Coloured photograph of former students of the Clunes Primary School No 1552 - Reunion 2001 - class of 1959local history, photography, photographs, schools 1552

Black and white photograph of the garden at 16 Halley Street, Blackburn in 1959. Albert Sharp in foregroundsharp, albert, halley street, blackburn no 16

Book: 'The Will to Win'. Hardcover. Edition uncertain (copyrighted 1959, 1960). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis

This milli-volt meter was manufactured after 1950 and used by the SEC Vic (Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme) from that date until late 1900's. It was used to measure very small voltages associated with the operation of the various Hydro Generators. The readings were able to be shown by the resistor in use in the current circuit. During this time period, high quality testing instruments were either sourced from Europe or England.This milli-volt meter is very significant to the Kiewa Valley as it was used by those electrical technicians, who were part of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. An "off spin" from the Scheme was the beginning of an explosion in "human" resources into the Kiewa Valley. This influx of population transformed the region from that of a basically quiet rural region to one which evolved into both industrial and larger residential community. This evolution in the Kiewa Valley created a change, not only in the "physical" landscape(better roads and infrastructure), but also the socio-economic growth within the Valley allowing other "tourist" based industries to expand within the valley and Alpine areas.This millivolts DC meter was used in the 1950's. It is contained in a wooden box and has two coloured (red/black, positive and negative) screw tight knobs which have bake-lite connections. It also has a covered (black tin) view meter marked from zero to 10 millivolts. Underneath this and within a round bake-lite is a small adjustment screw. The top of the box is fastened onto the main structure by six brass screws. The back of the structure is fastened by eight brass screws and there are four small bake-lite rest knobs.On the face of the millivolt compartment , and at the top "TO BE USED WITH DIAL HORIZONTAL TEMP. COEF. +- .08 % PER oC. Underneath the scale "MILLIVOLTS D.C. F.G." (LEAD RESIS. .05 OHMS)" underneath and to the left "MADE IN ENGLAND BY" "EVERSHED & VIGNOLES Ltd" and to the right "No. 857842" underneath Regd. TRADE MARK MEGGERkiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth

Benola Singers collection, EPNS tea pot, part of a set, attached black plastic handle, hinged lid with black plastic knob. Engraved Bendigo Competitions 1959 1st Prize Ladies Choir Won by Benola Singers presented by Dunklings The Jewellers.Crusader Plate E.P.N.S.A.1trophies & awards, public events, music

Yields information about the provision of derailment equipment to be stored at the rear of the city offices., Yields information about the provision of derailment equipment to be stored at the rear of the city offices.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, foolscap, from the Works Superintendent to the Branch Manager with a copy to the Tram Depot Foreman, dated 19-5-1959, providing a list of re-railing equipment to be provided at the rear of the City Offices and details of keys to the locker.trams, tramways, derailments, sec showroom sturt st, equipment

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Dylan Thomas Collected Poems 1934 to 1952 Author: Dylan Thomas Publisher: J.M.Dent & Sons LTD Date: 1959 First Published in 1952 then reprinted in 1952 to1959 The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821.9 THO Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, dylan thomas, dylan thomas collected poems 1934 to 1952

This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This scanned black and white photograph of a postcard, shows vehicles covered in thick snow at Bogong Village in 1950. See 0480(A), (C) - (F) for other similar photos of postcards available at this period."SNOWFALL AT BOGONG VILLAGE KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRICITY PROJECT"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, bogong village, secv

A film of the 1959 rehearsal for Junior Legatee Demonstration at Melbourne Olympic Swimming Stadium. The commentary notes how the fitness programmes avoided bad posture which would 'lead to a loss of confidence in a sensitive child' and helped them to avoid 'falling into bad company and delinquency.' It also noted the 'wise counsel' given to their mothers by Legatees and details the assistance available from Legacy to 9,000 fatherless families in Victoria alone. There are synchronised exercises, judo demonstrations, mass marching, girls creative dancing and a final tableau in readiness for two night's public performances. It is in black and white and last 14 mins, 16mm B/W, Sound. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.A visual record of the numbers of children cared for by Melbourne Legacy and the activities organised for them.Large circular case with semi fitted reel inside. Film is approx. 550 feet, 16mm. Note loose inside case. Two stickers on the lid. Tape scattered around the edge of the lid.Front stickers: CINE SERVICE PTY. LTD. / 368 Post Office Place Melbourne / TITLE DEMO (1959) COPY / No 1 / LENGTH 1000' REEL 1ofl. / It is stressed that the film should be used in a Class project using a 1,000 Watt lamp with a trained Operator handling the machine. Handwritten note: Demo Rehearsal. Film Damaged Other side printed: MELBOURNE LEGACY "Lest We Forget"annual demonstration, junior legatee

These reports include important details about staffing, amenities and school activities. Principals reports 1932-1947 To Box 1930-39.2b; Principals reports 1947-1959. Loose pages in this binder 1951-1959 To Box 1950-59.2b; Principals reports 1960-1961. Includes loose ‘business paper’ June 1960 To Box 1960-69.2b. In original condition, these reports give a significant insight into CTS activities and development over three decades.Handwritten or typed Principal's Reports to School Council. Foolscap pages in hard cover ring binders. 3 Volumes. Copies also heldOn spine of each binder: "Principal's / Report"collingwood technical school, cts, reports, principal's reports, school council, nmit,

Document: New Monument Gold Mining Co N/L 11282, lease for site of machinery 2/9/1950. Plan included. Signature Asst. Registrar of Titles.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining lease, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

Note by T.H. Kneen February 1991, "One of many photos taken for display/publicity purposes to illustrate student learning activities."Black and white photograph. Students L-R: Margot George (1951), Peter Smith (1951), Rosemary Hamley (1950), ? Wooden boxes made by the students to preserve their collections.margot george, peter smith, rosemary hamley, students in class, publicity, entomology

Yields information about a Ballarat bogie tram at the Gardens Loop, late 1950's and the loop area itself.Black and white print of Ballarat No. 42 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade with the destination of Victoria St, mid to late 1950's. Printed on Fujichrome crystal archive paper.On rear in ink "PMTT MMTB 38 Geel 37 Ball 42"trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 42

Yields information about a Ballarat bogie tram at Hospital corner, late 1950's and the area itself.Black and white print of Ballarat No. 38 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade with the destination of Victoria St, mid to late 1950's. Printed on Fujichrome crystal archive paper.trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 38

The Lodge Composite No. 314 Installation of Bro Reginald George Ham, Senior Warden as Worshipful Master and Investiture Officers. Thursday, 20th april, 1950 Masonic Temple, Bendigo.clubs, social, the lodge composite no. 314 inst.

Silver prize cup. Inscr: 'I PRIS BANKDIR. M. WALLENBERGS HEDERSPRIS HERRDUBBEL MASTERSKAPSKL BASTAD 1950'. Stamped in base 'W.BOLIN/M8'. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis

Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. Important local arts festival initiated during the Second World War and continuing till the early 1950s. The souvenir programmes produced for successive festivals are historically and artistically significant records of visual and performing arts practice in Melbourne during this period.Souvenir programme for the Kew Arts Festival, held in the Kew Recreation Hall in 1950. The Festival was sponsored by the City of Kew. The Arts Festival featured art, music and ballet. 14pp.arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, kew civic hall -- cotham road, city of kew, theatre memorabilia, kew arts festival, visual arts -- kew (vic.)

Set of three black and white photographs of tram SW2 436 being made ready for painting and then by spray painting at an outside area at Preston Workshops, during the 1950's.Each photo has the MMTB photo stamp and reference No. P25/1/105 in ink on the rear.trams, preston workshops, paint, sw2 class, tram 436, tramways

Front cover off a supplement of The Weekly Times 20/10/1999 titled Our Land Our Century 1950 - 1959 Part 6, with a photo of couples dancing. Photo has a cream border inside a dark red border. Printed at the lower edge of the photo is: 'Let the good times roll'. At the bottom of the page is The Weekly Times name with the magpie between Weekly and Times. The photo has a slight hint of colour.The Weekly Timesentertainment, dance, dance, peter ellis collection, our land our century 1950 - 1959 part 6, the weekly times 20/10/1999

Black and white photographs of the temporary track being completed during the first stage of the construction of the King St overpass in Flinders St. looking west. shows work being completed. Reg Item 4274 by Keith Kings dates the work to mid Nov. 1959.Some photos have pencil marks on rear.trams, tramways, trackwork, rails, track materials, track repairs, sleepers, equipment, flinders st, king st, kingsway

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 1959/ Lady Bay Reclamation/ Aerial view looking West showing dumping of/ Quarry overburden (black pen, upper left)port of portland archives, lady bay, reclamation, 1960s