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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Johnnie CONGUES in army uniform, c. 1916
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .07 - John (Johnnie) Congues in full army uniform. John was awarded the Military Medal in 1916.families, congues family, mowlam family, john (johnnie) congues -
Williamstown High School
Form Captain badge 1930s
Round metal badge with Red, yellow and black enameled decoration on the front and a hook clasp on the back, presented to form captains at Williamstown High School in the 1930s. This badge worn by Peg Bonwick (nee Clark).On front 'Form Captain' Makers mark on mark: K.C. Lunes Melbwilliamstown high school, 1930s, form captain, badge, peg bonwick, peg clark -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Original poster, Eleanor Constance (Nornie) Gude, 'Ballarat - The Garden City' by Nornie Gude, c1934
Nornie GUDE (1915-2002) Eleanor Constance (Nornie) Gude was the daughter of Walter Gude, a leading musician, and highly regarded teacher. She grew up in Ballarat and was educated at Loreto College. From 1931 to 1936 Nornie Gude attended the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. She was accepted into the School at the age of 15 because she was so advanced in painting. Nornie Gude studied at Ballarat for five years before progressing to Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria School. In 1936 Nornie Gude was studying at the Ballarat Technical Art School, and the National Gallery Drawing School in Melbourne. She won many art competitions, including first prize at the 1936 Melbourne Royal Agricultural Show for still life drawing, and in 1941 became the first woman to win the National Gallery Students Travelling Scholarship. In the 1936 Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report it was stated: "It is my pleasure to report a most successful year in the Technical Art School. I the Annual Poster Competition for Technical Schools, organised by Wiltshires Pty Limited, 16 prized valued at 33 pounds 8 shillings - out of 23 prizes valued at 56 pounds - were won by our students. As an artist Nornie Gude held no theories and was once heard to say, “You spend your first 20 years learning technique and the next 20 years losing it”. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.commercial artA large, original goauche poster produced for one of the regular poster competitions held during the 1930s (the exhibition stickers are still evident on the lower left hand side). It depicts a scene in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Written verso "Nornie Gude Technical Art School Ballarat" Exhibition Sticker "Exhibit NO 8545 Class No 1736art, artwork, gude, nornie gude, eleanor constance gude, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, statue, ballarat technical art school, alumni -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Launch of Port Talks, John Kirby, 25 Sep 2017
Launch of "Port Talks" by Janet Bolitho and Mary Jasper. Monthly speaker Jim Sinclair speaks on "Growing up in Port Melbourne" in the 1930s and 1940s Duration 01:27:55 (including meeting preliminaries)domestic life, jim sinclair, janet bolitho, mary jasper, port talks -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Central Hotel Lakes Entrance, Holding M, 2005
Date made February 2005Colour photograph of the Central Hotel, during redevelopment. Left hand side glimpse of Georges Cafe completed. Scaffolding around the 1930s tower and frontage being updated to blend with renovation. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Doyley Cover, Pokerwork Doyley Cover, circa 1930s
Pokerwork was a popular home craft in the 1930s. This small domestic piece using plywood is typical of objects made at home or school in that period.One of two matching circular pieces of ply, Incised, painted and lacquered with holes top and bottom for ties with image of Kookaburra and leaves. Incised to lower centre of cover 'd'oyleys'.painted and lacquered with image of Kookaburra and leaves and Incised to lower centre of cover 'd'oyleys'.mary burke, donald, taffe, ballarat, pokerwork, craft -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
The aircraft KYEEMA, a Douglas DC-2, crashed into the western face of Mt Dandenong in thick cloud on 25th October 1938. All 18 occupants on board were killed. The aircraft overshot Essendon Airport by 20 miles. The subsequent findings triggered the beginning of air traffic control and the establishment of the Department of Civil Aviation. This photograph was taken in 1938 by First Constable Carl Tepper of Russell Street Police Station. Carl Tepper was a cousin of Frank Child, grandson of Ted Child. They were related through the Dorey family.Sepia photograph showing the wreckage of an aeroplane spread in the forest amongst trees. Sunlight is streaming through a gap in the trees.On reverse: Wreckage of plane crash in Dandenongs flying daily from Adelaide to Melbourne 1930s. No survivors. Taken by late First Constable Carl Tepper Russell Street Police Station.kyeema, carl tepper, frank child, aircraft, aeroplane, crash site, crash, tepper -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: A THRIVING MARKET
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. A thriving market: local and overseas buyers attend the F. A. Hill & Co. pig market in Charing Cross, Bendigo, during the late 1930s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Terry Keenan, "Grounds for Dispute", 2013
"Grounds for Dispute" a 27 page booklet subtitled "A decade of disputation between the Victorian Football Association, various municipal councils and their football clubs". by Terry KEENAN. The decade referred to is the 1930s. Cream cover with black spinelocal government - city of port melbourne, sport - australian rules football, terry keenan, port melbourne football club, pmfc, victorian football association, vfa -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Annotated and handcoloured by Peter Libbis to indicate his research into Libbis family residences and hotels on copy of a section of an MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c. 1980s
Peter LIBBIS obtained these copies from the MMBW when he researched his family history in the 1980s. He has annotated them, colour in hotels etc. Donated to Society in 1997.One of a group of 19 photocopies of various 20th century MMBW plans, annotated/coloured in to indicate residences of Libbis family and local hotels, by Peter LIBBIS in family and hotel research - Beach, Princes to Nott, 1930sbusiness and traders - hotels, built environment - domestic, transport - railways, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, libbis family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: VARIOUS GIRL GUIDES MATERIALS OF MERLE BUSH
Various Girl Guide materials of Merle Bush dated 1920s and 1930s - Guide Law; various rally and camp materials; magazines and gazettes; reports; ''History of the Girl Guides in Victoria''; various Guide printed ephemeramagazine, organization, the girl guides -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Lace Evening Dress, 1930-1935
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.Full length black lace evening dress with a fitted black silk lining. The ‘v’ necked gown has a very full skirt. The lace has an abstract floral pattern. The garment was previously dated to the 1930s.costumes, evening dresses, fashion - 1930s, fashion design -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TO MARKET
Arthur and Bill Packham were the sons of William George and Bertha Packham. The family farm was at Woodstock. Arthur (1921-1941) and Bill (1920-2015) were both born at Inglewood.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. To market: Horses Bob and Daddy with a wagon-load of chaff. Arthur Packham is standing at the front while Bill Packham is at the back. Believed to be 1930s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Geelong Legacy Junior Club Girls, 1930s
Seven girls from the Geelong Legacy Junior Club in the early 1930s. The motto at the bottom says 'The torch you threw to us we caught'. Margaret Burn is the girl on the far right and her family donated the photo. Margaret attended girls classes with Geelong Legacy in the 1930s and Legacy helped her find employment when she left school. Her family donated two photos and a Laurel Badge to Legacy.A very early photo showing Geelong Legacy were looking after the children of deceased soldiers.Sepia photo of seven girls with a banner of the Geelong Junior Legacy from about 1930.geelong legacy, girls classes, margaret burn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Advertisement - Digital Image, Griffiths Bros. Tea, 1930s
Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Griffiths Bros. Tea and shows different varieties of tea.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, griffiths bros tea -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Advertisement - Digital Image, Floor Coverings Pty Ltd Melbourne, 1930s
Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Floor Coverings Pty Ltd of Flinders Lane MelbourneAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books -
Greensborough Historical Society
Headwear - Pith Helmet, 1930s
The pith helmet was worn to shade the head in hot and humid climates. Owned by donor's father when he was mining mica in the 1930s; not worn because of embarrassment.Light brown insulated hat, designed as protective covering for the head against the sun; red and green cloth lining, leather sweat band and chin strapGilt inscription on lining: "Real solapith, made in India expressly for the Myer store for men, Melbourne & Adelaide" [size] 6 7/8pith helmet -
Williamstown High School
D.F. Gerrity farewell
Copy of black and white photograph mounted on board. Comes with caption.Farewll to Mr Gerrity, Williamstown Town Hall in the 1930s. Mr Dunstan, Member of Parliament, making the presentations. Mr Gerrity was a famous teacher who taught at the original Williamstown Grammar School.williamstown high school, mr gerrity, 1930s -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Maker Unknown, Terminus Hotel, 1930 (estimated)
The Terminus Hotel opened in January 1884, coinciding with the opening of the railway. The hotel had a close connection with the railway, catering for travellers and relieving railway workers. In December 1903 the original wooden structure burnt to the ground. The hotel was rebuilt in 1904 in much the same form see Record No 00306. Mr Andrew Kelly of Nullawil took over the enterprise circa 1930 giving it a new look in the 'Art Deco' style of the period. Mr Kelly and family ran a successful hotel business for forty years.Copy of a B&W photograph of the Terminus Hotel, situated in Broadway Wycheproof circa 1930s. Of brick construction, featuring arch entrance doorways and windows. A verandah protects the street facade. The architecture represents the 'Art Deco' period.Nonehotel wycheproof broadway, men clothing, art deco 1930s -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Patsy & Elva MOWLAM, 1930 - 1959
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .02 - Two girls with dog in street. Patsy and Elva MOWLAM in 1940s. This photo was sent to Albert during the war.families, congues family, mowlam family, elva mason nee mowlam, pat frisby nee mowlam -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Congues family, perhaps on holiday, 1950s
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .09 - The Congues family in the 1950s perhaps away on holidays. Gus, Moira, Leo, Carmel, Noel, Ruby, Walterfamilies, congues family, albert 'tich' mowlam, gus congues, moira congues, leo congues, noel congues, ruby congues, walter congues, ray congues -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Music Book, Gems of Strauss for Piano
Illustrated front cover of 1930s/40s female dancer (top part of dress is orange, bottom half is blue). The background is black with book title in gold "Gems of Strauss for Piano". The contents are also listed on the front cover. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Scrap Book
Scrap book made by donor's mother from the 'Taranata Daily News'1930s. (New Zealand) written in a blue linen covered book entitled 'Pulleys-Shafting-Bearings - Wendy's Dress Makers' collected by donor's mother.books, scrap -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Cookery Book, 1930 - 1940
Slim book with card covers and blue cloth tape bound spine. 95 pages stapled. 1930s style deco design printed in grey, red, yellow and black on cream. Illustrated pages of various tinware items.books, cookery -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Tarnagulla Fire Brigade Book, 1926-1934
Murray Comrie Collection. Brigade Book of the Country Fire Brigades Board, Tarnagulla Fire Brigade. Contains records of call-outs to fires ((1930s), roll calls/attendance records for meetings and training (1926-1934) and financial records (1926 to 1934). tarnagulla, fire, brigade, fire fighting, emergency workers, volunteers, cfa, cfbb -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - History, Crests
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral history, Charles Hall, Pat Grainger
Oral History of Charles Hall. Selling lollies at the Port theatre in the 1930s. Leaving school to start work at 14. Port Melbourne Lifesaving Club in the early years. Recorded by Pat Grainger, in the Port Melbourne Library on 23.01.1992arts and entertainment, societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, lifesaving, charles hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Advertisement - Digital Image, Janitor Cleanser, 1930s
Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Janitor Cleanser, "a universal cleanser for kitchen, laundry and all household chores".An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, janitor cleanser -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable Tram 514? Nicholson St - Royal Terrace, 1930s
Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer possibly 514 inbound to Spencer St passing the Royal Terrace building in Nicholson St Fitzroy, during the 1930s.Yields information about cable trams in Nicholson St and the Royal Terrace during the 1930s.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. Has the number "146" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, nicholson st -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Harringtons, Luna Park, c. 1930s
Entrance to Luna Park undergoing renovations during the 1930s; a group of 8 young men in private school uniform in mounth area; Accompanying letter from Bob Scalesblack and white photograph, unmounted, original, fair conditionPrinted by Harringtons