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St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Seafront Gardens, Esplanade, 1915-16
... Seafront Gardens, Esplanade, Melbourne suburbs St Kilda...St Kilda By the Sea Annual...Lower Esplanade,, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Reclaimed from the Sea, Site of old Bathing Ship, c1915, foreground shows people relaxing on the lawns, background shows Fitzroy Street and part of Acland Street North, partial view of buildings in Fitzroy street, including 1 Fitzroy Streetblack and white photograph, copy, fair conditionSeafront Gardens, Esplanade, Melbourne suburbs St Kilda reclaimed from the sea - sight of the old bathing ship, St Kilda By the Sea Annual, page 59, National Library of Australia, Canberra -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The Rose Stereogapher Co, The St Kilda Baths, c. 1940s
... The St Kilda Baths...; 1940s cars aligning street; Looking towards the Baths, St Kilda... the Baths, St Kilda, Vic. [postcard format on back]...Catani Gardens, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Leisure scene, mingling groups walking to and from baths; 1940s cars aligning street; Looking towards the Baths, St Kilda, Vicblack and white postcard, unmounted, good condition, two copies, unused[printed on front] The Rose Series p. 3274; Looking towards the Baths, St Kilda, Vic. [postcard format on back] -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Excavation work at St Kilda Junction during reconstruction of traffic lanes 28/3/1967, c.1967
... Excavation work at St Kilda Junction during reconstruction...hand written on back: Excavation work at St Kilda Junction...Excavation work at St Kilda Junction during reconstruction...St Kilda Junction, St Kilda, Vic, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...hand written on back: Excavation work at St Kilda Junction during reconstruction of traffic lanes Photo filed 28.3.1967black and white matt photograph good condition unmountedExcavation work at St Kilda Junction during reconstruction of traffic lanes. Photo filed 28.3.1967. H71. L3290. Copyright. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of "The Age". 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne and 39/41 York st, Sydney. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Presbyterian Church exterior - images collection, c 1970s
... St Kilda Presbyterian Church exterior - images collection...St Kilda...The St Kilda Presbyterian Church is now part of the St...2 Alma Road, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...The St Kilda Presbyterian Church is now part of the St Kilda & Balaclava Presbyterian Church. Its first service was inaugurated by the Free Church Synod of Victoria in May 1855, in a building at the corner of High Street and Alma Road. In October 1855 the congregation moved to a wooden building in Inkerman Street, purchased from the Independent (Congregational) Church. The present church site was purchased and the first church opened in 1860. The foundation stone for the present church building, the second to be built on the site, was laid by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Henry Brougham Loch, on 27 January 1885. The building was opened on 30 May 1886. Wilson and Beswicke were the architects. Ralph Wilson designed the Methodist church on the corner of Princes and Fitzroy Streets and lived diagonally opposite the Presbyterian church. Charles Beswicke had toured Britain and the Continent in 1886 armed with a camera and returned to Australia with photographs of what he considered the greatest examples of architecture. He was responsible for the town halls in Brighton, Malvern, Hawthorn and Essendon and Wesleyan churches in Camberwell and Dandenong. Thomas Corley was the builder. The lofty spire was ‘a landmark to the mariner’ used by sea captains sailing up Port Phillip Bay. On a prominent position, the highest point in St Kilda, the church attracted wealthy people with legal, merchant and pastoral backgrounds.colour photographst kilda, churches, presbyterian church, balaclava -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hotham Street, 112, St Kilda East
... Hotham Street, 112, St Kilda East... St Kilda East...112 Hotham Street, St. Kilda East, Victoria, Australia... VIC 3162 melbourne Hotham Street, 112, St Kilda East Document ...One item about the occupancy history of this property: 1/A copy of one page of typed research notes on Palmyra also known as The Palms, by Hilary Bullock and Rosalind Landells of the Brighton Historical Society, dated 04/1989. The research provides a brief history from circa 1909 to 1974 of the property Palmyra and its occupancy. On other page of undated, unattributed, handwritten working notes accompany the report.palmyra, the palms, hotham street, st kilda east, east st kilda, the melby subdivision, peterson william, josephs harris, sholl justice, scholl reginald r, lawrence beatrice mrs, palmyra guesthouse, margolin m, baker mary. mrs, calvert leonard, lyons k c, mcarthur k w, macdonald r, freelander h, cormer r mrs, architectural styles, edwardian style, federation style, guest houses, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, house names, the palms guesthouse -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Christ Church St Kilda exterior - images collection #1
... Christ Church St Kilda exterior - images collection #1...St Kilda... Sorrento. It is located at 14 Acland Street, St Kilda...Acland Street, St Kilda, Vic, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Christ Church was constructed in 1854-57 and designed in Decorated Gothic style by Albert Purchase & Charles Swyer. It was enlarged in 1874 and 1881 to the designs of Sydney W Smith. It is one of four main buildings constructed on land granted to the Church of England in 1855 and named Church Square. The other buildings are the bishop's residence, vicarage and parish hall. Heritage Victoria describes it as a 'rare and significant square in the history of town planning in Victoria which demonstrates the importance of the church to the community'. It is built from rarely used undressed random coursed sandstone from Point King Sorrento. It is located at 14 Acland Street, St Kilda. The triangular rose window is said to have been modelled on Lichfield Cathedral and shows outstanding craftsmanship. According to Heritage Victoria, the only other known example in Victoria is at St Georges Presbyterian Church in East St Kilda, designed by the same architect, Albert Purchas.colour photograph unmountedrose window, acland street, purchase, swyer, st kilda, christ church -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times, "Elwood light rail plan slammed by residents", 8/09/1988 12:00:00 AM
... St Kilda... the City of St Kilda was supportive....The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times... Trams tramways St Kilda Elwood Light Rail New Tramway Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping from "The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times", titled "Elwood light rail plan slammed by residents", 8 September 1988, about the proposed extension of the St Kilda Light rail line into Elwood; the residents using such terms as appalled, ridiculous, futile, traffic problems, though the City of St Kilda was supportive.trams, tramways, st kilda, elwood, light rail, new tramway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - St Kilda Road near City Road
... Black and White - St Kilda Road near City Road...St Kilda Road...Photo 1 - looking north from the point where St Kilda Road...Set of two black and white photographs of" .1 - St Kilda... Photo 1 - looking north from the point where St Kilda Road ...Photo 1 - looking north from the point where St Kilda Road widened after crossing Princes Bridge. Has the Edmund Fitzgibbon monument on the left. One cable tram set is making its way into the City. Has Flinders St Station in the background, along with a number of motor cars and one horse drawn vehicle behind the monument and another behind a sign. In the far distance is an advertisement for The Herald newspaper. Photo 1910c Photo 2 - looking south from near the end of the bridge, with seven cable cars in the view, along with motors cars and two horse drawn vehicles. Government House can be seen on the left horizon.Yields information about St Kilda Road c1910.Set of two black and white photographs of" .1 - St Kilda Road near City Road looking north - with Edmund FitzGibbon monument .2 - looking southtramways, trams, cable cars, flinders street station, st kilda road, princes bridge, monuments, edmund fitzgibbon -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Ann Smallpage, Carol Stahls, Norah Howard and Pearl Donald at St Kilda Historical Society book launch, Port Melbourne library, Ann Smallpage, 22 Aug 2005
... at St Kilda Historical Society book launch, Port Melbourne...St Kilda Historical Society...St Kilda Historical Society launched their children's book...From set of five photos taken at the St Kilda Historical..., Norah Howard and Pearl Donald at St Kilda Historical Society ...St Kilda Historical Society launched their children's book "Granny" at each of the Port Phillip library branches . "Grannies" from both societies handed apples to students from their baskets, simulating the historical figure who sold apples on the Upper EsplanadeFrom set of five photos taken at the St Kilda Historical Society launch of the book "Granny" held at the Port Melbourne library 22 August 2005 (2) Ann SMALLPAGE PMH&PS, Carol STAHLS SKHS, Norah HOWARD PMH&PS, Pearl DONALD SKHSDetails are written in ink on the backwomen, publishing, st kilda historical society, norah howard nee mallet, ann smallpage, carol stahls, pearl donald -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, Sydenham Villa 43 Brighton Rd, St Kilda
... Sydenham Villa 43 Brighton Rd, St Kilda...Front of Sydneham Villa, 43 Brighton Road, St Kilda...Sydneham Villa, 43 Brighton Road, St Kilda. Built in 1863...43 Brighton Road, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Front of Sydneham Villa, 43 Brighton Road, St Kildablack and white photograph, unmounted, original, fair conditionSydneham Villa, 43 Brighton Road, St Kilda. Built in 1863 - owner David Lyons died there in 1883. Sydenham Villa demolished in 1983. In pencil: Mrs Hall owned it about 1970. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The St Kilda Baths, 1915-16
... The St Kilda Baths...[handwritten, faint pencil] Melbourne - Suburbs - St. Kilda...St Kilda Beach, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Photo from grassed area out front that leads to wood walkway to entrance; singnage includes 'Hot Sea Baths Always Ready' 'Mens Swmimming Baths'black and white photograph, copy, unmounted, fair condition[handwritten, faint pencil] Melbourne - Suburbs - St. Kilda, The new St Kilda Baths, St Kilda by the Sea Annual p.58, Season 1915-16, F600:65 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Railway tram at St Kilda Station, c. 1950s?
... Railway tram at St Kilda Station...Railway tram at St Kilda Station...St Kilda station, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...George Hotel in backgroundlaminated black and white photograph (2 identical)Railway tram at St Kilda Station -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kodak (Australasia), The Kew "Strong Post" St Kilda Road, 1927
... The Kew "Strong Post" St Kilda Road, 1927...st kilda road... Post" on St Kilda Road on the occasion of the Royal Visit...Caption: "The Kew "Strong Post" St Kilda Rd... Photograph Photograph The Kew "Strong Post" St Kilda Road, 1927 ...Apart from the photograph being of local interest to the history of Kew, it is also of interest as it was donated to the Kew City Council by Mr. C. R. du Rieu. Mr du Rieu was closely associated with the Kodak factory which purchased land in East Kew for a factory the plans for which were ultimately rejected by Council. In 1936, nine years after he donated the photograph to Council. Mr du Rieu died. A report in the Melbourne Age on 7 October 1936, p. 14 stated that: "Mr. Charles Richard du Rieu, of "Wonder View." 57 Pakington-street, Kew, formerly manager of the mount department of Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd., died at his home on Tuesday morning at the age of 72 years. Born at Adelaide, Mr. du Rieu was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. L. du Rieu. He is survived by his widow. For 43 years he had been associated with the late Mr. Thomas Baker, at the Kodak works. He retired from the firm in 1928. Among his charitable interests were the orthopoedic section of the Children's Hospital at Frankston, Eye and Ear Hospital, and the Fitzroy Ladies Work Association. He was president of the North Kew Progress Association, and a member of the Kew Bowling Club. In masonic circles he was a past master of the Kent Lodge, Melbourne, and a member of the Travellers' Washington Lodge. The burial will take place at the Boroondara Cemetery Kew, this afternoon. Arrangements are by Le Pine and Son Ltd."The photograph is of historic and social significance for what it tells of popular civic values in the interwar period in Melbourne and Australia which manifested itself on occasions such as Royal Visits.An unframed, mounted sepia photograph of the Kew "Strong Post" on St Kilda Road on the occasion of the Royal Visit of 1927.Caption: "The Kew "Strong Post" St Kilda Rd., / on the occasion of the visit of / Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York / presented by C.R. Du Rieu Esq / May 1927royal visit (1927), duke and duchess of york, the kew "strong post" 1927, st kilda road, kodak australasia pty ltd, charles richard du rieu -- wonder view -- 57 pakington street -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph - Billiard Room at Camelot St Kilda interior, Camelot
... Billiard Room at Camelot St Kilda interior...Billiard room at Camelot St Kilda. Residence of Ernest...Alma Road, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Camelot home of Brooks esq Billiard Room,Drawing photograph interior laminatedBilliard room at Camelot St Kilda. Residence of Ernest Brooks Esq -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Booklet, City of St Kilda 1857-1957 : a century of progress and development, 1957
... City of St Kilda 1857-1957 : a century of progress and...City of St Kilda... of the Municipal District of St Kilda, a list of 98 milestones and council..., with multi-coloured crest of the City of St Kilda. Text printed... of the Municipal District of St Kilda, a list of 98 milestones and council ...Contains lists of councillors, mayors, financial information, a brief summary of the creation and growth of the Municipal District of St Kilda, a list of 98 milestones and council decisions ('Did You Know?')Booklet covered in yellow card printed in colour, with multi-coloured crest of the City of St Kilda. Text printed in black on cream coloured glossy paper and containing black and white photographs. Stapled.city of st kilda, city of st kilda centenary -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, St Kilda looking east over St Kilda Junction, late 1925
... St Kilda looking east over St Kilda Junction... St Kilda Junction... Reg Item 135. Image titled "St Kilda" on CD, of looking... Trams tramways St Kilda Junction St Kilda Railway Station ...Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "St Kilda" on CD, of looking east over St Kilda Junction from. Has St Kilda tramway Jtn (St Kilda Road, Fitzroy St, Barkly St, Brighton Road, Wellington St and Punt Road in the photograph, and the "Junction Oval". Mid to late 1925 as workmen are converting the cable track in Fitzroy St and Wellington St looks or appears converted with a crossover installed near the junction. Two cable car sets visible in St Kilda Road, on in Brighton Road and a bus? Also a bus? in Fitzroy St.trams, tramways, st kilda junction, st kilda railway station, fitzroy st, brighton rd, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Charity Football - 3AW v 3XY at St Kilda Ground - Sunday 14th July 1946", 9/07/1946 12:00:00 AM
... "Charity Football - 3AW v 3XY at St Kilda Ground - Sunday... St Kilda..."Charity Football - 3AW v 3XY at St Kilda Ground - Sunday... at St Kilda Sunday 14/7/46" in blue pencil....Trams tramways Events St Kilda Football Notations written ..."Charity Football - 3AW v 3XY at St Kilda Ground - Sunday 14th July 1946" 3 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS, regarding tram arrangements.Notations written in pencil on 1 memo. "Charity Football at St Kilda Sunday 14/7/46" in blue pencil.trams, tramways, events, st kilda, football -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Victoria Cross Memorial, Alfred Square, St Kilda - images collection
... Victoria Cross Memorial, Alfred Square, St Kilda - images...St Kilda.... The memorial commemorates four Victoria Cross recipients from St Kilda...Alfred Square, St Kilda, Vic, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Sculpture by Peter Schipperheyn. Erected by the RSL in 1984 and dedicated on 21 April 1985. The sculpture is 3m high. The memorial commemorates four Victoria Cross recipients from St Kilda: Captain A. Jacka V.C. M.C. & Bar; Major W. Ruthven V.C.; Lt. L. D. McCarthy V.C., Croix de Guerre; Ft. Lt. W. E. Newton V.C. It is dedicated in 'memory of all Australians who died in war so that we may have peace'. The conflicts it lists are: World War 1 1914-18; World War 2 1939-45; Malaya 1948-60; Korea 1950-53; Borneo-Sarawak 1962-65; Vietnam 1962-72.colour photograph, unmounted, good conditionst kilda, vc memorial, alfred square, peter schipperheyn, jacka, ruthven, mccarthy, newton, vc recipients, victoria cross -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Plan - Mount Scopus College, St. Kilda East
... Mount Scopus College, St. Kilda East... St. Kilda East...15 Mayfield Street, St. Kilda East, Victoria, Australia... VIC 3162 melbourne Mount Scopus College, St. Kilda East Plan ...A copy of the amended Planning brief for the development of Mount Scopus College dated 24/10/1982. It includes a covering letter listing the amendments. The planning brief describes the school’s facilities, classrooms, playground and the planned development of the school. It includes a site plan and an architect’s illustration of the proposed development.mount scopus college, st. kilda east, city of caulfield, mayfield street, talbot avenue, floyd jeff, building permits, planning act, shaw house, m.m.b.w. planning scheme, classrooms, kindergarten, playgrounds, library, multipurpose hall, car parking, students, teachers, staff, secondary school, primary school, synagogue, architects, syman justin and bialek, site plan, hall, building development, education department, town and country planning board, brick, zoning, traffic, property, landscape planning, planting, fence -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Vadlure Avenue, 2, St. Kilda East
... Vadlure Avenue, 2, St. Kilda East... St. Kilda East...2 Vadlure Avenue, St. Kilda East, Victoria, Australia... VIC 3162 melbourne Vadlure Avenue, 2, St. Kilda East Document ...Printed and handwritten research from Brighton Historical Society giving brief details on 2 Vadlure Avenue, regarding subdivision of land formerly grounds of Kilwinning and residents of property from 1931 to 1974. Dated 19/01/1988.vadlure avenue, st. kilda east, service james, land subdivisions, 'kilwinning', denman street, kosky samuel, mcardle daniel j., elisha e., elisha d., bullock h., landells rosalind -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Olma Court, Alexandra St, 8, St Kilda East
... Olma Court, Alexandra St, 8, St Kilda East... St Kilda East...8Alexandra Street, St. Kilda East, Victoria, Australia... VIC 3162 melbourne Olma Court, Alexandra St, 8, St Kilda East ...Three copies of one sepia photograph of external view of Olma Court as it looked like in early 1950s owned by LD Burns. Photographs from LD Burns collection donated by R Green grandson One black and white photograph of Olma Court dated on back 1955olma court, burns ld, green r, alexandra street, st kilda east, mansions, architectural features, house names, verandahs -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Orrong Road, 225/225A, St. Kilda East
... Orrong Road, 225/225A, St. Kilda East... St. Kilda East...225/225A Orrong Road, St. Kilda East, Victoria, Australia... VIC 3162 melbourne Orrong Road, 225/225A, St. Kilda East ...A history of the creation and ownership of 225/225A Orrong Road Caulfield researched by H. Bullock and Rosalind Landells and dated to 25/07/1988. Includes handwritten notes regarding the same subject.orrong road, st. kilda east, lempriere william george, greenmeadows, clarke william, shire of caulfield, councillors, caulfield city, caulfield, bullock h., landells rosalind, brighton historical society, land subdivision, spence david, david street, flats, cooke jordan, cooke w. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Balaclava Road, 34, St Kilda East
... Balaclava Road, 34, St Kilda East... St Kilda East...34 Balaclava Road, St. Kilda East, Victoria, Australia... VIC 3162 melbourne Balaclava Road, 34, St Kilda East Document ...A photocopy, 3 pages, of the Caulfield Conservation Study report on house formerly known as Noris, Quethiock and also Koala, located at Balaclava Road, 34, Caulfield, by Andrew Ward, dated 04/1993. Includes a description of the house, its condition, integrity, history, a statement of its significance, two black and white photographs (100mm x 70mm, 95mm x 70mm) of the house from different perspectives and a street map (160mm x 90mm) of the surrounding area with handwritten annotations.east louisa, alexandra street, balmoral court, beckwith thomas w, noris, quethiock, koala, wertheimer adolph, taunton james colonel, rosenhain oscar, rosenhain louise, victorian style, mansions, cuming william, ward andrew, cuming smith and co, johnson alfred, architectural styles, architectural features, balaclava road, ward andrew, st kilda east -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Carrington Grove, 8, St Kilda East
... Carrington Grove, 8, St Kilda East... St Kilda East...8 Carrington Grove, St. Kilda East, Victoria, Australia... VIC 3162 melbourne Carrington Grove, 8, St Kilda East Article ...A one page typed report dated 05/08/1989, by H Bullock and R Landells, containing a brief history of the house at 8 Carrington Grove from 1914 to 1989. The report provides a list of occupants and briefly mentions Charles Carrington and Lord Loch after whom Loch Avenue and Carrington Grove was named. The file also includes one page of accompanying handwritten working notes. The file also includes a photocopy of an article from a book, title and publication details unknown, containing a biography of Charles Robert Carrington. A one page research note by Chloe Stapleton, dated 08/05/2012, identifies the source of the article.carrington grove, st kilda east, loch avenue, heads of state, governors, officials, depression 1890s, economic depression, world war 1914-1918, carrington charles robert, harrop thomas s, harrop r, koesis l, mitchell n i, bullock h, landells r -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd (Printed in Great Britain), The Baths, St Kilda, c. 1900s
... The Baths, St Kilda...The Baths, St Kilda [on front] [postcard format on back]...St Kilda Beach, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Foreground includes grass patch with visitors leisurely strolling in period dress, two police leaning on bikes, a smattering of visitors sitting along shore; midground shows walkway over beach to the Bathshand tinted black and white image, unmounted, good condition, unusedThe Baths, St Kilda [on front] [postcard format on back] -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - VFA Grand Final at Junction Oval, St Kilda, Port Melbourne against an unidentified opponent, Douglas Smallpage?
... VFA Grand Final at Junction Oval, St Kilda, Port Melbourne... Association Grand Final played at St Kilda Football Ground between...St Kilda, Victoria, Australia..., St Kilda, Port Melbourne against an unidentified opponent ...Set of 12 small B&W photographs of a Victorian Football Association Grand Final played at St Kilda Football Ground between Port Melbourne and an unknown opponent team.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc, junction oval, victorian football association, vfa -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph - Lithograph, The Argus, The St Kilda Baths, 28/01/1882
... The St Kilda Baths...[printed on front] Coming from the St. Kilda Baths. 1882...St Kilda Beach, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...Printed on p. 29; foreground shows two women in period dress with a young girl black and white lithograph, unmounted, copy, fair condition[printed on front] Coming from the St. Kilda Baths. 1882 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, St Kilda Beach, 1937
... St Kilda Beach... Sandcastle Building Competition, Final, St Kilda Beach...St Kilda Beach, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...black and white photograph, unmounted, original, good condition Sandcastle Building Competition, Final, St Kilda Beach, 1937 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, St Kilda Beach, New Year's Day, 1930, 01/01/1930
... St Kilda Beach, New Year's Day, 1930...St Kilda... background are the buildings on the Esplanade. The place is St Kilda...Written in pencil on the back - Mum & Dad, taken on St... Photograph - Black and White St Kilda Beach, New Year's Day, 1930 ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in AustraliaBlack and white photograph of a man dressed in a three-piece suit and hat and a woman in a dark dress and hat sitting on the beach. In the background are many other people similarly dressed as well as a few in bathing suits of the 1930's. In the far background are the buildings on the Esplanade. The place is St Kilda Beach and the people are William and Sarah Wright.Written in pencil on the back - Mum & Dad, taken on St Kilda beach, New Years Day 1930, 01/01/1930frank wright, william wright, sarah wright, ballarat, cornet, conductor, smeaton, saint kilda, st kilda, st kilda beach, beach -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The Cakewalk, St Kilda, c. 1910
... The Cakewalk, St Kilda...The Cakewalk St Kilda...The Esplanade, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia...St Kilda Historical Society St Kilda Branch Library 150 ...black and white photograph, unmounted poor conditionThe Cakewalk St Kilda