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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, John Webster, mid 1950's
Yields information about Bendigo 16 in Pall Mall and the backgroundBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing Bendigo 16, Pall Mall, mid 1950's with a person standing in the front doorway. Photographed by John Webster given the markings on the side of the negative. 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 "CC36".tramways, trams, bendigo, pall mall, tram 16 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, John Phillips, late 1960's
Black and White photograph of No. 41 and 21 at the Sebastopol terminus. No. 41 has the destination of "Bell St" (shown for the photographer?) and two Johnnie Walker roof advertisements. Photo taken late 1960's. Believed that the print and photo by John Phillips. .1 - Display copy mounted on heavy cardboard, with remnants of Velcro strips on the back, minor water damage, sticky tape from use. tramways, trams, sebastopol, tram 41, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Duckett, 1940's
Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo steam tram motors and trailers.Black and White Photograph of Geelong No. 27, Birney tram, showing "Newtown" as the destination and a "Pay as You Enter" sign. Photo taken during the 1940's, before the tram went to Bendigo. Peter Duckett Collection. Dave O'Neil confirmed June 30/2009, photo taken at Aphrasia St, near Pleasant St Loop, the tram travelling to Newtown. The house behind the tram is still there.On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161."trams, tramways, geelong, birney, newtown, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Firestone Rubber Company, Firestone Rubber Company "Sundowners", late 1960's
Demonstrates how advertising was done within W class tramcars - boxes of the driver's door and yields information about the Firestone Sundowner casual shoes.Poster Firestone Rubber Company "Sundowners", the dress casual shoes for the family. Thought to date from the late 1960's possibly when the trams were withdrawn. Were located in the end advertising panels over the doors of W3 661 and used a base for historical photographs of 661 in Melbourne (See Reg Item 4692 and 4693) until replaced during 2009, when collected.trams, tramways, advertisements, posters, w class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-Vue, "Bourke Street Melbourne", late 1950's
Postcard photo of Bourke St looking east from near Queen St with 967 and other trams in the distant view. Has the Warburton Frank, Coles & Garrard, Post Office, London Stores in the view. Late 1950's. Divided back with places for stamp, address, correspondence and details with makers details "A genuine Kodachrome Reproduction by Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd - M2/27"trams, tramways, bourke st, queen st, tram 967 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB modified 21E for use under X1 class. Has chalk marks "460-1-BR". See also Reg item 4464 for another variation of the use of former 21E trucks. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies / trucks used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops, x1 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Biscay Greetings, Spencer St bridge with a tram, mid to late 1980's
Colour postcard divided back - Biscay Greetings, series of featuring Spencer St bridge with a tram and the World Trade Centre building. The back gives details of the building. Card has "Melbourne" in the bottom right hand corner. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid to late 1980's. Card No. BG221trams, tramways, spencer st, bridges, w class -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Ofice at the R S & S mill.Black and white photograph of four people in an office, most likely at the Returned Soldiers & Sailors Mill, Geelong.Gen Stan Savige/ Mr Schofield/ Gethin Kidmantextile mills - management textile mills - staff textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill, kidman, mr g. l., textile mills - management, textile mills - staff, textile mills -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 25th of April, 1946
The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. This letter mentions a trip to Sweden, which Allan enjoyed a great deal and a girl named "Britt" he met there. There is a photograph of Britt in the collection.Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in three parts. Part 0154 Envelope Part 0154.1-2 Letter Pages. Both the envelope and the letter are tissue-like air mail paper. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, I received your most welcome letter...." and concludes with "Your ever loving son, Allan...". On the top right hand corner of the first page is "'Grant Hotel', GOteborg, Sweden"and is dated 25-4-46. Printed on both pages in the top left hand corner is an SkyMail logo.On the envelope: VIA AIR MAIL, handwritten in black ink in the top left hand corner, CORREO AEREO, printed on the envelope, MRS. S QUINN, / "SAN LORENZO", / 63 OCEAN oCEACH, / MANLY, N.S.W / AUSTRALIA, handwritten in black ink. there are teo Argentinian stamps, valued at thirty-five cents and one peso, and a indecipherable postmark. allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, photograph, sweden, britt -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Middle East and Far East
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Middle East and Far East This book describes the work of the Australian Medical Service in the Middle East and in Malaya Author: Allan S Walker Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1953Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, australia in the war of 1939-1945 middle east and far east, australia in the war of 1939-1945, allan s walker, australian war memorial -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "City plus one Section concession card", mid to late 1070's and 1980's
Set of four section multiple journey concession cards, issued by the MMTB mid 1970's; .1 One "City Plus One Section" - printed on red card, allowed for six trips within the city section and the next section. Has been used . Cost $1.00. Ticket Number A40121. .2 - ditto, cost $2.00, eight trips Ba 10717. .3 - ditto, cost $1.00, 5 trips - Ba 489391 See also Reg Item 938 for examples, but different prices and arrangements.trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, city section, melbourne -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tablecloth - Bogong Hotel - Dorothy Anderson Collection, c1950's
The Bogong Hotel, Tawonga, was 125 years old when it was destroyed by fire early December, 2011. Mr & Mrs Crotty started the hotel, then one of their daughters who married a Higginson continued running it for a number of years. The Hore family then took over - Dick and Essie, followed by Norman and Vera, then the other Hore brothers. The Bogong Hotel commenced in 1886 and was the meeting place for people living in the Upper Kiewa Valley until it was burnt down in December 2011. Its publicans included members from local families - the Crotty's, Higginson's and Hore's including Vera Hore who was born in 1909 and died in 2000. These items were the property of Tawonga citizen Mrs Dorothy Anderson, who passed away in 2014, aged 90 years.White sheet style monogrammed cotton table cloth"Bogong Hotel" embroidered in red on one corner.bogong, hotel, kiewa valley, linen -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tea Towels - Bogong Hotel x2 - Dorothy Anderson Collection, c1950's
The Bogong Hotel, Tawonga, commenced in 1886 and was burnt down in December 2011. The Crotty, Higginson, and Hore families ran the hotel over the years.The Bogong Hotel was 125 years old when it was burnt down in December 2011. It was the meeting place for locals of the Upper Kiewa Valley and was run by local families - the Crotty's, Higginson's and the Hore's. Vera Hore was born in 1909 and died in 2000 having run the pub for many years. These items were the property of Tawonga resident Mrs Dorothy Anderson, who passed away in 2014, aged 90 years.Cream linen with orange, yellow and green stripes along the sides.Ink stamped illegible marking (through to other side).bogong hotel, pub, upper kiewa valley, tea towel, dorothy anderson -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bath Towels - Bogong Hotel x2, c1950's
The Bogong Hotel, Tawonga, commenced in 1886 and was burnt down in Dec. 2011. The Crotty, Higginson and Hore families ran the hotel over the 125 years.The Bogong Hotel was 125 years old when it was burnt down in December 2011. It was the meeting place for locals of the Upper Kiewa Valley and was run by local families - the Crotty's, Higginson's and Hore's. Vera Hore was b. 1909 and died in 2000 having run the pub for many years.White bath towel with red stripes along the middle of its length. x2"Bogong Hotel" woven into towel in white with band of red around it.bogong hotel, bath towel, upper kiewa valley, tawonga -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph, logging at McKay Creek, c1950's
This photograph was probably taken at the site of McKay Creek Power Station. Excavation of this site did not commence until 1951 but road access(a narrow track) was provided in 1948 and widened in 1954. The logs would have been milled for timber at the State Electricity Commission's mill at Howman's Gap and thus provided a much needed source of timber for construction of camps and houses as there was a general of shortage of this commodity. Because of trouble with landslides in this area, a decision was made to place the machine hall of the power station underground instead of on the surface. Restricted financial resources and the repositioning of the power station retarded construction activities and it was not completed until early 1961.. An excellent pictorial record of the general working conditions, type of machinery and vehicles in use in the 1950/s.Black and white photograph showing logging equipment, fallen logs.Handwritten on the back of the photograph "Logging at McKay Creek)logging, mckay creek, timber, machinery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
radio, C1950's
Old radios recall a time when society was very different. The 1950s were the heyday of radios in Australia. Families often had more than one in the home. When transistor radios arrived instead of listening on the valve mantel, people were able to grab a tiny radio, taking music and news anywhere they wanted. This item reflects the time before portable radio communication. A 240V valve radio in a wooden cabinet. It is a mantel radio with four knobs at the front - two on each side - for volume, tuning, tone/on/off and band. There is a lead with a plug attached and earth at the back. Under each corner is a small wooden foot. "S.T.C. Made in Aust."radio communication entertainment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, Flour Sack from Wimmera Flour Mill, c1950's
Length of Cream Cotton Webbing Material Square of Woven Cream Material used for Sieving the Flour at Wimmera Flour Mills.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware shallow Round Dishstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Oblong Dishstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Oblong Dishstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Shell Shaped Dishstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Triangular Dishstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Triangular Dishstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Bowl stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Bowlstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Dishstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Ashtraystawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Traystawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Dishstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Glassware Plates (5)stawell