Letter to the Editor of the Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 26/2/1996 written by Frank Puls (a BTM member) of Humffray St. Ballarat about the tram debate and that people should wait for the outcome of the Ballarat Tramway feasibility study before getting "hysterical", "but until then, the protesters appear to be jumping the gun." Has paper and details glued to right hand top edge of cutting. Collected by Frank Puls on behalf of the Museum.trams, tramways, feasibility study, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Articles include future report on the feasibility of providing a talking book service, troubles experienced when letting the hall for dancing has meant that it can no longer be hired for this purpose, death of Eileen Durham - part of the Sewing Auxiliary that bound books - who had given 50 years of service, decision to create a Braille Proficiency Examination similar to that done by RNIB and increase of Hospitals and Charities Commission grant this year.25 pages of text with drawingsbraille library of victoria, corporation records

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 Saturday magazine section with a column written by the Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat, Vern Robson. Titled "1996 the year of elections" . Column discusses the forthcoming 1996 Council elections, Australia day celebrations and the recent public meeting to discuss the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes the forthcoming feasibility study and the support of the Federal and State governments in funding the study.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 13/1/1997 by F.Raymond of Haddon commenting on Peter Hiscock's statement of 7/1/1997 and the proposed feasibility study is not constrained by a narrow 'must be profitable' philosophy. Notes the success of Bendigo and the Melbourne City Circle tram route. Cutting has been glued together reducing the item from three columns to two by gluing heading and first three lines on top of the rest of the cutting."Ballarat Courier 13/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan. 1997" in green and blue ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor

Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Thursday 20/9/2001, page 15, titled "Trams may return to streets", about the 30th anniversary of the closure of Ballarat Tramways, the possible return, and the feasibility study also being undertaken. Also has a paragraph giving a very potted history of the tramway, "History of Ballarat's trams". Photo with article is of 31 at Main and Victoria streets, in Bridge St. Written by Leonie Barlow,closure, ballarat, tram revival

Article from page 5 of The Courier, Monday 19/2/1996 written by Ian Haberfield and Brigitte Ellemor that funding for the tramway feasibility study would proceed under a coalition government. At the time, an election campaign was underway. Quotes Senator Macdonald, Opposition spokesman for Regional Development and Jenny Beacham, ALP Candidate for Ballarat who said the study would be axed under a Coalition Government. Has a photo of jenny Beacham as part of the article.trams, tramways, feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

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

Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun dated August 6, 1999, page 23, about the possibility of tourist trams returning to Ballarat. Mentions feasibility studies and quotes the Mayor, Judy Verlin about the plan and other studies such as the Maunsell study. Has photo of Judy Verlin holding a miniature cable tram and a photo of an ESCO tram in Sturt St. with Town Hall in background. Item written by Scott Thompson, Urban affairs reporter and picture by Cameron L'Estrange. ballarat revival, feasibility study, maunsell, sturt st.

Front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 8, 1995 featuring the plea by Peter Hiscock, executive director of Sovereign Hill for the return of trams to Ballarat streets. Article by Ian Haberfield. Features a photo of Peter and on page 2, black and white photo of 671 in Wendouree Parade. Article continues on page 2. Notes that a submission had been sent to the Federal Government for a feasibility study and that Federal Regional Development Minister Brian Howe who is responsible for the Better Cities program will be in Ballarat the following day.On page 1, in blue ink "&p2"trams, tramways, 671, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Set of three documents that were prepared to explore the concept of reusing the Royal Exhibition buildings and providing a Vintage tram route between them and the City. The first, an extensive report by The Met is an Addendum to the Fitzroy Feasibility Study of August 1986. The second is a document titled "1888 Street: A proposal for a Museum of Victorian Home and Street Life by Charles Sowerwine, University of Melbourne, and a handwritten note about the possible tram service and its operation written by Doug Prosser commenting on the proposal. The proposal included the reuse of the cable tram winding house on the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. Fitzroy.Demonstrates a report on a proposal for a Fitzroy Vintage Tram service.Set of three documents related to the provision of a Royal Exhibition Building and Vintage Tram Route: 1 - Approx 150A4 pages, black comb bound with The Met covers 2 - 66 page, photocopied - stapled in top left hand corner 3 - four page hand written on MTA memo ruled paper.tramways, the met, vintage trams, royal exhibition buildings, proposals, fitzroy, winding house

From 1936, the Australians began to explore the feasibility of local production of steel helmets. Actual production by the Commonwealth Steel Company (in conjunction with Lysaghts) began in 1939. Made of manganese steel, it weighed about 1.1kg. Due to lack of machinery to bend manganese steel strip, the helmets were produced with a raw, but bevelled, edge. Almost two million helmet bodies were produced. Australian helmets were painted in sand textured Australian Army Khaki-Green No.3. A wide-meshed knotted net was often worn. The chin-strap was a copy of the British Mk.II. it was made with cloth covered springs and webbing.Green steel helmet with 8/7th RVR colour patch on each side

1450.1 Top right hand corner part of front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 12, 1995 used as a pointer to an article on page 5, with a small colour photo of 671 1450.2 - Item from page 5, written by Leanne Middleton, noting that Mr. Peter Hiscock, Ballarat Tourism Board Chairman was 'very optimistic' about the possibility of funding for a feasibility study on the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes that is was possible that funding was likely after speaking to the Federal Minister, Mr. Howe. Item has Newspaper name and page details taped to back of cutting. trams, tramways, 671, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

In 1975 a School Council subcomittee was formed to select a new principal to instigate the development of secondary schooling at Williamstown Grammar. By 1977 the appointed principal, John Roberts Pascoe, had worked tirelessly assessing options in and around Williamstown and looking for support for the school's expansion plans. He found that support in the Werribee Council and Werribee community, which recognised the potential of an independent school for the expanding area. In 1977, based on demographic research and feasibility studies, fifty acres of land was purchased on Sayers Rd. at Truganina (then Werribee). This photograph shows that land, the site for the new secondary school for Williamstown Grammar, looking east at the corner of Sayers Rd & Marquands Rd, which would be a very different view today.Colour photograph of a cloudy sky and cleared land with a perspective line of telegraph poles extending from the right into the middle background.campus, secondary, expansion

The State Revenue Office (SRO) is a $5 million world-class purpose built revenue collection facility employing over 200 people. SRO relocated 40% of its operations from Melbourne to the Ballarat Technology Park, creating more than 180 employment opportunities for skilled people from the region. The Ballarat facility houses the majority of the SRO's operations capability and utilises state-of-the-art technology. The BTP was selected to host the SRO after a feasibility study revealed that Ballarat was an ideal regional centre to support this important government function. The BTP enables the SRO to be in close proximity to an existing cluster of technology based enterprises and organisations, as well as education, training and research opportunities presented to SRO staff at the nearby Federation University. Three coloured photographs of people on the site of State Revenue Office, Ballarat Technology Park. The man being interviewed is Premier John Brumby. Geoff Howard MP and University of Ballarat Vice Chancellor Kerry Cox stand to his right. Two hundred State Revenue Office (SRO) workers were shifted to Ballarat from Melbourne in 2001 in a government initiative to create regional growth and cost savings.ballarat technology centre, john brumby, kerry cox, geoff howard, university of ballarat, state revenue office

1452.1 Bottom part of the front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday December 16, 1995 featuring an announcement by Jenny Beacham, ALP candidate for Ballarat (Federal) the previous day that the Federal Government has agreed to jointly fund a feasibility study for the reintroduction of trams in Ballarat. Article by Ian Haberfield. Has the newspaper name, date and page number taped to the bottom portion of the cutting. 1452.2 - Part of page 4 of the same newspaper, with a continuation of the story from page 1. Reports on comments from Brian Howe, Federal Minister and State Opposition tourism spokesman, Steve Bracks. Has the newspaper name, date and page number taped to the bottom portion of the cutting. trams, tramways, funding, feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Engineering feasability study, 24 pages and diagrams dated November 4th 1982, to dewater Central Deborah Gold Mine. On front cover 'Bendigo Mining NL, Central Deborah Goldmine Dewatering, Engineering Feasibility Study, Caldwell, Connell Engineers Pty Ltd.' 'Draft' watermark on each page. Areas discussed in study: the mine dewatering proposal; minewater quality, minewater disposal options and criteria; minewater volumes; volume of workings; volume of fissures; groundwater inflow; pump equipment; wastewater disposal options; discharge to sewerage system; discharge to Bendigo Creek; treatment and odour control; treatment of minewater; foul air treatment; proposed treatment systerm; summary of conclusions.bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine

Set of three newspaper cuttings concerning the reinstatement of trams into Ballarat, from The Courier, Saturday August 9, 2014. .1 - Front page of The Courier, with a side photo of 40 on the depot fan, titled "Tram Plan", referring readers to page 4. .2 - Page 4 - "Potential to boost tourism - Bid to bring back city's tramway" - item written by Melissa Cunningham looking at ideas for a city tramway, quotes Peter Hiscock, Ron Edberg, Catherine King MP. Item follows story from Bendigo announcement for a feasibility study. .3 - Page 23 - "Trams for past not future" - Editorial looking at the possible return of trams - on the negative side. Written by Andrew Eales. ballarat, ballarat city tramway, tram reinstatement

Various documents relating to feasibility of Bendigo Arts Centre 1981-1982: Correspondence re survey of potential user groups (Ross Ramus Architects) - two sites to be evaluated as part of that study - Central Bendigo site & BCAE, Flora Hill; Shire of Strathfieldsaye notification of proposed Bus Tour of performing arts centres in Melbourne; Reports of the Liaison Sub-Committee regarding Performing Arts Centre - minutes of meetings of 15/12/1981 and 22/4/1982; Revised List of User Groups per Bendigo Arts Council - addresses and names of Groups (some defunct); 9-paged document entitled ''History of Existing Policy'' covering history since the establishment in 1974 of the Regional Arts Centre Program - a Ministry for the Arts publication?) with details of state-wide commitments to thirteen arts centres - Bendigo having ''commitment in principle'' with four already in existence prior to the commencement of the program.

Photo taken immediately prior to the demolition of the old baker's shop on the corner of Main Road and York Street, Eltham. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house. The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Publicity at the time was oriented toward moves to preserve the weatherboard building which came from a number of individuals including members of this society. The society had no official connection with any proposal to retain the building or any part of it on any other site. The issues involved were part of a wider consideration of the matter of preservation of historic buildings. In this case the Society and in particular the committee had been aware for some years of the impending demolition. The possibility of the preservation of the building had been canvassed on a number of occasions. The Society’s view was that whilst the baker’s shop was an interesting old building which contributed to the character of Main Road, it was not of sufficient importance to wage an organised campaign for its preservation. It considered that if the building were to be preserved for historical reasons it would be far more feasible to retain it in its present location than to re-build it on another site.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street

Photo taken immediately prior to the demolition of the old baker's shop on the corner of Main Road and York Street, Eltham. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house. The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Publicity at the time was oriented toward moves to preserve the weatherboard building which came from a number of individuals including members of this society. The society had no official connection with any proposal to retain the building or any part of it on any other site. The issues involved were part of a wider consideration of the matter of preservation of historic buildings. In this case the Society and in particular the committee had been aware for some years of the impending demolition. The possibility of the preservation of the building had been canvassed on a number of occasions. The Society’s view was that whilst the baker’s shop was an interesting old building which contributed to the character of Main Road, it was not of sufficient importance to wage an organised campaign for its preservation. It considered that if the building were to be preserved for historical reasons it would be far more feasible to retain it in its present location than to re-build it on another site.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Chris Knight & Associates - Specialists in Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation discussed with VIOSH the feasibility of them being involved in attending the National Safety Council of America Congress and Expo in New Orleans 1999. This would be in conjunction with other Australian groups. Together they would have a stand/exhibit promoting their what they did. Comments from VIOSH staff are shown on the first page of the letter.Eight A4 pages, typed. Pages 1 & 2 are letter. Pages 3 to 8 re NSCA Congress and Expo - Australian ConsortiumLetterhead of Chris Knight & Associates. Signature of Chris Knight. Comments written in biroviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, steve cowley, chris knight, occupational health and safety, nsca, national safety council of america, congress and expo, new orleans, safety exhibit

Victor Bonney (1872- 1953) was a gifted and innovative surgeon. One of Bonney’s most notable achievements was his development of a successful procedure for myomectomy. After his wife developed fibroids and had her uterus removed early in their marriage, Bonney took a great interest in the practice of conservatism in surgery. Prior to Bonney, myomectomy “had fallen into disuse because of excessive blood loss during the operating and the infections that commonly followed” (Chamberlain, 'The master of myomectomy') , but Bonney saw an opportunity to revolutionise this practice. In his words: “I set myself to make myomectomy so feasible, successful and safe as to render it a fair alternative to hysterectomy in every case… Excepting only in a very few instances… I have succeeded, and now enter the operating theatre free of the trammels which at one time too often compelled my hand against my heart.” (Bonney, 'The fruits of conversatism') Bonney’s crucial innovation was the development of a new surgical clamp, an instrument which is now referred to as Bonney’s myomectomy clamp. The clamp was ingeniously designed to cut off blood supply to the uterus by compressing the uterine arteries, immediately reducing the excessive blood loss which had previously been associated with the procedure. Although technological advances mean that these are now seldom used, Bonney’s success with this procedure was such that his clamps were regularly used for myomectomy procedures for decades after his death. This instrument was included with other obstetric instruments, mostly destructive instruments, given to RANZCOG from Box Hill Hospital labour ward in February- March 1998. The maternity service at Box Hill Hospital combined with St George's Hospital in Kew to be known as Birralee Maternity Service. These instruments were collected by Julie Collette, Unit Manager, St George's Kew and given to RANZCOG Museum Curator, Susan Barnett. Stainless steel clamp. Scissor type instrument with two sets of finger grips and a locking ratchet mechanism. The blades close to form two apertures which can be selectively decreased in size."DOWN BROS LONDON STAINLESS" upper surface of RH handle; "B.H.H.L. WARD" inner surface of LH handle.surgery, obstetrics

Various documents relating to feasibility of Bendigo Arts Centre 1970-1977 - Correspondence; various notes (some handwritten); large plan of Crestknit factory layout; information re Public Meeting 12/10/1976; Address to Bendigo City Council by Dr Westbrook 15/9/1975; Bendigo Arts Activity Centre - Draft Brief; Bendigo Arts Council Minutes (50th meeting held 6y/4/1976); Performing Arts Centre Study - Sub-Committee Meeting 6/9/1976; Public Notice in Bendigo Advertiser for a Proposed Community Arts Activity Centre (16/10/197?); Statement fro Bendigo Arts Council re a Performing Arts Centre for Bendigo - what the Council knows & what the Council recommends; letter from The Bendigo Trust 29th March 1976 with details of the proposed Convention Centre to be part of the Dai Gum San project on Danger Hill (the Trust believing that a Cultural Centre should be incorporated into the proposed Convention Centre) - attached are a site plan, building plans(convention hall, proposed ground floor theatre and two architectural elevations of the proposed convention centre,

"A plan to turn the Gregory Street silos into apartments is no more.Developers Eleveno Pty Ltd have abandoned plans to transform the Lake Wendouree silos into a giant apartment complex, despite previously being given the green light from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.Director Richard Sykes yesterday confirmed the silos would be demolished."The plans are not proceeding. The plan now is to create residential houses," he said.The planning permit for an 18-lot subdivision was approved by Ballarat City Council on July 22, despite objections lodged against the application.Mr Sykes said it wasn't feasible to turn the silos into 27 units and there were many factors behind the decision."They're being demolished for various reasons, there were just better solutions," he said.Bold plans to transform the former Joe White Maltings silos into apartments were first submitted to Ballarat City Council in January 2007.However, developers took the proposal to VCAT in September 2008 after council failed to make a decision in the required 60-day timeframe.A hearing was held in early 2009 and the development was approved in March last year.Mr Sykes said it was found that the building would most likely be out of place in the region."We found the market didn't really want that sort of development," he said."They're probably more suited for inner-city development, rather than regional areas."Mr Sykes did not put a price on either the proposed development or the demolition, but said it would "cost a fair amount of money".He said once the demolition permit has been passed, works were expected to begin in November." (Ballarat Courier, 03 August 2010)Joe White Maltings Silos in Gregory Street Ballarat under demolition, to make way for a housing development. The silos were built on the banks of Lake Wendouree. joe white maltings, silo, eleveno pty ltd, lake wendouree, demolition, gregory street ballarat, wendouree parade, architecture

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Document is a Draft Proposal for a Pilot Project to Develop a Databank of Successful Engineering Solutions to Health and Safety Problems. It has been written by Dr Dennis Else, Visiting Fellow, Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Dennis is also a Senior Lecturer, University of Aston, Birmingham, England. The document outlines the need for a databank and often ""our failure to control health and safety problems is from our inability to apply existing knowledge rather than because the knowledge does not exist." The control solutions would need to be technically vetted to ensure feasibility of the solution. An experienced group of specialists in aspects of health and safety and from engineering branches would be required. Ballarat CAE already has this blend of expertise. They have been responsible for the development of Australia's first tertiary course in Occupational Health and Safety and Occupational Hazard Management.Fifty-seven A4 pages - includes 27 pages of photocopied pages from reference books and 11 pages of Curriculum Vitae, Staff.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, dennis else, databank, engineering solutions, draft proposal, visiting fellow, occupational hazard management, occupational health and safety, multidisciplinary team, dulcie brooke, max brooke, gerald fernandez, kathleen kent, peter mccarthy, tom norwood, roy schrieve, bill vermeend, derek viner, derek woolley

1302.1 - A4 size, 88 page report on Melbourne's tram and bus system produced by 'Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee' in May 1992. Report printed on white paper, with blue covers, stapled on sides. Report examines cross linking of trams routes and many other recommendations regarding services, union awards, ticketing, opportunities for expansion, reliability, revenue impacts, driver only trams, workplace reform, staffing, revenue protection and tourism opportunities. Note the report has been mis-bound with pages out of order eg 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5 etc. Gives a series of recommendations, few of which were implemented in reality. 1302.2 - A4 size - approx. 200 page document with blue covers - appendix to the above report. List of appendices given in 1302.1. Appendix No. 1 - Left/right turn priority at intersections 2 - draft structural efficiency proposal 3 - selection and training procedures report 4 - absenteeism report 5 - cost study of W and Z class trams 6 - Trams in Melbourne - AGB Australia Consultants 7 - Proposed tram and bus depot - South Melbourne - Detailed evaluation 8 - Depot and Route vehicle composition 9 - Options and Feasibility study of Additional W class trams in Melbourne.trams, tramways, melbourne, routes, strategic reviews, tramway systems