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Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Herald, Melbourne, Sanctuary Optimists Set Up House, 28 July 1950
Description of animals and birds preparing for Spring.Photocopynon-fictionDescription of animals and birds preparing for Spring.1950s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Melbourne, None, 4 August 1950
Mr Pinches reappointed as director of the Sanctuary.Photocopynon-fictionMr Pinches reappointed as director of the Sanctuary.1950s -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Child-Size Wheelbarrow for Cutting Peat, Unknown, Estimated around 1950
Originated in Drente where cutting peat was one of the main industries. Used together with peat cutter (Item 4143) and peat spade (Item 4142).A rare example referring to the peat cutting industry.Wooden flat-bed wheelbarrow with wooden wheel with metal band. Oak and teak have been used and the item is varnished. Used together with peat cutter (Item 4143) and peat spade (Item 4142).peat cutting. child. wheelbarrow. -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Pair of miniature wooden clogs (1 paar souvenir klompjes), Probably 1950's
Picture of coloured windmill on front, red rim and toe; fastened together with string for hanging up. ‘Holland’ in top left hand corner of picture.dutch souvenirs -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Coffee grinder (koffiemolen), Circa 1950
Brought to Australia in the 1950s by Dutch migrants. These coffee grinders were in common use in the 1940s amd 1950s as an altrrnative to wall-mounted coffee grinders. They were operated by clamping the grinder between one' knees. The drinking of coffee is a highly social ritual among Dutch people. They brought this ritual with nthem to Australia as is evidenced by the number of coffee grinders and other coffee psraphernalia donated to the DAHC.Coffee grinder, wooden body, metal top. Wooden drawer in bottom, metal contaner for ground coffee. Metal top has circular raised section which has an opening with sliding lid to put in coffee beans. Metal handle with wooden knob in centre of top, connects with grinding mechanism inside metal top. Pe De on front above drawer.coffee grinder, kitchen ware -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Bristol Freighter Type 170 Advertisement/Sales Booklet, The New Type 170 Bristol Freighter and Wayfarer civil transport aircraft, 1950
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - CAC Wirraway Routine Servicing Schedule, Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraft Planned Servicing Schedule: Daily & Weekly Servicing Wirraway Aircraft With Wasp S3H1G Engine, Circa 1950
Previously kept in the Technical Library, No. 1 Basic Flight Training School, Uranquinty, New South Wales. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
RAAF Dress Uniform, C. 1950
Worn in WWII as Dress Uniform on Formal Occasions.RAAF Dress Uniform worn on formal occasions by Flight Sergeant Charles Cull. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Astro Compass MKII, Air Ministry Compass made at Sperti, 1940-1950
Used by the Navigator in a B-24 Liberator bomberAir Ministry CompassAstronomical Compass used by the Navigator in B-24 Liberator aircraft. Complete in original wooden box.Compass marked - A.M. Astro compass MKII CA/1174 Box marked - Delicate instrument, to be handled with great care.astro compass mkii, a7 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Link Trainer, c.1950
The instrument Flying Trainer Type D4 MK1 (Link Trainer c1950) is an electrical, mechanical and vacuum operated motion simulator. It was used by the RAAF as ground equipment in teaching all phases of elementary and advanced instrument flying.link trainer -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Republic of Vietnam Military Medals, 1950 to 1964
Five rows of medals - vietnam Military Medals 1st row - 14 Medals. 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Rows - 15 Medals. 2 vietnam Flags (small)framed picture, vietnam military medals -
Horsham Regional Art Gallery
Painting, Justin O'BRIEN, Head of a girl, c.1950
Gift of Beverly Brown in memory of her father Dr Joseph Brown AO OBE, 2015 -
Horsham Regional Art Gallery
Photograph, Con KROKER, Hay harvest, 1950
Purchased through the Horsham Art Gallery Trust Fund with the assistance of the Caltex-Victorian Government Art Fund, 1983 Cibachrome photograph -
Horsham Regional Art Gallery
Photograph, Con KROKER, Summer, 1950
Purchased through the Horsham Art Gallery Trust Fund with the assistance of the Caltex-Victorian Government Art Fund, 1983 Cibachrome photograph -
Horsham Regional Art Gallery
Painting, Arthur BOYD, Wimmera farm, 1950
Purchased through the Horsham Art Gallery Trust Fund with the assistance of a number of local businesses and individuals, 1985 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Annual report, Melbourne Swimming Club 56th Annual Report, 1950
The 56th Annual report and Statement of Accounts for 1949-50 of the Melbourne Swimming Club (established 1893). The President was Sir Harold Luxton. The Club was affiliated with the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association and the Victorian Amateur Water Polo Association.Multi-page booklet of white paper (discoloured with age), printed in black and stapled.melbourne swimming club, sir harold luxton -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Botanical Gardens, c. 1950
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St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Jacka Memorial Service, c. 1950
black and white photographJacka Memorial Service at St Kilda Cemetery. Copyright not for reproduction. Herald Sun. Feature service. Melbourne, Australia. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Foreshore, c. 1950
Early work on St Kilda Foreshore.black and white photograph, original, poor condition, unmounted -
Monash Health Historical Collections
B & W photo, Sister Mary Thomas, 1950's
On staff 1942, retired 1976. Deceased 1992Has accompanying badges Q 88.93.7, q 88.93.8, Q88.93.9Head and shoulders of Sister Mary Thomas in uniform with veilnurses -
Puffing Billy Railway
Perry Engineering Co. - Builders Plate, 1950
Builders plate from locomotive "Delta" No. 1.Historic - Perry Engineering Locomotive Builders plate used on Steam Locomotive "Delta" No. 1.Perry Engineering Co. Builders Plate Made from cast IronMade by Perry Engineering Co. 7967.50.4steam engine, perry engineering, puffing billy, builder plate, delta -
Geelong Cycling Club
Functional object - Storage Box, c. 1950
Circa 1930s cyclists' numbers were manufactured in plastic material and attached to the riders' back with safety pins.Provides examples of early rider numbers and material used at that timeGeelong West Cycling Club storage box containing plastic squares of cyclists' numbers. Includes cyclist numbers from 1-100. The wooden box has a medal handle on the top of the box and a metal clip securing the lid to the box. "G.W.C.C. /Riders Numbers"geelong cycling club, geelong west cycling club, cyclists numbers, storage box -
Clunes Museum
Map, DEPT. OF LANDS AND SURVEY, TOWNSHIP OF CLUNES, PARISH OF CLUNES, COUNTY OF TALBOT, 1950
MAP OF CLUNES ON PAPER SHOWING HOTELS AND TOWNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS COMPLETE WITH LEGEND. OVERWRITTEN NOTATIONS IN RED AND BLUE INKPRICE 2stownship of clunes 1950, hotels of clunes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Vic Steen, Vic Steen Builder, 1950 -1972
Vic Steen was a Tatura builder. Tradesman's receipts, plans, specifications, radio listeners licenses, contracts, etc.Black plastic folder contains receipts, accounts, specifications etc.vic steen, tatura builders, radio listeners license -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Spinning loom, early 1950's
Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, set up a spinning mill in Tatura in 1958 (Shepparton 1949) for approx. 30 years. When closing down some items were given away. These were given to Mr and Mrs A. Knee. The mill employed many locals.8 spinning looms, wooden. Long with metal caps on ends (like tyres). Appear like heavy duty cotton reelswool mills tatura victoria, cleckheat wool mill, spinning looms -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Ink Stand, Pre 1950
Used in private home of Mr George Sayers, Tatura. Donated by local Anglican Priest. Unknown how he got it. Wooden stand, grooves for pens. Metal pen holder along back. Two glass ink wells with lids. On 4 legs.ink well, ink stand, george sayers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Nicola Cua, c. 1950
Photo of Nic Cua who was, after the formation of the Tatura Historical Society, the first former internee to return from the U.K. to visit the Camp 2 site. Now deceased.Head and shoulders sepia photo of man with collar and tie, neatly combed hair.On back of photo- Nicola Cua; 6 Shirley Heights; Shirley Road; Wallington. SMG 9QD Surrey. 01 647 2719.camp 2, italian internee, "dunera", "arandora star", photography, photograph, slides, film -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper article, Tatura Guardian, Unique Show Visitor, 1950's
includes a lot of Tatura History. some other show news.History of TaturaNewspaper article. Original item from early Tatura Guardian. Photo of ninety three year old Mr M. Barney Parker and his nephew Mr R Bub Parker. Mr Parker attended the first Tatura Show in 1880 age 11.newspapers, tatura guardian -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Beckwith Home, 1950
Original photograph of home of H & M Beckwith, for over 40 yearsBlack and white photograph of Beckwith home, exterior. Alexander Avenue, Tatura. Car in driveway.on back: home of Mary and Harry Beckwith, Alexander Street, Tatura.h & m beckwith -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Transport office Camp 13, 1950
Shows Army garrison huts in camp 13 Murchison. Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Black and white photograph. Army huts - view looking down main street - transport office on left - poplars and telegraph pole rightvictorian state rivers and supply commission, camp 13, murchison, water commission camp, army garrison huts