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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, Mar. 1954
Negative No. 277 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of MMTB sweeper truck at Caulfield, following renewal of pavement work, March 1954. Photo by Geoff Grant. Envelope that was with negative describes scene as "Special 'yank' for sweeping up sand after bitumen work has been done." Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, caulfield, sweeping truck, track cleaner -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", Jan. 1954
Single page printed pamphlet titled "Scrap our Obsolete Trams - but replace them by modern high-speed PCC type tramcars for Economy, Comfort Dependability", dated Jan. 1954, putting a case against a statement by the Minister for Transport in Nov. 1953. Outlines Official statements, Relevant facts. Published by the Australian Electric Traction Association, NSW Branch. Has a number of handwritten corrections.Stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, aeta, sydney -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Papers, Commerical and legal documents relating to Thirst Aid post and Sea Breezes Cafeteria, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, 1949 - 1957
Various commercial and legal documents including correspondence, minutes, and invoices relating to the Thirst Aid post and Sea Breezes Cafeteria on Station Pier, 1949-1957: correspondence from Cottees Missiona, letter to Harbour Trust, letter to Albert Park Committee of Management. Agreements with National Cash Register Company, Directors' declarations, share transfers, annual general meetings, articles of association of both companies, booklet 'Perfect Health and Happiness' (Ref 1614)piers and wharves - station pier, willis james vickers, lionel quirk, glen kidd, francis davis, ivan lewis, b vickers willis, frank ray, l g willis, leslie lepine, walter stone -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Inspectorship Questions for Applicants", Oct. 1949
One page quarto size typed (carbon copy) instruction sheet titled "Inspectorship Questions for Applicants", Dated 5/10/1949. Asks 5 questions of a varied nature. Has initials THT/MRC in top left hand corner. Asks questions re complaints from passengers, gambling on SEC premises (rule 25), motormen leaving trams in the street, rule 24 (intoxication) and exchanging of duties between conductors and motormen.In black ink across top of instruction "BTPS 321." Has in pencil on bottom of sheet, Perdue, Maxwell and J. Young. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, inspectors, accidents -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER INVOICE
BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 03/08/1954. The invoice has four entry ''sale account Shea' for a total of 12 pounds 18 shillings 2 penny. A receipt n. 24222 dated 09/08/1954 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595. -
Coburg Historical Society
Black and white photograph of the students of Clare Grammar School, c1948 - 1954
The students of Clare Grammar School, The Grove, Coburg, c1948 - 1954. Names include: 3rd row down - 4th from left - Teddy Lithgow; 7th from left - Peter Weddle. 4th row down - 7th from left - Lorna Patchett.Black and white photographclare grammar school, the grove, coburg -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 38 at Belmont, Hugh Ballment, 25-5-1954
The photograph shows SEC Geelong 38 at the Belmont terminus with the conductor talking to the driver. Received in an envelope dated 25-5-1954. Based on a note on item 9580 of the same date, photo by Hugh Ballment. See item 2681 for a colour slide of this photograph.Yields information about Geelong No. 38 in 1954.Colour print with plain back on Agfa paper. Two copies held.tramcars, trams, geelong, belmon -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Proclamation of Portland as a Town, 1949, Nov-49
Souvenir program, issued on the occasion of the Proclamation of Portland as a town, 19th November 1949. Blue textured covers, teal green print. 16 pages, black and white, including photographs.town proclamation, portland, 1949 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS NEWSLETTER, 1930 - 1962
G.U.O.O.F receipt - Sandhurst Lodge received from Miss L. Prout the sum of 11 shillings 6 pence on the 8th/08/1949. Stapled to the receipt newsletter "The Society's News"organization, club / society, freemasonry - lodge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BELARDINELLI COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S CENTURY A SUPPLEMENT TO THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER
Bendigo's Century a supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser volume five: 1940-1949. On the front a picture of Bendigo district servicemen on leave in 1944 after two years' service in New Guinea.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, centenary supplements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE GMC N L - PURCHASES & QUOTES FOR MACHINERY, 1937 - 1948
Document. Greenish brown folder containing invoices for all machinery purchased & quoted for for Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mine. Dated 25 January 1937 to 6 October 1949.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, gold mining, invoices and letters for the purchase of machinery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JORDAN COLLECTION: HOUSE IN THUNDER STREET BENDIGO
Black and white photo of a weatherboard house in Thunder Street Bendigo, 1949. Two brick chimneys, timber sash windows. Picket fence at front. On the reverse in pencil is the number M247.bendigo, house, thunder street bendigo -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
See description in "Hooves, Wheels & Tracks: A History of the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse and its predecessors" by David Holloway, 1990, p.455Black and White photograph of mounted escort to Sir Dallas Brooks moving through crowds in Melbourne street, 1949. Escort provided by 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: A PENNY SAVED
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. A penny saved: this photo of staff at the Bendigo State Savings Bank is believed to have been taken in 1949. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 6 No 1, September 1954
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Cover - Rudi Wurth, winner of the National Slalom and Downhill titles at Kosciusko, 1954. Page 2 - Rover Scouts help injured skier on Bogong High Plains Page 3 - Cecil Dobson is a real asset to the village. Apart from provisions he also provides services including ski repairs, carpentering and plumbing. Page 5 - "Wongapussie" - a word for an overboot. Originally found in disposal stores as they were used for anti-gas purposes, but something similar is now being made in Albury and being used extensively at Falls Creek.rudi wurth, cecil dobson, rover scouts rescue, "wongapussie" -
Clunes Museum
Plan - TITLE PLAN, DEPT. OF LANDS AND SURVEY, TOWNSHIP OF GLENGOWER
1 PAGE PLAN OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GLENGOWER COUNTY OF TALBOT (11 COPIES) DRAWN AND REPRODUCED AT THE DEPT. OF LANDS AND SURVERY MELBOURNE VICTORIA NOVEMBER 1954 PRICE 2/-parish of glengower, title plan of glengower -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Pennant
From Glen Iris.Dark blue and red felt triangular pennant with red cotton edging and cream screen printed text."'D' GRADE CAMBERWELL CHURCHES TABLE TENNIS ASSN. HARTWELL PRESBYTERIAN PREMIERS 1954" -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Anniversary badge, 25th Anniversary of Slovenian Association melbourne badge 1979, 1979
Slovenian Association melbourne - 25th Anniversary badge from 1979. It was a great and important milestone, celebrated at the new premises in Research, MelbourneSlovenian Association Melbourne Silver Jubilee -S.D.M. 25 - Srebrni jubilej, 1954 - 1979badge, slovenian association melbourne, 25th anninversary -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Membership ticket - Heywood Football Club 1959, 'Guardian' Print Portland, c. 1959
Membership ticket for Heywood Football Club, season 1959. Green cardboard, darker green border, gold print. Folded, inside office bearers and draw for 1954. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILIAR
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Familiar: a view of Charing Cross, and one of Bendigo's historic trams, from a balcony in 1954. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Deaf Children Australia
Book, Monthly Accounts V.D.& D.I
The financial information relating to the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution has been kept in ledgers, journal, monthly accounts and Minutes of the Financial Sub-Committee. The funds available and the expenses of running an educational and boarding school are documented in detail.The financial records provide an insight into what is required to be considered at the time, from building expenses, wages and salaries, food to boot repairs. They show how funds are raised and the expenses.Green woven cover with tan leather trimming containing the handwritten accounts for the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I.) from September 1945 to June 1954Spine: "MONTHLY ACCOUNTS" in gold lettering on red background "V.D.&D.I."in gold lettering on black backgrounddeaf children australia, deaf education, financial accounts -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. New Hall College, now called Murray Edwards College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, 1954. (Architects: Chamberlin, Powell and Bon.)Made in Australia / 25 / AUG 64Mslide, robin boyd -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Jeffrey, Betty, Matron, A. M. Sage - 'Samme', 1976
First published in 1954, this is a chilling account of the capture and brutal treatment by their Japanese captors of a group of Australian Army Nurses, and other women prisoners, from 1942 to 1945. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Gloria Mullens and Valda Sanders
Black and white photograph of two young women standing in front of the Warrigal Road Methodist Church about 1954. On the left is Valda Sanders. On the right Gloria Mullens.mullens gloria, sanders valda -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8/13 VMR officers with HRH Prince Philip
Framed black and white photograph of HRH Prince Philip with officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Government House Melbourne 1954. Signed by Prince Philip.HRH the Duke of Edinburgh / with officers / of 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles / Government House Melbourne / 28 Feb 54 / Presented to 8/13 VMR Officers' Mess by Lt Col T Fogartyphilip, melbourne, armour, officer, government house -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, CLC, 1950
Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's on the Chilwell - East - West lines.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 24 at the West terminus. Tram has the destination of East. About 1954. Photo by CLC - General Manager of the Wombat Hill Railway,On the rear in pencil "With compliments by General Manager of the Wombat Hill Railway, Printed by the Public Relations Publicity Dept Wombat Hill railway, Geelong No. 24 West terminus about 1950." Has the Keith Kings number "CLC-8" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, geelong, east, west, tram 24 -
Williamstown High School
Lunchtime 1949
Copy of black and white photograph mounted on board.Lunchtime 1949- Ray Brooke, Ron Henderson, David Griffith, George Bird, Trevor Treadwell & Edwin Murby.williamstown high school, 1949 -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - 1949 Wedding dress handmade and worn by Marjorie Schneider, 2 March 1949
This wedding dress was made & worn by Marjorie Gertrude Schneider, elder daughter of Mr & Mrs A. A. Schneider, of Lorquon, married Harold Francis Rohde, youngest son of Mr & Mrs J. B. Rohde, of Gerang, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Woorak, March 2nd, 1949.The dress was handmade by the bride, Marjorie Schneider.A charming frock of ivory cloque, inset with a yoke of beige lace with scalloped edges, cut on very flattering lines. The bodice, fitting perfectly to the waist and the back having a row of buttons, was ornamented as the shoulder with a diamante clip which had adorned her mother's wedding gown. The full skirt was draped softly from the waist, & extended into a long train at the back. The halo of orange blossom, which held the veil in place, set off to perfection the exquisite bride. She carried a shower bouquet of creamy white tiger lilies, gardenias, dahlias, gladioli and rose buds, & added to this was several horseshoes given by friends.schneider, rohde, woorak, st paul's lutheran church, gerang, lorquon, wedding -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1954
All photos relate to Francis William (Dinky) Dean BEM, VX 93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. Frank Dean is in all 4 photos.(.1) Photo, B & W showing 4 soldiers in a Jeep. (.2) Photo, B & W showing a soldier standing beside a sign . (.3) Photo, B &W showing 2 soldiers at a kitchen mess. (.4) Photo, B & W showing 5 soldiers sitting under a small tree.(.4) On rear in black pen. “John Peters, B Coy, Martin Winterburn HQ Coy, Self D Coy, Don Nurcombe C Coy and Stevo SP Coy, A Ech Korea 1954” Ech, (Echelon)photography, military, korea -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 38 decorated for Royal Visit, Ken Magor, 1954
The photo, shows tram 38 decorated for the 1954 Royal Visit, crossing the railway tracks at Ballarat Station in Lydiard St North. The tram has the destination of Sebastopol. In the background is the railway signal gantry, Reids Coffee Palace and the Post Office. Many of the buildings are flying flags.Yields information about the 1954 Royal Tram.Photograph, black and white - plain black with Ken Magor stamp and negative number written on the rear.Ken Magor Negative Number - "3427" tramways, trams, royal visit, decorated trams, tram 38, lydiard st nth, level crossings