Book - 48 pages+ card cover + jacket, perfect bound, landscape format, "More trams and streetscapes Metropolitan Melbourne 1950s - 1960s", edited by Lindsay Crow, Colin Pike and John Sargent, published April 2002, featuring photos by Keith Atkinson, Graham Evans, Ron Lennard, Don McLean, Eric Quinlan, Michael Schrader and Jim Seletto. See Reg Item 4289 for the first in the series published Dec 2000.trams, tramways, melbourne, work trams, mmtb

The rectangular white damask tablecloth was owned by Mrs Murrell (Lily Murrell, née Young, wife of William Murrell) who ran the Linton newsagency during the 1930s and 1940s. Mrs Murrell asked people who came into the newsagency to sign and date the cloth, and later she embroidered the names and dates in various coloured thread. Traditionally such ‘signature cloths’ were used as a fundraiser for charity purposes and date back to the 1890s at least. They were at their height of popularity during World War I and the inter-war period, often embroidered in red or blue. The Linton tablecloth has a number of signatures and dates, some not embroidered, the dates ranging from 1931 to 1945. It is a delightful example of the genre and a wonderful visual record of people who lived in or visited Linton over a period of 15 years.Large ivory damask tablecloth embroidered with signatures in various coloured threads.tablecloths, fundraising, mrs murrell, murrell's newsagency

Recipes for using electric refrigeration: prepared by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis55p. Black and white text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, frozen food

Due to the number of Swiss/Italians playing in this team, and their love of Bulboar sausage they were known as the garlic munchers.A number of men dressed in the uniform of the Hepburn Football Club.hepburn football club, australian rules football

This black and white photograph is of a group of men playing golf - putting. Photograph was taken in the ground of Gresswell Sanatorium. https://www.findingrecords.dhhs.vic.gov.au/collectionresultspage/Gresswell-Sanatoriumtubuculosis

Peter Haeffner’s birth details have not been found but he was the son of Henry Norman Neil and Mabel Haeffner, who in 1922 lived at 'Spring Creek' near Tallangatta, close to Henry’s parents Henry Thomas Haeffner (1858-1935) and Eliza Jane (ms Chesney - 1868-1940), farmers near Tallangatta. Henry and Mabel moved to 22 Wharton Street, Surrey Hills before moving back to the Tallangatta area to help out on his parents' farm during the Depression. They moved back to Surrey Hills c1932 to 33 Clyde Street. Peter had a sister Marjorie and brothers Jack and Donald. His service record has not been found, possibly due to a mis-spelling of the surname Haeffner. Marj, Jack and Donald were pupils at Chatham Primary School. A black and white photograph of a young man in uniform standing next to a lady standing on a kerb or garden edging.(mr) peter haeffner, uniforms, armed forces, world war, 1939-1945, clyde street, surrey hills, (miss) marjorie haeffner, (mrs) marjorie higgins

Photographs of the Holmes family at "Launchley" Ascot, Victoria In 1934 they holidayed at "Whitehall" Guesthouse in Queenscliff. It is in Hesse Street and was built in 1926. During the Second World War it was used as a billet for the Women's Army Service.Brown covered album of 30 pages of thick brown card with 94 photographs pasted into it. Pages tied together with cord. Paper coming of cover. On the cover of album is 'Snapshots' in gold. Dates are written on some pages.chatham-holmes collection, holmes, launchley, sheep, elizabeth holmes, david holmes, billie, jack, whitehall guesthouse, queenscliff, ascot, ascot centenary celebration 1938, women-in ww2, ww2

Recipes from a special electric cookery demonstration on Pastry: prepared by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis16p. Black and white text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, pastry

Operation and care of the electric range and recipes for electric cooking: prepared by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes a variety of recipes and handy hints.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis72p. illus. (some col.). Plastic spiral binding.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, electric ovens

Colour photograph of Coles New World interior with staff at every checkout. It appears to be taken soon after the supermarket was opened (see banner in centre of photo "New World Opening". This store was located in Main Street Greensborough. Digital copy of colour photographcoles new world greensborough, main street greensborough, supermarket

A view of Watsonia Station before the train line was lowered and the station became an 'island' station. Watsonia Station is on the Hurstbridge line and was opened in 1924.Digital copy of colour photograph.watsonia station

Two black and white photographs of steam trains at Eltham; one showing a train crossing the Trestle Bridge.eltham, trestle bridge, bridges, steam train

Two black and white photographs of steam trains at Eltham; one showing a train crossing the Trestle Bridge.eltham, trestle bridge, bridges, steam train

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, eltham, bridge street, adam crescent, russell yeoman collection

In this picture we see the cement mixer on the right so possibly stone work being undertaken both sides of the street. Work is under way at the house one down from the bend where two piles of bluestone are gathered; possibly for terrace edging of the driveway and footpath. These images were from a strip of negatives, most likely taken by a Shire of Eltham employee so the works could have been part of council operations. Many streets in the shire have stonework edges for gardens abutting footpaths where the roads have been cut into the terrain. Much of this stone masonry work was undertaken for the council by C.J. Watson and Sons.Roll of medium format 120 6x6 black and white negative film, 1 stripbriar hill, c.j. watson and sons, fx holden, mountainview road, side-car, motorcycles

Work is under way at the house one down from the bend where two piles of bluestone are gathered; possibly for terrace edging of the driveway and footpath. These images were from a strip of negatives, most likely taken by a Shire of Eltham employee so the works could have been part of council operations. Many streets in the shire have stonework edges for gardens abutting footpaths where the roads have been cut into the terrain. Much of this stone masonry work was undertaken for the council by C.J. Watson and Sons.Roll of medium format 120 6x6 black and white negative film, 1 stripbriar hill, c.j. watson and sons, fx holden, mountainview road, side-car, motorcycles

Possibly one of the Watson brothers? Note the red kerosene warning lantern sitting on the bluestone blocks. The EK Holden may have belonged to the Council employee who took the photos. Work is under way at the house one down from the bend where two piles of bluestone are gathered; possibly for terrace edging of the driveway and footpath. These images were from a strip of negatives, most likely taken by a Shire of Eltham employee so the works could have been part of council operations. Many streets in the shire have stonework edges for gardens abutting footpaths where the roads have been cut into the terrain. Much of this stone masonry work was undertaken for the council by C.J. Watson and Sons.Roll of medium format 120 6x6 black and white negative film, 1 stripbriar hill, c.j. watson and sons, mountainview road

Note the FX Holden ute with canopy and old motorcycle with side-car. These may have belonged to the Watson brothers (C.J. Watson’s sons) who undertook stone work for the Council. Work is under way at the house one down from the bend where two piles of bluestone are gathered; possibly for terrace edging of the driveway and footpath. These images were from a strip of negatives, most likely taken by a Shire of Eltham employee so the works could have been part of council operations. Many streets in the shire have stonework edges for gardens abutting footpaths where the roads have been cut into the terrain. Much of this stone masonry work was undertaken for the council by C.J. Watson and Sons.Roll of medium format 120 6x6 black and white negative film, 1 stripbriar hill, c.j. watson and sons, mountainview road, fx holden, side-car, motorcycles

A number of female student teachers of the Ballarat Teachers' College pose at the front of their hostel at 130 Victoria Street, Ballarat East. Mavis Canty stand centre right in dark dress with a rose on the collar.Written on back "Ballarat Teachers' College, Mavis Canty with girls of the Ballarat Teachers College Hostel, 196-"ballarat teachers' college, 130 victoria street, hostel

Possibly made by Alistair Heighway.Original poster with black background. Image of body on left hand side is pointing towards text.poster, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines dance, corbould hall

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection.Colour photograph of Robin Vanser performing with the Lee Gallagher Show Band in "The Cockpit", Essendon Airport, September 1964"Lee Gallagher Show Band / Essendon Airport / "Cockpit" Sept '64"robin vanser, lee gallagher show band, "the cockpit" - essendon airport, performing arts - australia - 1960s

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Black and white photograph of Robin Vanser with Jack O'Leary and other performersGuest | Jack O'Learyperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, jack o'leary

Choker of multi-strand fine white metal chains held by large clasps at the back of the neck.costume jewellery, fashion accessories, necklaces

Three slightly different multicoloured glass and white metal chokers, each with commercially made clasps of the same metal.necklaces, costume jewellery

Black and white photograph of wheelchair athlete Les Murphy.The reverse side of the photo has the handwritten note "Les Murphy in the 60".les murphy, disabled sports, wheelchair sport

Digital image of train ticket, Albury to Watsonia, First Class, no date visible.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. Light brown with black text.train tickets, watsonia station, albury station

Tim and Betty Burstall designed and built their mud brick house in (68 Napier Crescent) Montmorency in 1948. Extensions were added in the 1960s. The Alistair Knox Collection (Image 6) The Alistair Knox Collection is a series of mounted enlarged photos of about forty images mud brick houses and related subjects. The collection is understood to have been put together by Alistair Knox although it is the work of several unacknowledged photographers. For some years it was held by the Building Department of the former Eltham Shire Council and was then passed to EDHS. Some of the photos have been used in Knox's books. Alistair Knox (1912 - 1986) is acknowledged as the founder of Eltham's mud brick building movement. Many of the buildings shown in the collection are of his design and he was also involved with the construction of several of them. Others are the work of his contemporaries and associates such as Peter Glass, Gordon Ford, and John Harcourt. (EDHS Newsletter No. 145 July 2002)Handwritten notes in pencil re details of building, year of construction, owner, designer, builder, etcbetty burstall, houses, mud brick construction, tim and betty burstall house, tim burstall, montmorency, alistair knox collection