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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 10, Eldon Hogan, mid 1960's to early 1970's
Set of 10 Agfa Plastic mounted slides - from the Eldon Hogan collection - possibly on an ARE Bendigo tours - mid 1960's (black destination rolls) and late 1960's or early 1970's. Scanned on the Canon scanner at the depot 15/12/1971 at the time of the installation of the scanner. .1 - No. 24 in bound along High St Bendigo with the discovery of gold monument in the foreground, Golden Sq route. .2 - ditto .3 - No. 26 outbound at the above location. .4 - No. 24 at the corner of Short St and High St, with the Technical college building? in the background. .5 - No. 26 at ditto, outbound for Golden Square. .6 - No. 24, High St Bendigo, with the Cathedral in the background. Tram has two Johnnie Walker Whiskey roof advertisements. .7 - Three trams, Pall Mall, Charing Cross, with the Beehive building in the background. Trams have SEC roof advertisement. .8 - ditto with Coca Cola ad on the Beehive building, turning around. .9 - No. 29 and a bogie tram at the Golden Square terminus with Billy Rodda's Golden Square Hotel in the background. Just past the tram is a large truck carrying boxes. .10 - Nos, 18, a bogie tram, 21 and 29 at the Quarry Hill terminus. tramways, trams, bendigo, tram 18, tram 24, tram 26, tram 21, tram 29 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photocopy, Travis Jeffrey, 1960
Negative No. N379 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder) of Ballarat No. 21 at the City terminus, with Gardens via Sturt St. West destination. Tram has been painted with tiger strips on bumper bar and under destination box, and a white stripe painted over the car under number under the windscreen. Additional lights and cover yet to be fitted. Car is fitted with plain weather blinds. Photo by Travis Jeffrey, 1960. Travis advised that the driver could be Max Green, ex ESCo employee, Brother in Law of Mrs Gwen Kellett. Has the Commonwealth bank and National Mutual building in the background and Berry Anderson printers. On front of tram is an advertisement for Mutual Homes. Date of photo on folder 28/9/1961. This date appears to be incorrect, as Reg Item 417, Wal Jack photo of 2/1/61 shows the tramcar in the same stage of conversion. Probably taken 12/1960 or 1/1961. Large print of this photo made for display 1995c. Item updated when negative added to collection - 11/5/2003. Original negative rescanned 24/5/2020 and image file updated. Paper print of original photo in folder 73.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR50A" in red ink, "BA6" in pencil, date stamp of "28 Sep 1961" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "6 Oct 1962".trams, tramways, sturt st, city terminus, tram 21 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Minute book of the Progress Association Ladies' Auxilary, Minute book of the Progress Association Ladies' Auxilary, 25th February 1960 to 29th February 1968
This is the 1st minute book for the Mount Beauty Progress Association Ladies Auxilary. The first meeting was held on 25th February 1960. At this time the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme was coming to a close and the town of Mount Beauty and its infrastructure was being handed over by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) to the Bright Shire. Homes and businesses were sold and residents were having to 'fill in the gaps' for services that had been provided by the SECV.The Mount Beauty Progress Association was formed by community members to improve and enrich the lives of people in the early days of independence from the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme was coming to a close and the town and its infrastructure was being handed over to the Bright Shire.Foolscap Ritewell No. 246 Minute Book with red cloth spine and thick brownish cardboard cover. Label on front cover - Cream with "Ritewell (in green over logo) / No 246 Minute Book (printed in green)kiewa hydro electric scheme; bright shire; mount beauty progress association; fund raising. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", March 1960
The book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated March 1960. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares, and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. See item 879 for a version of the same date but different cover sheets. Not known which one proceeded - one could have been a reprint.Yields information about the March 1960 Fares and Sections for the MMTB.Black cloth covered bound book, 124 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Two errata pages have been glued in on top of original page - pages 13 and 47.tramways, tickets, fares, sections -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - VOLUMES, BDRSL MINUTES
On the spine in gold on all "Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch", on three, "Committee Minutes, on one "Annual reports" and last, "Annual General Minutes". The years to each specific volume. When the History of the Bendigo RSL was being compiled by Murray Poustie the original foolscap documents were put together and then reprinted in these volumes in A4 size. Refer Cat No 8093 re the history Bendigo RSL Sub Branch..1 - .3) Three leather bound volumes with brown spine and corner covers, front and back face green, on the spine is text in gold. These are the minutes of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch from 1960 - 2000 being 1960 - 74, 1975 - 91 and 1992 - 2000. .4) Same leather volume these being the Annual Reports of the Sub Branch from 1964 - 2000. .5) Same leather volume these being the Annual General meetings from 1949 - 2014. Each has a black book mark ribbon. As well each is slightly different in thickness size.brsl, smirsl, volumes -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Blacksmiths shop corner Camp & Mair Sts 1960
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, blacksmiths, shop, camp, mair, 1960, ymca -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Faulls 1960
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, faulls, inside, shop, shoes, footwear, 1960 -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Looking across to Unicorn Hotel 1960's
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, unicorn hotel, 1960, sturt, mechanics institute, cars, town hall -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Photos Articles, Hirshman and son by Michael Dines directed by Elaine Robinson
1960, 59, city of heidelberg repertory group, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by elaine robinson, vdl victorian drama league, ninth one-act play festival -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Work on paper - pamphlet, Mildura Sunlight Souvenir
non-fictionvictorian railways, mildura, souvenir, mildura sunlight, 1960, ballarat, melbourne -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1960
Taken in 1960, depicted is an aerial view of Lake Sambell and the surrounding township. Lake Sambell is a beautiful Victorian recreation lake and urban park with a unique history. It was created in the mid-1800s by the Rocky Mountain Mining company during the gold rush era and used as a mining site until the early 1900s, which brought Europeans into the area. It was turned into a reserve for residents in 1920 and is considered an icon of Beechworth as it represents the development of the community, human endeavour, and the spirit of the landscape.This photograph represents what Lake Sambell looked like in 1960.Black and white reproduced rectangular photograph print on paper.lake sambell, #beechworth, beechworth 1960s, lake, victoria, australian landscape, mining, rocky mountain mining company -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1960
Taken in 1960, depicted is the construction of Lake Sambell, looking west across the lake. Lake Sambell is a beautiful Victorian recreation lake and urban park with a unique history. It was created in the mid-1800s by the Rocky Mountain Mining company during the gold rush era and used as a mining site until the early 1900s, which brought Europeans into the area. It was turned into a reserve for residents in 1920 and is considered an icon of Beechworth as it represents the development of the community, human endeavour, and the spirit of the landscape.This photograph represents additional construction to Lake Sambell as a recreational reserve.Black and white reproduced rectangular photograph print on paper.beechworth lake, lake, lake sambell, construction, #beechworth, australian landscape, beechworth 1960s, victoria -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Grand Staircase, Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic (attrib), c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author. The Grand Staircase of Tara Hall, circa 1957. The central hallway and stairs of Tara Hall, (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed this Studley Park Road mansion, of which the hallway was a significant feature, for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. Tara Hall, one of the great houses in Kew was demolished in 1959-60. Possibly Marc Strizic, photographer (1928-2012). Typed inscription on reverse: "The Grand Staircase of Tara Hall (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne).byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Staircase of 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic (attrib), c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author. The Staircase at Tara Hall, circa 1957. An angled view of the main hallway and staircase of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). To the right of the staircase in this Studley Park Road mansion, a large inglenook fireplace was located, which was surrounded by stucco decoration. The latter was a characteristic of E. G. Kilburn’s late style.Typed inscription on reverse: "The Staircase at Tara Hall. Above the ornate fireplace is the legend 'Come When You Mind, A Welcome Find'. (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne)." byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Drawing Room, 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic (attrib), c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author. The Drawing Room, Tara Hall, circa 1957. A reception room in Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). The room is presumed to be the original drawing room. In the La Trobe collection, there is a drawing by Charlie Hammond, depicting a group of painters who are gilding the elaborate stucco ceiling of this room. The drawing is dated 16 September 1889. The elaborate stucco decoration is characteristic of E. G. Kilburn’s late style. Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed Byram for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. Typed inscription on reverse: "A sitting room, one of many handsomely decorated rooms at Tara Hall.( Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne)."byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Porte-cochere, 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic (attrib), c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author. Porte-cochere, Tara Hall, circa 1957. The main entrance to Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). The entrance, through a porte-cochère, was located on the side of the house facing east. During construction, commentators described the house as being in the ‘Elizabethan style’. The architectural style of the exterior, with its innovatory use of red brick and Italian tiles was more influenced by American models. Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed Byram for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. Typed inscription on reverse: "Goathland, also known as Tara Hall (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne)."goathland -- kew (vic), byram -- kew (vic), tara hall - kew (vic), studley park road -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic (attrib), c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author.Tara Hall, Studley Park Road, circa 1957. The front of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). This triple-storey mansion with its elaborate gabled, steeply-pitched roofs and verandah was set back from Studley Park Road and concealed by a high brick fence. E. G. Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed Byram for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. Typed inscription on reverse: "Tara Hall at the time it was a home for nurses from the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne. (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne)."byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Central Hall, 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic, c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author.Central Hall, Tara Hall, circa 1957. The central hallway and grand staircase of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). This photograph provides the clearest evidence of the scale and building materials selected by Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. These include the murals on the second floor, the use of skylights, and the vaulted wooden panelling. byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Gable, 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic, c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author.A detailed photograph of the main gable on the front of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). The façade included detailed terra cotta mouldings. The Kew Historical Society was gifted a remnant of this façade (ie. ‘East or West’) in 2013. The use of applied terra cotta decoration by the architect Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, is typical of his style of the period. Mark Strizic (1928-2012), photographer. byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, minutes, Biography of Sir Stanley Savige, 1960
Minutes from the 11th meeting of the committee held at Legacy House on 15 July 1960 reveals that 2000 copies of the book had been sold but sales were slowing. Because minutes of the 9th and 10th committee meetings are missing, information on the project is incomplete, but these minutes refer to the fact that the author wanted his loan of $1000 to be refunded, reversing his advice in the minutes of the 15 December 1958. The copy of the financial statement noted as attached to the minutes is missing.An indication of possible sales results of the sale of the biography of Sir Stanley Savige.One quarto size sheet of copy paper, carbon copy of minutes of a meeting about the biography.savige book, biography -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, Ballarat 25 leaving for Bendigo
Yields information about the loading and departure of Ballarat No. 25 to Bendigo in 1960.Reproduction of illustration of Ballarat No. 25 leaving the Wendouree Parade depot for Bendigo on 6/10/1960. As printed in Newsrail, April 1984 issue on page 111. Photo shows Yellow Express Mack prime mover GPU 328 with Ballarat Tram No. 25 loaded and leaving the depot. Tram has destination box removed. Also the process of fitting the dash canopy lighting had commenced, with the small white stripe painted under the windows. Also would appear trolley pole base has been removed. Gives photographer as Doug Colquhoun Pages 111 to 114 of the magazine, centre page of the April issue only. Centre page photo of train at the Apex siding, Kilmore East. 1478.1 - Same photo - digital image from the Wal Jack album. Wal's notes gives the time of the photograph as 10.40am. 1478.2 - same photo - print supplied to Alan Bradley by Doug Colquhoun. See image i4 for the rear of the photograph. See Reg Items 1478, 5241, 5242, 7759 and 7766 for a series of 5 photos of this event..1 - On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Loading No. 25 on Yellow Express Loader outside Wendouree Depot before leaving for Bendigo. 6-10-1960." and in top Right hand corner Wal Jack stamp with "Neg to Doug" written in. .2 - has Douglas A. Colquhoun stamp on rear - with details - see image i4. trams, tramways, yellow express, transporting trams, moving trams, bendigo -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Tawonga Sports Day & Mt Beauty Carnival
Tawonga and Mt Beauty are in the Kiewa Valley and are attractive tourist destinations. The local clubs such as 'Apex' advertised and conducted programs to involve the locals and tourists and to raise moneyIn the 1960s and 1970s the Kiewa Valley held Carnivals during the Xmas school holidays. The posters list the events and entertainment for the community and visitors. Noticeably different to events held in the 2020s.1.Two Yellowed papers (posters) each titled Tawonga Sports Day - 1972 and 1977 2. Mount Beauty Gigantic Carnival 1960 and another yellowed paper (poster) advertising Mt Beauty over the Xmas Holidays (no date)tawonga sports day program, mt beauty carnival, holiday programs -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police motorcycle)
The Studebaker Victoria Police Canteen parked and serving several police members. There are two parked Ariel motorbikes parked to the front of the photograph and a third Ariel parked to the right. There are a number of police seated on benches on a platform eating and socialising. Circa 1960. police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; ariel motorcycle; victoria police canteen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN DAYS HISTORICAL EXHIBITION COLLECTION: CHILDREN LOOKING AT SPINNING WHEEL
Black and white photograph: three boys looking at a spinning wheel at the Golden Days Historical Exhibition, 1960. Small statue of lady in foreground, in background display board with 'Department of Mines' in large print, above a display of images and interpretive material.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTLAND HOUSE, GROWLER STREET, EAGLEHAWK
Photo: black and white photo of demolition of Portland House, Growler Street. Appended notes state ' Portland House, a wine house, owned by Cr. Babbage, demolished 1960.' Written on back of photo: ' The end of Portland House, Growler Street'cottage, miners, babbage, portland house, eaglehawk, growler street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PHILIPPE ENTREMONT
The Australian Broadcasting Commission and the Music Advancement Society of Bendigo proudly pesent 'Philippe Entemont' (pianist0, Bendigo Town Hall, Wednesday, 20th April, 1960, at 8.15 pm. Programme Two Shillings. Has black, aqua and white cover.event, entertainment, music, philippe entremont, australian broadcasting commission, the music advancement society of bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DEBORAH EXTENDED MINE, c.1950
Black and white photograph of Deborah Extended. Poppethead in centre, sheds either side. Clothes line with prop supporting line of washing (nappies, clothes). Inscriptions: On back - 'Extended Deb', 'South of Deb'. - 'RHSV, Bendigo Branch', '1960', '259'.place, mining site, deborah extended -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: CITY OF BENDIGO RATE NOTICES
Two city of Bendigo Rate Notices. The first is for 1960-1961 and the second for 1961-1962. Land and house at 24 Quick Street in the name of Lilian M. Prout. The amount due on both is 7 pounds, 4 shillings and 6 pence.organization, government, city of bendigo -
Clunes Museum
Magazine - MUNICIPAL JOURNAL, MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA, THE EXCHANGE 369 COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE, MUNICIPAL J0URNAL
.1 VOL. 34 NO 636 DATED FEB. 1955 .2 VOL, 34 NO 638 DATED APRIL 1955 .3 VOL. 35 NO 647 DATED JAN 20 1956 .4 VOL, 39 NO 695 DATED JAN 1960the australien municipal journal, municipal journal -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Annual meeting and Dinner programmes
Each year Melbourne Legacy would have an Annual Dinner for the installation of the incoming President (Changeover dinner). It is one of the most important events of the year. Up until 2005 each President served for one year. Whilst the rules of the Club nominate one year terms, since 2005 Presidents have been renominated to serve for a second year. Melbourne Legacy is regarded as the mother Club and these functions drew Legatees from many clubs within the Legacy Family.A record of official meeting procedures for Melbourne Legacy and the importance of gathering together to install the new President.Collection of 20 Annual Dinner programmes from 1959 to 1988. White paper with blue printing on both sides, with two folds. The following years are NOT included, 1960, 66, 71, 73, 74, 75, 80, 83, 85 and 86.changeover dinner, legatee event, function