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Melbourne Legacy
Book, Dudley Coleman, Fathers Anonymous. Legacy in South Australia, Broken Hill, Northern Territory, 1970
Red hardcover book published by Legacy Club of Adelaide in 1970.non-fictionhistory, adelaide legacy, coleman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One", early 1990's
Pamphlet - three fold A5 size, printed on green paper, titled "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One" with a sub-title "produced to aid Commuters hungry for information, by Trammies from the South Melbourne Depot" Gives a part history of the W class Melbourne and why they fit Melbourne, notes on Melbourne's, gives a map of other Australian tramway systems, comparison with the San Francisco and Los Angeles. Has a note on the side of the rear page "Printed on Recycled scratch tickets". Printed early 1990's?trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, conductors, melbourne, public transport, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, "Destination City", 1993
Book - "Destination City" with subtitle "Melbourne's Electric Trams" - 128 A4 pages + card , printed on gloss paper - 7 sections, perfect bound, describes Melbourne's tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history, including the Victorian Railway's trams. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover is a photo of Z3 at the Burwood terminus. Written by Norm Cross, Dale Budd and Randall Wilson as editors, published by Transit Australia Publishing. Has two maps, north and south of Melbourne, printed on the inside card covers. Photo of B2 2111 at corner of Spencer and Bourke Streets. See Reg Item 1986 for notes on the VR trams by Lloyd Rogers.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb, vr trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, "Destination City", "Destination City - 1993 - Victorian Railways Trams", 1993
1986.1 - Book - "Destination City" with subtitle "Melbourne's Electric Trams" - 128 A4 pages + card , printed on gloss paper - 7 sections, perfect bound, describes Melbourne's tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history, including the Victorian Railway's trams. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover is a photo of Z3 at the Burwood terminus. Written by Norm Cross, Dale Budd and Randall Wilson as editors, published by Transit Australia Publishing. Has two maps, north and south of Melbourne, printed on the inside card covers. Pages 92, 93, 96, 98 - 103 have been annotated by Lloyd Rogers - see htd1986i1.pdf - red and blue ink. - giving corrections and notes. 1986.2 - 8 pages of typed and handwritten notes - photocopied with "Comments by Lloyd Rogers Jan. 1 1994" on bottom of each sheet - giving page by page notes - see htd1986i2.pdf for a scan of these notes. Includes notes on the paint scheme for VR. 53 and a copy of a memo from the Rolling Stock Engineers Office, dated 22/6/1942 titled "Construction 3 - 45 feet tram cars" giving instructions re the paint colour schemes.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb, vr trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tour Notes, 'AETA Souvenir Brochure - 32nd Special Tour - Saturday 10th February 1962 - closure of local tram routes at Footscray", 1962
Tour Notes or program Gestetner printed on foolscap sheet, titled 'AETA Souvenir Brochure - 32nd Special Tour - Saturday 10th February 1962 - closure of local tram routes at Footscray". Gives details of tours, safety, commenced at South Melbourne depot with a W3 and W4 class trams, travelled to the Footscray Depot via Moonee Ponds. Gives a short history of the lines, rolling stock to be used, and some notes on the AETA itself.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, tours, history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Jungle warfare : with the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific, 1943
Most of the items in this volume were received in a competition for stories, verse and drawings, with this competition showing a better representation from the Women's Services than in previous years. Previous titles include: Active service, Soldiering on and Khaki and green.Ill, p.208.non-fictionMost of the items in this volume were received in a competition for stories, verse and drawings, with this competition showing a better representation from the Women's Services than in previous years. Previous titles include: Active service, Soldiering on and Khaki and green. world war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Seeley Service, The uniforms & history of the Scottish regiments : Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa : 1625 to the present day, 1956
A history of the regiments and uniforms of the Scottish Regiments with illustrations in colourIndex, ill, p.344.non-fictionA history of the regiments and uniforms of the Scottish Regiments with illustrations in colourscottish regiments - history, scottish regiments - uniforms -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tramways Down the Gorge: The story of Hillgrove, 1887-1921, 1986
... Prahran Tramways - New South Wales Mining tramways - Australia ...A history of the narrow gauge tramways serving the Hillgrove mining district near Armidale in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.35.non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge tramways serving the Hillgrove mining district near Armidale in New South Wales.tramways - new south wales, mining tramways - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Simsville And The Jarrah Mill, 1991
... Prahran Tramways - New South Wales Timber tramways - Australia ...A history of the narrow gauge tramways serving the Simsville and Jarrah Mill timber mills near Newcastle in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.39.non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge tramways serving the Simsville and Jarrah Mill timber mills near Newcastle in New South Wales.tramways - new south wales, timber tramways - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Narrow Gauge Memories The Experience, 1995
... Narrow gauge railroads - South Australia - history... railroads - South Australia - history 'Reminiscence of the 3'6 ...'Reminiscence of the 3'6" narrow gauge railways in South Australia.ill, p.46.non-fiction'Reminiscence of the 3'6" narrow gauge railways in South Australia.railroads -- australia -- south australia., narrow gauge railroads - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Goodwood, 1994
A brief history of the Goodwood Timber and Tramway Company narrow gauge timber railways out of Port Albert in South Eastern Victoria.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA brief history of the Goodwood Timber and Tramway Company narrow gauge timber railways out of Port Albert in South Eastern Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Sawdust and Steam, 1975
A history of the railways and tramways of the eastern Otway Ranges in South Western Victoria.index, ill, maps, p.102.non-fictionA history of the railways and tramways of the eastern Otway Ranges in South Western Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Timber Railways of the Bridgetown - Manjimup Districts, 1968
A short history of the timber railways of the Bridgetown, Manjimup and Pemberton district of South East Western Australia including the State saw mills, Millar's Timber and Trading Company and the Bunning Brothers Pty Ltd.ill, maps, p.21.non-fiction A short history of the timber railways of the Bridgetown, Manjimup and Pemberton district of South East Western Australia including the State saw mills, Millar's Timber and Trading Company and the Bunning Brothers Pty Ltd. timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - western australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, BHP Tramways Centenary History, 1985
... tramways - South Australia - history.... Prahran tramways - South Australia - history. industrial railroads ...A history of the narrow gauge tramways serving the BHP steel works at Whyalla in South Australia.ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge tramways serving the BHP steel works at Whyalla in South Australia.tramways - south australia - history., industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Railway to Burrinjuck, 1986
A short history of the narrow gauge railway used to build the burrinjuck dam in South Eastern New South Wales.ill, maps, p.63.non-fictionA short history of the narrow gauge railway used to build the burrinjuck dam in South Eastern New South Wales.industrial railroads - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Blue Metal and River Stones: A Synopsis on Quarry Railways
... Prahran industrial railroads - Australia - history railroad ...A brief history of the industrial branch lines around Sydney N.S.W. serving quarries for blue stone and river sand.ill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA brief history of the industrial branch lines around Sydney N.S.W. serving quarries for blue stone and river sand. industrial railroads - australia - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Coals To Maitland, 1982
A history of present day workings on the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle in 1982.ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA history of present day workings on the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle in 1982.colliery railroads - australia - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Maitland Railways, 2001
A century of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle in 2001.index, ill, maps, p.128.non-fictionA century of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle in 2001.colliery railroads - australia - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Railways of the South Maitland Coalfields, 1969
A history of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle.index, ill, maps, p.162.non-fictionA history of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle.colliery railroads - australia - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gazetteer of Industrial Steam Locomotives Illawarra District NSW, 1983
A listing of the industrial steam locomotives standard & narrow gauge that operated on the industrial railways of the Illawarra district in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.298.non-fictionA listing of the industrial steam locomotives standard & narrow gauge that operated on the industrial railways of the Illawarra district in New South Wales.industrial railroads - australia - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Shale Railways of NSW, 1974
... Prahran industrial railroads - Australia - history railroad ...A history of the shale railway in the Wolgin Valley near Lithgow New South Wales.index, ill, maps. p.243.non-fictionA history of the shale railway in the Wolgin Valley near Lithgow New South Wales.industrial railroads - australia - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Desert Railway, 1974
A history of the building of the transcontinental railway from Port Augusta in South Australia to Kalgoolie in Western Australia in 1917.ill. p.138.non-fictionA history of the building of the transcontinental railway from Port Augusta in South Australia to Kalgoolie in Western Australia in 1917.railroad construction - australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Railways in the South, 1965
A guide for the ARHS tour from Sydney to Adelaide, Melboune and Tasmania in April 1965.ill, maps, p.60.non-fictionA guide for the ARHS tour from Sydney to Adelaide, Melboune and Tasmania in April 1965.railroad operations - australia - history, railroad trains -- australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Steam Across The Border, 2012
A history of the cross border railway at Wodonga-Albury between Victoria and New South Wales.ill, maps, p.72.non-fictionA history of the cross border railway at Wodonga-Albury between Victoria and New South Wales.railroad operations - australia - history, rail gauges - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, A Trackside Journey, 2011
A photographic journey through Victoria, NSW and South Australia.ill, p.88.non-fictionA photographic journey through Victoria, NSW and South Australia.railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works., railroad operations - australia - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Railways At War
A record of the activities of the New South Wales Government Railways in the second world war.ill, p.71.non-fictionA record of the activities of the New South Wales Government Railways in the second world war.railroad operations in war - australia - history, world war 2 - transport - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australia By Rail, 1988
From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionFrom the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.railroad travel -- australia -- guidebooks, railroad travel -- australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Power Under The Stars, 2000
A photographic profile of night rail operations in South East Australiaill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of night rail operations in South East Australiarailroad operations - australia - history, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Western Endeavour: A Guide to the Transcontinental Standard Gauge Railway, 1970
A Guide to the Transcontinental Standard Gauge Railway for the special Western Endeavour train from Sydney to Perth to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge all the way through from 22-08 to 12-09-1970. Complete with maps and details of the route from Sydney to Perth.ill, maps, p.90.non-fictionA Guide to the Transcontinental Standard Gauge Railway for the special Western Endeavour train from Sydney to Perth to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge all the way through from 22-08 to 12-09-1970. Complete with maps and details of the route from Sydney to Perth.railroad passenger trains - australia, western endeavour special passenger train - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Whyalla a guide, 1972
A guide to the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Whyalla & Maree for a special passenger train run in 1972 complete with maps of the route.ill, maps, p.67.non-fictionA guide to the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Whyalla & Maree for a special passenger train run in 1972 complete with maps of the route.special passenger train - australia, transcontinental railway - australia - history