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 .01 Display of items donated. Sign says "European War 1914. Swallow & Ariell Ltd Working Bee. 2nd donation 500 cardigan jackets. Lady Mayoress of Melbourne Patriotic League. Specimen garment" A framed photo of the women working at their machines is on the pile of goods.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .02 - A pile of Xmas parcels for French soldiers returning to the trenches in Francebuilt environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .03 - Two ladies examining goods on the "S&A Busy Bee Baby Garment Stall" which is housed in a giant baby carriage. "Babies are our best immigrants and our future asset" is written on the side.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .04 - 20 dozen assorted goods for the European War 1914. "Elsie Holmes and her friends. Employees of Swallow & Ariell Ltd. Christmas hampers to the Victorian forces who are guarding our interests in the Pacific Ocean and New Guinea." Display surrounded by Union Jack and Australian Flags and an artwork "Bravo HMAS Sydney"built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .05 - Decorated handcart outside Australian First & Mortgage Bank and also Thomas Cook & Son. Two men in army uniform and man and woman in fancy dress holding collection tins.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .07 - display of garments and goods made by Swallow & Ariells Busy Bee patriotic workersbuilt environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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

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 .09 - 2nd donation of gift garments and "Sacs de Joie" from Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee". The Victorian Racing Club donated £50 towards purchasing materials built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross, victorian racing club

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 .12 - Ladies examining socks produced by the "Busy Bee" knitting competition which resulted in 930 pairs of socks "For our fighting men"built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .13 - 1914 photo of 22 women at Swallow & Ariell's patriotic working bee producing 500 cardigan jackets . Cutters preparing garments for voluntary workers. built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .14 - Patriotic Sewing Bee. Cutters preparing garments for 200 voluntary workers to sew. built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .15 - Decorated "Busy Bee" horse drawn cart outside Swallow & Ariell's building. Cart roof has "For our fighting men we will help until the War is won" written around it. built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .16 - Decorated horse drawn cart displaying goods for "Our boys" and "Success to the Allies". built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .17 - Picture of the cart in (.16) taken from the other side. "Welcome" built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .19 - Donations from "Busy Bees" and the Qamby Club Melbourne. Xmas stockings for 1915. Stockings contained Xmas cake; Xmas pudding; shortbread; wafers; butter scotch; cigarettes; pipe; raisins; chewing gum; handkerchiefs and games. For the Australian Navy.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .21 - Picnic/concert/fundraiser (?) at unidentified location. Many people attending, including soldiers.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .24 - possibly the same occasion as (.21) picnic/fund raiser. There appears to be a group of men in uniform (possibly a band) on the top level of the pergola/bandstand.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .25 - Four women (possibly at the event in (.21); (.24)) either displaying cloth object or preparing to put blanket on ground.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .26 - Two hospital beds with "Busy Bee" objects and photos displayed.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .27 - Woman in hospital bed holding twin babies. There is a cot on either side of the bed.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .28 - Display of "Busy Bee" donations of 1100 cardigan jackets and 500 "Good Luck" flannel shirts. Flanked by uniformed cadets holding Australian Flag and Union Jack.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .29 - Group of women 1915 "Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" filling their donation of 500 Billies with Xmas cheer for our brave men 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

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 .31 - Busy Bee fundraising stallbuilt environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

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 .32 - "Busy Bee fundraisers in costume and uniform outside Centre way arcadebuilt environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

This may be the Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" Novelty Night at South Melbourne Town Hall, Friday 30 June 1916. 1916 '"NOVELTY NIGHT."', Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 - 1920), 8 July, p. 3., viewed 21 Oct 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91165168One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .33 - Audience of hundreds in an unidentified major civic hall. Dignitaries seated on stage also turned to face camera. built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

This may be the "Hard Up Wedding" set from the Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" Novelty Night at South Melbourne Town Hall, Friday 30 June 1916. 1916 '"NOVELTY NIGHT."', Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 - 1920), 8 July, p. 3., viewed 21 Oct 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91165168One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .34 - "Hard Up Wedding" set from a Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" Novelty Night, probably held at South Melbourne Town Hall, Friday 30 June 1916. The "Clergyman" on the left of the group could be the character promiently mentioned in the Standard newspaper report of the night.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

This could be the Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" masked novelty carnival held at the Albert Hall, Bank Street, South Melbourne in Friday 11 June 1915. 1915 'MULTITUDINOUS MASQUERADE.', Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 - 1920), 19 June, p. 3., viewed 21 Oct 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91164843One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .35 - Audience of hundreds in an unidentified civic hall - many of the audience are in uniforms and fancy dress costumes. Possibly the "Busy Bee" masked novelty carnival at Albert Hall, Bank Street, South Melbourne, 11 June 1915.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

This could be the "Rainbow" set from a Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" novelty night. The novelty nights held on 11 June 1915 and 30 June 1916 both included a "Rainbow" set and the set attending the 1915 event are identified as Misses D Ogelby, M Williams, E Carley, V Bowen, N Petersen and L Ogelby. 11 June 1915 - http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91164843 30 June 1916 - http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91165168One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .36 - Six women in identical 'rainbow' costumes in front of theatrical backdrop.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

Possibly, Miss Vivien Pannan who dressed as 'Japan' at the novelty night held on 30 June 1916. The background looks the same as the "Hard Up Wedding" backdrop (.34) http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91165168One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .37 - Woman in Japanese kimono and holding a parasol above her head, standing in front of theatrical backdrop.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

This may be the Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" Novelty Night at South Melbourne Town Hall, Friday 30 June 1916. 1916 '"NOVELTY NIGHT."', Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 - 1920), 8 July, p. 3., viewed 21 Oct 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91165168One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .38 - Probably the same social event as (.33) to (.37) taken from the rear of the hall towards the stage . Many of the audience are in fancy dress.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross