Showing 5679 items
matching presses
-
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Douglas Hoy, West of the Tararuas - An illustrated History of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Co, 1972
An illustrated history of the Wellington to Manawatu Railway Company and their railway to Longburn and JohnsvilleIndex, ill, maps, p.136.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the Wellington to Manawatu Railway Company and their railway to Longburn and Johnsvillerailway construction - new zealand, private railway companies of new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Steve McNicol, New Zealand Rail Scene, 1988
Photographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionPhotographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.railway operations and rollingstock - new zealand, railway history - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fitch (Ronald John), Making Tracks - 46 years in Australian Railways, 1989
Recollections from Ron Fitch about his 46 year career on the Autralian railwaysindex, ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionRecollections from Ron Fitch about his 46 year career on the Autralian railwaysrailroad engineers -- australia -- biography, fitch, r. j. (ronald john), 1910- -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Oberg, Leon, Australian Rail at Work, 1995
An illustrated description of working railways in Australia up to 1995index, ill, p.80.non-fictionAn illustrated description of working railways in Australia up to 1995railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works., railroad trains -- australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 6 Mountains, Mikados and Pacifics, 2007
A history of the South Australian Railways steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains and 700 class Mikados.index, ill, map, p.339.non-fictionA history of the South Australian Railways steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains and 700 class Mikados.railroads -- south australia -- history., south australian railways -- history., -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Daddow, Vivian, The Puffing Pioneers - and Queensland's Railway Builders, 1975
INTRODUCTION Until well into the twentieth century, driver, fireman and guard — with a locomotive — set out on something resembling a safari. Tucker boxes crammed with food, a change of clothing, a roll of blankets, and armed with a sheaf of time-tables, they worked trains hither and thither not to return home for almost a week. But the passing of time, plus union pressure, brought an end to the need for "waltzing Matilda". Not only blankets but sheets, pillow slips, then later mosquito nets, along with other aids to civilized living, were provided by the Department in living quarters away from home. Few wives took kindly to the chore of selecting and preparing food and packing tucker boxes. Railwaymen seeking board and lodgings in a new depot could receive a set-back by being told "no tucker boxes packed". Until pooling of locomotives in depots became the order, a driver and fireman had "their own engine", and great was the competition between engine crews to display the best groomed horse. Much time might be spent outside rostered working hours cleaning their engine with kerosene and polishing with tallow and bath brick. So spotless and sparkling were some that a proud engineman would say a clean white handkerchief could be rubbed even over a hidden part. While miners talked of what made their day, farmers discussed crops and harvests, seamen their ships, and trainers and jockeys their horses, wherever steam men gathered, discussion soon turned to locomotives and the trains they hauled. Like jockeys with their mounts, iron horses with excellent traits were praised while those with annoying peculiarities were criticized and remedies suggested. Methods of firing to get best results from slow steaming locos were debated. Driver warned driver of weaknesses found in locomotives on recent "trips", spoke of developing defects calling for close attention — this one is "knocking Badly on one side", that one "priming badly (give her a good blow down before leaving the shed)", another with a "big end inclined to run hot", one with "a lot of slop in the boxes", one "getting down on the springs", or the sloth that was slow pulling on steep climbs to the chagrin of a driver striving to run on time. Things of no small concern when handling a locomotive on a train for a shift of maybe eight hours straight, or ten, even twelve, and on occasions longer. Foreknowledge of the particular loco allotted his train on the next job could fill the preceding hours for a driver or fireman with pleasant contentment, or with nagging trepidation and disgust……index, ill, p.217.non-fictionINTRODUCTION Until well into the twentieth century, driver, fireman and guard — with a locomotive — set out on something resembling a safari. Tucker boxes crammed with food, a change of clothing, a roll of blankets, and armed with a sheaf of time-tables, they worked trains hither and thither not to return home for almost a week. But the passing of time, plus union pressure, brought an end to the need for "waltzing Matilda". Not only blankets but sheets, pillow slips, then later mosquito nets, along with other aids to civilized living, were provided by the Department in living quarters away from home. Few wives took kindly to the chore of selecting and preparing food and packing tucker boxes. Railwaymen seeking board and lodgings in a new depot could receive a set-back by being told "no tucker boxes packed". Until pooling of locomotives in depots became the order, a driver and fireman had "their own engine", and great was the competition between engine crews to display the best groomed horse. Much time might be spent outside rostered working hours cleaning their engine with kerosene and polishing with tallow and bath brick. So spotless and sparkling were some that a proud engineman would say a clean white handkerchief could be rubbed even over a hidden part. While miners talked of what made their day, farmers discussed crops and harvests, seamen their ships, and trainers and jockeys their horses, wherever steam men gathered, discussion soon turned to locomotives and the trains they hauled. Like jockeys with their mounts, iron horses with excellent traits were praised while those with annoying peculiarities were criticized and remedies suggested. Methods of firing to get best results from slow steaming locos were debated. Driver warned driver of weaknesses found in locomotives on recent "trips", spoke of developing defects calling for close attention — this one is "knocking Badly on one side", that one "priming badly (give her a good blow down before leaving the shed)", another with a "big end inclined to run hot", one with "a lot of slop in the boxes", one "getting down on the springs", or the sloth that was slow pulling on steep climbs to the chagrin of a driver striving to run on time. Things of no small concern when handling a locomotive on a train for a shift of maybe eight hours straight, or ten, even twelve, and on occasions longer. Foreknowledge of the particular loco allotted his train on the next job could fill the preceding hours for a driver or fireman with pleasant contentment, or with nagging trepidation and disgust…… railroads -- queensland -- history, railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ames, Ken, From Grease to Gold Braid, 2001
Recollections from Ken Ames and his service in the Traffic Branch of the New South Wales Government Railways from 1952 to 1986.ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionRecollections from Ken Ames and his service in the Traffic Branch of the New South Wales Government Railways from 1952 to 1986.new south wales government railways and tramways. traffic branch -- history., locomotive engineers -- new south wales -- biography. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, With Iron Rails - A Bicentennial History of the Railways in New South Wales, 1988
a history of the railways in New South Wales up to 1988 the bicentenary of the colonizing of Australia.index, ill, maps, p.248.non-fictiona history of the railways in New South Wales up to 1988 the bicentenary of the colonizing of Australia.railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- history., state rail authority of new south wales -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gunn, John, Along parallel lines : a history of the railways of New South Wales, 1850-1986, 1989
A history of the railways of New South Wales from 1850-1986 with maps and photographs..Index, ill, maps, p.581.non-fictionA history of the railways of New South Wales from 1850-1986 with maps and photographs..railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- history., railways - new south wales - history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lee, Robert, Transport - An Australian History
A history of transportation in Australia, rail, road, air and on water.index, ill, p.371.non-fictionA history of transportation in Australia, rail, road, air and on water.transportation - australia, transportation - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kangaroo Press, Watch for trams, 1993
A summary of the different sorts of trams used in AustraliaIndex, bib, ill, p.128.non-fictionA summary of the different sorts of trams used in Australiatramways - australia, cable cars - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Stott, Robert, North Island Main Trunk 75th Anniversary Album, 1983
A pictorial history of the first 75 years of the New Zealand Main Trunk line from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island.ill, p.48.non-fictionA pictorial history of the first 75 years of the New Zealand Main Trunk line from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island.railroads -- new zealand -- history., railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Stott, Robert, A New Zealand Railway Album, 1981
Photos of New Zealand railways diesels and electrics.ill, p.48.non-fictionPhotos of New Zealand railways diesels and electrics.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads -- new zealand. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Orr, Russell, The Hawke's Bay Railway, 1974
A pictorial of the railway from Wellington to Hastings on the North Island of New Zealandill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of the railway from Wellington to Hastings on the North Island of New Zealandrailroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Wilkinson, Doug, Wellington's First Railway, 1974
A history of the first railway in Wellington to Lower Hutt, to celebrate the centenary of its opening.ill, p.32.non-fictionA history of the first railway in Wellington to Lower Hutt, to celebrate the centenary of its opening.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Southern Press, Twilight of trams, 1974
A history of New Zealand trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, p.27.non-fictionA history of New Zealand trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Transit Press et al, Brisbane tramways: the last decade, 1974
A pictorial history of Brisbane tramwaysIll, maps, p.61.non-fictionA pictorial history of Brisbane tramwaystramways - brisbane, urban transportation - brisbane -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Cromarty Press, Early trams of Sydney : photographs from the Field Collection at the Mitchell Library, 1983
A photographic essay of the early trams of Sydney - horse drawn, cable, steam and electric.Ill2, p.64.non-fictionA photographic essay of the early trams of Sydney - horse drawn, cable, steam and electric.tramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society Ltd, Wait here for trams : Sydney's trams during the last decade of operation, 1974
When the last of the Sydney tramway system closed in 1961, there vanished from the streets a vehicle which had been part of the city scene for almost 100 yearsIll, p.111.non-fictionWhen the last of the Sydney tramway system closed in 1961, there vanished from the streets a vehicle which had been part of the city scene for almost 100 yearstramways - sydney, tramways - sydney - pictorial works -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK RSL, Mike Davis, Rooty Hill RSL Club, Heart of the West, 2004
.1) Hard cover, black buckram with gold print on front & spine. .2) Dust cover, white & yellow coloured print on front & spine. Black background with 4 coloued photos on front & 1 on back. 189 pages, cut, plain, glass white. Illustrated black / white & colour photos. Yellow coloured end papers & fly leaf. .3) Folded card, laminated beige colour. Copy of Food Ration Book cover used as a menu for the 70th Anniversary of the Rooty Hill RSL Branch 1937 - 2007..3) Printed in black: "On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Rooty Hill RSL Branch 1937 - 2007. Date: 22nd September 2007"book, anniversary, rooty hill -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Blandford Press, Vietnam river warfare, 1945-1975, 1986
The story of how western forces used the "brown waterways" to move troops and equipmentIndex, ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe story of how western forces used the "brown waterways" to move troops and equipmentvietnam war 1961-1975 - history, vietnam war 1961-1975 - naval operations -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Shandy Press, Captives of empire : the Japanese internment of allied civilians in China, 1941-1945, 2006
Here for the first time is the definitive history of the internment of Allied civilians ib ChinaIndex, ill, maps, plans, p.738.Here for the first time is the definitive history of the internment of Allied civilians ib Chinaworld war 1939-1945 - prisoners and prisons - japan, internment camps - china -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Odhams Press, The epic of Malta, 1946
The story of the rsistance of malta to the Axis forces in World War TwoIll, maps, p.128.non-fictionThe story of the rsistance of malta to the Axis forces in World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - malta, malta - siege 1940-1943 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET WW1, The Australian Catholic Truth Society Record, A Brave Soldier, 24.6.1957
Biography of a Minister, Father William Doyle. Date of Birth 3.3.1873 in Ireland.Red colour booklet with black & white print. The centre has a black & white head to waist photo of a chaplain wearing a Sam Brown belt. Bottom section of cover has images of a soldier & a WWI 18-pounder canon firing explosives. 31 pages not illustrated.Top right in black print: “903” Printed underneath title: “Father William Doyle S J by EMG” booklet, chaplain, padre, father -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Steam Across The Border, Lloyd Holmes, 2012
The author's interest in trains has been life long and many of his experiences have been recorded on film. In these 72 pages, he shares these experiences, the chance meeting of the Express when he was on a family outing, the planned photo shoot of the streamlined VR S-class and NSWR 38-class on their respective Expresses, right down to the workhorses of both systems, the lowly goods engines.non-fictionThe author's interest in trains has been life long and many of his experiences have been recorded on film. In these 72 pages, he shares these experiences, the chance meeting of the Express when he was on a family outing, the planned photo shoot of the streamlined VR S-class and NSWR 38-class on their respective Expresses, right down to the workhorses of both systems, the lowly goods engines.steam locomotives, railroads victoria history, railroads new south wales history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Picturing and Re-picturing Bonegilla, Bruce J Pennay, 2016
This is one of many publications by Bruce Pennay which focus on and analyse the policies and experiences of migrants at the Bonegilla Reception and Training Centre. In this latest item, he arranged picture collages (40 in all) and invited readers to see and consider how Bonegilla, Australia’s largest and longest-lasting postwar migrant accommodation centre, was perceived and represented by government, by the contemporary press, and by resident staff, migrants and refugees.non-fictionThis is one of many publications by Bruce Pennay which focus on and analyse the policies and experiences of migrants at the Bonegilla Reception and Training Centre. In this latest item, he arranged picture collages (40 in all) and invited readers to see and consider how Bonegilla, Australia’s largest and longest-lasting postwar migrant accommodation centre, was perceived and represented by government, by the contemporary press, and by resident staff, migrants and refugees.bonegilla reception and training centre, bonegilla, postwar migration, migration australia -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Document, article, The stench of death still lingers, 1975
Nearing the 60th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings The Herald newspaper interviewed former light horsemen including Legatees Rex Hall and Bill Scott. The caption of the photo mentions that they would be leading the Anzac march mounted on horseback that year. Th ephoto shows Jim Holland, Rex Hall, and Bill Scott with Jim Rogers (seated). The rest of the article by John Hamilton describes the Gallipoli campaign. The article was part of a collection of photographs in an album of Comradeship activities (from 1930 to 1977) see items 01027 to 01036. The Comradeship committee gathered photos of events and compiled them in a Comradeship photo album for Legatees to look through. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places.A record of two legatees recounting their war experiences in the press. It was included in the Comradeship photo album. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Newspaper article published prior to Anzac Day 1975.In purple texta "The Herald - April 19, 1975"anzac day, gallipoli, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Report, Annual Report 1964-1993, 1964 to 1993
Copies of various Annual Reports for Melbourne Legacy complete from 1964 to 1993, most published with colour images. Other annual reports in 00027, 01095, 01096, 01098 and 01099. Included: Melbourne Legacy Annual Report 41 - 1964 Melbourne Legacy Annual Report 42 - 1965 Melbourne Legacy Annual Report 43 - 1966 Melbourne Legacy Annual Report 44 - 1967 Melbourne Legacy Annual Report 45 - 1968 The 1969 Report from Melbourne Legacy The 1970 Report from Melbourne Legacy - 47th Annual Report The 1971 Report from Melbourne Legacy - 48th Annual Report The 1972 Report from Melbourne Legacy - 49th Annual Report 50th Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1973 Melbourne Legacy 1974 - 51st Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1975 - 52nd Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1976 - 53rd Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1977 - 54th Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1978 - 55th Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1979 - 56th Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1980 - 57th Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1981 - 58th Annual Report Melbourne Legacy 1982 - 59th Annual Report (Celebrating 60 Years of Service) Melbourne Legacy 1983 - 60th Annual Report (Diamond Jubilee Year) Melbourne Legacy 61st Annual Report 1984 Melbourne Legacy 62nd Annual Report 1985 Melbourne Legacy 63rd Annual Report 1986 Melbourne Legacy 64th Annual Report 1987 Melbourne Legacy 65th Annual Report 1988 Melbourne Legacy Highlights from 65th Annual Report 1988 Melbourne Legacy 66th Annual Report 1989 Melbourne Legacy 67th Annual Report 1990 Melbourne Legacy 68th Annual Report 1991 Junior Legacy, Melbourne Annual Report 1992 (Financials) - includes 3 inserts Junior Legacy, Melbourne Annual Report 1993 (Financials) - includes 2 inserts Junior Legacy, Melbourne Annual Report 1993 (Financials)A record of the annual reports of Legacy Melbourne, including records of names of Legatees, beneficiaries, supporters, telling stories of Legacy's impact and summarising annual financial information.Various annual reports from 1964 to 1993 published on paper with black type. Some with coloured coversfinancial summary, annual summary -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Annual Report 1931-1944, 1931 to 1944
Copies of various Annual Reports for Melbourne Legacy. Other annual reports in 00027, 01096, 01097, 01098 and 01099. Included: 01095.1 Legacy Club Melbourne for year ended 30th June 1931 Moved to 00457 : The Bully Tin, Melbourne Legacy AGM 25th June 1932 01095.2 The Legacy Club of Melbourne Annual Report 1931-1932 01095.3 The Legacy Club of Melbourne Annual Report 1932-1933 01095.4 The Legacy Club Melbourne Annual Report 1933-1934 Legacy Club Melbourne Annual Report 1935 Legacy Club Melbourne Annual Report 1936 01095.7 Legacy Club Melbourne Annual Report 1937 Legacy Club Melbourne Annual Report 1938 Legacy Club Melbourne Annual Report 1939 01095.10 Legacy Club Melbourne Annual Report 1940 Legacy Club Melbourne Eighteenth Annual Report 1941 Legacy Club Melbourne Nineteenth Annual Report 1942 01095.13 Legacy, Melbourne Twentieth Annual Report 1943 01095.14 Melbourne Legacy Twenty-First Annual Report 1944A record of the annual reports of Legacy Melbourne, including records of names of Legatees, beneficiaries, supporters, telling stories of Legacy's impact and summarising annual financial information.Various annual reports from 1931 to 1944 on foolscap paper with black type.financial summary, annual summary -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Physical Culture and Eurythmic Demonstration. With 'Guns of Loos', 1929
Programme of a Legacy Demonstration combined with the showing of a film at the Bijou Theatre on 18th December 1929. The Films were donated by British Dominion Films and it appears to be a two part event. This was as well as the Annual Demonstration earlier in the year. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy annual demonstration being rerun with a film evening.Printed programme for 1929, light green cover and off-white paper with black text. Programme of a showing of a film after a demonstration of skills.annual demonstration, junior legatee