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St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, St Kilda Patriotic Society, 1941
... St Kilda Patriotic Society...St Kilda Patriotic Society...Unaddressed invitation from the St Kilda Patriotic Society...Unaddressed invitation from the St Kilda Patriotic Society ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Annual report, St Kilda Patriotic Society, 1943
... St Kilda Patriotic Society...St Kilda Patriotic Society...Annual report of the St Kilda Patriotic Society 1942-43...Annual report of the St Kilda Patriotic Society 1942-43 ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Annual report, St Kilda Patriotic Society, 1945
... St Kilda Patriotic Society...St Kilda Patriotic Society...Annual report of the St Kilda Patriotic Society 1944-45...Annual report of the St Kilda Patriotic Society 1944-45 ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, St Kilda Patriotic Society, 1940
... St Kilda Patriotic Society...St Kilda Patriotic Society...A flyer from the St Kilda Patriotic Society Flyer...A flyer from the St Kilda Patriotic Society Flyer ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program, St Kilda Patriotic Society Entertainments, 1940
... St Kilda Patriotic Society Entertainments...St Kilda Patriotic Society...One of the ways by which the St Kilda Patriotic Society...One of the ways by which the St Kilda Patriotic Society ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket - concert, Grand Choral Entertainment, 1940
... St Kilda Patriotic Society... Society in aid of the St Kilda Patriotic Society at St Kilda Town... Society in aid of the St Kilda Patriotic Society at St Kilda Town ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Concert program, Grand Choral Entertainment, 1940
... St Kilda Patriotic Society... Society in aid of the St Kilda Patriotic Society at St Kilda Town... Society in aid of the St Kilda Patriotic Society at St Kilda Town ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, City of St Kilda Community and Variety Entertainments, 1940
... St Kilda Patriotic Society... the St Kilda Patriotic Society raise funds by enabling... the St Kilda Patriotic Society raise funds by enabling ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Free! Lecture and Concert, 1942
... St Kilda Patriotic Society.... Although free, silver coin donations for the St Kilda Patriotic... City of St Kilda Anthony Ferrara St Kilda Patriotic Society ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Lecture and Concert, 1942
... St Kilda Patriotic Society... were collected for the St Kilda Patriotic Society.... were collected for the St Kilda Patriotic Society. William ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Comforts as well as cannon Will Help to Win this War!, 1940s
... St Kilda Patriotic Society...The flyer is a call by the St Kilda Patriotic Society to St...The flyer is a call by the St Kilda Patriotic Society to St ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Film screening, 1941
... St Kilda Patriotic Society... was free but donations were sought for the St Kilda Patriotic... Society. City of St Kilda WWII fund-raising St Kilda Patriotic ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Poster, Freemans Staff Dance, 1940
... St Kilda Patriotic Society... to the St Kilda Patriotic Society. The St Kilda Town Hall opened... to the St Kilda Patriotic Society. The St Kilda Town Hall opened ...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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, 26/11/1978
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 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Patriotic Red Cross Carnival, 11th Oct 1916
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St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Insurance Staffs' Patriotic Fund Grand Aquatic Display, 1918
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