Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo trams early 1970's and the Charing Cross area.Black and white photograph of an ESCo combination tramcar at the Eaglehawk terminus, with the Eaglehawk Town Hall in the background. Driver at the controls, with a number of men standing alongside and the conductor (2 No.) in the front portion of the tramcar. Note the curtains in the tramcar, taken during a summers day. Photo taken early mid 1900's. Creative Images Photographic Collection. High Resolution image added 31/8/2012In pencil, top left hand corner, "Eaglehawk early 1900's and in the bottom right hand corner / Bendigo / Creative Image Photographic Collection".trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, esco

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 17, 18 and three other ESCo trams in View, Easter 1940. Wal's photo caption "Two summer cars 17 & 18 together with original stock View St Bendigo, Easter 1940" Printed on Kodak Velox paper. On rear in ink "B.E.S&T Peak hour traffic awaiting the procession to pass View St. Bendigo 1940".trams, tramways, bendigo, easter fair, view st, esco, tram 17, tram 18

Clipping from a newspaper or magazine with a photo of the Beaumaris - Sandringham horse tram - pulled by 3 horses, - summer photo Caption - one of three trams. Contributed by MRS C. Laurence 27 Charles St, St Kilda who was paid 10/6 - has item re construction of road from Nhill to Murrayville on rear of clipping. Scan updated 19-8-2013.trams, tramways, beaumaris horse tram, horse trams

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.In this letter to the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee, Mr Hymans' indicates that he intends to use materials currently stored in the building on Site 2. As the building program had been delayed by the SEC until the summer of 63/64, he does not know where their new destination would be. Consequently Mr Hymans was requesting permission to leave the materials at Site No 2. over the winter.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration

Postcard - full colour - of tram SW5 781 turning from Brunswick St into Victoria Parade, 26/11/1990 going to St Kilda Beach. Has adverts for been (its going to be a long hot summer) and Christmas Cards on recycled paper. Has details of the tram type on the rear. Photo by Steve McNicol. Divided back, published by Railmac number S059 RMtrams, tramways, sw5 class, victoria parade, tram 781

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. No. 17 and No. 22 at Mt Korong Road loop - Garden Gully Loop. Photo taken Easter Saturday, 1941. Negative No. T191. No. 17 has the destination of "Eaglehawk" and is carrying a white disk at the front of the tram. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On rear in ink "T191 State Electricity Commission Bendigo tramways / No. 17 summer car and "No. 22 Ex MMTB G Class standing at Passing Loop in Mt Korong Road, Easter Saturday 1941." In bottom right hand corner "W. Jack Photo".trams, tramways, bendigo, mt korong road, garden gully loop, tram 17, tram 22

Kerosene irons were used c1930 - 1950 especially where electricity wasn't available. Shelite was another fuel that could be used instead of kerosene. The advantage of the kerosene iron was that it didn't require a stove to be lit (especially in summer) to heat the iron and it didn't require electricity.Residents in the Kiewa Valley used kerosene irons.This black iron is made of cast iron with a steel base and a black wooden handle. This Comfort iron has a ball shaped container with a screw-on lid to hold the fuel (kerosene or Shelite). At the bottom of this ball is a pipe going down then meeting another pipe at right angles to it leading into the iron. At the pipe junction there is a handle on a screw to limit the amount of fuel. The Kerosene would flow through this pipe. There is a filler plug air stem on top. This is a self-heating iron.Comfort iron / Self Heating Comfort Iron MFD by / National Stamping and Electric Works / made in U.S.A. Chicago iron, domestic, laundry, pressing clothes, household, kerosene, shelite

Note from collector: I adore these bright blankets with their labels depicting summer times. For most blanketeers, the Laconia Mexicana is a bit of a holy grail - for the label just as much as the blanket. Laconia made the Mexicana in 1964 and I suspect the Waverley and Onkaparinga came afterwards.Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Waverley 'El Rio' Multicoloured checked Double sized blanketEl Rio Blanket/By Waverley/Pure Woolblankets, blanket fever, wool, el rio, waverley, launceston

This contains a Boyd article titled ‘These Critical Times’ p.33-36. Prof Albert Bush-Brown from MIT is the Editor of this Journal. This issue appeared the year Boyd was Bemis Professor at MIT. The same issue also has articles by Walter Gropius ('History and the Student') and Sigfried Giedion ('History and the Architect').architecture, education, walsh st library

Slovenian refugee on an outing to explore Latina, ItalySlovenian refugee passing time by exploringBlack and white photo of Lojze (Alojz) Markic in Latina Italy in front of the parish churchslovenian refugee, slovenian association melbourne

The local 'philharmonic orchestra/band' playing at a civic/national day function in the 1950s in Vathi, Ithaca. Music plays an important role in many aspects of life, both civic and social, on the island. During the summer months locals and tourists enjoy a variety of musical and cultural events.Founded in 1904, the Ithaki Philharmonic Orchestra is the oldest musical group on the island. The band is a private, non-profit entity and its goal is to offer free musical training to the young of the region and provide them with a broader musical education. The philharmonic orchestra performs concerts and participates in a range of educational, municipal, religious and national day events. A black & white photograph of a brass band of men dressed in dark uniforms and flat hats and women wearing dark skirts and white blouses. In the second row are males in civilian suits. The conductor is standing in the front on the extreme right hand side holding a baton.

Shows one of the Baldwin built 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotives at the Sorrento beach terminus with driver and conductor wearing a light summer jacket on the locomotive. There is a Mitchells Whiskey sign on the first carriage roof. See items 4243 and 1991 for further information on the tramway.Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and white photograph printed on plain paperIn ink on rear "Loco and car at Sorrento terminus"sorrento, steam trams, baldwin

Briggs Marine Trophy (Bell) Donor: Geoff Adams Briggs Marine Deed of Gift: No The trophy is awarded twice each year for each of the spring and summer Twilight Pursuit Series sailed of Wednesday evenings. Extras are not allowed. First Winner: Phoenix, David Meik 1999/2000 briggs, twilight, pursuit

Bushfire awareness gallows signs were common features during the summer fire season and hung outside both FCV offices and on major roadways This large metal sign has different text on each side and the text and lettering is simple enough to be read from a moving vehicleBushfire Awareness - gallows signbushfire, forest signs, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Dora Walker (married 1928 taking the name Simpson) had a long association with the Mission as a member of the Ladies Harbour light guild. This image is similar to another image in the collection which depicts the garden of the Walker family where many fund-raising events and hosting of seafarers took place. Rev Weller dates the image to around mid to late 1920s. In the 1960s and 70s Dora was president of the LHLG which later merged with the Flying Angels. She was awarded the MBE for her services to the community in the 1970s. Dora's son David Simpson is a volunteer still iat MTS n the 21stC. The Walker and Simpson families are examples of long association and commitment supporting the Mission to Seafarers. As they are researched it is clear the stories of these families document not only support for the Mission but are also shown to have been significant contributors, leaders and donors to the broader Melbourne and Victorian community from the 19th Century and up to the present day. The photograph shows the garden in its early years.Group portrait depicting 4 men in suits standing (reverend Weller on the right), a man sitting on the grass, next to a woman in white summer dress (Dora Walker), sitting on a chair in front of the men. They are photographed outdoor probably in the mission's garden (in the background we can see the letters E-EX on a building wall, thought to be from the Extension Bond and Free Stores located next to the mission at the time)dora walker, reverend reginald weller, picnic, cadets, officers, lhlg, amy dora walker, dora simpson, mission's garden, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, ladies harbour lights guild, melbourne, lawn, grass, trees, plants, peppercorn tree, weller album, dora simpson nee walker

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Four pages of typed notes, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include : a trip to Newcastle, fluoride in the water supply, Industrial Expansion committee, Bendigo Football League, correspondence to council, pig and calf saleyards in Bath Lane, flies in summer and sanitary disposal, and council budgets.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. fluoride. pig and calf saleyards - bendigo.

Advertising material for Stilwell's, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. 1) four pages summer circular, Season 1937-38 items includes: garden hose, fittings and reels. Lawn mowers, blinds, outdoor furniture and fly doors. 2) Paint or perish! Advertising for various paint brands and wallpapers. 3) article from the Bendigo Advertiser January 1951 titled: the Story of Stilwell's a link with Bendigo's progress.bendigo, business, stilwell

As attached. See Ref: NA4362Maroon and white quarter inch checked cotton summer dress. This A-Line dress has a Peter Pan collar and short sleeves gathered lightly at the shoulders and has two front vertical waist darts. The back has a centre white zipper and two vertical waist darts. There are two side seam pockets. Makers label on inside back neckline - size 4.|See ND2316 and ND2404costume, children's uniform

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of Bendigo 5 and No. 20 in McCrae St, Bendigo at the junction with Arnold St, or the junction for the depot. Appears to be changing crews, has driver board, conductor about to board, with two others at the rear of the tram, one in a SEC uniform. Taken c1962, spring or early summer. No. 5 has a Cinzano roof advertisement and destination of North Bendigo."BES 18" in penciltramways, trams, bendigo, mccrae st, depot junction, crews, tram 5, tram 20

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a group of women sitting and standing at a picnic with the Bendigo East Swimming Club, are as from left to right; Bev Nelson,Joan Nelson, Lorraine Nelson, Nan Graham, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Masters, ? , Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Race.1953-54.Most of the ladies are wearing summer dresses and cardigans. On the back are the names of all, and in red ink Graham.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Colour photograph from a 1979 John Sands published calendar, titled "Australia in Colour" of tram 1041 running a Toorak, route 8 service with the Shrink of Remembrance in the background. Photo taken summer 1973/74, possibly a publicity photo as the tram has yet to be repainted with the brown band along the bottom of the body, but the trolley retriever has been repositioned so the rope was out of the direct view of the driver.trams, tramways, colour schemes, livery, 1041, shrine of remembrance, st kilda rd, tram 1041

Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Kew Junction' on CD, of looking Kew Junction from the north east, towards the city, shows the Kew railway station precinct. Has a inbound W class tram picking up passengers at the Kew Post Office. A summer day. Possibly late 1920's, early 1930's.trams, tramways, kew, kew junction, kew post office, high st

Christmas 2001 articles include: Governor of Victoria re-dedicates KG War Memorial Tower Election details (2002) Summer at the Diamond Creek Pool Community Safety Expo Nillumbik Festival of the Arts: ‘art, caught in the act’ 22 Feb to 3 Mar 2002 Neighbourhood Character Study out for comment Plans to revive St Andrews Market site Integrated Transport Strategy seeks less car usage Eltham Festival Album Rural connector roads strategy Rural Collector Roads to be Sealed Roundabout funding for Diamond Creek Community Fireguard helps prepare for fire Planning for bush fire this summer Capital Works projects on track for 2001-2002 Eltham Town Square opens council newsletters, nillumbik news, nillumbik shire council

The wedding gown was worn by Lucy Kneeshaw Prout for her marriage to John Sommers on 29th November, 1871 at Trinity Church of England and Ireland, Williamstown, Victoria. Lucy was born in Woolwich, Kent, England in August 1850 and immigrated to Australia with her family in 1852 on the 'SS Coromandel'. She was the youngest of five children. Their parents were Edward and Elizabeth Prout (nee Hall). Lucy died in 1940 - 90 years of age. John E. Sommers was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1846 and emigrated to Australia with his family in June 1853 on the 'Tongataboo'. His marriage certificate shows that he was an engineer. He studied at the National Gallery's School of Design under both Clark and Campbell from 1872 to 1879. He drew a compressed charcoal and pencil portrait of Fred McCubbin in 1876. The portrait was displayed in the Golden Summers exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1985 and is shown on page 40 of the Golden Summers catalogue. Their grand-daughter, Mrs Marjorie Gibson (born 1910) said he was associated with the Heidelberg School and the Box Hill Artists Camp. He is also noted in the 'Book of Australian Artists'. He exhibited prolifically with the Victorian Artists Society until his resignation in 1898. In 1881 John Sommers took employment with the Education Department at Castlemaine (Ref. Golden Summer catalogue - pages 26 and 40). John died in 1930 aged 84 years. John and Lucy Sommers children John and Dora both studied at the National Gallery of Victoria, so senior was added to John E. Sommers Senior's works. There is a short biography on page 26 of Golden Summers. Researched by Valda and Ted Arrowsmith May 2006.One piece old gold Paper Taffeta wedding gown, stand up collar, piped in green taffeta. Forty covered buttons from neck to hemline. Shaped sleeve with 15cm cuff and three buttons. Two rows of seven cm appliqued green and gold shaped fans along hemline. Two rows of green and gold piping and 8cm deep gold fringe. Back of dress has central panel of pleats and six covered buttons and a square cut hem line for the train at back. Dress bodice is lined and has two 7cm bones in side seam.costume, female ceremonial

This item was used well before European settlement and clearly demonstrates the development of the local Aboriginal tribes, Dhudhuroa and Yaitmathang in the use of a cutting /chopping implement, made from Mount William sourced material i.e. greenstone. This item was probably traded at the Bogong Mountain tribal yearly summer ceremoniesThe significance of this item places it at the fore front of human development in this region. The period when this tool was manufactured represents the time when the natural landscape had not been altered and the natural vegetation, fauna and flora, had not been subjected to imported species.This also proves that local tribes did live in this area and or the Bogong High Plains.Small ground edge stone axe head. Leading cutting edge very smooth and chiseled to a fine edge. Weight is, for its size fairly heavy. It is made from Greenstoneaboriginal tool stone ground-edge axe indigenous tool

A Tait (Red Rattler) train bound for Princes Bridge crosses the Railway Trestle bridge. Shire of Eltham Offices and library in background (now demolished). Carriages had swinging doors and were "Hot boxes" in the summer with no air conditioning. The front of the train has a sign probably reading "Eltham".Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencyeltham shire office, eltham trestle bridge, red rattler, tait train, george coop

Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. The Olympic torch relay passed through Central Victoria on its way from Cairns to Melbourne. Small book containing 15 pages including map of competition venues and programme on the back cover. Front cover depicts male javelin thrower. Printed in black and purple ink.melbourne olympic games, city of greater bendigo tourism