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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Award - Trophy, Eltham Festival 1987 Annual Parade Best Display (Shire of Eltham Historical Society), 1987
1987: 7 November. “Washing Day in the 1800s” Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. Joh Ebeli and Russell Yeoman set up further items on the trailer loaned by Denis McKay. An important part of the event was the members who came along in their “old gear” to complete the picture. As usual musicians from the Victorian Folk Music Club helped us out with their lively music.Gold coloured plastic cup with two handles on brown wooden base with inscription on metal plaqueEltham Festival 1987 Annual Parade Best Display Proudly sponsored by Billabong Family Bistro Lower Plentyaward, billabong family bistro, eltham community festival, eltham festival, lower plenty, trophy, shire of eltham historical society, eltham district historical society, victorian folk music club, 1987, joh ebeli, russell yeoman, bruce ness, denis mckay -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Firewood delivery, 1960s
Colour slide of legatees unloading wood from a semi trailer in a Melbourne laneway. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Other slides show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Colour slide of men offloading wood in a Melbourne laneway during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Hand written on front 'Off loading' and '24' in blue pen. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.operation firewood, semi trailers, wood -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 3/04/1996 12:00:00 AM
Photograph, Black and White of Geelong No. 9 being transferred at Byland from one shed to another on 3/4/1996. See note below.In ink on the rear: " TMSV - Lift body of Geelong 29 above the overhead wires and poles at Bylands on 3/4/96. It had been on temporary bogies on No. 6 road will be lowered onto the low-loader semi-trailer on the left for transfer to No. 3 tram shed (not yet connected by track). Has KSK number 372-29trams, tramways, geelong, tmsv, bylands, tram 9 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1907
Yields information about the City Centre of Ballarat, Sturt and Lydiard Streets in the mid 1900's, just after electrification, the people, vehicles, streetscape and styles of clothing.Black and White copy photograph of a publication photograph of the city centre of Sturt St and Lydiard St Ballarat, c1907, following electrification of the tramway. shows an electric tram hauling a horse trailer, with many people, well dressed crossing the street, following an event. A number of horse drawn vehicles in the view, along with the Town Hall, Snows, the medium strip, the National Mutual building. Also show the telegraph/telephone wires coming into the building. tramways, trams, esco, lydiard st, sturt st, tramway centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets from the North, c1920
Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Eliz St" on CD, of looking at the intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets from the North, c1920, between Swanston and Queen Streets. Has the Myer Lonsdale St store in the photograph at the top. Has a number of cable cars in the photo, including a bogie trailer inbound in Elizabeth St. Image has a number of watermarks showing up.trams, tramways, melbourne, elizabeth st, victoria market, victoria st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1929
Black and white photograph of a cable tram trailer loaded onto a truck operated by the Maine Carrying Co with a banner advertising "Trams - Anywhere". Has two workers standing alongside. Thought to be photographed at Spencer St Station goods yard with one of the sheds behind it. Possibly for shipping to a country location. The truck has the telephone Central 684, solid tyres and an acetylene lamp. On the rear of the photograph is a dated 1929. Two prints held.On rear in red ink "1929" and "4-108-1" in blue ink. The date appears to be in Bob Lilburn's hand writing.trams, tramways, cable trams, sale of trams, disposal, spencer st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAIN AND TRAM IN MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO, early 70's
Black and white photograph of No 29 tram on Mitchell Street. On RH side of photo Train R 766 being shunted on improvised lines onto VRI reserve on Railway Place. Between tram and train, people observing movement of train. Trailer 'RW James, for hire' in view to rear of train. Stamped on back: 'copyright, The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers'. Pencil written '4 1/2 x 5' 66% page 79' on back.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO TRAMWAYS 1890 - 1972
Part of an article from the Bendigo Advertiser April 13, 1972 titled The End of an Era - A Man and his Mates. Mentioned in the article is the trammies signalling one another when the inspector was around, the explosion when the wire broke and hit the ground and what the trammies did about it, some of Tom Griffiths experiences, a semi-trailer taking the side out of a tram and a few of the local characters. The passenger bus helped to end the era of the trams.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo tramways 1890 - 1972, bendigo advertiser 13/4/1972, tom griffiths, baby health centre, miss tavenor's sweetshop, needle mine, robbie burns hotel, eaglehawk wine saloon, town hall hotel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, ESCo tram just past the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St
Photographically printed black and white postcard with an impressed image of an ESCo tram just past the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling east along the north side of Sturt. Street towing a heavily laden horse tram as a trailer. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tram does not have any destination box above the driver. Possibly summer 1905/1906. Numerous people in the street, some horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Shows buildings along the south side of Sturt St. and part of the verandah of the building at the NE corner of Doveton St. For a list and description of the same base image see Archives file - "Notes on ESCo Tram towing a heavily loaded trailer" On rear is places for correspondences stamp, address. Addressed to Miss E. Freeman, in Dunedin NZ, with a hand written message. Posted in Melbourne on 28/10/1908. Titled "Sturt Street, Ballarat" along bottom edge with "47" in bottom left hand corner of image.. trams, tramways, sturt st, postcards, esco, doveton st -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
Taken in 1944, the photograph depicts an Australian Army vehicle with a trailer driving through bushland in Victoria. A secret experimental micro-wave radio station was established and tested in Stanley, Victoria by the Army Signal Detachment Unit during World War II. It was part of an experimental Ultra High Frequency (UHF) link between Melbourne and Sydney. At the time, it was highly classified. It intended to enquire into the hitherto unexplored transmission of micro-waves; that is, a radio signal which could only be transmitted by line of sight, and thus required hill-top to hill-top location.The photograph is historically significant as it pertains to World War II; the largest global conflict in history. This significance is enhanced by Australia's prominent involvement in campaigns across the Pacific, particularly on land in New Guinea and across the Huon Peninsula. It was also the first time that the Australian mainland came under direct attack by the Axis, with Japanese forces targeting north-west Australia and Sydney Harbour. These battles became Australia's largest and most complex offensives during the war. The record is also historically significant as it relates to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, or "RA Sigs". This significance is strengthened by Australia's unique distinction of having the first established signal unit under the British Empire. This unit provides electronic warfare. They enable commanders to implement highly dynamic battle control against opposing forces by using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, micro-wave, information systems and satellite links.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: BMM5095.9 / Our outfit (fully mobile) / on the move / 32 /military album, army album, wwii, world war ii, army signal detachment unit, royal australian corps of signals, ra sigs, australian army, army truck, beechworth, stanley, victoria, melbourne, sydney -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Cable set No. 1, c1940
Photograph show the MMTB / MTO Co cable tram set No. 1 inbound in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Carlton Gardens in the background - Destination of Spencer St. Has a small number of passengers and the conductor standing on the trailer. Two copies held. The livery is non-standard for the time. Official MMTB Photograph - used in a Annual Report. .1 - Photo taken in the same location but looking from the rear of the cable tram set. Has the Exhibition buildings in the background. Two copies held. See Reg Item 897 for a newspaper clipping of the 2nd photo.Yields information about cable tram set No. 1, which was presented to the Science Museum when the cable tram system closed.Photographs, Black and White, set of two.In ink on the rear: KSK print numbers SA909 On rear of .1 "MMTB" and "H202"trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, mto co, nicholson st, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2 - Geelong No. 11, 1916
Photo of Geelong electric tram No. 11 - crossbench tram, taken in the same location as Reg Item 4316, following conversion from a trailer in Corio Terrace, now Brougham St. Has the driver and conductor standing at either end of the tram. Has the destination of "Newtown", 4345.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 7/8/2013. See Destination Eaglehawk for background details. Wal Jack has dated the photo as 1916.Yields information about Geelong tram No. 11Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. Copy 1 and 2 - On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." 4345.1 - Wal Jack stamp with the number T176 written in on the bottom right hand corner. Third copy has extensive notes on rear and Ken Magor stamp - see image i3trams, tramways, geelong, depot, brougham st, cross bench tram, tram 11 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Rotary Club of Eltham, Certificate, Festival Parade Award, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eighth Eltham Community Festival 1982, 1982
Eltham Community Festival awards. Awarded to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most effort by locals. Newsletter No. 27, November 1982 ELTHAM COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Although our parade entry did not win a prize this year, it was considered highly successful from a participation point of view. Despite some uncertainty as to just who was corning, members and friends kept appearing at the assembly area . As in the past years our friends from the Victorian Folk Music·Club brought their instruments along and really added to the occasion. This year we concentrated on a rural theme with a tractor/trailer combination. Thanks to Peter Bassett-Smith for the tractor, Joh Ebeli for the decorations and friendly trailer owner Dennis McKay. Unfortunately the closing stages of the parade were marred by heavy rain. We just finished as the rain started but members scattered very quickly. This has prompted the suggestion for future parades that we have a tent or other suitable venue for members to gather after the event. This is worth following up. The cold driving rain provided a special problem for Peter in driving his tractor home to Kangaroo Ground. Have you ever had to choose between standing up to warm your hands on the exhaust and having your tractor seat flooded? Paper certificate printed with handwritten award nomination and categoryawards, eltham festival, rotary club of eltham, shire of eltham historical society, joh ebeli, peter bassett-smith -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Cumberland Argus and Fruit growers Advocate, "Passing of the Steam tram from the main street of Parramatta", Oct. 1938
A set of four pages from the "Sesqui-Centenary" issue of the 'The Cumberland Argus and Fruit growers Advocate", dated Wed. 26/10/1938 - including an article on the former Parramatta Steam tram, its opening, closure. Also advertisement of local suppliers, motor car trailers, Malings stores, Parramatta and Granville Electric Supply Co. Ltd. radios and pianos. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013. Handle with care, repairs required.trams, tramways, parramatta, steam trams, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, "How Steam Locomotion Came - its Cornish Origin, Bendigo's Early Experiment", c1990
Photocopy of an article in The Age newspaper, dated 10 July 1943 on A3 size paper. Article features a good reproduction of a Bendigo Steam tram (No. 2) and trailer, lettered "Bendigo Tramways Co. Ltd." Titled, "How Steam Locomotion Came - its Cornish Origin, Bendigo's Early Experiment", the article looks at the development of the steam locomotive, use in Cornwall, its use for steam tram locomotives in Bendigo in a light hearted manner. Written by "LMH"trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, steam locomotive -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Bendigonian, Sep. 2005
Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of looking east along Mitchell St towards the Railway Station with tram No. 13 and a double deck trailer - has the centre poles along Mitchell St. in the photograph. In the background is a J. Koch and the Bendigo Supply Stores. Has fountain in photograph. Copied by Keith Kings from The Bendigonian 19/9/1905. On rear in ink " SA782, Bendigo, No. 13 - 3 window saloon Charing Cross. Note:- Crossover in Mitchell St.". Copied ex "The Bendigonian 19/9/1905."trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, horse trams, mitchell st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, The British Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. Ltd. London and Manchester, "Westinghouse Magnetic Brake", c1905
Instruction - 3 sheets of a former 8 or 12 page document titled "Westinghouse Magnetic Brake" describing the mechanism for magnetic and clamp brakes on 21E trucks, bogies, 22E, trailers. Lists the advantages of the Westinghouse Magnetic Brake. Has a note on the last pages that 2000 Westinghouse Magnetic Brakes have been sold in Great Britain along up to Nov. 1904. Presumed published in the UK by The British Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. Ltd. London and Manchester.trams, tramways, westinghouse, instructions, maintenance, brakes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - PARKS VICTORIA
White paper catalogue with green printing for a sale on account of Parks Victoria, on 12th February 1997 at Rosebud. For sale were vehicles, marine equipment, boats & trailers, metal and wood working machinery, steel and scrap, office furniture and equipment and various tools. Announcement printed in the front of catalogue mentions that J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Are combining their name with the Dyett family and trading as Curnow Dyett, Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers and Qualified Valuers.business, auctioneers, curnow dyett, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - parks victoria, ian dyett, curnow dyett, j h curnow & son pty ltd, occupational health and safety act 1985, noel dyett, ian dyett, fred dyett -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO ABEL STREET DEPOT, 1985
Set of 3 photographs glued to A4 paper representing Abel Street Distribution Centre. Bendigo 1985. First photo shows gardens surrounding the new building, Second photo shows man, wearing a coat, admiring the flowers, white car parked to the right of the photo in front a a building, and 2 vehicles, 1 medium size and the other is a semi trailer both fitted for the transportation of gas, Third photo shows a man playing darts in the staff room.business, retail, gas and fuel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - large group cable tram employees 1940?
The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers or employees, officers, managers, inspectors, crew, and depot or car house workers on a cable tram. Note the destination on the trailer or cable car "via Smith St. Possibly taken prior to the closure of the cable tram system in October 1940 and could be at the Clifton Hill depot or car house. Photo used in a poster, Melbourne Tramways Past and Present - with the caption Depot Employees at Clifton Hill at Final Stage Oct. 1940 This photograph is Public Records Office photo H179 in the Victorian Railways collection.Yields information about the type of uniforms or office clothing worn by cable tram staff prior to the closure of the cable tram system, the type of and number of employee's at a depot. This is unlikely to include all the staff on the day.Photograph - Black and White of a large group of cable tram workers Clifton Hill Oct. 1940trams, tramways, cable trams, car houses, inspectors, grip men, conductors, workmen, group photo, mmtb, clifton hill depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 8 colour prints - Moomba trams, c2000
Set of 8 colour prints of trams in a Moomba Parade taken in St Kilda Road. Not known which year - c2000. For the 2002 Program - see Item 1329. Trams were modified for a series of Moomba Events. The last Parade featuring trams was in 2002 and the trams were subsequently disposed of. 1 - Kitchen Tram - could be SW5 795 2 - Antarctica tram, - W6 984 with a friendly whale. 3 - Silk Road tram - SW5 800 4 - Islander Tram SW6 899 5 - Trailer tram 6 - Nirvana tram 7 & 8 - Pedal tram 1042 Yields information about trams used in a Moomba Parade.Set of 8 Colour prints - printed on Kodak Professional paper.trams, tramways, moomba, tram parade, tram 1042, tram 899, tram 800, tram 984, tram 795, sw5 class tram, w6 class, sw6 class, st kilda road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Memorabilia - Matchbox Holder, Bryant & May, Souvenir of Melbourne's cable trams, 1940
Souvenir of Melbourne cable tram closure in Oct. 1940 - made to fit a box of matches to minimize damage to the box while being carried in a pocket. Consists of a printed photo of cable trailer 571 in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Royal Exhibition buildings in the background. Lists the opening dates of the various lines. The matchbox is by Bryant and May, made in Britain. On the rear of the box is an advert for the Orient Line of Royal Mail steamers in Europe and Australia. Not know who made the matchbox holder. Second matchbox made by Bryant & May of Richmond - has a 2nd world war message on the box label. Demonstrates a souvenir of Melbourne's cable trams.Match box holder from folded metal with a printed plastic covered insert, the matchbox itself is from a wooden box with a cardboard insert, and many matches on wooden sticks. 2nd copy has an empty Bryant & May matchbox, cardboard. tramways, trams, cable trams, opening, souvenirs, matches, bryant and may, orient line -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Peter Dousset, 1983
Letter from Peter Dousset of Collaroy Plateau, NSW, Nov. 1983. Provides brief history of family origins in district. Grandfather was a French migrant who married an Australian woman in 1883 in Panton Hill and had four boys and two girls. Father worked for Ryan's Butcher shop in Panton Hill for many years. Parents retired to Hillside Avenue Eltham. Mother was kiiled by Burgoyne's truck in 1970 outside the Burgoyne shop. Peter Dousset opened a garage in Research in 1948 with Kevin Brinkkotter and they started the Research Fire Brigade using his breakdown truck towing a water trailer.Folder of information on Peter Dousset and ancestors, Panton Hill and Researchpeter dousset, burgoyne's shop, eltham, hillsid avenue, kevin brinkkotter, panton hill, research (vic.), research fire brigade, ryan's butcher shop -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Victorian Police Marching Band, Eltham Festival Parade, 16 October 1982, 16/10/1982
[article in EDHS Newsletter No. 27, November 1982:] 1982: 16-17 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and tractor (rain). Although our parade entry did not win a prize this year, it was considered highly successful from a participation point of view. Despite some uncertainty as to just who was coming, members and friends kept appearing at the assembly area. As in the past years our friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club brought their instruments along and really added to the occasion. This year we concentrated on a rural theme with a tractor/trailer combination. Thanks to Peter Bassett-Smith for the tractor, Joh Ebeli for the decorations and friendly trailer owner Dennis McKay. Unfortunately the closing stages of the parade were marred by heavy rain. We just finished as the rain started but members scattered very quickly. This has prompted the suggestion for future parades that we have a tent or other suitable venue for members to gather after the event. This is worth following up. The cold driving rain provided a special problem for Peter in driving his tractor home to Kangaroo Ground. Have you ever had to choose between standing up to warm your hands on the exhaust and having your tractor seat flooded? Certificate, Festival Parade Award, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eighth Eltham Community Festival 1982: Presented to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most effort by "locals".Colour photographmain road, eltham festival, eltham, eltham parade, festivals, parade, parade floats, 1982, marching band, victorian police -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Society member Peter Bassett-Smith towing the Shire of Eltham Historical Society float with his tractor in the Eltham Festival Parade along Main Road, 16 October 1982, 16/10/1982
[article in EDHS Newsletter No. 27, November 1982:] 1982: 16-17 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and tractor (rain). Although our parade entry did not win a prize this year, it was considered highly successful from a participation point of view. Despite some uncertainty as to just who was coming, members and friends kept appearing at the assembly area. As in the past years our friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club brought their instruments along and really added to the occasion. This year we concentrated on a rural theme with a tractor/trailer combination. Thanks to Peter Bassett-Smith for the tractor, Joh Ebeli for the decorations and friendly trailer owner Dennis McKay. Unfortunately the closing stages of the parade were marred by heavy rain. We just finished as the rain started but members scattered very quickly. This has prompted the suggestion for future parades that we have a tent or other suitable venue for members to gather after the event. This is worth following up. The cold driving rain provided a special problem for Peter in driving his tractor home to Kangaroo Ground. Have you ever had to choose between standing up to warm your hands on the exhaust and having your tractor seat flooded? Certificate, Festival Parade Award, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eighth Eltham Community Festival 1982: Presented to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most effort by "locals".Colour photographmain road, eltham festival, eltham, eltham parade, festivals, parade, parade floats, 1982, eltham district historical society, peter bassett-smith, shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Historical Society float, Eltham Festival Parade, 16 October 1982, 16/10/1982
[article in EDHS Newsletter No. 27, November 1982:] 1982: 16-17 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and tractor (rain). Although our parade entry did not win a prize this year, it was considered highly successful from a participation point of view. Despite some uncertainty as to just who was coming, members and friends kept appearing at the assembly area. As in the past years our friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club brought their instruments along and really added to the occasion. This year we concentrated on a rural theme with a tractor/trailer combination. Thanks to Peter Bassett-Smith for the tractor, Joh Ebeli for the decorations and friendly trailer owner Dennis McKay. Unfortunately the closing stages of the parade were marred by heavy rain. We just finished as the rain started but members scattered very quickly. This has prompted the suggestion for future parades that we have a tent or other suitable venue for members to gather after the event. This is worth following up. The cold driving rain provided a special problem for Peter in driving his tractor home to Kangaroo Ground. Have you ever had to choose between standing up to warm your hands on the exhaust and having your tractor seat flooded? Certificate, Festival Parade Award, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eighth Eltham Community Festival 1982: Presented to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most effort by "locals".Colour photographmain road, eltham festival, eltham, eltham parade, festivals, parade, parade floats, 1982, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Society member Peter Bassett-Smith towing the Shire of Eltham Historical Society float with his tractor in the Eltham Festival Parade along Main Road, 16 October 1982, 16/10/1982
[article in EDHS Newsletter No. 27, November 1982:] 1982: 16-17 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and tractor (rain). Although our parade entry did not win a prize this year, it was considered highly successful from a participation point of view. Despite some uncertainty as to just who was coming, members and friends kept appearing at the assembly area. As in the past years our friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club brought their instruments along and really added to the occasion. This year we concentrated on a rural theme with a tractor/trailer combination. Thanks to Peter Bassett-Smith for the tractor, Joh Ebeli for the decorations and friendly trailer owner Dennis McKay. Unfortunately the closing stages of the parade were marred by heavy rain. We just finished as the rain started but members scattered very quickly. This has prompted the suggestion for future parades that we have a tent or other suitable venue for members to gather after the event. This is worth following up. The cold driving rain provided a special problem for Peter in driving his tractor home to Kangaroo Ground. Have you ever had to choose between standing up to warm your hands on the exhaust and having your tractor seat flooded? Certificate, Festival Parade Award, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eighth Eltham Community Festival 1982: Presented to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most effort by "locals".Colour photographmain road, eltham festival, eltham, eltham parade, festivals, parade, parade floats, 1982, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society, peter bassett-smith -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Festival Parade, 16 October 1982, 16/10/1982
[article in EDHS Newsletter No. 27, November 1982:] 1982: 16-17 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and tractor (rain). Although our parade entry did not win a prize this year, it was considered highly successful from a participation point of view. Despite some uncertainty as to just who was coming, members and friends kept appearing at the assembly area. As in the past years our friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club brought their instruments along and really added to the occasion. This year we concentrated on a rural theme with a tractor/trailer combination. Thanks to Peter Bassett-Smith for the tractor, Joh Ebeli for the decorations and friendly trailer owner Dennis McKay. Unfortunately the closing stages of the parade were marred by heavy rain. We just finished as the rain started but members scattered very quickly. This has prompted the suggestion for future parades that we have a tent or other suitable venue for members to gather after the event. This is worth following up. The cold driving rain provided a special problem for Peter in driving his tractor home to Kangaroo Ground. Have you ever had to choose between standing up to warm your hands on the exhaust and having your tractor seat flooded? Certificate, Festival Parade Award, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eighth Eltham Community Festival 1982: Presented to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most effort by "locals".Colour photographmain road, eltham festival, eltham, eltham parade, festivals, parade, parade floats, 1982 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham Festival Parade, 16 October 1982, 16/10/1982
[article in EDHS Newsletter No. 27, November 1982:] 1982: 16-17 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and tractor (rain). Although our parade entry did not win a prize this year, it was considered highly successful from a participation point of view. Despite some uncertainty as to just who was coming, members and friends kept appearing at the assembly area. As in the past years our friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club brought their instruments along and really added to the occasion. This year we concentrated on a rural theme with a tractor/trailer combination. Thanks to Peter Bassett-Smith for the tractor, Joh Ebeli for the decorations and friendly trailer owner Dennis McKay. Unfortunately the closing stages of the parade were marred by heavy rain. We just finished as the rain started but members scattered very quickly. This has prompted the suggestion for future parades that we have a tent or other suitable venue for members to gather after the event. This is worth following up. The cold driving rain provided a special problem for Peter in driving his tractor home to Kangaroo Ground. Have you ever had to choose between standing up to warm your hands on the exhaust and having your tractor seat flooded? Certificate, Festival Parade Award, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eighth Eltham Community Festival 1982: Presented to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most effort by "locals".Colour photographmain road, eltham festival, eltham, eltham parade, festivals, parade, parade floats, 1982, diamond valley railway -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Festival Parade, 16 October 1982, 16/10/1982
[article in EDHS Newsletter No. 27, November 1982:] 1982: 16-17 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and tractor (rain). Although our parade entry did not win a prize this year, it was considered highly successful from a participation point of view. Despite some uncertainty as to just who was coming, members and friends kept appearing at the assembly area. As in the past years our friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club brought their instruments along and really added to the occasion. This year we concentrated on a rural theme with a tractor/trailer combination. Thanks to Peter Bassett-Smith for the tractor, Joh Ebeli for the decorations and friendly trailer owner Dennis McKay. Unfortunately the closing stages of the parade were marred by heavy rain. We just finished as the rain started but members scattered very quickly. This has prompted the suggestion for future parades that we have a tent or other suitable venue for members to gather after the event. This is worth following up. The cold driving rain provided a special problem for Peter in driving his tractor home to Kangaroo Ground. Have you ever had to choose between standing up to warm your hands on the exhaust and having your tractor seat flooded? Certificate, Festival Parade Award, Rotary Club of Eltham, Eighth Eltham Community Festival 1982: Presented to the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for the most effort by "locals".Colour photographmain road, eltham festival, eltham, eltham parade, festivals, parade, parade floats, 1982