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Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Bill Montague with fishing rods
Colour photograph of Bill Montague going fishing. Bill is standing behind a blue van with open back doors. Bill is wearing an open-necked brown shirt and brown checked trousers. He is holding what appears to be long stick. A white bucket is on the ground at his feet. An older, white-haired man is bending over and appears to be making a cup of tea. A blue and white mug rests on the van's bumper bar. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Ballarat Tramway's Patriotic Fair Committee, Treasure Tram, 1944
Yields information and has strong association with an important tramway fund raising event during the second world war. The event and other work saw Ballarat conductress Sylvia Mitchell win the Most popular conductress competition from within the Victorian tramway depots.Raffle ticket for the Ballarat Tramway's Patriotic Fair, Most Popular Conductress Competition, Treasure Tram, 1944. Printed on light coloured orange paper, with a two colour, red and green image of the tram. Summary lists of the objects in the treasure tram and what you could use it for. Printed by Waller and Chester by courtesy of Messier and Opie of 17 Bridge St Ballarat. Advises that the results would be published in the papers of 31st July 1944. trams, tramways, world war i, most popular conductress competition, conductresses, treasure tram -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, River Yarra at Studley Park, Kew, c.1908
Colour-tinted postcard, titled in red upper left: “RIVER YARRA AT STUDLEY PARK, KEW”. On the divided reverse, the card is addressed to “MISS JOLLEY / MELB. TRAM & O[MNIBUS]. CO / BOURKE STREET, MELB”. The sender has dated the card 21.12.08. In the upper right corner, there is a pink Victorian one penny postage stamp; sent from Melbourne on 22DE 08. (The division of the reverse of the postcard, allowing a message to be written on one half and the address on the other, was not permitted in Australia until 1905.) The manufacturer of the postcard is indicated by the initials “W.T.P”, printed in a green floral diamond, printed centre top. This was the trademark of WT Pater, printers & stationers. William Thompson Pater was born in Melbourne in 1861. His business at 271 Little Collins Street offered Christmas cards, booklets, calendars, and leather goods as well as postcards and albums.Hand-tinted postcard of the River Yarra in Studley Park, Kew. The birds-eye view is of a bridge on the Yarra (Johnston Street?) linking Kew and Abbotsford as it appeared in c.1908. On the Abbotsford side of the river, fields lead down to the river, with some remnant trees. The Kew side of the river, in contrast, due to its steep banks, retains its original vegetation. In the distance is industrial development, in what might be Fairfield and Alphington.“RIVER YARRA AT STUDLEY PARK, KEW”river yarra -- kew (vic.), william thompson pater, w.t.p., postcards -- kew, postcards -- studley park, bridges - yarra river -- kew (vic.) -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Wyclif Congregational Church Sunday School Picnic 1921 (1), 1921
Sepia photo of 2 young girls holding ice creams standing against a bushy background on a grassy track. Sepia photo, one of 7, mounted on what appears to be a page from a photo album. The page is olive-brown and it has been ruled into sections using a white ink. This measures 29.75 cm x 24.2 cm. This is mounted on card. This photo measures 5.6 cm x 8.25 cm."WYCLIF S. S. PICNIC AT HAMPTON 1921." in white ink with gold highlights. Photos have been numbered 1-7 in black marker pen at a later date. Individual identification of two men in blue biro - "Right: Ken Shearer" and " R - Harry James" in Jocelyn Hall's writing. On the back of the mount card in Jocelyn Hall's writing: L top: "No 2 - On Right Ken Shearer / Photo No 6 .. At Right: HARVEY JAMES / No 4: Back row holding Tray: / Hillier (Bill) Bayley" L bottom: "Donated by W. Dempsey / Photographer may have been / W. T. Hill of Pembroke St."wyclif congregational church, picnics, sunday schools, hampton, william dempsy, bill dempsey, ken shearer, harry james, harvey james, hillier (bill) bayley -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Peter Duckett, "North Melbourne electric Tramway and Lighting Company", late 1940's?
Manuscript - 3 foolscap typed - 1st page a title page, titled "North Melbourne electric Tramway and Lighting Company", written by Peter Duckett. Not dated, possibly late 1940's. Outlines the history of the formation of the company, the routes, track construction, depot, power house, car barn, rolling stock, tramcars, overhead and take over by the MMTB - "what is now one of the worlds finest electric tramway undertakings."trams, tramways, nmetl, essendon, keilor rd, saltwater river, track construction, essendon depot, power station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, "Plan of Survey of Part of Crown Allotments 15 and 16 at Hawthorn, Parish of Boroondara, County of Bourke", 1922
Drawing, coloured with water based drawing wash, titled "Plan of Survey of Part of Crown Allotments 15 and 16 at Hawthorn, Parish of Boroondara, County of Bourke". Shows the tram track, Wallen Road, changes around the intersection with Power St, buildings. A note at the bottom notes who owns what - MMTB and City of Hawthorn. Prepared by H. S. McComb, licensed Surveyor 6-9-1922. Stored folded.Stamped "Drawing Office" "Office Copy" and in red pencil "Hawthorn" in the bottom right hand corner, and on the rear "Drawing Office" "Office Copy" and "Hawthorn Depot" in pencil.trams, tramways, htt, mmtb, hawthorn depot, plans -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Trams Visual Identity Standards Summary", c2000
Instruction document - A4 - four fold document printed on card paper, centre folded with foldouts - titled "Yarra Trams Visual Identity Standards Summary", giving the corporate graphic standards, how the logos or motifs appear, their use, colours how to use, alternative logos, what cannot be used, fonts or typography, pantone tear off colour samples. Has corporate locations and contact details. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, stationery, logos -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, 3 Nov. 1959
Job 56M431 Rock strata foundations This is what the bridge is founded on downstream side Kinglake abutment November 1959 Contractor W.E. WolfRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, yow yow creek, 1959-11 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Multicultural Arts Victoria: 'What happened at the pier?' reviewed by Rosie Bray, 21/05/2016
Review of the Journeys of Migration Exhibition "What happened at the pier?" held at Eltham Library 21 May 2016, sponsored by Multicultural Arts Victoria. 3p., black & white text, photographs multicultural arts victoria -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Prince of Wales Store, Ballarat circa 1880
The Prince of Wales Store was run by the Busfield Family who lived next door. The store could be found on, what was then known as, Melbourne Road.prince of wales store, busfield, melbourne road, old melbourne road, building, commerical, private dwelling -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
As part of battle procedure, officers called his crew commanders together to issue orders at what was known as Orders Group of O Group.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officer and a group of crew commanders with mapboards." Lt Bob Ohlin with his O group " -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, The Code of Legacy and The Rules of the Legacy Cub of Melbourne 1960, and 1968, 1960
Legacy published a copy of their rules and codes of conduct so that it was very clear what was expected of Legatees. Each new edition would be updated.Significant in that the code and rules can alter from time to time.One copy of 1960 Code and Rules of Legacy with grey cardboard cover and white paper pages stapled together, and three copies of 1968 Code and Rules of Legacy with green cardboard cover with white paper pages stapled together.Title and Legacy logo written in black ink.rules, regulations, procedures -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1960
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of crossed level crossing gates at McKinnon railway station. The image also affords a street view which includes the shopping strip where advertising signs abound.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No PR4764 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111mckinnon, railway station, streetscape, shopping strip, suburbs -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Public Transport Corporation, c. 1960
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of level crossing at McKinnon railway station with crossing gates open. The image also provides a streetscape which includes businesses and signage.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No PR4762 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111mckinnon, suburbs, railway station, streetscape, shopping strip -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Public Transport Corporation, c. 1960
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph depicting the run in to the level crossing at Cheltenham railway station, along Charman Road. The image also depicts a streetscape which includes a shopping strip. The level gates are closed and two cars can be seen stopping and waiting, while several more cars are parked on each side of the road.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H3378 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111cheltenham, railway station, streetscape, surburb -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1960
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph depicting the level crossing at Highett, with the shopping street visible in the foreground. There are several cars parked on both sides of the road and a bus has just crossed the crossing (on the left hand side).Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H3983 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111highett, railway station, suburbs, streetscape -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1930
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph depicting the level crossing at Moorabbin. While the gates at the level crossing are open, two cars are making their way across the crossing, while a third car is parked on the side of the road, in front of a large billboard/hoarding for ham and bacon products. There is a man standing on the road as if watching the cars go through the crossing. The road appears to be unsealed. Black printed text on a round white sticker adhered to the reverse: 148 Handwritten in red ink: 60% Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADU907 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, trains, railway crossing, level crossing, cars, roads, nepean highway -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1930
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph of the level crossing at Neapean Highway Moorabbin. Photograph is a slightly side view, with a blurred image of a car approaching the level crossing. The gates are closed. To the left of the image is a pair of billboards. The billboard on the left is promoting Creamoata, a New Zealand brand of oats, and the billboard on the right is promoting Kraft cheese.White round sticker on reverse with black printed text: 147 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 100% Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADV 1030 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, level crossing, railway crossing, cars, advertising, nepean highway -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1920
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.While the focus of this image is the train line running overhead, the unsealed nature of the road speaks to the progression of suburban development during the 1920s.Black and white image of an unsealed underpass at Patterson Road, looking west. A car has stopped on the road in the distance and man is standing on the duckboard leaning into the car.Round white sticker on reverse with black printed text: 177 Handwritten in red ink: 60% Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADV 300 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111patterson road, railway, trains, cars, unsealed roads -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Public Transport Corporation, c. 1960
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.The development of the railway was crucial to the ongoing development of the area. Community life sprung up around the railway line which is evident in the proximity of shopping and leisure.Black and white photograph of railway gates at Centre Road, Bentleigh.Black printed text on a small, round, white sticker on reverse: 227 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 50% Black typed text on a strip of white paper stuck on reverse: Gates Centre Road Bentleigh / mid 1960 / $50 reproduction fee applies Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H 3407 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 1111bentleigh, railway crossing, trains, suburbs, shopping strip -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Rodney Fernando, Training Session for Entering, Berthing and run out from Kew Depot Maintenance Pit, 8/9/2008
These three pages are a brief overview of what is to be achieved in the training session, namely the safe movement of A and C class trams within the Kew shed.Yields information about safety procedures when moving trams within a workplaceThree A4 size pages including cover page, list of learning outcomes and simplified plan of Kew Tram Shedtrams, kew depot, driver training, safety -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, "Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ringwood" History Book, 2005
Book produced for the 75th anniversary of the Parish and school. List of Principals, list of Parish Priests. The school was built in 1932 on what had been an orchard.Yellow and black covered book with photos of church on front and schoolchildren on back. 46 pages of text and photos, no index. +Additional Keywords: Lacey, Angela / Tien, Joe Bui DucCelebrating 75 years of history at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Wilana Street, Ringwood -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Basket, Early 20th Century
It is not clear what this basket was used for; however the shape and the position of the handles suggests it was used for carrying washing. Cane baskets are commonly used in domestic situations. This basket has no known provenance but is retained for display purposes. This basket is woven with cane. It is oval in shape with a lid attached with wire hinges. The base is concave. There are handles at two ends. basket, cane weaving, household objects -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Rail line near Whittlesea: Slide 120, 1990s
Photograph shows what appears to be a rural farmhouse and paddock, this is part of the site of the old railway line to Whittlesea. In centre of photo is the old station platform.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, whittlesea rail line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Recipe Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Tested recipes, No.9. 1960s. S.E.C, 1960s
Tested recipes, No.9. 1960s: popular dishes from the weekly SEC television shows "Fun with Food" and "What's Cooking". Includes a variety of recipes.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis12p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Rail line near Whittlesea: Slide 94, 1990s
Photograph shows what appears to be a rural farmhouse and paddock, this is part of the site of the old railway line to Whittlesea. In centre of photo is the old station platform.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, whittlesea rail line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Old Whittlesea rail line: Slide 107, 1990s
Photograph shows what appears to be a rural farmhouse and paddock, this is part of the site of the old railway line to Whittlesea. In centre of photo is the old station platform.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, whittlesea rail line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Old railway line Whittlesea: Slide 47, 1990s
Photograph shows what appears to be a rural farmhouse and paddock, this is part of the site of the old railway line to Whittlesea. In centre of photo is the old station platform.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, whittlesea rail line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Fire destroys three premises, 28/11/2018
Investigators are still trying to determine what sparked a fire that tore through three Plenty businesses on November 17, as staff described their narrow escape.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .plenty fire, ray white plenty, diamond creek road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Money is everything, 2000c
The house was built by Alan Partington in about 1947. The top photograph show the Money family outside what is now the Riverside Cricket Club rooms.Shows the Partington family home before and after council acquisition and its conversion into a cricket clubroom.A 1 page photocopy of of 2 photographs featuring the Partington family home Alwyn.Black biro words at top of page.partington, whatmough park, money family, riverside cricket club