Sweetacres Lolly Jar
Jaffas, Minties, & Fantales lollies were created in the 1920’s & 30’s, is just to name a few favourite lollies of yesteryear. ‘Sweetacres’, was the… Read More »Sweetacres Lolly Jar
Milk Bar
Coca Cola YoYo
In the 70’s, almost every year around summer time there was a new style of Coca Cola Yoyo introduced you could purchase from your local… Read More »Coca Cola YoYo
Twisties Knitted Jumper
Back in the 70’s part of Twisties advertising was a knitted jumper. Instructions of how to knit it at home were on a paper pad… Read More »Twisties Knitted Jumper
Chiko Handy Holder
A very cool promotion item from the makers of Chiko Roll. Send in 5 used wrappers for a chance to win. I sent in 2… Read More »Chiko Handy Holder
Allen’s Peter’s Ice Cream Lollies
Brand New for May 2018 is the combo of Allen’s Lollies & Peter’s Ice Cream. Inspired by the flavours of Peter’s Drumstick & Frosty Fruits,… Read More »Allen’s Peter’s Ice Cream Lollies
Cadbury CaraMilk Block
In 2018, Cadbury produced the “CaraMilk” Block as a Limited Edition in Australia & New Zealand. The Australian blocks were re-called as they were known… Read More »Cadbury CaraMilk Block
Barnes Castlemaine Rock
Has it really come to the day that Barnes Castlemaine Rock Lollies will cease to be, July 2018 ? Is this yet another GREAT Australian… Read More »Barnes Castlemaine Rock
Vegemite Rare Badge
This lil fella has been with me a long time, I’d say late 70’s. This Vegemite Badge / Button is a Vegemite promo, switch it… Read More »Vegemite Rare Badge
Confection Tins
Chocolate Boxes & Lollies in a Tin were popular gifts or family treats to share, booth are still popular today. SweetAcres, Pascall, Minties, Cadbury and… Read More »Confection Tins
Cleaning Products
“A little dab’ll do ya”, “Your soaking in it”, “Brusha Brusha Busha”, dittys and slogans that sell cleaning products. “Whiter than White”, “Cleaner than Clean”… Read More »Cleaning Products
Streets Ice Cream Cards
I Recently acquired these point of sale display cards (some doubles) in perfect condition. I was told they were given to a primary school from… Read More »Streets Ice Cream Cards
Fags To Fads 95
In 1995 the infamous cigarette lollies “Fags” was renamed to “Fads” thanks to political correctness. This Fads packet pictured is quite rare as these ones… Read More »Fags To Fads 95
Paddle Pop Promotional
Icecream companies like Peter’s, Pauls & Streets often had giveaways to promote their brand. This little AM radio and Calculator is a sample of some… Read More »Paddle Pop Promotional
Hoadleys Showbag
Hoadleys used to be a confection brand made in Australia, bought out by Rowntree. One of my favourite showbags was always the Hoadleys one, as… Read More »Hoadleys Showbag
Polly Waffle
Polly Waffle was created by Hoadley Chocolates which opened in 1889, originally a jam factory in South Melbourne, Victoria. They produced the first Polly Waffle… Read More »Polly Waffle
Allens Vintage Lollies
Whenever I think Allen’s Lollies, I think of the huge colourful neon animated light near Flinders St Station in Melbourne (long gone). Also I remember… Read More »Allens Vintage Lollies
Chokito Vintage 80’s
Chokito’s a Nestle confection bar that was introduced in the 70’s to Australia, it is still around today in selected stores, after a break from… Read More »Chokito Vintage 80’s
Cadbury Yowies
Yowies were released in Australia around 1995, however the Yowie characters were created in 1990 by Bryce Courtenay & Geoff Pike. Cadbury sold the chocolate… Read More »Cadbury Yowies
Melbourne Milkbars
Melbourne still has some MilkBars scattered throughout the outer suburbs. I managed to grab a few photos during a visit to Ringwood, it’s great to… Read More »Melbourne Milkbars
Old Ice Cream Tins
Up until the 90’s some ice cream was sold in tins, and of course plastic. Before that they were sold in bricks / blocks wrapped… Read More »Old Ice Cream Tins