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National Wool Museum
Book, Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955 vol. D
"Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955; vol. D physics of wool and other viseo-elastic fibres", produced by CSIRO.csiro -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, This photograph shows a promotional display, for children of primary school age, for the School Dental Service. The poster in display outlines work done by the School Dental Service in the period 1951 to 1955
This photograph shows a promotional display for the School Dental Service. The poster in display outlines work done by the School Dental Service in the period 1951 to 1955 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Infantry Training, Volume 1, Infantry Platoon Weapons, Pamphlet No. 3: Rifle And Bayonet (All arms) 1955, 1971
A blue coloured cardboard cover with the information on the cover in red. Top right hand corner reads 7610-010-5256. Under this is WO Code No. 8903. Under 1955 in brackets reads Reprinted, modified for Australia, 1958. There are three punch holes down the left hand side and the booklet is covered in a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, rifle and bayonet -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade 1955
Group Portrait of Stawell Fire Brigade Members in Uniform 1955 Back Row (L to R): Second Row (L to R): Seated Front Row:B/W Photograph of Three Rows of males in Navy Dress Uniforms: Names on Back of one Copy Chapman's Studio, Stawellstawell -
National Wool Museum
Book, Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955 vol. C, 1956
"Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955; vol. C chemistry and biochemistry of wool, proteins, peptides and amino acids" produced by CSIRO.Book, paper cover in yellow and green.csiro, wool, textile, biochemistry, library, conference -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, A poster containing a promotional display for the Mobile School Dental Service, a service available for children of primary school age, at the time. The poster in display outlines work done by the School Dental Service in the period between 1951 and 1955 - Department of Health
This is a photograph showing the promotional display for the Mobile School Dental Service. Poster in display outlines work done by the School Dental Service in the period 1951 to 1955. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Rough, but they like it", 1955
The article and photo report on the poor condition of the Victorian Railways tram tracks and the possible closure of the Sandringham to Black Rock tram line. Notes the passengers wish to keep the line and while the track is poor, the service runs on time. The tram line was closed on 5/11/1956.Yields information about the Sandringham to Black Rock line prior to the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping titled - "Rough, but they like it" - Melbourne Herald 5/11/1955"Melb "Herald" Sat 5 Nov 1955"trams, tramways, vr trams, track maintenance, tram tracks, sandringham to black rock -
National Wool Museum
Book, Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955 vol. A & vol. B
"Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955; vol. A general and vol. B chemical physics and physical chemistry of wool and proteins" produced by CSIRO.csiro -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pleasant Creek Special School --- Matron Carter 1955
Pleasant Creek Matron Carter 1955 Former Pleasant Creek Hospital site. Sometimes referred to as Pleasant Creek Special School and sometimes Pleasant Creet Training Centre.stawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Architect's Blue Print, 147 Whitehorse Road , Ringwood, Victoria - 1955
Blue print for shopping arcade at 147 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, for Ringwood Investments Pty. Ltd. Rubber stamped on back and signed off by Borough of Ringwood Building Surveyor 24/5/1955, "Approved subject to Building Regulations and Bye-Laws." Architect for the project was P.E. Jorgensen, Collins House, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Official Opening - Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway - 24 June 1955", mid 1950's
Illustration, black and white, printed on gloss paper, reproduction of a MMTB report of photographs of the opening of the Northcote electric tramway line, East Preston Depot, 24 June 1955. May be from an MMTB Annual Report. Shows the people attending, virtually all men. Shows the nature of the crossing with the resilient inserts - it did not work as planned.trams, tramways, opening, east preston, northcote, bourke st -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1955 Tatura Floods, 2001
In 1955 Ross Street North had to be cut to allow flood waters to relieve the flooding of the Tatura Township. The Midland Highway west of the Tatura Undera Road was cut by flood waters.floods 1955, ross st, midland highway, hogan's farm, baldwin road, photograph, people -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway West, Ringwood, 1955. Saturday morning shopping in Maroondah Highway
Black and white photograph of shopping area along Maroondah Highway. Coolstores in background. (2 copies)Typed below photograph: "Saturday morning shopping in Maroondah Highway looking towards corner of Wantirna Rd. with old coolstores in background. 1955. Written on back of loose photograph, "Wantirna Rd. between Ibbotson's and coolstore. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Seaside tracks are "roads"", 1955
The article and photo report on the poor condition of roads in particular Hayden's Road and the former, short lived Victorian Railways Beaumaris - Black Rock tram line. Has two photos showing the road condition. The second photo shows sleepers from the former tram line and a badly worn road surface that had been placed on top. The item by a staff reporter likens the road to wartime battle fields. The tram line rails were lifted or removed during 1939 - see page 35 of The Brighton Electric Line.Yields information about the road condition in the Beaumaris area in 1955.Newspaper clipping titled - "Seaside tracks are "roads"" - Melbourne Herald 12/11/1955"Melb "Herald" Sat 12 Nov 1955"trams, tramways, vr trams, track maintenance, tram tracks, beaumaris -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
newspaper cutting, Reid, Mrs. M.E, Newspaper cutting "Ringwood's Early days" Thurs. June 1955, 30-Jun-55
Newspaper cuttingNewspaper cutting "Ringwood's Early days" Thurs. June 1955 from Mrs. M.E. Reid, Phone WU7381, Bryson's Road, +Additional Keywords: Reid, Jones, Kenny, Kennedy, Ford, McInnes, Turnball, Brown, Riding, Claridges, Forbes, Loughman, Addison, Dickson, Forman, Unsworth, Shanks, French, MccAlpin, Wilkins, Collins, James, Ward, Fuller. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Wangaratta Returned Servicemen's Club RULES (1955-6)
Booklet of Rules of the Wangaratta Returned Servicemen' s Club which contains the names of Office Bearers - President - Mr W. H. FIELD - as per Honour Board verified as President in 1955-6.Wangaratta Returned Servicemen's Club Booklet of Rules - Mr W. H. FIELD was President of the Club in 1955-6 Cream coloured booklet with blue RSL logo and inscriptionWangaratta Returned Servicemen's Club - RULESwangaratta rsl, club rules and bylaws, 1955-6 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Official opening of Greenwood Park Kindergarten, Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood on 10th December 1955. Arrival of Lady Violet Brooks, wife of the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks, being greeted by Mrs. Helen Austin"
Typed below photograph, "Official opening Greenwood Park Kindergarten, 10th December 1955. 1. Arrival Lady Violet Brooks, wife of the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks, being greeted by Mrs. Helen Austin". -
Greensborough Historical Society
Diagram, C. R. B. Traffic Census 1955-1960, 07/06/1960
The Country Roads Board, which had responsibility for major metropolitan roads, conducted a census of maximum hourly and daily traffic volumes recorded in 1955 and 1960 on 10 major roads in the Heidelberg and Greensborough areas.Black and white table G.M.H.traffic, heidelberg, greensborough, country roads board -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Mayor and Mayoress Horman. Sir George and Lady Knox, Mrs Kelly (far right)
Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Mayor and Mayoress Horman. Sir George and Lady Knox, Mrs Kelly (far right). All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Various including lists, letters, posters, Yvonne Fitzmaurice et al, Mitcham Scottish Society Inc. (1955-2020), Various starting from 1950's
A history of the Mitcham Scottish Society (1955-2020) by Don Chitts and 3 pieces of artwork For the Society by Yvonne Fitzmaurice12 pages of various documents including lists, letters, posters and graphicsnon-fictionA history of the Mitcham Scottish Society (1955-2020) by Don Chitts and 3 pieces of artwork For the Society by Yvonne Fitzmauricemitcham scottish society, fitzmaurice malcolm, fitzmaurice yvonne, mitcham scottish dancing society, mitcham scottish society pipe band -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955, at Ringwood. Cr R Horman, Mrs Pickett, Mrs Horman, Cr F Pickett, President of Ferntree Gully
Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Cr R Horman, Mrs Pickett, Mrs Horman, Cr F Pickett, President of Ferntree Gully. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper. -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Book, Parliamentary Debates Senate 13th April to 9th June 1955
Book Commonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates Senate 19th April to 9th June 1955 4 Eliz 11 Volume S. 5 Pages 1-802 21st Parliament 1st Session (Second Period) Hon. P. J. Clarey M.P. -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Book, Parliamentary Debates Senate 24th August to 27th October 1955
BookCommonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates Senate 24th August to 27th October 1955 4. Eliz. 11 Volume S. 6 Pages 1-868 21st Parliament 1st session (Third Period) Hon P. J. Clarey M.P. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Margaret Gibson Blackbourn 1955, 1955_
Margaret Gibson Blackbourn, Queen of Lower Plenty 1955 with Jean and Reg Huggett (left to right) Jean Huggett, Margaret Gibson, Reg Huggett. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, margaret gibson, margaret blackbourn, jean huggett, reg huggett -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Commemoration Tree at North Ringwood State School, Oban Road - 1955
Newly planted eucalyptus tree in protective wooden framework with notice - "Commemoration Tree - This tree was planted on Remembrance Day 11th November 1955 by Maj. Gen. LE.E.Beavis, C.B. C.B.E. D.S.O., In memory of all Servicemen who took part in the wars of 1914-18 AND 1939-45. Lest We Forget." (See also Reg. no. 1593 for later images of this tree with a permanent plaque dated 1965.)Typed below photograph, "Commemoration Tree at North Ringwood State School. ... Planted in sand from Gallipoli." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Mayor and Mayoress of Ringwood greeting the Hon. Gilbert Chandler, Minister of Agriculture, and Mrs Chandler. Also Mrs Kelly on right
Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Mayor and Mayoress of Ringwood greeting the Hon. Gilbert Chandler, Minister of Agriculture, and Mrs Chandler. Also Mrs Kelly on right. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood High School's top scholars for 1955. L. to R.: Judith Nott, 3rd: Victor Greenham, Dux of School: Colin Grant, 2nd. Victor also found time to be the club swimming champion. (Ringwood Mail newspaper article - 12/1/1956)
Written on clipping, "Ringwood High School's top scholars for 1955. L. to R.: Judith Nott, 3rd: Victor Greenham, Dux of School: Colin Grant, 2nd. Victor also found time to be the club swimming champ." "Mail 12/1/56". -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Book, Parliametary Debates 29th Sept to 27th Oct 1955
Hard binder book with pages 1129-2100Commonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates Representatives 29th sept to 27th oct 1955 4 Eliz. II Vol. H of R 8 Pages 1129-2100 21st Parliament 1st session (third period) Hon. P. J Clarey MP -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Commonwealth Court of Arbitration, "Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration / A.T.M.O.E.A. 1955 Award - No. 718 of 1952, 1955
Thirteen typed, foolscap size, page (carbon copy) of the Commonwealth Court of Arbitration decision and basis for this decision made 14/6/1955 by Conciliation Commissioner E.W. Tokin. Notes history of dispute, MMTB, SEC, Adelaide, Hobart, Launceston, Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Details basis for decisions of Contract of Employment, additional rates for trackman, time allowance at commencement and finish of duty, meals, training of traffic employees, special night allowances, margins. On bottom of page 5, the formal award commences: gives details of award duration, rates of pay, contract of employment, margins compared to the basic award, additional rates, hours of labour, shift work, overtime. holiday work, call forward and call back to duty, spread of hours, Saturday and Sunday work, special night allowances, time allowance at commencement and finish of duty, attending for duty, reporting for duty, meals, acting out of grade, surpluses and shortages, annual leave, sick leave, free travel uniforms, training of traffic employees, reports, union notices and punishments. Was stapled for all 13 pages with three staples on left hand side. Pages 10 to 13 have become unstapled. Contained within a heavy grey cardboard folder with "A.T.M.O.E.A Award as from 14.6.55" written on outside cover in black ink. "BTPS 219" on cover of folder and first sheet of award.trams, tramways, atmoea, unions, agreements, sec, uniforms -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Cricket team c.1955
Original photo loaned to Museum. Cricket team photo taken at Dhurringile c.1955.|Back: Doug Brown; Jack Lockwood; Ron Normington; Bill Clements; Tom Tobin; Jack King; Len Chance.|Front: Bill Beckwith; Des Bock; Ron Winzer.