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Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Australian Electric Traction Association Special Car", 1950's
Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "Australian Electric Traction Association Special Car". Used for special tours by the AETA. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod. Has been painted over a an old sign "Direct to Trotting Showgrounds??? via Abbotsford St 3d". Second sign painted over a sign that had on one side "Via Elsternwick" and "Via Balaclava Road". The signs were received wrapped in part of the "The Age, Thursday March 23 1961" - sample retained - see image 4. Image 5 shows the sign in use on L 104.trams, tramways, aeta, signs, auxiliary board -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Photograph, John Witzig, Bob McTavish photograph Bells Beach 1 1965, 18/04/1965
This photo, part 1 of a 2 photo sequence taken by John Witzig, is of of Bob McTavish riding a very large waves (15'+) at Bells Beach on Easter Sunday (April 18th) 1965. This wave is thought to be the same one described by McTavish in his book as one of the biggest, most powerful waves he had ridden, almost resulting in his drowning after being washed down past the next headland at winki pop. Bells, Easter, 1965 is considered one of the biggest days that this break has been surfed. The surfer in the photograph, Bob McTavish would go on to become one of the most influential surfer/shapers in Australian during the next decade.The extremely large waves experienced by surfers at Bells Beach on Easter Sunday 1965 is part of surfing folklore. The wave featured in this photograph is considered one of the largest ridden waves ever documented at Bells Beach.Large black and white (sepia toned) photo. Part 1 of a 2 photo sequence taken by John Witzig of Bob McTavish riding a very big wave at Bells Beach. Photo is titled 'Bob McTavish Big Bells 1 - 1965', and signed and numbered by John Witzig (11/100). Signed by John Witzig. Numbered 11 / 100bells beach, john witzig, bob mctavish, easter sunday 1965, bells beach surfing classic -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society signs
Made by Bob Quincey. The first sign of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society after their move to Belgrave Heights in the 1990's.Two pieces of wood. One has the words "Southern Sherbrooke" written in black marker ink. The other says "Historical Society" in yellow paint. One sign says "Southern Sherbrooke" and the other "Historical Society". -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Letter to W.Jack from SEC Bendigo, Nov. 1942
128.1 - Letter on Bendigo Branch of Electricity Supply Department of SEC letterhead, dated 3.12.1942 to W.Jack re seeking copy of information supplied to him by Mr. McShane. Signed T.H.McNaught, Manager. 128.2 - Envelope, addressed to W.Jack, cancelled Bendigo 30 Nov. 42, 2 1/2d machine stamp in red ink. Letter on printed letterhead with watermark. Letter and envelope typed. Envelope "Invicta Registered", made in Australia with SEC return address, bottom left hand corner.Signed in ink by "T.H.McNaught"trams, tramways, bendigo, sec -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Documents, Vatican II Concilliar Documents
The Second Vatican Council or Vatican II, addressed relations between the Catholic Church and the modern world. Other Christians outside the Catholic Church attended as observers but did not cast votes in the approbation of the Council documents. The Council 1962 - 1965 was attended by the Bishop of Ballarat and these documents record some of the votes from the Council signed off by the Bishop. These documents were important in bringing about changes in modes of practice and liturgy in the Catholic Church in Australia and in its relations with other denominations and religions.Signed by J.P.O'Collins with annotations.vatican ii council,, john xxiii, -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Connor, Main Road, Eltham, 14 Jan 2017
Eltham Gateway, Eltham Town Sign in front of former Eltham Shire Council Office carpark, 895 Main Road, ElthamTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway, eltham town, sign, welcome sign -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Terry Keenan, A Taste of Port, Apr 1999
Researched for years by the author, who has also researched the PMCC (for which he played and later was for some years President)(.01)'A Taste of Port - Personal Profiles, snapshots and statistical records drawn from the history of the Port Melbourne Football Club' by Terry KEENAN. Red and blue paperback 1999, signed by author. (.02) Letter to Martin FLANAGAN - writer for "The Age" - from Terry KEENAN regarding the Prahran Football Club. Letter is inside back cover of above book.Signed 'Terry Keenan' on title pagesport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, terry keenan, norm goss snr, norm goss jnr, denise goss, kevin goss, paul goss, michael goss, lilian 'lil' goss nee johnson, goss family, tommy lahiff, vic aanensen, frank johnson, george ogilvie, billy henneysee, billy fraser, jack hutchinson, john croft, george taylor, bob merrick, bill bedford, ron bedford, ted freyer, bob bonnett, alma football club, graeme anderson, ron barassi, william 'bill' barfoot, jack mcmurray, alexander harold james howlett, joe garbutt, billy mcgee, arthur knox, bob skilton jnr, bob skilton snr, port melbourne football club, pmfc, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, fred cook -
Fair Work Commission- Sir Richard Kirby Archives
Booklet, Annual Wage Review 2011-12, 01/06/2012
Annual Wage Review decision. Front cover signed by the Members of the panel. Justice Ross, Senior Deputy President Watson, Senior Deputy President Harrison, Commissioner Hampton, Mr. Vines, Professor Richardson, Mr. Dwyer.Spiral bound, 87 page, A4 size printed document.Signed front cover by all Members of the panel. wages, australia, decision, -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Sign - "Kiosk is open outside Gatehouse", Station Pier, Port Melbourne, c. 1950
SIGN IS NOT TO LEAVE PORT MELBOURNE White background, red and black hand-lettered sign from Station Pier "Kiosk is open outside Gatehouse"port of melbourne authority, piers and wharves - station pier -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Proclamation, "Proclamation", c. 1990
Agreement between the City of Ogaki and the City of Caulfield to establish a "Friendly City Relationship effective from 26th January, 1990. The proclamation was signed by the Mayor for the Municipality of Ogaki and the Council of the Municipality of Caulfield. PROCLAMATION printed in black at top of cream colour paper with text stating the terms of the agreement between the two cities below. Red seal at lower end of paper showing imagery for City of Caulfield coat of arms with surrounding text.Signed by the Mayor for the Municipality of Ogaki and the Municipality of Caulfield below. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sign, Faculty of Visual and Performing Arts Friend of the Arts Theatre, 1988
The Ballarat College of Advanced Education Arts Theatre was officially opened by Ian Gordon, President of Council on 11 October 1988.Metal sign listing 35 names of donors. ballarat college of advanced education, ian gordon, david addenbrooke, david alexander, bruce bartrop, btv channel 6, byrne jones & torney, bcae student union, j. corbet, c. crook, john crump, barbara crump, r. de fegely, dick de fegely, doyle cinque & co, m. dunn, p. hall, b hassett, paul hemming, r. hoo, david larmouche, p. kierce, j. maone, g. mangan, mccain foods, r. mitchel, e. phiilops, colin prowse, shirley prowse, j. rose, j. silkirk, selkirk bricks, john sharpham, frank sheehan, j. strickland, st patrick's college, r wilkie, john williams, voi williams -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Sign - Advertisement, Beiersdorf, Elastoplast First Aid, 1950s
Beiersdorf was founded in 1882 when Paul C. Beiersdorf registered the first patent to manufacture medical plasters. One form of plaster was elastoplast. The company formed an Australian branch.Advertising sign on tin for Elastoplast first aid. ELASTOPLAST / First Aidelastoplast, advertising signs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Painted & stenciled sign, Cottle Fencing & Gates, Unknown
Example of local business signagePainted and Stenciled advertising sign Refer to NP4377Cottle Fencing & Gates 877 1590 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Passengers Must Not Obstruct the Entrances", 1960's
Demonstrates how the SEC used enamel signs to convey instructions to passengers or to confirm the advice of the conductor and how enamel signs were made. Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Passengers Must Not Obstruct the Entrances". Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. Four screw holes in each corner to secure the sign. 4563i1 - Similar sign but different layout and smaller in length "Passengers Must Not Obstruct tram Entrance." Two screw holes in sides.trams, tramways, signs, sec, tramcars -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1950 c
Also two black and white photographs of signs on the foreshore area of North Arm 05319.1 and 05319.2 12 x 18.5 cmBlack and white photograph of sign on foreshore Marine Parade prohibiting camping other than at authorized parks in Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, tourism, jetties -
Yendon History Group
Framed pen and ink sketch of Yendon station, Mervyn Hill, 2010
Sketch was done as a sample of the artist's work when a drawing was sought to be the picture of the station on the interpretive sign planted at Yendon station. Although this is an excellent interpretation of the station building, it was thought to be too detailed for the purpose.Pen and ink detailed drawing of Yendon station building, with 2 people standing on the platform. Frame is timber, 50mm wide, mat black, with an 8mm silver trim around the cut-out hole.Signed by Mervyn Hill at the bottom right hand corner.yendon railway station, hill, mervyn, ink drawing -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Michael Moore, Peterborough Please Slow Down: a history of Peterborough, 2014
History of Peterborough, VictoriaBlue cover with black and white photograph of the Peterborough sign. Title text is a pale blue and authors name is white. Colour plates inside front and back covers. 184 pages. non-fictionHistory of Peterborough, Victoria peterborough, michael moore, a history of peterborough, daniel curdie, james meek, jemima vans robertson, james irvine, tom mackenzie -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Princes Pier, Port Melbourne, during Beacon Cove development, 2006
the sign was erected by the Victorian Government shortly after they announced that Princes Pier was not going to be developed but would be truncated and restored for use by walkers, small boats, fishers etcColour photo of Princes Pier with cyclone fence and sign "Beacon Cove : bringing Princes Pier back to the community". 2006piers and wharves - princes pier, beacon cove -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1853?
Letter from parishioners of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, indicating the name of the CHurch's minister, and their intention to erect a church in East melbourne on a grant of land near St Peter's.Letter from parishioners of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, indicating the name of the CHurch's minister, and their intention to erect a church in East melbourne on a grant of land near St Peter's. Signed by Pauline Schwerkolt.Letter from parishioners of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, indicating the name of the CHurch's minister, and their intention to erect a church in East melbourne on a grant of land near St Peter's.german evangelical lutheran church, schwerkolt, pauline -
Puffing Billy Railway
Station Sign - Yea
Station Sign - Yea Yea Station Opened 16 November 1883 Closed 8 November 1978 Yea is a former railway station in Yea, Victoria, Australia. The tracks have been removed and the reserve has been turned into The Yea Railway Park consisting of the historic railway station and eleven acres of parkland. It has a picnic shelter, barbecue, toilets, playground, skatepark, walking track, community reserve and includes Rotary Park. The station building houses Blackthorn Textiles (a privately run craft shop). Also on the site are the former goods sheds which are available for hire for varied functions. The Yea Country Market is held in the park on the first Saturday of each month and local artists hold an exhibition and sale in the goods sheds each Easter. The site is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yea_railway_station photo at http://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/vhd-images/places/000/078/092.jpg Historic - Victorian Railways Station sign used at Yea StationStation Sign - Yea Metal rectangle Station Name Sign with white enamel back ground and black lettersYeapuffing billy, station sign, yea station -
Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy Preservation Society 50th Anniversary Station Sign, 2005
Puffing Billy Preservation Society 50th Anniversary sign This is the large poster board that was erected at Lakeside to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society in 2005. Established in 1955, the Puffing Billy Preservation Society was formed to operate the narrow gauge trains between Upper Fern Tree Gully and Belgrave following the successful Young Sun specials. With the conversion of the Upper Fern Tree Gully to Belgrave line to broad gauge track, the Puffing Billy Preservation Society was the instigator of restoring the Puffing Billy Railway from Belgrave to Menzies Creek in 1962, Menzies Creek to Emerald in 1965 and Emerald to Lakeside in 1975 and in association with the Emerald Tourist Railway Board, Lakeside to Gembrook in 1998. Historic - Puffing Billy Preservation Society - Station Sign - for the 50th Anniversary of the Preservation SocietyPuffing Billy Preservation Society 50th Anniversary sign Large rectangle metal sign - off white back ground with black lettering Puffing Billy Preservation Society 1955 - 50th Anniversary - 2005 1900 . Line opened by Victorian Railways 1953 . Landslide - Line closed by V.R 1955 . Society established 1962 . Re-opened by Society Today still predominantly volunteer - operated puffing billy, preservation society, station sign, 50th anniversary, lakeside station -
Vision Australia
Photograph (item) - Image, Help required for Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight required the assistance of the general public around Melbourne to sell programs and other items, assist ticket sales and other activities. Various avenues were used to call for this assistance, including the circulation of Help Wanted signs at newsagent kiosks at metropolitan railway stations. In this image, a woman buys something from a newsagent kiosk, whilst another person waits behind her. The newsagent smiles from behind his stack of papers, beside a Life Savers rack and in front of cigarette towers behind him. Above him is an advertisement for Goldstream tobacco. The sign attached slightly over the tobacco advertisement reads: Help Required for Carols by Candlelight commencing 27th Nov. 5 1/4 hours daily. 6 day week inc. Saturday. For 4 weeks. 80 cents per hour. If interested phone Mr Burke 511381.carols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "No. 1", 1986
Laminated A4 sheet of paper, to act as an interpretive sign on Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1, prior to the reconstruction of the tram being completed. A new sign was made upon completion in late 1992. Sign or sheet gives details of the history of the horse tram and when it was acquired by the Museum.trams, tramways, horse trams, btps, signs, interpretation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, "B2 Class Tram Destinations", c1999
Adhesive sign or label for use in tramcars operated by Swanston Trams that gave the listing for the number to be entered into the destination sign indicator panel for each tram destination, for B class trams (see 1317 same size) Includes signs for the Grand Prix. Printed on "JAC" paper.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, b class, destination indicators, swanston trams, grand prix -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Black and white, c. 1930s
The dance and concert advertised on the sign was to take place at the hall which was in the grounds of the Sunbury Asylum, commonly referred by residents as 'The Hill'. A number of community events took place at the hall within the asylum complex.The Sunbury Asylum was an important institution for patients, employees and Sunbury residents for many years in the town. A small black and white photograph with a cream border of a picket fence with a sign advertising a coming concert and dance in a hall.entertainments -
Mordialloc & District Historical Society Inc
Doyley Holder, circa 1900s
This doyley holder was used by Mrs N Bellingham.Typical household item from the period, representative of handcrafted items.Blue doyley holder, consisting of two circular pieces of card covered in suede-like fabric on the outside, and blue satin-like fabric on the inside. One side has large red suede-like fabric bird holding a small sign in its beak on it, and the other has four red flowers of similar material around the rim. There are two thin pink ribbons on the inside of the piece with flowers. On sign in bird's mouth: "D. Ouleys [?]"household, doyley, doiley, handcraft, mrs n. bellingham, mordialloc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, c2001
Adhesive sign or label for use in tramcars operated by M>Tram that gave the listing for the number to be entered into the destination sign indicator panel for each tram destination, possible for B class trams (see 1318 same size) Includes signs for the Grand Prix. Printed on "JAC" paper.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, b class, destination indicators, m>tram, grand prix -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Nancy U'REN et al, A History of Port Melbourne, 1987
Commissioned by Port Melbourne Council during 1980's amalgamation battle; first published 1983. Dark green, hard cover with dark green jacket: 'A History of Port Melbourne' by Nancy U'REN and Noel TURNBULL. Second (1987) edition. Signed copy.Signed "With best wishes Nancy U'ren, Noel Turnbull, Fred Jackson, Perce White Mayor 19/10/1983"perce mcguire white, fred jackson, perce white, local government, industry, families, sandridge lagoon, fishermans bend, transport - railways, transport - shipping, piers and wharves, fire and fire services, amalgamation, hotels, built environment, noel turnbull, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sign - Notice/Sign, Bathers are warned...... Dangerous Hole, n.d
Displayed in History House.Portland sign. Mounted in (bird-eye) wood frame. -
National Wool Museum
Sign - Metal Sign, J Dyson & Sons Pty Ltd
J. Dyson & Co was a company manufacturing scouring and dyeing vats during the first half of the twentieth century. The company continued to operate into the 1980s. J. Dyson & Sons company relates to Scouring Bowl W468 and Skin Press W1993 in NWM Collection.Metal sign with embossed lettering and four screw holes. J. DYSON & SONS. PTY. LTD. / GEELONG / VICTORIA . AUSTscouring, dyeing, j dyson & co, skin press, wool, industry, geelong