Victorian Amateur Ice Hockey Association fixtures for 1966 at St Moritz Ice Skating rink, Upper Esplanade St Kilda. The St. Moritz Ice-skating Palais (its original name) opened in 1939 and operated until 1981. The building was damaged by fire and demolished soon afterwards.

Blue coloured card, folded into three, printed in black on both sides

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Booklet produced by the Boy Scouts Association, St Kilda District containing information about the Association, Scouting, Scout training and activities, local Scout groups. Includes photographs and advertisements for local businesses

Booklet with blue coloured card cover containing 24 pages, printed in black and white and stapled together

On inside of cover, handwritten with a black ballpoint pen: 'Presented to Historical Society of St Kida by Mrs M Bryden 1979'

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Booklet produced by the Boy Scouts Association, St Kilda District containing information about the Association, Scouting, Scout training and activities, local Scout groups. Includes photographs and advertisements for local businesses

Booklet with card cover containing 32 pages, printed in black and white and stapled together

On page one, handwritten with a black ballpoint pen: 'Presented to Historical Society of St Kida by Mrs Bryden 1979'

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Map of St Kilda for tourists. Undated but estimated to have been produced in 1970.

Single sheet map printed on paper in blue and black

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Tourist Guide for 'St. Kilda the City of internationalism', 'your HOLIDAY centre'. Undated but appears to have been produced in 1970 because it refers to Sergio's Cabaret, which opened in mid-1969, and the Victory Theatre, which closed in 1971. Includes information on shopping areas; fun things to do; dining, drinking and dancing; sightseeing; nearby beauty spots; and what to do in Melbourne.

Multi-page pamphlet of white paper printed in black and blue and stapled.

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Unaddressed and unsigned card with the following message: 'With Christmas Greetings and Every Good Wish for the Coming Year from The Mayor and Mayoress of St. Kilda (Councillor and Mrs Sam Aldous.)'

Folded white card printed in blue with City of St Kilda logo, tied with a blue ribbon to an inserted folded page of white paper printed in blue on one side.

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Unaddressed and unsigned card with the following message: 'With Christmas Greetings and Every Good Wish for the Coming Year from The Mayor and Mayoress of St. Kilda (Councillor and Mrs Sam Aldous.)'

Folded white card printed in blue with City of St Kilda logo, tied with a blue ribbon to an inserted folded page of white paper printed in blue on one side.

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Program for the dinner to celebrate 50 years of the 14th Battalion at the St Kilda Town Hall on 1 October 1964. Contains a list of the battle honours of the 14th Battalion, the menu, the program, and the words to the song Swanee River.

White folded card cover printed in blue with blue and yellow badge of the 14th Battalion, which was originally stapled to an insert of glossy white paper printed on both sides in yellow and blue. The insert is now detached.

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Photocopy of a program of a free concert of organ music in the St Kilda Town Hall by guest organist Sergio De Pieri on 26 June 1966. Second in a series of free concerts presented by the City of St Kilda and arranged by the City Organist R. (Reginald) E.V. Church.

Black and white photocopy on a single page of A4 paper.

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A valuation and general rate notice that was issued in 1960 by the City of St Kilda for property held by the 2nd St Kilda Boy Scouts Troop.

Pink coloured paper printed in black on both sides and inscribed with handwritten details in blue

Handwritten details of assessment: no. 8826; nett annual value £30; rates due £2-2-6. Stamped cash register receipt for payment made on 1 July 1960.

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Program of an evening to celebrate the centenary of the Loyal Balaclava Prince of Wales Lodge No. 4933, of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF) Victoria, on 10 April 1961. MUIOOF originated in Manchester, England and was established in Melbourne in 1840. By the end of the century, it had an extensive network of lodges throughout Victoria. In 1993 Manchester Unity (Victoria) merged with the Australian Natives Association to form Australian Unity Friendly Society Limited, now known as Australian Unity Limited.

Two white pages, discoloured with age, being a cover page and insert, folded and printed on one side in blue and red. On the cover page is a multi-coloured insignia.

Handwritten in blue on the cover page: 'Presented to Historical Society of St. Kilda by Mrs. E. Tieiney 2/12/78'

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St Kilda City Council annual report for 1962-63.

Booklet of white glossy paper, discoloured with age, printed in black and stapled.

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Program for the opening recital of the reconstructed grand organ in the St Kilda Town Hall on 3 December 1961. The organ was played by the City Organist, R.E.V. Church, and the Organist at St Mary's Church, Caulfield, Harold A. Rooskby. Includes details of the organ, history and photographs. The organ was first built in 1892.

Booklet covered in white colour card printed in black with a blue City of St Kilda logo on the front. Side, six glossy white paper pages printed in black and including black and white photographs. Stapled.

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Passbook for school bank account with the State Savings Bank of Victoria held by Elwood Central School student Paul Watson for the period 1964-1968. The State Savings Bank of Victoria existed from 1842 (created as the Savings Bank of Port Phillip) until 1990, when it was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Blue covered book printed with blue, containing ruled pages on which transactions are recorded in blue and black ink. Stamped in purple ink.

Handwritten details in blue ink on cover, including: account no ('8567'), name ('Paul D WATSON'), and 'CANCELLED' Handwritten details inside in blue and back ink, including: account number, name, details of transactions. Stamp inside: School bank 'ELWOOD CENTRAL NO.3942' Branch '157-ELWOOD' Stamp on cover and inside: PAID IN FULL

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Authorisation to use all radios and televisions ordinarily kept at the address shown on the licence. Licences were issued by the Postmaster General under the Commonwealth Broadcasting and Television Act. The stamp on this licence indicates that the fee was paid at Elsternwick Post Office. The holder had previously held a Broadcast Listener's Licence, which applied only to radios.

Buff card printed in blue on one side. Date stamped in black ink and signed in blue ink.

Details of licence holder: G Watson 12 Austin Ave S3 Licence number: 20 18149 Fee: £8 10 0 Expiry: 28 10 66 Signature of issuing officer: indecipherable Time issued: 11.23 am Stamped: Elsternwick Vic 1 No 65

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Authorisation to use all broadcast receivers (wireless radios) that are ordinarily kept at the address shown on the licence (including any installed in a vehicle). Licences were issued by the Postmaster General under the Commonwealth Broadcasting and Television Act. The stamp on this licence indicates that the fee was paid at Elsternwick Post Office. Separate licences were required to view television.

Buff card printed in black on both sides with a red stripe along the top front edge. Date stamped in black ink, and signed in blue ink.

Details of licence holder: G Watson 12 Austin Ave S3 Licence number: 15 3931 Fee: £2 15 0 Expiry: 2 8 65 Signature of issuing officer: indecipherable Time issued: 1045 am Stamped: Eltsernwick Vic 27 Au 64

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Advertisement about an event on 30 May 1953, organised by the St Kilda Coronation Celebration Committee, where there would be fireworks, music, a searchlight display and 'The Ceremony of Loyal Expression'.

Single sheet of white paper, discoloured with age, printed in black on one side

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Invitation issued to Miss Hewitt of the National Council of Women, Victoria to attend a morning tea at St Kilda Town Hall on 3 March 1958 during the 1958 visit by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. The event was hosted by the Government of Victoria in association with the Women's Organizations of Victoria. The Queen Mother was in Australia over the period 14 February – 7 March 1958 to attend the British Empire Service League Conference in Canberra and visit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide and Perth, and various provincial and country areas.

White coloured card, discoloured with age, printed and edged in gold, with a blue Victorian Coat of Arms. Annotated in handwriting, in blue ink, with the name of the invitee.

Miss Hewitt

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Ticket of admission to play ice hockey with the Pirates Hockey Club at St Moritz Ice Palais, Upper Esplanade St Kilda

Green card printed in black on one side, over-stamped in purple

Two lines of stamped text. Line one: indecipherable, though appears to be over-stamped dates in July ('Jul') and August ('Aug'). Line two: 'Pirates'

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Permit issued by Victorian Ice Hockey and Speed Skating Association to B Reed to play ice hockey with Pirates Club in 1953.

Pink card printed in black on both sides, with handwritten annotations in black ink and a stamped ticket number

Annotated in writing that the permit applies to ice hockey played with the 'Pirates' Ice Hockey Club, during the '1953' season, and was issued to 'B Reed'. It was signed by the Secretary (name indecipherable) on '24.4.53'. Stamped on the back 'No. 907'

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Program of event on 25 February 1954 at Melbourne Cricket Ground to welcome Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, presented by the Victorian Government in association with the Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia.

Folded white glossy paper, discoloured with age, printed in silver and blue on both sides. Displays the RSL logo.

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Letter from the Secretary of the Monarchs Ice Hockey Club to club members, dated 14 August 1950, about a ball to be held at Leonard's, Lower Esplanade St Kilda, on 21 September 1950.

White paper, discoloured with age, typewritten on one side

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A receipt for a seasonal subscription to the Melbourne Swimming Club at St Kilda Baths in 1950.

Receipt form printed in black on white paper (discoloured with age). Handwritten details in black ink.

Receipt made out on 1.4.50 to Brian Lees, 153 Kooyong Rd Caulfield for the amount of ten pounds.

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1950 season ticket issued by St Moritz Ice Skating Palais, Upper Esplanade St Kilda, to Brian Reed

Folded stiff card, covered in green cloth and inscribed in gold on the front. Paper (white with black printing) is pasted inside and bears the ticket holder's name, written in blue ink.

BRIAN REED

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Victorian Ice Hockey Association fixtures for 1955 at St Moritz Ice Palais, Upper Esplanade St Kilda, and the Glaciarium (also known as the Glaci), City Road South Melbourne. The St. Moritz Ice-skating Palais (its original name) opened in 1939 and operated until 1981. The building was damaged by fire and demolished soon afterwards. The Glaci opened in 1906, at which time it was the 3rd largest indoor ice rink in the world. It hosted the first game of ice hockey played in Australia. It closed in 1957 and the building was destroyed by fire in 1963.

Buff coloured card, folded into three, printed in black on both sides

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Advertisement for the Majestic Private Hotel, 151 Fitzroy Street St Kilda. The building was constructed in 1912 as a block of flats, designed and built by JR Daley, and was renovated in the 1930s. After a fire in 1981, most of the rear of the building was demolished and replaced by modern apartments.

White paper printed in black on both sides, and some teal, and laminated

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Booklet produced by the Boy Scouts Association, St Kilda District containing information about the Association, Scouting, Scout training and activities, local Scout groups. Includes drawings and pictures and advertisements for local businesses

White pages (32), discoloured with age, printed in black and stapled together

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Centenary report of the St Kilda Cricket Club incorporating the annual report and financial statement for 1955 - 1956. Contains account of the club's 100 year history covering the early days; the establishment of the club site; application for royal patronage; complaints and disputes with authorities and local residents; famous members etc.

Booklet covered in white card, printed in red, black and yellow and containing multiple pages printed in black and white

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Order of service for the laying-up of colours of the 14th Battalion in St George's Presbyterian Church St Kilda (now St George's East St Kilda Uniting Church) on 10 December 1950

White card, discoloured with age, printed in blue on both sides and folded in half

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Invitation to two Anzac ceremonies at St Kilda in 1956: a talk by Lawrence McCarthy VC and the screening of films 'Exercise Alphabet' and 'Jungle Fighters' at St Kilda Town Hall on 22 April 1956; and a ceremony at the St Kilda Cenotaph on 25 April 1956. Lawrence Dominic McCarthy, VC (21 January 1892 – 25 May 1975) was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, for action in World War I.

White card printed in black on one side, including City of St Kilda logo

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