Pamphlet "Melbourne's Light Rail System" - about Melbourne's tram system with a foreword by Robin Cooper, Victorian Minister for Transport. Gives statistics on the size of the Melbourne system, its fleet, ticketting system, Melbourne itself, the City Circle tram, and the introduction of new trams. Mr Cooper was the Minister during 1997.Yields information about Melbourne tramways in 1997.Pamphlet - 4 page A4 full colour.tramways, melbourne, light rail, city circle, tram fleet

August Rietmann (1877-1951) of Lustdorf ,Switzerland, married Maria Frieda Oesschlager (2/21878- 22/7/1942) of Baden Baden, Germany on 6/8/1910 In 1915 August and his wife Frieda migrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. They leased Box Cottage, Ormond in 1917 and raised two children, Stefanie (1918 -2006) and William (1920- 1997). 1935 August purchased the property and the family used the Cottage during the day and slept in the Front House. August was a monumental mason, potter and sculptor, and was employed at Corbens Ltd Clifton Hill, to carve war memorials in Victoria post WW1 c 1915-1922. During the 1920's August set up his own business in pressed cement making pot plants, columns,paving slabs and lampstands. He continued to carve headstones and figures and took contract work for Artists eg Paul Mountford. He built a workshop in the Barn and used the Cottage for plaster moulding. His son William joined the business and and the family continued to use the site after August died in 1951. Rietmann Landscaping Ltd moved to Bay Road Highett in 1953 and later to Carrum. The land, containing the Box Cottage, was sold to Lewis Timber Pty Ltd in 1970 and Mr Lewis proposed that Moorabbin City Council should preserve the heritage Cottage. In 1984 the Cottage was dismantled and reconstructed in the adjacent Joyce Park. The Rietman family is an example of the diverse nationalities that lived and worked productively in Moorabbin Shire 1871–1933 , the City of Moorabbin 1934-1994 and continues today in the Cities of Glen Eira, Kingston, Bayside, and Monash. August, a sculptor and stone mason, was employed by Corben Pty Ltd Clifton Hill to carve WW1 Memorials before establishing his own successful masonry business in the Box Cottage during the latter 1920s. After becoming interested in pressed cement casting, he took on apprentices (1930s Depression) and among his products were garden furniture, pots and also street lamp standards, some of which were installed in St Kilda Road. After August’s death in 1951, his family continued the business ‘Rietman’s Landscaping Ltd.’, at Highett and Carrum.Documents a) Census 1914 Household Register Lustdorf, Switzerland; b) Census 1915 Household Register Lustdorf, Switzerland; c) Swiss Confederation Citizen ship I.D Pass Frieda Rietman 4/8/1915;Printed Government Documents in Swiss Language lustdorf switzerland, rietmann august, rietman august, rietmann frieda, rietman frieda, stonnington city town hall, war memorials, world war 1 1914-1918, rietman stefanie, rennick stefanie, francis stefanie, rietman william, rietman ray, mountford paul, malvern city town hall,box cottage museum ormond, box william, box elizabeth, joyce park ormond, rietman's landscaping pty ltd, bay road highett, macrobertson pty ltd, coleraine soldier memorial 1921,, box cottage museum ormond

The pamphlet has information on both the Methodist Girls' Comrades and Rays. It explains the beginnings; the requirements for membership and gives the Promise of both the Comrades and the Rays; Comrades' certificates; badges and helpful publications. The cover has a drawing of two girls wearing Comrades and Rays sashes.Foolscap white gloss paper with blue and gold image on the front and blue text. The pamphlet is folded into four. The inside of the pamphlet has images of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Rays' badges. methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section

These forms relate to the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzie who enlisted 08 April 1915 and served with 6 Aust Machine Gun Coy on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Pte McKenzie was KIA in France 02 July 1916This is the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzieSix (6) Pages of photographed documents Certified True Copies, relating to 1740 Pte K J McKenzieVarious AMF Documents, 1740 Pte K J McKenzieaif, ww!, mckenzie, gallipoli

Joan Kirner was Deputy Premier and Minister for Education in Victoria. Joan Kirner (Hood) taught at Ballarat Girls' Technical School.Typed A4 page on Ministry of Education Letterhead. Signed by Joan E. Kirnereducation, minster for education, joan kirner, deputy premier, letterhead, margaret evans, ocean grove, barwon heads, primary school, marj fisher, joan hood, ballarat girls' technical school

In the early middle ages the 'new town' of Manchester developed about a mile from the former Roman settlement of Castlefield. The Domesday Book (1086) records that within the Salford Hundred , Manchester had a church dedicated to St Mary. By the 13th centruy there was a stone church on the site by the de Gresle family whose crest is still used by the Manchester cathedral today. ... More information is contained within the pamphlet.4 Digital photographs, part of a pamphletmanchester, manchester cathedral, de gresle, england, domesday book

Slide of a Poll Polwarth sheep. Polwarths are found in the colder, wetter areas of Victoria and Tasmania and have been exported to South America. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "Merino & Australasian Breeds of Sheep Set No. A866" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a Poll Polwarth sheep.Merino & Australasian Breeds / of Sheep / Set No. A866 / No. 5 / Poll Polwarth VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIApoll polwarth sheep, slide

Slide of a Horned Polwarth sheep. Polwarths are found in the colder, wetter areas of Victoria and Tasmania and have been exported to South America. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "Merino & Australasian Breeds of Sheep Set No. A866" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a horned Polwarth sheep.Merino & Australasian Breeds / of Sheep / Set No. A866 / No. 6 / Horned Polwarth VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIApolwarth sheep, slide

Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.A manila folder containing documents pertaining bto the incorporation of Orbost Aero Club.On a label on front cover - INCORPORATION DOCUMENTS 1992-1993 ORBOST AERO CLUBorbost-aero-club-incorporation

Air Publication 1548 detailing the responsibilities of air crew in case of becoming POWs. Warning on pamphlet states that it must not be taken into the air. Pamphlet was for use in the European theatre only. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details..1) & .2) The Responsibilities of a Prisioner of War. Light brown card pamphlet folded into 3 sections. Printing in black type front / back..1) Top LH corner of front handwritten in pencil: P/O Daveypow’s, responsibilities off

Frank Tate was the Director of Education with the Victorian Education Department. He was born on 18 June 1863 at Castlemaine. He died on 28 June 1939 in Melbourne.Photographic Portrait of Frank Tate, the first Director of Education in Victoria (1902-1928).frank tate, victorian department of education, education

Used at the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education Two Ballarat College of Advanced Education students work at an electron microscope.microscope, electron microscope, ballarat institute of advanced education

Slide of a Corriedale sheep. Corriedales are a large framed sheep which are favoured as wool and mutton producers in good pasture country in Australia and New Zealand. Corriedale sheep has been exported to South America. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "Merino & Australasian Breeds of Sheep Set No. A866" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a Corriedale sheep.Merino & Australasian Breeds / of Sheep / Set No. A866 / No. 7 / Corriedale VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIAcorriedale sheep, slide

Pamphlet - "St Kilda - A Tram Driver's tour" - sightseeing trips for passengers, giving information about St Kilda and its attractions such as Ackland St using a Route 96 tram and/or Route 16. Produced by Yarra Trams Oct. 2008.Demonstrates a passenger information document about St Kilda.Pamphlet - double side DL single sheet. Two copies held.trams, tramways, st kilda, route 96, route 16, ackland st

Pamphlet - Buses replace trams along St Kilda Road and Route 58 - issued for the track relocation at Domain Junction / Anzac station during the period 27-11-2022 to 17-12-2022. Actual work took a day longer due to weather. Similar pamphlets would have been issued for other routes that used St Kilda Road. Includes maps, alternative routes. Issued by Public Transport Victoria. Part of the Metro tunnel works.Yields information about the reconstruction of Domain Junction for the future Anzac station.Pamphlet - four fold DL - full colour on semi gloss paper. Two copies held.tramways, route 58, anzac station, domain interchange, track work, bus replacement

Pamphlet produced by the MMTB signed by F D Snell as Chairman about the formation of the State Transport Authority and Metropolitan Transit Authority. Advises the appointment of Mr Lynn Strouse as Chairman and Managing Director of the MTA. Provides an organisation chart for both Authorities. The new authority commenced on 1/7/1983. See reference.Yields information about the 1983 formation of the MTA.Pamphlet - 6 Fold item printed on light card.tramways, trams, the met, mta, organisational structure

Not bad for an old'en; a tribute to Hazel Amos, by Bryan Henderson; with Order of Service for her funeral, April 2018. Hazel Amos (24 November 1919 - 17 April 2018) lived in Doris Street Greensborough from 1950 until her death and was a member of the Living Faith Church Greensborough, Diamond Valley Probus Club and worker at the Brotherhood of St Laurence Opportunity Shops.2 p. document with colour photograph; with 4 p. pamphlet with colour photographhazel amos, amos family

Slide of a strong Merino ram. Strong merinos are usually grazed in the semi-arid areas of the inland where the annual rainfall is below ten inches. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "Merino & Australasian Breeds of Sheep Set No. A866" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a strong Merino ram.Merino & Australasian Breeds / of Sheep / Set No. A866 / No. 4 / Strong Merino Ram VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIAmerino sheep

The Post newspaper - Tuesday 11th, March, 1997"Take-an-ology"