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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Board of Inquiry, Report of The Board of Inquiry into The Victorian Land Transport System, 1972
... Report of The Board of Inquiry into The Victorian Land...Board of Inquiry ...A report by the Board of Inquiry into the Victorian land transport system in the years 1971 to 1972.maps. p.250.non-fictionA report by the Board of Inquiry into the Victorian land transport system in the years 1971 to 1972.land transport - victoria - report, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Department of Railways, Souvenir of the official opening of the Sydney-Melbourne standard gauge railway line, 1962
... Souvenir of the official opening of the Sydney-Melbourne...New South Wales Department of Railways ...Souvenir booklet on aspects of the opening of the Sydney to Melbourne standard gauge line in 1962Ill, p.58.non-fictionSouvenir booklet on aspects of the opening of the Sydney to Melbourne standard gauge line in 1962railways - australia - history, railway gauge - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Burke, David, The Observer's Book of Steam Locomotives of Australia, 1979
... The Observer's Book of Steam Locomotives of Australia...Methuen of Australia ...Descriptions of steam locomotives working on government and private railways in Australia.index, ill, p.252.non-fictionDescriptions of steam locomotives working on government and private railways in Australia.railroads -- australia -- history, locomotives - australia - history -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book, Shire of Eltham, Draft conservation and heritage strategy of the Shire of Eltham, 1990c
... Draft conservation and heritage strategy of the Shire of...Shire of Eltham ...Draft conservation and heritage strategy of the Shire of Eltham.43 p., illus.Draft policy for discussioneltham, shire of eltham, conservation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet - Map, City of Whittlesea, City of Whittlesea, 50 Sites of Significance
... City of Whittlesea, 50 Sites of Significance...City of Whittlesea ...Pamphlet of historical places in Whittlesea with map and imagesColour pamphlet with text, fold out map and coloured imageswhittlesea, historic sites whittlesea -
Clunes Museum
Plan - TITLE PLAN, DEPT. OF LANDS AND SURVEY, PARISH OF CLUNES - COUNTY OF TALBOT, 1959
... PARISH OF CLUNES - COUNTY OF TALBOT...DEPT. OF LANDS AND SURVEY ....1 1 PAGE PLAN LISTING TITLES FOR THE PARISH OF CLUNES 1959 (3 COPIES) SHEET 1 SCALE: 1 INCH TO 40 CHAINS .2 1 PAGE PLAN LISTING TITLES FOR THE PARISH OF CLUNES 1959 SHEET 2 SCALE: 1 INCH TO 2 CHAINSBY AUTHORITY A C BROOKS GOVT. PRINTER, MELBOURNE PARISH OF CLUNESparish of clunes, title plans clunes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Card - Report Card, Dept of Agriculture, Victoria, Department of Agriculture, Victoria BSH, School of Primary Agriculture and Horticulture at the Royal Horticultural Gardens, Burnley Report Card, 1939
... Department of Agriculture, Victoria BSH, School of Primary...Dept of Agriculture, Victoria ...Miss June De Chaneet, Terms I, II and III 1939. She graduated with a Certificate of Competency in Horticulture in 1939Report Card of Miss June de Chaneet, Terms I, II and III 1939. Lists subjects taken. Miss J.D. Chaneet graduated in Certificate of Competency in Horticulture 1939. Subjects taken: Botany, Chemistry, Gardening, Entomology, Vegetable Pathology, Viticulture, Citriculture, Garden Design, Outdoor Work, Garden observation. Note by T. H. Kneen 1/4/92 "This report card show the name of the school as it was known from the time of Mr. McLennan's appointment in 1916. See B91 228 - on the sign Horticulture takes precedence over Primary Agriculture. The location Royal Horticultural Gardens owes its origin to the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria which relinquished management of the Gardens to the Department of Agriculture in 1891." "I would have thought the use of Royal was for the RHSV exclusively." THKThe report is signed by the principal A.W. Jessop and Miss de Chaneet's parent V. de Chaneet.certificate of competency, june de chaneet, report card, subjects -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, City of Hawthorn, "Prospectus City of Hawthorn (pound) 4 per cent loan of (pound)40,000", Jun. 2012
... "Prospectus City of Hawthorn (pound) 4 per cent loan of...City of Hawthorn ...Legal document within a light brown manila document - titled "Prospectus City of Hawthorn (pound) 4 per cent loan of (pound)40,000" for the tenders for the loan to the City of Hawthorn for debentures maturing between 30 June 1913 and 30th June 1941. Gives dates of payment for interest, what the loan was to be used for (including the construction of a tramway in Glenferrie Road), gives condition of tender and has a tender form. Has a watermark featuring a crown, a lion and the initials "JE" Folder has file number "No. 263A - Hawthorn City Council - Advance to Trust" written on the outside.has various pencil marks on front and rear, and red ink against the debentures giving a cumulative sum for the document.trams, tramways, hawthorn, pmtt, tramways, construction, glenferrie rd, finances -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, City of Prahran, paving and lighting of tramway of the High Street Prahran Tramway, 1/07/1909 12:00:00 AM
... paving and lighting of tramway of the High Street Prahran...City of Prahran ...Letter on the City of Prahran letterhead, signed by the Town Clerk dated 1/7/1909 to the Secretary of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust regarding the paving and lighting of tramway of the High Street Prahran Tramway track. Considers the construction and pavement finish - including wood blocks and lighting of the tramway - the Council would pay one half of the cost for additional lighting.trams, tramways, pmtt, letters, construction, trackwork, lights, high st, city of prahran -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Parliament of Victoria, "Report from the Committee of Public Accounts of the MMTB, Nov. 1958
... "Report from the Committee of Public Accounts of the MMTB...Parliament of Victoria ...Report - 16 pages - "Report from the Committee of Public Accounts of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", dated 6/11/1958, centre stapled. Gives an outline history of the Board, Commonwealth Grants, Northcote Tramway, earnings invested, the board's submissions, expenditure on cable trams prior to being vested in the Board, accounting practices and the Act, balance sheets, the 1928 Act and suggested changes, conclusions and recommendations. Note: This document is available as a pdf on the Parliament of Victoria website.trams, tramways, tramways, cable trams, finances, conversion, costs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), Set of two replica or facsimile tickets of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust, Nov. 1991
... Set of two replica or facsimile tickets of the Hawthorn...Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV) ...Set of two replica or facsimile tickets of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust printed on white paper. .1 - 2d - six sections blue ink - printed to commemorate 75th anniversary of first electric tram into Melbourne 24th November, 1991 - A1246 and A1247 - Concession .2 - 5d - ditto, orange ink - A476 and 477 - Adult Not to sure how accurate are the layout of these tickets. Possibly TMSV.trams, tramways, htt, tickets, hawthorn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, State of Victoria - Attorney General, "Attorney General of Victoria re Purchase of Essendon Tram Undertaking", 30/06/1922 12:00:00 AM
... "Attorney General of Victoria re Purchase of Essendon Tram...State of Victoria - Attorney General ...Legal document within a light brown manila document - titled "Attorney General of Victoria re Purchase of Essendon Tram Undertaking" containing 4 large sheets, typed, legally bound with tape and sewn cotton. Formally titled "The Honourable Arthur Robinson his Majesty's attorney general for the state of the Victoria with Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Agreement" Dated 30/6/1922 - sets out the terms and cost of the Board purchasing the undertaking from the State Government (not NMETL), employees except Arthur Murdoch and gives a drawing of the land to be taken over. Agreement scanned. Was subject to Parliamentary approval. Folder has file number "91-2" written on the outside.trams, tramways, mmtb, essendon, nmetl, victorian government, legal agreements -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Minister of Transport, sale of the first series of Transport Art Trams, Nov. 1986
... sale of the first series of Transport Art Trams...Minister of Transport ...Poster - printed on heavy cartridge paper, advertising the sale of the first series of Transport Art Trams at the Held at Hyatt on Collins. To be held 7/12/1986. Gives contact details, time and has the Transporting Art logo. See Reg item 405 as well.trams, tramways, transporting art, auctions, decorated trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, State Library of Victoria, launch of the Transport Art Mural and the Cavalcade of Transport, Jan. 1978
... launch of the Transport Art Mural and the Cavalcade of...State Library of Victoria ...Pamphlet - part colour two fold for the launch of the Transport Art Mural and the Cavalcade of Transport on 30/1/1978, features a reproduction of the Mural, details of the Mural itself, the Artist Harold Freedman and the programme for the events.trams, tramways, cavalcade, state government, spencer st, mural, southern cross station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), Set of six tickets issued by the TMSV for the operation of the horse tram, Oct. 1980
... Set of six tickets issued by the TMSV for the operation of...Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV) ...Set of six tickets issued by the TMSV for the operation of the horse tram on 1 and 2/11/1980, as part of the Prahran Festival. Has an advert for National Mutual Permanent building society of the rear and the details of the TMSV's Bylands site. Green - child - 2601 and 2602 Yellow adult - 00009 and 00010 Pink adult - 4009 blue adult - 006009trams, tramways, prahran, tmsv, horse tram, chapel st, tram 1015 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Institute of Engineers Australia (IEAust), Journal of the Institution of Engineers Australia" - Vol 6, No. 10, Oct. 1934, "Metropolitan and Provincial Tramways", Oct. 1934
... Journal of the Institution of Engineers Australia" - Vol 6...Institute of Engineers Australia (IEAust) ...Journal or magazine - stapled pages approx. 100 printed on semi gloss paper, with glue outside cover, titled Journal of the Institution of Engineers Australia" - Vol 6, No. 10, Oct. 1934 - Special issue - Melbourne Centenary Celebrations 1934 - 1935. Contains transactions of radio frequency, institution and related activities, and 100 years of Engineering in Victoria. These include maps of Victoria and Melbourne, Engineering Education (Kernot), Metropolitan Roads and Bridges by J. Noble Anderson City Engineer of Richmond, Country Roads and Bridges, Railway Development (VR), Metropolitan and Provincial Tramways (Strickland and Russell), Port of Melbourne, Outer ports, air transport, water supply, sewerage and drainage, gas industry, electricity supply, communications (telephone and telegraph), industrial development and mining. Has ads for British Insulated cables, Thompsons Engineer, Goodyear, GEC - British General Electric, Associated General electric, Vickers and many other companies. Photocopy of article from the Bob Lilburn collection.trams, tramways, centenary, victoria, tramways, railways, secv, mmtb, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria By-Law No. 1", 1949
... "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of...State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Book cover has title "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria By-Law No. 1". Pages are numbered pages 1 to 24, amending By Laws dated 9/3/1937 (See Reg. Item 3108). Dated 18/8/1949. Gives definitions, fares and charges, regulations re passengers, behaviour, smoking, dangerous goods, luggage and behaviour of crews. Gives schedule of fares and charges for Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Fares applied from 1949 to 1951 - see Reference. Details names of SEC Commissioners, Minister in Charge of Electrical Undertakings on rear page. Four copies held - 4th copy added 17/1/2007. On page 24, printer details given - Sands and McDougall Pty Ltd. See item 7588 for a drawing showing fare and tram routing. Fares in Ballarat – from Alan Bradley 11/4/2005 – appendix for Book Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Issued to crews.Twenty Four page booklet, plus medium weight card grey colour covers centre stapled. Copy 2 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 203" written in black ink on top of cover. Copy 3 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 203" written in black ink on top of cover . Copy 4 - has "D.C. Kellett (67)" written in ink on the inside of the front cover.trams, tramways, secv rules, by laws, tickets, fares, ballarat, bendigo, geelong -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Flavour of Eltham : recipes and other items collected by friends of the Shillinglaw Cottage, 1964
... Flavour of Eltham : recipes and other items collected by...Friends of the Shillinglaw Cottage ...Flavour of Eltham: recipes and other things was collected and published by the Friends of Shillinglaw Cottage in 1964. The original cottage once stood about 100 metres away from its current location in Panther Place, Eltham. Built in the 1870’s, it is one of Eltham’s earliest buildings. In 1963 it faced demolition to make room for the Eltham Shire offices. But local residents came together to save the cottage. It was the first time that an early settler’s brick building was removed and reconstructed. A fundraiser was the resident’s compilation of loved recipes into the cookery book Flavour of Eltham. It also includes illustrations and advertisements for local buisnesses. The foreword of the book states: “This book is about Eltham. But more than that it is about intention. It originated when the people of Eltham, the first in Australia to preserve the reconstruction an historical building, removed and rebuilt a cottage that reflected the spirit of a period. The shilling law cottage was first built in 1859 and was rebuilt in 1964. It has beauty and is rich with the past. The people of Eltham stand for something. There is, in this community, a firm resolve to preserve for their children the natural beauty of the district; to establish a centre whose allegiance is to aesthetic values rather than to commercial ones. Eltham already has this reputation, a reputation that is known beyond the borders of Australia. Its desire is to increase it. This book is a step forward in that direction.” October 1964. Signed Alan Marshall The chapters include: Old time, Restaurants, are you in a hurry, Advance action, Serve it cold, Tea time tanstalizer, Pickles and preserves, Fabulous fare and Ne Buvez Jamais L’eau. The cover illustration was drawn by Peter Glass, First Edition: November 1964, Second Edition: January 1965, Third Edition: August 1965, Fourth Edition: August 1968 Additonal souce: Marshall, Marguerite, Nillumbik Now and Then, MPrint Publications, 2008Paperback; 116 p. : ill. ; 18 x 23 cm.shillinglaw cottage, cooking, recipes, cookery, friends of shillinglaw cottage -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - A history of Autogiro craft, presented by Autogiro Company seemingly in an effort to maintain interest in such craft, SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT and the AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA, AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA, SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT and the AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA, 1944
... SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT...AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA ...A history of Autogiro craft, presented by Autogiro Company seemingly in an effort to maintain interest in such craft, SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT and the AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICAGrey cover with titlenon-fictionA history of Autogiro craft, presented by Autogiro Company seemingly in an effort to maintain interest in such craft, SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT and the AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Journal, MacFie Clan Society of Australia, The Downunder (Journal of the Macfie Clan Society of Australia), March 2019
... The Downunder (Journal of the Macfie Clan Society of...MacFie Clan Society of Australia ...A journal of the MacFie Clan Society of Australia of which Peter McPhee was President.A journal of the MacFie Clan Society of Australia of which Peter McPhee was President.non-fictionA journal of the MacFie Clan Society of Australia of which Peter McPhee was President.mcphee peter -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet - Used certificate booklet, Dept of Agriculture, Victoria, School of Horticulture, Burnley Gardens Certificate of Competency in Horticulture, 1928-1939
... School of Horticulture, Burnley Gardens Certificate of...Dept of Agriculture, Victoria ...Cloth bound booklet of stubs of certificates issued between 14.02.1928 and 17.07.1939. Certificates for the competency in Horticulture course. All certificates listed within - issued under principalship of Alexander William Jessep. Includes one pasted insert no.18 certificate for loss of certificate by Elspeth Helen Murray signed 10/10/29 diploma, certificate, students, elspeth helen murray, certificate of competency -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate - Diploma certificate, Dept of Agriculture, Victoria, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, College of Horticulture, Burnley Gardens, Diploma with Second Class Honours, 1961
... Department of Agriculture, Victoria, College of...Dept of Agriculture, Victoria ...Cancelled certificate, unused, signed and dated 14th December, 1961. Department of Agriculture, Victoria, College of Horticulture, Burnley Gardens, Diploma with Second Class Honoursdiploma, certificate, students -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate - Award Certificate, Dept of Agriculture, Victoria, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, School of Horticulture, Burnley Gardens Certificate Part-time Class in Horticulture, 1917-1937
... Department of Agriculture, Victoria, School of Horticulture...Dept of Agriculture, Victoria ...Principalships of John Paul McLennan, (1917-21) Frederick James Rae (1922-5) and Alexander William Jessep (1926-41)Bound booklet of unused certificates and stubs of certificates issued to students between 1917 and 1937. (See paper catalogue for list of students.)students, part time class in horticulture, part time certificates, certificates -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate, Dept of Agriculture, Victoria, Department of Agriculture Victoria, College of Horticulture, Burnley Gardens, Diplomas, c. 1958-1983
... Department of Agriculture Victoria, College of Horticulture...Dept of Agriculture, Victoria ...Multiple copies of unused Diploma Certificates, (1) First Class Honours (female). (2) First Class Honours (male). (3) Second Class Honours (female). (4) Second Class Honours (male). (5) Pass (female).diplomas, certificates, first class honours, second class honours, students, female students, graduates -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate - Award Certificate, Dept of Agriculture, Victoria, School of Horticulture, Burnley Certificate of Competency in Horticulture, 1913-1926
... School of Horticulture, Burnley Certificate of Competency...Dept of Agriculture, Victoria ...Certificates issued under the principalships of Edward Edgar Pescott (1909 -16), John Paul McLennan (1917 -21), Frederick James Rae (1922 -25), Alexander William Jessep (1926 - 41)Book of stubs of certificates issued to students between 1913 and 1926. (See paper catalogue for list of recipients.)Including certificate stub for E. Walling 19/2/1918 (Book bound between cardboard covers)7 August 1920 Received Diploma W.A. Rolfediploma, certificate, students, e.walling, certificate of competency -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lovell, Ingraham (pseudonym of Josephine Daskam aka Mrs Bacon) et al, Margarita's soul : the romantic recollections of a man of fifty, 1909
... Margarita's soul : the romantic recollections of a man of...Lovell, Ingraham (pseudonym of Josephine Daskam aka Mrs ...304 p. : illustrations by J. Scott Williamsfiction, ingraham lovell (pseudonym of josephine daskam bacon) -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Map, Tracing of plan shewing portion through Bacchus Marsh District of proposed new Main Road between Gisborne and Blackwood
... Tracing of plan shewing portion through Bacchus Marsh...Shire of Bacchus Marsh ...Road construction and planning was a primary function of the early local government authorities in rural and regional Victoria. This plan is indicative of the sort of documentation which generated considerable public interest and comment in rural communities. The date of this plan is not clear. Newspaper articles in the Bacchus Marsh Express around 1869 contain numerous references to the proposed new road between Gisborne and Blackwood which suggests this plan may date from the late 1860s or early 1870s.A single page paper map showing the proposed route of a main road to be constructed between Gisborne and Blackwood. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. roads, road plans, bacchus marsh victoria maps, gisborne to blackwood main road -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Edward Woodall Gault et al, A century of compassion: a history of the Austin hospital, 1982
... A century of compassion: a history of the Austin hospital...the Macmillan Company of Australia Pty Ltd ...Official Centenary history of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg, from its founding as the Austin Hospital for Incurables in 1882 with an endowment by Mrs Elizabeth Austin. As well as the hospitals history it includes the Devlopment of medical and nursing care during that timeDark blue binding, with title and authors names embossed on spine. Dust jacket has dark blue background, tile and authors names in whit print on front cover and spine. Reproduction of detail of the painting 'The good Samaritan' by Vincent van Gogh also on front cover. Numerous illustrations (mainly Photos) withinOfficial Centenary history of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg, from its founding as the Austin Hospital for Incurables in 1882 with an endowment by Mrs Elizabeth Austin. As well as the hospitals history it includes the Devlopment of medical and nursing care during that timeaustin hospital, austin health, heidelberg, nurses, nursing training, tuberculosis, medical care -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Document - Certificate, College of Arms, City of Brighton Coat of Arms, 1970
... City of Brighton Coat of Arms...College of Arms ...The Coat of Arms, represents Brighton City Council's "growing awareness of the importance of formality and correct symbolism in local government". It replaced the council's crest of a pier and yachting scene and was used as council's seal, and emblem on its flag and letterhead. The new Coat of Arms, drawn up by the College of Arms in England, depicts the progression from a seaside gardening community to a modern residential city. The prominent forms are on the shield-like coat of arms include waves and a Lymphad (a ship, symbolic of the sea); a market gardener; an aboriginal man; two horns plenty with abundant fruit and vegetables (the wealth and plenty) and Elster Creek. It is underscored by the motto 'By their fruits, ye shall know them'. Brighton was first incorporated as a borough on 18 January 1859, it became a town on 18 March 1887 and was proclaimed a city on 12 March 1919.Ink and gouache on parchment with wax seals. Allocates a Coat of Arms to the City of Brighton, by the College of Arms in London on 08/09/1970. The Coat of Arms is located on the upper left quadrant and has the following parts: the crest, the wreath, the helmet and mantle, the shield, the supporters, the compartment and the motto. The crest is two cornucopias with fruits and vegetables, above which sits a seagull. The mantle above the helmet is in green and gold. The shield is also green and gold with a lymphad (ship), and blue and white waves, representing the sea. The market gardener, holding a hoe, and Aboriginal figure, bearing a boomerang, support the shield and stand upon the compartment which is soil with a representation of Elster Creek. A ribbon below contains the motto in 'FRUCTU NOSCITUR'. The certificate text explains the origins of Brighton and the parts of the coat of arms. At the bottom of the folded parchment are three signatures and titles, below which three red wax seals in gold tin containers hang from blue ribbons.coat of arms, certificate, city of brighton, college of arms, market gardener, aboriginal, wax seal, elster creek, lymphad, fructu noscitur, letters patent, armorial bearings, heraldry, seal -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Jennifer Forest, Fifty years of friendship: celebrating 50 years of the Whitehorse and Matsudo sister city relationship 1971 to 2021, 2021
... Fifty years of friendship: celebrating 50 years of the...City of Whitehorse ...History of the 50 years of sister city relationship between Box Hill and Matsudo, Japan. The history of the sister city movement is included in the introduction128 pages; b&w and colour photos; includes EndNotes and referencesHistory of the 50 years of sister city relationship between Box Hill and Matsudo, Japan. The history of the sister city movement is included in the introductionanniversaries, arts and culture, education, sister cities, matsudo, matsudo> japan