Coloured Photograph of Cr. George Savage, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1949 to August 1950savage, george, city of nunawading, mayor

Khaki wool jacket worn by Williamstown High School cadets, 1950's and 1960's.williamstown high school, 1950's, 1960's, alex jurga, cadets

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three pages of typed notes, undated, but in a pile from 1950-51. Speech notes for the investiture of prefects, although no title given.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. investiture of prefects. mayor.

These School Papers were issued to the children going to school in the state of Victoria by the Education Department for a cost of 1 cent per issue. These were the last edition of the School Paper to be printed. This copy was collected and saved by one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin.Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed J. J. Gourley, Government Printer, MelbourneThe School Paper For Grades 5 and 6 (1968) and For Grades 3 and 4 (1968)EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades III and IV (1950)education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott william, marriott geoff, market gardeners, pioneers, moorabbin shire, henry dendy special survey brighto 1841, east bentleigh state school no. 2083

Personal petrol one burner stove with three swing out feet and three swing out grate arms. petrol tank at baseStove gasoline burner M-1950. US "Rogers" Akron, Ohiostove

From Glen Iris.Dark blue felt triangular pennant with gold screen print text. The pennant has grosgrain ribbon at the edge of its short side."PRES. BOYS ASSN. ZONE PREMIERS HARTWELL BASKETBALL PERMIERS 1950"

Turned wood gavel sound block with engraved sliver plaque."Presented to the High Court of Victoria and Tasmania by N.S.W. Province 1950-1951"methodist order of knights

Monument to mark where Major Mitchell passedMajor Mitchell Passed this spot July 13th 1886 erected 1950monuments, major mitchell

Yields information about the appearance of the Gardens Crossing Loop and tram 19.Black and white photograph of tram 19 leaving Gardens Loop with the destination of Mt Pleasant. Note the tram stop pole behind the tram, fitted with timetable boards, stop sign and section sign. Item donated comprised negative 1144, A4 print and laminated A4 print. Negative scanned at 2400dpi. See Reg Item 3376 for another print - noted that it was from the Ellis Collection. On the top edge of one of the prints "Wendouree Parade 1950 have print"trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram stops, tram 19

These coins are examples of pre-decimal Australian currency.Twelve Australian coins from the 1950's. Set on cardboard with plastic covering. Two of each to show both sides. 2/- 1951; 1/- 1957; 6d 1954; 3d 1952; 1d 1958; 1/2d 1951coins penny currency shilling 1950's

Black and white photograph of Bendigo No. 11 at the eastern end of High St. Eaglehawk, late 1950's or early 1960's. Tram has the destination of Eaglehawk. Taken by John Alfred. Photo printed on half weight paper.On rear written in black ink "Eaglehawk / No. 11" and on bottom edge, stamp "Photo by John Alfred / No." in red ink.tramways, trams, eaglehawk, high st, tram 11

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 13 with the Town Hall in the background. Photo taken either late 1950's or early 1960. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. Nth. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of 2nd copy in ink "PM & MM J68 = Geel 30 = Ball 13"tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, tram 13

Article about E[dith] L[ydia] Shaw being appointed Principal Matron of the Commonwealth Military Forces, Southern Command.Single column print article with photograph captioned "MATRON SHAW" in second column. Article is glued to a lined piece of paper with crossed out small clippings glued to other side. Article date is Tuesday, February 28, 1950.edith lydia shaw, principal matron, commonwealth military forces, southern command

Singer was first established as I. M. Singer & Co. in 1851 by Isaac Merritt Singer with New York lawyer Edward C. Clark. Best known for its sewing machines, it was renamed Singer Manufacturing Company in 1865, then the Singer Company in 1963. The Singer company began to market its machines internationally in 1855 and won first prize at the Paris world's fair that year. They had offices established in both Sydney and Melbourne by the mid-1960s. The company demonstrated the first workable electric sewing machine in 1910. Singer was also a marketing innovator and a pioneer in promoting the use of instalment payment plans, making their machines more affordable for many people. According to its serial number, this machine was manufactured in 1950 and was one of the new models designed to be more portable as it only weighed about 10 KG.This sewing machine is of local, national and international significance as it represents developments in technology and the impact this had upon the work of women.The Singer 99 was a sturdy and reliable machine that was easy to use. Lighter than other machines of its time, this machine weighed only 10 Kgs. It is mounted on a wooden base with a small compartment under the balance wheel to store accessories and bobbins. It has a 'Bentwood' (polished plywood) cover which also provided some room for storage. The machine is driven by a small electric motor and a light to illuminate the work area. It is decorated with gold decals and a filigree pattern. It includes a knee control which is inserted in a hole at the front of the machine. The serial number EG045782 indicates it was manufactured in 1950.Across the top in gold script: "The Singer Manufacturing Co. / Made in Great Britain" On light cover: "SINGER" Plate with specifications also attached. On front of machine in oval badge: A CENTURY OF SEWING SERVICE/ THE SINGER MANFG. CO. 1851 - 1951singer sewing macnine, domestic appliances, women's work, technology

2 white souvenir first day covers one with with dark blue ink print and one with red ink print. 100 Centenary 1850 - 1950 First Adhesive Postage Stamps. And Australian National Philatelic Exhibition Melbourne 4-14 Oct-1950.philately, covers, first day cover, lydia chancellor collection, collection, australian national philatelic exhibition, stamps, postage stamps, entertainment, amusements, exhibition

Auctioneer's Licence No. 388 in the name of Frederick Cullen Dyett from 1/1/1950 to 31/12/1950. Signed by W. P. Walsh, Receiver of Revenue on 6th December 1949. Licence cost £25. 944 written in ink to right of Government seal.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auctioneer's licence no. 388, frederick cullen dyett, f mcsweeney, j j gourley

The register documents twenty-five weddings that took place in the Mission to Seamen's church district between the 21st of April, 1947 to the 8th of June 1950. Each certificate is a record of all the information needed to legalise a marriage under Commonwealth law, such as names, dates of birth, marital status, parents and employment. Within the register, there are four Forms of Consent, used when the bride or groom were below the age of twenty-one. There is a memo confirming the death of one bride's previous husband, a letter confirming one groom was actually a bachelor, and letters from a ship's captain, swearing a bride and groom are both unmarried.The register is a historical record of weddings performed at the Mission to Seamen church between 1947 to 1950.On front cover, handwritten in blue ink: REGISTER NO 6 / 21-4-47 - 8-6-50 / NOTE NO 94 (underlined) / CELEBRATED AT ST NICHOLAS'MARINERS'CHURCH / WILLIAMSTOWN / NO 103 (underlined) AT ST ANDREWS " " / PORT MELBOURNEwedding, marriage, 1947-1950, register, church, marriages, dio-marriages, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission

Typed copy of minutes of Inaugural Meeting of Vic Branch of the Rats Of Tobruk Association. .1) First part of meeting hrs. 8.30 pm Frid. 17th Nov. 1950 .2) Second part ending with signature of P.F.KEMP,State Secretary.documents, minutes, military history, army, rats of tobruk association

Jubilee Souvenir Booklet for H.B. Selby, 1900 - 1950 Cover is of cardboard, Burgundy and Gold text Six pages with text and Photographs. Booklet is to celebrate 50 years of H.B. Selby Australia Limited and contains history of those involved in the businessH.B. Selby & Co, Pty, ltd.organization, business, h.b. selby, cohn brothers selby australia jubilee

Cr. Willis was first to run a bus line from Vermont to Mitcham. Later his Ventura Bus Lines expanded throughout the Nunawading area.Black and white photograph of Councillor C.L.(Jim)Willis in his mayoral robes seated on a chair. At the lower part of the photograph frame is a wide silver plaque which is attached to a piece of thick board. Inscribed is - Cr.C.L.Willis, Mayor 1950 - 1951willis c.l.councillors of nunawading city of nunawading mayors of nunawading, bus line

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 18 at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool St. The tram has a destination of Chilwell. In the background is the Temperance and General (T&G) building. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 18

Black and white print of Ballarat No. 22 at the Mt Pleasant terminus, mid 1940's to early 1950's prior to its renumbering. The crew is swapping ends. The tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. In the background is the General Store at the time. On rear in ink "HTT 11 = MMTB N 117 = Ball 22 Renumbered 37"trams, tramways, mt pleasant, tram 22

Silver prize cup. Inscr: 'KUNGL LAWN TENNIS KLUBBENS/HEDERPRIS/KUNGENS KANNA 1950/3 PRES'. Sotheby's sticker on base: LOT 101/9...11 July 2002'. Stamped in base 'Y8'. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis

Skippy and Toni St Elmo were responsible for early developments at the Falls Creek resort and for promoting a love of skiing. They left Melbourne in 1945 and settled at Falls Creek and moved into the first building constructed of corrugated iron and timber at Falls Creek in 1946. They were Falls Creek’s first workers with Toni employed by the State Electricity Commission to record weather-related data up to the construction of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme. In 1957, Toni was involved in building the first rope tow called Nissen on the same route as the Summit Quad. He also established the Nissen Ski School with ski instructor Milan Kovacic and was involved in the building of the resort’s first ski club Bogong in 1949. Toni taught Skippy to ski and she practised on the High Plains where she and her husband lived. Skippy St Elmo won many ski races during the 1950’s and represented Australia in New Zealand.Skippy and Toni St Elmo were pioneers of the Falls Creek area, promoting local ski sports and tourism. The played an important role in opening up the Falls Creek area and developing its sporting potential by establishing the first ski school, ski lifts and early lodge facilities. Skippy and Toni St Elmo were honoured at the Alpine Village at Falls Creek on November 17 2006, with the spreading of their ashes at the place which played such an important part in both their lives.Set of 8 black and white photographs of Skippy St Elmo and other skiers 1. Skippy and 3 others in New Zealand 1951 2. Skippy and 5 others Falls Creek 1955 3. Cake celebrating 20 years of sport at Nissen Lodge 4. Skippy and friend outside Nissen Lodge 5. Skippy on the ski slopes 6. Skippy on the ski slopes 7. Albury Ski Club team New Zwealand 1957 8. The Bogong Ski Club 1950 Written on back of photos 1. Bob Howe Albury, Skippy New Zealand 1951 – 942H 2. Falls Creek 1955. Skippy St Elmo: H Devonassore; Margaret ?; ?; Tony St Elmo; Olive? 3. Written on cake Nissen Alpine Club. 20 years of sport. FRED 4. Skippy St Elmo 5. Skippy 6. Skippy 7. Bob Howe (Albury) Skippy New Zealand 1957. Albury Ski Club Team raced in NZ 8. The Bogong Ski club, Coronet Park, 1950. M Denham (Capt); B Wiltshire; R Roberts; Skippy St Elmo; Gwen Morris; J Frazer; J Smith; L Piera; Manager & Coach Toni St Elmo. J D Knowles Photographer Box 188, Queenstown. 744B falls creek, skiing, bogong high plains