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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Mrs A.S. Craig Mayoress 1956-57, 1963-64, 1973-74, c 1956
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Craig was born Grace Adeline and was a highly respected teacher at Bendigo Girl's School and Bendigo High School. Grace Craig was the first lady to have an official part in the traditional induction of Mayor ceremony. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.Mrs A.S. Craig / Mayoress 1956 - 57 / 1963 - 64 / Eric (? aslington )grace adeline, mayoress craig, mayor craig, washington photographer, city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo portraits, lansell pendant -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Reg V Brock, Mrs R. Poulston Mayoress 1949 - 50, 1954 - 55, c 1950
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, The Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions if if their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Poulston was born Dora Isobel Morgan and was actively associated with many charities including the Baby Health Centre. Mayoress Poulston died in 1965 aged 75 and was born and lived her entire life in the district. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.ll, Reg Brock / of Bendigo. lr, Mrs R. Poulston / Mayoress / 1949 - 1950 / 1954 - 1955dora morgan, dora poulston, reg brock photographer, robert poulston, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portrait -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Raymond Kelly, Mrs N.J. Oliver Mayoress 1950 - 52, 1964 - 65, c. 1950
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Oliver was born Ellen May Robinson and she married Norman J Oliver in 1928. Ellen Oliver died in 1985 aged 82.Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.lr, Mrs N. J. Oliver / Mayoress 1950 - 51 / 1964 - 65. ll, Raymond V Kelly / Bendigovincent kelly, studio photography, raymond kelly, ellen may robinson, norman j oliver, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Card: Tarnagulla Old Boys' and Girls' Society Centenary Anniversary 1952, Tarnagulla Old Boys' and Girls' Society Centenary Anniversary 1952, 1952
Donald Clark Collection. Card relating to commemoration of Tarnagulla Old Boys' and Girls' Society Centenary Anniversary in 1952. Inside is list of names, a roll of those who returned for reunion.tarnagulla, reunions, tarnagulla old boys' and girls' society, centenaries, anniversaries, busst, castleman, dyer, fitzgerald, fletcher, foers, harding, irons, monichan, mccorkelle, paris, pratt, radnell, smith, spencer, stagoll, tucker, zeigler -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet, Wilkke Pty Ltd, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Souvenir Booklet, 1956
Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Opening Ceremony. Green paperback Official Souvenir Programme. Soft cover with scene of Melbourne from the Yarra River. Olympic Rings at Top, yellow Opening Ceremony title. Olympic symbol: cities, altos, forties on the back cover.olympic games, booklets, olympic games 1956 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Floral Clock in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ceremony to Hand Over the Clock to the City of Ballarat, Courier, 5th March 1954
Floral Clock, Ballarat Courier, 5th March 1954, ceremony to hand over to city of Ballarat.The Floral Clock in the photograph predated the clock in the Gardens today and the site may have changed. Although the photograph makes this hard to decipher.One page of a black and white photocopy of a newspaper page, with a blurred photograph of the clock, top of the page and a small caption to the right of the photo.None.john garner collection, garner, dr, clock, floral clock, 1954, ceremony, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Float 1958, 1958
Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02479 and 02480. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of an event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 10 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Float 1958, 1958
Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02478 and 02480. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of an event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 8 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Float 1958, 1958
Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02477 and 02478. There is one image with the children meeting a goat that is at the harbour. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of an event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 5 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Badge Day 1959, 1959
Badge Day is held during Legacy Week, traditionally in September, when collectors sell badges on the streets to raise funds for Legacy. These photos show volunteers and legatees in Legacy House during the day. Many have collection tins. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of past Badge Days.Colour slide x 4 of Badge Day activity in Legacy House in 1959 in cream Anscochrome mounts.The mounts are imprinted with 'SEP59' by the manufacturer, plus individual slide numbers (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) other numbers may be found later.badge day, fundraising -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Badge Day 1959, 1959
Badge Day is held during Legacy Week, traditionally in September, when collectors sell badges on the streets to raise funds for Legacy. These photos show volunteers and legatees in Legacy House during the day. Many have collection tins. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of past Badge Days.Colour slide x 2 of Badge Day activity in Legacy House in 1959 in cream Anscochrome mounts.The mounts are imprinted with 'SEP59' by the manufacturer, plus individual slide numbers (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) other numbers may be found later.badge day, fundraising -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Badge Day 1959, 1959
Badge Day is held during Legacy Week, traditionally in September, when collectors sell badges on the streets to raise funds for Legacy. These photos show volunteers and legatees in Legacy House during the day. Many have collection tins. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of past Badge Days.Colour slide x 4 of Badge Day activity in Legacy House in 1959 in cream Anscochrome mounts.The mounts are imprinted with 'SEP59' by the manufacturer, plus individual slide numbers (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) other numbers may be found later.badge day, fundraising -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Colour Belt, 58/32 Infantry Battalion City of Essendon Regiment
This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956Used to carry the Battalions colours Physical Description Green felt sash with red leather lining. Sash had gold trim and an inscribed silver plate on the face. The battalions battle honours are embroidered in spun gold thread on red silk banners in front of a lightly coloured wattle bush. The regimental badge is spun gold/ silver and red silk. Inscriptions and Markings This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 195658/32 bn, 5/6rvr, dcoy, uniform -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Trophy Victorian Pipe Band Championship 1958, 1958
Cup is of silver finish with two side handles engraved Victorian Pipe Band Championship Shepparton 1958. 1st street march.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, victorian scottish, 5/6rvr bhq, trophy -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
Bronze plaque, Plaque commemerarting the opening of the Camberwell Central RSL in 1959, 1959
Bronze PlaqueThis Tablet was unveiled by John S. August JP on Sunday 18th October 1959 To commemorate the opening of Camberwell Central RSSAILA Memorial Hall President R. .Rhyss -Jones Secretary S.W. Goldfinch -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Card: Tarnagulla Old Boys' and Girls' Society Centenary Anniversary 1952, Tarnagulla Old Boys' and Girls' Society Centenary Anniversary 1952, 1952
Murray Comrie Collection. Card relating to commemoration of Tarnagulla Old Boys' and Girls' Society Centenary Anniversary in 1952. Inside is list of names, a roll of those who returned for reunion.tarnagulla, reunions, tarnagulla old boys' and girls' society, centenaries, anniversaries, busst, castleman, dyer, fitzgerald, fletcher, foers, harding, irons, monichan, mccorkelle, paris, pratt, radnell, smith, spencer, stagoll, tucker, zeigler -
Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, 121 Arundel Road, Park Orchards property in summer 1958, Q4 1958
Catherine O'Connor with "Tinker". The dirt track is Arundel Road. The house is at (Lot 87) 121 Arundel Road, Park Orchards in Summer 1958. -
Pyrenees Shire Council
Photograph, Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers, 1965
Photograph of Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers 1958-1964 significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityPhotograph of Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers 1958-64 "Inscribed front: Shire of Lexton Councillors & Officers 1958-1965" -
City of Kingston
Booklet, Mentone Life Saving Club: fourth club annual 1958-59, 1959
The Mentone Life Saving Club was formed in 1920 when the newly created City of Mordialloc (now the Kingston City Council) donated two bathing boxes to the newly formed Mentone Swimming and Life Saving Club on the site to the south of the former Mentone Pier. The Life Saving Club raised funds to build a new Clubhouse on the site and this was officially opened in December 1928 with the first Carnival Day of January 1929.The booklet contains black and white photographs of members and officials of the club. Each page is sponsored by a local business and provides a business record of the district as well as a social insight of activities of the citizens of Mentone and district.Booklet describing the club's activities during 1958-1959. Includes text and photographs, awards, honours, stories of personalities.lifesaving clubs, mentone life saving club -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Document, programme, Gown of the Year 1955, 1955
A programme for a 'Gown of the Year' Gala parade presented by the Mannequins' Association of Victoria at the Menzies Hotel. The association were members of the modelling profession. They organised the gala and gave their services free so that all proceeds may to Junior Legacy Victoria. Every frock in the parade is an individual creation of Melbourne's top couturiers. Afterwards the gowns were put on display for the public at Melbourne Town Hall and entry charge of 2/- was contributed to Legacy.A record that Legacy used gala performances for fundraising events. Printed programme of The Gown of the Year gala in 1955 in aid of Legacy, with black and white photos and advertising inside. The cover has the Legacy emblem and 'to assist Junior Legacy, Melbourne'. A card cover and paper pages, plus a decorative red braid in the side. It is 24 pages long.fundraising, gala performance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Map and timetable of Melbourne Tram and Bus Services" - May 1956", May. 1956
Fold out map (10 sections), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, municipalities boundaries and location of major places of interest. Titled - "Map and timetable of Melbourne Tram and Bus Services" - May 1956". At base of map - timetable of all night trams and bus services. On rear index to routes, 1st and last services, time of Sunday am services, LaTrobe St. services and photo of Wattle Park. Dated May 1956. Note the inset map shows Bourke St as a bus. Three copies held. 413.1 - as for above but with a pasted over section titled "Time table of all - night bus services" on the base of the map replacing the all night tram and bus services. Dated 3/7/1957. Copy from donation of Gary Butler added 3/12/15. See Reg Item 2300 for the March 1952 version.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Tramway Labor Party Group, "Tramway Union Elections - Thursday Nov. 20, 1952, Work and Vote for the Endorsed Candidates", Nov. 1952
Printed "How to Vote" or notice sheet titled "Tramway Union Elections - Thursday Nov. 20, 1952, Work and Vote for the Endorsed Candidates" giving a list of candidates for the various positions, with messages with photos from Dr. Evatt, Federal Labor Leader and John Cain, State Labor Party, appealing to Union Members to vote for men who supported Labor Principles and practices. Has supporting statements and photos for Vice President J. C. McDonald, Vice President Frank Cooney, President J. R. Brown and Treasurer Alec Watson. Has a statement of "What a State Labor Government Could Mean to You and Your Union". Made by the Tramway Labor Party Group, and printed by Industrial Print Carlton with their logo.hand written informationtrams, tramways, unions, alp, labor party, elections -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramway Pass - 1953-54", 1953
Green cloth, covered heavy cardboard both sides ticket or pass, titled "Tramway Pass - 1953-54" for limbless and disabled soldiers, issued by the MMTB with MMTB logo on the rear. Ticket printed with paper sheets glued to the cloth on the inside and a photo of the person issued to glued to the right hand side. Issued to John Cameron of 82 Victoria St Carlton, signed by the Secretary (Mr Warner). Note date of pass is 1-10-53, though it appears to be issued in 1955. Available to 30-6-1954. Has a photo of Mr. Cameron. Advised Mr. Cameron had lost a leg during the war. Note - not available on all night services. Donated by Mal Rowe 25-4-15.trams, tramways, tickets, world war 1, passes, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Rule Book, MTT Employees Old Comrades Association, 905.1 - "Constitution - Tramways Old Comrades Association" 905.2 - "MTT Employees Old Comrades Association - Officers 1954- 1955", mid 1950's
Set of two documents concerning the "MTT (Adelaide), "Tramways Old Comrades Association" .1 - Constitution, 8 pages contained within a stippled light brown card cover, centre stapled, providing the rules or "Constitution - Tramways Old Comrades Association" - undated. .2 - folder printed on light brown card, "MTT Employees Old Comrades Association - Officers 1954- 1955", providing a list of officers, dates of meetings and other information.trams, tramways, adelaide, association, mtt, rules -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Rule Book, Victorian Tramway Social Cricket Association, "Victorian Tramway Social Cricket Association - Rules and Constitution 1952-53", 1952
Twelve page booklet, within grey colour stippled card cover, centre stapled providing the rules for "Victorian Tramway Social Cricket Association - Rules and Constitution 1952-53". Printed on the left hand side of the sheet only, allows space for alternations or notes on the right hand side - see page 9. Some hand alterations have been made. Has name and address of the Secretary on the front cover and details re reports etc on the inside front cover..in ink on front cover and throughout the book., various notes.trams, tramways, cricket, sports, rules, social club -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Map and timetable of Melbourne Tram and Bus Services" - March 1952", Mar. 1952
Fold out map (10 sections), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, municipalities boundaries and location of major places of interest. Titled - "Map and timetable of Melbourne Tram and Bus Services" - May 1952". At base of map - timetable of all night trams and bus services. On rear index to routes, 1st and last services, time of Sunday am services, Latrobe St. services and photo of Wattle Park. Dated March 1952 - Bourke St shown as bus. See Reg Item 413 for the May 1956 version. Very high resolution scans held. See also Reg Item 3720 for a MMTB Map of the same era.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Official Opening - Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway - 24 June 1955", mid 1950's
Illustration, black and white, printed on gloss paper, reproduction of a MMTB report of photographs of the opening of the Northcote electric tramway line, East Preston Depot, 24 June 1955. May be from an MMTB Annual Report. Shows the people attending, virtually all men. Shows the nature of the crossing with the resilient inserts - it did not work as planned.trams, tramways, opening, east preston, northcote, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, H. S McComb, "Index to Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Act 1958 No. 6311 as amended by MMTB, 1959 onwards
Book - 6 sections sewn into heavy grey card covers with full end papers with a blue coloured cloth tape edge strip with ruled pages and an A to Z index on the right hand side - printed by "Feint", with the title "Index to Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Act 1958 No. 6311 as amended by MMTB (Amendment) Act 1959, No. 6555. Compiled by H. S. McComb LS" Provides a full list or index of every word, except for words like, a, an, and, as etc in the MMTB 1958 Act and the 1959 amending Act. and the section it is used in. Some changes or corrections made in blue ink.. Inside the front cover is a type alphabetical list of the major headings or principal parts of the Act and the Schedules - 6 pages. Also within the book (which has resulted in some damage) are many half quarto sheets with hand written notes.trams, tramways, tramways, acts of parliament, mmtb, lists, index -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Braking Tests - car 980 - June 1950", 10/07/1950 12:00:00 AM
Report on PCC type tramcar No. 980, 50 pages including appendices and charts, titled "Braking Tests - car 980 - June 1950". Dated 10 July 1950. Report looks at the braking characteristics of the tram. Testing done in Miller St Preston. Document bound within a manila cover with fold back clips and white adhesive tape over the left hand side. Includes a distribution list on the inside of the front cover.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, pcc, braking, tram 980, tram 886 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Braking Tests - car 140 - March 1952", 2/04/1952 12:00:00 AM
Report on G class tramcar No. 140, 19 pages including appendices and charts, titled "Braking Tests - car 140 - March 1952"". Dated 2 April 1952. Report looks at the braking characteristics of the tram under varying conditions.. Testing done in Miller St Preston. Document bound within a manila cover stapled with adhesive tape binding on the left hand side. Original copy marked "Chief Engineer's Copy"trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, g class, braking, tram 140