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

Probably from a "Busy Bee" novelty night like those held on 11 June 1915 (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91164843) and 30 June 1916 (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91165168).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 .39 - Woman in fancy dress based on an Australian flag and wearing a head dress of an Australian map with "Busy Bee's" and a bee hive emblazoned.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 .42 - Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" Baby Garment Stall created as a giant pram.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 .43 - Man carrying a tin, which looks like it is beaten to attract attention, in front of horse drawn cart loaded with people carrying Australian flags.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 .44 - crowd outside Swallow & Ariell's offices. Swallow & Ariell's carts used for carrying peoplebuilt environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

Gold TKD disc. Hotels in Sandridge with lists of occupiers, licensees. List of all hotelsSandridge/Port Melbourne Hotelsrecreation, built environment - commercial, hotels, arts and entertainment, social activities, albion hotel, council club hotel, hibernian hotel, president lincoln hotel, gippsland hotel, victoria hotel, square's hotel

Disc with colourful label, containing photos of Port Melbourne community carnival (2007). People, events, hat parade, dancingcelebrations fetes and exhibitions, social activities, janet bolitho, michael dandy

Minute book of the Holy Trinity Social Club, 1938-1940religion - anglican (holy trinity), social activities, holy trinity social club

The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital (Homeopathic Hospital until 1934) Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch, 1932 - 1966charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, mrs daisy howey, mrs j p prest, mrs w mosham, mrs w taylor, prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch

The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch. Records minutes of meetings 1953 to 1955 and minutes of Annual meetings 1954 to 1976charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, mrs tate, mrs caton, mrs holland, mrs hardman, mrs turner, prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch

The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch - records minutes of ordinary meetings 1955 to 1963.charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, mrs weedon, mrs m carpenter - mayoress (1962), prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch

The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital (to 1934, Homeopathic Hospital) Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch - records minutes of ordinary meetings 1963 to 1971.charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch

The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital (to 1934, Homeopathic Hospital) Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch - records minutes of ordinary meetings 1971 to 1976charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch

The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital (to 1934, Homeopathic Hospital) Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch - records minutes of ordinary meetings 1976 to 1980.charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, mrs maher, mrs engilliner

The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital (to 1934, Homeopathic Hospital) Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch - records minutes of ordinary meetings 1980 to 1987.charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, heather wale

The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch - records minutes of ordinary meetings 1987 to 1991, year of closure.charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, peter mccallum hospital, heather wale

One of thirty photos taken by Alison Kelly at the Mission Arts Centre, late 1980s, early 1990s. Some with captions. Many have copies already in collection. Joint 83/60 birthday party held at Mission for Nellie Thackruh of 444 Williamstown Road and Amelia Finch of 201 Stokes Street, 4 February 1988. Lloyd Finch on left, unknown woman centre.missions to seamen, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, social activities, mission arts centre

One of thirty photos taken by Alison Kelly at the Mission Arts Centre, late 1980s, early 1990s. Some with captions. Many have copies already in collection. Nellie Thackruh and Amelia Finch blow out the candles on their joint birthday cake at party held at Mission February 1988Details in pencil on backmissions to seamen, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, social activities, mission arts centre

Collated by Pat GraingerActivities and achievements during the first twenty months PMHPS. A3 sheet. Reverse side has B&W map of part of Melbounesocieties clubs unions and other organisations, social activities, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps

"Day Excursionist's Descriptive & Pictorial Handbook" Neutral colour booklet with gold and green lettering. Green background of floral images and a drawing of "Hygeia" Written in ballpoint on front "Date 1893 see page 27" Back cover has drawing of "Hygeia" in oval medallion with foliage top and bottom. Booklet was presented to all excursionists per the paddle steamer "Hygeia"maritime, transport - shipping, social activities, ps hygeia

These items were collected by a PMHPS member during 2018-19 and they have been retained as a group of ephemeraVarious ephemera of local interest showing changes in community. Flyer - Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre advertising classes to be conducted during January to April 2019documents - flyers, port melbourne neighbourhood centre, social activities, education