@ THE FAIR IN MAY 2018 - THAT IS A PAST FAIR, more from Nigel who will be enjoying the sunlit foyer next to Ed J's stalls. It is often hard to explain what might be described as ephemera - this range … [Read more...]
Nigel at the MAY 2018 fair
SUNDAY, 20 mAY 2018, NIGEL SHIPLEY HAD AN EXTRA LARGE RANGE OF EPHEMERA FOR SALE. Nigel's two stalls are in the foyer. Here were some samples: The Collectables & Ephemera Fair is at the … [Read more...]
Kelpie helpie*
HELP WANTED I'm working on an interpretive centre project here in Melbourne which tells the story of the origins of the Kelpie dog breed. One of the objects that is being loaned for display is a small … [Read more...]
Friday night treat
IN OUR FAMILY, DAD BROUGHT HOME TWISTIES FOR THE KIDS AND CHOCOLATE FOR MY MOTHER EACH FRIDAY TO MARK THE START OF THE WEEKEND. From the collection of ESA member TG, we have some terrific chocolatey … [Read more...]
Living in the 70s
Protest marches? Women’s Liberation? Migrants? Music? Theatre? The Royal Historical Society of Victoria is preparing an exhibition exploring 1970s Melbourne. The exhibition aims to cover … [Read more...]
Commonwealth celebrations
MAY 1901 SAW MULTIPLE REASONS FOR EATING, DRINKING AND BEING MERRY with the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament and the associated Royal visitors. The Royal Historical Society of Victoria has … [Read more...]
Menu display at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria
POP DOWN BEFORE LUNCH to see the exhibition of 20+ Australian menus in the Cabinet of Wonders in the Royal Historical Society of Victoria's library. Its at 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne until Friday … [Read more...]
Meet me at Clunes
5 & 6 MAY 2018 - ONLY ONE PLACE TO BE IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT PAPER - Clunes Booktown Festival 2018. Highly recommended by many of our members. Here's what Ray says: great displays of … [Read more...]
Toys for Britain (from Melbourne)
SHOW & TELL REPORT from newish member, Paul L., and first time attendee at our February meeting. (At our Show & Tell meetings members bring ephemera of interest to show to others, for advice, … [Read more...]