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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper - Letter, Letter from W. Meyland to Mr. Hookey re land in East Ringwood for school. 1969, 22-Jul-69
2-page letter from W. Meyland to Mr. Hookey re land in East Ringwood. School was opened 6-Aug-1924 by Mrs. Everard. +Additional Keywords: Meyland, Charles / Hookey / Lindsay, Ted. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Technical documents, Yarra Trams, "W class Bogie Overhaul - Parts List", Aug. 2001
Four page, A4, printed technical document titled "W class Bogie Overhaul - Parts List", providing a list of parts with drawing numbers, No. 15 trucks, part description, quantities, and maintenance task to undertake. trams, tramways, w class trams, bogies, overhauls, tram equipment, drawings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Tramway Board, Mr. W. R. Pollock, of Newcastle, 29/03/1917 12:00:00 AM
Carbon copy of a letter on blue quarto paper, headed "Tramway Board", office copy, dated 29/3/1917 - to Mr. W. R. Pollock, of Newcastle, starting salary of six pounds per week.Has "H. S. McComb" in pencil in the top left hand ctrams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, engineers, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, John Prideaux, “Draft Procedure - Replacing door engine in Myki equipped W tram”, 2009
Handwritten instruction on lined foolscap paper, from a book, titled “Draft Procedure - Replacing door engine in Myki equipped W tram” - written by John Prideaux, c2009. Details the procedure and the tools and equipment needed.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, myki -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, C W Peck, Australian legends : tales handed down from the remotest times by the autocthonous inhabitants of our land : parts 1 and 2, 1925
Peck has collected a range of myths and legends from Aboriginal people, and also stories of the early pioneers in Australia.b&w illustrationscreation stories, myths and legends -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, W H Douglas, Illustrated topical dictionary of the western desert language: Warburton Ranges dialect, Western Australia, 1977
B&w illustrationswestern desert languages, dictionary -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 31: North Riding Living and Learning Centre, Tree Planting 1988, 23 B&W negatives, 2000
Series consists of23 B&W negatives depicting activities at the North Riding Living and Learning Centre on a day devoted to tree planting. Includes numerous indoor shots, and outdoor shots of shrub planting in the grounds.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Albert C Richards, Bertha F Richards and Carl W Richards, Greensborough Cemetery, 01/04/2005
Grave of Albert C Richards (died 01/04/2005), Bertha F Richards (died 12/05/1993) and Carl W Richards (died 26/08/1943) in Plot# R1 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.albert richards, bertha richards, carl richards, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of F. W. MacLean; Mary MacLean and Christina MacLean, St Helena Cemetery, 06/09/1968
The Grave of F. W. MacLean (Australian Army) (died 06/09/1968), Mary MacLean (died 28/10/1994), and Christina Mary MacLean (died 12/03/1973); St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, maclean family -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Col. J.C.M. Traill DSO. MC - W W 1 & W W 2 medals in a frame
Framed photo and medals of both WW1 and WW2. Col. J.C.M. Traill DSO. MC.Colour photograph of medals and photo. Attention - President Historical Society Mr. Traill called - you weren't open. He asked me to give you this and he showed me his father's certificate (you said you would like to see?) for service rendered. Same as one hanging at present near photo copies in V.I.C. (Visitors Information Centre) Estelle Hirst. stawell military -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, John Masanauskas, "Our rotting treasurers", "More brakes put on W-class return", 29/11/2001 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - two sheets - from the Herald Sun newspaper, Thursday 29/11/2001 about the tramcar and parts stored at Newport Workshops East block - includes photos. Page 1 - titled "Our rotting treasurers" has a photo of the W's lined up in the former workshop. Article written by John Masanauskas - Transport Reporter Page 4 - titled "More brakes put on W-class return" with a photo of dismantled motors and a tramcars in the background. Includes comments by Rupert Hamer, John So and John Cain.trams, tramways, newport workshops, stored trams, w class -
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, The Met, "W Class Tram Overhaul", Mar. 1989
Photocopy - report - of a The Met Memorandum dated 28 Oct. 1988 - 5 A4 Sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "W Class Tram Overhaul" from the Asset Development Co-ordinator to the Director, Engineering Maintenance and Construction. Memo looks at the concept of overhauling some 120 W class trams, project proposals, project need, alternatives, installation of AVM's, ticket machines, benefits, costs, compared to the cost of new trams, timing. Last sheet of the memo looks at the Preston Workshops capacity for such a project.written in ink on front cover "Includes comments on related PW Shop capacity for the overhauls"trams, tramways, w class, the met, preston workshops, overhauls -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", "Malvern Terminal Procedures", 24/03/2006 12:00:00 AM
.1 - single A4 sheet - titled "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", dated 24/3/2006, detailing procedures for the use of the parking braking system fitted to W class tramcars. Includes a photograph of the button. .2 - Instruction - from Staff Induction Manual, detailing terminus procedures for Malvern Depot; University terminus, Malvern Burke Road, Glen Iris, Camberwell and Kew terminus for Z and Combino trams .3 - as above, but includes Luna Park terminus.1 - Has "Ron, FYI" in ink on the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class, braking, instructions, malvern depot, university, burke rd, glen iris, kew, luna park, camberwell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Upper Main Street with the London Chartered Bank on the right, Mr W Muir Produce Dealer & the Bank of Victoria 1866
Main Street. On Right is London Chartered Bank. W Muir Produce Dealer. Bank of Victoria. Part of a collection of Photographs by Mr. O.G. Armstrong as commissioned by the Shire of Stawell for the Inter-colonial and Paris Exhibition in Melbourne in 1866.stawell businesses streetscape -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Book, Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd, Our Secret Society by W. Dingwall Fordyce, c.1930
This book was presented to William Fry for a full year's attendance at the Garibaldi State School (No. 2013) in 1931. The head teacher was J. Gardiner. The book 'Our Secret Society' is written by W Dingwall Fordyce, a Scottish politician and author.Olive green cloth-bound hard cover black drawing of a boy with a dog, next to a window. Book presented as an Attendance Prize to William Fry at Garibaldi School, 1931.Bookplate inside cover reads: Attendance Prize, SS 2173 Garibaldi. Donated by School Committee, Awarded to William Fry. For full year's attendance 1931. Head Teacher, J I ? Gardinerschools, garibaldi, education -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, The Sphinx War Memorial, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, NSW, 1925-1926
Pte W Shirley served with 13 Battalion during WW1. Whilst an inpatient at Lady Davidson Home ex Pte Shirley commuted to Ku-Ring-Gai Chase to cut the Sphinx out of rock as a Memorial to his comrades. The time taken for the project was approximately 1 year 6 months.This is a project of 5756 Pte W Shirley 13 Battalion AIF. The Memorial is dedicated 'To my Glorious Comrades of the AIF'2 x black and white photographs of the Sphinx War Memorial, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, NSW. A buff coloured cover for the photographs with a detailed description of the Memorial and who was responsible for the erection and placement of the memorial.On the front of the 'Sphinx' 1st plaque - To my Glorious Comrades of the AIF, by the Late W. Shirley, no 5756, 13th Battalion. Died 27 August, 1929. 2nd plaque 'Lest We Forget'. 3rd plaque - 1914-1918.w shirley, aif, 13 battalion, sphinx memorial, ku-ring-gai chase, nsw -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr W. J. Chapman -- Stawell Photographer's home on the corner of Maud and Grant Streets 2016
Home of W. J. Chapman Photographer of Stawell corner of Maud and Grant Streets. 8 Maud Street which later was renumbered 29 Grant Street. Photographic Studio back onto Grant Street. Photos Taken 2016.stawell business -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, construction of W class tramcars at the Holden Factory Woodville, 1924
Set of 7 digital images provided by Dr John Radcliffe of Adelaide of the construction of W class tramcars at the Holden Factory Woodville, by a photographer known as Collins. All 1924. .1 - W class body in a low roofed shop near completion .2 - W Class body in a high roof area, with the roof slats being fitted. Note the brace drill type tool sitting on the destination box. .3 - completed body with an "A" sitting on dolly's outside the workshop buildings. - see item 7403 for a print. .4 - ditto - another view .5 - interior view of the erecting shop with at least four bodies under construction and a frame. .6 - interior view showing a new underframe, and other bodies partly completed in the background. .7 - Woodville sidings and the plant in the far background. Permission from John Radcliffe to be obtained prior to use.trams, tramways, new tramcars, w class, adelaide, holdens, construction -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book Jones M.L, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book, June 1938
F/SGT. M.L.Jones 122186, qualified as Air Gunner on B24 Liberators November 1944Rectangular light blue linen covered hard bound bookForm A.73.(June1938) . Royal Australian Air Force Observer's Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book. Jones M.L. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stained Glass Windows -- In memory of the Hon. W. H. Pettett M.L.C. who arrived in this colony 1837 died 3rd Dec. 1871 -- Coloured
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stained Glass Windows (Colour). Saint Peter and Saint Paul. In memory of the Hon. W. H. Pettett M.L.C. who arrived in this colony 1837 died 3rd Dec. 1871 aged 56 years.stawell religion -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo-Purcell, Richards & Co.Ballarat, Councilor W. Purcell,President 1906, "Circa 1906"
Councilor W.Purcell was elected to council in 1902 serving until 1908.He was President for one term in 1905-06.Original Historic Photo.This photo of Councilor W. Purcell, is in sepia,set within cream shaped mount surounded by painted decorative designs,the main mount is grey.It is rectangular with a curved top.Situated in centre of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for the year 1906.Presented by the President,to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906.1906, ballarat shire council, purcell w, 1902 08 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Container, W. H. WHATMOUGH, 1914
A small cardboard tube container which originally held an Iodine Ampoule for external treatment of wounds. These were issued to World War 1 Australian and British service personnel for initial treatment of wounds whilst in the field. This item has a printed label with instructions for use and was packaged by W. H. Whatmough, London in 1914.There is a label affixed to this item with the following inscription printed in black: "Iodine Ampoule for External Use", "Made by the Patentee", "W. H. WHATMOUGH, 457, Caledonian Road, London, N." "Patent No. 23437, 1914." -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, Len Millar for the BTM, "Fitting curtain to W Class Destination Box", 2001
Instruction - A4 copied hand written sheet titled "Fitting curtain to W Class Destination Box", prepared by Len Millar of the Museum 9/7/2001. Has a drawing showing the rollers and parts. Has a 10 step process.trams, tramways, instructions, w class, destination indicators, destination roll -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of Original Photograph, D. Macartney, B/W photo of footbridge over Buninyong Junction, in 1892 or 1897, 1995
Railway station and surrounds in 1940.Photo B/W of footbridge, lined with children, linking Dyte's Parade and Scott's Parade to Queen St. Ballarat. Bridge in distance shows the junction of the Buninyong Line near Ballarat East, known as Buninyong Junction. Taken 1892 or 1897.buninyong, railway, bunny, bridge, footbridge -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Illuminated Testimonial, Rev W Hewiston, 1895
Presented to Rev Hewiston on his departure from Brunswick Presbyterian Church to the John Knox Church Dunedin New Zealand. Rev W Hewiston BA 1890 ordained Brunswick, assistant to A MacVean (McVean); 1895 Dunedin New Zealand, Knox ChurchBrown leather cover with heavily decorative gilt embossed border and text. The inside left has a richly illuminated border round the text which is addressed to the Rev & Mrs Hewiston. It is decorated with a variety of colourful flowers and an image of the Brunswick Presbyterian Church. The right side is a continuation of the testamonial from the Brunswick Presbyterian Church congregation. It is signed by the Acting Session Clerk Evander McIver; Treasurer Daniel Tough and Secretary Daniel McDougall.brunswick presbyterian church, daniel tough, rev w hewiston, rev allan macvean, john knox church dunedin new zealand, daniel mcdougall -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Presentation of Colours to 4th Ringwood East Group by Mr. W. Eades, Secy. R.S.L. 26/2/1959 (2 photographs)
Written on back of photograph, "Presentation of Colours to 4th Ringwood East Group by Mr. W. Eades, Secy. R.S.L. Ringwood Mail - 26/2/1959". -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Education Department, Victoria: Examination and Classification of Teachers - 1907 - A W Steane, 03/12/1907
Report form on pale green paper with hand written comments. List of subjects of examination and results achieved.Official stamp of the Education Department Victoria. Signature (D W Newbary?) representing the Secretary. Date of examination. Date of report. Initials on top left corner. albert a w steane, education department of victoria, steane, classification of teachers, report of examination, sloyd centre, ballarat east, certificate of competency -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Mr Leo W. Twigg of Invermay, Newbridge, Mr Leo W. Twigg of Invermay, Newbridge, 12th August 1899
Murray Comrie Collection. Monochrome photograph, portrait of a man with moustache, wearing suit and bowtie. Accompanying note indicates he is Mr Leo W. Twigg of Invermay, Newbridge, Victoria, Australia. This is a reasonable copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.newbridge, people, twigg -
Federation University Historical Collection
Weights and measures, Various Measuring Weights - Imperial
Box of assorted weights.They range from 1/10 of a pound to 2 pounds. Made from differing metals.8 x weights of various size - 2lb (pound) to 1/10 of a poundWeight on each item "W & T AVERY LTD BIRM" on 8 oz 'GRAVE FOUNDRY Co" on 2 oztroy weight, imperial weight, grave foundry, w t avery ltd, birmingham