Robert (later Sir Robert) Menzies was the member for Kooyong from 1934 to 66, and Australian Prime Minister from 1939 to 41, and again from 1949 to 66. The City of Kew was within the boundaries of his electorate. Civic events, before the opening of the new Kew City Hall in 1960 were frequently held at the Kew Recreation Hall (demolished 1960) in Wellington Street.The Arthur Dear Collection is a comprehensive collection of theatrical ephemera relating to performances by theatrical and musical organisations from within and outside the former City of Kew who typically performed at venues in Kew during the 1950s and 1960s.Card formally acknowledging the acceptance of an invitation to an event in the Kew Recreation Hall. The printed response was issued by the Town Clerk - W.D. Birrell - on behalf of the Mayor - Cr. Marie Dalley. The event was held to meet Mr Menzies and Dame Pattie Menzies.arthur dear collection, robert menzies, dame pattie menzies, kew recreation hall, city of kew - invitations

Original photograph donated to the Kew Historical Society by the City's Engineering Department before the amalgamation of Kew into the City of Boroondara in 1994.This 1955 photograph provides a fine snapshot of the work of local government engineering departments in the 1950s. They reveal they types of labour conducted, the techniques used and the equipment and machinery in the possession of the local government authority.Trees in Barry Street, Kew. Barry Street, Kew, looking south to the intersection of Stawell Street. Inscription [pencil] B1955. Stamped: "Please quote No. Gx2320 when ordering. Laurie Richards JW 1528"barry street (kew), gutters, nature strips, street trees

Travel Information for the Grampians and districtGreen paper cover with drawings of flowers centre of the page a large yellow flower with text inside. Black writing crossed out top rightFront Cover: the Grampians and District. Rear Cover: Three Separate lots of text in yellow insets representing leaves.stawell tourism

Purtple Paper cover, with Red, Yellow & Blue Print. Colour Photo In Centre of Cover, with figure .Print above photo is centerd, Red Print "Stawell & Grampians" Yellow Print "Visitor Guide and Directory". Below Photo Blue Print"2nd Edition Souvenir Issue" Yellow Print Issued by the Stawell and Grampians Tourist and Promotion advisory Council. "Recommended" in White "60c" in Red Print 'Price" in White Print. Rear Cover contains 4 Photos Showing various views and more text advertising the Stawell Mini World.stawell tourism

Mont Albert State School was officially opened on 23rd April 1917. The school became Mont Albert Central School in 1918, taking in Forms 1 and 2. The school remained a Central School until 1964, when the secondary years formed the basis of a new High School, the Box Hill North High School, later to be named Koonung Secondary College. As Laurie was in the photo of Class 2B, this photo may include one of her siblings. This is part of a large collection of material related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families, all with connections to Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. Laurie Young was the daughter of Beryl Mair (1916-1976) and Ernest Lance Young (1915-1999). The family lived at 5 York Street and later 11 York Street, Mont Albert. Laurie was born on 18 August 1947. Black and white class photo taken outside the school building. The class of 20 girls and 29 boys. Not all children are wearing school uniform. The children are flanked by an older gentleman wearing glasses (left facing) and a younger woman (right facing).Photographer's identification stamp in black ink " L.E. Reynolds / PHOTOGRAPHER / 35 RUSSELL STREET, / SURREY HILLS, E10"mont albert central school, laurie young, laurie newton, education

ill, p.51.non-fictionAn illustrated souvenir brochure illustrating and describing the exhibits to mark the centenary of the New south Wales Government Railway in 1955.railroad construction - new south wales - history, promotional material - new south wales railways

ill, maps, p.304.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the Railways of New South Wales from 1855-1955 created to celebrate the centenary of the railway.railroads -- new south wales -- history., railways -- new south wales.

A red coloured cover with black information. There are signs of possible water damage down the right hand side of the booklet. At the top figth hand reads WO Code No. 8868. Down the spine of the book reads Manual of Map Reading: Air Photo Reading and Field Sketching : 1map reading, air photo reading, manual

A red coloured cover with black information. There are signs of possible water damage down the right hand side of the booklet. At the top figth hand reads WO Code No. 8868. Down the spine of the book reads Manual of Map Reading: Air Photo Reading and Field Sketching : 1map reading, air photo reading, manual

Permitted shelfish take/catch.Preservation of shellfish in & around QueenscliffeBlack & white photograph of QUEENSCLIFFE lifeboat operator Val Ferrier 1955Reverse - " 1955 / Queenscliffe / Life Boat / Val Ferrier ".historical references

Awarded to Ted Arrowsmith for the best show of the Show.Large heavy copper medallion with relief design of rose on one face and laurel wreath on reverse face bordering inscription of prizewinner 1955.Mitcham Hort Soc. Autumn Show 1955 Best rose E Arrowsmithnumismatics, badges

Green slip of paper outlining the program details for the 1955 Wangaratta High School Annual Speech NightWANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SPEECH NIGHT SENIOR SCHOOL TUESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1955 at 8am

Yields information about the various fare increases in Ballarat, how they were applied and about the problems of the tram cross over in Albert St Sebastopol.1. Photocopy of handwritten notes prepared by Alan Bradley, c2002/3 on fare changes in Ballarat in November 1955 and August 1966. Gives the fares for the various sections. 1 x A4 sheet. Copy of a note from the Borough of Sebastopol to Traffic Commission 15/10/1958 about the problem of the tramline crossing Albert St, Sebastopol at and angle and the lack of appropriate warning signage. 2. E-mail from Alan Bradley, - 2 x A4 sheets dated 26/4/2003 detailing fares/sections for 11/55, 3/63, 9/66 and 1/69, other changes to fares, eg city sections and pensioners. Sheets stapled in top left hand corner. 3. E-mail from Alan Bradley - 2 x A4 sheets dated 29/5/2003 re ESCo fares, SEC tram fares in 1937, 1938, overlapping sections, 1949 fare increase, and other notes that formed the basis of the fares appendix in the Tramways of the Golden City. Sheets stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, albert st, fares, tickets, sebastopol, sec, esco

The Bofors 40 mm gun, often referred to simply as the Bofors gun, is an anti-aircraft autocannon designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by most of the western Allies as well as some captured systems being used by the Axis powers. A small number of these weapons remain in service to this day, and saw action as late as the Persian Gulf War.Brass shell casing 1955 40 mm. and gold coloured plaque with black writing.40mm. MK4. LOT 428 MF A^N 1955. Plaque: Bofers 40mm Mk II Anti-Aircraft Gun Dated 1955.anti-aircraft gun, shell casing, brass, wwii, world war 2, bofers

Hardcover book. A guide to the Australian War Memorial Canberra. The book is a blue colour with a drawing of the Australian War Memorial Canberra on the front and back covers.non-fictionwar memorial, guide, canberra

Yields information about Geelong trams in the mid 1950's and the interior of the tram depot.Photograph - black and white of the interior of the Geelong depot showing spare armatures and an inspection pit. Tram 39 is at front of the depot, awaiting an AETA tour. Photo dated 2-4-1955. Based on handwriting, photo by Leon Marshall-Wood.In ink on the rear, "Geelong Tram Depot 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, depot, aeta, armatures, tram 39

In 1955 the Executive Officer of Melbourne Legacy, Ivan Layton, composed a song for the Junior Legatees to sing. It was lift out supplement to the Newsletter on 9 June 1955. The lyrics are: We are the children of Legacy and we're proud as proud can be. A burning torch we carry high, the symbol of Legacy. Our fathers left Australia to fight for you and me and gave their lives unselfishly: So their comrades-in-arms took up the torch and help us like their very own. The rendering of service means Legacy, and Legacy means all to us.The song published shows the sentiment of the children that Legacy cared for.Black and white printed music published in the Newsletter in June 1955. music, song, junior legatees

Copy of a black and white photograph of Williamstown High School senior football team of 1955.see image abovewilliamstown high school, 1955, football team

Black and white photograph. Group of students standing and seated on the ground beside a truck. Also see B10.0144 (127-134).On reverse, "School of Horticulture Group Tidal River Cup Day Nov 1955."students, truck, school of horticulture, tidal river, 1955, excursion

Pupils identified; Robert Butterworth, John Campbell, Blackburn South State School. Class of 1955 2B. 43 pupils.blackburn south state school, class photo, 1955, grade 2b

Tumble grass or umbrella grass surrounding house at Brimin 1955Black and white photograph of the veranda of a house, with trellised grape vines across the front, and windblown weeds drifted in a mound against the veranda.On back of photo: "Umbrella grass banked up around 'Carinya' May 1955"carinya, buildings, umbrella grass, tumble grass, brimin