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Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1902
This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor James Steele-Lester. He was president in 1901-1902.This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a bearded man in a suit.on back - " Cr James Steele-Lester"steele-lester-james orbost-shire-council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Charlotte Turner and George Turner, Greensborough Cemetery, 25/08/1944
Grave of Charlotte Turner (died 25/08/1944) and George Turner (05/07/1951) in Plot# R5 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.charlotte turner, george turner, greensborough cemetery -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Walton J.C, Thornton Richards & Co, Walton,J.C. Councilor 1942-43, "Circa 1943"
Councilor J.C.Walton was elected as a member of council in 1940 serving until 1955.He was Shire President in 1945-46 and 1951-52. Original Historic photo of Councilors for the year 1942-43.Sepia photo,(rectangular),in brown mount, of Councilor J.C.Walton,situated left hand side of third row. Part of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1942-43.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White,(J.P.).President 1942-43.walton j c, ballarat shire council 1942 43 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Vickers Viscount Parts Catalog
Description: 500 pages. Published by Piper Aircraft Corporation. Published with materials from (AT LEAST) 1951-1969. Level of Importance: World. -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Present Day Nurse Miniature Doll, Nursing through the Ages
In 1951 the Modern Day/Present Day Nurse uniform was selected complete with apron and red cape. This uniform continued through to 1972. 30cm Miniature doll dressed in blue dress white apron and red cape.Name Tagnursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing, miniature dolls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney
James Ferguson Mahoney was born in Bendigo in 1901. He enlisted in the RAAF in 1941 and was dicharged in 1945.Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney (assistant manager at Myer Bendigo) dated 26th June 1941 for admission to RAAF. Reference is on Myers, Pall Mall & Williamson Streets, Bendigo letterhead. Cream coloured paper. social history, myer business history, james ferguson mahoney, myer, reference -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Child's Cup And Saucer
Doul;ton Wares founded in Lambeth London from 1825. Became Royal Doulton in 1901.Child' china cup and saucer with white background. Pattern of yellow flowers and green leaves.domestic items, crockery -
Unions Ballarat
The follies of King Edward VII (Don Woodward Collection), Andrews, Allen, 1975
Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1901-1910.Political and monarchical history - United Kingdom, British Dominions and India. Biographical interest.Book; 198 pages. Dust jacket: red background; colour illustration; white lettering; author's name and title. Cover: red background; gold lettering; author's name and title on spine.1. Initials "DHW". 2. "To Dad, With love and best wishes for Christmas 1975. From Fiona and Peter."btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, monarchy - united kingdom, monarchy - kings of england -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Serviette Holder with Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badge
The Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) is a Corps of the Australian Army. It was formed in February 1951 from the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service. A Corps Badge was introduced in 1951 with the motto Pro Humanitate (for Humanity). It embraces the values of compassion and service to others, reflecting the care and dedication provided to the wounded and sick. Approval for the Corps flag was granted on 7 February 1958. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Australian_Army_Nursing_CorpsChromed metal Serviette Ring (with Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badge) Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badgeranc, nursing corps.australian army nursing service -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Beauty Contest Portland, Heywood, Coleraine, Hamilton Casterton, c. 1952
Black and white photo. Beauty Contest 1952. Seven women in evening wear with sashes, one seated who appears to be Queen 1951. Sash wearers inclue: Miss Portland, Miss Heywood, Miss Coleraine, Miss Port Fairy, Miss Hamilton and Miss CastertonBack: 'J. Moore' - red biro, '1952' - black pencil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BELL-TOPPER AND TOWER
Typed article from the Centenary Edition of Bendigo Advertiser (1951). It mentions the last day of school for the year when the pupils assembled in the grounds and sang a song composed by the headmaster. The headmaster stood in the school tower. Also a small article on a man who bought a bottle of perfume.document, newspaper, bendigo advertiser, bell-topper and tower, bendigo advertiser, tom hill, rae's school, bunny rae, henry lawson, the ghosts of many christmases -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''POEMS'' BY KENNETH SLESSOR
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 116 page hardcover book of poems by Kenneth Slessor. Published by Angus & Robertson and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. First published 1944, reprinted 1947, 1951. This is 2nd Edition 1957. Catalogue sticker on spine '2019.1 SLE'.Kenneth Slessorbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, kenneth slessor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 1951 FLORINS
Nine 1951 commemorative Florins George VI federation jubilee. Issued to commemorate 50 years of federation. Composition 50%silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc, 5% nickel.. There were 2 millions coins issued, mintmark M (Melbourne). All in excellent conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, florins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CRACKERJACK
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, August 3, 2004. Crackerjack: all smiles after their success in the pairs titles at the Country Week Championships were Mrs. W. Flett and Mrs. H. Benckensell (c). The photograph was taken in 1951 by L. Hughes.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, The Bark Paintings of Grrote Eylandt
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both anthropology and jurisdiction as a young manCream coloured soft cover booklet with brown spine. Copies of 3 bark paintings on the back cover. A few bark paintings are reprinted throughout the booklet. Reprinted from part of "South Seas Studies", Basle 1951 (Museum fur Volkerkunde). Pages 162 - 190.ww2 camp 2, books, history, local -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, mid 1950's
Agfachrome Professional plastic mount (blue base, white cover) reproduction slide of a colour slide of Geelong Pengelley No. 18 at West Terminus. Tram destination part way between "East" and "West". Photographer unknown. Taken after 1951, probably near time of closure. "G 17" and "1 -17" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, west, tram 18 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - CITY OF BENDIGO CENTENARY MEDAL
Copper coloured medal celebrating the City of Bendigo centenary. On one side the dates 1851 - 1951 and the words City of Bendigo Centenary. One the other side the logo of the City and the word Progress. The medal has a ring at the top where a ribbon must have been attached.bendigo, history, bendigo centenary -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Painting - Framed oil painting of 'MV Australia', Dacre Smyth, 'Australia'
After World War II Lloyd Triestino re-established its Australian service with existing ships and began a rebuilding programme ordering seven new liners. Of these new liners three were for the Australian service, launched in 1950 these three ships became known as the Triestino Trio. The first to be built was the Australia launched on 21 May 1950, departing Trieste on 19 April 1951 and arriving in Melbourne on 17 May. The second ship Oceania launched on 30 July 1950, departed Genoa for its maiden voyage on 18 August 1951.The third, Neptunia, launched on 1 October 1950, departing on its maiden voyage on 14 September 1951 and arriving in Brisbane on 18 October.A framed oil painting of the migrant ship 'MV Australia'Australiamv australia, migrant ships -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 31/01/1951
Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionFive page letter (0857.a1-5) written to Allan in black ink on pale brown paper headed Alfred Wolff, c/- Gilbert, 41 Kensington Road, Melbourne S.E.1. Port Adelaide 31/01/51. Airmail envelope (0857.b) has been re- addressed from C/- Australia House, The Strand, London, England to General Delivery G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. The post-mark, only partly legible, is South Australia and the value of the Australian stamp one shilling and sixpence. On the back of the envelope is a promotional stamp for 'British Industries Fair, 30 April - 11 May 1951, London & Birmingham'. Also a London postmark, an Oslo postmark and a return address as per the heading on the letter with 'South Yarra' substituted for 'Melbourne'.Letter commences "Dear Al,...." and concludes "...your pal Fred". This letter is in reply to a letter from Allan and contains descriptions of life as a crew member on board a Swedish ship. The writer comments on how much prices have increased in Australia in the last twelve months and lists various items (clothing, hair cuts, cigarettes) and their prices. A 1950 Buick is being sold for 3,500 pounds, a 1950 Plymouth for 3,200 pounds and a 1950 Ford for 2,900 pounds. Holden cars sell for about 1,300 pounds.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1951, alfred wolff -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 3, Wal Jack, early 1951
Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of MMTB No. 35, later to become Ballarat 40, at the rear of the depot after delivery to Ballarat on 30-6-1951. Photo by Wal Jack. Still has white bumpers and steps from war time blackout period. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative 5205.1 - another view of the tram at the depot - see image i5 5205.2 - possibly the tram being delivered. The negative was located adjacent to 5205.1. Out of focus - see image i6. 5205i3 - similar photograph to i1 at the rear of the depot, on size 125 negative - see image i7.On rear of photograph in ink "SEC Ballarat No. 35 (ex MMTB C35) on new line rear of depot Wendouree 30-6-51. Stored outside until it was altered and repainted No."trams, tramways, bogie trams, delivery of tramcars, depot, tram 35, tram 40 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Timetable of first and last trams and buses also All-night and Sunday morning services", Apr. 1951
Timetable printed on off white paper, folded into 9, titled "Timetable of first and last trams and buses also All-night and Sunday morning services", setting out services, fares, city concession fares, all night fares, fare sections, and that strips of 3d tickets could be bought from Head Office. Has a "advertisement" for shoppers travelling in comfort between 930 and 430, golf, dinner and afternoon tea at the Wattle Park Chalet. Dated April 1951. A panel on the rear has an advertisement for employment of Conductors and Conductresses, gives conditions and where to apply. Printed by Sands and McDougall. See Reg Item 899 for a 1946 version and 2140 for a 1935 version. William Dunworth of Limerick Ireland, driver in the 1950's - see donation note.trams, tramways, timetables, first tram, wattle park, fares, all night services, employment, conductors, conductresses -
Hume City Civic Collection
Document - Address, Address to His Majesty King Edward V11
This is a printed address to His Majesty King Edward V11 swearing allegiance to him and wishing him a long reign on behalf of the Municipalities of Victoria dated 30 January 1901. It has a cloth cover with gold print on the front and the inside pages have signatures from leaders of cities, towns, boroughs and shires. It was produced by the Municipalities of Victoria in 1901.A bound address with a blue cloth cover and gold print on the front to His Majesty King Edward V11.1900s, municipal association of victoria, starkie joseph, daniel john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Knitting
Purchased from OP Shop, Vermont, Victoria by member Historical Society: a collection of One Woman's Patterns, Sept 1947 - April 1951Knitted lace doyley & cotton (ecru) on five steel Fairy Knitting Needles. Included: six patterns, three transfer sheets. Contained in Walker's Shortbread biscuit tin. A total of 18 items make up the set.handcrafts, knitting -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, Fitzroy Footballers Cricket Club Members visit Daylesford, 1952, 1952
Jack Gervasoni played football with Fitzroy Football Club from 1951-1956. He was also a member of the Fitzroy Foolballers Cricket Club.Members of the Fitzroy Footballers Cricket Club visit Daylesford and the Gervasoni family. Left to right: Frank Curtin, Gus Gervasoni (father of Jack Gervasoni), Bess Gervasoni (mother of Jack Gervasoni), Jim Kettle (behind), Jack Gervasoni (of Daylesford), Earl Davey.john hogan gervasoni, fitzroy footballers cricket club, daylesford, gus gervasoni, elizabeth gervasoni, frank curtin, jim kettle, earl davey -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Kyneton
History of Kyneton. Some reference to Jessie Stewart, a Tatura resident. History of Kyneton 1901-1936|TaturaWhite pages, title in black letters. Volume 2 "Orwall" 42 Waikie St., Cobram, top right hand corner -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Kyneton
History of Kyneton. Some reference to Jessie Stewart, a Tatura resident. History of Kyneton 1901-1936|TaturaWhite pages, title in black letters. Volume 2 "Orwall" 42 Waikie St., Cobram, top right hand cornerjessie stewart, kyneton history, early kyneton -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph
Mr. James Knox was a Justice of the Peace. He died in 08/07/1901, in his 69th year.Matte, black and white head and shoulders studio portrait of Mr. James Knox mounted on brown board which had an oval frame which has been removed. Mr Knox is facing away from the camera and he is looking straight ahead. He is wearing a suit and has a full beard.james knox wesleyan methodist -
Mont De Lancey
Medal
Commemorating the opening of the Australian Federal Parliament in 1901. Property of late Hilda Sebire as a child (1899 - 1906)Commemorative medal, gold crest shape with yellow ribbon.commemorative medals -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Stamp Set Foundation of the Commonwealth 1901, c. 1934
Set of 4 stamps Foundation of the Commonwealth 1901-19151. Blue, oblong 5½D, HRH Duke of York opening 1st Federal Parliament, Victoria; brown, oblong 1 shilling & six D, Federal Parliament House, Canberra; 2x red, oblong joined, Barton on one, Parkes the other, both 3D -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, School of Mines Ballarat; c1910, c1910
The former Ballarat Circuit Courthouse was used as the first site of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1870.Black and white photograph of two buildings at the Ballarat School of Mines. The one on the right is the former Ballarat Circuit Court House which was demolished to make way for the Ballarat Technical Art School (Gribble Building). The building on the left was orginally known as the New Classrooms and were opened in 1901. It is now known as the Administration Building (A-Building).ballarat school of mines, administration building, new classrooms, ballarat circuit court house, lydiard street south