Generations of the Favaloro family have attended Catherine McAuley College and its predecessor colleges St Mary's and Marist Brothers'. A book has been released documenting the progressive family migration from Salina, Italy to Bendigo. The family went on to run many much-loved businesses in Bendigo including cafes, fruit shops, theatre kiosks and caterers. A book has been written called 'The Favaloro Family of Bendigo: The Early Year 1895-1942' by Robert McWilliam.CD with three photos relating to the Favaloro business and family.business, retail, favaloro

Favaloro CafeChina crockery from Favaloro's Cafe, cups and saucers marked with red intwined "FB" for Favaloro's Brothers. Set contains: three saucers three cups (standard) two cups (large)cafe crockery

FavaloroA length of cream coloured linen fabric.favaloro, fabric

Possibly used in Favaloro cafes.An unbleached linen tablecloth made from three widths of fabric sewn together.favaloro, tablecloth

This tablecloth was possibly used in Favaloro cafes. An unbleached linen tablecloth made from three widths of fabric sewn together.favaloro, tablecloth

The embroidered initials may be those of Caterina Lamaro or Caterina Lopez, who married Favaloro brothers.An ivory coloured large linen bedspread with a border finished at 12cm with .4cm drawn threadwork. There is embroidery in a floral pattern to a depth of 62cm in the corners and Initials in the centre, CL?. Two pillow shams 100x79cm with matching embroidery in cream thread and a border finished at 5cm with drawn threadwork accompany the bedspread. The embroidery on the shams also contains the initials CL?favaloro, embroidery

Three dance cards from Favaloro's Café - Musical Programme listing nine pieces of music.business, retail, favaloro

Four dance cards from Favaloro's Café - Musical Programme listing nine pieces of music.business, retail, favaloro

Four dance cards from Favaloro's Café - Musical Programme listing nine pieces of music.business, retail, favaloro

The embroidered initials may be those of Caterina Lamaro or Caterina Lopez who married Favaloro brothers - hence the change of initials to CF. refer 11408.112a and 112bAn ivory coloured large linen bedspread with an 11cm deep crochet lace scalloped trim and a 9cm wide crochet lace band insert 7cm from bottom edge which expands into a triangular shape 32cms deep in the two corners. The embroidered initials CF are centered above the lace insert and are adorned with floral embroidery.favaloro, crochet lace, embroidery

Hard covered book, The Favaloro Family Of Bendigo, The Early Years 1895 - 1942, 324 pages with black & white photographs, coloured photographs and maps, printed 7 bound in Australia by Focus print Group Keysborough Vic. Bound in reddish brown leather look with a group photograph of the Favaloro family 1908 on front, a thank you note from the Author enclosed.Robert McWilliamsbook, bendigo, favaloro, bendigo-history-favaloro-buildings-cafes

Three square light silk table/food covers with floral flower motifs embroidered in each corner. Main colours are pink, yellow, aqua, purple. Each piece has a slightly different colour combination: the flower pattern is constant in the three cloths. A 5cm border is hemmed along the edges of each cloth. Favaloro collection.silk food covers, favaloro

Digital scans of photographs of the Favaloro's Cafe.domestic equipment, table setting, ceramic sandwich plates

Copy of handwritten quote for meal and Sunday Take-away lunch. Favaloro's Café no date but address is 14 Pall Mall (overwritten from earlier printed 109 Pall Mall (Reg. Office). Signed by F E Favaloro.bendigo, business, favaloro's café, f.e. favaloro, 14 pall mall, 109 pall mall.

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. This Article highlights the historic and architectural significance of the Favaloro Brothers' mansion, "Fiesole," in Bendigo: The Favaloro Brothers were known for their successful café, famous for pastries and as a social hub in Bendigo during the 1940s and 50s.Their wealth was invested in local architecture, notably in building "Fiesole" between 1926 and 1930. "Fiesole" is a red brick Edwardian mansion with a tiled roof and surrounded by a tall Cyprus hedge. The house retains almost all original features, including ornate stained glass doors, original carpets, Italian alabaster light shades, and decorative cornices. The main suite features a stained-glass bay window and vintage luxury details. The kitchen and bathrooms are preserved in their original condition, with period tiles and fittings. Additional features include a billiard room with pressed metal ceilings, a cellar, storage sheds, and a double garage. The house has had three owners, most recently the Meredith family, who raised seven daughters there. Despite its grandeur, the house was always a family home, hosting large gatherings and celebrations. The property is valued for both its historical character and its role as a cherished family residence. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - "Fiesole" Bendigo Weekly article; "A little Italy and a lot of luxury" by Lauren Mitchell Friday April 7, 2006 This item includes the following documents: 8672.23a Colour photo of the house in Barkly Terrace East Bendigo 8672.23b This Article highlights the historic and architectural significance of the Favaloro Brothers' mansion, "Fiesole," in Bendigobendigo, michele matthews collection, fiesole barkly terrace, favalora

Object. Cream coloured ceramic sandwich plates ''Favaloro's Cafe'' printed on the edge of the plates in red, - twenty plates.on under side of plate ''Duraline'' Super Vitrified Gringley Hoteware of England, Lotus Moran Pty Ltd Melbourne 9-61domestic equipment, table setting, ceramic sandwich plates

Small plate, from Favaloro's Café, Pall Mall , Bendigo.Bone off white in colour with Favaloro's Café scripted in reddish brown ink on upper side. On the reverse are the following: '' DURALINE'' super vitrified. Grindley Hotel Ware Co England.Loftus Moran Pty Ltd. Melbourne. 8-81.domestic equipment, food storage & preservation, café

The programme of the Inaugural celebration of Favaloro's Café on pink card with gold print. ' Favaloro's Café Pall Mall, Bendigo Inaugural Celebration Sept. 9, 1920.' Programme details follow made up of music and dancing. The Accompanist is Miss Mabel McGauchie and the Programme is arranged by Mr. Alex. Hamilton.program, music, favaloro's café, lydia chancellor, collection, place, building, commercial, café, programme, music, dancing, celebration, favaloro's café, commerce