A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. The photos show President Ray Ward presenting flowers to Elaine Ward, Gwen Gunn and another lady. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $15,500 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Rozanne Dew also performed. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1996 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, activities, answer

Postcard - cartoon of a Melbourne tram, in The Met colour scheme, cut out in the shape of the tram. Produced by Nu-color-vue, late 1980s or early 1990s. Card number 11 ML342, NCV 7009Demonstrates a cartoonists view of a Melbourne tram.postcard - printed full colour divided back cut out in the form of a Melbourne tram,tramways, melbourne, postcards, cartoon, the met, nu-color-vue

A leisure guide to the mountains of Melbourne beginning in the eastern suburbs, going through the Yarra Valley and into the Great Dividing Range. This was produced by Michael Cheshire as a free publication to promote Melbourne tourism. The magazine featured Healesville, Marysville, Warburton, Eildon, Alexandra, the Upper Yarra area, and includes information on wineries in the district. It was released in the summer of 1984-1985.A leisure guide to the mountains of Melbourne beginning in the eastern suburbs, going through the Yarra Valley and into the Great Dividing Range.Summer Edition 1984-85 Featuring:/ Healesville, Marysville, Warburton, Eildon,/ Alexandra, Wineries and Upper Yarra Area.healesville, warburton, eildon, alexandra, upper yarra, marysville, victoria, australia, leisure guide, michael cheshire, blackwood holiday flats, black spur motel and caravan park, tudor lodge road house, nanda binya lodge, marysville caravan park, marysville recreation and fun park, scenic motel, the tower motel, the cumberland, cathedral restaurant, cathedral restaurant gallery, taggerty golf course, taggerty holiday units, marylyn guest house

Colour print of a reproduction of an oil painting - Swanston Street from a point north of Little Bourke St looking south towards the Kings Domain. Reproduced by Kew Cottages and St Nicholas Parent's Association from a original print and lithographed by F Cogne, printed and published by Charles Troedel in his Melbourne Album 1863. Appears to have a number of horse drawn cabs parked in the centre of the street.Yields information about early Melbourne after the start of the gold rush.Reproduction of an oil painting - card - Swanston Street Melbourne 1863melbourne, horse drawn vehicles, swanston st

A programme for an Annual Demonstration in 1964 at Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 24th October 1964. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1964.Cardboard program in blue, white, red and gold. Contains running order, acts and names of instructors. Presented at the Melbourne Town Hall Saturday 24th October 1964junior legatee, legacy demonstration

Jacqueline Dark, a student of Halinka performed Elvira in Don Giovanni at the State Theatre, December 17, 2011.Article from newspaper "Melbourne Weekly"Halinka Tarczynska-Fiddian and Jacqueline Dark by Alison Barclay

Slovenian Club Melbourne held an AGM every year of its existence since the establishment. The past Committee was dissolved and a new Committee was elected with the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Each Committee members was given a job to fulfil.The AGM meetings were taken very seriously by the Slovenian Club Melbourne membersBlack and white photo of the members of the Slovenian Club Melbourne at the Annual general meeting in 1958 inThe great attendance at the AGM meetingslovenian club melbourne, annual general meeting, 1958,

The Old Melbourne Gaol was built in 1841 and is presently under the care of the National Trust of Victoria. This book describes the history of the gaol and penal life in the 19th century.20 page book. Black and white illustrations. Cover includes a photograph of the interior of the Old Melbourne Gaol.old melbourne gaol, melbourne, gaols, jails, national trust of victoria

Colour photographic image of a doll's face in partial profile; strips of yellow, orange and green across bottom; text in yellow."10th Melbourne Queer Film & Video festival 2000. Citymedia @ Treasury Theatre, 1 Macarthur Place, East Melbourne. Opening Night Gala: Astor Theatre, Cnr Chapel St & Dandenond Rd, St Kilda."

Broadbent's Official Road Guides Company took over George R. Broadbent's business in 1935. In 1963, it changed its name to Broadbent's Road Maps Pty. Ltd. George Robert Broadbent (1863-1947), cyclist and map publisher, was born on 3 November 1863 at Ashby near Geelong, Victoria. At various times Broadbent held most Victorian and Australian road cycling records. Broadbent became an active vice-president of the Good Roads Association of Victoria in November 1912 and was consulted regularly during the preparation of the country roads bill. That year he took over the Argus motoring column, wrote tirelessly on road improvements and maintenance, and became manager of the Automobile Club's new touring department in 1914.A 160 pp road guide book titled Broadbent's Official Road Guide Melbourne - Sydney. The front cover has a yellow background with a map of the coastline from Sydney to Melbourne, the Prince's Highway route marked. This is inset in a drawing of a car driving along the coastal road.The book contains speedometer readings, route maps, advertisements and photos of points of interest. In the top right is the logo of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria and at the bottom right is the price 1/-.traavel road-guides broadbent-george car-touring

The postcard shows St Vincent's Hospital, on the northern side of Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, circa 1914. At left is the original hospital building, a converted terrace house, alongside the first purpose-built wing opened 1905 and the Cullen Wing (with facilities for medical students and residents) on the right. A group of two men and three boys stands on the footpath outside the Cullen Wing and a car is parked outside the main hospital building in the centre of the photograph. The reverse of the postcard is a letter from a niece to her uncle and aunt detailing their day trip into Melbourne, the places they saw, the people they met and the activities they took part in.This postcard is significant since it provides a rare view of the hospital from this location at this point in its history.Black and white postcard showing photograph of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne on the front and a letter is written in pencil on the reverse.On the reverse is a handwritten letter in pencil from a niece to her aunt and uncle about a day trip they took into Melbourne. The message is dated January 27, 1914.st vincent's hospital melbourne, streetviews, postcards, hospital buildings, fitzroy

Four pages from the magazine Décoration and Glass with 5 pictures of the Art Deco mission in Port Melbourne built in 1937.non-fictionArticle describing the 1937 Port Melbourne building.harry norris, port melbourne, king george v memorial building, art deco, 1937

Transcription of diary written during the Partington family's voyage from England to Melbourne. Covers entries for May.3 typed pages. Transcription of diary.In pencil on front page "Partington family sail to Melbourne"partington family, charles partington, ellen partington, ellen whatmough, lookout point, diaries