Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Parliament House and Treasury, Spring Street, Melbourne. Coloured postcard of early Melbourne. Weir collection."Parliament House and Treasury, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, parliament house - melbourne, treasury building - melbourne, weir collection

Copied from photographic copy purchaed from East Gippsland Historical SocietyBlack and white photograph of the Esplanade, showing Maranui House, a double storied weatherboard building with hipped roof, balcony over veranda at front. Picket fence across front, men and women in winter fashion on footpath. Other buildings in photo are Police Station and Bellevue Guest House. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade and Maranui Houseguesthouses, township, architecture, clothing, fences

‘The Fading Dream of Australian Home Ownership’ was made by Judy Turner in 1989 for her son Nicholas (then 14 years) after a family discussion about mortgages and rising interest rates (17% at the time), out of concern for his generation. “Perhaps this will keep my son warm when he can’t afford a house”, wrote Judy at the time. As a quilting teacher for over thirty years, Judy was well aware of the ‘wagga’ tradition of making do with what you have and reusing resources to make something useful. The quilt was made using approximately 270 different men’s woollen suiting samples. The fabrics in the quilt were a gift from Micheal Haze who was a travelling men’s ware salesman and friend of the artist’s late husband. The suiting samples were used just as they were, without cutting, and are stacked liked house bricks. The pieces have been machine pieced and tied. The quilt has woollen backing, with no batting. Judy’s son Nicholas, always interested in drawing, and keen to see what his mother was making, helped with the drawing and design of the house. The quilt has been exhibited in Canberra, Armidale and Sydney and featured in publications in Australian and Japan. Judy’s work has been exhibited Nationally and Internationally, including in Japan, Korea, Germany, Switzerland and the United States of America. Judy’s work has featured extensively in publications around the world, and has received many awards. Her work is held in public and private collections across Australia and the USA. As well as a successful career as an artist, Judy spent three decades imparting skills to the next generation as a patient and skilled teacher. ARTIST STATEMENT The medium of my artistic practice is quilt making and my focus is the use of colour and speedy, accurate and efficient methods of making successful quilts. In 1995 I developed an original technique of applying woollen yarn to a woollen background, focusing on the subtle blending of colour to express an idea. Author of Awash With Colour (1997) and co-author with Margaret Rolfe of Successful Scrap Quilts (2002).Folio page depicting three items attached to a black card background. One item is a red, blue, black and white textile sample, another is a hand drawn sketch of a house, the third shows hand written text on lined paper in black ink.Front: [handwritten] Final / design / for housequilt, wagga, home, house, housing affordability, design

Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. House in the Dolomites, ItalyItaly / House / Dolomites / This way up (All Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide

Photos of a garden party or event at Government House hosted by the Governor of Victoria. It was stored with photos from the 50th Anniversary year events or perhaps it is when Sir Rohan Delacombe was leaving the post of Governor of Victoria (1974). There were a significant number of events attended by Sir Delacombe during the Jubilee Year as he is patron of Legacy. Another copy of the photo 00464.7 had notes on the back saying three Legatees talking to the Governor -they were George Cowan, Geoff Handbury and Bill Michan (?). Photos show him making a speech, also a piper playing from the tower, also Lady Delacombe with the President's wife, Helen Handbury. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversaryShows the link between Legacy and the Governor of Victoria as patron.Black and white photo x 7 of an event at Government House.All stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. 00464.2 Label on front says "Final farewell at Government House". 00464.3 Label on front says "Lone Piper Government House Tower".golden jubilee, governor of victoria, government house party

Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Austrian Houses, Bad Aussee, AustriaAustria Houses (Handwritten) / Bad Aussee (Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide

Contained in Volume 1 of a set of two spiral magnetic photo albums, each containing 10 leaves, 20 pages; Vol. 1 labelled "Houses - Eltham South" and Vol. 2 labelled "Eltham Houses". Newspaper clippings advertising house auctioneltham, eltham south, real estate advertisement, houses, arthur street, ian reid real estate, kinloch, woodards real estate

Contained in Volume 1 of a set of two spiral magnetic photo albums, each containing 10 leaves, 20 pages; Vol. 1 labelled "Houses - Eltham South" and Vol. 2 labelled "Eltham Houses". Newspaper clippings advertising house auctionseltham, eltham south, real estate advertisement, houses, neville emerson real estate, old eltham road, warrakilla, winchley

Contained in Volume 1 of a set of two spiral magnetic photo albums, each containing 10 leaves, 20 pages; Vol. 1 labelled "Houses - Eltham South" and Vol. 2 labelled "Eltham Houses". Newspaper clippings advertising house auctionseltham, eltham south, real estate advertisement, houses, alistair knox, hillcrest, hillcrest avenue, rockcliffe street

Contained in Volume 2 of a set of two spiral magnetic photo albums, each containing 10 leaves, 20 pages; Vol. 1 labelled "Houses - Eltham South" and Vol. 2 labelled "Eltham Houses". Newspaper clippings promoting house auctionseltham, real estate advertisement, houses, baxter, mays park, mays road, mount pleasant road, mulberry hill

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Drawing Room is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Ballroom, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the ceiling of the Drawing Room."South Yarra Government House Ceiling Drawing Room J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, john t collins, state drawing room (melbourne)

Donated by Jean BainBlack & White Postcard of Bayview Guest House with "Bayview" written on roof and "Bayview Guest House" sign at front entrance. Hedged fence and street pathway in front.Photo Shop Series Bayview Guest House Cowes.bayview guest house, guesthouses cowes phillip island, phillip island, jean bain

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.B&W photograph of Mayfort House, nurses' accommodation, 148 Wattle Street, Bendigo. Now demolished, site of present-day car park.Mayfort House, nurses' accommodation, 148 Wattle Street, Bendigo. Now demolished, site of present-day car park.ndsn, nursing

House in Clyde Street, formerly Di Piazzo's, last lived in by bachelor brothers Bill and Les Ching, 1980s-1990s.Black and white left side and front view house.bill ching, les ching, di piazza, buildings, houses

House in Clyde Street, formerly Di Piazza's, last lived in by bachelor brothers Bill and Les Ching, 1980s-1990s.Black and white photograph of rear view of house with man standing on roof."Cameron Ching on roof of Ching family home, Clyde St, Linton".cameron ching, ching family, di piazza, houses

This is the earliest known photograph of the home of Thomas Judd, now situated at 20 Hillcrest Avenue, but with an address in Parkhill Road before surrounding subdivisions were created. Thomas Judd was a notable early colonist in Kew.Silver albumen photograph on card of the house and paddock of Parkhill, the home of the Kew pioneer Thomas Judd. The photograph looks south up towards the house. The photograph is undated but it is presumed to predate the subdivision of 1915."Parkhill. Looking South up towards House"thomas judd, kew - history of, parkhill, kew -- pioneers

Postcard was Produced for sale by Lake Tyers Scenic Boat TripsColour postcard of crucifix statue in grotto surrounded by scrub and timber Lake Tyers House Lake Tyers VictoriaStatue at Lake Tyers Housejetties, waterways

Contained in Volume 1 of a set of two spiral magnetic photo albums, each containing 10 leaves, 20 pages; Vol. 1 labelled "Houses - Eltham South" and Vol. 2 labelled "Eltham Houses". Newspaper clippings advertising house auctionseltham, eltham south, real estate advertisement, houses, eltham lower park, eltham wiregrass gallery, ian reid real estate, main road, scenic crescent

Contained in Volume 1 of a set of two spiral magnetic photo albums, each containing 10 leaves, 20 pages; Vol. 1 labelled "Houses - Eltham South" and Vol. 2 labelled "Eltham Houses". Newspaper clippings promoting house auctionseltham, eltham south, real estate advertisement, houses, ian reid real estate, corrong court, duranillin lodge, lavender park road, mcgorlick real estate

Displayed in History House.Black and white photograph depicting a double line of men in military uniform standing to attention with rifles. Wooden house in background centre.Front: (no inscription) Back: 3/(blue pen, upper left) N.T. (blue pen, upper centre left) History House/Donated by : Norma Trangmar/July 1994 (typed label, centre)military, artillery, parade, event

Gainsborough House was built of boxed poured concrete by Leslie Paynter and his father William Henry Paynter. It was opened about Christmas 1923 or 1924.Black and white photograph of Gainsborough House, Jemmys Point, showing an attractive accommodation house with veranda on front and north side. It is of concrete construction with iron roof. Guests on veranda and couple standing on road. Two soft top motor cars parked on road. Lakes Entrance VictoriaGainsborough House Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance.L Paynter, Proprietor, Phone 46, Moderate Tariff. Excellent Cuisine, Golf, Tennis, Shooting, Fishing, Surfing, Bathing.guesthouses, transport, people

1902-1906 During this period, 'Bellfield' was known to have had three owners, a Mr Barrett, then a Mr Brand, then the firm Mitchell Bros. and White. C1907 Marshall White bought 'Bellfield' and succeeded in getting the government to improve the road up the valley. 1910 'Bellfield' opened as a guest house with a Mrs Matilda Thompson employed as manageressSundial peak in background overlooking housebuildings, houses, accommodation, bellfield

Black and white postcard of Woodbine House and bowling green during a competition Lakes Entrance VictoriaWoodbine House Lakes Entrance Victoriaaccommodation, sporting facilities, bowls club

Black and white photo of Venga Guest House, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, showing front of guest house with signage, fenced garden, small veranda over front door, front bay window, side lane.Miss B M Hansen's Guest Houseguesthouses, architecture, fences

Colour slide in a mount. Two houses, Colombo, Sri LankaMade in Australia / Colombo (Handwritten) / Two Houses (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Art Deco house, Massawa, Eritrea, Africa. Note: This building appears to have still been standing in 2003Africa Massawa House (Handwritten) / House in Residentiac (Italian) (Handwritten) / Sector of Massawa (Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide

Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Sydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.Preliminary sketch of 'Roberts House' [Trinity Grammar School] by the artist Joy Stewart. Inscription: "Roberts House". Another ink drawing by the artist of Roberts House is 1980.0037. A finished watercolour is 1980.0018. Signed by the artist: "JStewart".roberts house (trinity grammar school), joy stewart

B & W photograph of Heather Joan Watson sitting at a desk at Rolland House."Heather Joan Watson Rolland House student"watson, heather jones, roland house, deaconess

A civic campaign for new public offices developed in Kew in the 1880s. After much deliberation, the location chosen was the junction of Bulleen and Cotham Roads. The buildings were designed by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects within the Department of Public Works (Victoria). Building was commenced in 1887, and after one year, the buildings were opened. The Post Office was transferred to the new Commonwealth Government in 1901. The Police Station and Court House, sold by the Victorian Government to the City of Boroondara in 2007, are now a community cultural centre and performing arts venue.The buildings were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register Register (HO885) in 1991. They are historically and architecturally significant to the State of Victoria because Watson and Harvey's designs exhibit diversity in integrating civil offices, they accommodate the apex of road junctions, and they demonstrate a departure from the contemporaneously favoured High Victorian Classical to the Queen Anne style in the design of civic buildings.Small collection of miniature terracotta bricks created to sell in order to raise funds for the 'Save the Kew Court House' campaign. Dione McIntyre who led the campaign conceived and made the bricks. The oblong bricks were pierced and pieces of green ribbon were threaded through each hole. Each brick had a printed label."Kew Court House Appeal 2007"save the kew court house, dioen mcintyre, heritage campaigns, kew court house -- 188 high street -- kew (vic.)

Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Atelierhusene ("The Studio Houses"), 1938-45, Copenhagen, Denmark. (Architect: Viggo Møller Jensen.)Gronnemosealle, Copenhagen / Houses / 'Atelierhose' Terrace Houses for Artists / Arch. V.Moller-Jensen / 1943 (All Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide