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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Hansard Extract, "Public Transport at Bendigo and Ballarat", 12/3/1970
Illustrates questions in Parliament about the possibility of closure of the Ballarat and Bendigo systemYields information about the mooted closure of the SEC in Parliament, questions and concession fares.Hansard Extract - two sheets - titled "Public Transport at Bendigo and Ballarat", Question in Parliament from Mr Trezise (Geelong North) to the Minister of Transport Mr Wilcox, regarding the possible abolition of public transport in Ballarat on 12/3/1970. Also a second question regarding concession fares which had been removed when Geelong closed.parliament, tramway closure, ballarat, bendigo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Volunteers share top honour, 2003
Although they have very different interests, both Barbara Rogalski and Keith Rooney are known as tireless workers for their community.Although they have very different interests, both Barbara Rogalski and Keith Rooney are known as tireless workers for their community. To acknowledge their commitment they have been named joint Whitehorse Council Citizens of the Year for 2003. Keyur Kelkar is the Junior Citizen of the Year.Although they have very different interests, both Barbara Rogalski and Keith Rooney are known as tireless workers for their community.rogalski, barbara, rooney, keith, awards, whitehorse citizen of the year, city of whitehorse, kelkar, keyur -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1908, 1904-1909
From it's beginning in 1867, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 volume with black and white illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Glenorchy /cemetery /references. Copy Register and Head Stones. Plus 1982 & 1988 Edition
Manila Folder tied with Green ribbon.Glenorchy Cemetery References & 1988 Edition & 1982 Edition Copy Register & H/Stones Witten in top right Corner Written in Center Glenorchy Cemeteryglenorchy, cemetery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage Week Antique Fair, 1984
Selection of articles concerning Heritage Week Antique Fair, 1984Selection of articles concerning Heritage Week Antique Fair, 1984Selection of articles concerning Heritage Week Antique Fair, 1984heritage week antique fair, 1984, copperfield antiques -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the blind annual report 1893, 1892-1897
Gaining royal assent in 1892, the Victorian Asylum and School for the Blind changed it's name to the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 bound volume with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Prince Alfred Quartz Mining Company Minute Book Dec 1874 - May 1885, 1874 - 1885
Minute Book for company Meetings Dec 1874- May 1885.Cover in poor conditionstawell, mining, prince alfred -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Service award to Valda Arrowsmith, 3/04/1991 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette about Rotary Club of Nunawading's award for community service to Valda Arrowsmith.Article in Nunawading Gazette about Rotary Club of Nunawading's award for community service to Valda Arrowsmith. Valda was a councillor for 11 years serving one term as mayor.Article in Nunawading Gazette about Rotary Club of Nunawading's award for community service to Valda Arrowsmith. arrowsmith, valda, rotary club of nunawading, robson, jim, community aid abroad, city of nunawading, arts centre committee of management -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Account cards, 1920s and 30s
These cards have been used as an accounting system by the Warrnambool firm of J. Mainland and Co. This firm of watchmakers, opticians and manufacturing jewellers was established in Liebig Street in the late 1890s and continued on into the 20th century at 166 Timor Street. The cards date from the 1920s and 30s. It is noted that in 1932 one customer purchased a Clarice Cliff ash tray for six shillings and sixpenceThese cards are of considerable interest firstly they give us some details of the many customers of the Warrnambool jewellery firm of J. Mainland and Co and secondly because they provide us with much information on a great number of residents of Warrnambool and district in the 1920s and 30s (addresses etc)This is a collection of paper invoices, some original, some copied, with some in alphabetical order and some in number order. The invoices are separated by pieces of cardboard with either numbers or letters on the front. The collection is only portion of a larger set of cards. The invoices were originally held together by small pins.warrnambool jewellery stores -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blast for Box Hill, 1994
Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Changing times, 1991
Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.city of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, nunawading historical society -
Peterborough History Group
Article - Saving a link with history
Further publicity pertaining to the historical links with the old Peterborough bridge and its retention, upon construction of a new bridge.Significant community support for retention of the old bridge.Full page article about the construction of the original bridge at Peterborough and the drive to retain it after a replacement bridge is built.Handwritten in ink "Warrnambool Standare Dec 19th 1985peterborough, peterborough old bridge, curdies river bridge, warrnambool standard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, We have matured, 1968
The opening of the new council chambers and offices symbolises the transition of this city from its developing youth to mature adulthood.The opening of the new council chambers and offices symbolises the transition of this city from its developing youth to mature adulthood.The opening of the new council chambers and offices symbolises the transition of this city from its developing youth to mature adulthood.city of nunawading. council chambers, block, gerd, block, renate, h.t. mcker & sons pty ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, $4.27 million hostel construction begins
Construction of the Nunawading Community Hostel stage 1 begins.Construction of the Nunawading Community Hostel stage 1 begins. with photo.Construction of the Nunawading Community Hostel stage 1 begins. retirement homes and villages, nunawading community hostel, athan, savvas, finlayson, lillith -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Association for the Blind 89th annual report 1984, 1984
Articles in annual report include: President's report, Finance report with Balance sheet, Auditors' report, Centres and Services by Region, Service highlights, Low Vision Clinics, Education and Training, Radio for the Print Handicapped, Telecommunications, Blind Members, Honorary Service group. During the year the Victorian Blind Bowlers Association were invited to inaugurate the first bowling green at Government House (picture inside front cover), Woodburn Lodge (16 independent living units) were completed, 3RPH was officially opened by Hon.Michael Duffy, Lindsay McMillan won a Churchill Fellowship to study radio information services, and the Telelink service began with 21 groups and 135 participants meeting by June 1984, Telecare servicing over 50 people and Telecontact made with 300 blind or visually impaired people. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, RVIB Statement of Accounts 1956-1957
Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Doc calls it a day, 16/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette about Dr Graham Corbett.Article in Nunawading Gazette about Dr Graham Corbett who has retired from practice at Vermont clinic after 35 years.Article in Nunawading Gazette about Dr Graham Corbett. corbett, graham, mitcham road, vermont, vermont clinic -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council seeks retail developers for centre, 1994
Retail developers encouraged to submit further plans for re-development of Blackburn Station Shopping Centre.Retail developers encouraged to submit further plans for re-development of Blackburn Station Shopping Centre.Retail developers encouraged to submit further plans for re-development of Blackburn Station Shopping Centre.blackburn station shopping centre, blackburn central pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Minutes, Port Mission Action Group, 1988
The Missions to Seamen building, designed by architect Harry Norris and built in 1937, was located on the site proposed 50 years later for development by the Sandridge Development Company. The building fell into disrepair after it was closed by the church in 1972, but enjoyed a brief and energetic period in 1987-90 when it was used as a community arts centre. These documents record the campaign waged to save the building from demolition. It was demolished in October 1995.Material relating to a campaign to save the Missions to Seamen building, 1987-88: minutes, correspondence and membership details of National Trust-auspiced Port Mission Action Groupmission to seamen, arts and entertainment, mission arts centre, national trust of victoria, harry a norris, pat grainger, barry merat, brian couldrey -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Inner Urban Development re Sandridge City Development Corporation, 1985 - 1992
Inner Urban Development, documents in relation to Sandridge City Development Corporation (SCDC - Beacon Cove- Mirvac) at Port Melbourne. Some items have individual catalogue numbers .12 -cat numbers 378,967, 1541, 1721, 2964 .13 - cat nos 1205, 1543, 2640, 2752R .14 - cat nos 2898, 2131, 1414, 1048, 3856town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, built environment, local government - city of port phillip, beris campbell, bayside development action group, bayside working group, sandridge city development co pty ltd, scdc, beacon cove, mirvac -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Christmas church services: Christmas tree tells the story, 14/12/1993
Article on "The Talking Christmas tree", a drama presented by the Greensborough Church of Christ, December 1993Newspaper clipping, text and black and white imagegreensborough church of christ, briar hill, christmas, greensborough interchurch council -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria Annual Report - 1987/88", 1988
Annual Report - 68 pages + card covers, printed on slightly textured paper. with the MTA logo imprinted on the front cover. Has a table of contents. Dated 31/10/1988, with letter to the Minister Jim Kennan, from the Chairman John King. Managing director Kevin Shea, Board members - Norm Maddock (part year) and Greg Rodgers representing the Union. Includes a review of the organisation, fares, various strategies, opening of the Northcote bus workshops, the AVM system, subsidiary companies and detail of finances.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, public transport, mta, personnel, avm, funding, buses -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DRIVERS LICENCE ARMY, 11/1950
Harold Jackson Baily Burrell BEM, MM VX56959 2nd AIF, 3/92361 CMF. Refer 290, 296.2P, 297.2P, 298.4.Army drivers licence. No. 8420 - AAF G11 for 3/92361 WO2 Burrell H.J.B.military history, documents - licences, military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Dance leads to 50 great years, 2004
Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.o'neill, ron, o'neill, greta, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Disability farm in limbo, 2013
Doubts have bee raised about the suitability of an alternative site for the NADRASCA farm which is part of the Healesville Freeway Reservation at Morack Road.Doubts have bee raised about the suitability of an alternative site for the NADRASCA farm which is part of the Healesville Freeway Reservation at Morack Road. The site suggested is near Morack Golf Course.Doubts have bee raised about the suitability of an alternative site for the NADRASCA farm which is part of the Healesville Freeway Reservation at Morack Road. nadrasca, healesville freeway reservation, morack road vermont, koedyk, gus, leane, shaun, morack golf course -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Shire of Stawell Business papers - Cr W.E. Phelan. Plus letters of correspondence, 1903 - 1905
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Survey - Industrial and Commercial Potential of Portland, Victoria, Apr-71
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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Article - Multi ring Binder, The Arts Behind Barbed Wire - Dunera Internees at Hay Camps NSW 1940 - May 1941
21 type written pages entitited The Arts Behind Barbed Wire: the Dunera Internees at Hay. Tells the story of the Dunera internees who were sent to Hay NSW from England. It covers how the internees made life in Hay bearable by setting up a school, theatre, visual arts, etc. Tells some of the stories of several of the internees during their internment.Black plastic display folder with 21 typewritten pages. On front is a label with name and donor being a school teacher, taped ondunera, dunera internees, hay camp -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CARNEGIE
Four items about unconnected events in Carnegie dating from 1924 to 2011: 1/Photocopied flyers about forthcoming FINE VIEW ESTATE subdivision held on 29/03/1924, includes photocopied photos. 2/Cardboard flyer advertising Carnegie’s community singing at the Progress Hall, Truganini Road. 3/Newspaper article dated 19/03/1980 from the CHADSTONE PROGRESS on Robert Temminghoff, the new president of the Carnegie Chamber of Commerce. 4/MELBOURNE WEEKLY BAYSIDE 06/04/2011, an article on Carnegie, beginnings and other relevant facts.fine view estate', sub divisions, ormond, carnegie station, houses, housing estates, trams, glen huntly tram, shops, crystal palace theatre, caulfield, state school -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 94th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1974), 1974
Articles in the annual report include: death of General Manager Ian Burnet, expenditure exceeding income, need to sell Woolahra (Helen Keller hostel) property, goal of opening 20 new Day centres by the end of 1975, plans to establish Occupational Therapy Training unit, review of aging hostels and restructure workshop, growth of Mitchell Street Theatre, increase of children with more than sight loss at nursery, decision to establish reading competition in memorial to Barbara Rutherford and awarding of Churchill Fellowship to Joan Ledermann for a review of Braille production units overseas.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records