Editorial written at the time of the start of the closure of many Australian tramway systems, asking what is the next tramway system to close. The other two Victorian Provincial Tramway systems were considered safe at the time, however under constant threat of closure by the SEC due to the losses that were being incurred. Written by well-known Victorian tramway historian Keith Kings. The article with maps and photos details the history of the Geelong tramway system.Details the history of the Geelong Tramway system and gives details of the tramcars that were used on the system.Photocopy of an item from the Electric Traction Magazine March 1956 about the closure of the Geelong Tramway System, and trimmed to the magazine original size - 12 sheets stapled. Includes Maps and photographs. Text written by Keith Kings. Article interspersed with materials about the Adelaide Tramway system.geelong trams, closure, tramways, tramcars

Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Pile grid – 29th July 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, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-29

Bridge over Diamond Creek (Bridge Street Bridge) Greensborough pier, October, 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, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10

Bridge over Diamond Creek (Bridge Street Bridge) Eltham pier, October, 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, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10

Hurstbridge-Kinglake Road at Cottlesbridge south Pill’s Corner before reconstruction 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, shire of eltham, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, cottlesbridge, 1956-01

Photo shows Geelong No. 38 at the Belmont terminus, High Street with the return destination of North. Note the compulsory tram stop on the left-hand pole. 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 Belmont tram terminus prior to closure.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetram stops, tramways, high st, geelong, tram 38, belmont

Small dark booklet titled Infant Welfare Centre. No other information on the cover. On the inside cover list of baby weight from 25/08/1952 to 30/03/1953. On first page Birth date 27/03/1952, baby's name Ellison Philip Roger, Address: State School Wail, weight at birth: 8 pounds 9 ounces.personal effects

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 20/03/1955. The invoice has five entries ''sale account Wills'' for a total of 21 pounds 13shillings 9 penny. A receipt n. 16298 dated 23/03/1955 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

This programme is for the 1956 Warrnambool production of ‘The Heiress’. It was produced by Joyce Hayward, assisted by her husband Cyril. Joyce Hayward produced more than 80 plays and musicals in Warrnambool over a 30 year period and was a life member of the Warrnambool Theatre Company (as the Warrnambool Musical and Dramatic Society was re-named). Cyril Hayward acted in more than 40 plays in Warrnambool and stage-managed more than 50. Together they dominated the cultural scene in Warrnambool from 1955 to 1985 and were chiefly responsible for the establishment of the Warrnambool Performing Arts Centre (now the Lighthouse Theatre). Both received British Empire Medals.This program is of interest as an early example of the plays produced in Warrnambool by Joyce Hayward assisted by her husband Cyril. The Haywards had a major influence on the cultural life of Warrnambool for 30 years in the second half of the 20th century. The advertisements in this programme are also historically important.This is a soft cover programme of eight pages. It has an orange cover with black printing. The programme has many advertisements, information on the cast and the play produced. The booklet has been stapled but the staples have been removed.Front Cover: Warrnambool Musical & Dramatic Society presents The Heiress, a Play by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, Warrnambool Town Hall, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 15th, 16th, 17th Nov. 1956, Programme 1/-warrnambool musical & dramatic society, cyril & joyce hayward, warrnambool

From 1851 the Victorian government required all men on Victorian Goldfields to carry a Gold License. The fee was one pound per month, and was payable in advance. There was agitation surrounding the gold license which was thought to be an excessive fee and did not give the bearer right to representation. On 03 December 1854 the gold diggers on the Eureka Lead fought a short battle against the army and police troopers. A few months later a new system of taxing gold diggers was introduced - the Miner's Right.The Victorian Gold Licence was issued from 1851 until early 1855. Every man on a Victorian goldfield had to carry a valid gold license, so few survived the harsh treatment of being carried around a working goldfield. There was much dissatisfaction about what was thought to be an unfair mining tax (or gold license). On 29 November 1854 Ballarat miners burnt their licenses on Bakery Hill. On 3 December 1854 the Eureka Stockade Battle took place, resulting in the Goldfields Commission. The first Miner's Right was issued in late June 1855, and in July the first Local Courts were elected by miner's right holders. The two Fitnall Gold Licenses are important because they were issued on either side of the Eureka Stockade, and are in very good condition. The Gold Licenses were donated to the Ballarat School of Mines by John Wilson in 1921. Two gold licenses issued by the Colony of Victoria. The licenses are printed onto blue paper with a Colony of Victoria logo at the top. The licenses were issued on either side of the historic Eureka Stockade in Ballarat East which took place on 03 December 1854. .1) No 219 - Made out to [H?] Fithall on 16 April 1854 and signed by Commissioner R.C. Mackenzie. The license was valid until 31 July 1854. .2) No. 214 - Made out to [H?] Fithall on 1 May 1854 and signed by Commissioner J. Johnston. The license was valid until 15 May 1855.On the backing card "Given to the School of Mines, October 6 1921, by John Wilson Errard Street, Ballarat."mining, gold license, gold licence, mining license, mining licence, mackenzie, johnston, fitnall, gold commissioner, eureka

Example of entertainment at the Mission in the 1950's. Lay Reader David Conolly featured in photo.small rectangular black and white photograph in landscape format.Inscription on back of photo: "Circa 1956-7 - the regular dance band for the dance at the Flinders Street Mission. Standing by the piano the staff compere, Lay Reader David Conolly."david conolly, lay reader, orchestra, music, dance, lhlg, concerts, band, saxophone, piano, drums, flowers, curtains, events

This Uniform was worn by members of the Australian Army circa 1950 - 1980?This uniform was used by 3/92813 K Walters a National Serviceman circa 1950.Battle Dress Blouse - Khaki. Battle Dress Trousers with Map Pocket - Khaki and Yellow Lanyard (RAASC) Blouse - D D Made in Australia 1956, M. TX Size 7. Trousers -Regimental No 3/92813 Name K Walters M. TX Size 7.uniform, k walters, battle dress, australian army, national service

A collection of six photographs donated by John Jansson. The first Grand Prix motorbike and car races were held on a course around the roads of Phillip Island.Six black & white photographs taken on Phillip Island. 365-01: Waiting for start of 100 mile event on Phillip Island for Motor Cycle Race. 365-02: Lined up for start of the 50 mile Grand Prix Race on Phillip Island. 365-03: Start of the 50 mile event. 365-04: Approaching Cowes Pier, Phillip Island. 365-05: The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 365-06: View near The Nobbies with waves breaking over the rocks.365-01: ACUV Races P.I. Waiting for start of 100 mile 365-02: Grand Prix Races. Lined up for start of 50 mile. 365-03: Start of 50 mile event. 365-04: Approaching Cowes 365-05: The Nobbies Phillip Island. 365-06: View near The Nobbies Phillip Island.motorbike racing on phillip island, the nobbies phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, john jansson

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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 wheel-hub deep in flood water' 1956 Staghound Armoured Car settling. Exercise in Chiltern/ Rutherglen area. "

Arthur Butcher and his wife Martha arrived at Fisherman's Bend in 1911and established a dairy, sheep and goat farmFisherman's Bend photos from Butcher family (set of 9): .03 6 x 8.5 B&W photo of goats grazing on Butcher's farmfishermans bend, business and traders - dairies, gladys butcher, butcher family dairy

Small box with drawer containing blue tipped matches. Cover is in gold with red and blue with printing in red and gold. Disposed of contents 09/03/2022domestic items, containers

Bridge over Diamond Creek (Bridge Street Bridge) Falsework – Greensborough pier, October, 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, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10

Stories of people who lived in the Olympic Village West Heidelberg in the years between 1956 and 1999.38 p., black and white text and photographsolympic village, west heidelberg

Invoice dated 31 Jan. 1956 for services between 1st Nov to 31st Jan from R. J. Alexander, authorised Newsagent, Stationer, Library; for the sum of £ 1.16.06. Paid on 13/02/1956. R. J. Alexander, authorised Newsagent, Stationer, Library; of HIgh Street, Kangaroo Flat.

Newspaper clipping (Adelaide Advertiser 26/3/1956), titled "Tape visible from 500ft" with photo and caption of a F class drop centre tram with new reflecting tape on front of drivers cabs and visibility at 500 feet. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, accidents, reflecting tape, mtt

Yields information about the demolition of the Alfred Hall, in the mid 1950's - a once important part of Ballarat's community facilities.Newspaper article titled "Temporary Hall? Just silly says wrecker" on the demolition of Ballarat's Alfred Hall in The Courier, Dec 18, 1956. Photo of building with roof partially removed. On rear is an advertisement for Owens (Toys) of Ballarat - not complete. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, alfred hall, ballarat, demolition, buildings

Auburn Heights Tennis Club > Kew Heights Sports Club > MCC Kew Sports Club > Kew Historical SocietyAdministrative recordProvenance orderAuburn Heights Tennis Club - Bound Record of Meetings 1952-1956auburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic) - minute booksauburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic) - minute books

Auburn Heights Tennis Club > Kew Heights Sports Club > MCC Kew Sports Club > Kew Historical SocietyAdministrative recordProvenance orderAuburn Heights Tennis Club - Bound Record of Meetings 1956-1959auburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic) - minute booksauburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic) - minute books

Bridge Street Bridge Flood level on Eltham pier 18th October 1956 Looking west across the Diamond Creek to Susan Street intersection Beware!.. our rivers are rising (1956, October 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84392304Record 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, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), floods, floodwater, silver street bridge