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Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 657, titled "St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne". Photo shows two southbound trams, A W2 class car, possible bound for Toorak on route 8, followed by W3 class car at the Flinders Street stop in Swanston Street. Traffic lights for this intersection can be seen attached to street lighting and overhead pole. All the trams have the war time white strip under the driver's windows and the part white bumper bar. The photo appears to have been taken from the dome of the Flinders Street Railway station.Yields information about St Paul's Cathedral and tram services, early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, w2 class, swanston st, st paul's cathedral, flinders st, w3 class, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Elizabeth Street, Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 1936 titled "Elizabeth Street, Melbourne". Photo taken from the tower at Flinders Street Railway station, looking north along Elizabeth Street. Has several W5 class trams in the view with white panels under the driver's windows. Yields information about an aerial view of Melbourne early 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, elizabeth st, world war ii, w5 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Town Hall Corner Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 3350, titled "Town Hall Corner Melbourne", with a W2 southbound in Swanston Street and westbound W2 class No. 543 (City Route 47) in Collins Street with another W2 climbing the Collins Street hill eastbound. All trams have a white stripe and part white bumper bars as part of the WW2 blackout measures. The Melbourne Town Hall is in the background.Yields information the Melbourne Town Hall, early 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, swanston st, collins st, w2 class, tram 543, world war ii, melbourne town hall, route 47 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street looking west, Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 10445, titled "Collins Street looking west, Melbourne" looking west from mid-block between Swanston and Russell Streets. Has six W2 class trams in view, all carrying the wartime strip under the driver's windows and white bumper bars. In the far background can be seen chimney stacks of the gas works.Yields information about Collins Street in the early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, collins st, w2 class, gas works, tramways, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Looking over St Kilda Road from Flinders St Station, Melb. Vic", early 1950s
Rose Series postcard No. P 13602 titled "Looking over St Kilda Road from Flinders St Station, Melb. Vic", looking south from the station Dome over the roof of the east end of the platforms towards the Shrine of Remembrance. Has a W2 class tram and a wide-body tram in the view. Also in view is Prince Henry's Hospital. There are several Holden Motor cars on the bridge.Yields information about St Kilda Road, early 1950sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, st kilda road, shrine of remembrance, flinders st station, princes bridge, tramways, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Complete view of Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 10456 titled "Complete view of Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne", looking from St Paul's Cathedral steps. Two W2 class trams in Swanston Street, one fitted with a white dash panel under the driver's windows indicating a wartime black-out precautions era. There is an MMTB TS8c or TS11c bus eastbound in Flinders Street bound for "Kew" (Kew Junction). There are some cars waiting to complete their hook turns into Flinders Street. There is an advertisement on the station for the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) this organisation was founded in 1941.Yields information about Flinders St station early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, flinders st station, flinders st, buses, mmtb buses, ts8c class, world war ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Lonsdale Street Melbourne', c1933
Rose Series postcard No. P 3645, titled "Lonsdale Street Melbourne', looking east from Queen Street. Has several cable trams in the far distance at Swanston Street. In the view is the Myer Emporium Lonsdale Street store and the Eastern Hill fire station tower. There are adverts for Dulux, Tribune, Wynss, Fox films, A E Hoad? Stillwell Stephens. The cable trams in Lonsdale Street west of Elizabeth Street closed in early 1935 and the remainder in 1939. Yields information about Lonsdale St c1933.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.Has the 3rd part of a letter to Ken on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, myer -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Basin Construction, 1919
Original Kodak postcard. Copy by D. Walker. Original photograph of a group of 14 men inspecting some new construction at Waranga Basin 1919. Donated by Laurel Bunn nee Collie 1988. Basin in background.Sepia original photograph of early basin construction. Exterioron back: Donated by Lauren Bunn, nee Collie. 1988waranga basin -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Civic Plaza or City Square - Swanston & Collins Sts, Nucolorvue Publishing, c1968
The photograph shows the Melbourne City Square, though titled "Civic Square" taken from the Regent Theatre looking northwest. Shows an early version of the square and four trams. The square has undergone many changes since it was first built in 1968 - see reference. Postcard published by Nu-color-vue - card No. ML97Yields information about an early layout of the Melbourne City SquarePostcard - serrated edges, full colour, divided back.melbourne, postcard, nu-color-vue, swanston st, collins st, city square, civic square, trams, tramways, mmtb, w3 class, sw6 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Bartel Collectors World, "Swanston and Collins Streets, overlooking City Square", late 1970s
Photo taken from the Town Hall shows the intersection of Collins and Swanston St looking south. It shows an early version of the City Square. In the photo is St Paul's Cathedral, the Graham Hotel, and the Wales Corner building. Several trams are in the view including W2 596 westbound in Collins St, See reference for the Square History - based on the paving, late 1970s,Yields information about the City Square,Colour postcard by W Bartel of Sydney - NoM301postcards, collins st, swanston st, city square, w2 class, tram 596 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, John Sands - Sandscene International, "Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul's", late 1970s
The photo shows the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets looking south. It shows an early version of the City Square. In the photo is the Town Hall, the Gas & Fuel buildings, St Paul's Cathedral, and in the top left-hand corner an advertisement for "Qantas". Several trams are in the view plus the Tram Recovery Vehicle parked alongside the City Square on stand-by. See reference for the Square History - based on the paving, late 1970s,Yields information about the City Square,Colour postcard by Sandscene International, No. V36 with a serrated edge - No. JSC1219postcards, collins st, swanston st, city square, tramways, r10 vehicle, w2 class, trams, melbourne town hall -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, 1975
Illustration from a Calendar (Feb. 1976 (checked dates - leap year)) of W5 class No. 730 descending the Collins Street hill, early 1970's. Has the Melbourne Town Hall and Manchester Unity Building in the background. The tram has the destination of City, showing route 42. On rear is part of the calendar sheet for Feb. 1976. Source of calendar unknown. See Reg Item 2637 for a postcard photo.trams, tramways, collins st, tram 730, w5 class, route 42, melbourne town hall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 3 Moorabool Street Geelong Vic", early 1950s
Postcard produced by Murray View of Gympie, of the corner of Malop and Moorabool Streets Geelong, looking south along Moorabool St. In the distance can be seen two trams. In the view at Solomans, the T&G building, Hookers, Coles, and a set of neon bar traffic lights.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Malop St early 1950s.Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. Card No. 3tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, malop st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Moorabool Street Geelong", early 1950s
Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St looking north at the corner of Ryrie St. Tram No. 33 is picking up passengers at the safety zone at the intersection with Ryrie St where the front of another bogie tram can be seen. In the view are the T&G building, the Bank of NSW which has a chemist shop, and the Savoia cafe. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. The card number V24 is the same number used in item 9064, but a later version, the early 1950s. The note on the rear of the card gives details of Ken's Victorian trip during Jan 1954.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St early 1950s.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V24.Has a note written to Ken Magor from Ken Winney? dated 14-1-1954 - see image 2tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 27 Ryrie Street Geelong Vic", early 1950s
Postcard produced by Murray View of Gympie, of Ryrie St looking east from the west side of Yarra Street. A tram can be seen turning at Moorabool St. In the view are the Geelong Theatre, Cox, the T&G building, Preston Hotel and H F Richardson live stock sale and a taxis sign. Also shows the wood centre of the road poles.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St early 1950s.Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. Card No. 27tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st -
Canterbury History Group
Postcard - Bourke Street Melbourne
Postcard of Bourke Street Melbourne looking east with Melbourne Town Hall , about early 1900sOn reverse of postcard. 16 Willandra Street Dec. 19th/Canterbury/Wishing Albert and Amy/ A Happy Xmas from Ern and Katiestreetscapes, melbourne town hall, bourke street -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Duckett, late 1890's?
Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo Birney trams during the 1950's, possibly during enthusiast tour.Black and White Photograph of Bendigo steam tram motor No. 2 and bogie trailer No. 5, 1890's?, photographed with a building marked "Dining Rooms" in the background. Has the driver in the steam tram motor and the conductor standing alongside. Trailer marked "B.T.Co. Ltd", possibly around the turn of the century. Earlier photos have the full company name. Trailer has roof advertisement "Buy your Lamps at Faull's" - oil? or electric? Taken from a postcard or a magazine - has the caption "Street Railway Train in Bendigo, Victoria", possibly North American origin given the language. Peter Duckett Collection.On the front, top left hand corner of the print "26" in ink within a circle. On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." On rear in ink "Motor 6 and Trailer 5" and a "William F Scott" address label.trams, tramways, bendigo, steam tram motors, trailers, tram 6, tram 5 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, John Carstairs, Harbeck Postcards & Messages Peter Harbeck Diary 1894, 1937
Harbeck Postcards & Messages Peter Harbeck Diary 1894, Photographs folder with names included of 100 early pictures of Harbeck and Willams familiesfishing industry, boats and boating -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - Flinders St Station, Nucolorvue Publishing, Bustling Flinders St Station, Early 1970's
One of a series of postcards produced by Nu-color-vue. Shows W2 327 in Swanston St crossing Flinders St. The station building has the area above the clocks promoting Flinders Gate, a future project that occupied the former Princes Bridge station site. As well adverts for Mitchells Brushes, the Arts Centre fund raising, a five day east coast tour and Astoria Rent-a-carYields information about the appearance of Flinders Station building in the early 1970's and shows a busy or bustling intersection prior to the construction of the City Rail Loop.Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - Flinders St Station early 1970's - serrated edges of Flinders and Swanston St. ML 138swantson st, flinders st, w2 class, tram 327, nucolorvue, postcard, souvenir, trams, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue, Nucolorvue Publishing, Swanston St looking to the Shrine of Remembrance, Early 1970's
One of a series of postcards produced by Nu-color-vue. Shows Swanston St looking south from Little Bourke St. Has W2 373 (Route 67, Carnegie) and a number of other W2 class trams in the view.Yields information about the appearance of Swanston St in the early 1970's and the nature of tramway operations in the street.Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - serrated edges looking south along Swanston St towards the Shrine of Remembrance - ML144swantson st, w2 class, nucolorvue, postcard, souvenir, tram 373, tramways, trams, shrine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - Flinders St Station - W2 637, Nucolorvue Publishing
Postcard - image of Flinders Street Railway Station, corner of Swanston Street with W2 637 (Spencer St, route 48), possibly late 1970s or early 1980s. Tram W6 978 is in Swanston Street.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, Flinders Street Station and a W class tramPostcard colour - Flinders St Station - Nu-color-vue card number 11 ML 138, NCV 4986 Divided back.trams, tramways, flinders street station, w2 class tram, tram 637, swanston street -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins Street - Biscay A1 239, Biscay Greetings, late 1980's
Postcard looking west along Collins Street. just to the east of Swanston Street. At the time of the photograph all trams have been converted to The Met colour scheme. Swanston Street was converted into Swanston walk during 1992, so photo is late 1980's or early 1990's. There are seven trams in the view: A1 239 (City Route 42), SW5 749 in Swanston Street, A1 232 (Mont Albert Route 42), two advertising cars. Collins Street is busy. Note the Hook Turn signs supported off the overhead wires.Yields information about Collins Street late 1980's or early 1990s prior to the construction of Swanston WalkPostcard - red boarders, Collins Street - Biscay Greetings, BG 275collins street, swanston street, a1 class tram, sw5 class trams, tram 239, tram 232, tram 749, trams, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins St at Elizabeth St - John Hinde Studios - W2 class trams, John Hinde Studios, early 1970's
Postcard looking east along tree lined Collins St from Elizabeth Street with many now demolished buildings in the view. Buildings at the time include Block Court, Victour, Kodak, Souther Cross, Howey Court. Trams in the view are W2 224, W2 253 (Spencer Street Route 11) and three other W2 class trams. Appears to be an Inspector standing at the west end of the Safety Zone.Yields information about Collins Street early 1970s and the motor car traffic.Postcard - Collins St at Elizabeth St - John Hinde Studios 2 AUS 34trams, tramways, safety zones, traffic, w2 class trams, tram 224, tram 253, victour, kodak, block court, collins st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Bourke Street at twilight, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970c
National View postcard of Bourke St looking east from Queen Street, with many W class trams in the view. Possibly early 1970s. Has signs for Drummonds, Coles and Garrard Opticians, Myer, Foys, London Stores and McEwans.Yields information about Bourke St early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1076-9trams, tramways, bourke st, w class, night photo -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road and W class trams, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970c
National View postcard of Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road and W class trams W2 257? route 3 inbound in St Kilda Road with two other Ws outbound. Photo c1970Yields information about St Kilda Road early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1020-4trams, tramways, w class, w2 class, st kilda rd, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins St - W2 515, Nucolorvue Publishing, 1970c
Nu-color-vue postcard of W2 515 (Route 12 City Brunswick St), east bound in tree lined Collins St. Has the Town Hall in the background and the Manchester Unity building, c1970. On the rear is the title "Melbourne Vic – Collins St – Melbourne’s charming tree-line thoroughfare"Yields information about Collins St early 1970sPostcard - Postcard - Colllins St - W2 515 - Nu-color--Vue ML 150, NCV 937 - serrated edges.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 515, collins st, route 12 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Flinders St Station and SW6 900, Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd, c1970
Produced by Robert Schorn, early 1970's shows two of Melbourne icons - Flinders St station and W class trams. SW6 900 northbound in Swanston Street Has the SEC building in the background, a advert for Peter Stuyvesant (cigarettes). The tram has adverts for Pacer pencils and Super Sportz shoes. There is a W2 class tram in Flinders St. A Policeman is on point duty - bottom right of the photo. Published by Colour Tech Productions of Canberra,Demonstrates two iconic images of Melbourne.Postcard - colour - by Colour Tech Productions of Canberra, divided back - card number CTM 107 RPtrams, tramways, flinders st station, swanston street, sw6 class, tram 900 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Swanston St with Melbourne Town Hall, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970c
National View postcard of Swanston St with Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul's Cathedral with W5 824 (City Route 2) northbound in Swanston St.Yields information about Swanston St and the Melbourne Town Hall early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1012-1trams, tramways, swanston street, melbourne town hall, st paul's cathedral, w5 class, tram 824 -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Old Lintonians Reunion, circa 1914, 1914
This photograph is believed to date from an early Old Lintonians Association reunion, possibly held in 1914. A note accompanying the photograph says it was taken at Linton Park. Note that this may not be a photograph of an OLA reunion. An identical photograph in the collection (Registration no. 242) is said to be the Methodist Church Jubilee, held in 1910.Postcard-size sepia photograph shows a group of people posed for photograph in an outdoor setting, three rows at back standing, two rows at front (men only) sitting and lying on the ground. Ladies in hats, men in ties.old lintonians association, reunions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 38 Moorabool St, early 1950s
The photograph shows SEC Geelong 38 in Moorabool St looking north to Corio Bay. Has the T&G and the Bank of NSW in the view. Photo possibly a reproduction from a postcard.Yields information about Moorabool St Geelong in the early 1950s.Colour print with plain back on Agfa paper. tramcars, trams, geelong, moorabool st