History and performance information re The Bendigo Theatre Co (Bendigo Operatic Society) (Pat Lyon). Details of founding of company in early 1950s and references to people involved. Company change to Bendigo Theatre Co. in Feb 1984. Includes list of 91 (named) productions from 1953 to to 1993 (with dates) with total of 478 performances. Also - productions listed by the relevant Director; list of Musical Directors; List of Pianists; List of Choreographers (no dates); list of Life Members; List of Lighting personnel.entertainment, theatre, bendigo theatre company

Set of two photographs of trams at the SEC Geelong Depot, mid 1950's. .1 - 19, scrubber and 9 with the depot buildings in the view - two copies of the print - slightly differently framed. .2 - bogie ( fitted with zebra stripes and dash canopy lights), 4, 16, 19, 38 (left to right) Destination Eaglehawk notes that No. 4 was the only single trucker fitted with zebra stripes and dash canopy lighting - see pages 42 and 44 during 1955 trams, tramways, geelong, depot, tram 19, tram 9, scrubber, tram 4, tram 16, tram 19, tram 38

Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification

Kodachrome transparency slide of Ballarat No. 13 parked in the City loop, with a young boy leaning from one of the doors. Has Thomas Jewellers Store in background, Edments and Hartleys and Dickins Supermarket in Grenville St. Slide has date of 1/68 written on, and has been stamped by Kodak as being processed Jul 68. It appears to be a hot day, during January as sun is quite high. Tram has large white strip under the dash canopy lighting. In red ink under number 15 "Ballarat 1/68" and on base in blue ink "City Loop"tramways, trams, sturt st., city loop, tram 13

Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 41, passing depot junction with Lake Wendouree in background. Tram has been fitted with dash canopy lighting and tiger stripes, but prior to large white painted panel under driver's windows. Still has large triangles on front panel. On roof is advertising sign 'Electric Cooking is Matchless" Has destination of "Mt Pleasant". Photo shows track work into depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper.On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot trackwork, lake wendouree, ballarat, tram 41

Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 28 on No. 3 road at SEC Wendouree Parade depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram 28 has "Twin Lakes" sign in multiple colours on front panel, and what appears to be a CASTROL and an SEC ad.. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white strip on the front panel and has small triangles on the front panel Tram 13 has the destination of "DEPOT via Drummond St."On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot, ballarat, tram 28

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St at the time of Ballarat Begonia Festival, 1957 - the flowers in the medium strip, the tram and the shoppers in particular the women.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 14 west bound in Sturt St during the 1957 Begonia Festival with the Town Hall (with a Begonia Festival sign on it), and other buildings in the background. Has the Australian Mutual Life Building, the Odeon Theatre buildings. In the centre median strip, there is a large arrangement of flower beds and many women shoppers crossing the road, motor vehicles and a lady on a bicycle. No. 14 has the destination of Haddon St via Drummond Nth. Festoon lighting is strung out along the street.On rear in red ink "Ballarat Car 14 Sturt St B'rat Summer '57" and the stamp of Jim Seletto.tramways, trams, sturt st, begonia festival, town hall, shoppers, tram 14

Photo of tram No. 38 in Sturt St. at Lydiard St. in transition of having dash canopy lighting fitted. Tiger stripes on bumper bars, and white stripe under windscreen. Has large reflective tri-angles. Has Castrol Ad on roof of tram. In background is old Commonwealth bank building, Mutual Life Association building. On tram stop pole is section sign, 'Cars stop here' sign and it is painted as a compulsory stop. Taken 26-12-1960.SEC Ballarat No. 38 in Sturt St. 26-12-60' in blue ink and 'W.Jack' stamped in purple inktramways, trams, sturt st., dash canopy lights, tram stops, tram 38

Photograph of SEC No. 12, with dash canopy lighting, but small white stripe, at Victoria St. terminus in early 1960's. Conductor turning pole, with a large number of passengers about to board, including one pram. On a Sunday afternoon? Tram has a 'Twin Lakes, every Sunday' sign on front. Large trees in background. Image on data base file, made from digital photo of photo 22/6/02, replaced with hi res scan of neg 9-5-2020. trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, victoria st., tram 12

Instruction - 5 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled "Duties of Electrical Mechanics - Runningsheds" Details electrical work to be done on tramcars at the 100 hours service; trolley pole, electrical equipment, controllers, switches, resistance boxes, line breakers, RC units, motors, governor, compressor, lighting, buzzers, door engines, wipers, brake cylinders and general body eg handrails. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, electrical equipment, instructions, procedures

Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification

The 1950's saw a revolution in small appliances for use in the average household. This hand held self heating(kerosene) iron was introduced as a time saving and more convenient iron for pressing clothes and other cloth fabrics. It replaced irons needing a separate fire source to heat the ironing plate. These irons continued to be in service, even when electricity was available in cities and larger rural towns (domestic electric steam irons were invented in 1938). This item was used before and during the electricity supplies available from the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. These irons remained in use within regional rural areas that had limited or unreliable electrical reticulation.In the 1950s and later the Kiewa Valley was still a relatively isolated region which was home to rural properties and small settlements. The availability of electricity and or the financial means to afford new types of electric hand irons ensured that older and sometimes less efficient ironing remained for an extended period covering the 1960s to 1970s. Kerosene products, such as this kerosene iron was a cheaper method for farm based domestic and other rural activities requiring a heat source. The use of kerosene as a heat/light source was able to be supplied in bulk and able to be used when floods severed vital roads into this region. The supply of electricity was in summer time subject to interruption from bush fire damaged wooden poles carrying the electrical cables. Self sufficiency by rural populations was the backbone of survival and the ability to store energy sources "on the farm" was a prerequisite of isolated regions, such as the Kiewa Valley, circa 1950s.This Coleman kerosene iron has a solid steel chrome plated(press) base with a painted (blue) wooden handle. The handle is stud fastened onto an oblong shaped rolled steel handle frame and screwed (two screws) onto the base plate. Both the heating plate and the top securing plate are shaped similar to a river boat. The main housing enclosing the heating element is enamel coated(blue in colour) steel and has a half hole for lighting the kerosene at the rear end. Behind the handle and protruding upwards is a stainless steel fully enclosed container (bowl shaped) for the main supply of kerosene to the burner or generator(enclosed within the main body of the iron. The bowl has an air valve and inlet for pressurised air intake (hand pump) On the bottom rear of the fuel bowl there is a screw regulated fuel pump. The fuel heated base plate provides the heat for this advertised "self heating iron(instant lighting). See KVHS 0347B- Instruction sheet; KVHS 0347C- Wrench; and KVHS 0347D Fuel can.Stamped on the base plate of the handle, front region "COLEMAN LAMP & STOVE CO." below this "WICHITA KAN" below this"TORONTO CAN". In the middle of the handle base and in larger print "COLEMAN Instant-Lite" At the rear location in large print "MODEL 4" in smaller print below "MADE IN U.S.A." below this "PAT#1718473"household appliances, alternative non electrical ironing appliances, domestic appliances, kerosene appliances

The Philips Company was founded in 1891, by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik Philips in Holland (Netherlands) and started the production of carbon-filament lamps and other electro-technical products in 1892. The first Philips shaver was introduced in the 1930s, and was simply called Philishave. The Philishave has remained part of the Philips product . In 2018, the independent Philips Lighting N.V. was renamed Signify N.V. However, it continues to produce and market Philips-branded products such as LED light bulbs After World War 11 1939-45, new estates were opened for housing returned soldiers in City of Moorabbin and most of the men began using the new convenient electric razors manufactured by Philips and Gillette.An electric shaver 'Philishave' c 1950 with box, shaver head protector, electrical cord and plug Box ; PHILI SHAVE / PHILIPS Trademark Shaver :PHIL / SHAVE / AW / 209230V 4030 / AC ONLY / RTM / PHILLIPS / MADE IN / AUSTRALIApersonal effects, razors, electric shavers, philips pty ltd,, early settlers, city of moorabbin, post world war 11 settlement, bentleigh, highett, cheltenham, ormond, reed george, clark judy

Typed report by Mr Alex Cameron of the PMTT titled "Chairman giving a comparison between Original and Revised estimate of Noyes Bros in regard to proposed tramways" Orginal Estimate dated May 1906, revised June 1907. One of the principal savings was the purchase of power from the Electric Traction and Lighting Co instead of building their own Power Station. There were other changes to the estimates for track, alterations to sewers, water mains and drains, and rolling stock.Yields information about the cost of construction of the first stage of the PMTT in 1907.Document or report 5 foolscap sheets - carbon copytramways, tramcars, pmtt, costs, new tramways

967.1 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 4 and 17 at a crossing Loop on the Eaglehawk line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 17 showing destination of "Eaglehawk", has two SEC ads on the side re Electric Cook and a White Horse whiskey ad on front panel. Tram 4 showing destination of "Quarry Hill", has two ad panels on roof and two ads on front panel including one Cohn's' Drinks. 967.2 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo tram 26 in Mitchell St. crossing Hargreaves St. heading for Charing Cross. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Has two roof ads and one ad on rear drivers panel. In background of photo are the buildings along Mitchell St. looking down along Mitchell St and into View St. Has Plaza theatre sign in photo above tram. On right hand side, is a van marked "Carrier M. Slattery". Tram has destination of "Quarry Hill" in rear box. 967.3 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo tram 19 on the North Bendigo line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Has destination "Nth Bendigo" and SEC roof ads and drivers panel ad for Briquettes.On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, eaglehawk, mitchell st., north bendigo, tram 4, tram 17, tram 26, tram 19

This flare pictured is one of three lighting or signal flares. These are pyrotechnic devices used at sea, mainly as a distress signal. However, they have other meanings when used for naval purposes, such as the executive order to start a particular manoeuvre. These are usually packaged as part of a distress pack containing all necessary rockets or flares for immediate use, in any emergency, by ships and off-shore yachts. The inscribed numbers could possibly be the date packaged or the date of useful life i.e. 27-11-1955.This set of three flares is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Flare (three), ; metal base, black cylinder, removeable wooden end cap that has a wooden key attached by string at centre. Inscribed "R↑L" on the cap and metal base. Inscribed: "R↑L", "27, 11, 55", "Long Lights"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, lady bay, warrnambool harbour, port of warrnambool, shipwreck, life-saving, lifesaving, rescue crew, rescue, rocket rescue, rocket crew, lifeboat men, beach rescue, line rescue, rescue equipment, rocket firing equipment, rocket rescue equipment, maritime accidents, shipwreck victim, rocket equipment, marine technology, rescue boat, lifeboat, life saving rescue crew, lifesaving rescue crew, rocket rescue method, rocket apparatus rescue, stranded vessel, mortar, life jacket, rocket machine, rocket line, rocket set, schermuly, harbour board, government of victoria, harbour master, armband, l.s.r.c., lsrc, flare, light, safety equipment, distress signal, safety at sea, emergency signal, broad arrow, communication signal, vingage, pyrotechnic flare

This container of 11 boxes of safety matches would have been a common item in a household during the first half of the 20th century and would have been used for the safe lighting of lamps, candles, room heating (fires), bath heaters, cigarettes, pipes etc. Safety matches came into use in the first half of the 19th century and the safety aspects have been improved after that time. Safety matches are still used today - for instance, when camping or in times of power failure. These matches are of interest as an example of household items in common use in the past. These are eleven boxes of safety matches (one box missing) wrapped in a buff-coloured paper cover with a label in red, blue and white colours with printing and an image of a dark-haired woman set against a white flame. Each box contains about 60 matches with a label similar to the one on the outside packaging. The matches are wooden with pink tips. The boxes have a rough surface on the side acting as a striking mechanism. The back of each box has a message containing some thoughts from thinkers and philosophers from the past.Ever-Brite Safety Matchesvintage lighting, safety matches, everbrite matches

The building was the residence of the engineer who was responsible of managing the early electric supply that was installed in Sunbury in 1909. The town's power supply put an end to gas lighting that had been used and homes had the benefit of having electricity connected to their homes. In 1926 the State Electricity Commission took over supplying electrical power to Sunbury. The cottage is now a private home and the power house building has been demolished. he complex occupied land on the corner of Jackson and Shields Street.At the time the electric supply was installed in Sunbury in 1909, few small country towns had electric power connected.A non-digital scanned coloured photograph with a narrow white border of a small double fronted wooden cottage with a corrugated iron roof with trees growing behind the building.electricity, engineer's corrage, jackson street, shields street, power supplies

Photograph of the intersection of Burke Road and High Street, North Balwyn, looking back towards Kew and the city. Shows the inbound section of track being rebuilt, using a temporary track deviation method. Two trams can be seen on this track. Also note the additional temporary overhead lighting install above the track relay. Photo c1980. Has Kevin Donnellan tyre and a Mobil service station in the view. The overhead work being done by two bucket trucks.Yields information about High St North Balwyn and track reconstruction.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.On rear of photograph in ink "High St Balwyn ?"trams, tramways, high st, north balwyn, burke rd, tram track, reconstruction, east kew, mmtb, tower trucks

In 1947, the scientific instrument manufacturing firms of  Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, London, England, and  Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland, came together to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Hughes Company History: Henry Hughes & Sons were founded in 1838 in London as a maker of chronographic and scientific instruments. The firm was incorporated as “Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd” in 1903. In 1923, the company produced its first recording echo sounder and in 1935 a controlling interest in the company was acquired by S Smith & Son Ltd resulting in the development and production of marine and aircraft instruments. Following the London office's destruction in the Blitz of 1941, a collaboration was entered into with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd resulting in the establishing “Marine Instruments Ltd”. Following the formal amalgamation of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd in 1947 to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Marine Instruments Ltd then acted as regional agents in the UK for Kelvin & Hughes Ltd who were essentially now a part of Smith's Industries Ltd founded in 1944 and the successors of S. Smith & Son Ltd. Kelvin & Hughes Ltd went on to develop various marine radar and echo sounders supplying the Ministry of Transport, and later the Ministry of Defence. The firm was liquidated in 1966 but the name was continued as Kelvin Hughes, a division of the Smiths Group. In 2002, Kelvin Hughes continues to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military use. (See Note section this document for further information on the company's origins) This model binnacle and compass is a good example of the commercial diversity of navigational instruments made by Kelvin & Hughes after world war 2. It was made in numbers for use by shipping after the second world war and is not particularly rare or significant for its type. Also, it was made no earlier than 1947 as the firms of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd who took over from Smith & Sons were not amalgamated until 1947. It can there for be assumed that this item was made during the company's transitional period to Kelvin & Hughes from Smith Industries Ltd.Mid 20th century ship's binnacle with Kelvin Hughes/ F. Fuselli Genova 8 inch diameter (glass) compass on gimballed ring. Round, teak wood pedestal with mounted brass compensating sphere brackets and painted iron balls one green the other red. Heavy brass helmet style compass cover with hinged front door and removable top for compass viewing and natural lighting. A single handle is located on the side and single burner on the opposite side. Retains an old finish and some wear to the pedestal base. Binnacle marked Serial No 163 "Veritas" Made by Kelvin Hughes Compass marked "Kelvin Hughes & Made in Great Britain Serial No 760 C J"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks', with the date in black ink across the top of the first page - 1/5/65. Topics include : the Central Plant Depot of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Golden Square, BLB Corporation, invitations to the Mayoral Ball, opening ceremony of Golden Square High School, need for development and improved organisation with sporting facilities for girls, and street lighting.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. b.l.b. corporation. central plant depot.

A cream programme with blue printing. On the front cover are the words, 'Grand Pantomime 'Jack and Jill.' Dancing, Singing, Dressing, Miss E. Liddell. Story written by Mrs. Knox Walker. Special scenery and accessories by Mr. Samuel and Mr. J. Burns (School of Mines). Lighting Effects by Mr. Wenborn. Orchestra under Conductorship of Mr. G. Krost. Pianist, Miss McGauchie.' An outline of the 2 acts and a list of the characters is also on the front page. On the inside is the programme consisting of Act 1 and Act 2performing arts, elocution, drama, lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, pantomime, entertainment, event, theatre, programme, program, drama, 'jack and jill', performing arts

Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo Bogie tram at Charing Cross. Photo undated, but could be 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Photo out of focus. Has a SEC roof ad and another ad on the roof, non SEC. In background are the various buildings along Pall Mall. Tram well loaded with passengers. Can see the Ezywalkin, The Beehive and large a Mobilgas sign. Two copies held.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC bogie tram 38 and single truck, tram 21 crossing at Depot Loop in Wendouree Parade on 4/9/1963. both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white section under the driver's windows. Rainy day. Tram 38 has Castrol Advertisement and 21 a Twin Lakes and another roof ad. High Res scan of copy negative added 17/1/2019tramways, trams, wendouree parade, crossing loop, ballarat, depot loop, tram 38, tram 21

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC single trucker tram No. 21 at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. Tram has destination of "Lydiard St. Nth". Good photograph of intersection with Town Hall in background, a few cars and tram stop arrangement. Also shows festoon lighting along the north side of the centre median in Sturt. St. Photo taken from the Post Office corner, during 1968. Negative rescanned 9-5-2020 and image updated.tramways, trams, town hall, 21, ballarat, sturt st., tram 21

Negative No. 287 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of SW6 961decorated for the centenary of the City of Prahran at Batman Avenue terminus on 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Showing destination of Prahran and route 77. Has three holes cut in the dash canopy lighting shield. Reference page 52 of Destination City 4th Edition. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020. See Destination City 4th Edition. page 52.trams, tramways, melbourne, batman ave, city of prahran, decorated trams, tram 961

Black and white photograph of SEC tram No. 20 standing in the northbound track at Gardens Loop, c1960, photo taken after tram has been fitted with dash canopy lights, but not with enlarged white band under lighting. Photo taken looking at rear of tram, with a family walking away from the tram towards the Gardens Pavilion (Lake Lodge in 1997). Has two ads beneath the drivers windows, one about the dancing, the other cannot be read. See Reg Item 3847 for another print of the same photograph.trams, tramways, ballarat, gardens loop, sec , tram 20

Colour Photograph of SEC tram No. 11, prior to fitting of dash Canopy lighting, c1960, at the intersection of Bridge and Main Streets. Tram No. 11 is arriving from Victoria St. and is about to cross the junction with the Mt. Pleasant line. Trams stops are visible on poles, as is the overhead arrangement, shops on both sides. Tram has large reflective triangles on cab front. Caltex service station sign on right side of photograph. On pole with tram stop sign is a sign with the Olympic rings, pointing way to Lake Wendouree.ballarat, bridge st, victoria st, olympics, tram 11

Yields information about the opening configuration of the trams and the street scene at the corner of Sturt and Lyons Streets. Also shows two well dressed men standing alongside the tram.Black and White copy photograph of a Public Records Office, Ballarat Office photograph at the time of the opening of the tramway. Photo taken in 1905 at the corner of Lyons and Sturt St with St Andrews Kirk church in the background. Shows the lighting at the intersection, passengers on the ESCo tram and two well dressed men alongside the tram track. Tram has the destination of Gardens. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Public Records Office Ballarat early 1980's. Used in The Golden City and its Tramways - page 54tramways, trams, sturt st, electrification, lyons st, st andrews kirk, opening, esco