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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bave-U power sprayer, 1915
Copy of an advertisement in 'The Reporter' c 1 Jan 1915, Russell Engineers, Whitehorse Road - sole makers of Bave-U power sprayersCopy of an advertisement in 'The Reporter' c 1 Jan 1915, Russell Engineers, Whitehorse Road - sole makers of Bave-U power sprayersCopy of an advertisement in 'The Reporter' c 1 Jan 1915, Russell Engineers, Whitehorse Road - sole makers of Bave-U power sprayersspray pumps, engineers, russell engineers -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - T-Bar Bottom Station and Power House
These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, VictoriaThis collection of postcards and image is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful business in Falls Creek, Victoria.A high definition photo of the T-Bar Bottom Station and Power House with Ski Jump beside the Snow Crystal Inn visible in the background.falls creek resort, tows and lifts at falls creek, snow crystal appartments, power house falls creek -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Modern Power Generators: steam electric and internal-combustion and their application to present-day requirements, 1908 (exact)
James Weir graduated from Strathclyde University with a degree in Economics. James gained extensive industrial experience with anengineering group called the 'Weir Group". He then became a Director at Hambros Advanced Technology Trust. In 1990, James was the Founder and Director at Duke Street Capital. He speaks English and French. A large green cloth hardcover book with gold and black decorations on front cover. Title is engraved in black on front cover and in gilt on spine. Title is printed in black and red on title-page. Volume 1 with illustrations in b/w with diagrams and a series of coloured composite sectional models. 'Modern Power Generators' deals with the production of Steam, Electric and Gas power.boiler, steam, james weir french, engine, air brake, induction motor, internal combustion, turbine, locomotive, otto, diesel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Power of Attorney, 11/10/1962
Record of Transfer of Power of Attorney by Mary Elizabeth Jack to Charles Schwerkolt at Pittsburgh. Properties in Deep Creek Road and 125 Separation Street, Northcotelegal services, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, deep creek road, mitcham, schultz, alvira, separation street, northcote -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs, 1979-80 MMBW pipe line project at Hubbard Reserve, North Ringwood � Line of sewer work with mole power pack near Hibberd's shed
Part of a 43-photo record of the MMBW�s engineering feat in drilling a 12 inch pipe line up to 40 feet deep through rock hardened by volcanic action associated with geological fault that occurs along the line. The work took place from October 1979 to May 1980 on the southern boundary of Hubbard Reserve, North Ringwood. The collection was presented to the Ringwood Historical Research Group by J Clarke on 9th June 1980.E560 N28 Jan 1980 A43 Line of sewer work with mole power pack near Hibberd's shed -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Power supply upgrade project - J. S. Grey Reserve West Preston", Jul. 2016
Digital image of a folded A4 pamphlet titled "Power supply upgrade project - J. S. Grey Reserve West Preston", about the construction of a new sub-station on the reserve, gives construction dates, impact, site plan, elevation plan, reason or need for the sub-station for tram power upgrades. Dated July 2016. A4 print made for files.trams, tramways, substation, power supply, yarra trams, west preston -
Power House Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, Opening of Power House Rowing Club with M O'Brien, T Goss, Mayor C Gahan and G Smith, 1970
Digital scan of black and white photograph. Opening of Power House Rowing Club with M O'Brien, T Goss, Mayor C Gahan and G Smith. -
Power House Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, Opening of Power House Rowing Club with M O'Brien, CC W King, T Goss and C Gahan, 1970
Digital scan of black and white photograph. Opening of Power House Rowing Club with M O'Brien, CC W King, T Goss and C Gahan. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Identification plate: SEC Branch Alignment Indicator, Mid 20th century
The State Electricity Commission was established in 1920 with the development of the Yallourn Power Station and brown coal was used for 90% of Victoria’s electricity supplies. In the 1990s the Commission was abolished and electricity companies were privatized. In Warrnambool electricity was officially connected to the city in 1924. This plate is one taken from a Warrnambool power station. One power station in Warrnambool today being located in Botanic Road.This plate is of some interest as a reminder of the times when the State Electricity Commission controlled power supplies in Victoria.This is a small rectangular metal plate with four holes at each corner for attachment to a Warrnambool Power Station. S.E.C. of VICT. Generation Branch Warrnambool Power Station Alignment Indicator No. 1 s.e.c. warrnambool, state electricity commission victoria, warrnambool -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Manual, Instruction Manual. Power Plant. B-24 D Airplane, Circa 1939
Issued to engine mechanics servicing the B-24 Liberator.Original WW2 era manual.Hardback bound manualInstruction manual. Power Plant. B-24 D Airplane. Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. Asn Diego, Californiapower plant, pratt & whitney, r1830, b-24, liberator. -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Cleaning coal bunkers for the mill's power generating plant -circa 1925
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Cleaning coal bunkers for the mill's power generating plant -circa 1925 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills textile mills - staff, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills, textile mills - staff -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Stephen Hall, Laurie Power, "Gliding along stately streets", "Mind the Curve", "Hold tight for the curves", 31/10/1970 12:00:00 AM
Set of two newspaper clippings reviewing the book "Mind the Curve" by John D. Keating .1 - "Gliding along stately streets" - The Age 31/10/1970 - written by Stephen Hall .2 - "Hold tight for the curves" - The Herald, 15/10/1970 - written by Laurie Power.trams, tramways, melbourne, cable trams, books -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklet - S.E.C.V. x2, Power from Kiewa
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Their public relations employees published booklets to promote the Scheme and the area. In this booklet there are photos of some of the major work constructions with an explanation of how they work and their purpose, a map of the Scheme and an article and photos of tourist facilities and activities that are available.This booklet promotes the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and tourism indicating that tourism was recognised as a new industry for the area. The photos give a pictorial history of the area eg. skiing using the Summit T-bar lift and includes the facilities available at the time. The explanation of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme is a basic resource for students interested in Hydro power.Slim booklet with photo of McKay Creek Power Station on the front cover and the title in brown and black at the top. Printed along the spine is State Electricity Commission of Victoria.state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. tourism. t-bar ski tow. falls creek -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Operators Manual Radio Sets AN/VRC53 & AN/GRC1258 Amplifier Power Supply Group OA-3633/GRC
Handbook for equipment used by the RegimentSoft covered book detailing installation, operating instructions and operator's maintenance of Radio Sets AN/VRC53 & AN/GRC1258 Amplifier Power Supply Group OA-3633/GRCTM 11-5820-498-10handbook, radio, vrc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Behold the Power of Union", early 2000s
Adhesive label or sign titled "Behold the Power of Union", by the Rail Tram and Bus Union, giving a establishment date of 1861 and the Union logo. 2 copies heldtrams, tramways, rtbu, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Tram Driver Information", "Power Centre", 2011
Instruction - A4 sheet - "Tram Driver Information", providing information to drivers on instructions for services to the Grand Prix along either St Kilda Road, Fitzroy St for routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 67 and 72 for four dates in March. Dates line up with 2011 calendar. .1 - titled "Power Centre" reminder crews what to do if a loss of power during the event.trams, tramways, malvern depot, grand prix, drivers, st kilda rd, control centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, William R. Pollock, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track", 1930's?
Report - 54 pages, photocopied from an original, black comb bound with front clear plastic cover and rear mania cover titled "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track". Compiled by William R. Pollock, MMTB Power House Superintendent. Report not dated, possibly late to mid 1930's. Consists of 12 pages of notes on the power house, cable operation and repairs, the grip and other aspects of operation, along with 26 appendices of drawings of equipment and parts of the cable tram system. Published by the MMTB. For full copy see the pdf document. See also Reg Item 2129 re Mr. Pollock's employment.trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, grip tram, winding houses -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Organizational Maintenance Manual - Radio Sets AN/VRC 53, AN/GRC125, Power Amplifier OA3633/GRC, May 1967
Handbook for equipment previously used by the RegimentSoft covered book detailing introduction, installation, operating instructions and maintenance of radio sets AN/VRC-53, AN/GRC 125 and Amplifiers Power Supply Group OA-3633/GRCTM 11-5820-498-12handbook, radio, -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Gasworks, Power Station, 25 Jan 1928
One from a set of six postcards related to the Gasworks and produced from early images by the City of Port Phillip: Morning tea time at the power station 25 January 1928Cards have three logos: Gasworks Arts, City of Port Phillip, Gas and Fuel Corporationindustry, utilities - gas, south melbourne gasworks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tramway Board, "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", 10/10/1917 12:00:00 AM
Report - typed four pages - two copies - brass clipped together - titled "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", listing the details for each engine or power house in the Northern Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North Melbourne, North Carlton and Johnston St engine houses. Dated 10/10/1917trams, tramways, cable trams, track, engine houses, cables, equipment -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Oral history interview, Lt/Gen Ash Power (Rtd), 21/3/2018
Ash Power is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army and a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor and Bougainville. Between 2011 and 2014, Power notably served as Chief of Joint Operations. In this oral history extract, Power reflects on what the RSL means to him and the resounding collective mission of ex-service organisations.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.lt/gen ash power (rtd), oral history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Water and Power, 1968
History of the Snowy Mmountains Scheme to 1968-9Pamphlet/soft cover/photo of Eucumbene Dam and Lake Eucumbene on front. Table of statistics on back cover. Illustratedwater, power, snowy mountains scheme, tatura, irrigatiaon, books, reference -
Power House Rowing Club
Newspaper clipping - Power House Club members, Power House Club members
Power House Club members: Michael Pointer (maiden eights couch), Fran Pointer, Paula Carroll, Jim Petty (junior fours coach). -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Manual, Zahnradfabrick Friedrichshafen AG, "ZF Ball and nut type power steering gear", undated
Manual - 12 A4 pages, full colour centre stapled, titled "ZF Ball and nut type power steering gear". Undated. Illustrated manual or brochure. Not known whether this equipment was used in Melbourne.On inside front cover in ink "450 - 50000 ? life designed."trams, tramways, buses, maintenance, manual -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "St Kilda Road Power House", May. 1920
Ticket or entry card printed on a card entitling the person to visit the St Kilda Road Power house on 26/5/1920. Issued by the MMTB. Two copies held - Nos. 124 and 125. Background not known.trams, tramways, mmtb, st kilda rd, winding houses, power house, cable trams -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Power House Buildings in Sloane Street Stawell
Power House Buildings Sloane St. Stawellstawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Trucks at base of steep hill with power pylons at top. Glenvale or Timbertop (Undated)
Black and white photograph of steep hill with power pylons at top. Houses top left of picture. A truck is at the top of the hill between the pylons. Two trucks at bottom of slope. Stamp on back of photo reads, "E. Post"."Roadworks 27 1/2 x 48. Glenvale or Timbertop Rh". -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Switching ON of the S.E.C. power supply for Stawell Sept 1968
Switching on of the S.E.C. power supply for Stawell. Sept 1968stawell electricity power -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Institution of Electrical Engineers, Electronics & Power: The Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (Centenary Edition), April/May 1971
The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) was established on 17 May 1871. The first meeting took place at 2 Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street SW. Those present were Wildman Whitehouse, Capt P.H. Colomb, Maj. R.E. Stotherd, Louis Loeffler, Capt Weber, Capt Malcolm, Robert Sabine, Frank Bolton. Gold paper covered magazine with black print. 239 pages including numerous advertisements. Articles of this centenary edition include: A Human Entity (Lord Nelson of Stafford), Yesterday's Men - providing for tomorrow ((A.G. Woodruff), A century of Development in the Supply Industry (Stanley Brown), British Broadcasting and the IEE (J. Redmond), Telecommunications - the grassroots of the IEE (R.J. Halsey), Engineers, physicists and mathematicians (J.A. Ratcliffe), The IEE Wiring regulations (E.E. Hutchings). The IEE and education (John Brown), Electrical Engineering today and tomorrow. Images include Oliver Lodge, James Maxwell, Crookes shadow tube, Deptford Power Station, John Hopkinson, Marconi, William Thomson, Oliver Heaviside, experimental 3-phase, Belling Modernette, Savoy Hill, power lines, Brighton Power Station, BBC Television Centre London, mobile telegraph office.generators, institution of electrical engineers, iee, wildman whitehouse, ph colomb, re stotherd, louis loeffler, robert sabine, frank bolton, multimeter, power units, oscilloscope, bell and howell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Power House Building with Extensions in Sloane Street Stawell 2013
Power House Building with Extensions Sloane Street Stawell. 2013