Opening of the Ringwood Bowling Green 4th Sept, 1954, Gwen and Robert Horman. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1953-1954. Three page covering trams, railways, telephone exchanges (overloaded), buses and other social facilities. Page 3 - set of photos, includes a photo of bogie tram in the city. Of originals held in Ballarat Library. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history

Legacy clubs ran weekly classes for junior legatees, for boys and girls, for many years such as gymnastics, swimming or dancing classes. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. The skills they learned were show cased in an annual demonstration usually at the Melbourne Town Hall. This photo of a girls class was taken at the Market St Legacy House in 1954. Legatee Joan Courtney has identified herself, her sister and several other junior legatees. It was published in the July 1954 newsletter.A record of girls' classes provided by Legacy to the children of deceased servicemen.Black and white photo of a group of Junior Legatees, girls of mixed age attending exercise class. junior legatee, girls' classes

Golden Jubilee Programme and invitation and order form to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Eltham High School. The school originally opened in 1928 as the Eltham Higher Elementary School which ran till end of 1949 and commenced 1950 as Eltham High School. The Golden Jubilee celebration had a program of events that ran from Friday, May 5th to Sunday, May 11th, 19781978, eltham high school, eltham higher elementary school, jubilee, order form, program

A brief outline of the history of Macleod High School (now Macleod College) and a collection of 12 news articles from 1954, collected by past student Barry du Plessis.Folder with copies of 12 newspaper articles and brief article on Macleod Collegemacleod high school, macleod college

St Mary’s Ball 30th August, 1954. Crs Robert Horman, R Spencer and HE Parker. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Mr John Innerarity Buchan, Scottish real estate, and his wife. organised at least 4 known outings at their property - Finhaven - in Studley Park, Kew. Those parties were hosted for Cup Day in 1920, 1922, 1924 and 1928. Mr Buchan died in December 1922, but his wife continued with the tradition. The house was sold and demolished in 1941 to create several allotments around Finhaven Court.on page 13 (has been cut)mr john inerrarity buchan, finhaven, studley park, kew, cup day, 1928, fan album

Typed below photograph, "Moses Dickson, 11th February 1954". Catalogue card reads, "Mr. Moses Dickson. Included on this picture is Denise Gabe, born Switzerland. 4 years in Ringwood".

Typed below photograph, "R.D.C.A. Premiership side 'B' Grade - 1954/55". Written on back of photograph, "R.D.C.A. Premiership B Grade 1954/5. Back Row: D. Millar, H. Munro, G. Flynn, C.B.E. Aumont (Pres.), A. Wray, I. Lynton, I. Price. Front Row: P. Vergers, M. Connell, V. Morphett (Capt.), W. Connell, J. Covell, R. Rodda (Scorer)".

Main Street looking West from opposite Star Lane 1954. Bull and Mouth Hotel on left as is Dane Bros Grocers. Coles and Geo Mitchells on right. Holden's angle parked at left.stawell businesses streetscape

The Myer Emporium Catalogue Autumn - Winter Catalogue 1954. 100 pages. Coloured illustrated pages. Burke Street Melbourne.Myer Emporium Catalogue 1954books, magazines

This publication covers the mid 1900s and relates to a period where the majority of the Australian population was engrossed with the Queen of Australia, even though her Highness did not reside on this continent. The period covered was before the great immigration insurgence from Europe.The Labour Party's "White Australian" policy was a hinderance and a barrier towards the Asian and African prospective immigrants. The motto Queen and Country was still very ingrained in the rural population. This period in Australian domestic self reliance, brought about the growing strength and very active trade union movement and their staunch support for the Tariff protection against a growing swell of imported goods. This self reliance psyche was essentially a by product of World War II, and the isolation felt by the Australian People. The Queen (royalty) was the binding force holding the British Empire together which was emphasised with her popularity when touring Australia Queen Elizabeth's visited the MCG twice in 1954 1. to attend an assembly of ex-servicemen and women's organisations 2. to attend a Children's Display. She also visited Government House and visited Country Victoria on the Royal train from 24th Feb - 9th March.The Kiewa Valley and all the rural areas in the region were still very much tied to the "mother land" and trade between Britain and Australia was very strong. Trade with Asian manufacturers was minimal and needed the late 1900s to see both the trade and immigration barriers fall. This book was produced during a time when the majority of Australians looked more to England for trade and companionship. The agricultural trade with England and Europe was very high and the motto of the time was "Australia grows on the sheep's back". Late 1900's saw the motto "Australia grows on the miner's back" The Queen was still very popular then which was emphasised by the large crowds which greeted her on tour. Residents of Mt Beauty including Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides travelled to Benalla to see the Queen. Clare Roper was a founding member of the KVHS and attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace representing the local CWA. She has purchased this book and therefore giving this a close historical significance connection, it has good provenance and interpretive capacity. This hard(blue coloured) covered book contains thirty six double sided pages. Both the first and last pages (inside cover included) has the royal crest of Australia (kangaroo and emu) balancing the individual six states crests ,united under the royal crown. The first six double pages, each portraying a coloured free hand sketches of various Australian scenery enclosing the Queen's day by day and State by State itinerary. There are 115 black and white photographs and 25 coloured photographs contained in this book.Third page has free hand penned signature "Clare Roper"1954 royal tour, queen elizabeth ii monarchy, british empire in the 1900s, god save the queen.

White china souvenir mug commemorating the 1954 Royal Visit by Queen Elizabeth 11 and Prince Phillip."Souvenir Royal Visit Australia 1954"commemorative mugs

Items in the collection relating to ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY no 13556 RAN Refer cat no 2134 for his service record. The photographs are from his personal album, and are mainly official photographs widely available among the services. The photographs are from Australian , British and American sources. This set illustrates Holley's service on HMAS Canberra in the period 1928-1930 Whilst not taken personally, they do capture the events he and his Canberra crewmates would have experienced and witnessed.Each desription is preceeded by an approximate date e.g.1940 06 is June 1940. 1. 7963-1 1933 Holley A nd B turrets HMAS Canberra Portsmouth England 2. 7963-2 1934 Spring cruise HMAS Squadron Australia Canberra and destroyers 3. 7963-3 1941 Holley hobart 4. 7963-4 Holley Canberra firing 8inch guns 5. 7963-5 Holley Canberra salvo 8inch guns 6. 7963-6 Holley Canberra 7. 7963-7 Holley HMAS Canberra in heavy seas 8. 7963-8 Canberra Welcome home 9. 7963-9 Holley ship with biplanes flypast from 015 10. 7963-10 holley Swains reef Queensland 1930s 11. 7963-11 Holley with 2 shipmates from HMAS Canberrahmas canberra, interwar period, arthur george holley

Kath White, student at WHS between 1951 and 1955, made this book to present to her teacher following a Bright excursion her class attended in 1954. Kath kept a diary during the trip and used it to create a memento for a favourite teacher in Miss Boardman.Red leather album tied with yellow, red and black cord. 42 p. Hand painted end papers, hand written and illustrated by Kath White.Inside front cover: To Miss Boardman, with many thanks for your kindness to me. Kath White 29. 10.54.williamstown high school, 1954, kath white, miss boardman, bright, diary, school camp

Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Coloured postcard of highland scenes produced as part of the "Fine Art" Series. Valentines Series. The postcard was purchased by George and Edith Weir on a trip to England and Scotland, circa 1928."To Jack / From Inverness 21-8-1928"postcards, george and edith weir, postcards -- scotland (uk), weir collection

Written on back of photograph, 'First council meeting in new chambers, 1928. 1924 Foundation Council. Mayor Cr. A.T. Miles, Town Clerk, A.F.B. Long, Engineer, F.R. Lucas, R???? MR. Gill and Mr. Ostrom, Rate collector, W.T. Jenkins, Architect, A.C. Leith, Councillors, J.K. McCaskill, R. Wilkins, A. Blood, W. McKinlay, J.B. McAlpin. Medical officer, Dr. Langley (absent).

Black and White postcard contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Postcard photograph of No. 22 decorated for the Queen's visit (Royal visit) at the Charing Cross 1954. Night photo, with the fountain and streets illuminated. The tram is very brightly illuminated. Next to the tram is an ex HTT bogie tram. Printed as a postcard with the name "Gevaert" in the centre along the bottom edge. No other details. trams, tramways, bendigo, royal visit, decorated trams, charing cross, tram 23

Set of two documents concerning the "MTT (Adelaide), "Tramways Old Comrades Association" .1 - Constitution, 8 pages contained within a stippled light brown card cover, centre stapled, providing the rules or "Constitution - Tramways Old Comrades Association" - undated. .2 - folder printed on light brown card, "MTT Employees Old Comrades Association - Officers 1954- 1955", providing a list of officers, dates of meetings and other information.trams, tramways, adelaide, association, mtt, rules

School Photo Circa 1954 Mr A.K. Boyd, Head Teacher Pearl Mitchell, Dawn Shuttleworth, Jean Cray, Amy Cray, David Perry, Richard MItchell, Keith Mitchell, Evelyn Cray, Dorothy cray, Robert Cray, Tom Cray, Edwin Perry, Betty shuttleworth, Barry Cromwell, Bruce Richards.B/W Photo Students and Teacher outside trees in background Brick building wall to Left of Photo and wire fence to right.deep lead school, education

Swifts Football Club Premiers 1928. Names on Back Back Row Left to Right: Gerry Hughes, Claude Raitt, Norm Davies, Stuart McMullin (Secretary & Player), Joe Earle, Cec Hodder (Commitee), Middle Row LeftTo Right: Putt Blachford (Trainer), Morgie Abrahmans, Bill Earle, Barney (Les)McConville, Don Raitt (Captain), Jim Callender, Augie Greenberger, Alan Peterson, Ern Borella (Tainer) Front Row LeftTp Right: Alf Hunt, Jack Jenkins, Jack (Shonner) Healy, Tackle Rickard, Mat Pope (President), Albert Daley, DickTaylor, Stan (Yank) Faulkner, Alvie Dart.stawell sport

Yields information about the 1954 runaway accident of No. 24 in to the Bucks Head Hotel and has a strong association with the passenger on the tram.Typed copy of notes following an interview between Terry Hore and his mother Patricia Hore about the runaway tram incident in 1954, where No. 24 ran out of control down the Sturt St hill into the Bucks Head Hotel. His grandmother Mrs. Johanna Cochrane was on the tram. Gives his family recollections of the event, along with other newspaper events of the time. E-mail correspondence between the Museum and Terry Hore is included as image i2.trams, tramways, accidents, bucks head hotel, interviews, runaway

Black and white photograph (2 copies) Typed below photograph, "Main Street Ringwood - Bottom end, 1928". On rear of backing sheet: Newspaper cutting dated 13-7-28, advertising 'N. Gray, Ringwood Fruit Palace, Main Street, Ringwood.' Image shows 3 adjoined shops. Sign above first reads- "Phone 156, Ringwood Fruit Palace, N. Gray." Middle shop reads- "Wills Capstan Cigarettes" and written on glass- 'Hairdresser'.Third shop reads- "Geo Newman, A.I.F. Butcher."

David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.Signatures: David J Kinnane; W Blackburn VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - AMBULANCE ORGANISATION - Certificate of Proficiency This is to certify that David J Kinnane has passed his 13th year examination in the First Aid to the injured. Melbourne 1954 W Blackburn - Ambulance Officerdavid kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association

Green paperback book with a large golden 50 -The first years heading, with white writing above and below reading Wangaratta Technical College 1928-1978Wangaratta Technical College 50- The first years 1928-1978