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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metplan Metropolitan Public Transport Industry Plan - September 1988", May. 1988
Report - 64 pages, green card cover, centre stapled titled "Metplan Metropolitan Public Transport Industry Plan - September 1988", looking at Melbourne's transport needs over the next 15 years. Produced by the MTA, signed off by Jim Kennan Minister for Transport . Has an index, looks at the Task, heavy, light rail, tram, bus, taxis, ticketing systems, management, and the various regions including funding and budget.trams, tramways, transport, light rail, tramways, railways, road transport, minister for transport, mta, metplan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder, Yarra Trams, "100 Years of electric trams in Melbourne", 2006
Printed folded heavy card folder with the title "100 Years of electric trams in Melbourne", used for containing documents. Has Yarra Trams and Siemens names along the top edge. In the centre has the various images of trams used in the publicity documents at the time. On the rear has Yarra Trams and Siemens web addresses, along with a Barney's Print Management docket addressed to Julie Roberts of Yarra Trams Collins St, Melbourne.trams, tramways, yarra trams, siemens, 100 years of electric trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - PROVINCIAL TRAMWAYS TICKET
BHS CollectionA Collection of Provincial Tramways Ticket: Cream paper with green print value 8c.. State Electricity Commission of Victoria Provincial Tramways. 20 Tickets all with a hole punched in the *in* section. Not Transferable. This check must be shown on demand or another fare paid. 8c. Issued subject to the By-Laws. Tickets have various numbers of six digits and all starting with 3561.. All with the letter B. On the back is a green checked pattern.government, state, state electricity commission of vic, state electricity commission of victoria provincial tramways. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Two photos of Panfield Estate, owned by Vic Hunter sold by Miles & Co. - view from Panfield Avenue looking to Mullum Road, c.1963-65
Two photos - various inscriptions. "This (first) photo is RHS partner of V15" "Panfield Estate 1960. Panfield Ave. to Mullum Rd." "1965. Panfield Estate owned by Vic Hunter sold by Miles & Co." and second photo has written below photograph,"This photo is LHS partner of V11". Written on backing sheet,"Panfield Estate looking to Mullum Rd, 1963". -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book (Collection) - Victorian Government Gazettes, Government Printer, Melbourne, Government Gazettes, 1854 to 1895
Warrnambool City CouncilDissemination of Government decisions and actionsWeekly or fortnightly publications bound in volumes according to the yearPrinting of official decisions or actions taken by the Governor of Victoria , Victorian Government authorities, Government Offices, Local Councils , companies and individualsvictorian government gazettes, warrnambool petty sessions, warrnambool customs departmentvictorian government gazettes, warrnambool petty sessions, warrnambool customs department -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 8; September 1980 to March 1981
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 5 September 1980 to 12 March 1981. The opening of Founder's Hall was covered in March item. . Book with yellow cover, front. Image of two trotters. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, sir mark oliphant, educationkey to future, dr jim cairns, victoria chapter of ace, seminar on country tv, bcae survey to help portland, nukool limsettoe former smb student, bcae recreation study, non competitive running success, shadow of the mount marathon, bcae's computer harbor, facilities in schools inadequate, shortage of teachers predicted, bcae gets firemobile, teachers' college students reunion, innovative projects, music synthesiser, on whispering trail, concern at art teachers' future, bcae 10 years old, first aid awards for p e students, radio for fire brigade, sports medicine symposium, fine art degree course, missing girl, faye atkinson, coastal engineering, lack of funds, cutbacks in engineering courses, deakin stands firm on course status, vacation jobs for metallurgy students, up with world harbor trends, dr graham allen, hatchet man, future good for engineers, engineering courses cut, new look for education, survey into gold mining prospects, bcae steering a safe course, hostel charges hike, beaufort house, bcae allowed to award degree qualifications, windpower, integrating handicapped children, greenhill summit run, founder's hall opening, sir zelman cowen, scholarship winners, mark foord engineering, david condle metallurgy, research grantsawarded, swimming team -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 9; March 1981 to September 1981
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 12 March 1981 to 1 September 1981. Many items are dedicated to the opening of Founder's Hall. . Book with grey cover, front. Image of draught horses. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, wind power at bcae, cash outlook gloomy, concert to celebrate hall opening, grim look for teachers, opening of founder's hall, conferring of degrees at founder's hall, bhp chief at degree conferring, way to economic growth, education mission from china, library award to bcae student, helen hately, 50 years on, college enrolments climb, ronald potter winner of a e stohr medal of the institution of engineers, stop college cuts, political bias denied, protest at education cuts, graduate tom honeyman at bcae, college water supply, bcae field trip to western australia, lectures for industry, bill rofe, zig plavina, careers in sciences seminar, fitness for volunteers, study of walnuts a hit, siddons plan solar heating thrust, william charters inventor, jobs that go begging, shortage of engineers, careers seminar at bcae, morgan john retires, prints by students on show, pam dethridge, hard work pays off, labor pledge on education, unemployment in ballarat, bcae student dinner, advanced learning program for secondary students, first exhibition for eric collins, 30 escape bus crash, mining cadetship awarded to tom devries, bcae open day, technology week, getting the facts at bcae, memorial lecture, prof weston bate, tertiary education disadvantaged, goldrush miners relied on luck, more tafe funding 'not enough', equus ready for stage, mineral exports vital -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPERS, 1944, Guinea Gold, 1944
.1) General information of WW2, various campaigns, political and sports. pg.3 3 photos of well known young film actresses. Pg.4 Ginger Meggs cartoon comic strip. .2) Newspaper with general information of WW2 campaigns and political items.1) Yellowing newspaper of 8 pages, small photo on front page. .2) Yellowing newspaper of 4 pages, 2 small photos on front page..1) Guinea Gold Northern Edition (America) Vol.2 No136 In the Field, Sunday April 2, 1944. .2) Guinea Gold Special New Britain Edition Vol.2 No.127. In the Field, Friday March 24, 1944.guinea gold, newspaper, 1944, sports news, politics, ww2 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Programme of events, Marysville Tourist & Progress Association, Marysville Tourist and Progress Association Diary, 1963
A programme of events taking place in January, 1963, published by the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association. 1963 was Marysville's centenary year. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. A programme of events taking place in January, 1963, published by the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association. 1963 was Marysville's centenary year.marysville, victoria, programme, marysville tourist and progress association, misslynn beauty salon, marysville garage, crossways cabaret, l.h. potter, marysville swimming pool, regal squab farm, bartons stores, fruit salad farm, percy postlethwaite, jock roofe taxi service, the marysville riding school, marysville hotel, marysville theatre, cumberland valley, steavenson falls, warburton, healesville, alexandra, mansfield, jamieson, wood's point, eildon weir, snob's creek, rubicon, beauty spot walk, red hill walk, wishing well, taggerty river, keppel's lookout, mount gordon -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Suspension Bridge, 1940's
One of a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill Yeoman. The Suspension Bridige was built during 1940. Postcard to Mrs Hughes & Lilly from Rita telling of a nice holiday visiting various towns and enjoying New Year's Eve fireworks on the Cowes beach.Black & White postcard of the Suspension Bridge from Newhaven, Phillip Island, to San Remo The Rose Series P. 2023. The bridge looking from Newhaven, Phillip Island, Vic.suspension bridge phillip island, phillip island bridge, jill yeoman -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Recipe Book, Ruskin Press, Cooking with meat, 1965
A collection of recipes using pineapple, published by Golden Circle cannery.A recipe book produced with the assistance of the Meat & Allied Trades Federation of Australia, as a give-away for local butchers. This book was obtained from Willett's Quality Meats of Greensborough and Montmorency in 1965. It contains recipes and hints for cooking meat as well as illustrations of various cuts of meat.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis60 p., illus. (some col.).non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, meat -
Cheese World Museum
Certificate, Nantwich International Show 1995
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Ltd commenced operation in 1888 and remained locally owned until 2014 when it was acquired by Canadian company Saputo. Subsidiary Warrnambool Milk Products exhibited items at various dairy exhibitions as a means of promoting and improving their product.Product award, red oblong certificate with black print from Nantwich Agricultural Society. Nantwich Agricultural Society Ltd/ Nantwich International Show 1995/ Cheese and Dairy Produce/ Cheese First Prize/ Class No DP 15 Exhibitor Warrnambool Milk Products (4) Karen L Wright Competitive Entries Secretary/ George Lawrence Society Secretaryallansford, dairy awards, product awards, warrnambool cheese and butter factory, warrnambool milk products, nantwich agricultural society, nantwich international show, cheeses, dairy industry -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book - NMCOT, School; and, Lan is Sick: edited by Miriam Faine for the Migrant Women's Language Centre, NMCOT, Circa 1990s
Two small books written or edited by Miriam Faine and illustrated by David Pearson. Produced by Migrant Women's Language Centre, NMCOT, with support from Victorian International Literacy Year Secretariat. The book "School" relates the experiences of four women from various cultures.2 books, 12 and 16 pages. Hand drawn illustartions.Both books are stamped withNMCOT Library Network stamps.english as a second language, literacy, migrant women's language centre, nmcot, nmit, -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Tikkun Olam photographs of staff and students
2001 Tikkun Olam, colour photographs show staff and students, all males, having their heads shaved. Tikkun olam is a concept in Judaism, which refers to various forms of action intended to repair and improve the world. For use and permissions email the archive at [email protected] college, judaism -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Bedroom Jug, Unknown
From the 1860's - 1930's various companies called their enamelware products by their own unique names, e.g. graniteware and agateware. The enamel coating put an end to metallic tasting food and prevented rust from contaminating food. It did scratch and chip easily.A large white enamel water jug or pitcher with a dark blue handle and dark blue trim around the rim. It may have been used in the bedroom for washing oneself or in the kitchen.enamel, metal, water pitcher, jugs -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Sporting goods, Medicine Ball
Medicine balls are a weighted ball used to improve fitness and strength. Their use is recorded as early as 1000BC when skins were sewn and stuffed with sand. They are still used to the present time and come in various sizes and weights. This example probably belongs to the turn of the 20th century.An item which was in common use by people interested in fitness. Items of similar design and construction have been used by many different cultures and peoples.Brown leather with eight segments, laced on side. It has two small leather circles either end, each with two holes. medicine ball, physical culture, warrnambool -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Bedroom Jug, Unknown
From the 1860's - 1930's various companies called their enamelware products by their own unique names, e.g. graniteware and agateware. The enamel coating put an end to metallic tasting food and prevented rust from contaminating food. It did scratch and chip easily.A large white enamel water jug or pitcher with a dark blue handle and dark blue rolled trim around the rim. It has a looped scroll handle attached at the bottom by one nail and two at the top. It may have been used in the bedroom for washing oneself or in the kitchen.enamel, metal, water pitcher, jugs -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Photograph Wallet: Valentine’s Snapshots, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. Melb & Sydney. Printed Great Britain, Circa 1920's
This collection of photographs shows various scenes around Warrnambool and district such as street scapes, the Ozone Coffee Palace, Botanic Gardens, Beach scenes, Hopkins River and Proudfoots on the Hopkins. Valentines snapshots were done of many place world wide, and packaged in a convenient size to be posted.These cards have an historic and artistic significance and also provide the opportunity to be used in an interpretive way. Small, pale green, card folder with 24 photographs, 12 are gloss finish and 12 matt finish. The gloss photos have titles printed on reverse and matt cards have handwritten style titles.On folder: Valentine’s snapshots. Printed in Great Britain.warrnambool, valentine postcards, lava street, koroit street, liebig street, proudfoots, warrnambool botanic gardens, warrnambool beach -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, McLaren, Gus (William George)
Gus McLaren (William George McLaren) was called Gussy as a child, After various careers, he became a potter at Warrandyte. Contents Newspaper article: "Gus went on to bigger, better things" Diamond Valley News, no date, Bill McKenna was awarded Meritorious Service Medal.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgus mclaren, william george mclaren -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Swimming and Life Saving Return, 1952
Swimming and Life Saving return 1952 for Ballarat Junior Technical School. This information required for Ballarat Inspectoral District. Number of boys and girls at various level listed. Emphasis placed on teaching as many as possible. Small groups for non-swimmers. Both city baths used. Cream page, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, swimming, life saving, city baths, ballarat inspectoral district -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Financial record - Invoice photocopy
A copy of an invoice dated 5 March 1920 from a Halls Gap sawmilling company to B N Searle of Nhill for various items of sawn timber. Either the carter was LP Warren or the invoice is signed by LP Warren and has Carter written at the bottom for some reason.A photocopy of an invoice (No. 0048) dated "March no(?) 5 1920" from McKeon Bros. and Mair, Sawmillers Hall's Gap to B. N. Searle, Nhill.timber industries, sawmilling -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklets and Papers - St Joseph's Catholic Church Mt Beauty, St Joseph's Catholic Church Mt Beauty Golden Jubilee 1954-2004
Catholics from Tawonga attended Mass at Dederang the area being part of the Myrtleford parish. With the coming of the State Electricity Commission and the increase in population Masses were said in various schools, homes and halls between Tawonga and Mt Beauty until the completion of St Joseph's ChurchSt Joseph's Catholic Church, Mt Beauty was consecrated on November 7th 1954. The SEC allocated land to each of the churches for them to provide their own places of worship. It was built by volunteers who donated money and their time to raise funds and build the church.1. Booklet with yellow cover, black print and 28 pages back to back held by 2 staples. 2. Booklet "Mass to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of St Joseph's Church Mt Beauty 1954-1994" 4 pages back to back 3. Papers: vary - 1. A3 sheet with articles from newspapers "Catholic Church Opens At Mt Beauty"; "Catholic Church for Mt. Beauty". 2. x4 A4 sheets typed back to back -"Recalling the first 40 years" 3. St Joseph's Mt Beauty 1968-69 Lawn Cutting Roster 4. Miscellanious st joseph's mt beauty, catholic church, golden jubilee, religion -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Memorial Plaque at corner of Main Road and Pitt Street, Eltham commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society, 10 October 1987, 10/10/1987
Plaque describing monument at corner of Main Road and Pitt Street, Eltham, unveiled by Joh Ebeli, 10 October 1987, the gift of Mr and Mrs R.C. McLellan. The commemorative plaque explains the functions of the various items used in the Victorian 150th Anniversary Monument and Time capsule.Colour photograph1987, activities, eltham community centre, time capsule -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Time Capsule Memorial Plaque designed by Joh Ebeli, Eltham Community Centre
Plaque describing monument at corner of Main Road and Pitt Street, Eltham, unveiled by Joh Ebeli, 10 October, 1987, the gift of Mr and Mrs R.C. McLellan. The commemorative plaque explains the functions of the various items used in the Victorian 150th Anniversary Monument and Time capsule.Colour photograph150th anniversary monument, 20th anniversary, eltham community centre, shire of eltham historical society, time capsule -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Magazine page, Marysville and District-Marysville, Unknown
A magazine page showcasing Marysville and attractions and activities to do in and around Marysville and the district. This article was inserted into the magazine by the Marysville Tourist Association. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads, and walks to various attractions. A magazine page showcasing Marysville and attractions and activities to do in and around Marysville and the district.marysville, victoria, marysville tourist association, lake mountain, cumberland valley, eildon weir, buxton, cora lynn falls -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Souvenir - Matchboxes
This collection of souvenir matchboxes from various hotels/restaurants from around the world are contained in a small basket (item F120). Many of these are from 1980s and onwards, and must have been collected by Patricia Boyd/Davies. It is unknown whether some of these are from the period before 1971.Collection of 49 matchboxes from restaurants and hotels around the world.walsh st miscellaneous, matchbox, match box -
National Wool Museum
Book, Surprise and Enterprise: fifty years of science for Australia
"Surprise and Enterprise: fifty years of science for Australia" Andrew McKay, CSIRO, 1977. First published in 1976 and reprinted in 1977. Looks at various scientific developments made by CSIRO over the past 50 years, including advances in measuring wool, spinning, processing and sheep breeding.wool growing sheep breeding textile finishing textile testing, csiro, spinning, wool growing, sheep breeding, textile finishing, textile testing -
Unions Ballarat
AFMEU Occupational Health and Safety Manual 1994, 1994
Automotive, Food, Metal & Engineering Union (AFMEU). The AFMEU has existed under various names over time. After many amalgamations, it is currently under the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU). An historical timeline for the union(s) can be found at http://www.vicunions.org.au/affiliatesHistorical document. Significant to occupational health and safety, particularly for members of the AFMEU and people working in the automobile industry.Paperback book.Front cover: title and year. Back cover: advertising.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat regional trades and labour council, unions, automotive, food, metal & engineering union, afmeu, oh&s, occupational health and safety, automobile industry -
Unions Ballarat
Book - Australian Labour Relations: Readings, Fourth Edition (D.J. Spiers Collection), Ford, G.W, 1987
Industrial relations - Australia. Various authors. Section titles: Part I Approaches to Industrial Relations Part II Dimensions of Industrial Relations Part III Parties and Processes in Industrial Relations Part IV Forces for Change and Innovation Part V Industrial Relations Reform Workplace relations and union activity within Australia.Book; paper.Front cover: editors' names and title. Title page: in black biro, "D.J. Spiers, Curtin University, February 1988"btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, industrial relations, unions -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - A chess event at Bialik, c1990s-2000s
Students of Bialik partook in a large chess themed event. There was a range of chess board themed cakes and platters shown, students dressed as various pieces of the board, family and friends from the community are shown seated, watching the children perform. For inquiries or access contact [email protected] photographs have a post-it note on the reverse of the photograph. 'The Food: I loved the kake. It was good. Charlie. Lindsay I loved the cupcakes I made it with my mom.' Another states 'we are handing out the tick's to the gest's [sic].school, jewish school, bialik college, photographs, chess, club