Ghost sign for Morris Electrics at 337 Clayton Road, Clayton, July 2024

Recently revealed ghost sign photographed in July 2024 at 337 Clayton Road, Clayton. The neighbouring ghost sign, which appears to be related to a real estate agent, can be seen here.

 

See the locale on Google Maps.

 

The top of the sign can been seen in the photo Clayton Road, Clayton, circa 1950s. It reads:

 

FOR YOUR

HOUSE & LAND

 

The lower portion reads:

 

MORRIS

ELECTRICS

 

HEALING

Thor

WASHES

 

Automagic Trimatic LaRonde

 

 

A.G. Healing was the Australian distributor of Thor washers. Thor machines could be used to wash both clothing and dishes! You can see an advertisement for a Healing Thor washer on the Internet Archive and a photographs of other versions at the State Library WA and at the Museums Victoria Collection.

 

The Automagic, Trimatic and LaRonde referenced in the sign were models of Thor washers.

 

Photo by Jason Brack.

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