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.Box containing pieces and wrapping of a Wizzard Puzzle. The box identifies that in the box there are 92 in one for young and oldPen and ink on box: RAYMOND - SMITH" (the name of the owner)the wizzard puzzle, raymond smith, raymond vaughan-smith, games and puzzles

A sepia postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.A sepia postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.THE ROSE SERIES P. 4816/ COPYRIGHT POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co.,/ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, rose stereograph company, rose series, p. 4816, postcard, souvenir

A black and white postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Murray Views as souvenir of Marysville.A black and white postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Murray Views as souvenir of Marysville.Where Katie & I/ stayed at Marysville/ Victoria./ April 1949. X Our bedroom window.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, murray views, postcard, souvenir

A black and white postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH Thursday/ Dear Douglas/ We are having a very good/ holiday. Yesterday went to the Eildon Weir/ which is worth seeing. This place is very nice/ too stay at, very clean & friendly. We had a/ good trip here & their are some lovely walks./ Flo & I would like to thank you for being so/ thoughtful about our luggage. Its these things/ that make life worth living. I think the strike/ will be over before we come back. If not will/ look you up. Kind regards to Mum Dad & both/ children/ Cheeriomarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, postcard, souvenir, valentine's publishing co. pty ltd

A colour tinted postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour tinted postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ SENDING YOU GREETINGS/ FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne. 3016marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, postcard, souvenir, valentine's publishing co. pty ltd

A colour tinted postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour tinted postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ SENDING YOU GREETINGS/ FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne. marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, postcard, souvenir, valentine's publishing co. pty ltd

A black and white postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH Where we stayed/ April 1949. X Bedroom Window.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, postcard, souvenir, valentine's publishing co. pty ltd

A black and white photograph taken at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig.A black and white photograph taken at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig."Roseleigh"/ Marysville/ Victoria Katie seems to be/ in a hurry.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, roy liebig

A black and white photograph of a McKenzie's Tourist Services bus taking guests from Roseleigh in Marysville on a day trip. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig.A black and white photograph of a McKenzie's Tourist Services bus taking guests from Roseleigh in Marysville on a day trip. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig.Off for a day trip/ from "Roseleigh"/ Marysville Victoria. (Katie would sooner/ look at the camera.)marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, roy liebig, mckenzie's tourist services

A black and white photograph of guests leaving Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as "Healesville".A black and white photograph of guests leaving Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as "Healesville".Saying good bye/ at "Roseleigh"/ Healesville.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, roy liebig

A black and white photograph taken from Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig.A black and white photograph taken from Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig.A view from/ our bedroom/ window/ "Roseleigh"/ Marysvillemarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, roy liebig

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the Taggerty River in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954 whilst the group was staying at Roseleigh in Marysville.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the Taggerty River in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954 whilst the group was staying at Roseleigh in Marysville.TAGGERTY RIVERmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, taggerty river

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGH GUEST HOUSEmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown pair of children in the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown pair of children in the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown woman and child in the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown woman and child in the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of two unknown children wearing dress ups whilst standing on the tennis court at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of two unknown children wearing dress ups whilst standing on the tennis court at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSELEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown boy, woman and man in Taggerty. The photograph was taken in 1954 during a stay at Roseleigh in Marysville.A black and white photograph of an unknown boy, woman and man in Taggerty. The photograph was taken in 1954 during a stay at Roseleigh in Marysville.TAGGERTY 1954marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, taggerty

A black and white photograph of three unknown children wearing dress ups whilst standing on the tennis court at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of three unknown children wearing dress ups whilst standing on the tennis court at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Pat and Ewen Cumming during their stay at Roseleigh in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1945.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Pat and Ewen Cumming during their stay at Roseleigh in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1945.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, pat cumming, ewen cumming

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Pat and Ewen Cumming with a group of unknown people standing on the tennis court at Roseleigh. The photograph shows Pat Cumming 3rd from the left and Ewen Cumming at the far right of the group. The original photograph was taken in 1945.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Pat and Ewen Cumming with a group of unknown people standing on the tennis court at Roseleigh. The photograph shows Pat Cumming 3rd from the left and Ewen Cumming at the far right of the group. The original photograph was taken in 1945.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, pat cumming, ewen cumming

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Pat and Ewen Cumming with a large group of unknown people at Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1945.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Pat and Ewen Cumming with a large group of unknown people at Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1945.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, pat cumming, ewen cumming

A black and white photograph of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville.A black and white photograph of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown young man that was taken at the Fruit Salad Farm in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954 during a stay at Roseleigh in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown young man that was taken at the Fruit Salad Farm in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954 during a stay at Roseleigh in 1954.FRUIT SALAD FARMmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, fruit salad farm

A black and white photograph of an unknown woman that was taken at the Fruit Salad Farm in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954 during a stay at Roseleigh in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown woman that was taken at the Fruit Salad Farm in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954 during a stay at Roseleigh in 1954.FRUIT SALAD FARMmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, fruit salad farm