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Greensborough Historical Society
Container, Harper & Co. Ltd, Harpers Paprika, 1950s
The contents of this container was a spice used as a flavouring ingredient in cookingScrew-top cardboard container, tinplate top and base, red, white and black labelHarper's Paprika 2 oz. nettcontainer, paprika -
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Container, Champion Sparking Plug Co. Ltd, Champion Spark Plugs, 1950s
This containerswould have contained Spark plugs for internal combustion enginesHinged metal container, lid printed in blue and white"Extra range Champion Spark plugs Made in England"container, spark plugs -
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Gramophone Needles, Columbia medium tone needles, 1950s
These single-use gramophone needles were used for playing acetone/lacquer discsHinged tin, lid painted in cream, brown and gold, containing 20 stainless steel needles"Brilliant Columbia medium tone needles. Use each needle once only" -
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Blue bag, Reckitt's Blue Bag, 1950s
Commonly used when washing whites in a copper to whiten the materialPaper wrapping printed in red on white paper, enclosing blue material"Robin starch for better starching" "Remove label, wrap block in flannel and stir in the last rinse"laundry item, reckitts blue bag -
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Darner, Darning Mushroom, 1950s
This wooden mushroom-shaped darner was commonly used as an aid in darning socks and similar items.Two pieces, "mushroom" and handle.darners, sewing equipment -
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Advertisement - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, L J Thompson Pharmacy, 1950s
Advertisement for I J Thompson's dispensing chemist where Tom Vickers was the managing pharmacist from 1939. Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.vickers family, tom vickers, thompson chemist greensborough -
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Photograph - Digital Image, David Vickers with bagpipes, 1950s
A young David Vickers ready to play the bagpipes at an official occasion.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographsvickers family, tom vickers, david vickers -
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Photograph - Digital Image, David Vickers with bagpipes at train, 1950s
A young David Vickers ready to play the bagpipes at the train.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers, david vickers -
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Photograph - Digital Image, David Vickers with koala, 1950s
A young David Vickers with a koala.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers, david vickers -
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Business Card - Digital Image, Greensborough and Diamond Valley Estate Agency, 1960s, 1950s
Business card for Greensborough and Diamond Valley Estate Agency PTY Ltd, representative: W.G.Perrow, Main Street Greensborough (1960s)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers and other sources, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of business card.main street greensborough, greensborough and diamond valley estate agency -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Somers Avenue Macleod, 1950s
Digital of streetscape, possibly Somers Avenue Macleod.Digital image of black and white photograph.somers avenue macleod -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Sandy and Mrs Berryball in Nell Street, 1950s
Sandy Anton as child and Mrs Berryball in Nell Street GreensboroughDigital copy of black and white photograph.nell street greensborough -
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Passbook cover, Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia, 1950s
Passbook covers were "Issued to enable you to protect a good friend - your passbook"Two passbook covers, one ochre, black print, one light green, blue printbank passbook cover, commonwealth bank of australia -
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Photograph, Godwill family, 1950s
The Godwill family in front of their William Street home. Right to left: Walter, Jarvis, Ada (nee Splatt) and Ted.Copy of photograph. Family group with house in background.Written on back: "Jarvis and Ada (Splatt) Godwill. Sons Walter and Ted.godwill family, jarvis godwill, ada splatt godwill -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Mr K. S. Anderson, Sir Robert and Dame Patttie Menzies, Mr ECP Hughes, Mr K. S. Anderson, Sir Robert and Dame Patttie Menzies, Mr ECP Hughes, 1950s
Poss. Port of Portland Collection.4 people standing on clifftop. Overlooking construction of harbour works 1950's. Black and white photo.Front: Sticker - from left Mr K.S. Anderson, Sir Robert Menzies, Dame Pattie Menzies, Mr. E.C.P. Hughes (Chief Engineer) Back: Portland Harbour Trust Commission -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Plate and Whistle, 1950s
Mr Merv Weckert worked the Marion for 30 years and was given the plate upon his departure.Metal plate from Marion crane with air horn attached.Front: Machine number/ 9539/ MARION POWER SHOVEL CO./ MARION OHIO U.S.A. Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Percival Hodge Esq. Mayor, Town of Portland 1950-51, 1950s
Portland Town CouncilFramed black and white photograph of Percival Hodge, wearing dard 3-piece suit, white shirt, dark check tie.Front: Bottom centre: PERCIVAL HODGE, Esq. Mayor, Town of Portland 195--51 Back: Top left: Yellow sticker numbered 3503percival hodge, mayor, portland, civic, local government -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Bowl - created as a gift from Ernest York of Mildura to Elsie Rose, Ernest York, 1950s
Small wooden, footed bowl with inlaid 'E'. Made by Ernest York of Mildura from wood from a Portland gun carriage rescued from the edge of Fawthrop Lagoon in the 1950's. The white of the 'E' is bone and the shadow is ebony from Africa. made as a gift for Elsie Rose -
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Photograph - Digital image, Mavis Solum's old home, 1950s
Photograph of the home of the Thomas family. Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall".Digital copy of black and white photograph.Written on photograph: "Part of our old home now Kurrajong Avenue - Thomas"mavis solum, solum family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Mavis Solum (nee Thomas), 1950s
Photograph of Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) who provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall"Digital copy of black and white photograph.mavis solum, solum family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Taylor home 17 Mayfield Street Greensborough, 1950s
Part of a group of photographs copied from the collection of Dot Jewell of Montmorency. This photograph is labeled and shows the Taylor home at 17 Mayfield Street Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph. Photograph is labelled.dot jewell, taylor family, mayfield street -
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Photograph - Digital image, Diane Taylor 17 Mayfield Street. Greensborough, 1950s
Part of a group of photographs copied from the collection of Dot Jewell of Montmorency. This photograph is labeled and shows Diane Taylor, circa 1950, outside her home in Mayfield Street Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph. Photograph is labelled.dot jewell, diane taylor, taylor family, mayfield street -
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Card, The British Snap, Press studs, 1950s
Press studs, also known as snap fasteners, used in home made clothing.Triangular card with 4 size 00 press studs."The British Snap, guaranteed rustless, Size 00, Made in England"press studs -
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Card, Mendate, Mendate mending lisle, 1950s
This card contains 7 shades of brown thread for mending lisle stockings.Card with selection of different coloured mercerised threads for mending lisle stockings and "all hosiery".thread, lisle stockings, stockings -
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Booklet, Dapper Dyes, 1950s
Dyes such as these were used to change the colour of fabric garments or household linens. These dyes come as coloured 'pages' in booklet form. Instructions for use are included on the inside cover.Two booklets containing boiling colour leaves (dyes): black and scarletdyes -
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Needles, Abel Morrall Ltd Clive Works, The Flora MacDonald Needle Packet, 1950s
Two packets of size 10 Crewel Needles, one has been opened, the other is complete.Two packets of Size 10 crewel needlesneedles -
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Bottle, Worcestershire sauce bottle, 1950s
Brown glass bottle used to hold Worcestershire sauce. Rigid plastic lid and label are missing.Brown glass bottle, two piece mould.Letters "AGM" on base.bottles -
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Sewing accessories, Sewing Kit, 1950s
Probably used in making or repairing clothingPortion of card with 4 black 1 cm press studs; cotton reel 3.9 x 1.5 cm with orange thread; metal thimble 2 x 1.5 cm -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Greenhills Road shop 1960, 1950s
Local children at Christmas party at shop in Greenhill Road Greensborough. This was the first Christmas that the shop was open 1960. This shop has had many tenants and in 2016 is the "Clay Oven" restaurant.Digital copy of black and white photograph. clay oven restaurant, dobells, greenhill road -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Franklin family home, 1950s
Photograph of the Franklin family home.Digital copy of black and white photograph.franklin family