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

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

Items donated by Mr A Murdoch relating to Phillip Island Auto Racing Club.Five items relating to the Phillip island Auto Racing Club. 336-01 - Subscription Receipt for A Murdoch Esq. Church Street, Cowes. Dated 18/11/53 £10.0.0 Signed by R Morgan. 336-02 - Foundation Member Pass - "This pass admits member and one lady, not transferable. All passes are renewed annually. Valid until June 30th, 1956. 336-03 - Foundation Member Pass valid to June 30, 1957. 336-04 & 05 - Two Admission Tickets for the PIARC. One is stamped "lady" piarc admission ticket, piarc membership pass, a murdoch

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.

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

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

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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. "

The Bendigo Book. Publisher: Ampersand Publishing. Balart. ISBN: 09592974 05. Black & white illustrations, dust cover colour illustration. Signed by Graham Hawley & John Bechervaise.John Bechervaisehistory, australian, bendigo, archiceture

Booklet ofr Thanksgiving Service for Adelheid Teague ' 05/01/1930 - 11/03/2012. Funeral held William Farmer Memeorial Chapel 15/03/2012.

Digital image of back of original image of Port Melbourne Football Club team at game against Northcote on 05-06-1922, with names of many members handwritten by the donor.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc

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

Photo shows Geelong trams 33 & 40 in Moorabool St just south of the Barwon Bridge on the long crossing loop. Based on the running board at item 8267, most likely tram No. 33. 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, moorabool st, tram 33, tram 40, barwon river

Photo shows Geelong 40 on its way to North Geelong, turning from Moorabool St into Malop St. In the background are now the National Mutual and Market Square buildings. 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, moorabool st, malop st, tram 40

Photo shows a Geelong tram inbound in Mercer Street, near The Esplanade. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Based on the running board at item 8267, most likely No. 33. 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 tramway operations prior to closure of the Geelong system.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetram stops, tramways, geelong, mercer st, tram 33

Old window faced envelope from the business of De La Haye Bros., Cowes, Phillip Island.One Window faced envelope with 1956 stamp. Business envelope of De La Haye Bros. Cowes. Postmarked Cowes. IF NOT DELIVERED IN 7 DAYS RETURN TO / De La HAYE BROS. / COWES, PHILLIP ISLANDwindow faced envelope, de la haye bros, kevin findlay

Representative of support to citizen soldiers by an antecedent regimental associationTimber shield with metal embellishments presented to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles for squadron competition. Competed for 1956-1959.13th Aust Light Horse Regimental Association. Presented to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Royal Aust Armoured Corps13th australian light horse, trophy

Colour photograph. Car interior. Red seats. Louvre blind in back window. Safety handle.FJ Holden, (1954-1956)person, individual, peter ellis car

Colour photograph. Car interior from front passenger door. Red seats door skins.FJ Holden, (1954-1956).person, individual, peter ellis car

Black and white photograph. White car.FJ Holden, 1954-1956. Rear end. Victorian number plate GEN 449person, individual, peter ellis car

Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Chuting concrete for pier No. 1 25th 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, 1956-07-25

Bridge over Cherry Tree Gully, first section of culvert in place and used as bypass c. 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, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, cherry tree gully