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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sloane's & Scotchman United Quartz Mining Company remains of Poppet Head, Chimney & Engine Mounts
Sloane's & Scotchman Mining Co remains Poppet Head Chimney and Engine Mounts.Derelict mine site at upper main street. Engine housing brickwork and Chimney at right partly demolished.stawell mining -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour photograph, Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine in the Mount Helen Workshop, c1994
The Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine was purchased by the Ballarat School of Mines as the result of a bequest from Thomas Bath.The Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine was purchased as the result of a bequest from Thomas Bath. The 'substantial sum' was used to build an Engineering Laboratory. The Ballarat School of Mines Council minutes of 08 November 1901 record: - Plans for [the] proposed building were submitted ... and ... it was resolved that a temporary building for an Engineering Laboratory be put up.' This laboratory, as an existing building, is first mentioned in the Ballarat School of Mines President's Annual Report of 1901, presented on 28 February 1902, reporting 'the erection of a building 67ft long by 33 ft wide' This report also lists all the equipment that would be accommodated in the Engineering Laboratory, including the experimental steam engine and boiler. The experimental Davey-Paxman steam engine arrived in Ballarat towards the end of 1902. The Engineering Laboratory was opened on 14 August 1903 by His Excellency Sir Sydenham Clarke. This engineering laboratory remained in use till about 1945. By 1944 preparations were under way at the Ballarat School of Mines to expand existing facilities, to be ready for the influx of returned soldiers. A new Heat Engines laboratory was built, this time of brick construction, replacing the previous corrugated-iron shed. In the early stages the steam engine was used to drive an overhead transmission shaft for machinery in the adjacent workshop. Later the steam engine was moved to a space that became the Heat Thermodynamics Laboratory. At the end of 1969 the engine was relocated to the Thermodynamics Laboratory at the then Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (BIAE) Mt Helen Campus. It was donated to Sovereign Hill in 2006. According to the research of Rohan Lamb in 2001 around five experimental steam engines were made by Davey Paxman, and three of these had similar configuration to the Ballarat School of Mines Steam Engine, however, each of these was also unique with different valve arrangements. The list, which was on a scrap of paper in a folio held in the Essex Archives, confirmed that one was sent to India. The Ballarat steam engine can be dated to late 1901 to early 1902. Zig Plavina was responsible for moving the steam engine to Mount Helen, and worked on it as a technician for many years. He observed the following: * The condenser is driven by the low pressure engine. * The following arrangements are possible: i) the high pressure engine alone, exhausting to atmosphere. Condenser not used, crankshaft flanges not coupled. ii) crankshafts coupled, mains pressure (120 psi) steam supplied to high pressure engine, partially expanded steam delivered to low pressure engine (Tandem operation). Choice available re exhaust steam: either to the condenser or to atmosphere. iii) crankshafts not coupled, reduced pressure steam supplied to low pressure engine. Exhaust steam - either to the condenser or to atmosphere. * Valve arrangement - a choice of Pickering cut-off or throttle governor. On low pressure engine - throttle governor only.davey paxman experimental steam engine, model steam engine, steam, thermodynamics laboratory, thomas bath, bequest -
Federation University Historical Collection
Engineering, Steam Engine Indicator, Late 19th Century
For an explanation about the history of steam engine indicators, visit: http://www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/contentback.htm [last viewed 20 May 2013]. For information about the Richards' Improved Patent Steam-Engine Indicator see John Walter's publication 'The Engine Indicator: a short history of the autographic patterns from 1800 to the present day' - available online via: http://www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/chaptertwo.pdf Information on Casartelli, Manchester is also available online via: http://www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/chapterfour.pdf Refer pp.21-22 [last viewed 20 May 2013]Brass steam-engine indicator 125mm tall - accompanied by four steel piston springs - and a wooden measuring ruleIndicator [a] Casartelli Manchester [b] 41 ; Ruler [a] 12 to the Inch [b] No.2 [c] Casartelli & Son Manchesterrichards improved patent steam engine indicator, casartelli manchester -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, George Spence, Office of Mines Melbourne to Ballarat School of Mines, 05/01/1898
The Ballarat School of Mines taught Engine Driving.Handwritten letter on the Melbourne Office of Mines letterhead. The letter was written by George Spence, Secretary for the Board of Examiners for Engine Drivers to the Ballarat School of Mines. Handrwritten "5/1/1898 Dear Sir, I am directed to ask that you will be good enough to grant the Board of Examiners for Engine Drivers the use of a room at the School of Mines for examination purposes on 7th inst and following days. Faithfully yours George Spence R.R. The Director S. of M. Ballaarat" Handwritten and circled in black ink then crossed out "1601" Handwritten and circled in red ink "13"engine driving, engine driver, george spence, spence, letterhead, examination, ballarat school of mines -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Johnston St Engine House", "Northcote Engine House", "Richmond Engine House", c1938
Set of four photocopied plans or drawings on A3 sheet of the "Johnston St Engine House", "Northcote Engine House" and "Richmond Engine House", c2/1938. .1 - Sheet 1 - P8498 - Plan showing land and surrounding streets for the "Johnston St Engine House" .1 - Sheet 2 - P8499 - Plan showing the layout of the engine house. Has a note sheets 1 and 2 that it has been sold .2 - P8506 -Plan showing land and surrounding streets for the "Northcote Engine House" - 2 copies held. .3 - P8607 - Plan showing Richmond Engine House and adjacent streets with sub-station next doortrams, tramways, drawings, depots, property, cable trams, winding houses, johnston st, northcote, richmond, hoddle st, bridge rd -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam Engine in a cutting
Steam Train Engine in Hills cutting c 1940. Photo from "Boothey" EstateTwo identical photos of a steam engine & goods trucks heading towards Melbourne. The larger photo a copy of the smaller photo c 1940A543 printed on the back of one of the photos.railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, “Driver Thrown From Cabin”, 23/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Driver Thrown From Cabin” The Herald, Mon January 23, 1978 Photos and text Tram crash with tanker, Danks St and Wright St, Albert Park at 6:45 am. Tram driver thrown from cabin after collision with 8 tonne tanker in Middle Park. Tanker loaded with flammable liquid. Tram careered down Danks St for about 100 metres. Tram did not have a dead-man’s switch. Tram driver and tanker driver both taken to Prince Henry’s Hospital. Board Chairman, Mr FD Snell said there would be an inquiry into the accident.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, trucks, albert park -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Card, Australian Defence Force Driver Qualification Log ADF Driver's Licence
Blue plastic cover paper driving log Plastic identity cardon Blue cover ADF Insignia ADF Driver Qualification Log William Leonard GARRETT Staff SergeantAGS No 227717log book, adf driver, licence -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Training Syllabus, 1/68 Ferret Driver/Sig Block Syllabus, 1968
A five page syllabus for the 4/19 PWLH 1/68 Ferret Scout Car Driver/Sig Courseferret scout car, driver training -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood/Warrandyte coach at Ringwood station, 1925. Will J. Hussey - b. Lilydale 1886 is the driver
Written on back of photograph, "1925, Ringwood/Warrandyte coach at Ringwood station. Will J. Hussey - b. Lilydale 1886 is the driver". -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Model Steam Engine
The Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine was purchased as the result of a bequest from Thomas Bath. The 'substantial sum' was used to build an Engineering Laboratory. The Ballarat School of Mines Council minutes of 08 November 1901 record: - Plans for [the] proposed building were submitted ... and ... it was resolved that a temporary building for an Engineering Laboratory be put up.' This laboratory, as an existing building, is first mentioned in the Ballarat School of Mines President's Annual Report of 1901, presented on 28 February 1902, reporting 'the erection of a building 67ft long by 33 ft wide' This report also lists all the equipment that would be accommodated in the Engineering Laboratory, including the experimental steam engine and boiler. The experimental Davey-Paxman steam engine arrived in Ballarat towards the end of 1902. The Engineering Laboratory was opened on 14 August 1903 by His Excellency Sir Sydenham Clarke. This engineering laboratory remained in use till about 1945. By 1944 preparations were under way at the Ballarat School of Mines to expand existing facilities, to be ready for the influx of returned soldiers. A new Heat Engines laboratory was built, this time of brick construction, replacing the previous corrugated-iron shed. In the early stages the steam engine was used to drive an overhead transmission shaft for machinery in the adjacent workshop. Later the steam engine was moved to a space that became the Heat Thermodynamics Laboratory. At the end of 1969 the engine was relocated to the Thermodynamics Laboratory at the then Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (BIAE) Mt Helen Campus. It was donated to Sovereign Hill in 2006. According to the research of Rohan Lamb in 2001 around five experimental steam engines were made by Davey Paxman, and three of these had similar configuration to the Ballarat School of Mines Steam Engine, however, each of these was also unique with different valve arrangements. The list, which was on a scrap of paper in a folio held in the Essex Archives, confirmed that one was sent to India. The Ballarat steam engine can be dated to late 1901 to early 1902. Zig Plavina was responsible for moving the steam engine to Mount Helen, and worked on it as a technician for many years. He observed the following: * The condenser is driven by the low pressure engine. * The following arrangements are possible: i) the high pressure engine alone, exhausting to atmosphere. Condenser not used, crankshaft flanges not coupled. ii) crankshafts coupled, mains pressure (120 psi) steam supplied to high pressure engine, partially expanded steam delivered to low pressure engine (Tandem operation). Choice available re exhaust steam: either to the condenser or to atmosphere. iii) crankshafts not coupled, reduced pressure steam supplied to low pressure engine. Exhaust steam - either to the condenser or to atmosphere. * Valve arrangement - a choice of Pickering cut-off or throttle governor. On low pressure engine - throttle governor only.Black and white photograph of the Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine. On the brake is returned serviceman Norman WIlliam Ludbrook (Diploma Electrical Engineering, 1952). Far right is Roy E. Mawby (Diploma Electrical Engineering, 1950)steam engine, model steam engine, davey paxman, electrical engineering, laboratory, scientific instrument, norman ludbrook, norman william ludbrook, roay mawby, roy e. mawby -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate - Certicate, Engine Driver's Certificate of Competency (Without Examination) for Henry Rankin Shaw, 1908, 29/10/1908
Henry Shaw was born at Nerrina near Ballarat, Victoria on 10 November 1863. He studied at the Ballarat School of MinesEngine Driver's Certificate from the Western Australia presented to Henry Rankin Shaw. No. 81. Entered into Register Vol. 1, Folio 246 on 29 October 1908 at Perth, Western Australia.henry shaw, henry rankin shaw, engine driver, certificate, nerrina, nerina, liitle bendigo -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, The Tank Driver, c1968
Colour portrait of a soldier, "The Tank Driver". He is dressed in camoflage uniform & has earphones on. The frame is coloured gold, mat is beige colour.On the rear - 'Property of Lisa McFadyen, 0413 428 692'.kenneth mcfadyen, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - pictorial works, portrait, ken mcfadyen -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plans, Site for Engine House and Engine, 1887
Two ink plan drawings, one with brown and grey shading, showing proposed sites and relative positions for an engine house and engine. .1) shows Plan A and Plan B options .2) shows elevations of brick engine houseengine house, robert ditchburn, w. watson, plans, mining -
Puffing Billy Railway
Twin Cylinder Engine - Belliss & Morcom Ltd, Patent Self Lubricating Engine , Birmingham, 1926
Belliss & Morcom Ltd, Patent Self Lubricating Engine , Birmingham It was used to operate the Fairfield No. 2 Mill Paper Making machine by a rope and pulley drive.Historic - Industrial Twin Cylinder Engine - stationary engine used to operate the Australasian Paper and Pulp Co Ltd. - Fairfield No. 2 Mill Paper Making machine by a rope and pulley drive.Twin Cylinder Engine - stationary engine made of steel, wrought iron, brassBelliss & Morcom Ltd, Patent Self Lubricating Engine , Birminghamtwin cylinder, engine, stationary engine, industrial stationary engine, puffing billy, fairfield no. 2 paper mill, australian paper manufactures ltd, belliss & morcom -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Gustav Mahnke’s Bakery horse drawn delivery cart with driver, 1920 1923
Gustav Mahnke’s Bakery horse drawn delivery cart with driverB/W. photograph. Showing a horse ad trap with a man on the trap. wooden fence in the backgroundWritten on the trap: Gustav Mahnke Stawell Bakerystawell business -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, World War One Calico Bag Belonging to Driver H.S. Holmes (7983). Harry and was from the Ascot, Victoria. He enlisted with others from the Ascot district including his cousin, Gordon Spittle, and other school mates, 1917
This bag was sent to Driver Harry Holmes during World War One.Calico bag with braid to pull the bag closed at the top. No 7983 Dvr H.S. Holmes 18th A.A. S. Corps Australian Imperial Forces Abroad On active Service 4.1.17world war one, harry holmes, h.s. holmes, 18th a.a.s. corps, active service, chatham-holmes collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Tram Driver Information", "Power Centre", 2011
Instruction - A4 sheet - "Tram Driver Information", providing information to drivers on instructions for services to the Grand Prix along either St Kilda Road, Fitzroy St for routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 67 and 72 for four dates in March. Dates line up with 2011 calendar. .1 - titled "Power Centre" reminder crews what to do if a loss of power during the event.trams, tramways, malvern depot, grand prix, drivers, st kilda rd, control centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, Badge Mint, "Junior Tram Driver", c1995
Badge - white plastic back with a pin, titled "Junior Tram Driver" with a cartoon of a tram and passengers - route 1. Has Manufacturers logo and name on the rear - "Badge Mint"trams, tramways, badges, cartoons, souvenirs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, ABC News, Melbourne tram driver Richard Augustus, 29-12-2022
Provides a story about Richard Augustus, emigrated from India in 1989, joined the tramways as a conductor in 1992. Other members of the family working with the tramways as well. Reports on his job satisfaction and contact with passengers. Works out of Malvern depot. Written by Matilda Marozzi. Has a photo of the driving school group in front of the Hawthorn Tram Depot in 1992.Yields information about a Yarra Trams employee tram driver.ABC News item printed from ABC website - 5 A4 pages - Melbourne tram driver Richard Augustus loves the sense of community his job brings.tramways, employees, yarra trams, richard augustus, community, tram drivers, malvern depot, abc, driving school, hawthorn tram depot -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Manual - Handbook, Austin Lifeboat Engine, 1986
The website: austinmemories.com provides a list of extracts from the Austin Motor company archive and makes mention that in WW2 some 3,500 lifeboats were provided for ships. In the link above there is also reference to airborne lifeboats. It seems that the Austin 8HP so-called lifeboat motor was very often re-used by boating enthusiasts which would account for the publication or e-issue? of this manual in 1986. It seems likely that this temperamental engine was still of interest to people like ship's engineers.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Commercially printed well handled small handbook or manual with rounded corners; for an Austin 8 HP engine for a lifeboat.see image for front cover mariner manuals, lifeboats, manual, motors, austin, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Doug Prosser, interior of driver training school at Hawthorn Depot c1980, c1980
Digital Image of the interior of driver training school at Hawthorn Depot c1980 by Doug Prosser Shows the various boards and supplementary equipment along the side wall with instructor Bruce Davey in the photo.trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, training -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Bus Driver, n.d
'Reminiscences of a bus driver in the Mitcham district' by Bill Glasson.'Reminiscences of a bus driver in the Mitcham district' by Bill Glasson. Covers services of Charlie Young's bus service prior to sale to Ventura, c 1950 - 1970. [n.d.]. Accompanies photos NP1808 - NP1823.'Reminiscences of a bus driver in the Mitcham district' by Bill Glasson. young, charlie, glasson, bill, bus services, mitcham -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram burns after collision with truck” “Quite heroes drag driver from flames”, 5/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Tram burns after collision with truck” – The Age 5/9/70 “Quite heroes drag driver from flames” by Robert Parsonage Tram and semi-trailer crash in Thornbury, Route # 9A, driver Bill Armitage suffered a broken right leg and arm and severe burns to most of his body, in critical condition in Preston and Northcote Community Hospital. Semi-trailer driver, Brian Carroll, 25 received burns and is in serious condition in hospital. Conductor Ted Clark, about 35, not injured and helped only passenger, and elderly woman from the tram. Collision occurred about 2.35 pm as Preston-City tram travelling south in St George’s Rd and truck travelling west in Normandy Rd.trams, tramways, accidents, fire, route 9a, collision, st georges rd, thornbury -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Photocopy, The Age Newspaper, Roper rejects proposal to protect historic tram engine room, 28-11-1989
Provides a report from The Age, 28-11-1989 written by Ingrid Swendsen, about the rejection by the Planning and Environment Minister , Tom Roper to protect the former cable tram winding or Engine house on the corner of Bridge and Punt Roads Richmond, despite the recommendation of the Historic Buildings Council to add it to the register. The building was later demolished by the Roads Corporation to widen the intersection. The Tramways have a small sub-station on the site. Quotes Douglas Hill of the National Trust and Roz Hansen of the Historic Buildings Council. Provides a report on the rejection of a recommendation to protect a historic building.Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from The Age 28-11-1989 - Roper rejects proposal to protect historic tram engine roomtrams, tramways, cable trams, engine house, winding house, punt road, bridge road, demolition, richmond, historic buildings council -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, K Class 157 Steam Engine pulling freight
K Class 157 Steam Train Engine pulling freight in cutting under Colquhuon Street bridge. Photo was taken from Hill Street Stawell around c 1962. Copy from original photograph of "K" Class 157 Steam engine pulling freight trucks going up the cutting and under the Colquhuon St. bridge. The rail line runs parallel to Napier St. c 1962. K 157.railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction Book, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Driver - Participants Manual - "W" class", Sep. 1993
Manual - 90 pages, double sided, A4 photocopied sheets, bound with a black comb binder, clear plastic sheet on the front and blue card cover, titled "Tram Driver - Participants Manual - "W" class". Prepared by the Public Transport Corporation, for use at the Hawthorn Training Centre, Tram Operational Training September 1993. Contains a contents sheets, testing arrangements, course timetable, and a Drivers manual for W class trams. Includes breakdown procedures, fault finding and reporting. Additional copy added 18/1/20212nd copy has "K. S. 9-1-95" on front cover.trams, tramways, the met, drivers, driver training, instructions, ptc, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB. to Driver R. Wearne, 1440, 15/07/1957 12:00:00 AM
Duplicated stencil cut memo with dates and information to be hand filled, headed MMTB. to Driver R. Wearne, 1440 and Malvern, to attend Head Office in uniform for an interview to be promoted to the Official Staff (Officer) on Thursday 18/7/1957.hand written informationtrams, tramways, mmtb, letters, inspectors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Lilian Butler, driver driving a tram with the Loreto Convent Sturt St West in the background, Aug. 1971
Yields information about the driving trams and a strong association with the person.Colour 27 x 27 mm slide in a Kodachrome cardboard mount of a driver driving a tram with the Loreto Convent Sturt St West in the background with handle on the controller. Slide mount date August 1971. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.ballarat, tramways, trams, drivers, sturt st west, loreto convent chapel, controllers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Model, 'Model Steam Engine' by Frederick Mitchell, 1886, c1892
Frederick Mitchell was born c1874 at Staffordshire Flat, Redcastle, near Heathcote. His father was an engineer from Cornwall, and had a quartz crushing battery at Staffordshire Flat from 1870 to at least the 1890s. Around 1886 Frederick Mitchell was an 18 year old "Engineer and Instrument Maker". He was awarded an 'Honorary Mention' at the Australian Juvenile Exhibition 1890-1. It was donated to the Ballarat School of Mines Museum in 1892. In the early 1960s the model was transferred to the Heat Engines Laboratory. All Heat Engines laboratory was moved from the Ballarat School of Mines to the Mt Helen Campus on October 1869. The model was accommodated in the thermodynamics laboratory. It was shown working during open days. The Ballarat School of Mines Calendar for 1893, page 66 refers to this item. There is correspondence between Frederick Mitchell's grandson, F.W. Mitchell; E.J. Barker, Director of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education; and Graham Beanland, Ballarat School of Mines.A working model of a vertical oscillating twin cylinder steam engine with fly wheel, mounted on a wood base board and covered in glass. Usually stored under a wood-framed glass cover. steam, model, engine, frederick mitchell, flywheel, ballarat school of mines museum