Black and white photograph showing the store in Sussex Street, Linton which was owned and operated by members of the Ching family from 1861. The sign over the shop reads "R. Ching, Grocer and Produce Merchant". To the right in the photograph part of the Ching dwelling, attached to the store, can be seen. Two cars parked outside the building suggest that the photograph was taken in the late 1950s or around 1960 ( as the store closed in 1961.)r. ching grocer and produce merchant, ching's store

Small newspaper clipping containing photograph and textHeading reads, "New Road to Ringwood Station" Printed below photograph, "At long last, after much paper work by the Council Ringwood Station is to have a new entrance to relieve the traffic congestion. Work has started on the new roadway which will come in through the present car park". "Mail 28/7/55".

This is a photograph of Winjeel Training Aircraft at Laverton in September 1955. The Aircraft are an Australian designed and manufactured, three seat training aircraft. The aircraft were used by the RAAF as an advanced trained from 1955 to 1975, it was later used by Forward Air Control for target marking until 1994.This is an original photograph of the aircraft at Laverton in September 1955.An oblong black and white photograph of Winjeel Trainer Aircraft.A typed inscription attached across the bottom of the photiograph, 'Laverton September 1955. Handing over of Winjeel Trainer Aircraft'.photograph, winjeel training aircraft, laverton,

Easter 1955, Beechworth.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Obverse: No inscription Reverse: 2376.2 5822 Easter 1955hotels album, beechworth, burke museum

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.Colour photograph of a group of seven nurses in uniform. In two rows, the front row three nurses sitting on chairs. back row four nurses standing. Mounted on cream cardboard. names written on the back. School 16, 1955 third year graduates Names, school 16 1955 written on the back.ndsn, pts16

Buninyong State School was built circa 1870. It is a brick building with arch-shaped windows. Used as a state school since 1874.The school is of historic and social significance as it has operated as a state/primary school since 1874. It is a good example of a Victorian era brick school building.Original B/W photo of Buninyong State School. A brick building, built circa 1870. Arch-shaped windows. Used as a state school since 1874."State School No 1270"buninyong state school, buninyong, school, buninyong primary school, brick building

Copies of the Local Government Act 1874 (Victoria) were held within the Ararat council chambers for reference during regular council meetings, since inception.Brown covered booklet, with printed label in centre. Official copy of Local Government Act 1874 interleaved with Amending Acts to December, 1884. 148 pages. W. Sommers / Hotel / Geelong .7/- 1884, 1874, government-act, local-government

Physician blankets were manufactured by Collins Bros Pty Ltd, established 1874.Advertisement card featuring text and colour photographic image of a blanket. The back has a fold out stand. Printed: AUSTRALIAN / PURE WOOLLEN BLANKETS / PURE NEW WOOL / PHYSICIAN / BLANKETS, ESTABLISHED 1874 / by COLLINS BROS. PTY. LTD.blankets, physician, collins bros mill pty ltd, manufacturing, geelong, wool, advertising, sign

Negative No. 265 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of a head on shot of No. 39 in front of the Geelong depot, by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Other trams in view are 1 and 17. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019 - 2 copies added. Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.On small copy ex Robert Green in ink "Geelong car shed, 2-4-1955, ARHS Neg" On large print in pencil "Geelong 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, depot, tram 39 tram 1 tram 17

Black and White photograph of Geelong 39 at the East Geelong terminus, 11/1955 (Melbourne Cup Day) with the driver standing alongside. Photograph from the Bob Lilburn Collection. Inscription in Bob's handwriting.On rear in ink "39 at East Geelong 11/1955 Cup Day"trams, tramways, east, geelong, crews, tram 39

Black & White photo of SECV Geelong No. 39 standing outside Geelong depot shed, prior to running in AETA tour on 2/4/1955. Destination showing "SPECIAL" and AETA tour board on front bumper of tram. N261 envelope - "One man operation car No. 39 standing outside depot. AETA Tour, Geelong 2nd April 1955" .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019 Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.On rear in typed paper "Car no 39 one man operation car standing at Geelong depot for AETA tour. April 2 1955" and "Geoff Grant" stamp on btm rh corner. .1 - In ink in bottom left hand corner - "Geelong Depot - One man car 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, tours , tram 39

The exhibition was held in the Royal Exhibition Building from 25 August to 3 September 1955. The proceeds went to the the Mission.The magazine is one the many fundraising efforts from the Mission.A4-sized magazine of multiple pages. Front cover of magazine is in blue, white and black ink. At the top of the cover is a stylised depiction of the world globe linked to a gear by a drive chain. The lower part of the cover depicts a stylised abbreviated city and seaside scene. Inner pages are monochrome and detail ship model builds, with pictures.'1955 All models exhibition, International trade fair' 'August 25 - September 3' 'All proceeds to Missions to Seamen'trade fair, 1955, probus club, ship models, fundraising

Small sampler with alphabet letter and name of embroider.Victorian Sampler 1874 Ellen Ripper age 12handcrafts, embroidery

Notice to traffic staff dated 19/1/1955, Kew Depot about not punching of the Bundy Clock at Victoria Bridge during the AM peak as a temporary measure. Trams that shunted at this location were required to record the clock. This is possibly as the result of an incident at this location with motor car traffic and the difficulty to access the clock in heavy traffic. The circular was attached to another circular with the source details and could not be separated.Yields information about the use of the Victoria Bridge bundy clock in 1955.Notice - printed on special size paper with part of the heading underlined in ink.On rear is pencil archive note "Kew Depot 19/1/1955"tramways, bundy clock, crews, victoria bridge

Menus used on P&O liners SS Himalaya and SS Arcadia 1955-56. After the Great war of 1914-18, Australia experienced what up until then had been its biggest surge in immigration from Europe. Australia was seen as the great land of opportunity and became one of the top places to migrate to, particularly from Britain. The increase in migration to Australia led Britain’s leading shipping line to the Far East, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O;), to invest in a fleet of new ships of around 20,000 tonnes each to handle the business coming their way.29 Cruise Ship Menus from P&O cruises 1955-56Peninsula & Oriental Steam Navigation Companycruise liners, migrants, menus, p&o

Flinders Street, from the corner of Swanston Street, 1874. Photographic reproduction, source unknown.melbourne, flinders street, swanston street

Geelong No. 6 in Ryrie St at Moorabool St, 15/1/1955 with T& G building in background and safety zone signs on either side of tram. Tram showing 'CITY' as destination. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on top edge 'K.S.Kings No. K(y)(15)' and in ink on base, 'Geelong No. 6, in Ryrie St at Moorabool St 15/1/1955 1/50. on f4 3/4'.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 6

Negative No. 264 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of a head on shot of No. 39 at Beach terminus Geelong, by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Scanned images - 1546i in jpg and psd formats and 1546p in jpg format.. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019..1 - In ink in bottom left hand corner - "Eastern Beach Geelong 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, beach, tram 39

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.Black and white photograph of three student nurses in casual clothes in the garden at Lister House. C 1955. Sacred Heart Cathedral in the background.Names written on back. L to R - Helen Ryan, Ida Moore and Elaine Sweeney. ?1955 with Sacred Heart Cathedral in background.three student nurses., in garden at lister house.

Black and white photograph of Ballarat trams 21 and 38 in City Loop on 20/8/1955. Wet rainy day. Australian Electric Traction Association tour. In background on south side of Sturt St. outside Patersons store is a small building like a newspaper kiosk. Photographer assumed to be G.Eardley, same handwriting as for 677. Photograph is on Ilford paper., Australian Electric Traction Association tour. In background on south side of Sturt St. outside Patersons store is a small building like a newspaper kiosk.On rear in ink is "Trams 21 & 28 / A.E.T.A. Special / Ballarat / 20th August 1955"trams, tramways, ballarat, city loop, tram 21, 38

Envelope contains thirteen photographs of delagates to the 1955 Wool Textile Conference in Australia.Conference/photos 1955/IWTR Conf/ Aust RUTI (Zurich)/ PPwool - research textile mills textile mills, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy, wool - research, textile mills

Black & white photo of side view of M&MTB tram No. 988, testing overhead in Clifton Hill area on 19 June 1955. Part of bus 564 visible behind tram. Tram has both doors open, with M&MTB crest and number on saloon ends of the car rather than the centre panel.On typed paper on rear "988 side view at Clifton Hill 19 June 1955" and in btm rh corner "Geoff Grant" stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., commissioning , tram 988

Naming and commissioning of the HMAS Melbourne Friday 29th October 1955Fold out programme- cream colour with photograph of ship and timing of the ceremony. Rectangular shape.Photograph of HMAS Melbourne “Form of Ceremony For Naming and Commisioning HMAS Melbourne On Friday, 28TH October 1955 Naval Construction works Vicker- Armstrongs (shipbuilder) Ltd Barrow-in- Furnesshmas melbourne, naming and commissioning hmas melbourne

A membership certificate for Derithe Ames, a junior legatee in 1955. The text says 'During War many men offer themselves for Service in the Forces of the Empire. It is the obligation of Legacy to assist the children of those who fell, or who have since died. Junior Legatee was the term used for the children of deceased servicemen that Legacy took into their care. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics. Their skills were showcased in the Annual Demonstration. The certificate shows there were prizes and recognition for achievements. The certificate was with a group of items donated by Legatee Derithe Harrison, including several certificates, a silver metal trophy, and a green Junior Legacy patch for a uniform.A record of the membership of Junior Legatees.Printed certificate on white card awarded to Derithe Ames on becoming a member of Junior Legacy.Signed in black ink by President Arthur Amies on 9/9/1955.junior legatee, derithe ames