1909

3 May 1909 was a Monday ...

Congratulation for your beautiful Album.

Flickr is sometimes amazing! In 2013 via Ramón Bravo Aliseda [https://www.flickr.com/photos/rambraster/11945612306/]

Oh dear! This article thinks it was May 22nd, a Saturday. Read All About It ! ... trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/170908241 Here is what Dr Sigerson said (while this photo was taken!) - ""In the name of the National Literary Society of Ireland, I now unveil and confide to the custody of the Commissioners and to the care of the public this memorial of Clarence Mangan. Against the dark background of his life he raised a fabric of fair poetry, which shines bright as 'apples of gold amid foliage of silver'— the admiration of other lands, the glory of his country. In gratitude for his genius, in memory of his patriotism, in evidenoe that our generation is not forgetful of benefactors, and in the hope of inspiration to future times, we erect this monument. Here, in the city of his birth, in the land of his love, we erect it, bearing its beautiful symbol of our Ideal Erinn, whose desire and whose honour abide in the noble affection of an undivided nation. Thus, finally, do we faithfully carry out the injunction of 'The Preacher* of old: 'And now let us give praise to men of renown, our fathers in their generations.' " (Applause).

Here is the bould Sigerson himself in the 1911 census, a Physician and Professor National University, and at wikipedia, which confirms that the 3rd level GAA Sigerson Cup is named is his honour, what with him having paid for the trophy.

11 June 1909 was a Friday ...

Why does the central nun have a rose on her head?

beachcomber australia That's not a rose! That's a naughty behaviour detector!

the "naughty behaviour detector" is attached, as I squint, to the nurse apron behind, the expression of the woman with the book is priceless "my girls!!" intrigued also by the woman at centre front with the plaid apron - teacher or nurse. the sleeve covers are truly from a period past

Foxglove plaid apron also wears a "Votes for Women" button. EDIT I think the button could be from the Irish Women’s Franchise League (IWFL) which was started in 1908 by Margaret Cousins and Hanna Sheehy Skeffington.

Famous opera singer wearing a white elegant dress, white hat, and gloves, and carrying a white umbrella.

Dame Nellie Melba (1861–1931) Portrait of Dame Nellie Melba. World-renowned soprano. Dame Nellie Melba's voice was remarkable for its even quality over a range of nearly three octaves, and for its pure, silvery timbre. She had international renown as a soprano, performing in many cities including Milan, Brussels, London, Paris, and New Yrk.

Source: banknotes.rba.gov.au/australias-banknotes/people-on-the-b...

1914–1918: Based in Australia during World War I, Melba worked tirelessly to raise funds for war charities. She also gave wartime concerts in North America. For her services to the war effort, Melba was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1918. During this period she established a singing school at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in Albert Street, later renamed the Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music, providing her services free of charge. She often travelled from Lilydale to teach her ‘Melba's Girls'. 1920: She became the first artist of international standing to participate in direct radio broadcasts. 1926: Melba gave a number of supposedly ‘final’ performances. Her final Covent Garden performance was in 1926. 1927: She sang at the opening of Parliament House in Canberra, and was made a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire. 1928: Her final and emotional concerts took place in in Australia. 1931: Melba died in Sydney on 23 February 1931 and was buried at the Lilydale Cemetery in Victoria. 2008: The private conservatorium, Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music, ceased teaching and became the Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust. Source: banknotes.rba.gov.au/australias-banknotes/people-on-the-b...