From the collection of Terry KEENANThe Victorian Football Association 'Football Recorder' Grand Fina,l Sunday 22 Sep 1974, Port Melbourne v. Oakleigh, at the Junction Oval (St. Kilda). A5 booklet of 36pp inc. the blue cover with information in red and photographs of Ray GOOLD & Ron ALLAN.port melbourne football club, pmfc, sport - australian rules football, victorian football association, vfa

A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 containing details about how homesick Allan Quinn is and how much he longs to see his mother in Brisbane. This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Single page, double sided letter (0302.A1) written on beige paper and envelope (0302.B).Inscription on top right hand corner of letter: "M.I. Goonawarra/Brisbane Q 8-12-45" Inscription on envelope: "Mrs. S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W." The airmail symbol is evident on the top right hand corner of the envelope and there are three stamps in the same corner,allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, sydney

Allan described his shore leave in Capetown. He writes that on the return trip to Gothenburg the ship will be calling in at the Belgium Congo, Antwerp and Copenhagen. He expects to arrive in Gothenburg in mid October.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0846.a), headed M.S. Mongabarra, Durban and dated 1/09/1950. The letter is addressed to Mrs E. Quinn. Postmarked Durban the postage is sixpence.letters-from-abroad, quinn, m.s. mongabarra, capetown, south africa

Allan writes about how much he is enjoying Oslo, especially "...the Holmenkoll meeting.." where he and some friends watched the international ski jump championships. He is learning to ski.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0860.a) headed Oslo and dated 07/03/51. Letter is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australialetters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette

a/ The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the 'Astra' Chamber Orchestral Society. Conductor: Madame Asta Flack. Soloist: Boris Stupel, Violinist. Town Hall, Bendigo, Saturday, 23 February, 1952, 8pm. Hon. Secs: Madge Edgar, Merle Bockholt. Includes Programme. Orchestra. Piano: Mary Crompton. Advertisements: Frank J Every & Sons, Hargreaves St., Bendigo. Phone 874. Allan's, Allans' Walk Bendigo. Edgars Authorised Newsagency, 293 Hargreaves St., Bendigo. Telephone 238. b/ The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the Second Concert 1952 Series. Cellist: Otto Veit. Pianist: Bernice Lehmann. Town Hall, Bendigo. Sat 5th, April, 1952, 8.15pm. Hon. Sec.: Madge Edgar, Merle Bockholt. Advertisements: Alan C Hampton, Newsagent Bookseller Stationer. 243 Mitchell St., Bendigo. Phone 421. Allan's 'The Home of Music' Bendigo. c/ The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the Third Concert 1952 Series. Flautist: John Amadio. Soprano: Marie Collier. Pianist: Meryl Ross. Town Hall, Bendigo. Saturday, 2nd August, 1952, 8.15pm. Hon. Sec: Madge Edgar, Merle Bockholt. Advertisements: Frank J Every & Sons, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Ph: 874. Allan's for the Latest Classical Recordings. Allan's Walk, Bendigo. Edgars' 293 Hargreaves St. Bendigo. Telephone 238. d/ The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the Fourth Concert 1952 Series in association with The Argus, Melbourne. Argus Lieder Prizewinners: Merlyn Todd, Margaret Bourne, Accompanist: Phyllis House. Paul McDermott Quartette. Paul McDermott First Violin. Leon La Gruta Second violin. Paul O'Brien Viola. Otti Veit 'Cello. Town Hall, Bendigo on Saturday, 20th September 1952. 8.15pm. Hon. Sec.: Madge Edgar, Merle Bockholt. Broadcast by 3LO, 9.30 - 10.00pm. Advertisements: A C Hampton, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Whatever you are needing for writing or reading. Booked, Stationery, Newspapers and Magazines. Allan's, Allans' Walk, Bendigo. Beale Pianos. Moderately priced. Easy terms arranged. Edgars' Booksellers, Stationers, Authorised Newsagents, 293 Hargreaves St. Bendigo. Telephone 238. Insert: National Theatre Movement of Australia, Bendigo Branch. The Three Arts Festival, October 11th - 16th, Halls as advertised. Saturday, 11th Oct.: Victoria Anderson & Viola Morris. Monday, 13th Oct.: The Late Edwina Black. Wednesday, 15th Oct.: Bendigo Orchestra & Shakespeare Society. Thursday, 16th Oct.: Vocal & Instrumental Concert. Ticket costing listed, bookings at Allan's opens for Season's Bookings 1st Oct. and for separate Concerts on 6th October.Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd., Printers, Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, a/ the music advancement society of bendigo presents 'astra' chamber orchestral society. conductor: madame asta flack. soloist: boris stupel, violinist. town hall, bendigo, 23 feb, 1952. hon. secs: madge edgar, merle bockholt. includes programme. orchestra. piano: mary crompton. advertisements: frank j every & sons, hargreaves st., bendigo. phone 874. allan's, allans' walk bendigo. edgars authorised newsagency, 293 hargreaves st., bendigo. ph 238. b/ second concert 1952 series. cellist: otto veit. pianist: bernice lehmann.. 5th, april, 1952. advertisements: alan c hampton, newsagent bookseller stationer. 243 mitchell st., bendigo. ph 421. allan's 'the home of music' bendigo. c/ third concert 1952 series. flautist: john amadio. soprano: marie collier. pianist: meryl ross. 2nd august, 1952, 8.15. hon. sec: madge edgar, merle bockholt. advertisements: frank j every & sons, hargreaves street, bendigo. ph: 874. allan's for the latest classical recordings. allan's walk, bendigo. edgars' 293. bendigo. ph 238. d/ fourth concert 1952 the argus, melbourne. argus lieder prizewinners: merlyn todd, margaret bourne, accompanist: phyllis house. paul mcdermott quartette. paul mcdermott first violin. leon la gruta second violin. paul o'brien viola. otti veit 'cello. town hall, bendigo on saturday, 20th september 1952. broadcast by 3lo, 9.30 - 10.00pm. advertisements: a c hampton, bendigo.. allan's, allans' walk, bendigo. beale pianos. moderately priced. edgars'. bendigo. telephone 238. insert: national theatre movement of australia, bendigo branch. the three arts festival, october 11th - 16th, halls as advertised. 11th oct.: victoria anderson & viola morris. 13th oct.: the late edwina black. wednesday, 15th oct.: bendigo orchestra & shakespeare society. 16th oct.: vocal & instrumental concert

Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionFive page letter (0857.a1-5) written to Allan in black ink on pale brown paper headed Alfred Wolff, c/- Gilbert, 41 Kensington Road, Melbourne S.E.1. Port Adelaide 31/01/51. Airmail envelope (0857.b) has been re- addressed from C/- Australia House, The Strand, London, England to General Delivery G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. The post-mark, only partly legible, is South Australia and the value of the Australian stamp one shilling and sixpence. On the back of the envelope is a promotional stamp for 'British Industries Fair, 30 April - 11 May 1951, London & Birmingham'. Also a London postmark, an Oslo postmark and a return address as per the heading on the letter with 'South Yarra' substituted for 'Melbourne'.Letter commences "Dear Al,...." and concludes "...your pal Fred". This letter is in reply to a letter from Allan and contains descriptions of life as a crew member on board a Swedish ship. The writer comments on how much prices have increased in Australia in the last twelve months and lists various items (clothing, hair cuts, cigarettes) and their prices. A 1950 Buick is being sold for 3,500 pounds, a 1950 Plymouth for 3,200 pounds and a 1950 Ford for 2,900 pounds. Holden cars sell for about 1,300 pounds.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1951, alfred wolff

Allan writes that when the Fenris reaches New York he thinks he will "..sign off". He has been with the ship for ten months and ...'"the South American sun is becoming a little monotonous".Quinn CollectionSelf-folding letter written on both sides (0818). The letter, dated the 26/09/49, is headed M.S. Fenris, At Sea. The letter is post-marked Boston Mass. 21letters-from-abroad, quinn, brazil, 1949

Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. December 2: Forum on Braille codes – Allan Egerton, Carols by Candlelight – Kerry Guyatt. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows

Studio photograph of three children sitting on bench seat. Gary Helen Bryan Giles children of Marg & Allan Giles. Merry Christmas Grandma & Grandad. Love from Bryan Gary & Helen Maree 1957 clothing

Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionDouble-sided letter written to Allan on a single sheet of lined, cream-coloured paper (0800a). The letter is headed Manila and written in Swedish. Letter is signed Harry. The airmail envelope (0800b) bears five stamps (three blue, one bright green, and one pale green).Return address on the bottom of the letter is Harry Sushaussen, C/- Christer and Salen, Salen and Skaugen, 311 California Street, San Francisco, California, USA. Although the letter is dated January 1948 the envelope is post-marked Manila January 1949. The envelope has been re-addressed twice - from West Brunswick, Victoria to St Kilda, Victoria and from there to New York.letters-from-abroad, quinn

Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0872.a) headed Oslo and dated 23/05/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O.,Oslo, Norway. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen

Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, Town Hall, Bendigo. By arrangement with the Australian Opera Company. Max Worthley, Tenor Edith Worthley Accompanist. Wednesday, 7th November, 1956. at 8.15pm. Hon. Secs.: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertisments; A C Hampton, Edgars, Allan's.Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd., Printers, Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, music advancement society of bendigo, town hall, bendigo. australian opera company. max worthley, tenor edith worthley accompanist. 1956. hon. secs.: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. advertisments; a c hampton, edgars, allan's.