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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Legal route to access for all”, 28/06/2021 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: "Legal route to access for all” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021 Wheelchair commuters take legal action against Victorian government and Yarra Trams over failure to provide wheelchair access across Melbourne's tram network. Currently 73% of tram stops and 62% of trams are inaccessible to people using wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams. Cost of upgrading remaining tram stops is $2 billion.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, accessible transport -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Beach Street, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, c. 1990
One of four photographs of Beach Street from Station to Princes Pier taken by Alison Kelly from the roof of the Missions to Seamen building. The four make up a panoramic view of the foreshore, .06 being an inner sectionpiers and wharves - station pier, alison kelly -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Supplement, Torch bearers, Athens Olympics, The Sunday Age, 5 Jun 2004
Four page colour supplement from The Sunday Age, 6th June 2004. Details of the 133 Torch Bearers who carried the Athens Olympic torch through Melbourne. Refer 1894.01-.06 for Bay Street images.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, sport, olympic games, bay street -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Mine Map, 1933
6299.1 - Very faded map of Outtrim coal mine area detailing mine tunnels, tramways, topography and other information. Shows later small addendum/modification in ball point pen, Done 26/06/1953 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 26/03/1956 12:00:00 AM
Photograph of some of the last trams of Geelong - night photograph in the city area.Black and White Photograph of a closure scene of the Geelong tramway system Sunday 26/3/1956, taken by Keith Kings, photograph from the Geelong Heritage Centre, copied and reproduced on ink jet paper. See worksheet 4398 for supplementary information. 31 and 38 and 4 as last trams at Belmont terminus. Keith Kings photograph T(G)(4) See also Reg Item 5999i4 for the same photograph in the Wal Jack Album.In hand writing on the rear " (48) " In bottom left hand corner - 26.3.1956 Geelong Keith Kings, last night of the tramways. Geelong Heritage Centre.trams, tramways, geelong, belmont, closure, last tram, tram 31, tram 38, tram 4 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, Aug. 1956
Copy photograph of a newspaper cutting of Arthur "Peter" Hugo, Les Denmead, Tom Duke and Chris Hodgson talking in front of a tramcar in the depot. One of the depot workers is holding a lead light. Photo printed on Kodak Professional Paper. Photo probably taken just prior or at the time of Arthur Hugo's retirement from the SEC. Assumed taken August 1956 by The Courier Newspaper. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011.On rear in ink "Photo taken at Tram Sheds. Group comprises / Tom Duke, Les Denmead, Arthur "Peter" Hugo, Chris Hodgson"tramways, trams, inspectors, secv, retirements, depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU, 1956
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU On the front cover a coloured painted scene of a formal ball. In the centre is the dinner and drinks menu - S.S. 'Oronsay' Wednesday 24th October, 1956) On the rear printed 'This menu was designed and drawn for the Orient Line by Dorrit Dekk M.S.I.A. and printed by W.S. Cowell Ltd, Ipswich. Further copies may be obtained from the head waiter or from the Orient Line, 7 Bishopgate, London E.C.2 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Original Members at Southesk, 1956
The Kew Elder Citizens Club Rooms at 'Southesk' were officially opened by the Hon EP Cameron MLC on 12 November 1956. The Club met at the Council-owned 'Southesk' until 1963 when new club rooms were opened at the corner of High and Childers Streets in 1963.One of a seminal group of photographs and documents (invitations) relating to the formation of the Kew Elder Citizens club at Southesk in the 1950s.Annotated black and white photographic positive of eleven women standing in the garden of Southesk on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street, Kew. Apart from the handwritten annotation on the front there is no other information on the obverse or reverse of the photograph. It is assumed, given the clothing and age of the women that this was a group of members of the Kew Elder Citizens Club. Individuals within the group have not yet been identified.Original Members at Southeskkew elder citizens, kew senior citizens, southesk -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Teachers, Jesuits
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; PAN-PACIFIC JAMBOREE CONCERT
A cream paper 'Pan-Pacific Jamboree Concert' programme held in Melbourne Town Hall on January 6th, 1956. The jamboree was situated at Clifford Park Victoria Australia 1955-56.clubs and associations, sport, scouts, lydia chancellor, collection, scouting movement, cub movement, entertainment, event, concert, leisure, programme, program -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: THE SCHOOL LIBRARY COURSE OF STUDY
A soft covered booklet titled 'Course of Study for Primary Schools.' The School Library, 1956.' Education department, Victoria. A.C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melbourne. 32 p. ill.education, primary, school library, la trobe university bendigo collection, bendigo, education, education department victoria, course of study, primary schools, school library, schools, library, teacher training, tertiary education, bendigo teachers' college -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Harold B. Herbert Watercolours
The exhibition 'Harold Herbert Watercolours' was held at Castlemaine between 31 October and 06 December 1992.Brown soft covered exhibition catalogue published by the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum.harald herbert, castlemaine art gallery, artist -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Carrol Ryan, Kustom Cars Rally Phillip Island, 07/01/2012
A collection of photographs taken and donated by Carrol Ryan. Trevor Ryan's Mobile Stage which he hires out for events. This was for the Kustom Cars on the 7th January, 2012. The Rally is held at the GP Race Track with entertainment on the Esplanade in Cowes. Nine colour photographs of the preparation for Kustom Cars Rally event held in Cowes on the 7th January 2012. 280-01. Photograph of the crowd inspecting the cars on The Esplanade. 280-02. The Band Stand. 280-03. Mustang - one of the Kustom Cars. 280-04. Trevor Ryan and DJ on stage. 280-05. Crowd in front of stage. 280-06. Stage setting up for concert. 280-07. Band on stage. 280-08. Crowd inspecting cars. 280-09. Andrew in front of Stage On back: 280-01. What better setting than this. 280-02. Trevor's Mobile Stage he hires out for events. Fabulour Band provided by Bass Coast Shire. 280-03. Mustang, one of the Kustom Cars. 280-04. Trevor and DJ Kustom Cars. 280-05. Crowd walking past stage between songs. 280-06. Trevor asking the boys what they need and testing sounds. 280-07. Band Kustom Cars 07/01/2012. Esplanade at bottom Thompson Ave. 280-08. Trevor Ryan (Bugs). He helps organise the events. 280-09. Andrew, one of the team helping to co-ordinate the Kustom Cars Event.kustom cars rally phillip island, trevor ryan, carrol ryan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - from C B Hewett of Texas to Wal Jack, Carl Hewett, 15/2/1956
Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often prepared extensive notes and records for him. This letter from Carl Hewett of Lubbock Texas, USA, dated 15/2/1956 discusses railroad operations in the USA, stations and general railroad matters.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world and that of Carl HewittLetter on light blue pre-printed Air letter of Aerogramme - light weight paper, postage prepaid with an image of a aeroplane in the stamp area.letters, wal jack, air mail, aerogrammes, carl hewitt, usa -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 29/06/1951
Allan's mother comments on the high cost of living in Sydney; lamb chops are six shillings and eight-pence a pound and only four shillings a pound in Melbourne. They have brought six pounds of butter with them as butter is very difficult to buy in Sydney. She and Allan's step-father Kip Hayes are staying with 'Jim' and enjoying catching up with friends and relatives. She has sent Allan a cake for his 23rd birthday which is on the 2 July.Quinn CollectionThree-page letter written on three sheets of lined, cream-coloured paper (0876.a1-3), headed McCleay Regis and dated 29/06/51. (This should probably be Macleay Regis). The matching envelope (0876.b) is addressed to Mr A. Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O., Oslo, Norway. It is postmarked Sydney and bears an Australian 1 shilling, 6 pence stamp. On the back are two indistinct postmarks and an unidentifiable square stamp which appears to have been reversed.Letter commences "Allan Dear,"......and concludes "...From your Mum."letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, oslo, alette andersen, sydney, kip hayes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 13/06/1950
The writer mentions some of Allan's family members. He also comments on the extremely wet weather Sydney has been experiencing and encloses a newspaper clipping with a cartoon of the Rugby League first Test match between England and Australia and a photo of two very muddy players; Australian front-row forward Douglas Hall and England's captain Ernest Ward. The match was played at Sydney Cricket Ground.Quinn CollectionA two-page letter written on two pages of buff-coloured, lined paper (0841a1-2) is headed 802 Macleay Regis, Macleay Street, Potts Point and dated 13/06/50. The matching envelope (0841.b) bears a one and sixpence Australian stamp, is postmarked Sydney and stamped with the slogan 'Road Carelessness Kills'. It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, M.S. Mongabarra, C/- Transatlantic Shipping Co., Gothenberg Sweden. Enclosed in the letter is an undated newspaper clipping (0841.c).The letter commences "Dear Allan" and is singed "Your sincere friend Jim".letters-from-abroad, quinn, douglas hall, ernest ward, england v australia rugby test, sydnry cricket ground, sydney 1950 -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Greensborough Auxiliary papers, 1956-2005
The Greensborough RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 11, 1955. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1956 until 2005. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1991, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings. 4 minute books --2 account books various--loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Stawell Drama & Music Group meeting Minutes, 1961 - 1965
4151A - Book 4: Amalgamation of Drama And Music Groups 29-06-1961- 5-5-65Book 4 Stawell Drama & Music Groupstawell, clubs, music -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1950
Personal communication from Europe to relative (Aunt Elsie) in San Remo dated 17/06/1951Aerial view of San Remo coastline with row of various Pine Trees across foreground. Hills in background. Pier at top left. Shows town area of San Remo in Italy, Europe.San Remo - Riviera Dei Fiori - Panoramaphotography, photographs, aerial view - coastal view - san remo europe, black & white photograph, comparison views san remo, aerial -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 18 Oct. 1956
Bridge Street Bridge Flooding on Hill’s property 18th October 1956 This view is looking west north west from the Bridge Street Bridge across the present day Eltham Skatepark. The shed visibile in the distance is directly opposite Brisbane Street where it used to run into Susan Street but now turns the corner. To the right of the shes is the site for present-dayHarris Plumbing which was formerly occupied by Sibbel Builders; to the left the site now occupied by Bunnings. At the skyline to the right of centreeline is a gap in the trees where the railway line runs. The Silver Street bridge over the railway is visible. 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, hill property, silver street bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Lockwood Studios, Wedding, 22 May 1956
Located in the collection of Eltham District Historical Society, this envelope contains four sepia prints ranging in dates from 1923 to 1956. The envelope is postmarked 24 Apr 1958 and on the reverse is noted "Accepted 30/4/58". On the face is witten in pencil "Try 18" being No. 18 Russell Crescent, Fitzroy North. Also noted in blue ink "Mother Louie (or Louise) Down - Sister Hilda". The wedding photo is unidentified except for the date 22 May 1956. It was taken by The Lock wood Studios. Other photos are described on their reverse sides as: "Olive McKay, Mr Pinkerton and self" "Uncle Donald and Aunt Florrie, July 1923" "Jessfield, May 12th, 1928" It is not known why they are held by EDHS or the significance/relationship of the people to the Eltham district. Any information pertaining to these people is welcomed.olive mckay, mr. pinkerton, miss o. down, louise down, hilda down -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Ben Parle, Apr. 1956
Kodachrome Transparency - 35mm slide - cardboard mount, with one side with red border and words "Kodachrome Transparency" top and bottom. On the other side is "Made in Australia" and "View from this side". Photo taken by Ben Parle 4/1956. Has slide No. "3" stamped in red in top corner. Photo taken from the Ballarat Post Office steps, looking across to the post office at night. Has the Town Hall and Sturt St. decorated with lights. "Sturt Street Ballarat" "4/56"tramways, trams, sturt st, royal visit, illuminations, town hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - VIDEOCASSETTES OF MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY OLYMPIC GAMES, 1956 & 2000
Object Melbourne and Sydney Olympic Games. Melbourne Olympic Games 1956, Olympic Torch Bearers form Bendigo to Geelong and from Melbourne to Sydney Year 2000, Olympic Games Preamble, Scotland the Brave, Sydney Opera House, Alaska/Olympic Games (Sydney) highlights, 1st. October 2000, Closing events and Closing ceremony Sydney Olympics 2000. 2nd. October 2000 Alb/Border Olympians interviewing Olympians. 5 Video Cassettes in total.audio-visual technology, audio accessories, video cassettes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Girl in Red Cross nurse uniform, 1914 - 1920
One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .06 - Small girl in Red Cross nurse uniform and carrying what appears to be a collection box.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Binder, Zetta Florence, Tom Hills Archive
Large blue binder with slipcover containing photos and documents from or about waterside worker Tom Hills 1904-1995, including items 2525.02 to 2525.19, plus 169.02, 262.01-.06, 466, 508,01 -.02, 852 and 1062.piers and wharves - waterside workers, arts and entertainment - literature, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, awards and presentations, oral history, memorials, deaths and funerals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations., tom hills, wendy lowenstein, wendy morris, lexie bown, maritime union of australia, mua, retired waterside workers, unemployed workers union -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: INAUGURAL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Inaugural: the Right Reverend Henry Archdall Langley was the first Anglican Bishop of the Bendigo Diocese, from 1902-06. Photo courtesy Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DONALD CLARKE COLLECTION: STILWELL'S INVOICE
Invoice for Mr D. W. Clarke dated 01/06/1950 ; for various hardware items for £7.14.03. Invoice from Stilwell's ironmongers and house furnishings, 281-285 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo Invoice printed in two colours.business, retail, stilwell's -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box Baa 46 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
Description: - JINDIVIK DRAWINGS B3B-06-154 TO B3B-06-266 Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includi -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box Baa 80 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
Description: - JINDIVIK DRAWINGS B3A-06-165 TO B3A-06-198 Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includiAuthor: John Marsden -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box Baa 75 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
Description: - JINDIVIK DRAWINGS B3A-06-200 TO B3A-06-335 Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includi