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Collection by Edith Greensill

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Vintage confectionary JAFFAS box

My Childhood Memories Childhood Toys Nostalgia 70s Easter Show 80s Kids Retro Toys

Teenage Years

My Memory Old Toys

Kewpie dolls from the Show

La Belle Epoque is french for "the beautiful era" and refers to a period in European history lasting from the late 19th century until World War 1. It was a golden age of peace, prosperity and advancement in many fields. The Arts in particular underwent a radical transformation. It was the time of Impressionism, Expressionism and Art Nouveau. It was also the time when cabaret theatre became popular (think Moulin Rouge).

La Belle Epoque Carousel

When visiting Avignon in the South of France recently, I came across this wonderful old style carousel. I love carousels, but they have to be the old style ones. Maybe it is partly due to being pony mad when I...

Showbags from the Royal Melbourne Show.

Nerida Cross of Warrimoo, picks a Kewpie doll at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Fairfax Archive: Weekend Fun

A collection of images from the Fairfax Archive. Selected images available from www.fairfaxsyndication.com

Two babies with showbags in an undated photo. Picture: RASV Heritage Collection.

Cute Little Baby Little Babies Vintage Pictures Vintage Images

The Royal Show

Easter Show Melbourne Victoria Black And White Pictures Historical Photos

How showbags have changed

REMEMBER the old showbags — made of paper and packed with sweets Showbags have been a favourite part of the Melbourne Show for decades.

Hoadley's stand at the Show. Dad use to buy us one of these bags, they were great!

Easter Show

Moore Park

Sydney City

Melbourne Victoria Old Signs History Photos Historical Pictures South Australia Old Photos

Fantasyland from the cable car 1957 by Bruce Thomas

Rock Around The Clock Vintage Disneyland Disney Disney Vintage Colors My Images Potato The Past Nostalgia Cable

Two Separate Courses Meet: Photo

The images of my ancestors, biological and adopted.

#brisbane #ekka #theekka #rna #nofilter #exhibition #fair #fairground #ferriswheel #fairgroundattraction #magichouse by westmj

1970s Childhood

Childhood Memories Magic House

My Youth

Brisbane Ferris Wheel Attraction Dolores Park Fair Grounds

Instagram post by Michael West • Aug 9, 2015 at 9:41am UTC

#brisbane #ekka #theekka #rna #nofilter #exhibition #fair #fairground #ferriswheel #fairgroundattraction #magichouse by westmj

Brisbane Melbourne Rock Around The Clock My Ancestry Port Arthur History Teachers Tasmania

Historical Sites

Old Photos

"The Brisbane Ekka, 1950" - Who doesn't like going to the Ekka. These kids here with their Showbags epitomise the excitement and eventual tiredness of walking back to the car or tram for the long trip home. I did this in watercolour.

Watercolor Artwork Watercolour Rock Around The Clock My Ancestry Port Arthur History Teachers Sunshine State Colleges

Historical Sites

"The Brisbane Ekka, 1950" - Who doesn't like going to the Ekka. These kids here with their Showbags epitomise the excitement and eventual tiredness of walking back to the car or tram for the long trip home. I did this in watercolour.