Showing 68 items matching "streamers"
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Department of Health and Human ServicesPhotograph, Main dining room set for a celebration with balloons & streamers & tables set at Bundoora Repatriation Hospital Day Centre
... Main dining room set for a celebration with balloons & streamers & tables set at Bundoora Repatriation Hospital Day Centre...Department of Health and Human Services 50 Lonsdale St Melbourne melbourne Main dining room set for a celebration with balloons & streamers & tables set at Bundoora Repatriation Hospital Day Centre Photograph ... -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesDigital photograph, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall 2007, streamers
... Sydney Opera House Concert Hall 2007, streamers...Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House Concert Hall 2007, streamers Digital photograph ...The Sydney Opera House construction began on 2 March 1959. Danish architect Jørn Utzon who had won the competition arrived in Australia with a bronze plaque that can still be seen on the steps today and was placed at the point where the axes of the two halls intersect. Due to problems with the site and construction Utzon resigned and Australian architect Peter Hall took over. The Opera House was completed on 20 October 1973 and has seen many remarkable operatic and musical performances. Currently in 2017 it is undergoing renovations. sydney opera house -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietySouvenir - Streamers, Sold to travellers to throw from departing ships, 1950s - 1970s
... The Kiosk sold the streamers which were thrown either from the shore to the ship or vice versa. ...16 rolls of blue streamers and 1 roll of a green streamer. These were sold to departing travelers and their family & friends....Souvenir Streamers, Sold to travellers to throw from departing ships ...Donated by Gleeson family who worked at the Station Pier Kiosk. The Kiosk sold the streamers which were thrown either from the shore to the ship or vice versa. Held until they broke, they were seen as the last physical connection to the departing traveller. 16 rolls of blue streamers and 1 roll of a green streamer. These were sold to departing travelers and their family & friends.piers and wharves - station pier, business and traders - kiosk -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Lloyd's butcher's truck decorated for Empire Day celebrations in Surrey Hills in 1930s
... A black and white photograph of a vehicle decorated with streamers....Many Union Road businesses decorated carts and delivery vehicles for the Empire Day parades which drew crowds from all over Melbourne. festivals and celebrations empire day land transport 1936 elgar road whitehorse road mont albert emma atkinson (mrs) butchers delivery vehicle lloyd's butchers A black and white photograph of a vehicle decorated with streamers. Lloyd's butcher's truck decorated for Empire Day celebrations in Surrey Hills in 1930s. ...Lloyd family butchers established on the corner of Elgar & Whitehorse Roads (within the Surrey Hills postal area). Emma Atkinson and her husband has a fruit & vegetable business next door. Edward Lloyd also had a butcher shop at 112 Union Road from 1920-1950. Many Union Road businesses decorated carts and delivery vehicles for the Empire Day parades which drew crowds from all over Melbourne. A black and white photograph of a vehicle decorated with streamers.festivals and celebrations, empire day, land transport, 1936, elgar road, whitehorse road, mont albert, emma atkinson (mrs), butchers, delivery vehicle, lloyd's butchers -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)Photograph
... There is a tree and streamers....There is a tree and streamers. Photograph Photograph Photograph ...Black and white photo of four men in a hall. There is a tree and streamers.On back: Alan Blachford, Arthur Hargreaves -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 01/05/1997
... Plants in foyer at Portland library, coloured streamers hanging from ceiling....Plants in foyer at Portland library, coloured streamers hanging from ceiling. Photograph Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria ...Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Plants in foyer at Portland library, coloured streamers hanging from ceiling.Front: '97 5 1' -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Photograph - coloured, Tram No.26 - Single truck- drop ends, open California combination
... White bows and "ribbon streamers" on each end....White bows and "ribbon streamers" on each end. Large colour photograph - laminated. ...Tram built in Melbourne in 1916 for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust. Taken over by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board in 1920. Sold to Electric Supply Co. of Victoria for use in Ballarat and numbered 26. Painted the SEC colours in 1936 - dark cream and green. Back to original ESCo. colours of Indian Red and Dark Cream in 1978. Converted back to California combination configuration in 1978-87.Large colour photograph - laminated. Tram painted Indian Red and Gold with number 26 on sides and ends. White bows and "ribbon streamers" on each end.tram 26, california combination, single truck, drop ends, red and cream, sec, 1916, hawthorn tramways trust, melbourne and metropolita tramways board, ballarat green and cream -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Going home, 1925-1926
... Sepia photograph of a vessel leaving the pier with passengers standing on the top deck waving and streamers stretching behind ....Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast photographs ferry "genista" - cowes jetty ferries Going home Sepia photograph of a vessel leaving the pier with passengers standing on the top deck waving and streamers stretching behind . Going home Photograph ...Sepia photograph of a vessel leaving the pier with passengers standing on the top deck waving and streamers stretching behind .Going homephotographs, ferry "genista" - cowes jetty, ferries -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - AERIAL STREAMER, 1942-45
... Streamers...Accessory AERIAL STREAMER ...Item collected By Ernest King NEWMAN VX100091 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 317 for his service history.Aerial message , with string to be delivered from Japanese aircraft. Cloth is off-white."Any person who has received this package is cordially requested to send it over to the Army Headquarters of Port Moresby"streamers, communication, aerial -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, N R MC GEEHAN, 1938
... IT WAS HELD IN THE TOWN HALL. BALLOONS AND STREAMERS DECORATING THE HALL....IT WAS HELD IN THE TOWN HALL. BALLOONS AND STREAMERS DECORATING THE HALL. Photograph PHOTOGRAPH N R MC GEEHAN ...CLUNES ANNUAL HOSPITAL BALL HELD IN CLUNES TOWN HALL.GROUP OF PEOPLE ATTENDING CLUNES HOSPITAL BALL IN 1938. IT WAS HELD IN THE TOWN HALL. BALLOONS AND STREAMERS DECORATING THE HALL.A MEMENTO OF THE HOSPITAL BALL CLUNES. 13.9.1938local history, photographs, events and celebrations, hospital, 1938 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Participants at a Ball, c 1920's
... The venue is a lined Hall decorated with streamers and balloons....The venue is a lined Hall decorated with streamers and balloons. Photograph Participants at a Ball ...Black and white photo of participants at a Ball, early 1920's. The venue is a lined Hall decorated with streamers and balloons.dance, ball, fashion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, N. R. McGeehan photographer, Catholic Ball 1933, 1933
... Note Victory Hall very gaily decorated with streamers. Interior....Note Victory Hall very gaily decorated with streamers. Interior. Catholic Ball 1933 Photograph N. ...Original photograph on post card, of Catholic Ball, Tatura, 1933. Debs and partners presented to Mr and Mrs T. Hastie. Many local identities. Misses A. Hunter, C. Mulchay, two unknown.Black and white photograph of Catholic Ball, Tatura, 1933. Note Victory Hall very gaily decorated with streamers. Interior.on back: Catholic Ball Tatura 1933. Names of Debs and partnerscatholic ball 1933 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, In Port
... Mounted Colour Photograph of sailors and soldiers in dress uniform stand at the railing of a ship in port. Streamers hang from the railings....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph Sailors Soldiers Ship Port Mounted Colour Photograph of sailors and soldiers in dress uniform stand at the railing of a ship in port. Streamers hang from the railings. In Port Photograph Photograph ...Mounted Colour Photograph of sailors and soldiers in dress uniform stand at the railing of a ship in port. Streamers hang from the railings.photograph, sailors, soldiers, ship, port -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-97
... There are coloured streamers hanging from the ceiling and the Civic Hall is visible through windows....There are coloured streamers hanging from the ceiling and the Civic Hall is visible through windows. ...Coloured photo. Plants in the foyer at Portland Library. There are coloured streamers hanging from the ceiling and the Civic Hall is visible through windows.Front: '97 5 1'portland library, community services, civic hall -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Rainbow Bee-Eater, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... Male and female birds are both brightly coloured, the primary difference being the length of their tail streamers. Male Bee-Eaters have longer streamers than the females. ...This Bee-Eater has two distinct streamers that extend from the base of the tail. ...Male and female birds are both brightly coloured, the primary difference being the length of their tail streamers. Male Bee-Eaters have longer streamers than the females. ...The Rainbow Bee-Eater is native to Australia, living across the mainland, except in desert areas. Male and female birds are both brightly coloured, the primary difference being the length of their tail streamers. Male Bee-Eaters have longer streamers than the females. They are insectivores and use techniques to remove threats to themselves; eg. they will remove wasp's stingers to avoid the poison. They nest in sand and dig a long tunnel, at the end is a 'chamber' where they lay the eggs. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century. The Rainbow Bee-Eater is a uniquely beautiful species of bird with strikingly bright colouring. The plumage is green, blue, chestnut and yellow. The build of this specimen is small and graceful and the bill is slender and curved. This Bee-Eater has two distinct streamers that extend from the base of the tail. The glass eyes provided to this specimen are dark black in colour; however, in life, this specimen has red eyes which contrast with the black stripe of colour that is located from the base of the bill to the ears. Below the black stripe, is a smaller pale blue colour. The throat is orange-yellow and the breast is green. The tail is black with a blue tinge to the plumage closer to the rear of the torso. The colouring on this particular specimen has faded significantly, but it provides a good example of what this specimen looked like while alive.Label: 5a / Australian Bee-Eater / See catalogue page 7 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, rainbow bee-eater -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Herald, Frank Wright departing Australia, 1933, 5/8/1933
... In the middle distance is a man leaning against the railing, holding streamers and in the foreground are the backs of a crowd of men. ...In the middle distance is a man leaning against the railing, holding streamers and in the foreground are the backs of a crowd of men. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia..1) Black and white photograph of the torso of a man wearing a suit, leaning against ship's railing and holding streamers. The man is Frank Wright and the ship is 'Balranald'. .2) Black and white photograph of two levels of the side of a ship with passengers standing at the railings. In the middle distance is a man leaning against the railing, holding streamers and in the foreground are the backs of a crowd of men. The man is Frank Wright and the ship is 'Balranald'..1) Printed on back - Post Card, Kodak Handwritten in pencil on back - Frank Wright, Taken by Herald photographer when boat ("Balranald") was leaving Port Melbourne for London, Aug 5th 1933 Stamped on back - An indistinct "Copyright Herald ..." stampfrank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, st hilda's band, herald, balranald, port melbourne -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-97
... Floral arrangement on floor in front of information counter at Portland library, coloured streamers, hanging from ceiling. Two women at work behind counter....Floral arrangement on floor in front of information counter at Portland library, coloured streamers, hanging from ceiling. Two women at work behind counter. ...Coloured photo. Floral arrangement on floor in front of information counter at Portland library, coloured streamers, hanging from ceiling. Two women at work behind counter.Front: '97 5 1'portland library, community, services -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Bon Beach Life Saving and Recreational Club, Queen Carnival Dance, 1932
... The Hall is decorated with streamers and flags....The Hall is decorated with streamers and flags. Queen Carnival Dance Photograph Bon Beach Life Saving and Recreational Club ...Black and white photo of the attendees, adults and children, of the Queen Carnival dance at Bon Beach Life Saving Club in July 1932. The Hall is decorated with streamers and flags.D H Garrood Photo, Chelseaqueen's carnival dance, bonbeach, life saving club, chelsea, fashion, entertainment -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - S.S. Gippsland, 1912 c
... End view of vessel with streamers stretched between ship and wharf. Lakes Entrance Victoria...End view of vessel with streamers stretched between ship and wharf. Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph S.S. ...Second copy 6 x 8.5 cm, sideon image of vessel having left wharfBlack and white photograph showing S S Gippsland leaving wharf. End view of vessel with streamers stretched between ship and wharf. Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, ships and shipping, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Deppler/Sotirakis, 2001 c
... Colour photograph of three young boys Reece Deppler with Jack and James Sotirakis taken at a local celebration, shrubs in background decorated with streamers East Gippsland Victoria...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Jack and James Sotirakis born 13 June 1994, Reece Deppler born 20 February 1993 Genealogy Celebration Colour photograph of three young boys Reece Deppler with Jack and James Sotirakis taken at a local celebration, shrubs in background decorated with streamers East Gippsland Victoria Photograph Deppler/Sotirakis ...Jack and James Sotirakis born 13 June 1994, Reece Deppler born 20 February 1993Colour photograph of three young boys Reece Deppler with Jack and James Sotirakis taken at a local celebration, shrubs in background decorated with streamers East Gippsland Victoriagenealogy, celebration -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Lloyd's butcher's cart
... A black and white photograph of a horse-drawn cart decorated with streamers and flowers. Two young men are sitting on the cart. ...The donor was a neighbouring shopkeeper. carters land transport carts and wagons horse drawn vehicles 1934 victorian centenary celebrations surrey hills festivals and celebrations union road windsor crescent elgar road whitehorse road mont albert box hill lloyd butchers A black and white photograph of a horse-drawn cart decorated with streamers and flowers. Two young men are sitting on the cart. ...Lloyds Family Butcher were located on the corner Elgar Road & Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. In this photo the cart is decorated for 1934 the Victorian Centenary Celebrations in Box Hill. In addition to their shop at this corner (which was within Surrey Hills postal district) they had a shop at the intersection of Union Road and Windsor Crescent. The donor was a neighbouring shopkeeper.A black and white photograph of a horse-drawn cart decorated with streamers and flowers. Two young men are sitting on the cart. The name 'Lloyd' can be seen on the side of the cart.carters, land transport, carts and wagons, horse drawn vehicles, 1934, victorian centenary celebrations, surrey hills, festivals and celebrations, union road, windsor crescent, elgar road, whitehorse road, mont albert, box hill, lloyd butchers -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Centenary Celebrations Procession, Linton, 1939
... The car has been decorated with streamers. ...The car has been decorated with streamers. Centenary Celebrations Procession, Linton, 1939 Photograph Photograph ...This photograph was taken during Linton's centenary celebrations at the end of 1939. The double storey building on the left is Criterion House, originally a draper's store. The upper level of this building was at one time (post WWI-early 1920s) used as a hospital. The building on the right is the Grenville Shire Offices, built 1938/39 and only recently opened.Black and white image of a crowd of men, women and children plus a motor vehicle, motorcycle and bicycle outside buildings in Sussex Street, Linton. The car has been decorated with streamers. centenaries, centenary celebrations, hospitals, motorcycles, cars, bicycles, grenville shire offices, criterion house -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, N.R. McGeehan (Flashlight Specialist), Gisborne Footballers' Ball, 26th May 1937
... A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format of a group of people in a large hall, posing for a photograph in front of a stage. Streamers are decorating the venue with gumtree branches on either side of the stage....Gisborne Football Club Football Gisborne Sporting Clubs Balls Social gatherings A Memento of the Footballers' Ball inborn 26. 5. 37 A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format of a group of people in a large hall, posing for a photograph in front of a stage. Streamers are decorating the venue with gumtree branches on either side of the stage. ...The Gisborne Football Club organised a ball, which was held in the local Community Chambers on 26th May 1937. Judging from the number of people in the hall, the event was well attended.Functions like balls organised by local groups such as sporting clubs have been popular and well attended by the people living in country towns across the country.A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format of a group of people in a large hall, posing for a photograph in front of a stage. Streamers are decorating the venue with gumtree branches on either side of the stage.A Memento of the Footballers' Ball inborn 26. 5. 37gisborne football club, football, gisborne, sporting clubs, balls, social gatherings -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedEphemera - Phoenix Fireworks Labels of fireworks, [1940]
... Sample display of labels attached to Phoenix Fireworks products Italian Streamer and Radium Fountains and Jack in the Box and Jumping Jacks and Radio Grams and Radium Fountain and Sky Rocket and Golden Zodiac and Golden Rains...Phoenix Fire Works Industry Sunshine North Advertisement Sample display of labels attached to Phoenix Fireworks products Italian Streamer and Radium Fountains and Jack in the Box and Jumping Jacks and Radio Grams and Radium Fountain and Sky Rocket and Golden Zodiac and Golden Rains Phoenix Fireworks Labels of fireworks Ephemera Phoenix Fireworks Labels of fireworks ...Sample display of labels attached to Phoenix Fireworks products Italian Streamer and Radium Fountains and Jack in the Box and Jumping Jacks and Radio Grams and Radium Fountain and Sky Rocket and Golden Zodiac and Golden Rainsphoenix fire works, industry, sunshine north, advertisement -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedEphemera - Phoenix Fireworks Multi coloured fireworks labels, 1960
... A sample display of labels of products of Phoenix Fireworks Sunshine Multi coloured labels attached to fireworks Product labels with how to use directions and manufacturers name The Italian Streamer The Roman Candle The Silver Rain...Phoenix Fire Works Industry Sunshine North Advertisement A sample display of labels of products of Phoenix Fireworks Sunshine Multi coloured labels attached to fireworks Product labels with how to use directions and manufacturers name The Italian Streamer The Roman Candle The Silver Rain Phoenix Fireworks Multi coloured fireworks labels Ephemera Phoenix Fireworks Multi coloured fireworks labels ...A sample display of labels of products of Phoenix Fireworks Sunshine Multi coloured labels attached to fireworks Product labels with how to use directions and manufacturers name The Italian Streamer The Roman Candle The Silver Rainphoenix fire works, industry, sunshine north, advertisement -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, Circa early 1990s
... There are green and red balloons and streamers hanging from the ceiling....There are green and red balloons and streamers hanging from the ceiling. Photograph Group photo ...The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held a Volunteers' Christmas Party. This photo depicts members enjoying the refreshments during the event. The end of year celebration was held at the AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a large group of people standing around a room, eating and drinking. Amongst the crowd, there is a table with various food platters on top. There are green and red balloons and streamers hanging from the ceiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, refreshments, member volunteers, c1990s -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, Harvey Studios, 19/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... alongside. 1864i2 - 40 about to break streamers at the depot gate with families of employees alongside. 1864i3 - After entering the depot area and breaking the streamers. ...alongside. 1864i2 - 40 about to break streamers at the depot gate with families of employees alongside. 1864i3 - After entering the depot area and breaking the streamers. ...Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat tram system and the people involved.Set of three black and white photographs of tram 40 entering the depot area on the night of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system - 19/9/1971. Taken by N. L. Harvey & Son. 1864i1 - Front of 40 with Lew Walker at controls and two others (? and ?) alongside. 1864i2 - 40 about to break streamers at the depot gate with families of employees alongside. 1864i3 - After entering the depot area and breaking the streamers. For other photographs of the event see Reg Item 6425 and 6426.trams, tramways, ballarat, closure, depot, last tram, tram 40 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, PM John Gorton
... The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Gorton fixes the "Long Tan Streamer" to the colours of 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment....The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Gorton fixes the "Long Tan Streamer" to the colours of 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Townsville, QLD 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Gorton fixes the "Long Tan Streamer" to the colours of 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, townsville, john gorton, long tan, 6 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, 6th battalion, the royal australian regiment, denis gibbons -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Photograph, Black & White Maypole Dance 1890, c1890
... It was celebrated with joyous dancing around a garlanded pole , called a Maypole, from which streamers/ ribbons hung. Each dancer held the end of a streamer, and as they danced, the ribbons became entwined creating one of the several traditional and colourful patterns. ...It was celebrated with joyous dancing around a garlanded pole , called a Maypole, from which streamers/ ribbons hung. Each dancer held the end of a streamer, and as they danced, the ribbons became entwined creating one of the several traditional and colourful patterns. ...Originally, May Day was a holiday of ancient tradition in England to celebrate the arrival of Spring. It was celebrated with joyous dancing around a garlanded pole , called a Maypole, from which streamers/ ribbons hung. Each dancer held the end of a streamer, and as they danced, the ribbons became entwined creating one of the several traditional and colourful patterns. In Australia, 19thC & early 20thC, Maypole dancing was incorporated in some School's curriculum. as it was deemed to be 'lady like' exercise for girls.The Maypole dance was spectacular when performed for special occasions. It required precision 'drilling' with many rehearsals to prevent any mistakes in the routine. ( H. Stanley 2007 CMHS )Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire enjoyed coming together to celebrate various events by organising a Maypole dancing display and this reminded them of their homeland customs.Black & White photograph of community Maypole dance c1890 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, 1999
... In the background, there are streamers and other decorations on the walls and hanging from the ceiling....In the background, there are streamers and other decorations on the walls and hanging from the ceiling. ...In late 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Malvern Opportunity Shop. A celebration was held at AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts groups of members and/or volunteers seated at tables during the event.COL photo of several groups of people sitting around some tables. On the tables, there are vases of flowers, wine glasses, tea cups and saucers, and small plates. In the background, there are streamers and other decorations on the walls and hanging from the ceiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, 20th anniversary, celebrations, members, volunteers, 1999
