The photograph was taken on one of Quinn's early trips to New York, and, with the letters he wrote at this time, records his fascination with American culture. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the Statue of Liberty in New York. The photograph has been taken standing at the base of the statue, looking upwards.On reverse: STATUE OF LIBERTY / 30.8.47 handwritten in black ink. Below this is an upside down D, and a small blue ink mark in the left hand corner.allan-quinn, statue-of-liberty, new-york, 1947, letters-from-abroad

Copy of black and white photograph.williamstown high school, 1947, 1948, staff, miss cook

Made by Syliva Maidment in 1947-48.Bootees knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia

Made by Syliva Maidment in 1947-48.Bonnet knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia

Made by Syliva Maidment in 1947-48.Bonnet knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia

Made by Sylvia Maidment 1947-48.Cream baby's singlet knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia

Made by Sylvia Maidment 1947-48.Baby's bonnet knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia

Made by Sylvia Maidment 1947-48.Cream baby's dress knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia

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.At rear of book are the minutes of the 1st to 5th Annual Meetings (1947-1951) and a list of financial members 33 x 21 x 1 cm; beige cardboard endcovers with green cloth spine binding; 132 pageseltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, meeting minutes, minute book, women's auxiliary

Black and White photograph of the Reginald M sailing in Outer Harbour Sth Aust, circa 1947. Skipper- R.F. Dale. Owner - John March. 205 mm x 154 mm RM 021 Reginald M flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, reginald m, outer harbour, r.f. dale, john march

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, January 25, 2005. Farming: powered up for a day on the farm is Inglewood farmer, Harold Palmer. Harold is photographed in 1947 outside the Inglewood powerhouse. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Sub-Agent's Licence No. 1623 with the name: Frederick Cullen Dyett of Cr Mitchell & Queen Sts. Bendigo, for the year 1947. Signed Walsh, Clerk of Petty Sessions and dated 18/12/1946. Cost pounds(1).business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - sub-agent's licence, frederick cullen dyett, walsh, h e daw

The photograph features the debutante group who were presented at the 1947 Grecian Ball. Fifth from the left are: Mary and Bill Levis, Katina Kostopoulos, Mike Kostos, Desma and Jim Paizis. The Grecian Ball, organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne, was a highlight of the annual social calendar within the Greek community. The Royal Ballroom at the Exhibition Buildings was a popular venue for the event. The Grecian Ball ceased during the 1980s however has enjoyed a renaissance during 2022 and 2023.The early Greek and Ithacan communities adopted the tradition of debutantes at their annual balls. A black and white photograph with a white border at the top and bottom, of six debutantes and their partners standing in a line on a staircase.

Certificate of Discharge. V143139 Sergeant Albert William Guard. Served with Citizen Military Forces from 13 October 1941 to 30 June 1947. Interim Army 1 July 1947 to 26 October 1948.Wooden frame, glass front, printed certificate with cream coloured border, has details of the persons service and discharge date.“Certificate No 224024”documents - certificates/army records, glass technology, discharge

Presented by the Victorian Tramway Football Association to Mr Norman Charles Boucher, Victorian Railways, Tramway Motorman for his long service to the Association. Dated 18 March 1947. Hand made with ink and water colours, with VFTA logo. Signed by C A Peterson as President, L Montgomery as Hon. Treasurer and R Hodder as Secretary. See item 7056i3.pdf for his story prepared by Noelle Jones. See item 7057 for a football team photograph which included Mr Boucher.Demonstrates a hand made illustrated Life Membership certificate.Wooden framed illustrated certificate glazed secured with nails on rear. Hand made with ink and colour wash. Has two screws in the top corners and a section of string for hanging. The wood frame is machined carved.sports, vfta, football, certificates, vr trams, motormen, n c boucher

Framed black and white photograph of Tilly Aston. Tilly sits with one hand resting against a table, and the other in her lap. She is wearing a black collared dress with a white lace neck ruff held with an opal pin. Two medals (the Jubilee medal and Coronation medal) are pinned to the chest (one a red bowtie, the other is a brass medallion). At the base is a handwritten inscription: Miss Tilly Aston/ Founder of Assocation for Advancement of the Blind / in 1895 and Leader until 1947.B/W photograph in black frametilly aston, artwork

Bendigo Sub-Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball, Town Hall, Bendigo. Held on August 12th, 1947. Cream bifold card with gold printing and shaped edges. Inside is the Dance Program for 28 dances. On the back is the list of debutantes, Chaperone and Flower Girls. Debutantes are: Dorothy Herbert, Norma Knopp, Daphne Green, Eileen Simpson, Elvie Walker, Eileen Clarke, Olive Tope, Inez Somerville, Doris Purtell, Patricia Young, Judith Waters and Joy Taylor. Chaperone was Mrs. W. Evely and the Flower Girls were Wendy Brock and Evelyn Harris.event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - souvenir programme annual ball 1947, dorothy herbert, norma knopp, daphne green, eileen simpson, elvie walker, eileen clarke, olive tope, inez somerville, doris purtell, patrica young, judith waters, joy taylor

Plans were corrected to 1st July 1947Square shaped original plan of the Mt Buffalo Chalet. paper is attached to cloth backing. Floor plan shows layout of main floor and first floor.Handwritten text on back of plans describes "hours of staff" and "hours of guests...."

"THE SAS/ SAVAGE WARS/ OF PEACE/ 1947 TO THE/ PRESENT".Hard cover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, black colour buckram, gold colour print on spine. Dust cover - paper, black colour background with yellow/orange and white colour print on front, spine and back. Clear plastic self adhesive book covering applied to dust cover. 222 pages, cut plain white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs.publication, book, sas

The date on the photograph states "approx 1946", actually 1947. The Bendigo RSL conducted Annual and Debutante Balls for many years as a fund raiser. The following article appeared in the Argus; “Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thursday 14 August 1947, page 8 ________________________________________ 12 debutantes presented at Bendigo Ball Early Victorian posies which matched the pastel flowers in their hair were carried by the 12 debutantes who came out at the Annual RSL Ball at Bendigo Town Hall last night. The debutantes, who were presented to Lieut-General and Mrs V. A. H. Sturdee, were Eileen Clarke, Daphne Green, Norma Knopp, Doris Purtell, Inez Somerville, Eileen Simpson, Joy Taylor, Olive Tope, Judith Waters, Elvie Walker, Patricia Young, and Dorothy Herbert. The official party included Cr and Mrs D. W. Streader, Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo; Cr and Mrs. McEwen, Mayor and Mayoress of Castlemaine; Major-General Rankin, MP, and Mrs Rankin; Mr Galvin, Minister for Lands, and Mrs Galvin; and Colonel Lansell MLC, President of Bendigo RSL.” Photograph B & W on light cream backing board. There are 12 young men, 12 Debutante girls, 2 Flower girls and 1 female Chaperone. Text has been written on the front in blue pen and black pencil.In blue pen and black pencil, "RSL Deb Ball approx 1946", In black pencil, "Bruce back row 7th from left, Olive 2nd back row from left", in black pen, "Reg Brock Bendigo"brsl, smirsl, debutante

Australian Halfpennies of King George VI: 1941 (2), 1942 (2), 1943 (11), 1946 (2), 1947 (3), 1948 (11), 1949 (8), 1950 (5), 1951 (6). The coins are all circulated and in various conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, halfpennies

Brown manilla envelope labelled 'Freight Agreement as from 1st June 1950 also 1st September 1947 Victorian Railways. Freight agreements dated 1949, 1950 and 1953 enclosed. Handwritten card relates to 1952 agreeement.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Silver cup trophy from the Victorian Amateur Boxing & Wrestling Association for the Annual Boxing Championships won by Collingwood Technical School in 1933. Also won by Collingwood in 1934, 1939, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947. METROPOLITAN DISTRICT / of the / Victorian Technical Schools Sports Union / CHAMPIONSHIP CUP / for the school winning the greatest number of events / at the / ANNUAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS / Presented by the Victorian Amateur Boxing & Wrestling Assn / 1933’ On back is a list of winners from 1933 to 1950 includes Brighton, Prahran, South Melbourne, Essendon, Oakleigh, Brunswick. collingwood technical school, trophies, boxing championship trophy 1933, students, nmit,