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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, RMIT Business, Graeme Turnbull, "The decline and ultimate abandonment of the Brisbane Tramway system - A contrast with the retention of the tramway system in Melbourne", Nov. 2002
... Tramway system - A contrast with the retention of the tramway ...Report - 60 A4 pages + card covers. centre stapled titled "The decline and ultimate abandonment of the Brisbane Tramway system - A contrast with the retention of the tramway system in Melbourne". Prepared by Graeme Turnbull of the RMIT Transport Research Centre. Has an Abstract, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, References and a list of Other Papers. Report looks at the 1950's and 1960's closure of tramway systems worldwide, the influence of Robert Risson, the closure of Brisbane including the lost of 65 trams inn 1962 and the 1969 closure of the system.trams, tramways, brisbane, melbourne, closure, history, reports, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Government of Victoria, "Rail - Victoria, a sources of rail manufacturing solutions for modern cities", c2003
... "Rail - Victoria, a sources of rail manufacturing solutions ...Information document providing details of Victoria's rail equipment and vehicle manufacturers and their capabilities. Has a forward by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry Rob Hulls, undated. Includes a list of suppliers, their contact details and activity or service provided. Includes consultants, engineers manufacturers, suppliers etc. Rob Hulls was Minister 2002 to 2005. See item 7263 for a similar document c1998Yields information about the Victorian rail and tram equipment suppliers and consultants.Document - 16 pages, + plastic cover, A4, wire bound with 4 loose pages.tramways, melbourne, railways, victoria, vehicles, equipment, consultants, rob hulls, victorian government -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - CBD News Feb. 2024, hyperlocal news, "Heritage-priced coffee from a heritage tram", Feb. 2024
... "Heritage-priced coffee from a heritage tram" ...Set of two items from the Hyperlocal published newspaper title CBD News containing two relevant tramway items: 1 - page 2 - "Council convenes key groups to help fix the southern end of Elizabeth St" - to address user behavior issues around the tram terminus and food shops 2 - page 3 - "Heritage-priced coffee from a heritage tram" - about the use of the former SW5 class 764 tram as a coffee shop at the William Angliss buildings in La Trobe St Melbourne. Has photos on the front page and page 3.Yields information about the use of repurposed tram by the William Angliss Institute.Newspaper - extract from the Feb. 2024 issue, No. 105.trams, tram 764, william anglis, elizabeth st terminus, behavior, coffee shops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Paul Mees, "Fare Systems for Melbourne - a response", c1992
... "Fare Systems for Melbourne - a response" ...The document was written by Paul Mees of the Public Transport Users Association, about the introduction and use of an automated ticketing system and fares, including costs, conductors, staffing, and funding public transport. Undated, prior to Metcard being introduced, c1992.Yields information about issues with a new ticketing system from the PTUA perspective.Document - four A4 sheets - was stapled.tramways, metcard, tickets, ptua, ticketing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Alistair Fincher, "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995", 1995
... "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne ....1 - Essay or Report - 16 A4 photocopied sheets stapled in the top left hand corner with a green sheet on the front, titled "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995" written by Alistair Fincher. Gives a detailed history of the depot, its routes, relationship to the cable tramways, some stories, the Restaurant tram, comment from Chris Jacobson, Inspector Frank Reardon, Jack Gregan, electrocution of Dan White climbing a roof, Kingsway, "the TV programme "Our World", Women of the depot. Includes notes on industrial disputes, tram types, a map showing countries of origins, a WW2 Roll of Honour, and a list of Union delegates. .2 - Illustration of a logo - red circle with a SW6 tram - 70 years - colour photocopy cut into a circular.trams, tramways, hanna st, south melbourne depot, stories, kingsway, women drivers, conductors, accidents, tv broadcasts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Z3 191 at the East Burwood terminus behind a sign about the Federal funding, 1993
... Z3 191 at the East Burwood terminus behind a sign about the ...Digital Image of Z3 191 at the East Burwood terminus behind a sign about the Federal funding through the Federal Urban Public Transport Program, during 1993. Photo by David Kemp. Tram has the destination of City Exhibition St, Route 75.trams, tramways, route 75, east burwood, transport funding, funding, z3 class, federal grant, tram 191 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Out on the track and she looks a winner", 27/08/1973 12:00:00 AM
... "Out on the track and she looks a winner" ...Newspaper clipping, from The Age 27/8/1973, titled "Out on the track and she looks a winner" reporting of the launch of PCC car 104 (East Preston Route 89). Alongside is W7 1029 (City Route 96). Story by Richard Goodwin, photo by John Lamb of the tram Has comments from officials and passengers - Ken Hall MMTB, Mr Meagher (Minister for Transport), Jack Stranger (AETA) and Conductor Sam Armstrongtrams, tramways, pcc class, new trams, bourke st, launch, route 88, tram 1041, tram 1029 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, "Its a long time between stops", 24/01/1974 12:00:00 AM
... "Its a long time between stops" ...Newspaper clipping, from The Sun 24/1/1974, titled "Its a long time between stops" about the proposed restoration of cable tram set No. 1 by the MMTB. Has a photo of the Director of the Science Museum Mr Richard Fowler in the grip car and the proposed work.trams, tramways, cable trams, science museum, restoration, tram 1 -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Morrissey, D.W and Morrissey E.W, Lakes Entrance a Short History revised Edition, 1980
... Lakes Entrance a Short History revised Edition ...History of Koorie inhabitants through to fishing industry, timber industry, early settlers and survey and sale of land. The opening of the entrance to allow shipping industry to operate bringing much trade and movement of primary produce etc. Local schoolHistory of Koorie inhabitants through to fishing industry, timber industry, early settlers and survey and sale of land. The opening of the entrance to allow shipping industry to operate bringing much trade and movement of primary produce etc. Local schoolMargaret Campbell''land settlement, religion, aboriginals -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Morrissey D W and Morrissey E W, Lakes Entrance a Short History and Tourist Guide
... Lakes Entrance a Short History and Tourist Guide ...A short history of lakes Entrance from early settlement, including references to forest survey, land sales, shipping, fishing industry and development of the town and tourist industry A short history of lakes Entrance from early settlement, including references to forest survey, land sales, shipping, fishing industry and development of the town and tourist industrysettlers, land settlement -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dodge, Ed, Dau: A Novel Of Vietnam
... Dau: A Novel Of Vietnam ...Nam: Not the way it was supposed to be. The way it was.Nam: Not the way it was supposed to be. The way it was.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - fiction, war stories -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, When You Wish Upon a
... When You Wish Upon a... ...Image is of the Star Cinema on Julia Street in Portland. The building is no longer a cinema and is used as a church.Black and white print of a building (The Star Cinema, Portland) stamped with many black starsBottom left - PC 12 When you wish upon...portland cinema, star cinema, print, star, julia street, portland -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Foley, Dennis, Long Range Patrol: A Novel of Vietnam (Copy 2)
... Long Range Patrol: A Novel of Vietnam (Copy 2) ...Must reading for every Ranger candidate. Highly authentic.Must reading for every Ranger candidate. Highly authentic.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, war stories -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Paul Davies, Pioneers Past, A History of Families in the Stawell District
... Pioneers Past, A History of Families in the Stawell ...Faqmily HistoryClear Plastic Cover front and rear History of Families Pioneers Past In The Stawell Districtstawell davies -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Helen Keller and a blind man, circa 1948
... Helen Keller and a blind man ...Helen Keller speaks with an elderly blind man via signing. Believed to have been taken during Miss Keller's visit to Australia in 1948.High quality image of two people communicating by finger spellinghelen keller, sydney industrial blind institution -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy Cup, Cohen Trophy for Champion Battn 2nd INF Brigade donated by Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D with a trophy stand contain 6 badges for winners
... Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D with a trophy stand contain 6 ...Cohen Trophy for Champion Battalion 2nd Infantry Senior CadetsCohen Trophy for Champion Battn 2nd INF Brigade Donated by Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D Trophy is large in size and the cup (bowl) section is very large and noticeable. The trophy has both handles which are square arched shape.6x badges on trophy stand 1st Badge - 1926 - 27: - Won By the 59h Battn Senior Cadets 2nd Badge - 1927 - 28 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 3rd Badge - 1928 - 29 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 4th Badge - 1929 - 30 - Won by the 59th Battn Senior Cadets 5th Badge - 1930 - 31 - Won by the 32th Battn Senior Cadets 6th Badge: - Scratched/ illegible to read 5/6 rvr, champion battalion, senior cadets, cohen trophy, 2nd inf brigade -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy Cup, Williamstown Military Competitions Squad Drill Awarded to "A" Coy 64th BATT. The Winning Team Aug 4th 1917
... "A" Coy 64th BATT. The Winning Team Aug 4th 1917 ...Williamstown Military competitions physical training awarded to A Coy 64th Battalion the winning team Aug 4th 1917Silver cup enscribed with decorative flowers and leaves. The cup has been sebarated from its base, a clean break through the stem. The top of the stem has some small beading and slopes away gently toward the break. The base of the cup, again has beeding and the base flairs away from the stem. The tope of the base is decorated with roughly engraved flames . The cup has two ornate scrolled handels and is showing some oxidisation on its surface.Williamstown Military competitions physical training awarded to A Coy 64th Battalion the winning team Aug 4th 19175-6 rvr, 5/6 rvr alpha company -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. E.S & A Bank being altered. c1950's
... Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. E.S & A Bank being ...Black and white photographAlterations being carried out by A.V.Jennings. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper, Shaun CARNEY, A Lost Bridge to the Past, 17 Aug 1991
... A Lost Bridge to the Past ...Shaun CARNEY's article on the demolition of Centenary Bridge includes reminiscences of Jim BREN. He also mentions the closure of the Swallow & Ariell Ltd Steam Biscuit Manufactory earlier in 1991.Part of page 7 from The Age Extra 17 Aug 1991.piers and wharves - station pier, shaun carney, swallow & ariell ltd, jim bren, centenary bridge, built environment - demolition -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Frognall price puts it in the top 10: A masterpiece of design, 9/07/2001
... Frognall price puts it in the top 10: A masterpiece of ...Two articles from the Progress Leader, 9 July 2001, reporting on the sale of Frognall to the Ng family, believed to be for more than $6 million.Includes coloured photographs of the interior and exteriorTwo articles from the Progress Leader, 9 July 2001, reporting on the sale of Frognall to the Ng family, believed to be for more than $6 million. canterbury, mont albert road, frognall, ng family, gall> james, hicks> clarence, royal australian air force -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Gardiner, Simon, Cricket at Canterbury . A centenary history of the Canterbury Cricket Club 1887-1987
... Cricket at Canterbury . A centenary history of the ...A history of the first hundred years of the Canterbury Cricket Club, including black and white photographs of many of the premiership teams from 1916-17and the 1897-98 team. Also includes 30 pages of statistics, award winners and administrators.non-fictioncanterbury, canterbury cricket club, cricket clubs, cricketers, mackie> tom, gardiner> simon (sam), surrey hills neighbourhood centre heritage collection, wycliff cricket club -
Canterbury History Group
Article, The "chair man" of Carnell takes a seat, 29/05/2000
... The "chair man" of Carnell takes a seat. ...Profile of Michael Carnell, of Carnell's Furniture in the Progress Press May 2000. Includes a black and white photograph of Michael CarnellProfile of Michael Carnell, of Carnell's Furniture in the Progress Press May 2000. Includes a black and white photograph of Michael Carnellcanterbury, canterbury road, geo.carnell upholsters, furniture making, chairs, upholsterers -
Merri-bek City Council
Print, Noel Counihan, THE BROADSHEET: 6 A Time For Peace: For The Vietnam Moratorium 8-9-10 May 1970, 1970
... THE BROADSHEET: 6 A Time For Peace: For The Vietnam ...From the estate of Jack Svendsen, a long time Moreland resident, dedicated volunteer and social activist. Donated by his family in keeping with his generous spirit. Administered through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program. -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Rose, Michelle, Landmark mansion is luxury on a grand scale, 23/06/2001 12:00:00 AM
... Landmark mansion is luxury on a grand scale ...Article from the Herald Sun, June 23, 2001, giving the history of Frognall and advertising the property to be sold by tender. Illustrated with coloured photographs of the interior and exterior of Frognall1 pageArticle from the Herald Sun, June 23, 2001, giving the history of Frognall and advertising the property to be sold by tender. Illustrated with coloured photographs of the interior and exterior of Frognallcanterbury, mont albert road, frognall, hicks> clarence, laycock> burdett, raaf frognall, italianate style -
Canterbury History Group
Article, One of a kind
... One of a kind ...Two articles from the Melbourne Weekly Magazines promoting Frognall being up for sale by tender. Includes several coloured photographs of the interior and exterior of the property.3 pagesTwo articles from the Melbourne Weekly Magazines promoting Frognall being up for sale by tender. Includes several coloured photographs of the interior and exterior of the property.canterbury, mont albert road, frognall, hicks> clarence, raaf frognall, italianate style -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Gwen McWilliam, Frognall - A Short History: Personal Memories, 1/02/1987 12:00:00 AM
... Frognall - A Short History: Personal Memories ...Two articles on history of Frognall includes photographs of the house of Clarence and Duance Hicks. Also includes sketch of the house and floor plans3 pagesTwo articles on history of Frognall includes photographs of the house of Clarence and Duance Hicks. Also includes sketch of the house and floor planscanterbury, allen> joseph, allen> daniel, crofts> richard, hicks> clarence, hicks> duance, gall> james, mont albert road, gamblin. robert, menzies family, laycock> burkett, taylor> george, robertson> margaret, robertson> james, mont albert road, frognall -
Canterbury History Group
Article, The story of a most unusual railway
... The story of a most unusual railway ...Part of an article published in the Free Press (vol.49.no.44) , about the publication of The Outer Circle a book about the Outer Circle Railway1 pagePart of an article published in the Free Press (vol.49.no.44) , about the publication of The Outer Circle a book about the Outer Circle Railwaycanterbury, outer circle railway, deepdene dasher, deepdene, ashburton, railways -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McKay, Gary and Stewart, Elizabeth, Viet Nam Shots: A Photographic Account Of Australians At War. (Copy 3)
... Viet Nam Shots: A Photographic Account Of Australians At ...Thirty-four years after the last Australian troops left Viet Nam, Viet Nam Shots provides a compelling and comprehensive illustrated history of Australia's involvement in the war that divided a nation.Thirty-four years after the last Australian troops left Viet Nam, Viet Nam Shots provides a compelling and comprehensive illustrated history of Australia's involvement in the war that divided a nation.vietnam war, 1961-1975- australia, australia. army, denis gibbons, sgt bill errington, `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Murphy, John, Harvest of Fear: A history of Australia's Vietnam War. (Copy 2), 1993
... Harvest of Fear: A history of Australia's Vietnam War ...The most complete account yet of Australia's longest war.The most complete account yet of Australia's longest war.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - australia, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, ngo dinh diem, tet offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hennessy, Brian, The Sharp End: The Trauma of a War in Vietnam. (Copy 3)
... The Sharp End: The Trauma of a War in Vietnam. (Copy 3). ...What was it like in Vietnam? This book describes the experiences of a small group of Australian infantrymen who were at the sharp end of the war. Ti covers their time in Vietnam, he emotional cost of their service, and a return trip to that country many years later.What was it like in Vietnam? This book describes the experiences of a small group of Australian infantrymen who were at the sharp end of the war. Ti covers their time in Vietnam, he emotional cost of their service, and a return trip to that country many years later. 1961-1975 - social aspects, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects