Unaddressed invitation from the St Kilda Patriotic Society to the official opening of the St Kilda Patriotic Carnival by the Governor of Victoria on 25 January 1941.White card printed in blue on one sidest kilda patriotic society, st kilda patriotic carnival

Annual report of the St Kilda Patriotic Society 1942-43. Summarises the funds raised to date and the source including by house to house collections, raffles, balls, community singing, Sunday concerts, St Kilda carnivals, sale of Australian Comforts Fund badges etc. It also sets out where the money raised had been directed. The St Kilda Patriotic Society was first formed during the First World War and was reconvened during the Second World War to organise all patriotic activities in St Kilda.Cream coloured paper, printed in blue and red on both sides and folded into threest kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising

Annual report of the St Kilda Patriotic Society 1944-45. Summarises the funds raised to date and the source including by house to house collections, raffles, balls, community singing, Sunday concerts, St Kilda carnivals, sale of Australian Comforts Fund badges etc. It also sets out where the money raised had been directed. The St Kilda Patriotic Society was first formed during the First World War and was reconvened during the Second World War to organise all patriotic activities in St Kilda.Cream coloured paper, printed in blue and red on both sides and folded into threest kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising

One of the ways by which the St Kilda Patriotic Society raised funds during the Second World War was through entertainment that was offered by the City of St Kilda every Sunday evening at St Kilda Town Hall. The program is for entertainment on 18 August 1940.Pink coloured paper printed on one side in blackst kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising, arnold colman, city of st kilda

A flyer from the St Kilda Patriotic Society Flyer advertising a week of celebrations in September 1940 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of St Kilda as a city, and encouraging all citizens to organise their own events, all to raise funds for the Australian Comforts Fund.Yellow coloured paper printed on one side in redst kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising, city of st kilda, city of st kilda - 50 year celebrations, australian comforts fund

Ticket to a concert by the Preston Tramways Male Choral Society in aid of the St Kilda Patriotic Society at St Kilda Town Hall on 11 August 1940Blue coloured card printed in pink on one sidest kilda patriotic society, preston tramways male choral society, wwii fund-raising

Program for a concert by the Preston Tramways Male Choral Society in aid of the St Kilda Patriotic Society at St Kilda Town Hall on 11 August 1940Pink coloured paper printed in blue on one sidest kilda patriotic society, preston tramways male choral society, wwii fund-raising, arnold colman

During the Second World War the City of St Kilda helped the St Kilda Patriotic Society raise funds by enabling performances every Sunday evening at St Kilda Town Hall. This flyer or poster advertises the first of these, on 21 July 1940.Cream coloured paper printed on one side in redst kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising, arnold colman, city of st kilda

Promotion and program for a free lecture and concert at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 June 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William Courtney, and the entertainment included musical performances. Although free, silver coin donations for the St Kilda Patriotic Society were sought.Buff coloured paper printed in black on one sidewilliam courtney, arnold matters, thea phillips, city of st kilda, anthony ferrara, st kilda patriotic society

Invitation and ticket to a lecture and concert arranged by the City of St Kilda at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 June 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William Courtney, and the entertainment included musical performances and a film screening. Admission was free but donations were collected for the St Kilda Patriotic Society.Folded grey-brown coloured light card printed in dark bluewilliam courtney, margaret schofield, arnold matters, thea phillips, noel nickson, city of st kilda, arnold colman, st kilda patriotic society

The flyer is a call by the St Kilda Patriotic Society to St Kilda residents to donate at least a shilling a month to provide soldiers fighting overseas with comforts from home to help improve their well being, health and morale. Donors were invited to complete and submit a coupon at the bottom of the page, following which voluntary collectors would come to their home to collect the money each month. White paper printed in black on one side. Two copies held, one of which also has the printed letter V superimposed on it.st kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising

Invitation/ticket and program for a screening of Sound Films made available by the Department of Information, held at St Kilda Town Hall on 12 November 1941. The films were of events in Tobruk, Bardia, Greece, Syria and Britain. Also during the evening, musical performances were provided by Amelia Scarce, J Alexander Browne, and City Organist Arnold Colman. Admission was free but donations were sought for the St Kilda Patriotic Society.Grey coloured card, folded and perforated at the fold and printed in bluecity of st kilda, wwii fund-raising, st kilda patriotic society, amelia scarce, j alexander browne, arnold colman

Advertisement for Freemans Staff Dance at the 'new' St Kilda Town Hall on 4 September 1940 with proceeds going to the St Kilda Patriotic Society. The St Kilda Town Hall opened in 1890 in incomplete form, comprising only the hall, the front wing and Carlisle Street wings. In 1925 the portico and elaborate internal stair-hall were added. In 1939 an addition on the Brighton Road side, including a new Art Deco style Council Chamber, was built.Poster on white paper (discoloured with age) printed in black on one sidest kilda patriotic society, st kilda town hall, freemans dances, wwii fund-raising

Sir Archie Michaelis was born on 9 December 1889 in St Kilda and died on 22 April 1975. He married Claire Esther Hart on 14 January 1920. They had 3 daughters. He represented the electorate of St Kilda in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1 May 1932 to 1 0ctober 1952. He was Speaker of the house from 1950 to 1952. Before entering politics he worked with the family firm Michaelis Hallenstein and Co., leather merchants, from 1909. He also served in the Royal Field Artillery 1914-1919, in Egypt, Aden and Salonika. Other roles included: president of the St. Kilda Hebrew Congregation, a leading Orthodox synagogue in Melbourne; President Vic. branch 1945 and Chairman Patriotic Funds Council 1947-1951; President Vic. Jewish Advisory Board 1939-1940; Vice-president Kipling Society, London, and President Vic. branch; member English Public Schools Association, Vic. Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen; Vice-president Alfred Hospital 1935-1972; Patron St Kilda Welfare Organisation, Claire Esther Michaelis was born on 20 Jan 1893 and died on 8 October 1973. The photograph was taken on a St Kilda Historical Society tour of St Kilda cemetery, 26 November 1978.Polaroid colour photographBus trip 26/11/78 Michaelis Grave. The headstones read: (At left) In Loving Memory of Sir Archie Michaelis, Beloved Husband of Claire, Loving Father of Mary, Joan and Helen, Born 19.12.1889 - Died 22.4.1975. May his dear soul rest in peace. (At right) In Loving Memory of Claire Esther, Beloved Wife of Sire Archie Michaelis, Loving Mother of Mary, Joan and Helen, Born 20.1.1893 - Died 8.10.1973. May her dear soul rest in peace. sir archie michaelis, claire esther michaelis, st kilda, victorian parliament, st kilda cemetery

Rippon Lea mansion and garden was created for Sir Frederick Sargood, a wealthy Melbourne businessman, politician and philanthropist. This is why the program notes that the event was 'By kind permission of Liert. -Col. Sir Fred. Sargood, K.C.M.G.' The event was in support of the Boer War and the program sets out the names of performers, dignitaries, sponsors and organisers and gives details of activities including songs, recitations, a display of pictures of the war, illuminations etcWhite coloured paper, folded and printed both sides in blue and red (being the program for the event) plus a smaller page printed in pink (being words of choruses sung)Front of program shows emblem of Empire Patriotic Fund and iconic images of the British Empire, and a photograph of Rippon Lea estate. The back page has an etching of a cannon. The Words of Choruses include words to A Prayer for Our Soldier, Comrades Song of Hope, and A Prayer - Lest We Forget.rippon lea, boer war, empire patriotic fund, 1900

The former St Kilda Soldiers’ Lounge was opened by the St Kilda Patriotic League and the YMCA in 1915, and run by Mrs Lucie Hallenstein. Located in the refreshment rooms of the former Comedy Theatre, Lower Esplanade, it provided a place for returned soldiers to relax and socialise. By mid-1916 the average weekly attendance had reached eight hundred servicemen. The lounge remained popular until it closed in 1920.Cream coloured card folded once to make 4 pages, printed in green on 3 pages. The program of dances is set out on the inside pages.wwi, world war i, st kilda - history, st kilda town hall

For St Kilda Patriotic Carnival at Luna Park to aid Australian Comforts Fund and Red Cross FundPink/discoloured or buff paper, printed one side in bluewwi fund-raising, luna park, st kilda carnivals, australian comforts fund, victorian red cross

Advertising aquatic display to be held off St Kilda Pier of 16 March 1918. Featuring parade and numerous lifesaving events (men and women).Funds to aid Returned Soldiers Amelioration FundCream (discoloured) paper printed one side in blackwwi, world war i, returned soldiers amelioration fund, insurance staffs' patriotic fund, st kilda pier, wwi fund-raising, royal life saving society

Event held the day after the signing of the armistice following World War I. Organised under the auspices of the Southern Group of Orange Lodges; admission free but funds collected in aid of the Group's Honour Board Extension Fund.Single sheet of cream paper that has discoloured with age, printed in black on one sidewwi, world war i, orange lodges, southern group of orange lodges, margaret ware - pianist, wwi peace celebrations

Program of a 'Monster Carnival' over 5 days, from Wednesday 11 October to Saturday 14 October 1916. Includes details of events and stall holders. Contains advertisements for local businesses and products. The carnival was to aid the Patriotic and Red Cross fundsSeven sheets of white paper, printed both sides in red and blue, folded and stapled (two staples) to create 28 pages.st kilda patriotic league, wwi, wwi fund-raising, world war i, victorian red cross

Special effort by the St Kilda Patriotic Committee for the French Red CrossSingles sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, folded in half and printed in purple on three of the four pagesst kilda patriotic committee, wwi, world war i, the girls who stayed at home, french red cross

Order of service and hymns for patriotic service held on Sunday May 9 (year unspecified but likely to be 1915). Featuring grand combined choir and held in St Kilda Town Hall.White coloured paper folded program printed in blackwwi, world war i, grand combined choir, st kilda

The first civic welcome and ceremony of presentations was held on 4 December 1918. This second welcome and presentation, to a further group of returned soldiers of St. Kilda, was arranged to take place earlier than 14 May 1919 but had to be postponed because of restrictions on the holding of public meetings during the influenza epidemic. Cream coloured card, printed in red, blue and brown, folded. Paper insert, printed in brown and stapled to cover, contains details of the program for the evening and names of those presented. Back cover has 1914 sepia photograph of 14th Battalion. 14th battalion aif, wwi, citizens welcome to anzacs, st kilda patriotic committee

The first of "Citizens' Welcome" event organised by the St Kilda Patriotic Committee.Pink coloured card printed in blackst kilda patriotic committee, wwi, world war i, citizens welcome to anzacs

Pink coloured card printed in blackst kilda patriotic committee, wwi, world war i, st kilda balls

Forms numbered 5632-5640 to record money received by St Kilda Patriotic FundsWhite paper printed in blackwwi fund-raising

Ticket to the Misses Hyams' Patriotic Ball ('Le Bal Australien') to aid repatriation of solders and St Kilda Red CrossBuff coloured ticket printed in black with red crossmisses hyams, talma photographer, wwi fund-raising, st kilda patriotic committee, victorian red cross

The St Kilda Seaside Lounge, later known as the St Kilda Soldiers’ Lounge, was opened by the St Kilda Patriotic League and the YMCA in 1915, and run by Mrs Lucie Hallenstein. Located in the refreshment rooms of the former Comedy Theatre, Lower Esplanade, it provided a place for returned soldiers to relax and socialise. By mid-1916 the average weekly attendance had reached eight hundred servicemen. The lounge remained popular until it closed in 1920.Yellowed white coloured card printed in bluest kilda seaside lounge, st kilda patriotic committee, wwi

The St Kilda Soldiers’ Lounge was opened by the St Kilda Patriotic League and the YMCA in 1915, and run by Mrs Lucie Hallenstein. Located in the refreshment rooms of the former Comedy Theatre, Lower Esplanade, it provided a place for returned soldiers to relax and socialise. By mid-1916 the average weekly attendance had reached eight hundred servicemen. The lounge remained popular until it closed in 1920.White coloured card printed in bluewwi fund-raising, st kilda soldiers lounge, wwi, world war i

For juvenile Fairy Tale Fancy Dress Ball held on 11 August 1917 to aid the Red CrossSingle sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in dark bluest kilda patriotic committee, wwi fund-raising, victorian red cross, st kilda balls