The first BEBO Arch pre-cast concrete bridge construction in VictoriaNine colour photographic printsbebo arch, bridge construction, charlber lane, diamond creek, st andrews

The Argus was a morning daily newspaper in Melbourne that was established in 1846 and closed in 1957 and was considered to be the general Australian newspaper of record for this period. Widely known as a conservative newspaper for most of its history. George VI became King after his brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936. The coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth and as Emperor and Empress of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 12 May 1937. King George ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, on 10 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May 1937 and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date. This newspaper provides a detailed pictorial representation of the coronation of King George V1 in London on 12 May, 1937. The commonwealth countries, including Australia joined in the celebration. Saving an item dedicated to the royal family is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family.A special edition souvenir newspaper which is a forty page pictorial commemorating the Coronation of King George VI. It is titled "THE ARGUS and AUSTRALIAN CORONATION SOUVENIR". On the front cover is a coloured painting /print of a horse parade/procession with banners printed by "ROWED". In the bottom right corner is the cost - 1/-. It contains a complete record of the ceremonies as well as large portrait photos of the royal family designed for framing. argus-newspaper george-v1 coronation

Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 2006, eltham lower park, diamond valley railway

Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, diamond creek trail, 2015

Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, diamond creek trail, 2015

Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, diamond creek trail, 2015

Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, diamond creek trail, 2015

Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, diamond creek trail, 2015

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham, russell yeoman

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsFuji 1001991, celebrations, council staff, staff members, shire of eltham

The Globe Hotel High St Charlton c. 1960. The Hotel was first established in 1874 and this is the third building on the site. This building was built in 1940. The Hotel closed in 1971 (Proprietor Steve Laffin) to become flats and offices.Sepia photo of Globe Hotel High St Charlton. Group of 14 people standing and sitting on the verandah of the Hotel. One man is playing a piano accordion and another man has a small guitar or ukulele. The Globe Hotel sign above verandah. Victoria Bitter sign on the roof. globe hotel

Copied from Weekly Times Supplement. Golf Club 1960|Back: Trevor LaPeyre; Geoff Poole (Captain); R.T. (Dick) Clements (Greens Director).|Front: Lance Cross (President); Tom O'Brien (Secretary)photograph, people

A special Legacy Week Address by the Governor General, in 1960. Legacy week was a time to appeal to the public for donations and the Governor of Victoria was the patron of Legacy.A record that the Governor General of Australia was involved in promoting Legacy during Legacy week in the 1960s.Cardboard box containing audio tape recording of the address by the Governor General in 1960.Cardboard box with paper sticker, John Clemenger Pty. Ltd. Adervertising. 473 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Permanent record wriiten with blue ball point pen. Special Legacy Week Address by the Governor General. Please return to Tony Charlton after use on September 4th, 1960. Cardboard box, recoding. Tape sato - 3 Clear plastic spool, audio tape plastic film.legacy week, legacy promotion, governor general

Aerial view of the Lake Bolac Flax Mill, circa 1960. Note the pump housing in front of Guy Rance's home, the polluted water entering the lake from the pipeline and the stooks of flax to the left of the road opposite the Mill.lake bolac, flax mill, 1960, rance

Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration city, 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall. Sir Dallas Brooks shaking hands with Mayoress Mrs. Lavis. Town Clerk Fred Dwerryhouse, Mrs. Dwerryhouse. Lady Brooks behind Sir Dallas.'

3701.1 – English Electric Co. Ltd – “Specification for DK 29, 30, 31 and 32 Ventilated Traction Motors”, publication No. 288 – 4 pages. Includes motor performance chart for the DK 30B motor and 2 images of Ventilated traction motors, one box frame and one split frame type. Publication No. 223 and 224 respectively. 3701.2 – English Electric Co. Ltd – “Specification for ventilated traction motor DK34 – box frame for 24” or 27” car wheels”. Publication No. 263, March 1921 – 4 pages. Includes Two photographic images for this motor, showing complete motor and significant parts – publication numbers 283 and 284 respectively. Traction Motor curves for DK34A motor, publication No. 295..1 - has "40HP motor" in pencil in top right hand corner. .2 - ditto for "30HP motor"trams, tramways, english electric, specification, maintenance, motors

"For very nearly one hundred years, people of Eltham have worshiped at St. Margaret's usually spending a few pleasant minutes after the service chatting with friends. But the percentage of parishoners who attend church regularly and frequently is pitifully low." c.1960Digital scan of photograph - Original Source Copy: St Margaret's Parish Archives. church of england, churches, eltham, st margarets church

Fire damaged milk bar, Main Road, Eltham near Arthur Street. Film poster is advertising The Blob (1958) and "I married a monster from outer space" (1958) which both appear to have been screened in Australia in 1960 and 1961Colour photograph copy of originalshops, main road, eltham, fire, the blob (1958 film), i married a monster from outer space (1958 film)