PASSPORT TO PLEASURE, IF YOU ARE A FELLOW PASSPORT COLLECTOR, or have a passing interest. We have been contacted by Tom Topol, citizen of the United States of America, passport number unknown. But … [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...]
Save money, buy a money box!
BANGING ON ABOUT TOMORROW'S SALE STILL let us know if you have a sale to promote (happy to do so). Here is more on offer at tomorrow's sale. Where: Sacred Heart Op shop, cnr Glenferrie … [Read more...]
Op shop opportunity in Hawthorn
THIS SATURDAY 16 APRIL 2016, 10 AM at the Sacred Heart Op Shop, cnr Glenferrie & Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn. We have been setting aside some items of interest that came through the shop. This time … [Read more...]
Clunes Book Fair
Want to look at books? Free on Saturday 30 April and/or Sunday 1 May? Then make your way to the goldfields village of Clunes; Clunes is famous for its bookshops, set in a heritage rich landscape. If … [Read more...]
Golf and war and medallions
IN WWI, GOLF CLUBS RAISED FUNDS AND AWARENESS OF ABSENT MEMBERS AT THE FRONT. We thank ESA member Leon Oldgolf (well known to many of you) for showing us this interesting piece of war and golf … [Read more...]
‘Port Melbourne postcards’ wins an award
ESA MEMBER PAT GRAINGER IS SECRETARY FOR THE PORT MELBOURNE HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY, which recently won a Victorian Community History Award. Their Postcards from Port: An Audiovisual … [Read more...]
1970s greetings from North Eastern Victoria
FEWER CHANCES TO FIND INTERESTING GREETING CARDS IN OP SHOPS, but here is a lovely set with a number of interesting features. This lovely series of cards called The Bush Track Australia Series, … [Read more...]
The Urgent Protest Art of the Berkeley Political Poster Workshop
HERE IS AN ILLUSTRATED ARTICLE ABOUT AN EXHIBITION FROM A POLITICAL POSTER WORKSHOP AT BERKELEY, IN CALIFORNIA, IN 1970. We have reproduced the article … [Read more...]