The City of Ballarat unanimously resolved to erect a Civic Hall in Mair Street in 1951. The architects, Gordon Murphy, of Melbourne, and H.L. and L.J. Coburn, of Ballarat, were commissioned in 1952. The Council constructed the foundations and footings for the building under the supervision of the former City engineer, Mr L.H. Finch, in 1953. These footings are of massed concrete. The design for the building took advantage of the cross fall of the land, providing for the Small Hall to be entered from the Doveton Street frontage through a foyer under the Main Stage, the structure is steel with brick panels, with accommodation for 1,592 persons in the Main Hall and 440 persons in the Lower Hall. The front facade faces Mair Street, set back from the building line to provide for the entrance drive-ways and kerbed gardens. Tenders were invited on a firm price basis. A young Ballarat master Builter, Walter Benbow Trahar was the successful tenderer, the contract price being 139,841 pounds. the work was commenced in 1953 and has proceeded in spite of material and labour difficulties until its completion. The following statistics are of interest:- * The foundations contained 200 cubic yards of concrete. * The constructional steel work weighs approximately 270 tons. * The reinforcing steel 47 tons. * Reinforced concrete in the structure, 1,100 cubic yards. * The approximate number of bricks in the building, 580,000. * The flooring is of selected kiln-dried hard wood and totals 40,000 lineal feet. * The dimensions of the Main Auditorium, 100ft by 86 ft, including the side promenades each 82ft by 13ft. *The Main stage, of reinforced concret with parquette finish measures 62 ft by 40ft. *The floor area of the Lower Hall is 74 ft by 38 ft, and has a stage dimensions of 40ft by 20 ft. * Each hall has independent heating and ventillating systems. Where possible the material in the building was furnished from local business houses. The public address installation, which provided for additional microphones, is on the main Stage. There is inter-communication throughout the building connecting the front office, with the bioscope box, the stages in both the large and lower halls, and the Hallkeeper's residence. Local craftsmen have completed the painting, plaster work, and the electrical installation; local produced materials being used in the construction of the buildings with the exception of the timber for the Main Floor, the roofing and the structural steel. The City of Ballarat Councillors in 1956 were Councillors N. T. Callow, F.J. Cutts, K.C. Webb, W.E. Roff, O.W. Curnow, F.T. Woodward, Allan C. Pittard, A.W. Nicholson, J.A. Chisholm, G.L. Scott, F.W. Oliver, A.D. Mason. The Town clerk was H.R. Maddern and the City Engineer was G. Murrowood. A City of Ballarat Council meeting of 25 September 2013 voted to demolish the Ballarat Civic Hall. The Council heard from nearly 50 members of the public during a marathon six-hour meeting. Councilors John Birt, Des Hudson, Amy Johnson, Josh Morris, Peter Innes, John Philips supported the motion to demolish Civic Hall. Councillors Samantha McIntosh, Vicki Coltman and Belinda Coates voted against the motion.Six page souvenir Program of citizens' entertainment on the occasion of the Opening of Ballarat Civic Hall on in August 1956. The front cover features the City of Ballarat Coat of Arms. The programme starts with a message from the Mayor, Cr Neil T. Carrow. It includes the Concert Programme directed by James H. Davey, an asrtist's impression of the Civic Hall from Mair Street, and information relative to the New Civic Hall. The programme features images of the City of Ballarat Coat of Arms, Cr N.T. Callow, , James H, Davey, and an artist's impression of the Ballarat Civic Hall. Mayor Neil Callow's Message: "To-day, our citizens witness the fulfilment of the most extensive Municipal undertaking in the City's period of recent prosperity and development. Their Hall now fills a requirement of which they have been deprived since the Coliseum building was destroyed by fire over 20 years ago. The building has been designed as an all purpose structure and I am hopeful the citizens will use it and enjoy it to its fullest extent. Your Council and its Architects have planned as broadly as possible for the benefit of all to-day and for years to come. We are proud of the work executed by a Ballaarat Master Builder whose work is a monument to the City's craftsmen. I feel I should also remind this assembly that the women of Ballaarat, back in 1951, provided funds which have been applied in the purchase of a Grand Piano and two Upright Pianos which are now installed in this building. The sincere hope of myself and your Councillors is that this Hall and its amenities will prove of immense value to the development of the cultural and artistic tastes of this community and that it will be freely used for these and many other purposes. From now on this magnificent building and its furnishings and equipment will be available to all. I strongly exhort you to use and protect it. My hope is that the citizens will, for many years to come, enjoy the amenities which it has to offer. ballarat civic hall, civic hall, architecture, finch, art deco, city of ballarat, coat of arms, city of ballarat coat of arms, callow, shugg, lemke, oates, gullan, tuuri, john, robertson, sorrell, antonio, gordon murphy, walter benbow trahar, trahar, coburn, h.l. coburn, l.j. coburn, n.t. callow

Front view of St. Matthew’s Church Sunday School Hall Scallan St. c 1991.Timber Hall with arched windows and corrugated Iron roof. A car is parked out the front of the building.c St Matthew's United Church Hall. on the back of the photo March 27, 1991stawell religion

"H. Krantz, Aachen", c.1930. Contains fliers, pictures and specifications of textile machinery from the German manufacturer, H. Krantz.Book / catalogue by H. Krantz of Aachen containing details re: textile machinery, c.1930.textile machinery, h. krantz s??

A photo of the first property owned by Legacy, at 342 Swanston Street. After receiving money in memory of David H Dureau to purchase premises, Legacy purchased the old Hibernian Hall. However there were many issues with the property, including its suitability and the inability to gain vacant possession from the existing tenants. So eventually the property was sold and the money used to buy the current Legacy House, still formally known as the David H Dureau Memorial Building as per the bequest instructions. The notes on the back of the photo say it was sold to Sir Bernard Evans and then to RMIT and it was renamed Storey Hall. The full story of the donation has been pieced together from several sources. Part of the story of the donation towards Dureau House. BG Corporation in New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Mr Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). L/ Grattan took Mr Edwards to Market St (where Legacy was situated at the time) and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed and the building was to be named in memory of David H Dureau, who had died at sea during the war. The donation was £27,059. The property purchased was 'Hibernian Hall' in Swanston St (later called Storey Hall when it was acquired by RMIT). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. An act of parliament was required to enable the sale (01262) and consent from the donor was also sought before the sale (document still to be catalogued). Money raised from the sale was used to purchase 293 Swanston St.A photo of the first property purchased by Legacy as a result of a generous donation.Black and white photo of the old Hibernian Hall in Swanston Street.Handwritten on back 'The old Hibernian Hall purchased by Melbourne Legacy and later sold because of inability to secure vacant possession from tenants. Sold to Sir Bernard Evans then to RMIT and named 'Storey House', in pencil. Stamped '30 Jun 1947' in purple inkproperties, dureau house, swanston st

Set of 21 M>Tram timetables, light green cover with route number on cover, giving details of popular M>Tram destination, check points, map and description of routes, use of Metcards and contact details. .1 - Route 1 / 22 - East Coburg/Moreland to South Melbourne Beach - October 2000 - 36 pages. .2 - Route 3 - East Malvern - Melbourne University - January 2002 - 24 pages. .3 - Route 82 - Moonee Ponds - Footscray - October 2000 - 20 pages. .4 - Route 5 - Malvern (Burke Road) - Melbourne University - August 2003 - 32 pages. .5 - Route 6 - Glen Iris - Melbourne University - January 2002 - 24 pages. .6 - Route 8 - Toorak - Melbourne University - August 2003 - 24 pages. .7 - Route 16 - St Kilda Beach - Melbourne University - January 2002 - 24 pages. .8 - Route 19 - North Coburg - City - October 2000 - 36 Pages .9 - Route 55 - West Coburg - Domain Road Interchange - October 2000 - 28 pages. .10 - Route 57 - West Maribyrnong - City - October 2000 - 28 pages. .11 - Route 64 - East Brighton - Melbourne University - January 2002 - 32 pages. .12 - Route 67 - Carnegie - Melbourne University - January 2002 - 24 pages. .13 - Route 72 - Camberwell - Melbourne University - January 2002 - 24 pages. .14 - Route 78 / 79 - North Richmond - Prahran / St Kilda Beach - January 2003 - 20 pages. Full Image of .8 added 9/4/17 following a query about route 19 timetables - see image i2. .15 - Route 5 - Malvern (Burke Road) - Melbourne University - January 2002 - 32 pages .16 - Route 8 - Toorak - Melbourne University - January 2002 - 24 pages. .17 - Route 69 - Kew Cotham Road - St Kilda Beach - January 2002 - 20 pages .18 - Route 59 - Airport West - City - October 2000 - 32 Pages .19 - Route 78 / 79 - North Richmond - Prahran / St Kilda Beach - January 2002 - 20 pages. .20 - Route 82 - Moonee Ponds - Footscray - October 2000 - 20 pages. .21 - Route 67 - Carnegie - Melbourne University - Augst 2003 - 24 pagestrams, tramways, m>tram, tram services, timetables, route 1, route 22, route 82, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 16, route 19, route 55, route 57, route 64, route 67, route 72, route 78, route 79, route 69, route 59, route 82

This collection of poems was written by Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan) post-1935 after her wedding to Harry Hall, given that the poems are signed with her married name. These poems reflect the author's sentiment and her attachment to the Australian bush, beach and domestic environments in which she found herself.This collection of poems has social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation. The collection holds artistic significance as an example of amateur poetry and are also descriptive of the society and environment of the period.Vanilla coloured envelope with hand written inscription, containing five typed poems by Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan). Written in biro on the envelope is "Poems by Olive Hall nee Duncan daughter of David Hood Duncan". Each poem contains its own unique text.ladies harbour lights guild, olive duncan, olive hall, poetry, poems, lhlg, lillie duncan

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. Robert M. Young, Mayor of Kew 1869-70. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Robert M. Young, Mayor [of Kew] 1869-70cr. robert m. young, mayors of kew (vic), kew (vic.) — municipal collection

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. H. Hedderwick, Mayor of Kew 1873-5. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.H. Hedderwick, Mayor [of Kew] 1873-5cr. h. hedderwick, mayors of kew (vic), photographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

This photograph is part of a donated sub-collection relating to the history of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and Olive Hall (nee Duncan) who was a member. Olive Duncan was Lillie Duncan young sister. Here she stands next to her husband, David Hall, and her father, David Hood Duncan.This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the LHLG and the activities carried out by that organisation. It is also an insight into Olive Hall's (nee Duncan's) personal life as well as the fashion of the period.Small black and white photograph of two men, Henry Hall and David Hood Duncan, and one woman, Olive Hall (nee Duncan) standing in front of a motor car in a bush setting.On the reverse of the photograph in biro is written "Harry Hall and Olive and David Hood Duncan" The marking F 597 is also printed ladies harbour lights guild, olive duncan, olive hall, 20th century, lillie duncan, harry hall, david hood duncan, lhlg, seamen mission

Ballarat celebrated its centenary in 1938. Typed letter on Ballarat Centenary Celebrations Letterhead to A.F. Heseltine of the Ballarat School of Mines. The letter is signed by William H. Rees. The letterhead lists the centenary events. ballarat, ballarat centenary, ballarat centenary pageant, william h. rees, j.h. trekardo, h. brann, aborigines, aboriginal, museum

Harry and Emily Leggett second from right. Founders of Leggetts Ballroomblack and white photographMr and Mrs Leggett's Fancy dress Conderella. Town Hall St Kilda 23.6.15. Geo Wall's Flashlight. Phone Windsor 3573. Harry and Emily Leggett Second from Right. Founders of Leggets Ballroom.

The RSL Hall was in Clyde Street, Linton, where the Telstra building now stands. The hall was demolished in the 1990s after the opening of the new recreation reserve hall.Small black and white photograph shows a group of hatless men standing to attention at left and a group of mostly children and women seated and standing to right. Four men standing next to the hall in the centre of the photograph appear to be officiating the ceremony. The flag is flying at half-mast. The date of this photograph is unknown, the occasion was possibly an Anzac Day service.In pencil on back: "RSL Hall Ceremony Linton".rsl hall linton, ceremonies

Small buff coloured instruction manual for operation of M-1950 StoveStove, Cooking, Gasoline, M-1950. One Burner. Dept Of the Army 1951/ TM 10-708stove, phamphlet

Has a strong association with Davis Bus lines and the services they provided in the 1940's/Set of two timetables for H. A. Davis Motor Service and Davis Bus Lines - mid 1940's? Both are printed on heavy card, folded into three with many advertisements for local suppliers. .1 - Ballarat - Mt Clear - Buninyong Bus Service - printed on orange coloured card. Times given for weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. .2 - Wendouree - Air Force Bus Service - services from the City to the Air Force camp at the Ballarat Airport. Services for Monday to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. The history of the Ballarat Airport - accessed 20-11-2016 - http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/ab/ballarat-airport/ballarat-airport-history.aspx gives detail of the Air Force use of the site from 1940 through to 1961. Timetable thought to during the war period, but may be later.buses, timetables, ballarat airport, raaf, buninyong, advertisements

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of William H. Wilson, Mayor of Kew 1894-5. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.William H. Wilson - Mayor [of Kew] 1894-5mayors of kew (vic), cr. william h. wilson, australian photographers - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

Photos of H Gibbons and grave site in Flat Iron Copse Cemetery France2 photos mounted on A4 paperH Gibbons The Grave of H Gibbons Amid those at Flat Iron Cemetery Franceh gibbons flay iron copse france world war 1

Mr and Mrs Leggett's Fancy Dress "Cinderella" Harry and Emily Leggett shown second from right, founders of Leggett's Ballroom. Information on back of photograph: dances were transferred from Prahran TH when it was burned down in 1914.black and white photograph (copy?) unmountedHarry and Emily Leggett Second from right, founders of Leggett's ballroom. Mr & Mrs Leggett's fancy dress "Cinderella", Town Hall St Kilda. 23/6/15. Geo Walls Flashlight. Phone Windsor 3573.

The rear section, sticking out, was added to provide a kitchen. This was used by many groups that used the hall including CWA and CWA Night Owls, Garden Club, Progress Association, ANA, Playgroup, Historical Society, Back-to-Linton.2 of 7 colour photographs. Back of Community-RSL hall, Clyde Street, Linton."Rear view of RSL-community hall, Clyde St, Linton - Nov. 1996".community-rsl hall

The Shire Hall/offices were completed in the mid 1860s. Dating the photograph: The photograph is thought to have been taken c.1880. An earlier photograph of the Town Hall in the LDHS collection, in which the trees are smaller, is dated 1875. Thomas Austin, who ran a draper's shop next to the Shire offices, left Linton in 1882.Original sepia photograph showing the Grenville Shire Offices (Linton Town Hall). A group of men, thought to be Grenville Shire Councillors, are standing in the street in front of the building, which has several trees growing in front of it, and a low front fence. To the right, a shop has signs on its verandah: "TAILOR & DRAPER" and "TAILOR & T. A. . . ." (thought to read T. Austin). To the left, a higher picket fence or gate separates the Shire Hall from the two-storey building next door. This building is 'Criterion House', built in 1862/1863 by Samuel Steele. The words "Linton Shire Hall" have been inscribed in ink across the top of the photograph.Handwritten in ink across top of photograph: "Linton Shire Hall".grenville shire offices, linton town hall, thomas austin [tailor & drapery store], shire of grenville councillors, linton shire hall

Studio portrait of Miss M HentySepia photograph on card, mounted, original, good conditionOn back: Miss M Henty ?? And May Christmas 1914

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of Mayors and Town Clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew, for the period 1863 to 1969. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series. Framed portrait of Cr. H. G. Ferguson J.P., Mayor of Kew 1959-60. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Cr. H. G. Ferguson J.P. / Mayor 1959-60mayors of kew (vic), cr. h. g. ferguson, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

This ledger contains the prescriptions given by a Warrnambool chemist from 1928 to 1931. The entries include information on the clients names, the dates and the contents of the prescriptions. Much of the content of the prescriptions is not intelligible to the lay person today. Unfortunately the name of the chemist is not known.This ledger is of interest because of the names included and these provide information for researchers.This is a ledger with a hard cover with cloth covering and leather binding. The inside covers have a red mottled pattern. The pages contain an alphabetical index at the front, printed red lines and black headings with hand written entries in black ink The leather spine and cover are damaged.warrnambool chemists, prescription book, warrnambool, m j ryan chemist

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of Mayors and Town Clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew, for the period 1863 to 1969. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series. Framed portrait of Cr. H. E. Wiltshire J.P., Mayor of Kew during 1968-9. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Cr. H. E. Wiltshire J.P., / Mayor 1968-69mayor of kew, cr. h. e. wiltshire, kew -- municipal collection

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Moorabbin, bounded by South Road and Highbury Street, including Prince Street, Charming Street, Thomas Avenue and Keith Road.The developing urban area of Moorabbin within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the Moorabbin Shire Hall Estate, Moorabbin. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by South Road and Highbury Street, including Prince Street, Charming Street, Keith Road and Thomas Avenue.Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 63: £4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 66: 4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 80: 3. Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 81: 4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 83: 2 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 96: £3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 97: 3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map to the left of subdivision 102: 3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map on the corner of Thomas Avenue and Highbury Street: vertical line next to a square with a cross in it.land sales, estate, moorabbin

"Temperance Hall". Booklet with toned sepia cover and photo of the hall as the "Senior Citizens Centre"Port Melbourne's Public Places; "Temperance Hall"arts and entertainment, societies clubs unions and other organisations, built environment - civic, port melbourne temperance hall, senior citizens centre, children's library, the tent, port melbourne neighbourhood house, liardet community centre, independent order of rechabites, richard sprott, barry merat

Army Ball, Greenwood Park Kindergarten - 1953 - Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Pullin, Mrs. Edge, Sgt. Hall, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. J. Anderson.Typed below photograph, "1953 - Greenwood Park Kindergarten Army ball - Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Pullin, Mrs. Edge, Sgt. Hall, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. J. Anderson".

Stathy Raftopoulos was instrumental in bring Greek films to Melbourne and screened them in various picture theatres in the inner Melbourne suburbs where most post WW2 migrants were living. Prior to the opening of Greek cinemas various venues were used for screenings including Nicholas Hall in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.With the advent of television many suburban cinemas were no longer drawing the crowds. It was at this time that Stathi Raftopoulos with his partners in the Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures company purchased cinemas in the in suburbs of Melbourne where Greek immigrants were living - in 1960 the National Theatre in Richmond; 1961 the Sun Theatre Yarraville; 1965, the Paramount Theatre Oakleigh, Kinema Theatre Albert Park, and the Empire Theatre Brunswick and Westgarth Theatre Northcote. Here they screened Greek movies which entertained the Greek community supporting them to maintain their link with Greece and their culture and traditions. A black and white photograph of a man standing between two film projectors in a room.