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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Tawonga Store
... This photo was taken in the 1950's when Pearce Bros. owned.... This photo was taken in the 1950's when Pearce Bros. owned ...This photo was taken in the 1950's when Pearce Bros. owned the Tawonga Store. I.R.Northey's van is parked outside the store. Kodak photos are advertised. The Bakery existed. The road is sealed and telephone and electric wires are shown. The Pearce Bros owned the Tawonga Store in the 1950s when the population of the area in the Upper Kiewa Valley and High Plains was high due to the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.Sepia photo of Pearce Bros. Tawonga Store including a house next door, cars in the sealed street and part of the Bakery opposite. It has a slim wooden frame & white cardboard border. It has a clear glass cover. The back is lined with brown paper with a white cord across for hanging the photo.tawonga store. pearce bros. tawonga bakery. i.r.northey. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, On my way to school, 1984
... and the classrooms in the 1950's along with his record of attendance... and the classrooms in the 1950's along with his record of attendance ...Reminiscences of Box Hill and South Blackburn by Robert CreekReminiscences of Box Hill and South Blackburn by Robert CreekReminiscences of Box Hill and South Blackburn by Robert Creeklocal history, creek robert, maple street box hill no. 9, blackburn south state school no. 4035, middleborough road blackburn south, canterbury road blackburn south -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham, c1872c1888
... gradually and prior to its demolition in the 1950's, the end walls... gradually and prior to its demolition in the 1950's, the end walls ...Black and white photo of St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham erected in 1872. Two wings at rear give the church a cruciform shape were added in 1888. This building became decrepit gradually and prior to its demolition in the 1950's, the end walls of the crossings were supported with heavy 'flying shores'. The church was temporarily replaced with a half-round nissan hut type building, in turn replaced by the present church.st. john's catholic church, mitcham -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack
... , Ballarat East, c1940's to 1950's(early). 'Mrs. A. Mong' on rear... Road, Ballarat East, c1940's to 1950's(early). 'Mrs. A. Mong ...Black & white photo of 'Red Lion Hotel', Main Road, Ballarat East, c1940's to 1950's(early). 'Mrs. A. Mong' on rear of photo. From the Mong family (Paul a member of the Museum) a relative was the proprietor of the hotel until the early 50's. On Kodak print paper, Velox. Reference: Mr. Albert Mong, Norman St. Ballarat. Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back.in machine stamp '6320'trams, tramways, ballarat hotels, mong family, hotels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SHELBOURNE EAST SS 1012 COLLECTION: REUNION SHELBOURNE EAST SCHOOL 1012
... . 1950's, 1960's and 1970's.... pupils od SS 1012, Shelbourne East. April 2006. 1950's, 1960's ...Coloured photograph of a group of people standing in front of a rock with a plaque. The plaque reads: erected in memory of all the settlers, teachers and children. This plaque was unveiled on the site of the Shelbourne East State School No. 1012. February 12, 1872 - February 6, 1941 - December 17. 1970. Easter 2006. On the back: former pupils od SS 1012, Shelbourne East. April 2006. 1950's, 1960's and 1970's.education, bendigo, shelbourne east -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF PHOTOGRAPH
... staff near the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park in the 1950's... the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park in the 1950's. Staff standing Mr ...A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff near the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park in the 1950's. Staff standing Mr. Ron Strauch, Mrs. Flo Petrie, Mr. Sam Fry, Mr. Bernoth, Mrs. Betty Cowling and Mr. Neil Taylor. Seated are Mr. Tom McCabe, Miss Jessie Burnett, Mr. L.J. Pryor (Principal), Ms. Dulcie and Mr. Monty Brown. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, teaching, teacher training, photograph, photographs, photo, photos, lookout tower, rosalind park, history, bendigo teachers' college, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, mr. ron strauch, mrs flo petrie, mr. sam fry, mr. bernoth, ms. betty cowling, mr. neil taylor, mr. tom mccabe, miss j.c. burnett, mr. l.j. pryor, ms. dulcie hollyoch, mr. monty brown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF
... Teachers' College in the early 1950's. The photo was taken in front... of the staff at Bendigo Teachers' College in the early 1950's ...A black and white photograph of the staff at Bendigo Teachers' College in the early 1950's. The photo was taken in front of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park, Bendigo. The staff are Mr. R. Strauch, Mr. S. Fry, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. M. Brown, Mr. Bernoth, Mr. N. Taylor, Ms. F. Petrie, Ms. J.C. Burnett, Mr. L.J. Pryor, Ms. Betty Cowling and Ms. Dulcie Hollyoch.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, mr. r. strauch, mr. s. fry, mr. t. mccabe, mr. m. brown, mr. bernoth, mr. n. taylor, ms, f. petrie, ms. j. burnett, mr. l.j. pryor, ms. betty cowling, ms. d. hollyoch, teacher training, tertiary education, photo, photograph, photographs, photography -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Kettle Ceramic, Circa 1950
... Deco period 1930's to 1950's (in Australia... to 1950's (in Australia). It was at the beginning of the wave ...This electric kettle/Jug is shaped in the style of the Art Deco period 1930's to 1950's (in Australia). It was at the beginning of the wave of creative kitchen ware to stimulate and impress visitors and uplift what used to be a boring kitchen environment.This "art deco" electric kettle is very significant to the Kiewa Valley because it highlight that rural families and areas where in step (fashion wise) to their city "cousins". In the mid 1900's "the fashion" in Australia was (on the whole) always some years behind that of England and Europe. The years after World war II reduced the time lag between the "advanced fashion" of Europe and England and came in step with the emerging modern American fashion. American "film stars" started have their fashion projected onto the silver screens.This electric Fowler ware is a ceramic hot water jug. Its shape is in the "Art Deco" style of the early 1920's.On base "240V - 1650W" below this "AC ONLY" below this "MODEL No. EEJ" "APP. No. N550" below this "JUG BODY BY" under this and in script style "FOWLER WARE" below this "1583"kitchen appliances, tea/coffee preparation, light refreshments, hospitality offerings, art deco styles in appliances -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Reference Maths, R. Wilson & A.D. Rose, Algebra A Sequel To
... and formed a basis of education maths classes in the 1950's... of education maths classes in the 1950's in Victoria. This is what ...R. Wilson and A D Rose maths books were very popular and formed a basis of education maths classes in the 1950's in Victoria. This is what would have been used in Mt Beauty Secondary School at the time.This has historic significance as it shows what maths was taught in the early - mid 20th century. This book would have been used in the Kiewa Valley schools by a local identity Wilma Davies therefore has social significance and good interpretive capacity. This book is now out of print and is a collectible item. Black cover with strips on side of the front. Light brown centre with brown writing and squiggle pattern below.Publisher inscription - Wilson and Rossbook, school, text book, wilma davies, educational, maths -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, early 20th century
... on Grand View Road until the 1950's. The family was a very well... on Grand View Road until the 1950's. The family was a very well ...Ellen Thomas was an Aboriginal woman who lived in Newmerella. George Thomas who lived with his family at Newmerella on Grand View Road until the 1950's. The family was a very well-respected local Aboriginal family.The Thomas family were early residents of Newmerella.A black / white portrait photograph of a lady in a long-sleeved top and long skirt. The photo is oval -shaped and mounted in a light grey card.on back - Ellen Thomasthomas-ellen -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Dressmaking Shears, 1900's
... Bonnets' Milliners in Flinders lane Melbourne in the 1950's. Mrs... Bonnets' Milliners in Flinders lane Melbourne in the 1950's. Mrs ...These vintage steel sewing shears were used at 'Belle's Bonnets' Milliners in Flinders lane Melbourne in the 1950's. Mrs Belle Phillpi was the Proprietor. Mrs Jill Sebire's wedding head piece was made at Belle's Bonnets.A pair of heavy vintage large hand forged steel dressmaking, tailors shears. They are joined with a pivot point screw. One finger hole is larger than the other.steel, scissors, cutting tools, dressmaking equipment, dressmaking shears, dressmaking scissors -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Tawonga School Centenary 1880-1980 x2, original 1980
... Hydro Electric Scheme peaked in the 1950's and it continues... in the 1950's and it continues to educate the children of the local ...The Tawonga School opened in 1880 for the children of the surrounding farming families. Its enrolment increased when the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme peaked in the 1950's and it continues to educate the children of the local families (town and farm) now (2015). This book covers 100 years of the history of the Kiewa Valley. The operation of running a school during that period as challenges and change occur with the coming and going of teachers and pupils.Photocopied A4 papers of the 'Tawonga School Centenary 1880 - 1980'tawonga. tawonga school. farms. kiewa hydro electric scheme. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
pillow cases
... . Paul Spidaro was a bootmaker in Orbost in the 1950's. The donor... in the 1950's. The donor Mrs Meevwenoord was a bowling friend ...Pillow cases belonged to Mrs Paul Spidaro and were brought from Italy. They were given to her as a wedding gift in 1920. Paul Spidaro was a bootmaker in Orbost in the 1950's. The donor Mrs Meevwenoord was a bowling friend of the Spidaros.This item is aesthetically significant as an example of early 20th century needlework.Very fine embroidered pillow cases of linen with scalloped edge. Set of two.pillow-cases manchester-bedding hancrafts needlework -
Woodend RSL
Mess Tin, Corfield & Buckle, Limited - Trafalgar Works, 1939
... into use by the Australian Army in the 1950's.... by the Australian Army in the 1950's. Representative of an army issued ...Although manufactured in 1939 it may be possible that it was issued later during the Korean War (1950-1953) as the burn marks on the exterior sides may indicate the use of a hexamine stove which came into use by the Australian Army in the 1950's.Representative of an army issued accoutrement from the Mid 20th Century which may have been used during the Korean War.Well used military mess tin (aluminium), larger one of nest of two (smaller one missing) with flip over metal (carbon?) handle secured to short end by metal loop and rivets.Inscribed to metal loop fastening flip over handle to tin is the maker’s mark ‘C&B Ltd. 1939’ and arrow insignia for ‘Department of Defence’.cooking, hexamine stove, canteen, mess tin -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Elanora account books 1950-1970s
... the Elanora Home in Brighton, possibly between 1950's and 1970's...., possibly between 1950's and 1970's. Corporation records Elanora ...This book lists names and sums either spent or paid by them. Unfortunately there is no title or page titles that refer to why these amounts were tallied, however it is believed to be from the Elanora Home in Brighton, possibly between 1950's and 1970's.1 book listing names and sums of various peoplecorporation records, elanora home (brighton) -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Milk bottle
... school children during the early 1950's. This distribution... children during the early 1950's. This distribution of milk ...This object was used to distribute free milk to primary school children during the early 1950's. This distribution of milk was a means of ensuring the children had some way of obtaining milk. Each bottle held 1/3 of a pint of milk.A small glass bottle used to hold a third of a pint of milk.on shoulder "THIRD PINT MILK..."schools, education department, george evans collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2000
... 1950's. Additions built by Dr Fitzpatrick who shaped timber... as holiday home 1950's. Additions built by Dr Fitzpatrick who shaped ...First part of house transported to Carpenter Street, from the flats behind Sale Cemetery by Dr Fitzpatrick as holiday home 1950's. Additions built by Dr Fitzpatrick who shaped timber with tomahawk as he couldn't use a saw.Colour photograph of a triple gabled weatherboard dwelling with veranda on two sides with one end enclosed. Plain veranda posts and brackets. Pretty cottage garden. Situated at 53 Carpenter Street, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.vegetation, houses, heritage study -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram return a retrograde step", 16/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
... in the 1950's "choked with trams", also Ballarat in the 1960's also... in Hobart in the 1950's "choked with trams", also Ballarat ...Letter to the Editor that appeared in The Courier, Saturday 16/12/1995 written by David Stabb, Clyde St. Ballarat, titled "Tram return a retrograde step". Notes that he lived in Hobart in the 1950's "choked with trams", also Ballarat in the 1960's also "choked with trams". Comments on Ballarat's reasonable public transport system and the Peter Hiscock's proposal is retrograde. On the rear of the cutting is the name of the paper, date and page number, taped on.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, hobart, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Valentine's, "Town Hall, Collins St Melbourne", late 1940's?
... to be late 1940's or early 1950's. On the rear - has a divided... portico. Appears to be late 1940's or early 1950's. On the rear ...Postcard - Black and White - Valentines "Town Hall Collins St Melbourne" number V62 - looking north west from near Russell St at the Melbourne Town Hall buildings. Has a number of motor cars and trams in the view. In the background is Manchester Unity Building and the Athenaeum Theatre portico. Appears to be late 1940's or early 1950's. On the rear - has a divided back, and "A Real Photograph" " & Produced in Australia" and the Valentine's logo.On the rear has the stamp of Graeme S Breydon - see image i2.trams, tramways, elizabeth st, gpo, post office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF PHOTOGRAPH
... staff in front of the Lookout in Rosalind Park in the early 1950... in Rosalind Park in the early 1950's. Standing are Mr. Ron Strauch, Mr ...A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in front of the Lookout in Rosalind Park in the early 1950's. Standing are Mr. Ron Strauch, Mr. Sam Fry, Mr. Tom McCabe, Mr. Monty Brown, Mr. Bernoth and Mr. Neil Taylor. The staff seated are Mrs. Flo Petrie, Miss J.C. Burnett, Mr. L.J. Pryor (Principal), Ms. Betty Cowling and Ms. Dulcie Hollyoch. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe univesity bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, bendigo teachers' college, staff, teacher training, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, teaching, photograph, photographs, photo, photos, history, lookout tower, rosalind park, mr, ron strauch, mr. sam fry, mr. tom mccabe, mr. monty brown, mr. bernoth, mr. neil taylor, ms. flo petrie, miss j.c. burnett, mr. l.j. prior ms. betty cowling, ms. dulcie hollyoch -
National Wool Museum
Shearing Handpiece
... up until the 1950's.... the 1950's. shearing grazcos co-operative limited ...Moffat Virtue No 9 shearing handpiece with GRAZCOS label. Handpiece has duck feet yokes and grit proof nut equivilent to Lister design. Missing rear leather retaining ring. C.1892, used up until the 1950's.from/GRAZCOS/ CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED/ 90 WILLIAM STREET MELBOURNE Moffat Virtue No 11shearing, grazcos co-operative limited -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1940's
... there in the 1950's....). Purchased by Bernie & Nell Mulholland. Still there in the 1950's ...Store located in Thompson Avenue, Cowes where the Commonwealth Bank was located and now a Furniture Shop. On right hand side heading down the hill. Owned by Smith family (Jessie and husband). Purchased by Bernie & Nell Mulholland. Still there in the 1950's.348-01: Black & White photograph of the Cowes Motor Garage at left and Smiths Motor Garage and Tea Rooms on the right. Three children in the gateway in front of the Motor Garage and four people in front of the Tea Rooms. On the front of the Tea Rooms is printed " confectionery, home made cakes, iced drinks, photo materials and Kodak's developing printing". 348-02: Black & White photograph of the same store and garage taken at a different angle. No people in the photograph.smith motor garage & tea rooms, cowes motor garage, smith family, allan smith -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Mt Beauty Community Centre original colour plan and photos of upgrade in 2000, 1. Dated March 22nd, 1962 2. Photographs taken during renovations in 2000
... The Community Centre was built in the early 1950’s... was built in the early 1950’s as an all-purpose hall for the social ...The Community Centre was built in the early 1950’s as an all-purpose hall for the social and recreational use of the workers and families employed on the Victorian state government Kiewa Hydro-electric scheme. The hall was originally called Mt Beauty Recreation Centre and later changed to Mt Beauty Community Centre. It has been the heart of the community for over 65 years and had a heritage listing put on it around the year 2000. The Alpine Shire secured a heritage grant and the hall was restored to its former glory in 2000. In heritage circles it is claimed that the hall is the best example of a 1950’s construction town community hall, which is still functioning anywhere in AustraliaThe Community Centre was and is a very important part of life in the small remote community of Mount Beauty and a range of activities have taken place in the Community Centre over the past 65 years- Picture theatre; Dances and balls; A physical education and boxing club run by Alex McCollough for 30 years; School and social club concerts; Girls gymnastics; Drama group productions, revues and pantomimes; Callisthetics and ballet; Badminton; Wedding receptions and birthday parties; Music festival events; Staging area in times of natural disaster; The library for many years; Shire and community meetings; Secondary College gymnasium for many years and shelter for the Community Market in inclement weather 1 – 1972 specifications for colour scheme of original Mt Beauty Recreation centre, Typed on buff foolscap paper with small colour swatches and letter of explanation to Mr A.J. McCullough. 2 – Set of 10 colour photographs of the upgrade and extension to Mt Beauty Community Centre undertaken in 2000. Photos mounted 2 to a page on blue copy paper. 3. Second copy of No.1 above. Also - typed A4 sheet re history of "The Mount Beauty Community Centre"1 – Header on pages-Mate’s Colour Bar Personal Colour Scheme for Recreation Centre Mt Beauty Vic. 21/3/62. Accompanying letter to A.J McCullough signed by Colour Consultant Ena Chatuein 2. First page of photos, written in black felt marker – Mt Beauty Community Centre 30/11/00 mt beauty, community centre -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Back to Mernda Reunion, c.1950-1960
... and thought to be taken in the 1950's-1960's. ... to be taken in the 1950's-1960's. These historical photographs ...The Back to Mernda reunions were first held at the Mernda Mechanics Institute and later moved to the Fitzroy Gardens. This historical photograph is a record of the many residents past and present who lived in the district. This photograph is undated and thought to be taken in the 1950's-1960's. These historical photographs are a record of the many residents past and present who lived in the Mernda district.Black and white copy of panoramic photograph, undated.Handwritten on the back: Back to Mernda picnic in Melbourne Fitzroy gardensback to mernda, mernda reunion, graff family, thomas family, 1950, 1960, giddens family -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, D. H. Eakins, David Eakins appointment, Jun. 1922
... was to become the Chief Engineer in the 1950's. Includes a reference... was to become the Chief Engineer in the 1950's. Includes a reference ...Memorandum consisting of 11 quarto type and handwritten sheet or letters, appointing David Eakins as a assistant to Mr Lormer for the preparation of the General Scheme. Includes references, letter of application, and other reference material supplied by Mr. Eakins and signed by the Chief Engineer Mr Strickland. Memo to the Chairman dated 26/6/1922. Mr Eakins was to become the Chief Engineer in the 1950's. Includes a reference from Mr. Maurice Kernot chief Engineer for Railway Construction.trams, tramways, chief engineer, personnel, staff, engineers, general scheme -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Carl Segnit, Hugh Ballment, "More Tram Images - of a journey through Australia and New Zealand", 2014
... and topics and is DVD titled "trams from the 1950's - Adelaide... and topics and is DVD titled "trams from the 1950's - Adelaide ...Book - 130 pages+ card cover + jacket, perfect bound, portrait format, titled "More Tram Images - of a journey through Australia and New Zealand" by Hugh Ballment, published by Hugh Ballment. Design by Carl Segnit. Published 2014. Has a table of preface by Hugh and table of contents, listing the cities covered and topics and is DVD titled "trams from the 1950's - Adelaide, Sydney, Ballarat, Hobart, Melbourne, Bendigo, Launceston, Perth, Paramatta and Wellington.trams, tramways, australian trams, new zealand tramways, melbourne, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Glenise Kellett, "Tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting", Sep. 2018
... work meeting, early to mid 1950's (no dash canopy lighting...Yields information about the Ballarat Trammies, late 1950's ...Yields information about the Ballarat Trammies, late 1950's or early 1960 stop work meeting held opposite the tram depot and the workers who took part.Handwritten list of tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting, early to mid 1950's (no dash canopy lighting or reflective triangles) or "out on the grass", opposite the tram depot. Prepared by Glenis Kellett on the back of an envelope, 9 and 10/2018. See Reg Item 1655 for a newspaper report and the April 2024 issue of Fares Please! for the background story. Names used to mark the original photo - see Reg Item 7140.1 and 7140.2sec, unions, stop work -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Furniture - Laminex Kitchen Table and Vinyl Chairs
... Used by the Schirmer family in Ararat, Victoria (1950-1960... by the Schirmer family in Ararat, Victoria (1950-1960's) kichen furniture ...Used by the Schirmer family in Ararat, Victoria (1950-1960's)Grey-coloured laminex top kitchen table with chrome legs / 6 x grey-coloured vinyl chairs with chrome legskichen, furniture, table, chairs -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Bensen Gyro-Copter
... in the early 1950’s it was initially intended to be the predecessor... Corporation. Designed in the early 1950’s it was initially intended ...Historical Details: . Description: The Bensen Gyro-copter was designed by Dr Igor Bensen. Formerly the chief research engineer for the helicopter manufacturer Kaman Aircraft Corporation. Designed in the early 1950’s it was initially intended to be the predecessor of a series of light we. Level of Importance: Regional -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Holding M, 2004
... mechanic in 1930's. Tommy Kent, garage proprietor, 1950's to 1960's... mechanic in 1930's. Tommy Kent, garage proprietor, 1950's to 1960's ...Building was originally part of Mrs Carstairs Boarding House at New Works. Relocated to rear of Carstairs Heyfield House. Occupied by Orme Crawford, garage proprietor, motor mechanic in 1930's. Tommy Kent, garage proprietor, 1950's to 1960's. (Local knowledge)|Also nine photographs various views of the transportation of the house to Ostlers road Lakes Entrance.Colour photograph of a residence in Marine Parade, prior removal from site by Plymin Transport to a location on corner of Colquhoun and Ostlers Roads. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses