People - Lawton; Holliday; Stark; Stirling; Hooppell Buildings - Town Hall Associated with - "Brownie Guides, Weekly Times"

Cloth badge Henty Division Brownie revels, 'Olympics' 1992. yellow woven fabric, black print and Olympic rings with figure hanging from them

Cloth badge, Henty Division Brownie Revels, 'Faraway Tree Adventure', 19th March 1995. Navy blue woven fabric, white print and decoration.

When this leather case was made it was the only material available that not only looked fashionable but also was able to absorb any small knocks or scratches which may happen to the mobile but still delicate camera. Digitalisation of photographic equipment for non professional use brought with it a reduction in camera size (pocket), increased portability and the dispensing of thick leather cases. With the increase of camera functions on mobile telephones, the need by tourists and the general public for a dedicated camera is rapidly diminishing. The protective leather wrapping for expensive, professional goods, especially electronics is very rare and foam padded aluminium bags and containers are the preferred mode for travel.This particular leather case has travelled to and from England via an ocean cruise by a now retired couple living in the Kiewa Valley. It is significant to this region because it underlines the slow transition from a purely farming, grazing, mining and tourist region to an area opening up to a specific socio-economical structure for retirees. This social and demographic shift by retirees will produce a greater need for changes in facilities required by an increasing aged population. Though it may take more time for cities and larger towns to come to grips with a growing aged population, rural areas(because these will define more clearly any imbalance of population) present the first demonstrative change to Australia, and world wide, a population based phenomenon.This item is a brown coloured leather camera case (Box Brownie Six-20) with an adjustable strap and associated buckle. The leather has been moulded to the shape of the camera and is slightly tapered as a closing flap fastened at the front with a lockable clasp. The end of the leather flap has a metal(tin) with a semi circular ring formed to allow it to be held as part of the clasp. Pressed into the underbelly of the semicircular closing mechanism is"PAT. APPLIED FOR" and underneath this"MADE IN ENGLAND" camera, case photography, hobby, personal equipment

1st clunes brownie pack, record books, log books

Folding Autographic Brownie Camera - bellow folding.Brass plaque Obote lense at front - inscription No 24 Folding Autographic Brownie

with a badgesocieties, girl guides

kathleen roberts, audrey morris

Article about a long service award being presented to Margaret Ekland recognising 60 years with the Guides. She had become a Brownie in 1931 and helped form two Brownie packs when she moved to Mitcham in 1963. She discusses some of the changes in guiding.Article about a long service award being presented to Margaret Ekland recognising 60 years with the Guides. eklund, margaret, guide groups

Rectangular box