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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Bob Lilburn, Nov. 1956
Yields information about an ex Geelong tram at the SEC depot, possibly soon after it entered service in Ballarat.Black and white photograph of SEC tram 43 in the depot yard, November 1956, prior to the tram entering service. Photograph from the Bob Lilburn Collection. Inscription in Bob's handwriting. Based on the 2nd print, photo taken 11/1956.On rear in ink "43 at Ballarat Depot, Ex Geelong 40, Ex 40 MMTB PMTT" Has stamped on the rear "Print by Vergolia" and date stamp "17.2.70". Two copies held. In the second print, has "Ballarat 43 at depot prior entering service" and "Ex Geelong 40 Ex 40 MMTB, PMTT".trams, tramways, sec depot, bogie trams, tram 43 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, 15-11-03
A colour photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.Catherine at Marysville 15-11-03big tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, photograph -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, "State Bank of Victoria - Proposed dwelling Fishermans Bend"
Plans were brought to us for copying 19.05.2011 by CBA employee Steve Tserkezidis, who has access to old State Bank records. Borrowed for scanning by Gavin Rowson who put them on CD and returned 07.06.2011From series of State Bankhouse plans and elevations of types 1 - 8. A1 copies (.01) 1937 (stamp). (.02) 1928. (.03) 1937. (.04) 1937. (.05) no date. (.06) 1928. (.07) 1937. (.08) 1938. From plans accompanying bank House plans .01 to .08; (.09) MMBW plan showing bank properties (.10) Bank house plan: sections through walls. (.11) "Fishermans bend group" plan of properties (.12) Bank House plan of Pier Foundationgarden city, built environment - domestic, state savings bank of victoria, bank houses -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, House - 24 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood. 1978
House still there 29/03/2018.Date on back of photograph, "6/78". -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Archival and Oral History, 1990 - 1991
File 03 - Archival and Oral Historylocal government - city of port melbourne, built environment, families, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, industry, recreation, sport, pat grainger, jill dawson, wendy morris, vintage port - worth preserving project 1991 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Handbook Of Instructions With Parts Catalogue For Relay Switch, Generator Current Control (200 Ampere Rating For Use With 24-Volt DC Systems), Handbook Of Instructions With Parts Catalogue For Relay Switch , Generator Current Control (200 Ampere Rating For Use With 24-Volt DC Systems)
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Corner Main Street & Adelaide St. Ringwood, looking east towards Warrandyte Road. 1960's
History of the Norman Cash Grocery Stores. Normans started grocery store in Drummond Street Oakleigh in 1903 and expanded to 13 stores in adjacent suburbs, Ringwood being one of these. Photo is Norman & Sons P/L corner of Maroondah Highway and Adelaide Street.Black and white photograph of street scene showing shops along roadway. (4 copies, 3 of which have different dates: 1966, 1956 and 1965).Typed below "Corner Main Street & Adelaide St. Looking east towards Warrandyte Road - 1966", "Whitehorse Rd. Looking east from Adelaide St. 1956" and "Shops between Adelaide St. and Warrandyte Rd. in Maroondah Highway. Shops on immediate left, now Safeway site. 1965". -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Jim Seletto, 1956
Black and white photograph of SEC Tram 38 in Albert St. Sebastopol heading for the City and Lydiard St. North during 1956. Tram has large white reflective triangles on the front dash and roof ad on side. Shows details of Albert St. and the roadway, along with weeds either side of track. Photo by Jim Seletto. Two Photocopies made 4/1999 for display purposes. Copy 1 in print folder, copy 2 at Bungaree.On rear in black ink "Ballarat 38 at the tree lined suburb of Sebastopol 1956". Also stamped in faint black ink "Photograph by J. Seletto". Also written on in pencil is photo (27), page 23 and page 22 indicating use in a magazine.trams, tramways, albert st, sebastopol, ballarat, tram 38 -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant Flag, 1956
Geelong West Cycling Club was particularly strong during this period. Russell Mockridge was a magnet as Western District cyclists were attracted to the Club.Shows growth of a stgrong club and effect of strength to build further strength.Triangular pennant flag in red with gold lettering and a tassle attached to the triangular end point. Material appears to be thin vinyl. The base of the flag has tabs three tabs to enable hanging."C.D.A./ Victorian Track/Premierships/Country/1956-57"cda; victorian track races; premierships; country; 1956; 1957; gwcc; -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - slide transparency, Ballarat Ladies Highland Pipe Band Photograph, 1956
"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Coloured photograph of taken from a slide.Written on slide - Jan 1956 Shepparton Ballarat Ladiespipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, margaret bennett, slide -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Government Printers (?), Instruction Book Radio Set SCR-536-C, 1942
Soft covered book detailing the general description, operation and maintenance of the Radio Set SCR-536-CTechnical Order No 08-10-136radio scr-536c, user manual -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Printmaking, Geoffrey Ricardo, Untitled [The Anatomy Lesson] by Geoffrey Ricardo, 2008
Unframed limited edition photo etching. Promised gift under the Australian Government's Cultural Gift Program.Signed lower right "Ricardo 08"geoffrey ricardo, framing required, promised cultural gift, printmaking -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Oil on canvas, Paul Lambeth, 'Untitled [from If I belong here ... series]' by Paul Lambeth, 2009
Paul Lambeth was Head of the TAFE Program at the University of Ballarat when this work was undertaken. It formed part of his Master of Arts (Visual Arts) exhibition in 2009. The purpose of Lambeth's study was to contribute a non indigenous perspective to current discourse on sense of place in contemporary Australia. The research employed a number of strategies to investigate current response to our geographic and historical time position. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Abstract paintingSigned verso 'Paul Lambeth '08'art, artwork, paul lambeth, place -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Handbook Of Maintenance Instructions For Interphone Equipment AN/AIA-1A
AN 08-30A1A1-2 A.P. No.2286A -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Alfred N Festberg, Australian Army Guidons and Colours, 1972
Hardcover Book of Australian Army Guidons and Colours up to 1972ISBN 0 858870 08 8book, colours, heraldry, guidons, battle honours, army ceremonial, banners, traditions, festberg -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Citizens Action Group 1980-87, 1980 - 1987
Various documents recording the activities of the Port Melbourne Citizens Action Group 1980-87. .01 -Light Rail ; .02 - Light Rail ; .03 - Light Rail ; .04 General membership details; .05 - Traffic management ; .06 - Amalgamation 1986 ; .07 - South bank Strategy 1986 ; .08- Market redevelopment (Coles Supermarket)local government - city of port melbourne, public action campaigns, ian mckay, port melbourne citizens action group (pmcag) -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Rose Stereograph Co. et al, Early Cowes, Phillip Island, 20th Centure
A collection of three photographs donated by Thelma Fithall.Three Black & White photograph/postcards of Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-01. The Main Street, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-02. Looking down to the Cowes Pier with a large crowd of people and several old vehicles. 282-03. The Esplanade, Cowes showing the Isle of Wight Hotel, several vehicles and people.282-01. Main Street, Cowes. 282-02. Valentine Series No. 2262. The Pier, Cowes. 282-03. Valentine Series No. 3396. The Esplanade, Cowes.cowes foreshore - cowes pier - phillip island, the esplanade cowes, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, main street cowes, phillip island -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Till, Alwyn, 1956
Black and white underexposed Ilford print of two young boys standing in a vegetable garden 1956till, alwyn -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Flag - Pennant, 1956
Triangular pennant, tacked to wooden dowelling, dowell 30.5 cm, pennant is plasticRed pennant flag with white writing, Lakes Entrance 100 Years Centenary May 1956flags, events -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Telegram, 18/08/45
Telegram with no envelope. One page (0347.A1) written on 18/08/45 in Brisbane from Allen to his mother.telegram, quinn, brisbane, 1945 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Peter Alexander Bysouth DFC
Framed coloured head and shoulder photograph of Peter Alexander Bysouth DFC of 161 (INDEP) RECCE FLT 26/08/69 - 27/08/70p.a. bysouth dfc, photograph, 161 reconnaissance flight -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Christmas Card / Menu, Christmas Greetings, Dec 1951
Card was hand drawn to celebrate Christmas 1951 at H.M.A.S. Commonwealth .HMAS Commonwealth was a former Royal Australian Navy administered shore base located in Kure, Japan. The base was previously run by the British as HMS Commonwealth, the base was renamed HMAS Commonwealth on 1 October 1948 until it ceased operation , at which time the base was transferred to Japanese control HMAS Commonwealth(Establishment) was then transferred from 28 Apr 1952 19 Apr 1956 to KoreaChristmas card / Menu for the H.M.A.S. Commonwealth 1951 at Kure Japan. Map shows Japan and Korea where shore base was in service until 1956Xmas Greetings H.M.A.S. Commonwealthh.m.a.s. commonwealth, kure japan, korea, bcof -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 25/03/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the closure of Geelong tramway system - slide of Geelong No. 4 decorated for the last tram in Geelong.Agfachrome Professional plastic mount (blue base, white cover) reproduction slide of a colour slide of Geelong No. 4 decorated for the last day of service, outside the depot in Corio Tce. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Sign on the end of the tram, notes that the tram was the first car in 1912 and was to be the last car in 1956. Photo taken on 25/3/1956. See also Reg Item 4388 for a print of this photograph. See btm2667doc.pdf for a scan of a letter and the rear of the photograph identifying that Keith Kings took the photo. Photo added to collection - "G 7" and "1 -7" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, depot, last tram, corio tce, closure, tram 4 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ALLAN MONAGHAN COLLECTION: NAVY BLUE MELBOURNE OLYMPIC BLAZER 1956, 1956
Clothing. Pure wool, dark navy blue blazer, as part of the Official uniform of Officials at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Revere collar with pointed lapels-one button hole on left lapel. Two large (20.5 cm X 20.0cm) pockets, with rounded lower corners - one on either side front. 14 cm X 13 cm breast pocket with rounded corners of the lower edge, and embroidered Olympic Rings and wording ''Olympic Games 1956 Official''. Fully lined - body in black satin, sleeves in cream satin. Double breasted, with four 2cm diameter flat silver metal buttons. Stitched button holes. 1.5 cm diameter flat silver metal buttons - one at each wrist. Padded shoulders.On inside right hand breast pocket, Wardrop ''My Tailor'' of melbourne and provincial Centres. For all Men's Wear All pure wool. On outside left breast pocket: Olympic Games 1956 Official.and five OlympicRings-in official colours, - Blue, Black, Red, Yellow, Green. Outside pocket markings are all embroidered. Logo of tailor also embroidered on inside pocket.costume, male, navy blue melbourne olympic blazer -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1956
Yields information about the return of Bendigo 3, ex HTT 8, ex MMTB 114 being returned to Melbourne after donation to the AETA in 1956. Being offloaded at Malvern Depot.Black and white photograph of Bendigo 3, ex HTT 8, ex MMTB 114 being returned to Melbourne after donation to the AETA in 1956. Being offloaded at Malvern Depot. Coldblo Road, during 1956. Yellow Express prime mover. Unknown photographer. tramways, trams, bendigo, mmtb, aeta, tmsv, yellow express, tram 3 -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - 1956 wedding dress of Lila Elizabeth Thompson, 17 November 1956
Lila Elizabeth Thompson & Lloyd Frederick Henseleit were married at Church of Christ, Kaniva on Saturday, November 17th 1956The Thompson and the Henseleit families are from the district.1956 Wedding gown of white figured nylon organza over satin featuring a V shaped neckline front and back. The skirt was styled in a bouffant H-line with a satin band tying in a big bow at the back and falling into two satin panels each side of the train.wedding dress, lila thompson, church of christ, kaniva, november 17 1956, vintage - dresses, textiles - bridal - fashion, lloyd henseleit -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, Baby Layette 5piece wool hand knitted 1956, 1956
Baby Layette consisting of hand knitted woolen dress, coat, hat and bootees with satin ribbons that was worn in City of Moorabbin c1960. Women were accomplished knitters, craft workers and dressmakers as they cared for their families. Typical hand knitted woollen clothes for a baby c1960 in City of Moorabbin Baby Layette consisting of hand knitted cream woollen dress, coat, hat and bootees for baby 1956clothing, baby layette, knitting,craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma, -
Tennis Australia
Tournament Programme, 1956
Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1956 Interzone Final; India vs USA Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Journal, Agriculture, 1956-1962
NZ Journal of Agriculture, Dec. 1956, April 1957, July 1957, Jan. 1958, Sept. 1962new zealand, journal of agriculture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Building Turner Home - 27 Salisbury Street, 1956
Collected at a Heritage Week Workshop at Blackburn Library on 5th October 2009.Black & white photograph of the Turner home being built in Salisbury Street Blackburn on 15 April 1956.salisbury avenue blackburn no 27, 1950's house