SOME PEOPLE ARE AN OPEN BOOK; Richard was an open diary, but only if it was unused. Richard’s collecting of diaries was inspired by samples his father brought home from work; Richard was six years … [Read more...]
Vale Alan Waters
Vale Alan Waters 2022 – Paper World founder and foundation Ephemera Society member From the Paper World website: THE HISTORY OF PAPER WORLD Paper World founder, Alan Waters, initially … [Read more...]
When an avid collector dies
WHEN JOAN MATHESON, A COLLECTOR OF 90 YEARS STANDING DIED, her daughter Karen had the onerous task of clearing up and going through each piece of paper in an endeavour she took on to respect her … [Read more...]
A record of activism
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH - HERE IS THE RECORD OF ONE WOMAN'S OF POLITICAL ACTIVISM - THE COLLECTION IS STILL BEING ADDED TO Monica has a spectacular collection of badges and ribbons is … [Read more...]
Congratulations – Michael Aitken & The Optometry Museum
RECOGNISED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OVER MANY YEARS ESA member Michael Aitken was honoured with an Australian Museums and Galleries Association, Victoria Lifetime Achievement for his work with the Cyril … [Read more...]
Contemporary ephemera: phonecards
Iconic cards from the 80s or priceless keepsakes? Clearly, it’s a collector’s thing. By ESA member Wendi Bradshaw. At a recent social event I caught up with a good friend and we got to reminiscing … [Read more...]
Missing kookaburras
IN PREPARATION FOR THE ZOOM SESSION THIS MONDAY 11 JULY 2022 7.30PM, Micheal A extracted a series of interesting and sometimes charming images of kookaburras and the war effort. Right now, since … [Read more...]
Phillumeny – One out of the box…….You just don’t know what you are going to strike next
10 MAY 2022, 6PM EAST COAST TIME A ZOOM PRESENTATION BY DAVID FIGG THE PRESIDENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN MATCH COVER COLLECTORS SOCIETY: Phillumeny – One out of the box…….You just don’t know what you are … [Read more...]
Hats off to Grant Shallard, long time ESA member and stallholder
In 1995 Grant Shallard, a graphic designer, produced the “DINKUM COLLECTORS CALENDAR” featuring 12 keen Aussies and their collections, a showboat of yesteryear. It was as memorable as a dinner of … [Read more...]