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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Papers and Addresses, Benjamin Disraeli, Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: collected from his writings and speeches, 1886
Benjamin Disraeli (1801-1881) was a politician, who wrote novels, was the prime minister (twice) of the United Kingdom, and was the only Jewish-born Prime Minister. He became a close friend to Queen Victoria, who entitled him to 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison. The publisher firm Longmans, Green & Co. was founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. This collection of papers and speeches of politician Benjamin Disraeli is significant as a window into the political background of the Victorian era. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green & Co. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development 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.Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: collected from his writings and speeches Author: Benjamin Disraeli Publisher: Longmans Green and Co Date: 1886 (new edition, first printed in 1881) Brown cloth hardcover book with blue reinforcing on spine and corners. Inscriptions are on stickers, a label, a stamp, and handwritten on the fly page. The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on spine: "PAT 824 DIS" Sticker on pastedown front endpaper: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp on front loose endpaper: "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Handwritten on fly: "N" "257 (crossed out)" "8" "G 328 (crossed out)" "4" "265"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co. london, wit and wisdom, benjamin disraeli, queen victoria's friend, longmans green & co, speeches, addresses, writings, papers, earl of beaconsfield, british politician, british prime minister -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph, Dairy
Photocopy of a photograph. Shows the adjacent Silo. Dairy cattle were kept until 1959.silo, dairy, cattle -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham High School, c1965
A brief history of Mitcham High School from its commencement on 4 Feb 195A brief history of Mitcham High School from its commencement on 4 Feb 1959.A brief history of Mitcham High School from its commencement on 4 Feb 195mitcham high school, history -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Preliminary Training School 41
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Preliminary training School black and white photo - School 41- 41 students 18th September 1959Photo of Preliminary Training School 41- 41 nurses in uniform - 18th September, 1959. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO VIEWS COLLECTION: PALL MALL
Black and white photograph of pall mall with the cenotaph. At the bottom in blue pen: Bendigo 1959.bendigo, streetscape, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE HALLS OF RESIDENCE
A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College Halls of Residence in Retreat Road. 1959.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, halls of residence, education, tertiary education, accommodation, hostels, bendigo teachers' college students, buildings, photograph, photo, photographs, photography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS TOUR OF INSPECTION REPORT 1959
Victorian Railways tour of inspection report 1959, dated 15.5.1959 Marong. Foolscap paper.document, memo, railway -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Encyclopaedia of Australasia, David Blair, Cyclopaedia of Australasia, 1881
Dictionary of facts, places and people of British Colonies in the Southern OceanThis is a book of 794 pages. It has a brown cover with gold printing on the front and the spine. The front cover is completely detached. The pages contain printed text. non-fictionDictionary of facts, places and people of British Colonies in the Southern Ocean british colonial history, australian history, warrnambool history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter & Envelope, 21/07/1959
One of a collection from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeLetter addressed to Mrs J. H. Smith from Mary Mac (Lardy) dated 21st July 1959. Stating "This is one of the first letters to be posted in the new Cowes Post Office" etc. Envelope to Mrs J. H. SmithOn back: Mrs M McLardy and self posted a letter addressed to each other - the first letters stamped at new Post Office. Signed JHS.cowes post office, phillip island, mrs j h smith, mrs m mclardy, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Universal Business Directories (Aust) Pty Ltd, Universal DeLuxe Streets Directory, 1959
1959 Streets Directory for Melbourne City and Suburbs including large scale maps, hospitals, schools, police stations, town halls, telephone booths, tram stops, railways. Fifth edition. Red and Buff cardboard cover, red binding.transport - roads, street directory -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF SUZETTE IRWIN, 1959
Black and white photo of Suzette Irwin in dress and cardigan. Written on front of photo: Vic Countries 1958-59 Girls u/12 F/S 2nd Place. 1959 Suzette Irwin. Written on back of photo: Club & Districtrecreations, sports, swimming -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Sandridge, Charles Clay, Borough Surveyor, Surveyor's Reports, 1877
Surveyor Charles CLAY's reports to Council March 1877 to June 1882, handwritten. 176pp volume bound in maroon linen with red spine; sticker on front: MINUTE BOOK; 'Surveyor's Reports' hand printedThree names/addresses noted on first page. Two printed Agendas 1881 and 1882 pasted in front.local government - borough of sandridge, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, port melbourne town hall, transport - tramways, engineering - canals and drainage, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, business and traders, fishermans bend, fire and fire services, flood, engineering - bridges, utilities, health - general health, hotels, built environment - domestic, industry - manufacturing, livestock, transport - railways, charles clay, sandridge lagoon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE: HISTORY OF CENTRAL DEBORAH
Eight foolscap handwritten pages of Central Deborah Gold Mine history. Written by Albert Richardson, the history also includes information on the Londonderry West shaft (1881).bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Menu, M.V. Bulolo Breakfast Menu, 1959
Dorothy, David and Elwyn Kinnane travelled on this vessel from Brisbane to Port Moresby.Pink card with blue printingPassengers are requested to refrain from smoking in the Dining Saloon. BURNS PHILP LINE Commander W Wilding ... Wednesday 11th February 1959m.v.bulolo; menu; voyage; brisbane; port moresby -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph -Reclamation and Canal work, 1959
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: November 1959 - Top right, black biro. Reclamation and canal work at southern end of botanic gardens - bottom left, pencil.port of portland archives, land reclamation, canal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Reclamation, 1959
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 'Reclamation west of Cliff Street 1959. View northeast showing contractors 14" discharge pipe in new location' - black biro -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Vermont Football Club, 2010
History of Vermont Football Club 1920-2010.History of Vermont Football Club 1920-2010, comp. and written by Martin Nolan. Incl. club history, player details, game reports, photos, articles and transcriptions from Ringwood newspapers. Contents: Vols. 1-3 History; Vols. 4-6 Extracts from Ringwood newspapers 1959-2009; Voils. 7-8 Game reports 2009-2010History of Vermont Football Club 1920-2010.vermont football club, player details, game reports, photos, articles, tyranscriptions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW1 SOLDIER
Related to a photo of a soldier from WW1, Ben Esposito. refer Cat 3800P.Black & white photo of a soldier within a stylised oval frame within photo image as if in a mirror.On back of photo is noted "1959" and "No.12 B. Esposito" and "Biographical details see Annals of Bendigo Volume 7 - 1959, page 106" photograph, ww1, soldier -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Bendigo Tramway Service - Notes", 27/07/1959
Notes give history of the SEC's operation of the tramway, the reconditioning, their condition, lack of capital expenditure, rolling stock and track age, possible abandonment, but finally, we must solider on. Appears to have been written for staff and explain the lack of capital expenditure on the system, but we must continue to run a safe and reliable system.Yields a information about the history of the SEC in Bendigo. Almost apologetic in its tone in not spending enough money on the tramway system. Gives notes about the overall engineering status of the system.Typed statements (1 to 11) on two foolscap sheets, carbon copy, titled "Bendigo Tramway Service - Notes" about the Bendigo Tramways, the SEC's position and status. Dated 27-7-1959, with initials ACS.VMcC in top right hand corner. In top right hand corner in black ink "BTPS 405"trams, tramways, bendigo, sec, maintenance, reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 5, Keith Kings, 15/11/1959 12:00:00 AM
Set of five Colour slides, Kodak, white cardboard mount of track laying and the construction of the Flinders Street overpass during November 1959. .1 - Photo showing the tram line in the pre location position with the new track over the first stage of the overpass read to be cut in. 15/11/1959. Tram running a route 46. Keith notes - 317 to Spencer St terminus in Flinders St from Cnr of Spencer with temporary track ready for trams on the overpass. .2 - track being tested on 21/11/1959 - has the Flinders St station and signal gantry in the background. On the bridge is a sign for Coffey Ford. Keith notes - 903 stranded on temporary track as test car for Kings St bridge overpass Flinders St between William and Market Sts. .3 - tram 903 testing the track, has a number of workers in the view - 22/11/1959 Keith's notes - 903 first tram (on its second use) testing Flinders St overpass track and approach curves on east side. .4 - trams 939 (route 46) and 350 (route 27, Spencer St) at the east end of the new bridge with people watching. Note the "cars stop here" on the orange pole near the bottom of the ramp. 22/11/1959 Keith's notes - 939 - first passenger tram over Flinders St overpass on return journey and 350 second passenger tram. .5 - tram 939 first passenger car over the bridge at the western end of the new bridge with many workers in the background. Also Markillies Hotel. Also shows the reinforcing in the side of the bridge for the next section of the bridge to be built following this stage. 22/11/1959 Keith's notes - 939 first passenger tram over Flinders St overpass over King St. Slide Number K(l)(287), K(m)(275), K(m)(278), K(m)(287), K(m)(282) respectively.Extensive handwriting on rear in ink giving the photographic details of exposure.trams, tramways, flinders st, track equipment, track construction, trackwork, route 46, testing, king st, tram 371, tram 903, tram 939, tram 350 -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1960
Book: 'The Will to Win'. Hardcover. Edition uncertain (copyrighted 1959, 1960). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Ten pound Poms, 2005
Description by Ken and Grace Swiney of their journey to Australia from England in 1959 and settling in at Box Hill.Description by Ken and Grace Swiney of their journey to Australia from England in 1959 and settling in at Box Hill.Description by Ken and Grace Swiney of their journey to Australia from England in 1959 and settling in at Box Hill.swiney, ken, swiney, grace, migrants, clyde street, box hill north -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Past Masters board, Masonic Lodge, Liardet Street, 2003
5 copies of photos of past masters board of the Masonic Lodge in Liardet Street, 1959-99.societies clubs unions and other organisations., sandridge masonic lodge, liardet street -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, PHOTOGRAPHER : MARLENE TOZER, 2001
Coloured photograph of former students of the Clunes Primary School No 1552 - Reunion 2001 - class of 1959local history, photography, photographs, schools 1552 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Halley Street, Blackburn - No 16
Black and white photograph of the garden at 16 Halley Street, Blackburn in 1959. Albert Sharp in foregroundsharp, albert, halley street, blackburn no 16 -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Culture, Performing Arts, Concerts
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St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Culture, Performing Arts, Concerts
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St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Students, 1960s
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Church Parish News, n.d
25 issues of the Portland Church of England Parish News, from May 1959 - August 1965 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Ascending the slope Falls Creek c1959
This photo is part of the Fred Griffith Photographic Collection documenting his time with the Australian Alpine Club and the formation of the Albury Ski Club. Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook", Bowna, NSW and developed it to be the largest Romney Marsh stud in the world, exporting rams to Argentina. He introduced many innovative practices on his property including rabbit control measures and aerial crop dusting. He was an active member of the Albury Show Society and in 1949 established the Albury Sheep Show. Fred was also the Albury representative on the Graziers’ Association Council for over 30 years. He became a life member of both the Albury and Commercial Clubs. Fred’s greatest hobby was snow skiing. His first visit to the snow was to Kosciusko in 1919. The Albury Ski Club was formed in 1935 and Fred was an inaugural member. In 1949 they were granted a site at Falls Creek to build their own lodge. Fred guaranteed the Club for finance from the Bank of NSW. The first portion of the prefabricated building was constructed in Albury. It was transported to Falls Creek on the back of Fred’s truck and erected in one day. This was the bathroom section and the rest was completed in 1950. The original lodge was burned down in 1952 and a new one built the following year. In 1955, Fred also built the Bowna Lodge for his family in partnership with David Fairbairn. He became head of the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A.) and successfully applied to run the Australian Ski Championships. Fred also inaugurated children’s races at Falls Creek and ran them for about 20 years. He also formed the company “Falls Creek Ski Tows”. In 1956 Fred along with a group of key people selected the site for Thredbo Village. Fred and his brother sold Toonallook in sections between 1951 and 1974. He moved to Albury and set up as a landscape gardener and fencing contractor. After a serious work accident, Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Rosebud, Victoria where he died on 19 August 1992.Black and white photos of skiers using the tow to ascend the run at Falls Creek, probably in 1959bogong, falls creek, snow, snowfields