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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Statewide Open Day - Public Transport Corporation", 17/10/1991 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping or Special Advertising Feature advertising the "Statewide Open Day - Public Transport Corporation" for Sunday 20/10/1991. Four pages with details of the events, photos. Gives a very extensive list of locations statewide that were open for visitors and where train trips could be undertaken. Has a list of the sponsors on the rear page.trams, tramways, ptc, workshops, depot, open days -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Wisteria Time Garden Party & Colonial Day, 1996
Flyer advertising Friends of Schwerkolt Cottage Wisteria Time Garden Party & Colonial Day, 13th October, 1996.Flyer advertising Friends of Schwerkolt Cottage Wisteria Time Garden Party & Colonial Day, 13th October, 1996.Flyer advertising Friends of Schwerkolt Cottage Wisteria Time Garden Party & Colonial Day, 13th October, 1996.friends of schwerkolt cottage, colonial day -
National Wool Museum
Newspaper - Dalgety N.Z.L., Merchandise Bulletin, July 1966, Dalgety N.Z.L, July 1966
Eight page product catalogue with printed blue and black text, graphics and photographs. front: [printed] DALGETY-N.Z.L. / JULY 1966 ISSUE / MERCHANDISE BULLETIN / ALL THE PRODUCTS CATALOGUED ARE OBTAINABLE AT / DALGETY-N.Z.L. BRANCHES AT STATE PRICES F.O.R. MELBOURNEagriculture, animal management, sheep, rural industry, dalgety, product catalogue, merchandise bulletin -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Brown blamed for decline", 18/03/1994 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Age, 18/3/1994, titled "Brown blamed for decline", written by John Mangan about the State Opposition (Labor) commenting on the decline of public transport numbers, finances, political promises and general public transport. Also has an item, with the photo, "There's no use fighting back say the transport graffitists", about graffiti issues and painting it out. George O'Brien of PTC is photographed painting it out.trams, tramways, ptc, tramways, melbourne, railways, finances, parliament, graffiti -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Government to finance Bendigo Tourist Trams", 13/9/1973?
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 13/9/1973 (should this be 1972 given item 1236?)about the State Government approval of a tourist tram service as a trail between the Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House for a period ending Easter 1974. Quotes the Minister for Local Government, Mr Hunt. Also mentions local member Mr. Bob Tretherwey MLA and MLC's for Bendigo. Does not appear to be a Melbourne paper, as it gives AUP as the source."13.Sept.73" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hunt, bendigo trust -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Newspaper, Stawell Fire Brigade Newspaper Article 1922
Newspaper cutting of Stawell Fire Brigade which obtained a first three seconds and a third at Fire Brigades Demonstration at Ararat 1922. Photo shows five men and hose reel.stawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Working bees bring church up to date, 31/10/1979
Article in Nunawading Gazette about congregation having a working bee to renovate the interior of St John's Anglican Church, Blackburn. The foundation stone was laid in 1890.st johns anglican church, blackburn -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Coin, 1890
This Great Britain one shilling coin is dated 1890, which is during the reign of Queen Victoria. There were over 4 million of these coins minted. Queen Victoria succeeded King William IV to the British Throne in 1837 – she was only 18 years old at the time – and she ruled until 1901. This 1890 Great Britain shilling was struck as part of new coinage of gold and silver commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1837-1887. This design continued until 1893. The obverse image of Queen Victoria, called the ‘Junior Head’, was engraved by Joseph Edgar Boehm and adapted from his engraving for the Jubilee Medal. The design on the reverse is based on the design of the George IV shilling, 1823-1825. Inscription translations: - Obverse side: “Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith”. - Reverse side "Evil to him who evil thinks”. British coins such as this one shilling were in circulation in the colony of Australia until 1910, when the Commonwealth of Australia began producing its own coinage. This one shilling coin was minted by the Royal Mint at Royal Mint Court, in Little Tower Hill, London, England. Coins for circulation in the Kingdom of England, Great Britain and most of the British Empire were produced here until the 1960’s when the Royal Mint shifted location to Wales. There are three main groups of shillings produced during Queen Victoria’s reign:- - The Young Head; 1837-1887, in 8 different versions, on the obverse showing the Queen’s maturing face over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892, minted when Queen Victoria had been reigning for 50 years. Her head was smaller on the coins minted 1887-1889 than on those shillings minted 1889-1892. - The Old Head; 1893-1901, shows the veiled head of Queen Victoria. AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY The early settlers of Australia brought their own currency with them so a wide variety of coins, tokens and even ‘promissory’ notes (often called IOU’s) were used in the exchange of goods and services. In 1813 40,000 silver Spanish dollars, purchased by the English government, were delivered to Sydney to help resolve the currency problem reported by Governor Macquarie. The coins were converted for use by punching a hole in the centre of the coin. Both the outer ring, called the holey dollar, and the punched out ‘hole’, called the dump, were then used as the official currency. The holey dollars hold the place of being the first distinctively Australian coins. In 1825 the British Government passed the Sterling Silver Currency Act, making the British Pound the only legal form of currency in the Australian colonies. Not enough British currency was imported into the colony so other forms of currency were still used. In the mid 1800’s Australia entered the Gold Rush period when many made their fortunes. Gold was used for trading, often shaped into ingots, stamped with their weight and purity, and one pound tokens. In 1852 the Adelaide Assay Office, without British approval, made Australia’s first gold coin to meet the need for currency in South Australia after the Gold Rush began. In 1855 the official Australian Mint opened in Sydney, operating as a branch of the Royal Mint in London, and the gold was turned into coins called ‘sovereigns’. Other branches also opened in Melbourne and Perth. Up to the time of Australia becoming a federation in 1901 its currency included British copper and silver coins, Australian gold sovereigns, locally minted copper trade tokens, private banknotes, New South Wales and Queensland government treasury notes and Queensland government banknotes. After Federation the Australian government began to overwrite privately issued notes and prepared for the introduction of its own currency. In 1910 a National Australian Currency was formed, based on the British currency of ‘pounds, shillings and pence’ and the first Commonwealth coining was produced. In 1966, on February 14th, Australia changed over to the decimal currency system of dollars and cents. Australia did not have its own currency in the colonial times. Settlers brought money from other countries and they also traded goods such as grain when currency was scarce. For a long time there was no standardised value for the different currencies. In 1825 British currency became the only official currency in the colony of Australia and coins such as this silver shilling were imported into Australia to replace the mixture of foreign currency. Australia became a Federated nation on 1st January 1901. In 1910 National Australian Currency was formed and Australia produced its own currency, based on the British ‘pounds, shillings and pence’. The British currency was no longer valid. This silver shilling is of national significance as it represents the British currency used in Australia from 1825-1910. This silver shilling is also of significance to Australia as part one of the British Colonies ruled by Queen Victoria. It is part of the special silver and gold coins minted 1887-1893 to celebrate the 50 years Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign 1837-1887. Coin, Great Britain Shilling, 1890. Silver coin, round. Obverse; Queen Victoria head, ‘Junior Head’, looking left. Reverse; crown on quartered shield within band of text, above year. Shield has 2 quarters with 3 lions on each, one quarter with a lion, one quarter with a harp. Inscriptions on both sides of coin.Obverse “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT REGINA F : D :” Reverse “HONI . SOIT . QUI . MAL . Y . PENSE” and “1890” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, coin, currency, money, legal tender, australian currency history, royal mint, great britain shilling 1890, queen victoria currency, queen victoria 50 years golden jubilee shilling, colonial australia currency, joseph edgar boehm, numismatics -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Electric Trams Now Hold Sway in Collins St", 9/12/1929 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping - from December 9, 1929 of the first passenger tram in Collins St, Sunday 9 December. 1929. shows a tram travelling in the street at the east end (tree lined) and a photograph of 541 and officials at Spencer St. terminus. Gives the time of the day. Newspaper not known. See Also Reg Item 783 of the first test tram and 1814 for a photograph of the driver.trams, tramways, collins st, first tram, conversion, opening, tram 541 -
Park Orchards Community House
Newspaper, Communication skills workshop at Park Orchards Community House with trainer Jenny McGuick. Doncaster and Templestowe News, 17 June 1986
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Various newspaper articles of Cr RC Horman officiating as Mayor of Ringwood in 1960
Opening of Ringwood Bowling Green Ringwood Council Chaplain appointed Sir George Knox Memorial appeal launched at Ringwood Town Hall "New Theatre" group at St Paul's Hall. Official opening of Ringwood Ladies' Bowling club season Ringwood East CWA birthday celebration Maroondah Pre-School fundraiser with Gerry Gee and Ron Blaskett, and helicopter rides. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, The War Dead, 1954
The War dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire:The War dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire: The register ...Hotton War CemeteryThe War dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire: world war 1939 - 1945, hotton war cemetery belgium, till, alwyn, royal australian air force -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Last moments of Malcolm Moore factory, Mar 1987
Newspaper clipping dated 26.03.1987 showing the last moments of the Malcolm Moore factory building (probably the Emerald Hill Times)piers and wharves - miscellaneous, built environment - commercial, built environment - industrial, malcolm moore ltd, north wharf, south wharf -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Newspaper - Clipping, The Spirit of Sailing Days, 1900-1940 TBC
The Beatrice was a Swedish barque, one the last windjammers. An extremely active practice of clipping Marine topics and images from newspapers and journals has resulted in a body of material about the history of the shipping industry and maritime movements in and out of Melbourne.Discoloured newspaper cutting (undated) with the 'Beatrice' figure head and part of the bowsprit in the foreground and the steamship Runic in the background.The image contrast the old and the new - sail and steam. barque beatrice, mv runic, windjammer, windjammers, grain race, wheat race, sweden -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Currently in Production .... The Golden City and its Tramways", Jul. 2005
A4 printed sheet - pre publication offer - titled "Currently in Production .... The Golden City and its Tramways", advertising the book, price and postage details etc. Has coloured image of the book in the top right hand corner of the sheet.trams, tramways, book, btm, pamphlets -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping re demolition of Missions to Seamen buiding, Port Melbourne, Christopher Akehurst et al, No Salvation for the Mission, 3 Nov 1995
Page 17 from 'Weekend' November 4 1995: illustrated article 'No Salvation for the Mission' re demolition of the Missions to Seamen buildingmissions to seamen, demolitions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Keep nuts on the right track", 17/4/1993
Newspaper clipping - "Keep nuts on the right track", written by Keith Dunstan in the Weekend magazine - 17/4/1993. The story features Shane Moore, the owner of W2 568 and the tours that are undertaken from Hawthorn Tram depot. Regular drivers are Steve Olsen, Monica Campbell. Includes notes on a trip taken on the tram and some of the issues. Yields information about the tramcar W2 568 and Shane Moore's tours with the tram.Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun printed on newsprint.tramways, tramcars, w2 class, tram 568, shane moore, monica campbell, steve olsen, tours, keith dunstan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Mark Dapin, "The loneliness of the long distance train spotter", 7/10/2006 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from Good Weekend, 2/10/2006 pages 46 to 50 titled "The loneliness of the long distance train spotter" about public transport enthusiasts. Uses the word "gunzels" a lot! Features a photo of Adam Chandler, Chris Gordon, Alex McLennan, Craig Soden and Michael Coley. Article written by Mark Dapin.trams, tramways, enthusiasts, melbourne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Auction, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Auction brochure for 31 Fellows Street, Mitcham, 28 November 1998Auction brochure for 31 Fellows Street, Mitcham, 28 November 1998 (sold before). Four room 1920's Californian bungalow, owned by Mark Reister, sales and marketing manager, Woodards, 10Main Street, Blackburn and sold through Woodards. With biographical details of Mark Reister.Auction brochure for 31 Fellows Street, Mitcham, 28 November 1998 fellows street, mitcham, no 31, reister, mark, auctions -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Thanksgiving Service for the Life of Serene Moore 22-4-1922 - 24-4-1995, Ringwood
Serene Moore as sister-in-law to Ruby McAlpin and Granddaughter of Cr. William Mackinley (1924-1929) and Mayor of Ringwood 1927/28Buff coloured bifold with photograph on front and printed order of service inside.Hand written on back SIster-in-law to Ruby McAlpin and Granddaughter of Cr. William Mackinlay. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Yarran Dheran - walking tracks, suggested walks
Plan of Yarran Dheran with surrounding roads and suggested walks with times.Plan of Yarran Dheran with surrounding roads and suggested walks with times.Plan of Yarran Dheran with surrounding roads and suggested walks with times.yarran dheran, walks -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Cutting from The Mail 25-3-1987 about Mr. Kevin Pratt a well known Ringwood resident
Kevin Pratt was one of Ringwood's best known residents when he died at the age of 77 in 1987. An amputee from the age of three he overcame his own physical handicaps and went on to encourage and help the youth of the district. He was President of the Ringwood Football Club for 25 years. His memory is perpetuated by a pavillion in Mullum Reserve which bears his name. Mr Pratt's Funeral service in Our Ladies Church in Bedford Road was well attended. See also photographs in PersonalitiesNewspaper article about Mr Kevin Pratt who died in 1987 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper, The Sun News Pictorial, 18-03-1970 (exact)
Article Page 6. US team pulls out. North Viets roll on in Laosnewspaper, us forces, laos, north viet -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sign, Faculty of Visual and Performing Arts Friend of the Arts Theatre, 1988
The Ballarat College of Advanced Education Arts Theatre was officially opened by Ian Gordon, President of Council on 11 October 1988.Metal sign listing 35 names of donors. ballarat college of advanced education, ian gordon, david addenbrooke, david alexander, bruce bartrop, btv channel 6, byrne jones & torney, bcae student union, j. corbet, c. crook, john crump, barbara crump, r. de fegely, dick de fegely, doyle cinque & co, m. dunn, p. hall, b hassett, paul hemming, r. hoo, david larmouche, p. kierce, j. maone, g. mangan, mccain foods, r. mitchel, e. phiilops, colin prowse, shirley prowse, j. rose, j. silkirk, selkirk bricks, john sharpham, frank sheehan, j. strickland, st patrick's college, r wilkie, john williams, voi williams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, BTPS members recovering sleepers, 3/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the way the BTPS in its early days went about collecting materials / sleepers for its work at the depot from track being excavated. Has track demolition in the background.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday, 3/7/1972 featuring a photograph of six BTPS members recovering sleepers from the Sturt St. West area during track removal works. Has Graham Evans, Noel Forster, Richard Gilbert, Hal Cain, Gavin Young and Warren Doubleday in the photograph. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3818 for a print of the actual photograph.btps, trackwork, sturt st. west -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Rosalind Landells, "Those first fainting days of Brighton's Street Railway", "Those wonderful old tramways finally rolled to a halt", c1987
Set of two photocopies of articles written by Rosalind Landells, Hon Secretary of Brighton Historical Society and published in the Hampton Bugle about the St Kilda Brighton electric railway or tramway. .1 - "Those first fainting days of Brighton's Street Railway" - Feb 1987 - looks at the construction and history of the tramway. .2 - "Those wonderful old tramways finally rolled to a halt" - March 1987 - looks at the closure of the tramway, the MMTB, riding the trams - includes a cartoon by Duffy.trams, tramways, st kilda brighton, vr, construction, opening, closure, mmtb, cartoons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Blackburn Hotel, 4/10/1989
Newspaper cutting describing end of an era for Blackburn Hotel - it will be demolished and replaced by modern facilities and six food kitchens catering to different tastesmelder, joe;, blackburn hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - The Pubs of Port 2017, Pat Grainger, Walks around Vintage Port No.7, Apr 2017
Update and reprint of Pubs of Port Walk. Supported by CoPP. The original Pubs in Port Walk was No 7 with No 6 reserved for Bend on the River: Westgate Park. The Westgate Park walk was not produced so the updated versions the Pub walk in 2001 and 2012 became No 6 however with the introduction of a Beacon Cove to Webb Trail as a new Walk No 6 in 2016, this version of the Pub walk (2017) reverted to No 7.Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society publication, "Walks around Vintage Port", "No.7 Pubs of Port" 2017 Edition.hotels, built environment -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun, Scholarships, 1969
Article in "The Sun" September 18, 1969 listing scholarships available to students, including those available at Burnley College.the sun, students, scholarships, burnley horticultural college -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Amos Rapoport, Building on dangerous principles, 1971
A book review by Amos Rapoport of Living in Australia by Robin Boyd.Two copiesliving in australia, amos rapoport, walsh st library