The young lady in the photograph is Sophia Alice Victoria Benzley who was born on 16th December 1974 at he Gap and died in Carlton 0n 12 December 1956 at Sandringham. At the age of twenty five she married Norman henry Hallo in 1897 at Carlton. The couple had eight children. They were Hilda b. 1899, Norman 1901 - 1979, Olive 1903 - 1958, Howard b.1905, Thelma b. 1907, Leonard b. 1911, Beryl b. 1913 and Constance b. 1916. The Benzley family acquired land and settled in Sunbury in the mid 1800s. Later generations of the family lived at 7 Barkly Street opposite the former Sunbury State School and had a little shop. The Benzley family were farmers and business people who settled in Sunbury from the 1850s onwards.A sepia studio photograph with a cream border of a young lady taken in the late years of the 19th century.benzley family, sophia alice victoria benzley

This photograph was taken on the occasion of the Ballarat Hospital Appeal coronation pageant, Tuesday 19 May 1931.Black and white studio photograph of Linton's entrants in a Ballarat Hospital coronation pageant held in 1931.mary murrell, joy smith, lola morgan, elaine (ellen) hunt, joan ryan, beverley clark, marjory smith, mavis crossthwaite, melville hunt

The two young women are cousins, left Katerini Paxinos Lekatsas (Lucas), and Marigo Kekatos (Boura). They migrated to Australia from Ithaca in early twentieth century. Katerini arrived in 1908 at the age of 13. A print of an older sepia studio photograph of two stylishly dressed ladies standing in front of a window.

A portrait photo of Anastasios Papadopoulos (Stravolemis). Anastasios arrived in Western Australia in 1912 and after spending 4 years in Kalgoorlie he came to Melbourne. He married Thalia Paizis.Portrait photos were taken and sent back home to family. A black and white studio photograph of a young man in a suit and wearing a peaked cap and pocket watch.

The photograph was taken in Sydney when John Black was about six months of age. John was the son of Constantinos and Efstathia Mavrokefalos (Black).The cross wore around John's neck is most likely his baptism cross. It is traditional in the Greek baptism for the godparent to gift the godchild a cross which is worn following the baptism.A scanned studio photograph of a baby sitting on a table wearing a cross and chain around his neck.

The photo is at the wedding of Ekaterina Paxinos and Dionysios Lekatsas (Lucas), which took place at Evangelismos Church in Victoria Parade, East Melbourne in 1924. Pictured together with the bride together are her attendants: Picture on far left is Anthi (nee Mavrokefalos)) Chilianis; the others are the daughters of Dimitrios Paxinos who was one of the early Ithacans to arrive in Melbourne in 1886.For the Ithacan community the practice of the orthodox religious ceremonies helped maintain customs and traditions within in an adopted country. Celebrations such as marriages and baptisms played an important social role in the Ithacan community as they were an opportunity for families and friends to come together. A sepia studio photograph of a wedding group of the bride and her two bridesmaids and two flower girls.

The following information was written on the back in Greek and translated into English: Johannesburg 28 April 1940: My dear cousin Rene, hello. I am well and wish the same to you. I am pleased to send you a photo as a memento. I wish you a Happy Easter, regards to your husband, my cousin Kosta. With much love I send regards, your cousin Spyros Mavromatis. The portrait style photograph was sent to Rene (Ekaterini) Sikiotis (nee Varvarigos). Rene in Australia in 1926 at the age of 16 to join her parents Ioannis and Giannoula Varvarigos who had migrated in 1914. Rene married Kosta Sikiotis and had two children, Efthalia (Leah) and John. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries many Ithacan Greeks migrated to the British colonies of Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Canada, as well as the United States of America. A studio photograph of two men. One is seated on a chair and the younger one is standing beside him.

Robert Edward Davies CBE (30 July 1913 – 17 May 2002) was the Anglican Bishop of Tasmania from 1963 to 1981. Educated at Queensland University, he was ordained in 1937 and began his career as an assistant priest at Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle, NSW. After World War II service as a chaplain with Toc H and the Royal Australian Air Force he became Warden of St John’s College Brisbane. After this he was Archdeacon of Canberra, then Wagga Wagga. He became an assistant bishop of Newcastle and Warden of St John’s Theological College, Morpeth in 1960 and three years later the Tasmanian diocesan bishop. B&W head and shoulders studio photograph of Right Reverend Robert Edward Davies, Bishop of Tasmania."The Right Reverend RE Davies Bishop of Tasmania"davies, r. e., bishop

The portrait photograph is of Nina (Regina) Black (Mavrokefalos). Nina is the first born of Constantine and Efstathia (Toula) Mavrokefalou. Her father was a founding member of the Society and her mother was President of the first Greek women's committee established in Melbourne in 1917, the Greek Women's Organisation. Nina was well known for her contribution to Greek community life. Nina was a member of Ladies' Auxiliary of the IPS in the 1950s and held the position of treasurer. Nina was also a member of AHEPA and the first president of the Daughters of Penelope. She taught Greek at the Greek Community school as well as to non-Greeks at the Council of Adult Education. Nina also performed in Greek theatrical productions and taught Greek dance to Greeks and non-Greeks. In 1985 Nina Black received the Hellenic Distinction Award for her contribution to Greek language and cultural pursuits in Australia and during the Bicentennial celebrations (1988) she was honoured by the Australian Government for achievements in the wider Australian community. A studio photograph of a head and shoulders profile of a young lady. She is wearing a cameo brooch at her neck. culture

Medhurst children, Amy Christina Medhurst born1888 and Eunice Sarah Medhurst born 1891.Early 20th century portrait of children from the Medhurst family, a prominent Greensborough pioneer familyStudio photograph of two young women, one standing and one seated. Sepia. Name of studio on front matt. Front: Allan Studios 318 Smith Street Collingwood. Back: Amy Christina Medhurst 1888, Eunice Sarah Medhurst 1891.amy christina medhurst, eunice sarah medhurst, medhurst family

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white studio photograph of the torso of a man dressed in a dinner suit with a carnation in the buttonhole. The man is Frank Wright.Printed on back - Photo by:- Cyril Arnold, 15 Grape St., London, W.C.2, Phone--Temple Bar 0573 Written in pen on back - 1779/cfrank wright, conductor, brass band

Born on 4 July 1918, the son of Queen Sālote Tupou III and her consort Prince Viliami Tungī Mailefihi. He was educated at Newington College and studied Law at Sydney University while resident at Wesley College in Sydney, Australia. He was appointed Minister of Education by Queen Sālote in 1943, Minister of Health in 1944, and in 1949, Premier. He remained a lay preacher of the Free Wesleyan Church until his death, and in some circumstances, was empowered to appoint an acting church president. He was King of Tonga from the death of his mother in 1965 until his death in Auckland on 10 September 2006.Hand tinted waist length studio photograph of H.R.H. George Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, mounted on cream card.george taufa'ahau tupou iv, king of tonga, preacher, free wesleyan church of tonga.

Two studio photographs by Stewart and Co or 217 -219 Bourke Street, Melbourne. One is of a man, the other is of a woman. stewart and co., photographers, studio portrait, women, men

William Alfred Benzley and his wife Mary are the couple in the photograph. William Alfred was the son of Jacob and Amelia Benzley who were early business people and vignerons in Sunbury.A scanned sepia studio photograph with a cream border of a lady and a man. The man is seated and the lady is standing beside him.william alfred benzley, mary benzley, vignerons

One of three photographs of scenes and or individuals in Africa or Japan.Sepia photograph, mounted on card of a man in traditional Japanese court dress. The studio photograph includes the man's swords. "****-hashi Tycoon of Japan"japan - portrait, japan -- court costume

A sepia studio photograph mounted on cream board of man with a moustache dressed in a suit standing in front of a landscape backdrop.unknown

The unknown wedding couple are related to Irini Papas.A black and white studio photograph of a bridal couple. The bride is sitting down and her husband is standing behind her.

Sisters (L-R) Alex and Chrissa Kandilotis, daughter of Jim and Toula Kandilotis (Liarokapis). Chrissa has been actively involved in the Ithacan Philanthropic Society as a member of the executive committee, the historical and the editorial committee of the society's newspaper, The Odysseus. A black and white studio photograph of a little girl and boy. The girl has her arms around the little boy.

Frank Wright was a renoun resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died on 16 November 1970.Black and white studio photograph of the torso of a young man wearing a mid coloured suit and tie. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, musician, brass band, composer

Black & White studio photograph. Head of moustached male aged early forties. Printed on front. Bartlett Bros Sandhurst.Bartlett Brosphotograph, person, male

Black and white studio photograph of George and Alice Fraser nee Falk and their baby daughter Joan, mounted on heavy cardboard. genealogy

The two men are Panayiotis and Nikiforas Lekatsas who arrived in Australia in 1901 and were pioneer members of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society.A sepia studio photograph mounted on board of two well-dressed men. One is seated and the other is standing behind him.

The man in the photograph has been identified as Dimitri Stamelatos, the father of George Stamelatos.A print with a cream border of a framed studio photograph of head and shoulders view of a well-groomed man, who has a moustache.

This is an early photo of Anastasios Papadopoulos when his first arrived in Western Australia in 1912. The seated gentleman is unknown. Anastasios worked in Kalgoorlie and following the race riots of 1916 he left WA and came to Melbourne together with his brother John Papdopoulos.A sepia studio photograph of two men. One is sitting on a low chair while the younger manis standing beside him.

This is a photograph of John Draffin and his family. John Draffin was for a time the Orbost Shire Secretary. John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 He had four children: Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie. "Mr Draffin was 67 years of age when he died. He had for many years been engaged in farming pursuits, and at one time held the position of champion plough- man of Victoria. In his younger days he used to make it his boast- that although he was a small man he could do as much work as a big one Some thirty odd years ago be took up land in South Gippsland, but in 1895 gave up farming, and was appointed secretary to the Orbost shire, a position which he held until he was compelled by failing health to resign." - from Snowy River Mail 1 August 1912.John Draffin was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities.A black / white studio photograph of a family - mother father and six children. The parents are seated with the youngest child, other children are standing.draffin-john orbost-shire-secretary

Peter Johnston was the boyfriend of Iris Dorey, a daughter of the pioneering Dorey family. Iris ran the Quamby Cafe (now Cuckoo Restaurant) and later in life married Ted Woolrich from Woolrich Nursery. Peter was killed on active service during WW1 on May 15th 1918. Alice Dorey was the sister of Iris.Black and white studio photograph of Peter Johnston. Photograph is in postcard format made by R Yeoman 116 Bourke Street Melbourne.Handwritten on back: To Alice with love From Peter 18/3/14peter johnston, ww1, iris dorey, iris woolrich, woolrich nursery, alice dorey

The man on the LHS of the photograph is Nikos Kandiliotis (Liarokapis), the other unknown. Nick and his brothers, Clementine, Jim (Dimitri) and Orpheus were some of the many young Ithacan men who migrated to Melbourne in the 1920s and 1930s. Their parents, Chrisostomi and Stathis, followed them after World War 2.A sepia mounted studio photograph in post card format of two smartly dressed young men. The mounting cardboard fawn and brown.

Anastasios Papadopoulos is pictured on the left. The gentleman on the right was know as 'Nikolaos Kefalonitis'. Anastasios migrated to Western Australia from Ithaca in 1912 where he found work in Kalgoorlie. Following the race riots of 1916 he left W.A. together with his brother John and they hitchhiked across the Nullarbor travelling by camel train, van and on foot to reach Melbourne where they both settled. Anastasios a fish and chips shop in Chapel Street South Yarra. His daughter Irini Pappas was a highly respected actor in Melbourne's Greek community. unknownA sepia studio photograph of two smartly dressed men. One is seated with his arms crossed and the other is standing next to him.

Pictured are first cousins, Billy Black, seated, and Spiro Chilianis. Billy was the son of Nicholas Koutsouvelis and Katerini Chilianis. He was known in Australia as Billy Black. Spiro's parents were Anthi and George Chilianis.A sepia studio photograph of two young boys dressed in suits. One of the boys is seated while the other is standing next to him.