Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs taken around Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of four colour photographs covering the demolition of the western kiosk on Station Pier ('Thirst Aid')piers and wharves - station pier, demolitions, ron laing, thirst aid kiosk

Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 38 colour photographs covering the demolition of the old Swallow & Ariell biscuit factories at the Beach Street end of the site, and development of the Anchorage apartment buildingsbuilt environment - domestic, ron laing

Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.Colour photographs of the extension of the light rail line over the new Beach Street at the old train stationtransport - tramways, built environment - domestic, beacon cove, ron laing

Four panoramic black&white photos taken c1996 .01 View toward city of Nott Street and the school .02 View toward city of Nott Street, vertical .03 Pedestrian crossing in front of the 1910 post office .04 View north of Bay Street footpath, west sidebuilt environment, nott street, bay street

Invitation to first meeting of the newly elected Port Phillip City Council. Half A4 size paper with black printing and "Ms Pat Grainger " written in blacklocal government - city of port phillip, pat grainger, port phillip council

David Graham went from CEO of Port Melbourne to an executive position with City of Port Phillip. When he was temporarily in charge of the latter, Mrs Grainger approached him re a number of issues on the way Port Melbourne was being handledRe problems following amalgamation. (.01) - two page letter from David Graham, acting CEO of the new city of Port Phillip in response to complaints letter from Port resident Pat Grainger, 06.11.1996. (.02) - letter from Peter Fussell, Manager of Foreshore and Tourism, City of Port Phillip, as follow up to 2399.01Ink scribble at bottom of (.02)engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, built environment, parks and gardens, town clerks, pat grainger, peter fussel, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, david graham

"By Proxy - a Study of Italian Brides in Australia", 84 page softbound illustrated book regarding the marriage by proxy of postwar 20th Century Italian immigrantsPMI stamps and stickers plus pocket for loan cardsimmigration, migrants, transport - shipping, susi bella wardrop, italian historical society, italian

Collected by Liana and David Thompson, donatedOne of three Port Melbourne Festival stickers: 1986 - black, with whitecelebrations fetes and exhibitions

Liana was a councillor in the first elected City of Port Phillip Council.A report by Cr. Liana THOMPSON, Mayor. "Three years on" - a final report January 1999. Reflecting on achievements of past 3 years with the first City of port Phillip Council and announcing that she will not be standing for re-election in the March 1999 elections. local government - city of port phillip, liana thompson, mayors

"Wharfies - The History of the Waterside Workers Federation"" A chronological overview of the main issues, events and characters in the Union's (i.e. WWF) history from it's formation 1n 1902 up to 1993 when it amalgamated with the Seaman's Union of Australia" Introduction pix. 320 page blue hard back book with very colourfully illustrated dust cover.piers and wharves - waterside workers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, transport - shipping

Item collected during Cr Liana THOMPSON's time in Port Phillip Council. Donated to the PMH&P societyCar bumper sticker for the Graham St Primary School advertising "Open in 1997 and beyond, enrol now"education - primary schools, graham street state school, port melbourne primary school

Photographed by Pat Grainger after PMH&PS had moved out of the schoolFrom a group of three panoramic colour photos taken c1996: Stokes Street at frontage of former St Joseph's Primary School building 100 Stokes Streetbuilt environment, education - primary schools, st josephs catholic primary school

J.E. Earl closed in the 1990s and was used as a video shop for several years before being rebuilt as shops and flats.One of five colour photographs of Port Melbourne streets: Homeshow Video, Bay Street - formerly J.E. Earlbay street, built environment - commercial, j e earl pty ltd, home show video

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Society subsequently located a home for the windows with a church in Richmond, Vic.Photo of stained glass window to left of altar, "Glory to God in the Highest". from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Society subsequently located a home for the windows with a church in Richmond, Vic.Photo of stained glass window to right of altar, "Suffer little children to come unto me", from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Society subsequently located a home for the windows with a church in Richmond, Vic.Photo of stained glass window above altar, from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Society subsequently located a home for the windows with a church in Richmond, Vic.Photo of stained glass window above altar, with dedication plaque --- from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Society subsequently located a home for the windows with a church in Richmond, Vic.Photo of backlit stained glass window to left of altar: 'Glory to God in the Highest' --- from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Society subsequently located a home for the windows with a church in Richmond, Vic.Photo of backlit stained glass window to left of altar: 'Suffer little children to come unto me' -- from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Photo of interior, view to entrance, west -- from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Photo of interior, view to altar, east -- from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis

Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Jim subsequently located a home for the organ with the Organ Society of New South WalesPhoto of National Trust listed Fincham & Sons organ -- from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity)

A record shot taken by John May on restructuring of VFA, indicating inclusion of Traralgon in the league.Colour snapshot of Williamstown Road entrance to Port Melbourne football ground with sign indicating first game with Traralgon after club's entrance into the VFL (Victorian Football League, formerly VFA) Two copiessport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc