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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Demobilization Procedure Book, Australian Military Forces
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat, wwii, soldiers, demobilization, log books, world war two -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Blanket - Army
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Collection - Lt J HALLIGAN
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).Service Record copies (4) Postcard - Old ID No = 540 Photograph "Lt J Halligan In the Trenches France Your old pal Dunk 16.9.16" Photograph - From Elsa Dec 15 Old ID No = 543 Photograph - self Old ID No = 541 Set of 3 Photographs - Old ID No = 535 "Jafirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DISC COLLECTION: GEORGE COOP COLLECTION OF PHOTOS BENDIGO TRAMS 1956 TO 1967, 1956-1978
DVD ( 801 in disc library ) of personal photos of Bendigo Trams taken by George L Coop,of 33 Bass Street, Box Hill. Pictures taken in the period 1956 - 1967. George was a 'fairly frequent visitor to Bendigo or passing through it as I worked in Echuca 1959 - 64. A camera was a handy companion in those days which are fondly remembered' ( letter dated 3 Jan 2018)bendigo, tramways, bendigo trams 1956-78 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: MATTHEWS BROS INVOICE AND ACCOUNT RENDEREDS
a. Pink invoice, dark pink print, dated 1st December 1949. Invoice issued by Matthews Bros., Hargreaves Street, Bendigo to Mrs. J. Guiney, 126 Sternberg Street, Bendigo, for dress material. On letterhead: ' Look for the busy red emporium' and "Where quality tells'' b. 3 account rendered documents, dated July 1934, March 1939, December, 1949, and November 1959.bendigo, business, matthews bros -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'SELECT LETTERS OF JAMES GROVE' BY JOHN EARNSHAW
Book . ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION 22 page booklet of letters by James Grove a convict from Port Phillip and the Derwent 1803-4 First published in papers and proceedings of the Tasmanian Historical Research Association. Printed by Foot & Playsted P/L , Launceston, Tasmania in 1959. Cat.No. 2181 EAR on front cover. Handwritten on title page 'To Alex Chisholm with regards John Earnshaw'John Earnshawbooks, collections, letters, alec h chisholm collection, john earnshaw, james grove, convict -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Corner Enterprise Way & Edward Street, Mitcham, 2000
Produced as one of a series of 24 prints commissioned by Nunawading & District Historical Society -|Theme: Intersections of Mitcham and Nunawading 2000/2001.|See also Series by P. Simmenauer on the same theme.Black and white photograph - print and negative of corner of Enterprise Way & Edward Street looking South towards Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. L-R: Church Tower [Anglican Church](built circa 1959). Tower surmounts a modern church building in brick and concrete; next door Church Hall 1888 weatherboard construction; Cypress tree; Forster Hall, brick building (circa 1975)forster hall, mitcham, christ church anglican church, church hall -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration", 2006
Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" looking at the celebration by Yarra Trams of the century of electric trams in Melbourne - particularly the St Kilda Brighton VR line, Sir Thomas Bent, and its closure in 1959. Seven copies held. Has the RSL, Shine of Remembrance, 100 years of trams and Yarra Trams logos.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton, opening, tramcars, centenary, 100 years of electric trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 6 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1959
Series of six black and white photographs of plastic coated rail being sprayed and laid in Swan St Richmond during the late 1950's. Includes photos of a sample rail, application and the location between the treated and untreated rail. See also Reg item 4517 On the photographic box with the photos was a date "11/59" - See MMTB Board minute of 22/1/1959 for a mention of this.trams, tramways, track laying, track materials, trackwork, swan st, rails -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Map - Coimbra, 5, Chaddesley Avenue, St Kilda East
A two page photocopy of a typed letter from Peter Upton, dated 10/04/1981, requesting information on the property Coimbra in Chattersley Lane (sic), St Kilda and detailing his family’s involvement in the property. He describes his memories of the house, its rooms, details of engraved glass, floral and decorative motifs and extensive garden. The file also includes a one page photocopy of a typed letter from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the St Kilda Historical Society, dated 29/04/1981, concerning Peter Upton’s letter and requesting assistance in providing him with information about the relevant property as Coimbra does not appear on the Trust’s records. The letter includes a hand drawn map (62mm x 120mm) of the area in which the property is located. Also included is a one page typed letter from St Kilda Historical Society, dated 03/06/1981, to the Caulfield Historical Society, forwarding the letters received from Peter Upton and the Trust about Coimbra. The file also includes two handwritten versions of a two page letter, the final version dated 07/09/1981, from the Caulfield Historical Society to Peter Upton concerning his inquiry about Coimbra. It provides a brief list of occupiers of Coimbra from 1935 to 1974. Also included are two versions of a one page handwritten letter, the final version dated 07/09/1981, from the Caulfield Historical Society Historical to the St Kilda Historical Society thanking them for previous correspondence regarding Coimbra. The file also includes two handwritten versions of a one page letter, the final version dated 07/09/1981, to the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), from the Caulfield Historical Society, concerning Peter Upton’s inquiry about Combria. This letter is accompanied by a two page copy of the Society’s reply to Peter Upton. Also included is a one page typed letter of acknowledgement, dated 14/09/1981, from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the Caulfield Historical Society.coimbra, upton henry e, saunders william g, causer archibald m, mansions, upton patricia henrietta, coimbra private hospital, connolly d, chaddesley avenue, chattersley lane, st kilda east, east st kilda -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - General Aviation Study
Description: Date: Dec. 1959 Publisher: Aviation Studies (International) Ltd. Pages: 85 Binding: Perm - Softcover Keywords: Airline Ownership Maunfacturing Ownership Level of Importance: World. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Clothing - Regalia - shoes, Presbyterian Moderator
The shoes are part of the Rev Dr Alan Watson's regalia. The Rev Dr Watson was Presbyterian Moderator (1953-54) of the General Assembly of Victoria and moderator-general (1959-62) of Australia. CL017.1 and CL017.2 black leather slip-on shoes with metal decorative buckle on the top. The shoes have leather soles.regalia, presbyterian moderator general of australia, presbyterian moderator -
National Wool Museum
Rug
The rug was owned by Mary Atkins who was born c. 1920 and died in 1959. She lived at Glenormiston South. The rug was used first as a buggy rug and later as a bed rug.Back of rug Front of rug Photo by donor W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 4 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 2 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 3 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 4 W7229 Article offered selection checklist Letter to Lynette Christie from Helen Sweeney dated 15th January 2009quilting quilting - history, running stitch collection, blankets, quilting, quilting - history -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from Dr Phillip Law, Director, Dept of External Affairs, Antarctic Division, to the manager of the Albany Woollen Mills, 1959, regarding the use of "Albany" grey single blankets.P G Law AL/29.3.59woollen mills, albany woollen mills, blankets, lau, mr alexander - alexander lau pty ltd law, dr phillip - c. of a. - dept of external affairs, antarctic division -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Sun Newspaper, 1956
Also a newspaper photograph showing 21 year old Leonie Sparks after her marriage to Kevin Harriss at the Methodist Church Lakes Entrance 04861.1 16 May 1959Black and white photograph of Miss Leonie Sparks after being crowned Miss Victoria in the Myer Music Hall Melbourne Victoriagenealogy -
Expression Australia
Book, Visitors Book Adult Deaf and Dumb Society
Visitors Book of the Adult deaf and Dumb Society with no dates for early entries and a long list of names for 11 November 1956, the Olympic Games Opening. The last entry is in January 1959Brown Cover, 18cmHx23cmW -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, There Goes A Man. The Biography of Sir Stanley G Savige, 1959
The detailed biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savage.Red cloth bound copy of W B Russell's biography of Legatee Savige with a paper dust jacket with photosnon-fictionThe detailed biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savage. history, w b russell, biography -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 12 - construction of King St overpass in Flinders St, 1959
Photos show the construction of King St overpass in Flinders St which was part of the project to construct a bridge over the Yarra River and provide a new southern outlet road between the city and eventually St Kilda Junction. The overpass construction was commenced in 1959 with tramway works first commencing. It was demolished in 2005. 1 - looking west at Market St. 2 - looking east from Spencer and Flinders St with the railway viaduct behind. 3 - Tram lines diverted onto the new overpass. Note the hand-powered overhead tower on the left behind the compressor. 4 - Tracks partially diverted. 5 - Looking east at Spencer and Flinders St with a Dunlop tyre truck in the view. 6 - prior to the diversion onto the new bridge. 7 - Looking east near William St. with W2 451 (Route 48, North Balwyn) in the view. 8 - Bridge works near King St. Original tracks still in use. 9 - Looking east prior to the introduction of the temporary tracks on the south side of the new overpass. 10 - SW6 852 and a W2 on new overpass trackwork - old trackwork being demolished. 11 - Cross over at Spencer St in Flinders St, prior to change over. 12 - Looking west at Flinders and Spencer St with SW6 853 turning into Spencer St.Yields information about the construction of the King St overpass in Flinders St during 1959.Set of 12 black and white prints of the construction of the King St overpass in Flinders St.trams, tramways, flinders st, king st overpass, construction, bridges, w2 class, sw6 class, tram 451, tram 853, tram 852 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT, 1940 (exact)
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox MATHESON No 418447 RAAF. Refer 1959 for his service history. The 'Pilot Head' worked 3 flight instruments,air speed, altimeter & rate of climb.'Pilot Head' from an aircraft, metal & Bakelite construction, long rectangular shape rounded on edges with a fin. At rear are 3 connectors one for electrical."PAT NOS 2.2.04.367 Des 114.332 Pat Canada 1940 Made in USAaircraft, equipment, pilot head -
Federation University Historical Collection
Signs, The Wooden Desktop Signs with Gold Lettering
The three signs were used at Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, possibly during the time Harry Arblaster was the Principal - 1959 - 1964. They would have come from the Science and Engineering Departments.Wooden desktop signs with gold lettering and stands Gold lettering: .1) METALLURGY; .2) PURE SCIENCE; .3) CIVILballarat school of mines and industries, harry arblaster, principal, wooden desktop signs, science, metallurgy, pure science, civil, engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Signs, Wooden Desktop Signs with Gold Lettering
The two signs were used at Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, possibly during the time Harry Arblaster was the Principal - 1959 - 1964. They would have come from the Science and Engineering Departments.Wooden desktop signs with gold lettering and stands Gold lettering: .1) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING .2) PHYSICSballarat school of mines and industries, harry arblaster, principal, wooden desktop signs, science, engineering, mechanical engineering, physics -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Apex Minute Book 1994-1995, 1994-95
Minutes of Apex meetings 1994-1995. Also includes plastic sleeve containing by-laws and standing orders, members list 1994-95, 2 pages Inaugural Dinner Programmes 1959.Red cover, gold lettering. Universal account book - Minute, Series 200. 169 pages.minute book, tatura apex, tatura, service clubs, books, minute -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Vogue Knitting Book no. 55
This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by English Vogue in 1959 and contains knitting patterns for mens and womens garments.Vogue Knitting Book / For all / occasions / .. jackets / .. ski sweaters / .. bedjackets / Sizes 30-44 / Instructions inside / No. 55 Price 2'6knitting fashion, vogue - english, knitting, fashion -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Carnegie Methodist Church, Neerim Rd, 252- 254, Carnegie
Caulfield Conservation Study – Andrew Ward 1995 with photos. Photocopy of extract from the study. Two Black and White photographs of the Carnegie Methodist Church 1) 90mm x 135mm 2) 80mm x 115mm. Sats unknown. Handwritten research note on the Carnegie Methodist Church. Undated and unacknowledged. Letter, National Trust of Australia (Victoria) notifying inclusion of the Carnegie Methodist on the Register – 25/09/1990carnegie, rosstown state school, rosstown, neerim road, carnegie state school, coles a. phipps, schools, oakleigh circuit, ward andrew, toolambool road, methodist circuit, carnegie methodist church, broadbent l. c., snell j. f., reid g., rosstown theatrical company, methodist church, uniting church, architectural styles, architectural features, frederick h. w. rev., californian bungalow, sunday schools, towers. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Classic Retirement Village, Brighton
Newspaper Article Dated 24/09/2009 From The Age Concerning Suburb Name Change of Bentleigh To Brighton For Brighton Classic. Newspaper Article Source And Date In 2010 Unknown, Concerning Tenth Anniversary Of Brighton Classic Residences. Brighton Classic Newsletter Dated Winter 2002 Describing The Lifestyle And Apartments For Sale Includes Photographs Undated 18 Page Brochure, With Photographs, About Brighton Classicnepean highway, thomas street, brighton classic, brighton east, bentleigh west primary school, glen eira council, bentleigh, becton corporation, loeliger sue, retirement homes and villages, aged people, flats, bentleigh woollen mills -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trophy
Delia Faye (Cowie) Mansell (BD 19/09/1943) attended CPLC 1956-1960. She received a H V McKay Scholarship and was Vice Captain on Cairns House. Faye trained in nursing after school. Archives also holds Faye's 1956 Junior championship trophy, 1958 Intermediate Championship trophy, 1960 Senior championship trophy, blazer pocket with insignia and house colour. Small plain, double-handle silver cup on melamine standInscribed on face of cup: C P L C / 1960 / Senior Champion / F Cowiedelia-faye-cowie, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, sports-trophy, athletics -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Whittaker, G, Mrs
File contains 2 items: 1/ A handwritten letter by Mrs G. Whittaker on her personal memories/recollections of South Caulfield, which includes neighbours’ transport, homes, businesses and properties, some of which may have been included in ‘Sand, Swamp and Heath’ by Murray and Wells. 2/ Handwritten research note dated 27/09/2013 by Peta Darke concerning Mrs Whittaker’s parents’ house.whittaker g mrs, caulfield, flowers street, council employees, caulfield council, chinese community, market gardens, quong sing, bealiba road, trams, bambra road, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, pearce’s nursery, nurseries, pearce mr, prisoners, pearce street, chloris street, benbow family, griffiths brothers teas, griffiths street, longs bull paddock, long mr, methodist church, hawthorn road, camden town methodist, mcconchie harry, mcconchie cricket ii, glenhuntly road, camden court, freeman street, lomax frederick, chloris park -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, F P Treadwell, Analytical chemistry: Volume II, Quantitative analysis, 1910
Brown hardcover book, 787 pagesnon-fictionf p treadwell, professor of analytical chemistry, zurich, william hall, translator, chemistry, quantitative analysis, munitions supply branch library -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - Photogragh - copy, German Internee Hockey players at Loveday
Group of German internees interned in Camp 14 Loveday SA, who played hockey. Back (left to right): Willy Hoelzinger, Kurt Elchlepp, Erwin Spiegel, Heinz Hercksen, Edgar Abineri, Karl Schuer. Middle: Wolfgang Heise, Walter Graever, Ernst Kropf and Heinrich Paul. Front: Karl Thierfelder, Harry Schaefer and Dr Gottfried Eissfeldt. AWM accession number 030191/09Black and white copy of photograph of 13 men (6 standing, 5 sitting and 2 squatting). All are holding hockey rackets. Guy in front has a ball, mit and protective vest on. Photograph on corfu.willy hoelzinger, kurt elchlepp, erwin spiegel, heinz hercksen, edgar abineri, karl schuer, wolfgang heise, walter graever, ernst kropf, heinrich paul, karl thierfelder, harry schaefer, dr gottfried eissfeldt, awn, 030191/09 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Regal Postcard Co Sydney, 1900 c
Message on back posted Dec 09 to Mrs A Westerson Cliff Crest Cunningham Dear Jennie Many thanks for PN will send shoes Tuesday or Wednesday I paid the freight on that parcel I sent so I will call and see about it when I go in...... was so bad. Do you get many crayfish Hope you are all welll as we are Love Yours LauraBlue toned postcard of Sydney University showing building surrounded by vegetation, gate in foreground Sydney N.S.W.agriculture, buildings