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Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, "Scrubber Car", 1931
Letters - comprising 9 sheets, between April and June 1931 titled "Scrubber Cars" - correspondence concerning the design of a new type of scrubber tram (would have been No. 5, and then later on No. 8) between the MMTB and MTT Adelaide. Considers block access, operation, motor sizes, refers to drawings which at the time of cataloguing are yet to be scanned.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, tramcar design, new trams, work trams, mtt, adelaide -
Marian College
Brigid's Well Window, Vince Bushby, 2005
Large lead light window depicting Brigid's Well. It was designed by Gail Donovan, an Adelaide artist in 2005. Window was created by Vince Bushby who also comes from Adelaide. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Letter and Envelope, Metropolitan Transport Trust, Letter to W Jack from MTT 11/4/1942, Apr. 1942
Letter and envelope from The Municipal Tramways Trust - Adelaide of 11/4/1942 to W.Jack re photograph and ex MMTB Cars 127-130 (then MTT Cars 191-194) - No Photographs. 111.1 - letter - Paper has a Watermark of "Tullus Bond / Made in Great Britain". 111.2 - envelope has stamp - 2 1/2D Australian and has been over stamped with MTT stamp "Travel by Tram or Bus" with typed address.trams, tramways, mtt, adelaide, letters, envelopes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Rule Book, MTT Employees Old Comrades Association, 905.1 - "Constitution - Tramways Old Comrades Association" 905.2 - "MTT Employees Old Comrades Association - Officers 1954- 1955", mid 1950's
Set of two documents concerning the "MTT (Adelaide), "Tramways Old Comrades Association" .1 - Constitution, 8 pages contained within a stippled light brown card cover, centre stapled, providing the rules or "Constitution - Tramways Old Comrades Association" - undated. .2 - folder printed on light brown card, "MTT Employees Old Comrades Association - Officers 1954- 1955", providing a list of officers, dates of meetings and other information.trams, tramways, adelaide, association, mtt, rules -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2012"
Contains full colour photographs of Australian - Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Bendigo, Valley Heights, Brisbane. Includes photo of a cable tram trailer and a Steam tram.Demonstrates production of calendars featuring Australian tram photographsWall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2012" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, brisbane, bendigo, valley heights, steam trams, cable trams -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass
Myer also in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Rectangular clear glass bottle with a cork lined platic or Bakelite screw top, paper label and numerals embossed on the base.'F108' and other indistinct figures, possibly E46 in reverse and 'M' embossed on base. Paper label in blue, white and red with text and illustration of large red chemist shop bottle. 'Given internally as a Antiseptic and used when diluted as a Mouth Wash.....Sore and Cracked Skins'. HENRY FRANCIS & CO CHEMISTS MYER EMPORIUM LTD MELBOURNE-ADELAIDE'.glycerine, medical, myer -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper - Pencil sketches, Two views of the Uniting Church Ringwood formerly Scots Presbyterian Church Ringwood c1960s
The two etchings of Scots Presbyterian Church formerly in Adelaide Street Ringwood which was knocked down to make way for the development of Eastlands Shopping centre in the 1960s. The Pulpit and Window were moved to the Uniting Church in Station Street, Ringwood. The etchings were done by D.M. Jamieson .1.Copy of Hand drawn image of the Scots Presbyterian Church in Adelaide Street, Ringwood, Victoria, with congregation standing outside. 2. Copy of Hand drawn image of Church interior showing the pulpit, stain glass window, hymn board and seating for the Elders taken after the Church was knocked down and placed in the Uniting Church, Station Street, Ringwood. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
Colour slide in a mount. Mitchell building on the left with Sir Walter Hughes statue in centre, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 1882. (Architects: William McMinn of Woods & McMinn.)Made in Australia / 17slide, robin boyd -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, Circa 1970s
Wooden framed photograph of HMAS Adelaide. Lead ship of six Guided Missile Frigates (FFGs) to enter service with Royal Australian Navy. Service # 01. Adelaide's keel was laid on 29th July 1977. She was launched on 21st January 1978. Adelaide had beam of 13.70 metres. Draught of 7.50 metres and a length of 138.10 metres. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, Wal Jack, Tram mileage notes, 1930-1940's
Yields information about the mileages or distance travelled by Bendigo Birney tramcars and the distances travelled in Geelong and Adelaide.Hand made note on line a lined foolscap sheet providing a list of Bendigo Birney tramcar mileages and the Geelong scrubber, and mileages in other cities such as Adelaide and Geelong. Lists Bendigo 28, 29, 30 and Geelong scrubber. Prepared in red and blue ink. Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". Item was located inside the book at the listing of the Bendigo Tramcars - see list. On other side of sheet is a list of mileages for Ballarat and Bendigo tramcars - See Reg Item 5495. trams, tramways, bendigo, geelong, adelaide -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal - Medallion, 1986
Gold Escort 1852 Commemoration, Medallion. Castlemaine to Adelaide via Glenorchystawell -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Medicine Glass, J.W. Small & Co, early 20th century
This measuring glass for fluids was used mostly used for medicines but could have been used for measuring photography chemicals. The glass was once owned by Dr W R Angus, who practised in Warrnambool in the 20th century. It was donated by members of his family. Dr Angus enjoyed photography amongst other hobbies. The maker, J.W. Small & Co. was a long established camera and photography business Camera Corner, in 270 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. At the 1887 Melbourne Exhibition the company showcased bicycles as well as a wide range of photography equipment including cameras and any other accessories and needs for the amateur photographer. In 1887 the sole proprietor of the business was Mr Herbert Small. The firm offered the service of developing and enlarging pictures. In 1894 the firm advertised as photographic and lantern material manufacturers. There were branches in Adelaide and Sydney also. The company was still in business in the 1920's, when Dr Angus graduated as a doctor and surgeon.The medicine glass is significant for its association with Dr William Roy Angus, who practice medicine in Warrnambool for several decades. He and his wife were heavily involved in the community. Dr Angus was also connected to the maritime history of Warrnambool, being the last Port Medical Officer. The glass is also associated with the Melbourne company J.W. Small &O Co, which was 'long established' in 1887.Medicine glass (dose cup or measuring glass), for measuring fluids. This glass holds 1 fluid ounce. Wide mouth with pouring lip tapers sharply to narrow centre of the base, which has a round flat foot. Black inscriptions are on the side of the glass, showing fluid ounces and fluid drachmas. An opaque label on the back shows maker details. The other side has a label. The glass was made in England for the Australian company J.W. Small & Co. It is part of the W R Angus Collection. "FLUID OUNCES" "FLUID DRACHMS" "MADE IN ENGLAND / FOR / J.W. SMALL & CO / MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND ADELAIDE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, measuring glass, dose cup, medical equipment, medicine glass, medication administration, w.r. angus, j.w. small & co, fluid measurment, photography equipment -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Tessa Smith, 1896-1933
(1) "Landscape Gardening - Hints for Adelaide Home Lovers," copy of article in "The News" (Adelaide) 21 August, 1923 p6 by Tessa Smith (former student). (2) "News of the Day" copy of article in "The Age" 8 October, 1896 p4. T. Smith in a play. (3) "Opportunities in Adelaide" copy of article in "The News" (Adelaide) 17 September, 1923 p6 by Tessa Smith on garden design. (4) "Social Notes" copy of article in "The Advertiser" 1 February, 1932.landscape gardening, tessa smith, female students, garden design, home garden design -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: VACUUM MAP OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Vacuum Road Map of South Australia with Interstate Routes with the Compliments of the Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. Coloured map of S.A. with car, trucks, aeroplane and petrol bowsers on the map. Map only shows the Southern half of S.A. On the back is Adelaide-Melbourne Routes, Traffic Hints, Eucla to Perth, Tours Around Adelaide, Acknowledgement to the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia, Inc., Darwin-Adelaide Routes, Outlets of Adelaide, Vacuum Products, What to See in Adelaide, Super Plume Ethyl, Making Sure of a Trouble-Free Trip, and the front cover. Also folded in the map is a small map from Hancock's Garage, Kingston with routes from Melbourne to Adelaide and distances. On the back is an advertisement for Hancock's Garage and a map of Kingston. Map folded and kept in a light green cover.map, bill ashman collection - correspondence, vacuum road map of south australia, vacuum oil company pty ltd, commissioner of crown lands for south australia, royal automobile association of south australia, inc. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment - Whittingslow Machete, WW2
Whittingslow Adelaide D D -
Clunes Museum
Postcard, H & B
POSTCARD SENT FROM GEO, HALL, 24TH. FEBRUARY 1912POSTCARD SENT TO TOT FROM NHILL,PORT ADELAIDE RAILWAY STATION.local history, photography, photographs, trembath, perry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Carl Segnit, "Please step inside - a nostalgic look at Australian tramways in the 1950's", 2016
Book - 96 pages+ card cover + jacket, perfect bound, portrait format, titled "Please step inside - a nostalgic look at Australian tramways in the 1950's", compiled by Carl Segnit 2016 with photos from Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Melbourne and the VR system in Melbourne. All photographs by Clive Coram, Kevin Rette and a few by Keith Kings.trams, tramways, melbourne, work trams, mmtb, adelaide, brisbane, ballarat, vr -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, "Hail to the Swan St Tram", 1915
Digital image of the first tramcar body built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust by Duncan and Fraser outside their Adelaide factory. See also Reg Item 5282. Taken from a publication titled "Hail to the Swan St Tram", and dated 12 June 1915. Has a large sign about the order and that it was built out of Australian timbers. Note the tram does not have driver cabin's metal canopy, hand rails and other fittings.trams, tramways, htt, duncan fraser, new trams, tram bodies, adelaide -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2009"
Contains full colour photographs of Melbourne trams in other locations such as Edmonton, Auckland, Christchurch, Seattle, Memphis, New Orleans, San Francisco, Denmark, San Jose, and Dallas. Also contains photographs of Adelaide, Brooks Oregon, Kennebunkport, Okayama, Demonstrates production of calendars featuring tram photographs, containing many historic photographs and Melbourne Ws in overseas places.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2009" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, san francsico, w2 class, sw 6 class, edmondton, denmark -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2009"
Contains full colour photographs of Melbourne trams in other locations such as Edmonton, Auckland, Christchurch, Seattle, Memphis, New Orleans, San Francisco, Denmark, San Jose, and Dallas. Also contains photographs of Adelaide, Brooks Oregon, Kennebunkport, Okayama, Demonstrates production of calendars featuring tram photographs, containing many historic photographs and Melbourne Ws in overseas places.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2009" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, san francsico, w2 class, sw 6 class, edmondton, denmark -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Old trams "much better than present homes"", 1954
Newspaper clipping titled "Old trams "much better than present homes"" with photo of ex Adelaide single truckers cars (A class), on stands at Port Augusta for use as homes (Port Augusta Council to give approval) and on rear photo of new SA Railways Bluebird rail cars at Islington Workshops beginning trials. Item not dated. Item can be dated by knowledge of date Bluebird Railcars commenced trials. According to Railmac publication, "Railcars of S.A.R., to 1975, first Bluebird commenced service 10/54. images of both photos on file. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, port augusta, bluebird railcars -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, C.WW1
Items in the collection relating to Thomas Henry Whyte No 1936 AIF. Refer Cat No 2212.6 for his service history..1) Postcard from Adelaide Whyte to husband Thomas Henry Whyte. Union Jack, Women postcard. Roses, Poem. .2) Postcard from Thomas Henry Whyte to wife Adelaide Whyte. Koala with baby carried on back. .3) Postcard from Thomas Henry Whyte to wife Adelaide Whyte. Boomerang and fold out pictures of Melbourne.postcards, 38th bn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2013"
Contains full colour photographs of Australian and New Zealand - Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Bendigo, Brisbane, Ballarat, Bendigo, Launceston, Fremantle, Perth, Christchurch, Victor Harbor, Demonstrates production of calendars featuring Australian tram photographsWall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2013" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, brisbane, bendigo, ballarat, perth, launceston, christchurch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sweeping success, 1992
Nunawading's street sweeper to provide track services at the Adelaide Grand Prix (photo)Nunawading's street sweeper to provide track services at the Adelaide Grand Prix (photo)Nunawading's street sweeper to provide track services at the Adelaide Grand Prix (photo)city of nunawading, street cleaning machines, cooper, les, mayors, carey, bob -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Camel Team on the Transcontinental Railway, c1905
Photograph of a camel team on the Transcontinental Railway, which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.camels, the ghan, trans continental railway -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Transcontinental Railway Survey Camp, c1905
Photograph of a camel team on the Transcontinental Railway, which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.the ghan, trans continental railway, survey camp -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Workers on the Transcontinental Railway, c1905
Photograph of a workers camp on the Transcontinental Railway, which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.the ghan, trans continental railway, camp, camel -
Tennis Australia
Tournament Programme
Programme: Danone Southern Cross Classic (Adelaide) 1988 Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Tournament Programme
Programme: Danone Southern Cross Classic (Adelaide) 1988 Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Tournament Programme
Programme: Grand Masters Tennis Championships (Adelaide) 1987 Materials: Paper, Inktennis