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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Report outcome - breach of regulations, 1930s
Form used to advise crews of the outcome of any breach or regulations by the Tramway Superintendent whether the explanation was satisfactory or not and whether it had been recorded on the Conduct Record Card. Used during the 1930s. See item 9122 for the report form and 5017 for a 1948 version.Demonstrates a form used to advise crews of a breach of the rules etc and seeking an explananation.Preprinted form - No TYE1-37, on plain off white paper.tramways, forms, sec, secv, rules, behaviour -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HARD TIMES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, August 14, 2003. Hard times: droughts were prevalent during the late 1930s and 1940s. The advent of motorised transport meant sheep feed and water could be carted together, saving time and labour.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Railway extension Heidelberg to Eltham 1900-1902, 2002
Information compiled on the centenary of the railway extension in 2002.Hand written transcription of article from the Heidelberg Historical Society newsletter, undated but thought to be 2002. Includes reference to a "collection of extension items in the then Heidelberg News of the 1890s - 1900s". Includes reference to opening of the line in June 1902. 4 pages. Second and third folder includes transcriptions of newspaper articles and notes from Public Records Office Victoria archives and illustrations HG Folders 14, 58 and 105harry gilham collection, heidelberg-eltham railway extension, railway line construction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COHN'S BREWERY EMPLOYEES, 1890's
black and white photograph on brown board. Group of working men and boys in front of weatherboard factory building. 36 males, 2 on bicycles, 1 at left, 1 at right. Dressed in jackets, waistcoats, hats, various styles, 2 men with ties, 1 at back, 1 sitting in 2nd. Row. on back Cohns Brewery Employees 1890s Cohn Bros in pencilperson, group, cohn's brewery -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Aldona Kmiec, Ballarat School of Mines Photo Reenactment, 2016
Images taken as part of a History Heritage Place Discussion Group gathering to recreate a Ballarat School of Mines image taken on the same site in the 1890s. (https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/510ee7962162ef0f3caf7995) Participants were Susan Fayad, Sam Henson, Julian Laffey, Jary Nemo. Lucinda Horrocks, Amy Tsilemanis, Liz Denny, Kim O'Neill, David McGinniss, and Kirsty Marshall. susan fayad, sam henson, julian laffey, jary nemo. lucinda horrocks, amy tsilemanis, liz denny, kim o'neill, david mcginniss, and kirsty marshall. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Costume Display at Festival of Kew, 1979
From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library.This photograph confirms that the purple ballgown is/was part of the Coombs family donation of Victorian era costumes made to the Society in 1961. Therefore it is important for establishing the item's provenance. Display of costumes from the collection of the Kew Historical Society, exhibited during the Festival of Kew in 1979. Recognisable items include from left the 1890s purple ball gown, the 1860s white satin wedding dress and the blue two-piece 1880s outfit. All items are clearly from the Coombs donation of 1961, there being no other record of costumes occurring before 1979. Inscribed verso: "Taken during Festival of Kew 1979 / Kew Hist contribution / Exhibition of Family Treasures / Donated by Janet McDermott 1979"kew historical society -- exhibitions, festival of kew -- 1979 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Baseball Team
Arthur Henry Miers, pictured in the photograph played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Rare early photograph of a Kew Baseball Club team in 1938 featuring Arthur Miers. Kew Baseball Club team photograph, mounted on cardDonor notes: C. MID 1930S" / BACK ROW: BOB LITTLEFIELD CENTRE / FRONT ROW ARTHUR MIERS 3RD FROM LEFT; DAD RICHARDS 4TH FROM LEFT; FRANK LITTLEFIELD 6TH FROM LEFTarthur miers, kew baseball club, baseball -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Bundoora Park Estate Company, 1890-1894
Bundoora Park Estate Company Limited was one of the many land development speculative companies operating in the Greensborough area in the 1890s. 5 p. of transcripts of five newspaper articles bundoora park estate campany limited, bundoora -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, John Lynch, Story of Eureka Stockade
Story of Eureka Stockade was written by John Lynch, one of Lalor's captains in the 1890s. It was published by BHS Publishing as a facsimile edition. Small booklet on the Eureka Stockade by participant John Lynch. john lynch, eureka stockade -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, A.J Daniels
The man in the photograph is A.F. Daniels who was a Bulla Councillor and also served as Shire Secretary and Shire Engineer during the 1890s.A non-digital black and white portrait photograph of a man dressed in a suit and wearing a ha.tbulla shire council, a.f. daniels, shire secretary, shire engineer -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, "The Clancy Kids", 1930s
A cartoon of the 1930s titled "The Clancy Kids" of a boy dropping his pennies down the cable tram slot. Calls on Mr Timmie to help who responds with a comment regarding a vending machine. If you dropped a coin or a small item down the slot, there was no way of retrieving it.Demonstrates the peril of cable tram slots and lost items. Reproduction of a cartoon onto a display paper.tramways, cable trams, cartoon, cable slot, pennies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram - Bourke Street at Spring Street, Herald Sun, late 1930s
Photograph shows a cable tram set - trailer number 576 with the destination of Spencer St in Bourke St at the intersection with Spring St. Has Victorian Parliament house in the background. There is a safety zone sign in the foreground for the outbound tram service. Photo late 1930s or 1940Yields information about Bourke St cable trams.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has the Copyright stamp of the Herald Sun and pencil number "KM-M-006" and Ken Magor stamp.cable trams, bourke st, spring st, parliament house, safety zone -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - W Munro Bottle, c 1930s
W Munro is listed as a stain manufacturer at 164 Dow Street in the 1930s Sands & McDougall Directory. In 1940 he is listed at 164-8 Dow Street as an ammonia manufacturer. By 1944 he had moved to 34 Hyde Street, Footscray and remained there until around 1970.Triangular-shaped clear glass bottle with writing on two sides. On one side it says 'Property of W Munro, Port Melbourne' and on the other side it says 'Contents only sold, bottle remains the property of W Munro, Port Melbourne. This bottle must not be used as a food container.'w munro, industry - manufacturing -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, The Main Street, Belgrave
Sepia-toned postcard of Belgrave showing cars and horse and carts sharing street. Car parked up on Mt. Dickie. Moran and Cato grocery store. Sign for V.A. Duncan, auctioneer, and a chemist. Garage on left hand side around bend. c. early 1930s -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress and slip, 1930's
Dress belonged to the donor's mother or grandmotherFull length black crepe afternoon dress flared skirt. Basque. Front cut under the bust. Cream bib front,pointed collar,frilled edge,fastening with eight pearl buttons and loops and short puff sleeves. Complete with black rayon slip. 1930s.costume accessories, female -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram - Bourke Street near Queen St, The Age, late 1930s
Photograph shows a cable tram set - climbing the Bourke St hill towards Queen St. There are several other cable trams in the view along with many motor cars. In the background are the BGE building, Warburton Franki, the GPO, Foys, and London Stores. Photo late 1930s or 1940.Yields information about Bourke St cable trams.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has the Copyright stamp of The Age and pencil number "KM-M-002", Ken Magor stamp, "Bourke Street Melbourne" and number 4838.cable trams, bourke st, queen st, tramways -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Furniture - Chair, Chip carved chair
Chip carving was a popular hobby/pastime from the arts and crafts movement of the 1890s and remained a popular folk art until the 1920s.This is an example of a popular folk art hand-carved chair made in Australia in the early twentieth century.Hand-carved timber chair, by an unknown enthusiast in the Warrnambool area. Made using the 'chip carving' technique, with whorls and star design in relief on the seat. The timber finish has been given an ebonised tone. Chip carvingschair, craft, hobbies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Copy - Y1 611 Wattle Park, Ray Pearson, early 1930s
Copy negative of a photograph of Y1 611 at the Wattle Park terminus in Riversdale Road, prior to the construction of the shops that were built behind the tram. The driver is standing in the open doorway. The tram line to the Wattle Park terminus opened in 1928. The tram entered service in 1930. Photo early 1930s.Yields information about W5 808 soon after construction.Copy negative of a black and white photographtramcars, tramways, wattle park, y1 class, riversdale road, tram 611 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Kia Ora Estate, 1930s
Twenty-five grand allotments were offered for sale in the subdivision known as the Kia Ora Estate in Balwyn in the early 1930s. The streets identified in the subdivision include Whitehorse Road, Barnsbury Road, Campbell Road, Mont Albert Road and Burke Road. The lots were advertised for £10 deposit, with the balance to be paid over 5 years at 5 per cent per annum. The lots bordering Whitehorse Road were nominated as potential valuable shop sites, while the Mont Albert Road lots were advertised as having ‘wonderful views’. The Outer Circle Railway Line is shown traversing the subdivision. The route of the Railway in this area is now a walking/bike track bordered by strips of parkland.subdivision plans - balwyn, kia ora estate -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Australian Sketch Book of pressed flowers
The Underdown family were early settlers on the Island, possibly in the 1890s. They lived in Reid Street, Rhyll. Name of donor is Ossie or Oswald Underdown.HistoricalLarge pale green sketch book with blank pages covered in native wildflower specimens and each page covered with transparent paper. a few pages of sketches at back of book. Completed in 1912Australian Sketch Bookdrawing book, wildflower collection, native flowers, oswald underdown -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Australian Sketch Book of drawings by Ossie Underdown
The Underdown family were early settlers on the Island, possibly in the 1890s. They lived in Reid Street, Rhyll. Name of donor is Ossie or Oswald Underdown.HistoricalLarge, pale green sketch book with scale and freehand drawings of plants, flowers. Completed in 1912Australian Sketch Book. Oswald Underdown.drawing, oswald underdown, drawing book -
Unions Ballarat
One big union : a history of the Australian Workers Union 1886-1994, Hearn, Mark et al, 1996
History of the AWU which was formed in 1886. Shows AWU's role in strike actions (including the 1890s), opposition to conscription and the 1950s Labor split.Relevant to the history of the Australian Labor Party, Australian trade unions, National AWU, industrial relations and conscription.Paper; book. Front cover: yellow and blue background; picture of Australian Workers Union banner; white text.Front cover: authors' names and title; AWU name and slogan on the banner picture.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, australian labor party, alp, awu, australian workers union, industrial relations, strikes, unions, conscription, alp split -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, C Stuart Tompkins, Junior Section, Kew Public Library, 15 May 1945
1860: Kew's first library was the Kew Literary and Scientific Society, which opened on 6 August 1860. 1884: Kew Town Hall was extended and the library transferred to a room on the upper floor. This was not an ideal arrangement as the room was required for Council purposes. 1904: A cottage adjoining Kew Town Hall was purchased for use as a library. 1937: The library was closed for a major overhaul of stock and renovation of the building. It reopened in December 1937 and remained there for more than 35 years. 1973: When the Civic Centre opened in Charles Street, Kew, the library moved in. 1987: Kew Library moved to its current location in the converted city hall, overlooking the beautiful Alexandra Gardens. The library was officially opened at this site on Friday 23 October 1987 by the Mayor of Kew, Cr James Tutt. (Source: Boroondara Library Service)Early original photograph of a children's library service taken by a notable Melbourne photographerOriginal photograph, in original frame, of the Junior Section of the Kew Public Library in Walpole Street, Kew. The photograph was taken by Stuart Tompkins who was the photographer of choice by the City of Kew from the 1930s to the 1960s. The details of the photograph are inscribed on the water-damaged mount, with the photographers signature at lower right. . "Junior Section, Kew Public Library, May 15th 1945"kew public library, photographers - c. stuart tompkins - camberwell (vic), children's libraries -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Programme, Standard Typ. Linton, Linton Amateur Dramatic Club
Printed theatre programme for the Linton Amateur Dramatic Club. Red border, white background. Dated September 10th. (Year not given - probably 1930s). Performance of "Gussie's Little Game" (one-act play) and "Pearly Pearls" (two act play) presented at Skipton Mechanics Hall.Text: " THE / LINTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB / IN THE / Skipton Mechanics' Hall / Saturday, September 10 / PRESENTING / "Gussie's Little Game". "linton amateur dramatic club, rev. w.c. duffy, mrs d. mcgregor, mr h.p. bennett, mr s. morgan, reeves collins, jim collins, jack collins, mrs d. mcgregor, mrs a. shepherd, rose hayward, beryl megee, kath cunningham, clem o'beirne, mr h. kennedy -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Diggins–Anderson wedding party
Framed studio sepia photograph of the wedding party of Jess Anderson and Victor Diggins in 1935. The wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church, Kew. The signature of the photographers - Dickinson Monteath - is at bottom right. [The Dickinson Monteath Studio operated at 296 Collins Street Melbourne during the 1930s and into the 1940s.]Inscribed below: "Jess (Anderson) & Victor Diggins Wedding / 1935 / L to R standing Joseph Diggins, Victor Diggins, Jess Diggins, Lawrence Jesse Diggins / Sitting Marie Whitbourne, Phil Anderson (Jess's sister) & later Mrs Joseph Diggins (Right). Bridesmaid on left.photographers - dickinson-monteath, jess anderson, victor diggins, cecil street -- kew (vic.), kew presbyterian church – kew (vic.) -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Flyer - The Hill Estate, Highett, 1917
The land sales in the area stopped due to the 1890s depression. For the next 20 years real estate sales virtually stopped until after WWI.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleThe Hill Estate, Highett - 110 allotments - Auction Saturday September 22, 1917 T.R.B. Morton & Sonpoint nepean road (nepean highway), turner street, sanford street, alfred street, peace street, highett, real estate, moorabbin -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Glass Slide, A lady at Lake Wendouree
A view of Lake Wendouree taken from further back on the western foreshore. The lady's costume suggests these images were taken circa early 1890s.Previously unknown image of Ballarat. The set and its subjects indicate these images were produced to promote Ballarat and were perhaps aimed at tourists.Lake Wendouree from the western or Gardens side, looking east. -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Map, Bacchus Marsh Estate sold 30th June 1888 and sold 28 December 1895
Blocks of land in this area of Bacchus Marsh were sold in lots between 1888 and the late 1890s. This map shows sales made in 1888 and 1895.Single page map showing allotments of land bounded by Pilmer Street, Graham Street, Sydney Street and Maddingley Road (Grant Street) in Bacchus Marsh.The area is dissected by Como Street down the central area. 43 blocks of land are shown with the names of buyers or sellers in 1888 written in black in. Buyers or sellers for December 1895 are written in red ink. Part of a set of maps which are pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. bacchus marsh victoria maps, land sales bacchus marsh, pilmer street bacchus marsh, graham street bacchus marsh, sydney street bacchus marsh, como street bacchus marsh, maddingley road bacchus marsh, grant street bacchus marsh -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Helen Penrose, Seeds of Hope St John of God Hospital Warrnambool 1939-2014, 2014
History of St John of God Hospital, Warrnambool 1939-2014This is a book of 78 pages with a stiffened cardboard cover. The cover is greyish-white with a colour photograph of the hospital and background blurred images of St John of God nuns on the front cover. The book contains printed material, maps, tables, black and white and colour photographs and illustrations.non-fictionHistory of St John of God Hospital, Warrnambool 1939-2014st john of god warrnambool hospital, glenrye, healthcare, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy, ICISA Presidents Cup 1934, 1934
This trophy is one of several from the 1930s that were awarded as part of inter-church sporting activities organized in Warrnambool. One of the sponsors of this inter-church association was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer. He had his head office and main factory in Warrnambool. This trophy was awarded to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.) for the bowls competition. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. The game of bowls has been popular in Warrnambool since its establishment in the town in the 1890s. This cup is of interest as it is a trophy from sporting competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s. This is an electro plated nickel silver cup with two side handles and a thin stem tapering down to a silver base. The cup is mounted on to a brown Bakelite stand. ‘President’s Cup I. C. I. S A. Won By C.M.I. Bowls Team 1934’ warrnambool inter-church indoor sports association, congregational church warrnambool