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Introducing Benjamin Dunkerley
Benjamin Dunkerley the man who found Akubra hats moves from England to Tasmania. He finds a nice place near hobart in Glenorchy and sets up a hat factory called the Kensington Hat Factory. -
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Akubra Hats Timespan
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The Great Invention
Benjamin Dunkerley creates a machine to take off the top layer of rabbit fur to uncover the soft material used for making hats. -
The Hat Factory
Benjamin Dunkerley sets up another Hat Factory but this time in Sydney Crown, Surry hills -
A Brand Name Is Found
The brand name Akubra is officially introduced. -
Hats In The War
Akubra Hats were sent to the war in both world wars. The Slouch hat was also very popular in the war. -
Olimpic Hats
Akubra sends lots of Akubra hats to the olimpics for every olimpian. -
los angeles olimpic hats
Akubra hats form to be part of the Los Angeles olimpic uniform games. -
Golfers Wearing Akubras
Akubra now get worn by famous golfer Greg Norman. -
Singers Wearing Akubras
Akubra signs an agreement with famous country singer Lee Kernaghan and he wore akubra hats as his signature hat.
