Letter from EM Davidson, Scotch College, dated 3 October 1946, to Manager MMTB informing of sports day to be held at Scotch College on Saturday 2 November 1946. Estimated attendance 8000 to 10000 Acknowledgement letter from FG Wraith (MMTB) to EM Davidson, dated 4 October 1946. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt, to Mr Mazoletti for tram arrangements.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, sports

Football match and band performance Sunday 14 July 1946, 2:30PM Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to Depot Master, Hawthorn Depot. Memo dated 12 July 1946trams, tramways, events, football, bands, hawthorn depot, swan st, church st

Items are part of a collection of Legacy items from Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg), a former junior legatee. Valma was accepted into Junior Legacy club in 1940 when she was about 10 years old. She had collected the newspaper clippings of notices in the newspapers for Miss Carre's 90th birthday and also her death notices. The sentiments expressed show how much she was respected by the former Junior Legacy girls. The photocopy includes a picture of 90th birthday celebrations for Miss Carre at Legacy house. A copy of the photo of the girls at Mt Evelyn camp had already been received from Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg) and is at 01437. It is mentioned that she and her good friend June were in the photo and would have been 16 at the time. Miss Carre is also seen, seated wearing red, in the photo of L/- Grattan's 100th. More photos of Legatee Grattan's 100th are at 00964. A note sent to Legacy with the items mentions Legatee Grattan walked Valma down the aisle at her wedding and that Valma and her daughter would frequently put flowers on his plot in Springvale cemetery.An example of the long term friendship of Junior Legatees that they attend reunions and stay in contact. Also of their esteem for former Girls' Class trainer, Miss Carre and their appointed Legatee.Photocopy of items about Miss Carre, a photo of Legatee Grattan's 100th celebrations and a photo of a Girls Camp at Mt Evelyn in 1946. Also copies of the letter that accompanied the items donated and Legacy's reply letter.01719.2 Photo has 'Legacy Girls Camp at Mount Evelyn May 1946' on reverse in black pen. 01719.3 Photo has 'Legatee Grattan 100th birthday at Legacy House Melb. 20.9.1994' on reverse in blue penjunior legatee, girls' classes

An article titled 'Legacy Founder Honored', that mentions the speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong delivered as the Savige Memorial Oration at the Federal Conference of Legacy Clubs in Canberra on 22 October 1954. The speech is a full account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand, He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves. The second article on the same page is titled 'Legacy Conference Opened' and mentions the Governor General Sir William Slim, opening the conference in Canberra and some of the topics he spoke on. There are three copies of the Savige Memorial speech in the archive.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.Front page of the Daily Advertiser on 23 October 1954 with two articles about the Legacy conference, one of which was about the memorial oration for Stan Savige given by Brian Armstrong.stan savige, conference

A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's."Stephenson Falls"/ Marysville 1954 237stephenson falls, steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, photograph, john steavenson

A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's."Stephenson Falls"/ Marysville 1954 237stephenson falls, steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, photograph, john steavenson

A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's."Stephenson Falls"/ Marysville 1954 237stephenson falls, steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, photograph, john steavenson

Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade dish, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Hand built deep dish, glazed in maroon and green. The maroon ground includes a splash of green in the centre of the dish. This is the only ceramic piece in the collection that is both signed and dated.Signature to base: "V. Ayling / 1954"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), dishes, viola annie ayling, viola annie mcvicars

The Argus was a morning daily newspaper in Melbourne that was established in 1846 and closed in 1957 and was considered to be the general Australian newspaper of record for this period. Widely known as a conservative newspaper for most of its history. Newspapers reflect the contemporary society at the time of print i.e. post-war Australia. This item is a useful reference for that history.A complete 32 pp newspaper, titled The Argus - Melbourne. It is dated Saturday January 12 1946.newspaper-the argus media-print

The crossing the ceremony was an important part of maritime lore and marked a sailor's first crossing of the equator. This photograph was taken by Allan Charles Quinn and therefore it is presumably not his first crossing but the photograph does depict aspects of the ceremony.This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting life at sea for a young man in the period immediately after World War II.Black and white photograph of various members of the crew of the Ariston participating in the "crossing the line" ceremony in 1946.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator/ on Ariston/ 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston

Map of Southern Japan showing dispositions of British Commonwealth Occupation Forces as at 15 October 1946

Wireless Patrol. Wally Norton, driver, and S/C Slater, circa 1954transport branch drivers; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section

Front of a Ford Customline, Highway Patrol, registration no. GDA 727, circa 1954police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; ford customline car; highway patrol

Black and White Photograph of maypole dancing on the QEO during the royal visit of 1954.photograph, group, maypole dancing, royal visit

Black and White pohot of maypole dancing on the QEO during the royal visit of 1954entertainment, maypole dancing, maypole dancing, qeo

Black and White Photo of maypole dancing on the QEO during the 1954 Royal Visitentertainment, dance, maypole dancers, maypole dancing, royal visit

Black and White photo of maypole dancing on the QEO during the royal visit of 1954entertainment, dance, maypole dancers, maypole dancing, royal visit

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1954; Challenge Round Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1954; Challenge Round Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Welcome home parade for the Bendigo service people WW2. The picture of the Cenotaph is not the one in use today. (2022)Single sheet of paper. Black and white photographs of various sizes. “The Weekly Times, July 24, 1946” Bendigo’s Welcome Home “ww2, bendigo, welcome home

Engraved trench art. WW2.Trench art - grey metal, engraved, oval box, plastic top and bottom.Rabaul 1946.passchendaele barracks trust, trench art, metal case, ww2

Parade of RN personnel through city streets Friday 25th January 1946, 1.20 to 1.55PM Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements for position no 3 - Franklin St Shunt. Memo dated 17th January 1946.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, events, franklin st, victoria st, swanston st, elizabeth st, bourke st

The 2nd World Council of Churches Assembly was held in Evanston, Illinois, USA 15-31 August 1954. It 161 had Member churches. Its theme was 'Christ - the Hope of the World'. Large, round, heavy medallion. One side depicts five places of worship and a hall. The other side text and an image of a boat on water with a Latin cross."THE HOPE OF WORLD CHRIST" "McCAW HALL" "WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SECOND ASSEMBLY" "NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EVANSTON 1954" "OIKOUMENE"world council of churches