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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Vernel William Threlkeld, C 1950s
A funeral thanksgiving booklet for Dr Verner William Threlkeld, a doctor in Mitcham Road Mitcham for many years.A funeral thanksgiving booklet for Dr Verner William Threlkeld, a doctor in Mitcham Road Mitcham for many years.A funeral thanksgiving booklet for Dr Verner William Threlkeld, a doctor in Mitcham Road Mitcham for many years.threlkeld, verner dr, mitcham road mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, c 1950s
Made by donor for her children during 1950's.Cream viyella dress with smocked bodice and sleeves, with pink and blue rosebuds. Neck has white lace trim and press stud at opening at backcostume, infants' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Food carrier, 1950s
A square of plastic 'lace' decorated with yellow ric-rac with a metal ring on three corners and a self fabric loop on the fourth. Made to carry food.domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Biscuit Tin, c: 1950s
A green cube shaped biscuit tin. Folded steel/galvanised tin. Impressed with inscription on base.Marked This tin is NOT sold with the contents thereof but remails the property of SWALOW & ARIELL LTD. Port Melbournedomestic items, containers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Kitchen Scales, c: 1950s
Donanted by Robert Petty Family of Petty's Orchard in Doncaster/Templestowe area. The scales were owned by Gertrude Petty (nee Pye)Kitchen scales - imperial measurement, balance scale , 25lb capacity. Enamel Painted, chrome with chrome tray. Krups brand. Made in Germany.Krups Perla, made in Germanydomestic items, weighing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Doll, 1950s
Donated by Margaret ScarlettSee Supplementary fileCelluloid doll - sleeping doll. Moulded in two sections. Jointed at head, arms and legs. Blue eyes, painted lips and cheeks. Dressed in maroon knitted dress with cream waist cord with 1 pom pom. Cream knitted hat and cream panties.|On Back of doll an inscription reads' Bonnie Baby' in script and 'M' logo of Moldex LtdBonnie Baby 'M'toys, dolls -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage, C1940s-1950s
Black and white early photo of Schwerkolt while it was still inhabited, showing timber extension and garage - no longer in existence.schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage, 1940s-1950s
Black and white early photo of Schwerkolt Cottage showing Lean To and Garage at one end. Cottage inhabited at time of photo.schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage, C1940s - 1950s
Early photo of Schwerkolt Cottage showing Timber Extension and Garage, since demolished. Cottage still inhabited at time of photo.schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage, C1940's-1950s
Black and white early photo of Schwerkolt Cottage taken while still inhabited.schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W photograph, Slater House B;ackburn, C.1940s - 1950s
Black and white photo of Slater House, 106 Surrey Road, Blackburn.slater, house, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Ted Tudor's Shop, C.1950s
Black and white photo of Ted Tudor's Shop - 24 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. North side - Corner Britannia Street. Circa 1950's, in order from left - Blayney (Butcher) - Milburne (Greengrocer) - Tudor (Draper) - Jay (Florist) - Riches (Barber) - Scott - (Ironmonger).tudor, ted, russell, alexander, stan russell menswear. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Powder Box, 1950s
Belonged to Donor's GrandmotherPale Green Plastic Box deep base with a clear plastic lid containing a green velvet puff.Poudr Dream Flowers, Perfumed Dusting Powdercostume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Craft Books, 1950s
William Gray was the president of the Whitehorse Historical Society, and this was the property of his wife Beryl GrayA collection of craft books of the fifties.books, magazines -
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Headwear - Hair Nets, 1950s
Three hair nets in their original packets. Two are in green packets with orange printing and a black silhouette of a womans head on the left hand side. One is Shade 2 Dark Brown; Black one is Shade 3 - Grey and White Hair; the third net is in a cream envelope with photo of woman's head and hair. The 'Ideal' cap net - mid brown.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Road Mitcham, 1950s
Black and white photo of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham looking North-Eastmitcham -
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Photograph, Garage Mitcham, 1950s
Black and white photo of Petrol tanks being installed at a garage in Mitchammitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Memorial Hall, 1950s
Black and white photo of Mitcham Memorial Hall , also known as RSL Hall Mitcham. Scene of many social/entertainment events such a dances (ballroom and Square), local cinema which presented three night time screenings and one Saturday afternoon matinee and many other happenings. It was also the foundation home for the Nunawading Youth Club which later became the Nunawading Sports and Gymnastics Club.mitcham memorial hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Pannam's Corner Store, C.1950s
Black and white photo of Chas. Pannam's corner Store - Canterbury and Boronia Roads, Vermont. Mr Charles Pannam standing outside his store as it was being demolished.pannam, charles, pannam's store -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mrs Jenning's Sweet Shop, C.1950s
Black and white photo of Mrs Jenning's Sweet Shop in group shops on west side of Boronia Road and south of Canterbury Road, Vermont.jennings, mrs., sweet shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Electric Fan, 1940 - 1950s
Electric fan with four blades enclosed in wire cage. Black bakelite base and engine housing.Macdomestic items, cooling -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Small framed painting, Circa 1950s
H M A S Bataan was a Tribal Class Destroyer . Built at Cockatoo Docks and Engineering. Laid down February 1942 - launched January 1944 and commissioned May 1945. Bataan had a displacement of 2116 Tons. A length of 115.1 metres and beam of 11.1 metres. Had top speed of 36 knots. She had a complement of 14 officers and 246 crew members. The Bataan was decommissioned on the 18th of October 1954. She achieved battle honours in Korea in 1950 and 1952.Small timber framed copy of painting of H M A S Bataan by H Moore.Rear of picture has inscription " July 1950 - off the West Coast of South Korea. H M A S Bataan came under friendly fire from H M S Comus.............No Hits..........". -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
HMAS Bataan Plaque, Circa 1950s
The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese Forces in WW11. The Bataan Death March was named after the province where the infamous March started. Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to make an arduous 65 mile march to the prison camps.Wooden plaque with metal shield attached. Shield shows eagle with out spread wings standing on dark blue wreath with gold castle inside on light blue background.Shield is inscribed with BATAAN at top and the motto UNQUIBUS ET ROSTRO below. -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Oral History, Bendigo Nurses, 1950s to 2014
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.CD entitled "A Cure for All Ills: Medicine in Bendigo 7 Feb - 10th August 2014". The CD contains eleven recordings of nurses who trained in Bendigo relating their experiences. The Sound Tracks are: 8495.75a Diane 8495.75b Craig DeLacy 8495.75c Joan O'Shea 8495.75d Gladys Thompson 8495.75e Jenny Clutterbuck 8495.75f Liz 8495.75g Lysle Lindria 8495.75h Mavis 8495.75i Nancy Shaw 8495.75j Norma Holmberg Nursing in Elmore 8495.75k Peter Rosewallndsn, nursing, lister house -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Map, Changi POW camp, C 1950s
Changi POW camp SingaporeAustralian POWs Copy of originalSigned Frank Holland-Stabbacksecond world war -
Circa Vintage Archive
La Petite Hat, La Petite, Late 1950s to early 1960s
Large tiara style garden party hat of twisted silk cording, netting, wired frame and assorted flowers in shades of blue, grey and white. From the Collins Street salon of top Melbourne couturier La Petite.Labelled "La Petite 165 Collins St. Melbourne" -
Circa Vintage Archive
Princess Togs swimsuit, Late 1940s to early 1950s
One piece swimsuit with sweetheart neckline, small square bow under the bust and faux front pockets trimmed in white piping. Back is fully ruched with elasticated shirring. Wide straps secure and adjust at the top with buttons. No openings, step in - bust is lined in the same cotton and features boning.Labelled "Princess Togs" Medium All Cotton -
Circa Vintage Archive
Duval Ensemble, Late 1950s
Dressy day ensemble set - Fitted dress with short sleeves and straight skirt Centre back metal zipper Band of cream guipure lace above the waistline Fitted cropped jacket with shawl collar trimmed in matching lace Three quarter length sleeves to the jacket Pipping trim to most edges Both pieces are fully linedLabelled "Duval of Melbourne Pure Silk" -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1950s
Black and white photograph of six office workers, the girl in the far corner presumed to be Mavis Iggsten.On back of photo: "Girl in far corner, thought to be Mavis Iggsten."office workers, mavis iggsten -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1950s
Names identified on photo: Thelma Anderson, Alice Anderson, Gladys Baker, Ida Borshman, Maude Commensoli, Wilma Commensoli, Thelma Crampton, Marge Deas, Isabel Firth, Mavis Francis, Phyllis Humphries, Margaret Humphries, Maureen Johnston, Mrs Kay, Gwen Kerr, Mavis Lee, Norma McLeod, Lois Miller, Marge Morley, Ollie Nicholson, Betty Nott, Rose Parrot, Chris Pettit, Josie, Smith, Patty Smith, Joyce WarrenBlack and white photograph of workers, mostly women, of the Valencia Shoe Factory, Rutherglen. Also included is a tissue overlay identifying all but two individuals in the photograph. Two additional names are illegible.At top of photo: "Valencia Shoe Factory" valencia shoes, shoe factory, factory workers, thelma anderson, alice anderson, gladys baker, ida borshman, maud commensoli, wilma commensoli, thelma crampton, marge deas, isabel firth, mavis francis, phyllis humphries, margaret humphries, maureen johnston, mrs kay, gwen kerr, mavis lee, norma mcleod, lois miller, marge morley, ollie nicholson, betty nott, rose parrot, chris pettit, josie smith, patty smith, joyce warren