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Melbourne Legacy
Document, 21 Years of Melbourne Legacy, 1945
... 21 Years of Melbourne Legacy ...Photocopy of a pamphlet held by Melbourne University Archives detailing the history of Melbourne Legacy 1923-1944. Details include the genesis of the organisation, and how it came to be called Legacy as well as information about various activities Legacy children could access. Includes a concise chronology of Melbourne Legacy during those years. It includes an extract from a speech by the former Governor General Sir Issac Issacs about Legacy.It's a brief and concise history of the early years of Melbourne Legacy.Photocopy x 16 pages of black type and black and white photos.history, annual summary -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Vital connections: Melbourne and its Board of Works 1891-1991, by Tony Dingle & Carolyn Rasmussen, 1991_
... Vital connections: Melbourne and its Board of Works 1891 ...Centenary history of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, the organisation responsible for Melbourne's water supply, sewerage and industrial waste disposal, town planning, rivers & creeks, metropolitan parks and building of freeways until its closure in 1992.432 p. hardback, black & white photographsmmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, Set of 13 different types or blocks of Melbourne Metcards, 1980's to 2010s
... Set of 13 different types or blocks of Melbourne Metcards, ...Set of 13 different types or blocks of Melbourne Metcards, neighbourhood and associated tickets contained within their own envelope and placed in a former post office box. All collected by Maxwell Hayes. These comprise: Description Samples of advertising on rear of daily zone tickets City Plus one section Zone Weekly Special Purpose - MMTB/MTA Neighbourhood monthly travelcard Short Trips Zone 1 - 3 combination concession - daily - mixed Neighbourhood daily - travel only Travel Cards - mixed Scratch tickets - mixed First light rail souvenir Student Neighbourhood Packet of Miscellaneous event or message Metcards.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, scratch tickets, neighbourhood tickets -
National Wool Museum
Program, Melbourne School of Textiles, Annual Awards, 1969
... Melbourne School of Textiles, Annual Awards, 1969 ...Melbourne School of Textiles, Annual Awards, 1969woolclassing education wool - measurement, melbourne college of textiles, galloway, mr ken, woolclassing, education, wool - measurement -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Transit Australia Publishing, "Siemens Combino Three Section Tram (Melbourne Class D1)", "Siemens Combino Three Section Tram (Melbourne Class D2)", Nov. 2002
Set of two drawings of the Melbourne Siemens Combino Trams, class D1 and D2, produced by Transit Australia, November 2002, based on plans from Siemens Transportation. Side and end elevations and floor plans with leading dimensions. .1 - "Siemens Combino Three Section Tram (Melbourne Class D1)" .2 - "Siemens Combino Five Section Tram (Melbourne Class D2"trams, tramways, drawings, tramcars, d class, tramcar design -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Lady Stall Holders, Mechanics Institute Bazaar 1909
Another version of this photo used in Weekly Times article - See Item 2844Lady Stall Holders, Mechanics Institute Bazaar . A number of names are written on backing sheet. They are: 'Ethel ?, Mrs. Hocking, Mrs. Grant, Nelly Falconer, Mrs. Unsw???, ?? Blood, Mrs. Bray, Mable Blood, Lilla Wilkins, Olive Hudson, Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. Pithie, ?? Greenwood, Mrs. McAlpin, Floss Hocking, Mrs. Hunt, ?? Greenwood, Betty ??, Lena Williams, Maggie Grant, Mable Smith, Celia Smith, Dorothy Hocking, ?? Hunt, Pop Willia??'. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Graeme Breydon, "Future Development of Tramways in the Melbourne Central Business District", Apr. 1973
... "Future Development of Tramways in the Melbourne Central ...Six paged duplicated paper or report titled "Future Development of Tramways in the Melbourne Central Business District", by Graeme Breydon, presented to the AETA 1973 Convention, based on an article prepared for the August 1972 issue of Electric Traction. Has references, looks at proposals for underground part of the Swanston St tramway, alternatives for flinders St and a Yarra crossing, St Kilda Road issues, William St, CBD problems and travel issues, shortcomings of proposals, alternatives, Flinders Gate interchanges, associated track improvements, cost benefit ratios, comments and conclusions. 2nd copy contains within a brown manila quarto sized folded marked "Tramways in the Melbourne. Central Business District" G. Breydon (Aug. 1972). See also Reg Item 3069 and 2812 for further references. .2 - letter - c Jan 1973 - carbon copy of a Letter to the Editor for response to a letter in Electric Traction Dec. 1972 responding to H. Moses and making specific comments. .3 - letter - 29/1/1973 to Graeme Breydon from the Ian Cooper of the AETA responding and accepting an offer of Graeme to present on the Board's plan for the forthcoming AETA Canberra Conference in April 1972. .4 - Report - 17 Quarto pages, stapled on the left hand side titled "Future Development of Melbourne Tramway System, with particular reference to possible improvements to the fixed plant of the Central Business District", written by Graeme Breydon, dated Jan. 1972. Refers to the 1962 report of Risson, and scheme presented to Council, Has hand drawn maps of the central area of Melbourne, Looks at the background, traffic issues, proposed underground loop, employment distribution, an extension to Elisabeth St, reversing loops, St Kilda Road and comments on the MMTB proposals. Refers to a paper delivered by D Lees, MMTB Planning Engineer, Swanston St underground proposal,on outside of the 2nd copy, and on top right hand corner of paper AETA Library mark "4E11"trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, traffic control, swanston st, st kilda rd, elizabeth st, bourke st, aeta, transportation, underground tramways -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Membership card, School branches, Missions to Seamen Institute, c. 1915
Charity organisation, Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, was formed within The Missions to Seamen Institute to provide a home away from home, for visiting seamen. These cards illustrate the rules for different type of Members and the suggested Intercession. These cards hold historical significance at a local level because it illustrates the membership types of the Ladies' Harbour Lights' Guild organization and how each member (according to membership) contributed to charity. The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild grew to become a significant charity in Melbourne raising large amounts of money which helped to establish the current MTS building, supporting seafarers as well as attending social events. Small bright pink membership card typed in blue ink. Font is for the name of the member and her branch. On the back rules and the suggested Intercession.missions to seamen institute, williamstown, port melbourne, rules for members, ladies' harbour lights guild, australian wharf, school branches, membership -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Membership card, Working members, Missions to Seamen Institute, 1921-1926
Charity organisation, Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, was formed within The Missions to Seamen Institute to provide a home away from home, for visiting seamen. These cards illustrate the rules for different type of Members and the suggested Intercession. These cards hold historical significance at a local level because it illustrates the membership types of the Ladies' Harbour Lights' Guild organization and how each member (according to membership) contributed to charity. The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild grew to become a significant charity in Melbourne raising large amounts of money which helped to establish the current MTS building, supporting seafarers as well as attending social events. Small creamy colour membership card typed in blue ink. Font is for the name of the member and her branch. On the back rules and the suggested Intercession.missions to seamen institute, williamstown, port melbourne, rules for members, ladies' harbour lights guild, australian wharf, school branches, membership -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), "List of Patterns", 1892
... "List of Patterns" ..."List of Patterns" Envelope containing several pages of handwritten patterns. Envelope titled: Talbot Hamilton Esq Melbourne Tramways Trust Queens Street"List of Patterns" written in blue pencil on back of envelopetrams, tramways, lists, equipment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Metro Trains Melbourne, “The Little Book of Dumb Ways to Die”, Apr. 2013
... “The Little Book of Dumb Ways to Die” ...“The Little Book of Dumb Ways to Die”. Booklet associated with the public service announcement campaign made by Metro Trains in Melbourne to promote railway safety.trams, tramways, metro trains, safety, passengers, public relations, publications, publicity -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Corner of Ford and Church Streets, Beechworth, 1976
... Corner of Ford and Church Streets, Beechworth...Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional ...George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Corner of Camp and High Streets, Beechworth, 1976
... Corner of Camp and High Streets, Beechworth...Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional ...George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Plan of Tramway System - showing route mileage of electric tramways", Late 1960's
... "Plan of Tramway System - showing route mileage of electric ...Set of 9 A3 photocopy of a drawing - of a dyeline print that had been mounted onto a cloth backing and had been kept up to date with regard to extensions and closures or opening and closing - titled - "Plan of Tramway System - showing route mileage of electric tramways" - Principal Junctions and intersections shown diagrammatically. Map of system shown at 40 chains to the inch. Copy of Drawing No. P6050. Shows crossovers, signal cabins, automatic points, closed cable tram lines in the city area, Port Melbourne, roads, railways and stations. Has extensions to Mill Park up to April 1987. Shows the Port Melbourne, North Melbourne (Spencer and Abbotsford Sts) and Collingwood cable lines, the Footscray system lines and the Point Ormond lines. See also Reg Item 1561 for a late 1960's print and 3642 for a 1941 version.trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Creation of Western Branch of Melbourne Legacy, 1999
... Creation of Western Branch of Melbourne Legacy ...These are letters from 1999 concerning the formation of the Western Branch of Melbourne Legacy, and other branch matters. The Footscray/Sunshine branch and the Williamstown/Werribee branch were merged in 1999. The documents give information about Junior Legatees and Widows under their care, and a brief history of the Williamstown/Werribee branch.The letters bring to our notice the amalgamation of two branches due to declining Legatee numbers and the ability of the remaining Legatees to provide the service of care under the Legacy Charter. White A4 paper with black type. One letter hand written in black ink. Some notations hand written in ink.branch, membership -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1995, 1995
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The RAAF Central Band played for many years. Held in December each year. The photos show President Millie presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Gwen Gunn and Irene Noll. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $21,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 1,800 widows came together for the concert despite the rain and bad weather. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Ivor Lloyd (ex POW from Changi) and singer Lisa Hugo also performed. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall, held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 6 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1995 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, answer, raaf central band -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1993, 1993
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $12,100. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and trombone soloist Sergeant Mike Hawkins and Ivor Jones (ex POW from Changi) also performed. The article shows Legatee Eddie Jowett with performers Ivor Jones and Margaret Nisbett. The RAAF Central Band had been involved with the concert for 31 years. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1993 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, christmas, answer, raaf central band -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, Captain Oswald Birley M.C et al, King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935, c.1935
... King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935 ...Portrait of King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935Presented to the 6th Battalion Royal Melbourne Regiment by an Allied Battalion the Royal Fusiliers as a toke of friendship and esteem. This Portrait would have hung pride of place in the officers mess from 1935-? The portarait is also signed by the artist, an M.C reciepient, as well as the the reigning monarch, and colonel in chief of the presenting unit. It is supported by a letter from the colonel of the Presenting unit, Maj Gen Hill CB.CMG.DSO, and as such is hghly provinanced Colour print of His Magesty King George V wearing the unaiform of the the Royal Fusilliers, Read coat with decorations and blue sash under a navy blue over coat. The print is signed in lead pencil by the artist and by King George V on the lower edge. A regimental badge is present in the top right of the image. The picture is framed in a pewter coloured frame with ornate leaf mouldings in the corners. On the lower edge of the frame is a plaque which states " From the Colonel and Officers of the Royal Fusilliers 1935" Also included with the portait is a letter on Royal Fusiliers letterhead dated October 23 1935 " From - Maj-Gen. W.P.H. Hill. CB. CMG. DSO., Colonel. The Royal Fusiliers Dear Armstrong I am forwarding to you under a separate cover an engraving of a portrait of His Majesty, King George V, Colonel - in - Chief, the Royal Fusiliers, in the uniform of the Regiment, This portrait was painted by Captain Oswald Birley, M.C., late Royal Fusiliers, and presented to the Regiment by Lord Wakefield to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the raising of the Regiment of Fusiliers at the Tower of London in 1685. His Majesty has graciously signed this copy for presentation to your Regiment from the Corps of the Royal Fusiliers, and we trust that you will accept it as a token of friendship / and esteem .... and esteem we feel for our Allied Battalion, the 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment Yours Sincerely W.F.H. Hill Lieutenant-Colonel C.E. Armstrong , Comdg. 6th Bn. The Royal Melbourne Regt., Carlton, Victoria, Australia" This letter is supported by framing card , which has some water damage on the lower right corner and right side signed by King George and the artist From the Colonel and Officers of the Royal Fusilliers 1935" 5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess, 6th battalion, royal melbourne regiment, king george v, royal fusiliers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, H. H. Paynting, The James Flood book of early Melbourne, 1967
... The James Flood book of early Melbourne ...Collection of photographs of 19th and early 20th century Melbourne.35 p. black and white illustrationsmelbourne, james flood -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, State Library of Victoria, Victoria and the Great War: Special issue of the La Trobe Journal No. 96 September 2015, 2015_09
... Victoria and the Great War: Special issue of the La Trobe...State Library of Victoria ...Contributions on the history of World War 1 on previously unresearched areas, most relevant to Melbourne and Victoria.Paperback. 224 p., black and white and colour illustrationsworld war 1 -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Decorative object - Plate, Royal Selangor, c.2017
Gifted to ANZCA during the ANZCA ASM 2017, held in Brisbane.Pewter plate of medium size, with embossed central image of modern day Malaysia city landscape. Presented in manufacturer blue cardboard boxFront: [MALAYSIA] Reverse: [ROYAL / SELANGOR / PEWTER]asm, brisbane, royal selangor -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, Australian Dictionary of Biography Vol.2 1877-1850 I-Z, 1967
... Australian Dictionary of Biography Vol.2 1877-1850 I-Z ...non-fictionaustralia - biographies - 1877-1850 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - PTC, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "100 years of Melbourne Trams", 1985
... "100 years of Melbourne Trams" ...Produced to celebrate 100 years of trams in Melbourne. Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first electric trams, the MMTB, Rolling stock and the transition to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Printed under the Public Transport Corporation logo.Yields information about the history of Melbourne's trams.Four page A4, folded A3 printed two colours, on gloss paper.melbourne, public transport, tramways, history, cable trams, mmtb, the met -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, "Port Melbourne Old Timers F.C. 1945", 1945
.01 - Framed black and white copy of Port Melbourne Old Timers Football Club, dated 1945. Frame is metal and photo is well sealed with clear plastic. .02 - photocopy of above with some of the "old timers" namedsport - australian rules football, social activities, port melbourne football club, pmfc, port melbourne old timers football club, stan plumridge, percy allan may, roy kent, reg 'ox' earle, walter 'watty' power, a b smith, ken (?) robinson, ray bragg, fay bragg -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Allom Lovell & Associates, "Princes Pier and Gatehouse - Port Melbourne Victoria", Jul 2004
"Princes Pier and Gatehouse - Port Melbourne Victoria". A heritage report to the Princes Pier Precinct Committee Victorian Heritage Register No H981. Prfepared by Allom Lovell & Associates, Conservation Architects. July 2004 - for the City of Port Philliptown planning - proposals shelved - bayside, town planning, heritage, piers and wharves - princes pier, city of port phillip -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Football Club Ltd.133rd Annual General Report 2008, 2008
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Port Melbourne Football Club Ltd.133rd Annual General Report Season 2008, A4 52 pp plus cover with colour photograph of PMFC Grand Final Team 2008. Includes Income Statement 2008.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LETTER of CONGRATULATIONS, Original: 16th November, 1944. Photocopy: Unknown
Congratulatory letter sent to F.G. Davey from Air Vice Marshall H.N. Wrigley on the occasion of Davey being awarded the DFC. Enclosed with the letter was a piece of DFC ribbon. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Black and white photocopy of an original letter to F.G. Davey on Commonwealth of Australia and Royal Australian Air Force letterhead. Wording is in black type.Photocopy of original handwritten name: 'Davey' Photocopy of sender's handwritten signature: 'H.N. Wrigley'distinguished flying cross, medals, f.g. davey, letters, raaf -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Badge
Epaulet or hat badge for The Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Donated with other medals belonging to John Garbutt. Connection unknown. John Garbutt was Principal of Ballarat College for thirty-three years - 1877-1909. He was educated at Geelong National Grammar School and in 1860 was the first dux of the college. Fist class Honourman Arts and Laws at Melbourne University 1866; Two years a master at Geelong College; seven years master and three years senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne. Silver maltese cross hat badge with crest of The Kings Royal Rifle Corp on circle at centre of crossFace: THE KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS ballarat-college, principal-john-garbutt, badge, the-kings-royal-rifle-corps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, Newspaper clipping re flooding in South Melbourne, 13-1-1980
Newspaper cutting about flooding in South Melbourne disabling a tram and a "trammie" conductor or driver, directing traffic. Tram W7 1019, route 10.Yields information about the type of delays that can occur on a big tram system.Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun 13-1-1980 about flooding in South Melbourne and delaying tram W7 1019"Sun Herald 13.1.80"trams, tramways, tramcars, flooding, floods, south melbourne, w7 1019, route 10, crews -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps
Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmRoyal Australian Army Nursing Corps