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Orbost & District Historical Society
sheet music, Ten Pretty Girls, 1940's
Ten Pretty Girls was composed by Jimmy Kennedy and Will Grosz wrote the lyrics. The song was written in the 1930's. Broadcasting from Sydney from 1936, Jim Davidson’s ABC Dance Band, with the trumpeter Jim Gussey, the vocalist Alice Smith and the trombonist and arranger George Trevare, became the most popular in the country. It presented dance programs on Friday and Saturday evenings and played for other ABC shows including `Out of the Bag’ and `A.B.C. Parade’. In 1937-39 the band made three interstate tours, with a variety of artists including Bob Dyer, Tex Morton and Gladys Moncrieff. Davidson was a strict but encouraging leader who inspired great loyalty in his players. (ref adb.anu.edu.au/biography)This is an example of the kind of music popular in the first half of the 20th century.Sheet music for "Ten Pretty Girls". The front cover is red and green and has a photograph of Jim Davidson from the A.B.C. National Dance Orchestra. There are details of the composer and lyricist and in the bottom right corner the price -2/-.sheet-music-ten-pretty-girls music -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Photograph, 1957
The first Lildale Show Girl competition was held in 1957 as part if the annual Lilydale Show. The Lilydale Shoe had stopped during the war years and reformed in 1954. The show was restarted by John Plant and Lloyd Gill ( owners of the Lilydale Express) Black and white photograph of the five women who won the highest places in the First Lilydale Show Girl competition in 1957. The winner of the competition, Robyn Hoyland is pictured centre, second prize, Susan Mandel is pictured to the far right, third place is Faye Hart, who is standing second from from right. Fourth place is Leslie knee, second from left and fifth place is Lynette McDonald who is standing far left. Verso: Inscribed in blue biro ink, u.r. '1st Lilydale Showgirl Comp. / 1957 / SUSAN MANDEL 2ND / FAY HART 3RD / ROBIN HOYLAND 1ST / LESLIE KNEE 4TH / LYNETTE MCDONALD 5TH 1950s, lilydale show -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LAUREL STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: GIRLS ATHLETICS TEAM 1971
black and white photograph of girls athletics team 1971. Group of seven girls, ( grade 5/6? Age ) dressed in white shorts and tops.bendigo, education, laurel street primary school -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Benson Street Methodist Church Sunday School students
Benson Street Methodist Church – now Uniting Church 1936 Rear L. to R. - Eunice Forsyth, ?, ?, Rae Homan, Yvonne Mau, Joan Shepherd Front L.to R. – Joan Thornton, Nancy Dunstan, ?, Barbara Burgess A black and white photograph of ten girls dressed in their 'Sunday best' or school uniform. Most are wearing straw sun hats. Some girls are identified.benson street methodist church, benson street uniting church, (miss) eunice forsyth, (miss) rae homan, (miss) yvonne mau, (miss) joan shepherd, (miss) joan thornton, (miss) nancy dunstan, (miss) barbara burgess, churches, sunday schools -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, David Miller and Lily Vipond Mair and family and friends on outing, c1932
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Electoral roll details: 1919 68 Park Street, Hawthorn 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. The woman named as Mattie was Martha Dunham Brooks b1892, Camberwell. She was the daughter of Arthur 'Empire' Brooks and his wife Mary Jane Wilson who lived at 21 York Street. They also had twin boys: Thomas Moffat Brooks – b. 1899, Surrey Hills; d. 1906 and Edwin Dunham Wilson Brooks – b. 1899, Surrey Hills; d. 1971 Heidelberg. The donor remembered the later as a builder of 11 York Street. Martha m. Clifford Ernest Cairns in 1935. Mattie Cairns was the donor's godmother. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families all of which had connections with Surrey Hills / Mont Albert.A black & white photo of a man, a women, 2 women, a girl and a young lady beside a car in a country setting. The girl is bending to pat a dog.On rear: "Mum Dad Mair / Shirl Isabel Mattie / Digger - Cliff Cairns / Dog" in blue biro. Thought to be Beryl Mair's handwriting. "LILY" and "DAVE" in lead pencil above Mum and Dad. Photographer's stamp "653" in blue ink.dave mair, david miller mair, lilly vipond deakin, lily vipond mair, shirley inez mair, isabel lillian mair, mattie brooks, martha dunham brooks, cars -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Girls Athletics, 1980
Black and white photograph - Girls Athletics, 1980"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: 2nd Row- L to R: No names 3rd Row- L to R: No names 4th Row- L to R: No names Front Row- L to R: No names -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Montage (size 5)
Montage of Girl bombed by napalm and her storypicture, vietnam, army -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of girls
Black & white studio photo of three girls -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Geisha Girls in Cherry Blossom
Performance of Cherry Blossom, Geisha Girls, c1930s?tatura, hall, costume, female, performing, arts, theatrical, plays -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photographic print block
Glen Iris Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and Allison Avenue. Interior of hall with a group of teenage girls and boys.On back: "14"glen iris presbyterian church -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Sharp Evelyn et al, The Quiver, 1899
Containing articles and Stories for girls and young women.literature -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH YOUNG GIRL + YOUNG WOMENFOOT & CO LEROYlocal history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group of Stawell Guides some in dress up making pledge with flags
At the guide hall on corner of Layzell and Patrick Streets Ester Black, Pam Smith, ? Hollowaygroup of Girl Guides making pledge with flags A Marshall Studios Quality Prints guides -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, BP Award Evening Bernadette Moloney 20th July 1984 Stawell Guide Hall Layzelle St
Group of girl guides in uniform in Guides HallFront Row (left to right) Tania Cumming, Bernadette Moloney, Julie Nunn, Helen O'Shea, Deborah Moloney Bottom Row Michelle Blencowe, Raquel Watts, Narelle Laurie guides -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Stawell Show
Young marching girls in costume waiting to start.stawell show -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ian McCann, Parades
Marching Girls with black Vests, in Wimmera Streetparades -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Concongella School Parade - Flower Girls
Five Girls holding flowers standing in a Doorwaycocongella school parade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card
Birthday postcard with girl dressed in clown outfitdocuments, cards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Jill
Hard cover book depicting girl and dogbooks, children's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, 'All Sorts of Stories', 1919
Hardcover book with two girls in bed on cover.This book presented to Ray Champion/Methodist Sunday School/Blackburn/April 1919books, children's -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Students of Carisbrook Primary School
Associated with CarisbrookPhotograph of a group of school girls dressed for a playem22, carisbrook, carisbrook primary school, carisbrook state school -
Old School House Museum
Photograph
1952 - Grade 5A girls class photo -
Old School House Museum
Photograph
1952 - Grade 5B girls class photo -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School, 17th April 1992
The photograph was taken when children at Bulla Primary School enjoyed a Fun Day. On that day a variety of fun activities featured which included face painting.Two girls with painted faces are posing for the camera.bulla primary school, schoolfun days -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris Linda and Heather Jewell’
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition.Two girls kneeling on a mat are playing with dolls.Pixie O'Harrisbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper cutting, 20, 1933-1947
Girls pressing meadow hay. Handwritten names.mabs younger, female students, meadow hay -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 33, 1933-1947
3 girls standing beside the Lily Ponds.Burnleymabs younger, female students, lily ponds, burnley -
Mont De Lancey
Pottery - Girl, 1953-54
Part of collection of hand and wheel pottery by Mrs. Annette Lord - 1953. Bisque fired.Pottery girl seated nursing doll. White.pottery -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Blazer, David Lack Pty Ltd, Methodist Girls' Comradeship
The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest". Navy blue wool blazer with a pocket on the left breast with an appliqued Victoria Tasmania Methodist Girls' Comrades emblem. The blazer has yellow grosgrain ribbon at the cuffs and the top of the three pockets; it has two buttons and a button hole on the left lapel. It has a black half lining and cream lined sleeves.On breast pocket: "MGC VICTORIA TASMANIA"methodist girls' comradeship -
Ruyton Girls' School
Newsletter, Ruyton Reports, 1987
The Ruyton Reporter (formerly known as Ruyton Reports) captures the essential Ruyton Girls' School experience for the broader school community. It has been produced since 1986.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to one of the oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. It also gives insight into the types of activities and events undertaken at Ruyton Girls' School during the period of its production. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Black and white newsletter printed on paper with staple binding. 8 pages.Front Page: Vol. 2 No. 2 / Vol. 2 No. 4 December, 1987 / Registered by Australia Post / Publication No. VBH8187 / R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / RUYTON / GIRLS' SCHOOL / Reports / From Ruyton Girls' School / 12 Selbourne Road, Kew. 3101 / Telephone (03) 819 2422 / Sir Arvi Parbo's Challenge / to Young Australians / (Left to Right) Libby Dobbin, Louise Adamson, Mrs. Johnston, Sir Arvi Parbo, Alex Davis, Caroline Leigh / In a challenging address at Assembly this term, Sir Arvi Parvo reminded his young audience of a future "full of challenges which offers / no soft option for Australia and Australians." "It is a future", he said which will "need realism and willingness to deal with the world as / it is, not as we would like it to be." / There have been a number of eminent Victorians at Ruyton's Assemblies and the Year 12 General Studies sessions this year including / Sir Arvi Parbo, Dr. Jean Battersby, Dr. Judith Paphazy and Mr. Bob Ansett all of whom have provided stimulating thought and provocative / comment. /ruyton girls' school, ruyton, school, students, newsletter, ruyton reports, ruyton news, kew, victoria, melbourne, girls school