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Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Invitation, City of Kew, Official Opening of the Kew Elder Citizens' Clubrooms, 1956
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.CITY OF KEW / THE MAYOR, CR W A COMEADOW OBE JP / IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE KEW ELDER CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION EXTENDS TO YOU A CORDIAL / INVITATION TO BE PRESENT AT THE OPENING OF THE / KEW ELDER CITIZENS' CLUBROOMS / 'SOUTHESK' CR, OF COTHAM ROAD AND CHARLES STREET / BY / THE HON E P CAMERON MLC, MINISTER OF HEALTH / MONDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER, 1956, AT 2.45 P.M.civic invitations -- kew (vic), kew elder citizens' association, southesk -
Otway Districts Historical Society
VHS Video, Train Hobby Publications, Garrats in the Otways, 1999
Video covers excursions on the Beech Forest Line. It covers the period 1956 to 1962.Film showing the Beechy Line and activitiesVideo covers excursions on the Beech Forest Line. It covers the period 1956 to 1962.railway narrow gauge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Rites Of Passage, 2012
A sequel book to 'Time Remembered' . Which focuses on the life of Barbara Niven 1946 -1956.A sequel book to 'Time Remembered' which focuses on the life of Barbara Niven 1946 -1956.A sequel book to 'Time Remembered' . Which focuses on the life of Barbara Niven 1946 -1956.niven, barbara -
Mont De Lancey
Soil
Soil from Olympic Games in Melbourne at MCG in 1956Surface soil from Olympic Running Track at Melbourne Cricket Ground (1956) in the containersoil specimens -
Orbost & District Historical Society
booklet, James Yeates & Sons, Lakes Entrance Centenary, 1956
This book contains a detailed history of Lakes Entrance in east Gippsland and was produced by the committee for the Back to Lakes Entrance celebration in May 1956.This booklet is a useful reference tool on the history of lakes Entrance.20 pp booklet titled "Lakes Entrance centenary 1856-1956 Back to Lakes Entrance May 19-May 27". It has a beige coloured cover with black print.on cover - top right - " Orbost hist. Society" hand-printed in black. lakes-entrance-history -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 14 October 1956
The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W photograph of a crowd standing outside the new United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia on opening day October 14 1956.united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Award - Trophies, 1956 - 1957
These trophies were presented to Ray (Roo) Smith for the Best and Fairest player in the Port Fairy Football Club for the years 1956 -572 Two silver cups - one large, one small both on plinthes (EPNS)PFFC Best & Fairest 1956 Ray Smith - Port Fairy- PFFC Best & Fairest 1957 Ray Smithlocal history, trophies & awards, sports -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 7/04/1956 12:00:00 AM
Black & White photo of M&MTB tram No. 1033 at North Fitzroy tram depot, prior to going on an AETA tour on 7/4/1956. Tram showing destination of "SPECIAL", has auxiliary board of "AETA", an AETA tour board on front bumper and panel on front dash "SOLVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION, MOVE PEOPLE NOT VEHICLES". Trams 1027 and 1029 in depot fan and others with numbers obscured. See also Reg item 1620.2 for negative of this item.On rear in btm rh corner, "Geoff Grant, 7 Apr 1956 Victoria"trams, tramways, melbourne, north fitzroy depot, aeta, tours , tram 1033 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Stokes, Warrnambool Racing Club (Lady), 1956
This badge is for a female and has been issued to a Warrnambool Racing Club member in 1956. Horse racing meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement and the Warrnambool Racing Club was formed in 1854. Meetings have been held at the site of the present racecourse since the late 1850s. The chief event on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual three-day May Racing Carnival, with the main event being the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase.This badge is retained as an example of lady’s badge issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the mid 20th century.This is a silvered-coloured six-sided metal badge with embossed initials and printing and a metal clip at the back.WRC LADY Season 1956-57 B545 Stokes Melb. warrnambool racing club, badge, history of warrnambool -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Primary School Centenary, n.d
Black and white photo of display celebrating centenary of Portland Primary School 1856 - 1956; Possibly taken through glass window.school, centenary, 1856, 1956, celebration -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPERS, CRESWICK ADVERTISER, 1956, 1961, 1970, 1971
.1 Bound copies of newspapers for the year 1956 .2 Bound copies of newspapers for the year 1961 .3 Bound copies of newspapers for the year 1970 .4 Bound copies of newspapers for the year 1971.1 1956 written on book cover and spine .2 1961 written on book cover and spine .3 1970 written on book cover and spine .4 1971 written on book cover and spinecreswick advertiser newspaper, archives -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Geoff Grant, 8/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
Black & White Photograph of Geelong No. 1 with destination "Chilwell", taken at night, on last day of operation of the Chilwell and East - West line of Geelong Trams, 8/1/1956. Tram has "PAY AS YOU ENTER" board on front entry of tram. See also Reg Item 5898i6 - photo by Keith Kings for a similar or same photograph. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019Stamped on rear, btm rh corner "Geoff Grant 8 Jan. 1956 Victoria" .1 - in ink in bottom left hand corner "Last day of operation of Chilwell line 8th Jan 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, closure , tram 1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Stokes, Warrnambool Racing Club, 1956
This is a badge issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club for the 1956-7 season. Race meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of European settlement, from 1848 on, with the Warrnambool Racing Club formed in 1854. The present day race track was first used in the late 1850s. The most important meeting of the Warrnambool Racing Club is the May Racing Carnival held over three days with the main feature being the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. This is a local badge and is retained as an example of a member’s badge of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the mid 1950s. This is a round metal badge with gold lettering on a black background and a black, green and gold image of a horse and rider clearing a hurdle. The badge has a metal ring at the top and a green cord with a gold metal fastener is attached. Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable Season 1956-1957 139 Stokes warrnambool racing club, history of warrnambool, badge -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 14 October 1956
The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W photograph of defence forces officers standing in front of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia during the opening ceremony held on October 14 1956.united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, City Studios (David Fell), Social Outing 1955, 1955
Donated by Maureen A. Nelson (née Skuse) (1956), Springhurst. 2 couples dressed up seated at a table. Other names, G.D. Feathers 1956, F.D Stephenson 1955.Handwritten on reverse, "Geoff Feathers, Fred Stevenson RHS Maureen Skuse (later Nelson) Social Outing 1955." Printed, "City Studios (David Fell) Central 5732 Melbourne When Re-ordering Quote No Y727 38 (1).couples, table, geoff d. feathers, fred d. stevenson, maureen a. nelson (née skuse), social outing, 1955 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LESSON AND WORK PROGRAMS, 7/2/1956 - 22/12/1956
Book, Work program V1b 1956, programs ranged from 7/2/ 1956 to 22/12/1956. The subjects included were; Arithmetic, Literature, Grammar, Composition, Spelling, Social Studies, Art.book, bendigo, education -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, c. 1956
Bridge over Cherry Tree Gully demolished Pipes in place c. 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1956, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, cherry tree gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, c. 1956
Hurstbridge-Kinglake Road at Cottlesbridge from Pills House to north c. 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1956, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, cottlesbridge -
Williamstown High School
1956 - Farewell cadet parade
Copy of black and white photograph mounted on board. Accompanied by a caption.Caption reads: Farewell cadet parade for Mr C. Brook, Headmaster from 1948-1956.williamstown high school, 1956, mr c. brook, headmaster, cadets -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Booklet, Victorian Football League, Australian National Football Council. Laws of the Australian National Game of Football, 1956
The 1956 laws of the national game of Australian football are reasonably brief covering only 33 rules with a maximum of eight subdivisions of each. As well as the Australian National Football Council and its affiliated bodies, it spells out the rules of the game, definitions of the laws, and an outline of the positions and plan of the playing field.Laws of the Australian National Game of Football. Australian National Football Council. Victorian Football League; Melbourne (Vic); 1956. i, 40 p.; map. Soft cover.australian national football council; football; laws; playing field; definitions; affiliated bodies; -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Hardcover, Home By Christmas, By Lt. Col. Neil C. Smith, 1990
With the Australian Army in Korea 1950-1956 Role of Australian Service Personnel in Defensive Actions Committed to United Nations Peace Effort Bright Yellow Hardcover book with photograph of two medals on Cover About half of book is an Alphabetical Roll of Soldiers Names, Serial Numbers, and RankWith the Australian Army in Korea 1950-1956 Stawell Genealogy Societywar, soldiers -
National Wool Museum
Trophy
Sporting trophy engraved with the words "G.I.C.A., B Grade, Valley Mill, Premiers, 1956-57". Used at Foster Valley Mill.G.I.C.A., B Grade, Valley Mill, Premiers, 1956-57sporting teams textile mills - sporting teams, valley worsted mill foster valley mill pty ltd, sport, sporting teams, textile mills - sporting teams -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, c. 1956
Bridge over Cherry Tree Gully, first section of culvert in place and used as bypass c. 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1956, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, cherry tree gully -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Lister House Dining Room Kitchen
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.B&W photograph of newly completed Kitchen within the Dining Room addition to Lister House Complex, completed in 1956.Northern District / School of Nursing / New Dining Room - completed 1956 / New Kitchens at NDSN / 3 1/2" deep 133 screen (in red biro).ndsn, nursing, lister house facilities -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1956-1957
Robin Boyd developed a close friendship with the founder of the Bauhaus in Weimar Germany, Walter Gropius, who had moved to the USA in the 1930s. Through this connection, Boyd was invited to be the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Bemis Professor at the School in the North American academic year 1956-7. Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the year. Boyd gave some lectures at MIT and he was also invited to give lectures at many other universities, allowing him to travel widely within the USA, especially on the East Coast. This gave him the opportunity to meet architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Paul Rudolph and many others, and visit the offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and places like Taliesin and the General Motors Technical Center Detroit. On the way home, the Boyds visited London, Berlin, Paris and Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp Chapel in France.Colour slide in a mount. Mormon Meeting House, Longfellow Park, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1956Made in USA / Patented / 04819 / D (Handwritten) / 1 (Handwritten)mit bemis professorship, mit, robin boyd, slide -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Administration Building, 1956
Black and white photograph of the Administration Building and garden beds in front of it, winter view. On reverse, "1956."administration building, winter, emily gibson beds -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Rose Bowl, 1956
This trophy was initiated at T.LC. in 1956, donated by Mr H.S. (Tib) Reilly to attract prominent district & Melbourne players to the annual tournament on Australia Day weekend. The conditions were that any player winning the event 3 times would hold the trophy permanently and Mr Reilly undertook to provide a replacement. Mrs Val Constable (nee Huxtable) won the trophy outright for the first time in 1962 and she has donated it to the museum to honour Mr Reilly's contribution to the Tatura community. Mr Reilly was a prominent businessman, J.P. and very active in promoting the development of Tatura. Winners from 1956-1962: 1956 Mrs N. Nethersole, 1957 Miss P. Radford, 1958 Miss V. Huxtable, 1959 Mrs D. Constable, 1960 Mrs N. Nethersole, 1961 Miss M. Burke, 1962 Mrs D. Constable. Tatura Lawn Tennis Club Mr H.S. Reilly T.L.T.C. Annual Tennis Tournament (Australia Day).Large silver rose bowl provided by Mr H.S. Reilly to promote the annual tennis tournament (Australia Day). First presented in 1956 and won in perpetuity in 1962. Winners' names inscribed for each year.Tatura Lawn Tennis Club. Ladies Open Singles Championship H.S. Reilly Rose Bowltatura, recreations, sports, tatura lawn tennis club, australia day tennis tournament, h s reilly, val constable nee hustable, mrs n nethersole, miss p radford, mrs d constable, miss m burke -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cutting, The Mail, Ringwood High School Speech Night, 19-Jan-56
Article about Ringwood High School Speech Night. The date on the paper is 1856 instead of 1956. Honours List, House premiership points, swimming champions.Cutting from 'The Mail' newspaper, Thursday 19 January, 1856, p12. Wrong date 1956.; Article about Ringwood High School Speech Night. The date on the paper is 1856 instead of 1956. Honours List, House premiership points, swimming champions. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - 1956 Olympics Ladies' scarf
The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. These Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Scarf produced as a souvenir for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Ivory coloured synthetic fabric scarf. Flags from competing nations are arranged in two circles. In the top LH corner and lower Rh corner are are symbols of the Olympic torch and rings, with lettering "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956". The five Olympic rings are placed in the lower LH corner and the top RH corner.1956 olympics, scarf -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Moyne river bridge photograph taken in 1956 showing Blakes caravan park in backgroundColoured landscape of the Moyne River bridge taken from the balcony of the house (Riverside) on the corner of Regent Street and Gipps street From Tom Bartlett's Gipps Street looking East over bridge 1956bridge, moyne river, traffic, gipps street