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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Electrical Engineer, "Standard Car for Melbourne Tramways", 15-9-1925
The article provides the operating background to the new type of bogie car then being built for the MMTB. Gives dimensional details, the basis of the doors and seating arrangements, and safety considerations. Has a drawing featuring car 369. This type was known as the "W class" tramcar. See also item 6923.Yields information about the Melbourne W class tram in 1925.Photocopy of an article titled "Standard Car for Melbourne Tramways" from the Electrical Engineer magazine - 15-9-1925. tramways, tramcars, mmtb, melbourne, w class, tram 369, design of new trams -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Document - Annual Report, 79th Annual Report and Balance Sheet of the Kadimah National Library 1990
The 79th annual report produced by Kadimah12 pagesmr. j. sher, mr. i. apelowicz, mr. b. wajsman, mr. h. bachrach, mr. j. winkler, mr. m. rabinowicz, mr. p. wiener -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Certificate of Competency, 1950
Correspondence and art work for new Certificate of Competencycertificate of competency, studies -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - letters, Documents relating to the Establishment of the Sandhurst (Bendigo) School of Mines, 1871
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870. The first enrolments took place in 1871 making this group of documents historically important.Paper documents relating to the advice being sought by the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute from Ballarat School of Mines in relation to starting a School of Mines at Bendigo. .8) Correspondence to the Ballarat School of Mines from Joseph Phillips of the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. The letter seeks advice on setting up a School of Mines in Bendigo. The correspondence was dated 01 January 1871, was signed by Joseph Phillips, and was answered on 04 January 1871. .14) Ballarat School of Mines Council Agenda, 20 January 1871. Signed by James Baker, secretary. .18) Letter from R.M. Serjeant to the Ballarat School of Mines dated 09 January 1871. .22) Letter from prospective student A. Ansaldi regarding starting at the Ballarat School of Mines. .24) Letter from prospective student James Hore regarding starting at the Ballarat School of Mines. .26) Memorandum during the Mechanics' Institute Sandhurst requesting information concerning teachers. Dated 25 April 1871. .27) Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute & Free Library requesting information from the Ballarat School of Mines in relation to numbers of pupils, number of paid staff, number of honorary staff, salary of head master and whether the school was a success. It is dated 19 April 1871 and is signed by Joseph Phillips. .35) My dear sir If it will suit youor convenience I take the liberty of appointing Friday the 2nd of June for my lecture on Geology at the School of Mines. You expressed a wish to assist me in any diagrams that it might be possible to obtain. In am very anxious to have a large map of the solar system. One that might be clearly seen from any part of the Hall. It will be of great importance to my lecture. [ ? ] diagrams I will find it necessary to prepare myself. I am most faithfully H. B. de la Poer Wall R.W. Newman Esqr Vice President PS as the whole of my lecture depends on the hearing the early part it might be well to put in the Advt at 8.00 punctually. In announcing my name it might be well to put ex-Fellow of the Royal Geological Society. Asking your pardon for these suggestions. Sebastopol June 14th 1871 Gentlemen, I am desirous of joining the classes of Surveying, drawing, &c in your valuable Institution.i am 16 years of age, and been through the 1st first book of Euclid, Decimals &c. Trusting to meet with your approbation. I am gentlemen, Yours obedietly A. Ansaldi To the Administrative Council School of Mines Ballarat Darling Streetl Ballarat July 1871 To the secretary of the School of Mines Ballarat. Sir, I called on Monday but you were not present but I saw Mr Phillips and he informed me that I might commence at once, and that my nomination &c might be going on in the mean time. If there be any objection to my joining the classroom Monday night, will you be good enough to let me know. Yours &c John Hore. Sandhurst April 25 1871 To The secretary School of Mines, Ballarat, Please let me know what subjects your paid instructor teachersl JP By Jas Philipsballarat school of mines, bendigo school of mines, sandhurst school of mines, sandhurst mechanics' institute, bendigo, sandhurst, joseph phillips, phillips, hore, john hore, james phillips, ansaldi, ballarat school of mines establishment, robert borugh smyth, robert m. sergeant, james baker, de la poer wall, warrington rogers, h.b. de la poer wall, r.w. newman, lecture, royal geological society, a. ansaldi, mechanics' institute sandhurst, r.m. sergeant -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Fruitgrowing in early Vermont
Handwritten information about fruit growing in Vermont from about 1880 to 1945. the area bounded by Boronia Road, the Dandenong Creek and Morack Road was a grant by Queen Victoria to an old soldier named Moore.Handwritten information about fruit growing in Vermont from about 1880 to 1945. the area bounded by Boronia Road, the Dandenong Creek and Morack Road was a grant by Queen Victoria to an old soldier named Moore. This area was subdivided about 1880. A few fruit trees planted. Later Williams Pears and Jonathan Apples were found to be best to grow. The peak of growing fruit was 1930 - 39 and steadily declined after this due to labour shortages and lack of markets during 1939 - 1945.Handwritten information about fruit growing in Vermont from about 1880 to 1945. the area bounded by Boronia Road, the Dandenong Creek and Morack Road was a grant by Queen Victoria to an old soldier named Moore. orchards, boronia road, vermont, dandenong creek, moore, isaac, morack road, vermont south -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood State School- Pupil's Progress Report for Peter Wigley, Grade 5, 1947
Standard format "Report Book" - Ringwood School No 2997Hand written half year report for Peter Wigley, Grade 5, dated 25/6/47 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Methodist churches in Nunawading, c1966
History of the Methodist Churches in Nunawading. Collection of typescript histories of various churches by M.A. Chatwyn with a summary by I. Field.methodist church, mount pleasant methodist church, methodist church mitcham, nunawading methodist church, east burwood methodist church, blackburn methodist church, blackburn south methodist church, avenue uniting church, blackburn, shire of blackburn and mitcham, orton joseph rev, kinsman, rev.?, aspinall, walker e, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, southall ivan, allingham, perkins h l rev, goldsworthy w l rev, vandermark e rev, secomb h v rev, wilkinson w h rev -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Harry Gilham, Demolition of Eltham Shire Offices (South Wing), 895 Main Road, Eltham, Aug. 1996
The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees -
Clunes Museum
Document - CERTIFICATE
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF RIGHT OF BURIALAN APPLICATION OF LOUISA SWAINSON UPON PAYMENT OF FOUR POUNDS AS TRUSTEElocal history, document, certificates, swainson family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park, n.d
Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park,Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park, including plan of general area.Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park, antonio park, mitcham, parks and reserves -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee, "The report of Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee - Securing a future for Melbourne's tram system", 1/05/1982 12:00:00 AM
.1 - Ninety page report, stapled into a plastic covered binder, titled "The report of Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee - Securing a future for Melbourne's tram system", May 1992 looking at the future of Melbourne's tram and bus fleet, proposals for maintenance of W class trams, fare collection, tram routes, a new South Melbourne depot, employee issues, and cost studies. Report addressed to the Minister for Transport, Hon Peter Spyker. Committee chaired by Peter Parkinson. .2 - Appendices to the above document - approx. 160 pages in a plastic covered binder with an Arnos binder as well to hold document together. See also Reg Item 2652 for a short item about the route proposals and also 1535.Has a number of pencil notations at the top of some sheets throughout the report.trams, tramways, w class, reports, melbourne, ptc, tram depot, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Public Transport Unions and Victorian Trades Hall Council, "Upgrade the Trains, Keep Sydney Road Trams - Position Paper on the Upfield Public Transport Corridor", Mar. 1989
1586 - Photocopy - report - 9 A4 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Upgrade the Trains, Keep Sydney Road Trams - Position Paper on the Upfield Public Transport Corridor - Executive Summary", setting out the Union view of the conversion of the Upfield line to light rail. Notes the issues with the project, experience on the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines, level crossings and staffing. 1586.1 - as above but the full report - 66 pages, stapled along the side with clear plastic front, white card rear cover with a table of contents, including notes on the North-South rail (St Kilda and Port Melbourne) - experience to date, critique on The Met's Upfield line study, the Union's preferred option, Benefits of preferred option and the role of light rail, appendices and recommendations.trams, tramways, upfield light rail, sydney rd, unions, light rail -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Legacy Remembers, 1996
An article in The Answer showing the Odes that are recited at Legacy events in the 1990s. Remembrance is a feature of all formal meetings and formal gatherings involving members of the Legacy family. At the Widows' Club Meetings a widow will say: 'Let us stand for a moment in silence In memory of our loved ones Lest we forget' (repeated by Widows) At the Widows' Club meetings a Legatee will say: 'Let us stand for a moments in silence In memory of your husbands, our comrades, those dear to each of us Who offered their lives to defend our freedom. Lest we forget' (repeated by Widows). At a Ceremony of Remembrance Gatherings of Junior Legatees by a Legatee will say 'Let us stand for a moment in silence In memory of your fathers, our comrades And those Junior Legatees who fave their lives for our country We will remember them' (repeated by Junior Legatees) 'Lest we forget' (repeated by Junior Legatees)Remembrance is a vital part of Legacy's ongoing commitment to the families of the deceased servicemen and women.Printout of a page from The Answer in August 1996.answer, poem -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Journal, Shoulder to shoulder
vietnam veterans’ association of america -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, Tatura Police and Railway Stations
Documentation and photographs on the Police Stations in Tatura and Tatura Railway Station. Black 2 ring folder, containing multiple sleeves with documents and photographs.Tatura Police Station and Railway Stationtatura police station, tatura railway station -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Diploma course, 1946-1949
Notes on proposed Diploma course; Dookie Agricultural College Prospectus 1946dookie agricultural college, diploma course -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Act of Parliament, University of Ballarat Amendment (Federation University) Act, 2013
University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Framed University of Ballarat Amendment (Federation University) Act, with three pages of explanation.university of ballarat, federation university, act of parliament, establishment -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Benalla, Euroa, Violet Town Group - Change Over Dinner, 2007
A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to the Benalla, Euroa, Violet Town Group change over dinner in 2007. He was installing Legatee Leon Dyer as President of the Group. He mentions the 141,000 widows receiving DVA benefits. He mentions Younger Veterans Forum for veterans post 1975. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the branches and groups at the time.Print out x 1 page of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to a Group dinner on 24 March 2007.benalla, euroa, violet town, changeover dinner -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - operations manual VH-CRT Thiess Bros Yeerongpilly, Beechcraft D18 S
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - NADZAB Reawakens By James M. Eames
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Newspaper Article 'Chinese New Year of the Goat', abt 2000-2017
Newspaper Article 'Chinese New Year of the Goat' Photo of Russell Jack, from the Chinese association - gives Ping a feed before the dragon comes out to celebrate.history, bendigo, chinese, sun loong, russell jack -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Details of SEC Tramways System", 15/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the three Provincial systems on a short report - track, rolling stock and a short history.Report - single foolscap sheet, typed, titled "Details of SEC Tramways System", prepared by Les Denmead, 15/7/1971m listing the three Provincial tramways, track details, size, rolling stock and notes including miles of tracks. Gives some details of the then current fleet.trams, tramways, reports, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, track, tram tracks, rolling stock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Interim Report - conversion of existing tramway system", Mar. 1960
Typed document with pencil changes for retyping headed: From - Committee of Inquiry To - Chairman and Members of the Board Interim Report" - (conversion of existing tramway system to bus" Four foolscap pages reporting on the scope of investigation, initial steps taken, information requested, information outstanding, other matters investigate, time required to complete the report. Report based on use of 41 seat underfloor engined bus with a combination of one or two man operation - pencil date of March 1960.trams, tramways, mmtb, conversion, buses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Victorian Municipal and Business Handbook, 1902
Description of Shire of Nunawading. Councillors names included, also officers and some statistics.Description of Shire of Nunawading. Councillors names included, also officers and some statistics.Description of Shire of Nunawading. Councillors names included, also officers and some statistics.local government, shire of nunawading -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reference for Barry Parker, 1956
Reference letter for Barry Parker stating he has gained his Junior Technical Certificate and Intermediate Technical Certificate. Good personality and a direct but courteous manner of approach. A school prefect who carried out tasks in a way that demonstrated he can accept responsibility. Cream sheet of paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, reference, junior technical certificate, good character, courteous, barry parker, intermediate technical certificate, prefect, accept responsibility -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, Neil Clerehan et.al, Architect: Issue 10, 1970
Soft Cover Magazinearchitecture, australian architecture, walsh st library -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Victoria and its Metropolis, 1888
Photocopy of page describing Richmond and gardens of the Horticultural Societyrichmond, horticultural society, gardens -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Syllabus, Education Department, Victoria, Technical School. Syllabuses for various subjects
The Education Department, Victoria, Syllabuses for Technical Schools. They include Mechanics (Applied) and Mechanics Applied to Mining (Syllabus No. 6), Mechanics and Heat (Syllabus No. 10), Municipal Engineering and Hydraulics (Syllabus No. 26), Engineering Drawing and Design (Syllabus No. 28), Electrical Engineering for Post Office Mechanics, Letter-Press Printing, Geology and Mining Geology (Syllabus No. 3), Electrical Wiring, Geology and Mining Geology (1914), Trade Teachers' Courses, Full Trade Courses,8 sheets of A4 folded to make A5 document .1: Three syllabuses pinned together .2 to .8: Single syllabus.1: Note at top written in pencil - 18/3/12 and Office Copy .2: Note at top right corner - Office Copy 7/6/13education department, victoria, syllabuses, technical schools, mechanics, mechanics applied to mining, mechanics and heat, municipal engineering, hydraulics, engineering drawing and design, electrical engineering, post office mechanics, letter-press printing, geology, mining geology, electric wiring, trade teachers, full trade -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Burnley Horticultural Alumni, 1997-2000
Correspondence and notices, particularly on the future of horticultureburnley horticultural alumnia, studnets -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Document - Record, Harness Horse, Knight Pistol
Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter. Knight Pistol raced from 1993 (5yo) through to 2000 (12yo). In 1998 raced in Europe. Inducted into the Victorian Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2015. Victorian Horse of the Year 1997. Leading Australian Trotting Stakes Winner in 1997 (All Ages), 1999 (All Ages). Had Winning Streaks of 10 and 8 wins. Career: 55 wins 27 seconds 12 thirds 181 starts.Typed document in black and red ink.harness racing, australasian harness racing, horse career, performance records, bendigo harness racing club, bhrc, knight pistol, kerryn manning, p manning, peter manning, ke manning, b blenheim, bruce blenheim