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Mont De Lancey
Book, Peter Cuffley, Buggies & Horse-Drawn Vehicles in Australia, 1994
This book evokes the fascinating golden era of horse-drawn vehicles in Australia in the 1800 and 1900's. The author's practical expertise and first-hand research and a wealth of contemporary illustrations, make it an indispensable guide for both the collector and restorer. It traces the development of horse-drawn road transport from the boom period of coach building to its decline in the early decades of the 20th century.A large square green paperback book about Buggies & Horse-Drawn Vehicles used for transport in Australia. The cover has a green border with a picture of a man and boy sitting in an open one horse-drawn buggy outside a house. There are many diagrams, photos and illustrations throughout. It discusses in-depth, the history, types and various aspects of these vehicles used On the front ight end paperin the early days from the 1800's-1900's. Pp.208.non-fictionThis book evokes the fascinating golden era of horse-drawn vehicles in Australia in the 1800 and 1900's. The author's practical expertise and first-hand research and a wealth of contemporary illustrations, make it an indispensable guide for both the collector and restorer. It traces the development of horse-drawn road transport from the boom period of coach building to its decline in the early decades of the 20th century.australian history, social history, horse-drawn vehicles, early road transport, coaches, buggies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Ministry of Transport, "METRAS - Strategy Development Final Report M4 - Metropolitan Arterial Road Access Study, May. 1986
Report - 198 pages - perfect bound +card covers + fold out maps and charts, looks at the development of arterial roads in the various Melbourne regions, includes recommendations, funding, Punt Road, management. Has table of contents, diagrams and maps. Includes findings of the studies, issues with freight transport, improvement proposals. Little work on public transport as such. Title - "METRAS - Strategy Development Final Report M4 - Metropolitan Arterial Road Access Study - May 1986"has pen marks alongside some paragraphs or underneath headings in the recommendations section.trams, tramways, public transport, road transport, minister for transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Syllabus of Training for Staff Signalman - Ticket Examiner - Relief Depot Staff", Jan. 1963
Set of three stencil cut duplicated foolscap documents setting out the "Syllabus of Training for Staff Signalman - Ticket Examiner - Relief Depot Staff", training schedule for Drivers seeking promotion to Officers. P. White of Footscray A Lane of Port Melbourne A McGrath of Camberwell R. Wearne of Malvern Training commenced 21 Jan 1963. Gives details of the various training locations, signal boxes, radio centre, tickets, rosters. Training took 6 weeks.trams, tramways, mmtb, training, inspectors, signals, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "A tourist's guide to Melbourne", mid 1980's
Pamphlet, 14 fold printed in full colour on semi gloss paper, both sides. Gives a cartoon style map of the CBD, Melbourne suburbs and outer Melbourne, giving a list of places of interest and transport routes. Shows the vintage tram service along Batman Ave, Puffing Billy, Wattle Park, various precincts, shopping centres. Published by The Met, Metropolitan Transit and has the buzz logo on the front. Mid 1980's. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, maps, tourism, melbourne, wattle park, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, "Acts or Parliament Relating to Tramway Undertakings and Street Railways", 1930 to 1955
Set of 10 + 4 unused sheets, hand written double foolscap folio (full foolscap sheet) ruled sheets which detail the various Acts, relating to Tramway Undertakings and Street Railways, that affected the MMTB from 1883 to 1956. Sheets have been pinned in to the top left hand corner. Set of 2 sheets - loose - the detail the Country Roads Act of 1928 and 1936. Set of 3 sheets - hand written notes regarding Acts.trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, parliament, acts of parliament, order in council, regulations, mmtb, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Framed Document, Kevin Staines, "Doncaster Bus Depot - Drivers Honour Board - (First Day of Operations), Mar. 2016
Framed presentation of the first bus drivers at Donacaster and the companies they worked for prior to working at Doncaster. Prepared by Kevin Stanes 2016. Framed with a commercial black plastic frame with a light wood back, glass sheet and various clips and suspension points. Listing of names and other information provided by Kevin Stanes by email: Doncaster list - see htd1444 - Doncaster Bus Depot Employees [First Day] For email and recollections in particular about Doncaster - see htd1443email.pdftrams, tramways, doncaster, private bus companies, buses, drivers, conductors, officers, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, details of the Hawthorn system - part 2, 1950's
Set of papers - 12 foolscap - hand written in plain and red pencil giving details of the Hawthorn system, the various opening dates of the track constructed by the HTT and extensions; sketches show each extension in red relative to the previous track and the opening date. Front two sheets gives description of work carried out by the MMTB and the year opened. 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, opening, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 2002 featuring M>Tram and Yarra trams B2 class trams, 2002
The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo shows the two different liveries adopted by the Franchised operators M>Tram and Yarra trams when the system was split into two different companies. Features B2 class trams 2078 and 2021. The hand written note, dated 28-11-2005 by Keith Kings was with the calendar and records that Ken Craven was not able to arrange production for a 2006 calendar. Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 2002, featuring a photo by Ian Thiele of M>Tram and Yarra Trams B2 class trams passing each other in Brunswick St Fitzroy. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. The photo is glued to the sheet. Hand written note on ruled quarto sheet.calendars, aeta, tramways, b2 class trams, tram 2021, tram 2078, brunswick st, m>tram, yarra trams, franchise, ken craven -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Seat Fabric Samples, Camira Fabrics, The Age, sample orange cloth, Jul. 2017
Seat fabric sample orange cloth as used in various trams with a light/dark triangular motifs / moquette with a orange background for use on trains, buses and trams for priority seating. See Reg item 4584 for the general seat colour - green. See htd4584i4.pdf for an Article in The Age 4/3/2019, downloaded 16/5/2020. Gives the design details, designer and background. Title "No more sad streamers: the redesign of Melbourne's garish train seats".On rear in felt pen "Camira Orange Fine"trams, tramways, ptv, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Met, Public Transport Corporation, "Staff Bulletin No. 2 - 17/2/93", 17/02/1993 12:00:00 AM
Notice - 3 A4 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Staff Bulletin No. 2 - 17/2/93" - follows an agreement with the ATMOEA union, about fare collection, workshops, line closure (just Northcote to Thornbury), Infrastructure, service levels, retention of tram services, tendering of bus services, and various other reforms, consultation, arbitration hearings and revised interim management structure. Signed by John McMillan. See also 3049 and 3052trams, tramways, services, buses, bus replacement, tram replacement, railways, contracts, preston depot, met ticket, maintenance, unions, atmoea, agreements -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, David Kemp, 23/05/2018 12:00:00 AM
Set of 20 colour prints of the event and people involved in the presentation of Melbourne ABC Radio 774, breakfast program from the Melbourne Tram Museum Hawthorn. Various scenes and personalities involved in the event. Features the ABC Melbourne 774 breakfast show presenters Sami Shah and Jacinta Parsons, along with Kevin Tierney, Adam Chandler, Roberto D'Andrea, Malcolm Just, Colin Tyrus and The Singing Connies. See Reg Item 2838 for an Audio CD of the event.trams, tramways, abc radio news, melbourne tram museum, conductors, hawthorn depot, radio stations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Procession of Australia - Soviet Friendship League, Nov. 1943
"Procession of Australia - Soviet Friendship League Sunday 7 November 1943 Memo from Assistant Manager to Depot Masters about flying flags on depots and other buildings. Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, about the procession of ATC Cadets through city streets. 5 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated November 1943.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, procession, soviet friendship league, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways Sections and Fares", 1926
Green Rexene cloth covered book, 24 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Electric Tramways Sections and Fares" dated 1/5/1926 and authorised by A. D. Murdoch. Details the various section stages and fares for each electric tram route, General instructions, scholars concession fares, round trip excursions, luggage, swimming classes and post office prepaid tickets. Book consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: STONE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, CHIMNEY
Black and white photo, image: large stone industrial building, brick chimney, stacks of wood. Man standing on top floor operating winch. Horse and wagon beneath, loaded with bags of ( could be wheat ? ) On LH side of image, picket fence surrounds large amount of cut wood - cut to equal length. Slab and bark roof hut on road adjoining large building , various smaller buildings to back of hut. Batchelder carriage in centre of image. Batchelderindustrial stone building, batchelder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1901 to 1909
Document. Various Legal papers. 1 - 1903 - Cheyne A & J, re costs. 2 - 1906 - Carey Timothy, costs re will. 3 - 1907 - Cordner Reynell & Co, costs re Osborne H. J. 4 - 1909 - Campbell Stephen S, re costs. 5 - 1906 - 1909 - Bunning Robert L & Bunning Mrs Sarah - 3 documents, 1 re costs, 2 statements. 6 - 1901 - Hercus B. A. re costs.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, cheyne a & j, carey timothy, cordner reynell & co., osborne h . j., campbell stephen s., bunning robert l., bunning mrs sarah, hercus b. a. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1901 to 1903
Document. Various legal papers. 1 - 1902 - Bradford, E., re costs. 2 - 1901 - Gray W. B., re costs. 3 - 1901 - Bradford E., re costs. 4 - 1903 - Trustees of the Estate of Charlesworth Wm, deceased, re costs. 5 - 1902 - Meaney, J, costs re Sexton. 6 - 1901 Boxall E., Executrix of the Will of McLean Jno, late of High St Bendigo, cabinet maker, deceased, re costs.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, bradford e., gray w. b., charlesworth wm., meaney j., sexton, boxall e., mclean jno. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Billing, Richard Annesley
Five handwritten articles concerning this family. 1. Unattributed, undated, handwritten family tree diagram of Judge Billing’s parents and child and himself. 2. Unattributed, undated, handwritten notes listing addresses for various Billing family members from 1861 to 1893 from unknown source. 3. Unattributed, undated, handwritten notes with list of addresses for Judge Billing and his wife 1860-1885 and three sources of information about Judge Billing including biography by Elizabeth Golding. Noted by F E Campbell in 02/12/2005. 4. Unattributed, undated handwritten list of residents at Judge Billing’s property from 1882-1892 taken from rate books. 5. Unattributed, undated, handwritten notes listing references to Judge billing in various sources and the location of his grave.billing william, walsh maria, yeo mary elizabeth, billing richard annesley, caulfield, officer chas, walsh williamina owen, lawyers, balaclava road, judges, robertson alexander, robertson alex, sylliott hill, caulfield east -
Federation University Historical Collection
Tool, Handshears
Hand shears needed to be very sharp and often had a leather strap or ‘driver’ which passed over the hand. Others had sheepskin bound around the grip. Blades had to be regularly sharpened on a grinding stone. Most hand shears were made in Sheffield, England, with various models produced offering wide or narrow blades, sharp or rounded points, and various grips and bows. The technique of Australian hand shearing gradually developed from the 1830s using the old English method of cutting the flank with hand shears in a series of circular cuts from the sheep’s neck to the tail. In the early 1930s the Ballarat School of Mines introduced a wide-ranging Wool Classing Course as jobs were in extremely short supply during the Great Depression. Metal handshears used for shearing sheep.ballarat school of mines, shearing, woolclassing, sheep -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Pratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine, 722
This engine was used by RAAF 21 Squadron personnel to manufacture and fit up exhaust systems and had been left standing for a long time without any preservation treatment. Much effort was put in to free up the motor and after it had been made to turn, checks by borescope showed some fretting had occurred in the cylinder bores. This was deemed not serious enough to warrant a strip down. It did need repairs to the ignition looms and various other adjustments but first started on the 16 July 2009. Various fuel problems were evident and repairs have been done and it now runs very well. All parts used in getting this motor to run successfully came from the fund's own stock or parts included in other purchases. The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.Engine Number 722 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Saltwater River History Trails
This book which was printed in 1984 gives not only the geology of the area but also the history of the various areas that Jacksons Creek and the Saltwater River now known as the Maribyrnong River pass through. There are many drawings and photos accompanying the information relating to the various areas and buildings researched in this book. From Sunbury to Williamstown some of the names and places mentioned include John Aitken, George Evans, William J.T. Clarke, Ben Eadie, Rupertswood, Goonawarra Vineyard, Organ Pipes, Glenara, Walter Clark, Keilor, Overnewton, Avondale Heights, Solomons ford, Riverview Tea Gardens, Anglers Hotel, Aberfeldie Park, Humes Pipe Works, Powder Magazine, Maribyrnong, Munitions factories, Footscray Park, Flemington, Footscray, Yarraville, Newport, Williamstown, Commonwealth reserve, the blue stone lighthouse. A small cream/olive green colour covered printed book of 74 pages. The front cover shows part of a pen and wash drawing of a homestead. It has the name of the book and the author Hugh Anderson printed at the top of the cover and Sunbury to the Sea printed at the bottom. There are many drawings and photos included in the book.SALTWATER RIVER/HISTORY TRAILS/HUGH ANDERSON/Sunbury to the Seasaltwater river, maribyrnong river, jacksons creek, anderson hugh, sunbury, keilor, organ pipes national park, solomons ford, riverview tea gardens, humes pipe works, powder magazine, footscray, yarraville, newport, williamstown -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, first half 20th century
The two bridges on the railway viaduct, which crosses the Snowy River floodplain at Orbost, were built from local Southern Mahogany. The bridge on the Bairnsdale end (770m) is now the longest in Victoria. Despite various attempts to extend the line, the station stayed on the western side of the Snowy River. (info. Helen Martin)This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.A black / white photograph / postcard of the Orbost township in the background and the railway viaduct over the flats in the foreground.photo caption - The Rose Series P.479 copywright SNOWY RIVER FLATS, ORBOST, VIC"east-gippsland-railway orbost-viaduct -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Eliza Cochlan, information on spelling of her name, 1986
The spelling of Eliza's surname varies between Coghlan and Cochlan in various sources.The letter does not provide proof of either. List of applicants for land at Schnapper Point [Mornington, including Phillip Island], early settlers and their date of arrival. An extract from "Early History of Mornington" showing residents of Schnapper Point in 1858.HistoricalHand written letter from the secretary of the Mornington Peninsula Historical Society re the spelling of Eliza Cochlan's name . Dated 8/5/1986 Also 3 typed pages containing a list of applicants for Phillip Island land grants and extract from The Early history of Mornington.Letter addressed to Mr Harris, secretary PIDHSeliza cochlan, land grant, early phillip island settlers, land ballot -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Australian Army 2007, Defence Public Relations, 22 Jan 2007
An A5 Booklet containing information on the Australian Army as at 2007 produced by Defence Public Relations. The first section describes "Defence Policy" and the organisations of the Army. This is followed by descriptions of the various Corps with the Australian Army including the Royal Australian Survey Corps. 6403.2 shows Cpl Grant Mcguinness (RASVY) with a theodolite and tripod.An A5 sized booklet of 20 pages plus light cardboard covers. Gloss paper with coloured printed images and supporting text, stapled in the centre. 6403.1 is the front cover has a photo of an infantry soldier in battle camouflage DCPU and pack with a machine gun. 6403.2 is an extract of page 17 describing RASVY showing Cpl Grant Mcguinness (RASVY) with a theodolite and tripod.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Musical Instrument, Accordian, Late 19th century
Accordians came into being around the start of the 19th century and has become a well loved instrument. It is thought that they originated from areas in Austria and Germany but over the following century its popularity has spread to all parts of the world. Accordians come in various sizes but all operate on the same wind principle. An object which is relatively common .Brown wooden ends with metal buttons with concertina section painted blue with black edge.Two glass buttons on one end with dark pink and clear glass centres. Parts of the wood work are decorated with scroll work. two metal discs with diagrams of lyres on end above the buttons. Remains of floral pattern around each end.warrnambool, button accordian -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Shire of Eltham, Land uses by number of lots, street and riding, 1984
In work undertaken by the Shire of Eltham in revising its residential multi-unit development policy, information was collated by street and number of units. The exercise was expanded to include other land uses. At the end of each Riding is given a summary of the number of the various major land uses and index to abbreviations used on the last page11 pages inside blue coverharry gilham collection, land use, streets, ridings, dwellings, units -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Lutheran Publishing House, Under the Southern Cross, 1985
This book relates the history of the Lutheran church of Australia. It many of the early immigrants who came and settled in various parts of Australia in particular South Australia. Apart from Melbourne , the two Victorian areas mentioned are Grovedale near Geelong and Tarrington, near Hamilton in Western Victoria. It covers the period 1847-1947.As a history of the Lutheran Church in Australia, it contains much information which would be of interest to the Lutheran congregation of the district.White soft cover with blue banner on front and back, in which is the title and authors name.456 pages with index.Author , A Brauer. Small card pasted inside front cover " M J Both Allansford."warrnambool, lutheran, under the southern cross, a brauer, -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Unveiling ceremony of the 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
L-R: Mrs Joan Ackland, Mr Joh Ebeli, Mrs Sue Law (President, Shire of Eltham Historical Society), Mr Russell Yeoman (Secretary, Shire of Eltham Historical Society). 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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Furniture - Furniture, mahogany chest of drawers 20thC, c1900
This type of Chest of drawers was a common and practical piece of furniture 20thC . The 8 eight various sized drawers were suitable for the secure storage of small and large items of clothing, haberdashery, linen, Bouquets of lavender, bay leaves, camphor etc prevented damage by moths, silverfish and the strong wood deterred mice .This item is one of many donated by Ms Carole Green whose family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A french-polished mahogany wood chest of drawers often mistakenly known as a 'tallboy.' There are ornate carvings at the top drawers.furniture, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, wood work, craftsmen, carpenters -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, WW2 Australian Defence Forces - Allied Aliens, 1940s
Many young men, both Ithacan born and Australian born of Ithacan descent joined the Australian Defence Forces in various capacities during World War 2. Pictured is a group of army recruits to the Civilian Military Forces with a young Stathi Raftopoulos seated in the centre - he is the only one not wearing a cap.Ithacans who were not naturalised were recruited to the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens'.A black and white photograph of thirteen men inn army uniform sitting and relaxing in a shed. -
Galen Catholic College
Sundanese Dancing Troupe Visit, 2007
In 2007, Galen Catholic College was lucky enough to have a Sundanese dancing & theatrical troupe from Indonesia perform in our stadium. This event exposed our students to Indonesian culture. Indonesian is one of the two LOTE subjects taught at Galen Catholic College. This sequence of photos showcased the various talents of the troupe. galen catholic college, galen college, sundanese dancing troupe, sundanese, indonesia, lote, 2007, puppetry, music