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.

Typed below photograph, "Guest's Bakehouse, Mt. Dandenong Rd. Corner Braeside Ave. 1964". Catalogue card states demolished 1972.

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

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"

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

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

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

Black and white photo of Venga Guest House, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, showing front of guest house with signage, fenced garden, small veranda over front door, front bay window, side lane.Miss B M Hansen's Guest Houseguesthouses, architecture, fences

From the Betty McPhee ruler collectionWooden ruler to measure in 12 inches and 30cm.Ruler was used to advertise Guest's Dairy Milk Arrowroot biscuits found in show bags.Guest's Dairy Milk Arrowrootschool, equipment, domestic items, writing equipment

A colour photograph of one of the guest cottages at Lyell Guest Cottages in Marysville.A colour photograph of one of the guest cottages at Lyell Guest Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lyell guest cottages, accommodation, photograph

A visit by the Governor of Victoria to an formal function in Legacy House. It is an award ceremony for Dame Beryl Beaurepaire who received a golden plaque for her services to Legacy and she was conferred as Guest of Honor. Including a speech being given by the Governor, The Hon. Richard E. McGarvie, AC QC. Irene Noll the President of the Widows Club is also seated at the table. The President David Millie presented the plaque. The event was on 3 October 1995 and was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Misc guests of the club . . Governor - 95". See also 00542.A record of an award function for a Legacy widow / legatee. The Governor of Victoria is a patron of Legacy and this visit shows the closeness of the relationship.Colour photo x 3 of a legatee event with guests, Beryl and Governor McGarvie.Printing on the back "governor of victoria, legatee event, irene noll

Bendigo Yacht Club 25th. Anniversary. A Brief History 44 pages. Compiled by Brian Guest and Hugh WardA. Johnson, B. Guest, H. Wardbendigo, sporting clubs, bendigo yacht club, bendigo, bendigo yacht club, sport

An accommodation voucher which was offered to guests by Kerami Guest House for stays at the guest house or the adjoining cottages from June 2005 until July 2006.An accommodation voucher which was offered to guests by Kerami Guest House for stays at the guest house or the adjoining cottages from June 2005 until July 2006.marysville, victoria, australia, kerami guest house, amberview cottages, accommodation, voucher, 2009 black saturday bushfires

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is a collection of pins, badges and gifts from Koki Guests 1965 - 1969. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it shows the wide range of people who visited Kiki in the 1960s.A collection of badges from guests who visited Koki. They are mainly enamel plated badges in a variety of shapes and sizes. On Sign ITEM No. 69 A Collection of pins, badges and gifts from Koki Guests 1965 - 1969george shirling, falls creek

One of a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill Yeoman Photograph maybe of guests staying at Yackatoon Guest House CowesBlack & White photograph of a group of people possibly guests at Yackatoon Guest HouseCowes Feb 1939jill yeoman, yackatoon guest house guests

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Wych Cross guest house in Marysville. Wych Cross guest house was one of the 12 main guest houses in Marysville and was originally built in 1919.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Wych Cross guest house in Marysville. Wych Cross guest house was one of the 12 main guest houses in Marysville and was originally built in 1919.marysville, victoria, australia, wych cross, felix st hilary jellicoe, katherine st hilary jellicoe, victorian police gazette, lord jellicoe, henry beater christian

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Wych Cross guest house in Marysville. Wych Cross guest house was one of the 12 main guest houses in Marysville and was originally built in 1919.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Wych Cross guest house in Marysville. Wych Cross guest house was one of the 12 main guest houses in Marysville and was originally built in 1919.marysville, victoria, australia, wych cross, felix st hilary jellicoe, katherine st hilary jellicoe, victorian police gazette, lord jellicoe, henry beater christian

Young guests at Grampians House back row 5th from left is Dorothy MorganYoung House guests forefront of original guest housefuji film pictra paperpeople, morgan, guesthouses, grampian house

One of two photographs donated by Jean ArchibaldColoured Postcard of Bayview Guest House, showing long brick fence with strip of grass, footpath and nature strip with one street lamp."Bayview Guest House at Cowes" "(Bulmer Copyright)"cowes guest houses, bayview guest house cowes, phillip island, jean archibald

One of a collection of 15 photographs donated by Lois MullinsColoured postcard of Cora Lynn Guest House, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island"Murray Views No. 8. Cora Lynn Guest House, Cowes, Vic."cora lynn guesthouse, guesthouses cowes phillip island, guesthouses, cowes guesthouses, phillip island, lois mullins

One of a collection of photographs purchased by the Society from Jack Day, Mornington.Black & White postcard of the Hollydene Guest House surrounded by verandah, palm trees in front and tree branches at top of photograph."Photo Shop Series" "Hollydene Guest House" "Cowes"hollydene guest house, guest houses phillip island, cowes, phillip island, jack day collection

Photograph of post card of Mountain Grand Guest HouseGuest house in GrampiansThe Rose Series P 12199accommodation, guesthouses, mountain grand

A photocopy of an invitation to the re-opening of The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The guest house was destroyed by fire in March 1969. The re-built guest house was opened by the Minister for Tourism at the time, the Hon. J.W. Manson, on December 17 of an unknown year.A photocopy of an invitation to the re-opening of The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The guest house was destroyed by fire in March 1969. The re-built guest house was opened by the Minister for Tourism at the time, the Hon. J.W. Manson, on December 17 of an unknown year.marysville, victoria, australia, the cumberland guest house, accommodation, invitation, the hon. j.w. manson, march 1969