Yields information about the corner of Mair and Lydiard St soon after the Ballarat Electric Tramway opened.Digital Image of and ESCo tram north bound in Lydiard St North, at the intersection with Mair St. Shows the Ballarat Litho and Printing Co Propy Ltd building on the corner. Note the centre poles and the pole in the middle of the intersection. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles. Photo taken soon after opening as the destination sign is on the dash panel. From the Facebook group of old time photographs of yesterday. Titled "Lydiard St Ballarat Victoria"trams, tramways, mair st, lydiard st north, esco, postcards

gold rush era cottage, lost.Colour photo, 1850's Weatherboard cottage, Warrenheip St. (section 44, Allot.8A,9) formerly owned by Mrs Skelton, being demolished in 1996. View from north.buninyong, cottage, mrs skelton

Yields information about the Lydiard St line and the terminus.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus looking through the Cemetery gates with the passenger shelter on the right hand side.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, cemetery, shelters, tram 41

WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia Vol 1 Author: George Grey Publisher: T and W Boone Date: 1841 Further Information: During the years 1837,38 & 39 Under the authority of Her Majesty's Government The label on spine cover has typed text R.A. 919.41 GRE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Libraryflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library

View looking north west over the former saleyards on Doveton Street North. The site would be used as the site for the Civic Hall.saleyards, doveton street north, civic hall, building, streetscape

Updated Information from Bruce Frazer: This is Frazer's (not "Fraser") orchard, sold to A.V. Jennings Co. For housing development c1970. Address was "Alkoomi", Oban Rd. North Ringwood. State School 4120 was enclosed on its north & east sides by the orchard. Owned by Harold & Sylvia Frazer, 12 acres, growing mainly cherries plus plums & lemons. Photo was taken from neighbouring apple orchard (Williams) & shows street construction in the middle distance.Written on back of photograph, "Remains of [Fraser's] orchard. State school on left".

Double-sided land sale advertisement for sale of 35 residential and 15 shop sites on the corner of Warrandyte Road and Oban Road, Ringwood North, Vic., including locality plan and features of the estate.Subdivision includes Oban Road, Warrandyte Road, and Dickson Crescent. Agent: A.W. Dickson, Opposite Station, Ringwood. (Phone) WU6007, WU7016, after hours WU6868.

British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Islands in the North Pacific (Western Hawaiian Group) : Midway Islands, Seward Road and Welles Harbour, Necker Island, Cure or Ocean Island, Pearl and Hermes Reefwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, midway islands, islands in the north pacific (western hawaiian group), seward road, welles harbour, necker island, cure or ocean island, pearl and hermes reef

Black North vietnamese Uniform consisting of trousers and shirt. Shirt has a blue and yellow badge depicting map if Vietnam with words "To Quoc" and "Nhan-Dan" Name badge "I Minh 3"uniform, north vietnamese, to quoc, nhan-dan

Coloured photo of Reconstruction of Lane looking North to Harrison Street, Mitcham. Lane built during Depression C. 1930. Repaired by Whitehorse Council and Developer of Dual Occupancy in McDowall Street, Mitcham.harrison street, mitcham, mcdowall street

Coloured Photo of Mitcham North Shopping Centre (opposite Park Road) looking south. Communications towers situated on roof of a security service building. Land surveyor and chemist on right (west side ).mitcham north shopping centre, shops, shopping centre

Yields information about Wendouree Parade North Gardens area.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Fb. 1969 of No. 11 northbound in Wendouree Parade in the North Gardens. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and has a Twin Lake sign.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, tram 11

Mining Scene looking North probably from Fire Station. Grant and Lamont's Battery in corner left side, in background of photograph. In Centre right is No1 North Cross Reef Mine. On left behind the tree is No2 North Cross Reef Mine. On right is Oriental Mine.Houses and yard in foreground. Poppet heads to right of centre and right Crushing Battery on left of image.stawell mining

The A47-24 was a B-25D MITCHELL,a twin-engined medium bomber built by NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION COMPANY in Kansas City U.S.A. Initially issued for use by the Netherlands East Indies Air Force as N5-216, The Aircraft was taken on charge by the RAAF in 1944. On the 01/12/44, A47-24 was undergoing flight trials over the Torquay Bombing Range off Pt. Addis,when it appeared to catch fire and subsequently crashed into the sea. Of it's crew of 5,3 were killed. This Propeller was recovered after becoming entangled in fishing nets. A47-24 PropellerNone. Sea erosion of the Aluminium is very evident.propeller, b25 bomber, crash, torquay, pt addis

This cookbook was compiled by the Neale Street North Pre School Mothers' Club Committee with the forward written by Anne Galvin O.B.E, President of the Bendigo & District Pre-school Association. Anne Galvin was one of Bendigo's best known charity workers and she used her first speech as Mayoress (1944) to indicate her intentions to assist mothers and children. This recipe book includes contributions by the Mayoress of the day (Mayoress Rae), Television Hostesses Corinne Kirby and Ruth Nye and Mrs Bolte and Lady Brooks. Illustrator of front cover unknown.Bound and printed cookbook containing one hundred and eight pages of recipes and advertisements including forward written by Anne E. Galvin. Colour cover, stapled on left hand side. Advertisements for local businesses include Gordon H. Hall Beauty Salon, Gas and Fuel Corporation, Hesse Bros. Electrical and Sandhurst Milk & Cream, Recipe categories include: By Special Request; Soups; Sea Foods; Meat and Poulty (sic) Dishes; Hot Sweets and Puddings; Cold Sweets; Meals in a Hurry; Salads and Dressings; Savouries and Fillings, Icings, etc; Cakes Large and Small, Biscuits; Scones, Buns and Loaves; Jams, Pickles and Preserves; Gravies and Sauces; Confectionery; Weights and Measures; Index to Advertisers; Beauty Hints. city of greater bendigo education, city of bendigo mayoress, mayoress galvin, mayoress rae, cambridge press, mayor w cambridge, anne galven

Typed notes on foolscap paper, carbon copy titled "New South Wales Government Tramways (Page 16) - North Sydney System", one page only. Describes the North Sydney cable trams, cars, early electrification extensions to Spit Junction and replacement by electric trams and the reuse of the tramcars in King St. Sydney. Source unknown. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.tramways, cable trams, sydney

Yields information about the Sturt St and Lydiard St intersection.Digital image, black and white, two images of No. 32 in Lydiard St North. .1 - adjacent to the post office, about to turn into Sturt St, enroute for Sebastopol. .2 - further up Lydiard St North, taken from outside Craigs Royal Hotel (see also Reg Item 4594 for a similar photo) Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 32 Lydiard St Nth".trams, tramways, lydiard st, craig s hotel, post office, tram 32

Typed below photograph, "Looking north along Ringwood Street, taken mid 1930s". Printed on photograph: "Pinemont Estate Ringwood. Villas adjoining Property, Ringwood Street"

See Also #25Written on back of photograph, "Copy of a 1964 view of Glenvale Road near top of first hill from bridge looking north east. Original supplied by Garrett Gundry."

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man standing standing on a path beside the wall and windows of a house. The man is dressed in a suit and is holding a cornet. The place is 6 Pleasant Street, North Ballarat and the man is Frank Wright.Written is pen on the back - Frank Wright 21, 6 Pleasant St N. Ballarat, Taken by Vernon Holt, Jan 1923frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, vernon holt

Coloured photo of Lane construction looking North to Harrison Street, Mitcham. Reconstruction of Lane built in Depression C.1930, repaired by Whitehorse Council and Developer of Dual Occupancy in McDowall Street, Mitcham. (R.S.L.)harrison street, mitcham, mcdowall street

A.C. Callander was president of Wangaratta Ambulance Service 1928 to 1967 and president of the North Eastern Victoria District Ambulance Service 1954 to 1968.Colour photograph with white matting in brown timber frame. Man in suite sitting in chair.NORTH EASTERN VICTORIA DISTRICT AMBULANCE SERVICE ESTABLISHED 1ST APRIL, 1954wangaratta, north eastern victoria district ambulance service

Marine Parade has been formed adjacent to North Arm, low lying swampy area.Black and white small format postcard showing the concrete bridge over the North Arm at Lakes Entrance, showing the Club Hotel and other buildings at western end of town. Lakes Entrance VictoriaNorth Arm and Bridge Lakes Entrancewaterways, civil engineering, jetties

Bi-fold land sale advertisement for The Hunter Estate, North Ringwood, including terms of sale, area map, layout of the estate, and summary of local facilities and services, with separate attachment listing lot number prices.Subdivision includes Wonga Road, Hunter Avenue (later Graeme Avenue), Panfield Avenue, Hendra Grove, and Mullum Mullum Road. Agent - N.R. Reid & Co. Pty. Ltd., Station Entrance, Ringwood. (Phone) WU 6661.

Extracts from Howard McComb’s handwritten notes of the Scoresby North School (Bayswater School) which were taken from original records kept on file at the Public Records Office of Victoria. Undertaken in the late 1970s.

Original photograph by William Bardwell, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Armstrong St from the Town Hall. Shows the topography of the area, along with many buildings, including W Milne & Cp and J N Healy in the Hall of Commerce and Doig & Co, Plumbers and Gasfitters.Black & White copy photograph aerial view A4 size, titled ""Ballarat looking north west from the Town Hall ca 1872" looking along Armstrong St. Original photo by William Bardwell.ballarat, armstrong st, w milne & co, doig&co, j n healy

Inscription on central pediment reads 1861 PUBLIC LIBRARY. Above door is a separate panel on which is inscribed FREE.Example of mid 19th century building constructed as a library for cultural and educational purposesB/W photo of Old Library, Eastern facade, after restoration, Warrenheip St north, Buninyong. In background on left side is false poppet head, associated with Buninyong Festival activities in De Soza Parkbuninyong, building, streetscape, warrenheip st., public library, poppet head, de soza park