VISITORS ARE RAVING ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION ON AT THE MELBOURNE MUSEUM. It is about the World War 1 experience of Victorians - fighting, injured, recovering, home front, opposition to the … [Read more...]
With fondest love from your loving brother Jim
HERE IS SOME CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE FRONT BY WAY OF A SERIES OF POSTCARDS. They are sent by soldier, Jim Jorgensen to his family, principally his youngest brother Stan who were all at home on the … [Read more...]
Mango season – great time for collecting fruit labels
THIS IS A GOOD MANGO SEASON - SO SAYS THE FRUITERER OFFERING $15 A BOX. This makes it a great season for those who collect thumbnail size ephemeral stickers from the fruit displays in Melbourne. We … [Read more...]
One woman’s take on years of bush life
PAINTINGS MORPH INTO CARDS AND CALENDARS. We showed you Marg Whyte's Christmas cards early in December. Here is another byproduct of her work - calendars based loosely around themes of bush life. We … [Read more...]
Swann sale of advertising, children’s books etc 22 January 2015
22/1/2015- HERE IS A NICE ONLINE 3D CATALOGUE TO VIEW - I would love to go to a Swann auction one day - this catalogue is a pretty good substitute. On offer are: advertising; children's … [Read more...]