Vintage EdmontonJune 10, 1914 and Phone In Your Order For A Coca Mat at Vintage Edmonton:
ExhibitExplorerPhotographic postcard, Southland Hockey team 13.08.1913
From the estate of the late Graeme Boyd Robertson QSM of Riverton 1927-2019. The Southland Hockey Team of 1913 connection to Graeme Robertson is not certain at this time. It is possible Coach T Mitchell is a relative. A search of Papers Past ‘Southland Times July 5th 1913’ lists the following persons called to represent Southland. C Ive, W Sampson, J Henderson, S Richards, L Paull, R McLean, F Smith, C Lewis, J Davies, A Galbraith, D Strang. Emergencies K Richards, C Richards.
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June 4, 1917 and it's Political Meetings Galore at Vintage Edmonton:
Photograph, Otautau Coronation Hall
This is a photograph of the Otautau Coronation Hall taken in 1912, not long after its completion with the building material still visible lying outside to the left of the building. The Hall was officially opened in August 1912. The Coronation Hall known as the second or new town hall was built on the site of the old Athanaeum. The government gave a grant to help with its construction in the ho...
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KillBait NewsA Collection of Early 20th Century Good Housekeeping Magazine Covers (1910–1919)
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A Collection of Early 20th Century Good Housekeeping Magazine Covers (1910–1919)
This article presents a curated selection of vintage covers from Good Housekeeping magazine spanning the 1910s, highlighting the publication’s artistic and cultural significance during the early 20th century. Founded in 1885, Good Housekeeping became one of the most influential American women’s magazines, originally focused on household management topics such as cooking, cleaning, child-rearing, and domestic organization. Over time, it evolved into a broader lifestyle publication addressing family life, health, fashion, and consumer guidance. A key historical feature of the magazine is the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, introduced in 1909, which certified products that met strict standards of quality and safety. This helped establish the magazine as a trusted authority for American households. The article emphasizes how the magazine’s covers from the 1910s reflect both the aesthetic style and social values of the Edwardian and early modern eras. The covers featured in the collection are described as hand-drawn illustrations characterized by elegance, warmth, and detailed artistry. They often depict idealized domestic scenes, fashionable women of the period, and family-oriented imagery that reflects the cultural expectations of the time. These artworks also showcase the transition of women’s roles in society, balancing traditional domestic responsibilities with emerging modern identities. By showcasing covers from 1910 through 1919, the article underscores how visual design in publishing served not only as decoration but also as a reflection of evolving cultural norms. The collection captures a nostalgic look at a bygone era when magazine illustration played a central role in mass media communication and aesthetic expression.
Photograph, Otautau Women's Hockey Team, 08.1911
This is a photograph of the first Otautau Ladies Hockey team which formed on Friday June 9, 1911. Players supplied their own sticks and their first practice had roughly 20 women in attendance. Vernon Smith volunteered as the women's coach and he quickly had the novices at top skill level. By September, the team were dominating the Western Southland and Invercargill hockey competitions. The pr...
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ResearchBuzz: FirehoseSpotted in my RSS feeds, announced in a Reddit post: Searching the Official Register. From the front page: “Search the list of US federal employees for 150 years. Current years available: 1907–1917.”
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Photograph, First Prize Otautau Show
This photograph was taken in 1913 at the Wallace A & P show in Otautau. The driver is Andy Willis and one of the three ladies is Ruth Stewart nee Mills. The show was started in 1905 on a site near the new school and was an important, and much anticipated, annual event. It was an opp...
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May 24, 1913 Freedie Walsh And Kid Scaler Box At The Thistle Rink at Vintage Edmonton:
Photograph, Munro's Bush Mimihau, on Glass, 1910-1920?
This is one of five small souvenir photographs of Wyndham and districts, which were produced on glass. If you know anything about the production of these interesting items please let us know. This photograph shows Munro's Bush, Mimihau River, Wyndham.
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