This van was used in Western Australia by linesmen and for mail pickup between 1972 and 1991. When transferred to the collection, it was the very last surviving vehicle of its type owned by the company. Despite its age, the van is in excellent condition having been reconditioned in 1987.This Volkswagen Transporter, 2nd generation, is commonly known as a kombi van; named as such after the German word Kombinationskraftwagen, meaning multi-purpose vehicle. This van is believed to have been used by linesmen and for mail collection from 1972 to 1991 in Western Australia, before being donated to the, then, Telstra Collection. Conflicting accounts from John Moynihan, PMG Engineer and author, suggest the van was used by cable jointers from the 1960s. Owing to this unclear use, the van’s historical significance is low though provenance from the Postmaster General’s Department to Telecom, then Telstra, is established. In 1987, the vehicle was extensively reconditioned and some original parts were presumably replaced. It is not, however, in working order or in good condition; the body carries several areas of rust, rubber seals have suffered plasticiser migration, a mirror is missing and there are marks from use. The hand lettered “P.M.G.” inscription is indicative of a Postmaster General fleet vehicle, as is the red colour of the vehicle paint. Though it is in poor condition, the van’s aesthetic style is of some significance. The van is representative of the type of Volkswagen vehicle used by the Postmaster General’s Department and other private businesses and government branches of the era. The vehicle may, therefore, carry social significance for those that lived in this era, where their communication service provider travelled in a Volkswagen van. Indeed, Volkswagen vans were used into the Telecom era, as evidenced by an image (6681153) in the National Archives of Australia collection. While many of these vehicles may exist today, there are few to no examples which survive in museum collections. In 1966, the Post Office (Postmaster General’s Department) had the largest fleet in Australia, totalling nearly 11,000 vehicles (The Canberra Times, 29 September 1966, p. 34). Though in the late 1960s Volkswagen vehicles accounted for just over 500 of these vehicles, with the remainder represented by Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and others, the multi-purpose nature of the van is significant as a metaphor for the multi-directional services of the Postmaster General’s Department. Archival images show a variety of models and adaptations including roof racks, bull bar and door configurations. Its conflicted history of use may in fact attest to the vehicles variety of application in the duties of the Postmaster General‘s Department.Red Volkswagen Kombi van with stencilled gold lettering on doors. Scratches on bumpers indicate duck-egg blue undercoat. Single sliding door on left side of vehicle body with secondary opening at rear with horizontally divided doors. Mirror missing on right front. Western Australia registration sticker in front windscreen..1: "PMG" .2: "ROYAL" .3-.4 "PMG" .5-.6: "MAIL" .7,.8: "ER" .9: "C OF A / ZEH 622"transport, kombi van, linesman van, postal van, postmaster general’s department

One of 5 B/W photographs showing areas within Caulfield Town Hall. Production date unknown, sometime after 1931 and before 1976. Original source unknown. Copyright for this image is unknown, although likely commissioned by Council. It has been digitised and published here for educational and research purposes. If you believe that you have copyright to this image and would like it removed from the site please contact us through the 'Leave a Comment' tab below.B/W photograph showing the main hall, Caulfield Town Hall, including the seating facing towards the stage set up with a table, chairs and a piano. The image shows the Caulfield Town Hall Auditorium prior to 1987 when it was reconstructed and divided to make a lower floor to accommodate a gallery and an auditorium on the floor above.Small Sticker, green and gold, adhered to r.h.s. verso corner 'The Speciality Press Pty. Ltd.'

BHS CollectionTrust Ledger book from 07/02/1950 to 21/06/1957. The book is divided in two parts, at the beginning an alphabetical list of clients followed by 157 pages of double entry accounts. Each name in the alphabetical list is followed by a page number where to turn to check the detailed account for that person or organization.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

Postcard - silver finish known as "Collotype" - view of Bourke St looking east from near Elizabeth St. Has the GPO in the view. Photo c1900's. Card titled "Bourke St Melbourne". Postcard has a divided back with space for stamp, address and correspondence. In the top centre is a start with an "O" in the centre.trams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams, bourke st, elizabeth st

Black and white photograph Postcard of a street scene with many people, horse drawn vehicles, cable trams and buildings c1900 in Swanston St, near Flinders St. Has Kodak Australia postcard back, divided back type. Titled "Swanston St Melbourne". In the background is Ayers Henry & Co and Young and Jackson's.trams, tramways, swanston st, postcards, cable trams, horse drawn vehicle

A set of 70 (incomplete as full set believed to be 85 cards) black and white and colour stereoscopic charts, divided into series Includes geometric, pictorial and photographic examples of charts and Schlechteres Auge test. An instructional leaflet is also included. These featured images thought to strengthen the eye muscles.1 rectangular fawn cardboard box sleeve which contains specially printed cards with pictures and text6th editionequipment, emil hegg

This is a booklet of 20 pages. It has a buff-coloured cover with two black and white photographs and red print. The pages contain black and white photographs, printed text, maps and illustrations. The booklet is stapled non-fictionA brief outline of the history of the Tarrone estatesoldier settlements post world war two, tarrone estate

St George's Church of England held services in Mavho Street, Bentleigh from 1926 to 1984. A new Church was built in 1955. In 1996 the church property was divided into two lots. On one lot was the church which was converted into apartments. The other lot had the old timber church and the vicarage.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinTwo pages of architectual designs for the building of the proposed vicarage St George's Church of England Church in Mavho Street, BentleighArchitectural drawings by The Designers Panelst george's church of england, bentleigh, vicarage, plans, religion

This 3D model of the eye on shows the way they eye connects to the brain. The eyeball divides in half to study the interior and shows attachments for all six muscles that move the eyeball, the optic nerve, and surrounding blood vessels. Through the cornea the iris and pupil are visible. The iris, cornea and lens can be removed.1 pedestal mounted 3D model of the eye, hand painted in green, red, blue yellow and black equipment, model

Set of plastic dominoes with raised black dots and white ridge dividing each title for easier tactile reading. On the base of each domino is a black, non-slip surface. The double-six dominoes (as they are called) is the most common set sold and still can be purchased from RNIB today. 28 dominoes in blue and white metal hinged box recreation, games

George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits

Alfred James Ewart arrived in Australia from England in 1906. He had extensive knowledge of physiological botany. Ewart held the dual position of Government Botanist and the first Chair of Botany at Melbourne University (and any Australasian University), dividing his time between the National Herberium and the University. Black hard covered exercise book with brown tape spine. Includes handwritten notes, beautiful diagrams, clippings, etc. Contents include: Classification of Systematic Botany, Clissification of fruits, Monocotyledons, Dicityledons, Cannabineae,Quercineae, Ulmaceae, Salicineae, Euphorbiceae, Dialy-petaly, Nymphaeaceae, papaverceae, fumariaceae, Violaceae, Polygalaceae, Hypericineae, Cazyciflora, leguminosae, trifolieae, Umbelliferae, heterosciadieae, haplpzygieae, ericaceae, lentibularinaea, phanerogams .4) Photograph of Melaleuca squarrosa. Wild Flowers of Gippsland, photographed by Alfred Bock, Foster Street, Sale. Inside Front Cover : Anatomy. Histology. Physiology Front Page : A.J. Ewart. Botanical Lectures Advanced 1891-2aj ewart. alfred ewart, ewart, botany, alfred bock, illustration, plants, flora, alfred ewart, alfred james ewart, biodiversity

Item relates to R T PHILLIPS VX113093 early in the CMF, refer Cat No 3239P for his service details.Small black & white portrait of an Australian Soldier wearing peaked cap, no rank evident. Rising Sun on his lapels & hat. The colour patch on his left shoulder is a square with a dividing line top right to bottom left. Dark on left, light on right. Photo is held in a simple tin frame painted gold.Small print at bottom: Photographic company name "Vincent Kelly - Bendigo"photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, military history-army

This book was produced by East Gippsland Shire Council's Communication Unit - Janek Krause, Emma Langres and David Radford. It was supported by East Gippsland Historical society an Tim Gibson. This book celebrates the work of women in local government in East Gippsland. It is an excellent reference tool.A 42 pp stapled book titled, Women in Local Government. It is a collection of stories of women who have served as councillors in East Gippsland. The cover is white with magenta print,. In the top right corner is the East Gippsland Shire Council logo. In the centre is a stylised map of Victoria divided into shires with the East Gippsland shire highlighted.local-government east-gippsland women-in-government

Brown cover - Prospectus of Bush's Stores Limited. Sixteen pages booklet. Nominal capital 250,000 pounds divided into 250,000 shares. Directors: Donald Ferguson Blyth, Frederick William Bush, Clifford Albert Bush, Robert John Eagle, Frederick William Grabau, William Findlay McKindlay, William Thomas Keely Stokes.business, retail, bush

Full colour postcard featuring Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tram No. 442 with a background of Luna Park, Flinders St station and the Arts Centre with the words "Tramcar Restaurant - Tripping the Light Fantastic". On the rear is a divided back arrangement with space for stamp and an address, the company logo and name and contact details - no web site. Card c1985.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, melbourne

Postcard pamphlet, full cover advertising "Back to Ballarat" Dec 3 1997 to Dec. 3 1998, with the cover adapted from original 1927 Home to Ballarat poster, with a divided back card and contact details for the event. See also Reg Item 904 for other associated event materials. Two copies held. trams, tramways, ballarat, reunions

Used by Conductor's or one many operators to dispense tram tickets from, receive cash (notes and coins) and provide change. Also had space for their ticket journal and trip journals.Demonstrates the method in which conductors stored tickets and fares. Leather bag with outside pocket (for ticket wallet) with metal strips on openable section, fitted with steel catch, and adjustable shoulder strap. Has been fitted with a steel divider inside. Sewn heavy brown leather. White and brown cotton thread used. Four steel studs attached to the bottom to allow bag to be freestanding. btm, ballarat tramway museum, ballarat tramways, conductors, conductors bag, fares, cash bag, tickets

Postcard - full colour, featuring Z2 104 in Flinders St with the Flinders St Station in the background. Tram has the destination of Spencer St, Route 28. On rear, divided back, Australia Post logo, a 22c stamp featuring the same image and postmarked "Centenary Celebrations Moonee Ponds 3039, 30 Oct. 1981"trams, tramways, badges, employees, pmtt, passes, tram 104

Postcard - silver finish known as "Collotype" - view of looking west from near Elizabeth St along Collins St, with the Equitable Life Assurance building in the view. Titled "Collins St Melbourne looking west" Postcard has a divided back with space for stamp, address and correspondence. In the top centre is a start with an "O" in the centre.trams, tramways, cable trams, collins st, elizabeth st

Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.Showing Roy Longmore's 104th Birthdayphoto, roy longmore, 104th birthday, pukapunyal

Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.

During World War II the Japanese attacked New Britain soon after the outbreak of hostilities in the Pacific Ocean. During January 1942, Japanese heavily bombed Rabaul. On 23 January, Japanese marines landed by the thousands, starting the Battle of Rabaul. The Japanese used Rabaul as a heavy base until 1944; it served as the key point for the failed invasion of Port Moresby (May to November, 1942) Note: these photos are incorrectly labelled as Nth. Britain Photograph of "OIRE LUNG " airfield is in fact "WUNUNG, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-08-28. A FULL PARADE OF 37/52 INFANTRY BATTALION AND 29/46 INFANTRY BATTALION, BOTH OF 4 BRIGADE, WAS HELD ON WUNUNG AIRSTRIP. THIS PARADE WAS TO PREPARE TROOPS FOR A PARADE TO BE HELD ON 1945-09-03. SHOWN, 37/52 INFANTRY BATTALION PRESENTING ARMS." Airstrip was maintained by 1 ACSPhoto Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.new britain, wwii, japanese surrender, pow, rms aquitania, ss nieuw amsterdam, rms mauritania, rabaul, wunung airfield, jaquinot bay, 1 acs

Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.

The HMAS BENDIGO (1) was a Bathurst type Minelayer/Corvette. It was made in Australia. Launched 1 MAR 1941 and paid off 27 SEP 1946. The ship had a normal complement of 85 hands. The ENSIGN is the standard pattern Royal Navy ensign in use at the time by The Royal Australian Navy. The Ensign has five written names including the Captain and has 85 autographs. All but two have been identified. Referring to the sailor's service cards, the signing probably occurred between OCT 1945 to FEB 1946. Post WW2, the Ensign was presented in gratitude to the City of Bendigo where it was on display in the Old Town Hall for decades. The City then gifted the Ensign to the Bendigo and District R.S.L. After some time the RSL lodged the Ensign with the Soldier's Memorial Institute Military museum for safe keeping.The main part is of a strong open weave white cotton. The flag is divided by a bright red cross vertically and horizontally. In the top left quadrant is the Union flag of the U.K. The left side has a strong canvas spine in which is mounted the sisal rope. The rope has a small length with loop at the top and a longer length with loop at the bottomThe bottom right quadrant, has these words stencilled on it..."In Appreciation from HMAS BENDIGO". The other two quadrants have a large quantity of signatures.corvettes ww2, hmas bendigo