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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Miscellaneous card
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Miscellaneous card with Miss perry's address. Printed light beige card. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Box - Cigarette silks, 1911 - 1917
These type of cigarette silks were included in WD & HO Wills cigarette packets to induce women in particular to take up smoking.|The Word 'Cartophilic?|It is believed that this unusual word was coined in the 1920s by Col. Bagnall, an Englishman, who was the father of the hobby of cigarette card and trade card collecting. It is thought to be a combination of a Latin word, 'carto' meaning 'card and the Greek word 'philic', meaning 'love'.- lover of cards. The term originally related to the collection of the two types mentioned, however, our Society has included postcards in the range of items collected by our members.|The Cigarette Card|The cigarette card began its evolution in the United States of America, in the early 1880s as a plain piece of cardboard used by tobacconists to protect the cigarettes which were sold in that era, not in packets, but loosely. A purchaser would buy his cigarettes then wrap them in paper around the small piece of cardboard, which acted as a stiffener. In fact, for many decades, cigarette cards were known as 'stiffeners' in the USA.|The card depicting 'The Marquis of Lome' is reputed to be the first known cigarette card issued. This is thought to have been in 1879. It did not take long for an enterprising entrepreneur to recognise the advertising potential of the cigarette card, and, very soon, the cards began displaying popular images, often in sets. This had the effect of youngsters, wishing to complete their sets, harassing their fathers to buy a specific brand of cigarettes. The kids who collected cards in the days when they were being issued in the cigarette packets, would hang around outside the local tobacconist's shop, pestering the men who had just bought a packet of cigarette, with the cry: 'can I have the cig can mister?'|It is a proven fact that, here in Australia during the 1930s, at least one set had one card deliberately withheld and issued very sparingly. This card is No. 86 (Mrs Jack Crawford) in the Carreras 'Turf Personality Series'. Thus, in a set of reasonably easy cards to get, this one card is a constant source of frustration for the collector, and as such, commands a premium when it comes to price. It is not hard to imagine the young collector nagging his to Dad to keep buying 'Turf' cigarettes to enable him to finish the set.|From small beginnings the cigarette card soon gave rise to a booming industry in itself. Artists and writers were|employed to produce the cards, which were miniature works of art and served as little encyclopaedia's for the children of the day. By the 1930s cards were being issued in the countless millions. It has been stated, in one book on the history of cards; that 450 million sets of a series produced and issued by the prolific issuer of cards in the United Kingdom, WD & HO Wills. As each set contained 50 cards you would need a calculator with a very long result window to see the answer to how many cards of that series were in circulation.|Australia's involvement would appear to have its beginnings with the English and American firms who shipped their tobacco products here and the cards of American Tobacco Company (ATC) are found in great numbers in early Australian collections; many featuring Australian subjects, e.g. 'Australian Parliament a 1901 issue. Earlier U.S. sets depicting Australians included Goodwin & Co's, so called. 'Australian Series' with cricketers and Australian Rules footballers who were on the sporting scene during the 1880s. The caption of one of theses cards reads:|'W.Hannysee. Captain Port Melbourne Football Club' which enables us to pinpoint the year of issue to either 1889 or 1890.|On the Australian scene the first local manufacturer who issued cards seems to have been The National Cigarette Company of Australia Proprietary Limited, whose 'Tally Ho' packets contained cards from a series of thirteen featuring the touring 'English Cricket Team 1897-8' Of the few Australian manufacturers who issued cards, only two companies issued more the two sets.|Undoubtedly the cards issued by the Melbourne firm Sniders & Abrahams (later Sniders & Abrahams Pty Ltd) are the 'jewels in the crown' of Australian card issues. They issued some thirty-three series, with numerous sub-series and allied issues such as metal badges, metal football shields, celluloid flags etc., which ensured that the hobbyist had a vast range from which to collect. Sporting themes – football, cricket, horse racing – dominate, indicating the Australians' love of sport and the outdoors was as strong in those earlier times as it is today. Military, animals and birds themes were also to the fore, with a touch of culture being provided by 'Shakespeare', 'Dickens', actresses and even classical 'Statuary'. Humour was not forgotten with 'Cartoons and Caricatures', 'Naval and Cricket (double meaning) Terms' and the 'Jokes' series. Art and history were covered by the artist, S.T. Gill's 'Views of Victoria in 1857' while the stereoscopic 'Views of the World' expanded the collectors' knowledge of the world as a whole.|The Sniders & Abrahams series began in 1904 and by 1919 the company was in decline and was eventually taken over by G.G. Goode & Co. Ltd. This company produced one set only, the highly collectable 'Prominent Cricketer Series' issued in 1924. During the early to mid-1920s, J.J. Schuh Tobacco Pty Ltd issued eight series, again containing the popular subjects of sport and war. At least two provincial tobacconists, Lentens of Bendigo and Baillies of Warrnambool, issued private football series. The last series of cards issued by a truly Australian firm was Dudgeon & Arnell's '1934 Australian Cricket Team'.|The Australian market was not neglected by the English companies with WD & HO Wills, Godfrey Phillips and Ogdens all making their contributions. By far the most active issuer was the long-established company Wills, whose 'Cricketers' of 1901 heralded the flood of Australian series, which continued into the mid-thirties.|The onset of the 1939-45 World War sounded the death knell of the cigarette card and very few post-war issues were made, certainly not here in Australia.|The Trade Card|The Trade Card is a non-tobacco item used by manufacturers to promote and advertise their products, in the same way that cigarette cards were. It is uncertain exactly when they were first produced, but in the USA, non-collectable cards were issued by firms in the early 1800s. These were more akin to a latter day 'business card'. It was not until the 1850s, when coloured and pictorial cards were issued to advertise and promote products that the Trade Card|became a collectable item. Many beautiful lithographic cards were produced in this early era and they are very mu sought after by collectors. By the 1870s the issues of Trade Cards became more prolific and it is from this era that more cards are seen.|Again, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact date of the first Australian Trade Card and it may be that the highly collectable and extremely rare 'American Candy Co's' - 'Pure Caramels' Australian Rules football card, issued i 1891, is the earliest series. This confectionery firm was located in Fitzroy, a Melbourne suburb. To date only two subjects have been seen.|Another early set was 'Flags', issued by F.H.Fauldings & Co. It featured testimonials of seven English cricketers who toured Australia with the 1894/5 Test team. Fauldings was an Adelaide based firm which manufactured medicinal toiletries, soaps and oils, using the distinctly Australian eucalyptus oil. During the 20th century a multitude of Australian businesses issued trade cards, with confectionery manufacturers such as Hoadleys, Allens, Sweetacres and Australian Licorice producing the majority of them. Again sporting themes dominated with the ever popular Aussie Rules football cards being the most numerous. Cricket issues ran a close second.|Apart from sporting cards, almost every subject imaginable was covered by the Trade Card, making it the most diverse and interesting branch of cartophilly. In contrast to the Cigarette Card, which had its demise prior to the Second World War, the Trade Card is still alive and well.|We all are aware of the long running 'Birds of Australasia' series put out by Tuck-fields Tea and 1 doubt if there is a kitchen drawer in Australia that has not got one or two of these informative and attractive cards floating about in it. These cards were first produced in the early 1960s and are still being inserted in that company's packets of tea. Such is also the case with Sanitarium Health Foods, manufacturers of the well known Weetbix, who began issuing cards, with a wide range of subjects, in the early 1940s and continue to do so.|The 1940s and 1950s saw the two breakfast food giants, Kornies and Weeties dominating the card scene. Kornies footballers were in production fora decade from 1948 to 1959. Four years later in 1963, we saw the start of four decades of Scanlens bubble-gum card issues, both football and cricket. In the mid 1990s, with the end of the Scanlens/Stimorol cards, the Trading Card came on the scene. These cards do not fit under the umbrella of the Trade Card, having been produced and marketed purely as a 'collectable' with no connection whatsoever to any product, which of course is necessary for an item to be classified as a Trade Card.|The earliest British postcard was issued in 1870 and was designed to send short messages; the stamp was printed on the card, therefore it did not require an envelope. It was considered by many to be lowering the postal standards because the texts were no longer private. However the cards were a great success as on the first day of issue in 1870, half a million passed through the London postal centre.|The first illustrated postcards are said to be those introduced by a French stationer in 1870. He realized that French troops fighting in the Franco-Prussian War needed to be able to send short messages to their families and designed a 'postcard' to suit the purpose. As many of the soldiers were illiterate they decorated their cards with sketches of their many activities at the front rather than writing; thus creating a picture postcard. Private enterprise soon saw the great financial possibilities of this new easy and attractive way of communication by post; also sending a postcard cost less than postage for letters. It was correctly assumed that postcards were likely to overtake letter writing in many instances.|Between 1875 and 1882 every state in Australia introduced official postcards, N.S.W. first and Tasmania last. Each state produced a simple type of postcard with a pre printed stamp allied to that state. The stamp side stated 'The Address Only To Be Written On This Side'; the reverse side sometimes carried a simple illustration or decoration with space fora short message, each state extolling their own state's virtues. In 1901, with the advent of Federation, the new Government became responsible for all postal services in Australia and produced postcards for sale in every state. With several mail deliveries each day in most towns, postcards were used for many purposes. One 1906 postcard, with an illustration of fruit, was sent from Mrs X in the morning to her greengrocer ordering her fruit and vegetables to be delivered that afternoon. Another lady asks her charlady to 'come this afternoon'.|Australian private enterprise also began selling pictorial postcards, most companies using the very experienced German printing works who were the worlds best in the field of lithography and fine detailed colour-printing. Many of these beautiful German cards still exist today, 100 years later. Australia did have a few fine printers but they were in the minority. Black and white postcards printed in Australia in the early 1900s were often of good quality e.g. postcards printed by 'The Bulletin', illustrating the works of 'The Bulletins' top artists.|Between c1903-09 The Melbourne company Osboldstone and Atkins etc. printed coloured reproductions of 46 J.A. Turner bush/rural life paintings, which were generally of good quality and became hugely popular and still sought after today. Like thousands of homes in Europe, Britain and U.S.A., many Australia homes had albums of cherished postcards, which were given pride of place for visitors to see and enjoy.|Postcard collecting remained popular but was changing with the times. About 1912 the Australian photographer George Rose of Melbourne began to produce topographical B/W real photographic postcards covering most of Australia and other photographers began to do likewise. These cards soon found their way into collections as well.|WWI and the horrors of war suddenly changed the world; postcards were still in great demand but the subject matter was far more serious. Thousands of postcards from the trenches in European war zones arrived in Australia to be included in family albums. Propaganda and recruitment messages were produced to encourage enlistment. Australian postcard producers began to create cards decorated with gum leaves, boomerangs, wattle etc., which were designed for sending to Australian troops serving overseas. Very few 'pretty' cards were available, as access to the Gentian printing works was no longer possible and exporting of postcards from Britain was very limited. By the end of WWI people had other more serious problems to contend with and the avid postcard collecting hobby declined, fold greetings took over and topographical photographic postcards became a small but steady income for the producers and newsagents etc. in every town.|Fortunately many of these old postcards still exist and are avidly collected by a new generation or postcard collectors. The Australian Cartophilic Society Inc. is one of four postcard/cigarette card organizations in Australia. They are, N.S.W. Post Card Collectors Society; Queensland Card Collectors' Society Inc. and West Australian Card Collectors|Society, and across the Tasman there is a New Zealand Postcard Society.|References:|Picture Postcards of the Golden Age A Collector's Guide by Toni & Valmai Holt. Picture Postcards in Australia 1898 - 1920 by David CookBox of Cigarette Silks ( 10 ) depicting animal motifs, which were placed in cigarette packets as an incentive for women in particular to smoke.|WD & HO Wills|Produced 1911 - 1917personal effects, smoking accessories, recreations, collections -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Reg V. Brock brochure
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Reg V. Brock of Bendigo three-part brochure for prints and framing. Studio at View Point P. O. Box 132, phone Bgo. 1888. Advertising and pricing brochure for photographic work and framing with beige light card with brown printing. Gertrude Perry Collection.Miss G. Perry on outer coverphysical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Wedding invitation
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Wedding invitation from Mrs. M. Macdougall to Miss Gertrude Perry for the wedding of her daughter Jean Catherine to John David A. Munro, Saturday 3rd October 1945. Wedding at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Myers Street, Bendigo with the reception at Favaloro's Pall Mall. RS|VP 12th October. Multi-fold invitation. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Jockey Club, Press Card
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Jockey Club, Press Card, Wednesday November 20th 1957. Green card with attached green cord. Card notes representing 3130(!!) and stamped 25 on rear of card. Gertrude Perry Collection.Rear stamped 25.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - The Stewardship Campaign Committee invitation
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.The Stewardship Campaign Committee of the Golden Square Methodist Church invitation to a Loyalty Dinner Tues. 19th November (year not specified) to be held at the Bendigo City Hall. Gilt edged pale green invitation. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Bryan Egan, Ways of a hospital: St. Vincent's Melbourne 1890's-1990's, 1993
Founded as a religious hospital by the Sisters of Charity in 1893, St Vincent's has become a distinctive part of Melbourne life. 'Ways of a Hospital" offers an engrossing look at the development and the culture of the hospital and it's place in the social history of the city.Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book is bound in black material, with title, author's and publisher's name printed in silver ink on spine. Dust jacket has background of mid-blue with narrow re borders top and bottom. Title in red, silver and black ink, authors name in white print on front and spine. Also on front is an oval shaped colour photo of the hospital. On the back cover is an image of the hospital logo and motto translation in white print.non-fictionFounded as a religious hospital by the Sisters of Charity in 1893, St Vincent's has become a distinctive part of Melbourne life. 'Ways of a Hospital" offers an engrossing look at the development and the culture of the hospital and it's place in the social history of the city.st vincent's hospital melbourne, hospitals-victoria-history, medical services, nurses -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Booklet - School Yearbook, Salesian College, Rupertswood, "Certantes in Vita" 1973, 1973
School yearbook, presenting details of the events and students at Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.A stapled, card-covered, fifty-two page book with loose card cover.non-fictionSchool yearbook, presenting details of the events and students at Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.salesian college, rupertswood, sunbury, yearbook, "certantes in vita", 1973 -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Booklet - School Yearbook, Salesian College, Rupertswood, "Certantes in Vita" 1974, 1974
School yearbook, presenting details of the events and students of Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.A stapled, card-covered, forty-eight-page book with loose card cover. Oil stain bottom right of page 11 and bottom left of p.12.non-fictionSchool yearbook, presenting details of the events and students of Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.salesian college, rupertswood, sunbury, yearbook, "certantes in vita", 1974 -
Merri-bek City Council
Photograph - Pigment inkjet print dry mounted to Dibond, Peta Clancy, here merri merri lies 8, 2024
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Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Greek dance groups, 1990s
The children were members of the Ithacan and Kastellorizian dance groups which performed at many functions in the 1990s. Olga Black photographed with the group was their dance teacher.The teaching of Greek dance to second and third generations of Australian born children of Greek background is one way of ensuring that the culture will be passed on. Together with Ithacans, the Kastellorizian community is one of the oldest Greek communities in Melbourne. A coloured photograph of a large group of children and dressed in Greek national costumes. There is one adult with the group. The names of the participants are written on the back of the photograph. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Greek dance group, 1948
The photo was taken at a Grecian Ball at which the Olympic Club Dancing Group dressed in national costumes performed Greek traditional dances. The couple on the left is Madelaine Cosmas and Spiro Paizis; the on right in the foreground are Irini Pappas and Nick Lappas.The maintenance of traditional Greek dancing has been an important in retaining traditional culture within expatriate Greek communities.A print of a black and white photograph of two ladies and two menders in Greek traditional costume and dancing. Two musicians, a violinist and a piano accordion player are providing the music for the dancers. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Daughters of Penelope AHEPA, 1950
A photograph of the original members of the Daughters of Penelope, a chapter of AHEPA formed in the 1950s. Pictured bBack L- R: Dorothy Lucas, Royal Stratou, Maria Mangos, Sia Athanis, Poppy Sikiotis. Front L-R: Anna Stratou, Margaret Marmaras, Nina Black, Katina Canis, Olive Coligas AHEPA is Greek organisation that encourages the retention of Greek language and culture. It is the largest Hellenic Association in the world with chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, Cyprus, Australia and New Zealand. It was established in 1922 by Greek Americans to protect Hellenes from prejudice and discrimination. AHEPA was founded in Australia in 1934.A black and white photograph of ten ladies dressed in formal evening attire standing in a room. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Dancing the Zembekiko, c1990s
The two men dancing at an Ithacan ball are Bill Benias and John Tsalikis. TThe men are dancing a 'Zembekiko' traditionally danced by men, although now danced by men and women. It is often danced solo, has no formal steps and is an improvised movement that expresses the feelings of the individual dancing. Its origin is in Asia Minor, the former home of displaced Greeks. Greek dancing is an important part of Greek culture with various traditional dances from the different regions of Greece. Traditional Greek dancing is enjoyed by young and old at social functions.A coloured photograph of two men doing Greek dancing at a social. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Traditional Ithacan kitchen
Pictured is the open fire used for cooking that would have been found in a traditional Ithacan home. Whilst most now use electric and portable gas appliances, these open cooking areas can still be found in the kitchens of many of the old homes on the island. The mortar and pestle and baking dishes pictured are sill used today in the preparation of traditional dishes.Cooking and food is an intrinsic part of Ithacan culture and plays an important role in maintaining identity and traditions for the Melbourne's Ithacan community. Recipes and particular cooking techniques are passed on from generation to generation. A coloured photograph of the typical kitchen copper pans and cooking utensils used in a traditional Ithacan kitchen. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Film screening at Nicholas Hall, c1950s - 1960s
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. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Greek dance group, c
Nina Black , standing at the back in the middle of the group, taught Greek dancing to many young Australian-born Ithacans. She also taught Greek language and English to adult migrants. Nina worked tirelessly with migrant community in the post mass migration period. Learning traditional Greek dancing has been one way that Ithacans who settled here were able to maintain their culture. Traditional Greek dancing is always popular at Ithacan social events. A black and white photograph of six ladies and four men dressed in Greek national costume. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithacan dance group, c1990s
The group pictured are young Ithacan girls who were taught by Olga Black and they are wearing the traditional Ithacan dress. The group performed at various IPS events including the annual ball, Christmas parties. Both Olga and her sister Nina, taught Greek dancing to many people over the years, both Greek and non Greek. Many young Australian born people of Ithacan descent develop a greater appreciation and awareness of the Greek and Ithacan culture through learning traditional dances.A coloured photograph of a dancing group dressed in a Greek costumes. In the group there are five older girls and a younger girl as well as one boy. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Melbourne Greek school, c1931
The photograph is of students at Melbourne's first Greek Community school, established for the Australian-born children of Greek immigrants. They are pictured with four of their teachers, one of whom is Nina Black (Mavrokefalos) seated in the second row, fourth from the left. The other teacher is Rita Black seated 4th from the right in the same row. Sitting on the floor are Vicki Raftopoulos 2nd left and Olga Andrews on the far right of the row. Greek parents were very keen for their children born in Australia to be able to speak their language and to understand Greek culture and heritage. It is documented that there were attempts to establish a school as early as 1901 and later in 1923. However, it was not until 1929 that an after school hours Greek school was properly established. Up until 1957 the Greek community schools were the sole providers of Greek language classes. It was not until the late 1960s and the mid-1970s that modern Greek was introduced to Victorian government schools. A mounted black and white photograph mounted on grey board featuring twenty eight boys and girls and four adults, seated and standing in four rows on a stage with a backdrop behind them. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Greek School, Melbourne, 1930s
The Greek Orthodox Community with the support of the Ithacan Community in Melbourne established a Greek Language School in the early 1930s. The teaching of the Greek language to the Australian born children of Greek parents ensured that the language and culture was maintained within the Greek community. A sepia photograph mounted on grey board of the children and teachers at the Greek language school. The people are standing and seated in five rows in front of a stage. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Lucas siblings in Greek traditional dress, c1930s
The three Lucas (Lekatsas) siblings, Peter, Nina and Andrew are photographed wearing Greek traditional costumes. The boys are wearing the uniform of the Greek Evzone soldiers, and the girl the traditional dress. They are children of Gerasimos and Kaliope (nee Zavistanos) Lekatsas.Children often wore national costumes at special Greek national day events which were usually organised by the Greek Community in conjunction with the Greek language schools. Most children of Greek background attended Greek school after hours to learn Greek language, history and culture. The national day events were an important way for Australian born children of Greek background to develop a deeper understanding of Greek history and an appreciation of their cultural heritage.A black and white studio photograph of a girl and two boys dressed in traditional Greek costumes. The girl is seated on a chair and the two boys are standing on either side of her. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Kalypso Sofianos nee Raftopoulos, c Early 1930s
Kalypso Sofianos nee Raftopoulos is pictured in the middle. The other women are not identified. The group were photographed in Ithaca, in the village of Kioni, possibly taken shortly before Kalypso emigrated to Australia in 1936.Young people migrating from their homeland to a foreign county and unknown culture left behind family and close friends.A scanned black and white photograph of three women sitting on a stone wall with a stone cottage visible on the RHS of the picture and mountains in the background. A portion of the original photograph was torn on the LHS. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Varigos family reunion, C 1980s
The group were gathered together for a Varigos family reunion some time in the 1980s. The families are all descendants of Ioannis and Giannoula Varvarigos who migrated to Melbourne from Ithaca in 1914. Family ties are very important in Ithacan culture and the links across the generations are very strong.A coloured photograph of a large group of people gathered in a large garden. Most of the group are gathered around two older menthe are seated on chairs in front of the group. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Flyer, Aleck's Press. A. Georgiou, Electioneering notice for Greek Orthodox Community
The leaflet encouraging members to re-elect Ithacan Konstantinos Raftopoulos (Ravinos) to the committee of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, describing him as a proven and experienced committee member. The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne was established in 1897 by some of the first Greek residents of Melbourne, including a number of Ithacans. It is the oldest Greek organisation in Australia and the second oldest Greek organisation of the diaspora after the Greek Community of Alexandria-Egypt. It has supported the Greeks who had settled in Melbourne and established many programs such as a Greek Language School and dance classes which has helped maintain Greek culture amongst Australians of Greek descent. A photograph of a leaflet for a candidate seeking election onto the committee of the Greek Community in Melbourne. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Progress Photos, Greek dance group, 1961
The dance group performed at a function which took place at Wilson Hall at the Melbourne University Campus in 1961. The ladies are from L-R: Nina Black, June Megalos, Olga Black, Katherine Black, Stella Stevens and Effie Megalos.The maintenance of Greek culture within Melbourne's Greek community has been assisted by the teaching of traditional music and folk dancing to the Australian born generations at the Greek schools and dance classes. Greek dance is still an integral part of any Greek celebration.A black and white photograph of six women standing in front of a screen. They are dressed in traditional Greek costumes. -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph - School Photo, Fotek School Portraits, Jacana Primary School Grade Prep/1 1998, 1998
This group photograph of the Grade Prep/1 class at Jacana Primary School, taken in 1998, stands as a meaningful testament to the school’s lasting impact on the Jacana community. Founded in 1959 and active until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was more than an educational institution—it was a vital hub of community life. Through decades of service, it fostered a spirit of inclusion, learning, and shared experience that shaped the lives of countless students and families. The image not only preserves the youthful faces of its students but also encapsulates the values of camaraderie, diversity, and belonging that were central to the school’s ethos. As a visual document, it offers valuable insight into the everyday experiences of school life and reflects the broader social and educational environment of Jacana during that era.The 1998 Grade Prep/1 class photograph from Jacana Primary School holds enduring historical and cultural value as a representation of the school’s pivotal role within the Jacana community. Established in 1959 and operated until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was a foundational institution that contributed significantly to the educational and social development of the area. This image is significant not only as a record of the students and staff of that time but also as a reflection of the school’s inclusive and community-oriented ethos. It embodies the values of diversity, belonging, and collective identity that defined the school’s culture. As a visual artifact, it offers insight into the lived experiences of local families and the broader educational landscape of late 20th-century suburban Melbourne. The photograph serves as a tangible link to the past, preserving the memory of a place that shaped generations and fostered a strong sense of community connection.A vibrant laminated colour photograph featuring a group of children and staff seated in three rows. Their names are displayed on a white panel, printed on glossy paper, accompanied by the school logo.jacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, ms carol taylor, 1998, jennifer salib, dylan owen-buoy, teagan nash, krystal le, breanna nash, scott gore, christopher muscat, mohammad matar, andrea ratnam, andrew knostenbergs, jocelyn towers, hung phan, jesse west, mohamad saad, kristijan mihaljev, krishna hurley - edwards, matthew welsh, elias younan, alexandria ioseka, allak hamad, vanita harris, joshua harris, mrs. pam streete, mrs. linda mostyn -
Beaconhills College
Functional object - School Bell, 1982
The school bell was donated in February 1982 to Beaconhills College by Errol Robinson (1916-1989) chairman of the local water board. Mr Robinson was the father-in-law of one of the school parents - Mr Ted Fankhauser who was later to be the school's first Business Administrator. The bell was dedicated at the school's annual church service. The dedication was made by Archbishop Sir Frank Woods on 28 March 1982. The bell is no longer in use but serves as a symbol of the founding years of the college. Note there has been some discussion about the original donation date actually occurring in 1983 - this is being investigated.The brass bell, gifted to Beaconhills College in February 1982 by local Water Board chairman Errol Robinson, is a cherished symbol of the College’s formative years. Its donation—facilitated through family ties within the school community—reflects the deep spirit of collaboration and support that defined the early culture of Beaconhills. The bell was formally dedicated by Archbishop Sir Frank Woods at the school’s annual church service on 28 March 1982. Though it is no longer rung, the bell serves as a powerful emblem of tradition and identity, marking a time of growth, faith, and communal vision. Today, it stands not as a functional tool, but as a resonant echo of the College’s beginnings—honouring the people, values, and moments that shaped its foundation. Complete brass bell with brass tongue. Large. Inscription plate on the front. Brass bracket attached to the top of the bell with a brass hexagonal nut and bolt also brass.Presented to Beaconhills Christian College by EG Robinson Dedicated on the 28th March 1982 by Archbishop Sir Frank Woods -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph - Two Adults in the Park, 1990
This photograph was taken during the 1990 Jacana Primary School Christmas picnic, believed to be held at Greenvale Reservoir, a popular recreational area in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The image features two adults—most likely members of the teaching staff—posing together in a relaxed and festive setting. This photograph, taken during the 1990 Jacana Primary School Christmas picnic believed to be held at Greenvale Reservoir, depicts two adults—most likely members of the teaching staff—posing for a casual portrait amidst the festive outdoor gathering. The image offers valuable insight into the social and professional culture of the school during this period. Jacana Primary School, established in 1959 in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, was a community-focused institution that emphasised both academic development and social cohesion. The annual Christmas picnic was a key event in the school calendar, providing an opportunity for students, staff, and families to celebrate the end of the school year in a relaxed, natural setting. The presence of staff members in the photograph highlights the important role teachers played not only as educators but also as community leaders and role models. Their participation in such events reflects the school’s commitment to fostering strong relationships between staff and students. Photograph on glossy paper of two adults in the park.PH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868jacana primary school, christmas party, 1990, jacana -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph, Two Adults in the Park, 1990
This photograph, taken during Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic—believed to have been held at Greenvale Reservoir, a well-loved recreational spot in Melbourne’s northern suburbs—captures a relaxed and festive moment. It features two adults, likely members of the teaching staff, posing together in a cheerful outdoor setting, reflecting the school’s tradition of fostering community spirit and celebrating the end of the school year with informal gatherings.This photograph, taken during Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic—likely held at Greenvale Reservoir, a popular recreational site in Melbourne’s northern suburbs—captures a casual portrait of two adults, presumed to be members of the teaching staff, enjoying the festive outdoor gathering. The image offers a glimpse into the school’s social and professional culture at the time, highlighting the informal, community-oriented atmosphere that characterised end-of-year celebrations. Established in 1959, Jacana Primary School was a cornerstone of the local community until its closure in the early 2000s, known for its emphasis on both academic achievement and social cohesion. Events like the annual Christmas picnic played a key role in strengthening relationships among students, staff, and families, fostering a sense of belonging and shared celebration. The presence of staff members in this relaxed setting underscores their role not only as educators but also as active participants in the school’s broader community life. Their engagement in such events reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing strong, supportive connections between teachers and students, reinforcing the values of inclusivity and community spirit.Colour Photograph on glossy paper in landscape formatPH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868/this paper/manufactured/by Kodakjacana primary school, christmas party, 1990, jacana -
Merri-bek City Council
Photograph - Digital print on photographic paper, Maree Clarke, The Long Journey Home 9, 2024