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What makes Dartnell's Pharmacy so special is it's unique wall to wall collection of apothecary antiques, bottles and historic memorabilia. The antique collection has been collected and preserved from the 18th century. The old world ambiance is enhanced by the original gold leaf signage on the windows and the federation green wrought iron work on the verandahs.
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On a shelf in the pharmacy sits a white jar with the skin-chilling label, "leeches". This jar was used to keep live leeches which were sold in a "starved state" in the old days. "Three for a half-penny." To keep these leeches alive, John Dartnell would feed them pieces of steak. Leeches are still used for medical purposes today. The Eye & Ear Hospital uses leeches after surgery to draw out infection, without leaving scars and without the need to use antibiotics. |
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The Dartnells began a tradition of adding to the collection regularly. The tradition has been kept alive by three generations of Dartnells. Today this heritage and tradition is being kept alive by Vanita. |
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