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In the early 1980s the firm of Watson, James & Rogers merged with the partnership of Every & Every and became the iconic “Rogers & Every” as known today. The firm is still located on Bull Street. https://rogersevery.com.au/about/Agreement between Gilbert Bogle and Archibald James Fraser concerning the lease of land in the Parish of Mandurang. Dated 5 April 1911.Signatureswatson james & rogers, bendigo, legal documents, mandurang, fraser

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A Treatise on Surveyin Compiled by Reginald Middleton,Osbert Chadwick, & J. Du T. Bogle Publisher: E & F N Spon Ltd Date: 1911 Label on spine with typed text PAT 562.9 MID Pastedown end page has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service over a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, a treatise on surveying, reginald middleton, osbert chadwick, j. du t. bogle

Framed embroidery, 68 Eglinton Street Kew. Undated. Home of the Bogle family during the First World War. Thomas Bogle Reg No. 479 Church of England, Single, Labourer, Father William Bogle (same address), enlisted 1915 29th Battalion B CompanyNoneSmall framed embroidery of 48 Eglinton Street, a single-fronted weatherboard cottage in Kew.48 EGLINTON STREEThouses - eglinton street - kew (vic), embroideries

Small book for Ceremonial Presentation of Colors of 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force by His Excellency the Right Hon. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, P > C. G. C M. G. On behalf of The Citizens of Bendigo on Sunday, 11th June, 1916 at 3 p. M. Printed by Bolton Bros, Bendigo. The program outlines Presentation of Colours Ceremonial, names of Regimental Staff, Duties, Companies and the names of Officers and the Consecration of Colours. On the front is the Rising Sun Badge with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and two crossed flags. On the right is the Union Jack and on the left is the green 38th Battalion flag. The letter is from Allan Wilkie who has sent $10 to cover his subscription to the Historical Society and he enclosed the 38th Battalion AIF booklet on the Presentation of Colors. Two copies of this booklet.book, bendigo, 38th battalion aif, book, 38th battalion aif presentation of colors, allan wilkie, bendigo historical society, william henry wilkie, sir ronald munro ferguson, lady helen munro ferguson, c h davis, r o henderson, a fraser, j m mccusker, r m marks, w n gunson, p s spark, p j telfer, h w joseph, j j code, a runting, f e fairweather, j h moore, g v lansell, r e trebilcock, l lipshut, w j collins, c h peters, l l smith, e f moore, h dench, e w latchford, f c morrison, f r b martin, g hurry, j akeroyd, r d tyers, j l whitehead, w maxwell, h mccoll, a j a maudsley, h f selleck, w l bogle, w williams, a l reid, w h orchard, j b o'donnell, t e green

Nancy Josephine Pitt Withers born 17 May 1897 at Heidelberg, Victoria married William Lawrence Bogle 5 November 1926 at Sacred Heart St Kilda, VictoriaMany items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, 1917, nancy josephine pitt withers, southernwood

Nancy Josephine Pitt Withers born 17 May 1897 at Heidelberg, Victoria married William Lawrence Bogle 5 November 1926 at Sacred Heart St Kilda, VictoriaMany items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, nancy josephine pitt withers, postcard

Nancy Josephine Pitt Withers born 17 May 1897 at Heidelberg, Victoria married William Lawrence Bogle 5 November 1926 at Sacred Heart St Kilda, VictoriaMany items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, nancy josephine pitt withers

Nancy Josephine Pitt Withers born 17 May 1897 at Heidelberg, Victoria married William Lawrence Bogle 5 November 1926 at Sacred Heart St Kilda, VictoriaMany items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, nancy josephine pitt withers

Nancy Josephine Pitt Withers born 17 May 1897 at Heidelberg, Victoria married William Lawrence Bogle 5 November 1926 at Sacred Heart St Kilda, VictoriaMany items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, nancy josephine pitt withers

Nancy Josephine Pitt Withers born 17 May 1897 at Heidelberg, Victoria married William Lawrence Bogle 5 November 1926 at Sacred Heart St Kilda, VictoriaMany items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, nancy josephine pitt withers, scan - 620 format 6x9 negative

This is the twenty-first key presented to Ronald Arthur Edwards in August 1935. The celebration, held at his parents home in Husband Road, Forest Hill, was attended by many well known local people who signed his birthday key. Ronald Edwards was the youngest child of Arthur and Martha Edwards. In 1929 aged 15 he contracted poliomyelitis and became an invalid. He died in 1955 at Forest Hill.This item is significant in the history of Forest Hill as all the attendees and Ronald Arthur Edwards are from the pioneering families of the area of the Shire of Nunawading.Large wooden plywood key made to celebrate the 21st birthday of Ronald Arthur Edwards in August 1935. Written on handle end in pen Ron Edwards 21st - 19.Key end signed Anna Course, Herbert Course, R.J. Bird, D.J. Bogle.Reverse side R. Course, A.H. Course, Aunt Corrie, F. Bogle, Aunt Harriet, Marjory Course, S. Edwards, Edwards, H. Edwards, E. Edwards, Doug Edwards, Charlie Course, Jean Course, Tom Bailey, H.S. Tainton, N. Tainton, ?Luen Edwards, C.W. Bird, ?S.U. Course, J. Porter, Bob Course, J.E. Bird, M.P.? Course, ?Edwards, L. Tainton, J. Bird, Shirley Edwards, H. Edwards, Ed, A.E. Edwards, Albert H..., V. Edwards, F. Smith, W. Smith, L.James, E. Galley ?, A.E. Edwards, Mother and Father. Gold traces on one side; 21 carved out in key end.See Descriptionhandcrafts, woodwork

Card and Paper Booklet Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force. Presentation of Colours by His Excellency The Right Hon. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, P.C. G.C.M.G. Governor-General and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia, on behalf of The Citizens of Bendigo Sunday June 11, 1916 at 3pm. Regimental Staff: Lieut-Colonel C.H. Davis Commanding; Major R.O. Henderson 2nd in Command; Captain A. Fraser Adjutant; Captain J.M. McCusker Medical Officer; Captain R.M. Marks Quartermaster, Captain W.N. Gunson Chaplain; R.S.M. Warrant Officer P.S. Spark; R.Q.M.S Warrant Officer P.J. Telfer Orderly Room Sergeant H.W. Joseph; Band Sergeant J.J. Coe; Armourer Sergeant A.Runting. On Parade with Colours:- Lieut, F.E. Fairweather King's Colours; Lieut, J.H. Moore Regimental Colour. Companies Present (A. Company) - Captain G.V. Lansell, O.C; Captain R.E. Trebilcock; Lieut F.E. Fairweather; Lieut, L. Lipshut; Lieut, W.J. Collins 2nd Lieut C.H. Peters. (B Company) Captain L.L. Smith, O.C; Captai, E.F. Moore; Lieut, H. Dench; Lieut, E. W. Latchford; 2nd Lieut, F.C. Morrison; 2nd Lieut, F.R.B. Martin. (C: Company) Major G. Hurry, O.C., Captain J. Akeroyd; Lieut, R.D. Tyres; 2nd Lieut, J.L. Whitehead; 2nd Lieut W. Maxwell; 2nd Lieut H. McColl. (D Company) Captain A.J.A. Maudsley O.C.; Captain H.F. Selleck; Lieut J.H. Moore; 2nd Lieut W.L. Bogle; 2nd Lieut W. Williams; 2nd Lieut A.L. Reid. (Reinforcements) 1st/38th Lieut W.H. Orchard, O.C.; Machine Gun Section 2nd Lieut J.B. O'Donnell. T.E. Green, Hon. Secretary.bendigo, clubs, australian imperial force 38th bat

Vol. 1, No. 2 Dec 1996/Jan 1997 CONTENTS ADVENTURE WITH COLOUR Teenage cancer patients challenge their illness with art 3 CD REVIEWS New music by local musicians 5 LIVE AND LET LIVE 20 years of environmental living 6 AUSTRALIA REVISITED Artist Charles Reddington ponders live 30 years on 8 POETRY REVIEW Anne Delaney looks at new work by Jennifer Harrison and Jordie Albiston 11 PHOTOGRAPHY Katherine Jones aims at hard edges 16 IMAGES FROM A DARK PAST Holocaust survivor paints out a traumatic part of his life 18 MORALITY OF JUSTICE The Truth Game - a play by Ray Mooney 21 ART FROM THE HEART An exhibition that crosses boundaries 22 SHORT STORY New story from an emerging writer 25 ART IN THE CEMETERY Darebin launches a new project to decorate its new mausoleum 28 LISTINGS Artists, performers and galleries 29 KEYWORDS 895 Main Road, 1994 Moet et Chandon Fellowship, Adventure with Colour, Alan Bonney, Alan Constable, Alun Leach-Jones, Amada Laming, Anne Connor & Associates, Anne Delaney, Anthony Day, Art Streams Magazine, Artist-in-residence, Arts by the Waters, Arts project Australia, Auschwitz, Banyule Jazz Festival, Barbara Veheary, Bend of Islands Conservation Association (BICA), Bend of Islands Estate, Bend of Islands, Bill Downing, Bulleen Art & Garden Centre, Bulleen Nursery, Caffe Poco, Carlton Courthouse Theatre, Catani Boulevard, Catherine Oxley Reserve, Charles Reddington, Charlie Dowley, Cheryl Daye, Chris McAuliffe, Clifton Pugh, Colin Lanceley, Cornelia Selover, Creativitie et Handicap Mental (CREAHM), Cynthia Hardman, Cyril Tawney, Damian Eyre, Daniel Lillford, Danuta Michalska, Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Darebin City Council, Department of Fine Arts, Donald Campbell, Dora Zable, Dorothy Berry, dunmoochin, E.H. Cameron, Edward (Ned) Haughton, Edward Car, Elizabeth Vercoe, Eltham High School, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Environmental Living Zone (ELZ), Eric Bogle, Eucalypso, Felix Tuszynski, Food For All Seasons, Frank Hodgkinson, Fulli Andrinopoulos, Gallery of Georges of Collins Street, Gallery of Slavic Art, Glen Agnes Bend of Islands Estate, Glen Agnes Estate, Gongflers drive, Greg O'Leary, Harold (Jimmy) Fuller, Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Academy, Henley Road, Ian Doolan Hamilton, Ian Gawler, Inside Out/Outside In, Ironbark Road, Janice McBride, Jennifer Harrison, Jennifer McGregor, Jessie Agnes Haughton, Jimmy Pike, Joan Blakey, John Mackay Northe, John Rasmussen, Jordie Albiston, Julian Martin, Kangaroo Ground, Katherine Jones, Kelvin Heffernan, Kew Coattage, Kitty Ginter, Lavita Mossop, Les darcy, Les Gyori, Life with Jane, Lorraine Larter, Luc Boulange, Luciana Giardina, Manningham Artspace, Manningham City Council, Mariann Moxon, Mark Capozzi, Mark Chapman, Mark Wilkinson, Maxine Ryder, Melbourne Police Pipe Band, Mick Woiwod, Mike O'Rourke, Monica Burns, Montsalvat, Myra Hilgendorf, Nancye Ball, Page family, Pam Crohan, Pam Dougherty, Poetry, Preston Public Cemetery, Ray Mooney, Richard Haese, Robert Hughes, Robyn Kirkpatrick, Roger Lemke, Ron Hanson, Sandra Harvey, Shire of Eltham Office site, Shire of Healesville, Shire of Nillumbik, Shire Offices, Sounds by the Waters, Stelio Costa, Steven Tynan, Steven Worrell, Stewart Whiffin, Sue Howard, Sue Whiffin, Sugarloaf Reservoir, Sydney Ball, The Art of Australia, The Mews, The Truth Game, Tom Fantl, Tony Inglese, Tuszynski Survey Exhibition, University of Melbourne, Valerio Ciccone, victorian artists supplies, Watson Creek Bridge, Watsons Creek, Wayne Marnell, Woody Guthrie, Yarra Brae Dam, Yarra River"Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market.

Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists."
 - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/​06) art streams, feliz tuszynski, elizabeth vercoe, eucalypso, bend of islands, charles reddington, jennifer harrison, jordie albiston, katherine jones, anne bonney, mick woiwood, anne connor, anne delaney, ray mooney, pam dougherty, arts project australia, lavita mossop, preston public cemetery, helen o'grady children's drama academy, bulleen nursery

The pupils of Falconer Street Central School No.3918 in North Fitzroy rehearse with conductress Miss Ida Park for their performance at the Temperance Hall, Russell Street Melbourne with proceeds going to the Lord Mayor’s Fund. The house on the right of the photograph is Jubilee House, 126 Michael Street North Fitzroy and is extant. Photographer notations on slide: Choir At Fitzroy State School 1933 B5 While this photograph appears not to have been published, a photograph taken from a different angle of the same event was published in The Age 21 July 1933. SCHOOL CHILDREN SING IN THE OPEN AIR. “A choir of children at North Fitzroy practise their songs for a Pantomime, to be given in the Temperance Hall for the Lord Mayor's Fund on Wednesday next. On the extreme left is the conductress of the Choir (Miss Ida Park).” Reference: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204368572 Research by project volunteer, Fiona Collyer: Children of The Falconer Street Central School Choral Society, trained by conductress Miss Ida Park, along with dance and gymnastics pupils of Misses Dorothy Gibb and Inez Ellis, performed in the “Cinderella” pantomime at the Temperance Hall in Russell Street, Melbourne on 26 July, 1933. The proceeds went to the Lord Mayor’s Fund. Conductress Miss Ida Park (1904- 1952) lived in the North Fitzroy and Clifton Hill area all her life. She was immersed in the music world of Melbourne and was a member of the Musical Society of Victoria. Ida graduated from Melbourne University Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1929 before departing for London where she studied piano and organ at the Royal Academy of Music. Ida returned to Melbourne in 1931, and billed as “The Gifted Young Australian Pianist”, held pianoforte recitals of classical music at Assembly Hall, Collins Street. She also played the organ for services at St Paul’s Independent Church in Delbridge Street, North Fitzroy and later St Luke’s, North Fitzroy. Ida conducted the children of the Falconer Street Central School Choral Society as they competed in the State School Choral Championships and the 85 children of the Fitzroy City Centenary Choir who sang at Melbourne’s Centenary celebrations of 1934/35. In 1945, Ida married Charles Hazeldine, a tenor and returned digger who had served in two world wars. The pair performed together in many concerts over the years. Tragically, both Ida and Charles were badly injured when struck by a car while crossing Queens Parade Clifton Hill in June 1952, with Ida dying from head injuries at St Vincent’s Hospital soon after. She was 48 years old. Charles wrote on Ida’s death notice - “Called home.” The choir were pupils of Falconer Street Central School No. 3918 in North Fitzroy which was built in 1915 to provide upper primary education for grades 5 to 8 for the area. In 1957 it became Fitzroy High School. In 1992, the Kennett Government swept to power, embarking on a program of fiscal austerity and privatisation of government services. 390 government schools were closed, with the land proposed to be sold to developers. 7000 teachers were sacked: 10% of Victoria’s public school teachers. Auxiliary school staff also lost their jobs. Amongst the first to close was Fitzroy High School. Fearful that the land would be sold, hundreds of students, parents, teachers and local residents occupied the building around-the-clock in four hour shifts and overnight for 14 months, sleeping on gym mats in the principal’s office and administrators’ wing. The blockade was lifted when a arrangement was reached to allow Kangan Batman TAFE to use the school from 1993 until 1998. With the election of the Bracks Government in 1999, and construction of new buildings, Fitzroy High School was reopened in 2004 after a 12 year battle. Temperance Hall, at 172 Russell Street, where the children performed “Cinderella”, was built in 1872 by the Melbourne Total Abstinence Society as a venue for lectures, meetings and alcohol-free community concerts and events. From 1934, Temperance Hall was fitted out as a cinema and renamed the Imperial Theatre, showing popular Hollywood films, before closing in 1939 for renovations and reopening as the Savoy Theatre, Melbourne’s first “Continental” talkies cinema. At this time, Australian cinema programming was dominated by American and British films. The lessees, Continental Film Art Theatre began negotiating for theatre properties in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland to screen foreign language films, hoping to present the finest productions from France, Germany, Holland and Italy. At the cost of £6000, the theatre was fitted with the latest Mirrophonic sound and projection system and enlarged to seat 800 patrons with luxurious, ultra modern fittings and furnishings in a colour palette of rust and beige. Instead of usherettes, General Manager Peter Dawson, hoping to bring a sophisticated European atmosphere to the theatre, employed attractive, multilingual “Continental hostesses” to assist guests (not patrons) and answer queries relating to the films. Collectively the hostesses spoke English, French, Dutch, German, Russian and Italian. The Age 20 May 1939- “Atmosphere is a very important part of the theatre's scheme. Ushers in the ordinary sense will not be employed; hostesses will look upon patrons as guests. They will be dressed in full evening dress, and the only indication that they are not guests is the little medallion pinned to their evening dress, on which their names are inscribed.” The hostesses were dressed in evening gowns of olive-green velvet, the full skirts embroidered with gold loops, wine velvet bolero jackets and long white kid gloves with silvery tiaras in their hair. For guests worried that they may not understand the plot, the management assured patrons that- “By means of superimposed English translations on the bottom of the screen, the dialogue is perfectly understandable and the whole witty story can be followed with ease.” The Gala opening of the Savoy Theatre, on 31 May 1939 was attended by a “who’s who” of Melbourne Society, the women wearing beautiful gowns, headdresses and furs. Amongst the guests were former premier Sir Stanley Argyle and Lady Argyle, former Lord Mayor Sir Harold Gengoult-Smith and his wife Cynthia, Field Marshall Thomas Blamey and Lady Blamey and Miss Jessie Brookes. The Vice Consul for France, Monsieur Frank Puaux and his wife attended, Madame Puaux dressed in a black satin gown and a musquash fur cape. She was presented with a beautiful bouquet of scarlet carnations and lily of the valley tied with the tricolour of France. In his speech Monsieur Puaux stated that “from the cultural, linguistic and artistic points of view it was excellent that the Australian public should have an opportunity to see foreign film in the original language.” “Letty” writing in Table Talk magazine described the atmosphere of “Continental” gaiety that had permeated Melbourne - “The Letters of Letty”, Table Talk 8 June 1939 “The “foreign influence” is definitely obtruding itself into the even tenor of Melbourne life these days…. but in the pleasantest manner possible! Included in the great number of Continental people who have recently made their homes here, we have stars of the Russian ballet settling in our midst…. and now… we have been presented with our own Continental picture theatre in the attractive shape of The Savoy, which opened its doors on Wednesday night for the exclusive release of foreign films. One could hardly recognise the old Temperance Hall in its adaptation to the smart, comfortable and thoroughly-intriguing Savoy Theatre. Where once this rather draughty old building stood in Russell Street there now greets us an unmistakable “Continental” edifice, living up to its exterior by sustaining within its walls its overseas’ atmosphere. Indeed, one feels as though one has crossed the threshold into a European city, stepping out of the unmistakably Australian street that is Russell into The Savoy lounge to be greeted by polite “messieurs” from the attractive, Continental-looking usherettes and to gaze upon a film as delightfully French in story and presentation as “La Kermesse Heroique.” But successful though “La Kermesse Heroique” proved on its initial presentation inside the theatre, the debut was no more triumphal than that made by the winning and pretty little French lass who had charge of the booking office outside in the foyer. With her attractive accent and Continental flair for making one “feel at home” she was undoubtedly one of the hits of the night-especially with the susceptible males, who spent very much longer in the lounge than is customary, racking their brains for excuses for making conversation with the attractive Parisienne! Those French girls certainly have a way with them!” The opening film, the 1935 French comedy “La Kermesse Heroique”, (The Heroic Sex) starring Francoise Rosay and Jean Murat (film now called “Carnival in Flanders”) was the winner of the Grand Prix du Cinema Francais as the finest picture of 1936 and described in the advertisement as “The Gay French Comedy of Laughter and Romance” The film is set during the 17th century Spanish occupation of Flanders in the Flemish town of Boom at the time of their annual festival. Hearing news of a pending visit to Boom by the commander, the Duke of Olivares and his army, and fearing rape and pillage, the boorish burgomaster feigns his own death, hoping the Spaniards will bypass the grieving town out of respect. The army arrives and the cowardly men of the town flee. The womenfolk decide on a different approach. Lead by the burgomaster’s beautiful wife Cornelia, they set out to to preserve the peace with grace and hospitality only to find the Spaniards attractive and virile, unlike their own husbands. The Sun newspaper described the film as “Mellow as a Stilton cheese, and as ripely suited to adult taste.” Preceding “La Kermesse Heroique” was a Gaumont British newsreel of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth departing for a tour of Canada and the Soviet documentary “Nine Months on a Drifting Ice Floe” During the war “Continental” films became difficult to source, so the Savoy screened Hollywood movies and held fund raisers for the war effort. After World War Two, the Savoy continued to screen “Continental” films, catering to post-war immigrants from Europe and bohemian Melburnians. In 1953, the Savoy had a wildly popular season with queues winding around the block to see Swedish summer romance “One Summer of Happiness” (Hon dansade en sommar) with its nude swimming scenes. The Chief Commonwealth Censor declined to cut the film on the grounds that although it displayed nudity, it was genuinely artistic. According to Wikipedia, film director Fred Schepisi was first exposed to European films such as “Bicycle Thieves”, “Rocco and His Brothers” and “The Wages of Fear” at the Savoy as a teenager, leading to his long career in filmmaking. In 1955, in response to the massive rise in car ownership, the Melbourne City Council recommended that parking stations be built on every block. The Savoy Theatre and adjacent buildings, which included the Golden Fleece Hotel were demolished in 1963 and replaced with Total House, a Brutalist commercial building consisting of a seven storey car park crowned by a four storey office block, shops at street level, and a basement theatre which housed the Lido Theatre Restaurant-Cabaret from 1965. The building was designed by architectural firm Bogle & Banfield Associates and named for the original tenant of the offices, French oil company, Total Oil Products P/L. The Lido Theatre Restaurant was managed by former Tivoli dancer and promoter David Hamilton McIlwraith, presenting dinner and a glamorous cabaret floor show of showgirls, (some topless) to accompany variety acts by local and international actors, singers, comedians and magicians. The interior of the Lido was opulently decorated in deep, lush green with old world gold trim and chandeliers. Handily, patrons could enter and leave via an elevator, straight from the building’s own car park! A four course gourmet dinner with show and dancing cost $8.00 in 1968. The Lido advertised in 1966 that “Every visitor to Melbourne soon discovers the brightest entertainment spot in the Southern Hemisphere with its million dollar decor, dining delights and spectacular stage productions.” Australian Jewish News - 21 April 1967 - “Superb decor and atmosphere, cuisine and service have been readily recognised as the contributing factors to the excellence of stage presentations, staging, costumes, decor and, of course, the actual choice of artists.” The bedazzling ensemble of 40 high-kicking, feathered and sequinned showgirls were advertised as the “Fabulous Lido girls and the controversial Baretop Lido Goddesses” who were described as “Statuesque Beauty as Nature intended” and “…a host of glamorous gals whose favourite shade is flesh pink.” Some of the acts who performed at the Lido were- -Broken Hill’s own - opera singer June Bronhill -1967. -Versatile singer Lovelace Watkins known as “Black Sinatra - 1967. -“Queen of the five-fingered boogie", honky-tonk and rollicking rag-time pianist, Winifred Atwell - 1967. -New Zealand pop duo, Bill and Boyd -1968. -American actress and soprano Kathryn Grayson -1968. -Denise Drysdale in “Say It With Music” -1968. -“Catwoman” Eartha Kitt -1969. -Internationally recognised female impersonator, Sydneysider Tracey Lee, (Maxwell Richie) billed as "controversial impressionist and singing personality from the famous Carousel Nightspot in Paris". -Frances Faye, American comedienne and show-tune singer and pianist-1969. -“Cry Guy” histrionic singer Johnnie Ray -1970. -Risqué revue “Oh Calcutta!” with some segments and the “four letter” words removed-1970. In 1970, under new management, the Lido was renovated with claret and gold wallpaper, midnight blue ceiling and a computerised fountain with fairy lights and relaunched by “The Tigress from Tiger Bay”, Shirley Bassey. The relaunch was short lived however, as later that year the venue became El Toro Espana, a Spanish restaurant and nightclub offering a four course meal for $4.50 while you watched the floorshow. The venue then briefly became the Red Garter Music Hall Theatre from 1972, then in 1974 the site became the 600 seat Total Theatre comprising of a cinema with a stage for live acts. There were also three bars to choose from - the Crush Bar, the Bleachers and the Snake Pit. Total Theatre had the unusual concept of a live music act, or plays, musicals and magicians followed by a film. In 1975 soprano Suzanne Steele featured, followed by the film “The Voyage” starring Sophia Loren and Richard Burton. In 1975, the Total held a rock film festival showing a Jimi Hendrix documentary, “Monterey Pop Festival”, “Pink Floyd in Pompeii” and more. In 1976, 17 year old Chrissy Amphlett, later of rock band Divinyls, played the role of Linda Lips for nine months in the Australian stage production of R-rated “sexual musical”, “Let My People Come” at the Total Theatre. The Total Theatre closed in 1979 and from 1980 to 2014 the venue became Billboard Nightclub, hosting local and international acts, including INXS, Tina Turner and John Farnham, and in 2009, 18 year old Taylor Swift. The venue is now called 170 Russell and presents hundreds of live local and international acts every year. In 2014, after being under threat of demolition, Total House was listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as “a landmark of post-World War II modernist design and…one of the earliest and best expressions of Brutalist architecture in Victoria”. References: RICHARD CROOKS ARRIVES SCHOOL AGAIN VENUE OF ROYAL VISIT (1939, May 31). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 17. Retrieved November 21, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205629696 AMUSEMENTS. (1933, July 27). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 12. Retrieved September 19, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204378853 https://larzra.wordpress.com/origins/ CONTINENTAL HOSTESSES, (1939, May 31). The Sun News-Pictorial (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954; 1956), p. 27. Retrieved November 21, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article278189387 The Letters of Letty (1939, June 8). Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939), p. 12. Retrieved October 29, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149320966 SAVOY THEATRE (1939, June 1). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 7. Retrieved September 19, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205639035 NEW THEATRE OPENED (1939, June 1). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 8. Retrieved September 21, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12134234 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_House Page [?] TOUCH OF SPAIN (1970, December 18). The Australian Jewish News (Melbourne, Vic. : 1935 - 1999), p. 35. Retrieved September 23, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article262493757 No title (1935, June 11). The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), p. 27. Retrieved September 29, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244840169 Dine, wine, and watch a stage show (1966, November 16). The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982), p. 6. Retrieved November 9, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article44025050 http://jonathanbollen.net/2011/02/26/tracey-lee/ LIDO ‘ART’ (1967, April 21). The Australian Jewish News (Melbourne, Vic. : 1935 - 1999), p. 8. Retrieved November 9, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article263003136 THE FABULOUS LIDO (1965, October 22). The Australian Jewish News (Melbourne, Vic. : 1935 - 1999), p. 17. Retrieved November 9, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article262983995 No title (1939, May 31). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 6. Retrieved November 21, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12134144 #NEW THEATRE OPENED (1939, June 1). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 8. Retrieved September 29, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12134234 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracey_Lee_(female_impersonator) https://citycollection.melbourne.vic.gov.au/35b-40h-image-of-a-model-for-the-total-house-offices-and-car-park-on-russell-street/ https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/from-the-archives-1990-s-hundreds-of-school-closures-hit-victoria-20190801-p52cwj.html http://jonathanbollen.net/2011/05/29/the-lido-melbourne/Photographer notations on slide: primary schools, schools, music, education, choirs, fitzroy, cars, theatre restaurants, venues, films

Vol. 2, No. 6, Dec 1997-Jan 1998 CONTENTS TRAVELLER IS TALES Field work by writer Stuart Solman and artists Jenni Mitchell and the Gregory brothers 3 BOOK REVIEWS The Shadows Keep, Ziggurat, The Last Cry Fitting the Pieces and Drawn from Life 7, 8, 18, 20 & 31 CD REVIEWS Small Miracles, Flight and Identify 10 CHRIST, l1M PISSED OFF Clive Dickson comments on the Andres Serrano exhibition 12 THE REAL THING An exhibition explores realism in Australian visual art 14 WRITERS AND READERS A pictorial review 16 JINDYWOROBAK POETS A memoir 22 SHORT STORY Gerald Learns to Swing 25 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES New works for Nillumbik and Darebin 28 TAFE COURSE WINS AWARD Success for North Melbourne Institute of TAFE music program 30 DAREBIN-LATROBE ART PRIZE A new acquisitive art award 30 ART SERVICES & TEACHING 32 "Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists." - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/​06) art streams, bridget mcdonnell gallery, templestowe village festival, stuart solman, jennii mitchell, opera in the outback, marguerita marshall, marguerite marshall, volumes, john dougals anderson, lucinda mcnight, ivan southall, ernie tucker, eric bogle, brian brown, sue johnson, scott dunbabin, alex pertout, toby mak, mal sedergreen, steven sedergreen, dean addison, peter ayliffe, daniel chable, eltham bookshop, clive dickson, were street cafe, realism, ray liversidge, jordie albiston, kevin pearson, jon weaving, isha molloy, di morrissey, ian mcbryde, morag fraser, moira rayner, mick woiwod, jim poulter, victorian artists supplies, do lunch at the library licensed cafe, the last cry, michelle lonsdale, la piazza restaurant bar & cafe, trevor hay, daniel donahoe, llobex image wizards, slickers, art in public places, darebin latrobe art prize, john olsen, roger palmer, wholefood delights

In 1919 J.B. North, a violinist with the then Melbourne Symphonic Orchestra, and Monsieur Leon Lambert, a French architect, who later designed the Glaciarium Ice Skating Rink, purchased three available farms, Looker's, Wright's and Taylor's, approximately 60 acres, the area running along the creek and being bordered by the present day Ryans Road, Karingal Drive and Sherbourne Road. The farms were used for orchards and market gardens. Leon Lambert designed and built two homes on the farm site, one for the North family, ‘Tralford’, and the other, ‘Glen Ellen’, for himself and his wife. The homes were considered as "brother and sister" and they each included in their design an identical bay window in the main living area. "Glen Ellen" originally comprised kitchen, lounge room, inglenook, dining room, bath room and sleepout. Although the home has been extended over the years, much of the original architecture has been retained including timber panelling and three fireplaces. The land was subdivided in approximately 1966 with "Glen Ellen" retaining approximately one half acre of land fronting Meruka Drive. The property then passed from the Charleston family to Gerald and Margaret Sutton in 1976 and again was sold in 1980 and lastly sold again in 1994. The Norths named their house 'Tralford'. According to Marjorie North, the name Meruka was suggested by Alan Gardner and so was apparently not used by the North family. The name appears to be of Indian origin and its connection with the land is not known. ‘Tralford’ stayed in the North family for many years. Eltham Council acquired the house to create Meruka Park. The house was used for some years by the Council as a community arts facility and as emergency accommodation. It fell into disrepair and was demolished about 1990. The Meruka Child Care Centre has been built on the site and incorporates some of the architectural features of the old house. The Co-op was opened in April 1994. The original drive flanked by large old cypress trees remains. These trees are considered to be of local heritage significance and for this reason Meruka Park is covered by a Heritage Overlay under the Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Part of the park has been preserved as habitat for rare local flora. LL's house, named ‘Glen Ellen’, remains in a well-preserved state and fronts Meruka Drive.eltham, meruka child care co-operative, meruka house, meruka park, irene bogle

In 1919 J.B. North, a violinist with the then Melbourne Symphonic Orchestra, and Monsieur Leon Lambert, a French architect, who later designed the Glaciarium Ice Skating Rink, purchased three available farms, Looker's, Wright's and Taylor's, approximately 60 acres, the area running along the creek and being bordered by the present day Ryans Road, Karingal Drive and Sherbourne Road. The farms were used for orchards and market gardens. Leon Lambert designed and built two homes on the farm site, one for the North family, ‘Tralford’, and the other, ‘Glen Ellen’, for himself and his wife. The homes were considered as "brother and sister" and they each included in their design an identical bay window in the main living area. "Glen Ellen" originally comprised kitchen, lounge room, inglenook, dining room, bath room and sleepout. Although the home has been extended over the years, much of the original architecture has been retained including timber panelling and three fireplaces. The land was subdivided in approximately 1966 with "Glen Ellen" retaining approximately one half acre of land fronting Meruka Drive. The property then passed from the Charleston family to Gerald and Margaret Sutton in 1976 and again was sold in 1980 and lastly sold again in 1994. The Norths named their house 'Tralford'. According to Marjorie North, the name Meruka was suggested by Alan Gardner and so was apparently not used by the North family. The name appears to be of Indian origin and its connection with the land is not known. ‘Tralford’ stayed in the North family for many years. Eltham Council acquired the house to create Meruka Park. The house was used for some years by the Council as a community arts facility and as emergency accommodation. It fell into disrepair and was demolished about 1990. The Meruka Child Care Centre has been built on the site and incorporates some of the architectural features of the old house. The Co-op was opened in April 1994. The original drive flanked by large old cypress trees remains. These trees are considered to be of local heritage significance and for this reason Meruka Park is covered by a Heritage Overlay under the Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Part of the park has been preserved as habitat for rare local flora. LL's house, named ‘Glen Ellen’, remains in a well-preserved state and fronts Meruka Drive.eltham, meruka child care co-operative, meruka house, meruka park, irene bogle

Discussion of the history of the 'glass box', i.e. the glazed curtain wall skyscraper and its appearance and demise in Australia. Also discusses the phenomenon of multi-storey car parks, and RMIT student designs for Victoria Market.Published as "Death notice: The End of the Glass Box/Birth Notice: A New 3-D Style for a City" in 'The Australian' on 13/11/1965.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 8 pagesaustralia square, bates, smart & mccutcheon, john a la gerche, walter gropius, ici house, mcconnel, smith and johnson, harry seidler, sydney opera house, un secretariat, bogle and banfield, peter mcintyre, robin boyd, manuscript