Showing 1048 items matching "descriptions of photographs"
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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Drew G J, Discovering Historic Burra, 1998
A description of the historic copper mining area of Burra, South Australia with maps tourist trail photographs.historic sites, township, mines and mining -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Patricia Crooke, Is Emu on the Menu
Recipes, some very early, from many personal sources and brief descriptions of 44 historical homes of Gippsland including photographs and sketches.recipes, buildings, land settlement -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Barraclough, Linda - Compiler, Bairnsdale Looking Back, 1982
Descriptions of early buildings and locations in Bairnsdale, Victoria, accompanied by historic photographs.Ruth Clarktownship, buildings -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Damien Lewis, Nostalgique: The Wonderful Things We No Longer Use, 2023
... Photographs and description of machines and devices used...Photographs and description of machines and devices used ...Photographs and description of machines and devices used throughout history. Photographs and text by Damien Lewis.126 p., with text and colour photographs. Hard cover.antiques, history, australian history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph, Private Robert Mactier VC
Private Robert Mactier VC from Tatura VictoriaLarge dark wooden frame with a gold wood inner frame, with glass. A piece of brown plywood to fit frame has 4 holes cut, 2 small at top, 1 large in middle and 1 square at bottom. The top left square has a picture of the VC medal, the other square on right is a red and brown triangle square. The large middle cut out has a picture of Robert Mactier. The bottom square has a short description about Robert Mactier. Across the top is Pte Robert Mactier in fancy writing. private robert mactier, vc medal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ST MARYS, KANGAROO FLAT, c1961
Black and white photograph: St Marys Church of England, High Street, Kangaroo Flat. Mr K Vinecombe (secretary) and Mr A Moyer, church elders standing in front, looking at the church. Physical description: Unmounted. Inscriptions/Markings: St Marys C of E Kangaroo Flat. Mr K Vinecome Sec. Mr A Moller 1961.Herald Sunorganization, church, st marys -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Battle of Nui Le, 21 September 1971
Description of battle on white board with text and two black and white Photograph. 1st photo - unidentified soldiers on patrol. 2nd photo - Pte Jimmy Duff filling water bottle at stream.battle of nui le, 4 rar/nz (anzac), poster, information board, operation ivanhoe, phuoc tuy province, gary mckay, maj john taylor, 2nd lt michael sonneveld, distinguished flying cross, military cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MYERS CREEK DIGGING, c1867
Sepia photograph: Myers Creek Diggings 1867, Victoria, Australia. Miners (Diggers) and carriage tents at diggings. In background off to the right of centre is carriage used by photographer, Written on side of carriage is BATCHELDER, PHOTOGRAPHER, PALL MALL, (last line is difficult to read) Physical description: unmounted. Inscriptions/Markings: from original by Claver CarrollBatchelder Photoplace, mining site, myers creek diggings -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Rigby Limited, The Little Desert, 1975
This book is a true pictorial and written experience of the Little Desert 's flora, fauna, animal habitats and environment as it was in the 1970's.hard cover book with dust jacket, with dog-ear top of spine. Quarto, 55 pages with numerous full-page colour illustrations from photographs by Jocelyn Burt.non-fictionThis book is a true pictorial and written experience of the Little Desert 's flora, fauna, animal habitats and environment as it was in the 1970's.jocelyn burt - photographer - author - australian landscapes - environment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, Richard Gilbert, Nov. 1998
Set of three black and white photographs of activities around the tramway during November 1998 sent to the Editor of Trolley Wire - used in the February 1999 issue of Trolley Wire. All photos by Richard Gilbert. Photos taken early November 1998. 1145.1 - photo of the old fare signs with caption on the rear "Retirement at last for the Museum's original tram ride signs, in service for over twenty years, and looking like it. With the fare rise to $2 / $1 new signs were introduced." 1145.2 - Photo of crew in front of tram 26 with caption on the rear "On Springfest Day in early November, Motorman O'Neil and Conductor Giles on car 26, ready for the onslaught." - photo taken 1/11/1998. 1145.3 - photo equipment on trolley being moved around with caption on the rear - "The motor cases of car 33 are currently residing on the trolley for cleaning. Here they are being relocated to the bottom of 3 road by Al and Dave, with assistance from our youngest and keenest worker, Danny Edwards." All have captions written on back in blue ink (as noted in description) and "Richard Gilbert" in bottom right hand corner, and cropping marks in blue ink on rear.trams, tramways, trolley wire, springfest, btm, volunteers, tram ride signs, tram 26 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, David R. Keenan, "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974", 1974
Book, 48 pages + card covers + fold out map at rear, perfect bound, titled "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974". Written by David R. Keenan, published by the Transit Press NSW. Provides an overview of the Melbourne tram system at the transition point from being operated only by W class trams, to the start of operation of Z class trams. Gives a brief description of the system, the Board, trackwork, power supply, maintenance, Hawthorn Training Centre, tramway operations, fares, services in the CBD and from each of the depots. Has detailed map of the City area tramways and the suburban area, along with many photographs of the time."D. W. Lees on the top right hand corner on the front page in a fine felt pen ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, power supply, training, hawthorn, operations, maps, fares, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 5 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1973
... photograph, reflected in description.... photograph, reflected in description. Set of 5 black and White ...Set of 5 black and White Photograph electrical equipment installed on prototype tramcar 1041. .1 - "Underfloor wiring MMTB" showing one part of the wiring on the tram. .2 - "Accelerator Unit - MMTB" - showing the complex unit on the floor of the workshops prior to installation. .3 - "Accelerator Unit - MMTB2" - showing the unit installed on the underfloor along with other equipment. .4 - "Underfloor wiring 2-MMTB" - showing the complex wiring on the tram including the accelerator unit. Has a date on the rear14/3/73 in ink on the top left hand corner. .5 -"Accelerator Unit install MMTB" - showing the Accelerator unit installed and other adjacent equipment. Printed on Kodak paperOn the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, electrical equipment, controllers, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1973
... photograph, reflected in description.... on the top of each photograph, reflected in description. Set of 3 ...Set of 3 black and White Photographs of the construction of the body or frame of prototype tramcar 1041 in the body shop of the Preston Workshops. .1 - "1041-frame construction - Preston - MMTB" - shows the frame of the tram being built, the drivers cab are yet to be fabricated. .2 - "1041-frame construction2 - Preston - MMTB" - shows the completed frame and painted. Printed on Kodak paper .3 - "1041-frame construction3 - Preston - MMTB" - shows the end view of the tram looking along the tram with the draft gear apparent. See also Reg Item htd4539 for earlier frame photos.On the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 31/01/1973 12:00:00 AM
... photograph, reflected in description.... is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description ...Set of 2 black and White Photographs of the construction of the body or frame of prototype tramcar 1041 at Preston Workshops. .1 - "1041-traverser-31 Jan 1973 - Preston - MMTB". showing the tramcar body on temporary workshop bogies on a traverser. the side panelling is largely completed but the drivers cabs are yet to be panelled. On the rear has a noted in ink. "Started 17 May 1972 / Progress @ 31/Jan. 1973" / i.e. 8 months. Photo possibly taken 31/1/1973. .2 - "1041-on-PCC trucks - Preston MMTB" - As above but in the yard at the workshops. Two copies held.On the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, traverser, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Stamp, Australia Post, "Australian Historic Tramways", 1989
Set of five blocks each of four tram featured stamps issued for the "Australian Historic Tramways" 11 October 1989 by Australia Post. Features a photograph of Hobart Electric trams on the inside cover, with the five stamps behind a plastic sheet. On the front is a photo of Railway Square Sydney, the rear cover has a description of the trams and of Australian tramways. Five stamps, all 41c: Adelaide Horse Tram Sydney Steam Tram Melbourne Cable Tram Hobart electric Tram Brisbane Electric Tram. See Reg Item 470, Reg Item 471 to 474 for other examples and associated materials and 510 for a Poster. Contained within an Australia Post stamp packet.trams, tramways, stamps, australia post, cable trams, horse trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Class W7 Tramcars", c1956
Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1924
Black and White Photograph of a cable set - trailer 336 - at the Toorak Road terminus c1924. Shows an interesting set of workers and the gripman. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-827"trams, tramways, cable trams, toorak rd, gripmen, passengers, tram 336 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 6/04/1916 12:00:00 AM
Black and White Photograph of the opening of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust tramway to Princes Bridge 6/4/1916. Shows three bogie trams and the large crowd. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-1097"trams, tramways, htt, opening, princes bridge, new tramway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 31/10/1916 12:00:00 AM
Black and White Photograph of the official opening of the Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust (MBCTT) on 31/10/1916 at Queensberry St and Madeline St (later Swanston St) See Keith's notes on the rear of the photograph for more information. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-450"trams, tramways, mbctt, new tramway, opening, queensberry, swanston st, madeline st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1890s
Black and White Photograph of a Beaumaris horse tram. 8 window, double deck, three horses. Keith notes that the 3rd horse was needed on beach weather days See also Reg Item 3157 for another photograph of a horse tram. See Keith's notes on the rear of the photograph for more information. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-535"trams, tramways, beaumaris horse tram, horse trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 5/05/1906 12:00:00 AM
Black and White Photograph of the opening event for the VR St Kilda to Brighton tramway on 5/5/1906. Understood to have the original railway station facade in the background, though I can't find another image of it other than a distant illustration. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-1155"trams, tramways, st kilda brighton, opening, st kilda railway station, vr, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Railmac, "Melbourne Tram Review", late 1988
... allocations with many photographs including a description... photographs including a description of the Metropolitan Transit ...Book - 32 pages + card covers, centre stapled, to A5, titled "Melbourne Tram Review", published by Railmac 1988, providing a detailed listing of all Melbourne trams and depot allocations with many photographs including a description of the Metropolitan Transit Authority MTA. Depot allocations as at 19-9-1988"K Stodden 24-2-89" on top right hand corner in ink of the first page..trams, tramways, mta, depot, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Christmas Card, Peter Duckett, c1990
Set of three Christmas Cards prepared by Peter and Patti Duckett and sent to Keith Kings Printed photo on exterior with red printed ribbons, photo corners on inside with another photo and gold block print and the Duckett's address. Photographs by Peter Duckett or from his collection. Items not dated. .1 - illustration of a Christmas scene featuring a small open platform saloon tram on the cover and a photo of a Bendigo open combination car with an open trailer. Detailed description. .2 - Bendigo steam tram on the cover and the inside cover - photos from Peter's collection and Wal Jack collection. .3 - featuring two scenes by Peter Duckett of trams at the Easter Fair. Used for 1998 card."To Keith" in ink. and "(12/98)"trams, tramways, christmas cards, bendigo, steam trams, charing cross, easter fair, sec -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Ian Hammond, 21/11/1938 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of a cable tram set in Russell St about to cross over Victoria Street into Lygon Street. Has the 8 hour monument in the background and part of the Emily McPherson School of Domestic Science. Trailer car No. 512 and taken on a wet day. Trailer has the destination of Collingwood. Photo has a detail description on the rear and details of the date and photographer - Ian Hammond, 21-11-1938. Also in an envelope was a hand written note dated 30/10/1995, by Keith about the photo. Filed with photo.trams, tramways, cable trams, russell st, lygon st, tram 512 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 7/07/1957 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of VR 40 and bus No. 49, at the St Kilda Railway Station, 7/7/1957. Detailed description on the rear of the photograph in ink, particularly about the bus - one of 30 built by Commonwealth Engineering during 1949/50 for the MMTB. Surplus to needs after the conversion of Bourke St and that the seating reduced from 41 to 37 to facilitate one many operation. Bus sold to the Eastern Suburbs Omnibus services Pty ltd for the operation of the former railway service. In the background is the St Kilda Railway Station and The George Hotelsee image i2 for details.trams, tramways, st kilda, buses, vr, closure, tram 40, tram 49 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, William F. Scott, 'Ballarat Vintage Tramway", 1983
Booklet 16pp, with paper cover, printed, with description of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society's vehicles, and photographs. Included is a brief history of Ballarat Vintage Tramway, Ballarat Tramway's. Revised by William F. Scott from the original editions by Campbell Duncan, when published as "Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Project" 1973 and 1976. Issue printed 1983 by J. A Hoskins & Son.on the front cover, top right hand corner, a white sticker with "$1.75" written on.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat, museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", 5/1995
Map Includes description of tram and bus routes, private bus routes, and rail lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc and how to use the map. Gives details of the ticketing system, along with photographs of the various modes. Dated May 1995 with a stylised image of some of Melbourne's landmarks on the cover. Published by the Public Transport Corporation.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in 1995.Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, maps, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Folder stamps, Australia Post, "Australian Historic Tramways", 1989
Presentation folder of five stamps, 41c, to celebrate the launch of series of "Australian Historic Tramways" 11 October 1989 by Australia Post. Features a photograph of Hobart Electric trams on the inside cover, with the five stamps behind a plastic sheet. On the front is a photo of Railway Square Sydney, the rear cover has a description of the trams and of Australian tramways. Five stamps, all 41c: Adelaide Horse Tram Sydney Steam Tram Melbourne Cable Tram Hobart electric Tram Brisbane Electric Tram. See also Reg Item 471 to 474 for other examples and associated materials and 510 for a Poster. Second copy from donation of Shirley Ramsay, Hawthorn Historical Society added 15-1-2018. See Reg Item 4701 for a set of five blocks (4 stamps) of each.trams, tramways, stamps, australia post, cable trams, horse trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Technical pamphlet/s, Metropolitan Vickers, "Cam Operated Contact Type Tramcar Controllers", Jul. 1936
Folder - blue covers, foldback clips containing technical information on Metropolitan Vickers, "Cam Operated Contact Type Tramcar Controllers" dated July 1936, and given number Q.69975. Gives a general description of the equipment, sizes available, types, small and large controllers, enclosures, regenerative controllers, circuit breakers, notching regulator, air brake attachment and line switch attachment, along photographs of the equipment, construction specifications, for the OK38B. Also includes outline drawings. Folder includes four folder blueprints of wiring diagrams - note these have not be scanned."Spare / 102" on front cover in ink and date stamp "2 July 1936" on many of the documents.trams, tramways, controllers, metropolitan vickers, tramcars -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, Royal Horticultural Society, The Vegetable Garden Displayed, 1959
Book with light cardboard cover. Produced by the Royal Horticultural Society, London. Eleventh Impression 365th thousand, 1949. Very detailed descriptions of how to plant out gardens or allotments. Individual vegetables described. Photographs from Wisley, Surrey.vegetables, vegetable growing, home gardening, royal horticultural society, allotments, wisley