Black and white copy of original photograph showing a wooden building with iron roof, Hotel with a house to the left and picket fence and tree on the right. There are a group of 9 people standing in front of the building/Hotel. One man, two ladies, three girls and three boys. A wooden bench seat along front of Hotel."O'Meara's Junction Hotel at Springvale (now Pittong) opposite the Kaolin Mine. L-R Maria O'Meara, Lizzie Lowry, Lucy O'Meara, Martha O'Meara, John O'Meara, John O'Meara jnr, James O'Meara, Charlie O'Meara, Mrs John O'Meara. The Children James and Martha O'Meara were still living in the Hotel - by then unlicensed - in 1953, and were murdered there in September of that year."john o'meara senior, maria o'meara (nee o'brien), charlie, lizzie lowry, pittong, spring vale, lucy o'meara, john o'meara jnr, james o'meara, charlie o'meara, martha o'meara, maria o'meara, o'meara's junction hotel

Photograph mounted on beige card showing the wedding of Henry John (Jack) Holmes from Ascot and Shirley Lorraine Dean of Lismore, Victoria. Front L - R: Seated Margaret Dean, Elizabeth Holmes. Back row L - R: Bill Holmes, Noreen Dean, Jack Holmes, Shirley Holmes, Bill Dean, David HolmesSigned by photographers at bottom right.chatham-holmes collection, holmes, david holmes, mary elizabeth holmes, wedding party, c1930s, ascot, shirley lorraine dean, bill holmes, noreen dean, jack holmes, shirley holmes, bill dean

Pale green soft covered magazine with red and black ink. 56 pages including advertisements. 1. Fourth Term, 1907. Included an article on Cornish Mining. 2. 1946 3. 1945 4. 1949 5. 1950 6. 1951 7. 1944 8. 1942 9. 1941 10. 1960 - School Council, Members of staff, Editorial, Principal's Page, Literary Society, That First Day, Prominent Personalities, Conferring of Diplomas, The Begonia Parade, Efficient Reading?, The Sporting Pages, Enter the Modern, Tradition, The Ceremony, Roll Call - List of Students' 11. 1939 12. 1909 13. 1908 ballarat school of mines, robert norton, c. t. tay, n. delosa, bill boggs, alan bethune, janis erdmanis, alan rock, peter agrums, gail trewanack, tony white, norm nash, graeme "curly" williams, chong thung "jack" tay, noel whitcher, malcolm peel, k. blee, roberta pittard, margaret timmins, i. menner, r. nicholson, g. titheridge, g. johnson, p. agrums, d. pope, r. wollermann, g. hall, g. hart, n. nugent, a. bethune, k. penna, s. white, t. white, j. pollock, k. rogers, l. campbell, n. bromley, t. scanlon, j. davis, j. miller, k. kirton, b. hickey, w. moore, m. mckinnon, i. weir, r. coutts, g. thurling, anthony yeung, y. kwong, r. champneys, j. erdmanis, a. webb, d. taylor, j. rash, n. nash, c. tai, s. chand, t. gan, k. e. ooi, c. poh, m. mallett, l. rawlings, a. patterson, g. le couteur, m. hewitt, e. grummett, a. rock, r. miller, g. ikstrums, b. lonsdale, d. holmes, g. leishman, r. norton, t. brauer, n. whitcher, p. lockyer, lois morris, eric mcgrath, helen ross, g. cornell, i. menz, l. j. matthews, l. j. groat, o. n. hails, p. j. davis, n. l. nash, s. mason, mr and mrs barry singleton, john wolfe, brian duthie, cornish mining, j. skuja, s. rowe, a. kinnane, w. maddox, sturt street ballarat

Local tailors made these jackets with variations of the city name on the back: Vung Tau, Saigon, Vietnam. This item was purchased and worn by Lance-Corporal Ronald J Stibbe of the Royal Australian Engineers, who served in 1st Field Squadron in Vietnam from 21 Oct 1966 until 10 Oct 1967.Black cotton souvenir jacket with collar and front zip closure. On the back is a map of Vietnam with cities labelled, all in coloured embroidery. Above and below the map is white lettering. The upper sleeves of the jacket are embroidered with a dragon, whilst the front of the jacket features an embroidered tiger head and good luck symbol. It is lined with white silk.Adhesive tag "RJ Stibbe" Embroidered On back - 'WHEN I DIE I'LL GO TO HEAVEN BECAUSE / I'VE SPENT MY TIME IN HELL / SAIGON'. Below the map embroidered in white the lettering, 'VIET NAM - 66 67'.jacket, vietnam, souvenir, embroidered, stibbe, r j stibbe, anti-war, vietnam war, 1200492, bomber jacket

Cash Store on corner of Grant and Skene Streets formerly Crown and Anchor Hotel Stawell. The store owned by G.R. Holmes who was a baker.Black and white photograph of a weather board store with parapet top on front of building. A display window beside front door with lamp above. A female stands to the left and male and child to the right. Two enlargement of smaller photo.G. R. Holmes Cash Store. Cr. Skene & Grant Street Stawell 1877. stawell business building

Photocopy of pages 2, 3, 4, 6 to 10 of The Mining Record, Feb. 1862. Items mentioned are:- Epsom and Huntly Leads, Pottery Flat, & c, Parliamentary Intelligence, Deep Sinking On Quartz Reefs, The Comet Company (Formerly Cooper's Little Redan), Hustler's Reef Quartz Mining & Drainage Company, Sailors' Gully Quartz Mining Company, Star Reef, Sailor's Gully, Bendigo, Star Reef Quartz Mining Company's Claim, Wilson & Co's Claim, Murdoch and Co's Claim, Hollick and Co.'s Claim, Cook and Co.'s Claim, Coote and Co.'s Claim, Sailor's gully quartz Mining Company's Claim, Garden Gully Reef, Knobel & Co.'s Claim, Ladams and Co.'s Claim, Southern Cross Company, The Rainbow Company, Barry and Co.'s Claim, Union Company's Claim, Winterbottom and Co.s Claim, Jury and Co.'s Claim, Piles and Co.'s Claim, Steers and Co.'s Claim, Watson and Co.'s Claim, Coles and Co.'s Claim, James and Co.'s Claim, Morgan, Kirchner and Co.'s Claim, Boyd and Co.'s Claim, Shanks and Co.'s Claim, Day and Co.'s Claim, Brown and Co.'s Claim, St. Mungo Quartz Mining Company and the Nelson Reef Quartz Mining Company.document, gold, mining reports, mining record feb 1862, bell's life, wellington hotel, botanical gardens, mitchell gardens, bird-in-hand, independent co, ballarat co, perserverance co, north star co, all england co, macleod co, mather and co, gold washing co, bendigo valley co, robey and co, hobbs and co, taylor's, lewis and co, henwood and co, bullock and co, davey and co, webb and lathlean, the welshman's, bon accord, john thomas's, caledonian co, webster, hrdy bros, mcewen and co, the big engine co, epsom huntly and ironstone hill co, 'the thames' steamer, whitely and co, cambridge co, victoria co, dower m'intosh and co, thomas and davies, aurora co, brett's, thomas bros, mitchell brothers, ballarat co, north star co, all england co, mr b g davies, mr ramsay, dr evans, tarrangower times, mr humffray, clunes co, mr courtin, mr lawrence, port phillip and colonial gold mining co, mr bland, r brough smith, john s mcnair, john mathieson, mr r o smith, joseph millen, thomas kaye, john basset, william cook, james cousley, john hill, robert hollinger, thomas houston, george loudon, william manning, john matthews, john mcewen, thomas milligan, john moorhead, robert moorhead, david murdoch, andrew murdoch, joseph nevin, edward o'malley, wm newton paul, james reid, samuel robinson, jesse selwood, james shand, william woods, catherine united claimholders, star reef co, sailor's gully co, churchill davidson, wm wilson, john jervis, james patterson, john carmont, george m'naughten, alexander wiseman, james houston, m'lennan, clark, thomas hollick, james alfred bowles, john lampert, francis palmetser, nichols, little pumping engine co, m'niely, morrison, waight, john coote, robert hamilton, william wilson, john jervis, southern cross co, ladam's claim, knobel, bird, philip ladams, james anderson, cordon, ashley, godwin, burkamp, john lomasney, james bryant, matthew langridge, benjamin exley, j r finlayson, wormold, mccartney, schrade, schumacher, george barry, james patten, peter speares, thomas caley, shadbolt, john lomasney, peat, kenely, mcgenely, egan, exwell, james winterbottom, john winterbottom, william jury, jonathan laidman, john pile, simon howard, peter morris, bignall, charles robison, ferguson, thomas steers, adolphe witts, albert berchdolt, richard urand, thomas watson, klemm, boyd, abbot, peterson, taylor, henry day, walter wallan, brown, grennan, day, young, mr beckwith, joseph thomson, nelson reef quartz mining co

swan street entrance, students, d r anderson, a l harris, e l ryan, signage

The people in the wedding group photograph are back L-R: Aspasia (Sia) Koutsouvelis nee Raftopoulos, Bride and Groom - unknown, Arthur Koutsouvelis. Front L-R: First cousins Harry Koutsouvelis and Mary Iannis and the bridesmaid unknown.A black and white studio photograph of a wedding group comprising the bride and groom, best man and matron of honour, junior bridesmaid and a page boy and flower girl. Some of the names of the people in the photograph have been written across the bottom of the mounted photograph.

A family group photo outside Evangelismos Church in East Melbourne following the wedding ceremony of Spiro and Effie Cominos nee Raftopoulos in 1951. They are front from L-R: Aspasia Raftopoulos, Spiro and Effie Cominos, Nina Collins, Ioulia and George Raftopoulos (the bride's parents) and Gerasimos and Elly Galatis. Back L-R: Nick Sikiotis holding daughter Athena, Chrisoula Sikiotis, Oreanthi Raftopoulos and on the far right Chrisoula Raftopoulos.A black and white photograph of a wedding group with the bride and groom with family and friends taken outside a church. Information about the photograph has been written on the back.

The seven people on the deck of a ship at Station Pier some time in 1955 are: Front L-R: Arthur and Sia (Aspasia) Koutsouvelis, George and Ioulia Raftopoulos and Effie Cominos. George and Ioulia Raftopoulos are the parents of Sia and Effie. Back L-R: Chrisoula Raftopoulos and Nick Sikiotis. Family would go to Station Pier to either welcome or farewell relatives who departing to or arriving from Greece. Very few of the early Ithacan migrants returned to their homeland. It wasn't until the 1950s and 60s that travel back home to visit family became more common. Today generations born in Australia to return to Ithaca on a regular basis.A black and white photograph of seven people standing on the deck of a ship. A partial view of a tugboat can be seen in the background.

In the early days of Ithacan Philanthropic Society most of the men, many of whom were single, worked around the CBD. The would gather at the club rooms at lunch times and after work to socialise, learn news from back home and sometimes enjoy a game of cards. The 'Club' was a home away from home for these men. Decades later, in the 1990s retired members often met at the clubrooms to play a social game of cards. The men photographed are from L-R: Bill Benias, Stathi Raftopoulos and Nicholas Raftopoulos; all were long time members of the Ithacan Club.A black and white photograph of three men sitting around a table and playing cards.

Pictured from L-R: Xenia and Stamati Sharikis and Yiannikos Raftopoulos. They were attending a social function at the Ithacan Philanthropic Society. A coloured photograph of a lady and two men sitting in a room at a social event. There is a white border at the top and bottom of the photograph.

The two men are from L-R: Jack Collins and Leo Kostos who were members of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society.Both men were the children of Ithacan immigrants who settled in Melbourne in the early 20th century. A coloured photograph with a white border at the top and bottom of the photograph of two men sitting on a lounge chair at a social function.

A group of Ithacans on an outing to a Melbourne beach. Back - unknown; middle l-r, unknown, Chrisoula Kallinikos-Sikiotis, Nina Black; front Nina Kallinikos-Black.A sepia print of four ladies and one girl standing on steps which are leading to a beach. The names of the people have been written on the back of the photograph. There is a white border surrounding the photo.

John (Yiannis) Nicholas Papadopoulos photographed with his wife Florence Druid and sons l-r Nick and John (Jack). John arrived in Australia from Ithaca in 1913 where he joined his brother Anastasios in Kalgoorlie. Following the race riots of 1916 both brothers left W.A. and came to Melbourne. Here John established a fruit business in South Melbourne.A black and white studio photograph of a man and lady and two little boys photographer against a floral backdrop. The man and one of the boys are sitting on a seat while the lady and other child are standing.pappas

The three young women are from L-R: Irene Pappas and sisters, Despina (Desma) and Sophia Paizis, who were attending an Ithacan social function, possibly a ball given their formal dress.A black and white photograph of three ladies in evening dress. There are other people in the background.

The group is photographed at an IPS picnic at Bacchus Marsh, from L-R: Spiro Papadopoulos, (Skiomenos) Chrisaida Paizi and Alkinoos Paizis. Chrisaida was the aunt of Irene Pappas.A copy of a black and white photograph of a lady and man at a picnic. The lady and one of the men are sitting on chairs while the older man is standing behind them. Other people are in the background as well as a car and table set out with food.

The young Paizis children dressed in various Greek traditional costumes as part of the 25th March celebration of Greek Independence. From l-r: Thalia (Papadopoulos), Diamanto (Raftopoulos), Maria (Kezos). Young children attending Greek school often dressed in traditional costumes for concerts and celebrations of Greek national days. A black and white photograph of three young girls in various Greek costumes - Grecian style and traditional.

The family group photograph was taken at the wedding of Jim Vlassopoulos (Kioukiouris) and Melita Zavitsanos. Pictured are - back row from L-R: Helen Stratos, Ioannis (Jack) Vlassopoulos (Kioukiouris), Jim and Toula Kandiliotis, Jim and Melita Vlassopoulos, Nick Defteros (Melita's uncle from Brisbane), Vicky and Orpheus Kandiliotis and Fotoula Moraitis, Jim's cousin. Flower girls/page boy: Christine, Clem Jr and Joanne Kandiliotis. Jim was born in Melbourne and Melita arrived in Australia from Ithaca in 1954. Jim and Melita met in Melbourne and were married in 1955. A black and white studio photograph of a wedding group which includes 5 men, 5 ladies, two little girls and a young boy. There are white trellis screens behind the group.

Family group photograph at the wedding of Jim Kandiliotis and Dimitra (Toula) Makri which took place in 1949. Standing from L-R: Kleomenis (Clem) and Jean Kandiliotis, Peter Zapatos, Nick Kandiliotis, Loula Kostos (nee Sikiotis), Jim and Toula Kandiliotis, Poppy and Parry Gabriel, Eutichia Vlassopoulos, Marinos Drakopoulos, Vicky and Orpheus Kandiliotis. Front L-R: Chrisostomi Kandiliotis (groom's mother), Danae Kandiliotis, Jim Vlassopoulos and Eustathios Kandiliotis (groom's father)Black and white studio photograph of a family wedding group. There are eight men, seven ladies, a flower girl and a young boy in the group. Two white trellis screens are behind the group.

The family photograph was taken at the wedding of Nick and Plousia Kandiliotis. Standing at the back from L-R: Kleomenis (Clem) and Jean Kandiliotis, Jim Vlassopoulos (Kiourkiouris), Stathi Kandiliotis, Niko and Plousia Kandiliotis, Socrates Kouvaras, Toula and Jim Kandiliotis, Vicky and Orpheus Kandiliotis. Seated front from L-R: Chrisostomi Kandiliotis and Fotini Kouvaras, Flowergirls/page boy: Chrissa, Clem Jr, Christine and Joanne Kandiliotis. Bridesmaids: Beba Lucas (Pappas), Danae KandiliotisA black and white photograph of a wedding group. There are seven men, six women,m two bridesmaids, three flower girls and a page boy.

The family group photo is at the wedding of John (Yianko) Kallinikos (Collins) and Amelia (Milia) Kandiliotis. From L to R: Haralambos Kallinikos, Marigo Kallinikos, Yianko and Milia Kallinikos, Chrisoula Sikiotis (nee Kallinikos), Theodore Kandiliotis, Chrisostomi Kandiliotis (nee Deftereos Dellis) and Efstathios Kandiliotis Young boy: George Black. Flower girls from L to R: Athena Sikiotis and Danae Kandilotis.A black and white studio photograph of a wedding group. There is a curtained backdrop behind the group of four men and four ladies. a young boy and two flower girls.scotis

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.

Back row L-R: John Raftopoulos (Patakia), Anastasia Raftopoulos (nee Karantgis) and Theodora Raftopoulos, Peter Karantgis, Michael Raftopoulos. Front row L-R: Dennis Raftopoulos, John Karantgis and Ekaterini Karantgis.A black ands white studio photograph of a family group of three men, two ladies, an older and little boy and a girl. The older couple and little boy are seated in front of the rest of the family members. A draped curtain is behind the group.family photograph

The photograph was taken at the wedding of Jim Kandiliotis and Dimitra (Toula) Makris. Photographed is the bride Toula Makris with bridesmaids from l-r Eutichia Vlassopoulos and Loula Sikiotis (Kostos), and flower girl Danae Kandiliotis.A sepia photograph of a studio photograph of a wedding party showing the bride with her two bridesmaids and a flower girl. The group are standing in front of two white trellis screens.

Photographed are the five Kandiliotis (Liarokapis) brothers, back L-R: Hector, Jim (Dimitri) and Orpheas; front L-R: Nick and Clem (Kleomenis). All except for Hector settled in Melbourne. A black and white photograph of five young men. Three are standing behind two who are seated.family group

The photograph was taken to celebrate the wedding of Nick Comino and Ellie Black. Back from L-R: unknown, Victor Comino, Nick and Ellie Comino nee Black, Nina and John Black (sister and brother of the bride) and Spiro Chilianis. Front from L-R: Olga Black (sister of the bride) and Efstathia Black (mother of the bride). Nick and Ellie settled in Emerald, Queensland. Ellie was the daughter of Constantine and Efstathia (Toula) Mavrokefalos (Black). A black and white studio photograph of a family wedding photograph. With the bride and groom and one bridesmaid are four other men and two ladies.

Pictured at an Ithacan Club are members of the Paizis family gathered at a function from l-r are Marika Paizi, Alkinoos Paizis, Tasia Paizis, Thalia Paizis, Desma Paizis (Black), Jimmy James, Sofia Paizis (Anastasiou), Anastasios Papadopoulos, Irini Pappas, Nikolaos Paizis. Nikolaos Paizis was known as 'the poet' (ο ποιητής) by the Melbourne's Ithacan community as he was renown for reciting nostalgic poems which he composed. A black and white photograph of people seated around a table at a function. There are five men, three ladies and three children in the group. One of the men has a little child on his knee.

Pictured are Laertes and Anastasia (Varvarigou) Kostopoulos with their children, Chris aged 4, held by Anastasia; Katina aged 10; John 8 years; and Maria 6 years. A copy of a black and white photograph of the Kostos family group. They are back from L-R:Baby Chris, Anastasia, Laertes Kostos. Front from L-R: Katina, John and Maria.varigos, varvaregos, kostos

The young people in the photograph are the Mavrokefalos. They are from L-R: Ioannis, Elphitha, Andreas and Tasoula Mavrokefalos. Stavros Mavrokefalos carried this photograph around in his wallet. A scanned black and white family photograph of two women and two men standing in front of a wall.ioannis mavrokefalos, elphitha mavrokefalos, andreas mavrokefalos, tasoula mavrokefalos, ithaca