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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Lydiard Street Ballarat Vic, early 1940s
The photo shows a view looking north from Lydiard St South with a tram in the far distance. Rose Series P1766. In the view are the buildings of Thiessen & Irvine Auctioneers, Franklin Chambers, Craigs Hotel, and the Post Office. The Franklin Chambers Building with its Art Deco front has been refaced since this photo was done. A Nestle truck can be seen on the right side of the photo. On the rear, Wal Jack in a note to Ken Magor has written "4 wheel tram bound for Sebastopol in Lydiard St Nth and about to turn into Sturt St (left). Photo taken from Lydiard St South, about late 1940s". Based on the cars in the photos, probably more 1940/41 See item 8978 for a similar image by Rose. Yields information about Lydiard St south during the 1940s.Postcard black and white, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, lydiard st south, criags hotel -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Baseball Club, 1948
Arthur Henry Miers, pictured back row left in the photograph played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Modern print copy of an original photograph of a Kew Baseball Club team at Victoria Park, Kew in 1948.Donor notes: BACK ROW: ARTHUR MIERS; ??; FRANK CULLEN, MICK HENLEY; FRED PICKERING; ?? / CENTRE ROW: JACK SIMONTON; MAX ROGERS; CLAUDE BRAY - PITCHER AND GEORGE WAKEFIELD / FRONT ROW NORM LEES AND UMPIRE - AT Victoria Park / TO RIGHT OF TEAM: BETTY MIERS - SCORER / C. LATE 1940Skew baseball club, baseball teams, sports -- kew (vic.), arthur miers -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Shoes - Fashion, c1950s
Ladies fashion shoes made in Fitzroy by Ivan Porter of Goold & Porter Pty Ltd, during the 1940s and 1950s.Worn by Doris Melbourne, wife of Arthur, who worked for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. They would have attended the many social events that took place in Bogong and Mt Beauty during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. They lived at Lower Bogong where the steps of their house can still be seen and later, at Bogong Village and Mount BeautyLadies fashion shoes, black, leather and latex with red insole and resin sole, pointed toes, low stiletto heels. Size 4 Three looped narrow black bands joining front and side of the shoe on the outer edge of each shoeBy Ivan porter'Made by/ Goold & Porter Pty Ltd./ Leather & Latex/ Insole/ Resin Sole (Size) 4 is indented on the sole between the toe and heelfashion shoes; lower bogong; secv; goold & porter shoe manufacturers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs and Postcard, Franklin Family, 1940o
Photographs of many members of the Franklin Family in the 1940s, with early photographs of Franklin family home and Greensborough Railway Station.13 black and white photographs, one col. post card, signed by Jean Franklin. Photographs are captioned with family names.franklin family, greensborough railway station -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Photograph, c1940s
Possibly part of a series of photographs taken at the Geoffrey Kaye Museum when it was located at the University of Melbourne in the late 1940s.Black and white photograph depicting six male figures standing around a c1870 nitrous oxide gasometer. The second man from the right is holding and pointing to an inhaler connected to the gasometer, demonstrating it to the dental students.•Handwritten in blue ink on reverse and underlined: Frame 11. •Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: 12. [11 has been crossed out.] •Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: 5 (i) (c). •Black paper label which has separated from the photograph, written in white ink: A GASOMETER (C.1870) IS DEMONSTRATED TO DENTAL STUDENTSdental students, gasometer, nitrous oxide -
Chinese Museum
Costume - processional vest, c1940s
This vest was probably used in both China and Australia during the 1940s as a procession garment. It is linked to the Young Chinese League.This vest is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Cream sleeveless jacket with broad navy border along armhold, body and hem. A thin navy borader with thin red piping inside of it encircles the collar. A circular panel is appliqued on the front and back. The panel contains bright blue and red piping. The Chinese character, 勇, in the centre of the panel means 'brave' or 'strong' and is usually associated with soldiers.young chinese league, processions, melbourne, victoria, china -
Chinese Museum
processional vest, c1940s
This vest was probably used in both China and Australia during the 1940s as a procession garment. It is linked to the Young Chinese League.This vest is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Sleeveless jacket in cream and red silk with red circular panel in centre, containing black, velvet Chinese characters that read 'brave' or 'strong'. A red border runs around the sides with a curled design running underneath the circular panel. Three buttonholes at back of garment bear the same design. There is water damage (red staining) around the sleeve and at the bottom right hand corner.The Chinese character, 勇, in the centre of the panel means 'brave' or 'strong' and is usually associated with soldiers.young chinese league, processions, melbourne, victoria, china -
Chinese Museum
processional cap
This hat was probably used in both China and Australia during the 1940s as a procession garment. It is linked to the Young Chinese League.This hat is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.A red, purple and blue silk, six paneled hat embroidered with gold braid and adorned with mirrors. Tip of hat has red, silk bobble sewn into place. Each panel is embroidered with gold and orange thread. Among the threads are eight circles of metal around one central, circle. There is a blue band around the bottom and a ribbon tie attached to one panel and it is lined with pale blue cotton fabric.There is a black stamp of a Chinese character on the inside of the hat.young chinese league, processions, melbourne, victoria, china -
Chinese Museum
Costume - processional vest
This vest was probably used in both China and Australia during the 1940s as a procession garment. It is linked to the Young Chinese League.This vest is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Child's apricot coloured tunic with blue, floral embroidered border. Circular panel with red Chinese characters adorn the front and back and the tunic itself buttons up on right-hand side. Garment has a square neck and is lined with red striped panel.Chinese characters in the centre circle read: '軍' and above this in smaller characters '御林'. The large character means 'soldier'. The smaller characters may refer to the rank of the soldiersyoung chinese league, processions, melbourne, victoria, china -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Back: Nr Elsa Knottman. Front L-R: Nr Sheila Prendergast, Nr Elsa Wilkie, 1940sknottman, prendergast, wilkie, nurses, 1940s, ballarat, hospital -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
L-R: Sr Lacy, Dr Lipshut, Dr Chenhall, Matron Little, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitallacy, lacey, lipshut, chenhall, little, prendergast, 1940s, ballarat, hospital, matron, dr -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Student production, Carlton, 1940s, 1942
Kindergarten students on stage during a performance, Carlton, 1940s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.drummond street carlton, kindergarten, hebrew school, elc, visual and performing arts, music, drama -
Orbost & District Historical Society
uniform
The sport had its origins during the Depression of the 1930s when teams were formed to keep young women fit and healthy. The sport became more organised during the 1940s with a system of scoring developed to ensure teams could compete against one another. Points were deducted for lack of precisions, dressing, movement and length of pace. At its peak marching competitions drew large crowds of spectators. Teams marched not only in competitions but also frequently appeared in parades and social occasions. Jim Trewin trained Orbost's Marching Girls' team, the Waratahs, and served as vice president of the East Gippsland Marching Girls' zone. His wife, Doris, acted as chaperon Together with a trophy, a chaperone's blazer and photos this uniform forms part of the history of the Orbost Marching Girls group.An Orbost Marching Girls' uniform It has a white pleated skirt, a long-sleeved white blouse and a red velvet vest with 6 gold buttons. There is a badge on the left shoulder. A red ribbon is attached to the blouse as a bow tie. On the vest shoulders are white tabs with gold buttons. The skirt and blouse are made of cotton. A pair of short white gloves are included.On badge- Victorian Girls Marching Associationuniform marching-girls leisure clubs recreation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - BABY CLOTHES COLLECTION: BABY NIGHTIE, Early 1940's
Cream coloured flannelette baby nightie with long sleeves. Gathered at waist. Long ties attached at waist with an insert band with pink and blue embroidered word ''Baby''. Back opening at neck with cotton tape ties.Edges of sleeves and neckline have crocheted edges in silk thread.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.
Clothing - BABY CLOTHES COLLECTION: BABY NIGHTIE, Early 1940's
Cream coloured flannelette baby nightie with long sleeves. Gathered at waist. Long ties attached at waist with an insert band with pink and blue embroidered flowers. Back opening with cotton ribbon ties. Edges of sleeves and neckline have crocheted edges in silk thread.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.
Clothing - BABY CLOTHES COLLECTION: BABY NIGHTIE, Early 1940's
Cream coloured flannelette baby nightie with long sleeves. Gathered at waist. Long ties attached at waist with an insert band with pink and blue embroidered flowers. Back opening at neck with cotton ribbon ties. Edges at sleeves and neckline have crocheted edges in silk thread.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 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Aircraft, B-24 Liberator, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation, c. 1940
This particular aircraft was modified with a search radar in the lower fuselage to help locate and track targets and was then redesignated as a B-24R model. The RAAF took A72-176 on charge in late 1944 and this saw it issued to 7 OTU (Operational Training Unit) based at Tocumwal, south west NSW. The training saw bomber crews learn how to fly the bomber, operate as a team and work with fighters. Towards the end of the war there were up to 50 aircraft located at Tocumwal along with 5000 personnel. A72-176 was noted as flown on training missions by various aircrew.This aircraft is one of the only remaining B-24 bombers in the southern hemisphere and 1 of only 8 remaining B-24 airframes still existing in the world, out of the nearly 19,000 which were originally built. The restoration honours the contribution of one of the RAAF’s main bombers of the WWII era. This restored Liberator aircraft was assembled from parts salvaged from B-24M models, manufactured during the 1940s in the USA. Made from aluminium, the plane is 68 feet long, with a wingspan of 110 feet, and is metallic silver with a distinctive blue and white target design on each side. The aircraft is powered by four wing-mounted engines, and is fitted with 10 heavy machine guns.Registration number on side of fuselage at rear of plane: 'A72-176' Inscription on side of fuselage at front of plane: 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / US ARMY B24-10 CO / AIR FORCES SERIAL NUMBER 44-41956' aircraft, liberator, bomber, wwii -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Ceremonial Regalia (Charles Rogers), 1930s
This belt was worn by Captain Charles Rogers of the Australian Army (Light Horse Regiment) when he was part of the mounted Guard of Honour during the visit of the Duke of Gloucester in 1934. The visit was part of Victoria’s Centenary celebrations and the Duke officially opened the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. Charles Rogers was a well-known Warrnambool identity in the 1930s, 40s and 50s as a horseman and Army member. He was often seen on horseback leading parades and celebrations in the city. He was a long-serving Warrnambool Agricultural Show official as a judge of equine events. He died in 1961. This belt is of interest as an example of the ceremonial regalia used by Army personnel in the 1930s and as a memento of a notable 20th century Warrnambool person, Charles Rogers.This is a belt made of silver thread material with a thick cloth backing. The belt has a cloth-covered metal clasp. There are two tassels hanging from the clasp area with beige and maroon threads with tops covered in silver mesh. These mesh tops may have a wooden frame underneath. The belt is a little tarnished.captain charles rogers, duke of gloucester visit, history of warrnambool -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Undergarment Child
Lack of label suggest that this garment was produced in the Kiewa Valley Circa 1900 to 1940s. It would appear to be from a local seemstressThe time period indicates that the distances to the main centres of fashion was far too long for families to go to purchase such items from a retailer. Settlements in the Kiewa Valley would have more than one local seemstress. The relative rarity of the garment and the "Ric Rack" is unique.Garment has sleeveless top attached to pantaloons at waist and open crotch and going down inner leg seam to 8cm from bottom. Bottom section of each leg adorned with crotcheted lace and two pin tucks around bottom of legs. Top back of garmenthas three "Mother of Pearl" buttons and narrow 8mm wide shouldenilcross reference to KVHS 0249 and KVHS 0240 straps. Machine stitched cream in colour vest, undergarment, underwear, lingerie -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
L-R: Nrs Sheila Prendergast, Elsa Wilkie, Elsa Knottman, Lois King, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitalprendergast, wilkie, knottman, king, nurses, 1940s, ballarat, hospital -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Back: Nr Sheila Prendergast. Front L-R: Elsa Knottman & Elsa Wilkie, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitalprendergast, knottman, wilkie, 1940s, ballarat, hospital -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
Nrs Elsa Wilkie, Elsa Knottman, Margaret Ying, Alice Fechner, Sheila Prendergast, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitalwilkie, knottman, ying, fechner, prendergast, nurses, 1940s, ballarat, hospital -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Sheila Prendergast Photo Album 1941-1944, commenced training June 1941
L-R: Nr Marion Firth, Nr Alice Fechner, Nr Lois King, 1940s, Ballarat & District Hospitalfirth, fechner, king, nurses, 1940s, ballarat, hospital, prendergast -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Kindergarten students, Carlton, 1940s, 1940
Kindergarten students in the grounds of the Drummond Street Carlton campus, 1940s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.drummond street carlton, kindergarten, hebrew school, elc -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Woodworking Tool - Jack Plane
Very Old. Until the end of the 19th century the bodies of jack planes were predominantly wooden, typically made out of beech (wood). Wooden planes were largely superseded by iron-bodied planes.Used by carpenters and cabinet makers in the Kiewa Valley from the late 1800s and the early 1900s.A Jack Plane is a general purpose woodworking bench plane, used for dressing timber down to size in preparation for truing and/or edge jointing. It is usually the first plane used on rough stock, but for rougher work it can be preceded by the scrub plane. German Pattern Jack Plane. The smallest - 1.5 inches. Ref. Page 21 - Tools for all Trades Catalogue 1930s?"The Burgham Tools Company / Solingen Germany"woodworking tool, jack plane, plane -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - St Joseph's debutantes, 1947
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .14 - St Joseph's debutants 1947 Left to right from rear (little girls not included) Shirley Payne, Pat Mowlam, ??, Mary Dawson, Carmel Mills, ??, Norma Davis, Pat Ryan, ??, Shirley Mallet, Joan Bath, ??, Lorraine Murphyfamilies, congues family, mowlam family, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, pat frisby nee mowlam, joan bath, lorraine murphy, shirley mallet, pat ryan, mary dawson, shirley payne, norma davis, religion - roman catholic church (st josephs) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Wedding, Carmel CONGUES and Albert MOWLAM, 1929
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .17 - Wedding photo of Carmel CONGUES and Albert MOWLAM in 1929 Left to right - Bill Mowlam, unknown girl, Moya (Moira) Congues, Albert Mowlam, Carml Congues, Rene ?, Lorna Congues, Johnny Congues, Denis Congues (aka Dinny) families, congues family, mowlam family, john (johnnie) congues, moira congues, lorna congues, denis 'dinny' congues, bill mowlam, albert 'tich' mowlam, carmel mowlam nee congues -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Clothing from the Weir Collection, Kew Library 2018, 11/04/2018
From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library. Display of seven costumes from the Weir collection dating from the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s used as a display at the 11 April 2018 monthly meeting at which the speakers were Jillian Rigby, Robert Baker and Suzanne McWha. The topic was the Weirs of Princess Street (Kew). The dresses form part of the Kew Historical Society Australian fashion collection and are catalogued individually.weir collection, women's clothing, kew historical society - meetings, australian fashion - 19100s - 1910s - 1920s - 1930s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Gates, Kew Lunatic Asylum, Henry Beater Christian, 1920s
Henry Christian (c.1809-91), the grandfather of the photographer, was one of the first settlers in Kew. He arrived in Victoria with his wife Agnes and son Orlando in 1855 on the Gypsy Queen. He established a rope-making business in Bulleen Road by 1858 but was declared insolvent two years later. In his final years, he was celebrated as one of the oldest living settlers of the district. His son, Orlando Henry Beater Christian (c.1853-1930) became a member of the Hawthorn Band and a foundation member of the Willsmere Swimming Club. Orlando and his wife Elizabeth had four children of which Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) was the eldest.An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian family of Pakington Street, Kew, comprising professional and amateur photography, depicting individuals, natural and settled environments and the interactions between these worlds. Many of the photographs vividly capture the worlds of three generations of men - Henry Christian, his son Orlando Henry Beater Christian, and his grandson of Henry Christian. The most important photographer was the youngest, Henry Christian, who was a keen explorer, not just of his immediate environment but also of the Victorian wilderness. His major opus is contained in two albums in which he records, sometimes in majestic detail and on other occasions the intimate features of the natural world. His photographic travels during the 1920s, often in solitary ramblings but on other occasions with companions, recall the heroic landscape photography of an earlier era, pioneered by Nicholas Caire. In addition to their aesthetic value, the albums are historically significant records within the State of Victoria, of what is now a distant point in time, and of places that have become radically altered through human intervention.Sepia photograph of the entrance gates to the Kew Asylum. Located in Princess Street, these gates were relocated to Victoria Park in the 1930s/40s. There is a shelter to the left of the gates. A horse-drawn covered carriage is exiting through the gates. An electric light is hung from a metal bar in the centre of the gates. The two-storey gate house on the right of the gates is outside the view of the photograph.kew lunatic asylum, kew lunatic asylum -- gates, henry beater christian, christian-washfold collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Playing Cards, Warrnambool Woollen Mill, 1940s
These playing cards were produced for the Warrnambool Woollen Mill in the 1940s for promotional purposes and were probably given to members of a bridal party when one member had bought a Warrnambool blanket (specifically the Warma-Wool Blanket) as a trousseau item or as a gift for the bridal couple. The cards were in the possession of Mr C.F. Kelly of Dwarroon, Cudgee (near Warrnambool) in 1985 and he has taken them to show the manager of the Warrnambool Mill as they were already items of historical interest, being about 40 years old at that time. The letter from the Warrnambool Mill administration office attests to this. The envelope shows that the cards were returned to Mr Kelly by post. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill was established in South Warrnambool in 1910 and closed in the year 2000. It was one of the most important and well-known industries in Warrnambool in the 20th century. These items are of interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill, a key 20th century industry in Warrnambool that was known Australia-wideThis is a pack of playing cards having the usual playing cards printed numbers and emblems on one side and a colour illustration of a bride and two bridesmaids admiring a blanket on the other side. This side also has printed material. The cards are partly enclosed in a piece of cellophane and the pack is in a rectangular envelope with a stamp and a typed address on the outside. The envelope is open and partly torn at one end. The letter in the envelope has a letterhead and typed material.Envelope: Mr C.F. Kelly R.S.D. 4330 D.Warroen (sic) Cudgee Vic. 3265 Cards: Warrnambool Warma-Wool Blankets warrnambool blankets, warrnambool woollen mill, dwarroon estate cudgee