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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: APPLICATION FOR SERVICE, 30/12/1959
Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria - Application for service from main to position of meter. The Application is for the installation of gas cooker at 21 Hayes Street. The Application is dated 30/12/1959, the owner A.R. Henson.business, retail, gas and fuel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Report, Reports of the Mining Surveyors and Registrars, 1867, 30/06/1969 - 31/12/1881
.1) 39 page report dated 30 September 1867 .2) 40 page report dated 31 December 1871 .3) 46 page report dated 30 June 1872 .4) 42 page report dated 31 December 1873 .5) 45 page report dated 30 September 1872 .6) 44 page report dated 31 December 1881gold statistics, mining survey -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ledger, 1950's
This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost in 1959. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. This is a handwritten record of revenue accounts from local government. The Shire of Orbost as a local government no longer exists havinb absobed into the East Gippsland Shire Council.A heavy ledger with a brown cover and steel bindings. The covers are probably wooden. It is alphabetically indexed and the ledger is lockable. it contains revenue accounts for 1959. On the front cover is "LEDGER (underlined) SHIRE OF ORBOST" in gold print. It is an "Emu Binder".accounts-shire-of-orbost local-government -
Ruyton Girls' School
Magazine, Ruyton Girls' School, The Ruytonian, 1959
In July 1909, a modest 12-page booklet was put together by members of the fledgling Old Ruytonians Association (ORA) and distributed to the Ruyton Girls' School community. It was one of their first projects, and their aim was to nurture continuing interest in the School among former and current students. They named it "The Ruytonian." At first, The Ruytonian was produced twice yearly, and always bore a plain cover with a simple name banner. Initially, it was the work of volunteer editors from the ORA, but in 1913 they handed the publication over to the first student editors, Esther Gibson and Lucy Tickell. Since that time, the style and content of The Ruytonian has continuously evolved. The biggest shifts occurred in 1942 when it transitioned to a yearly publication, and in 1969 when it moved to a larger A4 format with a cover image specifically selected for that year.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Due to the age of the record dating back to 1959, we can infer it is one of the few remaining complete, intact and original examples of The Ruytonian from this period. Therefore, it can be considered an outstanding representation of its type, and is a reference example for research in early Victorian school history. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication and printed on papyrus coloured paper. 58 pages.Front Cover: Registered at the G.P.O., Melb., for / transmission by post as a periodical. / RUYTON GIRLS' SCHOOL / THE RUYTONIAN / DECEMBER / 1878 - 1959 /ruyton girls' school, the ruytonian, kew, old ruytonians association, yearbook, school, publication, girls school, junior school, senior school, journal, students, teacher -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Luke Group, 1959
K.G. Luke had a foundry in Queen's Parade, Melbourne which made badges and manufactured items for the Armed Forces during the First World War. He bought 40 acres of cherry orchard in Mitcham in 1952 from a Miss Cook, then went to England and attracted finance from Singer Brass Founders. The company became Luke and Singer. The three factories on site were Luke Manufacturing - stainless steel products and hospital equipment, Luke and Singer - a non-ferrous foundry producing components for industry such as nuts and cutlery, and Concentric Engineering - machinery components. Later the manufacture of refrigeration and air conditioning was added at the rear of the complex. A small aerial photograph and 2 A4 photocopies of the K.G.Luke Group of companies in 1959. The factory site is divided into three groups with Whitehorse Road situated at the bottom of the photo and Cook Road Mitcham to the left. Notes at ND6245luke manufacturing, k.g.luke group, luke and singer, concentric engineering, wheatland, vic, manufacturing industry, foundries, engineering industries -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Delivery Docket", 1959
Form - MMTB Delivery document used for the sale of 100 MMTB outfit tins to the Ballarat Tourist Tramway 19-7-1974, docket No. 136881. Form No. 1/118 Jan. 1959, received by Gavin Young.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, conductors, sales materials -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GSSC COLLECTION: SCHOOL COUNCIL RECORDS 1959 - 1970, FOLIO 1, 1959 - 1970
Folio 1 Golden Square Secondary College School Council Reports 1959 to 1970, containing: Enrolment reports Head Master's reports Annual reports of Board of Secondary School Inspectors Advisory Council reports -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The "Q" Theatre Guild, Blossom Time, 1958
The "Q" Theatre Guild was formed out of the Kew Light Opera Company in 1957. It marked the transition of the company that had initially been directed by Lance Nicholls to one directed by Beatrice Oakley. It continued to perform in the Kew Recreation Hall, but, with its demolition in 1960, and the opening of the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road, moved its productions to that venue. Productions of the "Q" Theatre Guild included The Geisha (1957), Maritana (1958), They All Do It (1959), Blossom Time (1959), Love's A Luxury (1959), There And Back & The Bohemian Girl (1960), Die Fledermaus (1960), Gay Rosalinda (1961), The Land Of Smiles (1961), Kisses For A Kid & Hansel And Gretel (1961), Die Fledermaus (1962), Monsieur Beaucaire (1964), Macbeath or The Beggar's Opera, and So To Bed.The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Black and white photograph of cast members of The "Q" Theatre Guild in Blossom Time, a musical play in 3 acts adapted from the operetta Das Dreimäderlhaus by A.M. Wilner & Heinze Reichert. The performance was produced by Beatrice Oakley in 1959. Music was provided by the Kew Philharmonic Society conducted by John Trotter. The set design is credited to Lachlan Stebbins. Marion Tilley, the creator of the scrapbook in which the photo is pasted, is given credit for designing and making the costumes.performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, 'q' theatre guild, kew recreation hall, theatre programmes, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plate
Blue plate with black transfer print. Gift to Alex Gillespie from Dr Alan Gregory.Front: 'Ormond College University Melbourne 1881 - 1981'. Back: 'Produced exclusively for Ormond College'ormond college, university of melbourne, presbyterian -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Victorian Symphony Orchestra - Orchestral Concert - Conductor Kurt Woess, Solist: Glenda Raymond (soprano). Town Hall, Maryborough, Tuesday, 7th April 1959 at 8 pm. Capital Theatre, Bendigo Wednesday, 8th April 1959, at 8 pm, St Patrick's Hall, Wangaratta. Thursday, 9th April, 1959 at 8 pm. Star Theatre, Shepparton, Friday, 10th April, 1959, at 8 pm. Concerts arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission in conjunction with the Government of Victoria. Programme One Shilling.event, entertainment, music, victorian symphony orchestra, kurt woess, glenda raymond, the australian broadcasting commission, government of victoria -
Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, 1877-1881
Three pages from Punch magazine, each featuring a monochrome lithograph depicting tennis matches. (1) from issue July 7, 1877; image with caption 'LAWN TENNIS'; (2) from issue August 24, 1878; with caption 'WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY'; and (3) from issue November 3, 1881; caption 'A MODERN TOURNAMENT'. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Glass, Metal, Adhesive labeltennis -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Port Melbourne Valuation, 1881 - 1882
Valuation book, Borough of Port Melbourne 1881/82. 170 spreads completed listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (Decorative) red cover, maroon spine with title gold-stamped. Spreads missing from the back include any signed and dated by valuer e.4e.119-129, 114-118 (also Rates; assessments)local government - borough of port melbourne, built environment, charles henry martin, joseph turner -
Tennis Australia
Tournament Programme, 4-Jul-59
Programme for the Final Day, during Wimbledon 1959. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metaltennis -
Williamstown High School
Form 4A 1959
Copy of black and white photograph of Williamstown High School Form 4A of 1959 .See images abovewilliamstown high school, 1959, form 4a, class photographs -
Williamstown High School
Form 4B 1959
Copy of black and white photograph of Williamstown High School Form 4B of 1959.See image above.williamstown high school, 1959, form 4b, class photographs -
Williamstown High School
Form 4C 1959
Copy of black and white photograph of Williamstown High School Form 4C of 1959. See image abovewilliamstown high school, 1959, form 4c, class photographs -
Williamstown High School
Form 1D 1959
Copy of black and white photograph of Williamstown High School Form 1D of 1959.williamstown high school, 1959, form 1d, class photographs -
Williamstown High School
Form 2B 1959
Copy of black and white photograph of Williamstown High School Form 2B 1959.See image abovewilliamstown high school, 1959, form 2b, class photographs -
Williamstown High School
Form 3A 1959
Copy of black and white photograph of Williamstown High School Form 3A of 1959.williamstown high school, 1959, form 3a, class photographs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Blackburn Technical School, 1/06/1969 12:00:00 AM
A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.blackburn technical school, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO VIEWS COLLECTION: ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN
Black and white photograph of Alexandra Fountain. At the bottom in blue pen: Bendigo 1959.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain -
National Wool Museum
Postcard
Postcard of the Metalexport building in Warsaw, Poland. Metalexport was the sole exporter of textile machinery from Poland.Postcard of the Metalexport building in Warsaw, Poland, 1959. Metalexport was the sole exporter of textile machinery from Poland. Back of a postcard of the Metalexport building in Warsaw, Poland, 1959. Metalexport was the sole exporter of textile machinery from Poland.METALEXPORTtextile machinery, metalexport -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Rotary International, Adventure in Service, 1957
Harry E. Arblaster was the principal of the Ballarat School of Mines from 1959 to 1964.Dark blue hard covered book, 63 pages, cream pages with black text, mostly black and white illustrations, with one coloured illustration opposite title page.Rotary International logo on front cover and fly leaf. This book is presented to Rotarian (in blue handwritten pen) Harry E. Arblaster, who starts his Adventure in service as a member of the Rotary Club of (in blue handwritten pen) Ballarat -on - 30th July 1959 - signed by REg Evans (president) and Charles Soper? (secretary)arblaster, rotary, adventure in service, paul p. harris, rotary international, , -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, John Webster, 19/07/1959 12:00:00 AM
Kodachrome cardboard brown mount, colour slide of a Bender's Busways AEC Reliance? GMC 206 at a bus stop outside the Maples Store Geelong, 19-7-1959, with the destination North Shore. Photo by John Webster."19-7-58 - KFA 11 Buses Benders Busways Geelong"tramways, trams, buses, bus replacement, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - from Alwyn Marshall Toolamba to Wal Jack, Alwyn Marshall, 1958 & 1959
Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world. This set are two letters from Alwyn Marshall of Toolamba, who travelled extensively. His first letter discusses tramways in Sydney, the type of trams in use, Brisbane tramways, NSW Railways on the Sydney to Brisbane line, Queensland railways, the Sandy Hollow line and the wooden trestle bridge near Nayook. He used a motor bike for his Australian travels. The second letter discusses the Frankford lines in Philadelphia and sending maps of the system.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world.Set of two typed letters on quarto paper from Alwyn Marshall to Wal Jack 4 Dec 1958 - two sheets Friday, May 1 (no year), single sheet - based on the calendar most likely 1959) letters, wal jack, railways, photography, tramways, sydney, brisbane, qgr, nswgr, philadelphia, alwyn marshall -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ticket
Ticket for orient-line steamship "Potosi" from Gravesend, London to Adelaide 1881, issued on the 18th of March to Richard Turner. Ship sailed on the 24th of March.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ticket, orient-line, orient-line steamship, potosi, london to adelaide, richard turner. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Vessel 'Ixion' berthed to discharge a heavy lift for APML (Australian Paper Manufacturers), October 1959, 1959
Port of Portland AuthorityFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Oct 1959 vessel Ixion discharged - a heavy lift for APML (Aust. Paper Manufacturers) (top, pencil).port of portland archives -
Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, 1878, 1881
Two pages from magazine in one frame. Page 1/2 is reproduction of lithograph 'Lawn Tennis' by C.S. Reinhart, page 736 of Harper's Weekly issue September 14, 1878; Page 2/2 is reproduction of lithograph ' A Game of Lawn Tennis, Staten Island Club Grounds' by J.W. Alexander, page 648 from Harper's Weekly issue September 24, 1881. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Glass, Paper, Metaltennis -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dec. 1959
Black and White photograph of W2 340 at Preston Workshops, showing Special, and the route number 01, possibly indicating the completion of an O1 overhaul. Record cards extracted by Geoff Warburton give the last 01 date of 12/1959.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w2 class, overhauls, tram 340 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Winslow Boy
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Winslow Boy Author: Terence Rattigan Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Date: 1959 Further Information: First Published in 1946The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 822.912 RAT The front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library. Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the winslow boy, terence rattigan