WHY DO WE TURN TO THE RADIO? And how do they keep us connected? ESA member AH seems to be always able to dig up 'something' on a topic. When the ABC was mentioned he produced these gems from 1920s … [Read more...]
Vintage cookery booklets
FREE TALK AT 11 AM ON 19 MAY 2019, CAMBERWELL LIBRARY MEETING ROOMS, hear and see part of a wonderful collection about food donated to the State Library of Victoria. Our speaker is Richard Overell … [Read more...]
architect’s sign
Looking to see where I could get an architect's business sign that hung outside of 89 William street Melbourne from 1937 of Meldrum and Noad architects. Wooden frame on canvas . 0412218481 phone … [Read more...]
Swap meet
AT 6PM, this Friday 12 APRIL. SWAP MEET THIS FRIDAY AT THE CAMBERWELL LIBRARY MEETING ROOMS STARTING 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell Vic. No need to book, just turn up. Opportunity for … [Read more...]
Australian Christmas Card Competition
In 1881 John Sands ran a competition to find illustrations of Australian Christmas scenes. Here is a long description of the competition and some results. CHRISTMAS CARDS. By the enterprise and … [Read more...]
Chocolate wrappers
CHOCOLATE EATERS AND WRAPPER COLLECTORS ALERT. We have received a request for assistance from a fellow albeit champion collector: Dear Sir or Madam, I am member of the British Ephemera Society … [Read more...]
Redhead alert
WEEKEND OF-7 APRIL, 10-6, At the State Library of Victoria an exhibition of Ms Redheads through the ages + a free bbq on the front lawn. This event is supported by the Australian Match Cover … [Read more...]
Newspapers 1950s and 1970s for sale
I have many old newspapers for sale, 1950s to 1970s. Message from collector Robert Kendall. My phone number is 0423SPACE 922 SPACE390. Or email RobertLOWERCASELkendellSIXSIXZERO660ATgmailDOTcom … [Read more...]
50th anniversary of the postcard collectors
2018 WAS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUSTRALIAN CARTOPHILIC SOCIETY INC. Bob Ferris and Graeme Dickinson have put together a 76 page homage to all that the Society has achieved. The Anniversary … [Read more...]