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Robin Boyd Foundation
Magazine - Clipping, Patricia Morgan, The great Australian Boyds (2 copies), 26-Apr-72
... The great Australian Boyds (2 copies)...The great Australian Boyds ...This article talks about the what the current members of the Boyd family are up to and discusses in some detail the family history, including that Martin Boyd traced the family tree back to the Middle Ages. Robin and and his son Penleigh Boyd are discussed on p18.Two copies. pp 14-18.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Hal Porter, The So-called 'Australian Ugliness', 1-Mar-72
... The So-called 'Australian Ugliness'...The Sun ...Hal Porter writes a very disparaging review of the republishes "The Australian Ugliness" by Robin Boyd, first published in 1960. He uses a poem by Kenneth Slessor to contrast the views of Boyd.Some handwritten notes indicating displeasure.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, The Melbourne Beefsteak Club to Robin Boyd, 11.11.1966
... The Melbourne Beefsteak Club to Robin Boyd...The Melbourne Beefsteak Club ...The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, Australia’s oldest food society, was founded in May 1886. Members were from business, professional and academic circles. The Club had some arcane rituals, with Masters and Writers of the Records. This letter from The Recorder is addressed to Brother Boyd and includes a list of 26 members and lists of past Writers of the Records and Masters from 1964-1966, and list of Writers of the Records and Masters for the next two years 1967-1968. These roles change each month. Boyd was scheduled to be Writer in March 1968.Letter plus two pages with list of members and Writers of the Records and Masters. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, The Melbourne Beefsteak Club to Robin Boyd, 14.11.1967
... The Melbourne Beefsteak Club to Robin Boyd...The Melbourne Beefsteak Club ...This letter is in response to Robin Boyd's announcement that he will resign from the Melbourne Beefsteak Club. A formal letter from Boyd is requested immediately, so another member can be elected. A copy of Victorian Children's Council Basic Book List and two leaflets were enclosed with this letter - not found in Boyd's papers.On the reverse side, Robin Boyd has drafted a reply to the sender (Frank) in pencil. This explains the reason for Boyd's resignation - competing work and family life pressure on friday evenings, making it impossible to attend monthly dinners consistently. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, The Melbourne Beefsteak Club to Robin Boyd, 20.11.1967
... The Melbourne Beefsteak Club to Robin Boyd...The Melbourne Beefsteak Club ...A reply to Boyd's letter acknowledging receipt of his letter of resignation from the Melbourne Beefsteak Club. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, The Australian, Walter I Kommer (The Australian) to Robin Boyd, 01.06.1965
... Walter I Kommer (The Australian) to Robin Boyd...The Australian ...This letter from the Managing Editor, Walter I. Kommer, to Robin Boyd gives news of changed contractual arrangements for the second half of 1965 - no longer on 6 month contract but a set fee per article.Quarto -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, The Sunday Australian, Evan Williams (The Sunday Australian) to Robin Boyd, 02.02.1971
... Evan Williams (The Sunday Australian) to Robin Boyd...The Sunday Australian ...This letter from the Assistant Editor, Evan Williams, thanks Robin Boyd for his first article for the very first issue of The Sunday Australian on 28 February, 1971. The Sunday edition of The Australian was established in 1971 and discontinued in 1972.Quarto -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, The Sunday Australian, Evan Williams (The Sunday Australian) to Robin Boyd, 17.02.1971
... Evan Williams (The Sunday Australian) to Robin Boyd...The Sunday Australian ...This letter from the Assistant Editor, Evan Williams, confirms the arrangement that Robin Boyd will write a piece for The Sunday Australian every fortnight, starting with the first edition on 28 February, 1971. It also states that the book 'Experimental Architecture' (Peter Cook, 1970) is being sent to Boyd and they would be glad of his review. Boyd wrote about this book in the article 'Utopians versus the Squares' (See D055).Quarto, letter plus extra page.There is an extra page where Robin Boyd wrote down the address of Associate Editor and the dates and arrangements discussed in the letter. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, NORMAN BARTLETT et al, WITH THE AUSTRALIANS- IN KOREA, 1954
... WITH THE AUSTRALIANS- IN KOREA...THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL ... -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Ian Bickerton & Michael Pearson et al, 43 DAYS (The Gulf War), 1991
... 43 DAYS (The Gulf War)...The Text Publishing Coy. ...isbn: 1-86372-201-7 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Gerry & Janet Souter et al, THE VIETNAM WAR EXPERIENCE, 2007
... THE VIETNAM WAR EXPERIENCE...The Five Mile Press ...isbn: 978 1 74178 685 9 -
Melbourne Legacy
Journal - Document, set of newsletters, The Junior Legatee, Seven Issues from Wednesday, September 1, 1937 to Wednesday November 24, 1937
... The Junior Legatee...The Argus and Australasian Ltd. ...A newsletter produced on a regular basis by Melbourne Legacy for Junior Legatees, containing news, stories and messages including articles by current and retired members of the committee and executive as well as contributions from Legatee’s themselves. Articles include ‘Home Exercises for Girls’ Letters to the Editor and advice from the Legatee Doctor about sunburn and other health issues. It includes details of education classes, events, functions, holidays and news from the residences.Records the work done by Melbourne Legacy to care for children of servicemen who were either dead or no longer able to care for families. Also records social conditions of the times. Newspaper style newsletter of the Junior Legatee of between four and six pages. 00009.1, Vol 1, No 1, September 1, 1937 00009.2, Vol 1, No 2, September 15, 1937 00009.3, Vol 1, No 3, September 29, 1937 00009.4, Vol 1, No 4, October 13, 1937 00009.5, Vol 1, No 5, October 27, 1937 00009.6, Vol 1, No 6, November 24, 1937 00009.7, Vol 1, No 7, December 22, 1937. Became Legacy Newsletter in August 1942newsletter, activities -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper Article, The Herald, Fighting Padre talked to the empty pews, 7 Oct 1967
... Fighting Padre talked to the empty pews...The Herald ...Padre Hayes Collection. The trial of the Rev. Herbert Edward Elton Hayes, in 1935, on charges alleging heresy. This newspaper article forms part of the Padre Hayes Collection. Herbert Edward Elton Hayes (1882-1960) was a significant local figure in Mernda.Newsprint, 1 pagepadre hayes collection, mernda, herbert edward elton hayes, hayes family history, court case -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE OTHER SIDE, ALEX WILSON
... THE OTHER SIDE...THE PRINTING PRESS ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE EUP TEACH YOURSELF AIR NAVIGATION, E.U.P. BOOKS, 1942
... THE EUP TEACH YOURSELF AIR NAVIGATION...THE ENGLISH UNIVERSITIES PRESS ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - SPACE FLIGHT: CROSSING THE LAST FRONTIER, JASON RICHIE, 2002
... SPACE FLIGHT: CROSSING THE LAST FRONTIER...THE OLIVER PRESS, INC ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE USAAF AIRMAN, MARTIN BRAYLEY, 2007
... THE USAAF AIRMAN ...THE CROWOOD PRESS LTD ... -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "On the Right Track", "Tram rides light up lake", 24/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
... "On the Right Track", "Tram rides light up lake"...The Courier Ballarat ...Set of two newspaper cuttings regarding the illuminated Night Tram, No. 18 - using LED Neon lights. See also the June 2021 issue of Fares Please! for further details. .1 - front page of The Ballarat Times with a photo of Chris Phillips standing in front of the tram. .2 - Page 8 of The Courier 24/5/2021, titled "Tram rides light up lake", written by Jackson Russell, photo Lachlan Bence of No. 18 with Mark McKay leaning out of the tram. Part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival.btm, night lighting, night photo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "The Tramways Fair", July 1944
... "The Tramways Fair"...The Courier Ballarat ...On one face are five separate items regarding the fundraising including one by the Secretary of the committee Mr W Sewell, a donation by Mr M B John of John's Valves, a note regarding a half-holiday for schools, Friday 28/7 for the fair. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event, the boxing and wrestling and a cheque from Broadway Park where a greyhound meeting was held on 15 July. These two items have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The Courier Weekender April 14 2018", "Returning to Horse Drawn Times"., "Journey on a humble tram", 14/04/2018 12:00:00 AM
... "The Courier Weekender April 14 2018", "Returning to Horse...The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper - 12 pages, 3 sheets, "The Courier Weekender April 14 2018", pages 27 to 38, featuring an article titled "Returning to Horse Drawn Times". Front cover has a photograph of the Ballarat Tramway Museum horse tram with Len Millar on the brake and Arthur on the top deck. Inside pages feature a story titled "Journey on a humble tram" with photographs of Peter Waugh, Betty Leviston and Tony Callaghan of Sovereign. Quotes Peter Waugh, Richard Gilbert and Betty Leviston about the story of the tram, its use by the Leviston's and how the Museum acquired it and the horse trams in Ballarat in general.btm, horse trams, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Riding into the night", 20/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
... "Riding into the night"...The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/9/2018, titled "Riding into the night", with a photo of Neville Britton standing on the step of No. 40 and an short article on the night running the previous evening to opportunity for a night tram on the anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.btm, anniversary, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The end for tram 31", 3/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... "The end for tram 31"...The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the accident between a tram and truck, just prior to the closure of the SEC Operated Ballarat Tram system.Newspaper Clipping or cutting titled "The end for tram 31", from The Courier, 3/9/1971, containing a report on the collision of tram 31 with a fruit truck in Sturt St near Lydiard St. Gives time as 445, truck driver Nicholas Marios, tram driver D. Powell. Included in the item is a photo of the tram and the two vehicle drivers involved. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. See Reg Item 547 for a print of the photograph.accidents, twin lakes, collision, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat celebrates spring", "The wheels are in motion as Springfest fun chugs along", 28/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
... "Ballarat celebrates spring", "The wheels are in motion as...The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 28/11/2016, titled "Ballarat celebrates spring" and "The wheels are in motion as Springfest fun chugs along" featuring a report on the Lake Wendouree Springfest event arranged by Rotary, including photos of the Tram Pull and Neville Britton and Len Millar selling tram tickets with tram 661 in the background. Tram pull arranged by CB fitness. Photos by Luka Kauzlaric and report by Amber Wilson.btm, springfest, tram pull, wendouree parade. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Ballarat Times, "Santa on the tracks despite weather", 20/12/2018 12:00:00 AM
... "Santa on the tracks despite weather"...The Ballarat Times ...Newspaper clipping from The Ballarat Times, 20 December. 2018 with an article titled "Santa on the tracks despite weather" featuring a story on the Museum's Santa Tram on Saturday 15 December 2018. Written by Carol Saffer reporting on the event and interviews with a passenger - Sonya White and children. Has a photo of No. 40 with the Santa Tram banner and Roger Salen. Also notes the making of flowers for a flower tram during the 2019 Begonia Festival.santa tram, btm, passengers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Reimagining the Australian dream may be a gold mine for growing city", 10-10-2023
... "Reimagining the Australian dream may be a gold mine for...The Age ...One of a series of articles from The Age at the time about Albury-Wodonga, Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong - the four largest regional cities. Both the Ballarat and Bendigo items featured images of the historical trams. Item looks at Ballarat, housing, employment and its future development including the possibility of a light rail system. Quotes John Hearsch of the Rail Futures Institute and Des Hudson, Ballarat Mayor. Looks at the issue of a cycle lane in Sturt St.Yields information about the possibilities of future development directions for Ballarat.Newspaper cutting from The Age 10-10-2023ballarat, the age, light rail, development -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A hot summer by the lake", Jan. 2017
... "A hot summer by the lake"...The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the summer activities of the Ballarat Tramway Museum and the adjacent attractions.Photocopy of a newspaper cutting from The Courier, Thursday 29 December 2016, titled "A hot summer by the lake", giving details of the Museum's operations and other activities in the Gardens and Lake Wendouree. Quotes Paul Mong and has a photo by Justin Whitelock of Len Millar leaving out of No. 13. Item written by Melanie Whelan.btm, lake wendouree, botanical gardens -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Two new W class trams will make their home at the Ballarat Tram Museum", 16/08/2019 12:00:00 AM
... "Two new W class trams will make their home at the Ballarat...The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, 16/8/2019 titled "Two new W class trams will make their home at the Ballarat Tram Museum" about the delivery of two trams (836 and 1029) from Newport to Bungaree. Press conference held at the Ballarat depot featuring Paul Mong, Michaela Settle (Buninyong State MP) and Juliana Addison (Wendouree State MP) and Chris Phillips. Article by Greg Gliddon, photo Lachlan Bence. Items includes photographs of the trams being loaded at Newport the previous day and a photo of W6 965 en route to the Docks on its way to Denmark. See Reg Item 7396 for two video files ex VicTrackw class trams, grants, btm, donations, victorian government, tram acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Meeting on the tramway rails", 13/10/1984 12:00:00 AM
... "Meeting on the tramway rails"...The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Monday 13/10/1988, with a photograph of the BTPS Board meeting in a tram following the Annual General Meeting the previous day. Notes the BTPS showing tram 26, the horse tram, patronage was down and some special guests, Notes the work of Dave Macartney and Jacki Edwards. Left to right: Carolyn Dean, Peter Winspur, Frank Hanrahan, Warren Doubleday, Howard Stoney, Paul Miller, Andrew Mitchell, Garry Wood and Stephen Butler.btps, board members, meetings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Save the Trams Committee", 29/07/1968 12:00:00 AM
... "Save the Trams Committee"...The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 29/7/1968, titled "Save the Trams Committee" about a meeting that night to discuss the saving Ballarat Trams. Notes the formation of the Committee, the Secretary Mr. R. Courtney and the President Cr. W. Roff.closure, ballarat, publicity -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Where have all the old trams gone?", 30/05/1970 12:00:00 AM
... "Where have all the old trams gone?"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Saturday Magazine of 30/5/1970 about old tramcars, where they have gone, TMSV, Bylands and Bob Prentice. Has four photographs. Notes that the trams are earmarked for the TMSV's collection, has leased land south of Kilmore and negotiating for a building at Bylands. 1086i1 - ex St. Kilda Railway - Brighton Beach VR 3 at Yarrambat 1086i2 - X1 and X2 at Wantirna 1086i3 - Barry George driver at Glen Huntly showing Peter Stoneham controls of a tram 1086i4 - X1 217 at Malvern Depot Story by Michael Hudson, Pictures Neil Town.In red ink about the X1 X2 photo "30/5/70".trams, tramways, tmsv, tramcar preservation, bylands, mr. r. prentice