Number

Description

1946

MEM4601

Front cover of the Old Fairbridgians' Association re-union dinner of 1946 souvenir menu including WW2 R.I.P.

MEM4602

Old Fairbridgians' Association re-union dinner of 1946 souvenir menu - the fare and the toasts

1948

MEM4801

Front pages of "Fairbridge Farm - The Building of a Farm School" - by Ruby Fairbridge 1948. (see its summary under "History" on this website).

1950

MEM5001

"A Ride on the Horsemobile". Nice card but not sure for what purpose it was printed. Perhaps just a simple greetings card from the era? Suggest early 1950's.

1952

MEM5201

Dedication by Ruby Fairbridge found in the above book to Lawley Cottage, in 1952

1963

MEM6301

This is the front cover of the dining menu those on Sitmar voyages to Australia in 1963 might remember. This was from the Fairsky. (Courtesy John Sumner)

MEM6302

Turn the page over from the above image, and here is the menu of the day! I'll have the Vienna sausages please. (Courtesy John Sumner)

MEM6303

The ships around this time (1963) provided on-board schooling for the children. Here is the Certificate of Attendance of John Sumner (then Tomaszewski). (Courtesy John Sumner)

MEM6304

Another fine piece of memorabilia from John is his "Child's Half-Yearly Report" (complete with incorrect surname spelling and date of birth). These certificates were sent to parents or guardians. (Courtesy John Sumner)

1964

MEM6401

Office of The High Commissioner for Australia, London. Travel Information for passengers.

MEM6402

Shipping baggage label from P&O SS Oriana showing destination being c/- Mr T.H. Brayn, Fairbridge, Pinjarra.

MEM6403

Notice of Embarkation Arrangements - SS Oriana, Southampton, Friday 7th February, 1964

MEM6404

P&O Orient Lines - Comprehensive Travel Insurance document (Part 1)

MEM6405

P&O Orient Lines - Comprehensive Travel Insurance document (Part 2)

MEM6406

SS Oriana - Front cover of menu dated 11 February 1964

MEM6407

SS Oriana - Evening meal menu dated 11 February 1964. The menu wine lists were rather scant. Only four wines were on offer - Liebfraumilch at 2 shillings a glass, Rhone Chateauheuf at 1/10 per glass, and 2 Australian wines  - Claret Chateau Tahbilk and Hock Australian Quelltaler both at one shilling a glass!

MEM6408

SS Oriana - back cover of menu describing ship size, capacity etc.

MEM6409

SS Oriana - Programme of Entertainment - front cover

MEM6410

SS Oriana - Programme of Entertainment - February/March 1964, Sunday 8th February to Thursday 20th.February

MEM6411

SS Oriana - Programme of Entertainment - February/March 1964, Friday 21st February to Monday 2nd March.

MEM6412

Birthday list of all those children who celebrated a birthday on the voyage.

MEM6413

Welcome Pack for new arrivals provided by "Good Neighbours Councils". This is the front of the pack. Inside is a short message for new arrivals in English, German, Dutch, Italian and Greek.

MEM6414

A page from souvenir of the "Australind" train that ran (and still does) from Perth to Bunbury and back again. This page features Pinjarra and mentions Fairbridge.

MEM6415

Sunday evening in the Cottages was letter writing time. Everyone had to write a letter to their parent/guardian, and the letters were vetted by the Cottage Mother. Here is one letter written in 1964. Typical grade seven style writing but not the neatest of hands. Letter is dated 22 May 1964.

1965

MEM6501

Another letter - same author as above (MEM6415) - and my my how the writing has improved! This one is dated 7 June 1965.

MEM6502

End-of-year Fairbridge primary school report 1965 of Gordon Stuart. Class teacher was Mr Bryan Gaines and Principal was Mr Thos. Bryan.

MEM6503

Fairbridge report to parents on Pinjarra High School progress. This one dated May 1965.

MEM6504

Front cover of the dreaded (by some) Pinjarra High School students report from 1965.

MEM6505

Half-unashamedly reproduced first term report from Pinjarra High School, 1965. Headmaster was Mr Clough, Form Master was Mr Jeff Carroll. Note Mr Thos. Brayn (Principal) signed as parent/guardian.

MEM6506

Swimming Carnival results 1965 - Page 1 (Courtesy Mr Noel Wishart)

MEM6507

Swimming Carnival results 1965 - Page 2 (Courtesy Mr Noel Wishart)

MEM6508

Combined cottages swimming availability lists (Courtesy Mr Noel Wishart)

MEM6509

Fairbridge swimming certificate, signed by Thos Brayn (Principal) and Noel Wishart (Sports Master). This is for Stuart's achievement hand-recorded in MEM6506 above (Courtesy Stuart Law)

MEM6510

State Schools' Sports Association Honour Certificate awarded for achievement at an Athletics Carnival.  (Courtesy Stuart Law)

MEM6511

Fairbridge School - School Safety Clubs Certificate awarded in recognition of services rendered to the school. Signed by Mr B. Gaines (Headmaster) and John Crabbe (School Safety Officer). (Courtesy Stuart Law)

MEM6512

Fairbridge Parents & Citizens Association Merit Certificate awarded to Stuart Law for "School Service", 20 Dec 1965. (Courtesy Stuart Law)

MEM6513

Get well card for form teacher Mr Jeff Carroll, signed by all his "1F" Pinjarra High School students in 1965. (Courtesy Jeff Carroll)

1966

MEM6601

Swimming Carnival results 1966 - Page 1 (Courtesy Mr Noel Wishart)

MEM6602

Swimming Carnival results 1966 - Page 2 (Courtesy Mr Noel Wishart)

MEM6603

Swimming Championships Boys (Courtesy Mr Noel Wishart)

MEM6604

Swimming Championships Girls (Courtesy Mr Noel Wishart)

1968

MEM6801

Fairbridge swimming certificate, signed by Thos Brayn (Principal) and Noel Wishart (Sports Master) (Courtesy John Sumner)

1976

MEM7601

Advertisement in the West Australian on 3 January 1976 for Cottage Mothers. The surroundings adverts have been left in case anyone wishes to apply, a little late though it may be.

1979

MEM7901

Car pass to Fairbridge Village for the visit of Prince Charles in 1979

1980

MEM8001

A postcard of Fairbridge. Some of the pictures look 1950's or 1960's (judging by the bus model) but the dress style of the people looking at the cows looks much later (and so do the cows). Suggest this postcard was issued in the 1980's or thereabouts.

1989

MEM8901

Church Order of Service front cover for the 60th anniversary re-union of the Old Fairbridgians' Association held in 1989

MEM8902

Front cover of the Old Fairbridgians' Association 60th anniversary re-union dinner of 1989.

MEM8903

Old Fairbridgians' Association 60th anniversary re-union dinner of 1989 - the evening programme and the menu.

2006

MEM0601

Barbara Rowley Memorial. Front cover of OFA's Founder's Day 2006 Order of Service for the life and work of Barbara Ruby Rowley (nee Fairbridge)

2007

MEM0701

Queenie Walsh -  1914-2007 - our last direct link with Kingsley Fairbridge. Queenie passed away on 1 September 2007. This is the cover of her remembrance booklet for the church service. One of Fairbridge's favourite daughters. RIP Queenie.

2008

MEM0801

John Lane, one of Fairbridge's most favourite sons, passed away on 24 June 2008. Here is a small booklet produced to commemorate his life. This is a PDF file so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it.