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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia Railway Station 1975, 1975_
Watsonia rail line being moved below road level mid 1970s. This photograph shows work on the cutting and beginning of station. Watsonia Station was opened in 1977 when the rail line was lowered to remove level crossings and duplicate the line between Macleod and Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photographwatsonia station, hurstbridge rail line -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Set of 5 sample - tram - rail quarterly tickets, Victorian Railways (VR), 1946
Set of 5 quarterly demonstration Victorian Railways tram - rail tickets for various uses and destinations on the Sandringham - Black Rock and rail line. All dated with an expiry date of 31 Dec. 1946. Not used as such, or does the reference does not show them being used.Demonstrates a set of tickets that were likely produced for discussion purposes for the Sandringham to Black Rock tram line.Set of 5 printed cloth faced tickets each with a metal eyelet and creased in the centre. All stamped "Specimen"tickets, vr, vr trams, victorian railways, sandringham to black rock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket - City Saver, The Met, 1988c
Used by The Metropolitan Transport Authority (The Met) to provide a multi-journey trip ticket within a nominated City (CBD) area. Has been used for 10 trips. A check ticket was issued by a conductor for each trip made. Has details of the availability on the rear. Notes that the ticket is available for trams, buses and light rail. Previous issues did not have light rail listed. The light rail to St Kilda and Port Melbourne commenced in Nov. 1987. Has The Met logo on the rear. Demonstrates a multi-use ticket used by The Met in the City area of Melbourne.City Saver –No. 23457 - $5.60 printed on a green card with a map of the available CBD travel area on the back.public transport, tickets, the met, trams, tramways, city saver -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Scrubber No 4 Elizabeth St
Photo shows MMTB Scrubber No. 4 in Elizabeth St. Tram was converted from K class No. 96 in 1929. Renumbered No. 4 in 1934. Out of use from 1947 and the body sold in 1950. Used to clean rail heads and rail grooves. Undated, mid 1940s?Yields information about MMTB Scrubber trams.Black and white on plain paper.tramways, trams, scrubber 4, elizabeth st, mmtb, tram 4, k class, tram 96, works cars -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Isle of Wight Fire, 23/04/1925
One of a collection of photographs taken by Jessie Smith ("girlie") of San Remo, who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island.Sepia photographs or the Isle of Wight Hotel fire showing gateway - 2 pines and railed fence. Two identical photographs. Fire 23/4/1925phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, phillip island, jessie smith, penguin cafe, cowes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Coal Jetty, San Remo
Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of Phillip Island from San Remo Harbour. Jetty in background - Coal Jetty. Coal comes from Kilcunda by Rail.Phillip Island from San Remo Harbour.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy., newhaven, phillip island, san remo, jetties, coal jetty -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Henty Beach, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, henty beach -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - S Anderson Wharf, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Main Breakwater construction, Portland, n.d
Port Of Portland AuthorityFront: 6-Blue biro Purple stamp- 'Portland Guardian' Back: 6- Blue biro Purple stamp- 'Portland Guardian'port of portland archives, main breakwater, harbour construction, development, euclid truck -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Main Breakwater Construction, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, portland harbour, ship moored -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - V.R. GRADIENTS & CURVES
V.R. Gradients & Curves. Publisher H J Green, Government Printer, Melbourne. 203 pages. Diagrams of gradients across Victorian rail lines. Maps.Victorian Railwayscottage, miners -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, "Captain George Gray", c. 1942
Digital image (tif) of original photograph of four men at ship's rail, with Capt Harry Gray of the Weeroona at left, in uniform. Refer 2180 for the original photo'Alf's Uncle Harry Gray Captain of Weeroona on left'transport - shipping, captain george henry (harry) gray, ps weeroona, paddle steamers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1932 c
Message on back from Ada Grant wife of Edward Grant of MetungBlack and white postcard showing SS Gippsland moored at Bairnsdale wharf. Rail bridge and road bridge in background behind office warehouse Bairnsdale VictoriaMitchell River Bairnsdaleships and shipping, bridges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn Railway Station, 1/03/1980 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photo of temporary bridge during alterations at Blackburn Railway Station to accommodate the third rail line from Box Hill in March 1980blackburn railway station, blackburn -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Entrance to Wattle Park from Riversdale Road, 1912-1914
Information provided by Stan Smith: Riversdale Road looking east 1912-1914. Wattle Park, then a farm is on the right. The near row of trees across the picture, indicates the driveway in Wattle Park. Wattle Park was then Fenwick's farm - or - Fennies to the local boys. Note: Riversdale Road becomes not much more than a track after passing the farm entrance.A dirt road in the lower left corner of the photograph is bounded by a post and rail fence. Two cyclists are on the road. "Wattle Park" is written to the right side of the road.wattle park, 1912, farms, 1914, fenwicks farm, fennies, fences, trees, roads and streets, riversdale road, pine trees, gum trees, cyclists -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Watsonia Station - looking toward city, 04/12/2018
Watsonia Station - looking down the rail line toward the city of Melbourne.Digital copy of colour photographwatsonia station, hurstbridge rail line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Para Road bridge 1960s, 1960s
A photograph of the Para Road bridge 1960s, with rail line running parallel. Digital copy of colour photograph.para road greensborough, para road bridge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Railway construction 1902, 1902_
Photograph of workmen at a cutting along the Greensborough to Eltham rail line, 1902.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough station, rail line -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, c. 1990s?
St Kilda Railway Station showing tram/ light rail linecolour photograph unmountedst kilda, 1990s, st kilda railway station, st kilda light rail, fitzroy street -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway Line from the Oddfellows Bridge c1930's
Sepia Photograph of rail line from Oddfellows Bridge 1930'sstawell railways transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Tie clip or tie bar, Bombardier, c2010
Tie clip or tiebar produced as a branded item by Bombardier. Bombardier Dandenong manufactured the E class trams, Velocity railcars for the Victorian Government. The Dandenong plant was sold to Alsthom when they purchased the Bombardier Rail division. The clip was given to the donor at a rail event during the early 2010s Demonstrates a tie clip produced as a branding item by Bombardier.Tiebar or tie clip - with the name Bombardier in a nickel plated finish.badges, souvenirs, tie clip, bombardier -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Be Alert and don't get hurt, 2009
Produced to warn people using trams, trains and traffic about the use of music and mobile phones distracting people. Part of National Rail Safety Week for 2209. Has logos for GHD, Fulton Hogan, Coleman Rail, PTSV, V/line, ARA, Transfield and Yarra Trams.Demonstrates rail safety postersA4 colour poster titled - Be Alert and don't get hurtsafety, posters, phones, yarra trams, railways, rail safety -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Mayor Jack Campbell 1987-88 (1 of 2)
Newspaper articles and 3 colour photographs relating to Outer Circle Rail Landcouncillor, mayor, jack campbell, brian rudski, malvern, kew, caulfield, premier john cain, mrs cain -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Rupunyup and Marnoo Railway Construction District 1900, 11/06/1908
Map Shows Rail Lines. Glenorchy Lubeck Rupunyup Marnoo Murtoa MinyipMap Showing line to be Constructed from Rupunyup to Newall's Corner Marnoo.Marnoo Railway Trustrailways -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Railway Yards c1900's -- Postcard
Stawell Rail yards. 1900's Rose Series Cards P. 1647.stawell transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC track condition of Ballarat Tramways, Oct. 1962
Carbon copy of a typed three page report dated October 1962 on the track condition of Ballarat Tramways. Report looks at the history of the rails used, present condition of the tracks, rail types, condition of special works, rail profiles and repair work undertaken. Report refers to drawings and photographs - not with report. Typed on 60gsm cream foolscap paper. Also has document number "BTPS 420"trams, tramways, trackwork, rails, reconstruction, special work -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Traction Return Current Rail Bond, c2022
Showing how tramway electrical current was returned to the electrical sub-station via the rails.Demonstrates an earth return bonding piece.Traction Return Current Rail Bond, consists of a multi strand copper cable abt 19mm dia. and 530mm long, with block of steel (25x25x43mm) brazed onto each end. The block of steel gets welded to the outside of the rail head at or near a joint in the rails. The bond is to ensure a reliable return current as the fishplates and bolts are subject to dirt and rust which can inhibit the current.tramways, electrical engineering, earth return, bonds, trackworks -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Looking south down Warrandyte Road, Ringwood around 1920
Black and white photograph taken just below where Mullum Mullum Road meets Warrandyte Road.The Mullum Mullum Bridge can be seen in the dip, with numerous houses on the ridge on Whitehorse Road (Maroondah Highway). The fencing was post and rail, with Warrandyte Road unmade, sealed with crushed rocks. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, 2) J Welch & Sons, c.1914-1918
Correspondence to & from soldiers in WWI..1) - .3) Rectangular coloured postcards sent during World War I..1) “To my hero on Active Service” .2) “Dear (Albert) After a long time on rail have just arrived at Bendigo” .3) “Hope I'm not intruding in gold lettering”documents - postcards, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Whitehorse Road, showing old railway crossing. 1918
Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on back of photograph: "View showing old rail crossing, Station Master's house and Coffee Palace." Stamp of photographer on back of photograph reads, "T.R.G. Williams, Photographer, Ringwood"