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Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Transit Australia Publishing, "Siemens Combino Three Section Tram (Melbourne Class D1)", "Siemens Combino Three Section Tram (Melbourne Class D2)", Nov. 2002
Set of two drawings of the Melbourne Siemens Combino Trams, class D1 and D2, produced by Transit Australia, November 2002, based on plans from Siemens Transportation. Side and end elevations and floor plans with leading dimensions. .1 - "Siemens Combino Three Section Tram (Melbourne Class D1)" .2 - "Siemens Combino Five Section Tram (Melbourne Class D2"trams, tramways, drawings, tramcars, d class, tramcar design -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Map of Dendy's Special Survey, 1852 Map of Henry Dendy's Special Survey of 1841, 19th Century
A Map drawn in 1852 that shows the 5,120 acres that formed Dendy's Special Survey of 1841. In 1840 Henry Dendy, a farmer in Surrey, England acquired a "Special Survey" from the Commissioners for Land and Emigration which gave Dendy the right to choose land in Port Phillip for the "bargain basement" price of only £1 per acre for 5120 acres, (an area of 8 square miles). The Special Survey also included the right to "the shipment of a worker for every £20 spent on land, whose free passage was paid by the Crown, equalling a total of 100 workers ". Accordingly Dendy sold his English holdings and paid the required £5120 and arrived in Melbourne in February 1841. However by this time land in the new colony was selling for £5 - £40 per acre. Because Henry Dendy possessed the order from the Colonial Office in London he was able to successfully oppose Governor LaTrobe's attempts to alter the price of the land. Dendy appointed Jonathan Were, (an entrepreneur, who had arrived in 1839), as his Manager and who later became a partner. Together, Dendy and Were decided on an area 5 miles south from Melbourne, bounded by North Road, East Boundary Road, South Road and to the west by Port Phillip Bay. Were and Dendy pitched their tents in the area now known as ' Park St, Brighton' and sank a well near the corner of 'St Andrew's St and Wells St'. By 1845 J.B Were and Company had bought almost half of Dendy's land and Were built himself "Moorabbin House" in Were St Brighton made from stone, quarried from local cliffs. It was still standing in 1924. Legend records Moorabbin is named after the Aboriginal word for ' Mother's Milk ' The soil is very fertile and well supplied with water especially in the area called 'East Brighton' - now known as Bentleigh and East Bentleigh - By 1850 the area had developed with numerous market gardens, dairy farms, fruit gardens and vineyards supplying food for the growing population of Melbourne.This Map shows the birth of the Brighton and Moorabbin area. On 18th January1859 Brighton was proclaimed a Municipality and a Borough by October 1863. Meanwhile, following a Petition, the area of East and South Brighton, incorporating Mordialloc, Cheltenham, Mentone, Sandringham and Oakleigh separated from Brighton to form the Moorabbin District Roads Board becoming the first Local Government Authority. Col. William Mair was elected as the first Chairman of the Moorabbin Roads Board. Moorabbin Shire 1871 developed further and was declared a City in1934. The City of Moorabbin was the largest Municipality in Melbourne before the Amalgamation of Councils in 1994 when it was divided in the south to City of Kingston and in the north to City of Glen Eira A Photo-lithographed 1852 Map showing the 5,120 acres that formed Dendy's Special Survey of 1841. Henry Dendy & Jonathan Were chose an area 5 miles south from Melbourne, bounded by North Road, East Boundary Road, South Road and to the west by Port Phillip Bay. Moorabbin County of Bourke / Photo-Lithographed at the department of Lands and Survey. /Melbourne. / Price 1/- brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, dendy henry, bent thomas, were jonathan, special survey -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1995, 1995
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The RAAF Central Band played for many years. Held in December each year. The photos show President Millie presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Gwen Gunn and Irene Noll. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $21,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 1,800 widows came together for the concert despite the rain and bad weather. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Ivor Lloyd (ex POW from Changi) and singer Lisa Hugo also performed. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall, held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 6 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1995 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, answer, raaf central band -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1993, 1993
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $12,100. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and trombone soloist Sergeant Mike Hawkins and Ivor Jones (ex POW from Changi) also performed. The article shows Legatee Eddie Jowett with performers Ivor Jones and Margaret Nisbett. The RAAF Central Band had been involved with the concert for 31 years. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1993 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, christmas, answer, raaf central band -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", 5/1995
Map Includes description of tram and bus routes, private bus routes, and rail lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc and how to use the map. Gives details of the ticketing system, along with photographs of the various modes. Dated May 1995 with a stylised image of some of Melbourne's landmarks on the cover. Published by the Public Transport Corporation.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in 1995.Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, maps, railways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document (Framed), Batman's Treaty of Melbourne, 06/06/1835
John Batman recorded in his journal that he had signed a treaty with the local Aboriginal people, the Wurundjeri to buy 2,000 km of land around Melbourne and another 400 km around Geelong. In exchange he gave the eight chiefs whose marks he acquired on the treaty, a quantity of blankets, knives, tomahawks, scissors, looking-glasses, flour, handkerchiefs and shirts. Under British law, the treaty was legally invalid as the land belonged to the Crown, not to the Wurundjeri. Although the treaty was declared null and void by Governor Bourke within six months of John and Henry Batman and the Port Phillip Association organising this treaty, it remains an interesting part of Melbourne's early history. Copy of Batman's Treaty of Melbourne, 1835. Original hand written on parchment in triplicate. john batman, wurundjeri, treaty of melbourne, melbourne history, batman's treaty -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Officers of the Town Clerk's office and Councillors, Minute book - Finance, Legislative and Sanitary Committee of Port Melbourne council commencing 16 January 1894, ending 21 Dec 97, 1894 - 1897
Minutes of Port Melbourne's Finance, Legislative and Sanitary Committee meetings considering estimates, setting rates, receiving reports form Health Officer, dealing with legislative and sanitary matters usually raised by the Town Clerk 1894-1897local government - town of port melbourne, local government - borough of port melbourne, health - general health, engineering - canals and drainage, health - hospitals, law, alexander joseph bain, john charles hill, john finlay malcolmson, james ker beck plummer, frederick poolman, michael tarver quinn, george washington robbins jnr, george cuscaden, william richardson tarver, edward c crockford, henry norval edwards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, "Port Melbourne Old Timers F.C. 1945", 1945
.01 - Framed black and white copy of Port Melbourne Old Timers Football Club, dated 1945. Frame is metal and photo is well sealed with clear plastic. .02 - photocopy of above with some of the "old timers" namedsport - australian rules football, social activities, port melbourne football club, pmfc, port melbourne old timers football club, stan plumridge, percy allan may, roy kent, reg 'ox' earle, walter 'watty' power, a b smith, ken (?) robinson, ray bragg, fay bragg -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Allom Lovell & Associates, "Princes Pier and Gatehouse - Port Melbourne Victoria", Jul 2004
"Princes Pier and Gatehouse - Port Melbourne Victoria". A heritage report to the Princes Pier Precinct Committee Victorian Heritage Register No H981. Prfepared by Allom Lovell & Associates, Conservation Architects. July 2004 - for the City of Port Philliptown planning - proposals shelved - bayside, town planning, heritage, piers and wharves - princes pier, city of port phillip -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Football Club Ltd.133rd Annual General Report 2008, 2008
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Port Melbourne Football Club Ltd.133rd Annual General Report Season 2008, A4 52 pp plus cover with colour photograph of PMFC Grand Final Team 2008. Includes Income Statement 2008.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, Newspaper clipping re flooding in South Melbourne, 13-1-1980
Newspaper cutting about flooding in South Melbourne disabling a tram and a "trammie" conductor or driver, directing traffic. Tram W7 1019, route 10.Yields information about the type of delays that can occur on a big tram system.Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun 13-1-1980 about flooding in South Melbourne and delaying tram W7 1019"Sun Herald 13.1.80"trams, tramways, tramcars, flooding, floods, south melbourne, w7 1019, route 10, crews -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Sound Recording, Egyptian Follies, Cairo Club Orchestra, Melbourne Jazz Club, 1999, 1999
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Audio recording of performances Egyptian Follies at the Melbourne Jazz Club, including the singer Robin Kellyl.robin kelly, performing arts - victoria - australia, melbourne jazz club -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration, Panoramic View of Melbourne Southern Aspect
Illustration titled - "Panoramic View of Melbourne Southern Aspect" photo from the Eastern Hill Fire Station watch tower, late 1890s early 1900s of a view looking south. There are three maybe four cable trams in the view. The photograph notes the St Patrick's Cathedral (consecrated in 1897), the German Lutheran Church, Government offices, Treasury Buildings, Government House in the far distance, St Peters Church, and the Victorian Parliament building. The photo looks along Gisborne and Macarthur Streets.Yields information about the Eastern Hill and Parliament precinct late 1890's early 1900's.Black and white print of a published illustration - Panoramic View of Melbourne Southern Aspecteastern hill, cable trams, st patrick's cathedral, gisborne street, macarthur street, st peters church -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, David RADCLIFFE, Making it Here Four Enterprising Immigrant Engineers and the Evolution of Manufacturing in Port Melbourne, Jan 2024
The book centres on the lives of four mechanical engineers, Otto SCHMACHER, Alfred HARMAN, Albert LONGONI and Fred DAVID and their contribution to the manufacturing industry in Port Melbourne.Blue covered book with title & author's name in white and a black & white photograph of Port Melbourne Engineering Works on the front cover.industry - manufacturing, port melbourne engineering works, commonwealth aircraft factory, otto schumacher, alfred harman, albert longoni, fred david -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Souvenir - Invitation card, 1834-1934 Melbourne Centenary Celebrations and Royal Show, 1934
John Quinn and Co were Real Estate agents of Collins Street MelbourneStiff card folding invitation honouring the 1934 Melbourne Centenary Celebrations and inviting clients of John Quinn & Co Pty Ltd to attend the Royal ShowSee photos -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - City of Port Melbourne business card for Librarian Wendy Morris, City of Port Melbourne, 1990s
City of Port Melbourne business cards with red embossed city crests (some differences) and black or grey printing. Early 1990s .01 - belonged to Wendy Morris, City Librarian (blue with Port Melbourne phone number on back) local government - city of port melbourne, wendy morris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - Annual Statement, Borough of Port Melbourne, Borough of Port Melbourne, Dec 1891
Statement of accounts, Borough of Port Melbourne October 1890 to September 1891. Double sided single sheet folded once to foolscap size.Corrections made to figures in pencil and inklocal government - borough of port melbourne, j r needham, watters and wales, m minahan, a adams, d foster, j jomartz, c allen, j myring, john h kitchen, t campbell, a paynter & co, keene bros & co, j h hall, w hough, s costello -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - DVD, "7.30 Report : Port Melbourne", 1998 - 1992
Compilation of four segments of the ABC TV current affairs program "7.30 Report" (Dated April 1988, February 1991, March 1991, and late 1992) relating to the proposed Sanridge City Bayside Development on the Port Melbourne foreshore.built environment, josef (jo) szwarc, robert peck, ronald 'bunna' walsh, john drury, bob norlinger, dick couldrey, brian couldrey, russell griffiths, jim kennan, mark birrell, anne callaghan, tom roper -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Digital Image, Supplement of Fishermen's Bend, Weekly Times, Fishermen's bend, an old-time settlement near Port Melbourne, Nov 2010
Found by Allan Meiers (grandson) at SLV in 2004 when researching the settlement at Ballast ground'Fishermen's Bend, an old-time settlement near Port Melbourne', page from Weekly Times 27.11.1910. Four photos of the settlement at the Ballast Ground and John Meiers, a veteran fisherman Digital image on database 2119-02.tif fishermans bend, domestic life, industry - fishing, johann meiers, john myer -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Football Club Ltd.131st Annual General Report 2006, 2006
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Port Melbourne Football Club Ltd.131st Annual General Report Season 2006, A4 28 pp plus cover with colour photograph of PMFC 2006 team Captain, Chris OBST. Includes Income Statement 2006sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Port Melbourne - Our City, Our Life, Our Choice - No Amalgamation, Jun 1986
Small blue 32pp booklet 'Port Melbourne - Our City, Our Life, Our Choice - No Amalgamation' Produced June 1986 by Port Melbourne Council as anti-amalgamation lobbying kit. Contains instructions for citizens plus local traders' ads.local government - city of port melbourne, amalgamation, town clerks, frederick charles jackson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Soundings, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Operation Division, Port of Melbourne Authority, Sep 1978
Plan: soundings taken at Station Pier, Port Melbourne: East and West Berths, 1978melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - HMS Britania at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Port of Melbourne Authority, Mar 1981
Plan: Layout for visit of HMS Brittania at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, September 1981melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, piers and wharves, royal visits and occasions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - early Melbourne CBD scenes, Sands & Kenny Melbourne & Sydney, 1856
Set of three prints of Melbourne street scenes published by Sands & Kenny in 1856 1 - Post Office 2 - Princes Bridge and city terminus of M&HB Railway Melbourne (Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway) 3 - Collins Street looking east from Wesleyan Chapel Melbourne (near Queens St) Shows typical horse-drawn transport, railway and pedestrians of the era.Yields infomaition about Melbourne in 1856.Set of three prints or lithographs of drawings of early Melbourne scenes on paper.melbourne, horses, horse drawn vehicles, collins st, post office, princes bridge, railways, m&hbr -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Cocktail dress, circa 1952
Established by local designer Ralph Samuel, Hartnell of Melbourne was one of the leading high-end Flinders Lane fashion houses of the 1950s and 1960s. This dress still has its original store tag attached, which tells us that it cost 39 pounds, 19 shillings and sixpence - a large amount of money to spend on a dress in 1952. Adjusted for inflation, this price tag equates to approximately $1,480 in today's money.Mauve tucked and folded cocktail dress with twin shoulder straps, ruched bodice and gathered skirt. Rose detail on each hip. Tulle underskirt. Swing tag still attached to back zip.Label, white with blue text: "Exclusively yours, / Hartnell / REGD / MELBOURNE" Swing tag: "THIS GARMENT is made from finest material and designed for the fashion conscious woman / NO. 3633/332 / SIZE SSW / PRICE 39"19"6 / Hartnell of Melbourne Pty. Ltd. / Almond Pink"hartnell of melbourne, 1950s, ralph samuel, melbourne designers, flinders lane -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, "List of Sandridge/Port Melbourne Hotels", 1998
Prepared by volunteer P LIbbis in the 1990s, used for reference, particularly in the writing of "Chartered Scoundrels" 2006/07"List of Sandridge/Port Melbourne Hotels" researched by Peter Libbis, lists of licencees and "occupiers" by hotel name, printouts A4, bound with black plastic; white front cover with plastic protection sheet, back cover black, 91 pagesNotations added throughoutbusiness and traders, peter libbis, hotels -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Terry Keenan, Port Melbourne Cricket Club, A Triumvirate of Test Cricketers, 1993
From the collection of Terry KEENAN'A Triumvirate of Test Cricketers' .21pp plus blue cover with faded black logo and the words 'Port Melbourne C.C. Season 1889 - 1890.' Biographical details of Robert & Charles McLEOD & James KELLY, members of PMCC who played for Australia.sport - cricket, port melbourne cricket club, pmcc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "Melbourne MetPass - tour the sights of Melbourne on a tram, train or bus", Sep. 1988
Pamphlet - two fold DL full colour titled "Melbourne MetPass - tour the sights of Melbourne on a tram, train or bus" advertising the MetPass tickets, details and fares and the Metpass kits and availability. Published by The Met, effective September 1988. Met Passtrams, tramways, tickets, the met, public transport -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Evening dress, c1960s
This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di was gifted this dress by a former manager of the Bayside Gallery, who herself had worn it to a fancy dress event after finding it in a local opportunity shop. Di subsequently wore it to a party with friends at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne to celebrate and watch the televised royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.Purple silk full length dress with cream neckline and arm hole band trim and white decorative beading over waist. The bodice joins front and back at the shoulder with a decorative purple ring. The lining is made of magenta coloured silk."Exclusively Yours Hartnell REGD Melbourne", "Exclusive Finest Imported Fabric"costume party, fancy dress, royal wedding, hartnell of melbourne, ralph samuel, melbourne designers, flinders lane, di reidie, 1960s -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph, Vietnam Veterans Day - Melbourne 18th August 2016; 50th Anniversary of The Battle of Long Tan
Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2016 at the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2016.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2016. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day