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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, The Age, Green suburb grows up but still retains its small town vibe, 20/04/2024
Author Clay Lucas interviews many locals about life in Eltham throughout the years.5 page print copy of digital Newspaper article, text and black and white photographseltham history, eltham social conditions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Football Club 1889, The Age, 1889
In Terry KEENAN's book "Kicking into the wind" it is noted that William SWALLOW backed the team for a significant amount to win the 1889 flag. The team finished third. Refer to page 26 of this book to have all players, and officials, named and placed in the photo. Billy HANNEYSEE, Captain. W SHARP, Vice Captain. W W ROLFE, Secretary. Digital image of the Port Melbourne Football Club team for 1889. This was the fourth year that PMFC was a member of the VFA. sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc, william (billy) hanneysee, a maxwell, w young, p r harper, w ward, p j coleman, e vine, j barfoot, j bogle, j bone, s poat, j sharp, h layton, j sutherland, w w rolfe, g headon, t ward, e burke, j lawrence, w morton, j strachan, w sharp, l collings, j taylor -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram cram? Loaded question", 3/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
"Tram cram? Loaded question" by Zach Hope Public transport advocates claim state government report is misleading due to poor choice of survey selection points. Trams are surveyed at the edge of the CBD and do not consider overcrowding due to the free tram zone. Article has photo of crowded E-class tram and a cartoon. Department of Transport website accessed 2/11/2019 for report. See: https://transport.vic.gov.au/-/media/tfv-documents/tram-passenger-load-may-2019-pdf.pdf?la=en&hash=B739751488A495DC74B732E8C71FAF4E.trams, tramways, tram routes, e class, reports, passengers, tram 2061 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Hidden disabilities drive transport push", 3/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
"Hidden disabilities drive transport push" by Nicole Precel An advocacy group, Think Outside the Chair, is campaigning for new public transport signs that acknowledge invisible disabilities to assist people to use disability services when travelling on public transport. Article features Olympia Sarris who has troubling asking for a seat when travelling on trams.trams, tramways, disability services, signs, behaviour -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "I've seen a tram go up in the air", "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's horrid history", 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
"I've seen a tram go up in the air" by Rachel Wells & Tate Papworth Tram derailment in Cotham Rd, Kew, caused when a car collided with the 109 tram causing it to crash through a fence. About 20 people were on the tram, with two being taken to hospital. Two occupants from the car were also taken to hospital. Tram was taken back to the depot for investigation. "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's horrid history" by Zach Hope & Tate Papworth Tram 3011 has been involved in at least 3 derailments according to Yarra Trams. Union spokesperson Phil Altieri said the poor design of the Citadis C-class model was to blame for the latest derailment. He said the trams were unstable and should be withdrawn from service.trams, tramways, c class, derailments, accidents, citadis, cotham rd, derailments, tram 3011 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, c1974
Newspaper clipping from an undated Melbourne page, about track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, between Burnley St and the Yarra River. Shows the temporary trackwork slew along the road with a long line of cars alongside. In the distance is a tram showing Kew Depot, route 23. Work c1974.trams, tramways, bridge rd, trackwork, route 23, temporary track -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Dispesh Chakrabarty, The Age, "Trams of two great cities a class act", 13/05/2006 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled "Trams of two great cities a class act" Saturday 13 May 2006 written by Dispesh Chakrabarty about the difference in personally travelling on trams in Calcutta or Kolkata and Melbourne - especially in regard to class. Has a photo of Z81. Edited extract from Tramjatra edited by Mick Douglas.trams, tramways, calcutta, w-11 tram, melbourne, tramways, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "History back on the tracks", "Trams out as talks continue", 3/08/1987 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping, from The Sun, 3/8/1987 titled "Trams out as talks continue" and a second heading "History back on the tracks". Item about industrial issues for maintenance of trams and trains, or wages supplements, Has photos of Mr Roper, Transport Minister and Peter Parkinson of Trades Hall. Notes that old trams, such as W and Y class were back in service. Has a photo of Y1 612 in service on Wattle Park. Story by Jane Gibson and Jim Nevein. Attached to the item is a cartoon, 4/8/1982 by Jeff of a man digging a hole around the tram tracks and finding a cable tram.trams, tramways, cable trams, strike, unions, w class, y class, wattle park, cartoons, tram 612 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, The Age, Frith, "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", c1980
Laminated A3 sheet featuring photograph and newspaper clippings. 1 - an Article written by Erica Cervini titled "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence on keeping Melbourne's trams which have since become an icon. Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson.trams, tramways, robert risson, bourke st, opening, trolley poles, accidents, melbourne, mmtb -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, News Sanctuary, 3 February 1949
Mr Leggatt (Chief Secretary) will ask Government to determine the fate of the Sanctuary.photocopyMr Leggatt (Chief Secretary) will ask Government to determine the fate of the Sanctuary.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Sanctuary, 4 October 1948
State Cabinet to grant sufficient money to enable Sanctuary to remain open.photocopyState Cabinet to grant sufficient money to enable Sanctuary to remain open.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, New Control of Sanctuary, 2 April 1949
New legislation to bring control of Sanctuary under the Chief of Secretary's Department and not Lands Department.photocopynon-fictionNew legislation to bring control of Sanctuary under the Chief of Secretary's Department and not Lands Department. 1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Inquiry on Healesville Sanctuary, 4 May 1949
State Cabinet have appointed new committee to investigate the conditions at the Sanctuary.photocopynon-fictionState Cabinet have appointed new committee to investigate the conditions at the Sanctuary.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Sanctuary Not to Replace Zoo, 26 March 1949
The Sanctuary is to be retained exclusively for native birds and animals. A committee to be formed to take charge of the Sanctuary.photocopyThe Sanctuary is to be retained exclusively for native birds and animals. A committee to be formed to take charge of the Sanctuary.1940s -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, The Age, Milk, bread, library book: anger over Woolies deal, 19/04/2024
Article about deal between Banyule City Council and Woolworths to knock down Rosanne library and build a Woolworths store sharing the site with the rebuilt library.Text with colour images, 2 pages.rosanna, rosanna library, woolworths, banyule council, yarra plenty regional library, yprl -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, New Committee For Sanctuary, 31 May 1949
New Committee named in article.photocopynon-fictionNew Committee named in article. 1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Report, The Age, Melbourne, Sanctuary in Need of Funds, 23 September 1948
Mr McDonald (Acting Premier) to recommend to Cabinet a grant to the Sanctuary to meet costs of fencing and transport of birds and animals.photocopyMr McDonald (Acting Premier) to recommend to Cabinet a grant to the Sanctuary to meet costs of fencing and transport of birds and animals.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, One Thousand Pounds for Sanctuary, 28 September 1948
State Government grant to Sanctuary.photocopyState Government grant to Sanctuary. 1940s -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article - Children's Playground, The Age, Jaycees, Rotary and the Playmobile, 1979
1984 correspondence from the Australian Jaycess and the Australian Junior Chamber, and the 1992 Playmobile at Nunawading.playground equipment, nunawading jaycees -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Sanctuary Or Zoo?, 21 September 1949
The Premier not impressed with the suggestion to move the Zoo to Healesville.photocopynon-fictionThe Premier not impressed with the suggestion to move the Zoo to Healesville.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, None, 17 October 1949
Photograph of Mr Everard M.L.A with Mr S.J. Allen who is holding a snake.photocopynon-fictionPhotograph of Mr Everard M.L.A with Mr S.J. Allen who is holding a snake.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Lyre chick's worth two in bush, 1September 1967
Description of Lyrebirds behavior after hatching of egg.PHOTOCOPYnon-fictionDescription of Lyrebirds behavior after hatching of egg. 1960s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Lyre chick doing well, 2 September 1967
Day old lyre bird chick"braid" progressing well, and why namedphotocopy.non-fictionDay old lyre bird chick"braid" progressing well, and why named1960s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, 'Baby of the Year' Weighs In, 11 October 1967
Birth of lyrebird chick, 'Braid'originalnon-fictionBirth of lyrebird chick, 'Braid'1960s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, R.A.C.V. TOUR, 26 December 1969
Description of how to get to the Sanctuary, the attractions to be seen there and the return trip via Panton`s Gap .photocopynon-fictionDescription of how to get to the Sanctuary, the attractions to be seen there and the return trip via Panton`s Gap .1960s -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (item) - Newspaper article, The Age, SOMERLED HOLIDAY HOME, 03-10-1950
A computer generated copy of a notification of the purchase of Somerled holiday home in Marysville by Messrs J.C. and R. Greatorex and Mrs D. Ivey for use as for teas, suppers, dinners and parties.A computer generated copy of a notification of the purchase of Somerled holiday home in Marysville by Messrs J.C. and R. Greatorex and Mrs D. Ivey for use as for teas, suppers, dinners and parties.marysville, victoria, australia, somerled holiday home, j.c. greatorex, r. greatorex, mrs d. ivey, the age newspaper -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clippings, The Age, Nurse, survivor of torpedoed ship, attends men's re-union (photocopy), Thursday 7 June 1990
Article about Sisters F A Tallow [Tallow potentially a married name] & [Eliza Isabel] Lord who were the only women aboard the [SS] Ballarat when it was torpedoed in 1917.Newspaper clipping attached with sticky tape to a piece of paper'The Sun / THURSDAY APRIL 26 1934'ss ballarat, f a tallow, eliza isabel lord -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Swoop on falcon, 22 June 1970
Peregrine falcon stolen from Sanctuary.photocopynon-fictionPeregrine falcon stolen from Sanctuary.1970s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Sanctuary Mice live in luxury, 15 March 1971
Conditions that mice live in the Sanctuary.originalnon-fictionConditions that mice live in the Sanctuary.1970s -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Valda Arrowsmith OAM Obituary, 13/02/2025
Three obituaries for Valda Arrowsmith OAM from The Age Feb 13, 18 and 19 20253 newspaper clippingsnon-fictionThree obituaries for Valda Arrowsmith OAM from The Age Feb 13, 18 and 19 2025arrowsmith valda oam, whitehorse historical society, city of nunawading