Shire of Eltham road construction and realignment works on Baldwin Avenue, Lilicur Road and Price Avenue, Montmorency, c.1972 Cross Ref: EDHS_03878 (1972) EDHS_04005-9 (1980) EDHS_04774-2 and EDHS_04774-3 (2019)35mm colour positive transparency blue Agfacolour Service plastic mountbaldwin avenue, infrastructure, road construction, sherbourne road

Mr. George Thomas' connection with Collingwood Technical School began as a junior technical student at Collingwood in 1913. He then became an apprentice in the electrical trades during which time he also undertook a Diploma course in Electrical Engineering. Mr Thomas was appointed as a teacher (part-time) of Electrical Wiring at Collingwood in 1922 having had previous experience teaching in Geelong at the Gordon Institute of Technology. In 1930 Mr Thomas became a full-time teacher in Electrical Trades, the year of the commencement of the Apprenticeship Commission in Victoria. In 1937 he was instrumental in introducing electroplating as a trade whereas it had previously only been taught as a section of the Electrical Trades. This was a period of severe economic constraints following the Great Depression and spending on education was limited. Needing the latest knowledge of industrial practices, Mr Thomas canvassed electroplating industries around Melbourne seeking employment opportunities and met with favourable responses. He approached Quinton’s electroplating firm in North Melbourne with the proposal to work for them on Saturday mornings without payment. In return for his labour, he asked to be taught the basics of the trade. During the week he was able to impart his knowledge to his students. Initially, he wanted to develop electroplating as an outlet for the Youth Employment Training Scheme. Once the class was firmly established, he submitted a proposal to the Education Department to establish an Electroplating Department, and this became the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. He gave up teaching in 1939 to become the Northcote City Electrical Engineer where he served for 26 years. During this time he was also a Consulting Electrical Engineer to Box Hill and Port Melbourne Councils. His association with Collingwood Technical School (and later, College) continued, first as an examiner on the State Electricity Commission (SEC) panel and from 1947 as a member of the School Council. He was president of the Council in 1961 and 1962. He also represented the College on the Northern Regional Council and participated in the selection of Electrical Trades teachers. For four years, 1967-1971, he represented the metropolitan Technical Schools and Colleges on the Council of the Monash University, in which capacity he gave outstanding service to technical education. George H. Thomas attended his first Council meeting on June 12, 1947 and remained on the Council until the secondary and post-secondary sections were separated in 1981 – a period in excess of 34 years. (See Scott p36).Black and white photographs of Mr. George Thomas who had a long association with Collingwood Technical School and Collingwood Technical College, spanning the years 1937-1972. He began his connection with the school as a teacher and went on to become a member of the School Council. He introduced Electroplating as a trade to be taught at Collingwood Technical School in 1937. (Scott p36) The photographs include one of Mr. George Thomas in Monash University regalia 1971. Another of Collingwood Technical School Council 1972 with Mr. Thomas. Images also include an excerpt from Mr. Scott's history.collingwood technical school, george h. thomas, electroplating course, nmit

Postcard size photograph'Written on back of photograph" Rear of shops Main Street Ringwood, early 1960's. Making way for Eastland carpark

Written on backing sheets, "Wigleys house, Wilana St.". Undated but possibly 1960's. F0183 includes Vera Wigley

Catalogue forGordon A. Speary Exhibition of Paintings at the Athenaeum Gallery Collins Street, Melbourne on 29th August - 10th September 1960.

Written on back of photographs, "Ringwood from Loughnans Road, 1960. Round house being built. Looking slightly west".

Catalogue card reads, "Loughnan Road 1960. Looking at Ringwood. Round house being built, looking slightly east".

Typed below photograph, "Mr. F. Goulding's orchard. Looking across to Ringwood East from Wonga Rd. 1960".

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on back of one copy: "Maroondah Highway looking west from clock tower, 1960. Road being reconstructed."

Primary School Stawell West - Grade 1 1972stawell education students

"Skinner's wool trade directory of the world 1971-1972"wool brokering textile industry textile production wool processing, wool brokering, textile industry, textile production, wool processing

Tennis - St. Pat’s “Blue” Premiers 1972-1973stawell sport

Central Park - Old Seating being demolished 1972stawell

Concongella School Reunion 1972. Ringing of School Bell.stawell education

Plastic covered, fabric backed shield patch, with metal pin mechanism on the back.The words "ARGENTINA" and "Heidelberg 1972", the latter in a Germanic style script. A black Olympic Rings motif. A blue and white stripe designed, bordered by a dark gold outline.argentina, paralympics, 1972 paralympics, heidelberg, germany

Invitation to celebration of the proclamation of Ringwood as a City on 19th March 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall, special meeting of the Ringwood City Council. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

Purcell Stubley holds Carlton's 1972 VFL Premiership Cup.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors

Forest Commission Office Opening 1972. Series of ten photographs.stawell

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1972 Form 4 Group 2Digital copy of a black and white class photowatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1972 Form 1 Group1Digital copy of a black and white class photowatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1972 Form 1 Group3Digital copy of a black and white class photowatsonia high school

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1972 Grade 1BBlack and white photograph of school classgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1972 Grade 1DBlack and white photograph of school classgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1972 Grade 1ABlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1972 Grade 1BBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1972 Grade 1CBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school