Monty Gray, the auctioneer was a member of the State Legislative Assembly, and uncle to photo donor, Phyl Johnson. Mrs Rene Bawden and daughter Shirley Jones were early members of the Nunawading Historical Society and often attended auctions and frequented second shops looking for early 1900's artifacts for Schwerkolt Cottage and MuseumCopy of 1950's photo of Horton's Auction Rooms, Station Street, Box Hill with the auctioneer, Monty Gray. Mrs Rene Bawden and her daughter, Shirley Jones are third and fourth from the lefthorton's auction rooms, gray, monty, bawden, rene, jones, shirley

Agfachrome Professional plastic mount (blue base, white cover) reproduction slide of a colour slide of Geelong No. 2 at North terminus. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Photo taken mid 1950's. "G 3" and "1 -3" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, north, tram 2

Yields information about the Melbourne N class trams and their use on Provincial systems.Black and white photograph, printed on a postcard back format of SEC Geelong Tram No. 35 at the West terminus, showing terminal arrangements. Tram has the destination of "East" Photo taken mid 1950's. On the rear in ink and pencil "HTT13, MMTB 119, Bend 1, Geel 35, Ball 37 SPER"trams, tramways, geelong, west

The milk shaker machine was used in milk bars during the 1940's and 1950's often using fresh milk from the local diaries. Modern machines are more compact with a variety of different settings and the ability to blend a variety of food including fruit and vegetables as well as liquids.Vera Drummond worked in the Tawonga Milk Bar where she used the Milk Shaker machine. The premises were leased out until it finally closed. The Milk Shaker machine was then lent to the Tawonga cafe which was situated opposite the Tawonga Hotel on the Kiewa Valley Highway near Mountain Creek Road. When the cafe owner bought their own milk shaker machine the original was returned to Vera who lived at the Tawonga Post Office. The milk shakes were made with fresh real milk direct from the diary and enjoyed by Vera's grandchildren and great grandchildren especially on summer holidays.This set consists of: 1 stainless steel milkshake blender with black electric cord attached; 3 moulded glasses with vertical grooves; 4 aluminium mixing beakers also with vertical grooves; 3 long handle stainless steel mixing spoons; 1 stainless steel swivel stick. The blender is heavy with an enclosed cylinder at the top containing the motor with a rotating mixer hanging below it. This is supported by a long vertical enclosed cylinder attached to a base where the electric cord is placed. This cylinder has parts attached to hold the beakers during mixing.On the cylinder with the motor - "Type D3; No. 1675; Volt 230; Watt 40; RPM A; ACDC; (the letter) R (with) G (in the top) (and) E (between the 'feet') Reg. Des.No. 24264/65 Spoons: 2 rows of embossed writing on handle end but illegiblemilkshake maker machine; vera drummond; tawonga milk bar; tawonga post office

Photocopy of Bendigo Advertiser photo: image shows float in Easter Parade ( 1950's?) Written on end of float '6th Bendigo' and on side 'steps to citizenship' Appears to be scouting or guides float. Poor quality copy.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, float in parade

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the 1950's. Miss J.C. Burnett is fourth from left in the front row and The Principal Mr. L. .J. Pryor is 3rd from left at the back.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, tertiary education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, teacher training, mr. l.j. pryor, mr. j.c. burnett

Part of The Tim Shambrook Collection for 'This is Vermont'.Coloured photo of Old House in Boronia Road, which can now be accessed in Hayward Court. Fomerly Home of Dr. Owen who came to District C. 1920's, died C. 1950's.shambrook, tim, owen, dr.

Black and White photograph of Flanagan's Store staff at front door of shop. Standing G. Huggard, Miss Moore, Alice Lazarus, Roma Baher. Sitting Ted Horne, Jim Harford. Possibly 1950's.

A reproduction of 1950's calendar art entitled 'READY TO SERVE', depicting a blonde pin-up girl in white shorts posing with racquet and leaning on a tennis net. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Glass, Woodtennis

Yields information Bridge Street and the buildings at the junction with Main and Victoria St / Stones corner. Tram parked for some particular reason - see 3807.1 to .3 for a similar set of photographs. Shows shops and cars.Black and White photograph, No. 17 at Stone Corner, intersection of Bridge and Main Streets Ballarat. Parked just past the junction points - reason unknown, see also Reg Item 3803, 3807.1 to 3807.3 - for other photographs of the tram at the same location. Photo late 1950's or early 1960. Also has a number of interesting motor vehicles in the background. In the background a Ricksha Paints (pronounced Rickshaw), Allen's Vernal Cake Shop, Junction Shoes. Roddas, ANZ and the English Scottish Bank of Australia buildings in the view. tramways, trams, bridge st, stones corner, tram 17

Yields information about Geelong Depot and tramcar No. 1, Yields information about Geelong Depot and tramcar No. 1Black and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing Geelong No. 1 leaving the Geelong depot entrance with a number of motors cars on either side with the Melbourne Electric Supply Company logo above the doorway. The tram has the destination of North. Photographed by John Webster given the markings on the side of the negative, early 1950's. Black and White print made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negative in ink is "EH35".tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 1

Black and white photograph of W2's in Wellington Parade, late 1950's or early 1960's on route 74, Burwood in Wellington Parade between Clarendon and Lansdowne St, Melbourne. Has the Clifton Hill rail line in the background. .1 - W2 472, outbound - with a Wilkinson Sword razor blade and "Catch onto Crest" body adverts. .2 - W2 534, in bound?, with Tolley's Brandy, Johnson ceramic wall tiles and another advertisement. Printed on Fujichrome paper. Not known who took the photograph or when it was printed.Stamped in black ink on back "TMSV Sales"trams, tramways, wellington parade, burwood, tram 472, tram 534

Black and white photograph of the area where the works or service or scrubber trams were parked at South Melbourne Depot. Has offices and shed in the background along with the depot water tank. Photo taken in the late 1950's early 1960's. In the view are No. 8 (later 8W), 10 (later 10W) and possibly No. 7 (later 7W) - cannot see the number but the photo matches that of the tram on page 76 of Destination City - 5th Edition) Printed on Fujichrome paper. Not known who took the photograph or when it was printed.Stamped in black ink on back "TMSV Sales"trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, scrubber tram, track cleaner, tram 7, tram 8, tram 10, tram 7w, tram 8w, tram 10w

Rolex and Bucherer Jewelers were retail partners. In the 1950's Keepsake or souvenir spoons were made as an advertising gimmick. To obtain one of these spoons a customer had to purchase a Rolex watch from a Bucherer store. They were not sold separately. This spoon features the Lucerne lion and is actually the most common of the Rolex spoons.Souvenir spoon. Rolex Bucherer. Lion and cross logo in bowl of spoon. Logo on handle.Bucherer of Switzerlandephemera, mementoes, souvenir spoon

Horses played a vital role in the agricultural history of Orbost. This item is connected to that role.A brown leather working horse saddle, a dray saddle. Probably used from 1890's -1950's. It has 4 silver metal studs. The pads underneath have been re-covered with blanket material.saddle leather equestrian rural

Colour print photograph W2 360 (showing Special) on the Malvern Depot fan - mid 1970' to early 1980's. Tram has adverts for TravelCo and a beer. Photo possibly mid 1950's and by Bob Lilburn.trams, tramways, malvern depot, w2 class, tram 360

Yields information Bridge Street and the buildings at the junction with Main and Victoria St / Stones corner. Tram parked for some particular reason - see 3807.1 to .3 for a similar set of photographs. Shows shops and cars.Black and White photograph, No. 17 at Stone Corner, intersection of Bridge and Main Streets Ballarat. Parked just past the junction points - reason unknown, see also Reg Item 3802, 3807.1 to 3807.3 - for other photographs of the tram at the same location. Photo late 1950's or early 1960. In the background a Ricksha Paints (pronounced Rickshaw), Allen's Verna Cake Shop, Junction Shoes. Roddas, ANZ and the English Scottish Bank of Australia buildings in the view. Also the signal for incoming trams from Main St, on the post with the tram stop. tramways, trams, bridge st, signals, stones corner, tram 17

Black and White photograph, of Bendigo 21 with the destination of Golden Square, in the Pall Mall, approaching Charing Cross, during the mid to late 1950's. Tram has a roof advert for Bendigo Timber Co. Masonite and a Cohn's Drink ad on the front of the tram. In the background are roof advert for Mobilgas on the Beehive Building, Ezywalkin building, A. G. Treloar Optician and Evlyn Amer? shop for Infants Girls and Ladies Wear. There is a large number of Holden motor cars in the photos along with bicycles parked by the Ezywalkin shop. Printed on Fujichrome paper. Two copies held."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of in ink "MMTB 188, Bendigo 21"trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, pall mall, tram 21

Metal based match box holder, formed from tin plated steel sheet, folded around all edges to include a printed plastic cover marked "Souvenir of Wattle Park, Melbourne Vic.", including on the sides an image of the Chalet and on reverse, contact phone number (WX1322), and what the venue would cater for. Has a note that is was open on Sundays and Holidays as well. Not known when made or used or who by. Phone numbers with alphanumeric numbers phased out during the late 1950's. Three copies of the same item held.trams, tramways, mmtb, crockery, wattle park, souvenirs

Black and white photograph of the Essendon tram depot, taken from the western side of Mt Alexander Road, looking north east. Shows the various buildings of the depot, has l1 trams in the view. Photo taken late 1950's to early 1960's. The tram stop pole fitted with a set of traffic lights, "Warning beware of Trams Crossing" sign and a box located by the pole for tramway paperwork collection. First four trams are: 836, 474, 766 and 817. Printed on Fujichrome paper. Not known who took the photograph or when it was printed.Stamped in black ink on back "TMSV Sales"trams, tramways, essendon depot, mount alexander rd, tram 837, tram 474, tram 766, tram 817, w5 class, w2 claas

35mm colour slides TMSV copy slide. Photographer unknown of a MMTB Moomba float, featuring a wheel fitted with two wings. Has two ladies holding the "reins" Float turning a corner. No details as to the date - 1950's?trams, tramways, moomba, displays, parades, mmtb