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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Framed (cardboard) with badges, dog tag & ribbon bar
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.Ribbon Bar - Pacific Star & 1939-45 Star; Dog Tag - Sern. V103196; RSL Badge - Logo with three (3) figures '79 year clip; Returned from Active Service Badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.Written on back of photo - "Gunner Alf Madsen - Ben's old friend"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letters - Various
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.To Mrs J Milner, 5 Valentine St, BALLARAT WEST Vic From Fredindonesian confrontation, 1963�66, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, June 1956
Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Deck being stripped June 1956 View looking southeast from the western bank of the Diamond Creek close to the present-day Eltham Skatepark. On the far centre left can be seen the Eltham Methodist Church on the cirner of John Street and Main Road, now the Eltham-Montmorency Uniting ChurchRecord 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, 1956-06, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, methodist church, presbyterian church, uniting church -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Pakington St West Geelong, Keith Kings, early 1956
The photo shows trams 40 & 17 passing on the loop in Pakington St at Clarence Sts in West Geelong. Has a "Fishorium" (fish shop), A E Bent Radio, a Grocery shop, Commercial bank, a butcher, and the State Savings Bank of Vic in the photo. Photo undated, Keith Kings late 1955 or early 1956, photo number Q(R)(8)Yields information about the West Geelong shoping centre and tramway operations.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.See rear image and context.trams, tramways, pakington st, geelong, west geelong, tram 40, tram 17 -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
FJ Holden utility, registration no. GHS 260, with police insignia on door, police light on top of vehicle and PA system in tray of vehicle. Sign on rear of vehicle says "Deathless Christmas". Circa 1956police vehicles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; fj holden ute -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DRESSED UP
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Dressed up: students at the School of Mines fancy dress ball, circa 1956. The girl third from the left is Judy Tyack. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF VICTORIA BENDIGO BRANCH COLLECTION: MINUTE BOOK
Light grey/brown book with blue tape spine containing the Minutes of the NCWV Minutes from October 1956 to 20 Feb 1962. Also contains newspaper cuttings, Annual Reports and some photos.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, ncwv minute book 1956 - 1962 -
Clunes Museum
Book - TREASURERS REPORT, METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL 1905-1955
.1 EXERCISE BOOK BLACK COVER CONTAINING TREASURERS REPORTS 1905-1955. INCLUDES INVOICES AND RECEIPTS. .2 THIN BLACK EXERCISE BOOK CONTAINING DETAILS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL COLLECTION 1942-1956.1 SUNDAY SCHOOL MINUTE BOOKmethodist sunday school collection 1942-1956, treasurers reports -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 1/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 5 and No. 4 in Ryrie St near Moorabool St. 1-1-1956, Photo by Wal Jack. In the background is Belchers Radio and Sport Store and a set of bar traffic lights. No. 5 has the destination of Newtown, and No. 4 the destination of Eastern Park. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 27/6/2020.On the rear in blue ink "Geelong No. 5 to Newtown, No. 4 to Eastern Park, Ryrie St near Moorabool St, 1-1-56" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T1303" written in.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 5, tram 4 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP ROTARY MEETING PROGRAMME, 1956
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Cruise Ship Rotary Meeting Programme Front: Painted sketch of a cruise ship with a blue background surrounding, an anchor motif in the top left, printed near the bottom is the Rotary International logo and the words: 'Rotary Meeting Thursday, 29th March, 1956 Orient Line S.S. Orsova Inside Pages: The loyal toast and introduction. A list of the rotarians attending: Their names, work clssifications and their Club. On the rear cover are the technical details of the 'Orsova' and the meaning of the name Orsova.. Writing on the back cover 'from Mr Jones'person, individual, lydia chancellor -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, The British Electrical & Allied Manufacturers' Association Inc" of London, "Why Trolleybuses?", May. 1956
Booklet - 16 pages, centre stapled, black and white photographs with red colour printed headings, titled "Why Trolleybuses?", published "The British Electrical & Allied Manufacturers' Association Inc" of London. Notes at BEAMA Publication No. 143, published as the 2nd edition, May 1956. Looks at the benefits of trolley buses over motor buses, their features, silence, life and cost. Has photographs of buses in Great Britain, Denmark, Portugal, Finland, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia (Adelaide) and Tasmania, along with sketches of animals."4K2" in ink on front cover and AETA stamp top and bottom of cover.trams, tramways, trolley buses, uk, electrical equipment -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Smallpage children, Douglas Smallpage, 1934
.01 - Small B&W photo of flooded Crichton Avenue, Port Melbourne .02 - B&W photo of Smallpage family in backyard, Nov 1929 .03 - B&W photo of Smallpage children in backyard, Dec 1927 .04 - B&W photo of Smallpage children, Dec 1927 .05 - B&W photo of Smallpage children, Dec 1928 .06 - B&W photocopy of .02 .07 - B&W photocopy of .03 .08 - B&W photocopy of .02, Nov 1929 .09 - B&W photocopy of .05 .10 B&W large version of .01families, built environment - domestic, doug smallpage, crichton avenue -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Scrap Book, Ballarat School of Mines Scrap Book, 1954-1957, 1954-1957
The Ballarat School of Mines was the first school of mines in AustraliaA scrapbook of news clippings relating to the Ballarat School of MInes, including: 1954 - Barry Singleton 1954 - Neville Bunning 1954 - Victor Greenhalgh and his sculpture of King George V 1954 - Road Deviation in Hickman Street near White Flat 1954 - John Skuka naturalisation 1954 - Fire Danger in Vale Park 1954 - retirement of William J. Paterson from the staff of the Ballarat Junior Technical School 1954 - First pottery exhibition, featuring local clays. 1954 - New Technical school start in Ballarat North 1955 - Removal of caretaker's Cottage 1955 - Air Training Corps Cadets 1955 - Fluoridation 1955 - I.G. Witcher 1955 - Graham Willey, football 1955 - Image of L. Wilson, head teacher of the Ballarat North Technical School 1955 - Ballarat Girls' Technical School takes shape at White Flat. 1955 - Ballarat Junior Technical School Pine Plantation at Nerrina 1955 - Lake water test by W.G. Cornell 1955 - John Rowell 1956 - Geoffrey Mainwarring painting Lieutenant F.A. Reiter 1956 - Pittong Mine 1956 - Atom Bombs and rain 1956 - Ballarat Gaol and the Ballarat School of MInes 1956 - William Paterson and A.W. Steane of the Ballarat Junior Technical School 1957 - Ballarat "Junior Tech" Has a Bright History 1957 - Brelaz Scholarship for School of Mines (scrap book, ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, nerrina, caretaker's cottage, geoffrey mainwarring, gymnasium, noel flood, neville bunning, art lending library -
Williamstown High School
1956 - Miss Boardman
Copy of a black and white photographs (x2) mounted on board. Accompanied by captions (2). NB; Original photographs are stored at Folder 65.9 and 65.10.On back of photo 1:Miss Beatrice Boardman conducting school orchestra in old Naval Drill Hall 1956. On back of photo 2: Miss B. Boardman with school orchestra 1956. Caption reads: Miss B. Boardman, an inspiring Senior Mistress, musician, hockey player and enthusiast led the orchestra in 1956. Caption 2 reads:The orchestra performed at School Assemblies in old Naval Drill Hall, a huge venue with open beams and lots of space.williamstown high school, 1956, orchestra, miss boardman, music -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Langdon Homes of Caulfield
Handwritten letter from Irene Anderson to Marie Langdon dated 05/12/1985 thanking Marie for the Photograph she had lent her.langdon road, caulfield north, anderson irene, anderson rene, langdon marie, rosecraddock, marcuse mrs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Hazel and Frederick Squire St Helena Cemetery, 28/09/1986
The Grave of Hazel Rose Squire (died 28/09/1986) and Frederick Vincent Squire (died 04/05/1996), St Helena Cemetery. St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)'Eltham Shire President and First Lady, settled in Briar Hill 1928, pioneers of commerce and in growth of Eltham Shire.'st helena cemetery, squire family, shire of eltham -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Scrap Book, Ballarat School of Mines Scrap Book, 1965-1967, 1965-1967
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870.Grey hard covered scrapboks with clippings relating to the Ballarat School of Mines, including: 24-5-1965 - Mildura Students at School of Mines 16-9-1965 - Ballarat Junior Technical School Mothers' Club Clock 23-11-1965 - Plan for Mall in Lydiard Street 29-03-1966 - Punch card equipment for School of Mines 10-05-1966 - Apprentice Craftsmen Certificates 25-7-1966 - Ian Barker 01-08-1966 - Woman Diplomate - Jennifer Drummond and Sue Milbourne 05 August 1967 - New Woolclassing and Motor Mechanics Building on the corner of Albert Street and Grant Street 09-09-1966 - New School site 23-09-1966 - Inspection of gaol site 22-09-1966 - Murray Gillin 19-10-1966 - Michael Young 26-01-1967 - A new site for SMB (Mt Helen Campus) 06-05-1967 - Geology Gift to SMB (William Baragwanath)ballarat school of mines, murray gillin, gerald jenzen, ludovio hart, photography, mount helen campus, ron quick, lydiard street closure, ballarat junior technical school student accomodation, r.r. watson, phillip law, martin report, punch card equipment, ken ogden, ian barker, jennifer drummond, sue milbourne, women and physics, greg mcrae, jan butterworth, former ballarat gaol, peter donaldson, michae young, mount clear site, j.r. pound, eric sharman, chris sanos, john gorton, zaiga baltrocis, motor mechanics & woolclassing building, women, women diplomates, jennifer drummong, technical education growrh, e.j. barker, mothers club, w. johnson, pottery, ceramics, ian billington, matriculation, victoria institute of colleges, punch cards, computer, craftsman certificates, new campus site, architecture, michael young, sebastopol technical school, ballarat school of mines master plan, fourth university, 4th university, r. giles, william baragwanath geology collection, phil day, john phillips, greg strang, plumbing, centenary, langi logan minefield, a.l. mckenzie, peter bennett, r.w. richards medal, woolclassing, motor mechanics, new building, albert street, grant street, pound -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Halley Park
This file contains three items. A letter to Ms Wendy A. Ross from Hazel Ford, secretary of the Glen Eira Historical Society, dated 31/05/2002. A letter to Felicitie Camplbell from Wendy A. Ross dated 07/05/2002, along with three photographs which were enclosed with the letter, including two of Mayor of Moorabbin, Cr. R. J. Bob Flavell, opening the playground at Halley Park, and one of a plaque. Three photographs including two of Halley Park Opening Ceremony where the Mayor of Moorabbin opened the playground at Halley Park which was the winner of the COMMUNITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR 1994 award, and one of the plaque commemorating the organisations that developed the park, photographs taken on 01/05/1994.ross wendy a., campbell felicitie, moorabbin, bentleigh, marquis road bentleigh, halley park, glen eira historical society, ford hazel, flavell r. j. cr., flavell bob cr., jasper road bentleigh, mortimore street bentleigh, playgrounds, parks, reserves, friends of halley park inc., community project of the year, apex club, playground equipment, children’s playgrounds, gardens, recreations establishments, healthy hearts local government state awards 1994, plaques -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Anne Beggs Sunter, Henry Sutton the Eureka Man, 2005
Henry Sutton was an Australian born, self-taught inventor. He invented 23 different types of telephone, a proto-type helicopter, the world's first portable wireless radio, a colour-printing process and a carbon-filament light built just 16 days after Edison. Sutton built and drove the first motor car in Australia and conceived and built what is thought to be the world's first four-wheel drive. Anne Beggs Sunter is an historian who lectures in Australian History and Heritage at the University of BallaratThree page article on Henry Sutton from Australian Heritage Nov 05 (http://www.heritageaustralia.com.au/pdfs/Heritage1105_Henry%20Sutton.pdf) The article includes a picture of the Sutton Autocar, the Telephane System, Illuminated Address present to Henry Sutton by the Citizens of Ballarat and his grave in the Brighton Cemetery. henry sutton, sutton, beggs sunter, autocar, telephane, balllarat. sutton music, richard sutton, mary sutton, -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - 1973 Port Melbourne Council Election, Glen Cosham, 1973
Retained by donor from his service on Port Melbourne Council 1973-78Election material from Glen Cosham's successful 1973 council bid. .01 - how to vote card (Glen Cosham) .02 - how to vote card (Allan McCarthy copy) .03 & .04 - letters to voters (Glen Cosham) .05 letter to voters (Allan McCarthy)local government - city of port melbourne, glen cosham, george allan mccarthy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Port Melbourne Yacht Club, John Adam, Architect, 1960s
Plans for Port Melbourne Yacht Club new dinghy building 1962. .01 Storage layouts - sketch plan .02 Plan of new dinghy building .03 Location and pile plan .04 Working drawing - site elevations .05 Working drawing - plan view sport - yachting, built environment - recreational facilities -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, John James Wild, Architect, New Town Hall Sandridge 1881, 1 Jan 1881
Laminated copy from City collection, elevation plans for new Town Hall Sandridge 1881. .01 - front elevation .02 - rear elevation .03 - transverse section .04 - ground floor plan - A3 copy .05 - first floor plan - A3 copyarchitecture, port melbourne town hall, town clerks, built environment - civic, sandridge town hall, john james wild, edward clark -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DONALD CLARKE COLLECTION: HESSE BROS. ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Invoice dated 01 Jan. 1959 from Hesse Bros. Electrical Service, for services rendered on Dec 05 1958, for the sum of £ 00.06.06. Hesse Bros. Electrical Service, Automotive, refrigeration, Radio (Repairs to Dynamos, Magnetos, Starters, Electric Motors), Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1956, National HQ RSSAILA, C.1956
William John TURNER served on the Committee of the Bendigo Sub Branch from 1948 - 1951, 1953, 1955 - 1958, he was Jnr Vice President during the 1953 - 1958 years. His fund raising and other positions are well documented in Cat No 8029 re the submission for the Life Membership. William Turner had pre WW1 military service in the 67th BN Bendigo area as a Cpl in the Machine Gun section for 2 years. He enlisted in the AIF No 3627 in the 8th Reinforcements 21st BN age 19 years 6 months on 10.7.1915, embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Bn 26.2.1916, promoted Cpl 25.3.1916, embark for France 29.6.1916, WIA 24.4.1918 GSW right wrist, rejoin unit 23.7.1918, promoted Sgt, transfer to 59th Bn 25.9.1918, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 22.8.1919. Certificate framed, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate has ornate edge, all print in blue and black with a red seal at the bottom RH corner. At the top is R.S.S.A.I.L.A followed by the RSL logo then the details of the person receiving and signed.Main points; “This is to certify that Mr W.J. Turner has been awarded Life membership of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman’s Imperial League of Australia for services rendered as a member of Bendigo Sub Branch Vic” “Dated Canberra 21st Day of November 1956, ................Federal President J Neagle General Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life membership -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .02 - Khaki Scout shirt with short sleeves. 1st Port Melbourne Scouts societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .03 - Triangular brown pennant with Clifford park Jamboree, Victoria 1955/56 societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .04 - brown Scout scarf with Clifford Park Jamboree badge societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .06 - plain blue scout scarf societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .07 - dark khaki scout scarf with blue binding and blue and black badge societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts