic industrial site on the banks of the Maribyrnong River. The Living Museum is a community-oriented regional museum, focusing on the unique heritage, culture and environment of Melbourne's Western Region. Activities include talks, tours, changing exhibitions, publications, audio-visuals and Aboriginal cultural programs.
Subject:
- Social History Museum
- Contemporary Art
- Design
- Industrial Design
- Archaeology or Antiquities
- Archives
- Domestic Items
- Ethno-specific
- Images
- Local History
- Migration
- Militaria
- Organisations
- Professionals and Trades
- Rural Life
- Social History
- Women
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Photography
- Tools
- Environmental or Conservation
- Gardens
- Ephemera
Items
Rope Samples
Kinnears Ropes

Uniform

Typical garment of munitions workers - especially designed to avoid sparks - eg. no buttons
Sign
J.B. Jones Sign

John Jones was a boat builder operating from the Maribyrrong river bank, first at Ascot Vale and then Footscray - 2 boxes of hand tools also held.
Sign
Attenti alle Dita

Formerly located in 'Top Factory', Hume Pipe Works, Maribyrrong.
Cordite Drying Trucks

Used in manufacture of solid ammunition propellant of explosives factory at Maribyrrong - factory closed 1994.