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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard - Junction Dam - Circa 1950, Circa 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph on a Valentine's postcard is from a V2 Argus photograph. It is on a 200g/m paper density one side gloss only/. See 0480 (A) -(L) for other photos of similar postcards."JUNCTION DAM & SPILLWAY, LAKE GUY, BOGONG, KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT" "V5" on the flip side" VALENTINE'S POST CARD " "A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, junction dam, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, No.3 Power Station Kiewa Hydro-electric Project "V.8", Circa 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph from a Valentine's postcard is from a V2 Argus photograph postcard. It is on a 200g/m paper density photo side gloss. See 0480 (A) - (K) for other photos of similar postcards."No.3 POWER STATION KIEWA HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT" "V8"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, Lake Guy Dam and Bogong Village, Circa 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph from a Valentine's postcard is from a V2 Argus photograph postcard. It is on a 200g/m paper density photo side gloss. See 0480 (B) - (F) for other photos of similar postcards.In white lettering " LAKE GUY & BOGONG VILLAGE KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Can Fuel Measuring, circa 1950
The 1950's saw a revolution in small appliances for use in the average household. The hand held self heating(kerosene) iron for which this filling can was provided ,was introduced as a time saving and more convenient iron for pressing clothes and other cloth fabrics. It replaced irons needing an external fire source to heat the ironing plate. These irons continued to be in service, even when electricity was available in cities and larger rural towns. This item was used before and during the electricity supplies available from the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. These irons remained in use within regional rural areas that had limited or unreliable electrical reticulation and the ability to service them from this filling can was an essential part.n the 1950s and later the Kiewa Valley was still a relatively isolated region which was home to rural properties and small settlements. The availability of electricity and or the financial means to afford new types of electric hand irons ensured that older and sometimes less efficient ironing appliances remained for an extended period covering the 1960s to 1970s. Kerosene products, such as the kerosene self heating (KVHS 0347A) iron and this kerosene filling item, was a cheaper method for farm based domestic and other rural activities requiring a heat source. The use of kerosene as a heat/light source was able to be supplied in bulk and able to be used when floods severed vital roads into this region. The supply of electricity was in summer time subject to interruption from bush fire damaged wooden poles carrying the electrical cables. Self sufficiency by rural populations was the backbone of survival and the ability to store energy sources "on the farm" was a prerequisite of isolated regions, such as the Kiewa Valley, circa 1950s.This specially spout fitted can was provided with the Coleman self heating kerosene iron (see KVHS 0347A). On one side of the half enclosed top of the can there is a small spout(for poring the appropriate liquid into the egg shaped fount container) at the rear end of the hand iron. The can is made from tin. See KVHS 0347B- Instruction sheet; KVHS 0347C- Wrench.On one side of the can in black print on yellow background is "FUEL MEASURING CAN" underneath is "For Coleman Instant-Lite Iron" underneath are four numbered paragraphs detailing the use of this can. Below this is the name and places of manufacture. On the other side of the can is printed "BE SURE" with filling and maintenance instructionskerosene can, ironing, domestic appliances, household appliances -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Site of Loughnan's Lake, North Ringwood in April 1978
E548 N33 The leaning pine tree grew on the lake shore after 1950. It also was used as a rope tree by the children. Part of a 51-photo record of the development of the "Kubis" Estate, Ringwood North, including road works to Debbie Place, Kubis Drive, Werac Drive, Iluka Place and Glenvale Road. From the Jack Lundy Clarke collection. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tankard, Commemorative
Official R.S.L Tankard commemorating the involvement of Australian service personnel in The Korean War. This tankard has three pictures representing: (1) Third Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Korea, 1950, (2) RAAF Meteors in Korea, (3) HMAS Bataan on patrol off North Korean coast, 1951. (refer item 00124, 00124.1, 00124.2 and 00124.4) -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Posters - "Tawonga Remembers" x 4
The town of Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley surrounded by farmland. It is adjacent to Mt Beauty (built in 1946), an SECV town built for the workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme which was being constructed from 1911 to 1961. Tawonga consisted of essential amenities including a store, school, butter factory, sporting facilities, post office, hall and hotel. Activities involved sport, social get togethers eg. dances, fundraising, CWA etc.The posters are a collection of historical photos, documentation and information regarding the history of the town of Tawonga,which is the centre of a farming community in the Kiewa Valley.Poster framed with thin black plastic strip, covered, by glass. Each one has a title re "Tawonga Remembers" and includes print and phtots in black and white. Black background. 1. Tawonga SEC Depot; 2. Tawonga Service Station circa 1940s; 3. George Johnston's Taxi Service; 4. Tawonga Motors 1950-60stawonga, photos of early tawonga, kiewa valley, tawonga remembers, transport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Nine typed pages of a speech on business management and the economy. On personal stationery, the front page is printed with 'Norman Oliver, M.P.S. Chemist, Hargreaves St, Bendigo Telephone 1233.' There are some corrections through the text in black pen.cottage, miners, norman joseph oliver -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO BUTTER FACTORY : DISPLAY NOTES
Explanatory notes for a display of photographs of the Bendigo Butter Factory. Date given on the reverse of the title photograph is 1950-1955. In another photograph there is a calendar with the date March 1957. These notes, mounted on cardboard relate to the photograph 11011.5. The notes as written - Wise Choice Satisfied customer buying Bendigo Butter. It contains all necessary vitamins. It spreads better and keeps longer.bendigo, industry, bendigo butter factory. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO BUTTER FACTORY DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPH
Explanatory notes for a display of photographs of the Bendigo Butter Factory. Date given on the reverse of the title photograph is 1950-1955. In another photograph there is a calendar with the date March 1957. These notes, mounted on cardboard relate to the photograph 11011.3. The notes as written - Typical scene of pasture where cream is collected daily. At all times it is under the strict supervision of Department of Agriculture Officers.bendigo, industry, bendigo butter factory -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - PALL MALL, BENDIGO
black and white image: Pall Mall, looking northwards. Shopfronts visible from RH side: Hall & Batchelder, Favaloro's Cafe, The Beehive, Abbott, Myers, Shamrock Hotel. Cars parked at kerb, appear to be late 1940's early 1950's. Tramline up centre of road. Written on bottom LH side, 'Pall Mall, Bendigo'Valentine's Post Cardbendigo, streetscape, pall mall, bendigo, pall mall, beehive, hall & batchelder. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutante Ball, St Joseph's Catholic Church, Port Melbourne, c. 1952
Two original black and white photos of participants, St Joseph's Church debutante Ball 1950. .01 Girls and their escorts with Mayor's wife (Catherine WOODRUFF), dance instructor (Alice ROWLANDS) and page (possibly John WOODRUFF). Barbara HEGARTY (at left on floor):Elva MOWLAM (second from right):Des TAMBLYN (back row, 4th from left)social activities, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, elva mason nee mowlam, des tamblyn, alice rowlands nee burke -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: CHINESE DRAGON
Black and white photo of the Chinese Dragon in front of the Shamrock Hotel. One man is walking beside the Dragon's head carrying a stool. Date on the back is c 1950. Sign on verandah reads 'Australian legion of ex servicemen and women'. Both signs on tram post in middle of road read, 'All Cars Stop Here', (indication of a tram stop)photo, group, easter procession, peter ellis collection, chinese dragon, bendigo chinese association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramcar Emergency Braking", Jul. 1961
Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for the tramcar braking system, emergency braking, what to do if things went wrong. Relates to the driver training system at the time. An earlier version to that of Reg item 271.Two foolscap sheets duplicated giving instructions for emergency braking of tramcars for Ballarat. Gives description of system, the various means of what to do if the system fails - dated 20 July 1961. See Reg Item 3457 for a later issue, 3520 for a 1950 instruction on the same issue, and 5370 for an undated version. Image of document added 22/10/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv instructions, braking, operations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, ANZAC DAY PHOTOGRAPHS
In the top photo there are only a couple who are identifiable, 3rd from the left is Jack Swatton, (refer Cat No 6719.2P), 4th from left is George Lansell, (refer Cat No 8012P), there is one other from the left being possibly Les Morey The same Les Morey is in the bottom photo 8th from the left. These images are a copy of of the originals which were joined together and laminated as one. They were not taken the same year. Just by appearance the top photo is a number of years earlier than the bottom. There is an original of the top photo still in its cardboard cylinder for postage. Refer Cat No 8238.2TWO PHOTOGRAPHS WITHIN ONE FRAME. Anzac Day photos in black and white. Top Photograph - In front of Memorial Hall, Pall Mall (1949/1950) Lower Photograph - At the Upper Reserve (later renamed Queen Elizabeth Oval) At the bottom is a description. Frame- timber, mid brown colour with decorative edge. Glass front, Mount - dark green cardboard.On photos in the centre hand written is “Anzac Day 1951”brsl, smirsl, anzac day framed photos -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1950
Black and white photograph of PCC class tram No 980 at Malvern Depot. Has an AETA tour sign on the front of the tram, indicating. The tram was built in 1950 by MMTB from equipment imported from the USA and a locally built body. See page 42 of Destination City 5th Edition for another photo of this tram in Glenferrie Road at Toorak Road in 1953.trams, tramways, pcc, malvern depot, aeta, tours, tram 980 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, October 1910
There is no information with this item. The Blays had a property on the opposite side of Lake Tyers C 1910 - 1950'This is a pictorial record of Lake Tyers in the early 20th century.A black / white photograph / postcard of a horse and coach with two young girls standing on a hill behind the coach, two men are sitting on the hill in front of the coach and two men beside it.on front - "Blays - Lake Tyers" on back is a letter beginning "Dear Albert......"lake-tyers blay-lake-tyers -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Lapel pin
Lapel pin worn by Alister Cannon in 1953. Alister boarded at Ballarat College 1950-1953. UniqueGold-plated lapel pin featuring Minerva head with upper and lower scrolls. Upper scroll engraved with 'BALLARAT' and lower scroll with 'COLLEGE'. Pin stem has four line markings at midway point. alister-cannon, lapel-pin, ballarat-college, boarding -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Bill Doyle (Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle), Dancing at the Mission club, 1960
The photograph indicates that in c.1950, dances were held at the Mission to Seafarers Victoria main hall.The photograph shows one of the many dances (literally) held at the Missions to Seamen during the 1950s. These events were organised by the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild with many of these members participating in the dances with seafarers. This image is significant as it documents a point in history, in part, the services provided to visiting seafarers in the 1950s.Black and white photograph, with a white border, in the main hall at Missions to Seamen Victoria. The photograph shows a number of couples dancing in the main hall. Two couples are visible in the foreground. The ladies are to the right of the men, with one arm around each other. The couples seem to be doing a 'progressive' dance around the hall in a circle. The lady at the front right of the photograph is looking back at the couple behind, is wearing a light cardigan and has short, light coloured hair. There is in arch in the background that is one of the doorways out to the courtyard. A couple in the background appear to be moving towards the left of the photograph, while the couple visible in the foreground appear to be moving toward the right. This would suggest the dance is moving in an anticlockwise direction.dance, suit, mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, ladies-harbour-lights-guild, main-hall, wainscote, cardigan, arch, progressive, hardwood-timber-flooring -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Glass, bottle 'Sanolen' asthma tablets, mid 20thC
A medication for the treatment of Asthma made by J.L Brown Chemist Pty Ltd Melbourne c 1950A brown glass bottle with a plastic screw lid for 'Sanolin' asthma tablets Front: 25 TABLETS/ SANOLEN / BRAND / ASTHMA / TABLETS/ Original Formula / of / D. DeLancy DSc. / LONDON / Caution: Do not / exceed the stated / dose. Back: SANOLEN / BRAND / ASTHMA TABLETS / give instant relief and positive / relief from Asthma, Hay / Fever, …. etc. / J.L. BROWN & Co. / 123 Williams St., Melbourne. Left Side: INGREDIENTS……….. “POISON”…… / Reg. Vic. No. 388 . Right Side : DIRECTIONS pharmacy, medicines, asthma, respiratory diseases, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, manufactured glass, bottles, j l brown & co ltd melbourne -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Book, Arnall & Jackson, Printers, lithographers, bookbinders, publishers, manufacturing stationers. 428 Collins St Melbourne, Book Property Sales Register, Circa 1944
This ledger contains listings of purchasers of properties within Warrnambool area during the period 1944 to 1950.This ledger provides a comprehensive list of names and properties in the period 1944 -1950. It lists sales for a number of well -known properties both private and commercial.Dark green hard cover with maroon corners and spine binding. Title is in gold lettering on front cover. Alphabetical index at the front followed by 145 pages of ledger pages. Inside front cover are a number of cuttings from the Warrnambool Standard and the Argus dating from around 1900-1911. Arnall & Jackson**** Lithographers. Printers and manufacturing stationers.warrnambool, property ledger, sales ledger, warrnambool property 1944-1950 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C1945
Rev. Gilbert L. Moore (1911–1953) was Superintendent of Seymour Circuit from 1950 to 1953.Matte, colour, head and shoulders, studio portrait of Rev. Gilbert L. Moore.moore, gilbert l. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Spelling and Derivation Lists
This is a copy of the Tasmanian Education Department's Spelling and Derivation Lists for grades III to VII, published in 1950.A grey coloured book with black lettering on the cover. 28 pages of spelling and derivation lists.educatioin department, tasmania, teaching, schools, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Railway Yards with the Station on right & Goods shed on left c1950-1960's
Stawell Railway Yards 1950’s or 60’s. Station on right. Goods shed on left.stawell transport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Street Stawell looking East c1950
Main street scene, 1950's vehicle parked in street on right. "Plume" building is McClure's Main St Stawell. Town Hall clock tower in center. H L. Rasmussen Pianos & Players shop at center, McClure's Garage. stawell shops businesses streetscape -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Things We Need and Where They Come From: Wool
"The Things We Need and Where They Come From: Wool" ed. Colin Clair, c.1950wool processing wool growing textile production, wool processing, wool growing, textile production -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Heatherdale Spur, 18/11/2022
The history of Heatherdale Spur and the construction of the railway stationnon-fictionThe history of Heatherdale Spur and the construction of the railway stationheatherdale railway station, heatherdale community action group inc. -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, A photo of a poster headline "You are here to beat TB", and "Send your family, and friends, too" taken of a promotional display at the Department of Health chest x-ray clinic, Tuberculosis Branch. The photo is from a photograph album circa 1962, c 1962
Department of Health chest clinic operated free tuberculosis screening during the 1950' and 60's. Black and white photograph -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Minutes from Meetings of the Airline Operators Association of Australia
Also contains photograph of Australian National Airways airliners circa 1950, at Melbourne Airport (Essendon) -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Tankard Dortcamp
Lieutenant John Dortkamp served with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles between 1950 and 1960.An example of a custom in regiments for officers to purchase a mug, have it inscribed and placed in the mess.Silver plated Mug enscribed on side" Lt. J. Dortkamp "8th/13th victorian mounted rifles, dortkamp j lieutenant