In recent years, Galen Catholic College has gained a reputation as a pioneering school in the robotics field, both as part of the curriculum and in active inter-school competition. These photos were taken in a Year 9 Robotics class where the SPHEROS robotic systems were extensively used in 2017. galen catholic college, galen college, robotics, year 9 robotics, it, spheros, 2017, technology

Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams with modified braking systems. Has a table of contents, explaining the changes, vigilance control, emergency, and park brakes. This system followed several rear-on collisions due to indifferent braking systems. Produced by Yarra Trams June 2002.Yields information about the modified braking systems on W class trams.Document - 16 A4 pages was stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class trams, brakes, driver training

Thirty one page, colour printed (laser) report titled "Fire on Tram W class Tram 946 La Trobe Street 15 January 2009" describing the investigation by the Victorian Office of the Chief Investigator, Transport and Marine Safety Investigations - Report No. 2009/03. Details the event of the incident, failed motor insulation and failed line breakers, provides details of the tram, electrical drawings, failed components with photographs.trams, tramways, w class, accidents, fire

Instruction or Training or Manual - 16 A4 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Yarra Trams "W" class Tram Drivers Training Course" dated 16/2/2004. Gives introduction, description, trolley poles or pantographs, boarding and alighting, pre-inspection, run out, controller, data logger/event recorder, braking, auto points, fault finding, braking, city circle trams.trams, tramways, instructions, w class, city circle, drivers, manual

In recent years, Galen Catholic College has gained a reputation as a pioneering school in the robotics field, both as part of the curriculum and in active inter-school competition. These photos were taken in a Year 9 Robotics class where LEGO EV 3 robotic systems were extensively used.galen catholic college, galen college, robotics, it, lego, year 9 robotics, technology

These photographs are of Mrs Lyn McRobert's class at Watsonia Tech . This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1988 Rosie was a student at Watsonia Technical School (WaTECH)Digital colour photograph rosie bray, watsonia technical school, lyn mcrobert

These photographs are of the Australian History class at Watsonia High in 1989. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1989 Rosie was a student at Watsonia High School (WaHIGH)Compilation of digital colour photographs rosie bray, watsonia high school

Newspaper Clipping - from a Melbourne newspaper, 15/7/1927 with a photo of tram 195, Q class running in Flinders St or Spencer St from Spencer St to Swanston St following the opening of the electric line. Titled "New Era Begins". Has workmen in the photo. Caption refers to the previous day operation. The timeline gives the date of the opening as Thursday 14/7/1927 Checked for The Argus in Trove - not shown on line.trams, tramways, conversion, flinders st, spencer st, q class

Destination indicator equipment that was fitted to a C class tram - dot matrix style, set to the word "CITADIS" with inbuilt control equipment and computer control plugs. Installed within a metal box, with detailed wiring, plastic components and electrical components. Has a loose wire with two pin plug in the bottom left hand corner of the unit. Three labels on the rear control unit - no formal manufacturer name - perhaps DUHAMEL and other ID items.trams, tramways, destination indicators, c class, citadis, transport equipment

Colour postcard divided back, four photo panels - Biscay Greetings, 1. - A class 252 descending the Collins St hill to Swanston St with the Town Hall and the Manchester Unity building in the view 2 - China Town 3 - St Patrick's Cathedral 4 - Melbourne Skyline. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid 1980's. Card No. BG333trams, tramways, collins st, tourism, a class, tram 252

Colour postcard divided back, four photo panels - Biscay Greetings, of A class 243 (Route 48, North Balwyn) in Flinders St at Swanston St. In the background is the Port Phillip Arcade, ANZ bank and other shops demolished during 2018/9 for the Metro Tunnel works. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid 1980's. Card No. BG307trams, tramways, a class, flinders st, route 48, tram 243

Colour photocopy reproduced onto an A3 sheet of a series of photographs from Mike Costello, Colin Withington and John Stewart, of 12 photos and one photo of a destination roll showing "Tourist Tram" Titled "Melbourne Marvellous W Class Trams". Features 891, 676, 431, 740, 900, 724, 380, 427, 788, 685, 725?, 243 and 510 around the city. Copy right John Stewart, printed 1992.trams, tramways, melbourne, w class, tram 891, tram 676, tram 431, tram 740, tram 900, tram 724, tram 380, tram 427, tram 786, tram 685, tram 725?, tram 243, tram 510

These photographs are of the Greensborough College Economics class 1998, teacher Ms Jane Alexander. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1998 Rosie was a student at Greensborough College [Gr8750]Compilation of digital colour photographs and captionrosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college

These photographs are of the Greensborough College Legal Studies class 1997, teacher Mr Jim Ouliaris. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1997 Rosie was a student at Greensborough College [Gr8750]Compilation of digital colour photographs and captionrosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college

These photographs are of the Greensborough College Information Technology class 1999, teacher Mr Rod Webster. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1999 Rosie was a student at Greensborough College [Gr8750]Compilation of digital colour photographs and captionrosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college

Printed for use on the 18/11/2023 Ballarat Tramway Festival as a ticket for the 2023 W Class Centenary. Has on the rear an advertisement for the Daylesford Show the following weekend. Features W7 1029 on the depot fan. Has spaces for punching the ticket on the top right hand side for trams 103, 407, 671, 939 and 1029.Demonstrates a BTM Event ticket to celebrate the W class Centenary.Ticket - printed on card full colour both sides. Two copies held.btm, tram 1029, events, w class

Black and white photograph of a Collingwood Technical College Guitar class, annotated on the reverse side as 'Oct 1971 Room 2C3 / Mr. R. Tate. Solid Geometry teacher .. / Student of Guitar / Daniel Schiodino Form 3A / Anthony Lawler Form 2B / Mario Iacccone Form 1B / Gregory Marshall Form 4A / Ljubivoje Bzenic Form 3C / mr. R. Howard Guitar Teacher (Not in this photo'. Also referred to in Scott's history p.66.collingwood technical college, students, guitar class, nmit

These photographs are of the Greensborough Secondary College Psychology class 1995, teacher Mr Graeme Mackin. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1995 Rosie was a student at Greensborough Secondary College [Gr8750]Compilation of digital colour photographs and captionrosie bray, greensborough secondary college

Harriet Frances Wicken, 1847-1937 was a cookery lecturer and demonstrator in London and published her first book “Kingswood Cookery Book” in 1885. She migrated to Australia in 1886 and gave cookery classes at Warrnambool. Over the ensuing years she worked as a Technical Teacher in Sydney and published a number of books on cookery and domestic economy and housekeeping. The author is one of renown in her field and spent a period of time in Warrnambool. The contents of the book show methods of cooking and basic dishes of the time. Small 12 page booklet with pale green cover . Title in different text styles inside square patterned border. “Harrison typ ..Castlemaine” in small fine print at the bottom edgeJ. W. Harrison, Printer and stationer, Castlemaine. warrnambool, wicken, harriet wicken, kingswood cookery book, the australian home, cookery, j. w. harrison, castlemaine, fish dainties

Black and white photograph - Boy's 2nd Marching Squad"Attached to photograph" List of student names (Incomplete) Front Row L-R : Roger Vass, ?, ?, ?, Michael Bond, Roy Carrington, ?, ?. Middle Row L-R : ?, Graeme Sinclair, Gary O'Flaherty, David Chamberlain, Cliff Goodwin, Ron Butler, Don ?, Back Row L-R : ?, ?, ?, Graeme Bruce, ?, ?, Robert McCall, Wayne Little. Teacher : Mr McCord.

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of two A Class Trams Nos 237 and 231, with a Y Class 469 in the background at a re-enactment in the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 237 231 Y Class 469"kew tram depot, a class trams, y class trams, trams -- melbourne

Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification

Yields information about the dispatch of MMTB C class tramcars to the SEC Provincial tramways and the order that they were transported in.Hand written list on ruled paper titled "Ex MMTB C class bogies to SEC", giving list of nine tramcars to Ballarat, Bendigo or Geelong in the period April to June 1951, provides tram car number, date left Melbourne, to which city and Melbourne mileage. Has a note the "cars loaded at Preston shops each Monday" Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see BTM5623 loose items list.pdf.bogie trams, mmtb, preston workshops, ballarat, bendigo, geelong

A4 photocopied sheet prepared for the use of W class trams fitted with blinds, ex Sth Melb. Depot, particularly for BTM No. 671, during visit of 3 & 4/96, covers controllers, safety, motor cut outs etc. Dated 1/3/1996. Prepared by M. Drew, Senior Depot Trainer South Melbourne Depot. Has a number of hand written notes on the car, including being found in tram, its colour scheme, and destination curtain titles or list.See Above.trams, tramways, w4 class, instructions, south melbourne depot, w class

.1 - sheet of three ply timber which has been painted with three different colours - MTA New Gold, MTA Cream and MTA Panel Green. .2 - Photocopy of an A4 sheet titled "RWC Work Instruction - class W8 Finishing Specifications", dated 25/7/2012 listing the Dulux Formulas for the above colours and MTA Dorian Grey, Bogie black and safety yellow. Not known if these are the actual colours being used on the trams being rebuilt as W8 by Bendigo Tramways.trams, tramways, paint, w8 class, colour schemes

Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification

Set of destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z3 and A class trams. Each item consists of various electronic parts contained within a metal case that could have been cabled together. Equipment manufactured by (Carl) C. Brose of Wuppertal Germany and maintained by Font Electronics of Melbourne - some items have the manufacturers details on them along with the details of the maintenance company and serial numbers etc. Photo .1 - shows the set of equipment as placed on display in the training room. .1 - set of two route number boxes, three individual controlled blinds, driven by a motor and control gear. Has a Fluro light fitted internally. See images .2 to .5 .2 - Small side destination indicator, with driven blind, electronic equipment with motor on the underside of the box - for use in Z class trams - see images .6 to .9 .3 - as for .2, but with motor mounted right side, used in A class trams, see images .10 to .12 .4 - set of two control panels with selection equipment for selecting the destination (by number) and route number with indicators and start button - see image .13 to 14 .5 - set of two long main rolls indicators, with control gear and Fluro light internally, driven by an internal electric motor - see images 17 and 18 .6 - set of two linking mechanism for the various boxes with large cables cut off for each of the four tram boxes. Would have been control panel item .4 - see image 15 and 16. See e-mail from Simon dated 17/11/2014. See reg Item 4617 for a small side destination roll.trams, tramways, destination indicators, a class, z3 class, transport equipment

Stawell State School. 502 Printed Text: At any time we supply extra copies or enlargements or finish any person in a group seperately. Kindly describe Phot as fully as possible to faciliate finding of correct negative. All Communictions to Interstate Press Photo Service. Torrance Maclaren Neg. No Class 162 Flinders Street Melbourne. Note sign at bottom right.Reverse Stawell State School

Anglo-Indian Pamela "Pam" McCarthy was struck by polio in 1945 at age 11 In addition to her becoming a singer, she also competed at a variety of sporting meets for the disabled.Grey plastic case containing gold coloured medal.Medal contains text - 1963 Victorian Paraplegic Games - Class B Women's 25 metres - 1st Crawl - Pam McCarthy The lid on the case is inscribed with the word "TROPHY" and a laurel wreath. The bottom of the case is inscribed with "Casecraft. CAT. No 102". The interior of the case includes he text "Stokes (Australia) Limited - medallists and silversmtihs est. 1855:.pamela mccarthy, victorian paraplegic games