Agent TypeOrganisationActivities & OccupationsManufacturers, bricks and tilesHistoryThe Co-operative Brick Company Ltd. was formed by agreement between the Hoffman Patent Steam Brick Co., Northcote Brick Co. Ltd., New Northcote Brick Co. Ltd., Chas. Butler & Son and Fritsch, Holzer and Co., and registered on 10 September 1896. Authorized capital was 50,000 pounds in 50,000 shares of 1 pound. The word "Proprietory" was added and registered on 11 February 1897. Authorized capital was increased to 150,000 pounds on 17 July 1927. During its seventy years of business the Oakleigh Brick Co., Clifton Brick Co., Blackburn Brick Co., City Brick Co., and the Standard Brick Co. (Box Hill) became associated. The Company was taken over by Brick and Pipe Industries Pty. Ltd., William Street, Melbourne, in 1966.
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Co-Operative Brick Co. Pty Ltd. University of Melbourne Archives, accessed 18/04/2026, https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/59579