Black and white photographElectric"Tait" train passing workmen digging drainage works between Ringwood and Heathmont C 1950's

Two black and white post cards of the Olympic swimming pool in Cato lake c 1950's. The Rose Series P 14901 shows the swimming pool and lake with the swimming pool dominating the photograph. Four flag posts are clearly visible and the pool connected to the edge of the lake. The Rose Series P 14012 also shows the Olympic pool but more of the lake and boundary. with seating around the lake. In March 1957 Cato Lake was emptied for construction of the Olympic pool and officially opened on 15.11.1958. Twenty seven years later In January 1985 the pool was found to be leaking and Borough Council in February banned further use of the Olympic pool. Eventually the Olympic pool was demolished in April 1988.Two black & white Rose series post cards of Cato Olympic swimming pool Stawell Vic. c 1950's. Series P 14901 is nearly a complete view of the Olympic pool with four flag posts in view and trees and buildings in the distance. Series P 14012 has only a small section of the Olympic pool in the photograph with just 3 flag poles in view. There are 2 concrete and timber seats in the foreground and Cato lake is very still, reflecting the distance trees.The Rose Series P 14901 Swimming Pool Stawell Vic. and The Rose Series P 14912 Cato Park and swimming pool Stawell, Vic. Both post cards were Published by Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale, Victoria. The "Rose" series De Luxe.stawell

- Example of C 1950's fashion - Example of domestically produced clothing.C 1950's - Misses' straight skirt - Side pocket with flap - waistband, side zip, side hem splitVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, women's clothing, c 1950's

- Example of C 1950's chidren's fashion - Example of domestically produced clothingC 1950's - Child's swimsuit - 1 to 2 years of age - Plain or lace trim - One piece pattern with shoulder strapsVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, children's clothing, c 1950's

- Example of C 1950's child's fashion - Example of domestically produced clothingC 1950's Australian Home Journal Paper Pattern No. 9903 - Child's frock and hat, size 4 years - Gathered skirt, with pockets & waist tie - Shaped yoke - Drawstring bonnetVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, child's clothing, c 1950's

- Example of C 1950's Women's fashion - Example of domestically produced clothingC 1950's McCalls Printed Pattern No. 8068 - Misses jackets - two lengths - Bust size 12 - Style A: longer, with 3/4 length sleeve & cuff - Style B: shorted, with elbow length sleeves & cuff - Style C : shorted, with long(wristlength) sleeves - Front buttons, centre back pleat - Collar on all stylesVarious. some instructions, fabric requirements on reverse.dressmaking, women's clothing, c 1950's

- Example of 1950's children's clothing - Example of domestically produced clothingC 1950's Butterick Sewing Pattern No. 9885 size 4 - Girls' blouse, overblouse, weskit & shirtVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, children's clothing, c 1950's

Stawell Bowling Club Season Opening Day. Large group of people on verandah of two storey Club house building with a line of people at lower level. Sometime in late 1950'sor early 1960's. Front line 7th & 8th from left Mr & Mrs Schultz. Photo shows willow trees around Cato lake in background.Large group of people in uniforms standing under verandah and outside a pavilion. Trees in the background and flag posts in foreground.stawell sport

- Example of 1950's women fashion - Example of domestically produced clothing.McCalls Sewing Pattern No. 9211, size 14 - Misses dress, with pleated features on sleeves and waistline - Glared skirt - Centre back seam - Side seam zipper C 1950'sVarious, some instructions , fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, women's clothing, c 1950's

Example of c 1950's baby layetteC 1950's - Butterick Sewing Pattern No. 400 - Infant's layette - approximately 10 componentsVarious, some instructions and suggestions on reardressmaking, baby layette

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Domestic dressmaking pattern for child's blazerC 1950's Weigel's Pattern No 1226 for child's blazerVariousdomestic dressmaking

Domestic dressmaking pattern for maternity dressC 1950's Long and short sleeved maternity dress patternVariousdressmaking in the home

Domestic dress making pattern for toddler's coatC 1950's Weigel's Pattern No. 1229 - Toddler's coat patternVariousdomeastic dressmaking, children's wear

Domestic dressmaking pattern for child's wrap dress and pantiesC 1950's Weigel's paper pattern for a 4-year-old child's wrap dress and pantiesVariousdressmaking in the home

- Example of 1950's/1960's girls' fashion - Example of domestically produced fashionC 1950's/1960's - 7 day 'wardrobe' of girls' dresses - various styles and decorations.Various, some instructions, fabric requirements on reverse.dressmaking girls clothing 1950's/1960's

- Example of afternoon tea serving ware.C 1950's Royal Albert cup & saucer set White porcelain, floral garland with gold rim(Cup) 1341c (Saucer) Royal Albert, Crown China, England, T.C.W.afternoon tea, serving ware

Donation of McNamara Family- Cream nylon hail spot ladies' gloves. Short, with X 2 lace applied motifs at wrist. - Hail spot fabric on upper side only, lower side plain nylon.Label (unreadable)clothing, gloves, c 1950's, nylon

Family of heather McNamara.- Mauve silk velvet scarf, lined with darker contrasting satin.clothing, velvet, c 1950's/60's

Dress pattern for ladies' blousesVogue Pattern No. 6036 size 14 Dress pattern - off white paper sleeve Drawings of model showing blouses - one short sleeves and one long sleeves Flat shaped collar Price 40c /2 /3.As abovedressmaking, vogue pattern, ladies fashion c 1950's

- Example of C1950's children fashion - Example of domestically produced clothingC 1050's - Child's one-piece dress - Princess line, front buttoning - View 1 : short gathered cuffed sleeves - View 2 : armhole ruffles - View 3 : scalloped on right front closing edges, short gathered sleves, contrasting collars and cuffsVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, children's clothing, c 1950's

Domestic dressmaking for childrenAustralian Home Journal Pattern No 9621 Pattern in an off-white paper sleeve with picture of young girl in blue coat with banner. Pattern pieces are shown as well. 22 inches Chest, 2s 6d. 2 and 4 yearsAs abovedressmaking, children's clothing, c 1950's

Domestic dressmaking for womenFashion Cut Pattern No. 2786 Pattern in a light pink sleeve with picture of lady in a long nightgown. Price 3/6, 32" Bust.As abovedressmaking, ladies wear, nightwear, c 1950's, fashion cut pattern

Domestic dressmaking pattern for girl's nightdressC 1950's Weigel's Pattern No. 1289 - Girl's nightdress pattern X 2 styles, short and long sleevesVariousdomestic dressmaking

- example of small pattern production for the home dressmaker - example of infant clothing for the periodc 1950's Pauline's paper pattern No. 34012 for girls' bonnets of 5 various styles. Instructions on rear of envelopeVarious with detailed instructions & promotional materialhome dressmaking, paper pattern

- Example of afternoon tes setC 1950's Royal Albert, bone China - "Harebell" pattern - Blue borders with flowers(harebell) - Gold trim"Harebell" Royal Albert, bone China, Reg No. 830479. Englandafternoon tea, serving ware

- Example of afternoon tea setC 1950's Royal Albert, Bone China, Harebell pattern - Blue border (with flowers (harebells) - Gold trim"Harebell" Royal Albert, Bone China Reg No 830479 Englandafternoon tea, service ware