This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. BMI librarian Rosemary McInerney's father George Richmond ran this furnitue business on Armstrong St Nth. Here are his reminiscences of that shoppping area from The Courier March 1st 1978 THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN ARMSTRONG ST. NORTH Mr George Richmond began work in Armstrong street north as a lad in knickerbockers in 1926. He started with Hames and Woodward, a piano, music and record shop, which he took over when both Hames and Woodward died during the war. Mr Richmond was guest speaker at an informal dinner of the Armstrong St North Traders Association held at the Victoria Hotel on Monday night. At the meeting he was made a life member of the association, with which he had been involved since its inception in 1930. “I can remember when a man on a bicycle with a little ladder on his backrode up the street with a long stick and turned on the gas lights under the verandahs,” he said. “It was around that time when there used to be a little man with a broom walking up and down the street, sweeping away what was left behind by horses. “There also used to be a bellringer who would walk up and down Armstrong street announcing a sale in a shop. He used to have a tall black hat, a large black frock coat and had a large mustache.” “Up to 1936, there used to be regular visits by street musicians, who were usually good for a few laughs.” “The last musicians to come through were an Italian trio, who were very good.” Mr Richmond said the depression was a sad time for Armstrong street. “A lot of people had to put their properties up for sale, because not many people could afford to buy things like records then,” he said. Mr Richmond said Fridays were very busy then as it was market day for hundreds of farmers in the area. “The hotels put on extra groomsmen for the stables, and standing in the store I could smell the beer and tobacco drifting down from the hotels.”

This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. BMI librarian Rosemary McInerney's father George Richmond ran this furnitue business on Armstrong St Nth. Here are his reminiscences of that shoppping area from The Courier March 1st 1978 THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN ARMSTRONG ST. NORTH Mr George Richmond began work in Armstrong street north as a lad in knickerbockers in 1926. He started with Hames and Woodward, a piano, music and record shop, which he took over when both Hames and Woodward died during the war. Mr Richmond was guest speaker at an informal dinner of the Armstrong St North Traders Association held at the Victoria Hotel on Monday night. At the meeting he was made a life member of the association, with which he had been involved since its inception in 1930. “I can remember when a man on a bicycle with a little ladder on his backrode up the street with a long stick and turned on the gas lights under the verandahs,” he said. “It was around that time when there used to be a little man with a broom walking up and down the street, sweeping away what was left behind by horses. “There also used to be a bellringer who would walk up and down Armstrong street announcing a sale in a shop. He used to have a tall black hat, a large black frock coat and had a large mustache.” “Up to 1936, there used to be regular visits by street musicians, who were usually good for a few laughs.” “The last musicians to come through were an Italian trio, who were very good.” Mr Richmond said the depression was a sad time for Armstrong street. “A lot of people had to put their properties up for sale, because not many people could afford to buy things like records then,” he said. Mr Richmond said Fridays were very busy then as it was market day for hundreds of farmers in the area. “The hotels put on extra groomsmen for the stables, and standing in the store I could smell the beer and tobacco drifting down from the hotels.”ballarat, hames, woodward, furniture, richmond, armstrong st nth, shop

Dated 1886 on it's facade, the first listing in Sands & MacDougall Directories for O'Brien's Terrace does not occur until 1891. However, Mr A BROWN is noted as running his hairdressing business at this address from 1887. In 1896 Port Melbourne streets were renumbered and the address of his premises became 149 Bay Street. From that period it has been used as a hairdressing establishment by a number of people & companies. In 1901 the second in a series of hairdressers occupied the premises and the CODESPOTI brothers [see updated information below] continued the tradition when they took over the premises in 1985, naming their business, Bayside Barber Shop. Update July 2024: Reza SABAHI, who currently operates as a barber from the same shop, contacted us with updated information. Domenic CODESPOTI was Tony CODESPOTI's father. Reza SABAHI took over the premises in September 2017 and operates it as Barbers of Port Melbourne proudly continuing the history of barbers at O'Brien's Terrace.A4 copy of poster for Bayside Barber Shop in O'BRIEN's Terrace, Port Melbourneo'brien's terrace, bayside barber shop, domenic codespoti, tony codespoti, mr a brown, charles skegg, a.c. fitzgerald, james burke, v clifford, b wilkins, a dowling, j r willoughby, mrs n wooding, charlie goldfarb, barbers of port melbourne, reza sabahi

Photo taken by R. Brownjohn in 1988 of three shops in the centre of High St, Charlton. Arundell's shoe shop, former Stock & Station Agency and Williams Saddlery (later Bullocks Grocery). The buildings were later demolished to become the Traveller's RestColour photograph of Vic Arundell's Shoe Shop, and former W. Williams Saddlery shop. For Sale sign over centre building. car parked in left of photo. East Charlton Hotel in background on RH side of photo.arundell's shoe shop, williams saddlery, bullocks grocery

Bilton/Dillon building c. 1988 occupied by the Charlton Pharmacy managed by R. English, H. Hargreaves Gift Shop and the Mallee Kitchen. Series of photos taken of High Street after new footpaths and kerbing were put down in 1987-88.Colour photograph of High St Charlton looking east. Photo taken high on the south side looking across to Bilton/Dillon building. Other buildings on the east side of HIgh St include Westpac Bank, Globe Hotel, The Charlton Club, East Charlton Hotel. On the south side is the awning for the Charlton Cinema. Bunting is stretched across the street.bilton building, dillon building, english chemist, hargreaves gift shop, mallee kitchen

Shops at the western end, on the south side of High St Charlton showing Eddie Harris Mensland, McKinleys Land Sales Agency, Hillier's Dry Cleaners and Manchester Unity Agency. Built c. 1890s. The tree shops were demolished in early 1990s. The photo was taken by Shire Engineer c. 1987. Part of a series of photos taken by the Shire.Colour photograph of shops at the western end, on the south side of High St Charlton showing Eddie Harris Mensland, McKinleys Land Sales Agency, Hillier's Dry Cleaners and Manchester Unity Agency. Dark cloured car parked in front of McKinleys. Safety flags around tree to the left of the car. Signage in McKinley's window says 'Special Any Garments Only $'. Signage on Hillier's window says Nor-West Laundry & Dry Cleaners.

Shops at the west end and on the south side of High St. Eddie Harris Mensland, and three small shops; Charles McKinley's Land Sales Agency, Hillier's Dr Cleaners and Manchester Unity. The three small shops were damaged by fire and demolished in the 1990s. Series of photos taken for use by the Charlton Shire.Colour photo of shops at the west end and on the south side of High St.Eddie Harris Mensland, Mickinley's Land Sales Agency, Hillier's Dr Cleaners and Manchester Unity. Sign on median strip pointing to Rotary Park, Public Conveniences, Electric Barbeque. Also a Give Way sign.eddie harris mensland, charles mckinley, hilliers

From the outset the Ithacan Philanthropic held at least one family picnic a year. They either took place at a popular seaside locations or at popular picnic sites in the nearby hills around Melbourne. The first annual picnic was held in 1918. The Ithacan Greeks worked long hours in family food and restaurant businesses in Melbourne. On Sundays the shops were closed so it was seen as an opportunity to relax outdoors away from the city. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society continues this tradition holding an annual picnic in late summer.A black and white panoramic photograph of a large picnic group of men, women and children standing in an open area with trees around the perimeter. Eight children are sitting on the ground in front of the adults and a group of ladies are sitting on a bench to the left of the group. Some of the party are holding long walking sticks which must have been used when they went on a hike or walk.families, picnics, leisure time.

Ithaca House located at 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne has been the site of the clubrooms of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society since 1958. Over the decades the club rooms have served as a meeting place and a venue for many social, cultural and fundraising activities. Prior to the building of Ithaca House, the clubrooms been located at Michael's Building, corner Lonsdale and Elizabeth Streets since 1917.In 1956, the Ithacans of Melbourne purchased a site, formerly two shops, at 329-335 Elizabeth Street for £35,000, with a view to building their own club rooms. A three storey building, a stone's throw from the old Michael's clubrooms, was finally erected in 1958 at a cost of £25,000. This was achieved by capital raising from the membership in the form of non-redeemable £10 and £50 debentures (1957-58). Plans were drawn up by the Australian born and newly qualified Ithacan architect, Nicholas Sofarnos (Sofianos). The then President Eustathios (Stathis) Vlassopoulos was key driver of the project. A colour photograph of the front upper stories of Ithaca House

Faram Bros had occupied this site since 1919Forty two (42) colour photographs (digital) taken on 10 February 2007 at the community farewell, street party and BBQ for the closure of Faram Bros hardware shop. Party held in street outside 405-415 Bay Street. Attended by many PMHPS members and former customers. A 3 piece band and lone piper (bagpipes) were highlights. Doug faram with garland of flowers is at .14 Speech givers included Janet Bolitho at .22 & .23 Lone piper at .26 to.34 Event was sponsored by former customers, Bay Street traders and PMHPSbusiness and traders - hardware, social activities, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, faram brothers hardware, doug faram, janet bolitho

Collection of black and white photographs of cast iron lacework on Bendigo verandahs; which he had a deep appreciation. it was partially through his efforts that a number of verandahs were spared demolition. a detail of residence on cnr Rowan and Wattle Streets b detail Conservatorium Music in Rowan Street c frontage of Rifle Brigade Hotel, cnr Rowan & View Streets d detail Rifle Brigade Hotel, cnr Rowan & View Streets e detail Queens Hotel, 197 Mitchell Street f detail Martin Washington Photographic Studio, Williamson Street g detail Bendigo Spastic Centre h detail cnr Short & McKenzie Streets i detail Bridglands Music Shop j detail City Club Hotel k.detail Cnr View and McKemzie Streets l. detail Postal Engineer's Dept 17 McKenzie Street m. facade "Innisfail" Heathcote, home of Mr and Mrs T J Farley n.detail "Innisfail" Heathcote, home of Mr and Mrs T J FarleyAlan Doney

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Shopping time: High Street, Eaglehawk, in the 1960s was the place to be, offering shoppers plenty of local goodies.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Changes: this site was originally Smith's butcher shop in Victoria Street, Eaglehawk, owned by Jimmy Wild from 1924-1939. It was then run by Roy Shuttleworth. Later it became Allen's Pet Supplies. House on the right is now the sight of IGA supermarket.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from March 1999. Dinner time: the Bridgewater butcher shop in 1920.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Historic retail: S. Keam & Co Importers and Manufacturers Shop, Bendigo, circa 1890.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Workshop: Straughair's paint shop in 1890.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, August 13, 2004. Bookings: Coral Dale at Favaloro's Booking Office and Shop. Lyric Theatre, Bendigo 1940.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, August 28, 2004. Business: Dorothy Mitchell (nee Burns) and Marlene Gray in 1948 at the Bendigo Mining Exchange. Employees of Honey's (downstairs) also ran their own clothing alterations shop upstairs.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, September 22, 2004. Celebration: the congregation of St Andrew's uniting Church this year is celebrating 150 years of Presbyterian/uniting church service at the Myers Street church. The first service was held in a disused blacksmith's shop in Bridge Street in February 1854.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, October 2, 2004. Tea time: Mr Jack Hogan with two of his daughters, Valerie (now Mrs Jack Slattery) and Annette (now Mrs Carl Ipsen). They had just come out of a butcher shop in Pall Mall. Photograp taken about 1932.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, October 16, 2004. Smithy: Jack Brasher, Charlie PLane, Erick Turner, Kath McGrath and Matt McGrath outside Mia Mia blacksmith's shop, possibly about 1915-1918newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, October 26, 2004. Local Butcher: C.S. Schleiger butcher shop in Raglan Street, White Hills.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 1, 2004. Anecdotes: this photo was taken in C.M. Creek butcher shop in 1960. The butcher shop operated from the same site as the Clog's restaurant and pizza. Pictured from left are: Graeme Lunn, Sam Excelby, Colin Creek and Bill Bowery. Graeme was taking over as an apprentice from Sam, who was retiring. Sam was pictured being presented with a cake and newspaper stand.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, April 10, 2004. Traders: this photograph was taken at the back or side H.G. Hawley' self service, which started in 1937 in Hargreaves Street, opposite the former State Bank. Among those pictured here are, third from left at back: Les Friswell, who run a butcher's shop, next to him is Jack Holms from the self service. From left is Don Jaland, who had a furniture business, then Bill Turner of the self service and Frank Hawley, who was the owner's son.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were