Showing 8273 items matching "1950s-1960s"
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Emile Badawy et al, "Trams and streetscapes Metropolitan Melbourne 1950s - 1960s", Dec. 2000
Book - 48 pages+ card cover + jacket, perfect bound, landscape format, "Trams and streetscapes Metropolitan Melbourne 1950s - 1960s", edited by Emile Badawy and John Sargent, published December 2002, featuring photos by Keith Atkinson, Graham Evans, Noel Reed and Jim Seletto. See Reg Item 4264 for the first in the series published Apr 2002.trams, tramways, melbourne, work trams, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Lindsay Crow et al, "More trams and streetscapes Metropolitan Melbourne 1950s - 1960s", Apr. 2002
Book - 48 pages+ card cover + jacket, perfect bound, landscape format, "More trams and streetscapes Metropolitan Melbourne 1950s - 1960s", edited by Lindsay Crow, Colin Pike and John Sargent, published April 2002, featuring photos by Keith Atkinson, Graham Evans, Ron Lennard, Don McLean, Eric Quinlan, Michael Schrader and Jim Seletto. See Reg Item 4289 for the first in the series published Dec 2000.trams, tramways, melbourne, work trams, mmtb -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Scrap Book, Mothers Club, Ringwood Primary School: Photos and Literature 1960s and 1970s, 1960-1980
Book containing Ringwood Primary School Photos and Literature - 1960s and 1970s.Book containing Ringwood Primary School Photos and Literature - 1960s and 1970s. The book contains 45 photographs and miscellaneous paper cuttings. Red cover with a yellow spine. Foolscap. +Additional Keywords: Harrison, KerryRingwood Primary School Photos and Literature - 1960s and 1970s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 2 Daracombe Ave, Kew, 1950s, 1950s
Photograph of a garden in KewA colour photograph, dating from the 1950s of the garden of 2 Daracombe Avenue, Kew. This view of the garden of the Beck family house was donated by Anita Beck at the time of the historic garden exhibition at the Kew Court House in 2016. The Beck family occupied the house from the 1950s to 2009. Inscription to reverse: "2 Daracombe Ave 1950s to 2009 / Beck family".daracombe avenue (kew), gardens -- kew -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Album - Photograph Album, Heidelberg Golf Club, Heidelberg Golf Club, 1950s-1960s, 1950-1969
Album containing approx 92 black and white photographs of Heidelberg Golf Club and members taken from about 1950-1960s. Album #9 in the photograph collection at HGCBlack hard cover album. Contains approx. 92 black and white photographs of various sizes.heidelberg golf club, photographs -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Exercise book, Exercise book containing inventory list and details of photos and items in DSR 1960s Archives Box
This exercise book contains a handwritten inventory list of details of photos and items in Disability Sport and Recreation Victoria's 1960s Archives Box. Only a small amount of the pages contain the inventory, with the rest being blank ruled lines. Where photos or items from this box are not labeled, it can be difficult to match them with the inventory list contained in this exercise book.Exercise book containing inventory list and details of photos and items in DSR 1960s Archives Box. Only a small amount of the pages contain the inventory, with the rest being blank ruled lines.The exercise book contains an inventory list and details of photos and items in DSR 1960s Archives Boxdisability sports & recreation, disabled sports, paravics sports club -
Melbourne Legacy
Album, Annual Demonstration 1940s and 1950s, 195
An album of black and white photos of the Annual Demonstrations in the 1940s and 1950s. They are press photos taken during the dress rehearsals. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black photo album with black pages x 34 with black and white photos of demonstrations from the 1940s and 1950s.Cover has a typed label 'Legacy Demonstrations / Melbourne Town Hall / during the 1940s and 1950s' Handwritten in blue ink 'Jnr Ltee June Whitechurch' and '19'junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, boys classes -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood; various newspaper clippings from 1950s and 1960s (2 packets)
Various newspaper items and articles with handwritten summary of contents dated 1886 to 1887 -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph (Item) - Colour, Wonga Park: Patsy Colella's truck ready for market late 1950s or early 1960s
Frank and Esma Barr had an orchard on the south (uphill) side of Gatters Road and the Colellas had an orchard on the other side of Gatters Road -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Emile D Badawy, Trams and streetscapes: Metropolitan Melbourne 1950s-1960s, 2000
Pictorial History of Melbourne trams in the 1950s and 1960sIll, p.49.non-fictionPictorial History of Melbourne trams in the 1950s and 1960stramways - melbourne - history, tramways - melbourne -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, Late 1950s-early 1960s
A colour photograph of the Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the late 1950s to early 1960s.A colour photograph of the Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the late 1950s to early 1960s.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, Late 1950s-early 1960s
A colour photograph of the Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the late 1950s to early 1960s.A colour photograph of the Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the late 1950s to early 1960s.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, Late 1950s-early 1960s
A colour photograph of the Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the late 1950s to early 1960s.A colour photograph of the Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the late 1950s to early 1960s.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, photograph -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hugh Fisher, Eltham Fire Station, east side of Main Road, 1950s, 1950s
The Eltham Fire Station was opened in 31 April 1935. Years later the building was removed and erected for use of 1st Research Scout Group in Research Park by the early 1970s to make way for the Eltham Village Complex which was under construction by 1971. The Research Scout Hall was destroyed by fire in 2002.Black and white photographPhoto by Hugh Fischer, c.1950seltham, fire station, main road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Royal visits 1950s, 07/06/1956
5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, reporting on Queen Elizabeth's visits to Commonwealth countries, including Sierra Leone, Fiji and SuvaAn example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, black and white photographs with captions.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, Late 1950s to early 1960s
A colour photograph of an unknown group of people outside The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the late 1950s to early 1960s.A colour photograph of an unknown group of people outside The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the late 1950s to early 1960s.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, photograph -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Photo, Photo of wheelchair basketballers at Austin Hospital, 1960s, 1960s
The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia. This photo is related to item no. 00079 in this collection, which contains an anomaly - in 00079, the middle wheelchair athlete is listed as "Ron Hepburn", whereas here he is listed as "A. Yeomans".Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960s.Reverse of the photo lists the photo subjects as follows: R. Schmid, K/C, A. Yeomans, R. Lucas, F. Martin, Standing: Harrow Morgan, Physio.wheelchair basketball, wheelchair sport, disabled sports, austin hospital, butch schmidt, kevin coombs, robin lucas, a. yeomans, fred martin, ron hepburn -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Photo, Photo of Les Murphy, 1960s, 1960s
Black and white photograph of wheelchair athlete Les Murphy on basketball court, facing forwards.The reverse side of the photo has the handwritten note "Les Murphy 1960s".les murphy, disabled sports, wheelchair sport -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser & Band, 1960s, 1960s
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Black and white photograph of Robin Vanser in performance, 1960sperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser in performance, 1960s, 1960s
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Black and white photograph of Robin Vanser in performance during the 1960sperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Photograph, Photograph of wheelchair basketball, Austin Hospital, 1960s, 1960s
The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia.Black and white photo of wheelchair basketball at the Austin Hospital in the 1960s.The reverse of the photo contains the text (written in pencil), "Austin Hospital B'Ball Court".austin hospital, wheelchair sport, disabled sports, paravics sports club, wheelchair basketball -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Roman Catholic Church Correspondence and brochures 1950s to 1970s, 1950s to 1970s
Roman Catholic Church - Packet 1; Correspondence and brochures: 1950s to 1970s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser and Band, Sydney, 1960s, 1960s
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection.Black and white photograph of Robin Vanser in performance with an unidentified Band, Sydney, 1960sperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Film - DVD - Audio-Visual, Efftech, "VR Tramways in the 1950s", 2006
The DVD tells the story of the Victorian railways tramways in the 1950s for both the St Kilda to Brighton Beach line and the Sandringham to Black Rock lines. Produced and narrated by Roger Greenwood of Efftech Pty Ltd.Yields information about the two tramways operated by the Victorian Railways during the 1950sDVD compact diskette in a black plastic box with covers, titled "VR Tramways in the 1950s" with photos of Victorian Railways trams on the front and rear cover. Produced by Efftech in 2006.films, tramways, trams, st kilda brighton electric tramway, sandringham, black rock tramway, efftech, roger greenwood -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond Valley Railway, Lower Eltham Park, c.1960s, 1960s
Black and white photograph of Diamond Valley Miniature Railway with a train at the station in the early 1960seltham, diamond valley railway, eltham lower park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St Margaret's Vicarage, Eltham, c. 1950s, 1950s
Black and white photograph of new vicarage at St Margaret's, John Street, Eltham c 1950s.churches, vicarage, st margarets, anglican, church of england, eltham, john street -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser, Manly Vale Hotel, Sydney, 1960s, 1960s
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection.Black and white photograph of Robin Vanser and dancers, in performance at the Manly Vale Hotel, Sydney, 1960s"Manly Vale Hotel"performing arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, manly vale hotel - performances - 1960s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser, Manly Vale Hotel, Sydney, 1960s, 1960s
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Black and white photograph of Robin Vanser and dancers, in performance at the Manly Vale Hotel, Sydney, 1960sperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, manly vale hotel - performances - 1960s -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Personal Correspondence Mr R. Pullin (Ringwood Historical Society Archivist) 1960s, and re Archives Room Naming
Pullin correspondence as archivist 1960s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser, Freddie Parris & Jim Parker, Sydney, 1960s, 1960s
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Black and white photograph of Robin Vanser with fellow performers, including Freddie Parrs & Jim Parker, Sydney, 1960sGuest | Freddie Paris | Jim Parkerperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, freddie parris, jim parker