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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Norm Cross, Preston Workshops, "Around the Tracks Newsletter of the Workshops", 1985
Set of six magazines, A4 photocopied titled ""Around the Tracks Newsletter of the Workshops"" edited by Norm Cross stapled on the left hand side, during the early days of The Met. .1 - Issue 4 - 11 A4 pages, undated, cFeb.1985, titled suggested by Bruce Pyke, news from paint shop, body shop, MTA Cricket, machine shop, E. Sires President of the Shop Committee, plan of changes to Cameron Hall, floor plan, buy and sell. .2 - Issue 5 - 6 A4 sheets, printed on yellow paper, Paint shop news, Pete Budge Manning, Cricket news, history of 2001 written by Norm Cross, machine shop news, and for sale or buy. .3 - Issue 6 - 4 A sheets, poem "The lights of Cobb & Co", Workshops cricket trip April, Roachie & Yabby on Safari, general news and for sale and buy. .4 - Issue 7 - 8 A4 sheets, a crossword, general personal news, Apprentice Day and awards, includes a list of apprentices who completed their training including Craig Tooke, machine shop news, list of trams not repainted, Roachie & Yabby on Safari part 2, notice to employees about the microwave oven and prevention of back injuries. .5 - Issue 8 - 8 sheets mainly doubled side, printed on pink paper, minutes of the Workshops Consultative Committee, the use of MTA personnel at Mt Buffalo (written by Craig Roach - (The War that never ends"), Credit Union meeting, poem by Bobby Sparks (Chester), Malcolm, the Story of a film, new library books, changes to the workshops, new traverser. .6 - Issue 9 - Christmas - 11 A4 sheets single sided, body shop news, personality profiles, machine shop news, Fleeing the Killing fields (Cambodia) by John Prideaux, for sale and buy.Yellow highlighted applied where Norm's name is mentioned or his columns.trams, tramways, preston workshops, the met, cricket, sports, unions, cameron hall, apprentices, malcolm -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Annual Dinner 1958, 1958
The tape has not been played but presumably is a recording of part of the Annual Dinner held in 1958 due to the label.A record that Legatees felt their meetings were worth recording for future reference.An audio recording on a clear plastic spool of an Annual Dinner in 1958 in a cardboard box with the Mastertape logo.Printed with Mastertape M.S.S. recording company LTD. Type in red print. PM15, BW2.561, stamp. The master sound system, Poyle farm, Colnbrook, Bucks, England in blue print Torn cardboard, Annual Dinner 1958.legatee event, legatee -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Yarra Trams, c2005
Adhesive label or Signs - with the Yarra Trams blue and green logo on a gloss white background. Two copies of each retained. .1 - Adhesive back type with a peel off backing - no markings as to manufacturer etc. .2 - Adhesive front type to enable it to placed on a window, printed on Oracal 751 Premium plus paper. Not imaged, each sheet has a semi transparent sheet on the front of the sign and has been stapled in each corner.trams, tramways, yarra trams, signs, tramcars -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: July 10, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. July 10: Crystal Clear play – Amanda Armstrong and David Miles, My life – Owen Middleton.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter, Deakin Community News, Summer 2020
Deakin Community News Summer 2020 provided by Michael Sukkar MP, Federal Member for Deakin, outlining local projects funded by the Federal Government.deakin electorate, michael sukhar mp, croydon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Audio - Video Casette, Beer Awards Intro by Rob Greig
Black video casette in a clear plastic cover with University Of Ballarat's Rob Greig introducing the Beer Awards.university of ballarat, rob greig, beer awards, brewing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Sign, Alison KELLY, Vintage Port Worth Preserving, c.. 1984
Sign believed to have been made c.1984 as part of the campaign against amalgamation. Large oblong sign with 'Vintage Port' in white and "Worth Preserving' in red on a blue background. Top left has an image of a red topped shipping beacon. The sign has eyelet holes an each corner & in the centre to enable it to be hung. The reverse side has copies of two panoramic views from the late 1900's which were added at a later date & show the view from Station Pier to the city & the reverse.built environment - industrial, built environment - domestic, centenary bridge, commonwealth government engine works, beacon, piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - station pier, amalgamation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Metlink, 2001
Adhesive labels for fitting to a Metcard machines to advise passengers how to purchase Metcard tickets. Shows a Metcard - 3 zone map, which buttons to use and fares effective 1/1/2001. Notes includes GST and provide a contact phone number - no web address. Has the Metcard logo in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, metcard, metlink, signs, tramcars -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 19
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen chats with Kevin Murfitt about the merger of 4 organisations into 1 to improve the quality of service. Valerie Thomas interviews Colin Pascoe, who volunteers in the day centre teaching leather work. Finally Kate Gniel provides a wrap up of Carols by Candlelight.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, kevin murfitt, colin pascoe, kate gniel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Lettie Walsh Bradley and Margaret Walsh, Pat Grainger, May 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Original interview carried out by Seon Films as part of an episode about Port Melbourne for the ABC 4 Corners program)Lettie Walsh Bradley and Margaret Walsh recalling their lives in Port MelbourneDuration side 00:58:36families, domestic life, social activities, bradley walsh, lettie walsh, margaret walsh -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. 26th April, 1971. Edition No. 2/71, 26/04/1971
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's April 1971 meeting, Councillors' report, Roads report "The Age", 3/4/71, Creative playground for school, Community isolation, Personal news, The Plenty River, Thoughts on an evening stroll. Rostrum Club planned for Greensborough, Supplement to "Community News". No. 2/71. Greenhills' panorama #2. p. 10-11.Newsletter, 18 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Gordon Glover, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Gordon Glover. Son of Charles John Richard Glover and Clarice Ethel Glover who were Aerated Waters and canned tomato and sauce producers. Gordon was born in 1917. He attended school at Gravel Hill State School, 1922-1929, Bendigo High School, 1929-1932, and Bendigo Business college in 1934. He married Jessie Glover in 1942. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 90 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, gordon glover -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Sign - GILLIES COLLECTION: KENTUCKY KAFETERIA ADVERTISING SIGN
Kentucky Kafeteria sign printed on ply board. Pale yellow background with red and black text. On sign ' The New Kentucky Kafeteria Menu. Hot dishes. Soup, entrees 7d. Fish 2/3 Joints 2/6 Salads 2/6 Sweets 7d. Cup of Coffee 4d. Light Refreshments Ham Sandwiches 9d. Assort Sandwiches 9d. Cream cakes 9d Pie or Pasty 9d. Buttered Scones 6d. Serve of Biscuits 6d. Buttered Roll 3d. Cup of Tea 4d. The Kentucky Kafeteria was part of the Gillies Corner ( Hargreaves Mall and Williamson Street corner).bendigo, business, gillies bros -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, Tape, 1969
2.5 inch magnetic voice recording taperecorded letter, audio, tape -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Victorian Government, New Greensborough Station Precinct, January 2024
Update on the new Greensborough Station Precinct; part of the Level crossing Removal Project and Victoria's Big Build.Four page newsletter colour illustrationsgreensborough railway station, hurstbridge rail line, railways -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, Vinyl Record, 1983
A 45rpm record in grey paper cover with Epic in yellow fancy writing on blue paper. Also in dark blue ink are the details of the record. the label is has a white border around it. On Side A: Redgum: "I was Only 19 (A Walk In the Light Green). On Side B: Redgum, Yarralumba Wine"John Schumann, Redgum Music. Produced by Trevor Lucas. Aust Performance. Aust Compositionentertainment, record, music -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Mick Cottrell, Maritime Union of Australia, Glen Stuart, 26 Oct 1998
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 26.10.1998. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speaker was Mick Cottrell of the Maritime Union of Australia on the work of waterside workers and industrial disputes. Recording duration 51:50piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - waterside workers, transport - shipping, business and traders, edward j (ted) rohan, thirst-aid kiosk -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, The 13A Mine Incident
Storyboard of the 13A Mine Incident.operation massey harris -
Federation University Art Collection
Poster - Offset print, Art Expo - Los Angeles by Roman Kalarus, 1989
Roman KALARUS (1951- ) Born Poland Graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow , Faculty of Graphic Arts in Katowice Roman greaduated in 1976 . Currently he is a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice leads the Poster Studio.. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection and was purchased by the Art Acquisition Committee in 1996. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed offset print exhibition posterart, artwork, poster, polish poster, roman kalarus -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: April 23, 2002
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews-Lamb, Susan Thompson, Janet Cronin and Corey Nassau, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. April 23: Cogenital cataracts - Debbie DeShayes, Corporate golf day - Chris Barnum.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsletter, Victoria Institute of College News Letter: Ballarat Centenary Issue, Vol 4, No 2, April 1970, 04/1970
Eight page newsletter including information on a deputation to the Minister on academic salaries, New Art Diplomas, The Ballarat Heritage.a.r. rebecchi, ballarat school of mines history, centenary, art deplomas -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, Alistair Heighway, Ballarat School of Mines Dance, c1960s, 196os
Large original poster - black text ib black, read and white image of a lady in a hatSMB Dance Corbould Hall Feb 24poster, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines dance, corbould hall -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: July 6, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. July 6: For Sight Awareness week events, achievement awards and photography exhibition – Fiona Smythe, Usher Syndrome – Roslyn Wellington. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Framed Logo, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1992
Framed MMTB Logo or Monogram - decal, printed in gold, mounted in a brown stained wooden frame with gold lining, glued to timber or could be an aluminium sheet - given the weight and condensation), glazed, has number 20891. Frame has rubber stops on rear, brown coloured framing tape, white card back and hanging strip. Second copy added 23/3/2019 from the same donor.trams, tramways, mmtb, logos, decal, monograms -
Melbourne Legacy
Poster, Australia Remembers. Legacy never forgets, 1995
This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material. Legacy invited the leading guitarists, Phil and Tony Emmanuel to be Personality of the Year in 1995. They helped to promote Legacy, especially during Badge Week (see 00838). They were chosen as their father had served in the Air Force in New Guinea. When he died Legacy helped support their mother and her 6 children. They were releasing a new album in 1995, 'Terra Firma' and Legacy was given a special mention at each concert in Australia. Their album also featured a song called "The Last Post" which was dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in times of war to keep Australia free. The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Often there is a celebrity who gives his or her time as 'Personality of the Year'. Examples are Sir Weary Dunlop (1992), Clive James (1993), the Scott family (1994), The Emmanuel brothers (1995), Daryl Somers (1996 and 1997), and Patsy Adam Smith (1994?). Was in a folder with marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, see items 01240 to 01258. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.An example of promotional material from the 1990s. Marketing material and photos were compiled and released to newspapers, also printed as brochures and sometimes as stickers and collection tin wrappers.Colour A4 promotional leaflet with a photo of Phil and Tony Emmanuel, a one page press release and an article from The Answer.Press release is titled 'The Emmanuels remember Legacy'.legacy promotion, badge appeal, legacy week, answer, press release -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. 28th June 1971. Edition No. 4/71, 28/06/1971
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's June 1971 meeting, Councillors' report, The establishment of a new school, Novel tree-planting scheme, May we introduce [Jarvis Richard Worn], Diamond Valley's claim to fame, Diamond Valley Repertory, Letters to the Editor.Newsletter, 15 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Vietnam slides, Nov 1970 - Oct 71 by Peter Kane
vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster - Poster - Advertisement, ZILLES COLLECTION: Posters advertising Ronaldson and Tippett Engineering, Ballarat
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Ronaldson Bros and Tippett began in Creswick Road Ballarat 1905. They were manufacturers of agricultural machinery and oil engines. In the 1930s they began production of tractors. The company was taken over in 1970 and closed. Framed copies of these posters are in the collection.Large posters - one with red border, one with blue border. zilles printers, ronaldson and tippett, ballarat, agricultural machinery, oil engines, tractors -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Sign - Sign, Danger
A white rectangular metal sign with rounded corners and a black line border. It has holes drilled in four corners. plus two larger central holes for fixing it to wall or pole and is rusted on the left side. Centre justified warning message reads: Commonwealth Of Australia (in black)/ DANGER (in red) /Live Firing/ Unexploded/Ordnance/ Trespass/ Upon This Land/ Is Prohibited. Centre justified message reads: Commonwealth Of Australia (in black)/ DANGER (in red) /Live Firing/ Unexploded/Ordnance/ Trespass/ Upon This Land/ Is Prohibited. sign, commonwealth of australia, danger, warning -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Audio (item) - Cassette Tape, 2006 Bendigo Comps