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

An early colour photograph of Marylands which was one of many guest houses in Marysville, Victoria.An early colour photograph of Marylands which was one of many guest houses in Marysville, Victoria. Marylands was originally one of the ‘Mary’ chain of guesthouses and was one of several of the chain in Marysville. Marylands was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires along with nearly all the guesthouses in Marysville. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions in Elwood, Victoria as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAmarylands guest house, marysville, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir, mary chain guesthouse, 2009 black saturday bushfires

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

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 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 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 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

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

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 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

Digitised video (3.11GB). Duration: 57 minutes. Recorded November, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Bryn Jones, President of Healesville Historical Society, takes us back through the ages uncovering the origins and growth of Healesville's attraction as a local and international tourism destination, with a mix of tall tales and true stories associated with some of the guest house goings-on.

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 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

Black and white photograph of the Esplanade, showing buildings including Kiaora House, Heyfield Guesthouse, Kents Garage, and vacant blocks either side of Miss Bertha Hansen's guest house. Boats at jetty on edge of Cunninghame Arm. Kalimna escarpment in the distance background. Photo taken from the middle of the lake. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, retail trade, boats and boating, waterfront, jetties

A black and white photograph of 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. The photograph was taken in 1935 and is a view of the guest house looking from the tennis court.A black and white photograph of Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.MARY LYN 1935marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, marylyn, eric dowdle, photograph

An information booklet outlining the history of 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. During the 1980s Mary-Lyn Guest House became a '50 & Over' Holiday Resort run by Malcolm and Jeni Reed. This booklet was produced in February 1989 to commemorate the official opening of the redevelopment of Mary-Lyn Guest House.An information booklet outlining the history of Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, mary-lyn '50 & over' holiday resort, malcolm reed, jeni reed, booklet

An information booklet outlining the history of 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. During the 1980s Mary-Lyn Guest House became a '50 & Over' Holiday Resort run by Malcolm and Jeni Reed. This booklet was produced in February 1989 to commemorate the official opening of the redevelopment of Mary-Lyn Guest House.An information booklet outlining the history of Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, mary-lyn '50 & over' holiday resort, malcolm reed, jeni reed, booklet

A breakfast menu from 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.A breakfast menu from Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, breakfast menu, mr. f. fiske, mrs. v. fiske

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. The photograph shows two ladies wearing white dresses and holding tennis rackets standing in front of the guest house.A black and white photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.Marysville/ Doris Wagon Brown. 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 luncheon menu from 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.A luncheon menu from Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, mr. f. fiske, mrs. v. fiske, luncheon menu

A dinner menu from 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.A dinner menu from Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, mr. f. fiske, mrs. v. fiske, dinner menu

A black and white postcard from the 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.A black and white postcard from the Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.MARY-LYN Les Hooper Joan Anderson/ Stuart Hooper & Isobel Gibson/ holidayed here 1948/ Marysvillemarysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, marylyn, eric dowdle, postcard, souvenir

An advertisement taken from a newspaper for 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.An advertisement taken from a newspaper for Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn, eric dowdle, newspaper advertisement

An information pack regarding 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.An information pack regarding Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, mary-lyn '50 & over' holiday resort, mary-lyn the fifty and over holiday resort, information pack

A card that was made for a reunion 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.A card that was made for a reunion at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, mary-lyn '50 & over' holiday resort, mary-lyn the fifty and over holiday resort, card

A newsletter from 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. During the 1980s Mary-Lyn Guest House became a '50 & Over' Holiday Resort. This newsletter dates from December 1994.A newsletter from Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, mary-lyn '50 & over' holiday resort, val macrae, newsletter

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 the front entrance with an old truck with the name "Mary-Lyn Guest House" on the side door in the foreground. The photograph was taken in 1979.A colour photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph