Early 1900's. "Boiling the billy". The term billy or billycan is particularly associated with Australian usage, but is also used in the UK and Ireland. It is widely accepted that the term "billycan" is derived from the large cans used for transporting bouilli or bully beef on Australia-bound ships or during exploration of the outback, which after use were modified for boiling water over a camp fire. Postcards developed out of the complex tradition of nineteenth-century printed calling cards, beginning with the advent of the Cartes-de-Visite in France. In the 1850s, Parisian photographer Andre Adolphe Eugene Disderi invented a photographic process involving egg white, albumen, and silver nitrate to create inexpensive portraits on paper cards. These photographic Cartes-de-Visites were 2 1/2 (75mm) by 4 inches (98mm) and became a popular, collectable form of "visiting cards" world-wide. Photographers would reprint portraits of famous individuals they had taken at their studios or during travel and sell them as collectable cards. Postcards as we know them now first began in 1861 as cards mailed by private post. In the 1870s picture postcards grew in popularity throughout the United States, Britain, Europe, and Japan. Cards were first permitted to have a "Divided Back," with text written on the left half of a dividing line and the address on the right half, beginning in England in 1902. Around 1900 the first postcards made of "Real Photos" rather than artwork began to circulate, aided in by advances in amateur photography equipment by companies such as Kodak. Kodak also introduced postcard paper for photographic development and photography studios began to offer portraits printed as postcards Many local town, countryside, and architectural images were captured during this period by local photographers, then printed and sold as postcards . Advances in amateur photography all contributed to a postcard craze that lasted from 1900 to the First World War. Postcards were the preferred means to send a quick note, whether across town or across a continent.Postcard with a black and white Photograph on the front and a 'Divided Back ' for the message and address. There are seven men surrounding the billy suspended over a camp fire. The ground has a lot of dead branches around. One man is bending down towards the billy. Two men on either side of the camp fire are carrying either a white bag across their shoulders or the fish in their hands. You can see, that there is some steam also coming out of the billy, which means that its hot. Court Post Card. / this space may be used for correspondence. / The address only to be written here.1900's, boiling the billy , postcards, photographers, england, hungary, america, cartes-de-visite, visiting cards, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, market gardeners, early settlers, pioneers,

Glass Slide Negative, Brigham Young and his wives showing Brigham Young in the centre surrounded by 21 wives - Young was a polygamist /// Brigham Young was perhaps the most famous polygamist of the early Latter Day Saint movement, marrying a total of 55 wives, 54 of them after becoming a Latter Day Saint. [1] He stated that upon being taught about plural marriage, "It was the first time in my life that I desired the grave."[2] By the time of his death, Young had 57 children by 16 of his wives; 46 of his children reached adulthood. [3].Johnsons Portrait Collectionphotography, processing equipment, negative

Black and white photograph: image shows woman dressed in dark coloured dress, holding book in right hand. On bottom of image : ' extra copies, 1s. Academy of photography, Send number. Hansen Bendigo. Enlargements from this or any photo from 5s. To 25s.'Hansen, Bendigoperson, individual, female portrait, bendigo, sandhurst, hansen, academy of photographersz

sepia photo mounted on cream board. Two female figures standing under tree,. Ferns in background, rocks and creeper, female s dressed in long skirts, jackets, hats, holding parasols, fernery, Rosalind Park ?Academy of photography, Hansen, Bendigoperson, group

Hand coloured photo of two young ladies. 1. Lady standing in long brown dress, white lace collar, pink bow, gold broch, blue eyes, fair hair clipped up in bun with red leaf in hair. 2. Lady sitting, in long brown dress, white lace collar, orange neck band, orange broach, blue bow. Green bush and ferns in background.Alans Studio. 318 Smith street. Collingwood. All kinds of photography excuted in best style.person, group, portrait

The carte de visite, English: 'visiting card', was a format of small photograph which was patented in Paris by photographer André Adolphe Eugène Disdéri in 1854, although first used by Louis Dodero. Each photograph was the size of a visiting card, and such photograph cards, in an early form of social media, were commonly traded among friends and visitors in the 1860s. Albums for the collection and display of cards became a common fixture in Victorian parlors. The popularity of the format and its rapid uptake worldwide were due to their relative cheapness, which made portrait photographs accessible to a broader demographic, and prior to the advent of mechanical reproduction of photographs, led to the publication and collection of portraits of prominent persons. It was the success of the carte de visite that led to photography's institutionalization. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carte_de_visite Three B&W male portraits undated a. R.O. Henderson, studio photo with pillar, by Johnstone O'Shannessy & Co. b. Henry Jackson, head portrait in Dec. 1866, Photographed by Batchelder, Pall Mall, Sandhurst c. Mr. Jackson oval portrait facing left; photographed by N White, photographer, Mitchell Street, Sandhurst.photos, photographers

Sepia portrait of male, dressed in suit. Bearded with short hair. Photography by Bent @ Batchelders Centre of Pall Mall Sandhurst.photo, individual, male portrait

A photo of an unknown female. Time, place and date unknown. Ferns are in the background. (She may be in the fernery at Rosalind park.) Is in a full length frock with a ruffled front and a decorated hat. A second photo appears to be the same female. This photo is damaged. She has a bow tied at the back of her neck and a brooch at the front.photograph, portrait, female, lydia chancellor, collection, photo, photograph, photography, women, fashion, clothing, portraits

A damaged photograph of four unknown women formally dressed in frocks and lace - the fashion of the day. Date unknown.photograph, portrait, female group, lydia chancellor, collection, women, fashion, costume, person, people, photograph, photo, photography, family, portrait

Studio portrait of an unknown young couple. The lady is wearing a dark dress with ruffles and a decorated hat, she has droop style ear rings. The gentleman is wearing a dark suit and has a handlebar moustache. They are seated on a bale of hay or similar. Written on the reverse is S. Solomon School of Photography 51 Rundle St. AdelaideS. Solomon, Adelaideperson, group, couple, s. solomon

Coloured photograph of John (Jack) and Jean Cannon in a Gold Moulded Timber Frame with a brief summary of their work with the Bendigo Theatre Co on back, Donated by Mr Atkinson related to Mary ReibyBarry Searle Photographyperson, family, personal portrait, jack & jean cannon, bendigo theatre co

Private James Edward Matthews (3174) was one of four first cousins living in the Myrtleford district killed during World War 1. He was in the 60th Battalion, A.I.F. action at Fromelles, France, and was killed in action, aged 19 years, on July 19,1916. He was the son of Richard and James Matthews of Myrtleford and has no known grave, but is "Remembered with Honour" at V.C. Corner, Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles. James attended Myrtleford State School 955; his death is recorded on honour boards at the Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church, the school honour board and at the Soldier's memoral Square. A memorial window at the church includes names of the four cousins.The portrait reminds viewers of the youth of many A.I.F. volunteers, the outcome of actions such as that at Fromelles in 1916 and the impact on families in small communities. It also relates to the ongoing search for identifiable remains of those personnel without a known resting place. Framed original sepia photograph, head and shoulders, of World War 1 soldier in full dress uniform.James E. Matthews, 60th Battalion, Killed in Action, 19 July, 1916. Photography: Talma & Co., Melb.james matthews 60th battalion fromelles

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Weston Guthrieblack and white postcard, oiginal, unmounted, fair condition On back: presented to the HS of St Kilda by Miss Tovall 1979

B1904 in Surrey UK, Married Dr Margaret Trowell. In 1933 Ordained Presbyterian Church in England, Moved to Ipoh Malay, in 1942 Scots Church Sydney, 1943 Director of Audio Visual Education, Minister at StAidans North Balwyn 1951-1955, Director of Stewardship and Promotion 1956-1962, Managing Director Australian Religious Films Society, 1969-1977 Editor of Out Reach. Passed Away Nov 3 1983 St Andrew's Hospital Melbourne.B&W gloss waist length studio portrait of Rev. Hamilton Aiken. He is wearing his trademark bowtie, jacket and white shirt.rev. hamilton aiken; presbyterian minister; director stewardship and promotion; photography; australian religious film society; outreach journal

MR. PARRINGTON SENT 5 COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF SIR JOHN LONGSTAFF'S PORTRAIT, UNSIGNED. IT IS REPORTEDLY PAINTED BY A JUDGE BUT PROBABLY BY SIR JOHN HIMSELF.COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH OF SIR JOHN LONGSTAFF, POSSIBLY PAINTED BY MR. JUSTICE GAMBLE - BUT UNSIGNED (POSSIBLY A SELF-PORTRAIT). PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN BY MR. D. PARRINGTON. MR. JUSTICE GAMBLE WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF SIR JOHN LONGSTAFF (SIR JOHN DIED IN 1941)local history, photography, photographs, longstaff, sir john

Black & White photographic portrait of 12 members of the Fawcett Family taken 22 Sep 1920 on the occasion of Lilly Fawcett's weddinglocal history, photography, photographs, fawcett family, lilly fawcett's wedding, 22 sep 1920

TWO PORTRAITS OF ONE MAN, ONE IS WEARING METAL FRAMED SPECTACLES. HE IS WEARING A THREE PIECE SUIT, LARGE WHITE COLLAR, ON SHIRT, AND HAS A MOUSTASH. THE CARD ADDRESSED TO MR. & MRS. G. RICHARD BALLAN, WITH SEASON GREETINGS.SEE OVERlocal history, photography, photographs, early citizens, unidentified

Camera was originally owned by the owners grandfather and used by him at home and overseas. Later given to his son (donors farther)Brownie Autographic Folding No.2 Camera. Uses 120 roll film. Has a steel inscribing pin for writing on film through window on back of camera to record details. Has a ball bearing shutter - patented in USA, Jan 18, 1910 - Jan 7, 1913. Bellows folds back into camera and can be adjusted to 8,25, or 100 feet from object. Viewfinder can be varied from portrait to landscape view. It has a leather handle - film loaded by opening clip on lower front. Leather carrying case with name of original owner -G.H.Parsons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.photography, cameras

Mitcham Post Office began in a shop in Whitehorse Road next but one from Elizabeth Street and Whitehorse Road. They moved to a shop on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Station Street with Mrs. Markham as Post Mistress. She had an assortment of items for sale in the shop. They daughter May married and lived with her parents and had quite a large family. Mary set up a photographic service, developing films and taking portraits of people and taking sets of photographs of the Mitcham area and selling photographic supplies for Kodak and Hesma. Information supplied by donor, Frances WarrenPart of a photographic folder from Markham's Photographic Service. Grey light cardboard, red markings for borders with dark blue printingMarkham Photographic Servicephotography, processing equipment

Purchased by Ted Arrowsmith in 1940 from chemist at 596 Station Street Box Hill, when he lived at 35 Cambridge Street Box Hill. Used by him until the 1960s. Carried throughout Australia and the South West Pacific War Zone in the R.A.A.F between 1942 and 1946.Black folding bellows camera.AGFA 127. Folds back into a narrow case with handle. Instruction book included.|Agfa - Bilinar lens - aperture f11to f22. Two view finders one Portrait and other Landscape. Fixed speed of 1/30th second plus time exposure.AGFA - Bilinar. Made in germany.photography, cameras

Carte de Visite. Portrait photograph, c. 2.25x3.5 ins.card mounted, with the photographer's name, etc. on the back. Cost cut by use of multiple lens. Collected (friends, celebrities, etc.) , for albums; not used as visiting cards. Mainly 1860s, but the fashion revived in the 1890s with a larger 'cabinet card'Hand tinted, with oil paint Carte de Viste of a middle aged woman. Held in a hinged leather bound case with a clip fastener. Photo surrounded by patterned gold leaf on left hand inner side. The right hand side covered with padded brown velvet. Daguerreotype.photography, photographs / slides / film

No.2 Brownie Box Camera Model F with black strap. Smaller than the No.2A (see NA1858).Used 120 film. Leatherette covered over possibly jute board. Lift up metal tag to change aperture. Provision for portrait or landscape photo. Winder for film and shutter lever are on side.No2 Browniephotography, cameras

This photo was taken at the Yeoman & Co's photographic studio in Sturt Street.francis murray, yeoman & co, photography studio, ballarat, sturt street, costume, studio portrait

Jack Gervasoni was born in Dayledford. After a football career with Fitzroy Football Club he ran the North Kew Authorised Newsagency, at which time he was elected to the City of Kew Council. Colour photograph of City of Kew Mayor John H. Gervasoni in mayoral robes. This photograph was taken in the top floor of the Kew Civic Centre outside the council chamber. This buildinglater became part of Trinity Grammar School.mayor, mayoral, portrait, kew, gervasoni, john, jack, city of kew, kew mayors, mayoral robes, john hogan gervasoni, mayors of kew

The Kew Historical Society has a large fashion and design collection. This copy of an original photo was given to support accurate depictions of bridal wear in the 1920s.Print copy of a studio portrait of a wedding party including a bride and groom and two male and two female attendants. wedding photography

The East Kew Women’s Club was formed on 20 July 1945 as an experiment amongst local women, who felt that there was a need for some organised group to give full scope to their various interests and hobbies. In the beginning, they met at the house of their founder, Mrs Eric Thake, 48 Harp Road, East Kew, but the growth and interest was so rapid that it was soon necessary to find a larger meeting place, so the group moved to the Harrier’s Pavilion in Victoria Park, Kew. At the fifth meeting of the group, a committee was formed, and a constitution adopted on 4 December 1945.The Club was aimed to be non-political, non-sectarian and open to women from any locality. The Club’s motto was “To Help others, Improve Ourselves, and Foster the Community Spirit”. The first twenty years of the Club was recorded in a small, nine-page publication “East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years 20-7-1945 - 30-7-1965”.Portrait photograph of Geraldine Ward, signed, dated and addressed to the Ladies of the East Kew Women's Club.Obverse: [Signed in ink] For the ladies of the East Kew Women's Club with warm wishes, Geraldine Ward 1960." [Reverse annotated] Presented to Society with Minute Books from East Kew Women's Club. / Signed Geraldine Ward across photo / KH-217 / {Stamped] Hand Hasenpflug Illustrative Photography, 62 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Phone CENT 2187.clubs -- kew east (vic.), east kew women's club, glenda ward