The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude St Fitzroy, 1954/55. Photo shows the workmen excavating and demolishing parts of the massive infrastructure needed at this curve to enable cable trams to pass around the sharp curve, still one of the sharpest on today's Melbourne tram system. The outside cable tram track remains in position. The MMBW plan shows a large cable sheave pit on the outside of the curve. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. The track was opened to service in late June 1955. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, gertrude street, fitzroy

Worn by Lyn Evans 1952 - 1957Black wool blazer with red, yellow and blacl braid trim. Worn as school uniform at Williamstown High School 1952-57. Logo and stripe detail on pocket; school, prefect, school captain and form captain badges on lapels.On label at back of neck; ' Gayval Regd school wear."williamstown high school, 1950's, school uniform, blazer

A three pages photocopied booklet "still going strong" 1954 describing the two stage plays "Floradora" and "The maid of the mountains". ref. A stage of remembrance by Madge E. Welch - Bendigo Operatic Society, 1952-1961.

A black and white photograph of a bridge over the Steavenson River in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of a bridge over the Steavenson River in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson River is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.Marysville 1954marysville, victoria, steavenson river, photograph, john steavenson

Guide for Legatees about procedures, principles and code of conduct in 1950-52.A record of Legacy procedures and regulations in the 1950s.Booklet of codes and rules for Legatees. The spine has been rebound with brown paper, probably to combine the 1950 and 1952 issues.Legacy / The code of legacy / Legacy principles and rules for guidance / For general application / The constitution of legacy co-ordinating council / Issued by Legacy co-ordinating council Melbourne 1950-1952. Office copy. Not to be removed. Written in pencil on cover.regulations, rules, procedures

One of a collection of 10 photographs donated by June Robilliard nee BartonBlack & White photograph of June & Lois Barton 1952barton family, lois barton, june barton, june robilliard

Davis Cup 1952 commemorative badge. Materials: Metaltennis

Donald Clark Collection.A typed schedule for events in the Back To Tarnagulla reunion of 1952.school, church

Photograph is of framed memorabilia of the Stawell Gift 1954. It was taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of a banner, a trophy medallion on a ribbon, and two sporting photographs, all displayed behind glass in a frame. John Hayes 1954 Stawell Gift Winnerjohn hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum

Robin Boyd's Marriott House (1954) in Flinders Victoria on the Mornington Peninsular was commissioned by the Ron Marriott, who owned Hecla Electrics. See also item S1383.Colour slide in a mount. Possibly Mr and Mrs Marriott (on right) from Robin Boyd’s 1954 Marriott House, Flinders, VictoriaMade in Australia / 11

The article was published after a visit by the Victorian Historical Society to St Helena.Information about the Beale family and their connection to St Helena2 x A4 pages downloaded from Victorian Historical Magazine (1952) Vol 24, Issue 96, pages 140-141. Victorian Historical Magazine (1952) Vol 24, Issue 96, pages 140-141. This is the transcript of a paper read by Mr A T Latham. The title is St.Helena and the subject is Anthony Beale and his connection with Greensborough. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale

Dress worn by Alison Watson at the wedding of Angela and Ewan Costain in 1952. Angela was a teacher at Murtoa Primary School. The outfit which included a bonnet and muff was made by Alice Watson, dressmaker, Murtoa. .1 Back and front of flower girl dress. .2 Bonnet displayed on a velvet covered stand. .3 Photograph of bride and flower girl.3 Inside front presentation folder: Best wishes, - Angela and Ewen (Costain) Flower girl Alison Watson (Jobe) Under photograph, bottom L 1952; bottom R Athol Adams Dandenong flower girl dress, alice watson, alumni

Wal Jack had an extensive number of correspondents in Australia and around the World. This set of letters are from Owen in Hillside South Australia. 1 - Letter or 22-12-1954 covers topics such as new SAR railcars, breakdown of a railcar, construction of a miniature live steam locomotive and ARHS SA activities. 2 - Letter of 6-1-1955 covers his construction of a miniature live steamer, SAR Railcars and personal matters.Yields information about Wal Jack's correspondence.Set of two letters from Owen to Wal Jack ruled sheets, handwritten in ink. Letters dated 22/12/1954 (three quarto sheets) and 6/1/1955 (two foolscap sheets)letters, wal jack, owen, sar

Sent to a parishioner at Christ Church Mitcham by Phyllis Grant who lived at the Migrant Hostel Mitcham in 1952-54 where her husband did development work under the P.M.G.Black and white photograph of the front of Christ Church, Mitcham, in Edward Street in 1952. Mrs. P. Grant in front with her baby, Paul following his christeningchrist church anglican church mitcham, edward street, mitcham, grant, phyllis

The certificate was awarded to William Walter Hughes Esq C.T.A. of Victoria by order of the Victorian Civil Ambulance Service Committee and certifies Mr Hughes election as Life Governor of the Victorian Civil Ambulance Service at a meeting of the Committee held on 27 July 1954.Buff coloured certificate in a blue frame. A Victorian Civil Ambulance Service logo is located in the centre top of the certificate. Signed by the President and the Secretary and dated 27 July 1954. Signatures have faded. "William Waler Hughes Esq C.T.A. of Victoria" is hand written on the certificate

A trench art souvenir of HMAS Australia. This brass ashtray is apparently made from part of a propellor. The HMAS Australia was a heavy cruiser class fighting ship which was commissioned by the RAN on the 24th September, 1928 and de-commissioned on the 31st August, 1954.The ashtray has the following stamped inscription across the top rim. "H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA", "1928 - 1954".trench art, brass, ashtray, ran, navy, world war 2, ww2, hmas australia,

A.C. Callander was president of Wangaratta Ambulance Service 1928 to 1967 and president of the North Eastern Victoria District Ambulance Service 1954 to 1968.Colour photograph with white matting in brown timber frame. Man in suite sitting in chair.NORTH EASTERN VICTORIA DISTRICT AMBULANCE SERVICE ESTABLISHED 1ST APRIL, 1954wangaratta, north eastern victoria district ambulance service

1952 Austin, Series 11, front mounted Fire PumperRegistration XF 472, CFA logo on cabin doors, "Austin" badge on front of bonnet.front, 1952, fire, truck, pump, austin, country, authority, cfa, mounted

Booklet concerning the Customs of the services. Published 1939 reprinted 1952.Helpful hints to the newly commissioned.

Digital image of Port Melbourne Football Club team 1952sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc

Halls Gap once boasted a fine Bowling Green, ideally situated next door to the Kookaburra Cafe. These days lawn bowling has been replaced by another bowling game, Petanque, with regular meets taking place at the club's "piste" beside the recreation centre.Three men dressed in casual clothes, two men in slacks and white shirts,another man standing to the side is dressed in dark pants and vest with a hat on. One man is kneeling after bowling. A number of bowls are on the green, behind the men is a white picket fence. The Mt.William Range is in the background.On reverse M.Mair about 1952recreation, lawn bowling

This notebook comes from the estates of the Misses Dorothy and Agnes Ardlie of Warrnambool. Dorothy Ardlie (1910-1993) and her sister Agnes Ardlie (1915-1993) were the daughters of Ethel and Arthur Ardlie of Warrnambool, the granddaughters of the prominent Warrnambool lawyer, William Ardlie and his wife Mary and the great granddaughters of John and Mary Ardlie, early Warrnambool settlers. The notebook has been used in 1954 as a visitors book and later as an address book and a notebook for recipes, messages etc. The significance of ‘A la Ronde’ or ‘In the Round’ on the opening page is not known. This notebook is of minor interest as a memento of the Misses Dorothy and Agnes Ardlie of Warrnambool (20th century)This is a small notebook with a light brown cover with an ornamental gold edging around the front cover. The cover is somewhat stained. The pages are gilt-edged and contain handwritten signatures, names and addresses and notes. There are many blank pages.Visitors Book A La Ronde 1954 ardlie family, history of warrnambool