A box containing newspaper cuttings on life in Bendigo from 1951 - 1966.Cuttings B.Abendigo, history, community activities, lydia chancellor, collection, place, bendigo, community, clubs and associations, entertainment, event, history, person, societies, people, person, male, female, individual

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 4 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Money for fight against tram edict" - 15-3-1962 - re raising funds for the fight - quotes the President of the local branch of the Pensioners Association Mr Barnett 2 - "Tramways" - 16-3-62 - two letters Henry Bromley - semi supportive, ideas and needs support and looks at Europe 40 years ago, Thomas Carter, former Motorman sets out the issues, suggests Govt runs for two years and sets up a body to run them. 3 - 17-3-62 - news item no headline, about the support local parliamentarians receiving a deputation of support from the Save the Trams Committee, lead by Cr. Roff looking for a subsidy, public inquiry. Vance Dickie MLC, Murray Byrne MLC, Gordon Scott MLA and Tom Evans MLA. 4 - "Trams and Gardens" - 17-3-62 - commenting on Mr. Bromley's letter.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, parliament

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Golden days: Sailors Gully School was established in the boom days of gold mining. Photo circa 1928. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Newspaper Clipping - from possibly The Truth newspaper (see item on rear about the TV series Dave and Mabel) of W5 794 or 734 at the Bakers Road Sydney Road terminus, c1970. Tram showing route number 20. In the background is a milkbar on the corner advertising The Sun, and Streets ice cream. Shows the poor road condition at the corner. A web search shows that the TV programme - Snake Gully ran during 1971 and 1972 - see http://www.classicaustraliantv.com/SnakeGullyEps.htm - accessed 2/11/2016trams, tramways, sydney rd, route 20, bakers rd, tram 734, tram 794

Item from the Ballarat Courier of 16/11/1996 written by Lorrie Brown quoting Peter Hiscock, chairman of the Ballarat Tourism Board that the funding for the feasibility study into the plan to re-introduce trams back to Ballarat, was still awaiting funding support from the State Government. Looks at the route outlines and the trams in Christchurch. Peter expressed surprise that the Ballarat Council had not lent its financial support. Includes a photo of Peter in a reflective mood. Item on Page 2 of the Courier.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

This is a detailed description, by The Herald's naturalist, of Tower Hill and the landscape portrayed in Eugene von Guerard's 1855 landscape.tower hill, von guerard, walsh st library

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday January 5, 2004. Star in the making: Craig Barker takes his guitar to Maldon's Main Street in November, 1997. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Date of issue confirmed on TROVE.Black and white photographic reproduction of an illustrations taken from the Leader, Saturday 21 April 1894, page 31 (top half of page).garibaldi mine, main street, lake king, rutherglen park, great northern, victoria hotel, hotels, gold mines

Short notice of the election of Robin Boyd as an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Architects in Washington.walsh st library

Established in 1889, this band later became the Marong Municipal (Hopetoun) Brass Band. It joined with the Strathfieldsaye Municipal band to become the Greater Bendigo Brass.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Big brass: Hopetoun (Bendigo) Brass Band was outright winner of the open marching competition, as part of a musical festival held by the Victorian Bands League for the Mayor of Port Melbourne's patriotic appeal during World War II. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Article titled "Ride of a lifetime" about the retirement of Norm Cross from Preston Workshops. Features a photograph of Norm standing in the doorway of W7 1010. Gives the story of Norm and his work at Preston Workshops, life at the Workshops, story's, W class trams, and United Group the then current occupier. Has a number of photos including tram 504, Clifton Pugh, workshop buildings, trams on jacks (W7 1031) and power lines on a pole.Yields information about Norm Cross, a well known tramway enthusiast and author, who passed away during 2024.Newspaper cutting from The Melbourne Times, 14/6/2006trams, tramways, preston workshops, substation, retirements, w7 class, tram 1010, tram 1031, norm cross

Ballarat East: This year is the third anniversary of the opening of our modern Ballarat East High School. We are growing, with 360 pupils, ranging from the first to the fourth form. At our speech night last year, we had Kevan Gosper (a member of the Australian Olympic Team) to present the sports awards. We are also to be represented for the first time at the combined swimming sports in the new Olympic pool. - Lynette Pascoe (14) Humffray St North, Ballarat East.A newspaper clipping concerning the early days of Ballarat East High School. behs, ballarat east high school, ballarat east, magazine, kevan gosper, 1957

Newspaper Clipping - set of three clippings adhered to both sides of a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - various newspapers. .1 - "Tram Lines" - full page - from Melbourne University newspaper - Farrago - Friday April 11 -1969 - Titled "Tram Lines" with a photograph and story of MMTB Driver Cyril Tucker, Kew Depot, written by John Steed. Cyril joined the MMTB in 1922. Gives Cyril's thoughts on being a Trammie, notes the issue of the "scabs" - Tom Pesteranovich and Brooker (see Reg Item 2561). Has two photos and a cartoon sketch of the front of a tram. .2 - "Let's get rid of trams" - Letter to the Herald 11/4/1969 - written by David Crowther - Beaumaris - about trams cluttering the streets - got rid of even in Brisbane. Has a photograph of a tram stuck in traffic in Toorak Road. .3 - "Brisbane Trams Farewell" - Herald - 14/4/`969 - notes closure of Brisbane tram system. Quotes former Transport Minister Mr. Meagher that twice as many buses would be needed. See also Reg Items 2562 and 2693 for further items on this industrial matter.trams, tramways, mmtb, kew depot, unions, drivers, brisbane, letters

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Steam trams and trailers cross behind Alexandra Fountain at Charing Cross in 1900. (Photo courtesy of the Bendigo Historical Society)newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from February 2001. Smile: Inglewood Higher Elementary School, 1933. Many of these people still live in the Bendigo region. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Copy of articles from The Mail, 1934.Ringwood Mother's Club- Details of Meetings in 1934.

"Post" 19/3/1964 - John Usher in BP Rally, "Mail" 19/3/1964 - John Usher joins family company and resigns as a teacher but continues studying Commerce part time at Melbourne University and Unknown April 1964 - Croydon Show at Hughes Park and Croydon Bus Service will run a bus there and backPage of school exercise book with newspaper cutting/s

A newspaper article on some of the local attractions and activities to be seen and done in and around Marysville.A newspaper article on some of the local attractions and activities to be seen and done in and around Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, newspaper article, steavenson falls, beauty spot walk, red hill walk, wishing well, taggerty river, mount gordon, keppel's lookout, keppel falls, old water wheel, cumberland valley, lake eildon, snob's creek fish hatchery, alexandra, mansfield, jamieson, wood's point, warburton, healesville

Photocopy of newspaper report from The Mail, June 26, 1968.

Bendigo Advertiser 'The way we were'' 'from 2001. Striking a pose: miners at the Mornin Star gold mine in Inglewood; circa 1908. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Items in collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service details Newspaper article reference a Civic Farewell at the Mildura Town Hall. Farewell for 35 members of the A.I.F. Newspaper printed in black ink.Newspaper “ Another Draft Departs Civic Farewell”newspaper, ww2, mildura town hall