ESA MEMBER MARK BENBOW IS WRITING A HISTORY OF FOWLER'S VACOLA [AUSTRALIA] AND GEO FOWLER, LEE & CO [UK]. HE EXPLAINS HOW HE GOT INTERESTED; WHAT HE KNOWS; WHAT HE IS LOOKING FOR. We asked … [Read more...]
Footy, say no more
HOW DO WE DO JUSTICE TO THIS NATIONAL INVENTION AND PREOCCUPATION? IT IS IMPORTANT TO US: Why? We are a distinctly and proudly Australian society - not xenophobic; not overly patriotic - but … [Read more...]
Ephemeral cures for coughs and colds
THE CURE FOR THE COMMON COLD HAS BEEN OFFERED BY MANY AND IN MANY FORMS. Andrew H collects in the area of health and so his collection documents many medicinal problem solvers. It looks like in … [Read more...]
Port Phillip shipping
THE BOOK COLLECTORS' SOCIETY AND THE ESA SHARE INTERESTS AND MEMBERS. Peter Williams and his collection are well known, or so we thought. Peter's talk about his early collecting interest and thus his … [Read more...]
Grandmothers’ legacy
FAMILY RECORDS OFTEN INCLUDE BOXES OF EPHEMERAL ITEMS, BY CHANCE CAREFULLY SAVED. Collector Andrew H is the family archivist. These archives include some interesting records of women's work at home, … [Read more...]
Collecting Nautical Australia
THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR PETER WILLIAMS TALK ABOUT COLLECTING AT THE HAWTHORN LIBRARY THIS FRIDAY 30 MAY, 6 pm. Peter is well known for his detailed knowledge about all things nautical. He is … [Read more...]
Great gathering of minds and ephemera – Symposium 24 May 2014
YOU WERE INVITED TO THE EPHEMERA SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM - AND MANY CAME AND CONTRIBUTED TO A SUCCESSFUL DAY. Collectors gathered in the Webster Room in Camberwell on Saturday 24 May 2014. … [Read more...]
ESA’s Ken P collects and writes about Melbourne Football Club great
ESA member Ken Piesse writes that he has always loved collecting limited edition books, especially in his direct interest areas of cricket and football. It makes them even more special when they are … [Read more...]
The excitement of travelling from Britain to Australia as a child started AJAY on a wondrous, lifetime collecting journey
'Ship menus, with their delightful cover illustrations, have always been cherished mementoes of a long sea voyage. Menus were printed on-board for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as gala events … [Read more...]