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Melbourne Tram Museum
Book - Childrens Book, Edith Grieve, "Trains", 1943?
Children's book by Edith Grieve (see reference) with illustrations of railway locomotives, trains and children. Has an advert for Pioneer Jelly Crystals on the rear. Includes a drawing of the Spirit of Progress and a Tait suburban train - the rest are English origin. National Library copy gives a date of 1943?Demonstrates a children's books with two Victorian / Melbourne drawings or illustrations.Book - 10 cardboard pages - printed in colourchildrens books, trains, spirit of progress, tait trains -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO - SHEEP RUN TO GOLDEN CITY
Seven pages typewritten documents on the history of Bendigo titled Bendigo - Sheep Run to Golden City. Chapters: Golden Beginnings, Bendigo-The Name, The Founding of a City, Quartz Reefing, Gold Decline, Bendigo-The City, A City for All, A Spectacle of Delights for the Visitor, Bendigo-City of Progress. Authored by Felicity Kingerlee, Assistant Secretary, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch.bendigo, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Documents, Schwerkolt Cottage Management and Opening, c1965 - 1966
Collection of documents relating to the management and opening of Schwerkolt Cottage in October 1965, comprising: Letters from the Town Clerk, City of Nunawading to Mrs J. Field, Hon Secretary Schwerkolt Cottage Committee of Management, regarding formation of a Committee of Management with draft and final resolutions; plans and elevations by John and Phyllis Murphy, restoration architects; and notes on progress of restoration prior to opening.schwerkolt cottage, city of nunawading, murphy, john, field, jean -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, five gentlemen and one lady standing behind a table with a birthday cake for the 25th Anniversary of the Bendigo Progress Association, are as mentioned on the back, from left to right; Alwyn Nelson, Bert Graham, Jack Tully, Mrs. Tully, Tom Flood (Mayor), Tom Norris.There is an assortment of soft drinks on the table, sandwiches, and other cakes.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Wodonga Railway Station Panorama, Before 1938
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Panorama of Wodonga Railway Station Far left: Crew's bike shed, then Fitter and Turner's working quarters. Neither building remains. Centre: Building comprised the Office and store. This building was demolished in 1938, so helps to date the photo. Far right: Engine shed with car cleaning on its left. The Albury Express went in on the right and the "Spirit of Progress" entered on the left.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, The Met, Tom Roper, Minister for Transport, c1986
Printed letter on The Met letterhead, signed by Tom Roper, Minister for Transport, addressed to "The Householder" advising of the Labor Government's progress in updating the transport fleet, road funding and the extension of the Neighbourhood tickets by an hour (see Reg item 922). Letter undated. Based on a reference to the Box Hill interchange being opened last year, it would be 1986. The new interchange opened in 1985.trams, tramways, minister for transport, neighbourhood tickets, the met -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - PURDY COLLECTION: KEY RING AND BENDIGO CENTENARY MEDAL
Key ring with medal attached on ring. Key ring made of heavy silver coloured metal, with 'Bendigo Victoria' written around outside, poppet head in centre. Attached to silver ring, gold coloured metal medal. Written on medal face '1851 - 1951, City of Bendigo Centenary' On back: coat of arms of Bendigo City Council, and Progress written around bottom.bendigo, history, centenary -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, "Johnswood" - Home of Charles Wedge, Eastfield Road, East Ringwood - 1964 (demolished in 1967)
Black and white photograph of weatherboard house. (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on backing sheet of large copy: " 'Johnswood', Home of Charles Wedge, President of old Ringwood East Progress Association. Related to John Helder Wedge, Batman's surveyor.1964." Written on back of small copy: "Home of CHarles Edward Lyndhurst Wedge. Died 1962." Demolished 1967 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, John Reaburn
Identified as John Colin Reaburn, also known as Jack (1899 -1987) - John was born at home in Russell Street, Surrey Hills and grew up in the area, was educated at Surrey Hills State School and University High, becoming an accountant. He moved away as he progressed in business, including to overseas posts. In retirement he returned to the Surrey Hills area and in the early 1980's provided help and encouragement while the Surrey Hills history collection was in its early stages. John had a keen memory and contacted some of his early acquaintances to further reminiscences of some of Surrey Hills while carefully researching material to confirm his own. He was also active in the Surrey Hills Progress Association.John Reaburn was a key figure in the establishment of the Surrey Hills history collection.A black and white photograph of a man dressed in a coat, shirt and tie.surrey hills, surrey hills state school, accountant, surrey hills progress association, mr john reaburn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 14.21. St Helena, Weidlich Road, 1979_08
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 14.21. St Helena, Weidlich Road. Parish of Nillumbik 3310. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Prominent streets St Helena Road, Weidlich Road, Karingal Drive and Progress Road. Features include the Blair Reserve.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, st helena - maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Typewriter- Portable, Olympia typewriter, 1956c
Bought new in the late 1950s by Mr Les Swaby of Greensborough. This is an excellent example of what a 'portable communication device' was viewed as in the 1950s and 1960s. Les was a member of the Greensborough State School Committee, Watsonia Progress Association and Watsonia High School Parents and Friends Association and was Honorary Secretary of each.This typewriter is of historic significance and provenance as it can be directly linked to original items of correspondence held at the Public Records Office of Victoria from the Department of Education under the file for Watsonia High School (WHS), Greensborough. Correspondence from various community and school groups of which Mr Les Swaby was a member was actually generated on this typewriter. Our Society has exhibits related to WHS which includes the correspondence to and from the Victorian Education Department and serving Ministers during the 1950s and 1960s.Contained within a black portable carry case. The actual typewriter is also black and made primariily of all metal components including the typewriter casing. Overall weight is 7kg approx. Olympia Werke West GMBH watsonia, watsonia high, watsonia high school, les swaby, typewriters, olympia -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Document
In 1952, the local Sunbury Progress Association sponsored the 'Back to Sunbury' celebrations which were held from 13th to 20th September 1952. The festivities celebrated 100 years of settlement (white) and provided a time for many long-time residents to get together. A.F. Cliff was businessman in Gisborne.A sales docket for £1.10.0 made out by A.F.Cliff, dated 26/9.52 for the sale of 5lbs of . . . . The purchaser was the Back to Sunbury Committee. Invoice A.F. CLIFFback to sunbury, celebrations, a.f. cliff -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Bitter and Sweet - The fight for survival by those with everything to lose by Monbulk Historical Society, 2016
This book focuses on the minute books of the Monbulk Progress and Fruit Growers Association from 16 October 1918 and explores the background to, and the significant issues and events reflected in the minutes eg. industrial relations, transport, marketing and corruption. The memoirs of George A'Vard relate his experiences in growing and carting raspberries.Soft cover bookmonbulk historical society, monbulk progress and fruit growers association, george a'vard -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, General Electric, "GEC 1951 - At the turn of the Century", 1951
Published by the General Electric Co. Ltd in 1951 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Maps out the companies progress, shows its various products in 1900 and then 1951, company offices, factories, research, heavy industrial through to domestic products. Gives the location addresses of sales offices in the UK and Overseas.Demonstrates a GEC UK publication of 1951Book - 44 pages, including heavier card covers centre stapled.general electric, gec, manufacturing, uk -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare, 1889
Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare, by C. Sleeman. Containing a complete account of the progress of submarine warfare; also a detailed description of matters appertaining thereto, including the latest improvements, with 83 full-page illustrations, diagrams etc. Second Edition. 1889. Published by Griffin & Co, U.K. Price 25/- ( 25 shillings). Hard-cover, bound book, red with gold lettering. Inscription inside the cover. Hand written inscription "To Happy Sam / In memory of many pleasant 'plantings' / - - - - - / 19th Jan. 1943"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, c. sleeman author, torpedo warfare, submarine warfare -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Documents - Reports, Notes for Staff: Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, 1972
Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education is a predecessor or Federation University3 typed documents from the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education 1972. .1 Notes for Staff including progress, welcome, administration, new staff appointments, student enrollments etc. .2 Notes for Staff including staff changes, new courses, past principals, enrollments, staff list etc. .3 Notes for Staff including a fourth university, tertiary finance, academic board etc. V. Barry written on top right hand corner of .1 & .2ballarat institute of advanced education, notes for staff, verna barry, e.j. barker, r.p. martin, b.r grainger, j.a.sykes, colin kline, roy schrieke, mark beverlander, ken clements, bill hitchins, lindsay pattenden, tom norwood, bill durant, student union, student residences, coburn and associates, jackson and walker, s.j. weir, mt helen library, albert medal, r.w. richards, anne mills, david ward, geoffrey lyle, rocky hazlett, ray martin, dave jelbart, zig plavina, allan ballard, pat hope, henry moritz, helen ross, roger bodenham, arch mckinnon, frank hogarth, harvey hooper, geoff barrell, jim thyer, john collier, lenore cox, fourth university, craftsmanship certificates, jenny burrell, jennifer hullick, r.w richards death, danny mullins, jack crosbie, harry nicholls, len taylor, library, graham hawley, jack barker -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - St Martins Church awaiting repositioning, July 1995
B&W photo taken from the top of a crane and showing the Original St Martins Church parked on the back of a truck at 127 Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights, on Sunday 2nd July 1995, awaiting placement on the block. The St Martins Church Hall (not visible) has already been shifted into place. The Belgrave Heights Progress Hall can be seen on the right side of the photo. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram fans fought the good fight", 5/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated Monday 5/8/2002 regarding the formation of the BTPS 30 years ago referring to a letter by Graham Jordan of 2/8/02 titled "Tram fans fought the good fight". Written by Neville Gower, the first Secretary of the BTPS. Notes the input of the Brown Hill Progress Association and Melton Foo. "5/8/02" in black ink on bottom of cutting.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, btps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, eleven men from the Bendigo East Progress Association at the Hall in crossdressing attire are from left to right; Stan Lone, Doug Pain,Bert Graham, Dick Schleiger, Bill Collicoat,Cec Burridge, Mick Molvahill, Tom Norrisat the back, and in front are; Pat Kilby, Alwyn Nelson, Allan Masters. All names are on the back.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Duncan and Fraser, ESCo Tram No. 12, 1892 & 1905
Single truck (4 wheel) straight sill combination tramcar with open ends, closed centre saloon, longitudinal seats. Centre section originally an 1892 Sydney cable car trailer ( No. 18 - North Sydney). No mechanical equipment of the 1905 tram has survived. For an article on the tram and progress during 2018 see August 2018 issue of Fares Please! See Conservation Plantrams, tram 12 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Duncan and Fraser, SECV Tram No. 18, 1913
Single truck, (4 wheels), drop ends, modified open California combination - to closed tram with 4 doors, 2 at either end, longitudinal seats, 2 internal sliding doors, air brakes. For an article on the tram and progress during 2018 see August 2019 issue of Fares Please!. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019. Destination City and Destination Eaglehawktrams, tram 18 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Sears Studio, Centenary Celebrations : Kew "Strong Post" St Kilda Road, 1934
Cr. W.D. Vaughan in 'Kew's Civic History' (1960) records that: "In connection with the Melbourne Centenary Celebrations in 1934, the Kew Council decided to organise a strong post as an appropriate gesture of welcome to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester. Also that the municipality be represented by a symbolic floral float in the Royal pageant. This was a striking entry and won first prize, and evoked much comment on account of its originality and truly Australian motif." The photograph of the Kew Strong Post was once part of the Municipal Collection of the former City of Kew and was presented to the Kew Historical Society before the move from the Walpole Street (Kew) Town Hall to new Civic offices in Charles Street in 1971.Historic photograph of participation by the City of Kew in celebrations for a royal visitFramed and glazed photograph on its original inscribed mount and original frame of the Kew "Strong Post" in St Kilda Road on the occasion of the visit to Melbourne of the Duke of Gloucester. The photograph has two components, at the upper left is a photo of the royal carriage while the man photo shows the people of Kew on a decorated 'Strong Post' on St Kilda Road, along which the procession progressed. T"Centenary Celebrations / Kew "Strong Post" St Kilda Road / On the occasion of the visit of / H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester / October 18th 1934."royal visits - melboure - 1934, duke of gloucester, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, 1974 - 1976
Construction of the roadway embankment between the bridges across the Snowy River flood plains at Orbost commenced in January 1974 and was completed in November 1976. Pearsons were the bridge contractors for the construction of the Princes Freeway and bridges across the river flood plains at Orbost. Heavy rains and floods held up progress.These photographs are of the construction of a major structure in Orbost. The opening of this Snowy River Bridge was an important development in the accessibility to the township of Orbost.Four black / white photographs of construction sites. 3241.1 is of three cranes and other machinery with six persons. 3241.2 is of workmen working on flooded site. 3241.3 is a photograph of the early stages of construction of a bridge looking towards the township. 3241.4 shows the construction of a roadway between the bridges.construction-snowy-river-bridge bridge-orbost -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Newspaper clipping - Victoria St Richmond conversion, The Sun News Pictorial, 24/7/1929
Reports using a photo on the conversion of Victoria St Richmond from cable to electric trams. Shows workmen working laying track and the caption "Making Ready for the thundering progress of electric trams, the work of track laying in Victoria St proceeds apace. The quiet thoroughfare will soon be changed beyond recognition"Demonstrates a Sun photo and story about cable tram conversion.Photograph of part of page 21, The Sun News Pictorial 24/7/1929tramways, cable trams, conversion, cable conversion, victoria st, track laying -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Journal - Edward Vidler News Cuttings, News Cuttings, early 20th century
This journal of cuttings was compiled by Edward Vidler (1863-1942), a prominent publisher, journalist and author in Victoria in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The journal contains cuttings from the Warrnambool Standard and other newspapers and other printed material, mostly from the 1906-1908 years with some cuttings from the 1930s. These cuttings therefore mostly concern Vidler's activities in Warrnambool - his involvement with the Warrnambool and District Progress League and the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures He was actively concerned with the establishment of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and the Nestles Factory at Dennington , produced the key historical publication, Warrnambool Past and Present, Sixty Years of Progress 1847-1907 and was the person responsible for the production of the Warrnambool Pioneer Honour Board with its portraits of 204 male pioneers of Warrnambool and District. This journal is of great significance as it contains important information, hitherto unknown, about the life and work of Edward Vidler. a key figure in the early 20th century history and development of Warrnambool and district.This is a collection of newspaper cuttings, letters, reports, leaflets, flyers etc. inserted into a bound journal, quarto size. The cover, made of composite material, is black with gold printing on the front cover. Most cuttings are pasted but some are inserted into the margin and some are loose.The A-Z index at the front is unused.edward vidler newspaper cuttings -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Our own birds of Australia
This book was written by Edward Vidler (1863-1942), a printer, publisher and author. Born in England, Vidler was in Geelong in the 1880s and produced there a commemorative volume on that city. He came to Warrnambool in the early years of the 20th century and was Secretary of the Warrnambool and District Progress League and the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and Industry. While in Warrnambool he produced an important 1907 publication, ‘Warrnambool Past and Present – Sixty Years of Progress’ and also organized the production of the Pioneer Honour Board featuring portraits of 204 Warrnambool and district pioneer men. After he left Warrnambool he lived in Melbourne where he edited magazines and published his own and other writings. He was a foundation member of the group that established the Maranoa Native Gardens in Balwyn and promoted Australian flora and fauna. This book is of great interest s it was written by Edward Vidler, a resident of Warrnambool in the early 1900s and an important and influential figure in our history. He left behind in Warrnambool two most important legacies – the Pioneer Honour Board and the book ‘Warrnambool Past and Present’, a history of Warrnambool that has proved invaluable to researchers today. No information has been found on the original owner of the book, William Ewers. This is a 1931 soft cover book of 96 pages. The cover has a grey-coloured background and a sepia-coloured photograph of two kookaburras on a tree branch on the front cover and an advertisement for a publication called ‘Songs of the Bush’ on the back cover. The book is dedicated to the Gould League of Bird Lovers. It has a Contents page, a Foreword, a Preface, pages on Australian birds and an Index. It has many black and white photographs of Australian birds. It is glued and bound with blue tape.Signature on front cover and inside first page: ‘Wm. D. Ewers’edward vidler, history of warrnambool, warrnambool pioneer honour board, 1907 warrnambool history book, ‘warrnambool past and present’. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Historical - SECV x3, Three Decades. The Story of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria from its Inception to December 1948, First Published March 1949
At the time of writing this book The State Electricity Commission of Victoria had been in existence for 30 years. This book tells something of its progress and achievements during that period. It includes brown coal and water power. The Commission was to develop and use these natural resources through the expertise and experience of the Commissioners, its staff and employees. Historical: Chapter 5 "The War Years - and Kiewa." describes the early stages of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Photos, map and diagrams of the Kiewa Scheme are also included. Hard cover blue bound book with the SECV insignia and the title "Three Decades" both in gold on the front cover. Book includes coloured and black and white photos.Handwritten inside front cover: "Bob Burnett". Title page: hand written in print and crossed out: "L.D.Miller / Tawonga". Not crossed out - "(Cheryl)"state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. bogong high plains. pretty valley. kiewa valley. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
In 1865 Melbourne was visited by a fully rigged steam sloop flying The Confederate Ensign; at the time the American Civil War was in progress. Samuel Amess feted Captain Waddell and his crew although some people were against The Confederate cause. The Captain was most appreciative and presented Samuel Amess with the small cannon.Coloured photograph showing the Cannon from the Confederate Ship "Shanandoah" in the garden of the homestead on Churchill Island.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, cannon -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Newsletter - Wooragee Landcare Group Bound newsletters Volume 2, pages 5 & 6, February 2000
February 2000 newsletter, second and third pages. Topics on these two pages include: Rabbit Control Committee meeting report for January 2000 Land management information Reedy Creek future health project Progress Association update Neighbourhood Watch update Map of rabbit spotlighting results (page 6)This is an important item for the WLG being one of two bound series of newsletters prepared for the group by Owen Gemmillwooragee landcare group, pest control, rabbits, reedy creek, community news, land management -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Newsletter - Wooragee Landcare Group Bound newsletters Volume 2, pages 5 & 6, February 2000
February 2000 newsletter, second and third pages. Topics on these two pages include: Rabbit Control Committee meeting report for January 2000 Land management information Reedy Creek future health project Progress Association update Neighbourhood Watch update Map of rabbit spotlighting results (page 6)This is an important item for the WLG being one of two bound series of newsletters prepared for the group by Owen Gemmillwooragee landcare group, pest control, rabbits, reedy creek, community news, land management