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Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Dewrang, c1913
Dewrang Guest House is situated at the corner of The Crescent and the Mt Dandenong Tourist Road at Sassafras. It belonged to the Green family who owned the garage and coach service which operated from the site of the current Sassafras Tavern. Dewrang burned down in 1931. The Argus July 27 1931 FIRE AT SASSAFRAS. Guest House Burnt. SASSAFRAS - Sunday ‘Dewrang’ one of the oldest guest houses in the town was, with its contents, burnt yesterday. The property was owned by Mr J Green, of Kallista, and was occupied by Mr R Gros. Mr Gros and family lost all their belongings. The building was insured for £3,500 and the contents for approximately £1,200 B & W Rose Series postcard showing a close up front view of Dewrang Guest House with a group of adults crowded together on the front verandah.The Rose Series P. 143 "DEWRANG" SASSAFRAS, VICTORIAdewrang, guest house, j green, r gros, sassafras -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Broome's Federal Guest House Lakes Entrance Victoria c1915, Crown Studios Bairnsdale, c1919
Broome's Federal Guest House jetty from Esplanade to deeper water of Cunninghame Arm, where fishing boat Eva and launch Maureen are moored. c1919Black and white photograph of a postcard showing Broome's Federal Guest House and three other buildings on Esplanade, Lakes Entrance Victoria c1919accommodation, jetties, waterfront, guesthouses, boats and boating -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1920s view of Kalorama FiveWays, c1920
North view Mountjoy complex, Post Office and Store at FiveWays. Mountjoy Guest-house on hll with Jeeves Coach Service.Black and white photograph looking up hill towards guest house with two smaller buildings clearly visible in foreground and several roof tops in distance.ellis jeeves, fiveways, guest house, jeeves, mountjoy, post office, coach service -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Jean Aitken, 02-11-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter which encloses the deposit for accommodation at Marysville House as well as confirming the date of arrival of the guest. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter which encloses the deposit for accommodation at Marysville House as well as confirming the date of arrival of the guest. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, jean aitken -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mr V. Marett, Unknown
A digital copy of a hand written letter confirming the arrival date of guests to Marysville House and the mode of transport available to Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter confirming the arrival date of guests to Marysville House and the mode of transport available to Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mr v. marett -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Dick and Louise Batchelor and guests. The Batchelor Family owned and operated Taggerty House near Taggerty in Victoria.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Dick and Louise Batchelor and guests. The Batchelor Family owned and operated Taggerty House near Taggerty in Victoria.taggerty, victoria, australia, taggerty house, accommodation, james batchelor, photograph, dick batchelor, louise batchelor -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Approximately 1944
A black and white photograph taken at the Taggerty River near Marysville. The photograph was taken in about 1944 during a stay at Roseleigh guest house in Marysville.A black and white photograph taken at the Taggerty River near Marysville. The photograph was taken in about 1944 during a stay at Roseleigh guest house in Marysville.Marysville - Taggerty River/ about 1944/ Nancy Duncan 07marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, nancy duncan, taggerty river -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (item) - Receipt for keys, MYSTIC MOUNTAINS HOLIDAY COTTAGES, Unknown
A receipt for keys received by a guest staying at Snow Views cottage in Marysville. Snow Views cottage was managed by Mystic Mountains Holiday Cottages in Marysville.A receipt for keys received by a guest staying at Snow Views cottage in Marysville. Snow Views cottage was managed by Mystic Mountains Holiday Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, accommodation, mystic mountains holiday cottages, aspen, barree, beauty spot, callista cottage, clouds hill, ell-jay, kings lodge, kookaburra cottage, larnook, lomatia lodge, mountain view, oakmont, snow views, settlers, tenadry, the springs, the ville, valley view, waratah, hillcrest house, b&b, receipt -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (item) - Accommodation brochure, THE CUMBERLAND Marysville, Unknown
An information brochure regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. It also includes a separate package deal leaflet and a tariff list.An information brochure regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. It also includes a separate package deal leaflet and a tariff list.marysville, victoria, australia, the cumberland guest house, accommodation, accommodation brochure -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Glenburnie Guest House, Wodonga
In the early 1900s a new Coffee Palace was erected on the first railway land to be leased for private business in Wodonga. This Coffee Palace (later to become Glenburnie Guest House) was situated in High Street opposite the former Customs House which at the time was being used as the Wodonga Police Station. It was built by Mr Denny Donovan and operated by his wife. An article in the Wodonga and Towong Sentinel declared that “No expense has been spared in the erection and fitting up of the Palace, which is intended to supply a long felt want”. The building consists entirely of brick and the rooms are lofty, spacious and well-ventilated. The bedsteads are modern, and will satisfy the most fastidious. The motto of the proprietress is “Cleanliness, civility and attention”. Mr Donovan died in January 1908 and in 1909 the Wodonga Coffee Palace was sold by Mrs Donovan to Mrs P. Egan who advertised hot and cold shower baths with meals at all hours. In 1913 the Wodonga Coffee Palace was taken over by Mrs Cuthbertson and Miss Steele. In 1921 Wodonga Coffee Palace was taken over by Julia Ronan who had successfully conducted the dining rooms at the Wodonga Saleyards for 15 years until those premises burned down. The Wodonga and Towong Sentinel on 10 January 1936 reported that “the business premises formerly conducted by Mrs Ronan have been renovated and refurbished. The new proprietresses are Misses Breen, who have had extensive experience in managing such businesses. The new premises will be known as the Glenburnie Guest House.” Changes of ownership continued with Mrs M.E. Elliot taking over in December 1940, followed by Mrs Stella Victoria Wong in 1945. In 1953 it was again taken over by Mrs E.M. Moran. The date of the closure of Glenburnie Guest House is uncertain but the building was demolished in the early 1970s.This image is significant because it is one of the few remaining links to an important Wodonga business.A photo taken from a newspaper article about Glenburnie Guest Houseglenburnie guest house, early wodonga businesses, coffee palaces -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Containers, small tin wedding cake, 20thC
It was and still is customary for a piece of Wedding Cake to be given to the guests on their departure from the reception. . Some customs suggest single women will find a husband if they put this piece of cake under their pillow at night. --- the man of their dreams will come calling …..!A small tin with a lift -off lid for a piece of Wedding Cake traditionally given to guests at the reception as a take home gift .2 wedding bells engraved on lidweddings, early settlers, tinsmiths, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, celebrations, souvenirs -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions, One of Marysville Many Fine Guest Houses, 1950's
An early colour photograph of Marylands which was one of many guest houses in Marysville, Victoria.An early colour photograph of Marylands which was one of many guest houses in Marysville, Victoria. Marylands was originally one of the ‘Mary’ chain of guesthouses and was one of several of the chain in Marysville. Marylands was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires along with nearly all the guesthouses in Marysville. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions in Elwood, Victoria as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAmarylands guest house, marysville, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir, mary chain guesthouse, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Guest Book, Helmut Stenzil, Guests, 1994-2000
Guest book signed by some of those who attended the Bachelor of Visual Art (Graphic Design / Multimedia) exhibitions and dinners hosted by the University of Ballarat. Names include the students themselves, parents, friends and alumni. Attendees' addresses include Victoria and interstate, USA (eg Florida, California), UK, the Phillipines in addresses. Other entries demonstrate the attendance of some of Victoria's well known designers and agencies at the time, including representatives from local Ballarat studios. Helmut Stenzel was third year lecturer throughout this time. Students putting together these end of year exhibitions were usually overseen by Helmut Stenzel, Steven Roberts and other lecturing staff.This guest book is significant in that it represents a period during which the Graphic Design/Multimedia program was thriving. Students and staff were engaged with Australian and international designers and guests. Several students at this time were award-winning.Hardcover bound guest book signed by Graphic Design/Multimedia exhibition attendees c1994–2000. Black leather-look cover with debossed gold foil reading "Guests".Handwritten names and comments by exhibition attendeesuniversity of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, multimedia, bachelor, degree, mt helen campus -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Legacy Appeal 2005, Parliament House Event, 2005
A Legacy function at Queens Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne. Geoff Webb is president and Ron Barassi is a guest. More photos at 00735. 00734.1 Ron Barassi with two others. 00734.2 Unknown lady with John So (Lord Mayor of Melbourne 2001-2008). 00734.3 President Geoff Ward with x and David Cull. 00734.4 Four elderly legatees with a young man (from left, Harold Ramsay, Trevor Parker, unknown and Dave Worrall). 00734.5 Ron Barassi with the young man and x. 00734.6 A large group with Ron Barassi, including Dulcie Cedaro on left, Legatee Denise Millic, Ron Barassi, a junior legatee, Bert Dennis (a former JL), Legatee Larraine Shea, plus two othersA record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 6 of guests at a Legacy function.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion, ron barassi -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mrs Matthews, 06-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.A digital copy of a hand written letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs matthews -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Flyer (Item) - Welcome flyer, WELCOME-Marysville Caravan & Holiday Park, Unknown
A welcome flyer for guests staying at the Marysville Caravan and Holiday Park that lists places to eat and local attractions to visit. Also shows a map of the caravan park.A welcome flyer for guests staying at the Marysville Caravan and Holiday Park that lists places to eat and local attractions to visit. Also shows a map of the caravan park.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville caravan & holiday park, welcome flyer -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Roy Liebig, 04-1949
A black and white photograph of guests leaving Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as "Healesville".A black and white photograph of guests leaving Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as "Healesville".Saying good bye/ at "Roseleigh"/ Healesville.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, roy liebig -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Approximately 1944
A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at Steavensons Falls in Marysville. The photograph was taken in about 1944 during a stay at Roseleigh guest house in Marysville.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at Steavensons Falls in Marysville. The photograph was taken in about 1944 during a stay at Roseleigh guest house in Marysville.Stevensons falls/ about 1944/ Back left/ Nancy Duncanmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, nancy duncan, steavensons falls, stevensons falls -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Memorabilia - Memorabilia Collection, Australian Golf Union, Australian Open 2004 [notes to rules officials], 2004
Notes to rules officials at the Australian Open 2004, played at the Australian Golf Club (Rosebery NSW) 25-28 November 2004. Accompanied by AGU guest pass. Bruce Harding was a rules official at this competition.Bruce Harding is a past HGC President and was involved with Victoria's junior teams, the Victorian Golf Association and was a rules official..3 stapled leaflets total 11 pages issued by Australian Golf Union Rules of Golf Committee. Accompanied by AGU guest passbruce harding, golf - rules, australian open (golf) -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (item) - Telegram, 10-12-1934
A digital copy of a telegram informing Arthur Dickinson of Marysville House that a guest's train journey will be delayed, and that they await correspondence from Arthur before proceeding. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a telegram informing Arthur Dickinson of Marysville House that a guest's train journey will be delayed, and that they await correspondence from Arthur before proceeding. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, telegram, ferrisey -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (item) - Research document, Judith Vimpani, ROSELEIGH including the Grieve Family, 11-2021
A document outling the history of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville. The document also outlines the history of the Grieve Family who first built and managed Roseleigh in the early 1930s.A document outling the history of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville. The document also outlines the history of the Grieve Family who first built and managed Roseleigh in the early 1930s.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Roy Liebig, 04-1949
A black and white photograph of a McKenzie's Tourist Services bus taking guests from Roseleigh in Marysville on a day trip. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig.A black and white photograph of a McKenzie's Tourist Services bus taking guests from Roseleigh in Marysville on a day trip. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig.Off for a day trip/ from "Roseleigh"/ Marysville Victoria. (Katie would sooner/ look at the camera.)marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, roy liebig, mckenzie's tourist services -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, 1945
A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Pat and Ewen Cumming with a large group of unknown people at Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1945.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Pat and Ewen Cumming with a large group of unknown people at Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1945.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, pat cumming, ewen cumming -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Women's Forum, 2015
Program of a special Remembrance Day Women's Forum.Program of a special Remembrance Day Women's Forum at the Whitehorse Centre on 11 Nov 2015. Rosalie Whalen was a guest speaker whose power point presentation was 'Mary Schwerkolt's story'.,Program of a special Remembrance Day Women's Forum.city of whitehorse, whalen, rosalie -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment SGT’s Mess Summer Ball – Dinner, c1990
This is a set of 14 photographs taken at the Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Mess Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment (ASR), Fortuna Villa circa 1990. Photos of personnel and their guests was taken during the dinner and social mingling outside the SGT’s Mess. The Ball and Dinner was held in the gardens of Fortuna Villa and in temporary 20’ x 30’ Army tents set up on the roadway in front of the transport compound. Australian Army Catering Corps staff provided the catering. Refer to item 6454.24P for additional photographs taken at the Summer Ball. An additional 21 photos of less historical value have been scanned but not published.This is a set of 14 photographs taken at the Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa circa 1990. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner preparation in SGT’s Mess kitchen. .2) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet presentation inside 20’ x 30’ Army tent. .3) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet. L to R: June Danger, WO1 Gary Warnest, Terry Danger, Judy Warnest, RSM WO1 Graham Ragless, unidentified guest. .4) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet. Unidentified guests and Australian Army Catering Corps staff. .5) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. Unidentified members and guests. .6) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: members and guests (x3), SSGT Doug Carswell, unidentified guests (x4). .7) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. SSGT Paul Davis and his partner Julie. Unidentified guests in background. .8) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: SSGT Dennis Learmonth, unidentified guests (x3), MAJ Ray Redman, unidentified guests (x9). .9) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. SGT Trevor Clark with his partner. .10) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: unidentified guests (x3), WO1 Allan Virtue with his partner, unidentified guests (x6). .11) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: unidentified members and guests (x4), SSGT Steve Hill CSM, unidentified guest. .12) - Photo, colour, c1990. Unidentified steward serves drinks at SGT’s Mess bar. .13) - Photo, colour, c1990. L to R: SSGT Noel McNamara, SGT Peter Peterson unidentified guests (x2) at OR’s Mess bar. .14) - Photo, colour, c1990. L to R: unidentified guest, WO1 Barry Lutwyche OAM, SSGT Noel McNamara, unidentified members and guests (x3), SGT Peter Peterson, unidentified guests (x2) outside SGT’s Mess..1P to .14P – There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Book, "Guest Book", c. 2010
Guest book presented for signing by guests attending the re-opening of the Bentleigh Library in June 2010 including the signatures of councillors and official visitors. Brown vinyl, hard cover book with "GUESTS" embossed on obverse cover and four raised ridges on spine and cream coloured paper pages, 12 pages have been signed. Book presented in a green, fabric bag with black, cord draw-string and CAVALLINI & CO. printed on bag. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Legacy Appeal 2005, Parliament House Event, 2005
A Legacy function at Queen's Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne. Geoff Webb is president and Ron Barassi is a guest. (See also 00734) 00735.1 Robert Doyle, Legatee Geoff Webb, unknown and John So (Lord Mayor of Melbourne 2001-2008). 00735.2 President Geoff Webb with 3 others (far right is Legatee David McLachlan). 00735.3 Ron Barassi with two others. Ron Barassi was helped by Legacy after his father, Corporal Ronald James Barassi, was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27 00735.4 A man making a speech. 00735.5 Legatee Geoff Webb making a speech. 00735.6 A man in uniform making a speech. 00735.7 Legatee Trevor Parker making a speech. 00735.8 The young man making a speech. 00735.9 A large group photo including legatees and some staff, Geoff Webb, Carmel, Dulcie Cedaro, Denis Millic, David Cull 00735.10 the young man and Legatee James Mulholland.A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 10 of guests at a Legacy function.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion, ron barassi -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Appeal, Media Launch 1998, 1998
A function at Legacy House, including a lunch. From the Post-It note it is the launch of Badge Week in 1998, Tom Butcher is the president. (See also 00747 and 00749). It would appear that elderly Hazel McKean is a guest of honour, she is a World War I widow. 00748.1 President Tom Butcher, Tim Lane (journalist from ABC Sport) and Legacy CEO David Cull. 00748.2 Tom Butcher receiving a cheque from Col Bruce Amor. 00748.3 Gwen Watt and L/- Allan Couper 00748.4 Unknown and President Tom Butcher. 00748.5 Elaine Ward and Gwen Watt 00748.6 Unknown, L/- Alan Fookes and L/- Allan Couper 00748.7 David Cull, Peter Lawrence and Lucky Luscombe. 00748.8 Graham Riches, and 3 unknown. 00748.9 Six people seated at a dining table, including on the right Ray Ward and David Cull. They are sitting in front of a banner "Legacy, 75th Anniversary, Still Caring". 00748.10 Three people seatedA record of a function at Legacy House in 1998. Colour photo x 10 of guests at Legacy house.Printing on the back "75th anniversary, legacy promotion, tom butcher -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1940
Appears to be older period possibly 1940s because of the age of the carGuest on verandah, car at side of Guest Houseaccommodation, guesthouses, mountain grand -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Wedding guests, c 1950
The people are photographed outside the Greek Orthodox church, Evangelismos in East Melbourne and were guests at a wedding. From L-R: George Coutsouvelis and his mother Anastasia Coutsouvelis, Peter Raftopoulos (Kapnisis) and his son Dennis, and Joanna Raftopoulos (Peliana).A black and white photograph with a white surrounding border of two ladies, a man and two young boys standing outside a church with other guests in the background.