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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL', June 1972
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'.... History of document: part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'..... History of document: part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection ...Journal of the Tramway Museum society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 9, No. 3, June 1972. Thirty five cents. Twenty pages. Front cover (right) shows photo of Swanston Street Melbourne in the era of the American system of painless dentistry,cobbled streets, verandah posts and cable tram. From 1888 the brightly painted car from city to Prahran and St. Kilda until December 1925 when the line was back to conversion to electric traction. History of document: part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL', April 1970
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'.... History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'..... History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection ...Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 7, No. 2. April 1970. Thirty cents, seventeen pages. Front cover (right) took by Mal Rowe. Showing maximum traction bogie car no. 25 of the S.E.C. Bendigo system rumbles over the stone pavement of Mitchell Street bound for the Borough of Eaglehawk. Built in 1917 for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust, the car saw service in Melbourne until 1947 when it was purchased by the S.E.C. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS, c1961
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS... trams from information supplied by Basil Miller. On reverse... of Bendigo trams from information supplied by Basil Miller ...Newspaper clipping. 4/11/1961. 'Women's World', More About Trams. Our Cameo from the Past, dealing with a souvenir tram ticket issued in 1905 to commemorate a Railway Picnic has evoked many memories and given rise to some very interesting sidelights of Bendigo's early tram days. A short history of Bendigo trams from information supplied by Basil Miller. On reverse: Pills And The Breathalyser. Melbourne Police scientists have found and readily available pills or other commercial products that can nullify breathalyser tests to detect drinking drivers.organization, business, bendigo trams -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL', December 1972
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'.... History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'..... History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection ...Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 9, No. 6. December 1972, 35 cents, thirteen pages. Cover photo (right) shows Sydney Road Coburg looking south from Bell Street with horse tram bound for the Brunswick cable tram terminus at Moreland Road. The horse tram was established by the Northern Tramway Company in 1889. Purchased by the Coburg Council in 1911 they operated until 1916 when replaced by the electric trams of the Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramway Trust. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'.document -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - JOURNAL 'ELECTRIC TRACTION', February 1963
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - JOURNAL 'ELECTRIC TRACTION'...: Part of 'Basil Miller Collection', Also check 1411. Cover..., 16 pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller ...Journal of Australian Electric Traction Association, Volume XVIII, No. 2, February, 1963, 16 pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Collection', Also check 1411. Cover picture description: "tall gum trees provide a typical Australian background to four Brisbane tram cars at Toowong Cemetery terminus. Actually cars 305, 475, 346 and 466 (left to right) are less than three miles from the Brisbane City Hall, being surrounded by parklands and a cemetery at this point along the route, which was the most scenic of the four routes recently closed on trial".Pub: Australian Electric Traction Asscn. Printer: O'Loughlin Bros. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, NSWdocument -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL', June 1971
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'... of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'... of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection' Document BASIL ...Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 8, No. 3, June 1971. Thirty five cents. Sixteen pages. Front cover picture (right) from Victorian Railways, shows tram no. 304 which was one of 100 W class tramcars. 60 of them, including this one, were built by Holden's Body Builders of Adelaide. They were transported by rail to Melbourne then lifted onto horse-drawn vehicles for the final stage of their journey. On back cover (left) photo by R. Prentice. Picture of Bylands where the society is building a tramway museum for Victoria. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'document -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BENDIGO SAYS GOOD-BYE TO THE TRAMS, c1972
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BENDIGO SAYS GOOD-BYE TO THE TRAMS... that, by Basil Miller, remembering his 45 years of service with the trams... in the form of a poem. 1927 and all that, by Basil Miller, remembering ...13 April 1972. Bendigo Says Good-bye to the Trams. A1 sheet - double sided. Tramway history 1890 - 1972, 2 copies. At the stroke of 5 pm from Eaglehawk Town Hall clock 82 years of history will end as the last tram makes its sentimental journey to the city, while at the Bendigo Cemetery - the Quarry Hill line terminus - another tram will be leaving for its last resting place. Other articles include: Four Eras, of trams. The Trammies, covering Ballarat, Geelong in the form of a poem. 1927 and all that, by Basil Miller, remembering his 45 years of service with the trams. How it all started, The twin communities of Sandhurst and Eaglehawk were relatively early in considering the possibility of operating street tramways within their boundaries. Cabs, Battery Cars, Construction, Strikes, Bendigo 1890 to 1972 - Tramways. Man and his Mates, continued from previous page, Explosion, Touchy Task, A Quickey, Horrors. Electric in 1903, There was excitement galore in the City during April, 1903 - and the Advertiser recorded the progress of the new-fangled electric machine. One man's Memories, Tough times, humour, tragedy and comradeship - they all came flooding back as former Bendigo tramway-man Tom Griffiths recently turned the clock back. Keb Sir Keb Sir? 'Keg sir? Tram off the line,' was the call of the cabbies when a train pulled in at the Bendigo railway station. Altered Shopping Trend, With advent of the electric tram in Bendigo came change in shopping habits.organization, business, bendigo trams, bendigo advertiser -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ROYAL ANCEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES, c1950
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ROYAL ANCEDILUVIAN ORDER OF.... This is to certify that Brother Basil William Bates Miller has been initiated... Basil William Bates Miller has been initiated into the masteries ...Certificate of acceptance, colour. Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Grand Lodge of England. Golden City Lodge No. 62. This is to certify that Brother Basil William Bates Miller has been initiated into the masteries of BUFFALOISM with all the ancient rite and ceremonies. As witness our hands and seal this18th day of April 1950. Signed N H Wintle W.P. Geo B English C.M. Sec R B Dickins K 711.organization, church, buffaloes grand lodge no 62 -
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Document - TRAMS - EXAM PAPER AND ENVELOPE
... basil miller...Original copy of the exam paper for Basil Miller as recruit... PERSON Individual basil miller Original copy of the exam paper ...Original copy of the exam paper for Basil Miller as recruit motorman on Golden Square line 26.03.1935. The envelope in which it was delivered is also enclosed, accompanied with a photocopy of the envelope.person, individual, basil miller -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: MASONIC LODGE , SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE XXXIII DEGREE, c1972
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: MASONIC LODGE , SUPREME COUNCIL OF.... Certificate awarded to Basil William Bates Miller, to be an Expert... of the XXXIII. Degree. Certificate awarded to Basil William Bates Miller ...Document. Supreme Council of the XXXIII. Degree. Certificate awarded to Basil William Bates Miller, to be an Expert Master of the Symbolic Lodges; Secret Master; Perfect Master; Intimate Secretary; Provost and Judge; Intendant of the Buildings; Elect of Nine; Elect of Fifteen; sublime Elect' Grand Master Architect; Ancient Master of the Royal Arch of Enoch; Scotch Knight of Perfection. And also to Certify: That the Castlemaine Chapter Rose Croix of HRDM NO 581 held at The Masonic Temple Maryborough Victoria, on the 4th day of December 1971 the said Brother having been duly installed Knight of the sword, or of the East, Prince of Jerusalem, and Knight of the East and West, was received admitted and constituted, an EXCELLENT AND PERFEcT PRINCE ROSE CROIX OF H.R.D.M., 18 (degree). 25th day of February 1972.organization, church, masonic lodge -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: COMPLIMENTARY DINNER BROCHURE 1951
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: COMPLIMENTARY DINNER BROCHURE 1951.... B. Miller. Document BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: COMPLIMENTARY ...2 copies of a dinner program. Lemon coloured bifold document, on front 'The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association, Bendigo Division, A Complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr. Arthur Douglas, on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, Saturday 29th September, 1951. Chairman: Mr. D. Hester, Accompanist Mr. B. Miller.tramways, history, mr. arthur douglas -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: WELCOME TO BENDIGO BROCHURE
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: WELCOME TO BENDIGO BROCHURE..., diagram of Bendigo Tramway routes. Document BASIL MILLER ...lemon coloured, bifold A4 'Welcome to Bendigo' brochure. On front ' Welcome to Bendigo' and coat-of-arms of City of Bendigo in top RH corner. Photo of Charing Cross in centre. Below photo: 'As to the City's name, it seems most likely to have been taken from a shepherd who was nicknamed 'Bendigo' for his pugilistic skill, Bendigo then being a notable figure in the ring in England' In centre 'Evolution of Bendigo tramways' 6 photos of trams: 1890 battery electric; 1903 electric traction; 1945 maximum traction; 1892 steam tram cars, 1913 open cross seat cars, 1947 Birney safety cars. On back, diagram of Bendigo Tramway routes.tramways, history, tramways brochure -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY BENDIGO AND EAGLEHAWK TRAMWAYS TIMETABLE
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY BENDIGO... nights. Document BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY ...Timetable for Bendigo and Eaglehawk tramways, un-dated, light buff colour with black print. Timetable shows Eaglehawk and Cemetery route; Golden Square and Lake Weeroona routes. On bottom: Last Cars depart from Charing Cross for all termini at 11 p.m. on week nights, and 10.30 on Sunday nights.tramways, history, tramways timetable -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: DUKE OF KENT - PORTRAIT
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: DUKE OF KENT - PORTRAIT... corner (39-1) inside. Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: DUKE ...Black and white photograph/postcard of His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent. Inscriptions: Printed in white on front bottom left corner number 5059 and title 'His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent'. Reverse: Postcard, for communication, address, this is a real photograph. Square top right corner (39-1) inside.person, individual, duke of kent -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: DUCHESS OF KENT - PORTRAIT
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: DUCHESS OF KENT - PORTRAIT... Britain. Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: DUCHESS OF KENT ...Black and white postcard of Her Royal Highness The duchess of Kent. Inscriptions on front: Number 5060 in white at bottom right corner.Along bottom of photograph Title of subject: Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent'. On reverse: Postcard for communication, address. 'this is a real photograph', square in top right corner (39-1), Printed in Great Britain.person, individual, duchess of kent -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS... Photo. No. 791(in blue ink). Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION ...Black and white photograph of tram 138. Inscription on reverse: written in blue ink (25). Stamped in blue L. B. Manny Photo. No. 791(in blue ink).cottage, miners -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRIP WAY-BILL
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRIP WAY-BILL... yellowing with age. Document BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRIP ...Pre - decimal, Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways Trip Way-bill. One column is typewritten in red ink: 'Scholars' and 'Scholar's Monthly tickets. Two holes punched 210 mm apart at the bottom of the document. Document yellowing with age.cottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: POSTCARD - CAMEL TRAIN
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: POSTCARD - CAMEL TRAIN...'. Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: POSTCARD - CAMEL TRAIN ...Australian aborigines using camels for goods transportation during their 'walkabout'.Bill Ramsden, P9841.cottage, miners -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: IDENTITY CARD (WARTIME), 1942
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: IDENTITY CARD (WARTIME).... Document BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: IDENTITY CARD (WARTIME) ...Identification Card issued in the name of Lavinia Miller, 264 King Street, Bendigo Victoria. Number V4 F81 16174. For Civilian Registration, (British Subjects). There are a number of inscriptions on the reverse side.Commonwealth of Australia.cottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM AND ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM AND ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN.... of photo: '51/2 X 8, page 82, 83%. Photograph BASIL MILLER ...Photographic enlargement of a postcard of centre of Bendigo showing tram stopped near Alexandra Fountain. Businesses visible in the background include C. Plume, tailor, and J. R. Edwards, (watchmaker), PRE 1934 as tram is still carrying old colour scheme, not S.E.C. livery. Written on back in black of photo: '51/2 X 8, page 82, 83%.cottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SHOWBOAT, SYDNEY - POSTCARD
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SHOWBOAT, SYDNEY - POSTCARD.... Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SHOWBOAT, SYDNEY - POSTCARD ...Black and white photo postcard showing Showboat on Sydney Harbour. Written on back in pencil 'L(?) Jack, 31 York St, Balmain(?) East and GRS Field, 72 Sung(?) St, Kings Cross.cottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM, 1960's ?
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM... on back in black ink. Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM ...Black and white photo of No. 30 tram, with S.E.C. colour scheme, passing Tyson Reef Hotel. '25D' stamped on back in black ink.unknowncottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: STEAM TRAM, late 1800's
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: STEAM TRAM... of tram" wrote on back in blue ink. Photograph BASIL MILLER ...Black and white photo of steam tram no 5 parked in Railway Place in front of Goods sheds. Conductor (centre) and motorman (right), 2 other men in period attire. Signage on tram for Henderson and Goodison, Beehive. Written on rear of photo in pencil 'top left P 4, 5/col. In biro: 4' wide x 2' deep cut off top and bot. to size.100# flush mount. ''Ron could you remove the part of building behind the front of tram" wrote on back in blue ink.unknowncottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM, C1900
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM... and conductor. C1900. Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM ...Black and white photo of Bendigo tramways tram no. 2 taken in front of Bendigo Cemetery in Carpenter Street, showing driver and conductor. C1900.s/s page 85 , no 2, 5 x 4'4 written on back of photocottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - CHARING CROSS
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - CHARING CROSS.... Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - CHARING CROSS ...Black and white copy. Photo taken of electric tram at Charing Cross Terminus. Many Pall Mall businesses visible in background. C 1903 ? Large crowd to left of photo near Tram. The banner on light pole behind tram has two rampant lions. Tram is open doorways at both ends, Bendigo Tramways printed on side.cottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, 1964
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN... in pencil. Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - ALEXANDRA ...Black and white photo of Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo. Two trams - View Street and Pall Mall, at intersection of same. Many cars parked, driving on roads. Pedestrians crossing Pall Mall. On back of photo "Photo A. Doney, Bendigo" in indelible ink. 10/23/64 CA 711, Bendigo Center - Charing Cross & historic Alexandra Fountain written in pencil.A. Doney, Bendigoperson, individual -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS IN PALL MALL, 1960's
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS IN PALL MALL.... Various cars parked along street on LH side. Photograph BASIL ...Black and white photo. Cavalcade of trams in Pall Mall - more than 10 on two lines. Photo looking towards City Family Hotel in rear of photo, War Memorial on RH side. Various cars parked along street on LH side.unknowncottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - PASSING SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL, BENDIGO, 1960's ?
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - PASSING SACRED HEART... to addition of main spire. Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM ...Black and white photo of tram passing Sacred Heart Cathedral, High Street, Bendigo, heading towards Golden Square. (No 5 Golden Square on front of tram). Cathedral shown is prior to addition of main spire.Claver Carroll, 79 Mt. Korong Road, California Gully.cottage, miners -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ACCOUNT H.M. LEGGO, 1926
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ACCOUNT H.M. LEGGO... on Thursday 15th July 1926. Details cost of repairs. Document BASIL ...Account rendered to Tramways from H.M. Leggo for damage done through motor lorry 89055 colliding with car No.1 on Thursday 15th July 1926. Details cost of repairs.cottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC TRAM IN PALL MALL
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC TRAM IN PALL MALL... 1903. Photograph BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC TRAM IN PALL ...Bendigo tramways - tram in Pall Mall, Bendigo. Showing streetscape from Shamrock Hotel to Colonial Bank of Australia, taken sometime after 1903.in faded blue ink 'S.A 519 - an original open combination, tramcar in Pall Mall, early 1900's. In purple stamped ink ' K.S. Kings No. S-! 519 copyright reserved. In black stamped ink '369' In black ballpoint pen 'Thurs 5/5 marks.cottage, miners