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From a group of four photos of the Faram family:
George, Frank, Richard, Tom
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From a group of four photos of the Faram family:
George, Frank, Richard, Tom
Researched, written and designed by Pat Grainger and PMHPS members
"Historic Port Melbourne - Workers of Yesteryear" Produced by PMHPS. Cover has black and white photo of milk horse "Jack" with milkman Claude Butcher walking down Butcher's Lane, Port Melbourne. PMHPS logo at bottom right.
claude butcher, "jack" the horse, patrick collins, ellen fitzgerald, tom fitzgerald, sandridge volunteer fire brigade, "dolly" the horse, railway gate swallow st, sandridge municipal brigade, joe cooper
Researched, written and designed by Pat Grainger and PMHPS members
"Historic Port Melbourne - Women of port 2021" Produced by PMHPS. Black and white cover with portrait of Caroline Liardet and dog. PMHPS logo at top right.
caroline liardet, sarah stella edwards, sarah whiteman, thomas edwards, eli (dick) edwards, annie samson (nee anderson), women's welcoming committee, george samson, joe budd, jane rendell (nee harrison), holy trinity, mary elizabeth freame, mary ada a'beckett, lady foster, ethel godfrey, ladies harbour lights guild, alice tracy, norah mallett, stan howard, joan round, jean schinck, jenny tserkezidiz, joyce dermott, diane perazzo, margaret atjdicot, heather wale, mary anthony burne (mother anthony), janrt phillicia batty, lily goss, norm goss, peggy antonio, jenny baines, george baines, mary mcleavy, lyn mcleavy, sister norma dorothy barnett, janne ray, jan soldatas, anna robinson, liana thompson, destiny deacon, jude munro, wendy morris, janet bolitho, lyn allison, fiona mcconnell oam, berris campbell oam, moira findlay oam, bernadene voss, rosie bray oam, pat grainger oam
The kiosk on the Eastern side of Station Pier. Sandridge Bay Towers is on the left. James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, station pier kiosk, sandridge bay towers
View towards city showing protest "Not For Sale" on roof. House belonged to Senator Olive Zakharov who won the battle against compulsory acquisition. Photo is taken from the roof of the Mission to Seamen. City is in background James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, olive zakharov
Tram arriving at Port Melbourne Station. Through railyards now cleared of rubble and City buildings in background. James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, tranport - rail
Looking towards the City from near Princes Pier. Government Engine Works and city buildings in the distance. James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, commonwealth engine works
Night time view of Beach St looking West towards Westgate bridge James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, beach street, westgate bridge
West side of Centenary Bridge looking towards Government Engine Works. James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, bay street, melbourne city, town hall
Bay St shops looking North towards the City. Picture taken from Liardet St. The Town Hall is central James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, bay street, melbourne city, town hall
Stormy evening on Beach Rd. Waves crash against the shore and Westgate Bridge in distance is very hazy James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, beach road
Parkland and the Beacon. A temporary extension to Howe Parade is between the park and the beacon. In the distance the area is cleared and ready for redevelopment James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, beacon cove, beacon
Temporary storage of demolition rubble in preparation for Beacon Cove redevelopment. Photo looks across railyards to Swallow & Ariell James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, beacon cove
Looking towards the Beacon and Beacon Road housing. Shows undeveloped paddocks between Beacon and the railway. Also Westgate Bridge is in the distance James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, beacon cove, beacon
Looking towards Poolman St over future Beacon Cove site James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, beacon cove
Swimmers at Sandridge Beach. Looking across to Princes Pier and the Centenary Bridge James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, centenary bridge, princes pier, sandridge beach
Railway Crescent demolition works in preparation for Beacon cove redevelopment James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, railway crescent, beacon cove
Acquired from Dream Factory Exhibition on display at the City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall, 17 May - 31 August 2021
48 page booklet with a maroon cover that shows an image of the front of a car with a Holden badge.
Dream Factory: GMH Design at Fishermans Bend 1964 - 2020
industry - manufacturing
Port Melbourne Station and Centenary Bridge viewed from railway yards James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, centenary bridge, port melbourne station
Taken from the roof of the Mission to Seamen looking across Station Pier and Centenary Bridge James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, station pier, centenary bridge
The sea Beacon with the Abel Tasman ( ferry to Tasmania) leaving Station Pier in the background James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, beacon, abel tasman, station pier
!988 Liardet memorial in Beach Street at the foot of Nott Street. James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Council
local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, liardet memorial
The theatre was opened in 1924.
Photograph (photocopy) of Hoyts Eclipse theatre , 88 Crockford St,Port Melbourne, 1940s
arts and entertainment - film/cinema, eclipse picture theatre
From St Josephs School. Back row: Kevin Ireton 4th from left; Margaret Leclerq 2nd from right 2nd back row: Alice Rowlands 4th from left 2nd front row: Brian McBroom 1st on left Front row: Julie Dalton on left; Peter Perazzo centre; Kathleen Woodruff on right.
St Josephs debutant photo. Early to mid 1950s
religion - roman catholic church (st josephs), st josephs past pupils
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree.
.07 - dark khaki scout scarf with blue binding and blue and black badge
societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree.
.06 - plain blue scout scarf
societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree.
.05 - maroon Scout scarf with Melbourne Olympics badge
societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree.
.04 - brown Scout scarf with Clifford Park Jamboree badge
societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree.
.03 - Triangular brown pennant with Clifford park Jamboree, Victoria 1955/56
societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree.
.02 - Khaki Scout shirt with short sleeves. 1st Port Melbourne Scouts
societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts
Port Melbourne Football Club produced this jumper for the Frank Johnson Heritage Day VFL round 11 clash with old rivals Williamstown at North Port Oval, Sunday 27 June 2021. The jumper is a tribute to PMFC legend Frank Johnson and the history of club. In 2007 Frank Johnson became the first VFL/VFA player to be inducted into the Australian Football League (AFL) Hall of Fame. The jumper also includes the names of the PMFC Team of the Century on the front and the years of the 17 club premierships on the back. Since 2019 the winner of the Port Melbourne vs Williamstown clash has been awarded the Johnson-Callahan Cup, named in honour Johnson and Williamstown legend, Gerry Callahan. Port Melbourne 6.14 (50) were defeated by Williamstown 12.15 (87). During the following weeks the match-worn jumpers were sold via online auction and PMHPS secured No 31 worn by Nick Stathopoulos during the game.
Port Melbourne Football Club heritage red & blue sleeveless jumper. Team of the Century names listed in central red panel and significant achievements of Captain Frank Johnson Snr listed in blue side panel. Number 31 in white on blue panel. Large number 31 on the back. Bottom of jumper back has 17 images of Premiership Cups from 1897 to 2017.
sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, nick stathopoulos, frank johnson
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