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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - Wages Book, City of Port Melbourne, 1940s
.01 - City of Port Melbourne - salaries and wages, plus details of taxes, superannuation, war history and sick days, 1941 to 1955. Red leather cover. .02 - The State Accident Insurance Office memorandum - injured worker W G Horton, 05.12.1942 .03 - Letter to W W Donnell from R ADams re doctor's visit, 13.01.1947 .04 - Letter from Dr H Grover re W R Adam's health, 13.01.1948local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Reference, Expertise. Service. Security. Associated Marine and the Role of Marine Insurance in Australia, 2007
"Expertise. Service. Security. Associated Marine and the Role of Marine Insurance in Australia". A history of Australia's marine insurance industry from 1982 to 2007. In particular Associated Marine Insurerstransport - shipping -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Reference, Brian Fitzpatrick et al, The Seamen's Union of Australia 1872 - 1972, 1981
"The Seamen's Union of Australia 1872 - 1972" A history of the Seamen's Union for 100 years. Red hardback book with dust cover.societies clubs unions and other organisations -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Reference, Sam Everingham, Wildride - The Rise and Fall of Cobb & Co, 2007
Signed by the author after his presentation to the PMHPS 26 April 2010"Wildride - The Rise and Fall of Cobb and Co" The history of Cobb and Co from the arrival of the original founder, Freeman Cobb, at Port Phillip Bay in April 1853transport - horse, cobb and co, freeman cobb -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Photocopy, The Postal History of the Port Phillip District 1837-1851, 1950
Book - photocopy - bound in manila folder. 'The Postal History of the Port Phillip District 1837-1851". 67 pages. Purvis, JRWName is written in ink on the cover of folder. Notations in text "too late"business and traders, transport - shipping, j r w purves, dr george luk, post office -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Reg A Smith, The House of Kitchen, 1950s
Handwritten history of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd. .01- Pale green cover with white sticky label. Handwritten pages from "1 to 26ZZ" .02 Pale green cover with white sticky label. Handwritten pages from "26ZZA".01 - Part 1 of handwritten draft .02 - Part 2 of handwritten draftindustry, manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, reg a smith, john kitchen, joseph kitchen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Charles Wilson, The History of Unilever. A Study in economic growth and social change. Vols I & II, 1954
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Book The History of Unilever ..."The History of Unilever. A Study in economic growth and social change. Vols I & II" Books written by Charles Wilson, Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge. Published 1954. J Kitchen & Sons and Apollo Company in Australia includedindustry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, apollo candle co -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Aspects of J Kitchen & Sons history by W G Petley, W G Petley, 1955
Three very readable articles written by W G Petley, Merchandising Manager of j Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, 365 Kent St Sydney, probably in 1955 as all are written as part of the Centenary celebrations of the company .01 - "Soap firm history an Australian cavalcade" .02 - "They thought new capital was sinful" .03 - "Soap firm pioneered vigorous advertising" (2 pages) All typed sheets are pasted on black card.business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, education, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, apollo candle co, john ambrose kitchen, velvet soap, w g petley -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - William Johnstone KNOX leaving for WWI, 1915
Bill did not return from the war. More information in "World War One - a history in 100 stories" by Bruce SCATES, Rebecca WHEATLEY and Laura JAMES.Three black and white photos Of William Johnstone KNOX (Bill) and family members there to see his departure with the 13th Field Artillery Brigade, World War I. .02 shows KNOX with family members and in background are Town Pier sheds .03 shows KNOX with car and in background Pier Hotel and morley's Coal Depot .04 shows KNOX and family and streetscape of Pier Hotel and rear of buildings on Bay Stpier hotel, morleys coal depot, built environment - commercial, war - world war i, piers and wharves - town pier, william johnstone (bill) knox -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, "Thirst Aid Kiosk", Station Pier, Ted Rohan, 17 Sep 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, "Thirst Aid Kiosk ...Interviewed by Pat Grainger at "Thirst Aid Kiosk", West side Station Pier, Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out"Ted Rohan recounting his experiences operating the "Thirst Aid Kiosk" at Station PierDuration side 1 - 00:46:40; side 2 - 00:09:00business and traders - kiosk, edward j (ted) rohan, "thirst aid" kiosk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Working on the wharves, Vin McNamara, Pat Hawkins, 22 Oct 1989
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Working ...Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out"Vin McNamara recalling his early days working on the wharf, the depression, etcDuration 00:50:57workers, piers and wharves - webb dock, depression, mcnamara -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Volunteer migrant worker with Good Neighbour Council of Victoria, Erica Wilson, Pat Grainger, 14 Oct 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Volunteer migrant ...Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out"Miss Erica Wilson discussing how she came to be a volunteer migrant worker with the Good Neighbour Council of Victoria and her experiences in PortDuration side 1 00:31:20 Side 2 00:32:14migrants, erica wilson, good neighbour council -
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Audio - Oral History, Ada POLSON, 1980s
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Ada POLSON Audio ...Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out" . Original recording was made many years earlier and was loaned by her daughter, Margaret BRIDE for this project.Mrs Ada POLSON discussing her life before and after her marriage; and her family's (Bellion) general store in Stokes St.Duration side 1 00:29:26. Side 2 00:28:04families, domestic life, ada polson nee bellion -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Nell Thackrah, Pat Grainger, 3 Jan 1992
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Nell Thackrah ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Nell Thackrah recalling her early life, two marriages and employment during World war 2Duration side 01:o1:54families, domestic life, social activities, war - world war ii, nell thackrah -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Lettie Walsh Bradley and Margaret Walsh, Pat Grainger, May 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Lettie Walsh ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Original interview carried out by Seon Films as part of an episode about Port Melbourne for the ABC 4 Corners program)Lettie Walsh Bradley and Margaret Walsh recalling their lives in Port MelbourneDuration side 00:58:36families, domestic life, social activities, bradley walsh, lettie walsh, margaret walsh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Lily Goss and Tom Lahiff, Seon Films, May 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Lily Goss and Tom ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Original interview carried out by Seon Films as part of an episode about Port Melbourne for the ABC 4 Corners program)Lily GOSS and Tom LAHIFF recalling their lives in Port Melbourne, football, etcDuration side 01:31:14families, domestic life, social activities, sport - australian rules football, lilian 'lil' goss nee johnson, tommy lahiff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Ted TOBIN, Anne Callaghan, May 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Ted TOBIN Audio ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Ted TOBIN talking about living in Port Melbourne; operating his small engineering business; and moreDuration side 0:29:51domestic life, business and traders, engineering, ted tobin -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Delva Crawford, 2 May 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Delva Crawford ...Interviewed by Pat Grainger. Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out" .Delva Crawford discussing her life in Port Melbourne with particular reference to the HCV (Housing Commission Victoria) flats in Graham/Danks Streets and the tenantsDuration 01:02:08families, domestic life, delva crawford, housing commission of victoria -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Marlene Mitchell (nee Sharp), 30 May 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Marlene Mitchell ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Marlene MITCHELL nee SHARP discussing growing up in Garden City, moving out and returningDuration side 01:41:28domestic life, business and traders, social activities, marlene sharp mitchell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Silvia Gleeson, 29 May 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Silvia Gleeson ...Interviewed by Pat Grainger at Sylvia's home at 98 Princes Street. Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out" .Sylvia Gleeson discussing her life in Port Melbourne, particularly in relation to the operation of the kiosk on the East Wing Pier of Station PierDuration 01:03:07families, domestic life, piers and wharves - station pier, business and traders - kiosk, sylvia gleeson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Pat Grainger, Amelia Finch, 21 May 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Pat Grainger Audio ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They Can Carry me Out"Pat Grainger discussing her life both before and since moving to Port Melbourne, with particular reference to the campaign to stop the conversion of the Port Melbourne rail line to light railDuration side 01:55:43domestic life, transport - railways, public action campaigns, pat grainger -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Tom HILLS, Trevor Robinson, 4 Jun 1984
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Tom HILLS Audio ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They Can Carry me Out" (Originally taken from a Radio Australia program)Tom HILLS discussing his life working on the wharves, Communist politics, standing for Port Melbourne Council and moreDuration side 0:25:26piers and wharves - webb dock, local government - city of port melbourne, politics, tom hills -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Norah HOWARD, June Kirby, 24 Apr 1988
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Norah HOWARD Audio ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Interview originally took place as part of a Heritage Week event at the Mission)Norah HOWARD discussing her memories of the 1937 opening of the Mission to Seamen's building, Harbour Lights Guild ativities, changes in Port Melbourne, Poolman St and moreDuration side 0:24:21missions to seamen, norah howard nee mallet, ladies harbour lights guild -
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Audio - Oral History, Laura McGill, Amelia Finch, 30 Apr 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Laura McGill Audio ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Laura McGill discussing growing up in Port Melbourne, local dances, beach, piers and moreDuration side 01:10:44domestic life, social activities, laura irving mcgill -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Chutathip Silpiphat, Amelia Finch, 19 Feb 1991
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Chutathip ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Chutathip Silpiphat discussing her life in Thailand prior to moving to Australia 12 months earlier and her experiences in Port Melbourne over the past year.Duration side 01:19:25domestic life, social activities, chutathip silpiphat -
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Audio - Oral History, Tippo HAYES, Wendy Morris, 22 May 1984
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Tippo HAYES Audio ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Tippo HAYES discussing his life in Port Melbourne, particularly working on the wharvesDuration side 0:44:53domestic life, piers and wharves - webb dock, workers, tippo hayes -
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Audio - Oral History, John CARROLL, Wendy Morris, 30 May 1984
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, John CARROLL Audio ...Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"John CARROLL discussing his life in Port Melbourne during the Depression; housing; two-up games ; moreDuration side 0:21:27depression, domestic life, john carroll -
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Book, Phil Rickard, Light Railways; Australia's Magazine of Industrial and Narrow Guage Railways, 2019
June 2019 issue of Light Railways; Australia's Magazine of Industrial and Narrow Guage Railways. Article - Pathways around Melbourne page 2, page 8 containing details of Port Melbourne.Number 267 ISSN 07278101 June 2019. $7.95 recommended retail price onlytransport - railways, history, industrial and narrow guage railways -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Marilyn Allport, Janet Bolitho
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Oral History, Marilyn Allport ...Marilyn Allport oral history recordingbuilt environment - domestic, built environment - commercial, industry, families, war - world war ii, marilyn allport, max allport, janet bolitho -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Sports Stuff exhibition, Masonic Hall, Liardet Street, Port Melbourne, Ted Kobelt, Mar 2000
A set of 72 black and white photographs of the Sports Stuff exhibition for Back to Port at the Port Melbourne Community Festival 2000, held at Masonic Lodge Hall in Liardet Street and covering the sporting history of the area with photos and memorabilia from all the sporting clubs and playerscelebrations fetes and exhibitions, sport - recreational grounds, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps