Drawing details brake rigging and dimensions for a Brill 22E truck. Dated 4/8/1947, prepared by the SEC Geelong branch, signed by H N Hornabrook 6/8/47 showing the layout and loads on each part of the brake system, drawing No. T1647. See item 9025 and 9857 for other versions.Yields information about the brake rigging for Brill 22E trams and demonstrates the activities of the SEC Geelong office.Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,""D1775" in ink on top sheet right hand corner.brill 22e, drawings, brake rigging, geelong

The City of Ballarat unanimously resolved to erect a Civic Hall in Mair Street in 1951. The architects, Gordon Murphy, of Melbourne, and H.L. and L.J. Coburn, of Ballarat, were commissioned in 1952. The Council constructed the foundations and footings for the building under the supervision of the former City engineer, Mr L.H. Finch, in 1953. These footings are of massed concrete. The design for the building took advantage of the cross fall of the land, providing for the Small Hall to be entered from the Doveton Street frontage through a foyer under the Main Stage, the structure is steel with brick panels, with accommodation for 1,592 persons in the Main Hall and 440 persons in the Lower Hall. The front facade faces Mair Street, set back from the building line to provide for the entrance drive-ways and kerbed gardens. Tenders were invited on a firm price basis. A young Ballarat master Builter, Walter Benbow Trahar was the successful tenderer, the contract price being 139,841 pounds. the work was commenced in 1953 and has proceeded in spite of material and labour difficulties until its completion. The following statistics are of interest:- * The foundations contained 200 cubic yards of concrete. * The constructional steel work weighs approximately 270 tons. * The reinforcing steel 47 tons. * Reinforced concrete in the structure, 1,100 cubic yards. * The approximate number of bricks in the building, 580,000. * The flooring is of selected kiln-dried hard wood and totals 40,000 lineal feet. * The dimensions of the Main Auditorium, 100ft by 86 ft, including the side promenades each 82ft by 13ft. *The Main stage, of reinforced concret with parquette finish measures 62 ft by 40ft. *The floor area of the Lower Hall is 74 ft by 38 ft, and has a stage dimensions of 40ft by 20 ft. * Each hall has independent heating and ventillating systems. Where possible the material in the building was furnished from local business houses. The public address installation, which provided for additional microphones, is on the main Stage. There is inter-communication throughout the building connecting the front office, with the bioscope box, the stages in both the large and lower halls, and the Hallkeeper's residence. Local craftsmen have completed the painting, plaster work, and the electrical installation; local produced materials being used in the construction of the buildings with the exception of the timber for the Main Floor, the roofing and the structural steel. The City of Ballarat Councillors in 1956 were Councillors N. T. Callow, F.J. Cutts, K.C. Webb, W.E. Roff, O.W. Curnow, F.T. Woodward, Allan C. Pittard, A.W. Nicholson, J.A. Chisholm, G.L. Scott, F.W. Oliver, A.D. Mason. The Town clerk was H.R. Maddern and the City Engineer was G. Murrowood. A City of Ballarat Council meeting of 25 September 2013 voted to demolish the Ballarat Civic Hall. The Council heard from nearly 50 members of the public during a marathon six-hour meeting. Councilors John Birt, Des Hudson, Amy Johnson, Josh Morris, Peter Innes, John Philips supported the motion to demolish Civic Hall. Councillors Samantha McIntosh, Vicki Coltman and Belinda Coates voted against the motion.Six page souvenir Program of citizens' entertainment on the occasion of the Opening of Ballarat Civic Hall on in August 1956. The front cover features the City of Ballarat Coat of Arms. The programme starts with a message from the Mayor, Cr Neil T. Carrow. It includes the Concert Programme directed by James H. Davey, an asrtist's impression of the Civic Hall from Mair Street, and information relative to the New Civic Hall. The programme features images of the City of Ballarat Coat of Arms, Cr N.T. Callow, , James H, Davey, and an artist's impression of the Ballarat Civic Hall. Mayor Neil Callow's Message: "To-day, our citizens witness the fulfilment of the most extensive Municipal undertaking in the City's period of recent prosperity and development. Their Hall now fills a requirement of which they have been deprived since the Coliseum building was destroyed by fire over 20 years ago. The building has been designed as an all purpose structure and I am hopeful the citizens will use it and enjoy it to its fullest extent. Your Council and its Architects have planned as broadly as possible for the benefit of all to-day and for years to come. We are proud of the work executed by a Ballaarat Master Builder whose work is a monument to the City's craftsmen. I feel I should also remind this assembly that the women of Ballaarat, back in 1951, provided funds which have been applied in the purchase of a Grand Piano and two Upright Pianos which are now installed in this building. The sincere hope of myself and your Councillors is that this Hall and its amenities will prove of immense value to the development of the cultural and artistic tastes of this community and that it will be freely used for these and many other purposes. From now on this magnificent building and its furnishings and equipment will be available to all. I strongly exhort you to use and protect it. My hope is that the citizens will, for many years to come, enjoy the amenities which it has to offer. ballarat civic hall, civic hall, architecture, finch, art deco, city of ballarat, coat of arms, city of ballarat coat of arms, callow, shugg, lemke, oates, gullan, tuuri, john, robertson, sorrell, antonio, gordon murphy, walter benbow trahar, trahar, coburn, h.l. coburn, l.j. coburn, n.t. callow

Silkscreen print on paperSigned, dated 2014 and edition 2/5 on reverse, bottom rightsilkscreen, print

Oilstick on paperNot signed, not dated

Illustrated book with dark blue cover. Publisher's initials imprinted on front cover. Abbreviated title, one authors surname, one small five-pointed star and abbreviated publisher's name embossed in gold on spine. Alfred Hospital Melbourne".non-fictionThis volume covers the history of nursing from the earliest times to [ca.1840].nursing-history, nurses

This membership ticket belonged to Alan R. Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1956". Inside: Membership number "141" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family

Written on back of photograph, "Vic Greenham, Ringwood High School". "Mail 12/1/1956".

2 young boys in lane (unidentified)Written on backing sheet, "Midway Arcade being built. Lane went to Adelaide Street - 1956".

Film has not been played. From the paper label it would appear to be a broadcast from the ABC about Kokoda. Produced and aired in 1956. Presumably it was given to or acquired by Legacy to be viewed by Legatees at one of their gatherings.A film about an important campaign in World War 2. It may have been shown at a gathering of Legatees such as a Comradeship gathering. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. An ABC recording about Kokoda. A metal canister with a plastic spool of tape.VP785 world war two, legatees, kokoda

Small brown covered diary issued to all boy scouts attending the Pan-Pacific Jamboree in Melbourne in December 1955 & January 1956. As well as being a diary for 1956, it contains information and diagrams on how to cook, throw a boomerang, the various parts of a scout's uniform and how to make a leech barometer. This copy belonged to John MAY, a member of the 2nd Port Melbourne Boy Scout Troop. club societies, 2nd port melbourne scout troop, john may, pan-pacific jamboree 1955-6

S.L. Linton and I. Linton bought Gembrook Nurseries from the Nobelius Family in the 1950s. The catalogue is a selected list of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Flowering Shrtubs, Conifers, Fruit and Flowering Fruit Trees for Season 1956.Mustard cover with black print title

Nine separate original signed certificates. Eight awarded to S. Hudson Burnley Egg Laying Competitions 1956 to 1958: (1) Department of Agriculture, Victoria Certificate of Merit, Class 1 White Leghorns - Wet Mash, Total First Grade Eggs 263, Bird No 144. 1956-1957: (2) Department of Agriculture, Victoria, Certificate of Merit, First Class, Section A Class 1 White Leghorns, Dry Mash. Total First Grade Eggs 240 Bird No 44. 1957 -1958 Government Champion Certificates, (3) First Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry Mash. Total number of First Grade Eggs 1401 1957 -58 (4) First Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry Mash, Individual Birds Total number of First Grade Eggs 269. (5) Winter Test First Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry Mash Total number of First Grade Eggs 95. 1957 -58 (6) Winter Test First Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry Mash Total number of First Grade eggs 491.1957-58 Government Certificates, (7) Winter Test, Third Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns - Dry Mash Total number of First Grade eggs 92. 1957-58 (8) Second Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns - Dry Mash - Individual Birds Total number of eggs 255. 1957-58 (see Sash B98.0620) One Government Certificate awarded to G. Hudson Burnley Egg Laying Competition 1958-59 : (9) Winter Test, Equal Third Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry mash (Individual Bird) Total number of First Grade Eggs 81.Awarded to S. Hudson Burnley Egg Laying Competitions 1956 to 1958: (1) Department of Agriculture, Victoria Certificate of Merit, Class 1 White Leghorns - Wet Mash, Total First Grade Eggs 263, Bird No 144. 1956-1957: (2) Department of Agriculture, Victoria, Certificate of Merit, First Class, Section A Class 1 White Leghorns, Dry Mash. Total First Grade Eggs 240 Bird No 44. 1957 -1958 Government Champion Certificates, (3) First Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry Mash. Total number of First Grade Eggs 1401 1957 -58 (4) First Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry Mash, Individual Birds Total number of First Grade Eggs 269. (5) Winter Test First Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry Mash Total number of First Grade Eggs 95. 1957 -58 (6) Winter Test First Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry Mash Total number of First Grade eggs 491.1957-58 Government Certificates, (7) Winter Test, Third Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns - Dry Mash Total number of First Grade eggs 92. 1957-58 (8) Second Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns - Dry Mash - Individual Birds Total number of eggs 255. 1957-58 Government Certificate awarded to G. Hudson Burnley Egg Laying Competition 1958-59 : (9) Winter Test, Equal Third Prize Section A Class 1 White Leghorns Dry mash (Individual Bird) Total number of First Grade Eggs 81.egg laying, competition, s. hudson, g. hudson

David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.Signatures: David J Kinnane; W Blackburn VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - AMBULANCE ORGANISATION - Certificate of Proficiency This is to certify that David J Kinnane has passed 15th examination in the First Aid to the injured. Melbourne 1956 T ? MacKenzie - Ambulance Officerdavid kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The International Scientific Series Vol 31 The Natural Conditions of Existence as they affect Animal Life Author: Karl Semper Publisher: Keegan Paul Trench & Co Date: 1890 Label on spine with typed text PAT 575 SEM Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, karl semper, the international scientific series vol 31

Fold out map (10 sections), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, municipalities boundaries and location of major places of interest. Titled - "Map and timetable of Melbourne Tram and Bus Services" - May 1956". At base of map - timetable of all night trams and bus services. On rear index to routes, 1st and last services, time of Sunday am services, LaTrobe St. services and photo of Wattle Park. Dated May 1956. Note the inset map shows Bourke St as a bus. Three copies held. 413.1 - as for above but with a pasted over section titled "Time table of all - night bus services" on the base of the map replacing the all night tram and bus services. Dated 3/7/1957. Copy from donation of Gary Butler added 3/12/15. See Reg Item 2300 for the March 1952 version.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services, mmtb

Original photographs are held by Faye Fort, a GHS member.Shows the players and umpires involved in the 1956 DVFL Grand Final.A black and white photocopy of two photographs showing the Greensborough and Heidelberg Football Club players after the 1956 Grand Final at Warringal Park. They also show the match umpires.Handwritten notes at the bottom of the page.greensborough football club, heidelberg football club, warringal park, diamond valley football league, dvfl, 1956, grand final

The brick was used in the construction of a toilet block located behind the Blackburn Library and next to the railway line. it was donated by the City of Whitehorse after the toilet block was demolished in 1999.1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream brick'Glen 1956 Iris' with Olympic ringsbuildings, materials

On 11 June 1987 The M.B. John Trade–Art building (Albert Street front) of SMB was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades. (SMB Institutional Plan 1989)Large format copy of a drawing projecting the new M.B. John Building into the Ballarat School of Mines environment. The view is from within the School of Mines in close proximity to the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens. ewan jones and associates, architects, m.b. john building, m.b.john, morgan b. john, morgan bevan john, ballarat school of mines, buildings

Map of Ringwood North and parts of Mitcham, Donvale, Park Orchards and Ringwood East compiled by Dept of Lands and Survey, July 1956, from aerial photographs and Cadastral Survey information. Sheet 1, Ringwood A2D or 849 A2D Zone 7. Scale: 4 chains to 1 inch. Contour interval 20 feet.

This document dated 24 July 1956, with a list of potential donors was compiled when Legacy launched their first public appeal for donations in September 1956. This document asked Legatees to nominate if they had a relationship with any of the firms on the list and if they could approach the firm/person with information about the Special Appeal. It was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy. Appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The call for public donations was partially due to the purchase of the Dureau building and the need to modify the building for Legacy's needs. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1950s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1950s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future.Thee foolscap page typed notice to Legatees regarding approaching firms for donations.history, fundraising

This cash book is one of the earliest administrative books that exist in the Victorian Bands' League historical collection. The earlier years contain records of which bands paid affiliation to the League, and in later years there is detail on what the League spent money on, and how much they received in Government grants. Mentioned throughout the cash book are the names of prominent bandsmen and brass bands. Interestingly in the later pages of the records, for some reason a new page numbering system was used before it reverted back to single pages. Table of Contents: 1931 – p1-p3 1932 – p3-p12 1933 – p13-p14 1934 – p15-p19 1935 – p20-p21 1936 – p22-p23 1937 – p24-p25 1938 – p26-p27 1939 – p28-p29 1940 – p30-p31 1941 – p32-p33 1942 – p34-p35 1943 – p36 1944 – p37 1945 – p38 1946 – p39 1947 – p40-p41 1948 – p42 1949 – p43 1950 – p44-p45 1951 – p46-p46-2 1952 – p47-pp47-2 1953 – p48 1954 – p48-2 1955 – p49-p50 1956 – p51-p52 1957 – p53This notebook is significant to the history of the Victorian Bands' League as it details some very early history of the League from when it commenced operation in 1931. We see here lists of the first brass bands to affiliate with the League, as well as expenses that were paid out to various organisations and individuals. Aside from the historical details, we can also see changes in treasurer and the obvious changes in handwriting over the years.Card bound notebook with pages ruled with accounting linesvictorian bands' league, brass bands

Folded double-sided brochure advertising residential land sale auction on Saturday 24th March (1956), with locality map and subdivision layout, terms of sale, and summary of local features and services. Subdivision includes Reilly Street Ringwood, and Philip Street, Daisy Street, and Lorienne Street Heathmont. Surveyors - Messrs Little and Brosnan. Agents in Conjunction - Peter Martin Pty. Ltd., Estate Agents, 55-57 Latrobe Street, Melbourne (Phone) FB 3571, FB 2783, and Peter Aubin Pty. Ltd. R.E.S.I., Auctioneers & Estate Agents, 345 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (Phone) Dandenong 340, After Hours, Dandenong 932, 70.

Centenary report of the St Kilda Cricket Club incorporating the annual report and financial statement for 1955 - 1956. Contains account of the club's 100 year history covering the early days; the establishment of the club site; application for royal patronage; complaints and disputes with authorities and local residents; famous members etc.Booklet covered in white card, printed in red, black and yellow and containing multiple pages printed in black and whitest kilda cricket club

Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. This programme was originally enclosed with book 'Australia, Land of the Southern Cross' as is a visitors guide to Australian states and cities.Colour printed programme. 15, [1] pages. Illustrated. Colour printed front and back cover based on the Olympic ring colours. Inside pages printed in red and black. Contents include an official programme listing all the events, venues and dates; photograph and map of Olympic grounds and Village; a guide to facilities and services available to visitors during the Olympic Games and lists of Australian cities and towns with brief statistics and description for each listing. Includes an introduction by Frank Selleck, Lord Mayor of Melbourne ; Maurice A. Nathan, Chairman, Olympic Civic Committee.melbourne olympic games, olympic games 1956, city of bendigo tourism

Yields information about the accident between a tram and truck, just prior to the closure of the SEC Operated Ballarat Tram system.Newspaper Clipping or cutting titled "The end for tram 31", from The Courier, 3/9/1971, containing a report on the collision of tram 31 with a fruit truck in Sturt St near Lydiard St. Gives time as 445, truck driver Nicholas Marios, tram driver D. Powell. Included in the item is a photo of the tram and the two vehicle drivers involved. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. See Reg Item 547 for a print of the photograph.accidents, twin lakes, collision, sturt st

Yields information about timetable for tram services in Ballarat for May 1956 and what routes were operated.Duplicated foolscap sheet titled "Ballarat Tramways - Revised Time Table as from Monday 14th May, 1956". Date of issue one side with the other side providing details of service for Week days, Saturdays and Sundays on the Sebastopol, Grey St, Lydiard St North, Victoria St, Mt Pleasant, Gardens via Drummond St, Haddon St, Gardens via Sturt St West, Sturt St West and View Point. Document headed :"State Electricity Commission of Victoria"ballarat, timetables, services

James Little Brown (1866-1960) was Mayor of Sandringham in 1930-31.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, portrait, city of sandringham, mayoral robes, jabot, cr. j.l. brown, james little brown, mayor of sandringham