Showing 139 items matching "the olgas"
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Federation University Art CollectionDrawing - x, Zerbst, Bronwyn, Untitled [Olgas] by Bronwyn Zerbst, 1991
... ...the olgas...Framed drawing of The Olgas, Central Australia....Untitled [Olgas] by Bronwyn Zerbst Drawing x Zerbst, Bronwyn ...This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed drawing of The Olgas, Central Australia.art, artwork, the olgas, wimmera campus, horsham campus, bronwyn zerbst, available, central australia, horsham campus art collection -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Photograph of Dr Olga Bolitho, 1926, 1926
... Photograph of Dr Olga Bolitho, 1926...Photograph depicts Dr Olga Bolitho as a baby, lying on a blanket in a garden, 1926. ...'Dr Olga Bolitho 1926...Writing in biro on the back of the photograph reads 'Dr Olga Bolitho 1926'. Photograph of Dr Olga Bolitho, 1926 ...Sepia photograph. Photograph depicts Dr Olga Bolitho as a baby, lying on a blanket in a garden, 1926. Writing in biro on the back of the photograph reads 'Dr Olga Bolitho 1926'.'Dr Olga Bolitho 1926 -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Sisters Rine (Ekaterini) and Olga Varvarigos, late 1920s
... Sisters Rine (Ekaterini) and Olga Varvarigos...A photo of Rine (Ekaterini) Varvarigos (Sikiotis) and her younger sister Olga Varvarigos (Andrews). Rine was born in Ithaca in 1910. ...Written on the back and translated from the Greek: Olga with Renee....Sisters Rine (Ekaterini) and Olga Varvarigos Photograph ...A photo of Rine (Ekaterini) Varvarigos (Sikiotis) and her younger sister Olga Varvarigos (Andrews). Rine was born in Ithaca in 1910. In 1914 her parents Ioannis and Giannoula Varvarigos departed for Rhodesia with their baby son Dimitrios (Jim), leaving Rene and older brother Nicholas on Ithaca in care of their maternal grandmother. Her parents' journey to Rhodesia encountered delays at the Port Said so they eventually boarded a boat headed to Australia from where they thought they would get passage to Africa. However with the outbreak of WW1 they eventually settled in Melbourne where three more children were born, Constantinos 1916, Menelaos (Dennis) 1918 and Olga in 1925. Nicholas joined his parents in Melbourne in 1923 aged 14; and Ekaterini arrive in 1916 aged 16. Family separations were not uncommon for early Ithacan immigrants. Typically the intention was the they would only be away for a short time or that other family members, usually spouses and children, would follow later, once the men were more established. A black and white photograph of a young woman in a garden with a little child.Written on the back and translated from the Greek: Olga with Renee. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Booklet, "Songs From The Dandenongs", n.d. but pre-1950. Possibly 1939
... A 1939 booklet of nursery rhymes designed to inspire Australian children with their own fairy stories. Olga Dorothea Agnes Ernst published the rhymes under her married name Waller. ...Stapled booklet with cardboard covers and twenty-four pages, containing lyrics and music to ten songs composed by Olga D. A. Waller M. A. (words) and Jean M. ...Stapled booklet with cardboard covers and twenty-four pages, containing lyrics and music to ten songs composed by Olga D. A. Waller M. A. (words) and Jean M. ...A 1939 booklet of nursery rhymes designed to inspire Australian children with their own fairy stories. Olga Dorothea Agnes Ernst published the rhymes under her married name Waller. This copy was presumably used by Helen Gibson in her pre-school teaching and was donated to the society as part of her collection of materials.Stapled booklet with cardboard covers and twenty-four pages, containing lyrics and music to ten songs composed by Olga D. A. Waller M. A. (words) and Jean M. Fraser (music). The songs, described as "Mountain nursery rhymes" are all concerned with the Dandenong Ranges.In ink on flyleaf: To dear Rita, With love. June 1950. Marie. "There's joy in Remembrance."dandenong ranges -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Photograph of Dr Olga Bolitho, 1926, 1926
... Photograph of Dr Olga Bolitho, 1926...Writing in biro on the back of the photograph reads 'Olga Bolitho 1926'....Writing in biro on the back of the photograph reads 'Olga Bolitho 1926'. Photograph of Dr Olga Bolitho, 1926 ...Sepia photograph. Photograph is of Dr Olga Bolitho as a baby, seated in a high chair in a garden, 1926. Writing in biro on the back of the photograph reads 'Olga Bolitho 1926'. -
Clunes Museumbook, ADVERTISER PRINTING WORKS, THE HOUSEWIFE'S COMPANION, C 1916
... HANDWRITTEN ON FRONT COVER: OLGA CHAMPION...PRODUCED BY THE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, MARYBOROUGH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA LOCAL HISTORY COOKERY PRODUCED BY THE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, MARYBOROUGH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA HANDWRITTEN ON FRONT COVER: OLGA CHAMPION COOKERY BOOK - "THE HOUSEWIFE'S COMPANION" THE HOUSEWIFE'S COMPANION book BOOK ADVERTISER PRINTING WORKS ...PRODUCED BY THE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, MARYBOROUGH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIACOOKERY BOOK - "THE HOUSEWIFE'S COMPANION"PRODUCED BY THE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, MARYBOROUGH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIAlocal history, cookery, -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Salvation officers Distributing the War Cry in a Hotel Bar
... Freda Gray & Olga Collins on a Pub Crawl...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Freda Gray & Olga Collins on a Pub Crawl Two Salvation Army officers & Two Men in a bar Salvation officers Distributing the War Cry in a Hotel Bar Photograph ...Two Salvation Army officers & Two Men in a barFreda Gray & Olga Collins on a Pub Crawl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Eriksson Family, C.1903
... ...olga...Girls are probably Olga and Mary....Girls are probably Olga and Mary. Eriksson Family Photograph Photograph ...Black and white photo of Eriksson Children outside Family Home - 17 Junction Road, Nunawading C.1903. Girls are probably Olga and Mary.eriksson, olga, mary, junction road, blackburn north, no. 17. -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumSculpture - Bronze head of David Beavis O.A.M, Ethel Reynolds, 1985
... Sculpture by Ethel Reynolds Presented by Olga Johnson 1985...Sculpture by Ethel Reynolds Presented by Olga Johnson 1985 Sculptured bronze head of David Beavis O.A.M. mounted on wooden base Sculpture Bronze head of David Beavis O.A.M. ...David Beavis was secretary of the Queenscliffe Lifeboat Preservation Society Inc until his death in 1986Queenscliffe Lifeboat Preservation Society QLPS was established to oversee the restoration of the lifeboat Queenscliffe in the 1980s and the funding and construction of the current Queenscliff Maritime Museum.Sculptured bronze head of David Beavis O.A.M. mounted on wooden base Plaque: David A. Beavis O.A.M. Sculpture by Ethel Reynolds Presented by Olga Johnson 1985beavis david, sculpture, queenscliffe lifeboat preservation society, qlps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Girls Basketball Team 1928
... |Anne Hogan, Tup Hunter, Eva Johnstone, Ann O'Brien, Grace Cussen, Kath McGonigal, Olga Walters....|Anne Hogan, Tup Hunter, Eva Johnstone, Ann O'Brien, Grace Cussen, Kath McGonigal, Olga Walters. Girls Basketball Team 1928 Photograph Photograph ...St. Mary's College, Tatura, Basketball Team 1928.|Anne Hogan, Tup Hunter, Eva Johnstone, Ann O'Brien, Grace Cussen, Kath McGonigal, Olga Walters.tatura, recreations, sports, costume, female -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Hockey Team, 1931, 1931
... ...olga dulfer...Verso " Ballarat Hockey Association SMB 1931 Back Row: Effie George, Jean Maude, Edith Curnow, Glad Dunstan, Al Duggan, Mary Fogarty Front Row: Mavis Whitehead, Olga Dulfer, Kath Windsor, Alice Bosher, Olga Lyons"...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields The Ballarat School of Mines Hockey team played in the Ballarat Hockey Association competition. effie george jean maude edith curnow glad dunstan al duggan mary fogarty mavis whitehead olga dulfer kath windsor alice bosher olga lyons hockey ballarat school of mines ballarat hockey association Verso " Ballarat Hockey Association SMB 1931 Back Row: Effie George, Jean Maude, Edith Curnow, Glad Dunstan, Al Duggan, Mary Fogarty Front Row: Mavis Whitehead, Olga Dulfer, Kath Windsor, Alice Bosher, Olga Lyons" Mounted black and white photo of the 11 women dressed in the Ballarat School of Mines Sport uniform. ...The Ballarat School of Mines Hockey team played in the Ballarat Hockey Association competition. Mounted black and white photo of the 11 women dressed in the Ballarat School of Mines Sport uniform. Verso " Ballarat Hockey Association SMB 1931 Back Row: Effie George, Jean Maude, Edith Curnow, Glad Dunstan, Al Duggan, Mary Fogarty Front Row: Mavis Whitehead, Olga Dulfer, Kath Windsor, Alice Bosher, Olga Lyons"effie george, jean maude, edith curnow, glad dunstan, al duggan, mary fogarty, mavis whitehead, olga dulfer, kath windsor, alice bosher, olga lyons, hockey, ballarat school of mines, ballarat hockey association -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Toddler Olga Varvarigos, c 1929
... Toddler Olga Varvarigos...The picture is Olga Varvarigos. Olga married Hector Anagnostatos (Andrews) who was president of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society 1953-55. ...Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The picture is Olga Varvarigos. Olga married Hector Anagnostatos (Andrews) who was president of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society 1953-55. ...The picture is Olga Varvarigos. Olga married Hector Anagnostatos (Andrews) who was president of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society 1953-55. They had two sons, Ross and Peter Andrews.A black and white photograph of child standing in a garden. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - STRAUCH COLLECTION: KUHN FAMILY
... Copy of photograph of Kuhn family about 1906. Left to Right - Olga Wina Kuhn, Frederick Albert Carl Kuhn, Vincent Patrick Kuhn. ...PHOTOGRAPH Person kuhn Bendigo-German-Kuhn Copy of photograph of Kuhn family about 1906. Left to Right - Olga Wina Kuhn, Frederick Albert Carl Kuhn, Vincent Patrick Kuhn. ...The Kuhn family lived in Short St., Bendigo. Albert Charles Martin Kuhn (c. 1860-1948) married Ellen Ryan (1869-11/5/1955) in 1899. The had the following children:- Frederick Albert Carl (18/6/1900 - 11//2/1944); Marie Victoria (1903-1913) and Vincent Patrick (9/7/1904-28/9/1986). The newspaper has misnamed their daughter. Frederick was a Corporal in the army during WW2, No. VX12788, and served in New Guinea. He died at the Convalescent Depot in Ballarat from cerebral oedema. He had married Stella Roslyn Annie Taylor in 1927. Vincent married Margaret Breavington in 1946. Copy of photograph of Kuhn family about 1906. Left to Right - Olga Wina Kuhn, Frederick Albert Carl Kuhn, Vincent Patrick Kuhn. Children of , Albert Charles Martin Kuhn and Ellen Ryan.photograph, person, kuhn, bendigo-german-kuhn -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Olga Black and family, September 2000
... Olga Black and family...Olga Black, who is holding the flowers is photographed with her sister-in-law, June Black and her nieces, Julie-Anne and Samanda at a function at the Ithacan clubrooms celebrating Olga's 70th birthday. ...One of the ladies is holding a bunch of flowers. Olga Black and family Photograph ...Olga Black, who is holding the flowers is photographed with her sister-in-law, June Black and her nieces, Julie-Anne and Samanda at a function at the Ithacan clubrooms celebrating Olga's 70th birthday. A colour photograph of four ladies. One of the ladies is holding a bunch of flowers. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Elly Black's wedding
... The photograph was taken at the wedding of Elly Black to Nicholas Cominos who was from Emerald, Queensland. Her sister, Olga was the bridesmaid. Elly and Olga were the daughters of Kosta and Efstathia (Toula) Mavrokefalos (Black)....Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The photograph was taken at the wedding of Elly Black to Nicholas Cominos who was from Emerald, Queensland. Her sister, Olga was the bridesmaid. Elly and Olga were the daughters of Kosta and Efstathia (Toula) Mavrokefalos (Black). ...The photograph was taken at the wedding of Elly Black to Nicholas Cominos who was from Emerald, Queensland. Her sister, Olga was the bridesmaid. Elly and Olga were the daughters of Kosta and Efstathia (Toula) Mavrokefalos (Black).A scanned black and white studio photograph of a bride who is handing her bridesmaid who is seated on a chaise, her bouquet of flowers. They are in front of curtains. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Varvarigos sisters, c1945
... Her younger sister Olga was born in Melbourne in 1925....Her younger sister Olga was born in Melbourne in 1925. A black and white photograph with a white border of a young girl wearing school uniform and a little child. ...Pictured are Ekaterini Varvarigos and her younger sister Olga. Ekaterini was born in in Ithaca in 1910 and came to Australia in 1926 to reunite with her parents. Her younger sister Olga was born in Melbourne in 1925.A black and white photograph with a white border of a young girl wearing school uniform and a little child. They are sitting on a seat in a garden. -
Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Freedom Scientific, Braille 'n' Speak
... Resource disk, 2 cassette tapes "Braille'n'Speak manual" by Olga Espinola, 1 print book "Quick Reference: Braille'n'Speak command list", 2 Braille books "Braille'n'Speak Quick Reference" and "A user's guide to Braille'n'Speak" both by Olga Espinola....Resource disk, 2 cassette tapes "Braille'n'Speak manual" by Olga Espinola, 1 print book "Quick Reference: Braille'n'Speak command list", 2 Braille books "Braille'n'Speak Quick Reference" and "A user's guide to Braille'n'Speak" both by Olga Espinola. ...A portable note taker that allow the operator to input either Grade 1 or Grade 2 Braille and have the information read back to you. It holds up to 640K of RAM or 600 Braille pages.Cardboard box containing a cream coloured plastic rectangle device with 7 black keys, 1 carry bag, 1 adapter, 1 computer cable, 1 x 3 1/4 in. Blaze demo programs disk, 1 x 3 1/4 in. Resource disk, 2 cassette tapes "Braille'n'Speak manual" by Olga Espinola, 1 print book "Quick Reference: Braille'n'Speak command list", 2 Braille books "Braille'n'Speak Quick Reference" and "A user's guide to Braille'n'Speak" both by Olga Espinola.braille equipment, assistive devices -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Eriksson Family Home, C.1903
... ...olga...Black and white photo of Family Group outside Eriksson Family Home, 17 Junction Road, Nunawading, Mrs Erikson nursing Olga (Mrs Steel) L-R: Harold, Cecil, Edgar and Mary (Mrs Skinner)....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne eriksson olga harold cecil edgar mary steel skinner Black and white photo of Family Group outside Eriksson Family Home, 17 Junction Road, Nunawading, Mrs Erikson nursing Olga (Mrs Steel) L-R: Harold, Cecil, Edgar and Mary (Mrs Skinner). ...Black and white photo of Family Group outside Eriksson Family Home, 17 Junction Road, Nunawading, Mrs Erikson nursing Olga (Mrs Steel) L-R: Harold, Cecil, Edgar and Mary (Mrs Skinner).eriksson, olga, harold, cecil, edgar, mary, steel, skinner -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), George Lipp & Wife Olga Pretoria Nee Phillips, Malmsbury
... George Lipp & Wife Olga Pretoria Nee Phillips, Malmsbury ...People - "George Lipp, Olga Pretoria (Phillips) Lipp"...Malmsbury Historical Society Malmsbury Mechanics Institute 71 Mollison Street Malmsbury daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges People - "George Lipp, Olga Pretoria (Phillips) Lipp" George Lipp & Wife Olga Pretoria Nee Phillips, Malmsbury Photograph Photograph ...People - "George Lipp, Olga Pretoria (Phillips) Lipp" -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Olga Kouvaras-Cosmas, 9 April 1944
... Olga Kouvaras-Cosmas...Olga attended Sydney Girls High School and was a keen and talented student of the music and in particular the piano. ...The photograph has been printed on A4 copy paper. Olga Kouvaras-Cosmas Photograph ...The photo is of Olga Kouvaras who was born in Sydney, the first child of Telemahos and Erasmia Kouvaras who both migrated from Ithaca. Olga attended Sydney Girls High School and was a keen and talented student of the music and in particular the piano. However with the shadow of WW2 she was compelled to leave school to work in her parent’s café. Following her marriage to John Cosmas in 1953, Olga settled in Melbourne and they had three children- Kosmas, Erasmia and Dallas. A scanned black and white photograph of a school girl dressed in school uniform. She is wearing a standard three pleated tunic, white blouse and dark tie. The photograph has been printed on A4 copy paper.In bottom RH corner. 9-4-44 -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Vasiliki Raftopoulos Ithaca
... The lady in the photograph is Vassiliki Raftopoulos, Nina and Olga Black's maternal grandmother. ...Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The lady in the photograph is Vassiliki Raftopoulos, Nina and Olga Black's maternal grandmother. A photograph of a sepia photograph of a lady dressed in a long dark outfit. ...The lady in the photograph is Vassiliki Raftopoulos, Nina and Olga Black's maternal grandmother. A photograph of a sepia photograph of a lady dressed in a long dark outfit. Half of the original photograph has been torn off. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Mother and daughter, C 1930
... The photo is of toddler Olga Varvarigos and possibly her mother Giannoula Varvarigos. ...Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The photo is of toddler Olga Varvarigos and possibly her mother Giannoula Varvarigos. ...The photo is of toddler Olga Varvarigos and possibly her mother Giannoula Varvarigos. A black and white photograph of a lady and a little child sitting on a seat in a garden. -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Fishing boats in Eastern Harbour Lakes Entrance c1950
... , President, Coldstream, Olga Star..., President, Coldstream, Olga Star Fishing Industry Boats and Boating Harbour Facilities Wharfs Black and white photo of fishing boats tied up at the Eastern Harbour Lakes Entrance Photograph Fishing boats in Eastern Harbour Lakes Entrance c1950 ...From the left, Pamela Star, Bronzewing?, President, Coldstream, Olga StarBlack and white photo of fishing boats tied up at the Eastern Harbour Lakes Entrancefishing industry, boats and boating, harbour facilities, wharfs -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Constantine Mavrokefalos (Black), Late 19th century
... It is a studio photograph of Constantine Mavrokefalos (Black), father of Nina, John, Ellie, Rita and Olga Black....Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne It is a studio photograph of Constantine Mavrokefalos (Black), father of Nina, John, Ellie, Rita and Olga Black. A faded black and white photograph of a man in military attire and seated on a chair. ...It is a studio photograph of Constantine Mavrokefalos (Black), father of Nina, John, Ellie, Rita and Olga Black.A faded black and white photograph of a man in military attire and seated on a chair. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithacan dance group, c1990s
... The group pictured are young Ithacan girls who were taught by Olga Black and they are wearing the traditional Ithacan dress. ...Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The group pictured are young Ithacan girls who were taught by Olga Black and they are wearing the traditional Ithacan dress. ...The group pictured are young Ithacan girls who were taught by Olga Black and they are wearing the traditional Ithacan dress. The group performed at various IPS events including the annual ball, Christmas parties. Both Olga and her sister Nina, taught Greek dancing to many people over the years, both Greek and non Greek. Many young Australian born people of Ithacan descent develop a greater appreciation and awareness of the Greek and Ithacan culture through learning traditional dances.A coloured photograph of a dancing group dressed in a Greek costumes. In the group there are five older girls and a younger girl as well as one boy. -
Wangaratta High SchoolPhotograhps of Girls Hostel, 1940-1952
... Group photograph of all residents, three girls in front of hostel for girls sign and girls walking past hostel for girls sign. 1940, featuring Olga Rouvrat, Jean Kennedy, Priscilla Reid. ...Group photograph of all residents, three girls in front of hostel for girls sign and girls walking past hostel for girls sign. 1940, featuring Olga Rouvrat, Jean Kennedy, Priscilla Reid. ...Three sepia photographs of girls from the Chisholm street girls Hostel. Group photograph of all residents, three girls in front of hostel for girls sign and girls walking past hostel for girls sign. 1940, featuring Olga Rouvrat, Jean Kennedy, Priscilla Reid. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, The Black sisters, c 2010
... The photograph was taken when Nina Black was a resident in a nursing home. Her sister, Olga is standing on her RHS....Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The photograph was taken when Nina Black was a resident in a nursing home. Her sister, Olga is standing on her RHS. A black and white photograph of a lady in a wheel chair with three ladies and two boys standing behind her. ...The photograph was taken when Nina Black was a resident in a nursing home. Her sister, Olga is standing on her RHS.A black and white photograph of a lady in a wheel chair with three ladies and two boys standing behind her. The group are in a garden. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithacan Dance Group, Antipodes Festival, Early 2000s
... Olga also taught Greek dance in Melbourne across the Greek and Australian community. ...Olga also taught Greek dance in Melbourne across the Greek and Australian community. ...The Ithacan dance group, taught by Olga Black, were performing at the annual Greek Community Antipodes Festival in Lonsdale Street Melbourne some time in thein the late 1990s. The dancers are wearing the traditional Ithacan costume. Pictured from L-R: Andrianna Bisas, Nicoletta ?, Emilia Calinikos, Eleni Tsalikis, Yianni Callinikos, unknown, Kristina Tsalikis. Olga who is of Ithacan descent, danced for a number of years in Athens for the Dora Stratou Dance Group which is renown for its traditional dance performances and costumes representing the various regions of Greece. Olga also taught Greek dance in Melbourne across the Greek and Australian community. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society has supported the teaching of traditional Greek dancing over the years and the Ithacan dance ensembles have performed at a variety of functions. A coloured photograph of seven young people dressed in traditional Ithacan costume dancing on an open air stage in a street. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Yianniko Raftopoulos, 1972
... Yiannikos Raftopoulos and his daughter, Olga were at the 1972 Ithacan annual held at the Southern Cross Hotel in Exhibition Street. ...Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne Yiannikos Raftopoulos and his daughter, Olga were at the 1972 Ithacan annual held at the Southern Cross Hotel in Exhibition Street. ...Yiannikos Raftopoulos and his daughter, Olga were at the 1972 Ithacan annual held at the Southern Cross Hotel in Exhibition Street. The Ithacan Club's annual ball has been a popular with the members and their families and friends. A black and white photograph of a man and a young girl at a social function. -
Brighton Historical SocietySkirt, late-nineteenth century & 1950s
... ...olga black...This skirt belonged to Olga Black, a long-time Brighton resident. ...Olga Black...Olga Black...Olga inherited her mother's sewing skills. ...This skirt belonged to Olga Black, a long-time Brighton resident. The linen used for the skirt were woven by Olga's great-grandmother Efstathia in the late-nineteenth century with flax grown on the island of Ithaca. In the 1950s, Olga made the fabric into a skirt, embellishing it with hand embroidery. Olga Maria Black was born in Melbourne in 1930, the daughter of Ithacan migrants Constantine and Toula Mavrokefalos. Constantine first emigrated to Australia in 1902, returning to Greece circa 1912-13 to serve his home country in the Balkan Wars. Toula's family had left Ithaca for Romania when she was only six months old, but she happened to be visiting the island at the very time that Constantine arrived, fresh from the war. Within three weeks they were married, and when Constantine returned to Melbourne in 1914 his new bride came with him. Constantine had trained as an accountant, but his qualifications were not recognised in Australia. Changing his surname to the Anglicised "Black", he started off working in his older brother Dionysios's cafés before going into business on his own. In 1917 he opened the Paris Residential Café at 54-56 Swanston Street, which offered both dining and accommodation. The business saw some years of success, but did not survive the Great Depression. Constantine died in 1944. Olga's mother Toula learned to sew as a child, while growing up in the Romanian village of Brila. She developed her skills making lace and embroidering items for her trousseau. Some of the linen she embroidered had been woven from flax on Ithaca by her own grandmother, Efstathia. During the Depression, when money was scarce, Toula embroidered at home, doing work for a factory in Flinders Lane. Using a cotton reel, a threepence and a sixpence she created and embroidered designs on hundreds of blouses. Olga spent her preschool days sitting at the table where her mother worked. Toula would involve Olga by allowing her to help choose the colour combinations. Toula lived with Olga in Brighton until her death in 1976. Olga inherited her mother's sewing skills. She re-invented some of Toula’s trousseau nightdresses and skilfully altered other clothing, making dresses which she wore around Brighton for many years.Ankle-length full cream linen skirt with multi-coloured cross stitch embroidery featuring mountains, birds and trees. Fullness is pleated into wide waist band. Left side opening. The fabric widths have been whipped together by hand probably at the time the cloth was woven in the late-nineteenth century. The skirt is machine stitched.skirt, linen, hand woven, embroidery, ithaca, migration, greek diaspora, olga black
