On 23rd March 1936, the Australian Motorist Petrol Company, (Ampol) was incorporated in NSW. It was the first oil company that the Australian public could buy shares in. It was listed on the Stock Exchange in 1948 as Ampol Petroleum Ltd. It merged with Caltex in 1995 but the brand Ampol still exists especially in regional areas.Small pamphlet with the story of the Union Jack and the Australian flag, some other British flags (the white ensign, the red ensign and the blue ensign). The story of petroleum and the pioneer of the oil industry in Australia complete the pamphlet. Australian flag on one side and advertising for Ampol on the other. The last item is a small folding pamphlet with the words of "God Bless Australia' on the inside. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.In red pen Bell 212 and some unreadable words.ampol, flags

Yields information about the threats to the Geelong tram system in 1949 and ways that it could be upgraded and extended to continue to serve. Was the first of the SEC systems to close. Has a strong association with the AETA members.A 20 page report + index + cover sheet + drawing foolscap size + estimate - corner stapled. Examining rail, tram and bus services to mainly North Geelong area. Drawing of PCC car- possibly a proposed MMTB car - 45' long. Looks at comparative costs, provision of rolling stock, recommendations for improvement, a comparison between buses and trams and the style of an operating authority other than the SEC. Follows on from the Mr. Hector Bell Jnr's report and comments on his report. Prepared by: Charles Craig (Chairman), Leon Marshall-Wood, Noel Gipps, Donald Wishart, John Beckett, John Stranger (Secretary) of the AETAtrams, tramways, passenger services, geelong, reports, aeta

Report or draft article - small sheet and 4 quarto sheets, carbon copy, titled "Careful Inspection, the Secret of Successful Maintenance", with a sub-heading "Melbourne tells how it is done." The sub-heading has been crossed out and replaced in pencil "Rolling stock maintenance in Melbourne". Has Mr. H Bell as the author. undated, during the late 1930's? Item has a number of pencil changes made to it. Item gives a background to tram maintenance statistics, the number of withdrawn trams per 1000 miles - from one every 4000 to one every 32000 miles - inspection and maintenance. Describes the maintenance and inspection procedures, day-in, drivers reports, car history sheets, visit to the workshops, responsibilities, on-road maintenance, emergency breakdown wagon, breakdown cars, overhauls, Preston workshops. Finishes off discussing costs and fleet availability.Has "Mr Russell" in pencil on the lower edge of the small sheet.trams, tramways, preston workshops, maintenance, overhauls, tramcars, mmtb