International brawler van, registration number JNB-203, from a rear view with police insignia on the rear side door and signalling hand on driver's door. Circa 1967police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; mobile laboratory

Ford Falcon Q car, registration number JYE-369, with unidentified driver and passenger. The car is parked on a sealed road with a large tree and parkland in the background. Circa 1967police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; ford falcon q car; camera car

Daimler Wireless Patrol car, with registration number 19-082, situated in Russell Street yard. Car has damage to left hand driver's door. Circa 1920s.police vehicles; daimler car; motor police branch; transport; wireless patrol; russell street

John Purdon (8341), driver, and Harry Parker (8886) beside 1937 Chevrolet MTS registration number 83-206 outside Mornington Police Station circa 1937Photo Joan Ballpolice vehicles; transport; motor police branch; chevrolet mts; wireless patrol; mornington police station

Daimler registration 2-690 with a group of nine men at an outdoor location including Rupert Bastin, Wireless Operator, Ron George, Driver and CCP Blamey, circa 1936police vehicles; transport; motor police branch; daimler car; wireless patrol, sir thomas blamey; chief commissioner of police

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man sitting in the driver's seat of a tourer car. The car is parked in a paddock with a fence and trees in the background. The man is Bill Archibald and the place is Archibald's at NewlynWritten in pen on back - The "Overland" Car at Archibalds, Newlyn. Taken during a couple of days visit - 23/11/22. (Bill Archibald in car) F.W.(au)frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, overland car, bill archibald, newlyn

Black and white photograph of 'D' class locomotive No. 639. Man climbing in or out of drivers cabin. Passenger carriages attached. Reverse: 25/10/2518 written in pencil.person, individual, basil miller

Black and white photograph of Dodge truck with "Swallows...cream" visible on body of van. Two men in front L Dan Manson (driver) and R Roy Munro (manager)industry - manufacturing, transport - motor vehicles, dan manson, roy munro, swallows ice-cream

9th Australian Light Horse was raised in South Australia and western Victoria. It was part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade and served on Gallipoli, Egypt and Palestine.World War One British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal awarded to Regimental No 2805 Driver J T Bowden 9th Australian Light Horse.wwi, world war one, light horse, bowden

Yields information about the condition of the collision between the scrubber tram and No. 26 in Wendouree Parade and the parties involved during Feb and Mar. 1936.Set of two cuttings and text extracts of the reports of the collision between the Ballarat scrubber and tram No. 26 on Wed 5 Feb, 1936. Both extracts and texts down loaded from the National Library Trove Website. .1 - report in the Melbourne Herald, reporting on the inquest into the death of nurse Elizabeth Clarke - titled "Ballarat Trams in Fatal Collision - no warning bell heard says woman passenger", giving details of the accidents, statements of witness Lilian Oliver, Alfred Forte (SEC track assistant), Albert Mawby traffic superintendent, quizzed by Constable Shields re track brakes, Frederick Thompson (Driver of 26). Drivers represented by Mr. Dooley. .2 - report in The Argus 6-2-1936 about the accident - "Woman Critically Injured - accident in Ballarat - Drivers jump for lives", reporting on the event, giving names of those involved, injuries, including the name of the scrubber driver John Tucker, and another passenger Miss Walsh.accidents, collision, scrubber tram, coroners inquests

Set of papers involved with the organisation and planning for the "Moomba 2002 - Vintage Tram Parade" held in Swanston St 11 March 2002. .1 - Colour A4 pamphlet for the programme on the day - "Melbourne Moomba Trams on Parade" and the street party that followed. Gives the order of appearance of the participants and the trams. (Two copies held) .2 - E-Mail from Gavin Tippett to Lindsay Rickard giving the arrangement of the trams in the Preston Workshops yard for the event - dated 8/3/2002. .3 - Order of trams in St Kilda Road and timing of the event and gives names of drivers. .4 - Driver's Briefing Notes with background documents (7 A4 sheets stapled) .5 - Notice to Employees - M>Tram, to fleet control - 7/3/2002. .6 - Two page listing tram drivers and various management notes. .7 - Set of notes regarding the briefing of drivers who were going to be involved in the parade.trams, tramways, moomba, m>tram, parades

MMTB Certificate of Service for Byran Emery, for service as a Conductor and Driver from Jan. 1965 to Sept. 1965. Signed by the person and the Acting Board Secretary. Bryan, a Ballarat resident, advised that he retired from being a tram driver after a collision with a truck full of water melons in St Kilda Road.Demonstrates a MMTB Certificate of Service for a tram driver.Quarto sheet -preprinted form with typed details.mmtb, certificates, drivers

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Group of railway men at send-off to Len Gregson, Bill McAnanly and David Provan in 1988Back row: Bill Welsh. Vin Snow, Mick Seymour, Steve Cupper, Bill McAnanly, George Judge, Keith Moore, Frank Conway, Bertie Brown (NSW Driver), Hughie Fraser, Ron McGrath, Alan Elvish, Wally Riley Front row: George O’Neill (NSW Shunter), Roy Wegener, David Provan, Les Hallawell, Geoff Williams, Len Gregsonrailways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, david provan, bill mcananly

Used by police in Trentham to test prospective drivers for colour blindness as part of licence testing.Relates to history of police presence in Trentham.perspex squares. coloured red, green, orangepolice

Used by horse riders to control their horses. Also by cart driver on single horse unitsManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Circa 1900Taped shaft with leather flap25 x120mm on smaller end. Other end a leather hand grip 180mm longfequine, crop

Race winning colours Bendigo Cup, Empire fella 1990, Driver Peter Ward,Bendigo pacing Cup 1990,Race colours, Pink with black bandtrotting, peter ward, bendigo, pacing cup, 1990, p ward, empire fella, pacing, bhrc, bendigo harness racing club, harness racing, horses, race colours

Fair Admiral won Vic.Trotters DerbyWooden framed race finish photoAscot 23/9/1935, Progressive Handicap (Trotters Div), Won by Fair Admiral, Owner and Trainer, C Robertson Snr, Driver C Robertson Jnrtrotting, fair admiral, ascot, c robertson, 23/9/1935, charlie robertson, c robertson jnr, charlie robertson jnr

Season 1981/82 Bendigo District Trotting Club Membership BadgeEnambelled Green Badge attached to length of Yellow CordFront: Imprint of horse, sulky, driver / Bendigo District Trotting Club. Back: Not transferable / Season 1981-82 / Ends 31st July 1982 / 48 / Taiwan.bhrc, bendigo harness racing club, harness racing, trotting, badge, membership, 1981/82

Season 1981/82 Bendigo District Trotting Club Membership BadgeEnamelled Green Badge attached to length of Green CordFront: Imprint of horse, sulky, driver / Bendigo District Trotting Club. Back: Not Transferable / Season 1981-82 / Ends 31st July 1982 / 50 / Taiwan.bhrc, bendigo harness racing club, harness racing, trotting, badge, membership, 1981/82

Black and white photograph of W3 655 - 3/4 side on view - background has been taken out. Tram fitted with windshield instead of driver's doors on both sides of drivers cabin but no route number boxes. Showing "SPECIAL". Probably taken soon after built in 1931. Photo taken by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd. Photo has "Sutcliffe PHONE MELBOURNE" embossed into the photograph in the bottom right hand corner.On rear in pencil "W3 wide entrance 33" wheel with motor car springing", "Change Transportation wed A.M.", "return to Shennan" with arrow pointing to "Gordon & Gotch (Aus/Asia) Ltd Sydney" and an arrow between cropping marks with notation "6" wide between marks only" and "1HT D/E 120s/c D/E as layout attached" - indicating used in a printed paper or magazine.trams, tramways, mmtb, w3 class, tram 655

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 item is significant because it documents the role played by the State Electricity Commission in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A circular from the State Electricity Commission notifying residents that the functions of the gatehouse on the Bogong Road were to be transferred to the Commission's Information Centre which had been established on the Kiewa Valley Highway adjoining the Commission's Workshops at the entrance to Mt. Beauty. It was still necessary for all drivers of private vehicles to have e current permit in their possession before entering the Commission's territory beyond Mt.Beauty, and the responsibility was with drivers to have a current permit. falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration

Notebook - heavy green plastic printed with "The Met and V/Line" on the front cover containing pad of sheets labelled "Reminder" - yellow post it type notes, and asking the driver to stop at specific station and other assistance required. Used by drivers to remind them at which station or tram stop to stop at. Also has three cleat plastic card holders in the front of the pad and contact numbers for PTC disability servicestrams, tramways, ptc, the met, notebooks, instructions, disability services

MMTB bus No. 16, Thornycroft J chassis, body by James Motors. For details of the chassis see MMTB Drawing R1912, Has the driver, an Inspector and Conductor standing alongside the bus on the Melbourne to Elsternwick via High Street route. Note the solid tyres and the small windscreen providing some limited protection to the driver. Yields information about the second MMTB Thorncroft buses.Black and white photograph of the MMTB No. 16 with an Inspector and crew. Smaller print held as well.tramways, buses, mmtb, thornycroft, crews, inspectors

Photo shows W2 349 and W3 661 in Glenhuntly Road / Truganini Road Carnegie (route 4) at the start of the single line to the terminus, with the drivers "exchanging the staff" for the section. The destination of 349 has already been changed. Note the warning sign above the drivers of the Single line section. Photo possibly 1950s.Yields information about the use of the short single line just before the Carnegie terminus.Photograph - Black and White - Trams 349 & 661, Truganini Road CarnegieHas details on rear in ink and John Alfred Stamp.tramways, tramcars, carnegie, truganini road, single line, staff, w2 class, w3 class, tram 661, tram 349, glenhuntly road

Items belonging to Thomas Henry ISER. He enlisted initialy on 24.7.1939 in the CMF No V34933 with the 17th MG Regt age 21 years. Promoted to Lieut 20.12.1940, transfers to ARMD Corp 1.5.1941. He begins full time CMF on 29.7.1941, promoted T/Capt 25.9.1941, transfers to the 2nd AIF 15.8.1942 as No VX102660, transfers to the 2/10th ARMD Regt 20.7.1943, promoted Capt 6.2.1944, transfers to the 24th Inf Batt on 29.9.1944, embarks for Bougainville 5.1.1945 and returns home on 26.10.1945, appointment terminated in the AIF on 12.11.1945..1) Army Driver' s Licence, Brown buckram cover, No 128377 issued to ISER, Thomas Henry Army No VX102660. .2) Instructions about accidents involving military vehicles..2) Signed "N E BACON Lieut" licence, drivers military

This photo was most likely taken at the site of the proposed McKay Creek Power Station. Excavation of this site was commenced in 1951 but an access road (a rough, narrow track) was put it in 1948 and widened in 1954. The State Electricity Commission would have milled logs from this area at their mill at Howman's Gap. The timber was used for building of housing and camps and provided a much needed resource as there was a general shortage of this commodity. The power station was relocated underground owing to repeated problems with landslides in the area. Restricted financial resources and the repositioning of the power station retarded construction activities and it was not completed until early 1961. An historical pictorial record of the type of machinery used in the 1950's - logging truck with bogie attached, the bull dozer and winch for hauling logs to the truck and note the lack of protective clothing!Black and white photograph showing a logging truck, bogie and bull dozer with winch for hauling the logs to the truck. Two men are on the truck, a driver on the bull dozer and a large log on the bogie. Hand written on the back of photo "Logging at McKay Creek".logging, mckay creek, timber, machinery

Mildura Mobile Traffic Section patrol car at Lock 3 near Mildura.Ford Zephyr, registration number HRH-911, parked under a tree with a driver and passenger inside the car. There is a man in the background standing bent over near a bicycle. Circa 1961police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; ford zephyr car

Motor Cycle Patrol with Coventry Eagles lines up and drivers and passengers to the rear of the photo. Registration numbers from L to R 14067, 29714, 29719, 29733. Circa 1928police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles