This sculpture is a bronze cast of Karl Duldig’s 1956 terracotta sculpture titled 'Moses'. The terracotta sculpture won the 1956 Victorian Sculptor of the Year award, an honor given by the Victorian Society of Sculptors. The National Gallery of Victoria purchased the original terracotta sculpture for the Gallery’s collection in 1956. In 1979 the NGV allowed Karl to cast the original terracotta sculpture in bronze (to a limited edition of 5). The National Gallery of Victoria holds one of these casts and one is in Duldig Studio collection. The original terracotta sculpture was exhibited in 1956 at the Olympic Arts Exhibition in Wilson Hall at the University of Melbourne. Two other works by Karl were also exhibited, a sandstone titled 'Adam and Eve' and a work titled 'Fountain'. The catalogue for the Olympic exhibition, which promoted modernism across a variety of disciplines, noted that Australia’s post war immigration program had given ‘further momentum to the modernist cause’. The identification of émigré artists, such as Karl Duldig, with the acceptance of modernism in Australia became a major theme in any discussion of art and design in the post war period. Ann Carew 2016The subject Moses and the tablets of law is an important theme in the history of art. For example the National Gallery of Victoria collection includes paintings on this topic by the Australian Aboriginal artist, Queenie McKenzie (1991), prints by the Russian-French modernist artist, Marc Chagall (1956), and a painting by 19th century British academic painter, John Rogers Herbert (1870s). Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses is perhaps the most famous sculptural interpretation of the subject. In Karl’s hands we have a modern interpretation of the theme. His simplification and abstraction of form and attention to surface modeling is masterly. The figure has an emotional intensity and despite its relatively small scale, a ‘forceful monumentality’. The sculpture is aesthetically significant for its craftsmanship, expressive qualities and modernity. It is historically significant because of its associations with the 1956 Olympic Arts Festival. The Duldig Studio’s bronze cast of the sculpture was exhibited in the exhibition '1956: Melbourne, modernity and the XVI Olympiad, Museum of Modern Art at Heide.' Apart from the formal qualities of a work like Moses, its relevance as a motif in Judaism and Christian faiths ensures its place as a work of spiritual significance. Ann Carew 2016Bronze cast from terracotta sculpture. Depicts Moses as in Exodus 32 when he returns from Sinai with the tablets of the law to find his people worshipping the golden calf, in his fury he holds the tablets aloft above his head before crashing them down on the ground.

Board of Land and Works reserved land on Phillip Island by Orders in Council in December 1955 and June 1956 as sites for a penguin rookery and known as the Penguin Reserve.HistoricalLarge cream cloth sign with black print outlining regulationswildlife - penguins, penguin reserve, phillip island nature park, signs

Williamstown High School Year book for the 1956 school year. Contains staff information, sports results, photographs, student's work, scholarship winners and examination results.Black and white printed publication. 36 p.: ill.Inside front cover: Danute Jakubauskaswilliamstown high school, 1956, yearbook, high tide

Sign says "Coles Stores extend a hearty welcome to all Scouts Visiting Ringwood for the Pan Pacific Jamboree"Catalogue card reads, 'Coles Stores - 1956. Window display 25.1.56" (2 views)

Black and white photograph.Written on back of photograph, "President Mr. Carter, being congratulated by Past President Mr. Peck. 'Mail' 1/8/1956. Mr. Carter elected President for 1956. Photo by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studio".

Ringwood High School Exercise Books owned by Phyllis Papps: Sewing, Form 1B, 1956 Cooking, Form 2B 1957 Unlabelled - Cooking

Yellow soft-covered booklet collated and written for the Council of the City of Box Hill - 3rd Edition 1956. Summarised history with black and white photographs.

The City of Ballarat unanimously resolved to erect a Civic Hall in Mair Street in 1951. The architects, Gordon Murphy, of Melbourne, and H.L. and L.J. Coburn, of Ballarat, were commissioned in 1952. The Council constructed the foundations and footings for the building under the supervision of the former City engineer, Mr L.H. Finch, in 1953. These footings are of massed concrete. The design for the building took advantage of the cross fall of the land, providing for the Small Hall to be entered from the Doveton Street frontage through a foyer under the Main Stage, the structure is steel with brick panels, with accommodation for 1,592 persons in the Main Hall and 440 persons in the Lower Hall. The front facade faces Mair Street, set back from the building line to provide for the entrance drive-ways and kerbed gardens. Tenders were invited on a firm price basis. A young Ballarat master Builter, Walter Benbow Trahar was the successful tenderer, the contract price being 139,841 pounds. the work was commenced in 1953 and has proceeded in spite of material and labour difficulties until its completion. The following statistics are of interest:- * The foundations contained 200 cubic yards of concrete. * The constructional steel work weighs approximately 270 tons. * The reinforcing steel 47 tons. * Reinforced concrete in the structure, 1,100 cubic yards. * The approximate number of bricks in the building, 580,000. * The flooring is of selected kiln-dried hard wood and totals 40,000 lineal feet. * The dimensions of the Main Auditorium, 100ft by 86 ft, including the side promenades each 82ft by 13ft. *The Main stage, of reinforced concret with parquette finish measures 62 ft by 40ft. *The floor area of the Lower Hall is 74 ft by 38 ft, and has a stage dimensions of 40ft by 20 ft. * Each hall has independent heating and ventillating systems. Where possible the material in the building was furnished from local business houses. The public address installation, which provided for additional microphones, is on the main Stage. There is inter-communication throughout the building connecting the front office, with the bioscope box, the stages in both the large and lower halls, and the Hallkeeper's residence. Local craftsmen have completed the painting, plaster work, and the electrical installation; local produced materials being used in the construction of the buildings with the exception of the timber for the Main Floor, the roofing and the structural steel. The City of Ballarat Councillors in 1956 were Councillors N. T. Callow, F.J. Cutts, K.C. Webb, W.E. Roff, O.W. Curnow, F.T. Woodward, Allan C. Pittard, A.W. Nicholson, J.A. Chisholm, G.L. Scott, F.W. Oliver, A.D. Mason. The Town clerk was H.R. Maddern and the City Engineer was G. Murrowood. A City of Ballarat Council meeting of 25 September 2013 voted to demolish the Ballarat Civic Hall. The Council heard from nearly 50 members of the public during a marathon six-hour meeting. Councilors John Birt, Des Hudson, Amy Johnson, Josh Morris, Peter Innes, John Philips supported the motion to demolish Civic Hall. Councillors Samantha McIntosh, Vicki Coltman and Belinda Coates voted against the motion.Six page souvenir Program of citizens' entertainment on the occasion of the Opening of Ballarat Civic Hall on in August 1956. The front cover features the City of Ballarat Coat of Arms. The programme starts with a message from the Mayor, Cr Neil T. Carrow. It includes the Concert Programme directed by James H. Davey, an asrtist's impression of the Civic Hall from Mair Street, and information relative to the New Civic Hall. The programme features images of the City of Ballarat Coat of Arms, Cr N.T. Callow, , James H, Davey, and an artist's impression of the Ballarat Civic Hall. Mayor Neil Callow's Message: "To-day, our citizens witness the fulfilment of the most extensive Municipal undertaking in the City's period of recent prosperity and development. Their Hall now fills a requirement of which they have been deprived since the Coliseum building was destroyed by fire over 20 years ago. The building has been designed as an all purpose structure and I am hopeful the citizens will use it and enjoy it to its fullest extent. Your Council and its Architects have planned as broadly as possible for the benefit of all to-day and for years to come. We are proud of the work executed by a Ballaarat Master Builder whose work is a monument to the City's craftsmen. I feel I should also remind this assembly that the women of Ballaarat, back in 1951, provided funds which have been applied in the purchase of a Grand Piano and two Upright Pianos which are now installed in this building. The sincere hope of myself and your Councillors is that this Hall and its amenities will prove of immense value to the development of the cultural and artistic tastes of this community and that it will be freely used for these and many other purposes. From now on this magnificent building and its furnishings and equipment will be available to all. I strongly exhort you to use and protect it. My hope is that the citizens will, for many years to come, enjoy the amenities which it has to offer. ballarat civic hall, civic hall, architecture, finch, art deco, city of ballarat, coat of arms, city of ballarat coat of arms, callow, shugg, lemke, oates, gullan, tuuri, john, robertson, sorrell, antonio, gordon murphy, walter benbow trahar, trahar, coburn, h.l. coburn, l.j. coburn, n.t. callow

Film has not been played. From the paper label it would appear to be a broadcast from the ABC about Kokoda. Produced and aired in 1956. Presumably it was given to or acquired by Legacy to be viewed by Legatees at one of their gatherings.A film about an important campaign in World War 2. It may have been shown at a gathering of Legatees such as a Comradeship gathering. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. An ABC recording about Kokoda. A metal canister with a plastic spool of tape.VP785 world war two, legatees, kokoda

This membership ticket belonged to Alan R. Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1956". Inside: Membership number "141" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family

Written on back of photograph, "Vic Greenham, Ringwood High School". "Mail 12/1/1956".

2 young boys in lane (unidentified)Written on backing sheet, "Midway Arcade being built. Lane went to Adelaide Street - 1956".

Inscription by David Atkinson ‘Historica Society, thank you for your support, David Atkinson 2013. Preface by Glenys Phillpot, May 2013 (pres W&DHS). History of WSLSC 1930 and prelude 1899 – formation. List of results of carnivals. Chronological events, activities, notable people, life members. List of office bearers 1930 – president, secretary, senior members, club captain. Stingray Bay incident 2/1/2005 Soft cover, sepia photograph on front, black and white photographs H30 x W 21 7 D 1.8 cmwarrnambool surf life saving club, david atkinson, history of warrnamboolsurf club

A ceramic plate commemorating a Fordson gathering held on Woods' Farm, Rupanyup South on Sun. 25th May, 2003.A ceramic plate commemorating a Fordson gathering held on Woods' Farm, Rupanyup South on Sun. 25th May, 2003.White ceramic Fordson tractor plate"FORDSON GATHERING / RUPANYUP / Sun. 25th May 2003 / Held on Wood's Farm / Rupanyup South". Please note: should say Woods' Farm. Pictures of Fordson tractors around edge of plate - FORDSON STANDARD / FORDSON NEW MAJOR / FORDSON SUPER MAJOR ROADLESS 4WD / FORDSON F / FORDSON DEXTA 4WD / FORDSON DEXTA / FORDSON MAJOR E27N P6.fordson tractor, rupanyup, rupanyup south

non-fictionMitcham Private Hospital has been named in the third annual World's Best Hospitals 2021 listmitcham private hospital

S.L. Linton and I. Linton bought Gembrook Nurseries from the Nobelius Family in the 1950s. The catalogue is a selected list of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Flowering Shrtubs, Conifers, Fruit and Flowering Fruit Trees for Season 1956.Mustard cover with black print title

David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.Signatures: David J Kinnane; W Blackburn VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - AMBULANCE ORGANISATION - Certificate of Proficiency This is to certify that David J Kinnane has passed 15th examination in the First Aid to the injured. Melbourne 1956 T ? MacKenzie - Ambulance Officerdavid kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association

Annual report of the Heidelberg Golf Club for 1956-57. Includes annual report, balance sheet and accounts to 31/01/1957, and Statements of account dated 27/02/1957.Annual reports found in this collection begin in 1933-34.10 page document. Typed text only. annual reports, financial reports

Fold out map (10 sections), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, municipalities boundaries and location of major places of interest. Titled - "Map and timetable of Melbourne Tram and Bus Services" - May 1956". At base of map - timetable of all night trams and bus services. On rear index to routes, 1st and last services, time of Sunday am services, LaTrobe St. services and photo of Wattle Park. Dated May 1956. Note the inset map shows Bourke St as a bus. Three copies held. 413.1 - as for above but with a pasted over section titled "Time table of all - night bus services" on the base of the map replacing the all night tram and bus services. Dated 3/7/1957. Copy from donation of Gary Butler added 3/12/15. See Reg Item 2300 for the March 1952 version.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services, mmtb

Original photographs are held by Faye Fort, a GHS member.Shows the players and umpires involved in the 1956 DVFL Grand Final.A black and white photocopy of two photographs showing the Greensborough and Heidelberg Football Club players after the 1956 Grand Final at Warringal Park. They also show the match umpires.Handwritten notes at the bottom of the page.greensborough football club, heidelberg football club, warringal park, diamond valley football league, dvfl, 1956, grand final

Catalogue card reads, 'Anzac commemoration service 1956. Band leading march, 19th April, 1958'.

This document dated 24 July 1956, with a list of potential donors was compiled when Legacy launched their first public appeal for donations in September 1956. This document asked Legatees to nominate if they had a relationship with any of the firms on the list and if they could approach the firm/person with information about the Special Appeal. It was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy. Appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The call for public donations was partially due to the purchase of the Dureau building and the need to modify the building for Legacy's needs. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1950s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1950s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future.Thee foolscap page typed notice to Legatees regarding approaching firms for donations.history, fundraising

Map of Ringwood North and parts of Mitcham, Donvale, Park Orchards and Ringwood East compiled by Dept of Lands and Survey, July 1956, from aerial photographs and Cadastral Survey information. Sheet 1, Ringwood A2D or 849 A2D Zone 7. Scale: 4 chains to 1 inch. Contour interval 20 feet.

The brick was used in the construction of a toilet block located behind the Blackburn Library and next to the railway line. it was donated by the City of Whitehorse after the toilet block was demolished in 1999.1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream brick'Glen 1956 Iris' with Olympic ringsbuildings, materials

Centenary report of the St Kilda Cricket Club incorporating the annual report and financial statement for 1955 - 1956. Contains account of the club's 100 year history covering the early days; the establishment of the club site; application for royal patronage; complaints and disputes with authorities and local residents; famous members etc.Booklet covered in white card, printed in red, black and yellow and containing multiple pages printed in black and whitest kilda cricket club

Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. This programme was originally enclosed with book 'Australia, Land of the Southern Cross' as is a visitors guide to Australian states and cities.Colour printed programme. 15, [1] pages. Illustrated. Colour printed front and back cover based on the Olympic ring colours. Inside pages printed in red and black. Contents include an official programme listing all the events, venues and dates; photograph and map of Olympic grounds and Village; a guide to facilities and services available to visitors during the Olympic Games and lists of Australian cities and towns with brief statistics and description for each listing. Includes an introduction by Frank Selleck, Lord Mayor of Melbourne ; Maurice A. Nathan, Chairman, Olympic Civic Committee.melbourne olympic games, olympic games 1956, city of bendigo tourism