THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH in Australia has a long history, here is a newspaper report from 1841-We congratulate the Roman Catholic community on the arrival of the Rev. Michael Ryan, who intends to … [Read more...]
Sticky fingers
SWAP MANGO & OTHER FRUIT LABELS we love not only chocolate but also fruit. There are friends with the same interests. Jacques Tintinier ONLY collects mango labels/stickers. He is retired … [Read more...]
Chocolate wrapping lovers unite
MEETING OF MINDS, OVER TIME AND SPACE. Local chocolate collectors - interested in a penpal? If so please make contact with Sven Stabroth: Dear Sir or Madam, I am member of the British Ephemera … [Read more...]
Home for magazines
OFFERS OF EPHEMERA TO GOOD HOMES come in to the Ephemera Society of Australia's website on a regular basis. Please reply in the COMMENT section if you can house this material. I have a lot of old … [Read more...]
Fowlers’ booklet
QUESTION: Hi! I am looking for a copy of the Fowlers' recipe book from the 1930s, anyone got one they would like to sell, or know where I might find one? Thanks! OUR SUGGESTION:There are a number … [Read more...]
Help wanted – Saints’ photo
Can you help a footy fan? Enjoying Aussie Rules – The Glory Years. Like ESA member Francis, I am a Saints tragic – I lived in Moorabbin aged 8 when Saints moved there. As a history tragic I’m trying … [Read more...]
Your nation needs you
COLLECTING HISTORY - THE FEDERAL ELECTION. Here is a call out from the National Library: The National Library collects and preserves printed election campaign materials to ensure a permanent … [Read more...]
Free for the foxtrot?
PENCIL ME IN FOR THE NEXT DANCE? We used to literally do this with a dance programme. These two programmes (small double sided cards really) are both from 1907 and from Hawthorn. The first uses an … [Read more...]
Poultry museum – help wanted
HELP WANTED CALL FROM DEJOHNN SIMONS: I am involved (volunteer) in a not-for-profit avicultural and poultry museum in Queensland (the only specialist type museum of this kind in the southern … [Read more...]