Set of papers, handwritten concerning the history of the electric tramways in Essendon, some in response to a query from a Mr. H. W, Bryne of Buckley St Essendon, dated 21/5/1956. Prepared largely by H. S. McComb, with notes on the extract of Act 2333, notes to the Chief Engineer, letter from H. Bryne, track layout sketches, meeting notes etc. Dated 1956 - draft of letter to go from the Secretary. Items 2027 to 2030 and 1309 copy 2 contained within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Historical Data regarding Essendon Tramways and their services to the City"trams, tramways, essendon, saltwater river, keilor rd, reports, essendon depot, nmetl, moonee ponds, mmbw, opening

Contract of sale dated 28th November 1959 between Farmers & Citizens Trust Bendigo -Roy Buckland as executors of the estate of E. Buckland and Mrs. J. C. B. Tweed. Solicitor for vendor and purchaser: Watson, James & Rogers, 61 Bull Street, Bendigo. Property 124-126 Wills Street, Bendigo, being part of Crown allotment 22 section 90C described in certificate of title volume 6495 folio 876. Price: 659 pounds. Attached statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act 1956 and engagement or appointment in writing pursuant to section 33 of the estate agents act 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

18 October 1956 Flooding on downstream line from Diamond Creek sideRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham north, floods, floodwater, glen park bridge, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), eltham, railway parade, wattletree road, wattletree road bridge

Sign reads 'Floral Carpet 1/-'. Hall was built in 1867 and demolished in 1956.alfred hall, windmill, building, vehicles, public

18 October 1956 Flooding on Diamond Creek 17th October 1956 (not max.) This view is looking southwest along Railway Parade (now present-day Gastons Road) past Mrs Lucy Egan's house now owned by the Bakos family, purchased by Mrs Heather Bakos in 1960Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham north, floods, floodwater, glen park bridge, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), eltham, railway parade, wattletree road, wattletree road bridge, gastons road

Yields information about the SEC activities in the Ballarat district during the mid 1950's and has a strong association with a number of people in the article.Photocopy of ?/1956 pages 2- 7 of SEC News featuring SEC activities in the Ballarat area, trams, personnel, black and white photographs, 3 A3 size sheets. Titled "Electricity's the new power on the land". Images added and record revised 30/10/2013trams, tramways, secv, ballarat trams, personnel, power supply

Newspaper clipping from the Geelong Advertiser? dated 5-3-1956, titled "Buses take over North Route" about the last tram running on the Sunday night and buses taking over Monday (item written it would appear for the Tuesday paper). Gives bus passenger numbers and bus numbers for the evening peak on Monday, quotes Mr. F. P. Mountjoy of the Transport Regulation Board who visited Geelong. Last paragraph notes that some Belmont trams will run to the railway station to connect with the "important" trains from Melbourne, until the closure of the Belmont service on March 25. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.geelong, north, belmont, closure, railway station

Notebook - 100 ruled blue line pages centre stapled with card cover used by Inspector Harold De Dohse to record his observations and instructions to crews regarding uniforms, behaviour, operations, accidents and other offences. Has been ruled into 8 vertical columns to record "date, time, route, locality, conductor or driver, number, nature of Offence and action taken" Commences 1/12/1956 through to 3/5/1959. Has various date stamps in the book - the purpose may have to be to show that they have been recorded by the Board clerical traffic staff. See htd1205note.pdf for information about the purpose of the book and its use, including industrial and training issues - from Kevin Stanes 24-4-2017.On front cover in blue ink "Insp De Dohse Mobile" and in red ink "Nich St"trams, tramways, mmtb, uniforms, officers, inspectors, drivers, conductors, derailments, personnel, notebooks

Letter from I.H. McVilly to the Manager of the Savings Department at the Commonwealth Bank, certifying that the Trustees for the Jean Bickford bequest were W.H. Paterson, M.A. Aston and C. Monteath, however the latter resigned his position and was replaced by W.C. Willmott. A pencilled note at the base of the page reads 'given to WHP 27-11-33'.1 page (copy - no logo or letterhead)association for the advancement of the blind, jean bickford

Colour print of Weston Bate speaking at the launch of Ballarat horse tram No. 1 following its reconstruction by the Museum. Alongside in uniform is the BTPS President, Richard Gilbert. Photo taken between trams 1 and 33. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction

The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes is an organisation that started in 1822 in the United Kingdom. It aids members, their families, dependents of former members and other charitable organisations. Membership is open to all males over the age of 18 years. The R.A.O.B. had lodges in the Kiewa Valley including Rocky Valley, Kiewa and in Tawonga as well as in nearby towns indicating that it was a popular organisation at the time. Lodge Officers are listed on each card.8 Cardboard R.A.O.B., G.A.B. Cards folded in half each with an emblem on the centre front and all with a date of meeting at the bottom. Card A - Blue from Yackandandah, Nov. 1953; Card B - Pink from Myrtleford, March 18th; Card C - Pink from Rocky Valley, July 1955; Card D - Pink from Kiewa (Foundation and Opening) Feb. 1955; Card E - Pale blue from Wodonga, Oct. 1958; Card F- Blue from Kiewa, April 1956; Card G - Blue from Rocky Valley, July 1956; Card H - Blue from Rocky Valley, May 1958. Card I-cream from Tawonga and Rocky Valley. April 1957.Card J -beige from Rocky Valley and Tawonga January 1954. Card K-Beige from Rocky Valley and Tawonga February 1956. Item L - Invitation pink December 1957 from Rocky Valley. Signatures on the invitationr.a.o.b., royal antediluvian order of buffaloes, charity organisation, lodge organisation, tawonga lodge, rocky valley lodge, kiewa valley lodges

Centred on present day 54 Kelway Crescent, Eltham North bounded by Glen Gully Road to north, Meruka Drive to south, Eltham College to east and Leach Street to west. Historic Aerial Imagery Source: Landata.vic.gov.au Aerial Photo Details: Project No :250 Project : MELBOURNE OUTER SUBURBS PROJECT Run : 17 Frame : 113 Date : 02/1956 Film Type : B/W Camera : EAG9 Flying Height : 10000 Scale : 12000 Film Number : 1176 GDA2020 : 37°42'16"S, 145°08'08"E MGA2020 : 335650, 5825336 (55) Melways : 21 G2 (ed. 42)aerial photo, 1956-02, eltham, eltham north, glen gully road, leach street, main road, melway 21g2, meruka drive, montmorency, neil webster collection

Centred on present day Tahlee Place Reserve and Sherbourne Preschool, Montmorency bounded by Progress Road to north, Withers Way to south, Main Road to east and Leach Street to west. Historic Aerial Imagery Source: Landata.vic.gov.au Aerial Photo Details: Project No :250 Project : MELBOURNE OUTER SUBURBS PROJECT Run : 17 Frame : 114 Date : 02/1956 Film Type : B/W Camera : EAG9 Flying Height : 10000 Scale : 12000 Film Number : 1176 GDA2020 : 37°42'50"S, 145°08'02"E MGA2020 : 335512, 5824286 (55) Melways : 21 F5 (ed. 42)aerial photo, 1956-02, neil webster collection, central park, eltham, leach street, main road, melway 21f5, montmorency, progress road, withers way, sherbourne preschool, tahlee place reserve

Centred on present day 217 Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty bounded by Pitt Street to north, Yarra River to south, Main Road to east and Bonds Road to west. Historic Aerial Imagery Source: Landata.vic.gov.au Aerial Photo Details: Project No :250 Project : MELBOURNE OUTER SUBURBS PROJECT Run : 17 Frame : 116 Date : 02/1956 Film Type : B/W Camera : EAG9 Flying Height : 10000 Scale : 12000 Film Number : 1176 GDA2020 : 37°43'58"S, 145°07'49"E MGA2020 : 335237, 5822186 (55) Melways : 21 E10 (ed. 42)aerial photo, 1956-02, neil webster collection, eltham, main road, bonds road, elham, lower plenty, melway 21e10, pitt street, yarra river

Centred on present day Shalbury Avenue, Eltham bounded by Leane Drive and Parsons Road to north, Nyora Road to south, Reynolds Road to east and the Diamond Creek to west Historic Aerial Imagery Source: Landata.vic.gov.au Aerial Photo Details: Project No :250 Project : MELBOURNE OUTER SUBURBS PROJECT Run : 18 Frame : 95 Date : 02/1956 Film Type : B/W Camera : EAG9 Flying Height : 10000 Scale : 12000 Film Number : 1176 GDA2020 : 37°41'57"S, 145°09'51"E MGA2020 : 338145, 5825965 (55) Melways : 22 C1 (ed. 42)aerial photo, 1956-02, neil webster collection, eltham, diamond creek (creek), melway 22c1, nyora road, parsons road, reynolds road, shalbury avenue

Centred on present day Thompson Crescent, Research bounded by Maroondah Aqueduct to north, Thompson Crescent and Nyora Road to south, Bells Hill Road to east and Eucalyptus Road to west Historic Aerial Imagery Source: Landata.vic.gov.au Aerial Photo Details: Project No :250 Project : MELBOURNE OUTER SUBURBS PROJECT Run : 19 Frame : 6 Date : 02/1956 Film Type : B/W Camera : EAG9 Flying Height : 10000 Scale : 12000 Film Number : 1176 GDA2020 : 37°42'38"S, 145°11'02"E MGA2020 : 339927, 5824736 (55) Melways : 22 H4 (ed. 42)aerial photo, 1956-02, neil webster collection, bells hill road, eltham, eucalyptus road, maroondah aqueduct, melway 22h4, nyora road, research (vic.), thompson crescent

Set of 15 Digital Images of the aftermath of the sub-station repairs, wiring it up and the installation of the isolating transformer taken between 11/12/2004 and 18/12/2004 .1 - Garry Wood with some concrete for the substation floor .2 - Alan Snowball and Paul Mong laying the floor. .3 - Part of the Switchboard modified to position the new Isolating Transformer .4 - ditto .5 - the Transformer arrives - 15/12/2004 .6 - being positioned in the depot .7 - the manufacturers plate - Illawarra Transformers Wollongong .8 - unpacked .9 - being positioned .10 - In position .11 - the door to no where - the platform across to the store and archives yet to be built .12 - some of the equipment installed but found not to be suitable for the purpose. Was ex an PTC sub .13 - wiring it up .14 - Paul working .15 - the new control panel. trams, tramways, btm, substation, testing, isolating transformer

Individual thank you letters were sent out to those who made a certain level of donation directly to the organistion. In this example, Mr C. Bruce Miller of 11 Moorakyne Street, Malvern is thanked for his donation of 5 pounds and 5 shillings and the letter is personally signed by J. W. Wilson in 1958 and 1961 respectively.2 letters to Mr C. Bruce Millerassociation for the blind, john wilson, fundraising

Set of three negatives - two showing the excavation of Wendouree Parade for the installation of the track across the Parade to connect with the depot. The 1974-75 BTPS Annual reports recorded that track work commenced on Friday 22/11/1974 and was completed the following Monday. The 3rd photo shows tram 40 at the end of the access track pending the connection.Yields information about the installation of depot junction trackwork by the BTPSSet of 3 x 35mm black and white negatives.btps, access track, new track, trackwork, depot junction

The photograph shows the scissors cross over and signage at the Batman Ave tram terminus - Princes Bridge. Has two W2 class trams at the terminus, with Flinders St station in the background. This terminus was relocated as part of the Federation Square and Tennis Centre developments during 1999 - see reference. Photo by David Menzies, 21/11/1971.Provides information about the Batman Ave tram terminus.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, batman ave, w2 class, flinders st station

The Grave of D. G. Highgate (ex Royal Australian Regiment) (died 28/03/2003), Elaine Valerie Highgate (died 25/04/2002), Bradley John Highgate (died 04/01/1956) and Leonie Elaine Highgate (died 04/01/1956), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, highgate family

Item in collection re John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details..1) Case, black folding lid with magnetic close, black felt inset for the medallion, gold writing on lid top. .2) Medallion round gold colour, face has “60 Years”, map depiction of Australia, wording “World War 11 1945 - 2005, rear has Coat of Arms with “World War 11 Service to Australia”Bottom of case stuck on label typed, “J. E. Wiles 2/7 INF BN Vx16067”. On box top in gold, “Australian Government”, “Department of Veterans Affairs”medallions, 60th anniversary, 1945 - 2005, wiles

Various newspaper clippings related to the Bendigo Trust , 1971: a. ''Bendigo Trust close to being a company'' (14/1/1971); b. ''Company - Trust begins move'' (30/11/1971); Bgo Trust enrols members'' (10/12/1971); d. ''Mayor Speaks'' re formation of the Bendigo Trust as a Limited Company (11/12/1971).Bendigo Advertiserorganization, club/society, bendigo trust

A R.F. Gearon Butcher 1971 Calendar with a photo of a young boy fishing at a lake alongside his Scottish Sheepdog. Business was located at 11 Lowndes Street Kennington. "FISHIN' NOT ELIGBLE With Compliments from R.F. Gearon QUALITY BUTCHER 11 LOWNDES STREET, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550 PHONE: 3-3507 FOR FREE DELIVERY PHONE: 3-3507

A 1970 R.F. Gearon Butcher calendar that has a picture of a German Shephard holding a basket in his month that has 2 gray kittens inside. Business was located at 11 Lowndes Street Kennington. "TENDER CARE With Compliments from R.F. Gearon QUALITY BUTCHER 11 LOWNDES STREET, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550 FOR FREE DELIVERY PHONE: 3-3507"bendigo, business

Demonstrates an aspect of Ballarat where trams crossed the railway level crossing in Lydiard St Nth.Colour photograph of SEC No. 11 crossing the railway level crossing Ballarat southbound in Lydiard St Nth. Shows the railway station building, the signal gantry and crossing gates. No. 11 has destination of Sebastopol, a Twin Lakes advertisement on the rear and a roof advertisement for SEC Briquettes. Photo taken 3-3-1968. On Kodak Paper. Photo by John Stormont.On rear, written on a label in ink "Car 11crossing tracks at Ballarat Station, 3 March 1968" and on the photo "John Stormont"level crossings, railway station, lydiard st nth, tram 11

Yields information about the Mt Pleasant route and Main St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 11 in Main St Ballarat, running out to Mt Pleasant. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. Robson Glaziers shop in the background. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 11 turns out of Barkly St" (not correct location)trams, tramways, mt pleasant, main st, tram 11

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 7-1-97, P 11. Councils' split set to hurt owners claiming strays. By Jeff Jones Maroondah pet owners now have to travel to the RSPCA in Burwood East to claim their strays, following a sudden split between Maroondah and Manningham councils over pound usage.`