First Graduation Ceremony of Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme Students. Note by T.H. Kneen 13 May 1992, "The occasion was the graduation of the C.R.T.S. students, August 1948, who had undertaken the two-year course for the Certificate of Competency in Horticulture. They commenced training in Oct 1946. The course was shortened slightly." (Names of students are in paper catalogue.)Black and white photograph. First Graduation Ceremony of Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme Students 1948. Student seated on chairs on the lawn with a staff seated on chairs in front of them. T. H. Kneen, Principal, standing addressing them.graduation ceremony, commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, students, c.r.t.s., 1948, certificate of competency in horticulture, staff, t. h. kneen, publicity

In 1923, grey caps were introduced and until 1958, they were decorated with the School crest topped by a laurel, to symbolize achievement. In 1958, the School became affiliated with the Church of England and the laurel was replaced with the mitre, to symbolize the Christian faith. Caps for School Captains were adorned with prefect insignia and gold embellishment. This cap belonged to Vic Bell (1946)

Work started on the Lauriston Reservoir in 1939 as part of the Coliban water system and was officially opened by Victorian Premier, Albert Dunstan in 1941. Capacity was increased in 1946 when steel spillway gates were added. Although these had been part of the original design they could not be added at the time of the building because of post-war steel shortages.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. on tour: school of mines civil engineering students visit the construction site of the Lauriston Reservoir in 1940. Left to right: Les Nankervis, Ron Watts, instructor Syd Power, an unknown student and Cliff Binks. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This is a set of four photographs of three Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna. Their appointments as RSM spanned from 1963 to 1976. WO1 Robin Wilson’s appointment was from 1963 to 1966. He served in the Australian Army from 1946 to 1979. WO1 Wilson ended his service in another corps as a commissioned officer and reached the rank of Major. WO1 Peter Gale’s appointment was from 1966 to 1968. He served in the Australian Army from 1946 to 1968. WO1 John Hogan’s appointment was from 1968 to 1976. After transfer from the British Army, he served in the Australian Army from 1952 to 1976. WO1 Hogan continued his service in Defence as the RAN Liaison Officer located in Fortuna’s coach house building for several more years. WO1 Aub Harvey’s appointment was from 1976 to 1982.This is a set of five photographs of four Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, from 1963 to 1982. The black and white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1963-1966, WO1 Robin Wilson. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1963-1966, WO1 Robin Wilson. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1966-1968 WO1 Peter Gale. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1968-1976, WO1 John Hogan. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1976-1982, WO1 Aub Harvey..1P to .5P – No annotation.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Norm Scott Born: 06/06/1921 From: East Geelong Height: 182cm Weight: 83kg Natural kicking foot: Right Guernsey number: 29 First senior match: Round 5, 1946 v St Kilda at Kardinia Park The hard-working, dashing half-back was a solid performer during the latter half of the 1940s. He was fast, kicked very well and liked to sprint to the ball, gain possession, tear through and create attacking moves from defence. Courage and determination were evident in his play. Total Brownlow Medal votes: 1 Career span: 1946-52 Total matches: Premiership 101 Total goals: Premiership 4 Finals matches: 2 Finals goals: 0 Last senior match: Round 3, 1952 v St Kilda at Kardinia Park Died: 17/02/1957 Small, black and white photograph of three men standing together. The man standing in the middle is Norm Scott and he is holding a small, black toy cat. The three men are standing under a Geelong Cats Mascot banner at the entrance to the race. There is a white border around the photograph. Perhaps the 1951 Finals norm scott, cats

Three black and white photos of a group of girls in elaborate costumes on the stage of the Melbourne Town Hall for an Annual Demonstration. It shows a girl dressed as a spider in a large spiderweb with other girls dancing below. This routine was done multiple times over the years. These three appear to be the same year based on the set and camera angle. One of the photos was published in the December 1946 newsletter so the year was 1946. They were in an album of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from the 1940s and 1950s. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo x 3 in an album of girls on stage with a large spiderweb as a background.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes

A letter sent to Australia by an Australian Army serviceman whilst on duty in Kure, Japan during the post World War 2 occupation. The serviceman is Driver B. Gillott service number VX97756, of the 1 Australian Salvage Unit of the B.C.O.F. The letter is dated 15th July, 1946 and is of five handwritten pages of approximately 8 x 5 inches in size. The stationery is printed in red ink with the Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA insignia above the ruled writing area. The paper is a buff colour.This writing paper has the insignia of The Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA printed in red above the ruled writing area.

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 3rd June, 1946 between Mr. H. A. Wilkinson (vendor) and Miss A. V. I. Taylor (purchaser). Property: land situate in Beech Street, Bendigo, having a frontage of 125 links to Beech Street being Crown allotment 19 section 13A Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 6500 folio 1299977, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Subject to weekly tenancy. Price: 575 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, June 11, 2005. Footy: the photograph of 1946 Inglewood football team created plenty of interest when published recently, but unfortunately two of the players were named incorrectly. The team included: B. Drew, P. Daniels, G. Vanston, J. Watts, C. Leech, W. Rochester, A. Chamberlain (trainer) J. Nevins, S. Porter, B. Smith, B. Lamprett, S. Rae, J. Bradley. T. McLinden and R. Medcalf.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, July 7, 2004. Champions: this group of softballers had plenty to be happy about. This photo, taken in 1946, is of the NCSN softball team which won the premiership. The team is back row: Gertie Sexton ( forbes), Ethel Pearson (Gallagher), Betty Collins (Cannon), Margaret Ryan (Lock), Anne Donnington (Flack), Win Jennings. Front row: Mase Calligan (Purdon), Bernice Mulqueen (Bormeo), Mary Mason (Brosman), Kath Pearson (Pannell) and Rae Domington (Dalty).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A catalogue titled 'Drusilla' Mount Macedon. 'Commencing Monday, 3rd December, 1945 Sale By Auction of Antiques, Furniture and Works of Art. In the Collection of the late Phelia Maude and E. Norton Grimwade. Baillieu Allard PTY. LTD. Auctioneers. 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. Telephone: M1001 (9 lines.)' Also included in the catalogue is a newspaper cutting dated 2/3/1946 and titled 'Charming Debutantes.' The two debutantes are Judith Barrett and Phelia Grimwade the daughters of Mrs. Russell Barrett and Mrs. Lionel Grimwade.buildings, house, drusilla, lydia chancellor collection, collection, 'drusilla, ' mount macedon, place, house, home, auction, antiques, furniture, art, artwork, auctioneers, debutantes, judith barrett, phelia grimwade, mrs. russell barrett, mrs lionel grimwade, history, heritage

Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1950 and demonstrates letters between the SEC and Wal Jack.Letter, typed, from the State Electricity Commission to Wal Jack dated 30 May 1950, signed by Mr. Farr, about the lack of records during the ESCo era and modifications to the ex MMTB cars, conversion by the SEC of the combination trams, No. 30 being the first converted and the date that conductors were provided for the full period of daily service being 8/4/1946. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, ballarat, tramcars, sec, letters, conductors, conversion, esco, mmtb

Black covered notebook with a blue and white label on the front with Golden Square Sub Branch R.S.L. Auxiliary, L. Chancellor, Hon Sec., written on the front. Contains the Minutes from 1946 to their final meeting in 1950. Photo and newspaper cutting pinned in the book. The photo has the president, Mrs O. Goddard and the Hon. Secretary and treasurer, Mrs J. W. Swatton. The newspaper cutting refers to the Auxiliary joining the Bendigo Auxiliary. Another newspaper cutting, dated 13/12/44 refers to Christmas parties.clubs, social, golden square r.s.l., r.s.l. bendigo collection - minute book golden square sub branch r.s.l. auxiliary, l chancellor, mrs o goddard, mrs j w swatton, joyce bull, mrs l j warner, mrs mcivor, e lute, m hollis, r ?, t deason, c rowe, j swatton, g com?er, e swatton, b perrin, h thompson, c jack, taraxville

White paper catalogue for an auction sale held at the Haymarket, Melbourne on 30 September and 1 October, 1946. The front cover has a photo of a Villiers Welbike Motor Cycle. For sale were Compressors, Motor Cycles, Canoes, Rafts, Water Suits and Extensive Equipment under instructions from The Commonwealth Disposals Commission. Other photos include Inflatable Rubber Matarrassinos, Inflatable Rubber Raft, Canoe , Kayak and a Zippered Waterproof Suit. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - commonwealth disposals commission auction, j h curnow & son pty ltd, australian provision office

Australian Issued Passport. Blue front Gold writing. K814402. Peter Nicholas Ellis. Place and date of birth:Bendigo Vic. Australia. 27 Mar. 1946. Height 174cm Colour of eyes Green Hair colour Dark Brown. Issued at Melbourne on 26 Aug 1977. contains a black and white photograph of Peter Ellis. Australian address is listed as 27 Reginald Street Bendigo, Victoria, Australia 3550. Emergency contact person is listed as Joan B. Nielsen relationship Mother at the above address.Commonwealth of Australiaperson, individual, peter ellis oam

Black and white negative, of Victorian Railways trams 48 turnout out of Bay Road Sandringham, after passing the junction to the Sandringham Tram depot. Note the white bumper bars. Photo c1946. (Possibly 12-3-1946 - see Reg Item 5773) In the background is the Roxy Theatre and the spire of the All Souls Anglican Church. (The church spire has since been rebuilt).Also in the background is the Salvation Army Hall, Barker Upholster and two buses. Photo not in the Wal Jack Victorian Railways Album.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr trams, bay road, sandringham, buses, tram 48

The POW describes how he got home to Austria in Dec 1946 and the conditions there. With the letter was a small hand made model aeroplane, refer Cat No 5786. The letter was to Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details. The letter arrived after Allan had been killed in a car crash late 1947.Letter folded yellowed paper written in blue pen, two pages of writing and one with name and address, written by a former German POW in Eygpt in 1945 who worked in an Officers Club, "Lido Seneifa" as a barman."Smunden, 2 - IV - 1947 - Dear Sir"letters, pow, german, dfc

Janefield Precinct: dead gum tree and box thorns. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training campDigital colour photograph.janefield, raaf hygiene training camp janefield

Janefield Precinct: Looking towards the future - new residential development. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.janefield

Janefield Precinct: Looking toward grave area from camp. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.

Janefield Precinct: Cut Bluestone blocks from old building. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.

Janefield Precinct: Decaying slabs near edge of cliff. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.

Janefield Precinct: Old fire place on lower terrace. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp 2 Digital colour photographs.

Janefield Precinct: Outside building next to admin block. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.

Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete and guttering. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.janefield

Stubley Motors Newsletter March 1954. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white newsletter, with handwritten notes on the company's history.purcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough

Stubley Garage car yard 1951. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough