ill, maps. p.16.non-fictionA brief outline of the history of the VR 2'6" narrow gauge railways of Victoria and the preserved Puffing Billy railway from Belgrave to Lakeside in Victoria.vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, puffing billy - victoria - history

Programme and song sheet for Melbourne Legacy comradeship party. Includes names of Legatees, songs sung and words to song “Barefoot Days”. 00070.1 Comradeship Mid-Year Party programme 00070.2 Barefoot Days songsheetThis booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year.Two pieces of paper with black type on one side only. Two punched holes on each sheet.comradeship, legatee event

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Well kept: the entrance of Benevolent Home, circa 1962. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Yields information about the considerations of State Cabinet of a proposal by the SEC to close a Bendigo tram line and thoughts to move the tramways from the SEC to MMTB Management.Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier - 9/6/1953, titled "Cabinet stops tram move" reporting that state cabinet had vetoed the SEC's proposal to cease tram operations between Charing Cross and Golden Square from July 6. Quotes the Acting Premier Mr. Garvin. Follows a mass meeting of tramway employees the previous Sunday. Item notes that the Govt was planning to re-organise the SEC and the trams are likely to come under the control of the MMTB, or the Transport Board. See Reg Item 5651 for a follow up Courier Editorial on this matter. On rear of cutting is an item about trains services in Melbourne being restored following the Jolimont dispute and that the MMTB were to run more peak period trams. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.has date "9-6-53" in ink on right hand side at top.mmtb, sec, bendigo, golden square

Promotional poster for September 1985 Legacy Week 'A Legacy Night to Remember' concert at Melbourne Concert Hall on September 2, 1985. Photos on poster include: Australian Jazz Band, Barry Crocker, Simon Gallaher, Rolf Harris, Anne & Johnny Hawker's Band, Colleen Hewett, Jackie Love, Paul Martelle, 3rd Military District 'Redcoats'. Special guest compere - Daryl Somers. Photos of the evening are at 01412.Example of publicity material for major Legacy fundraising event during Legacy Week.White paper with blue, black and red printing, promoting a concert being held for Legacy.legacy promotion, fundraising, gala performance, concert

'Then and Now' newspaper article on Basil Watson by Keith Dunstan ('Sun' 4/12/1971) titled 'That daring young man' Article enclosed in buff envelope 'Melb Sun, Dec 4th 1971 re Basil Watson, written in blue. Envelope addressed to Mrs. F. Stilwell, 46 Brougham Street, Bendigo Vic 3550, 7c stamp on top. Article deals with biography of Basil Watson and details his exploits with the development of his airplane and flying experiences. 3 photos of plane: building it in the ballroom of his family home in Brighton; testing the cockpit for size and the finished 'plane. Refers to Brighton Historical Society exhibition in honour of Basil Watson.person, individual, basil watson

Newspaper clipping titled "Old tram comes home for spare parts". About the return to the BTPS from Maryborough of Ballarat tram No. 32 the previous day. Quotes Richard Gilbert about the tram and the Museum. Has a photo of tram being unloaded in Wendouree Parade.Small item about the BTPS recovering tram 32 from Maryborough in 1986. Notes the history of the tram and the purpose the tram brought home at the time.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 8-4-1986.btps, maryborough, tram 32, transporting trams, tram acquisition

4 page program, printed in blue on white light card. Photo of Burswood on Front cover. Program lists the buildings open on Sunday November 2 1975 organised by All Saints social and Finance committee.

This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'Living in Australia' by Australian architect Philip Cox.Photocopy of newspaper clipping.Handwritten in blue pen, The newspaper and date.living in australia, robin boyd, walsh st library

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Women lead the way. Picture is the winning Bendigo East pennant team from 1964. Back row: I. lowe, N. Parker, Z. Hogg, K. Deady, J. Robertson, J. McKean, O. Body, E. Willis, V. Doble, E. Twigg and E. Brambley. Front row: L. Hewitt, I. Cox, J. Hewitt, E. Bower, M. O'Donahoo, L. Frankland. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Newspaper written in German detailing Allied bombing raids on German factories and victories in other theatres including North Africa. The paper is Allied propaganda aimed at Germany. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Four page newspaper with black type with black and white photographs and diagrams, information is written in GermanTop of page, “Nuremberg 30/31 - 3 - 44”propaganda, allied bombing raids, german

This article is from the Swedish ski magazine "Inbjudan" in 1991. In 1977 a group of cross country skiers in Mount Beauty, decided to form a cross country ski club. Some of them had skied in Norway and taken part in the Norwegian Birkebeiner Ski Race in 1979, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club was formed. In 1989, a 42km event named the Australian Birkebeiner Ski Marathon was held and the organisers also included a half distance of 21km called the Birkebeiner and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. This article outlines the work of Allan Marsland, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, the Alpine Resorts Commission, the Australian Ski Federation and Tourism Victoria to be accepted into the Worldloppet international series.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort A magazine cover and article about the quest to be included in the Worldloppet series, including text and black and white images.skiing, ski, falls creek, victoria, school holidays, winter, snow, winter sport, 1990s, marketing, graphic design

Audio slideshow with Norma Begely on Waratah Caravan park. Created as part of the Heart Maps project with Amy Tsilemanisapollo bay, caravan park, 1950s

Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2002. Ready to roll: chaff cut at Packhams by Alf Johnston in the 1940s. The bags were loaded by Les Thomas, who worked for Gibbon Bros. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo North Primary School No. 1267.Centenary Celebrations Souvenir Booklet, 1873 - 1973.education, primary, bendigo north primary school no. 1267

Framed National Liberation Front Scarf with 6 North Vietnam medals and four decorations. Black frame and black mounting. Scarf and medals mounted on a cream coloured backgroundGold plaques - North Vietnam medals and decorations - National Liberation Front Scarfnorth vietnam, national liberation front, medals, scarf

Red covered booklet of 12 pages. Back and front covers are written onapplied chemistry, metallurgy, geology, electrical engineering, mecanical engineering, civil engineering, mining engineering, applied physics, art

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Class photo: the 1943 grade one class at Gravel Hill Primary School sit for their school photo. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were