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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bendigo Trams", 8/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/11/1972 about the responsibility for the trial operation of the trams in Bendigo, up to Easter 1974 was entirely with the Bendigo City Council, stated by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox. Has an item re Clunes on the back - so therefore possibly the Courier."25/11/72" in black ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, safety, bendigo trust, v. wilcox -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Green Light Expected for Tram Project", 20/11/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Sat. 20/11/1971, reporting that the go-ahead for the establishment of a tram depot and tramway service is expected to be given the City Council at its meeting on Monday night. Gives quotes from Society President Mr. Hal Cain about financing, the location and the trams.On rear in red felt pen "p2/ Yandoit 8-9 12-13 / 2/20 / 22/23" and in pencil "TRAMS"trams, tramways, btps, museum establishment, hal cain -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, 'Council not responsible', 5/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the Ballaarat City Council telling the Department of State Development, that while it is putting no obstacles in the way of the BTPS, it will not accept any responsibility for its future operation or maintenance. Mentions Cr. A Pittard, the Historical and Tourist Projects Committee of Council.In red ink top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, museum establishment, a. pittard -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Schools' trip on trams", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 18/9/1971 with photo of children from several Ballarat schools arriving by bus at the city loop for their last ride on the trams. Three trams were used. Has the S.E. Dickins store in the background. Second copy added 28/10/2005trams, tramways, last tram, closure, charters, schools -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Mark Plummer, Sep. 1971
Photo of Ballarat trams 13 and 14 at the City Terminus, Sturt St, with the Ballaarat Town Hall in the Background. Note the FE Holden with an almost matching green colour scheme. Tram 13 has a destination of "Mt. Pleasant" Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, sturt st, city terminus, town hall, tram 13, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1971-1972", Jul. 1997
Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1970 - 1971. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Seven pages covering trams, railways, closure of tram system, Ballarat transportation study, Caledonian bridge project, duplication of Western Highway, PMG/telephone system, with many photos of Ballarat's trams.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 14/11/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about how the centenary of the State Savings Bank of Victoria was celebrated on tram car posters.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of photographs of the front of Ballarat No. 25 carrying a sign celebrating the Centenary of Service for the State Savings Bank (of Vic). Taken by Wal Jack, 14-11-1956. Photographed in City Loop with Patersons in the background. See image i2 for rear of photograph. On rear in blue ink "SEC Ballarat No. 25 with State Savings Bank centenary poster 1 end of car only, Sturt St loop - 100 years in Ballarat 15-11-56. Photo date 14-11-56" with Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T240" written in.trams, tramways, advertisements, state savings bank, centenary, tram 25 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Work starts on lakeside black spot", 3/12/2014 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Work starts on lakeside black spot" Wednesday 3/12/2014 about the commencement of work on the reconstruction of Wendouree Parade at depot junction. Story by Melissa Cunningham and picture by Adam Trafford. Quotes Eric Braslis, General Manger Infrastructure City of Ballarat.btm, road works, depot junction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, "1953 Begonia Festival Program"
Digital copy of the "1953 Begonia Festival Program" cover and six photograph pages held by the State Library of Victoria, copied 25-1-2012 by Alan Bradley for use in the 60 years of Begonia Festivals article and website. Features a number of images around Ballarat such as the Gardens, power supply, city.trams, tramways, begonia festival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Bendigonian, Oct. 2000
Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of City of Brisbane Tram No. 20, altered to show the destination of Eaglehawk and Bendigo Tramways. Copied by Keith Kings from The Bendigonian 24/6/1902. On rear in ink " SA791 Bendigo "The New Tram"-!!! Actually Brisbane No. 20, suitably "touched." Copied ex "The Bendigonian", 24/6/02; previously printed on 2/10/1900.trams, tramways, bendigo, brisbane, new trams, esco, tram 20 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAMME FOR ANNUAL HAIRSTYLING COMPETITIONS 1969 BENDIGIO, 1969
Aulsebrook Collection: Bendigo Master Ladies Hairdressers' Association present their Annual Hairstyling Competitions 1969 (Programme) (a) -Bendigo City Hall, Monday 13th October 1969 -3 pages, brochure size -Lists of various events in the competition and people involved. (b) -Basic details regarding Hairdressers' Association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photocopy, Bill Kingsley, 22/11/1995 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with the BTM volunteers who worked on the repainting of W4 671 and yields information about its appearance.Colour photocopy of a colour photograph of BTM W4 671 in "City of Ballarat" colours at depot on 12/11/1995, just prior to completion of work on that day. Standing by tram are Alastair Reither, Paul Mong, Simon Jenkins, Len Millar and Darren Hutchesson. Record updated 21/9/2013.w4 class, btm, city of ballarat, livery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 10/03/1964 12:00:00 AM
Photo of Ballarat No. 13 crossing Sturt St. from Sebastopol, with 'City' destination. Tram fitted with small white stripe under dash canopy lights. Twin Lakes ad on front of tram. 'The Southern Cross Hotel' building in pink paint in background. Photo taken on 10-3-1964.'Ballarat, #13 at corner Sturt and Drummond Sts, 10th March '64' in blue inktramways, trams, drummond st., sturt st., tram 13 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Main Drain, 1984
'Kew, Kew East, Balwyn & Balwyn North are located approximately 7km north east of Melbourne. Four main stormwater drains service the area flowing from south to north. Three of the drains: Deepdene Drain; Balwyn Drain & Glass Creek converge in Kew East just west of Burke Road at Kew High School before discharging into the Yarra River. The fourth drain, Kew Main Drain connects directly with the Yarra River to the West of Glass Creek.' The Kew Main Drain is a barrel drain that was created in the 1930s, and follows the route of the former Connor's Creek from the vicinity of Genazzano FCJ College to the Yarra River in East KewImportant and verifiable evidence of the construction methods used by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works in building the Kew Main Drain, before its reconstruction in c.1985.Original print colour positive photograph of the Kew Main Drain, provided on 14/12.84 to the Chief Engineer of the City of Kew, Ian Poulter, by the Supervising Engineer (Works), Southern and Eastern Drainage, Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works. The record includes an image of the reverse as well as the donation document from the MMBW."A84/1855-9 / 750mm council drain looking D/S [down stream] and across Parkhill Road. To be replaced with 1200 mm R.C.P. [reinforced concrete pipe] as part of MMBW Kew Main Drain reconstruction works"kew main drain, stormwater drains -- kew (vic.), connor's creek -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Main Drain, 1984
'Kew, Kew East, Balwyn & Balwyn North are located approximately 7km north east of Melbourne. Four main stormwater drains service the area flowing from south to north. Three of the drains: Deepdene Drain; Balwyn Drain & Glass Creek converge in Kew East just west of Burke Road at Kew High School before discharging into the Yarra River. The fourth drain, Kew Main Drain connects directly with the Yarra River to the West of Glass Creek.' The Kew Main Drain is a barrel drain that was created in the 1930s, and follows the route of the former Connor's Creek from the vicinity of Genazzano FCJ College to the Yarra River in East KewImportant and verifiable evidence of the construction methods used by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works in building the Kew Main Drain, before its reconstruction in c.1985.Original print colour positive photograph of the Kew Main Drain, provided on 14/12.84 to the Chief Engineer of the City of Kew, Ian Poulter, by the Supervising Engineer (Works), Southern and Eastern Drainage, Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works. The record includes an image of the reverse as well as the donation document from the MMBW."A84/1855-10 / 750mm council drain looking U/S [up stream] from Parkhill Road, Kew."kew main drain, stormwater drains -- kew (vic.), connor's creek -- kew (vic.) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE ORIANA MADRIGAL CHOIR
The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo 5th Concert, 1973 Series - 'The Oriana Madrigal Choir'. Conductor: Leonard Fullard, Harpsichordist: June Buckingham. Soprano: Dorothy Thyer. City Hall, Bendigo. Saturday, 17th November, at 8.15 p.m. Programme 25 cents. Bolton Bros Pty Ltd, Bendigo.event, entertainment, music, the oriana madrigal shoir, the music advancement society of bendigo, leonard fullard, june buckingham, dorothy thyer, bolton bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DUO RECITAL
The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the Second Concert 1965 Series - 'Duo Recital', - Brian Hansford, Baritone, Dorothy O'Donahoo, Mezzo Soprano, Robin Wright, Pianiste. City Hall, Bendigo on Thursday, 3rd June 1965 at 8.15 pm. Programme One Shilling. Boltons Print, Bendigo.event, entertainment, music, duo recital, the music advancement society of bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SERAFINO TRIO
The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the First Concert 1965 Series 'Serafino Trio'. Paul McDermott Violin. Peers Coetmore Cello, Mack Jost Piano. City Hall, Bendigo on Wednesday, 31st March 1965 at 8.15 p. m. Programme One Shilling. Boltons Print, Bendigo.event, entertainment, music, serafino trio, the music advancement society of bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GILBERT RULE COLLECTION: BENDIGO CEMETERY RECEIPT 6337, 1929
Bendigo cemetery receipt: 'received from Gilbert Rule the sum of four pounds. Dated Sept 3rd. 1929'. The Rule Collection was received from Sally Routledge, who received it from Margaret Allan, City of Greater Bendigo. It is assumed that the collection was sent to the Council in the belief that Bendigo had a museum.Bendigo Cemeterygilbert rule, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Pomoloe Tree
Laminated newspaper article - Bendigo Advertiser 2/06/1965 "Story of the Pomoloe Tree". The Chinese Pomoloe tree is a rare tree, to be preserved in the City Council carpark in Bridge Street. Only other tree specimen is in Elmore. Two articles covering the existence of the rare Chinese Pomoloe tree in Bendigo, pomoloe tree, rare trees, chinese in bendigo -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, The Met, "Get around on The Met", Jul. 1987
Advertising Poster for use in Tramcars printed on heavy cardboard - titled "Get around on The Met" giving fares (Full and concession) for Two Hour Tickets, Daily Travelcards, Short Trip tickets and City Saver trips effective July 1987. Has the Met logo in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, the met, fares, tickets, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), "Memorandum on the Hawthorn Horse Tramway", 10/07/1912 12:00:00 AM
Typed duplicated report on foolscap paper titled "Memorandum on the Hawthorn Horse Tramway", reporting on the problem of transferring ownership of the Hawthorn Horse Tramway from the MTO Co (cable tram operator) to the City of Hawthorn and the various Acts of Parliament that are involved, lease documents etc. Notes the line was not a paying proposition.trams, tramways, mtt, horse trams, melbourne tramways trust, hawthorn, hawthorn tramways trust, htt, mto co -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Model tram, "City Circle Tram Melbourne", c2010
Model tram - made from a high density plastic, of the Melbourne City Circle tram, representative of the tram itself, not dimensionally accurate, no pantograph, only one route number box, painted in the burgundy red colour scheme and numbered 957. No indication of manufacturer. See item 6574 for a green versiontrams, tramways, models, city circle, tram 957 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - Illustration, Australian Rotary Health Research Fund, "Swanston Street Melbourne", late 1980s
Illustration - colour engraving printed onto white card, titled "Swanston Street Melbourne" of a painting of a street scene in Swanston, looking north with the Town Hall and the City Square in the work. Painting by John Tiplady, produced to raise funds for the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund. Used for a Christmas Card.trams, tramways, swanston st, town hall, greetings cards -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Edward Thomson of Adelaide, 1992
Photocopy, A4 sheet of a letter or a Council Order, from the Town Clerk of the City of Ballaarat, dated 29/9/1886, delegating authority to Edward Thomson of Adelaide to build the Ballarat Horse Tramways. Handwritten order. Cuthbert and Wynee Solicitors for the Council. Images of document added 27-08-12.trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, horse trams, ballarat city council -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, Graeme Bentley Pty Ltd, Port Melbourne Foreshore Landscape Master Plan MP4 (B), February 1993
The Port Melbourne Foreshore Landscape Master Plan was created by Landscape Architectural firm of Graeme Bentley Pty Ltd for the City of Port Melbourne. MP4 (B) portrays the section of foreshore Surrounding the Port Melbourne Lifesaving Club.The plan proposed street tree planting and lawn areas. The plan was not actioned.built environment - recreational facilities, beach street, port melbourne foreshore, port melbourne life saving club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, Graeme Bentley Pty Ltd, Port Melbourne Foreshore Landscape Master Plan MP2 (A), February 1993
The Port Melbourne Foreshore Landscape Master Plan was created by Landscape Architectural firm of Graeme Bentley Pty Ltd for the City of Port Melbourne. MP2 (A) portrays the section of foreshore from Stokes Street to Dow Street. The plan proposed street tree planting along Beach Street. The plan was not actioned.built environment - recreational facilities, beach street, port melbourne foreshore, station pier -
Hume City Civic Collection
Pamphlet, Heroes of Hume, 2000
The 'Heroes of Hume' booklet was issued to coincide with an exhibition mounted in the former George Evans Museum in 2000. The exhibition featured information about 24 local people, who had contributed to their local area.A 26 page booklet featuring 24 head and shoulder photographs of people on the top half of the front cover and a black and white image across the bottom half of the cover of men working beside a traction engine bagging up hay. The Hume City and Observer Newspaper logos are across the bottom of the cover.heroes of hume, exhibitions, hume city council -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Framed Tile, Koransha
Porcelain tile in wooden frame featuring image of a blue and green bird surrounded by branches with pink flowers. Below the tile is text.Front: "PORT OF HAKATA" Reverse side: "Presented by/ PORT OF HAKATA DELEGATION (55)/ VICE MAYOR, FUKUOKA CITY/ to DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE &/ GM COMMERCIAL & TECH SERVICES/ MONDAY 23 OCTOBER 1995" "PMA 0316/1" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", Tuesday August 12, 1997. Standard to Fall - Claim. By Peter Di SistoPlanned changes to Victoria's building regulations could result in lower building standards, Maroondah Council has warned. Maroondah Couincil's city services director, Lydia Wilson, last week tabled a a report on the likely impact of the changes