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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, Alan Dearn, "Melbourne's 100 years of trams", 11/11/1985 12:00:00 AM
Pages 12, 13 and 14 of The Herald, Melbourne newspaper, Herald special advertising feature - compiled by Alan Dearn, Monday 11/11/1985 celebrating 100 years of trams in Melbourne - "Melbourne's 100 years of trams", since the opening of the Melbourne cable tramway to Richmond. Includes statement by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Roper, stories from a former MMTB depot Master, Eric Hobday. Articles headed - "Designs from A to Z and back, cable trams, moving people on tracks, uniforms and catch a vintage tram at Bylands. Advertisements from Myrina M oil, Comeng, Sands and McDougall, James Hardies, Union Steel, The Mettrams, tramways, 100 years of trams, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams, uniforms, the met, bylands, tmsv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Ministry of Transport, "Easygoing - Transport Services Newsletter", 1998
Newsletter - 8 pages, A4 centre stapled, partly coloured, black and white photographs, titled "Easygoing - Transport Services Newsletter - Issue 6 - Winter 2000". Has a welcome from the Minister for Transport Peter Batchelor - first issue for 2000. Provides news on Government policy, Regional rail, Spencer St station refurbishment, public transport interchanges, new look trams for Yarra Trams. Has a photo of an A class with a skyline board "It's taken 115 years for this tram to get to the Docklands" - number not visible. The notes provides the basis for the new livery. Notes introduced on 4/3/2000 and has a message from the CEO Seven MacDonald.trams, tramways, yarra trams, minister for transport, livery, docklands, spencer st, doi -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, VicRoads, "Tram Priority Program", c2004
Set of two pamphlets - A4 printed on white paper both sides in full colour titled "Tram Priority Program", published c2004. .1 - Pamphlet with message from the Minister for Transport Peter Batchelor, program part of a two year, $30M project in conjunction with VicRoads, with a map showing the priority sections of the tram network, with contact details. Has VicRoads and Vic Government logos. .2 - Pamphlet about the Clarendon St South Melbourne pilot project showing proposals, hook turns, proposed road treatments and time line - notes 2005 for permanent installation. Some of the proposals did not appear to be adopted. Two copies of each held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, vicroads, south melbourne, tram priority, trackwork -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Print - Lawrence Rocks and Point Danger from Crumpets, 1985
Gannet in flight over seascape.Front: 20/25 (lower left, pencil) Lawrence Rocks and Point Danger from Crumpets (lower centre, pencil) P. Tsernjavski 1985 (signature, lower right, pencil) Mayor of Portland (lower left, blue stamp) Portland proclaimed a City October 28th 1985 (lower centre, blue stamp) Minister for Local Government (lower right, blue stamp) Back: Gary Hayman/ Picture Framer (sticker) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Old Ringwood Fire Station 1930
Black and white photograph of fibro building with sign above entrance reading, "Metropolitan Fire Brigade".Typed below photograph, "The old Ringwood Fire Station 1930. Was behind old Town Hall in Maroondah Highway. Later used as infant welfare centre. Civic Place on right with old schoolmasters house in background. Looking along Civic Place towards Ringwood St. Note old telephone wires and insulators." Written on backing sheet, "Engine 1912 Hotchkins. C of E Ministers house on right in Ringwood Street". -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints and negatives, Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Official Opening of Student Amenities Building, 1973
Incorporated the original canteen built in 1961, using funds raised by the College Ladies Committee under the leadership of Mrs. T.H. Kneen. Building designed by the Investigation and Development Group of the PW.D. with Des Bloink as Supervising Architect, Mackenzies Constructions Pty. Ltd. was the builder. Financed by funds provided through the State Grants (Advanced Education) Act 1969.Note by T.H. Kneen "At rear, partly obscured is C.E. Cole Deputy Director of Agriculture."3 copies black and white photograph. A group of men and a student, Brian Ward, Dux, with Hon. Rupert Hamer standing outside the Student Amenities BuildingOn reverse of 1 copy, " Official Opening of Student Amenities Building L-R Dr David Wishart Director-General Dept Agr, Dux of College, Hon. R.J. Hamer Premier, Victoria, Hon. Ian Smith Minister for Agriculture, C. Pymble Cook Chief of Division of Agric Edn., Eric Littlejohn Principal, BHC." and on all copies, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. E206(4).opening, student amenities building, dr david wishart, director-general, hon. r.j. hamer, premier of victoria, hon. ian smith, minister for agriculture, e.b. littlejohn, principal, burnley horticultural college, ladies committee, des bloink, supervising architect, mackenzies constructions pty. ltd., c.e. cole, deputy director of agriculture, canteen, dux, publicity -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Present Trustees of the Church
Black and white photograph of group of men. Appears to be reproduced from a newspaper photograph.Printed below photograph, "Present Trustees of the Church - Messrs. T. Grant, S. J. Kennedy, T. S. Falconer, R. P. Somerville, A. O. Clark, Treasurer, A. J. Lang, A. J. Henman, Secretary, J. A. Williams, R. L. Lane, J. Paull, A. F. B. Long, and H. E. Watson." Written on backing sheet, "From the Jubilee History of the Ringwood Methodist Church 1929." -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, William Collins Sons & Company, The Practical and Devotional Family Bible. The Holy Bible."
B006 ROGERS—CORBEN.— On the 5th February, at the Wesleyan Church, Hotham-hill, by the Rev. J. F. Horsley, John J. Rogers, of Hotham, to Kate, second daughter of Isaac Corben, Esq., of Lonsdale-street, Melbourne, stone merchant. [Source: Trove - The Age, 21 Feb 1879, pg 1]BL006 and BL011 Heavy black board covered book with gilt border and text on the spine. The pages are gilt edged. The bible includes commentaries of Henry and Scott, colour plates and maps. BL006 The family register has some entries for the Royal Family. The bible has a printed label inside the front cover. BL011 has a printed label inside the front cover. BL006 "Presented to Mr and Mrs Rogers by the Trustees of the Hotham Hill Wesleyan Church on the occasion of their marriage being the first celebrated in the church 5th Feb 1879" BL011 "Presented by the trustees to Mr and Mrs F. Fletcher on their wedding day Wednesday July 14 1875 being the first marriage solemnized in the United Methodist Free Church Peel Street Ballarat with best wishes for their temporal welfare and everlasting happiness"hotham hill wesleyan church, united methodist free church peel street ballarat -
Beechworth Cemetery Trust
Map - Beechworth Cemetery reproduction of original map -Secretary copy, Beechworth Cemetery
Reproduction map displaying all grave sites in Beechworth Public Cemetery. Rotunda, fountain, nursery, memorial wall, pioneer sectionmap displays the plan of grave sitesLaminated Photocopy of original cemetery map with additional information hand-written on the map. All graves at the cemetery set out in denominational sections with hand-written information on additional graves added to sections in Roman Catholic A & C, Church of England A-F, Presbyterian A-C, Methodist/Uniting B and Wesleyan A. Multidenominational hand-written note on Jews section with Trust Minutes 4.7.'83 written next to this addition. Additions hand-drawn of fountain, memorial wall, nursery and pioneer cemetery.rotunda, fountain, nursery, memorial wall, pioneer section, graves, chinese section, un-numbered grave sites, cemetery -
Beechworth Cemetery Trust
Map - Beechworth Cemetery reproduction of original map, Beechworth Cemetery Reproduction - Treasurer copy
Reproduction map displaying all grave sites in Beechworth Public Cemetery. Rotunda, fountain, nursery, memorial wall, pioneer sectionmap displays the plan of grave sitesLaminated Photocopy of original cemetery map with additional information hand-written on the map. All graves at the cemetery set out in denominational sections with hand-written information on additional graves added to sections in Roman Catholic A & C, Church of England A-F, Presbyterian A-C, Methodist/Uniting B and Wesleyan A. Multidenominational hand-written note on Jews section with Trust Minutes 4.7.'83 written next to this addition. Additions hand-drawn of fountain, memorial wall, nursery and pioneer cemetery.rotunda, fountain, nursery, memorial wall, pioneer section, graves, chinese section, un-numbered grave sites, cemetery -
Beechworth Cemetery Trust
Map - Beechworth Cemetery reproduction of original map - On site in Rotunda, Beechworth Cemetery
Reproduction map displaying all grave sites in Beechworth Public Cemetery. Rotunda, fountain, nursery, memorial wall, pioneer sectionmap displays the plan of grave sitesLaminated Photocopy of original cemetery map with additional information hand-written on the map. All graves at the cemetery set out in denominational sections with hand-written information on additional graves added to sections in Roman Catholic A & C, Church of England A-F, Presbyterian A-C, Methodist/Uniting B and Wesleyan A. Multidenominational hand-written note on Jews section with Trust Minutes 4.7.'83 written next to this addition. Additions hand-drawn of fountain, memorial wall, nursery and pioneer cemetery.rotunda, fountain, nursery, memorial wall, pioneer section, graves, chinese section, un-numbered grave sites, cemetery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Typography: As interpreted by students of the Printing Class at the School of Mines, Ballarat, 1933, 1933
Albert E. Dorling was the Instructor in Printing at the Ballarat Technical Art School in 1933. The art school was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. The objectives of Typographical Instruction at the Ballarat Technical Art School was to develop an appreciation of art in printing; to create and foster a wholesome respect for books; to develop a justifiable pride in persona achievement; to broaden the educational and social outlook; to broaden the field of vocational choice; to prepare for effective entrance into the printing trade; to give mastery of many of the principles of design; to help in forming habits of accuracy, thoroughness, neatness and industry; to give opportunity to turn out a product of use, beauty and value; to cultivate appreciation of the value of co-operation and service; to aid in mastery of other school subjects,particularly English; to provide an appropriate instructional medium for pupils whose constructive instincts desire this method of expression; to provide experience which will show the practical application and value of academic subjects.Coloured soft covered book bound with a brown ribbon. It is a book of specimens of work by the students attending the Typography Classes at the Ballarat Technical Art School under the instruction of Albert Dorling. Illustrations include: Ariel [sic] View from Art School by Fred Longhurst, 1932 Other work includes Bickart's Diamond Shop, Lydiard Street Methodist Choir, South Street Competitions, Allambee Guest House, Buninyong Lodge, Ballarat Journalists' Association, Thornton Studios, Harry Davies, Harry Brown & Co., Nautilus Corsets, Toti dal Monte, Symmons Flower Shop, Ritz Club, Ballarat Symphony Orchestra, Ladies' Art Associationtypography, printing, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, bickart's diamond shop, lydiard street methodist choir, south street competitions, allambee guest house, buninyong lodge, ballarat journalists' association, thornton studios, harry davies, harry brown & co., nautilus corsets, toti dal monte, symmons flower shop, ritz club, ballarat symphony orchestra, ladies' art association, typography, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, printing, albert dorling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST GRAND CONCERT AND ORGAN RECITAL, 1908
Golden Square Methodist Grand Concert and Organ Recital by Mr Mansley Greer, (of Melbourne). Wednesday August 18th, 1909. Participants; Church Choir, Mr Mansley Greer, Mr Percy Hampton, Miss Winnie Bradbury, Miss Jennings, and Mr E H Collett. Concert will start punctually at 8 o'clock. Admission 1/- Seats may be reserved in any part of the church for 6d. Extra. Plan of seats by flights. Arrangements will be made for special Tram Service to and from the church on the evening of the Concert. Proceed in aid of Church Funds. A W Andrew Hon Conductor, Alex Hampton Hon. Organist, R Martin Hon. Secretary.program, music, methodist church grand concert, golden suare methodist grand concert organ recital by mr mansley greer. aug 18th, 1909. participants; church choir, mr mansley greer, mr percy hampton, miss winnie bradbury, miss jennings, and mr e h collett. concert 8pm. admission 1/- seats may be reserved for 6d. arrangements for special tram service on the evening of the concert. proceed in aid of church funds. a w andrew hon conductor, alex hampton hon. organist, r martin hon. secretary. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Secret of Serenity, 1957
This is a book offering the reader ways to combat mental and spiritual stress. The author, the Rev. Gordon Powell (1911-2005) was born in Warrnambool to Louisa and George Powell. His father was a dentist in Kepler Street Warrnambool. Gordon Powell was educated in Melbourne and was a Presbyterian Minister in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and U.S.A. He was an R.A.A.F. chaplain in World War Two and established the Alcoholics Anonymous organization in Victoria. At St. Stephens Church in Sydney he attracted large attendances at both his Sunday and week-day services and became well-known for his religious radio broadcasts. He wrote several books and many articles for religious journals. This book is retained because it is the only piece of writing we have by the Rev. Gordon Powell who was born in Warrnambool in 1911 and was one of the most influential Presbyterian Church ministers in Australia in the 20th century. This is a hard cover book of 128 pages. The hard cover is blue with black printing on the spine. The dust cover has printing on the back cover and spine and a colour photograph of a path and parkland with red printing on the front cover. The pages contain an introduction and twelve chapters of text. rev. gordon powell, australian presbyterian church, history of warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Alexander Peacock
Alexander Peacock was born in Creswick, Victoria in 1861. Upon leaving school he mined and was legal manager of mining companies in Ballarat. In 1882 he joined the Creswick branch of the Australian Natives' Association (ANA) and became branch secretary. He stood for parlimnet in March 189 and was elected to the Legislative Assembly representing Clunes and Allandale. Peacock assisted in the establishment f the Clunes Branch of the Ballarat School of MInes which opened in 1890. He was one of the Victorian delegates to teh Federal Convention in 1897. He laid the foundation stone of the new SMB Classroom building in 1899 while MInister for Public Instruction. Three photographs of Alexander Peacock. .1) Portrait of Alexander Peacock printed from an original .2) Portrait of Alexander Peacock in a jacket, balding and with a moustache. Photo is printed from an original. .3) Portrait of Alexander Peacock in a top hat and tails, holding a walking stick. Photo is printed from an original.alexander peacock, australian natives' association, ana, ballarat school of mines, parliamentarian, legislative assembly, mininster for public instruction, minister for education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, c1930
.1) George Edgar Godlip Yung seated on a swing and two children, possibly grandchildren Alice (b1914) and Grace (b1915) Watson. Note bridge in background so perhaps Peterborough? .2) A family outing to the beach on a cold, windy day. Uncle Ted was Charles Edward Smith, an Anglican minister and the son of George Henry and Emma (b Keys) Smith and a sister of Clara Emma Yung (b Smith). On the left of the photo is George Edgar Yung, his brother-in-law and most likely the lady on the right is his sister Clara. They are rugged up for the day. Note the steel tips on 'Clara's shoes. Two black and white photographs at Warrnambool Beach..1) G E Yung ;( crossed out - Alice and Grace) Watson .2) Uncle Ted and partywarrnambool, warrnambool beach, charles edward smith, clara emma yung, george edgar godlip yung, peterborough -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 23 Z for Danger, 1963
The most secretive experiments of the most secretive scientists were carried out in Room Z at the Woomera Range Space Rocket Division. The only people with a key were the topmost scientist, the Prime Minister and the cleaning lady. They had to wait until 5pm for the cleaning lady to arrive so they could get Crafty Carson Carpetbag out, who was hiding from The Flying Dogtor. The Flying Dogtor could hear Crafty making whistling, humming noises and the Secret Service Man said he was messing with Mixture 8X, the most secretive invention of them all, Special Reducing Mixture for use when travelling in small satellites.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Handwritten in pencil, foolscap, 2 pagesThe title is crossed out and it is noted that this is a contraction (eliminating sound effects) of Episodes 23, 24, and 25. Many edits.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Miss Carol Penrose, Queen of Begonias (back) Ballarat Begonia Festival, circa 1956
This slide shows the 1956 "Queen of Begonias" in Ballarat, on her float during the Begonia Festival street parade. Miss Carol Penrose, who was crowned by the Prime Minister Robert Menzies, is shown in the background. The runners up that year were Janet Saunders and Hillary Richards, otherwise known as "Princesses", one being pictured here, in front of the Begonia Queen. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.begonia festival, festival, queen of begonias, ballarat, parade -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Flo O'Neill, Norm Borchers and Joan Kirner, June 1989
Joan Kirner served as a member of the state parliament from 1982-1994. Deputy Premier of Victoria, Minister of Education and subsequently Premier of Victoria (1990-92). Photo taken in June 1989. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, kirner, joan, o'neill, flo, borchers, norm, politicians, state premiers -
Unions Ballarat
Jigsaw: The biography of Johannes Bjelke-Petersen (Don Woodward Collection), Townsend, Derek, 1983
The book is a biography and political history focussing upon the career of former National Party Premier of Queensland, Joh Bjelke-Petersen. Bjelke-Petersen was Country Party/National Party Premier of Queensland for almost twenty years and is renowned for using police to obstruct street demonstrations and his unsuccessful "Joh for PM" campaign (against PM Bob Hawke). He is believed to have been pivotal in the 1975 constitutional crisis that led to the sacking of Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam. His wife, Florence Bjelke-Petersen, was a Senator in the Australian Federal Parliament. This biography was written at the time when Petersen was still Premier (1983).Politics and government. Biographical interest.Book; 375 pages. Dustjacket: white background; colour photograph of Joh Bjelke-Petersen shaped like a jigsaw piece; black lettering; author's name and title. Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat regional trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, premiers - bjelke-petersen, joh, senators - bjelke-petersen, florence, biography, politics and government, country party, national party -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Dedication of the Sam and Minnie Smorgon Campus, 1996
Photographs of dignitaries at the opening of new buildings and dedication of the Sam and Minnie Smorgon Campus, 27 October 1996. Ceremony started at 10.15am Image of seated dignitaries features from left to right: Sam Smorgon AO, Finance Minister Peter Costello, Bialik College President Jeffrey Mahemoff, Israeli Ambassador Shmuel Moyal, Bialik College Principal Genia Janover. Includes photograph of an early Bialik teacher Fela Tuszinski with Sam Smorgon. Record also includes AJN newspaper article and a page in Bialik College's annual magazine about the event. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1990s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Education Department (Victoria), Young Workers Patriotic Guild, 1917
The Young Workers’ Patriotic Guild was formed in Victorian schools in 1916. Each child who raised one pound ‘by personal productive effort’ received a certificate. The money was used for the war effort. The Government Minister, Harry Sutherland Wightman Lawson, and the Director of Schools, Frank Tate, signed each certificate. Lawson (later Sir Henry) was the Attorney General in the Government of Alexander Peacock between 1915-17. He was to become Premier of Victoria in 1918. This is one of three Young Workers Patriotic Guild certificates in the Kew Collection, two from the First World War and one from the Second World War. The framed certificate was donated to the Kew Historical Society by past member, Eva Grant. The certificate was awarded to her sister in 1917.Young Workers’ Patriotic Guild commemorative certificate. The certificate was awarded to Marjorie Grant, a pupil of the Brunswick School No.1213. Awarded to 'Marjorie Grant" a pupil of "Brunswick" school No. "1213"young workers patriotic guild, first world war, ww1, eva grant -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, St Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Surrey Hills, viewed from Warrigal Road, 1980's
The first service of the Surrey Hills Presbyterian Church was held at ‘Kinnoul’, the home of Thomas Hogg, located in The Avenue. This was while the church was being built. St Stephens Presbyterian Church opened in March 1899 on land that had previously been part of Klepper's orchard. The first minister was Rev F A Darling. He resigned in 1892 to open Surrey College. The church building pictured was built in 1910 adjacent on land gifted to the church. Noted features of the interior are the pulpit and honor board carved by sculptor John Kendrick Blogg. There are also memorial windows to Charles de Burgh Hogg and William Thomas Hogg, both killed in WW1.Red brick church with bell tower and slate roof. Cyprus tree at side; other trees fronting Canterbury Road.Canterbury Road - Warrigal Rd (written in biro on th back of photo)stained glass, lead lights, churches, presbyterian church, st stephens presbyterian church, 1980-1989, surrey hills, canterbury road, warrigal road, john kendrick blogg, charles de burgh hogg, thomas william hogg -
National Wool Museum
Painting - Ceremonial Hunting Grounds in the You Yangs, Stanley Couzens, 1993
Stanley Couzens, a Gunditjmara man and long-time Geelong resident, painted this story upon commission from the Geelong Wool Combing Company. It depicts hunting in the You Yangs, the distinctive granite peaks that overlook the region. In 1993, Couzens’ painting was translated into a pattern by textile designer Jenifer McMahon. It was then turned into a jumper using wool sourced entirely from the region. It was fully processed, from fleece to fabric, in Geelong. The jumper was given to attendees at the opening of the Geelong Wool Combing company on 10 December 1993. Among the many guests, was the Prime Minister Paul Keating. The painting was acquired with the permission of the Couzens family.Framed acrylic painting on board, showcasing the You Yangs mountain range, people, and local flora and fauna in warm earth tones. The painting is signed 'S. Couzens 93' in the bottom right hand corner. The painting is framed in a dark wooden frame.Bottom right corner - 'S. Couzens 93'you yangs, gunditjmara, aboriginal art, jenifer mcmahon, design, geelong wool combing company, jumper -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Wodonga Civic Centre 1971
In the late 1960s the area in Wodonga between Hovell and Havelock Streets was zoned for civic purposes. By 1969 Melbourne architect Bruce Marshall had designed the civic centre which included a library, theatre and senior citizens' rooms. The main hall had a seating capacity of 1,000 people but could be divided by a sliding door. into smaller areas. It also included meeting rooms and kitchen facilities. The Civic Centre was officially opened by the Honorable Sir Henry Bolte, K.C.M.P., M.P., Premier of Victoria who was accompanied by the Honorable R. J. Hamer E.D., Minister for Local Government. The Shire President was Cr. James A. Terrill, J.P.This image records an important stage in the development of local government and civic buildings in Wodonga, Victoria.A black and white image of the Wodonga Civic Centre in a wooden frame.wodonga civic centre, wodonga history, wodonga local government -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Minister for Public Transport, "Customers come first in Tram Decision", 18/11/1993
News Release from the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram, keeping at least 51, the delivery of the B class tram, and keeping a further 50 for supplementary service. The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. Also has an item of British tourist Will Bright about the use of W class trams and his thoughts along with a photo - written by Anita Quigley.Yields information the announcement of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.News Release - 2 A4 pages stapled and Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 19/11/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars, alan brown, b class trams, refurbishment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New tramcar feeds row on conductors", 26/8/1992
Set of three newspaper cuttings at the time of the launch of a new Restaurant tram - all dated 26/8/1992. Both reports featured issues with keeping Conductors on Melbourne trams. 1 - The Age - Kirner's hint on conducting yourself at dinner - featuring a photo of Premier Joan Kirner, Transport Minister Peter Spyker and Colonial Tramcar Restaurant part owner - Craig Opie 2 - Herald Sun - "New tramcar feeds row on conductors" - as above 3 - Herald Sun - "Win a tramcar party" - Herald Sun Competition to win a free dinner for 36 people and runners up a dinner for two. Yields information about Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant and the replacement of conductors on trams.Set of three newspaper cuttings from Melbourne newspapers 26/8/1992.tramways, conductors, colonial tramcar restaurant, joan kirner, peter spyker -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklets, Collett, Bain and Gaspar, Printers, 1 Heatherlie Homes Building Appeal 1979 .2 Heatherlie Warrnambool, 1979, 1981
These booklets come from the estate of Brue Morris, editor of the Warrnambool Standard from 1946 to 1968. He was an important historian in Warrnambool, writing many historical articles for the Standard newspaper during his editorship and after his retirement. He kept files and other material on many topics related to Warrnambool’s history and Heatherlie was one of these. Heatherlie is a site in Koroit Street Warrnambool occupied by flats for the elderly. The name comes from the name of the original property owned by the Warrnambool furniture maker and seller, E.B. Phillips. Heatherlie Homes is a project established in 1979 under the auspices of the Methodist Church in Warrnambool and today the project is operated by a Uniting Church committee. These two booklets are of historical interest detailing the establishment of Heatherlie Homes in Warrnambool and the history of the property and its buildings in 1981. The booklets are useful to researchers..1 This is a booklet of 8 pages with black print on a buff-coloured background. The cover has a sketch of the proposed Heatherlie project. The booklet has plans, sepia-coloured photographs and information for donors. There are two loose flyers re the appeal. .2 This is a booklet of 22 pages. It has an orange cover with reproductions of the building opening plaque and a Uniting Church statement. The booklet contains historical facts about Heatherlie and the Uniting Church and reports on Heatherlie’s progress. It also has several black and white photographs. heatherlie homes, warrnambool, bruce morris, warrnambool standard editor, warrnambool uniting church -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy, ICISA Grand Aggregate 1934, 1934
This cup is one of several from the 1930s that were awarded as part of inter-church indoor sporting competitions in Warrnambool. One of the sponsors of these competitions was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer. He had his head office and major factory in Warrnambool. This trophy has been awarded to the grand aggregate winner of 1934, the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.), a leading church activity group for men in Warrnambool in the 1930s. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street. Warrnambool in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. This Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army in 1979 when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. This trophy is of interest as a memento of the now-defunct inter-church sporting competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s. This is an electro-plated nickel silver cup with two side handles and a narrow stem on a silver base. The cup is mounted on a Bakelite stand. ‘Inter-Church Indoor Sports Association Cup Grand Aggregate Won by C.M.I. 1934’ congregational church warrnambool, inter-church sports competitions, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy, ICISA Presidents Cup 1934, 1934
This trophy is one of several from the 1930s that were awarded as part of inter-church sporting activities organized in Warrnambool. One of the sponsors of this inter-church association was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer. He had his head office and main factory in Warrnambool. This trophy was awarded to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.) for the bowls competition. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. The game of bowls has been popular in Warrnambool since its establishment in the town in the 1890s. This cup is of interest as it is a trophy from sporting competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s. This is an electro plated nickel silver cup with two side handles and a thin stem tapering down to a silver base. The cup is mounted on to a brown Bakelite stand. ‘President’s Cup I. C. I. S A. Won By C.M.I. Bowls Team 1934’ warrnambool inter-church indoor sports association, congregational church warrnambool