Colour postcard Carinya Postcards, of Bourke St Mall Melbourne, probably soon after the closure of Bourke St to form a Mal, given the road close signs. Has Z55 Route 97 and Z50, Route 88. Has Coles and London Stores in the view and the State Savings Bank which is under construction. Also signs for Qantas. Photo c1980.trams, tramways, bourke st, mall, z class, tram 55, tram 50

Photograph of Transport Art Tram No. 731, after conversion to a SW5, painted by Lesley Dumbrell in July 1986. Refer to vicsig.net website for dates, accessed 23/8/2013. Tram in Bourke St, with destination of Special. Has the CUB sponsorship sign behind the route number box. There was no driver in the cab at the time of the photograph. In the background are signs for Roger David and McEwans.In ink on rear of photo "731 on inaugural run as Arts Decorated Tram, City Mall"trams, tramways, transporting art, bourke st, decorated trams, tram 731

The nine postcards in this set were donated together and date to the early 1900s. All but one postcard in this set shows images of Warrnambool, in the Western District of Victoria; the other has a London image. The postcards were all printed in Great Britain according to that country’s postal regulations. The fronts of all cards have titles printed in red. Most of the images on the cards are attributed to photographer Joseph Jordan and belong to the Jordan Series. The back of these cards has an outline for a postage stamp, a vertical dividing line and a heading on each side of the line to separate the Correspondence from the Address. However, this postcard is the 'odd one out' in that its location is London, it has no border, it has no reference to 'Jordan' or 'Jordan Series' no reference to the printer, no 'correspondence heading', it is slightly smaller than the others, and it has text in the stamp area that refers to 'inland' and 'foreign' postage, a half-penny inland and one-penny overseas.. Postcards or ‘correspondence cards’ appeared in Britain in 1894. They were plain cards with a space for the message on one side and an address on the other; regulations didn’t allow anything but the address to be written on the ‘address’ side. In 1902 the British regulations then allowed a picture to be printed on the front and the address on the back, so messages had to be written on the picture side. Soon, the regulations changed and the back was divided for a message and the address. New Gaiety Theatre, Strand [London] - The New Gaiety Theatre opened in 1903 on the corner of The Strand and Aldwych, London. The second show performed in the new theatre was “The Spring Chicken” in 1905. The third show followed in 1907. The preprinted postage cost on the stamp outline is ½ d. or half penny; according to The Great Britain Philatelic Society, Great Britain Postcard Stamps were priced 1/2 d. or Half Penny from 1-Oct-1870 to 3-Jun-1916. The postcard is significant for its inclusion with a set of nine postcards, eight of which are images of Warrnambool and its district and photographed by Joseph Jordan. It is also curious for is lack of connection to Jordan. Postcard, one of nine, portrait orientation, coloured print. The image shows a tall three-storey corner building with a statue on its domed tower and smaller towers on the sides. The top two storeys have balconies with columns, and overhang the ground floor, providing cover over the footpath. The foreground has horse-drawn carriages and coaches, and motorised vehicles including a bus. Figures wearing top hats and others in long dresses are in front of the building, which has a sign on the corner advertising the building and its current show. There is no correspondence written on the card. The front of the postcard has a printed red title and an inscription on the image. The reverse has inscriptions and outlines for a postage stamp. Made in Britain.Sign on the image of the building: “GAIETY / SPRING CHICKEN / THEATRE” On the front in red: “New Gaiety Theatre, Strand” On the back in printed in green: Stamp box “INLAND / 1/2d.’ STAMP / FOREIGN 1d.” “POST CARD” “THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE WRITTEN HERE” flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, warrnambool, great ocean road, warrnambool and district, warrnambool scenes, local scenes, views of warrnambool, postcard, souvenir, correspondence, cameo postcard, new gaiety theater, the strand, spring chicken, gaiety theatre, london theatre

This letter was written by a representative of the crew of the SS Siltonhall to the Mission to Seafarers in Oct 1929. Their ship caught fire in the Indian Ocean and were rescued by the SS Anthea. The crew was sent to Melbourne and spent some time at the Mission. Article in the Argus, Tuesday 15 October 1929, page 6 "THE SILTONHALL'S SEAMEN. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS Sir, the story of the disaster to the s.s. Siltonhall is still fresh in the public mind. The ship caught fire and she was abandoned and sank in the Indian Ocean. The crew took to the boats and were rescued and brought safely in to Melbourne. They have been with us now for nearly a week now, taking full advantage of the hospitality of the Mission to Seamen Institute.So far they have been provided with the bare necessities of one complete suit of clothing by the shipping authorities. They leave here to return home to England on Wednesday. If anyone will kindly contribute any articles of clothing or boots they will be most acceptable, especially as the men will be going to a cooler climate. Please send them to me. Yours Sincerily, HOWARD S. BAILEY, Chaplain, Missions to Seamen, Australian Wharf, Oct. 14."This letter and photograph indicate the valuable service that the Mission to Seafarers provides to crews of ships wrecked off the Australian coast. The smiling crew of the S.S. Siltonhall evidently appreciated that when they were in desperate need they were cared for. The picture was possibly taken in a nautical context, perhaps at the docks or on board a ship.B/W photograph of group of 22 men. Letter signed T. Bateman from crew of the SS Siltonhall dated Oct. 16th 1929. "Oct 16th 1929. / The members of the crew of the SS Siltonhall, / which caught fire in the Indian Ocean, and / was abandoned on Sept 21st 1929, wish to / thank the 'Missions to Seamen', and all those / concerned, for their hospitality, in the way of / Concerts, Socials, etc., also for boots and clothing / gratefully received. / On behalf of the crew. T. Bateman." photograph, letter, 1929, siltonhall, ship, crew, mission, seafarers, wreck, fire, bateman, melbourne, australia, shipwreck, reverend howard s. bailey, j. bateman

The Orbost Education Centre has been in operation since 1976 and is run by a team of volunteers and paid staff. Programs and activities offered respond to the needs of the local community and the Centre works closely with its community partners. It is supported by funding and goodwill from the community, state government and non-government organisations. TAFE offered adult education to those new out of school and mothers coming out of motherhood as well as others. This photograph is associated with Adult Learning in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a woman sitting on a chair next to a sign - :Expanding Employment Enterprises Fostering Employment Initiatives in Far East Gippsland T.A.F.E."education-adult-orbost t.a.f.e.

The Warrnambool aquarium was opened in 1971 and was mostly underground with three domes above ground level. It is situated near the Warrnambool breakwater and the main structure is still extant. It closed as an aquarium in 1990 and was then used by Deakin University as a research centre for a few years. The aquarium contained exhibits of marine life and shells. This slide is retained as a reminder of the Warrnambool aquarium, an important tourist attraction for over twenty years.This slide in a cardboard frame is a multi- coloured one of the Warranmbool aquarium showing the three domes and the coastline in the background. There is a wooden sign, a fence and the road in the foreground. AQUARIUM COOKED/ LIVE CRAYS SOUVENIRS BAIT MUSEUM KIOSK DOWNSTAIRS warrnambool, warrnambool aquarium

A colour photograph of a chainsaw sculpture situated in a chainsaw sculpture garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a chainsaw sculpture situated in a chainsaw sculpture garden in Marysville in Victoria. The sculptures were created by a local resident, Harley Morgan, as an attraction for visitors to Marysville.chainsaw sculpture, marysville, victoria, photograph, harley morgan

Sailor is holding a sign reading: June 7, 1927, Lat 000, Long 171 W: Are we dry? indicating they are in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.duncan album, crossing the line

Bob Burnell, out of uniform, standing in front of Holden courtesy ute. Sign post in the background reads North Western Highway. Circa 1957police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; holden courtesy van; burnell, bob

Black and white photograph of group of children and some adults in front of a church bearing a sign, "St. Paul's Church of England Sunday School, Ringwood".Typed below photograph, "St. Pauls Church of England Sunday School Cnr. Pratts and Whitehorse Rds. 1890".

Collection McColl,Rankin,Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for a gold mining company. Signs of red and gold painted decoration.commerce, office equipment, company seal

Steam tram No. 2 with carriage, showing sign Bendigo Tramways Co. Inscription on bottom front: Bendigo's steam tramway at the close of last century.person, individual, basil miller

Erected in 1888 by Robert Milburn and family, the coffee palace on the corner of Mollison and Mitchell Streets was opposite the entrance to the railway station and as such provided ready access for travellers. Built at a cost of L4000, it consisted of 40 rooms that provided retail outlets and a ballroom on the ground floor and accommodation on the upper level. In 1945 it was converted to provided hostel accommodation for 43 student teachers. The building was demolished in the 1980's.An ink and pencil drawing of the Bendigo Coffee Palace signed by Bill Klemmer in 1968. The drawing reproduces the building like it would have looked in 1875.bendigo, sandhurst coffee palace, drawing, bill klemmer

Map, Hustler's Line of Reefs, Hustler's Reef & Hustler's Reef No1 Mines Plan, Bendigo.Plate No. XV11 (17).Bulletin No 33 Signed H.A.Whitelaw.Underground Survey Office, Bendigo.map, bendigo, hustler's reef & hustler's reef 1

Letter written in purple ink and dated June 7?/77. Letter refers to Doctors Fees. A lot of illegible writing. Signed by Alfred Clear.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court sherwood, alfred clear

KING GEORGE SAFE RETURN HOME LETTER, undated signed George R.J. Issued with Buckingham Palace crest.Black printing with a rubber stamped signature .australia, military

Letter of resignation as Sub Secretary of the Court on accou;nt of other engagements, dated 11th Oct 18? Written on bluepaper and signed by Carl Mueller.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, carl mueller, court king of the forest

Receipt written on a piece of paper and dated March 18/72. Receipt is for £1/5/- from Mr. Merry for framing a Certificate. Signed by ? Ward.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr merry, ? ward

Pale green/cream printed receipt with green printing dated 2nd October 1871 for 5/- for Funeral Dixon. Signed by C. H. Collier.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo advertiser office, mr waller, dixon, mackay & co., c h collier

Account from William Mann,dated July 18th/71 for writing name on respect Board 7/6. Signed by Thomas Exeter, C.R.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william mann, thomas exeter

Account for 4/- from Mackay & Co., Bendigo Advertiser Office, Market Square, Sandhurst. Account signature illegible and also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo advertiser office, mackay & co

Recd of Court King of the Forest thirty pound on account of Medical Services. Signed H L Atkinson. GS. Red duty stamp attached.H L Atkinsonsocieties, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, court king of the forest, h l atkinson

Blue coupon, asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay Bank the sum of £75 for Overdraft. Signed by Richard Coath, C.R, and Wm Rowe, Secretary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, bank, richard coath, wm rowe

Blue coupon, dated 187-, asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay the sum of 5/- for Treasurers fees and Donation. Signed by Wm Rowe, Secretary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, wm rowe

Black and white photograph of seven students in and around a sports car with sign in front of shot 'Collingwood / Technical School / Motor Sport Club / 1971.collingwood technical school, students, motor sport club, nmit