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Netball Victoria
Photograph, Arthur Aitken, 1930s
Sepia photograph from the 1930s of nine women in netball uniform with the letter V on the uniform. The first woman is holding a brown leather ball. The women are on a grass field, standing alongside a marked line. There is a nondescript building in the background. Sepia photograph of a group of women in netball uniform.On back - stamp with following: "Arthur Aitken Press Photographer 20 Albert Street Petersham 'Phone Late Chief Photographer Tel. Pictorial"womens basketball, women's basketball, netball, netball uniforms, uniforms, 1930s, sport, victorian team, women's netball, womens netball -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Frederick John Cato Studio Portrait -- 2 Photos -- 1 B & W & 1 Coloured
Black and white portrait of Frederick John Cato seated holding folded papers. The coloured photo is an A4 print of a painting of Fred Cato in the Canberra National Portrait Gallery. In both photos Frederick is seated and dressed in a suit, vest and tie. Frederick John Cato (1858 -1935) was a grocer, part of the Moran & Cato chain of some years ago. He was born in Stawell and went to 502 (Stawell State School) for many years eventually becoming an assistant teacher. He resigned in 1887 to go teaching in new Zealand. Frederick was a generous man and Cato prizes were presented to pupils attending 502. Stawell benefited in many ways from his generosity. Cato Park was named in his honor. Two photographs of Frederick John Cato. One a black and white photo the other an A4 print of a painting of Fred Cato in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.Fred Cato-Photo in National Portrait Gallery-Canberra c. Early 1930sstawell -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, 1930s
Taken in the mid 1930s, the image on the postcard depicts a group of young men with four horses and a carriage in the foreground. There are crowds in the background. The image was taken during the Gala Day on Ford Street, Beechworth.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card.Obverse: Our. Bushrangers: / Gala day. / Ford. Street. / Reverse: Kind regards / to young nlaq. (?) / and all the rest. / of the family / POST / EMPIRE / CARD / STAMP. / FOR CORRESPONDENCE / FOR ADDRESS ONLY / Dear Vi / I received your P.C and was very. pleased / to hear from you. I was talking to Noll + Lucy on Saturday. / night I told them I got a card from you they are just the / same as ever dodging the old man. Hoeerysoofunny. / I was just thinking of droping you a card when yours / came along, some of these days when I've got time I / will drop you a note and tell you all the news of this way / will now ring off with best love / I remain yours truly. (See Ril.) / 2589 /entertainment album, carnival, 1930s, gala day, horses, carriage, leisure, postcard, photography, letter, bushrangers -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Button, Australian Air League
This is a circa late 1930s donation pin for the Australian Air League (AAL). The AAL was started in 1934 by war veteran George Robey when he discovered there was no Australian organization for youths interested in aviation. Part of the button collection of Frederick Hyams Round pin, navy blue background This is a circa late 1930s donation pin for the Australian Air League (AAL). The AAL was started in 1934 by war veteran George Robey when he discovered there was no Australian organization for youths interested in aviation.Australian Air League To Defend*To Develop 5c Sold by Gen. Secty. Only -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Shane FRISBY in pram, 35 Cruikshank Street, Port Melbourne, 1930s
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .16 - Shane FRISBY in pram on verandah of 35 Cruikshank Street families, congues family, mowlam family, shane frisby -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Patsy & Elva MOWLAM in tennis gear, 1930s - 1950s
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .05 - Patsy and Elva MOWLAM (with dog) dressed in tennis gear in 1950families, congues family, mowlam family, elva mason nee mowlam, pat frisby nee mowlam -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Wedding, Pat MOWLAM and Con FRISBY, St Joseph's Church, Port Melbourne, 1930s - 1950s
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .06 - The wedding of Pat MOWLAM and Con FRISBY at St Joseph's in 1953families, congues family, mowlam family, pat frisby nee mowlam, con frisby -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WEEVILS IN THE FLOUR, 1978
Weevils In The Flour, an oral record of the 1930s depression in Australia.464 pages.Wendy. Lowenstein.book, depressions -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Baby Marge Hastie
Baby Marge Hastie seated in a wicker chair. c1920s or 1930s, maybe earlier?tatura, hastie, costume, infant, furniture, domestic -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Monty Gray's tin shed
Phyl Johnson's poem about a famous shed selling bits and pieces in the 1930s.Phyl Johnson's poem about a famous shed selling bits and pieces in the 1930s.Phyl Johnson's poem about a famous shed selling bits and pieces in the 1930s.gray, monty, monty gray's tin shed, whitehorse road mitcham, johnson, phyl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Joan Roczniok - my schooldays, 1980s
Memories of Joan Roczniok of her schooldays in England in the late 1920s and early 1930s.Memories of Joan Roczniok of her schooldays in England in the late 1920s and early 1930s.Memories of Joan Roczniok of her schooldays in England in the late 1920s and early 1930s.roczniok, joan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Second woman with baby, Edwards Park, Port Melbourne, 1930s
One of five B&W photos on one sheet of colour lasercopy, taken of children in Edwards Park in the 1930s when royal palms were new and very small: mother holding baby.parks and gardens, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - "Susso" workers, Port Melbourne, 1930s
Percy MAY is the father of John MAY (ex Pres of PMHPS)Sepia copy photograph of "susso" workers in the 1930s in Port Melbourne. Hatless man in back row is Percy MAY. There are two large wheelbarrows at front of photo - road building. Also a policeman on right.workers, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, police, percy allan may -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - View to north for clock tower, Port Melbourne Town Hall, 1930s
Poor copy of photo of view to north from Town Hall clocktower, possibly early 1930s, showing Fountain Inn, lower Bay Street and Crockford Street Cable tram tracks visible.built environment, bay street -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Box, Velvet Tooth Paste and Velvet Shaving Cream, J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, 1930s - 1940s
.01 - Pale Green Velvet Tooth Paste box .02 - Navy and red Velvet Shaving Cream box Both made by J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, circa 1930s or 1940sindustry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, velvet soap -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF FRED RANDALL, 1930s
Black and white photo of Fred Randall seated outside on a chair and in the company of three others. They are all dressed in shorts and singlets. Written on the front of the photo: 1st Pool Champs 1930s Fred Randall.recreations, sports, swimming -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Bubble sextant, Henry Hughes & Son, c.1930s
These instruments were used on aircraft to obtain the altitude of the sun or other celestial body to aid navigation. This particular one came from a former RAAF pilot.This bubble sextant, complete with original wooden storage case with leather strap, was manufactured c.1930s. Black and metallic, it has a mirror in the middle, various knobs on the sides and a cylindrical handle on each side.sextant, altitude, navigation, instrument -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Street View, Olinda, late 1930s
Number 1 in commercial series.Small photograph, number 1 in Olinda series, showing a view of the Main Street of Olinda late 1930s. V.J. Boulter's Olinda General Store with butcher and bakery in foreground. Road not yet made.boulter, v.j. boulter, general store, butcher, bakery, olinda -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Barbara HEGARTY on tricycle, Edwards Park, Port Melbourne, 1930s
One of five B&W photos on one sheet of colour lasercopy, taken of children in Edwards Park in the 1930s when royal palms were new and very small, Barbara HEGARTY on tricycle, with palm.parks and gardens, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, barbara gardiner nee hegarty -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - First woman with baby, Edwards Park, Port Melbourne, 1930s
One of five B&W photos on one sheet of colour lasercopy, taken of children in Edwards Park in the 1930s when royal palms were new and very small: mother in hat, holding baby.parks and gardens, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - William Raeburn STUART on milk float with horse, 'Goatie', Bridge Street, near Ross Street, Port Melbourne, 1930s
'Goatie' was William STUART first horse. William's parents owned the Gladysdale Diary on the corner of Bridge street and Williamstown Road. The newsagent and Milk Bar on the corner of Ross & Bridge Street is still in operation (2024). The Photo was printed from a 620 box Brownie-size negative which was found in a box of negatives taken by the late Mrs M F StuartPhoto of William Raeburn STUART on his two wheeled milk float with horse 'Goatie' standing in Bridge Street near Ross Street, late 1930s-early 40s. In background is the newsagent/milk barbusiness and traders - dairies, transport - horse, william raeburn stuart, gladysdale dairy, business and traders - milkbars, bridge street, ross street, mrs m f stuart -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Silk Velvet Evening Jacket, 1930s
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.Black silk velvet waist length evening jacket with beige silk lining. The jacket closed with a single large button at the front. It features narrow cuffs. The jacket (and or outfit) has been dated to the 1930s.women's clothing, evening wear, evening jackets, australian fashion - 1930s -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Culture, Cadets
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Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Olinda Road, Olinda, late 1930s
Number 8 in commercial series.Small photograph, number 8 in Olinda series, showing the road view looking towards sassafras. Note wooden picket tree guards and two ladies sitting on seat on RHS. Road not yet made. Late 1930s.olinda, road -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Burgundy Velvet & Lace Evening Dress, 1930s
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This evening dress is one of a number of items donated by Teresa Mayer.Full length black lace evening dress with a fitted black silk lining. The ‘v’ necked gown has a very full skirt. The lace has an abstract floral pattern. The garment has been dated to the 1930s.women's clothing, australian fashion - 1930s, evening dresses, evening wear -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bend girls with sun umbrella and Landorfs with fishing boat, Sandridge Beach, 1930
.01 Bend girls with sun umbrella, Sandridge beach 1930s [Agnes, Aunty Eileen, Aunty Rene, Aunty Clara]. .02 Landorfs with fishing boats and nets off Sandridge Beach, 1930s [Peter James, Charlie Landorf, Jack Landorf].fishermans bend, natural environment - beaches and foreshore, landorf family, alan meiers, peter james, charles landorf, jack landorf -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, PHOTOGRAPHER ; MARLENE TOZER
COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF FORMER STUDENTS OF THE CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL NO 1552 - REUNION 2001 - CLASSES OF THE 1930slocal history, photography, photographs, schools 1552 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, PHOTOGRAPHER : MARLENE TOZER
COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF FORMER STUDENTS OF THE CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL NO 1552 - REUNION 2001 - CLASSES OF 1930slocal history, photography, photographs, schools 1552 -
National Wool Museum
Skein
Skein of pure wool black mending thread, produced by Astor in Australia under the 'Empire' brand.Skein of black mending wool, produced by Astor in Australia under the 'Empire' brand, c.1930s.EMPIRE / pure wool mending / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / Astor / PRODUCTyarn production, astor -
National Wool Museum
Book, Woollen Machinery - Opening and Carding Section
"Woollen Machinery: Opening and Carding Section" by Platt Brothers and Company Limited, Oldham, England, c.1930.Catalogue of Woollen Machinery for opening and carding, Platt Brothers & Co. Ltd, Oldham, c.1930s.textile machinery, platt brothers and co. limited, carding, spinning, blending, burring