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Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo), "Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. Ltd", 1889 to 1917
Set of 24 Annual reports of the "Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. Ltd" detailing the finances, passengers, lines, company matters, and dividends, from the 16th Annual Report of 1889 to the 37th Report of 1910 and the report of the Directors for 1917 following the cessation of MTOCo activities. The last report details the issues in winding up the Company and settling its dispute with the Tramway Board. Sample images provided of the 16th, 37th and 2017 reports.Yields information about the MTOCo through its Annual Reports to Shareholders and how profitable it was paying good dividends to shareholders.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink and folded.annual reports, tramways, cable trams, mtoco -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Gladstone Procter Collection, Scott's For Snap Shots, Collection of Gladstone Procter photographs and motorcycle Licence, c 1910 - 1920
Frederick Gladstone PROCTER (1898-1977) The Ballarat Technical Art School was well known for its art metal work which was applied to product, interior and commemorative designs. Students undertook many commissions. A small jewellery and enamelling class was also introduced in 1922..1 Sepia photograph with the words; Be your own draughtsman, learn your trade thoroughly, classes held at Prahran Technical School. with a photo of a student. . 2a & 2b Two Small black and white photogrpah of metal box .3 portrait photograph of Gladstone Procter with pipe in his mouth .4 Sepia photograph of mantlepiece with ornaments & clock .5 Black and white photograph of trophy on stand .6 Black and white photogrpah of chandelier .7 Postcard sent by Gladstone to his father with photograph of Gladstone on the front. .8 Black and white photograph of inside Methodist Church 1932 Burnbank St .9 Photograph of four young men including Glad and Roy Proctor. Has been clipped to oval shape. .10 Photograph of Glad and Roy Procter and ? sent to Glad's Grandmother Jess 16th April 1917 .11 Photograph of School of Mines Cadet team Glad is centre front - Sepia .12 Photograph Sepia, including Glad and Roy Procter .13 Photograph of Gladstone shaking hands with another man .14 Motorcycle drivers licence issued to T.R. Procter .4 F.G. Procter stamped on the back. .5 Barnes the Chemist Warnambool, stamped on the back .7 To Dad With Love from Glad. Taken at Bailey's Prahran written in lead pencil on the back. .8 March 20th 1932, Meth Ch Burnbank Street written in lead pencil on the back .9 Written on the back in lead pencil far right Glad Proctor to his left Roy Proctor .10 Written on the back in lead pencil from Glad to Jess G. Mother 16/4/17 L-R Roy, Glad, ? .11 Written in lead pencil on the back, School of Mines Ballarat, Cadet Team 1916, South Street Competitions, Second Place, Beaten by High School Ballarat by 9 points. Glad centre front. .12 L-R Glad, Roy Proctor written on the backfrederick gladstone procter, ballarat technical art school, roy procter, photographs, motorcycle licence, school of mines ballarat, cadet team, methodist church -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - PORT CONTAINER WITH LID, Made for 25th Anniversary RAN Submarine Squadron
Rear of container - information. RAN SUBMARINE SQUADRON 25TH ANNIVERSARY. NUMBER NAME LAID DOWN LAUNCHED FIRST COM'D 57 OXLEY 2/7/64 24/9/65 27/3/67 59 OTWAY 29/6/65 29/11/66 22/4/68 70 OVENS 17/6/66 4/12/67 18/4/69 60 ONSLOW 26/5/67 3/12/67 22/12/69 61 ORION 6/10/72 16/9/74 15/6/77 62 OTAMA 28/5/73 3/12/75 27/4/781. & 2. Unusual shaped ceramic container to be used for Port. Black glossy glaze with illustration. 1. Front - 2 gold dolphins and decoration in gold, white and red with inscription in silver "ANNIVERSARY/ 25th" Back - list of RAN Submarine Squadron vessels. 2. Back - in shape of crown with - list of RAN Submarine Squadron vessels.Information print in white on container. See Context Historical.souvenirs, anniversary, ran, submarines -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Lance Corporal Leslie Raymond Jack 655
Farmer in Seville area 1915-1917. Killed in Action Oct. 9th. 1917. No known grave. Remembered on Memorial at Menin Gate, BelgiumFramed photograph -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - St. Georges Road, 12, Elsternwick
A Letter To The Residents Of St. Georges Road Regarding The Filming To Take Place At 12 St. Georges Road On 6/9 And Betweek 9/9 and 13/9. The Letter Is Undated And Signed By Harrison, Jennie.abc, television stations, street angels, st. georges road, entertainment, elsternwick, harrison jennie -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 13.12.1917
.1) “2156” in bottom corner is Regt No. Letter from ALF Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick. refer cat No 4183.3P..1) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, “YMCA Rising sun” stamp, Field PO stamp dated, passed by censor stamp & initialed, hand written in black pencil. .2) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour,, “YMCA with the AIF” letter head, ruled lines, hand written in black, dated..1) PO stamp, “13 DE 17” (13.12.1917) .2) “Belgium, Sunday 9th Dec 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, envelopes, ymca -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image set of 12, Peter Winspur, Museum horse tram operating, 8 & 9 May 2010
Yields information about the operation of the horse tram by the BTM during the Ballarat Heritage Weekend 2010.Set of 12 digital images taken on Saturday 8 or Sunday 9 May 2010 of the horse tram operating between Gardens Loop and St Aidans Drive by Peter Winspur, for the City of Ballarat 2010 Heritage Weekend. .1 - tram heading north from the loop area. .2 - view at the stop where the tram was turned around with people swapping around. .3 - admiring the horses. .4 - ditto .5 - ditto .6 - queuing for the tram - Len Millar by the sign. .7 - tram ride sign .8 - travelling towards St Aidans Drive. .9 - ditto .10 - ditto - returning from St Aidans Drive, Len Millar and Lyle Drayton .11 - scene at the loop with people swapping trams. .12 - ditto and No. 28trams, tramways, horse tram, btm, wendouree parade, tram 1, tram 28 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOMBING SCHOOL NOTES, 27.8.1917
ERNEST HENRY JAMES No 2100 enlisted in the AIF in 3rd reinforcements 38th Batt on 8.5.1916 age 25 years 1 month. Promoted Cpl 1.8.1916, embark for England 25.9.1916, detached to 10th Training Batt England 11.12.1916, hospital 5.2.1917 with PUO, rejoin unit 24.5.1917, attended Bombing School 26.8.1917, rejoin unit 8.9.1917, embark for France 2.10.1917 and rejoin 38th Batt, WIA 24.8.1918 GSW to right leg, embark for Australia 4.1.1919 re his wounds, discharged from the AIF medically unfit 30.3.1919. (PUO) Pyrexia of unknown origin.Exercise book, canvas covered, dark blue, blue ruled. Extensively hand written in ink with hand sketches & printed pages of weapons pasted in. The entire book is on notes taken at Bombing School in England in 1917 by E H JAMES, AIF.“No 2100 Cpl E H JAMES 10th T B LARK HILL” Notes taken at Southern Command Bombing School Lyndhurst 27.8.17.books - military - notes, bombing school -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchPostcard, 1914 - 1918
Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring large “1917” made up from national flags of United Kingdom, Belgium, France, USA, Russia and Portugal. Beneath is embroided “Souvenir de France” in silver (?). “I’m thinking of you” printed at base of card. Reverse details TBAcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; ' A DAY OF PRAYER $ THANKSGIVING'
White paper with blue printing. The title is, 'By Royal Proclamation. Sunday. 6th January, 1918 A Day of Prayer & Thanksgiving throughout the British Empire.' 'The above Proclamation is reprinted from the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No. 219 dated Thursday, 20th December, 1917.event, official, celebration, lydia chancellor, collection, war, w.w.ii, programme, program, peace -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Financial record - BENDIGO TAXI-CAB & MOTOR GARAGE INVOICE
Bendigo Taxi-Cab & Motor Garage Co. Invoice to Mr W Beebe for goods and repairs. Located at Corner of High Street and Short Street. Dated December 1 1917. Receiopt for payment attached to the invoice. Paid on January 30 1918. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Freemason's Lodge Building, Stokes Street, Sandridge/Port Melbourne, c. 1890
The Sandridge Marine Lodge was founded in 1858. Two locations; originally Stokes St and then in Liardet St from 1917. Both buildings are now converted to apartments. .01 - 1st Freemason's Lodge building in Melbourne, Stokes St Sandridge/Port Melbournebuilt environment - civic, built environment - domestic, societies clubs unions and other organisations, built environment - industrial, freemasons lodge, swallow & ariell ltd, sandridge marine lodge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: REPORT LANSELL'S CONCORD MINE, 1934
1. Report on Lansell's Concord Mine, (Nell Gwynne Line of Reef), dated Bendigo 18/10/1934. 2. Un signed agreement dated 18/12/1934, between James Denton & John Jepson Stanistreet. (Copy & original). W. H. Cundy's report re lansell's Concord mine.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, 1970s
Yields information about Sturt St, Drummond St Jtn and the conductor changing the points.Digital image, black and white, of the conductor on No. 18 standing along side with a point bar, to change the points before the tram goes out along Drummond St Nth. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 18 and Connie"trams, tramways, hospital corner, conductors, points, sturt st, tram 18 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDurban South Africa Drivers Licence
It appears that Mr WA Benville was born in/near Durban South Africa on 6th Oct 1884. He served for Her Majesties Services for 222 days in the Boer war then came to Australia. He worked as Electrician at the GPO and lived at 180 High St.Kilda and joined the Australian Imperial Force, Australian flying Corps on 26/6/1917. Service No, 2320. Rank,.Air Mechanic 2nd Class. Roll Title Flying Corps Conflict Operation, First World War 1914-1918. Mr Benville Departed Melbourne on HMAT Port Sydney A15 on 9/11/1917. He was Married to Mrs Emily Madge Benville when he enlisted in Australia. Mrs Benville died on 10th July 1947. ( Buried at the Cheltenham Cemetery) Mr William Arthur Benville Died on 28th August 1976. Rest In Peace. Drivers licence to drive a Motor Car "William Arthur Benville" Natal Province District of Durban South Africa. Pink Cover.(The licence is written in English on left and Afrikaans on right. [We have used the English Inscriptions] Natal Province-Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulation Ordinance 1937. (Ordinance No. 10 of 1937 as amended) Drivers Licence class of motor vehicle in which respect licence is granted Motor Car. 123659. Issued to Surname Benville, Christian Name William Arthur, Address 178 Florida Rd, Date of Birth 6.10.84, Fee Paid 10/- shillings This licence is hereby granted to the abovenamed person, whose photograph and signature (or right thumb impression) appear hereunder, to drive a motor vehicle of the class described above. (Signature) ?????? Registrar District DURBAN , Date 26Sep 1951 ( Line undecipherable ) he must present his licence at any revenue or borough licencing office for amendment. Change of Address Date New Address Recorded by. Endorsements PN 363-P. 15593/NW.756/4,000/22-6-49 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, Henry Cleeland - a biography
Henry [Harry ] is the son of John Blake and Ethel May Cleeland. He farmed near Surf Beach estate and lived at Woolamai House.HistoricalPhotocopy of a 9 page booklet of writing and photos on Henry Cleeland and family by Jessica WalshHenry Cleeland a biography by Jessica Walshhenry cleeland, woolamai house, world war 2 lifestyle -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBooklet - Kiewa Valley Consolidated School x5, Kiewa Valley Consolidated School 1953 - 1974
Kiewa Valley Consolidated School was established in 1953 combining Dederang North, Kergunyah, Gundowring, Kiewa, Gundowring Upper, Red Bluff, Charleroi and Gundowing North schools on a 10 acre site with 11 rooms at Kiewa.The above schools are in the Kiewa Valley. The date and number of combined schools give insight into the change in population and families in the Kiewa Valley before and after 1953.Five A4 photocopied pages of a yellow and black booklet including the first 9 pages.kiewa valley consolidated school; dederang; kiewa valley; education -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNegative - Photograph, Eltham Shire Council, Possibly a non-compliant house in Simms Road, Kinglake, c.1989
Facebook comments suggested this location may be a cabinetmaker by the name of Cook out the back of Panton Hill. Another comment recalled this man as a visitor to Montsalvat as a friend of the late poet, Geoffrey Egglestone. It is believed his name is Mizza. He is a Bohemium Poet. Also a frequent visitor to the St Andrews market. Photos taken by Eltham Shire Council officers most likely during an inspection of the property for non compliance. Other images on the roll of film are of Council Health officers undergoing food inspections at the shops, maternal health services and housing estate development inspectionsRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 strips Frames 3 through 9Fuji 100eltham shire council, shire of eltham, 1989, atlantic ethyl, sheds, signs, unidentified, houses, kinglake, simms road -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, Tait Single Motor Carriage Parcels Vans at Spencer Street (Van door), 22 August 1983, 1983
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printparcels van, red rattler, spencer street, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, B-class Diesel-Electric locomotive B63 at Spencer Street, 22 August 1983, 1983
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printb class diesel-electric locomotive, b63, spencer street -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, An Eltham bound Hitachi train passes under the Banksia Street overpass as it approaches Heidelberg Railway Station, 23 August 1983, 1983
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printbanksia street, comeng electric train (1981), heidelberg railway station, overpass -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, A Flinders Street bound Hitachi train passes under the Banksia Street overpass as it departs Heidelberg Railway Station, 23 August 1983, 1983
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printbanksia street, heidelberg railway station, hitachi electric train (1972-2014), overpass, -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, A Tait Single Motor Carriage Parcels Van passes under the Banksia Street overpass as it approaches Heidelberg Railway Station, 31 August 1983, 1983
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printbanksia street, heidelberg railway station, overpass, parcels van, red rattler, single motor carriage, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, A Tait Single Motor Carriage Parcels Van at Heidelberg Railway Station, 31 August 1983, 1983
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printbanksia street, heidelberg railway station, overpass, parcels van, red rattler, single motor carriage, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, A Harris (Blue) train crossing the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge at Panther Place, c.1980, 1980
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white print575m, eltham trestle bridge, harris (blue) train, panther place -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, A Harris (Blue) train bound for Princes Bridge crossing the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge at Panther Place, c.1980, 1980
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white print747m, eltham trestle bridge, harris (blue) train, panther place -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, A Harris (Blue) train bound for Princes Bridge crossing the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge at Panther Place, c.1980, 1980
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white print747m, eltham trestle bridge, harris (blue) train, panther place -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, Box Hill Railway Station, c.1980, 1980
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printbox hill railway station, electric train -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, Newport Railway Workshops, 31 August 1983, 1983
Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printaustralian railway historical society museum, newport railway workshops, steamrail victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Tait (Red Rattler) train bound for Mordialloc at McKinnon Road level crossing, Mckinnon Railway Station, Frankston line, c.1970, 1970
The level crossing is the old McKinnon Rd. level crossing right at Mckinnon Railway Station on the Melbourne-Franston line. It no longer exists as the level crossing was amongst the first to be removed in the State Govt. grade separation programme c 2015. The line now runs under Mckinnon Rd in a cutting that holds the new station as well. The folding metal lattice gates were the only ones of their kind in Victoria and fairly rare anywhere else in Australia as well. Digital TIFF file Scan of 9 x 13 cm black and white printfrankston line, mordialloc, red rattler, tait train, mckinnon road, level crossing, mckinnon railway station
