The St Kilda Soldiers’ Lounge was opened by the St Kilda Patriotic League and the YMCA in 1915, and run by Mrs Lucie Hallenstein. Located in the refreshment rooms of the former Comedy Theatre, Lower Esplanade, it provided a place for returned soldiers to relax and socialise. By mid-1916 the average weekly attendance had reached eight hundred servicemen. The lounge remained popular until it closed in 1920.White coloured card printed in bluewwi fund-raising, st kilda soldiers lounge, wwi, world war i

Marking the second anniversary of the Declaration of WWISingle sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in dark blue on one side.wwi, world war i, city of st kilda, st kilda brass band, evelyn ashley, hilliard mcdougall, hj inge

For juvenile Fairy Tale Fancy Dress Ball held on 11 August 1917 to aid the Red CrossSingle sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in dark bluest kilda patriotic committee, wwi fund-raising, victorian red cross, st kilda balls

Memorial service in December 1917 for casualties of WWI from Victoria (or St Kilda). Single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, folded to make 4 pages, and printed in black and red. On front page, City of St Kilda logo and image of crossed Australian and Union Jack flags. Back page lists those who have fallen in service of their country. Internal pages list the order of service.wwi, world war i, state recruiting committee of victoria, sportsmen's thousand military band

Fundraising for Returned Nurses Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall and Seaside Club Fund. The Memorial Hall was entirely community-funded.Multi-page document printed in blue and red on 8 sheets of white paper that has discoloured with age, folded and fastened with 2 staples. luna park, st kilda patriotic committee, st kilda carnivals, memo, st kilda memorial hall

Peace celebration entertainment for St Kilda children at Luna Park and the Palais de Danse, St KildaSingle sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in blueluna park, palais de danse, city of st kilda, wwi peace celebrations, st kilda brass band

For welcome and presentations to St Kilda's (1914) ANZACs on 4 December 1918. The event is described by John Butler Cooper in 'The History of St Kilda' (pp 263-264) as follows: 'On Wednesday evening, December 4, 1918, seventy Anzacs of St. Kilda who had returned were welcomed by the St. Kilda Patriotic Committee at the City Hall. The hall was decorated with an immense bouquet of red, white and blue flowers, depending from the centre of the ceiling, with floral and electric festoons leading therefrom. Anzacs shields in laurel wreaths and flags were displayed along the balcony of the hall. Over the stage the word "Anzacs," outlined by electric lights, was surmounted with the words "Patriotic Committee of St. Kilda heartily Welcomes You." As the returned soldiers marched into the hall, they were received with cheers, and an electric button being touched, the word "Welcome" flashed in light caught their eyes. The Mayor presented the 1914 soldiers with gold enamelled medals, bearing the arms of St. Kilda.' White paper, single sheet folded, printed on 3 pages in blue.wwi, world war i, st kilda patriotic committee, citizens welcome to anzacs

Program of entertainment for Patriotic Workers of St Kilda at St Kilda Town Hall, held on 14 April 1920.Folded cream-coloured card, printed in black.st kilda mayoral function, will elder, evelyn ashley, lorna reid, norman bradshaw, hj inge, di gilio's band

Program for the Royal Victorian Liedertafel concert at St Kilda Town Hall on 15 May 1917 to aid the British Red Cross Fund. Organised by St Kilda Patriotic Committee.Single sheet of pink paper printed in bluest kilda patriotic committee, wwi, world war i, wwi fund-raising, british red cross, mansley greer, royal victorian liedertafel

Commemoration of the 4th anniversary of the declaration of World War I. The poster does not give a full date of the event, referring only to 'next Sunday evening', but it could well have been held on Sunday 4 August 1918. Britain declared war on 4 August 1914.Single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in blackcity of st kilda, wwi

Notification of a meeting of citizens willing to assist in organising a carnival in aid of the St Kilda Memorial Hall building fund and local charities. The date given is Wednesday 13 February. It would have been 13 February 1929 because the Mayor is identified as Thos Unsworth, who served as Mayor in 1928-29. The Memorial Hall commemorates those who served in World War I, was officially opened on Armistice Day, 1924, and operated as a dance and social hall. In January 1927 the Health Department gave permission for it to operate as the Memorial Cinema. It continued as a cinema until 1957.Single sheet of cream coloured paper printed in blue.st kilda memorial hall, st kilda carnivals, memo

Contains tickets for rides at Luna Park and entry to the Palais de Danse to see a film starring Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford. The event was sponsored by the City of St Kilda for children as part of peace celebrations on 19 July 1919.Booklet of tickets printed in blue on white paper that has discoloured with age. City of St Kilda logo on the front. One ticket has been removed.luna park, palias de danse, st kilda patriotic committee, city of st kilda, wwi peace celebrations, children's entertainment

Advertisement for event to raise funds for The Australian Wounded Soldiers' Fund on 24 August 1915 and to celebrate the 45th anniversary of St Kilda Tent No 131 of the Independent Order of Rechabites. The Independent Order of Rechabites was founded as a fraternal organisation and friendly society in England in 1835 as part of the wider temperance movement to promote total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. It was first established in Australia in Tasmania in 1843 and retains a state branch in Victoria with a number of affiliated tents.Pink coloured paper printed one side in brown and red. Cut from a larger sheet which may have been a poster, flyer or other document. wwi, world war i, wwi fund-raising, independent order of rechabites, australian wounded soldiers' fund

Contains list of names of members of the 14th Battalion AIF 1917-1919. Published with 'remembrance and hopes from the padre of the 14th'. Booklet with cream coloured card cover (torn), printed in brown and gold and tied with a brown ribbon. Insert of single sheet of paper, folded, and printed in brown.14th battalion aif

Postcard sent by a soldier serving in Northern France in 1916 to, it is believed, Miss Olive Appleton.White coloured postcard with a silk inset on the front that has been embroidered with a basket of multi-coloured flowers and the words 'A Kiss from France'. Handwritten message in blue in on the back.North France 18/4/16 Dear Olive Got this card to let you know where I am and that I am in the best of health and spirits. Remember me to all. From Yours Sincerely Fred. xxx wwi, world war i

Service at St George's Church, East St Kilda, on 6 August 1911.Folded single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in blue with Scottish Regiment insignia on the front.victorian scottish regiment, st george's presbyterian church st kilda

Contains poems of remembrance written by service personnel, about poppies.Booklet with green coloured card cover and containing four pages made from two sheets of folded yellowed white paper. Printed in blue and bound with stitched and tied red thread.wwi, remembrance poppies

Postcard advertising the Scarlet Troubadours, a troupe of around 9 entertainers that were popular in Australia and New Zealand over a period of 5 years in the early 20th century. They performed light opera and vaudeville. Managed by Edward Branscombe, who pioneered the use of open air venues with his 1909 season at St Kilda.Unused postcard printed in colour on the front, and in blue on the back. the scarlet troubadours, edward branscombe

Postcard advertising the Dandies, a collection of troupes, each of around a dozen performers that were popular in Australia throughout World War I. The Dandies were established in 1911 by Edward Branscombe.Unused postcard, yellowed white card printed in brown.the dandies, edward branscombe

A "Citizens' Welcome" event organised by the St Kilda Patriotic Committee in 1918. Buff coloured card printed in black with blue and red stripes across top left cornerst kilda patriotic committee, wwi, world war i, citizens welcome to anzacs

Second of a series of "Citizens' Welcome" events organised by the St Kilda Patriotic Committee in 1918 and 1919.Pink coloured card with red edge and printed in black. st kilda patriotic committee, wwi, world war i, citizens welcome to anzacs

Depicts Australian flag and soldier. Card is from 5th Divisional Signal Coy., AIF, France.Folded buff-coloured cardboard with paper insert fastened by faded red cord. Insert signed by George Arnold. Handwritten notation on back of card: Given to St K His Society by Mrs Parker 14/3/8214th battalion aif

Postcard advertising the Dandies, a collection of troupes, each of around a dozen performers that were popular in Australia throughout World War I. The Dandies were established in 1911 by Edward Branscombe.Unused postcard, yellowed white card printed in brown.the dandies, edward branscombe

Souvenir program of event on 26 September 1919 by the 14th Battalion and 4th Brigade Association for a 'reunion of comrades in memory of the days of strenuous and victorious effort' Black and white photocopy of unfolded program cover and a selection of the internal pagesAutographs on final page14th battalion aif, 4th brigade

An invitation to afternoon tea with the Acting Mayoress, Mrs Nahum Barnet, and the St Kilda Patriotic Workers at the St Kilda Town Hall on 23 April. The year is not identified but is almost certainly 1917. Mr Nahum Barnet was the brother of Cr Henry Florian Barnet, who was the Mayor of St Kilda in 1916-17. His wife served as acting Mayoress because the Mayor was unmarried.Sepia (formerly white) card printed in blue on one sidest kilda mayoral function, st kilda patriotic workers, anzac day, wwi fund-raising

Also at same location, the Australasian Officers Club, established 1916Cream card that has discoloured with age. On the front, Australia's coat of arms and the text are printed in gold/brown, and they are surrounded by a border in green, red and blue (representing shamrocks, Scottish thistles, red roses and elements of the UK flag). Personnel of the Australia Club are listed on the back of the card in blue.Front signed by Sylvia Fenwickaustralian cub - london

Ticket for admission to St Kilda Strong Post at Anzac (1914) welcome Cream and blue/green card that has discoloured with age, printed in blue on one sideanzac, anzac (1914) welcome

Invitation to the anniversary of the opening of the clubFolded cream card that has discoloured with age, printed green on face with folded paper insert printed in black.Front: To / Lt Symonds Memory of The Torpedo Insert: House lent by Mr. H. J. King Club Commandant From Mrs. R. L. Fenwickaustralian club - london, australasian officers club - london

Program of victory celebration held at St Kilda Town Hall on 12 November 1918. Includes words to anthems and popular songs.Folded single sheet of white paper, discoloured with age, printed in dark bluewwi peace celebrations

For public meeting of Elwood and South St Kilda Progress Association on land and housing reform. The full date is not given. The Association met on Tuesday nights in the Methodist School Room, Elwood in the early - mid 20th century.White paper, discoloured by age,, printed one side in blackelwood and south st kilda progress association, housing reform