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Williamstown High School
1949 WHS boys
Black and white photograph of WHS boys. Possibly on tour or on an excursion in 1949.On back of photograph: 1949williamstown high school, 1949, students, students on tour -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, J.A. Donald - Plaster, Briar Hill 1954, 1954_
Advertisement in the local paper for J.A. Donald - Plaster, Briar Hill (1954), also trading as Briar Hill Plaster.Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of 2 newspaper advertisements.j a donald, briar hill plaster -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter - Pamphlet, Myer Store News March 1954, 1954_03
Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the importance of Royalty to Australians at this time.2 page newsletter from the Myer store in Melbourne. Cover illustration shows the Bourke Street store decked out to welcome the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on their first visit to Melbourne.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954, myer melbourne -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Horticulture Society Committee, 1949
Black and white photograph of eight people. (2 copies).Written on back of photograph- "Ringwood Horticultural Society. Ap. 1949. N. West, G. Burns Pres., Mrs. West, Miss Covalador(?), J. W. Gillespie Sec., Mrs. Polson Asst. Treas, F. Caterer, R. Webber, Treasurer." -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, The Hedge (Tom Knee's House) 278 Yarra Road Wonga Park in 1949
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, Wonga Park: Gladys Eggleton picking lemons between 1949 and 1953
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, Wonga Park: Eggleton family's first Christmas in Australia 1949
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, Wonga Park: Peter Eggleton with Captain, a draught horse between 1949 and 1953
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, Wonga Park: Brian and Roger Eggleton picking lemons between 1949 and 1953
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1954-1955", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1954 - 1955. Three pages covering trams, railways telephone exchange problems, photo of Queen Elizabeth hospital, photo from Ballarat Town Hall looking east in 1874 and today (1955). Originals held in the Ballarat Library. trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Extra Muros: Ballarat Teachers' College Magazine, 1949, 1948
During 1948 Principal Frank Lord, a Gallipoli veteran, gave an inspiring address reminding students of the great sacrifice made by the Anzacs at Gallipoli. "These men set a high standard which has been followed by men of the second World War. We as teachers can help set standards amongst the children we are privileged to teach, and this we have an important task to do. We also must pay particular care to children of the men who fought and died in the two Great Wars through which our country has passed."Blue soft covered magazine of the Ballarat Teachers' College. Contents include: * Foreword by Principal Frank Lord "A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops" Photographic reproductions include: * 1949 staff and students * Hostels * Clubs * Sports * Lapses into Literature Images include: * S.R.C. and Group Leaders * Social Committee * Sports Committee * Magazine Committee * Hockey * Basketball * Football Inside front cover "Monica Miller"ballarat teachers' college, frank lord, david j. collins, john h. gervasoni, maureen godfrey, margaret collins, peter fryar, wal wall, j.w. blackie, monical miller, e.n. tippett, g.j. white, d.h. evans, p.j. hudson, m.l. collins, m. godfrey, gallipoli, physical education, i. ellwood, m. smale, j. cleland, j. groves, r. lockhart, a. mclachlan, turner, j. coad, lord, c. mansfield, john hogan gervasoni -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, The Victorian Historical Magazine: Index Volumes 26-38, Numbers 101-150, 1954-1967, 1967-1975
Index to Victorian Historical MagazineIndex to the Victorian Historical Magazinenon-fictionIndex to Victorian Historical Magazineroyal historical society of victoria, the victorian historical magazine - indexes -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Book, Parliamentary Debates Representatives 21st September to 11 th November 1954
BookCommonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates Representatives 21st September to 11th November 1954 3 Eliz 11 Volume H of R 5 Pages 1457-2940 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memoir, Horman, Gwen, An account of the Mayoress of Ringwood 1954-55 and 1960-1961 written by Gwen Horman
An account of the Mayoress of Ringwood 1954-55 and 1960-1961 written by Gwen Horman giving details of Mayoral Ball and development of Lionsbrae.3 pages - handwritten and copied. +Additional Keywords: Horman, Gwen -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Document - Annual Report, Heidelberg Golf Club, 1954-55: The Heidelberg Golf Club, Lower Plenty, 07/05/1955
Annual report of the Heidelberg Golf Club for 1954-55. Includes annual report, balance sheet and accounts to 31/01/1955.Annual reports found in this collection begin in 1933-34.8 page document. Typed text only. annual reports, financial reports -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly, March 10, 1954
Magazine published at the time of Elizabeth II's visit to Australia. The Rt Hon R G Menzies was the Member for Kew.Single issue of the Australian Women's Weekly, published on March 10, 1954, picturing Queen Elizabeth II and the Australian Prime Minister, The Hon Robert Menzies, on the cover. This 63-page edition was published during the Royal tour of Australia. It contains photographs, articles, stories, letters, advertisements etc.australian womens weekly - 1954, royal tours - 1954 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Scrap Book, Newspaper Clippings: 1949 - 1980s
Clare Roper collected and maintained newspaper clippings of historical interest to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper grew up and lived in the Kiewa Valley at Tawonga. She was a member of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society for many years.A vanilla, green with sunset picture 'Photo Album' used to save newspaper clippings dated 1949 to late 1980s mostly covering the North East of Victoria. The Photo Album has 3 steel rings that snap open and shut. The pages have a clear plastic sheet that lifts off to place the newspaper cuttings which then 'stick' to the page. The clear cover is then replaced on top.There are 60 pages used both sides.Front cover "Photo Album". Spine 'Photos'.newspapers, historical articles, clare roper, kiewa valley, north east victoria, local press, photos -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Todd, 1858-1949
Elizabeth Bennett, the oldest child of William Garnsworthy Bennett and his wife Susan, née Williams, was born in 1858, and married William Todd on January 1st 1882. They had nine children, all born at Linton. Mrs. Todd was noted for her family, community and church involvements in Linton. William and Lizzie Todd celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1932.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which shows an older woman who is wearing a feather-trimmed hat, and a white lace scarf over a dark jacket or dress. She has a spray of flowers pinned to her jacket near the scarf. The photograph may have been taken outside St Paul's Church of England in Linton. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Todd (Mrs. William Todd), 1858-1949.elizabeth (lizzie) todd née elizabeth bennett -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School, Willett Butchers 1954, 1954_
Advertisement for Willett Butchers of Greensborough and Montmorency. Copied from a booklet produced by Greensborough Primary School [Gr2062] in 1954, entries are sponsors of the publication.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.greensborough primary school, willetts butchers, main street greensborough -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac Overflow and Weir, circa 1949
Lake Bolac. The concrete weir and water-level adjusted overflow into the man-made channel into Salt Creek on the south side of the lake, circa 1949. The Moreton family is playing in the shallow trickle of water. Malin's windmill and pump can be seen on the bank in the background.lake bolac, salt creek, overflow, moreton, malin, windmill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; 'THE CONNOISSEUR'
A box containing four 'The Connoisseur' magazines - dated December 1948, March 1949, June 1949 and September 1949. Published quarterly 28 & 30 Grosvenor Gardens London, S.W.1 : NewYork offices 572 Maddison Avenue.Connoisseur 1949 March-June Sep.-Dec.magazine, organization, antiques, lydia chancellor, collection, artwork, collectables, glass ware, victoriana, pottery, ceramics, antiques, porcelain, furniture, clocks, ornaments, heritage, history, sculpture, trades, silver, magazine, 'the connoisseur' -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, The Chronicle, 1954, 1954_
"The Chronicle" is the annual school magazine of Lowther Hall C.E.G.G.S., this edition is 1954. Inserted inside is Programme and Prize List, Speech night, 15 December 1955.Shirley Black attended Lowther Hall C.E.G.G.S.60 p. black & white print, cream cover, with 4p. leaflet, printed in blue.Shirley Black, Bundooraschools, lowther hall church of england girls' grammar school, shirley black -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening of the Ringwood Bowling Green 4th Sept, 1954, Gwen and Robert Horman
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. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1953-1954", Jul. 1997
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Macleod High School 1954-1979, 1979_
Published to celebrate the silver jubilee of Macleod High School 1954-79, this booklet lists student leaders over 25 years. Photos are included from the 1950s.Documents changes over 25 years at Macleod High School.20 page booklet. B&W photos. Cover has black and white aerial photo of Macleod area.On cover "Helen Spence"macleod high school silver jubilee, macleod high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School, Watsonia Timber Supply 1954, 1954_
Advertisement for Watsonia Timber Supply of Old Greensborough Road Watsonia. Copied from a booklet produced by Greensborough Primary School [Gr2062] in 1954, entries are sponsors of the publication.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.greensborough primary school, old greensborough road watsonia, watsonia timber supply -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legacy Classes 1954
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Folder of Newspaper Clippings, Macleod College newspaper collection 1954
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 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph, Photographer unknown, c1949
Lifeboat crewRealismBlack & white photograph of the Life boat launching & Blessing of the Fleet 1949 at Queenscliffe.Reverse: Blessing of the Fleet 1949 / cabin added c1930 / 628 over 993 / 1949lifeboat, blessing of the fleet 1949, queenscliffe, audrey may qc -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, R.D.C.A. Premiership side 'B' Grade - 1954/55
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)".