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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 3, Mark Plummer, Sep. 1971
Series of three photos of Ballarat No. 17, northbound or inbound in Albert St. Sebastopol, approaching and passing through the Grey (Gray) St. Loop. Note tram stop signs, the loop itself aerial phone lines, the condition of the track and the gravel crossings. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. North. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, albert st, sebastopol, grey st, loops, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Travis Jeffrey, 21/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of Ballarat No. 17 at the intersection of Dawson St and Sturt St. inbound to the City terminus. Pole adjacent to the tram has a compulsory stop sign and a "End of Section Tram". Tram has destination Mt Pleasant and SEC roof advertisement "Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen". Photo on Agfa Paper and taken on Friday 21 August 1971.Stamps with faded green ink: "Photo by Chris Jeffrey / Number" with number "104PC/19" in blue ink and date stamp "Friday 21 August 1971" also in faded green ink.sturt st, dawson st, tram stops, end of section sign, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
Yields information about the Mt Pleasant Route.Digital image, black and white, of No. 30 in Barkly St, bound for Mt Pleasant, picking up a passenger/s Tram has a SEC Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen" roof advertisement. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 30 makes the stop".trams, tramways, barkly st, mt pleasant, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
Yields information about Sturt St west track near Hamilton Ave with pedestrians.Digital image, black and white, of a single truck tram, with a Twin Lakes sign, outbound in Sturt St West, near the Hamilton Ave stop, with two girls walking across the road after it has rained. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Two girls and tram"trams, tramways, sturt st west, hamilton ave -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, Gisborne St East Melbourne repairs, mid 1920's
Newspaper Clipping - from The Sun, mid 1920's of a passenger on an outbound cable tram to "Victoria Brdg" alighting at tram stop into a large section of road pavement that has been removed for roadworks. From The Sun, based on an advertisement for patterns on the rear. Shows many cable trams and motor cars in the street with St Patrick's Cathedral, before the spire was built in the background.trams, tramways, cable trams, gisborne st, road works, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Free TramTracker", Apr. 2013
Pamphlet, DL, printed on gloss card, titled "TramTracker" - Yarra Trams real time tram arrival information. Has the TramTRACKER logo (dog) foldout at the top of the card when folded into half. Provides instructions how to use it on the iPhone, Android and other smartphones. and computer systems. Advises passengers where to find the TramTRACKER ID for each stop. .1 - Hangingtrams, tramways, yarra trams, tramtracker, tram stops, operations, computer systems -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "How to get to the tennis", Dec. 2019
Pamphlet describing the public transport options available for the Australian Open. Australian Open ticket holders can travel free on routes 70 & 70a to Melbourne Park. City Circle trams travel clockwise only between 9:30am and noon. Brochure contains map of Melbourne Park with tram routes and stops shown. 4 fold, printed both sides.trams, tramways, australian open, tennis, australia day, city circle, route 70 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1943
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of S169 from Leeds St Footscray in to Barkly St with the destination of Ballarat Road. Has the Amalgamated Cash Drapers store, the Hoyts Trocadero Theatre in the background. Note the tram stop alongside. Photo not dated in Wal Jack album, c1943 - though Could be the same date as Reg Item 5446 - 20-4-1945.trams, tramways, leeds st, footscray, s class, barkly st, ballarat rd, tram 169 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "E class is for Everyone", 2014
Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet, titled "E class is for Everyone", with a large image of E class No. 6001 for use in "Snapper" frames at Yarra Trams tram stops. Has the Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria (PTV) logos and the words "Made in Melbourne". 624.1 - vertical format of the same poster. See image htd.624i2trams, tramways, e class, yarra trams, ptv, tram stops, tram 6001 -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, R. Preston, Wimba Tank Stand, c.1960, c.1960
Wimba station opened with the line in March 1902 as an unnamed stopping place, and a water tank for locomotive requirements was placed on the side of a hill about 100 metres south of the station. Locos bound for Beech Forest stopped at the passenger shelter at the station, uncoupled, and moved forward to the water tank. Goods were loaded and unloaded during this pause. The station and the tank closed with the line.B/W. Engine 14A, an NUU louvre van and an NC guard's van at the Wimba Tank, with fireman L. Moore on the roof of the cabin running water into the engine's tank. The guard returns to his van.wimba; railways; water tank; -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Deck Light
The ship was built in 1953 by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, Scotland for the Port Phillip Sea Pilots organisation as a pilot cutter. Her role as a pilot cutter was to sail with pilots on board to meet ships entering Port Phillip Bay. Pilots would be transferred by the Wyuna's workboat to the vessel requiring pilotage while it was stopped dead in the water, with shelter provided by the vessel itself.Brass Deck Light with globemv wyuna, port phillip pilot service -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Antique Smoker
Smokers are used to calm bees. This is done by putting some kind of fuel into the chamber (pine needles, hessian, anything that smokes a lot when it burns), lighting it, then puffing the bellows to bring forth the smoke. The smoke has a calming influence over the bees, and helps stop them from stinging. The guard around the outside is to prevent burns via contact with the hot chamber.Circular canister, metal, with spout attached. Connected by metal struts is bellows. Bellows have wooden front and back, joined by leather that is attached by metal.smoker, antique, beekeeping, beechworth honey -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Antique Smoker
Smokers are used to calm bees. This is done by putting some kind of fuel into the chamber (pine needles, hessian, anything that smokes a lot when it burns), lighting it, then puffing the bellows to bring forth the smoke. The smoke has a calming influence over the bees, and helps stop them from stinging. The guard around the outside is to prevent burns via contact with the hot chamber.Circular canister, metal, with spout attached. Connected by metal struts to circular bellows. Bellows are missing. Canister very rusty, extensive use wear. Lid is fused to canister.rusty, smoker, antique smoker, beechworth honey -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Antique Smoker
Smokers are used to calm bees. This is done by putting some kind of fuel into the chamber (pine needles, hessian, anything that smokes a lot when it burns), lighting it, then puffing the bellows to bring forth the smoke. The smoke has a calming influence over the bees, and helps stop them from stinging. The guard around the outside is to prevent burns via contact with the hot chamber.Circular canister, metal, with spout attached. Connected by metal struts to bellows. Bellows have wooden front and back joined by leather that is attached by metal. Very rusty; lid fused shut. Extensive use wear.rusty, smoker, antique smoker, beechworth honey -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Antique Smoker
Smokers are used to calm bees. This is done by putting some kind of fuel into the chamber (pine needles, hessian, anything that smokes a lot when it burns), lighting it, then puffing the bellows to bring forth the smoke. The smoke has a calming influence over the bees, and helps stop them from stinging. The guard around the outside is to prevent burns via contact with the hot chamber.Metal circular canister with spout and metal struts which connect the canister to bellows. Bellows are constructed from leather and wood. Object is broken; bellows and canister are not attached.smoker, bee, beekeeping, beechworth honey -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Copy - W2 533 Balaclava Junction, late 1940s
Copy negative of a photograph of W2 class tram 533 about to do a right hand turn from Hawthorn Road into Balaclava Road, with a destination of St Kilda Beach via Balaclava Road, Route 69. Behind the tram is a sign stating the trams could be taken to Balaclava, St Kilda Beach and Caulfield, along with a tram stop sign and an End Section sign.Yields information about the use of W2 class tramsCopy negative of a black and white photographtramcars, tramways, caulfield, hawthorn road, signs, balaclava junction, w2 class, tram 533, route 69 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Swanston Trams, "Swanston Trams - Stop 12 Flinders Street", 1999
Poster - "Swanston Trams - Stop 12 Flinders Street" - giving frequency information for routes 3, 16, 1, 5, 64, 6, 67, 72 and 8 - all the Swanston St routes. Has a map insert showing these routes and interchanges with rail lines. Gives The Met information centre contact details, along with Swanston's website. Understood this was a proposal, but not actually used. Demonstrates timetable information board layouts - not actually used.Special size sheet printed in full colour and laminated.tramways, swanston trams, timetables, poster, stop information, signs, swanston st -
Clunes Museum
Document - REPORT
EXTRACT FROM BOOK BY E. N. MATTHEWSHAND WRITTEN REPORT OF THE DETAILS OF THE METHODIST CHURCH ORGAN CLUNESBuilt about 1866 Colonial Organ Builders by Hambling & Sons, London Opened by George Herbert in Methodist Church Daylesford. It has 10 stops. Sold to Methodist Church Clunes 1888 for 200 Pounds including transport and installation. Opened by William Anderson. Extract from Book by E N Matthews.local history, document, report, churches, wesley -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 3, Chris Phillips, 30/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the special tram and the people involved at the time of the formation of the BTPS prior to closure of the SEC operated system.Set of three digital images of tram 36 advertising the Lake Tramway Preservation Meeting at the Town Hall 31/5/1971 by Chris Phillips. .1 - tram at Gardens loop with the motorman L Bird pulling the pole down - similar photo to that of The Age Newspaper, see Reg Item 2487. .2 - tram turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St North with the Post Office and the Mining Exchange buildings in the background. .3 - tram at the City stop, south side of Sturt St with the Town Hall and Myers in the background. Also has the tram stop signs in the photograph. See also Reg Item 1064 for the newspaper clipping, 2487 for a print of The Age photograph. See 7033i4 for notes on the tram and who made the banner - thought to be Tom Clark. Imagebtm7033i2bw - black and white version of the slide use in the Long Gallery imagebtm7033i2co - colour hi res scan.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, charters, museum establishment, btps, sturt st, gardens, lydiard st north -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, The Courier Ballarat, 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the nature of the day on the last full day of operation in Sturt St and how passengers boarded the tram from the median strip.Black and White copy photographs of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 18/9/1971, one published 20/9/1971 of No. 40 picks up shoppers, Sturt & Dawson Sts corner, last Saturday of service. 3772.1 - Shows two ladies boarding the tram from a crossover over the gutter. 3772.2 - shows the tram just after it left the stop. Has the Ritzy Cafe in the background. Also has a "Cars Stop Here" and a "End of Section sign in the photograph, that looks back along Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol. One photo used in the Courier Supplement following the closure of the tramways. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear of 4772.2 stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." and "100%" in black ink, and "92A Rpt" in felt pen.tramways, trams, sturt st, closure, dawson st, signs, tram 40 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 9 Colour Print/s, 31/08/1997 12:00:00 AM
Set of nine colour photographs on Kodak Paper of the 31-8-1997 National Trust event of the opening of Hawthorn Depot with heritage trams "Trams in Hiding". Taken by an unknown photographer - see history of object. .1- Photo of the corner of the depot showing the advertising board for the event, sponsored by Woodards and event information. .2 - HTT 8 at the Riversdale Rd tram stop with the depot in the background. .3 - A231 at the Riversdale Rd tram stop with the depot in the background. .4 - looking at the depot from the corner of Riversdale Rd and Power St. .5 - V214 at depot .6 - Looking at the depot building east end from across the garden in the small median strip on the corner of Riversdale Rd and Power St. .7 - V214 leaving the depot .8 - trams at the front of the shed - V214, 1040, 821 and 469 .9 - HTT 8, at depottrams, tramways, hawthorn, national trust, open days, tram 8, tram 231, tram 214, tram 1040, tram 821, tram 469 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1933
This is a photograph of Councillor Duncan Cameron who represented East Riding on the Orbost Shire Council from 1911 - 1933. Duncan Cameron was an early settler and licensee of the Marlo Hotel. The Marlo Hotel was the coach stop and the centre for receiving and despatching the mail. The licensee, Duncan Cameron became postmaster when he took over the hotel licence in 1895. Duncan Street in Marlo is named for Duncan Cameron.This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a moustached man in a suit.on back - "Cr Duncan Cameron, East Riding 1911-1933"cameron-duncan marlo-hotel orbost-shire-council -
Orbost & District Historical Society
preserving jar, 1915 - 1975
This preserving jar was used in the first half of the 20th century to preserve cooked food - pickles. Preserving home produce in bottles is a method that applies heat to food in a closed glass home canning jar to stop the natural spoilage that would otherwise take place. It removes air from the jar to create a seal. he bottling process forms an air tight seal between the bottle and the lid. Residents of Orbost have long been self sufficient growing their own fruit and vegetables with earlier market gardeners They preserved their produce for use all year. Fowlers Vacola preserving kits were common in most kitchens.A brown glass Fowler's Vacola preserving jar filled with pickles. It is a No. 27 bottle with a size 3 metal clip. It has an 850ml capacity. The lid has metal tension clips which are secured during the canning process and are removed once a vacuum seal has formed. The lid is tin-plated with a lacquer coating, double-coated on the underside.On lid Fowlers Vacola Size 3 Top of jar- embossed with the words Fowlers Vacola food-preservation fowlers-vacola container-glass -
Port of Echuca
Colour photograph, Approx. 1979
The old Echuca Post Office was built circa 1877, a two-storey stucco building with a clock tower over the entrance, on the north east corner of Hare and Anstruther streets. In the front of the building is a small cream brick kiosk used as a bus stop and as a stall for charity group's to sell produce. On the far northern corner the spire of St.Mary's church can be seen above the roof of the Post Office.The old Echuca Post office is at the northern end of the shopping precinct in Hare street Echuca. The building is a beautiful grand building of the late 1870's which was built as a post office on the ground floor and a residence above. The small kiosk building in front of the post office was used by volunteer organisations to raise money selling cakes etc. at various times of the year.Colour photograph (post card size) of Echuca Post Office looking north. The post office was built circa 1877, a two storey building with a clock tower over the entrance door. In front of the building is a small cream brick kiosk and bus shelter.Printed on the reverse "this paper manufactured by Kodak"echuca post office, echuca-historical buildings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White - tram 41 - Hospital Corner, A T Miles, 30/1/1968
Black and White - tram 41 (Sebastopol) turning from Sturt St into Drummond St South. Has the "Cars Stop Here", and "End of Section" signs on a pole on the left hand side of the photograph. In the background is Rimmington Bros Butchers, J A Malpass and a sign for Marshall batteries. Shows the driver looking back through the windows for traffic. Taken by A T Miles 30/1/1968.Yields information about the intersection of Sturt St and Drummond St - Hospital Corner.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear. A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, tram 41, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st south -
Vision Australia
Machine - Object, APH (American Printing House for the Blind), APH Talking book machine, 1980-1990's
APH began producing it's own line of products to satisfy it's clients, outsourcing the manufacturer to overseas companies. This talking book machine, had an optional carry case, and dials to control tone, volume, speed, front buttons to record, rewind, forward, play, and stop tape. Playing both 2 and 4 track tapes, it also had Braille signs next to some of the buttons.Plastic rectangular light brown audio player with buttons for navigational controls, power cord, outlets for ear or head phones and black vinyl protective zip up cover Model no. 3-5194A.audio equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Union Inn with verandah corner of James and Cox Streets Port Fairy. Built by William Anderson. James Anderson (William's brother was the first licensee in 1852. A fire burned down the stables in 1879 but neighbours stopped the fire from spreading. The Gillespie and Keating families appear to have been owners of the Union for much of its history as licenced premises. The building was demolished in the 1950's A renovated facade of the union Inn showing the addition of a verandah to the facadePhotographhotel, cox street, james street, james anderson, william anderson, gillespie, keating, union inn, verandah -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Looking over Princes Bridge & The Yarra, Melbourne", c1941
Rose Series postcard No. P 201, titled "Looking over Princes Bridge & The Yarra, Melbourne" with a view including Princes Bridge Railway Station, Batman Ave. tram terminus with two trams, The Yarra River, the bridge, and the entrance to Flinders St station. The south west curve track from Swanston Street into Flinders Street is visible along with various Safety Zones at the tram stop.Yields information about St Kilda Road, Princes Bridge c1941Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.tramways, flinders st station, st kilda road, princes bridge station, princes bridge, yarra river, flinders st, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street, looking west, Melbourne", late 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 3089 titled "Collins Street, looking west, Melbourne" looking west from Swanston Street with W2 class trams 397 (City, route 47) and 569 (West Preston route 10) in the view. In the background are a further four trams. Alongside 569 is the Safety Zone for the eastbound tram stop. The photo shows a busy traffic and pedestrian scene.Yields information Collins St late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, collins st, w2 class, tram 397, tram 569, route 47, route 10 -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, General Electric, APH Table top cassette player, 1978-1981
Produced by General Electric (GE) for American Printing House for the Blind in Kentucky, this player has dials to control tone, volume, speed, side and buttons to record, rewind, forward, play, pause and stop tape. Handling both 2 and 4 track tapes, these players were targeted towards the vision impaired, as it allowed greater freedom to adjust recording styles to suit individual listeners. Plastic rectangular brown audio player with buttons for navigational controls, a handle and black vinyl carry pouch.audio equipment, assistive devices