Presented to Cr J K McCaskill by J C Taylor & Sons Pty Ltd.|To lay Foundation Stone of the Ringwood Town Hall 27.6.1936.Wooden handled silver trowel with engravings EPNS - Apex. On trowel: Two bands of circular cut-outs on handle. Small knob on end of handle. In a presentation box - lined with pale blue silk. +Additional Keywords: McCaskill, Cr J K / Taylor, J C & SonsPresented to Cr J K McCaskill by J C Taylor & Sons Pty Ltd.; To lay Foundation Stone of the Ringwood Town Hall 27.6.1936.

. Also accompanied by an identical black and white photograph. Shows St Kilda Theatre and a cable tramblack and white post card"Dear May and Floyd, So glad to hear that you all enjoy you self. We are well. Aunti Kate is not well Uncle Will is coming down to myself. No rest for the wicked. Happy New Years dears. Warmest love, Mum and Dad." Valetines Postcard. Branches; Sydney, London, Dundee, (?), Capetown, Montreal, Toronto

The firm W. Gribble & Co. are associated with the long-term President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council, Bill Gribble.Black top hat with black band purchased at W. Gribble & Co. Ballarat, possibly by Peace Brown. The hat was made by Woodrow Hatters, Piccadilly, London, circa 1920. A black fur felt top hat with black band. Lined with white fabric and pale calf leather.Printed on inside white cloth: Woodrow and Sons Hat Manufacturers To H.M the King, Manchester, Piccadilly, Liverpool. Extra Quality. Made in England for W. Gribble & Co., Ballarat. On the leather is stamped Manufactured by Woodrow & Sons; Undyed Calf Leather; Made in England for W. Gribble & Co. Ballarat. Handwritten on leather: Adams and Tully. Swan Hilltop hat, gribble, gribble & co., peace brown, costume, woodrow & sons, headwear, adams and tully

A Collection of 12 (1 missing) photographs in a paper envelope. On the front of the envelope is the following: Valentine's Snapshots. 12 Real Photographs for Your Album. Cowes, Phillip Island. Published by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. Photo No. 9 was originally missing but has now been supplied by James Iveson who had the complete collection. This was supplied to us on the 23/5/2020. We are always pleased when people visit VC and can add or make corrections to our entries and thank James very much. We are sure our original Donor, Anne Lucas, would also be pleased. 231-01. Black & White Photograph of the Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes with The Isle of Wight Hotel in the background. 231-02. Black & White Photograph of Forrest Caves looking out to the sea. Two people on the foreshore. 231-03. Black & White Photograph of seabirds on the coastline of Phillip Island. 231-04. Black & White Photograph of The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 231-05. Black & White Photograph of Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island. 231-06. Black & White Photograph of seals on Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. 231-07. Black & White Photograph of rocks at Cape Woolamai. 231-08. Black & White Photograph of the beach at Cowes. People and beach umbrellas - looking towards Mussell Rocks, Phillip Island. 231-09 Black & White Photograph of a Ferry arriving at the Cowes Pier loaded with people. Originally missing. 231-10. Black & White Photograph of the Killara Ferry at the Cowes Pier, Phillip Island. 231-11. Black & White Photograph looking towards the Cowes Pier. The Killara Ferry at the pier. 231-12. Black & White Photograph looking toward the Cowes Pier with the War Memorial in the foreground.Each photograph has a description of the photo with a number.the nobbies phillip island, australian fur seals, seals, wildlife - seals, wildlife - sea birds, pyramid rock, rocks at cape woolamai, rocky cliffs at cape woolamai, cowes war memorial, the killara ferry, cowes beach phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, forrest caves, phillip island, anne lucas

Photograph shows Geelong 27 at the corner of Gheringhap and Ryrie Streets, possibly late 1920s. The tram has the destination of Chilwell. In the view is the Robert Dawson Groceries Store. Shows a scene in Ryrie St Geelong possibly late 1920s.Digital image of Valentine Series postcard No. 1468geelong, tramcars, tramways, tram 27, gheringhap st, ryrie st

Used by the company on the tramcar bodies it built for the MMTB in the 1920's. Second copy marked on rear "Ex W2 268"Yields information about the construction of W class trams.Builders Plate, sign - pressed brass sheet with burnished background around the raised letters - "Built by JAMES MOORE & SONS Ppty Ltd. City Rd. South Melbourne". Has screws holes in each corner. Two copies held.Has on the rear in black text pen "265"trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramcar bodies, james moore, new trams, w2 class, tram 268, tram 265

This collection of photographs shows various scenes around Warrnambool and district such as street scapes, the Ozone Coffee Palace, Botanic Gardens, Beach scenes, Hopkins River and Proudfoots on the Hopkins. Valentines snapshots were done of many place world wide, and packaged in a convenient size to be posted.These cards have an historic and artistic significance and also provide the opportunity to be used in an interpretive way. Small, pale green, card folder with 24 photographs, 12 are gloss finish and 12 matt finish. The gloss photos have titles printed on reverse and matt cards have handwritten style titles.On folder: Valentine’s snapshots. Printed in Great Britain.warrnambool, valentine postcards, lava street, koroit street, liebig street, proudfoots, warrnambool botanic gardens, warrnambool beach

An early black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. That street is now known as Murchison Street. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ FOR CORRESPONDENCE/ FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. Dear Joan Just a card to wish all/ you girls a Merry Xmas/ I hope you all have a good time/ & suppose the Matron will/ throw a Big party/ Yours A Burgess.marysville, victoria, murchison street, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co

Cornhiill Insurance Co Ltd Cert no 32037 Householder Policy 1906/1963 - Greenhill Rd GreensboroughSingle sheet of paper typedTyped details on printed forminsurance, greenhill road greensborough, petts family

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St looking north. In the view is tram No. 10 and another tram picking up passengers at a safety zone at the corner of Malop St. In the view are Solomons, Bon Accord cafe, and Hoopers stores. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. Photo c1950.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Malop St c1950.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V23.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, malop st, tram 10

A colour postcard of Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was published by Colorscans (Publishing) Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was published by Colorscans (Publishing) Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Colorscans PUBLISHED by COLORSCANS (PUBLISHING) PTY. LTD. 118-120 BRIGHTON STREET, RICHMOND 3121 Supa-vu/ cards/ CS 1366 MOUNTAIN LODGE GUEST HOUSE/ MARYSVILLE/ Phone: STD (059) 63 3270/ Situated in the Marysville Valley, 100/ kilometres from Melbourne. Photographed and Distributed by:/ K & H. ELLIS - 35 Old Warburton Road,/ Warburton 3799marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, colorscans (publishing) pty. ltd., postcard, souvenir, k & h ellis

A colour postcard of Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was published by Colorscans (Publishing) Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was published by Colorscans (Publishing) Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Colorscans PUBLISHED by COLORSCANS (PUBLISHING) PTY. LTD. 118-120 BRIGHTON STREET, RICHMOND 3121 Supa-vu/ cards/ CS 1366 MOUNTAIN LODGE GUEST HOUSE/ MARYSVILLE/ Phone: STD (059) 63 3270/ Situated in the Marysville Valley, 100/ kilometres from Melbourne. Photographed and Distributed by:/ K & H. ELLIS - 35 Old Warburton Road,/ Warburton 3799marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, colorscans (publishing) pty. ltd., postcard, souvenir, k & h ellis

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St looking north and the corner of Ryrie St. In the view is tram No. 17 and another tram further north. Note the safety zone sign. In the view is the T&G building, the Bank of NSW, with a sign "Service for the Sick". The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. Photo c1950.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St c1950.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V24.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 17

Set of 9 black and white views of Bendigo printed on a folded strip, glued within a light grey colour light weight cardboard folder, titled "Bendigo Photographic Booklet". Booklet printed with an address area with title and kookaburras. Produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne & Sydney The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. Pictures are: 1. Mitchell St 2. The Lookout Tower 3. Conservatory Gardens 4. Shamrock Hotel 5. The Lake, Upper Reserve 6. The Pall Mall 7. Civic Buildings 8. Soldiers Memorial Hall and Post Office 9. Alexandria Fountain, Bendigo with a single trucker, M class type tram, prior to alterations, but in SEC colour scheme of the mid 1930's Made during 1940, with photographs of the 1930's as well given motor cars in the photo. Has "D. Gilbert" in ink on cover.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, mitchell st

Silver Springs Lodge, Emerald, was owned and managed in the 1940s-1950s by William and Olive Hamilton. It offered Pianola, Radio, Swimming, Tennis, Riding, Golf, Farm Produce, Home Cooking, coke fires, continuous hot water and was sewered. Weekly Tariffs were ₤4-10-0 and ₤4-15-0. Mrs Hamilton served as official photographer for Royal visits.The Lodge was an early tourist enterprise in the region, and located in a particularly admired area.B/W postcard photo issued by Valentine's, showing front gate and part profile of Silver Springs Lodge, Emerald. Caravan visible to left, and five people visible around the front door. Arch over front gate bears legend "Silver Springs Lodge".FRONT: Silver Springs Lodge, Emerald V6 REVERSE: Valentine's POST CARD A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHsilver springs lodge, hamilton, guest houses, valentine's

This photograph was taken at the Camp Street Beechworth at the intersection with Ford Street c1910 looking at the post office on the left hand side and a row of shops on the right. The Post Office is the photograph was completed in 1859. Following a fire along Camp St in 1867 the Post Office was rebuilt with a bell and clock tower. The P.0. played an important role in communicating news in 1880 of the infamous murders of police at Stringybark Creek and the various exploits of the Kelly gang.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on gloss card. Obverse: Camp Street, Beechworth REAL PHOTO SERIES. M5911 Reverse: BMM7734.2 VALENTINES REAL PHOTO SERIES Published by the Valentine Publishing Co.Pty.Ltd. Queen St. Melb 1906-1910? beechworth, camp street, post office, burke museum, photograph, postcard, 1910

Photo of the scene looking southwest from the Post Office area, with an ESCo tram hauling a trailer and another tram on the opposite side of the roadway. Has the Town Hall, National Mutual Building, C Marks, and Snows in the view. Wal has dated the photo about 1913 on the rear of the postcard and about 1912 in his album notes - considered c1905 as the destinations are hanging from the front of the tram. They were soon after moved to the roof of the tram in a destination box. in the card sent to Ken Magor by Wal Jack, he notes the the Historical Museum has a large photo of this and you can see No. 12 outlined very clearly. See Reg Item 6247 for another version of this photograph/postcard.Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets in the early ESCo era and streetscape and the use of the former horse trams as trailers.5128 - Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a coloured postcard - titled "Town Hall and Sturt St Ballarat", has number 300516 and initials JV in the bottom right hand corner. Card printed in Great Britain, produced by Valentines. 5128.1 - Black and white version of the same photo 5128.2 - colour version with a note from Wal Jack to Ken Magor with Ken's stamp on the bottom right hand corner.5128 - On rear in ink "1913" and "Note No. 12 tram on left" 5128.1 - hand written message, undated to May from her brother Claude 5128.2 - see image 5sturt street, ballarat, tramways, esco, town hall, national mutual, trailers, horse trams, tram 12

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St Geelong looking south. Tram 17 is visible along with the part of another tram in the bottom left-hand corner. In the photo are Bright & Hitchcock, the T&G building, Gray & Murray, the Bank of NSW, Savoia Cafe, and Rockman's stores along with an advertisement for Berger paints. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St c1949Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. On top right hand rear is "1949" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 17

Scene on Beach, St Kilda, pavilion in foreground, two 1920s motocylcles in front, Valentine Series Postcard, black and white postcard, gloss paper, unmounted, good condition[front, printed] Valentine Series no. 577, Scene on Beach, St. Kilda [back, handwritten, pencil] 13th October 1929 [postcard format imprint]

Shows views of the Ballarat CBD and nearby features in the 1930's and 1940's of views of Ballarat, including some trams in the photographs. Demonstrates production of souvenirs of the era - folded postcards. The photos could also be used for individual postcards.Set of 9 black and white views of Ballarat printed on a folded strip, glued within a blue colour light weight cardboard folder, titled "Ballarat Photographic Booklet". Booklet printed with an address area with title and kookaburras. Produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne & Sydney The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. Pictures are: 1. Panorama from Sturt Street, looking up Bridge St 2. City Hall 3. The Avenue of Honour (14 Miles Long) 4. Lake Wendouree 5. King George V. Memorial 6. The Pergola, Botanical Gardens 7. Eureka Stockade 8. Lydiard Street, showing Craig's Hotel 9. Sturt Street, Ballarat. Made during 1940, with photographs of the 1930's as well given motor cars in the photo. Has a date of "5/10/1951" on the front cover in ink. Has a date of "5/10/1951" on the front cover in ink.trams, tramways, sturt st, town hall, lake wendouree, memorial arch avenue of honour, memorial, gardens, lydiard st, eureka

A4 11 page document outlining the scope and content of the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltd. held in the University of Melbourne ArchivesRecorded material of the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltdaustralian tesselated tile co pty ltd, university of melbourne

Pamphlet, 32 pages, stapled and glued into a green cover slightly larger than the sheets. Titled "The Woods Gilbert Rail Planer Co. Ltd. - Rail Planning Machines" detailing the machines that the company provided with photographs, the type of work done, eg removal of corrugations, list of users including the Melbourne Cable Tramways, MTCo, extract of articles, reports and journals.Has a "CJ Corrugations" in orange pencil on the top front cover.trams, tramways, rails, trackwork, maintenance, rail planning, cable trams

Bendigo views. The Orphanage, Pall Mall, Alexandra Fountain, Post Office, Conservatory & Law Courts, View Point, Queen Vic Gardens, Charing Cross & Mall. Valentines Publishing co.Valentines Publishing cobendigo, buildings, heritage buildings

A 1931 photograph of Blakiston & Co's carrier vehicles, both horse drawn and motor, loaded and lined up outside the Blakiston buildingA 1931 photograph of Blakiston & Co's carrier vehicles, both horse drawn and motor, loaded and lined up outside the Blakiston building.Blakiston & Co Pty Ltd Carriers/ 1931wool - transportation, blakistons limited

Printed postcard of a view from the Bendigo Town Hall looking south-west with one ESCo tram in Pall Mall. Shows the mine works and poppet head. Looks over Charring Cross and the View Point area. Card by Valentine & Sons, printed in Great Britain.Demonstrates a Bendigo postcard featuring Charing Cross, Pall Mall and shows an active mining plant at View Point.Postcard coloured - divided back - unused.tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, esco, pall mall, mining

Two identical post cards: 'Pall Mall', Bendigo streetscape, fountain in foreground, horse-drawn cab, cable trams, Hustler's Royal Reserve Mine, Post Office, Henderson & Goodisson Beehive sign clearly visible. Physical description: loose photograph, sepia. Inscriptions markings: on back of photo - The 'Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., Melbourne. POST CARD. Printed in Great Britain. This space to be used for communication. The Address only to be written here. On front - Pall Mall, Bendigo. Also 300.336 then the letters JK in a circle. On back of the second postcard: Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. Hustlers Royal Reserve No.2 data. Hustlers Royal, Pall Mall, Bendigo. RSL Memorial Hall now occupies site. Depth of Shaft - 1,660 feet. Formed 1885; Closed 1917. Poppet Legs - Steel, 60 feet high. Winding engine: First motion, 24 in. Cylinders, 10ft. Drums. Gold yields - 10,262 oz. Dividends 3,200 pounds.The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., Melbournebendigo, pall mall, rhsv, hustlers royal reserve

Shows views of Ballarat city, tourist attractions, Lake Wendouree in the 1950's, with some distance views of the trams in the streets. Demonstrates production of souvenirs of the era - folded postcards.Set of 9 coloured views of Ballarat printed with all photos on one side of a folded strip of paper glued within an colour printed light card folder. Published by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd of Melbourne and Sydney., titled "Beautiful Views in Color of Ballarat Vic". Front cover has a image of the Arch of Victory on the left hand side with space for title, address area and stamp. Rear of Cover has printer name and a slit for the envelope to be closed over and sealed. 1. The Avenue of Honor and the Arch of Victory 2. The Eureka Stockade Memorial 3. The Old Curiosity shop 4. Town Hall Sturt St. (with trams in distance views, note Myers verandah still there) 5. Sturt St showing Mt. Warrenheip in the distance 6. Picturesque scene in the Gardens 7. The Boat shed and basin, Lake Wendouree 8. Sturt St. (from Greville St and large Robur Tea advertisement on building) 9. The Conservatory in the Gardens. From the motor vehicles in the photograph would say early 1950's. trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sturt st, bridge st, gardens, grenville st, lake wendouree

Printed colour postcard with a view from the City Family Hotel of Pall Mall Bendigo, Two ESCo trams, one possibly tram 15, along with the mine poppet head, the Town Hall, the Shamrock Hotel, and Henderson & Goodisson Beehive building. Card by Valentine & Sons, printed in Great Britain. Yields information about Charing Cross c910Postcard coloured - divided back - used as a letterHas the "K J Magor No. " stamp along the bottom edge on the rear and short note from a M Law.tramways, trams, bendigo, esco, town hall, pall mall, tram 15

Printed colour postcard titled "City Hall and Shoppers Square Ballarat". Has an inbound tram showing the Grenville St sign on the rear, and one of the crossbench cars loading passengers outside the Town Hall. Shows Snows building, people in the median strip - busy holiday or a Sunday. Images of the front and back of the card and a close-up of the two trams in the bottom left-hand corner. Note the lamp or coloured destination sign on the roof of the inbound tram. On the rear, the postcard has been divided into two with the words "Post Card" and "Printed in Great Britain" on the top, a "Valentine Series" on the side. Addressed to Miss J Johnstone, 30 Weighbridge St, Flemington, and with the words "Dear Jeannie, / How do you like this one. / Maggie". Has a 1d Victorian stamp, cancelled in Melbourne "5" with the date "25-1-05" This is an incorrect date - electric trams did not open until August 1905. 2nd copy unused.Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Armstrong StreetsPostcard, coloured, divided back - used.trams, tramways, sturt st, esco, town hall, cross bench tram, snows, armstrong st

Annual report to share holders of "The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd" - dated 30 June 1914, detailing the company's activities, finances, planning, routes, buses, passengers carried, maintenance, and staff. Signed by F Massy Burnside, with J W C Downs Chairman of Directors. Gives details of the Mr Burnside the Manager. Shows the company at the time was not profitable.Yields information about a bus competitor to the cable trams, its operations, routes, and the impact of the First World War.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink.buses, competition, annual reports