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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Map, Municipality of Nunawading, c1950
Plan No 234, compiled and photo-lithographed at the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works under the direction of G.R. McGowan, Chief Surveyor.Plan No 234, compiled and photo-lithographed at the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works under the direction of G.R. McGowan, Chief Surveyor. Covers the area each Side of Canterbury Road from Orchard Grove to Vernon Street. Includes detail of creeks.Plan No 234, compiled and photo-lithographed at the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works under the direction of G.R. McGowan, Chief Surveyor. blackburn south, gardiners creek, blackburn, blackburn creeklands -
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Map, Aerial photograph, c1950
Arial photo of Vermont South and Burwood East, Middleborough Road, Burwood Highway, Springvale Road, Highbury Road and environs.Aerial photo of Vermont South and Burwood East, Middleborough Road, Burwood Highway, Springvale Road, Highbury Road and environs.Arial photo of Vermont South and Burwood East, Middleborough Road, Burwood Highway, Springvale Road, Highbury Road and environs.vermont south, burwood east, aerial photographs -
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Map, Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme. Map No 39, c1950
Map of central Melbourne showing planning zones with gardens and principal buildings marked.Map of central Melbourne showing planning zones with gardens and principal buildings marked.Map of central Melbourne showing planning zones with gardens and principal buildings marked.maps, city of melbourne, city of fitzroy, city of south melbourne, city of collingwood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Container - Match Box, c1950
Small box with drawer containing blue tipped matches. Cover is in gold with red and blue with printing in red and gold. Disposed of contents 09/03/2022domestic items, containers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Headwear - Hat, c1950
Purchased from Opshop with original price ticket.Grey felt with a wide brim set on skullcap. Crown edge of brim trimmed with grey grosgrain ribbon crown trimmed with ribbon finished with large bow on back of brimcostume, female headwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Smocking Book, c1950
A Penelope Publication 'Smocking' pattern book showing designs and how to smockA Penelope Publication Book N3books, reference -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Dress Pattern, c1950
Child's pattern of dress, briefs and apron from age two to fourWeigallsdomestic items, sewing, handcrafts, dressmaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Leisure object - Toy, c1950
Used by Margaret in 1940\50 when she lived at 31 Drummond Road, Blackburn Blue felt toy donkey with cream leather saddle and yellow felt bridle. Cream sheepskin mane - yellow felt on underside of feet and yellow stitching in glove stitch on all seams. Small metal rings attached to saddle to represent stirrups.toys, soft toys -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Brooch, c1950
Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill,(donors grand mother)Flower spray brooch of grey and blue stones. There are 4 petal stones missingjewellery (use costume accessories) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Hat pins in box, c1950
Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill (donors grand mother).1 hat pin with large pearl top|.2 hat pin with small pearl top|.3 hat pin with small pearl top|.4 hat pin with small silver top|.5 hat pin with round silver top| .6 hat pin with round silver top|.7 hat pin with silver top[|.8 hat pin with silver top|.9 green velvet covered jewellery box satin and suede lined. (Total 9)costume accessories, hat accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Students Practical Notebook, c1950
The book was published by the Argus newspaper during the 1950sThe Argus Students Practical Notebook. Volume 3. Small cream coloured book 'The Argus Practical Notebook Volume 3 on black backgounnd on frontTo Elwynne from Grampa for her birthdaydocuments, education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Uniform - Army uniform, c1950
From Mitcham RSLKhaki jacket with embroidered Royal Australian Artillery badge on right sleeve top. Embroidered crown on both epaulets (Major). Medal ribbons above right breast pocket. Label inside breast pocket. Battle dress style fly front. Unnamed ownerEllison Bros. 1953uniforms, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Decorative object - Paper Doyleys, c1950
Opened packet of circular paper doyleys. Size 8 on red and gold label with a cats head logo. Packet is made of part blue/ green and part cellophane. Doyleys are mainly pierced with some embossing.On either side of cats head logo are the words 'Trade Mark'.domestic items, table setting, food & drink consumption -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Paper Doyleys, c1950
2/3 indicates that it probably cost two shillings and threepence when originally purchased prior to changeover to decimal currency in c1964.Small packet of oval doyleys with embossed and pierced design of leaves and flowers. Wrapped in a cellophane packet with red and gilt labels.DEEKO embossed on back of each paper also on back of packet in black crayon the numbers: 2/3domestic items, table setting, food & drink consumption -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Scoop, c1950
Made by donor's father as a souvenir of the old Hawthorn Manual Telephone Exchange. Made from the cover off a relay cover.Aluminium scoop with a small loop has handle. Squarish design and curved edges.domestic items, utensils -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Gas Copper, c1950
Part of the original fittings of the house when M's Dobson purchased the home. Matches a gas fire in the lounge room.Cream enamelled METTERS Gas Copper, complete with lid, burners, flue and drain cock. Consists of internal copper boiler . external enamelled surround and mounted on four legs.Light Here|Metter K.F.B. Pty Ltd Footscray. Gas Wash Boiler| N.T.I. 35000 B.Th. U/hr at 3' W.G|Capacity 12 Gallons| Serial Number No. 85domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Babies Feeding Utensils, Spoon and Pusher, c1950
Given to Anne, daughter of donor, on the occasion of her christening - 1952Silver baby's spoon with design engraved on handle, Spoon at right angles to handle. Matching silver pusher.Cavalier EPNS Sheffield England.domestic items, cutlery, infants -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photograph, Burwood Road, East Burwood, c1950
Black and white photograph of an ice cart on Burwood Road, East Burwood and on the north side the business of W.Smith & Son.|The occupants of the properties from the corner of Middleborough and Burwood Roads - north side were in 1923 (Sands & McDougall) Woolard, Bennett,Christensen and Fullton. Royton Street W. Smith & sonburwood road, burwood east, woolard, bennett, christensen, fullton., royton street burwood east, w. smith & son -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Frank Fisher, C1950
Frank Fisher went to Japan as part of Australian Contingent of Occupying Forces after World War 2. Family - wife Ethel, Children Valma 15, Joycelyn 13 and Bruce joined him in 1947, living in Hiroshima Prefecture until 1949. Frank returned to Australia about 1951.Black and white photo of Frank Fisher in World War 11 Uniform. Photo taken in Japan.fisher, frank, bruce -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Tool - Fuse wire, c1950
Fuse wire loops on cardboard card which has John March & Con P/L Electricians, marked.Fuse wire card - Controlled vehicles, City and suburbs/ Immediate breakdown service, Electricians, Est 1906. John March & Co P/L, 43-45 Hancock St. Sth Melb. Light, ring 697422, Power, Prompt Personalised Attention. Installations & alterations, Australia's Oldest Electrical Contractors.electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Anzac Day, c1950
Black and white photo of Anzac Day Memorial Service, Whitehorse Road, Mitchamanzac day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Anzac Day, c1950
Black and white photo of Anzac Day March, Station Street, Mitchamanzac day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Anzac Day, c1950
Black and white photo of Anzac Day march, Station Street, Mitchamanzac day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Garage Mitcham, C1950
Black and white photo of petrol tanks being installed at garage near South East corner of Station street and Whitehorse road, Mitcham, Gischus or Kerrs Station Motors in about 1950.garages, whitehorse road, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Ink Stand, c1950
Bette McPhee CollectionRectangular mulga base with depression for a chrome ink well and two metal stands for pens.Fist Quality Genuine Australian Mulga - Southern Series.domestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Container - Wool Container, c1950
Green plastic round container in two equal parts - on fitting into the other. Used to hold a ball of wool. A hole in the top allowed the wool to thread through whilst knitting. Original it would have had ribbon through the top so that could be hung from the knitter's arm.handcrafts, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Headwear - Hat, c1950
Worn by Beryl Gray to weddings.Natural straw hat with wide brim edged in black grosgrain. Black netting with black velvet ribbon. Underside of brim covered in black velvet.costume, female headwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book, c1950
These books were being used in schools during the 1950s.Soft covered cream book with illustration of woman on apron holding pie with cooking utensils in front of her.books, cookery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Machine - Button hole attachment, c1950
This attachment was used by donor . It was a great improvement over hand made buttonholes.A Singer buttonhole attachment used about 1950s. It was attached to ordinary power sewing machines to make button holes. It includes a small metal plate to cover teeth when making button hole and a fairly long slotted screw for attaching plate.Singer 86662 completehandcrafts, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Leisure object - Cigarette packets, c1950
Two small packets of ten 'Turf' cork tipped vitgonia cigarettes in original cellophane wrapped packs. Red packs with cream text and graphic of Pegasus horse head and wings and foreleg framed in a dark blue circle.On front, back and sides - 'Turf' Virginia Cigarettes|On end panel - 10 Turf cork tipped.| on one side - Carreras Ltd, Arcadia Works Melbourne Australia(5 0Over a Circle)personal effects, smoking accessories
