Report titled "Historic tram plan derailed", concerning a report by Monash University Accident Research Centre about the crashworthiness of the W class trams. Notes issues with the timber framed cabins, National Trust, and others. Quotes Norm Cross about the 1993 proposal with a photo of the tram that was to be the prototype. Yields information about the investigation into the crash worthiness of the W class tram and Monash University report.Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 26/3/2003.tramways, w8 class, preston workshops, w class, accidents, national trust, monash university

Article by Damon Johnston about Jeff Kennett and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity for their future. The reporter notes the lack of awareness for W class trams, compared to the general tram fleet, compares performance with Z class fleet. Quotes National Trust, PTUA and Charles Sowerwine of Melb. Uni urban historian. See item 7613 for the decision News Release.Yields information the formation of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 28/9/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars

.2) .3) Newspaper pages, “Roll call/sunk November 19 1941, The Sydneys 645 crew, listed in full below have never been forgotten”. .4) - .6) Copy of record of Service for ALFRED WILLIAM POTTER. .7) - .10) Copy of submission forms for the HMAS Sydney Memorial re ALFRED WILLIAM POTTER..1) Poster, black, blue and white print, background B & W photograph of the crew aboard HMAS Sydney. .2) .3) Newspaper, paper, black print on off white background. .4) .10) Facsimile, paper, black print on white paper.posters, hmas sydney, herald sun

An article about the history of Hurstbridge and its pioneer Henry Hurst.1 page, text and illus.hurstbridge, herald sun, henry hurst

Newspaper report with colour images courtesy of the Public Records Office of Victoria, reporting on the PROV "Transporting Art" Exhibition. Gives details of the artists featured. Written by Katie Lapthorne.Yields information about the 2002 Transporting Art Exhibition held by the PROV.Newspaper - centre fold - full colour The Herald Sun 11/1/2002tramways, transporting art, tramcars, exhibitions, prov

Newspaper report by Ian Royall about Yarra Trams recording some 450 car incidents so far this year - about 3 per day. Notes CCTV on trams, the Dudley and William Sts roundabout and that Rhino on a skateboard campaign is being rebooted. Quotes Yarra Trams CEO Carla PurcellYields information about the number of incidents so far during 2024 with motor car to tram collisions.Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun, 20/6/2024 page 11Has source label on rear.tramways, accidents, yarra trams, collisions

Item written by Mary Bolling titled "Death rattle on tram tracks", about the shabbiness of Melbourne's trams and their maintenance. Quotes Doug Brady of the RTBU, Norm Cross and Colin Tyrus of Yarra Trams. Has a photo showing very poor paint condition of a door of a W class tram.Yields information about the appearance of W class trams in 2008Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun, 2/9/2008, with a colour photo.tramways, trams, w class, paint, tramcar maintenance, yarra trams

Newspaper clipping. Herald Sun - Women in business. Sticky tape on top and bottom of clipping. cultural structures and establishments, building construction

Photograph of W6 class tram No. 883 running a route 10 to West Preston service in Macarthur St Melbourne with the Victorian Treasury building behind. They are people boarding and alighting from the tram. The tram was built in April 1943. There are no holes in the dash canopy lighting which were installed in Nov. 1951. The tram has a sign on the front about traveling in comfort between 930 and 430. Photo possibly mid to late 1940s.Yields information about tram 883 mid to late 1940s.Black and white photo with source stamp on the rear.Has the Herald Sun stamp and "No 2" in pencil on the rear.tramcars, hawthorn depot, sw6 class, tram 883

Gives a story about a 12 historic buses stored under the Westgate bridge and being "found" by the Ministry when looking for Met Ticket machines. Has a photo of Alan Brown, Minister for Transport standing in front of bus 301, Yields information about stored buses in 1993 being "found"Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun 5-6-1993 titled Bus bonanza at the 'batcave'buses, stored buses, westgate, bus 301, alan brown

Photographs and brief biographies of 59 women federal parliamentarians 1943-19992 p. black & white illustrations(Special section of Sunday Herald Sun 28 November 1999australia politics and government, women

Series of three photos showing Z86 being taken by road to Orange, N.S.W. in connection with the Transportation Conference of the National Committee on Transportation of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, being held from 24th to 26th October. It left Preston on 20th October. (See Electric Traction Nov. 1977 p171) Published in The Sun newspaper Saturday 22-10-1977 - see item, 3129Yields information about the transport of Z86 to Orange for display at a conference.Set of three images of Z class tram being transported to Orange.Has Herald Sun Copyright stamp on rear of each print.tramways, transport, z class, tram 86, transporting trams, orange

Family death notice and Funeral notice for Bridget (Betty) Tooth, nee Mahoney. Transcription of death notice published in the Herald Sun 20/02/ 2018. Downloaded 21/02/2018.bridget tooth nee mahoney

Article by Lyall Johnson provides information about the tram fleet breakdowns,, faults in all classes of trams and issues with parts. Notes the storage of the W class trams, its operations, leasing of trams by the previous Labor Government. Has quotes from Paul Mees, Lou DeGregorio Union Secretary, and PTC Spokesperson Sandra McLaren. Has photo of each type of tram and a summary of its performance underneath.Yields information about the performance of the Melbourne tram fleet in 1993 - poor.Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun 1-8-1993 titled - "New trams as bad as old"trams, tramways, leasing, a class, b class, z class, w class, faults, performance, overhauls

Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Black and white original print positive of M&MTB Roster Clerks, posed leaning over a desk with print rosters. L-R. Eddie Blatchford, Arthur Miers and G Marks.Stamped: "Copyright / Not for reproduction / Herald Sun Feature Service / Melbourne Australia"mmtb, m&mtb, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, arthur miers, eddie blatchford, g marks

A photo of senior girls performing their health exercises in a class. The girls were dressed in their physical exercise kit which was provided by Legacy to the junior legatees. The photo was taken by a newspaper and could have been part of them publicising the Annual Demonstration. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics.A record of the displays at the classes Legacy provided for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of junior legatees posing in their exercise classes.Stamped with Copyright of the Herald Sun Feature Service, Melbourne in purple ink.junior legatee, girls' classes

4 senior boys (pupils) at Special School with Cr V Jackson and Mr Warren (Teacher), 1961Herald Sunorganization, education, special school, copyright not for reproduction, herald sun photograph supplied by feature service, the herald & weekly times ltd. melbourne australia

Black and white photograph: St. Mary's Church of England. Church altar, cross in centre, cross on left hand side, cross and banner on right hand side, 2 vases with flowers, 2 candlesticks. Alter rail in front. Hanging lamp. Large hand painted mural by A Moller above altar, mainly crucifixion scene.Herald Sunbuildings, church, st marys, copyright not for reproduction. herald sun photograph supplied by feature service the herald & weekly times ltd. melbourne australia

Black Saturday explosion by rocket mines in Sth Vietnam. Vung Tau and Nui Dat hospitals involved in helping the wounded soldiers. Australian and US helicopters in action. 8 RAR and 6RAR involved.A sepia coloured newspaper article from the Herald, dated March 2 1970, has an image of 13 local Vietnamese people working in paddy fields with five rifles nearby stacked up forming a cone shape. Herald Sun March 2nd 1970/ Guns at harvest/ Battle to save hurt diggers. guns, harvest, mine explosion, black saturday, long hai mountains, helicopter evacuation, 11 dead, 29 wounded, jumping mines, 8rar & 6rar

Page 18 of the Melbourne Herald Sun Friday March 7, 1997 with a Herald Sun Editorial title "Letting down Victoria" about the Public Transport Union decision to strike on the Grand Prix week. Discusses the implications of the 48 hour strike and impacts. Notes the Transport Minister as Robin Cooper. Along side is a cartoon by Knight about the strike.trams, tramways, grand prix, strike, public transport union, ptu, cartoons

Whole newspaper page. Sunday Herald sun page 83. Business section. colour photo of Janet England, Chair on rooftop of QVWC building. cultural structures and establishments, building construction, political processes

Laminated article from "Herald-Sun" 01.12.1999 of Ross Wissing. Ross Wissing, former student. Article describes his career so far.ross wissing, student, career

The Yarra Boulevard was a major depression era public works project.Sustenance workers, Susso Drive [Yarra Boulevard], 1930s. Attached green postit: "In Herald Sun. Richmond section not Kew. Check with Richmond Historical Society.yarra boulevard, susso drive, road construction 1930s, the great depression (kew)

Supplement to the Herald Sun celebrating 200th anniversary of postal services in Australia.16 p., text and colour photographsaustralia post, postal services

From the Herald Sun "Legends Collection" Series "Images of the 20th Century"Photograph of swimmer, Dawn Fraser, competitor at 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Gamespromotional material