After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition. Colourful bowl of flowers on a bookshelf with a book marked EX LIBRIS. Hand drawn, coloured in photoshop, typeset text, digitally printed.Signed Mary Keep in pencil beneath image.flowers, bowl, bookshelf, bookplate, ex libris, australian bookplate design awards, kieth wingrove trust, international bookplate design

Colour photograph of Professor Geoffrey Blainey seated in front of a bookshelf. geoffrey blainey, blainey, university of ballarat, chancellor

This photo appeared in the International House magazine, Satadal, in 1961, with the caption 'A small but interesting collection of books is available for students' casual reading. A wide selection of magazines and newspapers is also provided, and administered, by the International House Students' Club. The IH Library was formally created in 1962 as the Sir Angus Mitchell Library, with the Rotary Club of Melbourne a major source of financial support . Through 1961 and 1962, donated funds and books allowed for the development of a collection, initially focusing on necessary texts for undergraduate students, and texts on the histories and cultures of other countries.'Satadal 1961' inscribed on reverselibrary, books

Portrait of a man with dark hair wearing a turtleneck jumper and blazer seated in front of a bookshelf with books. Signed and dated lower right 'Clifton 1967'. Inscribed on reverse in chalk: upper left 'A24 Youngs', lower right 'Archibald 1967' and lower centre 'Clifton Pugh Hurstbridge Vic'. clifton pugh, painting, portrait, archibald prize, noel macainsh

a piece of sandpaper signed and dated . Found behind a bookshelf during renovations that were done in the 1990'sSandpaper back of sandpaper - written in pencil across length of sandpaper. name (unclear handwriting - could be "Ferdinand Herrmann from S...zerland / 4 of January 1884" ?)sandpaper, supreme court library, law library of victoria, melbourne

Black and white studio portrait of Eric .B. Littlejohn seated at a desk with a bookshelf behind him. Photograph taken on his retirement as Principal in 1977.e.b. littlejohn, retirement, 1977, principal, publicity

The photograph taken by either Reverend or Mrs Weller depicts the interior of the Manse: sofas, rugs, artworks on the walls, and a barrister stacking bookshelf.chaplain, manse, sofa, bookshelves, rugs, wood floor, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), weller album

10cm X 15 cm coloured photograph of donor Phillip Ellison wearing checked flared leg trousers (11400.672). Subject is standing in a room with exposed beams on the ceiling. In the background can be seen a glass fronted cabinet and a bookshelf.photograph, person, checked flared trousers

This photograph shows the interior of a library, possibly a storeroom.Black and white photograph of a library interior, showing tables and chairs, empty floorspace and with empty bookshelves stacked against the left hand wall. There is a box on one of the tables. A woman is walking through a doorway next to a bookshelf containing books in the background of the photograph.Printed in black ink: 868Elibrary, libraries

This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria op shop volunteer, Renate Kupfe, posing for a photo in front of some racks and shelves of clothing at the Malvern Opportunity Shop.COL medium close up photo of a woman inside a shop. She is wearing a white t-shirt with a leopard print scarf. She is standing in front of a hanging rack of shirts and jackets on coathangers and a bookshelf of folded clothes. There are some boxes on top of the bookcase. On the bottom right corner of the photo image, there is a date stamp in bright orange digits: "18 4 '02".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, clothing, clothes rack, vintage clothing, bookcase, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

Slide. Bendigo Views. View of a lounge room with a light green fireplace with a gas heater in it. To the right of the fireplace is an armchair with bookshelves behind it. To the left of the fireplace is another armchair with bookshelves behind it. On top of the bookshelf is a model of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. In the corner is a doorway with another cupboard on the left. On the mantlepiece are pictures and above it is clock and a round picture on each side. Behind the clock is a patterned area. There are other objects hanging on the wall.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Male handles Clarke & Smith talking book cartridges, placing one cartridge on a bookcase filled with numbered cartridges, whilst holding another two in his other hand. To the side of him is a cane basket that contains black mailing cases with silver reinforced corners and strapping. These cases were used to send the cartridges out to talking book clients. Behind the man is another bookshelf, with the two bottom shelves containing mailing cases, the next two Clarke & Smith cartridges and possibly Clarke & Smith tapetes and tapete mailing pouches on the top shelf. A metal fan hits on top of the bookcase.Digital image of man with audio book cartridgestalking books, library, royal victorian institute for the blind

This desk was donated to the MTSV in 2017 by a descendant of Padre Oliver, Chaplain from 1930-1960.This desk belonged to Rodney Oliver and is believed to have been used by Padre Oliver and his wife while Chaplain, and the family resided at the MTS and thereafter in subsequent parish postings. The desk makes a link with one of the longest serving Chaplains who had a significant influence through the intense period of operations early - mid 20th C. The Padre's influence was substantial. The desk is also believed to have been used by son Rodney Oliver who also served the Mission as Chairman in the later 20th C.A four drawer leather topped desk with detachable unit comprising double sliding door lockable cabinet with small bookshelf backed with shallow pediment. Sorting / sectioned pigeonhole interiors to the top cabinets see images. The main table desk appears to be of a different wood with green leather inset to top surface and heavy legs. Drawers with heavily decorated brass handles. The top cabinet features finer cabinetry and darker colour wood or stain which could be cedar.with simple narrow reeded decoration. interior two pigeon holes with labelsfrank leslie oliver, padre oliver, chaplain, desk, mission to seafarers, melbourne, seamen's mission, flinders street, padre frank leslie oliver

The Australian Women's Weekly from August 2, 1961 On the cover, Australian model Heather Johns showing a remarkable similarity to Grace Kelly. Contents: Maternity fashions - spring diet recipes and calorie counter - it seems to me - Letter box - clever bird contest results - Your bookshelf - Crossword - Stars - 2,000 pounds canned fruits recipe contest - At home - Gardening - Home plans - Prize recipe - There's always tomorrow - Where the cloud breaks - The incredible journey - A whisper, a kiss - Television parade - Fashion frocks - Fashion patterns.books, magazines, women's magazine

Shelves suitable for books and other office items.This set of office shelves is an example of office furniture of the mid-20th century.Tall book shelve five shelves Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shelves, office shelves, office furniture, bookshelf, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, office equipment

Hardcover w/dust jacketOne small folding card, loosely placed in the front. Printed picture of a Christmas candle. Blue ballpoint pen inscription inside card: 'To Trishy / With much love. / Nick and Mandie. / P.S. Thought you / needed this in your / bookshelf. xx'. One small folding card, loosely placed in the front. Printed colour drawings of a sunflower on on front and red flower on back. Black ballpoint pen inscription inside card: 'For Suzy'.mirka mora, georges moira, museum of modern art at heide, paris, walsh st library

This photo of a shop window display in Rochester was presented to Arthritis Victoria by Barabara Wolfe, a member of the Rochester Arthritis Support Group. The window display was organised to help promote 'Arthritis Awareness Week' (probably National Arthritis Week), which ran from the 30th of March to the 11h of April, 2000.COL photo of a shop window display. Among the items on display are a plastic skeleton on a vertical stand, books, brochures, information sheets, posters, and a VicHealth Masters Games promotional t-shirt. Affixed to the top of a bookshelf is a yellow cardboard sign, containing the text "Join our Joint Walk Tuesday 11th April 9:30am Lions' Park (near Water Tower) 10:30am Morning Tea (B.Y.O. snack & drink) Everyone Welcome Rochester Arthritis Support Group". Leaning against the bottom of the bookcase is a small wooden-framed blackboard, with the text "Arthritis Awareness Week 2nd - 8th April" written in chalk.[Handwritten in blue ink] No. 13 Arthritis Week Display - 30th Mar --> 11th April Shop window Gillies St Rochester by Rochester Arthritis Support Group.arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, rochester arthritis support group, shop window display, joint health promotion, posters, 2000

Book shelf wooden painted white with 2 glass hinged doors with keylock. Has 3 shelves & back has been replaced. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, cupboard, bookshelf, storage, furniture

The Australian Women's Weekly from July 19, 1961. On the cover a picture of the P&O liner Canberra berthing at the new terminal at Circular Quay after her maiden voyage from Southampton. Content: Woollen handbag to make - The Jacky Kennedy story - Tropical fish - Home dressmaking - You have a right to be unhappy - At home - Cookery - Cookery course - Bedjacket to knit - Collectors corner - Prize recipes - Home plans - Gardening - Television - Films - Learning about husbands - That fickle feeling - Edge of the sea - The case of the duplicate daughters - Dress sense - Fashion frocks - Fashion patterns - it seems to me - Worth reporting - Your bookshelf - Letter box - Australian nature - Crosswords - Stars.books, magazines, women's magazine

This bookcase is typical of the homemade domestic furniture of the early 20th century. Its simple design encloses books on three sides, giving some protection from the environment. Its portable size makes it easy to rearrange for different furnishing configurations. The timber material allows for re-painting or staining to suit the decor of the time.The basic design of this bookcase is an example of domestic and office furniture used from the early to mid-20th century. Its classic shape makes it suitable for the home-carpenter to build for domestic use.Bookcase: a wooden bookcase with three shelf levels enclosed by a back panel, top and sides. Its size can accommodate large books. The legs are an extension of the side panels. Finished in a rosewood coloured varnish. flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, bookcase, book storage, domestic furniture, library storage, book display, bookshelf, office furniture

The Australian women's Weekly from July 5, 1961. Price 1 shilling. On the cover Henrietta Tiarks on a wedding dress. Contents: The little nothing dress - Princess Grace of Ireland - New look in hair - it was lovely, we dance twice - The case of the duplicate daughter - miss Friday's day - The way back - It seems to me - Australian nature - Worth reporting - Letter box - Your bookshelf - Stars - Jackys' diary - Dress sense - Fashion frocks - television parade - mills family - old Vic revisits Australia - The men in Audrey Hepburn's life - Woman doctor says: - At home - Home plans, prize recipes - Cookery, cooked on a skewer - Cookery course - Gardening. The magazine has 63 pages.books, magazines, women's magazine

The Australian women's weekly from July 12, 1961. Price 1 shilling, the magazine has 64 pages. On the cover a picture of Jackie Kennedy and the words: How Jackie Kennedy got to the White House, pages 24-28. Contents: Jacqueline Kennedy story - 2,000 pounds canned fruit recipe contest - the end of the beginning - Little boy lonely - The case of the duplicate daughter - The fifth candle - It seems to me - Australia nature - Worth reporting - Social - Letter box - Your bookshelf - Crosswords - Stars - Dress sense - Fashion frocks - Film - Television parade - TV colour - Cookery course - Cookery - At home - Home and family - Home plans, prize recipes - House that has everything - Gardening.books, magazines, women's magazine

A vintage early 1800's brown hardcover children's book with the title The Adventures of a Three Guinea Watch printed in gold diagonal letter on the front cover with a black lined illustration of two boys playing with a fob watch sitting inside a large barrel. The spine has the title and RTS symbol for the publisher printed in gold lettering. The back cover has a black lined drawing of a boy reading a book in front of a bookcase with the heading: THE BOYS OWN BOOKSHELF printed in a banner above. There are flowers and butterflies too. The frontispiece illustration depicts a woman and a man with a boy in football clothes talking. It is covered with faded tissue paper. The title page has the title, author, publisher details and the same black lined illustration as is featured on the back cover. Throughout the book are many black lined illustrations. At the back is page of further Books for Boys published by The Religious Tract Society. The author,Talbot Baines Reed wrote school stories for boys. Pp. 226.fictionA vintage early 1800's adventure story for teenage boys with black lined illustrations. A boy is given a watch for his 13th birthday as he goes off to school. The watch narrates his own story as he changes 'owners' and travels to London, a pawn shop, a university, to the seaside, India and back to..... There are strong religious themes throughout.children's books, books, children's stories, adventure stories, teenage stories, boys' stories

A blue cloth hardcover book, A Great Mistake by Rev. T.S. Millington, with a gold, red and brown illustration of a boy climbing into a hot air balloon basket already in flight and a city skyline in sunset at the bottom of the cover. The title and author are printed in gold and black lettering on the front. An illustration in gold and brown is on spine of a soldier and a woman holding hands. Black initials RTS for the publisher are at base of the spine. Numerous black and white illustrations are inside. On the middle of the back cover black leaves are printed on it.fictionA novel from The Boy's Own Bookshelf No IV - a story of adventure of three boys who ran away from school, and later go to war and the siege of Paris.children's books, adventure, war, friendship