Example of entertainment at the Mission in the 1950's. Lay Reader David Conolly featured in photo.small rectangular black and white photograph in landscape format.Inscription on back of photo: "Circa 1956-7 - the regular dance band for the dance at the Flinders Street Mission. Standing by the piano the staff compere, Lay Reader David Conolly."david conolly, lay reader, orchestra, music, dance, lhlg, concerts, band, saxophone, piano, drums, flowers, curtains, events

This Uniform was worn by members of the Australian Army circa 1950 - 1980?This uniform was used by 3/92813 K Walters a National Serviceman circa 1950.Battle Dress Blouse - Khaki. Battle Dress Trousers with Map Pocket - Khaki and Yellow Lanyard (RAASC) Blouse - D D Made in Australia 1956, M. TX Size 7. Trousers -Regimental No 3/92813 Name K Walters M. TX Size 7.uniform, k walters, battle dress, australian army, national service

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The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Collection of photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Black and white photograph of Staghound Armoured Car wheel-hub deep in flood water' 1956 Staghound Armoured Car settling. Exercise in Chiltern/ Rutherglen area. "

Bridge over Diamond Creek (Bridge Street Bridge) Falsework – Greensborough pier, October, 1956Record 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, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10

Stories of people who lived in the Olympic Village West Heidelberg in the years between 1956 and 1999.38 p., black and white text and photographsolympic village, west heidelberg

Invoice dated 31 Jan. 1956 for services between 1st Nov to 31st Jan from R. J. Alexander, authorised Newsagent, Stationer, Library; for the sum of £ 1.16.06. Paid on 13/02/1956. R. J. Alexander, authorised Newsagent, Stationer, Library; of HIgh Street, Kangaroo Flat.

Newspaper clipping (Adelaide Advertiser 26/3/1956), titled "Tape visible from 500ft" with photo and caption of a F class drop centre tram with new reflecting tape on front of drivers cabs and visibility at 500 feet. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, accidents, reflecting tape, mtt

Yields information about the demolition of the Alfred Hall, in the mid 1950's - a once important part of Ballarat's community facilities.Newspaper article titled "Temporary Hall? Just silly says wrecker" on the demolition of Ballarat's Alfred Hall in The Courier, Dec 18, 1956. Photo of building with roof partially removed. On rear is an advertisement for Owens (Toys) of Ballarat - not complete. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, alfred hall, ballarat, demolition, buildings

Auburn Heights Tennis Club > Kew Heights Sports Club > MCC Kew Sports Club > Kew Historical SocietyAdministrative recordProvenance orderAuburn Heights Tennis Club - Bound Record of Meetings 1952-1956auburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic) - minute booksauburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic) - minute books

Auburn Heights Tennis Club > Kew Heights Sports Club > MCC Kew Sports Club > Kew Historical SocietyAdministrative recordProvenance orderAuburn Heights Tennis Club - Bound Record of Meetings 1956-1959auburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic) - minute booksauburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic) - minute books

Booklet from ANZAC Day ceremony 25/04/2018, and article by Rosie Bray12 p. booklet colour illustrations, 1 p. articleanzac day 2018

Grave of Joseph Goodman (died 06/07/1932) and Dorothea (Dora) Goodman (died 24/02/1955) in Plot# P7[?] Greensborough Cemetery. . The Goodman’s lived in Alexandra Street, Greensborough.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.joseph goodman, greensborough cemetery

Grave of Susan Haylock Poulter (died 20/07/1886) in Plot# unknown Greensborough Cemetery. Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families have been replacing damaged headstones.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.susan haylock, susan poulter, greensborough cemetery

The Grave of Charles Carr (died 15/05/1896), Ellen Carr (died 07/11/1895) and Edward Theodore Flintoff (died 14/06/1899) 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 photographst helena cemetery, charles carr, ellen carr, edward theodore flintoff

Large Legacy torch symbol on a yellow background. Legacy used gold/yellow as an official colour until the mid 1990s. This flag could be one that was flown at the Shrine flagpoles as it is labelled 'Legacy' on the top left corner and is about the size required for the Shrine's flagpoles. The maker was Evan Evans of Melbourne and the label said they supplied flags for the XVIth Olympiad - which was Melbourne in 1956; and the VIIIth Commonwealth Games which was 1966. The flag dates from about that time.A record that the Shrine flew the yellow Legacy flag at special Legacy events.Very large yellow Legacy flag with rope and metal attachments for flying on a flag pole.Makers label says "Evan Evans Flags, 300 Elizabeth St Melbourne. Official Flag Makers for XVIth Olympiad and VIIIth Commonwealth Games. 75% Nylon 25% Wool".legacy promotion, logos

Bridge Street Bridge Flood level on Eltham pier 18th October 1956 Looking west across the Diamond Creek to Susan Street intersection Beware!.. our rivers are rising (1956, October 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84392304Record 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, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), floods, floodwater, silver street bridge

Old window faced envelope from the business of De La Haye Bros., Cowes, Phillip Island.One Window faced envelope with 1956 stamp. Business envelope of De La Haye Bros. Cowes. Postmarked Cowes. IF NOT DELIVERED IN 7 DAYS RETURN TO / De La HAYE BROS. / COWES, PHILLIP ISLANDwindow faced envelope, de la haye bros, kevin findlay

Representative of support to citizen soldiers by an antecedent regimental associationTimber shield with metal embellishments presented to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles for squadron competition. Competed for 1956-1959.13th Aust Light Horse Regimental Association. Presented to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Royal Aust Armoured Corps13th australian light horse, trophy

Colour photograph. Car interior. Red seats. Louvre blind in back window. Safety handle.FJ Holden, (1954-1956)person, individual, peter ellis car

Colour photograph. Car interior from front passenger door. Red seats door skins.FJ Holden, (1954-1956).person, individual, peter ellis car

Black and white photograph. White car.FJ Holden, 1954-1956. Rear end. Victorian number plate GEN 449person, individual, peter ellis car

Compact audio cassette Emtec Type FE I Cassette labelled "Books & Writing - R/N Alan Marshall" Converted to MP3 file; 67.5MB, 0:50:07alan marshall, audio cassette, audio recording, australian broadcasting commission, books and writing, radio national

Photos originally held by Walter Scott, Company Secretary at SwallowsB& W photograph of the visit of HMS Hood, Renown, Repulse, Delhi and Danae in 1924 at Princes Pier .07 - HMS Delhi crowds walking towards her along pierpiers and wharves - princes pier, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - foreign services, armed services - navy, hms repulse, hms renown, hms hood, hms delhi, hms danae

The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Document one - MBTG General Meeting held Bendigo Club 07.02.2016 at 11.00am. Document two- Merle Bush Trefoil Guild Meeting held Bendigo Club 07..03.2017girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, mbtg general meeting