Centenary history of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, the organisation responsible for Melbourne's water supply, sewerage and industrial waste disposal, town planning, rivers & creeks, metropolitan parks and building of freeways until its closure in 1992.432 p. hardback, black & white photographsmmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works

Used for surveying classes at the Ballarat School of Mines. Purchased/acquired during Queen Victoria's reign. The 1893 Ballarat School of Mines Calendar states that mine surveying instruments "always at the disposal of the students" including "one miner's dial".A surveying instrument consisting of theodolite with single crosshair(.1) mountable on a magnetic compass (.2), designed to sit inside a polished wood carry box. Serial Number 4470On suppliers label: "Instrument maker to the surveying and engineering departments of her Majesty's Government of South Australia"ballarat school of mines, surveying, scientific instruments, scientific objects, otto boettger, optician, miner's dial

This shirt is part of a Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps uniform. The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is responsible for various logistics and organisational operations, such as maintenance of parachutes, fuel distribution, personnel administration, explosive disposal and laundy operations.Short sleeved khaki shirt in light polyester material. Fastened by seven plastic buttons along centre. Two chest pockets fastene with externa flap and button. Fabric shoulder epaulettes on left and right side held in place with a plastic button. Label on interior back of neck and stamp on collar.Printed in black inscriptions on the white label: “ADI P/L/VIC 1989/[broad arrow]/SIZE. 40/8405-66-093-8319/SERVICE NO/NAME/DO NOT BOIL OR WRING/MACHINE WASHABLE/DRIP DRY, IRON LIGHTLY/WITH WARM IRON”. “SIZE 40” is stamped in black into on interior collar. Inscription handwritten on interior lower back panel “4800045/MARTINS.”military, army, raaoc, royal australian army ordnance corps, uniform, parachuting, marksman, warrant officer

Created for the purpose of bomb delivery from B-24 Liberator aircraft. The item was originally fitted to RAAF Liberator 72-176. During salvage and disposal operations it was damaged losing 50% of the body. The item was used as a reference to manufacture a complete example.An example of late 1930's engineering practice in an endeavour to modernise aircraft technology.The item has 50% of it's body missing.Quadrant base and operative lever.Quarter circle casting with operating handle attached,base is squared off with rivets attaching both parts.Bomb doors, 32-F-7523 (part number) three times, closed, open, safe, select.

Yields information about the disposal of the SEC Ballarat tramcar fleet and locations.Typed list on quarto paper titled "Dispersal of Ballarat Tramcar Fleet", giving a list with a few queries of the dispersal or allocation of ex Ballarat trams. Not correct for No. 30 or 41. Possibly prepared by Tom Murray. See also Reg items 3929 and 5444 for other lists. sec, ballarat, disposal, tramcars

Yields information about the despatch of a bogie tram to the Sydney Tramway Museum, being loaded in Wendouree Parade, outside the depot, using two cranes and the road being closed.Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, 28 September 1971, titled "Tram No 37 off to Sydney". Features a photo of Bogie tram No. 37 being lifted by two cranes in Wendouree Parade outside the tram depot. Notes that the tram is being taken to Sydney, for the "South Pacific Electric Traction Association Museum". Gives a history of its operation in four cities. Noted that this was the first time the SEC had used cranes rather than by using jacks. See Reg Item 3777 for a print of the Courier photograph. No date on item - item dated from Excel file referred to Reg Item 3777. sper, closure, disposal, sydney

Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, October 1971, titled "Tram 42 Retires as a Church Kindergarten", with a photo of tram No. 42 being manoeuvred into the Zion Congregational Church yard in Sebastopol on a low loader, with the church in the background. Notes that tram was delivered by SEC workmen and that the foundations had been prepared for several weeks prior to delivery. People mentioned in the story are Rev Syd Munn, C. Merrett, SEC I. Pellas and SEC works superintendent Mr. W. Trusler. Noted that the bogies, motor and "trolley arms" had gone to the Western Australian Electric Transport Association. See Reg. Item 939 and 1046 about the tram being used as a Kindergarten. closure, sale of trams, disposal, zion congregational church

Yields information about disposal of tramcars from Ballarat and 21E trucks.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 30/1/1956, titled "The End of a Tram" with a photo and caption of depot workers pushing a 21E truck back into the depot after the body of a single trucker was sold for a "sleepout" - See Reg Item 5526 - most likely No. 16 as the dates match up. Contained originally within Reg Item 5507 at the back of the binder. For items see btm5507 loose items list.pdf disposal, 16, sale of trams, depot

Clipping titled "Moving Out" about the loading of Ballarat Tram No. 30 to go to Kaniva. Acquired by the Kaniva Lions Club. Photo shows three cranes loading the tram onto the truck at the SEC's Ballarat North yard where it had been stored. Cutting date Secured to the top of the cutting with adhesive tape. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself. See Reg Item 6615 for photographs at Kaniva.Yields information about tram 30 and its stay at Kaniva following the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat Tram system.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 11/2/1972.kaniva, loading trams, transporting trams, disposal

A4, 285 pages. A draft copy of the City of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, dated 4 March 2015 (on front page) plus published copy of Appendix 2 pages 275-285non-fictionCity of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, dated 4 March 2015 city of whitehorse, post war buildings, built heritage pty ltd, historic buildings, post war development, houses, architectural styles

Letter written by David Frost to Rod Atkins, detailing the disposal of some of the Victorian Railways Trams - c1990. Includes the four wheel (2nd batch) and surviving bogie trams at the time. Refers to a book - "Preserved railway and tramway rolling stock in Australia" - Peter Charrett, 1977. Yields information about the disposal of VR trams.Letter - typed on quarto paper undatedtramcars, victorian railways, preserved trams, sale of trams, scrapped, scrapped trams, david frost

Two foolscap sheets photocopied, titled "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 1st January 1963", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal since 2-6-1959. Has some alterations shown in blue ink.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Pioneers: Charing Cross in 1861. Gold buyer Henry Jackson occupies the site where Aussie Disposals now stands, and beside his shop is the first building of the bank of NSW. Photo courtesy Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Yields information about the transfer of trams to storage at the B Power Station following closure of the SEC Ballarat system and the workmen involved.Agfa blue and white plastic mount slides of the team involved in the relocation of No. 31 from the SEC Ballarat Depot the SEC Ballarat B Power station yard - 4/10/1971 - See Reg Item 3929 for list of dates of tram disposal. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, sec, depot, tram disposal, transporting trams, power station, crews, tram 31

Engineering feasability study, 24 pages and diagrams dated November 4th 1982, to dewater Central Deborah Gold Mine. On front cover 'Bendigo Mining NL, Central Deborah Goldmine Dewatering, Engineering Feasibility Study, Caldwell, Connell Engineers Pty Ltd.' 'Draft' watermark on each page. Areas discussed in study: the mine dewatering proposal; minewater quality, minewater disposal options and criteria; minewater volumes; volume of workings; volume of fissures; groundwater inflow; pump equipment; wastewater disposal options; discharge to sewerage system; discharge to Bendigo Creek; treatment and odour control; treatment of minewater; foul air treatment; proposed treatment systerm; summary of conclusions.bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine

Printed notes titled Batteries. Mentions crushing batteries and stampers, how the gold was extracted and how gold was recovered. Disposal of the sand is also mentioned and the great areas of sand dumps around the mines. Some sand areas mentioned are the Bih Blue area, Carlisle area and the Moon, Virginia and Catherine areas.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - batteries, crushing battery, windmill, whiffly tables, big blue area, carlisle area, moon area, virginia area, catherine area, bendigo goldfield

Blue paper, handwritten document. Account rendered by Messrs Barry and Hayes, Trustees of the Will of Jane Anderson deceased, in account with Bewell, Attenborough, Wilks, Connelly . Re Yourselves to Cahill. Amounts listed for rates, water, perusal fee, costs of disposal and settlement. Total: 39 pounds, 18 shillings and 3 pence.

Set of teo black and white photographs of W3 665 being shunted at Brunswick depot, mid 1970's. The tram does not have a destination box. Possibly being shunted or moved to or from Brunswick when the class of cars were stored and disposals commenced. Photographer unknown - could have been an MMTB.trams, tramways, w class, storage, brunswick depot, tram 665

Series of photos of Tram No. 32 at the Maryborough Historical and Wildlife Co-op park, after transport to the park post March 1973. Tram transported to Maryborough 3/73, see Reg Item 953. Slide 1 - after the building to cover the tram has been constructed, but not roofed. Slides 2 and 3 are prior to the shelter being built. .1 - at the park, with the frame of the building erected, has other buildings in the background. .2 - ditto, but before the frame erected. .3 - ditto, showing the short piece of track that the tram was placed on. .4 - Interior view .5 - ditto .6 - ditto .7 - ditto .8 - showing motor with a trolley pole based wedged inside. See also Reg item 6632 for another photograph of the series. Yields information about tram 32 following its disposal and how it was sheltered.Set of 8 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35 x 23mm or 27mm square slidesVarious notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, disposal, maryborough, tram 32

Photo of Tram No. 32 at the Maryborough Historical and Wildlife Co-op park, after transport to the park post March 1973. Tram transported to Maryborough 3/73, see Reg Item 953. Slide prior to the shelter being built. See also Reg item 6604 for other photographs of the series. Yields information about tram 32 following its disposal and how it was sheltered.AGFA blue and white plastic mount or 27mm square slide.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, disposal, maryborough, tram 32

Photograph of SECV tram 30 at a park in Kaniva. The tram was given to the Kaniva Lions Club and transported there in 1972 (see item 2177) and stayed there until July 1974 (see item 6615). See also item 9595 for another photograph. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about Ballarat tram 30 at Kaniva.Copy negative on a heavy substrate.tramcars, tramways, tram 30, kaniva, disposal

Photograph of SECV tram 30 at a park in Kaniva. The tram was given to the Kaniva Lions Club and transported there in 1972 (see item 2177) and stayed there until July 1974 (see item 6615). See also item 9594 for another photograph. Photographer and date unknown, though possibly soon after arrival given its appearance.Yields information about Ballarat tram 30 at Kaniva.Copy negative on a heavy substrate.tramcars, tramways, tram 30, kaniva, disposal

Two foolscap sheets stapled in top left hand corner, Gestetner printed, titled "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars January 1966", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal (disposed / approved) Has numerous alterations shown in red or blue ink.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation

Dark orange covered auction catalogue for a sale under instructions from Commonwealth Disposals Commission on 10/7/1947 at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory. For sale were Component Parts, Non-Ferrous and Steel Metals, Mild Steel and Armour Plates, tooling, Hardware, etc. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneer.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - bendigo ordnance factory, commonwealth disposals commission, j h curnow & son pty ltd, cambridge press

The two trams originally built for the North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. without windscreens. Both trams have had their trolley poles removed and the bodies are awaiting disposal. Photo c1940. See also Reg item 5289 for another photo of these cars by Wal Jack and 5089 for 211 at a Men's Home in Arden St North Melbourne.Yields information about the U class trams awaiting disposal.Black and White photograph of - U211 and U209 at Preston Workshops.MMTB U 211(?) and U 209 (Derelict) Preston Workshops. RWO Pearson in ink on rear.tramways, trams, preston workshops, u class, trram 209, tram 211

Auction catalogue for a sale on 13th March, 1946 under instructions from the Commonwealth Disposals Commission at the Army Salvage Depot, Fishermen's Bend. An extensive sale including Caterpillar, Cletrac, International Diesel Tractors, Elec. Generators, Elec. Motors, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford V8, Motor Engines, Harness, Steel Shelving and Miscellaneous Equipment. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers. Catalogue has column for £, S and D down the right side of the page to write in the price of each lot. Contains a description of some lots. The back cover has a black and white photo of the entrance gates to the Commonwealth Disposals Commission Auction Depot. It has a clock in the top centre and two sets of double iron gates. The Prahran Telegraph Printing Co. were the printers of the catalogue.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - army salvage depot, commonwealth disposals commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, w g wedd, the prahran telegraph printing co

Research Report- 4 A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "VR trams - extract from Chris Stratton table for VR", detailing a brief history of each of the Victorian Railways tramcars, including No., Original Type, Builder, Year built and disposal notes. Does not include VR 53 being sold to the ARHS Vic. Div.trams, tramways, vr, victorian railways, tramcars, history

Robert George Lunn VX76842 enlisted on 27.2.1942 age 35 years, 5.3 1942 transfer to Engineer Training Echuca, 12.4.1942 transfer to 2nd Field Sqd, 27.6.1942 transfer to No 4 Bomb Disposal Coy, 3.9.1942 transfer to No 2 Bomb Disposal Coy, 18.2.1943 transfer to Engineer Training Centre RAE, 18.8.1943 transfer to 5th Aust Advance Reinforcements Depot Townsville, 11.11.1943 embark for Pt Moresby, 19.11.1943 taken on strength 2/9th Field Coy, 4.6.1944 embark from Lae to Brisbane, 11.8.1944 hospital with Malaria28.8.1944 rejoin unit, 20.9.1944 hospital (unclear), 27.9.1944 rejoin unit, 23.5.1945 embark for Morotai, 7.8.1945 promoted to Cpl, 12.8.1945 fly from Balikpapan to Aust to attend a Junior leaders school Aust Army, 22.8.1945 arrive Vic and attend school, 29.8.1945 attend RAE Training Centre NSW, 31.10.1945 Move to Vic for discharge, 7.11.1945 discharged from the 2nd AIF.Wood framed item with photo, ID tags, medals x 4, RAS badge, RSL badge, all items are set in panels within the frame, panel with text at bottom. Medals. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. British War medal 1939 - 45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45."VX76842 Lance Corporal Robert George Lunn, 2/9 Australian Field Company Australian Imperial Force, 27 February 1942 - 7 November 1945"framed, memorabilia, ww2, medals, lunn