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Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Copy - Y1 611 Wattle Park, Ray Pearson, early 1930s
Copy negative of a photograph of Y1 611 at the Wattle Park terminus in Riversdale Road, prior to the construction of the shops that were built behind the tram. The driver is standing in the open doorway. The tram line to the Wattle Park terminus opened in 1928. The tram entered service in 1930. Photo early 1930s.Yields information about W5 808 soon after construction.Copy negative of a black and white photographtramcars, tramways, wattle park, y1 class, riversdale road, tram 611 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, C Stuart Tompkins, Junior Section, Kew Public Library, 15 May 1945
1860: Kew's first library was the Kew Literary and Scientific Society, which opened on 6 August 1860. 1884: Kew Town Hall was extended and the library transferred to a room on the upper floor. This was not an ideal arrangement as the room was required for Council purposes. 1904: A cottage adjoining Kew Town Hall was purchased for use as a library. 1937: The library was closed for a major overhaul of stock and renovation of the building. It reopened in December 1937 and remained there for more than 35 years. 1973: When the Civic Centre opened in Charles Street, Kew, the library moved in. 1987: Kew Library moved to its current location in the converted city hall, overlooking the beautiful Alexandra Gardens. The library was officially opened at this site on Friday 23 October 1987 by the Mayor of Kew, Cr James Tutt. (Source: Boroondara Library Service)Early original photograph of a children's library service taken by a notable Melbourne photographerOriginal photograph, in original frame, of the Junior Section of the Kew Public Library in Walpole Street, Kew. The photograph was taken by Stuart Tompkins who was the photographer of choice by the City of Kew from the 1930s to the 1960s. The details of the photograph are inscribed on the water-damaged mount, with the photographers signature at lower right. . "Junior Section, Kew Public Library, May 15th 1945"kew public library, photographers - c. stuart tompkins - camberwell (vic), children's libraries -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Programme, Standard Typ. Linton, Linton Amateur Dramatic Club
Printed theatre programme for the Linton Amateur Dramatic Club. Red border, white background. Dated September 10th. (Year not given - probably 1930s). Performance of "Gussie's Little Game" (one-act play) and "Pearly Pearls" (two act play) presented at Skipton Mechanics Hall.Text: " THE / LINTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB / IN THE / Skipton Mechanics' Hall / Saturday, September 10 / PRESENTING / "Gussie's Little Game". "linton amateur dramatic club, rev. w.c. duffy, mrs d. mcgregor, mr h.p. bennett, mr s. morgan, reeves collins, jim collins, jack collins, mrs d. mcgregor, mrs a. shepherd, rose hayward, beryl megee, kath cunningham, clem o'beirne, mr h. kennedy -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Gala Day Hospital Float, 1940sgala day, 1940s, ballarat, hospital, prendergast -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Sr McGrath & babe Scott, 1940smcgrath, scott, babe, ballarat, hospital, 1940s -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Blacksmith Tongs
Dates to the charcoal making period in the 1940sBlacksmith Tongs, 51cm long, jaws 8cm by 2cm. Diameter of handles 1.2cm. Handles badly bent and rusted. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Compass
Used by donor's husband in early 1940sSmall brass and steel compass for drawing circles/curves and measuring. Sharp steel point. School instrument, geometryinstruments, measuring, trades, drafting -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Munition, Trench Art
Pair of 6 PDR brass cartridge cases of WW2 vintage. These were manufactured in Britain and are a version used by Naval weapons. These used cartridge cases are examples of trench art which have been embossed with bird and flower symbols. These have been made into flower vases. these were manufactured during the 1940s. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DEWIT'S GROCERY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. This photograph, believed to be from the 1940s, was taken inside Dewit's Grocery. From left are Bill McCoy, John Hicks and Len, whose surname was not supplied. Note the women to the right. The photo was submitted by Mr. Hicks' grand daughter, Michelle. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - BABY CLOTHES COLLECTION: BABY NIGHTIE, Early 1940's
Cream coloured flannelette baby nightie with long sleeves. Yolk at front and back. Edges of sleeves and neckline edged with nylon lace. Back opening with two buttons. Row of three pintucks above hemline.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, cotton flannelette baby nightie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE FREQUENT LOVER: HIS VERSES'' BY HAROLD MERCER
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 32 page brown soft cover booklet of verse by Harold Mercer entitled ''The Frequent Lover: His Verses''. Published by Robertson and Mullens, Melbourne about 1940s - 1950s. Printed by the Speciality Press Pty Ltd. Catalogue sticker '2100 MER' on front cover.Harold Mercerbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, harold mercer. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
teaching model, female pelvis, 1940s
Originally this teaching model belonged to Prince Henry's hospital library and was transferred to the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton in the 1970s.by Sister Gertrude Berger, a famous nurse-educator, who is best known for her work leading up to the transfer of nursing education in Victoria from hospitals to universities in 1986.Gerty (as she was known in the School of Nursing) bought them in Europe in the late 1940s and early 1950s . Has lables on base of stand. "Model 6A Female Pelvis on Stnd". AU 618.1/ 01 FemaleModel of female pelvis in cross-section, painted plaster on stand.teaching model, anatomy, female, pelvis -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
teaching model, female uterus, 1940s-1950s
Originally this teaching model belonged to Prince Henry's hospitla library and was transferred to the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton in the 1970s by Sister Gertrude Berger, a famous nurse-educator, who is best known for her work leading up to the transfer of nursing education in Victoria from hospitals to universities in 1986.Gerty (as she was known in the School of Nursing) bought them in Europe in the late 1940s and early 1950s . Has labels on base of stand. "Model 6A Female Pelvis on Stnd". AU 618.1/ 01 FemaleModel of female uterus with partial cross-section, vagina, fillopian tubes and ovaries. Painted plaster with label "AV618.1 / 01 Female".teaching model anatomy, female uterus -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Schoolboy Howler - 4d ticket, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1940s
One of a series of tram / bus tickets known as "Schoolboy Howlers" - with a joke line on the rear and that Melbourne's trams and buses were carrying 1,000,000 passengers per day. Use to promote advertising on rear of tickets. Has the saying "It is nice to go damsel picking in the Autumn". Ticket 4d - has been punched "Out" for Section 4. The figure of 1,000,000 likely to be a bit of puffery, though on some days that may have occurred during the 1940s. See item 6949 for about 60 different schoolboy howlers. Demonstrates tickets with a funny theme, at the time, on the rear.MMTB paper or flimsy ticket - 4d - black print on off white paper - No. C Jf 820103trams, tickets, mmtb, schoolboy howlers -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Geological specimen - Sample of Pulverised Dried Brown Coal, Maddingley Brown Coal Mine, 1981
The Maddingley area of Bacchus Marsh was surveyed for brown coal deposits in the 1930s. By the early 1940s brown coal in large quantities was being extracted and was transported to Melbourne where it was used to fire boilers for the Australian Paper Mills (APM) company. By the 1970s APM was using natural gas instead of coal. Maddingley brown coal was then used to fire boilers for the CRA/VISY cardboard factory at Bacchus Marsh. This factory closed down in 1990. During the 1990s the mine was acquired by the Calleja family company who ran transport and waste management operations.The Maddingley Brown coal mine was a major industry in Bacchus Marsh for 50 years. A sample of coal from the mine is a reminder of the importance of this local industry over an extended period of time.Two cylindrical plastic containers mounted on rectangular baseSample of pulverised brown coal produced from Maddingley brown coal deposit located at Bacchus Marsh Victoria, October 1981. Moisture content 12% - Specific energy - 22 GJ/Tonne - Particle size - 25% +90 Microncoal mines, mining, brown coal, maddingley brown coal mine -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Mann Collection Album - High Street West from Lawrence Street, C. 1940s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.This image is reproduced from a set of coloured slides. Peard & Sons Plumbing on the corner of Lawrence and High, Roy Benson's store and Woolworths Food-Fair. Peards were located here in the 1940s. By November 1966 to C. 1973 this building was occupied by Tower Tyre Service, followed by Repco Auto Parts until 1985. It is now Lee Corner Chinese restaurant. Roy Benson was listed as a Grocer in the telephone directory, but he apparently had a few tables and chairs and was also a milk bar/café. He was heavily involved in the community including committee roles in Wodonga Dramatic Club, Wodonga & District Progress Association, Wodonga Carpet Bowls Association, Wodonga Chamber of Commerce and Wodonga Shire Council. He was President of the RSL for 25 years from the early 1920s.wodonga businesses, high street wodonga, woolworths food fair, peard plumbing, roy benson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Gibson et al, Isabel Luxford circa 1940, 1940c
Isabel Luxford possibly early 1940s in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Children's Ward, Xmas tree, early 1940scholdren's ward, xmas, tree, ballarat, hospital, 1940s, prendergast -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Sr McGrath - Ballarat & District Hospital, 1940smcgrath, prendergast, ballarat, hospital, 1940s -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Children's Ward, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitalchildren's ward, ward, 1940s, ballarat, hospital, prendergast -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
T.B. Chalet, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitaltuberculosis, chalet, tb, ballarat, hospital, 1940s, prendergast -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Sr Harvey, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitalharvey, sr, 1940s, ballarat, hospital, prendergast -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PROGRAM
A cream program with the following words on the cover, ' Direction: Australian Broadcasting Commission MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conductor: Joseph Post. Solo violinist: Bertha Jorgensen. Capital Theatre, Bendigo. Wednesday, 30th June, 8 p.m. Programme 6d. On the inside is the program, advertisements and photos. C. 1930sprogram, music, orchestra, lydia chancellor, collection, music, concert, orchestra, entertainment, program -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Anti-Gas eyeshields, 1943
To be used in the event of a mustard gas attack. Two of a pack of three anti gas eye shields for use in the event of a World War 2 'Air Spray' during the 1940s. The shields are made of cellulose acetate sheet with elastic ties and cushioned nose strip. They are in a brown paper envelope and contained within a cardboard pack printed with instruction on how to use them.3 EYESHIELDS, ANTI-GAS, MK 11/C.A. "AIR SPRAY" Packet also marked with instructions for use.wwii, anti gas, eyeshields, protective wear -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Cigarette Roller and Papers, ?
WW2 era Austrian metal cigarette rolling machine "RAPID" circa 1940s. This machine is designed to roll tobacco into individual cigarettes using cigarette papers. This item is a white metal box which opens up and on the inside has a cloth rolling mechanism. A cardboard container with 50 gummed papers is also included.Top: 1. "RAPID" - etched on top. Etched pattern in middle of top / 2. TALLY HO - 50 GUMMED Cigarette Papers. Bottom: TALLY-HO 50 GUMMED PAPERS / Made in Australia D10139. Inside: The individual papers herein have specially cut corners for your convenience / Make it a rule - use Tally-Ho smoking, cigarettes, tally-ho -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo - Bill Hermon with his first daughter, Joy, in the 1940s
B&W photo of Bill Hermon holding a baby of about three months of age. Bill is wearing a sleeveless pullover over a shirt with rolled-up sleeves. They appear to be on the Hermon farm at Menzies Creek. In the field behind them is a metal hand roller. Beyond a small row of shrubs is a child's tricycle. 1940s. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - British aircraft carrier HMS Glory, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Roy Liebig, Jan 1946
On Wednesday 23 Jan 1946 British aircraft carriers HMS Indefatigable, HMS Implacable and HMS Glory escorted by destroyers HMS Tuscan and HMS Armada arrived in Melbourne. Indefatigable berthed at outer west Station Pier, Glory at inner east and Implacable at outer east. The Tuscan and Armada proceeded up the river Yarra and berthed at South Wharf.A series of photographs taken by Roy Liebig in the 1940s Hard copy and digital. British aircraft carrier HMS Glory at the inner east berth of Station Pier in Jan 1946. The photo shows aircraft (with folded wings) on the deck of the carrier, many visitors on the pier and the superstructure of HMS Implacable berthed behind at outer east.maritime, war - world war ii, roy liebig, karen bowden, piers and wharves - station pier, hms glory, hms implacable -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat, 1930s
Hat belonged to Catherine (Kitty) Ann Windsor (born 23 Nov 1919 died 17 Nov 2002) in the 1930s. She was the grandmother of Rachael Cottle (Whitehorse Historical Society Secretary Aug 2011-2016). She was gate keeper at the Tunstall (Nunawading) railway gates crossing at Springvale Road during 1934 - 1952.A house was supplied for the keeper. The gates were closed to traffic from midnight till 5 a.m.Dusky pink felt skull cap shaped cap. Pearly white, gelatin sequins in the shape of a feather on one side.costume, female headwear -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Postcard, Join us in a trip around Bacchus Marsh Victoria
This fold out series of black and white images shows scenes of Bacchus Marsh in the late 1930s or during the 1940s. The date of the set of images is not stated but it shows the Bacchus Marsh Swimming Pool constructed in 1938. The general purpose of the images to promote tourism suggests the collection may date from the post war period of the late 1940s or early 1950s when petrol rationing and other wartime restrictions were being discontinued. The eight scenes are: Railway Station Bacchus Marsh; Bacchus Marsh Post Office; Main Street Bacchus Marsh; The Avenue Bacchus Marsh; Maddingley Bridge; Swimming Pool Bacchus Marsh; Rustic Bridge Maddingley Park; View Across Maddingley Flats. The cover illustration of the fold out envelope shows a happy family in a new model car. The message of the image clearly being to encourage people to travel by motor car to places like Bacchus Marsh for recreation and to engage in the general pastime of tourism.One set of 8 fold out black and white photos showing various scenes of Bacchus, with a cover illustration of a family traveling in a motor car. Measurements: 112 x 90 mm folded; 112 x 750 mm unfoldedSouthern Series Registeredbacchus marsh history, bacchus marsh views, bacchus marsh postcards -
National Wool Museum
Quilt
The quilt was made by Ada Maud Allen, the grandmother of the donor. Mrs Allen was from a Queensland wool growing property and was a prolific wool quilter. She was noted for her quilt making and also made items such as dressing gowns. She exhibited at many country shows and with the Queensland Country Women's Association. The wool used in the quilt was from her own property. The quilt was made in the 1930s and subsequently used by Mrs Allen's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Wool quilt made by Ada Maud Allen, c.1930s. Detail of woollen quilt made by Ada Maud Allen, c.1930s. The woollen contents of the quilt and aspects of its construction can be seen. Conservation report and treatment proposals prepared by Abigail Hart, Textile Conservation, 19-1-01, for quilts 430 and 4053. Conservation treatment proposal prepared by Abigail Hart, Textile Conservation, 19-4-2001, for quilt 430. Report on the conservation treatment undertaken on the quilt by Abigail Hart, textile conservator. Country Women's Association pamphlet 'Use More Wool' Letter to Miss Ruth Lane, 30 November 1991 Letter to Mrs Allen from Margaret Travill, 22 March 1934 Letter to Mrs Allen from S.J. Rayment, 23 March 1934 Letter to Mrs Allen from E. Maitham, 21 April 1934, page 1 Letter to Mrs Allen from E. Maitham, 21 April 1934 page 2 Instructions on making woollen quilts page 1 Instructions on making woollen quilts page 2 Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 1 - stud lambs Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 5 - 'Nalemba', Sept. 1918 Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 2 - at 'Stanbroke', early 1942 Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 3 - 'Stanbroke', 1936 Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 4 - Mr Marsh, Shearing Contractor Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 6 - Mrs A. M. Allen c.1937 with grandson Allen Photos taken before conservation treatment March 2002quilting handicrafts, allen, mrs ada maud, quilting, handicrafts