TWO INTERESTING 'NEW' ITEMS ADDED TO THE MONASH UNIVERSITY LIBRARY'S RARE BOOKS COLLECTION: The first is a brochure for an indoor golf game:- "Schoenhut's indoor golf. The greatest game of … [Read more...]
Archie dies in shooting
ARCHIE HAS LEFT THE BUILDING, HE HAS PASSED AS THEY DO IN THE USA. YES HE HAS DIED. There is a report from the US, in The Australian 16 July 2014, that Archie has died. Archie is now 73 (we have … [Read more...]
Pioneer buses – where did the name come from?
SHOPKEEPERS LEFT THEIR COUNTERS AND CUSTOMERS THEIR PURCHASES to flock to the doorways to see the first motor 'bus they had ever cast eyes upon. The crowd in Hopkins-street gazed open-mouthed, as with … [Read more...]
Beautiful one day; perfect the next – Queensland in winter
SCIENTISTS HAVE RECENTLY ADVISED US OF SOMETHING WE ALL KNEW - WE NEED A DOSE OF SUNSHINE EVEN IN WINTER. Why go? The Great Barrier Reef The beach Getting there Where to stay … [Read more...]
Go pies!
Following football is a religion for many Victorians, South & West Australians and that football following can include collecting. The Ephemera Society of Australia doesn't … [Read more...]