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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Wightman family, Charles and Laura Wightman, 1950s
Picture of an older couple, Charles and Laura WightmanDigital copy of black and white photographcharles wightman, laura wightman, wightman family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Gloria Wightman, 1950s
Picture of Gloria Wightman as a young womanDigital copy of black and white photographgloria wightman, gloria stevens -
Greensborough Historical Society
Correspondence, Greensborough Football Club, 1950s
This is a letter to Mr H Rolfe soliciting a donation to the Greensborough Football Club.Greensborough Football club has existed for over a century. The letterhead features the name of the President, Secretary and Assistant Secretary at the time of writing.An undated partially torn letter from the Greensborough Football Club. Nilgreensborough football club, dr ted cordner, r tooth, k orr, h rolfe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Rugmaking Hook, Rug Hook, 1950s
Metal tool used for hooking hand made rugs. May have been used to make rugs as a hobby.Metal tool used for hooking rugs. Hollow hexagonal handle with holed 'punch'.rug hook, hooking rugs, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Knife, Unknown, 1950s
Single knife, possible part of cutlery set. Mark on handle is not identified.Metal knife with serrated blade and marks on handle.knife -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Dorothy and Henry Barclay at Elder Street, 1950s
Dorothy and Henry Barclay at their Elder Street property circa 1950.Digital copy of black and white photographeric barclay, barclay family, elder street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Envelope, Air Mail envelope (Australia), 1950s
Australian air mail envelopes with Aboriginal motif based on 1930s photograph of "One pound Jimmy"Air Mail envelopes, printed in red-brown on off-white. "By AirMail, Par avion" with aboriginal motif. "Sender's name and address" on gummed flap on back.envelope, air mail -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, All Saints Anglican Church [interior of old Church], 1950s
This photograph shows the interior of the original timber church in Greensborough - All Saint's Anglican Church - now replaced by a modern church on the corner of Grimshaw Street and Church Street Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white postcard.Christmas greetings written on back all saints anglican church greensborough, all saint's church of england -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Doug Hall and the Pied Pipers, 1950s
Local band "The Pied Pipers". (left to right) Ron Stott on drums, Unknown on slap bass, Reg Groves on saxophone, Doug Hall on piano. Local band led by pianist Doug Hall.Digital copy of black and white photographdoug hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Kitchenware, Whisk, 1950s
One of many designs of egg whisk.Egg whisk, metal spring around loop with wooden handle painted redkitchenware, whisk -
Greensborough Historical Society
Knitting accessory, Knitter's aid; given free with Woman and Home, 1950s
Gauge for checking needle and crochet hook sizes and checking amount of work.Clear plastic gauge and indicator for knittersknitting -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Gibson et al, Luxford home in Main Street, 1950s
The Luxford home in Main Street Greensborough, rented from Mr Jessop. Chemist Warehouse is now on this site.Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, main street greensborough, cecil jessop -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, Thompson Chemist Greensborough, 1950s
These advertisements were collected from the Local newspaper. I.J. Thompson was a Greensborough Chemist shop located at 74 Main Street. At the time of this advertisement, the shop was managed by Tom Vickers.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.thompson chemist greensborough, tom vickers, main street greensborough -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Film, 1950s
Displayed at History House.Exposed and un-developed VP120 film in box. Kodak Verichrome Pan Black and White FilmFront: - Back: - -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Map - Map - Portland, 1950s
White card with 2 maps of Portland; larger one showing the town and harbour, smaller one of town, Portland Bay, Bridgewater Bay, Nelson Bay, Lawrence Rocks. Also Portland phone numbers: Ambulance Hospital, Police, Fire, Taxi, Electricianmap, portland, portland harbour, cape bridgewater, south west coastline -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Float, 1950s
Fishing floatrecreation, sport, fishing -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Clothing - Mens Bathers, 1950s
1950's men's bathers, heavy bottle green elasticized fabric. Jantzen brand, size 34 with drawstring waist and appliqued logo of a diving woman on left thigh. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Leisure object - Teapot and Lid - child's tea set, 1950s
a) White china teapot, with decal of two girls sitting at a table b) Lid for teapotBack: 'MADE IN JAPAN'tea set, childhood, toy -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Leisure object - Teapot - child's tea set, 1950s
Lidded teapot with decal of 2 girls sitting at a table (made in Japan)toy, childhood, tea set -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Film - Box. Film - Kodak Verichrome Safety Film Box, 1950s
Displayed in History HouseEmpty yellow box with red and black text and designs.Front: - Back: - -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Kodak 'Retinette' Camera and Case, 1950s
a) Kodak 'Retinette' camera made in Germany. Silver and black. 'Retinette' engraved on front b) Brown leather case for (a). Made in Kingsgrove NSW. 'Retinette' embossed on lid of case, 'Kodak' on front. Piece of elastoplast inside lid with 'Grant High School' written in biro. Maker's details embossed underside of case.kodak, camera, retinette, vintage camera -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland High School, 1950s
Black and white photo of portable classroom in the quadrangle at Portland High School. Group of people on left of photo looking towards main classrooms. Bunting flying from top of portable building across quadrangle.Back: 'F45' in pencilschool, education, portland high school, secondary school, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Brochure, The Port of Portland, 1950s
From the collection of the Bower Bird Museum. Heywood.16 page Brochure 'The Port of Portland'. Cover pale blue cardboard with black print. An 8 cm diameter window in front cover showing the Port of Portland stage 1 development, which is part of map on page 1. - this is in colour. The remainder of pages in brochure are in black and white.portland, tourism, travel, economy -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland High School, 1950s
Black and white photo. Portland High School. People seated on chairs in quadrangle, facing classrooms. Australian flag flying from flagpole. House flags hanging from edge of classroomsBack: 'F45' in pencilportland high school, glenelg schools, flags, event -
Greensborough Historical Society
Scales, Young Atom, Postage scales, 1950s
These scales were used to weigh the outgoing mail at the SEC (State Electricity Commission) premises in Main Street Greensborough.This item is significant as it demonstrates a by-gone method of weighing mail. It is also significant as it uses pre-metric measurements, placing its age before 1966.Metal scales on timber base, 4 brass weights.Each weight is inscribed with its weight - 1/2, 1, 2 and 4 ounces.scales, ounces, postage, mail, sec, state electricity commission, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Jessie Partington Scholes and Gordon Scholes at Carnon Street, 1950s
Jessie May Partington married Gordon Scholes and they lived in Carnon Street Greenhills. They were married on 09/03/1935.Jessie May Partington was a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Photograph of couple standing in front of fireplace.On back of photo: "Jess (Partington) Scholes and husband Gordon at Carnon Street Greenhills".jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, carnon street, greenhills -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Coloured, C 1950s
This photo is of an unknown location in the Grampians.Photo shows a range of hills. The head and shoulders of young man can be seen in the bottom right hand cornerPost Card Correspondence, Address only Kodak Autraliascenery, grampians ranges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1950s
Thomson's and Taylor's shops with the Halls Gap Hall further along the road. A number of 1950's vintage cars are parked along the main road. No. 13884 in the Rose Series of postcards.A strip of shops along a bitumen road. One shop is a garage with Atlantic signs and another has a sign that reads "Thomson's General Store". There are several cars parked along the road and eucalyptus trees in the background.buildings, shops -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1950s (?)
Robert Greer, baker, married Ida Warren whose family started the bakery; in 1929. Robert & Ida inherited the Bakery from Ida's father John Warren. for further information see Bridging the Gap p. 56Photo shows Robert Greer, baker standing with a load tin in his hands, inside the bakery. Baking tins & ovens can be seen in the photo.Folio no.48 Negative no.25people, greer, buildings, bakery -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Flyer - Coloured, C mid-1950s
This is a pamphlet from before electric light was connected to the campground. The pamphlet mentions that electric light and a hot water service will be installed for the 1956-57 season. Record 385 is a later version of the same pamphlet ,after the electric lights were installed. The front and back pages are shown as the main photo and the centre pages are available under 'Additional Images'.This is a four page, folded pamphlet entitled Souvenir of the Grampians, which was issued by the Hall's Gap Picnic and camping Reserve Committee. It has a large photo of 'The Pinnacle' on the front. The centre pages contain a photo of the 'Comfort Station', a History of the Grampians, a dot-point list of Camp Ground Facilities and information about the Hall's Gap Picnic and Camping Reserve. The back page has details of Tours Available.media, flyers