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Small round metal badge. Light blue, navy and white. Mission to Seamen Harbour Lights Giuld. World War I (WWI) era
Around the edge "Harbour Lights Guild"
on flag in centre "The Missions to Seamen"
Photograph of Dalma BARFOOT with new husband Frank POTTER after their wedding at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne.
B & W photograph of Dalma BARFOOT & her husband Frank POTTER taken on their wedding day outside Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne.
Dalma Barfoot & Frank
religion - anglican (holy trinity), dalma barfoot, frank potter
Photograph of Dalma BARFOOT with her father William entering Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne for her wedding to Frank POTTER.
B & W photograph of Dalma BARFOOT & her father William at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne
Mr Barfoot Snr Dalma
religion - anglican (holy trinity), dalma barfoot, williiam barfoot, frank potter
Photograph of Reg & Elsie SUCKLING who lived at 27 Dunstan Parade.
B & W photograph of Elsie & Reg SUCKLING
On reverse Reg & Elsie Suckling
reg suckling, elsie suckling, 27 dunstan parade
Photograph of Ron & Mabel SUCKLING.
Small trimmed B & W photograph of Mabel & Ron SUCKLING
On reverse Ron & Mabel 52 Edwards Ave S.C.7 Suckling
ron suckling, mabel suckling.
Photograph of the SUCKLING family taken when Wendy was a small child. Wendy was killed in a bus accident on 7 July 1954.
B & W photograph of Suckling family.
On reverse Ron Mabel & Wendy Suckling
wendy suckling, ron suckling, mabel suckling.
Photograph of the SUCKLING family taken when Wendy was a small child. Wendy was killed in a bus accident on 7 July 1954.
B & W photograph of Suckling family.
On reverse Ron Mabel & Wendy Suckling
wendy suckling, ron suckling, mabel suckling.
Photograph of 9 & 1/2 year old Wendy SUCKLING taken at Christmas 1953 by a street photographer. Wendy was killed in a bus accident on 7 July 1954. Copies of this photo were given to family members. Wendy & her parents, Ron & Mabel SUCKLING were living at 52 Edwards Avenue, Port Melbourne.
B & W photograph of Wendy SUCKLING wearing hat & frilled dress
On reverse details of Wendy & origin of the photograph plus a poem by William Cullen BRYANT
wendy suckling, ron suckling, mabel suckling., william cullen bryant
Photograph of Ron SUCKLING taken by David Fell of City Studios, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne.In 1964, Ron lived at 52 Edwards Ave, Port Melbourne.
B & W photograph of Ron SUCKLING
Ron Suckling on reverse
ron suckling, david fell, 52 edwards avenue
Photograph of Mabel SUCKLING taken by David Fell of City Studios, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne.
B & W photograph of Mabel SUCKLING
Mabel Suckling on reverse
david fell, mabel suckling.
Photograph of Ron SUCKLING taken by David Fell of City Studios, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne. In 1964, Ron is known to have lived at 52 Edwards Ave, Port Melbourne.
B & W photograph of Ron SUCKLING
Ron Suckling on reverse
ron suckling, david fell, 52 edwards avenue
The Vintage Port Film Society was a registered Victorian Society. Beginning in 1990, it met for 16 years until it closed in November 2006. Screenings took place at 58 Derham Street, the home of Frank & Serena Stewart.
Programs and notices for The Vintage Port Film Society 1993 - 2006
the vintage port film society, arts and entertainment - film/cinema, frank stewart, serena stewart
Digital copy of 'The Archer Family in Port Melbourne' by Judy Archer
judy archer, built environment - domestic, families, archer family
The dance was held on Friday 8th November 1985 at the Port Melbourne Town Hall to celebrate the wind up of Victoria's 150th anniversary celebrations. Cost of admission was $5.00 which included a light supper.
White admission ticket with green printing for a 'Grand Old Time Dance' at the Port Melbourne Town Hall.
celebration - ball, local government - city of port melbourne, victoria 150 anniversary, port melbourne town hall
'Try a Mystery today' display made in 1983 by donor, Jay MILLER who was a newly qualified part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.
Photograph of 'Try a Mystery Today' 1983 display at Port Melbourne City Library.
jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station
Science Fiction display made in 1983 by donor, Jay MILLER who was a newly qualified part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.
Photograph of 'Science Fiction Fact or Fantasy' 1983 display at Port Melbourne City Library.
jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station
Craft display made in 1983 by donor, Jay MILLER who was a newly qualified part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.
Photograph of 'Create with your Hands and your library' 1983 display at Port Melbourne City Library.
jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station
Port Melbourne Library display with part time librarian, Teresa, The display was made by donor, Jay MILLER, a newly qualified, part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.
Photograph of part time librarian in front of Port Melbourne City Library display.
jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station, teresa
Port Melbourne City Librarian, Wendy Morris & unknown child in front of Christmas 1983 display. The display was made by donor, Jay MILLER, a newly qualified, part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.
Photograph of Port Melbourne City Librarian in front of Christmas display.
jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station, wendy morris
Interior of Port Melbourne Library. The donor, Jay MILLER, was a newly qualified, part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.
Photograph of interior of Port Melbourne City Library , Liardet Street
jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station
Welcome to Port Melbourne Library display with Library Technician, Karen WALE in the foreground. The display was made by donor, Jay MILLER, a newly qualified, part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.
Photograph of Welcome to Port Melbourne City Library with Library Technician, Karen Wale.
Karen Wale on reverse
jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station, karen wale
Sunlight Soap box - 500gms, Blue and Yellow box with "Pure Soap" on small red background.
industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, domestic life, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, unichema australia pty ltd, sunlight soap
Bar of soap - dark orange - embossed "Guardian Family Health Soap"
industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, domestic life, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, unichema australia pty ltd, guardian family health soap
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.
B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER cutting their wedding cake.
weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.
B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day sitting at the wedding table with the wedding party toasting them. L-R Joan GARDINER, Harry SUMMERS (athletics friend), Margaret CONN, Bob GARDINER, Barbara GARDINER, Murray LANG (best man & athletics friend), Marlene HEGARTY (Barbara's sister) and Roger WESTWOOD (Bob's cousin).
weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn, roger westwood, harry summers, murray lang
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.
B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day with both sets of parents. L-R Bert & Mrs GARDINER, Bob GARDINER, Barbara GARDINER, Alice HEGARTY and Bill HEGARTY.
weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, alice hegarty nee mott, william (bill) hegarty, bert gardiner
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.
B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day in a car.
weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.
B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day with the wedding party on the steps of Holy Trinity Church. L-R Roger WESTWOOD (Bob's cousin), Marlene HEGARTY (Barbara's sister), Murray LANG (best man & athletics friend), Margaret CONN, Bob GARDINER, Barbara GARDINER, Harry SUMMERS (athletics friend) and Joan GARDINER.
weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn, roger westwood, harry summers, murray lang
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.
B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day with the wedding party on the steps of Holy Trinity Church. L-R Roger WESTWOOD (Bob's cousin), Harry SUMMERS (athletics friend), Murray LANG (best man & athletics friend), Bob GARDINER, Barbara GARDINER, Margaret CONN, Joan GARDINER and Marlene HEGARTY (Barbara's sister).
weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn, roger westwood, harry summers, murray lang
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.
B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day on the steps of Holy Trinity Church.
weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.
B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day on the steps of Holy Trinity Church.
weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty
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