Sandhurst Pottery

James Rumble originally started out as a potter for the Dinmore Brick & Tile Company with fellow potter David Agnew in 1886. After some initial experience in the Queensland industry James decided to open his own pottery company with David Agnew in 1887 and leased a block of land on Bognuda Street Bundamba. The factory became known as Sandhurst Pottery. Due the pairs previous experience in the field they were well on their way to producing fine works such as majolica, Rockingham, earthenware, and specific domestic items such as bakers dishes and milk dishes. Many of the finer works of pottery were entered into national and international competitions and exhibits with great success. However, the partnership was short-lived and in 1889 was no longer. James Rumble then went on to work at Lithgow Pottery in New South Wales, but still continued to manage the Sandhurst Pottery until 1897.

Source:  “Brickworks & Potteries of Ipswich”; Ipswich City Council Library