Guest's Biscuits founded by Thomas Bibby Guest in Melbourne in 1856 operated until amalgamating with Arnott's in 1963It is believed that this simple promotional bookmark dates to c.1950s. It advertises Guest's biscuits that operated in Melbourne from 1856 - 1963 when it became a part of the Arnott's company.arnott's, guest's, biscuits, bookmark, food manufacturing, melbourne

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Board game comprising cover, writing pads, based on a television program."Guest's Letter Box Card Game as played on the Channel 7 national show."board game, guest's letter box

Black and white photographPhotograph shows Guest's Furniture Forum store, and also the original 15 mile cement marker.

A copy of a colour photograph taken at of Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression years. The photograph was taken on January 14th 1962 and shows a group of guests staying at Mary-Lyn.A copy of a colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.GUESTS AT "MARY-LYN" GUEST HOUSE/ 14th JAN. 1962marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph

Black and white photograph

A black and white postcard from Kerami Guest House in Marysville. The original Kerami Guesthouse was built in 1907.A black and white postcard from Kerami Guest House in Marysville. The original Kerami Guesthouse was built in 1907.KERAMI GUEST HOUSEmarysville, victoria, australia, kerami guesthouse, sister elizabeth glover, wood's point road, kerami house, pack road, murchison street, marysville & district tourist & progress association, sister helena brayshay, marion bethia curdie, sister margaret vincent thomas, sister elsie rose beatrice bolam mbe, lesley archibald elinor macgowan, postcard, souvenir

A copy of a colour photograph of Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression years. The photograph was taken in January 1959 and shows a view of the rear of the main building.A copy of a colour photograph of Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville."MARY-LYN" GUEST HOUSE/ JANUARY 1959marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph

A colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle during the Depression years. The photograph is of Doug Jowett and Sam Ross, musicians, who entertained guests staying at Mary-Lyn. The photograph was taken on 12th January 1961.A colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.Doug Jowett + Sam Ross ENTERTAINMENT AT MARY-LYN GUEST HOUSE/ 12TH JAN 1961marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph, doug jowett, sam ross

A copy of a colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression years. The photograph was taken in January 1961 and shows a view of the rear of the main building at Mary-Lyn as well as the swimming pool.A copy of a colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.MARY-LYN GUEST HOUSE + POOL/ JANUARY 1961marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph, swimming pool

A black and white photograph taken outside at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression year. The photograph was taken in approximately 1932.A black and white photograph taken outside at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.TOWNS MARYSVILLE - MARY LYN/ GUEST HOUSE LES - LILLIAN/ GWEN - ALBIE/ APPROX - 1932marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, marylyn, eric dowdle, photograph

A copy of a colour photograph of Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression years. The photograph was taken in January 1959 and shows the croquet lawn in the foreground.A copy of a colour photograph of Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.THE BACK OF "MARY-LYN" GUEST HOUSE./ (CROQUET LAWN IN FORE-GROUND)/ JANUARY, 1959marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph, croquet lawn

A black and white photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression years.A black and white photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.Mary-Lyn Guest House/ Marysville 24 SHERRY COLLINS STUDIOS/ SAME DAY FILM SERVICE/ 81 McBRIDE AVE., WONTHAGGImarysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph

A colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle during the Depression years. The photograph is of Mr. Fred Fiske, the proprietor of Mary-Lyn at the time and was taken in January 1962.A colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.MR. FRED FISKE, PROPRIETOR OF/ "MARY-LYN" GUEST HOUSE./ JAN. 1962marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph, mr. fred. fiske

A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The photograph was taken in 1946.A black and white photograph of Kooringa guest house in Marysville."Kooringa"/ Guest House/ Marysville 1946 453marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, joyce anderson, photograph

A black and white photograph taken at Kooringa guest house in Marysville. The original house was built in 1914 for Frederick Webb by the Cuzens Brothers. The photograph was taken in 1946.A black and white photograph taken at Kooringa guest house in Marysville."Kooringa" Drive'/ Guest House/ Marysville 1946 827marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, joyce anderson, photograph

A black and white postcard of Buxton Farm Guest House near Marysville. This postcard was produced by Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white postcard of Buxton Farm Guest House near Marysville.THE ROSE SERIES P. 1847/ COPYRIGHT BUXTON FARM GUEST HOUSE, MARYSVILLE, VIC.marysville, victoria, australia, buxton farm, buxton farm guest house, rose series, p. 1847, postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company

A colour postcard from Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Murray Views as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard from Kooringa Guest House in Marysville.The attractive gardens at the Kooringa Guest House, Marysville, Vic. POST CARD AUSTRALIAN/ MADE Produced by MURRAY VIEWS, Gympie, Q., AUSTRALIA/ FROM AN ORIGINAL EXTACHROME TRANSPARENCY/ COPYRIGHT MARYSVILLE, Vic./ The attractive gardens at/ the Kooringa Guest House. W4 Stampmarysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, joyce anderson, murray views, postcard, souvenir

A copy of a colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression years. The photograph was taken in January 1964 and shows a view of the rear of the main building at Mary-Lyn. It also shows a large group of people who, according to an inscription on the reverse of the photograph, are watching a fire.A copy of a colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.WATCHING THE FIRE FROM "MARY-LYN"/ GUEST HOUSE/ JANUARY 1964marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph, swimming pool

Also a black and white photograph of rear view of Woodbine Guest House Bulmer photograph 05232.1 20 x 30 cm in albumBlack and white photograph of Ward's Woodbine Guest House and bowling green with team of bowlers and others. Landmark tank stand with Woodbine House advertised on it at left of picture, Lakes Entrance VictoriaMrs G Wards Woodbine Guest House Lakes Entranceguesthouses, tourism, accommodation

Original directional signs from Chalet interior. Dated to pre 1960's. "A number of specific items, which have been useful in the day to day operations of the Chalet, remain in the building with each complementing the other to provide context, meaning and character to their setting. Items such as the hall porter bell, the many signs providing information to the guests, the wall clock, barometer and dinner bell point to the Chalet being a well-run social institution with a pleasant environment for rest, recreation and congenial company." (Pg 81 Historica, MBCC) Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items. Appendix A.3 Fixtures and Fittings. (Pg 165 Historica MBCC) Varnished wooden directional signs with painted gold lettering to direct guests through the chalet to the cafe and the guests drying room. Signs have rounded edges and are attached to a vertical post.1. "Cafe, fruit, drinks, souvenirs, confectionary, tabacco, photographs, suppers etc." 2. "GUESTS DRYING ROOM"

A colour photograph taken at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The photograph was taken at the Niblicks golfers' presentation day in 1994 in one of the lounge rooms at Kooringa.A colour photograph taken at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville.22 Presentation - Marysville Niblick's Final Day. 1994 One of the lounge rooms at Kooringa/ Guest/ House.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, joyce anderson, barry brenton, kathy brenton, kooringa tourist house, photograph, kooringa conference centre, niblicks golf people

A colour photograph taken at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The photograph is of the Niblicks Golf People and was taken in the dining room at Kooringa on 31st October 1992.A colour photograph taken at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville.31 10 '92 Marysville/ Oct. 1992. The 'Niblicks"/ Golf people The Dining/ Room at/ Kooringa/ Guest House.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, joyce anderson, barry brenton, kathy brenton, kooringa tourist house, photograph, kooringa conference centre, niblicks golf people

A black and white photograph taken during a New Year's Eve fancy dress party at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The photograph is of an unknown group of people and was taken at the end of 1946.A black and white photograph taken during a New Year's Eve fancy dress party at Kooringa Guest House in Marysville.New Year's Eve Fancy Dress Party./ 1946/ at. "Kooringa" Guest House/ Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, joyce anderson, photograph

A colour postcard from Kooringa Guest House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Murray Views as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard from Kooringa Guest House in Marysville.POST CARD Produced by MURRAY VIEWS, Gympie, Q., AUSTRALIA/ FROM AN ORIGINAL EXTACHROME TRANSPARENCY/ COPYRIGHT MARYSVILLE, Vic./ The attractive gardens at/ the Kooringa Guest House. Stampmarysville, victoria, australia, kooringa, frederick webb, cuzens brothers, betha wilhelmina christina unmack, minnie webb, t.e. foster, edgar charles webb, clarence thomas pitman, jacob pitman, sir isaac pitman, caroline anna blood newenham, henry newenham pitman, carrie rosalind persse pitman, reginald william stringer, alice burton pitman, clarence edward pitman, newenham mueller pitman, olive birch, constance may pitman, olive dora blakeney pitman, gwendoline de burch pitman, kooringa guesthouse, lilian may shelton, thomas henry branchflower, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, caroline anna pitman, joyce anderson, murray views, postcard, souvenir

Guest house and surrounding bushMountain Grand Guest house 1952 Halls Gap Grampiansaccommodation, guesthouses, mountain grand

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Black and white photograph of Robin Kelly as a guest performer with fellow artists including Irene Hewitt, 1966Guest | Irene Hewittperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, irene hewitt

Tim Kennedy built 'La Belle' Guest House circa 1890 - 1920. It became 'The Grange' sometime after 1942. The guest house was on Belgrave/Gembrook Road between IGA and the Shell Petrol Station. Unfortunately the guest house was demolished around 1983.Guest houses of the DandenongsSepia postcard, Rose Series depicting early guest house in EmeraldFront: The Rose Series Postcard, 'La Belle' Guest House, Emerald Vic. Back:: (handwritten) Dear Miss Hartnell, Just to wish you a Happy Xmas and bright new year I hope and trust that your health is better it was just twelve months yesterday since I returned from Olinda how time flies Doesent it, with all good wishes yours sincerely B George'la belle', the grange, tim kennedy

Donated by Jean BainBlack & White Postcard of Bayview Guest House with "Bayview" written on roof and "Bayview Guest House" sign at front entrance. Hedged fence and street pathway in front.Photo Shop Series Bayview Guest House Cowes.bayview guest house, guesthouses cowes phillip island, phillip island, jean bain

A black and white photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression years. The photograph was taken in September 1955 and is of staff and guests staying at Mary-Lyn at the time.A black and white photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.MARYSVILLE. SEPTEMBER 1955/ (PROBABLY DURING SCHOOL/ HOLIDAYS) MARY-LYN/ GUEST HOUSE THE PROPRIETOR -/ MR FISKE - IS/ THE MAN STANDING/ ON THE EXTEME LEFT/ OF THE GROUP. HIS/ WIFE IS THE 2ND LADY/ ALONG FROM HIM, PARTLY/ OBSCURED BY THE LADY/ WEARING THE DARK-RIMMED/ GLASSES. MY WIFE (KATH)/ IS SITTING IN FRONT OF THE MAN (WITH THE DARK MOUSTACHE)/ 6TH PERSON ALONG (FROM MR FISKE), AND KATH'S MOTHER IS THE/ SHORTISH LADY STANDING AT KATH'S RIGHT. KATH IS HOLDING/ OUR FIRST BORN DAUGHTER WHO IS ABOUT 3 MONTHS OLD./ THUS, THE DATE IS ABOUT SEPT '55!marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph, fred fiske

A colour postcard from Kerami Guest House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Murfett Publishers as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard from Kerami Guest House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Murfett Publishers as a souvenir of Marysville.8PS 241 POST CARD PLACE/ STAMP/ HERE National View by Murfett Publishers, Australia Kerami Guest House, Marysville, Vic. Set in acres of parkland, excellent accommodation/ for 95 guests, and every facility for their comfort./ Swimming pool, tennis, croquet, billiards, TV theatrette,/ continuous tea buffet, table tennis, children's play-/ ground, hacking, golf and bowls. Meals to delight/ your palate. Why not have a real holiday?/ Phone H. Nies. Marysville1.marysville, victoria, australia, kerami guesthouse, sister elizabeth glover, wood's point road, kerami house, pack road, murchison street, marysville & district tourist & progress association, sister helena brayshay, marion bethia curdie, sister margaret vincent thomas, sister elsie rose beatrice bolam mbe, lesley archibald elinor macgowan, mary lodge, murfett publishers, postcard, souvenir