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Camberwell Historical Society
Drawing (series) - Architectural drawing, 1/239 Burke Road, Glen Iris, 1993
artist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, housesartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses -
Camberwell Historical Society
Drawing (series) - Architectural drawing, 4/253 Burke Road, Glen Iris, 2000
artist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, housesartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension - Warragul Road to Middleborough Road - Feasibility Study, Sep. 1974
Report - 68 pages, photocopied onto light cartridge paper with brown covers both sides, overlain with clear plastic covers and black comb bound. Titled "Proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension - Warragul Road to Middleborough Road - Feasibility Study June 1974", looks at the purpose of the extension, possible patronage, construction details, costs, existing services and impact on these, proposed services, operating costs, revenue and social benefit - cost analysis. Has many tables, diagrams including fold out map. Showed that the benefit outweighed the costs of the project. Prepared by the MMTB June 1974 - report on front page notes it is Amendment A, September 1974.Stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association Public Transport Committee" on both cover and inside front page.trams, tramways, burwood, east burwood, feasibility study, new tramway, mmtb, middleborough rd -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Wendy Price, 1/08/2008 12:00:00 AM
This photograph was used in the 150 year display Lakes Entrance 1858 to 2008 paired with image number 03728 as the after pictureColour photograph of old Bunga Road crossing this was part of the old coach road which went from Lakes Entrance via Lake Tyers to Orbost, Lakes Entrance Victoriaroads and streets, development -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ruth H. Pendavingh, Eltham Festival, Main Road, Eltham
Three colour photographs; two looking diagonally across Main Road, Eltham towards Lyon Bros Ford dealership with the Wizard of Oz float and Institute of Linguistics float. The third photo looking further down Main Road showing the Wizard of Oz float approaching the viewing point.eltham, festivals, main road, lyon bros ford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ruth H. Pendavingh, Eltham Festival, Main Road, Eltham
Three colour photographs; two looking diagonally across Main Road, Eltham towards Lyon Bros Ford dealership with the Wizard of Oz float and Institute of Linguistics float. The third photo looking further down Main Road showing the Wizard of Oz float approaching the viewing point.eltham, festivals, main road, lyon bros ford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ruth H. Pendavingh, Eltham Festival, Main Road, Eltham
Three colour photographs; two looking diagonally across Main Road, Eltham towards Lyon Bros Ford dealership with the Wizard of Oz float and Institute of Linguistics float. The third photo looking further down Main Road showing the Wizard of Oz float approaching the viewing point.eltham, festivals, main road, lyon bros ford -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Postcard-original-Swans Bend Belgrave, Vic. c.1940s, A Bend In The Road, Belgrave
Sepia-toned postcard featuring bend coming into Belgrave Township from the west. Later known as Swans Corner. Dr Shirley Francis's house in centre of photo. Photo shows a hillside with three houses above the road. A man walks along the lower side of the road. c. 1920s. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
document, 1989
This document was produced for Orbost Shire Council to look at the repercussions of a pulp and paper mill proposal for the shire. in 1988 the Victorian government called for expressions of interest from companies to construct a pulp and paper mill in Victoria using the hardwood from East Gippsland.This document is a useful reference on the pulp and paper mill issue which caused much concern in the community and resulted in the formation of several new community groups.A plastic covered 99 pp document titled, A Pulp and Paper Mill in East Gippsland, Implications for Orbost Shire Council, June 1989. pulp-mill-orbost -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, VicRoads, "Bridge Road tram stop improvements", Sep. 2011
Pamphlet, printed on cream recycled paper, A3 + and A4 tear off titled "Bridge Road tram stop improvements". giving details of the Punt Road to Church St section of Bridge Road tram line. Installation of two level access tram stops to replace the existing three - Vienna style. Has details on the proposal, the background reasons, inviting people to have their say, information sessions, maps, diagrams and contact details and survey form. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, bridge rd, tram stops, vienna style stops, vicroads, disability services -
Orbost & District Historical Society
catheter, c. mid 20th century
Used at Orbost & District Hospital c. mid 20th century for urinary problems.This item is associated with Orbost Hospital and is an example of an early medical tool.A long metal catheter with a curved end, made of metal, possibly stainless steel. It has a small eyelet hole near the curved end. Inside is a fine metal tube. It has a red tag ORBOST. medical-instrument catheter -
Orbost & District Historical Society
door
Wehner's Blacksmith's was founded at Orbost in 1889. This door was in the blacksmith shop. The door has many brands burnt into both sides. These brands are for local farmers and the brands would have been made at Wehner's.The Wehner family is/ was a prominent family in Orbost from the late 19th century. Herman Wehner founded Wehner's Blacksmith's at Orbost in 1889. Oswald Wehner began working in 1910 with his father. In 1947 Ossie's son Tom started blacksmithing, retiring in 1991 and closing the business, The building remains in Nicholson street.A large solid wooden door - tongue and grooved oregon. It is made of 12 vertical boards. On it are local branding marks. wehner's-blacksmith brands -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Scout Camp Wall Creek, 2006
This report was written by Dianne Lavell for the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Dianne Lavell worked for the Department of Conservation and Land Management in Orbost. She was a long time resident of Orbost. A spiral bound, plastic covered book titled Scout Camp Wall Creek. It is a report on Scout Camp at Wall Creek in Orbost. It contains description and history of the site deemed to be a place of potential cultural significance. on the front cover is a coloured photo of the site.scout-camp-wall-creek -
Orbost & District Historical Society
badges, 1990's
Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.Five gold coloured metal badges which are wing-shaped on both sides of a black circle with a prop in the centre. each badge has a pin at the back. The two smaller badges have a locking clasp.ORBOST AERO CLUB around the prop in the centre.orbost-aero-club badge -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A digital copy of a colour photograph of Gould Memorial Drive which is on the Marysville-Buxton Road near Marysville in Victoria.A digital copy of a colour photograph of Gould Memorial Drive which is on Marysville-Buxton Road just outside Marysville in Victoria. The planting of the avenue of Lombardi Poplars was initiated by Mrs Joy Gould and the trees were planted by workers of the Gould Mill. The intention was for the avenue to extend from Marysville to Buxton. However, this was never fully realised. In Autumn the trees turn a brilliant yellow and are a major tourist attraction. john lloyd gould, joy gould, gould mill, gould memorial drive, marysville-buxton road, marysville, buxton, victoria, photograph, lombardi poplars -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Folder of information, Libby Cavenagh's 1990 building census of Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills, 1990
Libby Cavenagh was Secretary of the Surrey Hills Historical Society. She completed this study as part of a Diploma of Local History she was undertaking at the University of New England. At the time she lived in Wandsworth Road.This is a unique analysis of the housing stock of a complete street at one point in time. Many of the houses have been altered since the study was completed and quite a number have been demolished.Blue folder of A4 size. This contains an analysis of each house in Wandsworth Road in 1990 with details regarding building style, approximate age, materials used, fence design, presence or absence of a garage or carport and some comment on the garden elements. For most entries there is a coloured photo taken from the street. For some there are photocopies of real estate advertisements. There are a number of appendices including s a map of the breakdown of styles and materials; date of construction and other information from the Camberwell Building registers 1890-1934; entries re owners from Sands & McDougall directories, 1897-1937; map from Land Titles Office showing sub-division information; land auction advertisements; information re W J Vine; list of builders; references.wandsworth road, libby cavenagh -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, John Knee, "Warragul Road - Toorak Road Intersection", Jan. 1977
Report - "proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension - Warragul Road - Toorak Road Intersection - Preliminary Appreciation intersection and shopping redevelopment - Jan. 1977". Prepared by John W Knee for the MMTB and others. Looks at the intersection, how the shopping centre could be accessed, possible Mall development, residential issues, passenger facilities and pedestrian capacity. Includes a number of possible access routes for the area. None were applied when the tram line was extended.Yields information about a consideration for the extension of the Toorak Road line to East Burwood in 1977.Comb bound report with clear plastic covers, brown covers, 17 A4 pagesmmtb, east burwood, toorak road, warragul road, new tramways, john knee -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a house on the Marysville-Buxton Road near Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a house on the Marysville-Buxton Road near Marysville in Victoria.marysville-buxton road, marysville, buxton, victoria, photograph -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Looking East along Oban Road from roundabout at corner of Wonga Rd 1981
Written on back of photograph, "29.6.81. Looking East along Oban Road from roundabout at corner of Wonga Rd." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, No.11-13 Oban Road, Ringwood - 1981
Written on back of photograph, "E624. N14, 1981. No.11-13 Oban Road. Victor Leggo Pty. Ltd." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, No.9 Oban Road, Ringwood - 1981
Written on back of photograph, "E624, N15, 1981. No.9 Oban Road. North Ringwood Produce Store (Williams)". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Road and carpark construction works for Ringwood Market and Target Square shopping centres, viewed towards Charter and Seymour Streets from Bond Street, Ringwood - 1984
Written on back of photograph, "New roads after demolition of houses, Chartres and Seymour St. for Target Square and market". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, About No.69 Warrandyte Road, not the Crag (undated)
Written on backing sheet, "About No.69 Warrandyte Road, not the Crag". Catalogue card reads, "Lived in by Mrs. McCann". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Glenvale Road looking south from near Oban Rd, Ringwood 1981
Written on back of photograph, "18/4/81. Glenvale Road looking south from near Oban Rd." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Old Warrandyte Rd bridge. and unsurfaced bypass road. Ringwood. Probably 1986 (2 views)
Written on back of photograph, "Date ? Old Warrandyte Rd. and unsurfaced bypass road." Probably 1986. 2 views -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Warrandyte Road bridge from footpath near St. Pauls Anglican Church, Ringwood. Circa 1986-7
Written on back of photograph, "Date ? Warrandyte Road bridge from footpath near St. Pauls Anglican Church." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Auto Service, Oban Road, Ringwood owned by Ken Riley
Written on back of photograph, "E624. N17. 1981. No.7 Oban Road. Ringwood Auto Service - Ken Riley". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood's first Police Station, 32 Mount Dandenong Road. (note room at left)
Written on back of photograph, "32 Mount Dandenong Road. Ringwood's first Police Station (note room at left). -
Federation University Bookplate Collection
Work on paper - Bookplate, The Secrets of the Silk Road
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition. The competition includes a design award for secondary schools students.Venetian prince set against eastern buildings, seas, gondolas and ships with eastern architecture, symbols and camels. A dragon and elephant in prince's diadem and hair. Library details surrounding sun and moon either side of main figure all in bi-coloured inks.Inscribed beneath image, "The Secrets of the Silk Road" Ex Libris Biblioteca Bodio Lambnago - Etching Natalija 2019 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Heatherdale Road rail crossing looking south from Maroondah Highway c.1949
Typed below photograph, "Heatherdale Road railway crossing. Looking south from Maroondah Highway c.1949.