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Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Sun, The Age, “A special tram – to the United States”, 24/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping untitled: The Sun, Tuesday, Jan 24, 1978 Tram # 230 in photo, displaying route 48, "East Melbourne, Hoddle St" Trams # 401 and 484 sold to Seattle Seattle councillor, George Benson and Paul Class have convinced Seattle to buy two 50-year-old trams (401 and 484) to be used as tourist trams along heritage waterfront. Benson is chairman of his city’s traffic committee and Class is head of company that will establish the tram service. Trams cost $5000 each and cost another $40000 to deliver. Newspaper clipping titled: “A special tram – to the United States” The Age, Wednesday, February 1, 1978 Photo and text Two trams sold to City of Seattle as tourist attractions. Will run along 2.1 km line along waterfront beside Pugent Souna. First tram loaded onto a low-loader yesterday at Preston Tramways Workshops and driven through city to the dock where it will be lifeted aboard the Al lunga for trip across Pacific.trams, tramways, w class, sale of trams, tourist trams, seattle, transporting trams, tram 230, tram 401, tram 484 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDomestic object - Bottle, W. T. Rawleigh Co. Ltd, Ready relief, 1950s
One of a range of medicinal, cosmetic and other consumer products manufactured in Melbourne and sold by "door-to-door" Rawleigh salesmen in Australia from 1928. Now sold through a network of Rawleigh distributors, located in regional towns and state capitals throughout Australia.Clear glass 30 ml bottle with black bakelite screw top, containing "Ready relief" fluid used against discomfort of head colds and nasal congestion. Black and green printed label"Rawleigh 'Friend of the Family"medicines, rawleigh, w.t. rawleigh co. ltd., cold medicines -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Archbishop of Melbourne, Frank Woods - laying of foundation stone at St. Paul's, Ringwood (C of E) 1958
Written on backing sheet, "Archbishop of Melbourne, Frank Woods, addressing the gathering at laying of foundation stone at St. Paul's, Ringwood (C of E) 18.4.58. Built between C of E residence (Cnr Rwd. St. & Civic Pl) and Midway Arcade. Demolished when C of E sold." -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Sydney Herald, "Two old trams can make a home", Jun. 1950
Sydney Sunday Herald article titled "Two old trams can make a home" features of 25/6/1950, page 2 of 16 has article on re-using Sydney tram cars as the basis for houses, includes 3 photos, mentions housing shortage, page 8 has feature on start of NSW Rail construction (1850) and photo of NSW steam locos includes many as and articles of the time. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.p2 - "No 'O' class have been taken out of service / N,K or L/P have been sold or burnt so far" notes on photos - interior/exterior - "Steam Trail Cars". p8 "Saw 5802 go through Blacktown Sunday 28-6-1950".trams, tramways, sydney trams, houses, tramcar disposals, nswgr -
Mont De LanceyGlass bottles
2 glass bottles x 1 imperial pint milk bottles and 1 x 1/2 imperial pint milk bottle all with finger-shaped pattern around neck."MILK. M.B.R.This bottle is the property of Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd. 18 Market Street, Melbourne. It can only be used by written permission and cannot be sold" is visible on each bottle, with one imperial pint and imperial half pint inscribed towards the lower part of each relevant bottle.bottles, containers, milk bottles, food storage containers -
Greensborough Historical SocietyAdvertising Leaflet, Buckingham and Company Estate Agents, 2A Rattray Road Montmorency; and, 16 Looker Road Montmorency, 2018_08
Advertising for 2A Rattray Road Montmorency, 3 bedroom house, sold October 2018 for $670,000; and, 16 Looker Road Montmorency 3 bedroom house, sold October 2018 for $840,000; previous sales: February 1999 $145,000 and July 1998 $203,000. Colour page from real estate magazine, printed both sides.rattray road montmorency, looker road montmorency -
Bendigo Military MuseumPlaque - PLAQUES, NAVAL
2. ALBATROSS - Commissioned 23 Jan 1929. Sold 1946.Plaques - wood, plaster. 1. Plaster Insignia painted in blue, green and gold with Kings Crown, Anchor WRAN. 2. Plaster Insignia painted in navy, blue, cream, gold with Kings Crown, bird. ALBATROSS RAN. 3. Plaster Insignia painted in blue and gold. Kings crown, anchor RAN.1. W.R.A.N.S. 2. "ALBATROSS EVER WATCHFUL", 3. "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY" .plaques, ran -
Clunes Museum
Book - POUNDKEEPER'S BOOK
POUND KEEPER BOOK FOR WANDERING STOCK RELEASED - SOLD OR AUCTIONED.BOROUGH OF CLUNES POUND KEEPER BOOK.VELLUM COVERED LEATHER SPINE.local history, book, accounts, government, local -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Andrew Howlett, Ballarat No. 30 at Kaniva, Dec. 1973
The tram was later acquired and sold to tramway in the USA. See reference.Yields information about tram 30 located in Kaniva, after the Ballarat system closed.Set of two Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, April 1975 of ex Ballarat No. 30 at Kaniva Dec. 1973. .2 - has the BP Roadhouse sign in the background."30 at Kaniva Dec. 1973" in blue ink. on both slides.ballarat, tramways, trams, kaniva, sale of trams, tram 30 -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Tomahawk Head Protector, Circa 1900
Used to protect tommerhawk haed and made and sold by Holden and FrostAs made and sold by Holden and FrostLeather tommerhawk head protector with strap and buckleleather, axe, axe protector -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Axe head cover, Circa 1900
Leather axe head protector as made and sold by Holden and FrostMade and sold by Holden and FrostLeather axe head protector with leather strap and buckle leather, agriculture, civilian, axe head cover -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Axe Head Cover, Circa 1900
Used to protect axe head and made and sold by Holden and FrostAs manufactured an sold by Holden and FrostLeather axe head cover with strap and buckleleather, agriculture, civilian, axe head cover -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Wallet
Wallet used to carry money and made and sold by Holden and FrostUsed and sold by Holden and FrostLeather wallet with brass studs and compartments for notes and coinsleather, wallet -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Curb chain, Equestrian curb chain, Circa 1900
Chain part of a horse bit imported and sold by Holden and FrostAs imported and sold by Holden and FrostLead curb chain, part of a horse bit equine, chain, military, civilian -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Buckle, c1910
Imported and sold by Holden and Frost c1910 for agricultural use on saddlery Retailed by Holden and Frost Ca 1910 for civilian agriculture and military useNickel plated buckle used as equine accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca 1910, buckle -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Stirrup Buckle
Used on horse tackle sold and used by Holden and Frost C1900Sold by Holden and Frost for military and civilian use C1900Nickel plated steel stirrup buckleequine, military, civilian c1900, stirrup buckle -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumAccessory - Nickel plated steel ring, circa 1900
Imported, used in manufacture and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Nickle plated steel ring as used in bridal makingequine agriculture, military, civilian c1900 -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreClothing - Button Hook, Button Hook from Jones, Bridge Street, Ballarat
Item sold by Jones, a shop located in Bridge Street, Ballarat.Metal button hook with hoop shaped handle, a narrow shaft ended with a small hook. The shop details are printed in relief on the handle.Jones, Bridge Street, Ballaratfootwear, clothing accessories, button hooks -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumContainer - Clear Bottle
Bottle of Eucalyptus Oil Sold by D.M Roberts, Chemist, GlenroyEucalyptus Oil bottled and sold by Glenroy ChemistClear Glass Bottle with white label which has Blue Print.Label: Eucalyptus Oil / This oil confirms to the British (illegible) standard/ D.M. Roberts/ Chemist/OPP Station/ Tel. FU 3210 Glenroychemist, glenroy, roberts, eucalyptus oil -
Linton and District Historical Society IncDish, Opaline - Emblemware, Greetings From Linton
Sold in Sandow's (later Jennings') greengrocer shop prior to WWII.Small white oval dish, with decoration, two Australian Native Bears. Inscribed "Greetings from Linton".On reverse: "Opaline-Emblemware-Designed in Australia-on Czechoslavakian china".souvenirs, australiana -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Looking across remains of Frazer's orchard to state school, 1972
Updated Information from Bruce Frazer: This is Frazer's (not "Fraser") orchard, sold to A.V. Jennings Co. For housing development c1970. Address was "Alkoomi", Oban Rd. North Ringwood. State School 4120 was enclosed on its north & east sides by the orchard. Owned by Harold & Sylvia Frazer, 12 acres, growing mainly cherries plus plums & lemons. Photo was taken from neighbouring apple orchard (Williams) & shows street construction in the middle distance.Written on back of photograph, "Looking across remains of Fraser's orchard to state school, 1972". -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Remains of Frazer's orchard, North Ringwood. State school on left - 1972
Updated Information from Bruce Frazer: This is Frazer's (not "Fraser") orchard, sold to A.V. Jennings Co. For housing development c1970. Address was "Alkoomi", Oban Rd. North Ringwood. State School 4120 was enclosed on its north & east sides by the orchard. Owned by Harold & Sylvia Frazer, 12 acres, growing mainly cherries plus plums & lemons. Photo was taken from neighbouring apple orchard (Williams) & shows street construction in the middle distance.Written on back of photograph, "Remains of [Fraser's] orchard. State school on left". -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 47 MILLER STREET, BENDIGO, 1930
William John Graham McClure (1890-1960) was registered at 47 Miller Street in 1927, with his wife Emma (nee Lindrea) who he married in 1920. William was a hairdresser. By 1931, Cyril Ernest Stott and his wife Ruby Albinia (nee Quinn) were registered at the property. They had married in 1911 and had previously lived at 139 Myers Street. Cyril was an insurance collector.Black and white photographs (2) mounted on rectangular grey board. House, brick and render, decorative gable, 1 chimney, porch with brick balustrade and rendered pillars, patterned windows. Slat wooden fence with capping board. Gate with arbor. On back of photo: Mr. McClure, Miller Street, £1850 (crossed out) C. Stott £1300, sold. Mr. Steele £1500 ( crossed out ) dated July 1930. 2012 photo of house attached to record.F.A. Jeffree, Photo, Bendigobendigo, business, t c watts and son, w.g. mcclure, quinn, lindrea -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA LINES OF REEF - NOTES ON THE VICTORIA REEF GOLD MINES COY
Handwritten notes describing the journey along Eaglehawk Road from the houses, poppet heads and mine tailings, etc. When the alluvial diggings were showing signs of exhaustion, and the fear arose that Bendigo was 'about done', two 'darkies' One named Dido,struck golden stone. They sold out ot Ballerstedt and Son, and thus gold mining was revived. These areas were remarkable for the extraordinary richness of the lodes, and the singular manner in which the gold is distributed.document, gold, new chum & victoria lines of reef, new chum & victoria lines of reef, notes on the victoria reef gold mines coy, gavan duffy, victoria hill, black lead, prince alfred, dido, ballerstadt & son, goldfields registry, mr macartney, wittscheibe, ?oys, luffsman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - W.D.MASON COLLECTION: DISTILLATION ACT, 20-30 Sep.1938
Grey / green Document, Form 19 re the Distillation Act 1901-1925 dated 30.9.1938 W.D.Mason Collection, an Acknowledgement of Notice to use a Still other than for Distilling Spirits. The Commonwealth of Australia, State of Victoria. The Still was intended for distilling Water at Queen Street Bendigo. The Still must not be removed, sold, altered, dismantled, or disposed of without permission (Distillation Act 1901-34, Section 10). Signed J.J.Kennedy; Collector of Customs for the State of Victoria.Customs House, Melbourne.business, retail, w d mason -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: TELEGRAM
Telegram with coloured scene of trees,hills and water at the top of page with AWA in a circle at the top centre. Beam Wireless printed underneath. Stamped Telegraphic Office Bendigo Vic, dated 23 De 38. Telegram is from Baillie, 4 Ovington Gardens. London to Abbott, Bendigo Electric Company, Market Square, Bendigo. Message reads Scalebuoys having sold Italian Patent Want your signature to transfer stop May I sign.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, awa, beam wireless, abbott, bendigo electric company, telegraph office bendigo, baillie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, R.S.L. has a game for all players, 1996
Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League.Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. The official opening was in 1926 by Brigadier General C.H. Brand. The Memorial Hall was sold to Council in 1955. In 1958 Vivian Bullwinkle unveiled the plaque of the new premises. In 1988 these premises were updated and opened by Sir Edward Dunlop. A gaming licence was acquired in 1992. The club recently has had financial problems but this has now been turned around with better management and improved membership.Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, brand, c.h. (brigadier general), bullwinkle, vivian, dunlop, edward (sir) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. Stores at Forest Creek, Mount Alexander, 1852. Note the office of the Melbourne Morning Herald. Slide show the busy area of Forest Creek stores. From left to right the signs that can be read: ? Argus Office, Gold bought and sold here, Bryce Ross's Newspaper and General Agency Office, STG '52 marked at bottom left corner of picture. Markings: 7 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Tennis AustraliaRacquet, Circa 1970
A Chemold Rod Laver tennis racquet, white ribbon whipping around shoulders and a leather handle grip with quatrefoil perforations. Model name features across base of head. Australian national coat-of-arms features on throat. Lower shaft features decal of 'Town and Country' trademark, through which the racquet was sold. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Ribbon, Paint, Ink, Adhesive tape, Leather, Rubber, Plastic, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Bambootennis -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Yarra River, Kew, 1925
Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 3 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. A photograph of a stretch of the Yarra River at Kew. From the 1840s, at the Crown Land Sales, lots adjacent to the river were sold and developed as dairy farms, hence the presence of cattle until the land was subdivided or created into golf courses during the twentieth century. "Yarra Rvr / Kew / 1925"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, dairying -- kew (vic.)
