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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Ferry on the Yarra River, circa 1953
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.Faded black and white photographic proof of a ferry, possibly one of a number owned by Hicks Bros on the River Yarra. The single storey wooden ferry has a wheel that is motor driven. The popularity of ferry services is indicated by the number of passengers on board.ferries, motor launches, yarra river, studley park, princess walk, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Hicks Bros Motor Launch, circa 1953
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.Faded black and white photographic proof of worker of a ferry service, steering a ferry on the Yarra River. He wears a captain's peaked hat and a coat.ferries, motor launches, yarra river, studley park, princess walk, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Ferry on the Yarra River, circa 1953
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.Faded black and white photographic proof of a ferry, possibly one of a number owned by Hicks Bros on the River Yarra. The single storey wooden ferry has a wheel that is motor driven. The popularity of ferry services is indicated by the number of passengers on board.ferries, motor launches, yarra river, studley park, princess walk, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches -
Ruyton Girls' School
Programme, Ruyton Girls' School, Ruyton Speech Night Programme, 1953
Ruyton Girls' School has a long tradition of awarding prizes to students at annual "Speech Night" events. Speech Night commenced at Ruyton in 1878; the same year in which the School was founded by Mrs Charlotte Anderson. The Ruytonian December 1944, which recounts events from the last year to date, notes the 1943 Speech Night was the sixty-fifth iteration of the occasion. Previously, students were awarded customary books produced in England which were bound in navy blue leather, with the School's name and motto debossed in gold leaf. Speech Night at Ruyton is an extraordinary occasion. It is a time when the School gathers to celebrate both the year just lived and the contribution of Year 12 girls to the life of the School. It is a night of stirring student speeches, acknowledgement of student endeavour and excellence and awe-inspiring performances by School choirs and ensembles. Historic publications note Speech Night would typically "open with the distribution of prizes, followed by 13 musical items, a play, French Dialogue and four tableaux." This particular record is associated with the Speech Night held on 14 December 1953 at the Recreation Hall in Kew, Victoria.The record is historically significant due to the time period in which it was produced. This significance is strengthened in the way the record stands as a testament to the way Ruyton recognises, celebrates and engages its student through programming and events. The record's significance is further enhanced by its strong provenance, having been produced by Ruyton Girls' School and donated to the Archives by a familial connection to a former notable student.A5 size pamphlet printed on cream coloured paper with navy blue ink. Two pages, folded in half.Reverse: RGS008/2024/0017 /ruyton girls' school, students, school, ruyton, victoria, high school, senior school, day school, letter, old ruytonians association, kew, speech night, programme -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Planning for Adelaide Common Sense, Begin Now' and 'Better Homes Service', Nov-53
A Small Homes Service has opened in South Australia. Robin Boyd who was the Director of Small Homes Service in Victoria came to the opening in Adelaide. This places this article between 1947 and 1953.walsh st library -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, School group, Platrithia Ithaca, c1951
A group of school pupils from the school at Platrithia, Ithaca, Greece with teacher Mrs Tetta Andrianatos. Pictured to the left of Mrs Andrianatos is Freda Lucas (Benias) who migrated to Melbourne in 1953. Black & White photograph of a school group in Platrithia Ithaca Greece of 39 students and an adult (teacher) in an outdoor setting. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES RSL, 1) pre WW2
Items in collection re Sgt James Clarence WATT. Refer Cat No 3554.2 for his service records..1) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge with crown at top, white background, 2 gold figures in centre. 2 Attachment rings on back. .2) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge, a crown bearing 53 ( member year 1953) inside it at top, white background, 2 gold figures in centre. Attachment clip on back..1) Printed on red marking at bottom on front: “AUSTRALIA”, “Stamped: 80413” .2) Printed on red marking at bottom on front: “AUSTRALIA”, Stamped on back attachment clip: “A2920 2”rsl, membership, badges -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 16/02/1957 12:00:00 AM
Set of four Black and White Photographs of "Radiax" truck MMTB and SEC Geelong. .1 - "Radiax" Truck ex T-179, Preston Workshops, 23/10/53 .2 - Geelong - "Radiax" Truck from No. 20, which is on pillar jacks on right. 21/8/1955 .3 - Photo of part of the truck, under T179, 20/8/1953 .4 - as for .3On rear in ink .1 - "M&MTB - "Radiax" Truck ex T-179, Preston Workshops, 23/10/53 and KSK number "H(q)(7)". .2 - "Geelong - "Radiax" Truck from No. 20, which is on pillar jacks on right. Note: Transom at bottom right hand corner 21/8/55" and KSK number "P(e)(8)" .3 - "M&MTB T-179, Detail of Truck arrangement. 20///8/53" and KSK number "H(i)(8)" .4 - "M&MTB T-179, Detail of Truck arrangement. 20///8/53" and KSK number "H(i)(7)"trams, tramways, trucks, bogies, radiax truck, mmtb, geelong, preston workshops, tram 179, tram 20 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BOOKLET INFANT WELFARE CENTRE
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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Major-General Arthur Douglas Powell
Arthur Douglas was born in Ballarat on 19 November 1929, and received an Associateship from the Ballarat School of Mines in Electrical Engineering in 1953. He was appointed Chief of Supply in the Department of Defence, Canberra, in 1982.Photographic portraitarthur douglas powell, arthur powell, department of defence, supply, ballarat school of mines, alumni, associate -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Tatura Swimming pool
Photos borrowed for copying. Tatura Swimming pool shortly after its construction c.1953. Old building and galvanized iron fencing at showgrounds can be seen in background. Four photos borrowed. -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Administrative record - Minute Book, Heidelberg Golf Club, Ladies'/Associates' Committee Minutes: Book L/A 1: 1947-1955, 1947-1955
Handwritten and typed minutes of the Associates' Committee of Heidelberg Golf Club 1947-1955. June 1947 - November 1952 minutes are typed and pasted into book; March 1953 - November 1955 are handwritten in book.Volume 2 of a complete set of Associates' minutes from the foundation of HGC to the present day.Cardboard bound minute book with dark red cover and damaged spine. 286 pages in total: p1-245 handwritten; p246-286 has typed minutes pasted in.Original label has dates "1947-1955" and "Book 34".committee minutes, women's golf, associates, ladies' golf -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Administrative Record - Minute Book, 1942
Green cover with red binding, entries are written in ink in lined pages, pages are numbered, 174 pages, filled to capacity, 4 November 1942 to 9 November 1953, Cat No 235 TSHSA Minute Book containing minutes of Loyal Cunninghame Lodge of Manchester Unity Independent Order of oddfellows (MUIOOF) meetingsminute books -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Portable operating table used by Sir Victor Bonney, Allen & Hanburys, England, c. 1900
This operating table belonged to the famous gynaecological surgeon Dr Victor Bonney and was given to Dr Frank Forster in 1953 by his widow Mrs Annie Bonnie, a distant relative of Forster's. Dr Victor Bonney (1872 - 1953) followed his father into medicine and trained at St Bartholomew's and the Middlesex Hospitals. Writing his obituary in 1953, FW Roques said of Bonney that he "'made three great gifts to surgery. First, he was the pioneer of myomectomy; second, with Berkeley, he extended and perfected Wertheim's operation for carcinoma of the cervix; and third, he devised a fine surgical technique emulated by so many of his pupils. To theatre sisters, labour-ward sisters and young house-surgeons he will always be remembered as the discoverer of 'Bonney's Blue' [antiseptic solution].'" Bonney's utilitarian, portable operating table has a round, worn scrubbed patch showing traces of his famous blue solution.This portable operating table was owned and used by pioneering gynaecological surgeon Sir Victor Bonney in London, U.K. c 1900. Dr Bonney employed two theatre sisters and had two sets of instruments and portable operating tables. This made it possible for Dr Bonney to 'complete three or more operations a day by rotating staff and equipment with a chauffeur driven Lanchester or Rolls Royce', delivering them from one house to the next. The donor of the operating table, the late Dr Frank Forster, was a distant relative of Sir Victor Bonney's widow, Annie Appleyard, formerly of Tasmania. When he visited her in the UK after Bonney's death, she offered the operating table to Dr Forster for the RANZCOG Museum. It was still in a canvas bag in the boot of one of Bonney's cars. Sir Victor Bonney was the pioneer of myomectomy, the surgical procedure for removing uterine fibroids. In collaboration with Berkeley, he extended and perfected Wertheim's operation for carcinoma of the cervix. Bonney was an influential teacher, developing and promoting conservatism of surgical technique (minimal intervention) that has had a lasting influence in modern surgical practice. To theatre-sisters, labour-ward sisters and young house-surgeons he will always be remembered as the discoverer of Bonney's Blue an antiseptic that was characteristically blue.Portable, laminated operating table. Plywood rectangular table with two laminated plywood extensions, a head board, and a foot board. At the foot board are insets of canvas straps to support a patient's ankles. Two detachable stirrup poles, each with a canvas strap attached, fit into two holes at the lower end of the table. The table is supported by two timber trellis cross braces with metal bars, and supported at the centre by a metal rod that allows the table to pivot up and down. Two metal arcs with a locking mechanism fix the table at the desired elevation, allowing a Trendelenburg tilt ( a 45 degree tilt, with the patient's head downwards.) The operating table is demountable for transportation and re-assembly.obstetric delivery -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, Sarah McIntosh & Kit McNaughton
Two Lara District locals, Sister Sarah McIntosh and Sister Catherine McNaughton are cousins who served as nurses in WWI.Two photographs (reproductions) within a single frame. The frame is black lacquer with a gold trim (inset). Three pieces of paper with typed lettering have also been added to the mat board, the title piece is oriented top-centre, and two name pieces are centred just beneath the associated photograph. Title piece: AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE / WORLD WAR I Name piece (left): SISTER SARAH (SADIE) / McINTOSH / 1885 - 1970 Name piece (right): SISTER CATHERINE (KIT) / McNAUGHTON R.R.C. / 1884 - 1953world war one, wwi -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Ryan M.J. (J.P), Thornton Richards & Co, Ryan.M.J.(J.P.) Councilor 1942-43, Circa 1943"
M.J.Ryan (J.P.), was elected as a member of Ballarat Shire Council in 1897 to 1915,and 1918 to 1953. He was elected Shire President in 1902-03,1908-09,1914-15,1923-24,1932-33,1938-39, 1944-45,1950-51.Original Historic Photo of all councilors for the year 1942-43.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top,of Councilor M.J.Ryan,(J.P.), situated left side of second row of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1942-43.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White,(J.P.),President 1942-43.ballarat shire council, ryan m j j p, 1942 43 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Voices in the Storm, 1972
Novel written by Walter Kaufmann, German Jew. Interned in England, transported to Australia. Camps at Hay and Tatura. Released in Australia. First published by Australasian Book Society in 1953. First time in paperback 1972.Voices in the Storm - novel about Germany prior to WW2. Conflict between Nazis and the rest of the population. Choices. By Walter Kaufmannnovel- prewar germany, karl kaufmann, german conflict, ww2 germany -
Orbost & District Historical Society
£1 note, 1966
The one pound note was the most prevalent banknote in circulation with the pound series, with the last series of 1953-66 having 1,066 million banknotes printed. The serial number HK 02 suggests it was printed in 1966.this item is an example of pre-decimal currency used in Australia.A green rectangular paper Australian £1 note. On the obverse is the Australian Coat of Arms and a picture of Queen Elizabeth II facing left. On the reverse are Charles Sturt and Hamilton Hume. The signatories are: H. C. Coombs, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia and Roland Wilson, Secretary to the Treasury. The watermark is Captain Cook in left oval. Behind each signature is ’ONE POUND’. The serial number is HK 456416 02 currency-australia one-pound-note -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter, 18/11/1990
The newspaper article referred to in the letter is from the Border Morning Mail of Friday, September 25th, 1953, and is titled "Union Jack Links Two Rutherglens". A copy of this clipping is held in this collection at Registration Number 1905.005 Handwritten letter on lined paper, written to an unknown person in Rutherglen Scotland on 18/11/1990, referring to a newspaper clipping that appeared in the Border Mail.Letter signed "Mrs L Gardiner"rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, flag, union jack -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TROPHY, BOWLS, RSL DIGGERS DAY, C.1971
Each plaque has 4 names on being the winning team for that year. The plaques start 1971 and the last 1981. The Bendigo RSL Sub Branch conducted a Diggers Day Bowls as far back as 1953.Trophy, brown wood rectangular base shape with 3 pillars on top of metallic construction, all are round shape, 2 have a depiction of a bird on top with outstretched wings, the centre shorter one has a depiction of a man playing bowls. The base has a central plaque with a wreath around engraved in the middle. On the left of the base are 10 x small plaques engraved with names on, 1 x small plaque on the right of the base.On centre plaque, "Presented by R.H. Trethewey MLA - Perpetual Trophy - Diggers Day Tournament". Example plaque, "1977 - H. Tobin - W. Smith - P. Weymouth - J. Cruse"brsl, smirsl, diggers day, bowls -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1965
The St John of God Home for Disadvantaged Boys was located on Nepean Highway Chletenham, and was previously known as the Methodist Children's Home. It opened in approximately 1953 and was later demolished to make way for Southland Shopping Centre. The Brothers of St John of God were a Catholic order that first arrived in Australia in 1947, establishing their first school for boys with learning difficulties. They soon acquired 20 acres in Cheltenham in 1953, which became home to 100 boys and young men who could no longer live with their familiesBlack and white image of a demolition site where the St John of God Home for Disadvantaged Boys once stood. Buildings are visible behind the boys' home site, although also slated for demolition.Black printed text on white round sticker on reverse: 231 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 95%religion, cheltenham, orphanage, boys home -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 11
William Frank Rouden Budge "ED"No VX48105 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.40. He served in the Seige of Tobruk and El Alamein where he was the Commanding Officer of his Battalion during its early days. He was WIA twice , at Tobruk then Alamein losing his left leg. At discharge from the Army on 7.1.47 he was a Major in 2/24th Aust Infantry Battalion. During his service he was awarded an (MID) Mention in Despatches.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re W F BUDGE .1) 1939 - 45 star .2) Africa Star .3) Defence Medal .4) War Medal 1939 - 45 with clasp "MID" .5) Australian Service Medal .6) Elizabeth 11 coronation medal 1953 .7) Efficiency Medal with clasp "Australia". .8) Tobruk Commemorative medal "VX 48105 W F R BUDGE"medals, military, history, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual - GAK Hunt RAAF Collection
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - digital Images
Yields information about the construction of Ballarat B Power station that was used to augment and replace the A Power station and the building of it.Digital Image of an article about the construction of Ballarat B Power station in The Courier, 14/3/1953, from a photocopy of the article obtained by Alan Bradley. Gives details of the power station, the builder (Westinghouse International Electric Company) and the Mildura and Geelong package power stations. Has two photographs of the station under construction. See Alan's email of 21/12/2011 in the worksheet file.trams, tramways, ballarat b power station, power supply, geelong, westinghouse -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Eulinya, 115 Mont Albert Road
Two photocopies of "Eulinya" 115 Mont Albert Road copied for publication in "Canterbury , a history" by Don Gibb. Includes a coloured view taken on the left of the front garden and a black and white view of the front garden and house. James Schofield Balderstone, a leading meat and woolscouring figure, lived at "Eulinya" with his wife Essie, and six children from 1924 until it's sale in 1953.canterbury, mont albert road, eulinya, balderstone> james schofield, gardens -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", Jan. 1954
Single page printed pamphlet titled "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", dated Jan. 1954, putting a case against a statement by the Minister for Transport in Nov. 1953. Outlines Official statements, Relevant facts. Published by the Australian Electric Traction Association, NSW Branch. Has a number of handwritten corrections.Stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, aeta, sydney -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 9th December 1953 between Mr. C.S. Trewhella (seller) and Mr. S.J. Prineas (buyer) for land being part of Crown allotment 5 section 32 borough of Eaglehawk described in Certificate of title volume 7060 folio 912 and situate 1 Richards Street Eaglehawk, together with brick veneer dwelling and all sundry. Price 3,450 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT 30 APRIL 1953
Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account for Year ended 30 April, 1953. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Printed document four pages in length. Directors : Frank Levy (Chairman and Managing Director), Marc Cohn, Leo R. Cohn, Clifford Cohn, Edward B. Newell. Secretary : Arthur G. K. Douglas.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohn bros. limited. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sign, Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Illuminated Sign, 1991
This sign was originally fixed to the Administration Building in Lydiard Street South. The Ballarat School of Mines Council Minutes of 19 August 1953 records that the quotation of Claude Neon Signs (Victoria) for five pounds 15 shillings. Colour photograph of an illuminated sign used at the Ballarat School of Mines. In 2020 it is displayed in 'The Workshop' cafe in the SMB Campus Flecknoe building.The School of Mines and Industriesballarat school of mines, illuminated sign, neon sign -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Magazine, Did The House Live Up To Expectations?, Home Beautiful, March 1969, pp6-13, 1969
Article on home designed by Alistair Knox for Lindsay Maurice Edward, teacher, at 151 Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty. The home was originally featured in Home Beautiful magazine in 1953 and was revisited in the March 1969 issueMagazine, 92 pages , 28.5 cm Digital scan of magazine article saved as searchable PDF documentN/Aalistair knox, home beautiful magazine, lindsay edward, lower plenty, old eltham road, susan edward