Medals belonging to Pte L.A. Murray, No. VX61585, 22 Australian Brigade WKSP (Workshops). Also known as Lawrence Arthur McCormack, Part of the Cooper Collection. Burma clasp issued to those service personnel who received the Pacific Star but also qualified for the Burma Star. A person could not receive both stars.1. Court mounted WW2 medal set consisting of five medals and ribbons; 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star with Burma clasp, Defence Medal, War medal 1939-1945, Australian Service Medal. 2. Court mounted WW2 miniature medal set consisting of five medals as per 1.Inscribed on back of stars and rims of disc shaped medals: VX61585 L.A. Murray.cooper collection, l.a. mccormick, ww2, medal set, miniature medals

Standard Victorian Railways Louvre Van one of 905 built. Built at Newport Workshops in February 1st1952. U1422 is one of the last batch of this design of van built at Newport between September 1951 and May 1952. The first of these vans was built in January 1908 as a lengthened of all steel louvre van was introduced in 1897. This Van is now the only surviving complete example of the long wheelbase louvre van which was a major part of the Victorian Railways from 1908 until 1988. These Louvre Vans would have been a common site at the Echuca Wharf. Although it is a relatively late example of its type.Standard Vic Railways Louvre Van U Classwharf, shire of campaspe, newport workshop, barred door

Set of three documents involved in the acquisition and installation of a crane trolley and two tonne chain block at the depot December 2014. Purchased from GB Fasteners December 2015. .1 - "Kingcrome Workshop chain block" - owners assembly and operating manual. .2 - "Austlift Beam Girder Trolley Instruction Manual" - ditto .3 - "Austlift Test certificates" - for the above girder trolley.tramways, trams, btm, equipment, certificates, depot

The pulley block illustrates a moment in Harcourt history. According to the reminiscences of William Sanders the granite block for the Burke and Wills monument was of such weight that, in hauling it from the quarry, the weight split the yokes and snapped the chains of the bullock team employed in the task. "So Mr Blight got ropes and tackle, as, as there were plenty of trees along the route, they served as anchors to attach the ropes" Thus, with pulleys such as this, Joseph Blight moved the monolith, at snail's pace, to the Harcourt railway station in 1864.The object is significant for its connection with the explorers Burke & Wills and the foundation of the granite industry on Mount AlexanderA wooden pulley block designed for two ropes. Used for lifting heavy objects. A rope slung around the pulley block fixed the device to the rafters of the shed. Ropes were threaded over the pulley and used to lift heavy weights. Use of a pulley halves the effort required to lift or move an object. Possibly of nautical origin but applied to workshop use in later years.

R.S.L. is the Returned and Services League of Australia, a member based charity founded in 1916, and the largest veterans' charity in Australia. It provides a support network and community for veterans and their families. They have a commemorative service each year on 25th April, ANZAC Day.The Mt Beauty RSL committee members in 1949 is a list of people living in Mt Beauty at the time and who were working as a support team for veterans and their families. The ANZAC crowd at the temporary memorial indicate the interest in the town for a commemoration and the need for a more permanent structure.Both Black & White large photos. 1. Group of men - Mt Beauty R.S.L. Committee with names on reverse. 2. Anzac Day at Mt Beauty. Early 1950s. People including school children, gathered around a temporary war memorial structure near the current (2023) roundabout. In the background is the main workshop. The Tail race channel hasn't been constructed. On the back in pen of RSL photo: Mt Beauty R S L Committee 1949 -50 / Standing Fred De Little, Roy Cobby, WaJ. Jones/ Joe Lang, Ian Bennett, Stan Leanard, Ted White/ Seated / Harry Edney, Jack Chapman (Tres), Harold Boon (Pres), R Webster (Sec), /Joe Breen returned services league, anzac day, rsl 1949

Two page document - personal memories of Margaret Wilmot of the MMTB clothing workshop in 1958 - 59 when working there as an "office girl" - gives some names of the workers. Prepared following a visit to the depot - received by e-mail - see printed sheets with paper - 25-2-2016. Note on the bottom of the second page added to the original document and "MTTB" changed to "MMTB".trams, tramways, mmtb, hawthorn depot, clothing, uniforms

Black and white photograph of the Transport Minister inspecting prototype tram at Preston Workshops prior to its completion. The trolley pole, numbers and other equipment is yet to be fitted. Outside the tram are Ken Hall and D. H. Eakins. Photo by the Herald and Weekly Times Ltd - has their copyright stamp on the rear. Printed on stippled paper. Not dated, prior to its launch in August 1973.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil. "K. T. Hall - D. H. Eakins - 1041 - Preston - HWT Copyright / Minister of Transport V. Wilcox inside"trams, tramways, 1041, preston workshops, prototype tramcar, minister for transport, tram 1041

Black and White photograph of a former cable tram bogie tram, bogie modified to be used as a temporary bogie to transport tramcars around Preston Workshops. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. Two copies held. See Reg Item 4546 for a close up internally under a tram.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, bogies, trucks, preston workshops

Digital image of a drawing titled "MMTB Electric Tramway System 1979", giving a detailed layout of the Melbourne tram system in 1979. shows depot, storage depots, workshops and tramway terminus names and route numbers. See htd253i.pdf for a high definition pdf file - this does not open on this system - Two page document. See Reg Item 1765 for a 1971 copy.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, map, routes

The pair of lines running to trhe left head to Williamstown. the central pair of lines are heading into the Newport Workshops and various stored trains are visible in the background and the pair of lines diverging to the right are heading to Geelong. One of several photos at Newport taken the same day in the early 1950s when George Coop was a secondary school student.Digital TIFF file Scan of Kopdak 620 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, newport railway station, newport signal box

Print of No.No. 21 outbound in Main Road Ballarat East at the intersection with Humffray St. Tram has a large "Buy Australia" panel on the side and destination of Mt Pleasant. See Reg Item 5333 for another photo of the tram. In the background is a motor body workshops and Robson's Glass shop. See item 7869 for a negative.Yields information about celebrations about Buy Australia and the intersection of Main Road and Humffray St and Ballarat 21.Photograph, black and white - plain black with Wal Jack's note on rearWal Jack number stamp and number T55PC.tramways, trams, grant st, mt pleasant, tram 21, humffray st, main road, decorated tram, buy australia

Vision Australia Enterprises was the division that provided employment opportunities and training for people who are blind or have low vision. It continued the initial approach that began with the formation of the first workshop in 1867. In these images, packaging items for external vendors, office skills and woodwork are shown. In 2009, the Prahran building was sold, and a new centre opened at Kensington. 52 digital images of workers in the Prahran buildingvision australia, employment, mary pipczak, norm richards, alan binginic, gena kacowicz, adrian smith

A series of early twentieth century photographs were sourced and reprinted on to chipboard panels for use by the Royal Blind Society of NSW publicity department, to demonstrate the work and activities that blind people did at the Sydney Industrial Blind Institute (later RBS NSW, now Vision Australia). The source of these photographs is unattributed and the remaining panels of the set have not been located.Working Braille shorthand machine - Panel 11, Photo 13 A corner of the girls' sitting room - a lesson in Braille music (blind pupil and blind teacher) - Panel 1, Photo 2 The Industrial Blind Institution, Boomerang Street, Sydney. No.1 workshop, east side - basketmaking - Panel 2, Photo 3royal blind society of nsw, education, employment

Set of two agreements dated 23/4/1920 between the MMTB and the Australian Tramway Employees Association .1 - two foolscap pages - pinned in top left hand corner - sets out that the MMTB has taken over from the Tramway Board, annual leave, wages, continuous service, pay rates, car repair sheds, variations, employees and signature block - Alex Cameron, H. Bell and W. O Strangward for the MMTB and John Abfalter and T. Jewell for the ATEA. .2 - three foolscap pages - pinned in top left hand corner - refers to the various Acts that formed the Board and Arbitration Act, the PMTT, Northcote council, MBCTT, carrying past agreements forward, minimum wages for cable trams workers, juniors, cost of living adjustments and application of the agreement. Signature block - Alex Cameron, Ernest Willis, and W. O Strangward for the MMTB and John Abfalter and T. Jewell for the ATEA.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, agreements, legal agreements, tramway board, workshops, cable trams

Letter - or form letter - Gestetner printed, from the, Manager repair shops, Tramway Board Repair Shops Nicholson St, advising the Town Clerk of a plan to open road for repairs. Printed on a quarto sheet.trams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, track repairs, trackwork, maintenance, nicholson st, workshops

The two documents, the first a draft of 5/5/1955 and the second the final tender document set out the conditions, and options and provide schedules for the available sizes of advertising panels. There are two schedules of vehicle class and type along with the numbers for both trams and buses. A drawing reference is provided for each tram and bus.Yields information about the MMTB tender for advertising on the side of trams and buses.Set of two Documents - 10 Foolscap sheets - duplicated, stapled in top left hand corner and two punch holes along the top edge.mmtb, tramways, contracts, purchases, workshops, buses, breakdowns, advertising, tramcars

Report or draft article - small sheet and 4 quarto sheets, carbon copy, titled "Careful Inspection, the Secret of Successful Maintenance", with a sub-heading "Melbourne tells how it is done." The sub-heading has been crossed out and replaced in pencil "Rolling stock maintenance in Melbourne". Has Mr. H Bell as the author. undated, during the late 1930's? Item has a number of pencil changes made to it. Item gives a background to tram maintenance statistics, the number of withdrawn trams per 1000 miles - from one every 4000 to one every 32000 miles - inspection and maintenance. Describes the maintenance and inspection procedures, day-in, drivers reports, car history sheets, visit to the workshops, responsibilities, on-road maintenance, emergency breakdown wagon, breakdown cars, overhauls, Preston workshops. Finishes off discussing costs and fleet availability.Has "Mr Russell" in pencil on the lower edge of the small sheet.trams, tramways, preston workshops, maintenance, overhauls, tramcars, mmtb

Set of 10 colour prints of tram tours in Melbourne mid 1980s to 1990. .1 - 510 on the "hump" at Preston Workshops - .2 - 510 Thornbury - Miller St Thornbury, east side of hump. .3 - 510 on the "hump" at Preston Workshops. .4 - 510 Bourke St terminus with the old MTOCo / MMTB building in the background. .5 - ditto .6 - L104 entering Malvern depot from Glenferrie Rd. .7 - 380 north bound in Glenferrie Rd near Riversdale Rd. .8 - 646 and 720 both on special trams at Thornbury Depot. .9 - 646 and three other trams at Malvern depot - see also Reg Item 931 - 1018 in Benetton clothing advertisement March 1990. .10 - 646 at Brunswick depot. Item .1 to .8 printed on Kodak paper, .9 and .10 printed on Fujichrome paper.trams, tramways, mmtb, tours, malvern depot, brunswick depot, preston workshops, bourke st, glenferrie rd, tram 510, tram 380, tram 104, tram 646, tram 720, tram 1018

The Parker Bros Auto Company was established in 1927 in Liebig Street, with the business selling Chevrolet cars and used cars and later becoming the original Holden dealer in Warrnambool. The company employed a large staff with show rooms, a workshop, a panel shop, and a spare parts section. In 1968 the business relocated to 109 Lava Street and was still operating in the 1980s.This key ring holder is of great interest as a souvenir of Parker Bros. Auto Co, a prominent business in Warrnambool for over 50 years.This is a brown leather key holder issued as an advertising feature by Parker Bros Auto Co. Warrnambool. The key holder is folded over to include a metal bottle opener which is held to the leather with a metal stud and a metal press stud enables the holder to be locked shut. There are two holes at the end to attach keys to the holder. The printing on the holder is in gold lettering. ‘Ignition’, ‘Door’, ‘Home’, ‘Office’ ‘Auto Keys’ ‘Parker Bros. Auto Co. Warrnambool Phone 627’ parker bros auto co warrnambool, history of warrnambool

Stubley Garage workshop 1951. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough

Contains full colour photographs of Australian & New Zealand trams - Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Hobart, Dunedin, Christchurch Trolley bus, Brisbane. Includes photos of trams that visited Melbourne - Porto 018, Lisbon C008, and Adelaide Flexity 111 on test at Preston Workshops. Also includes a photo of two of C2 class trams, in their Bumblebee livery/Demonstrates production of calendars featuring tram photographs, with photographs of trams on test in Melbourne.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2010" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, dunedin, christchurch, brisbane, hobart, c2 class

Number Plate 12A Loco: 12A In service Monday, 23rd December 1912 Livery Black with Red Owner Puffing Billy Gauge 762 Status Under Overhaul 12A Built in 1912 and painted Canadian red & dark brown, this locomotive was issued to the Colac to Crowes line, but over the years saw service on all four lines. It was withdrawn from service in 1954 at Moe and sent to Newport Workshops for storage where it remained until 1972. After overhaul at Ballarat North Workshops, it was brought to Belgrave in 1973 where it saw continuous service until withdrawn in 1982 for a complete rebuild. It was returned to service in 1992 in close to its early 1940s condition with all-over Black livery. It will be returned to its post WWI condition with low bunker, narrow ash chute, steel cowcatcher and Canadian red livery.Historic - Victorian Railways Locomotive Number Plate used on Steam Locomotive 12A Number Plate 12A Brass builders plate with black background 12Apuffing billy, 12a, number plate

Basket weaving and brush making was a source of income for those who worked in the workshops at RVIB and other institutions in New South Wales and Queensland. A diverse range products could be produced with cane, such as cane chairs, cots, washing baskets and trolleys, and the Institution sought to highlight these in the annual report. Over time the demand for, and supply of, cane changed - particularly during World War 2 when Asian sources were under attack or destroyed. At home, other materials such as plastics as well as the ability to import cheaper pre-produced products further reduced the demand for workshop pieces. This cane basket was used for storage as well as transporting heavier items. The base has been reinforced with two thick boards that allow the basket to hold more weight than regular baskets, and this also allows it to sit higher and the contents slightly above ground level.1 deep cane basket with two side handlesemployment

Black and white photograph showing the workshop of W & R. Quin funeral masons. In the foreground a display of various tombstones and monuments with the words W & R Quin late P. Finn & Co. In the background Saint Paul's Cathedral. On the back in blue pen: Monumental Mason at the corner of Myers, Mitchell and Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. Begun in 1863 by Peter Finn. See ''Bendigo and Vicinity'' for further details.bendigo, business, w & r quin

Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts. Born in Wales, family moved to Mitcham early 1950's. Economics degree. Taught at Foster, created farming commune in NSW, started Mallacoota Easter Festival 1981. Known for school and community workshops with music & drama. Later became Co=orninator at Mallacoota TAFE Outreach Centre.Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts. byers, jill, thornycroft, bob, ingram, john wood, mallacoota tafe outreach centre, paul wood, anna wood, paddy wood, rory, phoebe & briony

Print notes the "Made in Australia" side posters on the side of tram 21. Taken opposite Ballarat East Post Office, Main St 15-9-1953.Yields information about celebrations the intersection of Main Road and Humffray St and Ballarat 21.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 21 outbound in Main Road Ballarat East at the intersection with Humffray St. Tram has a large "Buy Australia" panel on the side and destination of Mt Pleasant. - See Reg Item 5333 for another photo of the tram. in the background is a motor body workshop and Robson's Glass shop. Print also held - see item 8992trams, tramways, humffray st, main road, mt pleasant, decorated trams, buy australian, tram 21

Reports - photocopied, A4 sheet, titled "Tram Availability" for two specific dates. Lists each depot, the class type, the AM peak, depot stock, at or for Preston Workshops, defective and the number availability and the change since the last report. Also lists the tram fleet by class, and type and a summary of the out of service tramcars and the reason. .1 - For 17/11/1992 .2 - 27/1/1993.trams, tramways, tram failures, tramcars, lists, depot allocation, depots

Report - 3 A4 sheets - photocopy - of "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work" - lists work to be done on a W class tram during a major overhaul - c August 1993, and re tram 909. VicSig.net - accessed 22-7-2016 notes: 1993 - Friday, 27th August Released from Preston Workshops after a major overhaul.has in ink on top "Re Tram #909" and "Received 29/8/93 from" and on rear sheet "fibreglass roof work was additional"trams, tramways, w class, overhauls, preston workshops, equipment

Yields information about the track maintenance activities of the track gang in Ballarat, the work they did, notes, names and other information.Collins Australian Diary, No. 324 printed by Collins Bros, dark blue card covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1971, one week per double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat track gang to record their daily work, leave, welding, track cleaning, truck driver etc. Names of gang often mentioned in the diary undertaking specific jobs and when on leave. Last day work recorded - 24/9/1072. Loose contents Inside front cover Workshop requisition to fill pot holes and note re rail requirements for Daylesford and Hamilton. Clip to page with metal paper clip. 29/8/1971 - note re account numbers and on rear of a pink requisition form - work list for gang. 12/9/1971 - Workshop Requisition form - green dated 6/5/1971 Inside rear cover Circular for a Male Cleaner in Traralgon Workshop Requisition for work at the Zone substation - Ballarat South Circular to authorised drivers re used of defective vehicles. Has W. Vermeend name typed in top left hand corner. SEC Long Service Regulations circular - has name D.Wiseman handwritten in top right hand corner. 5 sheets of blue carbon paper.tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, trackwork

This Victorian railways constructed turntable is used for turning around locomotives. It is 16.2 meters long and is hand pushed either direction. Originally broad gauge (5 foot 3 inches) and located in the Newport Locomotive workshop area it was relocated to emerald and 2-foot 6-inch railway track fitted to it and is used by the Puffing Billy Railway to turn their locomotives and carriages Historic - Victorian Railways - Turntable used at Newport Narrow Gauge Turntable made of metal and steelturntable, victorian railways, puffing billy, emerald, newport