Collected on a visit to Rabaul to visit Alec and Denise Kinnane.Yellowing paper with green print.Written in pidgin English. Pidgin News Supplement to the Times Courier, Wednesday, January 18, 1961. PISIN NIUSPEPA BILONG OL MAN = Pidgin Newspaper belonging to the old man FOA MAN I KALABUS LONG PAIT LONG BUNG = Four men in gaol after the fight at the market. pidgin english; language; papua; new guinea; newspaper; the new guinea times courier

Launch of Eureka Reminiscences, a publication by Ballarat Heritage Services. This book, a collection of memories about Eureka, was researched, created and printed by Ballarat Heritage Services. On the 50th anniversary of Eureka in 1904, men and women wrote about their experiences during the Eureka Rebellion on 3 December 1854. These were transcribed and recorded by Dorothy Wickham, Clare Gervasoni and Wayne Phillipson.Newspaper clipping with photograph of two women holding books and one man.eureka reminiscences, ballarat heritage services, memories, eureka, anniversary, 1904, experiences, eureka rebellion, dorothy wickham, clare gervasoni,wayne phillipson

This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Puzzle of Architecture'.the puzzle of architecture, walsh st library

"Mr Gorton Makes History in Parade" Photograph - John Gorton & A D Barling Commander "HMAS Ballarat"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Plaque - "Sergt. John S Hurst killed in Action at Zuirfontein South Africa April 27th 1901 Deeply regretted by his fellow members of the Ballarat Stock Exchange" Donated by Hazel Luke who dug it up while gardening . . ". On back - "Major Ed"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Newspaper - supplement - Souvenir Program - 32 pages, titled "From Gold to Federation - Ballarat & District hosts the State Finale of the Centenary of Federation" published by the Courier, November 2001. Provides a detail program of events in Ballarat. Includes on page 2 a photo of trams in Sturt St, federation identifies including Deakin, Barton, Sir Henry Cuthbert (p8), Has many local advertisements.trams, tramways, celebrations, ballarat

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/3/2021, titled "Big step for tram museum" about the commencement of the work to extend the BTM Depot to form a new Museum building. Features a photo of Virginia Fenelon, Paul Mong and Stefan Pye of MKM Constructions, with the site behind them. Details the building project and quotes. Story by Alex Ford and photo Kate Healy.btm, museum, mkm, buildings, depot

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/3/2021, titled "Cars to head back to Mall" about the return of east bound traffic back to Bridge St Mall, following a City of Ballarat decision the previous day. Story by Jolyon Attwooll. Underneath is a story by Alex Ford about the Lydiard St North level crossing gates which were damaged by a Velocity set out of control during May 2020. Quotes the Acting Premier, James Merlino. All pending a accident report. Titled "Rail Gates issue 'complex': Acting Premier" See Reg Item 8108 for the next chapter - booms to be installed.bridge st, bridge mall, city of ballarat, level crossings, lydiard st nth, accidents

Set of two newspaper clippings from The Courier, 19/9/2006 celebrating the closing of the SEC tram system in Ballarat. .1 - "35-year tribute to lost tram service" with Frank Puls and Austin Brehaut at Carlton St .2 - "Tribute to lost trams after 35 years" with Frank Puls at the controls of 27. Story by James Kelly reporting on the closure and the Museum tram services and visitors. Photos by Ian Wilson.btm, closure, anniversary

Newspaper clippings from The Courier, 17/9/2011 advertising the BTM Family Fun Day for 18/9/2011 - 40th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tram system.btm, closure, anniversary, events

Yields information about the SEC in Ballarat and in particular the conversion from DC power to AC.Newspaper clipping from the Saturday Magazine of The Courier 30/6/1984 titled "50 years of the SEC", looking at the history of the SEC in Ballarat, includes the conversion of plant from DC to AC which was not completed until 1968. Notes the two power stations and SEC offices have been moved to Norman St. Has five photos, including a staff photograph with many names, a photo of Bridge St, a collision between a truck and tram 14, SEC advertising and an interior view of Ballarat A. Written by John Dyallsec, ballarat a power station, sec crews, electrical engineering, electrical systems, electricity supply

Laminated copy of the Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 3/8/2013, titled "Church hero farewelled", reporting on the death of Austin Brehaut. Story by Fiona Henderson, with a Jeremy Bannister photo of Austin in front on No. 26. Reports on Austin's career in the Anglican Church, as a BTM Conductor and his other local work. Has four other memorials on the right hand side. Copied onto yellow paper. See Reg Item 5914 for original items.btm, conductors, anglican church, memorial

Set of two Newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, 8 July 2021 .1 - titled "Congratulations to the Ballarat Tramway Museum on receiving $1.2m from the Andrews Government for track replacement.". Item sponsored by Juliana Addison MP. Has a photo of 10 people alongside Geelong No. 2 at the time of the announcement. .2 - "First Nations Art on the move" - featuring a photo of a B class tram, by Deanne Gilson (local Ballarat artist) and Thomas Marks. Photo by James Morgan.art work, transporting art, b class

Set of two cuttings - "To-day's Gala and Procession - Tramway Patriotic Effort" about the event to raise funds for the Red Cross funds. Gives details of the procession, the participants, stalls at the Alfred Hall, has on the rear other details and reports. Actual cutting and date to be sourced.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of two newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, processions

Cutting titled "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall" - reports on the event to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War funds. Reports on Mrs. Mitchell, and gives details of the programme including names of artists. Date of cutting to be researched.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card from the cover of an Exercise book.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, concerts, alfred hall

The two cuttings report on the Gala Ball, late August 1944, the attendees and positions, the ladies dresses along with other details.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card with a small folded section at the base of the first item.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross

The two cuttings report on a stall held in Sebastopol to help the tramway fair, a letter from R. W Robinson of Ballarat congratulating Sylvia Mitchell on her work, a notice for the Sylvia Mitchell cup and other events at Broadway Park. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event and other items which have been trimmed. Date research required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events

On one face are five separate items regarding the fundraising including one by the Secretary of the committee Mr W Sewell, a donation by Mr M B John of John's Valves, a note regarding a half-holiday for schools, Friday 28/7 for the fair. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event, the boxing and wrestling and a cheque from Broadway Park where a greyhound meeting was held on 15 July. These two items have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events

Front face reports on the overall results of the fundraising and Mrs Mitchell being the winner. Includes a congratulatory note from the City of Ballarat, the previous evening. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding the Greyhound racing event held on 15/7. These two items have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card or ruled paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events

Interviews with Sylvia Mitchell and Sergeant Staples about being a prisoner of War and the Red Cross work. Item have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell and POW Red Cross fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card or ruled paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, sergeant staples

Newspaper cutting "Who is Sylvia Mitchell" advertising the Night Club Balll at the Masonic Ballroom 26/7/1944 and the Great Gala day at the Alfred Hall 28/7/1944. Gives details of the events. Has a photo of Sylvia. On the reverse side is part of a report about the Gala and procession, and prize drawing for the Treasure Tram and its contents. Treasure tram itself was purchased by Mrs Thompson. Gives details of the prizes and winners.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell and POW Red Cross fund raising.Set of two Newspaper cuttings pasted onto either side of a sheet of card or ruled paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events, treasure tram

Yields information about the view of The Courier, Cr Roff and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with three newspaper cuttings, two letters to the Editor and The Courier, Ballarat editorial concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system September. 1962. 1 - Tram abolition from "Concerned" - 15/9/62 2 - Save the Trams - W. E. Roff, Save the Trams Committee - 18/9/62 3 - Editorial - "Like chess, the next tram move's up to someone - 17/9/62 - about the politics behind the move, car used, passenger numbers and notes Cr. Roff. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system September. 1962. All from The Courier. 1 - "Trams and transport" - Editorial 2 - "Councils Share Tram Retention Problem" - discussions between the City and Sebastopol. Quotes Cr. Mills and Cr. Nicholson 3 - "Plans for TLC Conference" - discussions by Trades Hall in Mildura during Oct. 4 - Letter - Tram Battler - re pensioners and sermons 5 - Letter - Trammie - fare increases 6 - Letter - W. J. Parsons - re tram operations and church services 7 - Letter - Old Digger - Geelong services 8 - Letter - Retired teacher - safety and response to Old Digger. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, unions