One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .08 - Banner behind display of 150 Gift Hampers "Sent by the employees of Swallow & Ariell Ltd with every good wish to their workmates who are fighting for King & Country."built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

Letter begins "Dear Allen,'' and ends with "...Best wishes from all, Norman". He writes of his interest in photography, describing current cameras, film cassettes, film developing, etc. He also writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA five and a quarter page letter written on five sheets of lined, cream-coloured paper (0870.a1-5) headed 1 Selwyn Street, Artarmon and dated 22/05/1951. Matching airmail envelope (0870.b). It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. There is a large tear in the upper tight hand corner. The postmark is Sydney, New South Wales. On the back of the envelope is an Oslo post-mark dated '30.5.51'. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, photography 1951

Follows the story of Bob Santamaria who opposed communism in the trade union movement. His wish to reform the ALP led to the 1955 split in the party. Santamaria subsequently formed the DLP. There is some focus upon Ballarat's part in this history.Relevant to the history of the trade union movement and the Australian Labor Party. Bookbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, santamaria, bob, communism, unions, alp, dlp, democratic labor party, australian labor party, evatt, hv (doc), catholic social studies movement, australian labor party (anti-communist)

In Bergamo and throughout the Po Valley, it is not Santa Claus, but the beloved figure of Santa Lucia who delivers the gifts. On the night of December 12, she arrives quietly in her donkey-drawn cart, fulfilling wishes and leaving toys and sweets. Santa Lucia, a young girl from Syracuse in Sicily born in the 3rd century A.D., became a martyr for her unwavering Christian faith. Today, she is venerated as the patron saint of the blind and ophthalmologists. In Bergamo, Italy, local children bring letters filled with good intentions and gift requests. The entire city embraces a festive spirit from early December in her honour,santa lucia, christmas, bergamo

In 1899, British soldiers and sailors were in South Africa fighting the second Boer War which lasted from 1899 to 1902. Queen Victoria was concerned about the morale of her army and navy and wanted to do something to lift their spirits. She would send chocolate to all of her army and navy serving in South Africa (including Australian contingents) as a Christmas/New Year gift in 1899/1900. The chocolate manufacturer, Cadbury, which since around 1854 had a Royal Warrant to supply Queen Victoria with cocoa and chocolate, was contacted and requested to produce the royal bars of chocolate, each with its own individual tin. This put Richard and George Cadbury in a dilemma because, as Quakers, they were pacifists and did not agree with the war. However they did not want to refuse a request from the Queen. To prevent their confectionery rivals from accusing them of going against their principles, their solution was to invite fellow Quakers, Joseph Fry and Joseph Rowntree to form a temporary three-way partnership to complete the order. Forty thousand tins, designed and made by Fry, were produced in two different sizes. The larger of the tins (15 x 9 cm) has a gold coloured rim around the edge of the lid and contained two layers of chocolate. The slightly smaller or rather thinner tin (16 x 8 cm) has a blue rim around the edge of the lid and contained one layer of chocolate. The design of the lid of both sizes is the same. It was decided by all three companies, that the tins would carry no brand name. However Queen Victoria was not amused by this decision; she wanted her army and navy to know that she was sending them quality British chocolate. As a compromise, the Cadbury name appeared on interior packaging of the chocolate. The tins remained unbranded. The empty tins had a more sombre use for for men killed in action. The tins, containing their few personal belongings, were sent home to the next of kin. The tins were not large and may have contained items such as medals, talismans, coins, jewellery, photos, letters and dog tags.Sheet metal tin with hinged lid. In the middle of the red lid of the tin is a gold-coloured embossed picture of Queen Victoria's head. To the left is Queen Victoria's insignia, and to the right are the words "South Africa 1900" and is inscribed "I wish you a happy New Year" and signed Victoria running along the bottom.gift to defence personnel from queen victoria. gift sent at christmas / new year in 1899/1900, gift sent at christmas / new year 1899/1900

xv, 157 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Occasional papers, Anthropology and History ; Inscribed 'To Phillip Island & District Historical Society with best wishes from Alan West, January 2000'.fibers, string craft, australia, rope, aboriginal australians, industries

Best wishes to the Phillip Island Historical Society from Bribie Island. Margaret D. Guthrie, 2003matthew flinders, journeys, genealogy, bribie island, queensland, discovery, exploration, history

Robert H.T. Smith was Chancellor of University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia).Soft yellow and blue covered book.Inside front cover "To Bob, with enduring admiration, affection and best wishes, Zybs 31/09/1999robert h.t. smith, university, engagement \australian higher education, regional universities, regional development

Small ivory Christmas card with gold lettering.. Christmas message, date, quote and verse from hymn V1 24-27with best wishes for 1913 from Rev GP and Mrs Rees. 50 Clark Street Port Melbournecelebrations fetes and exhibitions, rev g p rees, mrs rees