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City of KingstonPhotograph - Colour, 31 January 1993
Patterson Lakes is a suburb in the City of Kingston that is built one kilometre upstream of the mouth of the Patterson River. The area is bordered by the Patterson River and Eel Race Drain which enters the Kananook Creek. The suburb consists predominantly of newer housing developments and the tidal canal system of the development joins Port Phillip Bay. Patterson Lakes and the Kananook Creek were previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and in 1973 investigations commenced into the development of a unique residential area that would be built adjacent to canals and waterways. It was originally proposed to be known as "Gladesville". The development would give the suburb's homeowners access to Port Phillip Bay "from their back door". Circa 1974, the area was rezoned from rural to residential and named Patterson Lakes. Development has been continuous since the 1970s with construction of residential housing, schools, shopping centres, marinas, a hotel and library.Laminated colour aerial photograph of the Carrum and Patterson Lakes region within City of Kingston. This 1993 image includes Patterson River Secondary College, Roy Dore Reserve, Kananook Creek and Nepean Highway. The railway line can be seen as it veers inland from Eel Race Road, Seaford. The section of Ocean Reef Drive and Palm Beach Drive in Patterson Lakes appears to be a recent development with many spare blocks and new houses under construction.Black typed lettering on white adhesive label: 31.1.93 Black typed lettering on white adhesive label: 27E/7140 31/1/93 12.55 pm Black typed lettering on white label: 7140 Yellow round adhesive label located on left sidepatterson lakes, seaford, kananook creek, carrum carrum swamp, canals and waterways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION : GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PARTICULARS OF EPPALOCK PROJECT, 1/08/1961
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Seven-page typed document titled 'General description and particulars of the Eppalock Project.' Subheadings: General, Administration and Works Installation, Field laboratory, Construction programme, Design statistics, Major items of plant in use on the project, Progress to 1st August 1961, Eppalock Reservoir Locality Plan (diagram), Eppalock project works area & arrangement plan (diagram), Eppalock Project cross section of dam along? tunnel (diagram).state infrastructure, water supply, coliban system, state rivers and water supply commission. coliban system. eppalock. -
Ballarat Tramway Museumdocument - Circular, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Volunteer Work Party Enquiry Sheet", c1979
Demi - foolscap duplicated sheet titled "Volunteer Work Party Enquiry Sheet", asking BTPS members to express interest in undertaking work for the Society in construction of trackwork, drainage and overhead. Gives contact details and that Bungaree is available for accommodation - c1978. Headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway. Contact details for Len Doull, Bill Kingsley and Peter Winspur. Has space for a person to return to 30 Barcelona St with their details. Sent out at the same time as a Membership Renewal.tram, trams, btps, trackwork, overhead -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), "Tram Tracks - Vol 1 - No. 3 - July 1946", Jul. 1946
Magazine - five Gestener duplication sheets - titled "Tram Tracks - Vol 1 - No. 3 - July 1946" - the Journal of Association of Victorian Tramway Enthusiasts. Has notes on the PCC car, Glenhuntly depot tour, construction of the Latrobe St tram line, C class 36 "dog car", use of T class cars, W3 class trams, U206, Ballarat 16, notes from other cities, Sydney, notes on VR tramcars and details of the Association.trams, tramways, melbourne, t class, w3 class, vr trams, glenhuntly tram depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, details of the Hawthorn system - part 1, 1950's
Set of papers - 12 foolscap and some quarto sheets - hand written in ink and pencil giving details of the Hawthorn system, distances, running times, streets used. Notes on Straun Robertson, depot layout, notes on track mileage, Wattle Park, construction, loop locations, sketches of track, the authorising Act, track lengths and calculations. Items 2037 to 2041 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Hawthorn Tramway Trust" in red pencil.trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, reports, routes, track, hawthorn depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide, David Verrier, 22/04/1977 12:00:00 AM
Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. View from Spencer St south just before bridge looking back to the city skyline and the Flinders St railway viaduct. An L class is crossing the viaduct. Photo has the City Mutual and SEC Buildings along with some construction work for the new railway viaduct underway. A Shell service station sign is visible. Photos taken 22/4/1977In ink: "Fri 22/4/77 Flinders St Viaduct"trams, tramways, railways, flinders st, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, D. H. Eakins, David Eakins appointment, Jun. 1922
Memorandum consisting of 11 quarto type and handwritten sheet or letters, appointing David Eakins as a assistant to Mr Lormer for the preparation of the General Scheme. Includes references, letter of application, and other reference material supplied by Mr. Eakins and signed by the Chief Engineer Mr Strickland. Memo to the Chairman dated 26/6/1922. Mr Eakins was to become the Chief Engineer in the 1950's. Includes a reference from Mr. Maurice Kernot chief Engineer for Railway Construction.trams, tramways, chief engineer, personnel, staff, engineers, general scheme -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Duncan MacAuslan, "The Northern Tramway Company", 2018
Manuscript - draft - 8 A4 pages, titled "The Northern Tramway Company", by Duncan MacAuslan about the development and operation of a horse tramway company that ran from Moreland and Sydney Road to Bridge St Coburg. Opened March 1889, insolvency, ownership and lease issues with Council, purchase by Council in 1911 and closure in Dec. 1915 to enable the construction of the electric line by the MBCTT. See the August 2020 issue of Trolley Wire for the full completed article and photographs.trams, tramways, horse trams, coburg, northern tramway co., sydney road -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Roger J. Jones, "Back in Them Days' ", c1992/93
Photocopy of cover and five pages extracted from a publication - "Back in Them Days' " - an oral history of Preston edited by Roger J. Jones. Extract features "Tram building" at Preston workshops, features an interview with Clive Boxer. Worked at the workshops 1925 for 6 years, through to 1974, described the construction of trams, working conditions, working hours, the bosses, Industrial relations, wages, repairs, overhauls, working during the depression, and work done during the war.Has in ink on the front cover "Please return to John" item "Tram building" by Clive Boxer, recorded c 1992/93.trams, tramways, preston workshops, oral history, preston, tram bodies -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, P. Sohns, "Melbourne Tram Track map (June 2006)", 2006
Poster - titled "Melbourne Tram Track map (June 2006)", line drawing on white paper, showing a detailed track map of junctions, depots, cross overs, route numbers, Preston Workshop, track out of service but overhead still in place, routes under construction of planning. Prepared by P. Sohns with Research by H. Waldron. Dated 8/4/2006. Has a detailed inserted of the city area. One unlaminated and one laminated copy held.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tramways, depots, workshops, tram routes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE
A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College in July 1955. The photograph was taken by Mr. A.G. Davey or Mr. Tailor. The Municipal Baths are in the foreground and the Lookout Tower can be seen on the right hand side. On the right of the buildings which housed Rooms 3,4,5 and 6 is the brick building Room 2. In the background is the Camp Hill spire. Reflections of the trees and wooden constructions can be seen in the water. A vanguard car is parked in the school car park. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, bendigo teachers' college, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, site, place, municipal baths, camp hill state school, lookout tower, history, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - City of Sandhurst, Borough of Eaglehawk and Shire of Marong - conditions for the operation of electric tramways, unsigned but dated 1889, Electric Tramways
Bendigo tramways conditions of operation including fares for a range of trips.City of Sandhurst, Borough of Eaglehawk and Shire of Marong =- conditions for the operation of electric tramways, 1889, for concession, construction, maintenance and working of Electric Tramways along the main cab route from Sandhurst Railway Station to the Town Hall Eaglehawk; and from the Botanic Gardens, White Hills to Kangaroo Flat. The document is not singed or sealed by the municipal parties Document includes a list of fares for a range of journeys on the trams. Document is in good condition, bound with a light cover sand stapled -
Orbost & District Historical Societybridge spike
This spike came from the old Brodribb River bridge which is about 9.6 kilometres from Orbost. The Brodribb River joins the Snowy River north of Marlo. In 1906, a bridge replaced the punt over the Brodribb River, improving communication with Orbost. It was eventually replaced by a reinforced concrete bridge built by the Road Construction Authority in 1989 where the Princes Highway passes over the Brodribb RiverThis item belongs to a significant local structure which has been replaced.A very rusty iron bridge spike from the old Brodribb Bridge.brodribb-river bridge-spike -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySouvenir Postcard Folder – Falls Creek Ski Village
Falls Creek Ski Resort developed during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. The first ski lodge was built in 1948 by workers from the scheme. The first lift, a rope tow, was built in 1951 and the first chairlift in Australia was constructed there in 1957. Falls Creek Post Office opened in 1958. Tourism was growing and being encouraged by local businesses.The souvenir postcard was produced by Mr S. K. Pearce a Mt Beauty businessman. It was a memento for skiers and visitors to the Falls Creek and Mt Beauty area to send to family and friends as a reminder of their visit to the region or to keep as a personal souvenir. It presented an excellent promotional opportunity for enterprising local businessmen to promote the area to skiers and tourists near and far. It also presents an excellent pictorial history of the Falls Creek area around the late 1950's and 1960's.Colour postcard folder (unused) containing 12 labelled colored photos of the Falls Creek ski area and surrounds with a blank 'page' entitled 'Correspondence' and another for the address.falls creek, skiing, snow sports, s. k. pearce, tourism, secv -
Port of EchucaPhotograph, Early 20th Century
The P.S Australien was built in 1897 by Richard Wilson, of Moama. In 1937 the vessel was used to tow boilers, winches and derricks to the banks of the Murray River to aide in the construction of Locks 6,7,9 and Yarrawonga Weir. The barge is viewed from the rear, as the rudder can be seen, and shows the enormity of the loads of wool which a barge could carry. The two vessels are tied together and appear to be moored at a small pier.The P.S Australien is one of the oldest paddle steamers built at Echuca. It was a working vessel during the construction of the Yarrawonga weir in the 1930s which was the beginning of the irrigation system which enabled the Agriculture Industry to become such a prominent part of the Murray-Darling River Basin social history. A paddle steamer and a barge, loaded with wool, are seen docked together on a river. There is a small wooden jetty leading to the bank where gum trees are growing.p.s australien, yarrawonga weir, echuca paddlesteamers, murray river paddle steamers, wilson, richard, wool industry -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, 93 Arthur Street, Eltham, April 1998, April 1998
Brand new home under construction by Vizarje Homes, Greensborough at the launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, 12 new double and triple storey homes along a private road in the gardens of Kinloch, a mansion set on 2.4ha in Arthur St. The launch was attended by Planning Minister Rob Maclellan and Nillumbik Shire president Robert Marshall, Architects Graeme Gunn and Ian Jelbart and approximately 100 guests.7 images; digital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHS of a set of 29 colour 10 x 15 cm prints vizarje homes, arthur street, jelbart property, kinloch, woodridge estate -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Looking north across Eltham Town Park, 1974, 1974
Visible are Trestle Bridge, Eltham Shire Offices with south wing extension, duplicated Main Road, Panther Place and the pathway through the park. Shillinglaw Cottage in Eltham Common on the other side of Panther Place is hidden from view by the tree-capped grassy knoll. The two ponds were in construction during the Arbor Day native tree planting by local school children in October 1973.Black and white photographeltham town park, eltham shire office, main road, shillinglaw trees, trestle bridge -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchHistory of Colin Quin, Late 20th Century
Colin Quin was a National Serviceman in the 1958 intake upon completion of National Service Colin Quin joined the Regular Army. Colin served with the 21st Construction Engineers the unit went to Wewak, Borneo. After Military Service Colin worked as a refrigeration mechanic and has the interesting hobby of making model aeorplanes from beer cans. Colin Quin is also a distant relative to Ned Kelly.This is the original story of Colin Quin.A detailed A4 paper discription of Colin Quin a National Serviceman in 1958 and commenced training in the 20 National Service Battalion. Colin Quinn and joined the Regular Army after completion of National Service. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph of Pretty Valley Camp, Pretty Valley Camp, circa 1948
At the Pretty Valley Dam site erection of staff quarters was completed in April, 1947 and accommodation for workmen commenced in 1948 but suspended on 11th May for winter and resumed on 9th November. Construction of this camp was completed in 1949. A large dam was proposed at this site but was never constructed. Instead a small diversion dam was built which diverts water either to Rocky Valley Dam or to McKay Creek Power Station.An historical record of the type of accommodation provided for workmen during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme during the 1940's/50'sBlack and white photograph of Pretty Valley Camp showing general terrain and the huts built to accommodate workmen employed on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.pretty valley, dam, water, workmen, camp -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Graem Butler, Heidelberg Conservation Study, Part 1 Heidelberg Historic Buildings and Areas Assessment by Graeme Butler, November 1985
Historic Buildings and Areas Assessment by Graeme Butler. Part 1 of award winning study carried out in 1982 in collaboration with a community advisory committee to Heidelberg City Council. Pioneering identification of a broad range of heritage assets varying from buildings, gravestones, farm structures, landscape areas, mileposts, divided street construction, in a time when buildings only were assessed in municipal studies.2 v. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.significant buildings heidelberg victoria, history development of heidelberg victoria, man-made landscape heidelberg victoria, significant precincts heidelberg victoria, conservation study, graeme butler -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1920s
The Shrine of Remembrance was created to meet the needs of a grieving community after the extensive loss of lives in the First World War (1914 –18). sixteen dark Buchan marble Ionic columns. In the early 1900s black marble was being mined in the Bruthen district. Some was used for the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne and Australia House in London. 900 tonnes were shipped to London to be included in the construction of Australia House. Marble quarrying has been a significant part of the history of Buchan in East Gippsland. Its inclusion in the Shrine of Remembrance War Memorial is noteworthy.A black / white photograph of a team of eight horses hitched to an open top cart. The cart is loaded with lrge slabs of marble. The driver is on top of the load. It is on a gravel road in a forest. The photograph has a grey frame background.om front - "HAULING BUCHAN MARBLE FOR SHRINE OF REM'ANCE"marble-buchan quarry-marble-south-buchan shrine-of-remembrance -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Invitiation, Invitiation and Programme for the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines Complex at 130 Victoria Street, Ballarat East, 1991, 28/06/1991
The opening of the Complex on 28 June 1991 marks a significant step in the capacity of the Ballarat School of Mines to provide quality, modern, purpose built and comfortable accommodation for student. Funding for the project came primarily from the sale of Ballarat School of Mines hostels owned by the Education Department in Webster Street which allowed the construction and refurbishment at 128-130 Webster Street to became an impressive complex.An invitation and programme on cream card with marron images and text. Each photo shows an image of 130 Victoria Street, Ballarat East. .1 & .2) Programme for the Official Opening of the Ballarat School of Mines Student Residential Complex at 130 Victoria Street by the Honourable Barry Pullen, M.L.C., minister for Education and training, on 28 June 1991. .3 7 .4) Invitation to attend the official opening of the Ballarat School of Mines Student Residential Complex at 130 Victoria Streetballarat school of mines student residential complex, ballarat school of mines, 130 victoria st, hostel, student residence, barry pullen, barker, jack barker, e.j. barker, terry moran, anne fennell -
Federation University Historical CollectionProgramme, Release of Technology Park Plans and Laying of Foundation Stone, 1995, 02/1995
The Ballarat Technology Park site consists of 28.8 hectares of freehold land zoned for technology Purposes. The development plan for the Park was prepared by the City of Ballarat. The construction of the ISSC Southern Regional Data Centre was the first stage of the project. ISSC Southern Regional Data centre is a $12.5 million building development at the corner of Geelong Road and gear Avenue. The building was constructed by H. Troon Pty Ltd. White card program for the Release of Technology Park Plans and Laying of Foundation Stone. ballarat technology park, issc southern region data centre, troon, david james, geoffrey blainey, bruce clark, john bligh, roger hallam, campus plan -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBooklet, Comeng Holdings, "Comeng Z3 Tram", early 1980's
Booklet or pamphlet titled "Comeng Z3 Tram" detailing the design, features, construction and equipment on Comeng tramcars including the monometer on each bogie, braking, interior seating, control systems, technical information. Equipment by AEG-Telefunken. Has photos of 117 and 120 in service and 119 on front cover. Book c1980, first car into service 116 in Sept. 1979, 120 late December 1979.Yields information about Comeng's Z3 class trams built for Melbourne.Book - 12 A4 pages + card cover, full colour.trams, tramways, z3 class, comeng, new trams, aeg -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDrawing - Set of 5, Melbourne Metrorail, "Melbourne Metro St Kilda Road - early works", 10/2016
Drawings prepared by the Melbourne Metro project to show the relocation of Domain Interchange, Domain Road and Park St South Yarra to Toorak Road West and St Kilda Road. Drawings prepared for a Heritage Victoria application dated 26/10/2016. Shows the various work stages principally at the site of Domain Junction where the tram tracks had to be relocated to facilitate the construction of Anzac station.Yields information about the relocation of Domain Interchange to facilitate the construction of the Melbourne Metro.Set of five laminated A3 colour prints with a punch hole in the top left hand corner.metro tunnel, domain interchange, domain road, toorak road, st kilda road, heritage victoria, anzac station -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street (The Block) Melbourne Vic.", c1940
Rose Series postcard No. P 3032, titled "Collins Street (The Block) Melbourne Vic.", looking west from near Swanston Street. Has W2 class tram No 522 (City) and part of W class No. 267 in the view. Several cars are waiting to do a hook turn. The Australian Provincial Assurance (APA) Association Ltd tower is in the final stages of construction; completed in 1929. Yields information about Collins Street from Swanston Street 1929cPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. UsedHas a letter to "Aunty" from Carolyn in Albury, undated. Has the Ken Magor stamp on the top edge.trams, tramways, tram 522, tram 267, collins st, w class, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard, Valentine's, "Swanston Street Melbourne", early 1930s
Valentine's postcard titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", Number V49, looking south along Swanston St from Bourke St, Has about 9 W2 class trams in the view. Taken prior to the construction of the Manchester Unity building on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets. The Capitol building, Cafe Frances, Cann's Ladies Wear, Gasava Health Cooker, Cafe National and Kodak are in the view.Yields information about Elizabeth St, during the early 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, Valentine Series - with a perforated edge on the left hand side.trams, tramways, swanston st, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBooklet, Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng, "Comeng Z3 Tram", early 1980s
Booklet or pamphlet - titled "Comeng Z3 Tram" detailing the design, features, construction and equipment on Comeng tramcars including the monometer on each bogie, braking, interior seating, control systems, technical information. Equipment by AEG-Telefunken. Has photos of 117 and 120 in service and 119 on front cover. Book c1980, first car into service 116 in Sept. 1979, 120 late December 1979. Yields information about the Comeng built Z3 trams used in Melbourne.Booklet or pamphlet - 12 A4 pages + card cover, full colour.trams, tramways, z3 class, comeng, new trams, aeg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Minister for Public Transport, "Melbourne's new G class tram", 8/11/2024
Pamphlet titled "Melbourne's new G class tram" - an update on the design and construction, including an aerial view of the new Maidstone depot following a Ministerial visit to the Alstom plant on 8/11/2024 - "Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams today visited Alstom’s factory in Dandenong to announce the start of major works on the Next Generation Trams Project." See htd7796i2 for the Press Release.Yields information about the new G class trams and the new Maidstone depot.Pamphlet - 4 sheets when printedtramcars, new trams, g class, alstom, press release -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Specification, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), Kew Horse Tramway - Contract No. 53, 1887
Provides a detailed specification of materials to be supplied and the works to be performed for the construction of the Kew Horse Tramway between Victoria Bridge and the Kew Cemetery. Has a schedule of rates. Details materials to be supplied by the contractor. Note it is headed "City of Melbourne Tramways". The Kew Horse Tramway was opened 28-12-1887. It was built by the Melbourne Tramways Trust and operated by the cable tram operator, Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. Yields information about the construction of the Kew horse tram line.Printed 5 page foolscap document stapled with a cut diagonal piece in the top left hand corner titled - Kew Horse Tramway - Contract No. 53.mtt, melbourne tramways trust, horse trams, kew horse tram, victoria bridge
