Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A letter from the Management Committee containing information from the SEC regarding ongoing concerns with garbage collection in the Falls Creek Village Area. The major concern related to perishable items not being removed when lessees depart their premises and not attending to it until their return. Unless the situation was remedied immediately the SEC intended to withdraw its free service on 1st May 1965. If this occurred, the Management Committee would have to organise a different service and pass the full costs on to licensees.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, falls creek garbage disposal

Photocopy of Report - 15 foolscap pages - titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust - Reports Statement of Accounts for Twelve months ending 30th September 1918" Outlines extensions, rolling stock, power supply, finances, operations, costs. Has reports from the Manager, Statistics, Balance sheet, Revenue, charts showing traffic revenue and expenditure and passengers carried. Dated 1/10/1918. Resignation of Mr S. Robertson. Audited by R. H. Schackell.Has the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, mbctt, reports, construction, finances, operations

Report - Foolscap bound with black comb binder, 10 pages + two fold out drawings + card covers titled "Revision of General Scheme and Special Construction Scheme for Proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension", not formally dated (1974). Continuing information on the proposal such as route, existing services bus and rail, General Scheme, type of track construction, overhead, costs, fares, resumptions, plans. Includes plans P14604 (shows track arrangement) P14605 general location including the City of Melbourne.trams, tramways, east burwood, new tramways, general scheme, construction

Report -A4 bound with brown comb binder, 35 pages + fawn with clear plastic covers, titled "Proposed Huntingdale - Ferntree Gully Light Rail - Preliminary Feasibility Study", dated Dec. 1982. Has a Table of Contents - includes transport proposal, patronage estimates, existing bus services, service levels, costs, financial evaluation and Community Assessment (Cost - Benefit study), maps. Says more detailed work would be required. Not all sheets scannedtrams, tramways, huntingdale, ferntree gully, proposals, new tramways, passengers, surveys

Messrs. McCol Rankin & Stanistreet to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated May 6 to Sept. 3, 1940, and 26 September 1940. Re New Red White & Blue C. Co. N.L. to R. A. Rankin. To costs under Solicitors Remuneration Order of transfer of 4 Gold Mining Leases. £3.3.0. Paid registration fees £4.7.4. total cost £4.7.4. R693 delivered 26/9/40 written in the top left corner.the miss g alice jones collection - account, messrs mccoll rankin & stanistreet, new red white & blue c. co. n.l., r a rankin

New Oswald Gold Mining Company No Liability to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated from Nov 10, 1924, to April 8, 1925, and 30/6/25. Paper details work and costs involved in Oswald Co. to you Freeholds & G. M. Lease, Oswald G. M. N. L. Security, Bill of Sale, Mortgage and Agreement with Oswald Co. Total cost £14.4.6. r389 Delivered MCW 1/7/25.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, new oswald gold mining company no liability, oswald co, mr stanistreet, mr kingsley, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, bank of nsw

Oswald Gold Mines N L, J Stanistreet Esq, Pink paper dated Nov 25, 1925, June 4, 1926, and 29/6/26. paper details costs and work involved in Agreement with New Oswald gold Mining Co. N. L., Special meeting 26/11/25 and Bill of Sale New Oswald Co. Total cost £6.16.6. R414 Posted by B 29/6/26 written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, oswald gold mines n l, j j stanistreet esq, new oswald gold mining co n l, mr jewell, messrs f g smith & mceacharn

Pink paper, South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Co. N.L. to Miss G. Alice Jones, Solicitor, Bendigo dated Feb18 to June 10, 1942, and 12 June 1942. Bendigo Mines No Liability to you. To costs under Solicitors Remuneration Order of registering transfer to you of Machinery Lease No. 10878 Bendigo £2.2.0 and Paid registration fees 16/0, total £2.18.0. Pd. Written at the end. R710 Deld 12/6/42 written in the top left corner.the miss g.alice jones collection - account, south nell gwynne gold mining co. n.l., bendigo mines no liability

Nell Gwynne Reef NO Liability to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Feb. 3 to June 4, 1942, 9 June 1942 and 9th June 1942. Re Central Nell Gwyne G. M. Co. N. L. to you Gold Mining Lease No. 11171 Bendigo. Account for costs for transfer, registration fees and exchange. Total cost £5. 7. 0. "R710" written in top left corner. Signed by G. Alice Jones.miss g. alice jones collection - account, nell gwynne reef n. l., central nell gwynne g. m. co n. l., lease no 11171

Central Nell Gwynne G. M. Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Mar. 27 to Apl. 5 and 24 April 1939. re Neiwand to Company (Mr. Stanistreet, nominee). Account details costs and work involved in transfer to Co. of Mr. Niewands rights of occupancy of land excess to residence Area and payment to him. Total cost £2.8.0. "R669 26/4/39" written in the top left corner.miss g. alice jones collection - account, central nell gwynne g. m. co n l., mr neiwand, mr stanistreet

The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. A rail motor which was used from 1924 – 1935, had the appearance of a motor bus on wheels. In October 1926 the rail motor service introduced from Bairnsdale to Orbost in May 1924 was in danger of being abandoned. The Victorian Railways Commissioners stated that patronage had not been satisfactory despite a one and a half hours reduction in the travel time.This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.A small cardboard first class train ticket - buff coloured with black print. It is from Bairnsdale to Orbost.orbost-bairnsdale-railway transport railway

This bamboo fishing rod was used in the mid to late 1900's and demonstrates that local production of recreational fishing poles was at a high level and their demand was high. Imported recreational sporting goods from either the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Asia countries was due to the larger lead up times from these suppliers and the greater import costs from slower ocean supply ships. It was only after World War II that the trade influx from other countries has supplied cheaper goods. This recreational fishing pole is highly significant to the Kiewa Valley as it demonstrates that recreational fishing has been evolved from the need to supply a balanced diet by the early pioneer families of fish from the major Kiewa rivers. The ability of the Kiewa Valley rivers to provide a good fishing environment (high protein diet) for both early indigenous families and early pioneers was the important food source that provided for a balanced diet and the higher level of nutritious development of both body and mind. This two piece wooden fishing Rod is made from bamboo shafts or poles, one length thicker than the other. The smaller diameter shaft is the top end and fits into the longer thicker shaft at a stainless steel tube end.The smaller shaft has a stainless steel reinforcement ring where both shafts fit together. At the bottom end of the thick shaft is a black rubber "stopper" or "foot". There are two stainless steel rings, each with a reel holding "bulge" which allows for the the reel's "prongs" to be secured. The top ring has a greater diameter allowing it to move up and down the shaft/pole to secure the top "prong" firmly onto the shaft/pole.recreation, river, rod, fishing, industry, fish

First annual report for the National Information Library Service, which was created through the merge of the Library and Material Production Units of RVIB and RBS. In August 2001, Roxanne Missingham (National Library of Australia) launched NILS which was designed to reduce duplication between state-based services, increase the variety of Braille, audio and e-text materials and reduce costs. This report shows the progress towards these goals, the future inclusion of Vision Australia Foundation and the number of books, loans and materials produced over the year.national information library service, corporation records, jamie kelly, tim mitchell, ann carlson

Four receipts. (1) Receipt dated 12 July 1889, signed H & W 14/7/89 for Mrs Haynes proportion of costs. Green Stamp Duty attached. (2) Receipt dated 6 Oct 1888, signed by John Holmes for £8 received from Connelly & Tatchell. Green Stamp Duty attached. (3) Receipt signed by D. Oliver, dated 12 Oct 1888 for cheque. (4) Receipt signed by George Lewis dated 9 Oct 1888 for £1.11.6.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, mrs haynes, cuthbert hamilton & wynne, mr toy, john holmes, keam, d oliver, g lewis, mitchell, harris

'Bendigo Revisited'' Bi-fold programme for Queen's Birthday Weekend, June 12 -15, 1970. Council of Adult Education / Bendigo & District Tourist Association publication. Council of Adult Education three-day school ''with a strong leaning on history'' based in Bendigo. Various talks/lectures/tours for participants detailed - incl. talks by: Prof. Ian Turner; Mr A Richardson; Hugh Anderson; Denis Gibbons; Prof. Manning Clark; Mr A B Mellor; Mr David Kennedy. Includes an Enrolment Form. Costs for weekend are detailed.Cambridge Press, Bendigoeducation, bendigo, council of adult education, council of adult education, professor ian turner, australian dream, depression of the 30's, sydney's burning, professor manning clark, dennis gibbons, hugh anderson, mr a. mellor, bendigo and district tourist association, c.a. e., royal historical society, national trust, queens birthday weekend.

Booklet titled National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Submission for the Preservation of the Castlemaine Market, Castlemaine, Victoria. Classified ''A'' - Of National Importance; To Be Preserved At All Costs. June 1967. Contents: Official trust Photograph of the Market - Introduction - The Castlemaine Market, Its Importance - Historical Notes - Detailed Report Regarding the Ptresent structural Conditions of the Building - Schedule of Works - Cost of Restoration - Extracts from ''Australia's travel and tourist Industry, 1965 - Extracts from the United Nations' Report Connected with its International Campaign for Monuments - Conclusion - Drawings.national trust, properties, submission

Cream coloured Document dated 29.March ? .1896 signed James Hetley & Co, W.D.Mason Collection, Quote from Glass Shade Windows & Stained Glass Warehouse,35, Soho Square London,a seal says Sole Agents for W.E. Chance & Co Antique Glass Letter to Mr Owen W. Williams stating various prices for their products including costs for freight etc. Also mentioned is the time taken by Cargo steamers -6-7 weeks en route - the mail steamers are quicker.business, retail, w d mason

Cutting from an unknown newspaper, c1964, titled "Keeping Track of the trams", about the possibility of new trams. Notes how many trams are in service, and how old the newest tram is 8 years old and some notes on new trams, costs and types of trams and current practice. On the rear of the cutting is a report that the Minister for Local Government Mr. Rupert Hamer had received the revised King St bridge collapse in 1962. Mr. Hamer commenced as the Minister in 1963 (Parliament web site access 18-11-2016)trams, tramways, king st, new trams, mmtb, history

Report - 16 foolscap pages, stapled into a brown cover report with a three part fold out map, glued into the rear cover, titled "Report on Proposed Electric Tramway between Essendon and Williamstown". Prepared by McCarty Underwood & Co. Consulting Engineers, August 1914. Details the route, estimate of construction costs, revenue, expenditure and engineer difficulties. Also reports on the use of Motor Buses and of Railless Electric Traction (Trolley Buses). Includes a detailed map showing the proposed route, existing cable and electric tramways.Has inked inscription on front cover "H. S. Dix Esq, compliments of F.O. McCarty"trams, tramways, new tramway, footscray, essendon, williamstown rd, trolley buses, buses

Poster - A3 - full colour printed on gloss white paper, advertising the City Saver Metcards and the availability within the city area shown by a map with the various routes and station stations. Also shows places of interest. Gives details as to the ticket system and the costs. Published by Metlink, has Metlink logos. Weblink - to a website published by Rob O'Regan - http://www.robx1.net/ accessed 3/1/2015 - gives the date of introduction as 1/1/2004 - see http://www.robx1.net/victkt/metcard/html/citysav.htmtrams, tramways, posters, metlink, tickets, metcard

Material sample of "Celastic Roof covering" - a woven cloth type material, light grey which was used in the tramway rooves by the MMTB c1970? 1 - piece of timber - 73mm wide x 363 long to which the material has been applied and one side and edges painted MMTB green colour. 2 - piece of Celastic material, 125W x 330 long 3 - Hand written note by Norm Cross, undated, on the source of the material, costs, and how it was applied - 188H x 123W.trams, tramways, tramcars, materials, workshops, paint, overhauls

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

Manuscript - two typed quarto sheets - titled "Ferodoisation" written by "Dick Kerr", looking at the use of Ferodo brake shoes in Melbourne. Looks at costs, service, noise, braking, disadvantages of noise, smell, dust and braking effort. See also Reg Item 3054 - "Electric Traction - May 1969", that has an article by "Richard Kerr" - most likely the same author and the collector - Bob Prentice. With the manuscript are two photographs of the brake blocks and drawing of a wheel marked Fig 1 and Fig 2 - these are not referenced in the article.trams, tramways, mmtb, brakes, ferodo brakes shoes, braking, tramcars

Report or publication - reprint of an article from the "Electrical Engineer" - 15/6/`1927 - "Workshop of the Melbourne Tramways Board" - includes a detail description of the new workshops, the capability, some images, diagrams includes a building and track layout, cross sections of the pits, the organisation of the shop. Inside the large page is glued a typed sheet giving the areas of the site, the various shops, costs, men employed, number of new trams built and number of cars through the workshop for maintenance and repairs - dated 9-5-1928trams, tramways, preston workshops

DL colour pamphlet on gloss paper - 7 fold - titled "The Met - Getting around Melbourne on trams, trains or buses." Explains the 3 zone ticket system, including weekly tickets, commuter pass, short trips, costs, 60 plus, including the tourist oriented Met Pass. Has maps of the train and tram systems and the three zones. Includes a table of the cost of the tickets. Effective August 1989. Two copies held. See also Reg Item 619 for an August 1988 version with the neighbourhood zones.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, zone system, melbourne

Personal Papers, or typed copy of part of Chapter 17, 10 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Coopers History of Malvern - Chapter 17 Railways &Tramways (1st Part), Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust". written by J B Cooper in 1935. Details the establishment of tramways in Malvern and Prahran, including the City of Malvern, Alex Cameron, issues with the State Government and the Railways, buses, opening, costs, routes, the success of the tramway, working hours, Thomas Bent, Victorian Parliament and transfer to the MMTB.trams, tramways, pmtt, history, buses, malvern, city of malvern

Report - Foolscap - 8 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Parliamentary Public Works Committee - Eastern Railway Inquiry No. 2 - Evidence on Behalf of the MMTB", dated 14/8/1974. Provides details of the MMTB schemes, high standard bus system and light railway style. Looks at the bus routes, possible light rail routes, advantages of each, patronage, costs and comparison of the schemes. Refers to figures which were not with report. See Reg Item for the detailed August 1974 original report.In top left hand corner "Mr Lees" in ink.trams, tramways, new tramways, doncaster, light rail, buses, parliament, submissions

Printed - 10 page foolscap, stapled on left hand side, 2 sections, Victorian State Parliamentary Report titled "Report - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways on the Proposed Suburban Electric Tramways (Camberwell, Hawthorn, Richmond and Melbourne)"", together with minutes of evidence, dated 20 December 1912. Background, the existing Hawthorn Horse Tramway, acquisition of the horse tramway, area served by the proposed tramways, costs, possible loss, views of the committee, railway commissioners, conclusion, vote for and against, future of Melbourne tramways in general.trams, tramways, tramways, htt, camberwell, hawthorn, richmond

The cost of providing equivalent levels of services to the more rural areas of the Shire with respect to those in the more urban areas of Eltham, Montmorency and Briar Hill was relatively expensive. Road maintenance of rural unsealed gravel roads is one of those areas of higher costs particulary as a result of water erosion. The same applies for Nillumbik Shire Council today. Here we see Council operations grading a road and laying new gravel, followed by a gravel water truck to help bed the surface down. Unfortunately there is no information with these prints as to where this particular location is.graders, infrastructure, road maintenance, roads, shire of eltham, rural road, unidentified