Typical light-hearted gathering of seafarers on a public holiday outing, organised by the mission on Monday 11 November 1907 for King's Birthday celebration (Edward VII), at "Ottawa", Toorak, the 82 acres estate of Mrs Jane A. Campbell between 1901 and 1911 when it became the property of John Archibald Campbell. (Heritage Overlay Review HO158)Small monochrome outdoor photograph, badly faded, depicting 20+ seafarers posed in a group with the central character wearing a dresstoorak, king's birthday, 1907, picnic, edward vii, mrs campbell, costume, ottawa, goldsmith album, lhlg, picnics, social events, entertainments

Small monochrome photograph (faded) depicting outdoor gathering of seamen and LHLG members.lhlg, tea, picnics, entertainments, social events, goldsmith album

Small monochrome photograph (faded) depicting large outdoor gathering of seamen.seamen, picnics, social events, sports, fancy dress, bowler hat, officers, goldsmith album

Gathering of seafarers on Xmas day outing to Brighton, 1917. see item 1649/1650/1651/1653xmas, christmas, 1917, first world war, wwi, lhlg, seamen, goldsmith album, brighton, picnics, social events, entertainments

This stone Grinder or pounder was used as part of an indigenous grinding food preparation method, by the original inhabitants of the Kiewa Valley and its region. In conjunction with its grinding stone was used not only to grind seeds and but also to dig up eatable roots and leaves and served with the regions Bogong moth. This method of food preparation has survived in its basic form for centuries and is still used by master chiefs in modern eateries. This item has been registered with Aboriginal Affairs in Wangaratta, Victoria. Dhudhuroa elder Alan Murray has examined this tool, in Feb 2015, and said it was also used for sharpening axe heads as well as pounding food items. This item has a very significant historical and social aspect to it. Firstly it demonstrates the division of labour within a indigenous tribe. It was an era when the female had a definitive role within the family and the broader social indigenous tribal group of, gathering and preparing non animal(hunted) food. Hunted food was the domain of the initiated males of the tribe.Secondly it demonstrates the ability to fashion implements from raw materials(rock) into effective tools for the purpose of preparing a meal for human consumption. This was in an era where inter family and intra family participation in an indigenous tribal social protective environment was at a very high level. The Kiewa Valley/Mount Bogong region was an area where annual "get together" indigenous tribes for feasting, bartering and settling of disputes highlighting the importance of a regional gathering. Grooved stone, carved to a cylindrical shape with a relative pointed end tip one side (grinding or pounding end) and a rough other end (holding end} Made from Rhyolite stoneThere is a worn grove in the top side due to this tool being used for axe sharpening. indigenous, aboriginal, stone grinding, meal preparation, natural environment, pounding stone

The object is historically and socially significant as it shows the opening of Heroes Avenue (Avenue of Honor) three years after the end of Word War I. The trees planted in the Avenue came from the Nobelius Nursery.Photograph mounted on card of the opening of Heroes Avenue, Emerald on ANZAC Day 1921. Showing Lieutenant-Colonel Bladin addressing the gathering.Lieu-Col Bladin adressing gathering Miss Waters at piano. ANZAC Day 1921anzac, heroes avenue, avenue of honor, emerald

Those identified in this photograph are: Grace Cameron - back row second right and Effie Wait on the left. (Smooker? Firth?)This photograph is a pictorial record of typical women's fashion in the mid 20th century when women's dresses were were modest, revealing very little skin, compared to today’s fashion. Squared shoulders, narrow hips, and skirts that ended just below the knee were the height of fashion. Tailored suits were also quite popular. Generally older women wore hats, gloves and jewellery. The women in the photograph are associated with Orbost.A black / white photograph of a group of women most wearing hats and jewelry. on back- "left Effie Wait Grace Cameron back second row right"cameron-grace wait-effie orbost-social-gathering -mid 20th

The autoharp is a portable, stringed musical instrument. It is a member of the zither family but differs from the traditional zither in that chords can be easily played. The buttons on the chord bars of the autoharp can be pressed onto the strings to make different sounds. The labels on the autoharp denote the chords and the notes that the strings play. The instrument is played with the box resting on a flat surface such as a tabletop, with the left hand moving the chord buttons and the right hand strumming the strings, usually with a pick or plectrum . The autoharp was invented around the mid-1880s. There are models now available that have variations in the numbers of strings the instrument has, and differences in the sounds of the chords. Typically the autoharp has 36 strings.This autoharp is an example of musical instruments played at social gatherings and concerts in the late 1800s and early to mid 1900s. It was easily carried by the player. It is usually held in the crook of the left arm with the narrow end resting on the should and the left hand supporting the wider end, the hand pressing on the chord buttons. The right hand strums in a similar way to a playing a guitar, usually holding a soft pick or plectrum.Autoharp, painted dark brown with red rose flower decals. The portable stringed musical instrument is a member of the zither family. The autoharp is shaped like a hollow box with one corner cut off. Strings of various lengths are attached with equal spacing, parallel to the long edge of the box. A slotted board rests over the top of the strings at one end, and buttons on the slots can be pressed onto the felt-padded bars below them to produce chords. There are labels on the upper and lower boards that denote chords and musical notes.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, musical instrument, stringed instrument, harp, auto harp, zither, portable

Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806) appears to have been the first to record the written term “Canterbury” music or magazine stand. In his Cabinet Dictionary of 1803 he refers to “a small music stand” with divisions for holding loose sheet or bound volumes of music. The music stand designed to hold sheet music came into fashion in the late 18th Century in England and was often crafted from mahogany, rosewood or walnut. They were seen as status symbols since music was practiced exclusively by the upper classes of society. In a period when printed music was more widely available and disseminated due to more affordable printing techniques, modern sheet music was very popular and therefore storage for such favoured tunes became a luxury and an opportunity for innovative design by cabinet makers. The Classical period of music, from about 1750 to 1820 and the Romantic Period from around 1815-1910 was the golden age of classical music. And it was at this time that The Canterbury often accompanied the piano in the parlour with styles ranging from Georgian simplicity to Victorian exuberance. Social activities of colonial Victoria would have included evening gatherings of family and friends around the piano to enjoy performances or sing along together with from old and up-to-date music sheets. The Canterbury would also be an elegant and practical place to also store newspapers, magazines, posters and drawings from overseas. The news from ‘home’ would be enjoyed by all. THE INSCRIPTION “Jack Morse” Morse. In 2010 Mr Jack Morse was recognised as one of the “people who have contributed to the long term development of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village”. He was a member of the Flagstaff hill Planning board and a Current Life Member and had been awarded a Certificate of Service and the provision of an Annual Family Membership for life by Flagstaff Hill. The Morse’s family business, Morse’s Engineering, closed in 2010. It was considered “One of Warrnambool’s longest operating businesses with roots dating to 1883 with the design and manufacture of coaches and buggies, progressing to automotive repairs and later specialising in under-vehicle work” The Canterbury appears to have been handmade prior to 1860 as the dovetails are handmade and there are no saw marks on the drawer sides or back as well the sides. Also the back has small nicks indicating a hand plane or drawer knife was used rather than a saw blade to size the material. Additional indications are that the spindles are slightly different in size meaning they were handmade individually not mass produced. From these indicators the writer believes that the item was made before 1860 as machinery was only used after this date to produce furniture. As yet no individual maker can be attributed to this item, however it is a significant piece historically and is quite valuable if a known maker can be associated with the Canterbury. The item highlights a time in our social history when music played an everyday part in people’s lives as the only entertainment families could enjoy together in their own homes. A Canterbury music stand, having three compartments consisting of twenty turned spindles supporting the slat dividers. A drawer, with two turned wooden handles, is fitted below. The music stand has turnip style turned feet. The drawer front and carcass of the stand are veneered rosewood over a mahogany carcass. The underlined words "Jack Morse" are handwritten underneath the drawer bottom.Hand written inscription on underneath the drawer bottom "Jack Morse".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, canterbury, music rack, magazine rack, music stand, magazine stand, 19th century furniture, occasional furniture, frederick cornwallis, jack morse, morse’s undercar, music, thomas sheraton, regency furniture, music canterbury

This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From: https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/65624 (as of 20/01/2021) National Trust listing for the Classic Cinema Property No. B7027 The Elsternwick Theatre, established in 1911 in an earlier hall, is of Regional historical and social significance. Historically, the Elsternwick Theatre is important as the longest continuously operating cinema in Victoria. However, the building itself was not purpose built as a cinema, and little remains of the early cinema interior. It is also notable as one of a handful of early cinemas in Victoria to still operate. The Elsternwick Theatre is socially significant for its association with cinema, the major form of popular entertainment in the early twentieth century. Prior to the conversion of the premises into a picture theatre in 1911, the building was an important community gathering place; as a public hall and lodge rooms. Architectural interest is restricted to the late Victorian facade, with its relatively unusual three bay arrangement, each topped by large triangular pediments that project beyond the parapet, providing an interesting silhouette.Page 70 of Photograph Album with two portrait photographs (external views) of properties on Gordon StreetHand written: Gordon Street [top right] / CLASSIC THEATRE [under top photo] / 70[bottom right] trevor hart, glen huntly road, gordon street, elsternwick, theatre, corner shops, classic cinema, elsternwick theatre, shops, cars, glenhuntly road, chinese cafes, kum san restaurant, p calandro & co real estate agents

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Gathering: a rifle Brigade Hotel social club meeting at Axedale reserve, early 1940. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Gas and Fuel Fashion,food,Fitness. Large gathering of people inside a tent. Possibly some official function most men in suits ladies in dresses and coats. Date and location unknown.event, social, gas & fuel fashion, food, fitness

The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Blue vinyl covered four ring binder containing photographs of activities of the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. The photographs are mounted (glued) on to buff coloured card from manilla folders cut in half. 61 pp with hand written numbers in top RH corner. Pages 25 and 26 Missing. The first page has an "Appreciation Certificate Awarded to the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild for Participation in Project Branchout. Presented by The Girl Guides association of Victoria. Date 25-7-87. The pages have handwritten annotations of names of people in the photographs. Includes Region Conference East Loddon 25/08/89, 7th National Gathering Stawell Tops 1985, 8th National gathering Monash university 1988 Tour of Government House Day 16th December 1989 Brittania Park labour Day Weekend 1990 A.G.M. 5th May 1990 Region Reunion Day Cohuna 19th August 1990 RR Day North Central Region 10th A.G.M. 4th May 1991 Reaffirmation of Promise 2/7/91 Gwen Derby and Fay Osborn The Chalet, Brittania Park, March Long weekend 1992 24 Hour Gathering Bendigo 15/16 October 1997 Benalla Rose Gardens 16 May 2001 Social BBQ Christmas 2001 Melbourne Cup day 1999 24 Hour Gathering Oct 1999 24 Hour Gathering Stawell 2001 24 Hour Gathering Phillip Island 2003 25th Anniversary 2006 Long Service Awards 15 Oct 2006 100 years of Guiding Christmas 2011girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild

Large gathering of widows in an unidentified Botanic Garden listening to Navy and Army bands whilst they chat and drink tea. Some of them have brought flasks whilst others get their tea from an urn. We see one widow taking money from participants. TBC This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.Legacy providing a venue for widows of deceased ex service personnel and deceased veterans to give them a social outing. Significant in the manner of visual recording of the era, and the social benefit that Legacy provide.A film on a metal spool in a metal canister. Label says it is of a Widows picnic.Cannister lid L/Strickland. Senior Widows Garden Picnic, Reels 1&2, running time 12 min (hand written on paper in biro and pencil). Cannister base 20/9 (written in texta). 22 min 08 sec. 16mm sound no colour.widows, concert

This photo shows a regular meeting day of the ladies of the Melbourne Legacy Widows Club. The year and the participants are unknown. Phy Smyth was a President or committee member of the Widows club.Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy. Legacy House provides the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of widows meeting at Legacy House.Back of the photo: Written by hand, Phy Symth Melb Legacy Club / Box 4widows, widows club

This photo of a group of people, according to the back description is about John's aunt and friends, the names of people involved and when was taken this photo are unknown. It is most likely a social function with the early legatees. Probably in the 1920s or 1930s. Possibly on the ship Marella.A record of an early gathering of legatees and wives at a social gathering.Photo of a group of 10 people.Handwritten on reverse 'Johns aunt + friends'. Stamped, KODAK PRINT, C 268founding legatee, legatee event

A group of card used to identify tomatoes. From photos of a legatee event it appears the cards were used as part of a competition at a comradeship evening. See the photos of 00489 which are of Legatees at an event holding these cards with many different types of tomatoes on the table. The event appears connected to SPC and examining different types of tomatoes. One man is dressed in a tomato costume. Names and date unknown. It could be a fundraising opportunity in conjunction with SPC.A record of social gathering of legatees with possible fundraising aspects.Thin white cardboard with various coloured borders. Eight different titles, hand written in black ink, printed in various script types. Eight different titles printed in black ink in various script. Best Cluster, Grand Champion Tomato, Biggest Tomato, Littlest Tomato, Best Decorated Tomato, Squarest Tomato, Supreme Champion, Non Tomato, most Perculiar Shaped Tomato.legatee event, comradeship

Photograph of Legacy widows gathered around a table upon which one widow is dancing barefoot. It is probably a widows club meeting. Widows would meet regularly and it was an important social outlet for them. The newspaper article appeared in The Age on 3 March 1989. The caption explains that at a Legacy Widows' singalong Mrs Peg Garrett (69) showed she hadn't slowed down and 'led the singalong with an exuberance that was the envy of the the other guests.'A record that Legacy provided social gatherings for the benefit of Legacy widows.Black and white photo of a lady on a table and a photocopy of a newspaper article.Newspaper article is titled 'Move over, Minnelli, another star is born.'widows, activities

Photos of gathering of Legatees in the gardens of a house. Names and date unknown.A record of a social benefits of Legatees.Colour photo x 8 of Legatees and their families at an outdoor gathering.legatee event, function, comradeship

Photos of Legatees at an event that appears connected to SPC and examining different types of tomatoes. One man is dressed in a tomato costume. Names and date unknown. It could be a fundraising opportunity in conjunction with SPC. See also 00340 which are competition headings such as Best Cluster, Grand Champion Tomato, Biggest Tomato, Littlest Tomato, Best Decorated Tomato, Squarest Tomato, Supreme Champion Non Tomato, Most Peculiar Shaped Tomato. Legatee Chas Wilks is in one photo so it may be when he is President in 1989.A record of a social gathering with possible fundraising aspects.Colour photo x 3 of a Legatee function with a focus on tomatoes.legatee event, function

A group of widows gathered at Legacy House sorting stamps. Same film as 00629. Names unknown. The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 2 of widows sorting stamps at Legacy House.Printing on the back "widows, fundraising, stamps, activities

Bush Collection (presumed only) 'Apex Dance details - Kerang June 1934'. Programme of dances for the ''Apex - Steamship Company - Log of the S S Apex'' titled dance gathering for June 18th, 1934.clubs, social, kerang apex club

This is an incomplete record of those people who signed Laurie's autograph book. Most of the pages contain remembrances from members of Laurie's extended family however some relate to Mont Albert Central School where Laurie was a student. Those entries which are dated are from 1957. This is part of a large donation relating to the Young / Mair / Deakin families. In Europe autograph books have a history that can be traced back to 15th century university students. In Australia autograph albums were particularly popular towards the end of the 19th century, although there are known examples as far back as the 1830s. The increase in popularity coincides with printing and book binding becoming more affordable. Autograph books came in many sizes but were typically small with blank pages, usually in pastel colours. The books were often exchanged so the gathering of autographs was a very social pastime. Pages were filled with not only names, signatures and personal details but also poems, limericks, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos, such as pressed flowers, locks of hair and even embroidery. Although they could be very personal, unlike a diary they were meant to be viewed as part of the exchange. Autograph books from the 1950s may have a different focus. Although it remained common to collect the autographs of friends it was also highly desirable to collect the signatures of the famous, especially rock and television stars. Autograph books are of social relevance because they reflect the sentiment of the era of creation; they can also be reflective of social change, major political events or new inventions. Nine pages which have been cut from an autograph book. The pages are faded pink, blue and green in colour with a gold edge. All but one have inscriptions on one side only. laurie young, beryl young, ernest lance young, ernest augustus young, arthur john young, m w damiel, e s hall, c c mansell, autograph books, teachers, head master, mont albert central school

It belonged to Beryl Mair of 20 Barton Street, Surrey Hills and was given to her by Mr W Sandoe on 12.11.1928. There are entries from family members and class mates from Mont Albert Central School (MACS). The first entry is written by her father, Dave Mair. Entries from: D Mair, Lance Young, Norma Dunn, I Goodes, Lorraine Potts, Mary Griffin, L E Jarman, J Stalker, Jean Fowler, Ailsa Hank (with an ink drawing of a cottage), May Leach, Merle Botten, Beryl Skinner, Enid Marro(w ?), Betty (S ?)oule, Fred A Teague, A Mock, Kath Paul, Melva Dare, Marjorie Smith, J Hargreave, Ethel Lillifant. Three entries are quotation only. One page lists teachers of Mont Albert Central School: E C Cairns, E E Holden, Alfred Harley, R Blackburne, R W Campbell, M (?) Sheahan, ------- (undecipherable), H McConville. Those dated are mostly from 1930.The Mair family were resident in Barton Street for several generations. Beryl's father Dave Mair was a keen sportsman and founder of the Kangaroo Social Club of cricketers. Beryl married Lance Young. This is part of a large collection relating to the Mair, Deakin and Young families.In Europe autograph books have a history that can be traced back to 15th century university students. In Australia autograph albums were particularly popular towards the end of the 19th century, although there are known examples as far back as the 1830s. The increase in popularity coincides with printing and book binding becoming more affordable. Autograph books came in many sizes but were typically small with blank pages, usually in pastel colours. The books were often exchanged so the gathering of autographs was a very social pastime. Pages were filled with not only names, signatures and personal details but also poems, limericks, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos, such as pressed flowers, locks of hair and even embroidery. Although they could be very personal, unlike a diary they were meant to be viewed as part of the exchange. Autograph books from the 1950s may have a different focus. Although it remained common to collect the autographs of friends it was also highly desirable to collect the signatures of the famous, especially rock and television stars. Autograph books are of social relevance because they reflect the sentiment of the era of creation; they can also be reflective of social change, major political events or new inventions.A small autograph book with a mottled brown cover and faded pastel pages with gold edging. The end pages are detailed in beige and pink. There are multiple entries, those dated are mostly from 1930. Front cover: "Autographs" in gold within a gold oval. Front inside page in black and red ink: "BERYL MAIR / 20 / BARTON / STREET , SURREY HILLS / from / MR W SANDOE / 12/11/28" Embossed in back cover, lower right: "MADE IN ENGLAND" beryl mair, autograph books, dave mair, barton street, ernest lance young, lance young, norma dunn, i goodes, lorraine potts, mary griffin, l e jarman, j stalker, jean fowler, ailsa hank, may leach, merle botten, beryl skinner, enid marro(w ?), betty (s ?)oule, fred a teague, a mock, kath paul, melva dare, marjorie smith, j hargreave, ethel lillifant, teachers, mont albert central school, e c cairns, e e holden, alfred harley, r blackburne, r w campbell, m (?) sheahan, h mcconville