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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO YARUNGA DRIVE, 04/02/1992
04/02/1992 Yarunga Drive - 40P2 Main Broken by Marong Council Doing Road works- Time 11.20am - Campaspe 05/02Polaroidorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 15/05/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of No. 25 promoting Made in Australia week during 1956.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 25 at the City loop, carrying banners for Made in Australia Week. Tram has a sheet with an Australian flag painted onto it, with holes made for the lights on the front of the tram, and three panels that have been fixed to the side of the tram. Tram has the destination of Special. The Town Hall is in the background. Photo by Wal Jack 15-5-1956. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No.25 with Made in Australia posters on sides, Sturt St Loop, Ballarat 15-5-56" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T236" written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, city loop, advertisements, made in australia week, tram 25 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 1 Sunderland Rise Greensborough, 22/05/2018
1 Sunderland Rise Greensborough, 3 bedroom home. For sale by set date 22/05/2018. Previous sale April 2007 for $325,000 and October 1988 for $113,000.Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour.sunderland rise greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Francis, Henry and Bessie Wingrove, St Helena Cemetery, 28/05/1892
The Grave of Francis William Wingrove (died 28/05/1892), Henry Vivian Wingrove (died December 1855) and Bessie Wingrove (died 1955), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, wingrove family -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Document - Annual Report, Heidelberg Golf Club, Heidelberg Golf Club, Lower Plenty: Forty-fifth Annual Report, Year ended January 31st, 1974, 05/04/1974
Annual report of the Heidelberg Golf Club. Includes annual report, balance sheet and accounts to 31/01/1974. Annual General Meeting held 05/04/1974.Annual reports found in this collection begin in 1933-34. Numbering of annual reports commenced in 1973 with number 44.4 page document. Typed text. annual reports, financial reports -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Booklet - Annual Report, Heidelberg Golf Club, Heidelberg Golf Club, Lower Plenty: Annual report, Year ended January 31st, 1963, 05/04/1963
Annual report of the Heidelberg Golf Club. Includes annual report, balance sheet and accounts to 31/01/1963. Annual General Meeting held 05/04/1963.Annual reports found in this collection begin in 1933-34.24 page document. Typed text and black and white photographs. Bound in cream card cover annual reports, financial reports -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, 26 Jan. 1956
Watsons Creek Floor pour 27th January, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, w.e. wolf, watsons creek, 1956-01-27 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, 26 Jan. 1956
Watsons Creek Floor pour 27th January, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, w.e. wolf, watsons creek, 1956-01-27 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham Swimming Pool, Nov. 1956
Eltham Swimming Pool Scum Gutter November 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, eltham swimming pool, 1956-11 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham Swimming Pool, Nov. 1956
Eltham Swimming Pool Scum Gutter November 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, eltham swimming pool, 1956-11 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GILLIES COLLECTION: GILLIES BROS. CASH EXPENDITURE BOOK LEDGER NOV 1953 MAY 1956
Gillies Ledger, detailing cash expenditure for the period November 1953 to May 1956 Cardboard, cloth covered, with cloth binding, and paper ruled ledger pages a Gillies Bros. ledger cover b Left page first entry November 1953 (cont.) c Right page first entry November 1953 d Left page last entry May 1956 e Right page May 1956 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - TALAMBE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, January 1956
Map. Talambe, County of Bendigo, Hayanmi, Pompapiel, Dingee, Tandarra, Yallook. By authority W.M. Houston, Government Printer, Melbourne. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. January 1956. Price 2/-. (number 8 in map cupboard 1)W.M. Houston, Government Printermap, bendigo, talambe -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Tram 19 at Geelong Depot, early 1956
Photo shows Tram 19 at Geelong Depot One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Geelong operations toward the closure of the tram system.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, geelong depot, tram 19 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Frank Clowes et al, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 1903
This book was used by former student of the Ballarat School of Mines, Max Gaunt, in 1905.Brown hard covered book of 602 pages.Signed inside front cover "Max L. Gaunt, SMB 14/3/05"chemistry, gaunt, ballarat school of mines, churchill, clowes, frank clowes, coleman, bernard coleman -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. Liana ThOMPSON is with her mother , Fay BATES/ SHAW nee DEVINE.Liana Thompson & Fay Bates the launch of the History of a Street Precinct. 25/9/05 Liana Thompson, Fay Bates (previously Shaw nee Devine)liana thompson, fay bates, history of a street precinct -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - First day issue envelope and stamp folder, 5/09/2023
First Day issue envelope and stamp pack for four 22 cent gold related stamps (Licence inspection, Puddling, Quality of washing stuff, & On route to deposit gold)First day of issue stamped envelope - 20/05/1981 Bendigo, Vic, 3550four gold related stamps., stamps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400 Studio colour photo of Miss Nellie Stewart in a long blue dress and wide hat holding a small dog Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Sender -Ethel dated 24/11/05 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Collection of photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Black and white photograph of Staghound Armoured Car heavily bogged on exercise in Chiltern Forest near Albury. Has formation sign of 2nd Armoured Brigade on right mudguard." 1956 Staghound Armrd ( sic ) exercise in Chiltern / Rutherglen area " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Collection of photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of Armoured Car bogged on side of road. Tactical sign of 2nd Armoured Brigade on right mudguard." Staghound Armoured car 1956' Exercise in Chiltern/ Rutherglen area." -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Mary Gilmore 1953, Herbert McClintock
Pen and inkSigned and dated l.r ; Signed and dated by Mary Gilmore 1956 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, 26 Jan. 1956
Watsons Creek Showing steel work 26/1/1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, w.e. wolf, watsons creek, 1956-01-26 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Yarra Glen-Glenburn Road, Nov. 1956
Cylinder foundation – Jehosophat Creek Showing flume – March 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1956-03, bridge construction, jehosophat creek, road construction, yarra glen-glenburn road -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
photograph, c.1956 - 1959
The Girls' Club was led By Sister Lillian Mott 1956-1959 Colour photo of a group of girls and leaders doing basket weaving at the Errol St. Girls' Club North Melbourne. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Tram 1029, 1956
A four motor bogie drop centre combination tram of the Melbourne W7 class No. 1029, built at Preston Workshops during 1956, entered service on 1/2/1956. Fitted with sliding doors, Remote Control equipment. See webpage btm.org.au/trams/504.html Spent it appears all its life at Preston or North Fitzroy Depot. Transported to Newport Workshops during 1995. More to come here. Photo - Graeme Farrer - ex Mal Row via TDU of 21-10-2019 See Reg Items 7394 and 7396 for relevant newspaper cuttings and Destination Citytrams, w7 class, tram 1029 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Scholar's Concession Ticket", 1956
Red clothed backed paper ticket, printed as a MMTB "Scholar's Concession Ticket", for Junior First Term. Gives condition of use on the outside cover. Inside gives issue details - issued to Carol Lee of Sunshine High School, four section, issued 13/1/1956 for use to 11/5/1956, from Summerhill and Westmoreland Road Footscray to Essex St and Ballarat Road. Gives Carol's details. Ticket No. 2255. Ticket has been over written as "Cancelled" with a date which indicates that the ticket may not have been used or seen little use.trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, schools, schools tickets, scholar's tickets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Tourist guide, 1956
The Ruskin All-About Bendigo Booklet produced for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Includes maps and facts, service organizations and businesses in Bendigo. Includes advertisements for Australian companies. TAA on the cover. Produced by Ruskin Publishing Pty Ltd 37 Swanston St. Melbourne.advertising, services, bendigo businesses, bendigo maps -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Mont Albert Central School Honour Certificate, 1956
Laurie Young was the daughter of Beryl Mair (1916-1976) and Ernest Lance Young (1915-1999). The family lived at 5 York Street and later 11 York Street, Mont Albert. Laurie was born on 18 August 1947.A cream honour certificate with printing in red, brown and black awarded to Laurie Young in 1956 for attaining 97.3% in Grade IV. Signed by the class teacher M W Daniel and the Head Master, E [?] Hall. It includes the school crest and motto - 'Fighting Through'.laurie young, laurie newton, mont albert central school, school, education, e hall, m w daniel, certificate -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 14 Julie Court Greensborough, 26/05/2018
14 Julie Court Greensborough, 4 bedroom home. For sale by set date 05/06/2018, price not disclosed. Previous sale October 1996 for $210,000 and March 1987 for $132,000.Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour.julie court greensborough -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Civic Anzac Commemoration Ceremonies, 1956
Invitation to two Anzac ceremonies at St Kilda in 1956: a talk by Lawrence McCarthy VC and the screening of films 'Exercise Alphabet' and 'Jungle Fighters' at St Kilda Town Hall on 22 April 1956; and a ceremony at the St Kilda Cenotaph on 25 April 1956. Lawrence Dominic McCarthy, VC (21 January 1892 – 25 May 1975) was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, for action in World War I.White card printed in black on one side, including City of St Kilda logoanzac day, lawrence dominic mccarthy vc, film - jungle fighters, film - exercise alphabet -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Geelong scrubber at depot, early 1956
The photo shows the Geelong scrubber on the front of No. 2 road with No. 16 behind and No. 19 alongside. One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Geelong operations toward the closure of the tram system and in particular the Geelong scrubber or track cleaning tram.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, geelong depot, scrubber, geelong 16, geelong 19