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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Key holder, Parker Bros Auto Co Key Holder, Mid 20th century
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage workshop, 1951_
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 -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Hose winding tool
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesHose reel holder winder for canvas hoses Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Hose reel holder
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesHose reel holder with two 1&1/2 inch and one 2&1/2 inch canvas hosesforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Figure 8 hose winding tool
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesFigure 8 hose reel holder winder for canvas hoses Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Hose pressure testing kit
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesHose pressure testing kit. Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Hose clamps (various)
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesTools used to clamp canvas hose for testing. Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Hose basket
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesWicker basket used on the end of suction hose to stop debris entering the pump forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Hose key
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesTools used undo brass coupling on canvas hose Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Canvas hose roll holder (various)
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesHolders to carry canvas hose rolls Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Hose vulcaniser
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesUsed to repair canvas hose A rubber patch is placed over the hole in the hose and clamped. It is then heated electrically to melt the rubber patch Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Hose coupling tool
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesUsed to attach couplers to canvas hose The tool is held in a large clamp and stretches the coupler onto the hose. A tension bar is used to control leverage Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.Warren Brownforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
REGA Hose key
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesRega hose keyREGAforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Gaam 30B pump
The Gaam 30B pump delivers 80 Gallons per minute @ 80 PSI The original Howard engine, equipped with a rope start, could be temperamental and difficult to start on occasions, and were replaced with an electric start 7 HP Wisconsin motor. This modification was designed and installed by the FCV Fire Protection Workshop at North Altona in the early 1960s.Wisconsin 7HP motor coupled to a Gaam 30B pump With hand primerforests commission victoria (fcv), fire pump, bushfire -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2010"
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "M.M.T.B News - August 1964, Volume 1, Number 1", Aug. 1964
Sixteen page magazine titled M.M.T.B News, the magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, Vol. 1 No. 1, published August 1964. Has an off white glossy cover with MMTB bus No. 701 on the front cover. The banner and corporate logo in green ink. Inside is a Message from the Chairman, an article on the new buses - AEC Regal Mark VI, traffic noise and trams, apprentices, Preston Workshops, and sports at the various depots.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, buses, mmtb news -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Warren Doubleday, 8/11/2004 12:00:00 AM
Four page colour laser printed document presenting photos of the BTM Isolating Transformer, following its failure, at the ABB's Yarraville Workshop, on 8/11/2004. Photos taken with a digital camera. Document prepared using MS Word. Shows transformer in the partly dismantled state. Note - not all images used in the document. Two copies held. Ten digital images held on file. See Reg. Item 3230 for transformer plates. btps, substation, depot, electric traction, electric failure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways Advertising", 22/06/1959 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the fitting of external roof advertising racks to SEC trams in Ballarat and Bendigo.Photocopy of a "file note" of a Conference at Bendigo on Thursday 18 June 1959, to discuss roof advertising signs on trams. Gives a list of those present, discussions, type of advertising and what could be done on each car type and general instructions. Has the word "Workshop Overseer" on the top of the poster. Photocopy provided by Andrew Cook 15-1-2015. See Reg item 3815 for a photo of tram 25 fitted with blank advertising boards.trams, tramways, advertisements, sec, bendigo, ballarat, meetings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electrical Faults on Tramcars", 23/5/1968, 25/1/1967
Electrical Faults on Tramcars Workshops and Runningsheds Branch Runningsheds Section 2 documents 1. - 9 page report from Senior Foreman RJ Tippett on procedures dealing with electrical faults on tramcars. Dated 23/5/1968 2. - 2 page report from RC Drummond, Traffic Manager, titled "Tram Car Braking on Greasy Rails". Dated 52/1/1967. (This document found within the pages of the main document)trams, tramways, reports, instructions, safety, electric failure, repairs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Public Transport", Jun. 1972
Report - 2 Foolscap duplicated sheets, 3 pages stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Public Transport", dated June 1972 outlining the history of the tramways in Melbourne, the MMTB, cable tram conversion, the status in 1971, why the degeneration in use and the growth of motor cars, fare increases, Government Policies, what could be done to solve the problems in purchase of new trams and refurbish the workshops. No details of who published the document.trams, tramways, public transport, history, mmtb, new trams -
Villa Alba Museum
Document, A case for the Development of a Centre of Excellence in Decorative Arts and Heritage Practice at Villa Alba, 2004
This strategic plan was created in 2004 when the Committee of Management was presented with the title to the property by the Victorian Government. It presented an option for the development of Villa Alba which that would engage new audiences, create opportunities for revenue raising and funding, contribute to the building's future sustainability whilst enabling the gradual conservation of Villa Alba.Table of Contents: Executive Summary / Purpose of the document / Key recommendations arising from the plan / Key statements / Guiding principles / Vision / Core functions / Key business requirements and outputs / Organisation and governance structures proposed for the Centre / Delivery plan / Identified goals and strategies / Action plan for establishment (short term workplace) / Financial model / revenue streams / Indicative budget / Appendix - Villa Alba Workshop 1: Development of Strategic Directives.non-fictionThis strategic plan was created in 2004 when the Committee of Management was presented with the title to the property by the Victorian Government. It presented an option for the development of Villa Alba which that would engage new audiences, create opportunities for revenue raising and funding, contribute to the building's future sustainability whilst enabling the gradual conservation of Villa Alba. villa alba - strategic plans, villa alba - business cases, villa alba - vision statements, 2004 -
Puffing Billy Railway
12A Number Plate
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 -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Cane basket with handle
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. Generic style basket that would have been used for shopping or any household task requiring movement of multiple items. Cane baskets were the original green alternative to plastic shopping bags. Note that the handle is deliberately askew, for easier carrying against the hip.1 cane basket with askew handleemployment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Cane basket with handles and reinforced base
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, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tour Notes, Victorian Railways and Australian Railway Historical Society, ARHS Tour to Ballarat, titled "The Ballarat Bonanza", Feb. 1967
Set of four foolscap size sheets, for ARHS Tour to Ballarat, titled "The Ballarat Bonanza" on 25/2/1967, stapled in the top left hand corner. Included trips on the Eureka and Redan lines. 1. - Welcome Aboard circular - printed on green paper - giving trip information - Yarra Car, Safety, timetable notes, photostops, refreshments, sales and tours of either the workshops or a tram tour. Trip via North Geelong to Ballarat, return via Bacchus Marsh. Booking Officer R. Carlisle, Tour Organiser E. (Ted) Davies. 2. Descriptive notes - printed on yellow paper, including notes on the various lines, speed limits, the train, the tramways and North Ballarat Workshops. Notes provided by Keith Kings. 3. Two page Special train notice or S Circular, S440/67, dated 17/2/1967, giving timetables, crosses, loads, motive power. Signed by T.A. James as Chief Traffic Manager. Images of document added 27-08-12.arhs, ballarat, eureka, redan, special trains -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Wireless talk - "inside information regarding tramcars", Jul. 1926
Radio transcript - 12 foolscap sheets, typed. Although not named, appears to have been prepared for or by Mr. Strickland describing "inside information regarding tramcars". Notes cable trams, conversion, sale of trailers and dummies or grip cars, the variety taken over from the trusts, design of new cars (180 in service at the time of the report), open cars vs closed cars, seating and standing capacity, speed, braking system, step heights, destination signs, lifeguards. Gives a description of Preston Workshops, finishing soon, description of the tramcar construction, roofing, painting, sourcing of materials, timbers, cost per tram of 3250 pounds, depots, breakdowns, overhauls, workshops, collision repairs in 1925, construction of 10 safety cars. Vicsig.net gives that X1 461 entered service in Sept. 1926. Pinned to the file by Robert on the rear of TMSV Raffle ticket is a note "Electrical Engineer 15/7/26 p35 "C. H. Wickham gave recent address broadcast on 3LO"In blue pencil in top left hand corner appears to be "Wickham"trams, tramways, tramcars, preston workshops, new trams, sale of trams, cable trams, destination roll, tram brakes, tramcar equipment, x1 class, w class, depots, radio stations -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph, Thomas Heath's Saddlery Main Street Bacchus Marsh 1883 Image 1
Thomas Heath built this shop for his saddlery business around 1875. In 1926 after 58 years operating his saddlery in Bacchus Marsh he retired and the assets of his business were sold in a clearing sale. The building was located close to the current day location of 192 Main Street and has been demolished. Apart from his services in saddlery his premises was known to be a gathering place for much discussion. Heath was known to openly express his political opinions and his saddlery premises was known by many in the community as the 'Parliament'.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. The photo is of a double-fronted weatherboard building with a shingle roof. The front gabled section stands directly on street level and is flanked by a picket fence. The door and overhead window and the side window with arched panels may indicate that this was the shop section, with a dwelling to the rear. Items which may be for sale can be seen hanging in the windows. The recessed side section of the building with a twelve-sectioned window, chimney and a back extension was probably the dwelling used by the family. On the footpath stands the saddler with three children, two boys and an older girl, probably Mr Thomas Heath and three of his five children. A hitching rail runs along the front of the workshop. Indicating the type of business Mr Heath ran, are a saddle placed over the rail and two horse collars and reins hanging either side of the workshop door. On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. saddleries, saddlers, thomas heath 1842-1930 saddler -
Puffing Billy Railway
Narrow Gauge Turntable ex 5'3" gauge newport
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 -
National Wool Museum
Sample, dyed wool
This sample is one of five donated by Mrs Walker who dyes her own yarns to knit into hats which she felts herself (in a washing machine) and sells to craft shops. She runs workshops and also teaches home dyeing. She uses a Landscape and Earth Pallette and also uses food colourings and jelly and cake decorating colours.Sample of hand dyed wool produced by Mrs Robin Walker, 1999.handicrafts, walker, mrs robin -
National Wool Museum
Sample, dyed wool
This sample is one of five donated by Mrs Walker who dyes her own yarns to knit into hats which she felts herself (in a washing machine) and sells to craft shops. She runs workshops and also teaches home dyeing. She uses a Landscape and Earth Pallette and also uses food colourings and jelly and cake decorating colours.Sample of hand dyed wool produced by Mrs Robin Walker, 1999.handicrafts, walker, mrs robin