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Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "You and the Met", 1983
Pamphlet - finished A4 full colour, 20 pages including 2 fold out sheets titled "You and the Met" issued July 1985 to introduce the Neighbourhood ticket system, new colour schemes and the "buzz" logo. Has a forward by Lynn Strouse, Chairman and Managing Director of the MTA. Explains the Met ticket system, types of tickets, map, Periodical tickets, concessions including the sixty save, and where to get information. Two copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, mta, the met, neighbourhood tickets, logos -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 22/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser, 22/04/1915 12:00:00 AM
Letter on Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 22/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser regarding acceptance of the construction of nine combination or single truck cars and ten bogie tramcars. Gives prices, delivery and the type of varnish and wood to be used. Has a notation on the side signed by Robert Duncan noting that the letter is referred to the agreement with the Trust dated 22/4/1915 and the Trust Chairman Mr David Dureau. Typed onto watermarked paper.Notation in ink.trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, tramcars, construction, duncan fraser -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 20/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser, 20/04/1915 12:00:00 AM
Letter on Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 20/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser regarding acceptance of the tender construction of nine combination or single truck cars and ten bogie tramcars following a meeting with Mr. Cleveland and Mr Francis McCarty Has a notation on the bottom signed by Robert Duncan noting that the letter is referred to the agreement with the Trust dated 22/4/1915 and the Trust Chairman Mr Dureau. Typed onto watermarked paper.Notation in ink.trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, tramcars, construction, duncan fraser -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - 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 Museum
Document - Memorandum, B. J. Roberts and D. Eakins, "Visibility of tramcars at Night", Mar. 1960
Memorandum - yellow paper titled "Visibility of tramcars at Night" .1 - foolscap sheet from the Designing Engineer Mechanical and Electrical to the Chief Engineer, dated 23/3/1960 outlining four proposals for improving the visibility of trams at night, signed by B. J. Roberts. .2 - half foolscap sheet - from Chief Engineer to the Chairman, forwarding report and asking what further action to be undertaken - signed D. Eakins and dated 25/3/1960.Has number "102553" and "6704" on original memo.trams, tramways, mmtb, tramcars, lights, tramcar equipment, night lighting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA COLLECTION: DEAN BACKHAUS CENTENARY
Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary. Host of celebrations The most Rev. N.D. Daly D.D. Bishop of Sandhurst. The Chairman - Very rev Father F.J. Owens and Celebrations Committee Invite with pleasure to the book launching by The Most Rev F.X. Thomas D.D. B.A. formmer Bishop of Geraldton of ''Henry Backhaus D.D.'' A Biography by Rev monsignor J. Hussey at Dudley House, 60 view Street, Bendigo Tuesday, 7th September 1982 - 11am. Refreshments.event, social, book launch -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT 1958
Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1958. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Soft dink manufacturers. Printed booklet seven pages in length. Some calculations in pencil on the last page. Directors : Frank Levy (Chairman), Marc Cohn, Leo R. Cohn (Managing Director), Clifford Cohn, Edward B. Newell, Albert McB. Fairfoul, Richard N. Levy, John M. Cohn. Secretary : Arthur G. K. Douglas.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohn bros. limited. cohns limited. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Programme - Congregational Union of Victoria (Incorporated), Half-Yearly Assembly, 1957
The Congregational Union of Victoria (Incorporated) held its Half-Yearly Assembly from 4th October 12th October, 1937 at Collins Street Independent Church and the Melbourne Town Hall. The Chairman was Rev. Walter Albiston. A Youth Work Exhibition was held in the Independent Hall from Tuesday 8th, to Friday, 11th October.Four page booklet with black ink text. There is a line drawing on the front and three illustrations inside. congregational union of victoria (incorporated), rev walter albiston -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Report on the Hostel (Holmbush), 1943
A letter from the Chairman of the Hostel Committee dated 5th March 1943 to the President of Melbourne Legacy outlining the expenditure to acquire and modify Holmbush to become the Hostel. Mentions purchase price, fees, furniture and furnishing costs. Also outlining the maintenance of the property until the Hostel is operational and handed over to the new Hostel Committee.Shows the business practice of Committees providing internal correspondence to record important expenditure and decision making, as well as being an important record of the first property to be purchased by Melbourne Legacy as a residence for children.Quarto copy paper, black and white, two hole punched for filing.Initialled (illegible) copy.holmbush initial negotiations, holmbush -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tailor's cutting shears, c 1900
Cutting shears used in 1907 by William Cox. Travelled to England and worked for a tailor in the West End, London for a year. Returned to Australia, married in 1908 and opened a shop in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Mrs Hooke's husband, Bernard Arthur was born at Wandinong, Canterbury Road, Blackburn and was Chairman of the Advisory Committee 1973 - 1996Long tailor's cutting shears, 35 cm. in lengthR. Henish Inventor, U.S.A.trades, tailoring -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tailor's cutting shears
Cutting shears used in 1907 by William Cox. Travelled to England and worked for a tailor in the West End, London for a year. Returned to Australia, married in 1908. Opened a shop in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Mrs Hooke's husband, Bernard Arthur was born at Wandinong, Canterbury Road, Blackburn and was Chairman of the Advisory Committee 1973 - 1996Tailor's cutting shears, 34 cm longtrades, tailoring -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Computers and Daylesford Neighbourhood House, 1995
Colour photograph showing four people standing around two Macintosh computers at Daylesford Neighbourhood House. The computers were donated by the Ballarat School of Mines. Left to right: Beverly Risstrom, Alice Kormelink, Jenny Beacham and arry Griffiths.Written verso "Dayleford Community House looks at new comters and prnted donated by SMB. L-R: Co-ordinator Beverly Risstrom, computer teacher Alic Kormelink, Chairman of cenre Jenny Beacham and St Michael's Primary School Vice Principal Barry Grifiths.beverly risstrom, alice kormelink, jenny beacham, st michael's primary school, barry grifiths, daylesford neighbourhood house, computers, macintosh computer, apple computer -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, c.1869
Born Wolverhampton July 24 1826. Converted to Methodism in 1841. Trained at the Theological Institution at Richmond, U.K. Appointed as missionary to Ceylon by the 1850 English Conference. Returned to England due to ill health. Arrived in Victoria in 1854. Appointed Chairman of Castlemaine and Sandhurst District. Murdered by a prisoner at Pentridge Prison on May 13 1869. Oval, sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. William Hill, mounted on B & W lithographed in memoriam card.In Memoriam The Late Revd. William Hill Wesleyan Minister Who met with a Violent Death at the hands of a Prisoner, whilst in the discharge of his Ministerial duties at Pentridge Stockade. VICTORIA. AUSTRALIA. May 13th 1869. AETAT 45 yearswilliam hill, methodist, minister, ceylon, missionary, murdered, pentridge prison -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, The Australian National Flag Association, 1984
A certificate showing that the Legacy Club of Melbourne was a corporate member of the Australian National Flag Association (ANFA) in 1984. ANFA was founded in 1983 to promote the importance and significance of our national symbol – the Australian National Flag. The certificate was signed by Bruce Ruxton who was chairman of ANFA at the time. He spoke at Legacy luncheons a few times.Legacy was founded by returned servicemen and the Australian flag would have been important to them as a symbol of their service.Certificate of membership on white card in a black wooden frame under glass. -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Melbourne Legacy Box Hill - Nunawading - Doncaster Branch Third Annual Meeting and Dinner, 1964
Printed program for Box Hill - Nunawading - Doncaster Branch of Melbourne Legacy Annual Meeting and Dinner held at Blackburn R.S.L. on Wednesday 6 May 1964. Contains words to the Legacy Code: “The Spirit of Legacy is Service”. Inside is the Third Annual Report of the Branch by J.N. McAuley, Chairman. Annual Dinner program on the back coverDetails Branch activities over the previous year. White paper folded to A5 size with blue type printed both sides.legatee event, branch -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book - SECV, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "The Safety Code", March 1947
Issued by the SECV in March 1947 as a Safety guide or Code of Practice for its employees. Has a forward by the Chairman with a good coverage of Safety Practices of the time, including rules, regulations, statistics, publicity, first aid, general safety, safety equipment, and hints. Item collected by the donor from the Ballarat Tram Depot at the time of closure.Yields information about the Safety Practices of the SEC in 1947 and its methods of educating its workforce.Book - grey covers with Arnos binder holding about 90 duplicated sheets with 14 tab sheets.secv, safety, handbooks, secv rules -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsclipping, 1971 "The story of Eltham", Diamond Valley News, 13 July, p1, 13/7/71
Illustrated report on the launch of "Pioneers & Painters". In the accompanying illustration, L to R: The editor of the book, Mr Alan Marshall, is congratulated by the Shire President, Cr. G. C. Dreverman; Cr. C. M. Pelling, Chairman of the Eltham Centenary Publication Committee and president of Eltham Historical Society; Mr. P. Stansfield, chief librarian of the Heidelberg Regional Library; and Mr. M. B. Watson, shire secretary and vice-president of the Historical Society, who researched much of the material for the book.pioneers and painters, "alan marshall" -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "It's fun riding on those trams", c1968
Newspaper cutting, undated, from Melbourne Herald on a trip on the Bendigo Tramways - following the announced closure - c1968. Has photo of 24 at Eaglehawk and Tram Driver Jack Hogan, No. 22, age 56. Item written by Garry Jones. Photos by Peter Ward. Reporter hired a tram for a trip to Eaglehawk. Mentions Bendigo Mayor Warren Cambridge, Inspector Gordon James and Chairman of the TMSV, Bob Prentice. Item has been glued onto a sheet of foolscap paper - white.trams, tramways, bendigo, tram hire, closure, jack hogan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Lorrie Brown, "Tram plan derailed by lack of funding", 16/11/1996 12:00:00 AM
Item from the Ballarat Courier of 16/11/1996 written by Lorrie Brown quoting Peter Hiscock, chairman of the Ballarat Tourism Board that the funding for the feasibility study into the plan to re-introduce trams back to Ballarat, was still awaiting funding support from the State Government. Looks at the route outlines and the trams in Christchurch. Peter expressed surprise that the Ballarat Council had not lent its financial support. Includes a photo of Peter in a reflective mood. Item on Page 2 of the Courier.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Interim Report - conversion of existing tramway system", Mar. 1960
Typed document with pencil changes for retyping headed: From - Committee of Inquiry To - Chairman and Members of the Board Interim Report" - (conversion of existing tramway system to bus" Four foolscap pages reporting on the scope of investigation, initial steps taken, information requested, information outstanding, other matters investigate, time required to complete the report. Report based on use of 41 seat underfloor engined bus with a combination of one or two man operation - pencil date of March 1960.trams, tramways, mmtb, conversion, buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, The Courier Ballarat, 13/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Letter from the City of Ballaarat - 13 Sept. 1971 inviting people to attend a civic reception to be held in the Reception Room at the City of Ballaarat on 20 Sept. 1971 following the closure of the tramways the previous day. Noted the 84 years of service, the takeover of the tramways by the SEC in 1934, welcome to the newly appointed Chairman of the SEC, Mr. N. R. White. Mayor Cr. J.A. Chisholm with the support of Cr. N.F. Donald, the Mayor Sebastopol Borough Council. Invitation addressed to Mr. L. Walker."Mr. L. Walker" in black ink.trams, tramways, closure, city of ballaarat, civic functions, secv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria Annual Report - 1988/89", 1989
Annual Report - 64 pages + card covers, printed on slightly textured paper. with the MTA logo imprinted on the front cover. Has a table of contents. Dated 31/10/1989, with letter to the Minister Jim Kennan, from the Chairman John King. Managing director Kevin Shea, Board members - include Greg Rodgers representing the Union. Includes a review of the organisation, Light rail vehicles and lines, Met Plan, new bus services and priority for trams at traffic lights.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, public transport, mta, personnel, avm, funding, buses, light rail, metplan -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Document - Citation presented to Dr Margaret Alison Mackie for her appointment as a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint Georgee, 1 Jan 1975
Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975. Citation. Single page document sent from Government House, Melbourne, notifying Dr Margaret Alison Mackie of her appointment to the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. Citation reads 'HONOURS AND AWARDS/1ST JANUARY 1975/APPOINTED ACOMPANION OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF/SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT GEORGE/DOCTOR MARGARET ALISON MACKIE, M.B.,B.S.,D.G.O.,F.R.C.O.G./CITATION/In recognition of her long and distinguished services/as Chairman of the Board of St. Andrew's Presbyterian/Hospital and to the medical profession.' -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), "Working of Tramways", 6/08/1912 12:00:00 AM
Typed duplicated report on a three page foolscap stapled in the top left hand corner, report titled "Working of Tramways", dated 17 June 1914, written by the Chairman, Alderman Sir Henry Weedon. Report looks at the future of the Melbourne Tramways Trust, cable tram operation, possible Acts of Parliament, the Trust's powers, Asset values of the MTO Co, expenses, income - provides an approximate estimate of the net profit that could be expected if the Trust or some other body operated the cable tramways.trams, tramways, mtt, melbourne tramways trust, mto co, cable trams, finances, legal agreements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT 1976
Cohns or Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1976. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Soft drink manufacturers. Printed booklet sixteen pages in length, including cover. Directors : Peter G. Hutchins (Chairman), John F. Smith, Levart (Vic) Pty Ltd., Alternate Director Gail V. Pearl for John F. Smith. Secretaries: John F. Smith and Gail V. Pearl. During the year the company's Bendigo soft drink plant was sold.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns. cohn bros. limited. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT 1975
Cohns or Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1975. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Soft drink manufacturers. Printed booklet sixteen pages in length, including cover. Directors : Peter G. Hutchins (Chairman), John F. Smith, Levart (Vic) Pty Ltd., Alternate Director Gail V. Pearl for John F. Smith. Secretaries: John F. Smith and Gail V. Pearl. During the year the company's Bendigo soft drink plant was sold.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns. cohn bros. limited. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT 1957
Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account for Year ended 30 April, 1957. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Soft drink manufacturers. Printed document six pages in length. Headed 'Our Centenary Year 1857 - 1957'. There are some pencilled notations on the front cover. Directors : Frank Levy, Marc Cohn, Leo R. Cohn (Acting Chairman), Clifford Cohn, Edward B. Newell. Secretary : Arthur G. K. Douglas.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns limited. cohn bros. limited. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - CATHERINE REEF UNITED CLAIMHOLDERS G. M. COY
Photocopy of handwritten extracts from Dickers M. Record Vol. 1 No 1 23/11/1861 Pages 3 &4.Coy began 16/3/1861. The Directors: Thomas Burrows, Esq, Chairman, J. S. McNair, Esq, David Chaplin Sterry Esq, William Moore Esq, Edward Cook Esq. The Manager Mr. Thomas Eyre and the Secretary, Mr. J. D. Crofts. Notes mention workings, costs & labor, machinery, Amalgamation and buildings.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, catherine reef united claimholders g m coy, dickers m record vol 1 no 1 23/11/1861 p 3 7 4, thomas burrows esq, j s mcnair esq, david chaplin sterry esq, william moore esq, edward cook esq, mr thomas eyre, mr j d crofts, murray's shaft, the bendigo and ballarat's co's, burgoine shaft, moore's shaft, kinders shaft, p n russell and co., chilian mill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: YOUR RAILWAYS TODAY AND TOMORROW
A green and white magazine titled ' Your Railways Today and Tomorrow.' Based on an address at a symposium 'Linking the Horizons' by E. H. Brownbill, Chairman of Commissioners, Victorian Railways. Published September 1961 by the Victorian Railways. 12 pgs. photos. Inserted within the magazine is a brief historical survey on ' How Victoria's Railways began and developed.' Significant dates from 1852 to 1962 from the Public Relations and Betterment Board Railways Administration Offices, Spencer Street, Melbourne, C.1.transport, railways, history, lydia chancellor collection, collection, trains, australian railways, victorian railways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: TRUST FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SUMMARY OF THE WORK, 1970
Book. Harry Biggs Collection. Fourteenth Annual Summary of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 1969 - 1970. Paper with a card cover. The cover has a black & white photo of the interior of the 3 tier cell block, Old Melbourne Gaol before it's restoration. The back has a photo of the Grand Staircase of The Mansion, Barwon Park, Winchelsea. This is the Chairman's 14th Annual Report 1969 - 1970. Ruskin Press, 39 Levesun St. North Melbourne. It also contains a report of the Women's Committee.organisation, union, charity, harry biggs collection, the national trust of australia (victoria)