1930s Version
The sign was designed by artist Jim Minogue (who would go on to build the Nylex Clock in 1961), and built by Neon Electric Signs in 1936. The company rented the sign to Nycander & Co who in turn placed the sign on top of their Nycander factory at 627 Victoria Street in 1936. The sign advertising their "Skipping Girl" brand of vinegar was immediately popular, becoming a well loved landmark. The origin of the connection between vinegar and a skipping girl is a skipping rhyme, usually "salt, vinegar, mustard, pepper, if I dare, I can do better..." to which the rope would be spun faster.
When the Nycander factory was demolished in 1968 the sign was removed. Neon Electric attempted to reacquire Little Audrey, but the demolition company Whelan the Wrecker claimed ownership and sold it to CE Haywwood Pty Ltd, a used car dealership.
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