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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Arthur J. Underwood, Kyabram, Waiting for the Queen 1954, 1954 original
Original photograph of official party waiting for her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11, Tatura Railway Station 1954.Black and white photograph of officials waiting for the Queen, 1954.on back: Underwood, Photographer -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Annual Balance Sheet, James Wallace, Marysville Progress Association-Annual Balance Sheet-13th December 1954, 13-12-1954
Marysville Progress Association-Annual Balance Sheet-13th December 1954.Marysville Progress Association-Annual Balance Sheet-13th December 1954. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. James Wallace/ Treasurermarysville, victoria, marysville tourist & progress association, marysville and district tourist and progress association, annual balance sheet -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Royal Visit 1954, 1989 copy
Photograph of decorative archway erected by Tatura Agricultural Society to greet the Queen. Victory Hall portico, on left, Youngs' Cafe and residence on right.Black and white copy of photograph of welcome sign at corner of Hogan and Fraser Streets, Tatura, for Royal visit 1954.on back: Royal Visit 1954 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Kodak, Tatura Floods 1950's, 1950's original
Original photograph of flooded street and shops, Hogan Street Tatura, 1955Original sepia photograph of part of Hogan Street Tatura, under flood c 1950'son back: Hogan Street Tatura under floods c early 1950's -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir Booklet, Eltham War Memorial Trust, 1954, 1954
History of the War Memorial Following the end of the First World War, communities across Victoria and Australia typically erected memorials which were predominantly statues, cenotaphs, avenues of honour and plaques. The Shire of Eltham established the Avenue of Honour at the gateway to the shire as well as an obelisk at the corner of Main Road and Bridge street and the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground. After the Second World War communities once again desired to preserve the memories of those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Resources were scarce so there was a transition away from the traditional style memorials that sprang up post 1918 to one of building facilities that would provide ongoing benefit to the community. Even before the end of the Second World War, the citizens of Eltham began to consider an appropriate form of memorial for those from the area who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1943 the Eltham Women’s Auxiliary raised funds for the construction of buildings to be established on land to be purchased for the proposed War Memorial. On March 27th, 1945, the Eltham District Progress Association called a meeting of local people who in turn set up and registered the Eltham War Memorial Trust Inc. As a focus for the purpose of the memorial, the newspaper notice read:- ‘Those who have had a member of their family in the fighting services will want to see that the form of a memorial we are concerned with is the one which will be a constant reminder to us of those who fought for us and the little ones for whom they fought and died.’ At that meeting it was decided the Memorial should take the form of a baby health centre along with a creche and children’s library. In late 1945, the newly formed Eltham War Memorial Trust purchased the land at 903-907 Main Road Eltham from Miss Shillinglaw, which once formed part of the Shillinglaw farm on Lot 90 of Holloway’s 1851 “Little Eltham” subdivision. The Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, laid the foundation stone on November 24th, 1950, in memory of those who fell in the Second World War. The Eltham Infant Welfare Centre was opened November 15th, 1952, the Pre-school on December 1st, 1956, and the Children’s Library in 1961. In late 1966 the children’s library service was integrated into the Heideberg Regional Library Service and the building was officially renamed the Eltham War Memorial Hall. Following the opening of the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, work began in 1953 planning for the entrance to the grounds, which is signaled by a wrought iron arch entitled “Eltham War Memorial” . In 1954 the Eltham War Memorial Trust decided that a legacy provided by the late Councillor Ernest James Andrew (d. 29 March 1950) in memory of his wife, Mrs. Ellen Andrew (d. 13 July 1946) and who are both buried at Eltham Cemetery, should be used to fund the construction of the entrance. A metal plate inscribed to this effect was attached to the gates. Work on the Memorial Gardens was undertaken throughout the following decade, with a Memorial Forecourt included in the final 1956 plans for the Pre-School Centre. A quote was accepted by the Trust in 1963 for the implementation of a memorial garden, which included grading of a sixty-five foot strip at the rear of the Trust buildings and construction of concrete paths. The stone retaining walls at the front of the site were installed in 1968 when Main Road was widened and it is believed that the Memorial Gates were relocated at that time also. Eltham Senior Citizens Centre In 1964, Eltham Shire Council purchased a section of land from the Trust at the northern end of the site, as a provision for Country Fire Authority buildings. At the same time the Elderly Citizens Club proposed a Senior Citizens Centre on the south western section of the Trust’s property. This was approved by the Trust with the provision that the building was constructed in ‘accord’ with those already existing. In 1965 Council took on board the plans for the Senior Citizens Centre and applied for a government grant. These could only be awarded if Council owned the site. In 1962 the Trust had resolved to hand over the assets to Council once the Memorial Gardens were completed. This was in line with Health Department requirements that grants for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the three facilities would only be made once the the facilities were completed and handed over to Council. In 1965 the Department of Health further demanded substantial alterations to the Pre-School playground as a result of the pending impact of the planned Senior Citizens Centre and Main Road duplication. As a consequence, handover of the Trust’s assets to Council was initiated with a formal ceremony held in the Children’s Library on August 28th, 1965. The Trust continued on as a committee of management for another twelve months. Plans and specifications for the Senior Citizens Centre were prepared by March 1966. Council obtained a grant from the Government which covered one third of the cost and the building was completed by April 1967. Whilst the Senior Citizens Centre is contained within the original Eltham War Memorial building precinct, it was not part of the original Memorial and was not funded by the Eltham War Memorial Trust.16 pages 18.5 x 12.3 cm, double stapled; three copies. 1,000 copies distributed 1953-54 Copy marked '1954' in red pencil from personal papers of Stanley Simpson Addison M.B.E.Copy marked '1954' in red pencil from personal papers of Stanley Simpson Addison M.B.E.eltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, stanley s addison collection, women's auxiliary -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs / Album Pages, Canterbury Road from Heathmont Railway Station Bridge 1954, 1954
Houghton & Byrne Pest Service Truck on Canterbury Road crossing Heathmont Railway Station Bridge 1954. Photo courtesy Vic. RoadsCanterbury Road from Heathmont Railway Station Bridge - 1954. Photo courtesy Vic. Roads -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Duty pass, Royal Visit 1954, 1954
Pass needed to enter Tatura Railway station, Royal Visit 1954Mid blue card with black print on front. Reverse has been hand - written with bearers details. Stamped and signed by official.Royal Visit 1954. Mr Kevin Patrick Harford , Junior Postal Officer is entitled to enter Tatura Railway station on 5th March 1954. -
National Wool Museum
Journal, Dennys, Lascelles Limited, Dennys, Lascelles Limited Annual Wool Report August, 1954, 1954
"Dennys, Lascelles Limited Annual Wool Report August, 1954"5 copies of the report, 18pp: Small blue coloured soft cover booklet with texture finish, with title and date in black ink. Stapled twice at left. Dennys, Lascelles Limited Annual Wool Report August 1954wool brokering, wool growing, dennys, lascelles limited -
Merbein District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Sash, Merbein West Gymkhana 1950, 1950
2nd Prize Merbein West Gymkhana 1950 awarded to Milton DonaldsonRed felt sash with yellow writing Merbein West Gymkhana 1950gymkhana, merbein, sports, milton donaldson, 1950 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Henderson, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Henderson. P.F. Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor P.F.Henderson was elected as a member of council in 1946 until 1957,He served one term as Shire President in 1954-55.This photo, which forms part of a collection of photos, was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision. Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1954.Sepia/brown photo of Councilor P.F. Henderson,middle of bottom row of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954. PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11,1954.shire of ballarat 1954, visit of queen elizabeth 11, p f henderson -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Framed Photographs, "Archie Viccars 1950 Ballarat", Original 1950
Containing a colour copy photograph of Conductor Archie Viccars, leaning out of a bogie tram. He has cap number 2 with the conductor's bag slung over his shoulder. The donor noted that Archie worked as a Trammie from the 50's to the 60's when he transferred to the Ripon St offices on clerical duties. See acquisition notes for a story from Noel Forster - email of 1-3-2017 re Archie. Has a strong association with the family of SEC Conductor Archie Viccars and demonstrates the uniform of the time.Wooden frame, with carved out front edge, inner gold lining, varnished with title "Archie Viccars 1950 Ballarat". Printed onto Fujifilm Crystal Archive paper. Has a strip of tape at the base of the photograph ""Archie Viccars 1950 Ballarat".trams, tramways, conductors, ballarat, crews, archie viccars -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Booklet - Race Meeting Programme, Victoria Racing Club, Royal Visit Flemington 27th February 1954, 27/02/1954
Book produced to detail Race Day for Royal Visit at Flemington Racecourse, February 1954Limited number of copies availablePrinted booklet with two staple fastening, approx. 40p.Victorian Racing Club Royal Visit Flemington February 27 1954race day, royal visit, flemington, 1954 -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Albany Woollen Mills, 1954
Albany Woollen Mills, 1954.Albany Woollen Mills, 1954textile mills - history textile design, alexander lau pty ltd albany woollen mills, textile mills - history, textile design -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Arthur J. Underwood, Kyabram, Queen Elizabeth Visit 1954, 1954
The Royal visit of 1954 by the Queen and Prince Phillip.Framed photograph of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip taken by A. J. Underwood at the Tatura Railway Station on 5 March 1954 during the extensive Royal tour of Australia.Framed surround signed Arthur J. Underwood, Kyabram.queen elizabeth visit 1954 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Royal visit to Australia 1954, 24/04/1954
Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne. In these articles the royal children are joining their parents on tour.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.4 black and white newspaper photographs of the Royal family, including Prince Charles and Princess Anne, on tour in 1954royal visit 1954, queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, prince charles, princess anne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Janefield staff 1950, 1950
Photograph of 2 staff members at Janefield Special School 1950, only one is identified on caption "Mrs Debicksa".Black and white photographCaption on back: "Mrs Debicksa 1950"janefield, janefield special school, janefield staff -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Trophy, Winner's Cup, Eltham Gift 1954, 1954
Presented to W. Forbes Raymond (Billy) William Forbes 1934-2008 Born Nyah West, Vic and died Echuca, Vic, Billy was a painter and decorator in the 1950s before joining the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade in the 1960s. In the 1970s he was employed at the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works until his retirement in 1991. In the 1930s he was raised in Nyah West then moved to Wallan in the 1940s, Collingwood/Carlton in the 1950s, Reservoir in 1970 then Torrumbarry, Vic from the 1990s. Billy undertook National Service in the 1950s and played football with the Carlton Royals in the 1950s and 1960s. Billy was presented with this Winner's Trophy for the 1954 Eltham Gift. The Eltham Gift was a running race similar to many other 'Gift' races around the the Melbourne suburbs and country towns. And that is where the mystery lies as press reports of the day have a completely different person winning the Eltham Gift in 1954. Bert Edwards was recorded in local news as winning the 1954 Eltham Gift held at Central Park Eltham. Brass alloy silver plated cup (engraved) on brown baketlite platic basePresented to W. Forbes, Winner, Eltham Gift, 1954eltham gift 1954, raymond (billy) william forbes 1934-2008, running race, sports, trophy, w. forbes, winner's cup, central park, athletics -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration 1954, 1954
A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1954. This photo shows the senior girls on in silk dresses and one with an elaborate headdress. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of the senior girls in the demonstration from 1954. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Reg V Brock, Mrs R. Poulston Mayoress 1949 - 50, 1954 - 55, c 1950
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, The Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions if if their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Poulston was born Dora Isobel Morgan and was actively associated with many charities including the Baby Health Centre. Mayoress Poulston died in 1965 aged 75 and was born and lived her entire life in the district. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.ll, Reg Brock / of Bendigo. lr, Mrs R. Poulston / Mayoress / 1949 - 1950 / 1954 - 1955dora morgan, dora poulston, reg brock photographer, robert poulston, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portrait -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group Stawell Guide Leaders in Guide Uniform at Queen Elizabeth II Visit to Hamilton 1954
Large Black & White Photos of large group of Guide leaders standing in front steps into a building covered in ivy. Queen Elizabeth II Visit to Hamilton 1954. Far Right May HallLarge Black & White Photos of large group of Guide leaders standing in front steps into a building covered in ivy.Hamilton 1954guides -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration 1954, 1954
A photo of the finale of the Annual demonstration in October 1954. This photo shows the finale with a large group on stage under the Australian coat of arms. Some junior legatees are holding Australian flags and the words, 'Australia, Prosperity and Peace'. Other hold the rising sun insignia. It was printed in the newsletter in June 1955. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of the Finale of the demonstration from 1954. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration 1954, 1954
A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1954. This photo shows the girls in formation in their green Legacy tunics. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of girls in formation during the demonstration from 1954. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Stove, Cooking, Gasoline, M-1950 One Burner, 1/10/1951 12:00:00 AM
Small buff coloured instruction manual for operation of M-1950 StoveStove, Cooking, Gasoline, M-1950. One Burner. Dept Of the Army 1951/ TM 10-708stove, phamphlet -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration 1954, 1954
A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1954. This photo shows the senior girls on lined up on stage in formation. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of the senior girls lined up in the demonstration from 1954. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Eric McCutchan - Captain - 1953-1954, 1953
Eric McCutchan, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1953-1954One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Eric McCutchan - Captain - 1953-1954hgc captains, eric mccutchan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photograph x two, Queens Visit 1954
The queen was 27 years old when she and Prince Phillip sailed into Sydney Harbour on 3/2/1954. They visited Mitcham with hundreds of school children lining the railway.Queens visit 1954. Street decorations at night.queen elizabeth ii, queens's visit 1954, mitcham streets decorations -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration 1954, 1954
A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1954. This photo shows the girls carrying Australian flags and one with a drum. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of the senior girls holding flags in the demonstration from 1954. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr. Marie Dalley O.B.E., J.P., Mayor [of Kew] 1954-5, 1954
Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of Mayors and Town Clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew, for the period 1863 to 1969. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series. Framed portrait of Cr. Marie Dalley O.B.E., J.P., Mayor of Kew in 1954-5. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Cr. Marie Dalley O.B.E., J.P. / Mayor 1954-5 Stuart Tompkins Studiomayors of kew (vic), cr. marie (ma) dalley obe, local government - female mayors, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Memento, Baron, Royal Visit 1954, Circa 1954
Handed out to patients and visitors to commemorate the visit of her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to Victoria in 1954 and in particular the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. This brought much excitement to the patients at Heidelberg.Recognises a significant Royal visit to Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Acknowleges the role of the Hospital in the treatment of War Veterans to receive such a visit and World War II had ceased in 1945, only nine years earlier.Blue cardboard folder of 4 sides, with a single fold containing 1 photo and inscription. Photo is of Queen Elizabeth sitting down and Prince Phillip standing to the left of her in front of a fireplace, with commemorative acknowledgement of the visit.Page 1 shows the Commonwealth Emblem with the words "Royal Visit 1954" inscribed under it. Page 2 has the inscription " Memento of the Visit of Her Majesty and his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria 24th February, 1954 to 9th March, 1954 presented by the Repatriation Commission" over a crown and the letters EIIRbritish royalty, 1954, 1954 royal visit, royal visit australia, memento, australian coat of arms -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Memento, Baron, Royal Visit 1954, Circa 1954
Handed out to patients and visitors to commemorate the visit of her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to Victoria in 1954 and in particular the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. This brought much excitement to the patients at Heidelberg.Recognises a significant Royal visit to Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Acknowleges the role of the Hospital in the treatment of War Veterans to receive such a visit and World War II had ceased in 1945, only nine years earlier.Blue cardboard folder of 4 sides, with a single fold containing 1 photo and inscription. Photo is of Queen Elizabeth sitting down and Prince Phillip standing to the left of her in front of a fireplace, with commemorative acknowledgement of the visit.Page 1 shows the Commonwealth Emblem with the words "Royal Visit 1954" inscribed under it. Page 2 has the inscription " Memento of the Visit of Her Majesty and his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria 24th February, 1954 to 9th March, 1954 presented by the Repatriation Commission" over a crown and the letters EIIRbritish royalty, 1954, 1954 royal visit, royal visit australia, memento, australian coat of arms