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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Programme, Official opening of the West Gate Bridge, 1978
Programme for the official opening of the West Gate Bridge on 15 November 1978 (photo of officials is missing from the inside of the programme). Front cover - coloured copy of painting of bridge under construction. Back cover - artist's impression of first steam ferry in 1873 by Williamstown Council"to the Masons from the Leakes 78"celebrations fetes and exhibitions, built environment - civic, west gate bridge, engineering - bridges, west gate bridge authority, rupert hamer - premier, oscar meyer - chairman -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Mrs Mary barrett's connection to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Melbourne
Hand written description detailing Mrs Mary Barrett's connection to the Holy Trinity Church of England. The description details the author's memories of Mary Bennettreligion - anglican (holy trinity), mary barrett, williamstown road -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Recollections of Holy Trinity's earlier days
Recollections of Holy Trinity's earlier days. Copy of description detailing Mary Barrett's connection to the Holy Trinity Church. Further detail is given about the song mentioned in the author's memories of Mary Barrettreligion - anglican (holy trinity), mary barrett, williamstown road -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Property valuation working papers, Tom Piper Ltd, Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, George Levey, 1950 - 1974
Sample of working papers relating to the valuation of 29 premises in Port Melbourne. These papers were maintained by Mr George LEVEY, who was the City Valuer for PMCC from around the mid 1950s to about 1974. Details are all in manilla folders. .23 - Tom Piper Ltd. Williamstown Roadbuilt environment - commercial, business and traders, industry, george levey, tom piper ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Invitation, opening to exhibition of watercolours by Ray Johnstone, Ray Johnstone, Oct 1977
The artist, a member of this Society (self portrait inside cover), did several paintings of Creswick House, one of which was purchased by the owner Isobel Macbeth (also a PMH&PS member), who waved this item for the collection. Ray subsequently moved to France to paint.1997 invitation to the opening of watercolour artist Ray Johnstone's exhibition at Customs Wharf Gallery in Williamstown, in form of a folder of four polstcards, each with a 4 colour reprodction of a painting. One of these is Creswick House at 139 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne.arts and entertainment - visual arts, built environment - domestic, ray johnstone, creswick house, isobel macbeth -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - 488 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, 2000s
Photo of David and Liana Thompson's house at 488 Wiliamstown Rdbuilt environment - domestic, david thompson, liana thompson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Telegram, Williamstown Council to Sandridge Council re punt, 22 Jan 1879
Telegram from Williamstown Council re meeting with Sandridge Council AT? puntlocal government - borough of sandridge, local government, williamstown council -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Ferry Ticket, Williamstown Short Road Ferry, 1970s
Kept by Les Pont, donated to Society in August 1998Single ticket for the Williamstown Short Road Ferry (the 'Punt') 15c - oatmeal coloured with two diagonal purple stripes. (Instructions read 'Please destroy this ticket on leaving ferry')transport - ferries, williamstown -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - DISCO motif, GMH education centre, Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Aug 1998
Examples of 'art deco' buildings and motifs around Port Melbourne were drawn from David Thompson's existing collection and augmented by shots taken in August 1998.From series of 'deco' detailing and buildings taken by David Thompson for use in PMH&PS 1999 calendar, taken in August 1998: GMH education centre in Williamstown Road - disco motifDetails in pen on backarchitecture, built environment - industrial, david thompson, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - GMH education centre, Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Aug 1998
Examples of 'art deco' buildings and motifs around Port Melbourne were drawn from David Thompson's existing collection and augmented by shots taken in August 1998.From series of 'deco' detailing and buildings taken by David Thompson for use in PMH&PS 1999 calendar, taken in August 1998: GMH Education centre, Williamstown RoadDetails in pen on backindustry, architecture, built environment - industrial, david thompson, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - GMH education centre, Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Aug 1998
Examples of 'art deco' buildings and motifs around Port Melbourne were drawn from David Thompson's existing collection and augmented by shots taken in August 1998.From series of 'deco' detailing and buildings taken by David Thompson for use in PMH&PS 1999 calendar, taken in August 1998: GMH Education centre, Williamstown Road, corner detailDetails in pen on backindustry, architecture, built environment - industrial, david thompson, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Missions to Seamen building, Port Melbourne, BI Ltd, 1937
Liana THOMPSON, Mayor of Port Phillip at the time, purchased many of the bricks from the demolished Mission and used them to pave their yard at 488 Williamstown Road. She and David saved two for PMH&PSTwo bricks from the 1937 Missions to Seamen building demolished 1995. Salmon coloured, with bits of mortar; impressed one side with 'BI Ltd'mission to seamen, demolitions, liana thompson, harry a norris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Panorama view of Port Melbourne foreshore, Commonwealth Engine Works to Williamstown, Alison Kelly, 1989
Colour panorama made up of 6 photographs from 1989. Photos taken by Alison Kelly from roof of Mission to Seamen building. Range of panorama extends from ruins of the Commonwealth Engine Works, Port Melbourne Railway Station, Centenary Bridge, Station Pier, Princes Pier, Beacon, to Williamstown. Ships include the Abel tasman and Linday Clark. The copy is a smaller black and white version in two pieces.centenary bridge, missions to seamen, piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, transport - shipping, beacons, transport - railways, alison kelly, abel tasman, linday clark -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Ledger (Remainder of title illegible but contains the words "Boat Building"), 1910 - 1917
Found by a member of donor's family - donor is a grandson of Harry Meiers. three generations of his family lived at "the Bend" settlement, Port MelbourneSmall ledger containing business records of boat builder Henry/Harry Meiers 1910 to 1912; He and his wife Lilian lived at Fishermens Bend, and he rowed each day to Williamstown where his business was located. The book was later used by Lilian for household expenses, shopping lists and food and medication recipes. From both business and domestic standpoints a most interesting record. Vertical book with dark red tape binding.A toddler has scribbled on several pages. e.g 50-51industry, domestic life, lilian meiers, henry (harry) meiers, allan meiers, boat building -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - DVD, "2011 Grand Final: PMFC v Williamstown, 2011
Recording of the 2011 VFL Grand Final, where Port Melbourne Football Club comtinued their unbeaten season to defeat Williamstown.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Port Melbourne vs Williamstown Grand Final, "Record", 2011
Purchased (for $3) by Cr Janet BOLITHO at the 2011 Grand FinalAFL Victoria "Record", VFL & TAC Cup Grand Final Edition, 25.09.2011. The program fom the Port Melbourne vs Williamstown grand final, won by Port MelbourneFull time scores recorded on pages 32 and 33sport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, gary ayres, john baird, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Menu, VFL Grand Final Luncheon, Port Melbourne vs Williamstown, 25 Sep 2011
Menu for the VFL Grand Final luncheon. 25th September 2011. Port Melbourne and Williamstown.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc, afl victoria, acacia, peter jackson, tac cup, victorian football league, vfl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - MHT General Plan showing Harbour improvements recommended Sir John Coode, Thomas Kell Lith, 1800s
Black and white map "Melbourne Harbour Trust, General Plan showing Harbour improvements, as recommended by Sir John Coode in his report of 17th February 1879" Showing proposed Coode canal and Sandridge, Hobson's Bay, North Williamstown, Footscray, the City, Emerald Hill and also the buildings of "Kitchen and Son" . (copy of original)industry, manufacturing, engineering department, borough of sandridge, engineering - canals and drainage, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, sir john coode -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, J W Banks, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, Apr 1889
Large book of 9 pages, incl. title page, bound on left with black tape, wih plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889Signed p. 2 by J.W. Banks, C.E.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, j w banks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, A J Duncan, Draughtsman, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, May 1891
Plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Oriniginally submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889; this updated 1891 version has 10 pages, and includes an added section to take tramway to Sandridge Road as far as St. Kilda Road. A company has now formed to back the proposal being re-presented to the Legislative Assembly.Signed by Edward Clark 2-6-1891, with Borough stamp on cover; initialed, ditto, on page 2; signed by A.J. Duncan page 2.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, edward clark, town clerks, mr jennings, austral - anglo tramway and general agency co ltd, a j duncan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, A J Duncan, Draughtsman, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, May 1891
Plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Oriniginally submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889; this updated 1891 version has 10 pages, and includes an added section to take tramway to Sandridge Road as far as St. Kilda Road. A company has now formed to back the proposal being re-presented to the Legislative Assembly. (Copy of 46.2)Signed by Edward Clark 2-6-1891, with Borough stamp on cover; initialed, ditto, on page 2; signed by A.J. Duncan page 2.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, edward clark, town clerks, mr jennings, austral - anglo tramway and general agency co ltd, a j duncan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Williamstown Road, Derham Street to Raglan Street, Port Melbourne, 14 Mar 1893
Plan of Williamstown road from Derham street to Raglan street. (67.1), together with written specification of works attached. (67.2), 1893.A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor). J.J. Bartlett (Mayor).engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, arthur victor heath, town clerks, james john bartlett, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Specification, Williamstown Road, Derham Street to Raglan Street, Port Melbourne, 14 Mar 1893
Written specification of works attached to plan of Williamstown Road from Derham Street to Raglan Street. (67.1) 1893.A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor). J.J. Bartlett (Mayor).engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, arthur victor heath, town clerks, james john bartlett, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Traffic census, Port Melbourne, 6 Mar 1947
Traffic census 6th March 1947 showing intersections at Ingles Street and Williamstown Road (no 84), Lorimer Street and Salmon Street )no 90) Beach Street and Bay Street (no 113) Williamstown Road and Beach Road (no 112), Railway Crossing Graham Street (no 77)engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - Williamstown, MMBW, 17 Jul 1894
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Plan for Williamstown, 1894.Signed W. Thwaites.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mmbw, williamstown, william thwaites -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Raglan Street from Williamstown Street to Ross Street, 14 Mar 1893
Plan of Raglan Street from Williamstown Road to Ross Street, 1893engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, town planning, town clerks, mayors, arthur victor heath, james john bartlett -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Williamstown Road from Salmon Street to Prohasky Street, Engineering Department, Town of Port Melbourne, 1893 - 1919
Plan of Williamstown Road (Reconstruction of pitched portion). From Salmon Street to Prohasky Street. 1893 Loan Number 5.Reverse side - Williamstown Road, west of Salmon (Pitcher Construction).engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Williamstown Road from Farrell Street to Derham Street, 1893 - 1919
Plan of Williamstown Road from Farrell Street to Derham Street 1893.engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Williamstown Road from Farrell Street to Derham Street, Engineering Department, Town of Port Melbourne, 1893 - 1919
Plan of Williamstown Road, from Farrell Street to Derham Street. Loan No.5.engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, C Allen and A Tuxen, Suveyors, Plans and Sections of Tramways MTOC 1882, 1882
Large, hard-bound set of plans for tramway development (Williamstown to Melbourne under the Yarra via Port Melbourne) presented to the 1882 Victorian Leg. Council. Blue-black with gold-stamped maroon title panel.Signed by the Engineer and the Parliamentary Agent.melbourne tramway and omnibus company, transport - tramways