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Many displaced people who migrated to Australia after World War 2 brought similar tubs with them as part of their luggage. The tubs were valued by the migrants because they were used for washing clothes and other laundry items, and for bathing children and even adults. The tub in our possession was brought out to Australia in 1950 by the Pierzak family who eventually settled in North Sunshine, Victoria. The following story about the Pierzak family has been provided by the daughter Halina Wlodarczyk (nee Pierzak). The father Stanislaw Pierzak was born on the 26th of July 1916 in Zbrza, and the mother Teodozja (Teodozia) Szalas on the 5th of March 1919 in Goleciny, both villages in the Kielce district of Poland. In 1940 they were both taken by the German Army to work as slave labour on farms in Germany. Stanislaw worked in the Saxonia area and Teodozja near Dillingen. The work was hard, and when Teodozja contracted pneumonia she was told that she would not be given any food if she did not work. After the war the displaced persons, as they were called, were settled in various barracks and camps organised by the United States Army. Stanislaw and Teodozja married in Gablingen, Bavaria, Germany, and Halina was born in the camp at Gablingen in 1949. The displaced people were given the choice of several countries if they wanted to migrate from war torn Germany, and so the Pierzak family chose Australia. The Pierzak family set sail from Naples, Italy aboard the ship General M. B. Stewart and arrived in Sydney on the 17th of April 1950. The men and women had to stay in separate quarters, and many passengers were so sick that they did not think they would survive the journey. In Australia they lived in migrant camps in NSW at Bathurst, Orange, Parkes and Cowra. To pay off their fares to Australia migrants were required to work under contract for 2 years. Stanislaw Pierzak worked in Broken Hill NSW returning to visit his family every 3 to 4 months. The son John was born in the Red Cross building at the Parkes camp in 1952. In 1953 the whole family moved to Melbourne and lived in a converted garage in Victor Street, North Sunshine. In 1954 the family bought a bungalow on a block of land in Compton Parade, North Sunshine, where eventually they built a house. Stanislaw Pierzak worked at Steelweld in Ashley Street, Braybrook travelling there on his bicycle, while Teodozja Pierzak found work at Smorgon in West Footscray. Stanislaw and Teodozja Pierzak lived in North Sunshine for the rest of their lives, and Mrs Pierzak always said that Sunshine was the best place in the world.Tubs like this which belonged to displaced people were highly valued possessions and are of historic significance. They were brought out to Australia after World War 2 by many migrating displaced families. The tubs were used for washing activities in the camps in Germany, and the migrant camps in Australia, and also when people lived in bungalows in Australia before they built houses with laundries and bathrooms.Oval shaped galvanised iron tub with two rigid handles, one at each end. The top of the tub is larger than the base. The galvanising is deteriorating in some parts which show a whitish appearance. There are some small dents, and a few chips in the galvanising where surface rust has appeared.The number 70 is stamped on both sides.washing tub, galvanised tub, laundry, bath, displaced persons, immigration, general m. b. stewart, galvanized tub, pierzak, galvanised wash tub

Displays postcards of the time. Could be hand drawn but unsigned.Significant in that these advertise the Peterborough Hotel. Also that they are an example of humorous correspondence of the time. Two postcard sized drawings affixed to black card. Depicting activities in Peterborough and each displaying a sign for Peterborough Hotel. Postmarked 1935Stamp and postmark visible on each postcard.james irvine ii, peterborough hotel, peterborough historic postcards, historic postcard

Aerial photograph showing the past layout of the townSignificant in that it shows the town as it was in 1971.Square 9" x 9" aerial photograph x 4 - (2 photos in duplicate)Stamped Dept of Crown Lands & Surveypeterborough 3270, curdies estuary, bay of islands, crown land photograph, aerial photograph, department of crown lands

Printers Bradbury, Agnew and Co. WhitefriarsHard cover book 195 pages. Written by a member of the Aristocracy. Alternative ttle "Solecisms to be Avoided". Outlining the "art of polite conversation" and advice on "what to say" and "how to say it". The last pages other books of Etiquette, Poedtry, Cookery, Plant and Flowers available from Frederick Warne an dCo. Publishers.J A Hanrahan stamped on title page

Black and white photograph, mounted on dark grey cardboard, showing lighting damage to the elevator at the Consul MineRubber stamp on back with details of photographerconsul mine, gold mining, mining industry, lightning, elevator

Silhouetted against the skyline, left of centre is the water tower. Right of centre is the rooftop of the Star Hotel Coloured postcard photograph showing a view of Rutherglen from across Lake King.Printed in space for stamp: "Printed in Germany"rutherglen, water tower, star hotel, lake king

shoe-shaped wood with metal spring inserted in the middle. Yellow ub colour except for an area of black around the top of the shoe"11" stamped onto toe of the shoe shoe, stretcher, cobbler, footwear

Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional. This photo was used as the cover image of a Legacy on Parade Programme in 1972.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration and of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of two women performing a dance, dressed in elaborate Cossack costumes.Stamped on back: "THE PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE LEGACY"annual demonstration, junior legatee, costumes

Yields information about the incidents that can occur on a street tramway system - collisions resulting in derailments than can affect other people as well.Black and white photograph of damage after a collision to Ballarat tram No. 28 Ballarat Courier photo. Shows detail of the BTPS received the tram. Photo taken 6/4/1971, published 7/4/1971 of No. 28 driven through Bridge St after collision in Victoria St. See Reg Item 1063 for the newspaper cutting. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 4/2000 at 02-02-06. 672.1 - Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.672 - Ballarat Courier Photo stamptrams, tramways, ballarat, accidents, bridge st , tram 28

Yields information about a serious head on collision between two trams in Wendouree Parade, issues with the systems and tramcars and training. Gives extensive details of the accident and its consequences.Twenty Seven page photocopy of a Coroner's Inquest and proceedings into the death of Elizabeth Clark in Ballarat following a collision between Scrubber Tram and No. 26 in Wendouree Parade, 5/2/1936, near Barrett Avenue. The Coroners Inquest was held on 4/3/1936. The copy of the inquest from the Public Records Office Victoria - VPRS 24/P/O, unit 1303, file 1936/302. For detail scans of photographs by the Police Photographer see Reg. Item 3688. Contains witness statements by: Henry Morganti (Barrister & Solicitor), Dr. William Griffiths, Lillian Oliver (passenger on tram), Jean Oliver (passenger on tram), George Stock (Police Photographer), Alfred Forte (SEC - Tram track assistant), Albert Mawby (Inspector - SEC), Frederick Thompson (Driver of No. 26), John Tucker (Driver of the Scrubber Car) and 1st Constable Roy Vinnicombe (Victoria Police).On rear - PROV stamp and file number.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, coroners inquests, wendouree parade, barrett ave

Yields information about a collision between a tram and motor vehicle at the Victoria St terminus and issues with the driver of the motor vehicle being fatigued and the effects of alcohol - see article written on Coroners inquests by Alan Bradley.Ten page copy, from scanned original of a Coroner's Inquest and proceedings into the death of Bernard John Bourke in Ballarat following a collision between a motor car driven by the deceased and SEC tram No. 12 at the Victoria St terminus on, 5/7/1963. The Coroners Inquest was held on 28/8//1963. The copy of the inquest from the Public Records Office Victoria - VPRS 24/P2, unit 62, file 1963/1399. For detail scans of photographs by the Police see Reg. Item 3710. Contains witness statements by: Desmond Ian Domaschenze - Motorman SEC, William Alexander Maes, Motorman SEC and Constable Neil Thomas Patterson. Not copied was the post mortem report: The deceased, Bernard John Bourke, was dead on arrival at Ballarat Base Hospital. A post mortem on 7 July found fractures of ribs and associated lung damage, and concluded that “death was caused by stove in chest”. On 8 July Bourke’s blood was analysed. The conclusion: “I analysed this blood and found it to have an alcohol content of 0.120%. This blood alcohol level in an eleven stone man would be equivalent to the minimum consumption of eight, seven ounce glasses of beer”. This was transcribed by Alan Bradley from the file.On rear - PROV stamp and file number.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, coroners inquests, victoria st

Yields information about the delivery run of tram 18 to Borough of Sebastopol and how it was delivered using a tractor.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 30/9/1971, published 1/10/1971 of No. 18 being towed by tractor along Albert St, Sebastopol on the way to Victory Park for display. See Reg Item 2909 for the actual Newspaper cutting and 6599 for colour slides of the move. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. 3778.1 - Black and white photograph of the hand over from the SEC to the Borough at the resting place of the tram. Features Cr. N. F. Donald and Mr. I. F. Pellas at the handover. Photo shows the construction of the enclosure for the tram. .1 - Print of original photograph print added 14-3-2016 from the donation to the Museum by Karelyn Satter Feb. 2016.Has the Ballarat Courier stamp on the rear.tramways, trams, sebastopol, borough of sebastopol, victory park, transport, closure, tram 18

Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to the SEC from the Ballaarat Gas Co. about underground services under tram tracks and gives a sample of the gas company letterhead.Letter, white quarto paper from the Ballaarat Gas Company on letterhead dated 22/4/1937 acknowledging receipt of letter regarding installation of pipes under tramway tracks. Signed by the Manager and Secretary.Has various initials and stamp on the sheet.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, ballaarat gas company

Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo Birney trams early 1970's and the North Bendigo area.Black and White Photograph of SEC Bendigo 19, late evening photograph, at Charing Cross with the Fountain Plaza building in the background. Tram has the destination of Nth Bendigo and SEC Electric Cooking roof advertisements. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, night photo, tram 19

Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo Birney trams early 1970's en route to North Bendigo and its tree lined streets.Black and White Photograph of SEC Bendigo 30, Birney at North Bendigo terminus with the driver turning the trolley pole. Tram has the destination of Golden Square. Photo shows the fitting in the overhead to help locate the trolley pole on the inbound wire. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear.trams, tramways, bendigo, north bendigo, overhead, birney, tram 30

Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo trams early 1970's and the Charing Cross area.Black and White Photograph of SEC Bendigo 30, Birney en route to North Bendigo , possibly in McCrae St. Tram has the destination of North Bendigo. Note conductor at the front of the tram, talking to the driver. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear.trams, tramways, bendigo, north bendigo, mccrae st, birney, tram 30

Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo trams early 1970's and the Charing Cross area.Black and White Photograph of three trams at Charing Cross. Photo taken between two bogie cars (25 and one other) on the Eaglehawk line while a Birney crosses in front of them. Possibly No. 29. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, tram 25, tram 29

Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo Birney trams early 1970's and the McCrae St area.Black and White Photograph of Bendigo No. 7, in Pall Mall, at Charing Cross, with the destination of Golden Square. An inspector is leaning against the front door of the tram. Has in the background, The Beehive building, Coca Cola advertisement, Myers store and Stoneman's Shamrock Hotel. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, pall mall, tram 7