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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Negative - Negative strip, Black and white, Ilford, 1953-58
The 9 photographs taken by reverend C.J. Edldridge-Doyle (called Bill Doyle), depict the 3 mission buildings around 1953-54. There are three photographs per buildings. On the envelop, he wrote a message to Pearl (from a photography lab) ordering glossy prints in 8x10 inches. with a PS message: "You'll be glad when we go to England". The archives still holds 4 prints of this size (2 of the Port Melbourne building, 2 of the Williamstown building). Reverend Eldridge-Doyle was chaplain between 1953 and 1958, then in 1960 he replace Padre Oliver for a year before Perry Mitchinson.The photographs depict the three mission's buildings used from 1943.2 strips of 9 black and white Ilford negatives with the beige colour wide envelope where they were kept.Written in blue ink on the envelope is written instructions to print the images addressed to Pearl from Bill Doyle. "PS: You'll be glad when we go to England. Dear Pearl, Sorry to be such a confounded nuisance. Do you think you could do 2 of each of these in 10x8 glossy? The ones of Port Melbourne appear to me to show had camera shake but may be ok. Could I have them tomorrow? Bill Doyle"bill doyle, pearl, negatives, mission's buildings, port melbourne, williamstown, melbourne, mission to seafarers, 1950s, v.b. merlin, 2 greenwood st, reverend c.j. eldridge-doyle, claude james eldridge-doyle -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 14/02/1953 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of no. 37 in 1953 and the Sturt St south end buildings.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No 37 in the parking loop at Sturt St, 14-2-1953. Wal Jack Photo. In the background is the Camp Hotel, with the name Alan Hood under the hotel name. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat (1st) No. 37 ex No. 22 bogie ex MMTB 117 Sturt St loop 14-2-53" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T153" written in.trams, tramways, bogie trams, sturt st, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 11/04/1953 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat's single truck trams during the mid 1950's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 31 west bound in Sturt St with the Town Hall in the background. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St with a passenger boarding with a Gladstone bag. Assumed taken by W. John Webster, photograph numbering the same as Reg item 4158. Taken 11/4/1953. Image rescanned from copy neg and updated 31/5/2020.On rear in ink "CR7 11-4-53" On Negative in ink "CR 7"tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st, town hall, tram 31 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 1953
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of SW6 923 (Camberwell Route 7) decorated as the RAAF tram during late 1953 at the Victoria St shunt, in Swanston St alongside the signal box and waiting room. Has W2 361 coming into the view. In the background is the City Baths and the works of Greer & Ashburner wire works See also Reg Item 4655 for a coloured photo of the tram.trams, tramways, sw6 class, victoria st, swanston st, decorated trams, raaf, route 7, tram 923 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - MARONG : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, June 1953
Map. Marong, County of Bendigo, Nerring, Sandhurst, Lockwood, Shelbourne, Woodstock, Leichardt, Fletcher Creek, Bullock Creek, Township of Marong, Marong Railway Station, Bendigo Railway Line, Spring Creek, Crusoe Aqueduct. By authority W.M. Houston, Government Printer. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, Victoria. June 1953. Price 2/-. (number 73 in map cupboard 1)W.M. Houston, Government Printermap, bendigo, marong -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Argus, The Argus students' practical notebook Volume 6, 1953
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1953. It includes words and phrases, science, famous composers, legends of Australian Aborigines and stories of the ages. .An historical view of education and children's interests.192p., illus.education, school work -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour Trust Exposition at the Portland Show, 1953
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 15/9 (black ink, upper left) P.H.T./ Print No. 15/6 Neg. No .../ Date taken Feb. 1953./ SUBJECT./ P.H.T. Exposition at the Portland Show. (Ink stamp with blue pen and pencil additions, centre)port of portland archives -
Tennis Australia
Butter dishes, Circa 1890
Double glass butter dishes in silver holder tray with racquet motif handles. Stamped into base '1953' and hallmarks 'BROS' and 'EP". Materials: Glass, Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Magazine, 1954
Coy of Australian Tennis Magazine Februrary 1954. Image of the 1953/4 Davis Cup team including Lew Hoad and Harry Hopman. Materials: Ink, Papertennis -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in Melbourne, 1954
Photograph Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in Melbourne during the Royal Tour of Australia 1953-54:taken at O'Shannessey Reservoir Chalet just past Warburtonlocal government - city of port melbourne, royal visits and occasions, queen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DEBUTANTES
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Debutantes: YMCA coronation debutante ball, June 16, 1953. Chaperone, Mrs Goddard. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'CHINESE ASSOCIATION LOSES A FAVOURITE SON'
Newspaper clipping - obituary and photos of George Sang, employee of tramways 1953 - 1972. Six (6) death notices for George Sang. Bendigo Advertiser, date unknown.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Keith Kings, 11/04/1953 12:00:00 AM
Black and White prints contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Set of two photographs of the AETA Special trams Golden Jubilee Anniversary Saturday 11-4-1953, by Keith Kings. .1 - Bogie 23 and Birney 29 and service car 20 at Golden Square. .2 - Birney 29, Bogie 23 at Quarry Hill. On the rear in blue ink .1 - "Bendigo, AETA specials Bogie 23 & Birney 29 (also service car 20), at Golden Square, Saturday 11/4/53. /Golden Jubilee Celebrations. (Two flags broken off drop centre roof by centre pole notices!!!!)" .2 - "Bendigo, AETA specials Bogie 23 & Birney 29, at Quarry Hill, Saturday 11/4/53. /Golden Jubilee Celebrations." Both have the K. S. Kings copyright stamp in the top right hand corner, and the numbers H(f)(iii) and H(e)(ii) written in respectively.trams, tramways, bendigo, decorated trams, gold tram, quarry hill, golden square, aeta -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 1953-54
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a group of women sitting and standing at a picnic with the Bendigo East Swimming Club, are as from left to right; Bev Nelson,Joan Nelson, Lorraine Nelson, Nan Graham, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Masters, ? , Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Race.1953-54.Most of the ladies are wearing summer dresses and cardigans. On the back are the names of all, and in red ink Graham.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CHEQUE BOOK, 1953/56
Book: 26/3/1953 - 15/6/1956. English, Scottish and Australian Bank Ltd Bendigo Vic. Partly used. All unused cheques signed by E. G. Newell/Director. Paid cheques list shareholders/No. of shares/div. per share, amount paid. Grey cardboard cover with red reinforced spine. Monument Hill Consolidated (Bendigo) No Liability, Distribution at 8. On front cover.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mine accounting., mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Photograph, 1953
Framed B & W photograph. Shire of Korumburra councillors and Officers 1953. Cream card window mount. Brown painted wood frame. Handwritten title and names in black ink on panel lower edge. Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service to RSSAILA Wodonga - Ian D. Watson
Ian Darnton Watson was a member of a prominent family of civic leaders in Wodonga. He was born on 6th July 1925 in Albury, the first son of Kenneth Darnton Watson and Phyllis Lenore Emily Austin. He completed his primary education at Albury Grammar School, and later became a boarder at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School. He enlisted for military service at Albury on 25th January 1944 and commenced full time service on 8th February 1944 at Royal Park in Melbourne, Victoria and was allocated to the 2nd Medium Artillery Regiment. He embarked on overseas service in Borneo on 30th July 1945 and disembarked in Australia on 15th April 1947 after serving with the Australian occupation forces in Japan. Mr Watson was discharged on 22nd April 1947 at which time he was a member of the Australian 2nd Medical Regiment. On discharge he returned home to help his father farm his property, de Kerilleau in Wodonga which was classified by the National Trust in 1974. Ian described his father, Kenneth as a hardworking, practical man, who for two years from 1929 - 1931, had been the Wodonga Shire President. Cr K. D. Watson was again elected to the Council in 1943 and served until he died in October 1951. In March 1957, he married Miss Lesley Buttfield, of Sydney, NSW. They had three children, Fiona, John and Rowena. John was later to become a member of Wodonga Council and served as Mayor. Ian was President of the RSSAILA (Returned Sailor's, Soldier's and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia) branch at Wodonga from 1953 to 1955 and remained as a member after that time. The League was renamed to the Returned Services League in 1965. Mr Ian Watson died on 14 December 1981, aged 56.This certificate is significant because it recognises the service of Ian Darnton Watson in support of Returned Servicemen in Wodonga.A framed certificate mounted on card. The frame is plastic with a wood grain finish.On Certificate:- R.S.S.A.I.L.A. VICTORIAN BRANCH Presented to Ian D. Watson, As a token of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered as President of the Wodonga Sub Branch Years 1953 to 1955.wodonga rssaila, ian darnton watson, watson family wodonga, rsl wodonga -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Framed photographs, Australian Army Nursing Service World War 1
WW1 Nurses of Lara District, Victoria AustraliaPhotographs x 2 - Australian Army Nursing Service - World War 1Sister Sarah (Sadie) McIntosh 1885-1970 and Sister Catherine (Kit) McNaughton R.R.C. 1884-1953 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book - School Reader, Victorian Education Department, Holidays, 1953
A book with 104 pages and a cardboard cover, bound with two staples along the spine. The back and front covers feature a blue and white silhouette drawing of three children at the beach with seagulls flying overhead and the title ' Holidays' in red.non-fictionvictorian education department, school readers, pllaymates. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Student Spraying in the Orchard, c. 1953
Note by T.H. Kneen 1 September 1992, "I think the spray operator is a student Rod Cantrill (1953) & the spray plant was a stationary unit reticulated through the orchard." and on 8 September 1992, "Note also irrigation spray lines at rear."Black and white photograph. Student spraying fruit trees in the Orchard with a hose. Irrigation spraying equipment in the background.spray operator, students, rod cantrill, orchard, stationary spray plant, student working outside, irrigation -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithaca Earthquake, 1953
In 1953 an major earthquake caused catastrophic damage across the islands of Ithaca and Cephalonia, which are part of Greece's Heptanesian group of islands located in the Ionian Sea. Many towns and villages were left uninhabitable and resulted in another wave of Ithacan migration to Australia. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society initiated an Earthquake Appeal which was generously supported by Melbourne's Ithacan community, all of whom were affected by the earthquakes in one way or another.A black and white photograph of damage caused by an earthquake. The buildings which were built along the edge of a harbour have been ruined. There are mountains in the background. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1940's & 1950's
Three photographs donated by Arthur Woodley via Jim Osterlund.Three photographs as follows: 1. Duke & Duchess of Gloucester at Cowes School No. 1202. 1945/46. Headmaster, Mr P. K. Smith in the background. 2. Mac's Milk Bar, Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Mr Winston McGuire's car at right under tree March 1953. 3. New wing of Warley Hospital ready for opening by Governor of Victoria, Sir Dalas Brooks. 21/1/1953duke & duchess of gloucester, cowes primary school, mac's milk bar cowes phillip island, warley hospital cowes phillip island, arthur woodley, jim osterlund -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Camberwell and City Electric Tram Running Timetable Table", 1953
Printed sheet, titled "Camberwell and City Electric Tram Running Timetable Table", of the MMTB, dated 14/6/1953 giving the total running times for weekdays, evening peaks for tram services from Camberwell Terminus to the City via Swanston St or via William St. Shows the differences in running times during the evening peak and other times, and the length of the peak itself. Signed F. G. Wraith Manager.mmtb, camberwell, timetables -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Schematic Diagram Geelong Tramway Routes", 1953
The drawing is very detailed showing streets, cross streets, route, loops, schools, woollen mills, ovals, sections, track phones, stops, route and track miles, pedestrian crossings, railway stations and notes on through route mileages.Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, the schematic layout of the Geelong Tram system. Produced in 1953 and sent to Tramway Supt. in 1970 for his records. Gives very detailed information on another SEC tramway system.Dyeline print of SEC Drawing No. GE-T13-8829, titled "Schematic Diagram Geelong Tramway Routes". Drawing prepared 27/8/1953. Stapled to the top right hand corner of the sheet is a SEC memo form from finance section, distribution services to the Dept. Tramway Superintendent, Ballarat, dated 6-2-1970 forwarding Les Denmead the plan. Was unstapled during the 1/2008 copying of the drawing. On top right hand corner of drawing, "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 605" in ink and on rear in two places "Geelong Tramways" and one "BTPS 605"geelong, map, track layout, tram stops -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, Ron E. Fluck, 16/03/1953 12:00:00 AM
Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo Victorian Railway's tram No. 51 at Sandringham Station. Tram has three "Robur: tea company advertisements along the roof of the tram. Photo taken on 16-3-1953. Ron notes it has been set up for one man operation. Image i1 high res scan of the negatives added 18/1/2019.tramways, trams, sandringham, vr trams, tram 51 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Grammar of English Heraldry
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was 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 lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. 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 Ralph 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. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a 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 area 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 during 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 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. A Grammar of English Heraldry Author: W H St John Hope second edition revised by Anthony R Wagner Publisher: Cambridge University Press Date: 1953 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 929 HOP Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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, great ocean road, a grammar of english heraldry, w h st john hope, anthony r wagner -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1954
Book: 'Lawn Tennis', from the series 'British Sports - Past & Present', 241 pages. Hardcover. 1954 Edition (first published 1953). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE EMPLOYEES 1950 TO 1953
Typed document alphabetical listing of employees at the Central Deborah Gold Mine, dates from 1950 to 1953. Name of employee, address, start date and finish date included.bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FUN AT THE FAIR
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Fun at the fair: Bendigo Easter Fair patrons get on the train of fun in a ride around the city, circa 1953.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir Booklet, Eltham War Memorial Trust, 1954
History of the War Memorial Following the end of the First World War, communities across Victoria and Australia typically erected memorials which were predominantly statues, cenotaphs, avenues of honour and plaques. The Shire of Eltham established the Avenue of Honour at the gateway to the shire as well as an obelisk at the corner of Main Road and Bridge street and the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground. After the Second World War communities once again desired to preserve the memories of those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Resources were scarce so there was a transition away from the traditional style memorials that sprang up post 1918 to one of building facilities that would provide ongoing benefit to the community. Even before the end of the Second World War, the citizens of Eltham began to consider an appropriate form of memorial for those from the area who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1943 the Eltham Women’s Auxiliary raised funds for the construction of buildings to be established on land to be purchased for the proposed War Memorial. On March 27th, 1945, the Eltham District Progress Association called a meeting of local people who in turn set up and registered the Eltham War Memorial Trust Inc. As a focus for the purpose of the memorial, the newspaper notice read:- ‘Those who have had a member of their family in the fighting services will want to see that the form of a memorial we are concerned with is the one which will be a constant reminder to us of those who fought for us and the little ones for whom they fought and died.’ At that meeting it was decided the Memorial should take the form of a baby health centre along with a creche and children’s library. In late 1945, the newly formed Eltham War Memorial Trust purchased the land at 903-907 Main Road Eltham from Miss Shillinglaw, which once formed part of the Shillinglaw farm on Lot 90 of Holloway’s 1851 “Little Eltham” subdivision. The Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, laid the foundation stone on November 24th, 1950, in memory of those who fell in the Second World War. The Eltham Infant Welfare Centre was opened November 15th, 1952, the Pre-school on December 1st, 1956, and the Children’s Library in 1961. In late 1966 the children’s library service was integrated into the Heideberg Regional Library Service and the building was officially renamed the Eltham War Memorial Hall. Following the opening of the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, work began in 1953 planning for the entrance to the grounds, which is signaled by a wrought iron arch entitled “Eltham War Memorial” . In 1954 the Eltham War Memorial Trust decided that a legacy provided by the late Councillor Ernest James Andrew (d. 29 March 1950) in memory of his wife, Mrs. Ellen Andrew (d. 13 July 1946) and who are both buried at Eltham Cemetery, should be used to fund the construction of the entrance. A metal plate inscribed to this effect was attached to the gates. Work on the Memorial Gardens was undertaken throughout the following decade, with a Memorial Forecourt included in the final 1956 plans for the Pre-School Centre. A quote was accepted by the Trust in 1963 for the implementation of a memorial garden, which included grading of a sixty-five foot strip at the rear of the Trust buildings and construction of concrete paths. The stone retaining walls at the front of the site were installed in 1968 when Main Road was widened and it is believed that the Memorial Gates were relocated at that time also. Eltham Senior Citizens Centre In 1964, Eltham Shire Council purchased a section of land from the Trust at the northern end of the site, as a provision for Country Fire Authority buildings. At the same time the Elderly Citizens Club proposed a Senior Citizens Centre on the south western section of the Trust’s property. This was approved by the Trust with the provision that the building was constructed in ‘accord’ with those already existing. In 1965 Council took on board the plans for the Senior Citizens Centre and applied for a government grant. These could only be awarded if Council owned the site. In 1962 the Trust had resolved to hand over the assets to Council once the Memorial Gardens were completed. This was in line with Health Department requirements that grants for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the three facilities would only be made once the the facilities were completed and handed over to Council. In 1965 the Department of Health further demanded substantial alterations to the Pre-School playground as a result of the pending impact of the planned Senior Citizens Centre and Main Road duplication. As a consequence, handover of the Trust’s assets to Council was initiated with a formal ceremony held in the Children’s Library on August 28th, 1965. The Trust continued on as a committee of management for another twelve months. Plans and specifications for the Senior Citizens Centre were prepared by March 1966. Council obtained a grant from the Government which covered one third of the cost and the building was completed by April 1967. Whilst the Senior Citizens Centre is contained within the original Eltham War Memorial building precinct, it was not part of the original Memorial and was not funded by the Eltham War Memorial Trust.16 pages 18.5 x 12.3 cm, double stapled; three copies. 1,000 copies distributed 1953-54 Copy marked '1954' in red pencil from personal papers of Stanley Simpson Addison M.B.E.Copy marked '1954' in red pencil from personal papers of Stanley Simpson Addison M.B.E.eltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, stanley s addison collection, women's auxiliary