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Frees the Tobacconist
Photograph of the display window at Frees the Tobacconist in 1951. Packets of cigarettes, pipes, cigars, lighters, ash trays, shaving cream, aftershave, toothpaste, razors and straps, shoe laces and tobacco are on display. The advertisement states that Red Capstans are the Empires favoured cigarette.
Rinso shop window display
Photograph of a display window featuring Rinso Soap Powder. Along with many packets of Rinso there are also advertisements for Australia's Amateur Hour. Claude Holland is the Assistant Producer and Jean Bates pianist will accompany contestants. Clifford Arnold is the talent scout for the program. Photographs of previous artists who have appeared on the show include a singer and a young piper and drummer.
Spehr's
Photograph of the interior Spehr's Barber Shop which features five elaborately upholstered leather barbers chairs. Shaving items are available as well as shampoos and talcum powder.
Spehr's
Photograph of the interior of Spehr's Barbers Shop which features six elaborately upholstered leather barbers chairs. Shaving items are available as well as shampoos and talcum powder.
Electricity Supply Mount Gambier
Photograph of possibly the generator at the Electricity Supply Station at Mount Gambier in 1950. According to a researcher, the Power Station was situated in Ferrers Street. The site, as of 2018, has a Target shopping centre located on it.
Electricity Supply Mount Gambier
Photograph of possibly the generator at the Electricity Supply Station at Mount Gambier in 1950. A large component is being lowered into place by chains on a pulley.
Electricity Supply Mount Gambier
Photograph of possibly the generator at the Electricity Supply Station at Mount Gambier in 1950. A large component is being lowered into place by chains on a pulley.
Electricity Supply Mount Gambier
Photograph of possibly the generator at the Electricity Supply Station at Mount Gambier in 1950. A large component is being lowered into place by chains on a pulley.
Shell tanker in Sturt Street
Photograph of a Shell tanker number 1745 parked in Sturt Street outside Dr Hawkins House which is now the Returned Services League Building.
South Australian Railway Bus
Photograph of a parked bus from the SAR Passenger Service, Mount Gambier to Naracoorte.
Spehr's Mens Hairdressing
Photograph of clients receiving shaves and haircuts in the Spehr's Mens Hairdressing Shop in Mount Gambier in 1950. The hairdresser on the far left (foreground) of this photo is the shop proprietor, Walter Stanley Spehr (18/9/1911 to 25/8/2010).
A 1950s kitchen
Photograph of a typical 1950's kitchen showing the stove in a chimney alcove complete with a mantlepiece. Metal cannisters for sugar, tea and coffee are on this shelf. A large table is in the centre of the kitchen with a dresser and fridge against the wall.
A 1950s bedroom
Photograph of a typical 1950's bedroom featuring a double bed with a wooden headboard and fan shaped pillows which match the curtains. On the dressing table is a crystal set of trinket and candlestick holders. A tallboy and chair complete the bedroom.
A 1950s sitting room
Photograph of a typical 1950's sitting room featuring a gas fire under a mantlepiece. On this shelf are photographs of family members in uniform and a couple of ornaments. A sofa and deep armchair are positioned near the fire and a sideboard and small table complete the room. An ashtray on a stand and a bakelite radio complement the room.
Young's Menswear shop display window
Display window of Young's Menswear shop, Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier featuring suit jackets, hats, socks, ties and cravats. The photograph was taken at night and the display is well lit. According to a researcher, the shop was started by Max Young and his brothers after World War Two. The last operator of this business was Peter Roberts who commenced working for Max Young as a youth. The business ceased, and closed its doors in late 2017 .
Fidlers the Grocer shop window display in 1950
Photograph of a shop display window showing Rinso, Lipton Tea, tins of Sundowner jams(one shilling and sevenpence), Mildura lime juice cordial, Kipperettes smoked fillets, Hudson's orange cordial, Boston baked beans, garden peas,bottles of flavour essences, Nestles condensed milk(one shilling and sixpence).
Shell Garage in Mount Gambier
Photograph of the Shell Garage in Mount Gambier depicting the various oils used for servicing cars.
Typical sitting room in a 1950s house
Photograph of a typical sitting room in a Mount Gambier house showing a sofa and armchair adorned with cushions. A tall wooden flowerstand is nearby and the curtains are made from lace and floral fabric. A rug is on the polished floorboards.
Floral window display in the Fidler and Webb store
Photograph of the prize winning window display in the Fidler and Webb store in 1950 in Mount Gambier. A large display of dahlias, gladiolus and greenery is featured with draped satin material and ornaments.
Floral window display in the Fidler and Webb store
Photograph of a window display in the Fidler and Webb store in 1950 in Mount Gambier. The third prize winner featured a large display of dahlias, gladiolus and greenery draped with velvet material.
Floral display in the windows of the Goldsbrough Mort and Company Limited Auctioneers Stock and Station Agents
Photograph of a floral window display in the Goldsbrough Mort and Company Limited Actioneers Stock and Station Agents. Window boxes of flowers appear above the door, on the window sills and at pavements level. In 1950 businesses in Mount Gambier were encouraged to decorate their streetscapes with floral displays. According to a researcher, Elders, at this particular time, were situated in part of The Mount Gambier Hotel at the Main Corner of Commercial Street West and Penola Road. This part of the Hotel faced directly onto Commercial Street.
Government Produce Department
Photograph of carcasses of pork hanging in the Government Produce Department. The carcasses were entered in the South Australian Baconer Competition in 1950.
Golden Fleece Petrol Depot
Photograph of the Golden Fleece Petrol and Oil Depot in Mount Gambier in 1949. Tanks of petrol and a tanker are visible in the photograph.
Golden Fleece Petrol Depot
Photograph of the Golden Fleece Petrol and Oil Depot in Mount Gambier in 1949. Tanks of petrol and a tanker in the driveway are visible in the photograph.
Odeon Theatre
Photograph of the upstairs stalls at the Odeon Theatre in Mount Gambier in 1949. The ornate pannelling in the ceiling is visible as well as three chandeliers.
Odeon Theatre "Chummy Seats"
Photograph of the "chummy seats" at the Odeon Theatre in Mount Gambier in 1949. The plush double seats have armrests and look very comfortable.
Odeon Theatre Staff
Photograph of the ten staff members at the Odeon Theatre in Mount Gambier in 1949. The men are dressed in suits and the four ladies are wearing a uniform which comprises of a dress and contrasting jacket. According to a researcher, the usher at the rear left is Colin Gibson. The researcher believes that this would have been a part time job as he was in charge of Mens Wear for Fidler and Webb.
Odeon Theatre Upstairs Lounge Entrance
Photograph of the upstairs lounge of the Odeon Theatre in Mount Gambier in 1949. The decor features patterned woollen carpet, wooden and glass doors and a couch.
Odeon Theatre Foyer
Photograph of the entrance foyer at the Odeon Theatre in Mount Gambier in 1949. The ticket booth offers tickets for the lounge, dress circle, front stalls and back stalls. The current film being shown was "A woman destroyed" with Susan Hayward advertised as an "intense absorbing drama". According to a researcher, this photo was taken at street level as per the reflection of the car parked on Commercial Street. The Ticket Box was just out of focus on the near right hand side and the entrance doors showing are for the down stairs section. Stairs to go upstairs were directly opposite those doors.
Goldsbrough Mort office entrance in Mount Gambier
Photograph of the entrance to the Goldsbrough Mort Office in Mount Gambier in 1947. They are stock and station agents as well as financial agents, skin and wool brokers, shipping agents, auctioneers, valuators, importers and insurance agents.