Construction of the main road from South Tawonga to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, was commenced early in 1938, the work being undertaken on behalf of the Commission by the Country Roads Board. For the construction work, the Commission purchased three Caterpillar - model R07 - diesel crawler tractors equipped with Kay Brunerei (Brunner) hydraulically operated trailbuilders (angle dozers). This acquisition resulted from a visit to the United States of America in May, 1937 by the Construction Engineer ( Mr. C.H. Kernot) and Assistant Civil Engineer (Mr. J.F. Douglas) where they saw this relatively new type of equipment in use. With the co-operation of the CRB, the Commission demonstrated the operation of these machines at Fishermen's Bend on 6th April, 1938. They were then sent to Kiewa where they commenced operation towards the end of the month. From South Tawonga, the route led immediately across the Western Branch of the Kiewa River necessitating the construction of a bridge 100 feet long. By the end of 1939, the excavation had been 'opened up' for a distance of 19 1/2 miles (approx. 31 km) and of this length, 10 miles (approx. 16 km) had been surfaced.The purchase and use of this type of mechanical equipment in road making was a huge investment, as prior to this most of the work would have been done manually with the use of picks and shovels. Not only were many months of hard manual labour saved, but a very significant amount of time in providing access to the proposed work sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Scheme. This photo is an excellent reminder of how primitive the early machinery was compared to the present but also represents the forward thinking of the State Electricity Commissions engineers in purchasing such innovative equipment . A black and white photograph showing the type of machinery used for road making in the 1930's. It shows a grader being towed by a caterpillar tractor.On the top left hand corner of the photograph , hand written in black ink is the words 'Kiewa Road Making 25/8/1938'. On the right hand side of the photo has been stamped in blue the Number 1. It has been developed on Velox paper (marked on back of photo) with a gloss finish.road making, state electricity commission, caterpillar tractor, kiewa

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. School days: Kennington State School. Circa 1930's. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black and white "real" photograph of Collins St Melbourne looking East from Russell St with the Town Hall and Manchester Unity buildings in the background. Has two W class trams and many motor cars in the view. Late 1930's? Photo has title "Collins Street, Melbourne" on base. No details as to photographer.trams, tramways, collins st, melbourne town hall

This photograph was taken by A.P. Winzenried in 1990 as a possible illustration for, "Green Grows Our Garden."2 copies black and white photograph. A copy taken in colour of a b/w photograph of a group of 7 female students sitting on the lawn and standing in front of the Lily Ponds. On reverse, "Photo via Alice Turner c.1930's Students in Burnley Gardens."female students, alice turner, a.p. winzenried, green grows our garden, student group, lily ponds, luffmann ponds

Yields information about Ballarat 's tram depot building from Wendouree Parade and a possible land sale.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of the depot as seen from Wendouree Parade from near the intersection with Forest St. Has a single trucker turning into the depot. There appears to be a sign on the land, possibly advertising it for sale. Shows the buildings after the new front has been put on. Late 1930's. trams, tramways, depot, wendouree parade, sale of land

A brief history of the early days of Stephens Reserve, Canterbury Road, Vermont established By Dr Frank Stephens in the 1930's. 2 pages with photograph,non-fictionA brief history of the early days of Stephens Reserve, Canterbury Road, Vermont established By Dr Frank Stephens in the 1930's. 2 pages with photograph,article, stephens reserve

These contact lenses represent some of the earliest lenses used in Australia. They were made in Germany and distributed in Australia. Very few optometrists were involved with contact lenses in the 1930's.These lenses are rare as few glass contact lenses have survived intact from the 1930's.Pair of glass scleral contact lenses in D-shaped plastic hinged case. Case for right lens includes rubber suction lens handler.Right case:25/8 R -2, Left case:5/8 L -3. Case cover impressed:Carl Zeiss Jena/ Made in Germanyoptometry, contact lenses, scleral lenses, carl zeiss

In the words of Donor, Betty Stone, "Owned by my aunt Mrs Elsie Mary (nee Dale) Towers, born 24 December 1895, daughter of Ellis and Ann Dale, of Latrigg, Wangoom, Warrnambool. This beaded bag was a personal gift from Miss Lake to Elsie Dale sometime in the early 1930s. Miss Lake was a member of a leading Warrnambool family whose property Lyndoch was situated by the banks of the Hopkins River. After completing her nursing course at Warrnambool Hospital and working there for a time, Elsie Dale was appointed Sister-in-Charge of the newly formed Baby Health Centre, which initially operated in temporary accommodation at or near the Council Chambers. In 1928 the Centre moved into new brick premises on Liebig Street. The building comprised of five rooms, a back yard and a front veranda where mothers parked their prams. The Warrnambool Standard reported in February 1928. The purpose of the Clinic is to the saving of infant's life. Many mothers attended the Clinic in the former location. They were able to acquire valuable knowledge from Sister Dale who is in charge of the Clinic and also have their infants weighed and measured each week. During the early days of the Centre Miss Lake, as a patron, took a keen interest in all aspects of the Centre and co-operated very closely with Sister Dale. Miss Lake would often call in at the centre while her uniformed chauffeur would wait beside her limousine parked in the street outside the Baby Heath Centre. I also recall my aunt driving to Lyndoch to discuss matters concerning the Centre with Miss Lake. Miss Lake purchased this evening bag in England, and upon her return from her overseas tour in the early 1930s, presented it to Sister Dale as a token of appreciation. Dedicated to her vocation, Sister Dale gave unstintingly of her effort, time and resources to create an attractive venue for mothers to visit. Her contribution to the welfare of all mothers and babies in the Warrnambool area, particularly during the Depression years, was considerable. Sister Dale, who drove a Dodge Tourer car, visited mothers in their homes when necessary and regularly visited the indigenous settlement at Framlingham. Amongst my early childhood memories are those of accompanying my aunt when she drove to the Nestles factory at Dennington to purchase large tins of dried milk baby food which she then delivered to the mothers who lived at the Framlingham settlement. Sister Elsie Dale retired in 1949 and moved to Mooroopna after her marriage to Solomon Towers. (Died aged 75 years 27 July 1971) (Note: For additional information please refer to Betty Stone’s book “Pioneers and Places - A History of three Warrnambool Pioneering Families” ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Families)This item is associated with the families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the "Pioneers' Register" for Warrnambool Township and the Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. Elsie Dale was the first Sister to work in the newly established Baby Health Centre in Warrnambool.Beaded evening bag or clutch purse. The bag was a gift to Elsie Dale from friend Miss Lake, purchased in England early 1930's. The fabric is covered in tiny white beads and features a floral design in browns and greens. The bag has two bead-covered handles and the lining includes a small pocket. Part of the 'Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection'.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chamberlain, dale, lees, stone, betty stone, warrnambool pioneers, elsie dale, miss lake, lyndoch, handbag, purse, evening bag, beaded handbag, beaded purse, ladies' accessory, clutch purse, warrnambool baby health centre, infant welfare centre

black and white photograph, overhead and underhand stoping 1930's ( James Lerk 26th. November, 1999 ) Note acetylene gas lamps illumination. 'down below' at Bendigo in black lead pencil on rear. ' Hercules and Energetic ' J.J. Stone' in black lead. ' Mine underground working, Bendigo ' Not to be reproduced unless by special permission of the Australian national Travel AssociationAustrralian Nat. Travel ?organization, business, hercules and energetic mine

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph looking down Cemetery Road,)unmade (now Coghlan Road) near Rhyll, lined with Gum Trees - early 1930's - car in centrelocal history, photography, photographs, cemetery road, rhyll, black & white photograph, roads, gum trees, cars, cemetery road to be renamed coghlan road, coghlan road phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

Rosalind Park Bendigo. Photo code No 17. RSL viewed from North. 1930's vehicles in Pall Mall. Bronze statue King Edwardphotograph, streetscape, bendigo

State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Bendigo Electric Tramways, two (2) blind person passes, 1930's and four (4) loose tram tickets,person, individual, basil miller

Postcard: HRH Princess Margaret Rose, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York. Image shows baby resting on lace pillows. Beagles' postcard.1930's ?royalty, british, princess margaret, princess margaret, royalty

Kingston Motors StawellVehicle parked in Wimmera Street 1930's Studebaker Coach outside Kingston's Garage. Petrol pump visible at right of photo. Business sign in background.Kingston's Motors Stawellstawell transport, education

Date made August 2005Colour photograph of the Central Hotel, showing completed renovation. 1930's tower and frontage updated and skillfully blended into modern development. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture

Colour photograph showing partial demolition of the Central Hotel, showing 1930's frontage and tower preserved to be incorporated into new facade. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture

Building on left of street, in the foreground was originally the Bank of Victoria, and is now the NAB. Further along on that side is the Rutherglen Hotel, now Poachers Paradise. In the foreground on the right, is the Star Hotel.One of three black and white photographs, mounted on orange paper. This one is of Main Street, looking west from the corner of High Street. Written on mount: "Looking west from cnr High & Main St. Circa 1930's"main street, bank of victoria, nab, rutherglen hotel, poachers paradise hotel, star hotel, hotels, banks

Report - typed foolscap, only page 1 of the document titled “Reconstruction work carried out by Commission Since Reconstruction” giving the history of the SEC takeover of the tramways, purchase of trams ex the MMTB, rails, bolt on check and costs. Could have been made either late 1930's or during the 1950's when the system was being considered for closure.trams, tramways, sec, reconstruction, maintenance, rails, tramcars, costs, mmtb

Carbon typed copy of a technical procedure - 3 pages "Rectifier Protection" gives details on cell failures, surge voltage protection, bridge circuits, over current and provides four figures to illustrate the paper. Written D.B. Corbyn and N. L. Potter in a paper to the Institute of Electrical Engineers London. Not dated. Assumed mid 1930's. BTPS Number "216". "216" in ink on left hand bottom of first pagetrams, tramways, electrical engineering

Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's Birney trams during the 1940's.Black and White Photograph of Geelong 's Scrubber or Track cleaning tramcar, in the early SEC colour scheme, either mid 1930's to early 1940's. Has the National Bank in the background and a Coffee Palace alongside. Peter Duckett Collection. Dave O'Neil confirmed June 30/2009, Moorabool St, just past Malop St towards depot.On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161."trams, tramways, geelong, scrubber tram, track cleaner, moorabool st, tram track cleaner, tram scrubber

Photos donated by Joan Bristol (granddaughter of John Andre Waser - grave in Yalca Cemetery)Photographs from the Waser family including photo of Indian Hawkers (Booth Singh, Zalabloo, Punjab) 1930's Photo's have been scanned & on Museum computerwaser family, photos, indian hawker

Black and white photo of Charing Cross with the Alexandra fountain centre foreground. To the left is the City Club hotel. Behind the fountain is the City Family hotel, and a truck to the right. A small number of people standing beside the fountain. Late 1930's to 1940's. On back of photo in pencil Alexandra Fountain Bendigo, Hotel,Fish & chip shop corner ( cosy corner) Johnny's Diner near Bank opposite corner, late 1930's - 1940's' Lyric theatre 1912.bendigo, streetscape, charing cross

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of X1 460, at the Footscray Railway Station terminus in Leeds St. Has the destination of Russell St. Tram has a Pay as You leave sign. In the background is the Franklin Chemist, Appleton and Wright Menswear, Roy Thomas Tailor, and R. S. Smith Printer. Either late 1930's, 1940 or post 1945 no white stripe on tram.trams, tramways, footscray, leeds st, x1 class, tram 460

Collection of newspaper clippings in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973First petroleum venture in Western Port Bay. Description of the floating station, Vincas and history from 1930's. Photo of Vincas. and the Nina Barthem transferring petrol to Vincas."This floating station started it all".local history, newspapers, western port installation, floating station, "vincas", jean jamieson

House hold item,163.1- Phillips (brown & silver) 163.2- AWA Adiola(brown leather case) 163.3-Astor Wireless 1930's owned by Vic Whitfieldradio, receiver, wireless

Date made May 2005Colour photograph showing rear of 1930's tower of the Central Hotel. Dining room and other rooms have been demolished in readiness for the rebuilding. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, tourism

ticket - MMTB ticket printed on off white (may have yellowed) or light brown paper, "Special Concession Check Ticket" with a large letter "D", issued in exchange sold by the Board at 8 for 1/-. Ticket No. Qa 473983. Understood to be used during the 1930's. On rear has an advertisement for Bushels Delicious coffee with a well dressed couple leaving a movie theatre and about to board a taxi.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, advertisements, check ticket

A collection of photographs/postcards donated by Dorothy Hurst. Her grandfather, Rev. Garthshore Stirling Home, was the vicar at the Anglican Church in Cowes - possibly in the early 1930's.235-01. Black & White photograph of Forrest Caves, Phillip Island. 235-02 & 03. Black & White photographs (identical) of two koalas up a tree. 235-04. Black & White photograph of the road to the Back Beach, Phillip Island. 235-05. Black & White photograph of a view of Cowes Pier taken through the trees on the foreshore. 235-06. Black & White photograph of Cape Woolamai Granite quarrie with people on the granite and in a boat. 235-07. Black & White photograph of waves breaking over the rock possibly near the Nobbies, Phillip Island. 235-08. Black & White photograph of The Vicarage at Cowes, Phillip Island - 1930's 235-09. Black & White photograph of a coastal scene at Phillip Island. 235-10. Black & White photograph of a coastal scene of the beach at Cowes. 235-11. Black & White photograph of waves breaking over the rocks near The Nobbies. 235-12. Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Seal Rocks faintly in the distance. 235-13. Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Seal Rocks in the background. 235-14. Black & White photograph of The Isle of Wight Hotel in the background. Cenotaph in foreground with a crowd of people, portable organ/piano plus music stands, people standing, children and others sitting on grass for Anzac Day or Remembrance Day. Possibly 1920s from fashions.235-01 Forrest Cave, Phillip Island 235-02 & 03 Native Bear (Koala) 235-04 The Road to the Back Beach, Cowes. 235-05 A Glimpse Thro' the Ti-Tree, Cowes. 235-06 The Quarries, Cape Wollomai, Phillip Island 235-07 The Beach near the Nobbies, Phillip Island. 235-10 The Beach at Cowes, Phillip Island. Valentine's Series M4847forrest caves, phillip island, wildlife - koalas, the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, granite quarries, cape woolamai granite quarry, cowes cenotaph, phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, cowes anglican church vicarage,phillip island, rev garthshore stirling home, dorothy hurst