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Clunes Museum
Document - RECEIPT
THE AMOUNT OF THESE RECEIPTS ARE EACH FOR 9 POUNDS 7 SHILLINGS AND 6 PENCE4 RECEIPTS .1 31/3/1885 - FROM THE TRUSTEES WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES, BEING PAYMENTS FOR CLEANING ETC. TO MR. SAML BIGGS. .2 30/6/1885 - FROM THE TRUSTEES WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES, BEING PAYMENTS FOR CLEANING ETC. TO MR. SAML BIGGS. .3 30/9/1885 - FROM THE TRUSTEES WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES, BEING PAYMENTS FOR CLEANING ETC. TO MR. SAML BIGGS. .4 31/121885 - FROM THE TRUSTEES WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES, BEING PAYMENTS FOR CLEANING ETC. TO MR. SAML BIGGS.DATE- AMOUNT ECT.local history, commerce, book keeping, churches - wesley -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Electrolysis - Ballarat", c1966
Yields information about the problem of electrolysis in Ballarat due to poor track joints and other problems., Yields information about the problem of electrolysis in Ballarat due to poor track joints and other problems.Carbon copy of a typed memo from the Works Superintendent to the Branch Manager of the SEC Ballarat regarding Electrolysis - poor earth return and the possible reasons for this. Memo suggests that track welder should be trained to test and the time and cost to test and repair the system. Memo dated 18/8/1966. On rear has various notes in ink. Was located with item 3701 - 1967 Trackwork diary.trams, tramways, sec, trackwork, electrolysis, welding -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Document - Record, Harness Horse, Tuapeka Star
Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter. Tuapeka Star raced from 1979 (2yo) through to 1984 (7yo). Had Winning Streak of 6. Career: 22 wins 15 seconds 9 thirds 82 starts.Typed document in black and red ink.harness racing, australasian harness racing, horse career, performance records, bendigo harness racing club, bhrc, tuapeka star, g morgan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System", 1979
Twelve page report, gloss paper, orange covers and a brown comb binder, titled "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System" August 1979 describing the introduction of the AVM system by the MMTB into Melbourne for both trams and buses. Gives the background to the system, how it works, what it can do, diagrams, photographs of Hamburg and Los Angeles, notes on how it can improve services and MMTB planning for the system including photographs of a bus in West Heidelberg where preliminary testing was being undertaken at the time. Folded into the rear of the report is a 4 page, typed and handwritten notes by the donor on the system, answering a series of questions.Marked on top of the front over "1979"trams, tramways, avm, mmtb, testing, automatic vehicle monitoring -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - MARTIN FAMILY
Two items in this file: 1/Photocopied article, from unknown sources, showing family photograph of Martin family, which included Albert Victor, who lived at ‘Hugleuden’, Stanley Street, Elsternwick. 2/Handwritten document researched by Margaret Dunbar on Martin Family, from 1862-1985martin albert victor, martin albert legeo, stanley street, elsternwick, mcdonnell lillian, martin lilla clara jean, wilson lily, martin family, soldiers, world war 1914-1918 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Thomas Sleeman Probate 1900, 1900
Tait collection: item 57 of 62 This document gives details of the Will and Probate of Thomas Sleeman, a Nirranda farmer. He died in 1900 at the age of 85 and left real estate to the value of £600. The main beneficiaries were his sons and £30 was left to Mary Le Couteur, his daughter. He also bequeathed to the Wesleyan Church the half acre of land that the church was on at that time (presumably in the Nirranda district). The document has been drawn up by the law firm of O’Mahony and Murray which operated in Warrnambool early in the 20th century. The document has been passed down to successive lawyers occupying the legal premises in Kepler Street and located there in 2014 in the same building, the premises last occupied by the law firm of Mackay Taylor. This document is of some interest as it gives details of the Will and Probate of Thomas Sleeman, a farmer from Nirranda.This is a piece of white paper folded in two to make four pages. Three of the pages are ruled with blue lines and have margins ruled in blue. There is handwritten material on three pages. A seal of the Supreme Court of Victoria is attached with green ribbon and there are nine red stamps of the Master in Equity of the Supreme Court and one purple stamp of the Savings Bank (Head Office). The document is a little stained and the writing is fading but legible. The document gives details of the Will and Probate of the Nirranda farmer, Thomas Sleeman who died in September 1900. In the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria in its Probate Jurisdiction in the Will and Codicil of Thomas Sleeman late of Naranda in the County of Heytesbury in the Colony of Victoria farmer deceased.o’mahony and murray, warrnambool lawyers, thomas sleeman, warrnambool history, tait collection, nirranda -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Invitation, c. 1978
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Political General 1969-1976
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Copy, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo)
Yields information about Ballarat 's first trams - electric trams towing trailers. Better sources of image held within files. Shows crowded nature of the tram,Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of f an ESCo tram towing a heavily loaded ex horse tram as a trailer, eastbound along the north side of Sturt St. with the Town Hall in the background. Many people and a number of horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Photo taken soon after opening it would appear, as a destination box on the electric tram is not visible. For a list and description of the same base image see Archives file - "Notes on ESCo Tram towing a heavily loaded trailer" Original negative held in the negative file. Laser print of scanned image in box 01-01-77. Scanned at 2100 dpi and Photoshopped for file image. See Reg Item 162 for the original postcard.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, trailers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Newspapers available on microfilm, 1984
List of newspapers on microfilm held at the State Library of Victoria, 1984List of newspapers on microfilm held at the State Library of Victoria, 1984List of newspapers on microfilm held at the State Library of Victoria, 1984state library of victoria, newspaper indexes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, SEC "Rules Governing Depot Employees", c1980
Photocopy of 'State Electricity Commission of Victoria / Ballarat Electricity Supply and Tramways / Rules Governing Depot Employees' consisting four pages. 2440 - Copy of original document on heat sensitive photocopy foolscap size paper - Photostatted. 2440 - copy - copy from above on toner printed photocopy and reduced to A4 size - made June 2003 by Alan Bradley. Document details General rules such as hours of duty, fire, accidents behaviour; Depot Operation - Safety Rules detailing many procedural rules about work safety on trams. The 5th page details rules governing track repair employees, such as safety, breaking of rail circuits and use of bitumen boilers. See Also Reg Item 3705 for an earlier version. 2nd copy added 12/5/2021 - original copy. Scanned and added.trams, tramways, sec, safety, depot, rules, instructions -
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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Melbourne Water, Community Bulletin port Melbourne Pump Station Essential Works, Feb 2020 - Apr 2021
Built c.1897, the pumps drain the larger Port Melbourne area to Port Phillip Bay. It was identified that the pumps were at the end of their serviceable life & would need to be renewed.Five Community Bulletins outlining the work to be done on the Port Melbourne Pumping Staion.pumping station, melbourne water -
Melton City Libraries
Document, Darlingsford land title, 1863
Thomas Bell Darling purchased 176 acres from the Toolern Creek to Ferris Road. A house and bluestone barn/stables were built. The property was owned by Ralph Parkinson, followed by Richard Manning. SUMMARY – Darlingsford – Auction 1910 Darlingsford – Auction 1910 Melton Express October FRIDAY, October 28th At Three O’Clock At the RAGLAN HOTEL, MELTON SUBDIVISIONAL SALE of the DARLINGSFORD ESTATE, MELTON. Having a long frontage to the TOOLERN CREEK. In the Estate of the late RICHARD MANNING’ W. S. KEAST and L.A. FAIRBAIRN & CO., Auctioneers (in conjunction). Have received instructions from R.F. and J.L. Robertson, executors of Richard Manning deceased to offer by Public Auction, property almost adjoining Melton township, and having a frontage to the Toolern Creek, subdivided in to four lots as under:- Lot 1. – The homestead block containing 176 acres, being portion A, section 11, parish Kororoit together with the improvements, which consist of a 6-roomed stone house, milking shed, dairy, U.G. tank. Lot 2 – 177 acres 2 rood 23 perches, being Crown portion B of section 11 parish Kororoit. This block adjoins the homestead and is partly fenced. Lot 3 – 187 acres, Crown allotment C, section 11, parish Kororoit. adjoining the above lot. Lot 4 - 157 acres 1 rood 27 perches, being Crown allotment 9, section 12, parish of Kororoit. This block is only divided from the above lots by road, and adjoining Messrs. McVean and Gaitskill’s properties. This is one of the best known properties in the Melton district as a cultivation an grazing form, and its close proximity to the township makes it a very valuable, and portion of which could be cut into township blocks and should command a ready sale. For absolute sale. Terms- one fifth cash, one fifth in eight years, balance in 7 years with interest a the rate of 4 1/2 percent. Plan on application For further particulars apply W.S. KEAST, 610 Collins street, Melbourne; and L.A. FAIRBAIRN & Co., St James-buildings, Williams street, or at Bacchus Marsh; and as to the title, Dugdale and Creber, St. James-buildings, William Street Melbourne. Express November 5, 1910 On Friday last, Mr W.S. Keast and Messrs L.A. Fairbairn & Co., in conjunction, offered at the Raglan the Manning Estate known as Darlingsford, comprising of 700 acres, divided into four lots. Lot 4 was submitted first and passed in at L8 per acre. Lot 1 was then put up and went up to L13 per acre, at which it was also passed in. Lot 3 was next offered, and there being no bid was also passed in. Lot 2 was not offered. Express March 18, 1911 The Manning Estate of Darlingsford 600 acres was sold to Mr. Ernie for an undisclosed price. Note: Map KOROROIT COUNTY OF BOURKE Crown Grant Section 11 Portion A Thomas. B. Darling 176 . 0 . 0 acres on 29.3.1853 Lot 1 Portion B A. Russell 170 . 0 . 0 acres on 29.3.1853 Lot 2 Portion C Peter Inglis 176 . 0 . 0 acres on 29.3.1853 Lot 3 Section 12 Portion 3 P. Inglis 157 . 1 . 27 acres on 17.17.1863 Total 176 170 176 157. 1.27 679 . 1.27 acres November 5th 1910 On Friday night last Mr W S Keast and Messrs L A Fairbairn & Co, in conjunction offered at the Raglan Hotel the Manning Estate known as Darlingsford, comprising of 700 acres, divided into four Lots. Lot 4 was submitted first, and was passed in at L8.0.0. per acre. Lot 1 was then put up and went to L13.0.0. per acre at which it was passed in. Lot 3 was next offered, and then Lot 3 was next offered, and then being no bid was passed in. Lot 2 was not offered. October 22nd Notice of sale. 700 acres of splendid land close to the railway station. Divided onto 4 Lots 3 of which are maiden land and the whole of the acres is chocolate soil. No 1 Lot belonged to the late Mr Ralph Parkinson, and for years was liberally supplied with manure and crushed bones, and is capable of producing many crops.. The property being sold to wind up the Estate. Gisborne Gazette Friday December 17th 1911 Mr Sharp has sold his farm at the back of the township to Mr. E Barrie; price L15/10/ per acre. Agreement between Thomas Bell Darling and Ralph Parkinsonlocal identities -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Insurance Policy and envelope, n.d
a. The Manchester Assurance Company fire policy. Insured Herbert Leslie Vivian; property insured: stock in trade of a Saddler; sum insured: £200; policy dated 25 Feb 1931, premium £0.19.10 b. Envelope for above policy, from The Manchester Assurance Company. Handwritten address to H.L. Vivian Esq. Percy St. Portland. Postmarked Melbourne. Fastened with a split pin.Front: 'Stock of shop' - handwritten, pencil -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 19/12/1945 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Bendigo tramcars in 1945, and demonstrates letters between the SEC and Wal Jack.Letter from SEC Bendigo Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 19th Dec. 1945, returning particulars of the bogies trams recently purchased from the MMTB, enclosing a photograph of one of the bogies being transported from Melbourne and that the first bogie tram has given satisfactory service over a busy period. Signed by T. H. McNaught as Manager. Has initials GEM/MM on the letter. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, bendigo, bogie trams -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Document - School Records - Individuals, Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen, Wise, Keith Raymond, 1951
From School records, some more complete than others. Reports should contain information on the pupil's school work and give details of what they did when they left school. They should also show the name of a parent and the occupation. All sheets are indexed on a spreadsheet at the Common School Museum.Individual school records of the pupils of the Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen.rutherglen higher elementary school, pupils, students, school reports -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Ansett Brewarrana Pastoral Company Protection Board Document, Ansett Brewarrana Holdings Pty. Ltd. Narrendera Pastures Protection Board
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Open Day, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, 7 Nov 1987
Open Day, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, part of the Eltham Community Festival activites, 7 Nov. 1987eltham, eltham festival, eltham living and learning centre, living and learning centre, open day -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Various notes and correspondence, Jindivik Mk 4 drawing office instruction 74
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Heidelberg Golf Club
Document - Annual Report, Heidelberg Golf Club, Lower Plenty: Forty-fourth Annual Report, Year ended January 31st, 1973, 06/04/1973
Annual report of the Heidelberg Golf Club. Includes annual report, balance sheet and accounts to 31/01/1973. Annual General Meeting held 06/04/1973.Annual reports found in this collection begin in 1933-34. Numbering of annual reports commenced in 1973 with number 44.4 page document. Typed text. annual reports, financial reports -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Clippings from The Bulletin Vol 116 No 6043 22 Oct 1996
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Earnings advice, CAC, 1987
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. CAC paysheets/packets White Earnings Advice papers issued by CACindustry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Garden notes, 1979-1981
Folder "Garden notes"(part of "agnotes" series, Dept. of Agriculturegarden notes, agriculture -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramcar location Preston Workshops", "Daily tram summary Friday 9 December 1988", Dec. 1988
.1 - A4 photocopied sheet providing the location of tramcars at Preston Workshops, dated 8-12-1988 .2 - "Tram Maintenance and Construction Department Daily Tram Summary Friday 9 December 1988" - showing class, depot, peak, allot, available, spares in workshops, and number of unserviceable cars. Also lists trams for transport, stock, and total number of cars.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Military History RAAF A34 DH 84 Dragon's A34-1 To A34-98
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Vermont pharmacist, 2000?
Letter from Vermont pharmacist to his customers on his retirement.Letter from Vermont pharmacist to his customers on his retirement.Letter from Vermont pharmacist to his customers on his retirement.park, ian, vermont shopping centre, pharmacies -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document (Item) - Information Folder, Buninyong Mechanics Institute and Free Library
Copies of images showing the development of and changes to the library building.buninyong mechanics institute, buninyong library, buninyong -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Gallus family, 1999
Excerpt from the Burwood Bulletin May/June/July 1999.Excerpt from the Burwood Bulletin May/June/July 1999 covering the Gallus family who emigrated to Australia in 1848/49 and whose descendants later had a poultry farm in Vermont.Excerpt from the Burwood Bulletin May/June/July 1999. gallus family, emigrated -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - (Kerle) Random documentation covering DH86 aircraft