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Apart from specific plumbing companies (e.g. Charmac) Companies that used to supply 'pre-made' covers include (but not limited to):
McIlwraith Industries, 48 Lt Collins St, Melbourne
John Danks & Son, 391-403 Bourke St, Melbourne
John Danks was established in 1859. Danks produced a wide range of materials for the plumbing industry and had foundaries. Purpose built stores in Bourke St and in Sydney. The Melbourne store later became McEwans. Site occupied over 100 years (with different buildings). Building now apartments. By the mid 1950s the company was longer manufacturing castings. Danks is now part of the Woolworths group and more associated with hardware. Further update Woolworth is divesting its hardware business as of 2016. Updates to follow.
Kemp & Sheehan, 142 Lt Collins St, Melbourne
George White & Co, 280 Post Office Place, Melbourne
more info to follow ...
Featured image:
Danks store in Bourke St, Melbourne.
page updated 19 Sep 2016