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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mrs Helen Jackson, 9th March 2000
Mrs. Helen Jackson, originally from Melbourne, moved to Beechworth in the 1950s for the purpose of her husband's employment with the Mayday Hills asylum as a vegetable gardener. Living in Beechworth for over 40 years, Mrs. Jackson spent her time as a devoted full-time mother raising her family of biological and foster children where she has fond memories of Beechworth being a safe and fun place to live - "Oh it was, life was fun!". This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.The oral history record of Mrs. Helen Jackson is a representative insight into life in Beechworth from the 1950s onwards, specifically in the descriptions of commerce, business, family, and leisure activities for residents of the town during the post-war period until the present day. Mrs. Jackson's recollections have a social value to the town of Beechworth as a local perspective on its development and contributes to its cultural and social history. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mrs Helen Jackson /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, jackson, helen jackson, linda peacock, mayday hills -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Clothing - Trousers, Khaki, Field
C.1950s Khaki Trousers, 2 buckle front ties, 4 button fly. Cloth patch stitched to inside waist of trousers with largely indescernible markings but indicating size 37 with regimental No 18 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Helmet, Steel, Australian, MkII, 1942
Standard pattern WW2 steel helmet as worn by Australian forces from 1940 until 1950s. Replaced by US Pattern M1 steel helmet.Completely original WW2 Australian helmet Australian MkII raw edge steel helmet with MkII linseed oil fabric liner. Webbing chinstrap with steel springs. Moulded rubber crown pad. MkIII chinstrap securing lugs. Exterior painted chocolate brown.Lugs dated 1942steel helmet -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Peaked, Dress, Royal Australian Artillery, 1951
UK manufacture RAA cap for 1950s. Personal purchase?? Khaki cloth peaked cap with Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery gilt cap badge (Queen's crown) with brown leather chin strap and gilt AMF 12mm diameter buttons. Brown leather sweat band and tan plastic crown liner and khaki cloth liner. Manufacturer's, size and D^D stamp under crown. "Herbert Johnson (Bond Street) Ltd., 38 New Bond Street, London" "1951" "Size 6 7/8" "Made in England" "D^D" No personal I.D.headgear, cap -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Peaked, Dress, Royal Australian Artillery, 1952
Typical British and Commonwealth full dress cap for 1950sBlack peaked cap with black wool crown and red piping and hat band. Royal Australian Artillery gilt cap badge. Black patent leather chin strap with 13mm dia. brass AMF buttons. Black patent letter peak with 20mm gold wire edging and green undersides. Tan leather sweat band. Tan cloth lining with green printed manufacturer's name and purple stamped details Green printed. "Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd. Purple stamp. "1952 6 7/8 Made in England" Note - no personal markingsheadgear, cap -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Methodist Sunday School Anniversary 1950, 1950s
Sunday school 'Anniversary Hymns' 1951 and undated circa 1950s.These hymn sheets were used at the anniversary celebrations of the Methodist Sunday School.2 leaflets, order of service and hymn sheet, on pink papergreensborough methodist church, sunday school anniversary, hymns -
Greensborough Historical Society
Typewriter- Portable, Olympia typewriter, 1956c
Bought new in the late 1950s by Mr Les Swaby of Greensborough. This is an excellent example of what a 'portable communication device' was viewed as in the 1950s and 1960s. Les was a member of the Greensborough State School Committee, Watsonia Progress Association and Watsonia High School Parents and Friends Association and was Honorary Secretary of each.This typewriter is of historic significance and provenance as it can be directly linked to original items of correspondence held at the Public Records Office of Victoria from the Department of Education under the file for Watsonia High School (WHS), Greensborough. Correspondence from various community and school groups of which Mr Les Swaby was a member was actually generated on this typewriter. Our Society has exhibits related to WHS which includes the correspondence to and from the Victorian Education Department and serving Ministers during the 1950s and 1960s.Contained within a black portable carry case. The actual typewriter is also black and made primariily of all metal components including the typewriter casing. Overall weight is 7kg approx. Olympia Werke West GMBH watsonia, watsonia high, watsonia high school, les swaby, typewriters, olympia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Brick, Wooden road block, 1880s
Accompanied by article by Kevin Patterson (Nillumbik Historical Society) which explains the use of these blocks as a road surface in the City of Melbourne from the 1880s. The final wood blocks were dismantled in the 1950s and blocks sent to suburban wood yards to be sold as fuel for open fires and combustion heaters.As most of these blocks were sold for fuel, it is unusual to find one surviving. Block of timber cut to size and dipped in tar for use a a road block. wood blocks, paving, melbourne, road surfaces, tar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoirs, Greensborough residents, 1920o
This lists many of he residents and traders of Greensborough from the 1920s to the 1950s and the location of their homes.Assists with placing names on all houses and shops in Greensborough township.A 4 page handwritten document Handwritten documentgreensborough, church street greensborough, main street greensborough, grimshaw street greensborough, eldale avenue greensborough, hailes street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Royal visits 1950s, 07/06/1956
5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, reporting on Queen Elizabeth's visits to Commonwealth countries, including Sierra Leone, Fiji and SuvaAn example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, black and white photographs with captions.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Queen Elizabeth II, 14/01/1955
Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II published in magazines and newspapers circa mid to late 1950s.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.3 portraits of Queen Elizabeth II published in newspapers and magazines in the 1950s. Black and white or colour.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, royal portraits -
Greensborough Historical Society
DVD, Briar Hill Timber; mid to late 1950s, 1950s
Film footage of sawmill operations, showing logging and locale around sawmill.1950s view of logging and scenes around Briar Hill. Fred Squires owned the timber mill and hardware store in Sherbourne Rd., a hardware store, Briar Hill Timber and Hardware, operates on the site in 2011.Burnt DVD, white label with black printing.briar hill timber, briar hill timber and hardware, logging, sawmills, sherbourne road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Recollections by Vera Lay, 1955o
Vera Lay worked in the building known as Marble Hall (situated on the corner of Carter Street (now Para Road) and Main Street. She recalls many of the people and places that made up Main Street Greensborough in the 1950s.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, illustration.vera lay, marble hall, main street greensborough, june hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The story of the Foard family store by Ian Foard and June Hall, 1958o
Ian Foard's parents Russell and Nance Foard owned the corner store on the site that is now Safeway. Ian tells the history of the store in the 1950s. As told to June Hall.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages, illustrations.foard store, safeway, a k lines, tennis courts, ester street, ian foard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Early days in Chapman Street Macleod, 1953o
Graeme and Lorraine Collins moved to Macleod in the late 1950s and tell the story of building and establishing their family home in the area.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, includes photographs.collins family, graeme collins, lorraine collins, macleod, chapman street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, From Italy to Greensborough in the 1950s - the Sculli family / by Rosie Bray, 1950o
... The Sculli family came to Melbourne in the 1950s... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Oral History From Italy ...The Sculli family came to Melbourne in the 1950s and in 1960 opened a fruit shop in Main Street Greensborough. In 2014, they are operating a fruit shop in Greensborough Plaza. This oral history was collected and written for GHS and first published in "As I Recall" 2013.2 pages text and images.sculli family, rosie bray, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century. suburb.3 pages, includes photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, 17 Watsonia home sites sell for 1585 [pounds] average, 1950c
A scrap of newspaper with land prices in Watsonia's "Hillboro" estate. Prices are pre-decimal currency, estimated mid 1950s.AN indication of land prices in the 1950s.Torn clippingwatsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, To-day's Map of Ivanhoe - Heidelberg; including Rosanna, McLeod, Watsonia, Greensborough to Eltham, 1937-1953
Map of the suburbs of Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Rosanna, Macleod, Watsonia, Greensborough and Eltham. Dates to mid 1950s. An Advertiser on this map may be found in the Hurstbridge Advertiser Friday 17 December 1937, page 7: "Lyon Bros, of Eltham garage, suggest in their advertisement on the front page of this issue. that motorists should have their cars checked over by them before Christmas, so that any 5mall defects which might militate against the pleasure of the trip, might be remedied." As does "The Montsalvat Plant Farm" in The Age of Saturday 5 September 1953, page 48.Shows early streets and open space in these areas.Fold out map in pale blue cover. Cover dimensions: 21.5x15cm. Map is surrounded by advertising for local businesses.ivanhoe, maps, heidelberg, rosanna, macleod, watsonia, greensborough, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Macleod High School 1954-1979, 1979_
Published to celebrate the silver jubilee of Macleod High School 1954-79, this booklet lists student leaders over 25 years. Photos are included from the 1950s.Documents changes over 25 years at Macleod High School.20 page booklet. B&W photos. Cover has black and white aerial photo of Macleod area.On cover "Helen Spence"macleod high school silver jubilee, macleod high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Late Thoughts! by June Roberts, 1958-1978
This was prepared by June Roberts with assistance from Grace Cavill. Written in 1978 it includes details of Greensborough's Main Street from circa 1958-1978.Describes the locations of the Main Street traders in the 1950s. Also mentions the efforts needed to replace the Plenty River footbridge after it was washed away in a flood.A 3 page typed manuscript and a hand drawn plan of Greensborough shopping area based on the document.Sept 78 in blue biro on front page.main street shops, tom vickers, hume street, griffiths haberdashery, popes, flintoff street, plenty river bridge, stubleys hardware, stan ashleys menswear, hume street residences, rob willett, ashril theatre -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. As told to Marilyn Smith 2011. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century suburb.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #716amos family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Linesmen 1950s, 1950c
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photographs Linesmen 1950s 3 black ...Photograph 1 shows 5 men (linesmen) on lunch break. (L-R) Stan Hassett, unknown, possibly Charlie Barnett, Jock Petrie, unknown. Photos 2 and 3 show the crew erecting power poles.These photos are significant as they show some Greensborough men at work, and the method of erecting power poles before heavy machinery was used.3 black and white photographs. Subject is electrical linesmen and the erection of electricity poles.sec, linesmen, power poles, state electricity commission, stan hassett, charlie barnett, jock petrie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Collins' Street Directory: Melbourne & suburbs 1951, 1951_
This 1951 street directory covers many Melbourne suburbs but not Greensborough. In the 1950s Greensborough was still a rural settlement. This directory is interesting for anyone wanting to check mid-20th century developments.A comprehensive coverage of suburban, inner city streets.Street directory. 411 pages, maps.melbourne, street directories -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The (Melbourne) Magazine, Our first Rock Star: Johnny Chester, 1959o
The story of Johnny Chester and his career as a rock and roll star from the 1950s.Although the connection with Greensborough is not mentioned in this article, Johnny Chester and his family lived in Greenhills.3 pages, text and col. illus.johnny chester, rock and roll music -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home of Bill and Dot Splatt, 1945c
From accompanying typed caption: "Home of Bill and Dot Splatt. Purchased approx 1915-1918 and stayed in the family until mid 1950s. 37 Grimshaw Street Greensborough - site of Methodist Church."This home was demolished for the site of the 'new' Greensborough Methodist Church. Copy of Black and white photograph. Copy 2 printed Item 1054.Caption is typed.methodist church greensborough, grimshaw street, splatt family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Briar Hill 1950s, 2010_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article Briar Hill 1950s 2 x A4 ...Tells the story of growing up in Briar Hill and Montmorency areas in the 1950s. Discusses local people and places. Written by Elaine Rank (nee Barnett). A first-hand account of life in Briar Hill in the 1950s. 2 x A4 typed sheets. Oral history story.elaine rank, briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, U. M. Woods, Map of Greensborough early to mid 1950s, 1839-1959
Map of Main and Grimshaw Streets Greensborough by U.M. Woods. Properties shown are drawn from memory and represent the town in the early to late 1950s.Sketch map, black on white paper. letter of explanation.u. m. woods, grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Franklin family early 1950s, 1950s
Photograph of the Franklin family in the 1950s.Digital copy of black and white photograph.franklin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Macleod High School 1950s and 60s, 1959-1963
Student photographs, Macleod High School 1950s and 60s. Photographs capture former Macleod High students, school buildings and grounds.A record of some students of Macleod High in the 1950s and 1960s.4 photographs of Macleod High School students.Captions on back of each photo.rosemary isaac, macleod high school