A group of 3 photographs donated by Marcia Tanswell. All photographs taken at the Phillip Island & District Historical Society's Christmas Function in the early 1990's held at The Continental Hotel in Cowes.223-05 Colour photograph of Stan Harris, secretary of the Phillip Island & District Historical Society, with another member at Christmas Function at the Continental Hotel. 223-06 Colour photograph of Jean Jamison and Edith Jeffrey at the PI & D Hist. Soc. Christmas Function at the Continental Hotel. 223-07 Colour photograph of Stan Harris, Cath Eddy and ??Thomas at the PI & D Hist. Soc Christmas Fundtion at the Continental Hotel.stan harris, cath eddy, edith jeffrey, jean jamison

A widows' function at Legacy House. It was the 'Great Tea Party' in June 1992 when the widows rooms were opened after 9 months of renovations. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies. Some of the same ladies are in 00654 and 00656). The two ladies behind the trading table are Vera Lang and Billie Sims. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies. Pg 11 could mean the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 means 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of a Legacy widows' function with craft items exhibited on tables and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609A-10 Pg 11 A in blue pen.widows, widows club, activities

Group of Ithacans at a social function. Pictured clockwise from L-R: Michael and Vicki Black, . . ? . ., Olympia Regos, Toula Black, Athina and Stathi Zavitsanou, Philippa Regos, Andreas Anagnostatos, Olga Black, . .? . . , George and Sia Andrews and their daughter Antonia (Toni). The image in the photograph clearly illustrates how the Ithacan community in Melbourne enjoyed meeting together as a family at social functions.A scanned black and white photograph of fourteen people dressed in semi-formal attire and sitting around a table at function. The photograph has been printed on A4 copy paper.

The group in the photograph at the opening of the former Sunbury Courthouse. The Courthouse was built in 1885 and functioned in that capacity until 1989 when it closed. In the 1992, Shire of Bulla council began to restore the building, which was completed in 1993. It functioned as a Tourist Information Centre until 2019, when that service was transferred into the new Global Learning Centre in Sunbury. The building is now occupied by the local Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation. Invited guests at the opening of the restoration in 1993 were from L- R: Back- Phil McMahon, Mayor, Sgt. Doug. McArthur, Sunbury police, John Munns, John Barnier, Jeff Cossum, Museum curator. L-R: Front - Peter Free, Cr. Kathy Duncan, Joy Munns and Cr. Veronica Burgess.The former Sunbury Courthouse was an important official building serving Sunbury and the surrounding area for over half a century. A non-digital coloured photograph of nine people at an official function are standing on the verandah of a weatherboard building. There is a timber notice board attached to the wall on either side of the group. phil mcmahon, doug. mcarthur, john munns, john barnier, jeff cossum, peter free, kathy duncan, joy munns, veronica burgess, sunbury courthouse, sunbury

Photographs of Legatees in fancy dress at a function at Grimwade House, Caulfield. 01381.1 Has names written above the Legatees. From left to right: Harry Anderson, Harry Rigby, Harry Sa__? in beefeater costume, Bob Law, Keith ?_? and three Junior Legatees or school boys. 01381.2 On the back are 7 names in pencil. From left to right: __?, McCure, Carleton, Morgan, Hugh Brain (at the piano in clown costume), and Harold Peters. 01381.3 On the back are 5 names for the 7 men. From left to right: __, E.A. Doyle, Hugh Brain, Murray, Cox, __, Mathew in barrow. 01381.4 On the back are 4 names for the men in the photo, children are not named. From left to right: Gavan Cox, S.H. Birrell, J.R. Hall, and F. Whitman. 01381.5 On the back are 5 names. From Left to right: Lee Murray, Frank Meldrum, G.B.Law, Cyril Smith, and Neville Beech. According to the text on the back of one photo the venue is Grimwade House. From comparative photos it would appear the buildings in the photos are part of Grimwade House, which has been part of Melbourne Grammar School since 1918. A record that in the 1920s the Legatees held events to gather together for entertainment and pleasure. Black and white photo x 5 of a Legatee function at Grimwade House in the 1920s.Handwritten on the reverse: 'At Grimwade House, Caulfield / in the 20s' in blue pen. Some names on each panel in pencil.legatee event, founding legatee, costume

The group was taken at a function celebrating the work of volunteers in the City of Hume. The six ladies seated were honoured as they had worked as volunteers within the community for over 30 years. Margaret Dunn and Rosa McCall, seated on the far right have been working as volunteers in the Sunbury George Evans Museum since 1997. The people standing behind the volunteers are councillors and council employees.A coloured photograph of a group of people at a function. Six ladies are seated in the front and are holding framed certificates with two other women and two men standing behind them.volunteers, city of hume, broadmeadows

stoneware hot water bottle, generally a cylindrical shape with an opening at the top and a round knob on one end which presumably functions as a holder. The main part of the body is cream, with the knob end brown.Stoneware hot water bottle with a screw in lid. Generally a cylindrical shape with an opening at the top and a round knob on one end which presumably functions as a holder. The main part of the body is cream, with the knob end and lid, brown.hot water bottles., bed warmers

This is an early 20th century example of a chronograph, a watch with stopwatch functions. Chronographs date from the early 19th century and were used particularly in aviation, astronomy, diving, automobile and other racing contests and artillery firing and with more sophisticated designs are still used today.This item has no known local provenance but is retained for display purposes because of its age and its exceptional qualityThis is a chronograph, a display watch which also has a stopwatch function. It has a white face with black markings and Roman numerals and a gauge around the outer circle with numbers from 0 to 300. The face is covered with a glass frame. One hand and its pin are loose in the glass. The watch case is gold-coloured with a heavy ornamental pattern around the sides. At the top of the case is a ring for attaching the watch to a chain or belt. The button on the side for working the stop watch mechanism no longer functions.Celebrated Chronograph Specially Examined Swiss Madevintage chronographs, warrnambool history

According to the paper label "Expatriate Clive James was named the 1993 Legacy Personality of the Year at a special function conducted by Melbourne Legacy. Clive entertained over 500 guests with a personal address of his time as a young Legacy boy. Clive will be seen later in the year as part of Legacy's Annual Badge Appeal." It was a "Breakfast with Clive James" at the Regent Hotel in February 1993, and Australian author Patsy Adam-Smith and Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop were also guests. (See also 00752 and 00753). 00751.1 Clive James at the podium with a logo of "70 Legacy" and slogan "Seventy year of constantly caring 1923 - 1993". 00751.2 A view along the high table with Weary Dunlop and Clive James among others whose names aren't know. 00751.3 The Melbourne Legacy President J. D. Stevenson at the podium. 00751.4 A view of the diners at their tables while Clive James is talking. 00751.5 Another view of the room including band members on stage behind Clive James. See 00753 for proof sheets of photos of the event.A record of a function to commemorate the 70th AnniversaryBlack and white photo x 5 of a Legacy function with Clive James and an article from The Answer.70th anniversary, dunlop, function, answer, clive james

Images taken at the 1996 Christmas social function at Vision QLD/QBIC Industries5 colour photographs of people at event1 - Henry Chichowski, QBIC Manager 1996 2 - Anne Milbus and Terry Boyle, Board Directors, 1996 3 - Christmas Social 1996, QBIC employee Ley Bond (?), second from right, next to his mother and father 4 - Val Millican and Kevin O'Mahoney, 1996 5 - Parents at social function 1996vision qld, anne milbus, terry boyle, henry chichowski, val millican, kevin o'mahoney

Henry MORITZ (1931- ) Born Mainz, Germany Arrived Australia c1952 Henry Moritz was an experienced commercial artist when he left Germany for Australia. After working as a railwayman, coal miner, fruit picker and steelworker, he started teaching commercial art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School in 1963. He moved to the Mount Helen Tertiary Division, and was head of the Art School at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) when he produced this work. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Original caricature of Bill Durant. Both Bill Durant and artist Henry Moritz were staff members at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University). Neville Bunning ceremoniously presented the chair to Bill Durant in the Art Department at Neville Bunnings Retirement function.Verso "Bill Durant in 'Nev Bunning's Chair' which was ceremoniously presented to Bill in Art SChool Staffroom at Neville's retirement function. Drawing by Hner Moritz Donated by Heather (walton) Durant Heather (SMB Library) married Bill (SMB Physics Head) in December 1960. KC (Ken Clements) July 2002art, artwork, henry moritz, bill durant, caricature, available

Pictured at an Ithacan Club are members of the Paizis family gathered at a function from l-r are Marika Paizi, Alkinoos Paizis, Tasia Paizis, Thalia Paizis, Desma Paizis (Black), Jimmy James, Sofia Paizis (Anastasiou), Anastasios Papadopoulos, Irini Pappas, Nikolaos Paizis. Nikolaos Paizis was known as 'the poet' (ο ποιητής) by the Melbourne's Ithacan community as he was renown for reciting nostalgic poems which he composed. A black and white photograph of people seated around a table at a function. There are five men, three ladies and three children in the group. One of the men has a little child on his knee.

The photograph was taken at the Ithacan Philanthropic Society's Year 12 Awards functions. Children of Ithacan Club members who have successfully completed Year 12 are awarded a bursary to assist them in their further studies Pictured is one of the award recipients, Bianca Levis, who is displaying her certificate. Also in the photo from L-R: Dimitri Dollis, a member of the Victorian Parliament at the time, Bianca's parents - Helen (nee Stratos) and Bill Levis, Bianca Levis, Tony Drakopoulos IPS President and Koula Stratos (Bianca's grandmother).The awarding of bursaries to successful Year 12 students reflects the importance the Ithacan Philanthropic Society places on education and further study.A coloured photograph of three men and three women standing in front of a photograph at a function. The youngest lady is holding a certificate in her hand. There is a potted plant at the far RHS of the photo.

The young people in the photograph were attending an Ithacan Ball which was held at The Delphic in the early 1950s. The Delphic was located at Alfred Place, off Collins Street, was a popular venue for balls, dinner dances, wedding receptions and other social functions. It was owned by Bill Dellas who was well known amongst Melbourne's Ithacan community. Bill migrated to Melbourne as young lad from the neighbouring island of Lefkada. Seated on the left is Nina Kallinikos and second from the right her sister, Calle Kallinikos-Selover; in the centre is Lula Black nee Kavadeas and her brother Spiro. The young woman seated at the end has not been identified and neither has the man standing behind the group. The Delphic was a reception centre located in Alfred PlaceA black and white photograph of four young women in evening dress seated with a man. Another man is standing behind there group, who are at a social function.

John Cook speaking to a group of people.Col. transparency of John Cook at a functionassociation for the blind, john cook

The photo shows a group of people at a dinner table, the menus on the table indicate an official event. Sir Stan Savige is on the far left. The venue, date and names are unknown - there appears to be a cricketer on the menu and may read ' A Toast to England'. The event may be in England due to the photographer's mark.Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Black and white photo of a people at a function.Stamped with the studio mark for "A & E Bradbury, Photographers, 20 Lonsdale St, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs." in purple ink.legatee event, comradeship

On June 15, 1990 staff and blind members from the Senzanso Nursing Home in Kobe visited Elanora. This image captures the delegation as well as staff and blind members from the Association for the Blind who visited Japan in 1988. The group was led by Mr Kunio Washio.1 color photograph of people at a functionassociation for the blind, senzanso nursing home, kunio washio

Sapper/ utility knife. 2 functions.

Coloured photograph of the erection of Mirama Court function centre on the south west corner of Mitcham and Whitehorse roads. The building is no longer used as a function centre.mirama court, mitcham, function centres

The photo shows a room full of Legatees. The venue, date and names are unknown. Legatees met for many reasons including weekly comradeship luncheons with guest speakers. In the early days meetings were held at places like the Phairs Hotel, and Victoria Coffee Palace. The photo appears in Blatchford's history of Melbourne Legacy with the caption: Melbourne Legacy Club Weekly Luncheon, September 1932.Legatees met up for comradeship meetings and functions. Strong bonds were formed between Legatees.Black and white photo of a roomful of Legatees at a function.Embossed in the left hand corner is a logo for 'C. Stuart Tompkins, Camberwell' who would have been the photographer.legatee event, comradeship

A photo from an Easter Bonnet Parade at the Coburg Widows' club. From the caption in the Answer newsletter on 31st May 1991, 'David Cull admires the decorative bonnets of Margaret Todd, May Hamilton and Joyce Coomber.' David Cull was the Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne Legacy at the time and was visiting the Coburg Widows' Club for the event.A record of the importance of the widows clubs as a social outlet for the widows and that Legacy executives and Legatees attended their functions. There are many clubs throughout Melbourne that meet regularly.Colour photo of a function at the Coburg widows club.widows, event

The house and land on the corner of Canterbury Road and Ronley Street Blackburn was donated to Nunawading Council by Janet and Arthur Hooke upon their deaths as a permanent bush area for the public.Two digital copies of a function at Wandinong Blackburn.janet hooke, arthur hooke, wandinong sanctuary