Kathryn Knitwear, founded by Robert Blake, manufactured high quality children’s knitwear in Melbourne from the 1940s – 1980s. Robert Blake began manufacturing children’s knitwear in his bedroom in Strathmore using a hand powered machine in the late 1940s. The operation moved to Ascot Vale and Essendon, before eventually establishing a factory in Moonee Ponds in the early 1950s. The business continued to expand, necessitating a move to a new factory in Broadmeadows. By 1962, the Broadmeadows factory was producing an average of 20,000 garments per month, which increased to 24,000 by 1964. Robert Blake’s Son, Brendan recalls that “The Kathryn brand was famous around Australia, anywhere children needed to keep warm and dress smartly. It also won a number of wool fashion awards”, including the 1969 Wool Awards, which was held by the Australian Wool Bureau and published in Women’s Weekly. The Kathryn range was designed for durability, comfort and care, without sacrificing style. They used patterning techniques that increase stretchiness, comfort and fit, as well as integrating decorative elements into the fabric to prevent them from being bulky, uncomfortable or tight. Making longevity of style a priority, Brendan Blake remembers that “there was one particular garment that was in the range for at least thirty years”. He also recalls “In the past, when women have found out that I was associated with Kathryn Knitwear, they would often relate to me the story of a garment they had purchased or received as a gift and, when their child had grown out of it, they would hand it on to another child. Several ladies have told me of purchasing garments for their daughters’ glory box, or saving a particular garment after their daughter had grown out of it. Brendan Blake: “At the peak of their operation they employed approximately two hundred people, mainly women and girls. A family would often seek to send their daughter to work in this company because they knew they would be looked after and safe. One lady wrote to me telling me that working at the Moonee Ponds Factory prior to getting married was the happiest time of her life.” In 1963, workers at the Kathryn factory earned £13 per week, which was 8 shillings and 8 pence higher than the minimum weekly wage for female workers in the textile manufacturing industry (£12 11s 4d). By 1970, the Kathryn Knitwear brand expanded from children’s knitwear into womenswear under the brand name ‘Lady Kathryn’, and for boys and men under ‘Robert Blake’. Continuing to diversify their distribution, they also began exporting ‘Kathryn’ garments to New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Japan. ‘Kathryn Knitwear’ was well-known for their early adoption of modern materials and techniques that had broad appeal to their customer base. This is shown in their early use of the acrylic fibre ‘Orlon’ in the 50s and 60s and ‘Superwash’ wool in the 1970s. Many of Kathryn Knitwear’s styles, particularly those that were long running staples of the brand, were available in both wool and Orlon to suit the consumer’s preference. Far from the humble origins of one man in his bedroom with a hand-cranked machine; at its closure in 1980, the Broadmeadows factory of ‘Kathryn’ housed more than 100 machines, including 53 sewing machines and 45 knitting machines. Robert Blake was “a passionate advocate for wool and Australian Made” throughout his whole life. A strong thread that ties through the lifespan of Robert Blake and Kathryn Knitwear is a balance between adopting new innovations without sacrificing the core values of durability, comfort, care and style that had made the brand so well known. Their legacy forms an integral part of both Australian social and manufacturing history.White short-sleeved jumper with all-over pattern of aqua blue diamonds. Blue floated threads slightly show through white on main body, leading to an overall pale blue effect on body, with white collar and cuffs. Closes with three pearlescent plastic buttons at back neck. .2 is a retail tag marked with the style code, and includes generic information on care for garments of different material composition..1) [label stitched into back neck of garment] KATHRYN REGD CREATED BY ROBERT BLAKE .2) [retail tag, intended to be folded in three, printed on both sides] [OBVERSE] KATHRYN Children’s Knitwear STYLE: [blue pen] S/35B SIZE: PRICE: / KATHRYN Garments are… • PRE-SHRUNK • STANDARD MEASUREMENTS • FIT EXACTLY • LAUNDER PERFECTLY / NOW .. KATHRYN GOES TO . . SCHOOL Ask your retailer for SCHOOL PULLOVERS by KATHRYN [REVERSE] WASHING INSTRUCTIONS WOOL Wash frequently to AVOID HEAVY SOILING Wash garment BY HAND, in lukewarm Velvet Soap suds. ON NO ACCOUNT RUB SOAP ON GARMENT. Squeeze suds gently through garment but DO NOT RUB. Rubbing will cause garment to thicken. RINSE AT LEAST TWICE IN CLEAN WATER TO REMOVE ALL SOAP. TO dry, roll garment in a towel to remove excess moisture, turn garment inside out and pull it lengthwise, DRY IN SHADE… AVOID SUNLIGHT. When dry, place brown paper or pressing cloth over garment and press with iron at correct heat. ORLON Wash as wool Lay flat to dry but DO NOT IRON. To keep brushed suits like new, brush frequently with nylon brush supplied. COTTON Wash by hand for preference in Velvet Soap suds. Rinse thoroughly in cold water and remove all excess water before drying on line. Please do not use any harsh detergent or bleach. Designed and manufactured by ROBERT BLAKE Pty. Ltd., MELB. (handwritten in pencil) S35 (untintelligible)/5 / NOW KATHRYN GOES TO SCHOOL Ask your retailer for SCHOOL PULLOVERS by KATHRYNknitwear, children's knitwear, clothing, children's clothing, jumper, manufacturing, fashion textile production, machine knitting, colourwork

Hardcover book made in 1975 made to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the home and away season of 1975. Coach: John Nicholls Captain: Alex Jesaulenko Vice Captain: Robert Walls Leading goal scorer: Robert Walls - 59 goalsHardcover book, navy blue

Digital image of two reports and a letter - 41 A4 pages Report - titled "Melbourne's Trams and Tramways - Statement of Heritage Significance", Working Paper 1.1, dated May 2000, by Convergence Design Pty Ltd and Boyce Pizzey Strategic - Page 3 is missing - looks at the development of Melbourne's trams, the element of significance, the tramway system as an entity, Social and cultural influencers, the technological development, including tram design. The two page statement notes the tramway system as an evolving entity and technology. And included document is "A Brief History of Melbourne's Trams and tramways", considers the history of the tramway system, cable cars, W class cars, buses, WW2, postwar developments, Robert Risson and a heritage assessment. There is reference to maps and attachments, but these have not be included other than the sources. A letter dated 6 June 2000 from COTMA (written by Craig Tooke, Executive Officer) to Mr. E Keys of Booz-Allen & Hamilton provides comments on the draft and corrections. .1 - hard copy of the Brief History.trams, tramways, history, significance, mmtb, melbourne, tramways, transport, buses, closure

The portrait was painted by Robert Hannaford in 2000, Archibald prize finalist. Painted by South Australian artist Robert Hannaford AM. He started off as a cartoonist for the Adelaide Advertiser, studied in the School of Mines in Ballarat and has lived and worked in India, Europe and Africa. This portrait is part of the Record Series 74. Permanent/Semi-Permanent Displayed Works.Oil Painting of Mrs Ruth Tideman Headmistress Mrs Ruth Tideman Headmistress 1983-2000

Marble Honour Boards listing benefactors to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Associations. The name was added to the boards the year of the donors death. 1912 G.F. Tippett H. Ben Jahn C.E. Grainger F.A. Ham Sir W.A. Zeal Joseph Curthoys J. Latimer J.L. Harvey C.C, Shoppee A. Dickman Andrew McIntyre J. O'Shea Matilda Bruce C.E. Davies J.S. Trethowan h.J. Thwaites M.L. Matthews J.W. Nicholls C. Robinson W.H. Barrow J.R. Elsworth W.D. McKee Christina Hull H.B. Chalmers James Darby Sir Matthew Davies W. Symonds g.f. tippett, h. ben jahn, c.e. grainger, f.a. ham, sir w.a. zeal, joseph curthoys, j. latimer, j.l. harvey, c.c, shoppee, a. dickman, andrew mcintyre, j. o'shea, matilda bruce, c.e. davies, j.s. trethowan, h.j. thwaites, m.l. matthews, j.w. nicholls, c. robinson, w.h. barrow, j.r. elsworth, w.d. mckee, christina hull, h.b. chalmers, james darby, sir matthew davies, w. symonds, old colonists' association, marbles

Edward Bickford No 1519 enlisted in the AIF in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt on 8.4.1915 age 25 years. Embarked for for Egypt 28.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 29.8.1915, embark for France 19.3.1916, reported MIA 26.8.1916, a Court of inquiry dated 20.7.1917 found that he was KIA 26.8.1916 at Moquet Farm. Robert John Bickford No 1518 enlisted in the AIF in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt on 8.4.1915 age 30 years 11 months. Embark for Egypt 8.4.1915, embark for Gallipoli 29.8.1915, hospital with Mumpa 20.1.1916, rejoin unit 7.3.1916, embark for France 19.3.1916, awarded the Military Medal (MM) as a Lewis Gunner and Gallantry under fire since March 1916, promoted CPL 1.9.1916, hospital with Odema of the feet 8.11.1916, rejoin unit 22.11.1916, WIA 12.1.1917 SW’s to Groin and Abdomen, DOW;s Flers 12.1.1917. William Bickmore No 815 enlisted in G Coy 14th Batt on 12.9.1914 age 21 years 11 months. Embark for Egypt 22.12.1914, embarked for Gallipoli, WIA 4.6.1915 shrapnel wound left arm, returned to Australia for discharge stating Stiffness of the Arm15.8.1915, return to Egypt in the 14th reinforcements and rejoin the 14th Batt 2.4.1916, embark for France 1.6.1916, promoted L/Cpl 1.9.1916, promoted Cpl 24.3.1917, reported MIA 11.4.1917, Court of Inquiry found he was KIA 11.4.1917 at Bullecourt. Refer 2949P, 2950P, 2991P for their photos.Bickford Family Set of WWI Commemorative Plaques: .1) Bronze Death Plaque, British pattern showing a helmeted female (Brittanica) in classic style dress holding a trident in right hand, wreath in the other & a lion at her side. In the rectangular box, embossed is the name Edward Bickford. .2) As above description though in the rectangular box is the name Robert John Bickford. .3) Descriptions as above though in the rectangular box is the name William Bickford. .4) Heavy wooden display case painted cream colour, 2 hinges on the side, no lock or catch. Inside are 3 recessed circular holes to hold the plaques.Written on rear of box is: “A.T.B. 94”military history, memorial, plaques

The Lake Bolac Music Club was begun in 1950. The first meeting was held on 12/10/1950, 30 members being present. Office Bearers were Henry Clarke (Pres.), Mrs R Critten (Sec.), Mrs L Hucker (Treas.), Committee: Mr G Rance, Mrs L Wills, Mrs Leitman, Mr J Moreton, Mr AE McIntyre (Auditor). The 21st birthday of the club was celebrated with a performance of "My Fair Lady" on 1st & 2nd Oct., 1971. Shown in the Ascot scene, L-R: Joan Moreton, Christina Peters, Jan Facey and Amy Wills (Mrs Eynesford-Hill, Freddy's mother).lake bolac music club, "my fair lady", claeke, critten, facey, hucker, leitman, mcintrye, moreton, peters, rance, wills.

SERVICE RECORDS OF WILLIAM McINTYRE SERVICE NO 376 PLACE OF BIRTH PORT MELBOURNE VICTORIA DATE OF BIRTH 27/07/1886 DATE OF ENLISTMENT 17/06/1916 PLACE LIVING ON ENLISTMENT BET BET VICTORIA RANK ON ENLISTMENT PRIVATE UNIT NAME MACHINE GUN COMPANY 2REINFORCEMENT5 AWM EMBARKATION ROLL NO 24/7/3 EMBARKATION DETAILS UNIT EMBARKED AT MELBOURNE PER HMAT A73 COMMONWEALTH ON 17/09/1917 FATE KILLED IN ACTION 26 SEPTEMBER1917 PLACE OF BURIAL NO KNOWN GRAVE COMMEMORATION DETAILS THE YPRES [ MENIN GATE ] MEMORIAL [ PANIAL 17 ] BELGIUM PANEL NUMBER ROLL OF HONOUR AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL

Robert Ingram and his family were very early settlers in Bonang - possibly the first at Bonang House.This item is associated with the Ingram family early settlers in the Bonang district.A small black / white photograph of an elderly lady, wearing a dark dress, sitting against a wall. She is wearing a bonnet and has glasses.on back - Mr & Mrs Robt Ingram were the first settlers at Bonang at Bonang House.ingram-bonang

Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collection. See Cat, No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Black and white photograph featuring burning and destroyed buildings. 2. Black and white photograph featuring horses and wagons with uniformed handlers. Ruined buildings in background. 3. Black and white photograph featuring a shell damaged two story building. Splintered trees in foreground. 4. Black and white photograph of a WW1 battlefield. Three waterfilled shell holes in foreground. Soldiers in background on horizon. 5. Black and white photograph of three soldiers in uniform standing next to a ruined cannon. 6. Black and white photograph of three soldiers in uniform standing next to the barrel of a canon. Soldier in uniform inside the mouth of cannon. 7. Black and white photograph of the surrounds of a ruined building. Statue of a human figure surrounded by metal fence in foreground. 8. Black and white photograph of a bomb damaged church. Rubble in foreground.1, Handwritten in black on front bottom and on back in pencil: 'Fritz Burning village of Ham before leaving.' 2. Handwritten in black on front bottom and on back in pencil: 'Entrance to Langacourt.' 3. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Langacourt Chateau.' 4. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Passendaele Ridge.' 5. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Captured gun at Cappy.' 6. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Cappy.' 7. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Bullecourt Church.' 8. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Viller Brettoneaux Church.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, ww1, france, battlefields

Issued to Robert (Bob) Rintoule for use during his term in the army during World War 2.Robert (Bob) Rintoule was a local Nhill man who joined the armed forcesBrown canvas with rope tie and eyelets at one end.VX110568 R.RINTOULEkit bag, army equipment, canvas bag, r.rintoule, vx110568

Item issued to Robert Joseph Tulip No 148496 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3277 for his service details.Khaki shorts, worn by B. Tulip.uniforms - army, shorts, bombay bloomers

Martha Roberts married Peter Ruston.In this article a descendent relates information handed down through the family.Martha and Peter Ruston are connected to the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Copy of Ancestry.com article and portrait.Handwritten on photos "Faye is great grand daughter to Martha and Peter"martha roberts, peter rustin, martha rustin, peter ruston, partington

A short article about Nurse Mary Elizabeth Jane Roberts and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, mary elizabeth jane roberts

Parade College's Robert Crea won several medals at the Victorian Gymnastics championships despite an injured ankle.News clipping, black text and colour image.robert crea, gymnastics

The garden at "Blackjack", Hume Street Greensborough, formerly the home of the Roberts family who moved here in 1957.Digital copy of black and white photographjune roberts, roberts family, blackjack, hume street greensborough

The ultimate surfing adventure as Robert August and Michael Hynson travel around the globe in search of the perfect wave.Iconic surf film by Bruce Brown that led to a significant increase in interest of surfing world wide. THE ENDLESS SUMMER was initially released on 16mm during 1964 receiving world wide acclaim. The film was re-released in 1966 with a new 35mm print and mainstream theatrical release. The film was hugely popular in the USA, Australia and Europe becoming one of the most popular surf films of all time. Colour art of the cover featuring surfers holding longboards against a setting sun.Movie Titlesnat young, endless summer, bruce brown, robert august, michael hynson

Rev. Robert W. Ward served in Frankston 1951 - 1958. His status dates from 1928.Sepia photograph mounted on card. A group of people from Frankston Methodist Church with their minister, the Rev. R. Ward.rev. robert w. ward, frankston methodist church

L-R: Nr Sheila Prendergast, Sr Dorothy Roberts, Donny, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitalprendergast, roberts, donny, 1940s, ballarat, hospital

The former Robert's Grocery Shop (formerly Kings Grocery Store), was converted to the Central Springs Hotel, c1985.Elizabeth (Bess) Gervasoni in the yard at King's Grocery Shop where she lived during World War Two. john hogan gervasoni, robert's grocery shop, robert's grocery store, central springs hotel

People maintaining Good Governs Street are Arthur Roberts, John Kift, Cliff Bellamy and Doug Sawyer.Black and white photograph of people maintaining Good Governs Street, Mitcham, which is unmade. Two figures working on the road and a group near a pole on the right.good governs street, mitcham

The Lord Roberts was launched in 1904 and broken up in 1962. This image comes from the publication, Beautiful Ballarat.vehicle, public, paddle steamer, transport, lake wendouree, beautiful ballarat

Plan of the complete layout of the Buninyong General Cemetery drawn by Robert [surname unclear] on 6 April 1871.Framed and glazed original large hand drawn plan of the Buninyong General Cemetery, showing the locations of denominational sections and plots. Buninyong General Cemeterycemeteries, historic sites, buninyong

Medical & Nursing Staff, 1910, Matron Eagleton (centre), Dr Robert Scott directly behind MatronEarly photo of doctors and nurses at Ballarat HospitalPhotomedical, matron, eagleton, nurses, 1910, dr, scott

Card sent by "Alfred William Baron", No. VX29810, brother of Robert H. Baron, Part of the Cooper Collection.Black and white postcard depicting two sailors in uniform on the deck of a ship. Sailors are working with rope. Handwritten message in back of postcard.Handwritten in pencil on back of postcard: 'To my Dear Sister Myrtle from her loving Brother, Alf xxxxxxxxxxxxx.'cooper collection, alfred w baron, postcard

Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Sepia toned photograph of a WW1 soldier in uniform. The photograph is oval in shape.Handwritten in black ink on back: “snapped in Bourke St, Sat 1st Sept, R.H.B., rotten photo”robert h. baron, cooper collection, photograph, ww1, uniform

Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Sepia toned photograph of three ships at anchor. 2. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor. 3. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor. 4. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor.1. In white lettering on front: “German Battleships in Scapa". 2. In white lettering on front: "Bayern in Scapa". 3. In white lettering on front: "Freidrich-der-Grosse in Scapa". 4. In white lettering on front: "Konig Albert in Scapa".robert h. baron, cooper collection, german battleships, scapa, postcards

Part of the "Robert H Baron", No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Four page illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has two cut outs allowing Union Jack and Australian Flag to be visible. Embossed gold coloured Rising Sun on bottom RH corner. Text in grey type. Pages secured on LHS with blue ribbon. Flags on second page in silk on a cream background. Text on inside in grey type. Handwritten message in black ink. 2. Four page illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has colour picture of two cats in front of a fire. Text in black font including "Keep The Home Fires Burning". Inside text in grey type. Pages secured with red ribbon on LHS.1. Handwritten in black ink: 'To my Dear Mother, Her loving Soldier Son. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas n a bright new year. 2. Handwritten in black ink 'To Myrtle, Elsie, Alfred dear little Fred, FROM There Loving Soldier Brother Bob. Hoping you have a lovely time at Xmas & the New Year, Bob'robert h. baron, cooper collection, christmas card, ww1