Item from donor's mother (1926-2015) and father (1923-1962 ). They lived in Camberwell and then in Box Hill from the 1950s. The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an international, interdenominational christian youth organization conceived in Glasgow in1883 which spread quickly across the UK and worldwide. It was founded in Australia in 1890.One brown leather belt with round brass buckle with "The Boys' Brigade" on the buckle.The Boys' Brigadeboys brigade, youth group

Item from donor's mother (1926-2015) and father (1923-1962)who lived in Camberwell and then from the 1950s in Box Hill.The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an international, interdenominational christian youth organization conceived in Glasgow in1883 which spread quickly across the UK and worldwide. It was founded in Australia in 1890.Black wool felt beret with black ribbon edging and ribbon hanging down back. On the front a metal badge "The Boys' Brigade" with an anchor in the centre with the words "Sure", B B "Steadfast" inside. Size 6 5/8. "The Boys' Brigade", anchor, "Sure", B B "Steadfast" inside. Size 6 5/8.the boys' brigade, beret

These books were being used in schools during the 1950s.Soft covered cream book with illustration of woman on apron holding pie with cooking utensils in front of her.books, cookery

This attachment was used by donor . It was a great improvement over hand made buttonholes.A Singer buttonhole attachment used about 1950s. It was attached to ordinary power sewing machines to make button holes. It includes a small metal plate to cover teeth when making button hole and a fairly long slotted screw for attaching plate.Singer 86662 completehandcrafts, equipment

Circa 2020, Whitehorse Historical Society conducted a project to record the landscape and use of typical backyards in the era of 1950's to 1970's. Photos were donated from families in the municipality; some were named and dated; many were not .(other related items in this project are NP4369 ,NP4383 ,NP4386,and NP4391)Kelly and Scott Gardiner in May Court Mitchamgardiner family, may court mitcham

Circa 2020, Whitehorse Historical Society conducted a project to record the landscape and use of typical backyards in the era of 1950's to 1970's. Photos were donated from families in the municipality; some were named and dated; many were not . (other related items in this project are NP4369 ,NP4383 ,NP4386,and NP4391)Larkin family, Burnett St Mitchamlarkin family, 20 burnett st mitcham, 1950s

Circa 2020, Whitehorse Historical Society conducted a project to record the landscape and use of typical backyards in the era of 1950's to 1970's. Photos were donated from families in the municipality; some were named and dated; many were not . (other related items in this project are NP4369 ,NP4383 ,NP4386,and NP4391).Rogalski family in Lemon Grove Nunawadingrogalski family, lemon grove nunawading

Phonograph was purchased by the donor's mother in the 1950s in an Auction Sale in Broken Hill, New South Wales.A wooden box with handle and lid marked Edison Fireside Phonograph and a metal arm to attach the green horn. There is a folding rod and needle attachments.Trade Mark - Thomas A. Edison, Edison Fireside Phonograph Combination Type Serial No 18462thomas edison, phonograph, music

Household budgeting from the 1950s. Used by the donor's mother in the 1950s.A "Willow" Budget tin with orange lid containing slots for money - Bread, Insurance, Gas, Electricity, Milk, Phone, Housekeeping, House payments and Rates. Inside is a cream plastic insert with eight compartments. Sides of tin are white with pictures and writing describing what slots are to be used for and it has a small silver coloured suitcase style lock.Willow Budget Tin Willow on bottom of tin. Slots are Bread, Insurance, Gas, Electricity, Milk, Phone, Housekeeping, House payments and Rates.budgeting, willow, housekeeping, 1950s

427 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham was owned by the Copp family in the 1950s.|See also NP2519-2520 and NP2560, NP3245Coloured photograph of renovated old house at 427 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, taken in 2002 from Whitehorse Roadwhitehorse road, mitcham no.427

427 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, was owned by the Copp family in the 1950s|See also NP2519-2520 and NP2560, NP3244Coloured photograph of renovated old house at 427 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, taken in 2002 from Dunlaven Roadwhitehorse road, mitcham no.427

Black & white photograph of the home of John & Loise Gearing at 85 Springvale Road Nunawading in the 1950sspringvale road nunawading no. 85, gearing john, gearing loise

Black & white photograph of the western side of Springvale Road Nunawading in the 1950s showing the undeveloped area still used for farming.springvale road nunawading, no.85, gearing john, gearing, loise, farmland

Black & white photograph of John & Loise Gearing's children outside their home at 85 Springvale Road Nunawading in the 1950s Left to right Lynne, Chris and Jennifer.springvale road nunawading no.85, gearing john, gearing loise, gearing lynne, gearing chris, gearing jennifer

Black & white photograph of Loise Gearing with baby Chris at 85 Springvale Road Nunawading in the 1950sspringvale road nunawading no. 85, gearing chris, gearing john, gearing loise

Lake Wendouree is often considered the soul of Ballarat according to advertisements from the early 1900's saying "Sydney may have it's Harbour, Melbourne, it's bay but Ballarat has Lake Wendouree." This view shows north shore. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.

A view from the "Fairyland" area of the Wendouree Lake showing Mount Warrenheip in the background. Lake Wendouree is often considered the soul of Ballarat according to advertisements from the early 1900's saying "Sydney may have it's Harbour, Melbourne, it's bay but Ballarat has Lake Wendouree." This may have been Mrs.Strange's favorite spot to photograph the Lake, another image in this series captures the same area in a different mood. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.lake wendouree

1950s approximately and used in Ringwood North for many years.Hand lawnmower with white handle and black hand grips."Qualcast" brand made in England and has green wheels with black rubber."Qualcast" made in England.lawnmower, 1950's, qualcast

Item related to history of Australian Primary School & the School Milk Program operating in the 1950s until 1973 to provide milk to school children.Clear glass 1/2 imperial pint bottle. - 1950 - 1973 Australian school milk container. - originally had silver foil top.Imperial half pintschool, milk

Book used by donor's parents in the 1950s.Recipe booklet cookery for the Infant and Pre-school child. Also diet sheet for 10 -12 months baby as supplement.Department of Health Victoriadepartment of health victoria, recipes - infants, child care

Kindergarten Students, Drummond Street Carlton campus, 1954. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.drummond street carlton, kindergarten, hebrew school, 1950s

Bialik Kindergarten students and staff, Drummond Street, Carlton, c. 1950s. Please contact [email protected] for access to this record. hebrew school, elc, early learning centre

Students singing on stage - possibly for a Chanukah celebration (there is a menorah in the background), Carlton, 1953. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.judaism, 1950s

Bialik Kindergarten community with banner, Carlton, early 1950s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.elc, early learning centre