Odyssey House drug rehabilitation centre in Bonds Road, Lower Plenty is a distinctive landmark, especially when viewed from across the Yarra at Templestowe. It was built in the 1950’s as a seminary for the Blessed Sacrament Fathers. Because of the poor and circuitous road access, a suspension footbridge was built across the river. As well as providing easy access for the priests residents of Templestowe could attend services at the seminary. The bridge is now part of the Yarra Trails system.Colour photographlower plenty, bonds road, odyssey house

'Oak Bank ' , in Ann Street McKinnon, was originally owned by Mr Robert Smith. The house was later renamed 'The Whitehouse' and was still in use as a General Hospital in the 1950's, known as the Ann Street Hospital.. This small hospital handled some Surgery, Midwifery and general Medical cases from the fast growing Bentleigh / McKinnon area. As time progressed the Hospital became too small, and was unable to meet new medical standards When Moorabbin Community Hospital opened c1974 in Centre Road East Bentleigh, the Ann St Hospital closed. The Moorabbin Hospital is now a campus of Monash Medical Centre Clayton. 'The Whitehouse' was used as a general Hospital for the residents of McKinnon, Bentleigh, and Ormond for many years during the 20thC.Colour photograph showing Mrs John Marriott ( nee Ann Smith) , her son Fred Marriott standing outside 'The Whitehouse' undated ? c1960Back ; Handwritten informationoakbank house mckinnon, whitehouse mckinnon, ann street general hospital, moorabbin community hospital, monash hospital clayton, smith robert, lees seedling growers ltd. thomas street mckinnon,mith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

Sad-irons or "solid" irons were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash.. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The handle was removed from the cool iron and re- attached to remove the hot iron from the fire. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer. Thomas Fletcher (1840-1903). By 1880s he had a gas appliance manufactory in Thynne Street, Warrington. By 1895 the company had become Fletcher Russell and Co Gas Engineers, his firm having merged with Alexander and William Russell of Pendleton Iron Works. Circa 1950, the firm merged into Radiation Ltd which was later acquired by 'TI New World'; 1902: Fletcher, Russell & Co. Ltd., Palatine Works, Warrington In 1880 gas -fuelled irons were connected by rubber tubing to the gas light-fittings of the house or to gas canisters. However , not many houses had access to a gas supply until much later and this iron was popular in 1920’sThese sad irons remind us of the difficult circumstances experienced in their daily routines by the pioneers and early settlers of Moorabbin Shire The family of Miss M Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A gas-fuelled flat iron, made in USA , It would have been attached to a gas hose fitting that was also used at night for light in the house. There is a small chimney to allow for air and to try to control the amount of heat in the iron. A 'shield' is under the leather covered handle to protect the user's hand from the heat, however it is made of copper metal - a heat conductor.FLETCHER RUSSELL CO. / LIM/ PATENT/ WARRINGTON on right side of handle 'Registered' on left side of handle ' Fletcher Russell Co L / Warrington, Manchester / & London.sad iron, kitchen equipment, fletcher russell co. ltd., england, warrington, manchester, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, sewing, craftwork, clothing, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, fireplaces, stoves, domestic gas supply, gas-light, gas cannisters

A black and white photograph of the staff of Bendigo Teachers' College. It was taken in the early 1950's near the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, photo, photography, photograph, staff, teaching, tertiary education, teacher training

Clothing. Navy blue bri-nylon swimming togs, commonly known as ''budgie smugglers''. White drawstring through casing at hipline. Red dart shaped Speedo logo appliqued above right legline. Double panel of fabric at centre front. Belonged to the donor, Richard Lethlean, late 1950's 1960's, while in his late teens and whilst a member of the Hilda Swimming Club. Hilda pool was located in Townsend Street, where the YWCA is presently situated.costume, male, speedo swimming togs

Photocopy of Bendigo Advertiser photo: image shows float in Easter Parade ( 1950's?) Written on end of float '6th Bendigo' and on side 'steps to citizenship' Appears to be scouting or guides float. Poor quality copy.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, float in parade

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two pages, undated and apparently incomplete, of notes. In the same format as his usual report. In a 1965 sequence. Front page/s? missing. Topics include: car parking, Victoria League luncheon at the City Family Hotel, decentralisation incentives from the Federal Govt., skilled workers from Britain, Centenary meeting of the Marong Council, and the recent Bendigo Cup day.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo cup.

Hand tinted photograph of Debutante Ball in 1950's showing group of Debutantes and partners with Mayoress Mrs Tom Flood, under glass with blond wood timber frame. Deframed 2022Reg Brockphotograph, portrait, group

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the early 1950's. It was taken near the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo. Standing from the back left hand side they are, - Mr. Ron Strauch, Mrs. Petrie, Mr. Sam Fry, Ms. Imelda Davey, Mr, Bernoth, Ms. Betty Cowling and Mr. Neil Taylor. From the front left are, - Mr. Tom McCabe, Ms. Jessie Burnett, Mr. L.J. Prior (Principal), Ms. Dulcie Hollyock and Mr. Monty Brown.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, mr. ron strauch, mrs. petrie, mr. sam fry, ms. imelda davey, mr. bernoth, ms. betty cowling, mr. neil taylor, mr. tom mccabe, ms. jessie burnett, mr. l.j. prior, ms. dulcie hollyock, mr. monty brown, photo, photograph, photographs, photography, teacher training, tertiary education, history

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the 1950's.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, tertiary education, teacher training, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

A black and white photograph of three Bendigo Teachers' College staff dining in the 1950's. Two known staffs are Mr. L. J. Pryor on the left hand side and Ms. J.C. Burnett on the right.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, mr. l.j. prior, ms. j.c. burnett, photo, photograph, photographs, photography, teacher training, tertiary education, history

Contract of sale of land dated 13th December, 1950 between Mrs. J. Cosh (vendor) and Mr. R. Spicer (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 3A section 161C, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 8174 folio 1034639, together with all buildings and erections thereon. Price: 1,700 pounds. Attached 2 hand written notes.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 1st November, 1950 between G. F. & E. M. Humphrey (vendor) and A. J. Swift (purchaser). Property: land situate No. 216 forest Street, corner Harrison Street, Bendigo, at present occupied by purchaser as tenant, being part of Crown allotment 339 section K, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 3148 folio 629432, together with 4 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 365 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by public auction dated 13th September, 1950 between W. & M. G. Spedding (vendor) and D. A. Swift (purchaser). Property: 4 roomed weatherboard dwelling and front verandah situate on land, Grassy Flat, for removal. Price 445 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by public auction dated 18th March, 1950 between T. Pratt (vendor) and W. & M. G. Spedding (purchaser). Property: land situate Grassy Flat, Bendigo being allotment 218B, Parish of Sandhurst County of Bendigo, containing 2 acres and 26.5 perches, land described in Crown grant volume 3127 folio 625277, together with 5 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 800 pounds. Attached 1 hand written note.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

A black and white photograph of an aerial view from the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park of Bendigo Teachers' College as it was in the 1950's. In the foreground are aluminium prefabs and the old police stables. In the background is the old gaol and over to the left are the tennis courts which appear to have the sprinklers on. Although it is out of view Camp Hill Primary School is on the right of the buildings. 1950's.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, tertiary education, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, place, buildings, bendigo gaol, tennis courts, gaol, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College rooms 3, 4, 5 and 6. Camp Hill State School is in the background. The view is from the old Municipal Pool. Three cars are parked in front of the school including a vanguard at the centre of the photo. 1950's.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, buildings, camp hill state school, motor cars, vanguard, bendigo teachers' college, place, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

Coloured post card, view of Alexandra Fountain and Pall Mall. Tram in forefront. View towards Pall Mall (north) Beehive and Ezywalkin buildings. Cars angle parked along Pall Mall. Approx. 1950/60's.Charing Cross, Bendigo, Victoria. Charing Corrs, with its historic Alexandra Fountain, is the hub of Bendigo from which roads radiate to most parts of the city. Plastichrome - Murfett Publishers P 62710.basil miller, bendigo tramways, charing cross bendigo

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the 1950's. Two members of staff are identified: fourth from left in front is Mr. L.J. Pryor and fifth is Ms. J.C. Burnett.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, male, female, person, ms. j.c. burnett, mr. l. j. pryor, tertiary education, teacher training

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the 1940's/1950's. Names unknown.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, bendigo, collection, education, tertiary education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, teacher training, photograph, photographs, photography

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the 1950's. Miss J.C. Burnett is fourth from left in the front row and The Principal Mr. L. .J. Pryor is 3rd from left at the back.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, tertiary education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, teacher training, mr. l.j. pryor, mr. j.c. burnett

black and white photograph: cottage, galvanised iron roof, stone construction. Central door, sash windows, 2 chimneys. Right of photo word ' Boar' Picture taken late Autumn. Handwritten in ink ' City Hotel, Barnard St., Cnr. Mercy Street ' Written in pencil ' this is the Mercy Street entrance, demolished in the 1950's'. Occupiers ' Mrs. W. Moore, board and residence later - Mrs Burns confectionary, shop about 1914. Later - Nielson Family 1920's - 1930's to ? ( Will Nielson was night worker at Cohn's Brewery )buildings, residential, cottage

black and white photo: North Deborah Mine with poppet head. Numerous bujildings, large chimney, 1920's car back right hand corner. Suggested Nth. Deborah 1950 ? ( James Lerk 5.11.1999 )organization, business, nth deborah mine

Richard John Webb (c. 1832-1906) was the Senior Constable of the Chinese Constabulary in Bendigo in the 1850's. He was promoted to Dunolly and the rank of Sergeant in late 1860. In 1864 he was made the keeper of the gunpowder magazine at Dunolly. He married Kate Corbett in 1867 and they had 3 children; James Ramsay (1868-1929),Annie Harriet (1869-1950) and Kate Margaret Irene (1874-1963). Neither of the girls married and James became a doctor. Following his time at Dunolly, Webb was transferred to Eaglehawk and thence to Gippsland where he served at Bairnsdale. He retired as a Superintendent of Police and died in Melbourne. He was made an inspector in the Metropolitan Police District in 1888 and the Inspector of Licensing for Gippsland in 1894.Article by Carol Holsworth that appeared in the newsletter of the golden dragon museum in April 2006 titled "Senior constable Webb' watch". Also, a letter from relatives and six photographs of the gold watch and a silver teapot.constable webb, watch, chinese museum

Aulsebrook Collection: Notes about the flying club in Bendigo during the 1950's - 1960's -Scribbled notes on two fools gap pages -Refers to history of flying club, how many students and details about airstrip and planes involved

Red and white cricket cap. Belonged to Maurice Prideaux who played for the Bendigo United Cricket Club for 3/4 years in the early 1950's. The cap is in good condition.clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club

Black and White photo of staff of CBC bank taken early 1950's. Four men standing second from left Maurice Prideaux and two women and three men sitting on chairs, first from right Bell Mcenery.person, group, cbc bank

Black and white photograph. Image shows poppet head legs top left, winding machine in centre. Woman standing beside winding machine, wearing a hat and dress. Appears to be 1950's? Written on back of photo: Central Bendigo? Was the original New St. Mungo East Shaft'bendigo, mining, new st. mungo east shaft