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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 14/01/1950
Vera writes ..'I am enjoying my stay in Calcutta but I am sorry I am unable to see more of India. Conditions are unsettled and it isn't very safe travelling around and most uncomfortable.'Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter (0834.a) written in blue ink on buff coloured paper headed Calcutta and dated 14/01/50. The outer right-hand side of the letter is blue and addressed to Allen Quinn Esq. 10 Blanche Street, Elsternwick, Melbourne.Letter commences 'My Dear Allen, How pleased I am to hear from your Father that you will be in Melbourne on Jan. 20th.....' and concludes '..My love to your Mother. From Vera' letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1950, calcutta, vera south -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Richard Goldsworthy and Chris Thornton, Antique Bottle Club, Glen Stuart, 24 Mar 1998
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 24.03.1998. Recorded by Glen Stuart at Port Melbourne Town Hall. Speakers were Richard Goldsworthy and Chris Thornton on "Digging for Historic Treasure" with a display of items recovered from tips and demolition sites by the Antique Bottle Club. Recording duration 01:01:14domestic life, business and traders, richard goldsworthy, chris thornton, antique bottle club -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Early 20th Century to mid 20th Century
A collection of three photographs and one Identity Card donated by Alice Robinson.352-01: Black & White photograph on cardboard mount of the crowd at the opening of the Cowes War Memorial at the Jetty, The Esplanade, Cowes. 352-02: Sepia photograph of Horrie Matthews' home in Church Street (near Shamrock Avenue) Cowes with several horse drawn carts loaded with wood. Watched by a group of men. 352-03: Black & White photograph of children and teachers & adults at the Ventnor State School in May 1939. 352-04: Identity Card for Alice Isobel Giles-Clark, Cowes, Phillip Island. Possibly now Mrs Alice Robinson - the donor.351-01: Unveiling soldiers' Memorial Phillip Island 1920. 351-04: On front - Identity No. V10 F28 36869 Officer at Dandenong. Stamped May 43. On back - signature of holder "A. Clark Cowes" Witness to signature "Edith E Coels, Ventnor, Phillip Is."war memorial cowes phillip island, ventnor state school, horse drawn wagons, alice robinson, identity card -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 30/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Negative of trams 557 and 849 at Batman Avenue tram terminus. Tram 557 in foreground has destination Wattle Park - Elgar Rd and Route No 70. Photo shows tram on the right track (outwards from city), with driver and conductor standing in front of tram, posing for the camera. Tram 849 in background has destination Prahran (route not visible).Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR58A" written in red ink, "M3" written in pencil, "48A" written in blue ink, and date stamped/written as 30 Sep 1961.trams, tramways, w2 class, sw5 class, route 70, batman ave, wattle park, prahran, crews, conductors, tram 557, tram 849 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 28/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Negative of tram W3 666 in Collins St at Elizabeth St. Tram has destination City - Spencer St and Route No 9A. Photo shows tram at Elizabeth St stop heading west towards Spencer St.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR55A" written in red ink, "M6" written in pencil, "45A" written in blue ink, and date stamped/written as 28 Sep 1961.trams, tramways, w3 class, route 9a, collins st, elizabeth st, tram 666 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Ticket, VicRail, Train Ticket: Watsonia to Jolimont Day Return, 19/04/1961
Watsonia to Jolimont Day Return train ticket dated 19th April 1961.Train tickets were used in the metropolitan area before Travelcards and Myki.Card, printed both sides, red and white card with black ink.travel ticket, transportation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), East Doncaster Junction, Nunawading North, Jul, 1961
Timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and organisation address - 616 Little Collins St. Melbourne. 2nd July 1961 1 - East Doncaster Junction, Nunawading North, Blackburn Railway Station, Box Hill Railway Station- Mitcham - Ringwood. 2 - Doncaster Junctioin - Melbourne - route 81 with many supplementary routes - July 1961 3 - Bulleen - City - Garden City routes 15 and 16 - July 1961Demonstrates and early MMTB timetable for bus routes which included extensive details of services.Set of 3 MMTB Bus timetable, folded sheets with maps. Bus routes underlined in blue inktrams, tramways, timetables, tickets, bus services, fares, mmtb, doncaster, ringwood, mitcham, bulleen, garden city, route 15, route 16, route 81 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FIRE BRIGADE WOMENS AUXILARY, 1961
Photograph - black and white. Photo of Fire Brigade Womens Auxilary. Front - Mrs Boucher, Mrs Bowery, Mrs Hanson, Mrs Browning, Joy Pilcher. Centre - Mrs Nankivell, Mrs Pattison, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Sutherland, Mrs W.Browning, Mrs Box. Back row - Miss Pattison, Fay Pilcher, Mrs Tom Guilmartin, Mrs J.Sutherland, Mrs Luke June. (This is most likely Kangaroo Flat Brigade Womens Auxiliary 1961 - comparable background to Kangaroo Flat Brigade photos of 1961 - names also similar to photo in Kangaroo Flat Centenary Book.) - Julie Hempenstall Sep 2022.The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne.organization, public utility, fire brigade womens auxilary., fire brigade womens auxilary (kangaroo flat?). -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Audio Cassette, Diamond Valley Choral Society, Ye Olde Music Hall, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society 1983, 01/10/1983
A recording of Ye Olde Music Hall. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society ay St John's Church of England Heidelberg on 01/10/1983.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "St John's C of E choir + Diamond Valley Choral Society. Ye Olde Music Hall. St Johns 1/10/83".diamond valley choral society, st john's church of england heidelberg, music halls -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Edwin A D Brown and Jean Shovelton Brown, St Helena Cemetery, 12/01/1962
The Grave of Edwin Arthur Daniel Brown (died 12/01/1962) and Jean Shovelton Brown (died 22/04/1994), 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 photographst helena cemetery, edwin arthur daniel brown, jean shovelton brown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - KANGAROO FLAT FOOTBALL CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1961, 1961
Black and white photograph depicting committee members of the Kangaroo Flat Football Club holding the Premiers Flat for 1960. Inscriptions: Kanagaroo Flat Football Committee, 1961. G Edwards, Cr. A Llanson Pres., V Collins, B Langley, N Wild, J Sutherland.Herald Sunperson, group, sports team -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Jim Seletto, 1961
Yields information about one of the MMTB scrubbers, No. 8, trams after it was repainted to the MMTB work tram colour scheme. This tram is now at the Museum.Black and White photograph of MMTB Scrubber tram No. 8 after it had been repainted in the string colour livery. Photo at the corner of Domain and St Kilda Road. Photo possibly Jim Seletto. Note: Some sources give the repainting and other works date as 1961.On rear in ink "No. 8 Domain and St Kilda Rd New Livery 1960 - 1st trip" and "D Print "16 Jan 1962" - this could be the print date.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, livery, work trams, st kilda road, tram 8 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, United States Army, United States Army: Operator's Manual: Radio sets AN/PRC-8, -8A, -9, -9A, -10,-10A AND -28, 1961
A cream coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. In bold ink at the op reads TM 11-5820-292-10. Under a black line at the bottom of the cover there is the United States of Maerica War Office insignia with Headquarters, Department of the Army 12 September 1961operator's manual, radio sets, radio set an/prc - 8, united states war office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SPECIAL SCHOOL, c1961
Black and white photograph. Teachers at 'Special School', Miss Lee, Mulvahin, Hender and Mr Warren Head Teacher, 1961. Physical description: unframed photograph. Inscriptions/Markings: Teachers at Special School for Retarded, Miss Lee, Mulvahin, Hender. Mr Warren Head teacher 1961organization, education, special school, copyright not for reproduction. herald sun photograph supplied by feature service the herald & weekly times ltd. melbourne, australia. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RHODA'S REWARD OR IF WISHES WERE HORSES, 16/01/1887
Red hardcovered book in Black print with green leaves and flowers on the cover and spine. Inside the front cover hand written in blue ink is 'Presented to Elizabeth J Hall By The Primitive Methodist Sabbath School, Eaglehawk, Ellaishall Rec. dated 16/01/1887Emma Marshall. Printed by Cassell & Company, Ltd, Paris, London, New York and Melbourne 1886books, fiction, young adult, emma marshall, elizabeth hall, sabbath school eaglehawk, ellaishall rec. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Para Road, Mar. 1961
Wash out 51 Para Road after heavy rain 28 March 1961Record 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, 1961-03, flood damage, para road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Rattray Road East, Montmorency, 8 May 1961
From south boundary lot looking along proposed alignment 1 May 1961Record 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, montmorency, rattray road, road construction, shire of eltham, 1961-05-08 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Rattray Road East, Montmorency, 1 May 1961
From south boundary lot looking along proposed alignment 1 May 1961Record 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.1961-05-01, infrastructure, montmorency, rattray road, road construction, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Rattray Road East, Montmorency, 1 May 1961
From south boundary lot looking along proposed alignment 1 May 1961Record 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.1961-05-01, infrastructure, montmorency, rattray road, road construction, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Rattray Road East, Montmorency, 1 May 1961
From south boundary lot looking along proposed alignment 1 May 1961Record 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.1961-05-01, infrastructure, montmorency, rattray road, road construction, shire of eltham, reichelt avenue -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Trevor Partington, 1961-1965
In these photos, Trevor Partington participates in sprint races, including winning the Midland Sprint 1961.Trevor Partington was a member of the Partington family and an accomplished sportsman in many sports.Copies of two black and white photographs.trevor partington, midland sprint 1961 -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Photograph - Photographs of the opening of the A.V. Galbraith House (AVG) Creswick, 1961, E.H. Tindall, 1961
These photographs were taken at the official opening of the A.V.Galbraith House Creswick, 10-03-1961.Photographs -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Book, statement of building, replacement and capital accounts, Goulburn Valley Ambulance Service, 1961 to 1962, 1961
statement of building, replacement and capital accounts, Goulburn Valley Ambulance Service, 1961 to 1962Blue hard cover book. Blue cloth spine.Ideal account book -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (Item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Marguerita Tea Rooms, Buxton, Vic, 1913-1967
A digital copy of a black and white postcard of the Marguerita Tea Rooms in Buxton in Victoria. The Rose Series P. 1960.A digital copy of a black and white postcard of the Marguerita Tea Rooms in Buxton in Victoria.buxton, victoria, marguerita tea rooms, rose series of postcards, postcard, souvenir, rose series postcard, p. 1961 -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
Accident Appreciation Squad's Ford Fairlane. Young child in the foreground and wooden fence and house in the background. Circa 1961police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; accident appreciation squad; ford fairlane car -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
Ford Zephyr, registration number HKO-903, outside Broadmeadows Police Station at the opening of the station. Circa 1961police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; ford zephyr car; broadmeadows police station -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of John Dolling
Contains Photograph, Vietnamese documents, postcards, booklets, National Geographic Magazine, Oct 1961 & letters to John Dolling.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia, royal australian air force -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1961
Eppalock. Construction. Shows the base of Eppalock with a small amount of water in it. No equipment in sight. Markings: Eppalock Dam 1961.Agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK CONSTRUCTION, c1961
Eppalock. Construction. Family group out looking at the construction of Lake Eppalock. Markings: Near Eppalock Dam 1961.Agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1961
Eppalock. Construction. Early stages of the construction of Lake Eppalock. Markings: Campaspe Riv. & Eppalock Dam. Project. 1961Agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock