File 24: Photographs, chiefly relating to Red Cross fundraising appeals and events in New South Wales, among them Red Cross Calling, Red Cross Button Day, and the Red Cross Winter Appeal ca. 1918-1995.

PXE 1692/vol. 24

file

1918-1995 predominant 1960-1995.

Graphic Materials, Photographs, Textual Records, Clippings

1006572

159 photographic prints
1 item of textual material (clipping)

1a. 50th Anniversary Appeal, VAD sorting badges, 1964
1b. Winter Appeal Day - Red Cross staff Maureen Nisbett and Jennifer Edwards sorting badges, 1963
2a. Miss Margo Swinbourne VAD pins badge on Father Xmas at David Jones store, 1965
2b. Miss Thea Talbot pinning badge on captain of England cricket team at Motel Rushcutters Bay, 1965
3a. Hanging banner for Red Cross Appeal, 1974
3b. Ann Quarmby selling badges for Red Cross Appeal on board ship "Galileo", 1970
4a. Lord Mayor of Sydney Alderman McDermott buying badge from Ann Quarmby - Christmas appeal, 1970
4b. Joanne Burton (staff) with Whelan Wreckers selling badges for the Red Cross Appeal, 1969
5a. Vicky Edwards (Schramko) Red Cross Youth; Mr Vernon Treatt (Politician) Beth Oliver VA; Christmas Appeals, 1967
5b. Pat Garven (staff, seated) prepares badges for Button Day Appeals, 1966
6a. Miss Thea Talbot of Roseville sorting buttons for June Winter Appeal, 1965
6b. 50th Anniversary Red Cross. Mr Miller, Wentworth Falls; Mr M Gadebo; Miss Dorothy Rhodes, VAD, 1964
7. 50th Year Anniversary Appeal. 12yr-old Mary-Irene O’Brien selling button to Mayor of Willoughby, Alderman Laurie McGinty, 1964
8. John Dundas-Smith and Winifred Atwill, pianist, drawing numbers from barrel, 1960s
9a. Sheila Bradley, stage actress, drawing the winning ticket in the Red Cross Christmas Card Art Union, 1962
9b. Sheila Bradley, stage actress, drawing the winning ticket in the Red Cross Christmas Card Art Union, 1962
9c. Mrs Jean Land & Mrs Joy Ladd-Hudson, Red Cross Xmas Card Art Union, 1960
10a. Kathy Gorham, Prima Ballerina, drawing Red Cross Art Union, 1960s
10b. Red Cross Art Union prizewinner accepting car, 1960
11a. Judy Bruce, actress in Irma La Douce, and John Dundas Smith, Christmas Card Art Union, 1960
11b. Beverley Nicholson (staff) presenting Jimmy Edwards with souvenir spoon at Appeals Art Union, 1965
12a. Betty McGuire, star of "How to succeed at business without really trying"; Mr Max Campbell, Bankstown Red Cross, Appeals, 1964
12b. British stage star Jimmy Edwards drawing Red Cross Christmas Card Union raffle, 1965
12c. British stage star Jimmy Edwards & Shirley Wood (background), Red Cross Xmas card Union raffle, 1965
12d. Sylvia Wilson, Dulcie Mackinnon, Beryl Jordan, British stage star Jimmy Edwards, Margaret Waddell, John Dundas-Smith, Jack Clack and George Scammell, at Art Union Drawing, 1965
13. Selling badges at Central railway station, 1966
14. Mrs Elsie Lund, Foundation member Red Cross Dawnes Millers Point branch, 90 years, selling buttons at Wynyard station, 1975
15. L-R: Sid Quinn, Storeman; Jim McDougall, Sydney Sun columnist; John Dundas-Smith, Honorary Promoter, Red Cross Art Union; representatives from Honorary Auditors, Peter Marwick Mitchell, 1960s
16. Mrs A H Goodhall, Hon. Secretary Red Cross Special Appeals Committee, with Mrs Helen Livingstone (staff), Christmas Card Art Union, 1960
17. Thea Talbot, VAD staff member, pinning button on Naval officer - Red Cross Appeals Jubilee, 1964
18. Laurie Morris, Red Cross staff, Winter Appeal, 1965-1970
19. L-R: Persia Porter, Betty Eaton, Margaret Waddell (Chairman) and Stan McLean (Ex Director) at Art Union Appeals draw, 1960s
20. L-R: J Dundas-Smith; Arthur Goodhall; Chips Rafferty (actor); Evelyn Stoppard; Margaret Waddell; Bert Farin (Hon. Promoter Art Union); Ruby Story, 1960s
21a. 2SM radio comedian with Trish Filkins (staff, Publicity) - Red Cross Button Day, 1981
21b. 2SM radio comedian with Trish Filkins (staff, Publicity) - Red Cross Button Day, 1981
22. Dr David Storey, Chairman of Division, accepting a cheque for $4,000 from the Lord Mayor, Alderman D W Sutherland on behalf of the Sydney City Council. Red Cross Appeal, 1982
23. The Lady Mayoress presents $5,000 to to Dr David Storey, Red Cross Chairman, Relief Fund, 1980
24. Returned Services Association Raffle draw. Proceeds to Red Cross, 1950s
25a. University of Sydney Students collected £3,871/5/0 towards lift at Lady Gowrie House, 1959
25b. BOAC donated pennies from the "wishing well" to Red Cross. Ms M Nisbet, staff Red Cross, 1965
26a. Vicki Edwards (Schranko), staff Red Cross Youth; Mr Vernon Treatt, New Commissioner, Christmas Appeal, 1967
26b. Rotaract: Ton-of-Money Appeal, Opera House, for Red Cross; Lady Galleghan addressing crowd, 1977
27a. Sir Robert Menzies buying button from two VADs on Red Cross Winter Appeal Day, 1955
27b. Ms Carol Clements on Chilean ship "Esmeralda" visiting Sydney - Winter Appeal, 1961
28a. Byrel Pitman; Beverly Hendi; Judy Swain - Red Cross staff preparing trays for Red Cross Button Day Appeal, 1960
28b. Rumanian born Mrs M Postelnicu sells badges, Martin Place - December Day appeal, 1960
29a. Pensioner buying a badge for the Red Cross Winter Appeal, 1960
29b. Arthur Calwell, Labor minister buying badge for Christmas Appeal, 1960s
30a. Laurie Lauchlan, Exec Director, standing, white shirt, R, organizing Telethon. George Ball partly concealed, Fundraising Director, 1980s
30b. Christmas Appeal - Maria ?; Joanne Burton - staff, 1960s
31a. Pensioner buying a Red Cross badge, Winter Appeal, 1960
31b. Red Cross branch member selling badges, Red Cross Winter Appeal, 1960s
32a. Dogs collecting for Red Cross Christmas Appeal, 1960
32b. 2 dogs as Red Cross collectors, Christmas Appeal
33a. Sir William McMahon, Premier, buying Red Cross badge, Appeals
33b. Maureen Nisbet & Roselyn Lucas (staff) sorting Christmas Appeal badges with Handicrafts volunteer, 1965
34a. Button selling on the Harbour Bridge. Staff on ladder - worker cleaning bridge, 1960s
34b. Laurie Morris (staff) sells button to mounted policeman, 1960s
35. Red Cross calling, doorknock, Sonia McMahon at door, 1970s
36. Red Cross calling, doorknock, Sonia McMahon at door, 1970s
37. Sir John Collins handing over a $20,000 donation from Commonwealth Bank - Red Cross Calling, 1974
38. RAAF flying the Red Cross banner around Sydney Harbour for Red Cross Calling, 1989
39. Sir Eric Willis, Premier of NSW, presents Government cheque to Norman Ridge Jr, Chairman Red Cross Calling, 1976
40a. Ernie Honeyman, Chairman Picton Red Cross Calling Committee, with Picton High School collectors, 1976
40b. Sir Eric Willis, Premier, at Red Cross Calling Appeal launch, 1976
41. Schoolchildren all prepared to collect for Red Cross Calling Appeal, 1977
42. Red Cross "Mad Hatters Easter Parade" in Hyde Park, 1980s
43a. Hon. Eric Willis presenting cheque for $12,500 to Graham Nock OBE - launch of Red Cross Calling, 1975
43b. L-R: Margaret Waddell, Chairman Red Cross; Graham Nock OBE; Hon. E A Willis; Stan McLean, Exec. Director - Red Cross Calling, 1975
45a. Norman Ridge, Red Cross Calling Chairman accepts Government cheque from Neville Wran, Premier NSW, 1977
45b. Norman Ridge, Red Cross Calling Chairman accepts Government cheque from Neville Wran, Premier NSW, 1977
45c. Neville Wran, Premier, speaking at the Red Cross Calling Businessmen's Luncheon; Norman Ridge; Sir Eric Willis, 1977
46a. Hurstville Boys High School presenting cheque to Norman Ridge, Red Cross Calling appeal, 1977
46b. Norman Rydge Jnr OBE receives cheque from Peter McFadyen for $8,200 on behalf of Hurstville Boys High School. Red Cross Calling, 1977
47. Margaret Waddell, Chairman, with Australian cyclist Graham Bennet, Red Cross Calling, 1977
48. Mr R S McLean, Ex Director, with Australian cyclist Graham Bennet - Red Cross Calling, 1977
49a. Pemier Laurie Brereton launching Red Cross Calling; Dr David Storey, Chairman (centre); Stan McLean, ex-Director, 1982
49b. Premier Laurie Brereton launching Red Cross Calling, 1982
50. Official launch of Red Cross Calling, Martin Place, Sydney, 1982
51a. 'Steaks in the Sun' - Red Cross Calling Appeal, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1982
51b. 'Steaks in the Sun' - Red Cross Calling Appeal, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1982
51c. 'Steaks in the Sun' - Red Cross Calling Appeal, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1982
52. Red Cross Calling - barbeque steaks at Hyde Park, 1982
53a . George Ball, Director Fund Raising - presents Norman B Rydge Shield to students from Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield (for school which raises most money for Red Cross Calling), 1984
53b. Patrician Brothers - highest money raisers among metropolitan schools for 1984 Red Cross Calling. L to R: Phil Cox, National sales Manager, Britannica Education Services, Brother Thomas Rice and Ron Borg (teachers), and Don Hill, Field Organiser, Fairfield RCC, 1984
54a.L to R: Rev Brother Christopher, Principal, Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield; Norman Pardoe, Deputy Chairman, Red Cross Calling Committee 1984; Alderman Brian Wunsch, Mayor of Fairfield and Chairman of Fairfield Red Cross Calling. Handing over of cheque for $12,350 - money raised by Patrician Brothers for RCC, 1984
54b. George Ball, Director Fundraising, presents Brother Thomas Rice, Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield, with Red Cross Service Award, 1984
55a. Frank Walker- Minister for Youth and Community Services, presenting cheque to Norman Pardoe, Chairman Red Cross appeals, 1985
55b. Norman Pardoe OBE, Chairman Red Cross Calling Committee, 1985
56a. "Bun in the Sun" Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney
56b. "Bun in the Sun" Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney
56c. Governor-General Sir James Roland at 1985 official opening of Red Cross Calling appeal, 1985
57a. Fred Sara (right), Supervisor of Red Cross Calling - accepts cheque from Transandinos Sporting Club from members of club for $1,025, 1982
57b. Members of Transandinos Sporting Club, 1982
57c. L - R: R S McLean (ex-director); Dr Storey (Chairman); Fred Sara (supervisor) (at lectern) - Red Cross Calling Presentations night, 1981
57d. Ronnie Chan (Auditor) with Fred Sara and Graham Karp, Red Cross Calling, 1982
58a. Bob Carr (Minister of Environment); Michael Cleary; Dr David Storey - Red Cross Calling Launch, 1986
58b. Taxi advertising - Red Cross Calling, 1988 [1986?]
58c. Lyn Karp staff - Red Cross Calling, 1986
58d. Gaye Chapman (Director, Public Affairs) with one of the Red Cross Calling taxi ads, 1988
59a. L-R: Louis Vasiliadis (school captain), George Ball (Director Fund Raising), John Carney (Principal) - presentation by Hurstville Boys High School of cheque for $11,750 for 1983 Red Cross Calling Appeal. Presentation of a computer to the school for raising the most money, 1983 [1982?]
59b. Hurstville Boys High School - winning Red Cross Shield. Lady Galleghan (Divisional Commandant), Mr John Carney (Principal), Gregory Bodkin (School Captain), His Worship the Mayor and Alderman Garry Punch, 1982
60a. Hurstville Boys High School- presentation of shield. L-R: George Ball (Director of Fundraising), John Carney (Principal), Sir David Griffin (Chairman, 1984 Red Cross Calling), Roger Dunphy (School Captain), Gary Punch (Local MP), Fred Sara (Supervisor, Red Cross Calling), 1984 [1982?]
60b. Hurstville Boys High School - presentation of Norman B Rydge Shield for the School which raises most money for Red Cross Calling. L-R: John Carney (Principal), Sir David Griffin (Chairman 1984 Red Cross calling), Roger Dunphy (School Captain). Hurstville had held it for ten years.
61. Neville Wran, Premier NSW, presents Government cheque to Alina Duncan of Waverly School - Red Cross Calling launch, 1979 / W. & M. Arthur, Kingsford
62. Mrs M Kilpatrick, Secretary Blacktown Branch, selling first Winter Appeal button to son Bruce, 1976
63a. Launching Red Cross Calling - Car raffle, a donated Rick Damelion, 1990s
63b. Bob Carr, Premier NSW, launching Red Cross Calling Car Raffle of a donated Rick Damelion, 1990s
63c. Bob Carr, Premier NSW, launching Red Cross Calling Car Raffle of a donated Rick Damelion, 1990s
63d. Rick Damelian car raffle launch, 1990s
64a. Winners of Red Cross Calling car raffle; Ann Roberts with Rick Damelian, 1990
64b. Red Cross launch for Baulkham Hills. L-R: Cnr Les Shore; Phillip Hart (executive director Australian Red Cross); Cnr Sonya Phillips, 199?
64c. Alderman Reidy, 2NSB FM - launch of Red Cross Radiothon, Martin Place Fair, 1986
64d. Martin Place Fair. Helen Livingstone, staff; Clark McKay, radio announcer; Lorraine Arbeil, staff. Fundraising, 1986 / "Truth" and "Sportman" Limited
65a. Red Cross Calling - Door Knock Appeal, 1990
65b. Red Cross Calling - Door Knock Appeal, 1990
66a. Marathon runner Robert de Castella visits Parramatta Gaol to launch "Prisons on the Run for Red Cross", 1990
66b. Marathon runner Robert de Castella visits Parramatta Gaol to launch "Prisons on the Run for Red Cross", 1990
66c. Marathon runner Robert de Castella visits Parramatta Gaol to launch "Prisons on the Run for Red Cross", 1990
67a. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
67b. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
67c. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
67d. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
68a. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
68b. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
68c. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
68d. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
69a. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney. David Hobbs (Deputy Chairman) speaking; L-R: J Smith (executive director); Fred Sara (manager); David Storey (chairman), 1987
69b. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
69c. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
69d. Red Cross Calling launch, Martin Place, Sydney, 1987
70a. Middle Head Guides with Vicky Schramko (staff) - Red Cross Calling, 1988
70b. Red Cross banners lined Sydney Harbour foreshore - Red Cross Calling Week, 1988
70c. Red Cross Calling - Youth Camp Fairfield, who have conducted Red Cross calling since 1988, raised $3877.95, 1994 [1988?]
70d. Youth collectors - Red Cross Calling, 1988
71. Premier Nick Greiner accepts small gift from Chairman Mr Golding at Red Cross Calling launch, 1990s
72. Red Cross banners along Sydney foreshore
73a. Kathryn Greiner at launch of Red Cross Calling, with Premier and Red Cross staff, 1991
73b. Kathryn Greiner at launch of Red Cross Calling, 1991
74. Kathryn Greiner at launch of Red Cross Calling, with Premier and Red Cross staff, 1991
75. Presentation of cheque from 2 Military District, at Victoria Barracks Paddington- Red Cross Appeal, 22/11/1983
76. Leanne Lambert (Coordinator Youth). Programme : "Getting Others to Care", 1987
77. Young people throughout the State. Collecting for Red Cross Calling, 1990
78. Collectors for Red Cross Calling appeal, 1990
79a. Kalene Sankey- Director Fund Raising; Jeannie Little; Gaye Chapman, Public Affairs; Bill Collins & wife Joan; - launch of Red Cross Calling, 1989
79b. Gaye Chapman with Bill Collins & wife Joan; - launch of Red Cross Calling, 1989
80 a. Mrs F H Holloway in front of St Matthews Church, Manly Vale, Volunteer in charge of collectors, 5/12/1937
80b. Red Cross Collection Day- Ethel Vincent nee Smithson- street stall King & Pitt Street Sydney, 1918
81a. Youth collectors Red Cross Doorknock Appeal, 1988
81b. Youth collectors Red Cross Doorknock Appeal, 1988
81c. Margaret MacRae draws winner of Sigma car- Red Cross Appeal, 1980s
81d. Branch members collecting. Red Cross Calling, 1988
82a. Youth collectors- Red Cross doorknock Appeal, 1990s
82b. Youth collectors- Red Cross doorknock Appeal, 1990s
82c. Youth collectors- Red Cross doorknock Appeal, 1990s
82d. Youth collectors- Red Cross doorknock Appeal, 1990s.

Copyright restrictions may apply: Photographs in this collection created before 1955 are all out of copyright. Photographs created after 1955 are in copyright for the life of creator plus 70 years.
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy copyright holder.

The contents list is adapted from an inventory compiled by Red Cross volunteers.

Red Cross Archives control number AL 025.