Calendar 1975 - 28 pages - black and white photos except for the front cover. Produced by the Sydney Tramway Museum. Features photographs of various Australasian Tramway Systems: Ballarat 34 and Adelaide 111 at the St Kilda Tramway Museum Dunedin 61 Ballarat 37 at the City terminus Bulimba Power Station electric locomotive Newcastle 383 Darling St Balmain Perth Trolley Bus 21 Perth 55 Melbourne Tait train Launceston 26 Sydney Suburban train Adelaide 365 Brisbane 293 VR 28 Geelong 14 - at Eastern Park Sydney tramway museum tramways, trams, ballarat, adelaide, newcastle, sydney, dunedin tramways, brisbane, perth, trolley buses, melbourne, launceston, victorian railways, geelong, tram 14, tram 37, tram 34

Set of five items around the Metro Trains Melbourne 2012 safety campaign "Dumb Ways to Die" - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumb_Ways_to_Die (access 2/3/2017) .1 - The Metro Activity Book - 12 pages A4 with puzzles etc. (2 copies held) .2 - A4 sheet of 6 colour stickers featuring some of the characters. .3 - Be Safe around trains - sticker or logo for use in a badge? .4 - Be Safe metal badge with clip on rear .5 - set of 4 PTV Model Commuters - The Mover Overer, The Quiet Talkers, The door clearer, The floor bagger.trams, tramways, safety, advertisements, metro trains, badges, colouring book, passengers

A porter illegally in the signal box moved the points under a train coming into the south platform from a siding. The 5th carriage took two lines as shown, and brought down the overhead stanchions over both the passenger and goods lines. For about 36 hours, the service beyond Mitcham was maintained by steam trains connecting with electrics at Mitcham. Men are pictured putting up temporary overhead stanchions over the passenger lines around 10 a.m. on Saturday 22/6/1945 and another photograph shows the steam crane near the signal box lifting the Melbourne end of the derailed carriage. Accompanying typed sheet reads, "...shows the steam crane about outside the signal box lifting the Melbourne end of the derailed carriage".

In 1873 James Griffiths migrated to Melbourne in order to start a tea Business. James lived in the Dandenongs at The Basin where he experimented with growing tea. Griffiths made tin canisters in the 2lbs size for their tea with common kitchen consumables listed on the front . The tins, when emptied, became useful kitchen canisters and helped promote the brand. Example of the names include Flour, Rice, Sugar, Sago, Candied Peel, Tapioca, Spices, Starch, Biscuits, Currants, Barley, String and of course Tea .Food storage rectangular tin, with a hinged lid. The outside is printed in cream and red with the name 'Griffith's Teas' and the word 'SAGO'. The text is set against a cream panel which is bordered with a decorative border of Australian native flora. The whole is set against a dark green background.On each other side of the tin is a different native Australian flower. The lid is impressed with a flannel flower.Printed on the front 'SAGO', also printed on the front and repeated on the top 'USE / GRIFFITHS' Teas / SYDNEY / MELBOURNE. ADELAIDE. BRISBANE'. On the front is the image of a train signal with the words 'SIGNAL / TRADE MARK'tea, james griffiths, canisters, city of moorabbin, cheltenham, melbourne, moorabbin, grocery stores, kitchen equipment

This is a 2nd edition of an earlier print, 1978. It has been revised and edited by John Phillips for the Orbost & District Historical Society in 2010. Harry Grosvenor was the headmaster at Newmerella School from 1962 to 1972. Harry was deeply involved in the 1978 publication by the Newmerella Progress Association called: Newmerella - Valley of Plenty. The book is a pictorial history of the early Newmerella district ( west of the Snowy River ).This is a local history book written by Harry Grosvenor a local author.A paperback book, titled Newmerella Valley of Plenty. The front cover is brown with white text and has three b/w photographs of the Snowy River flats as sen from the Newmerella hill. One is a photograph of the railway line with a steam train on the rail viaduct. newmerella-history

Bright pink ball gown , with lace sleeves and floating panel. Long straight pink satin dress with lace sleeves and scoop neck. Princess line with lace under the bodice and across the back. Long back zip and a pleated chiffon attached train.Black label across the top 2 inches x 1 inch.ball gown, reid family

Pumfrey embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Chilka on 2nd February 1915 and returned to Australia on 1st July 1919. McDonald embarked on board HMAT Star of Victoria on 10 September 1915 and, after being shot in the stomach at Pozieres, returned to Australia on 7th August 1916.Seventy six letters of James McDonald (2872 - 5th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement) and thirty five letters of James William Pumfrey (5175 - Light Horse Brigade Train 3), addressed to Miss Ida Rutherford. Includes photograph album belonging to Rutherford.ww1, 5 battalion, james mcdonald, james william pumfrey, ida rutherford, light horse brigade train 3, pozieres

An example of a wedding veil and headpiece dated around the 1920s to 1940s.This item is significant historically and socially as an example of a wedding veil and headpiece from the early 1900s.Full-length veil with a short train. A looped lace edging and lace trailing flower design is around the outside of the veil. The bridal wreath headband is composed of wax orange blossom flowers and pearl droplets attached to a wire base wrapped in cream ribbon.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, wedding veil, wax orange blossom headpiece, wax flower wreath, wax flower bridal wreath, orange blossom bridal wreath, lace wedding veil, wedding headpiece

A dictionary of South Australian Pidgin English, spoken primarily between Aboriginals and Europeans in South Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is a valuable resource for those engaged with historical and literary texts that in the past have often proved difficult to those not trained in pidgin linguistics.Word listssouth australian languages, nunga, kaurna, pidgin english

A set of mathematical instruments used in geometry and other more complicated drawing processes.A set of mathematical instruments in a tin. The tin has a blue lid with red and white lettering and the drawing of an express train. This is a Helix set of mathematical instruments comprising a compass, divider, boxwood ruler, set squares, protractor, eraser, pencil and blotter used in schools.education department, teaching, equipment, george evans collection

Agfa Colour slide, cardboard, by Keith Caldwell dated March 1962 W6 948 turning from Flinders Lane into William St. In the background is the Railway Viaduct with a Tait Train, F A Nelken building (?), a sign for Cellokraft paper and Magikist Carpet Cleaners.In ink "March 1962"trams, tramways, w6 class, flinders lane, william st, tram 948

Eight page newsprint Newspaper, titled "Transport Progress", issued by the Ministry of Transport, July 1983, Issue 2, about the formation of the new transport authorities, STA, Metropolitan Transport Authority, new trams and trains, extensions to Bundoora, railways, Ministry of Transport..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, metropolitan transit authority, the met, state transport authority, sta

Victorian Railways Centenary 1854-1954 100 years of service booklet. Printed in glossy paper, page 1 contains article of 'condensed from a history of the Victorian Railways' which compiled by L.F. Harrigan. The contents include topics of Early private railways (1846-1878), The Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway Company - Gala opening, The Victorian government railways four periods of time (during 1856-1864, 1865-1911, 1883-1954, 1950 -1960). Photos inside include the seal of the Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway Company, South Yarra station 1874, opening of the Geelong and Melbourne railway June 25 1857, a hotel advertisement of 1857 featuring the Geelong and Melbourne railway - showing 'the British hotel Corio St Geelong, Spencer St station in 1872, the Taradale viaduct, on the Bendigo line in 1864, Harcourt station in 1865, Spirit of Progress, train on the Gembrook line. 1908 steam trains between Flinders St and Richmond the first electric train in Australia on a test run 6.10.1918, moving wheat by train 1901. The aircraft fuselages at Newport workshops during WWII, Bren gun carrier. Newport workshops at Queen Elizabeth Spencer St station 1954. The newsletter published by the Victorian Railways Public Relations and Betterment Board by the direction of the Commissioner.book, magazine, victorian railways, victorian railways / compiled by l.f. harrigan / -the melbourne and hobsons bay railway company - gala opening / south yarra station 1874 / published by the victorian railways public relations and betterment board by the direction of the commissioner

On the 1st March, 1959, the first special train was organized by the Australian Railways Historical Society in conjunction with the Kanyana Festival Committee of Colac, Victoria. It proved so popular that additional trains were later organized. Temporarily in storage at Newport railway yards eight NBH excursion carriages were transferred to Colac which ran on the special trains until early-1962. A A.R.H.S. "Kanyana" special excursion locomotive G41, an NC guard's van and NBH excursion carriages at halts at Gellibrand while the fireman attends to the engine requirements (or 'ER' in railways' parlance). The passengers are milling outside the excursion carriages while two are talking to the driver. Houses are in the background. B/W.gellibrand; railways; kanyana special; colac; beech forest; loco g41;

Photograph of train line Greensborough, 1967.Digital copy of colour photograph.paul de sauty, greensborough railway station, trains

A Harris (Blue) electric train in background.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencyeltham railway station, harris (blue) train, l class electric locomotive, l1168

The Ballarat School of Mines trained electricians.Correspondence on State Electricity Commission of Victoria letterhead between the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to Ballarat School of Mines in 1937. .1) Dated 16/01/1937 this item relates to the licensing of Electrical Mechanics Regulations 1935 and is signed by W.J. Price .2) Dated 24/08/1937 this item relates to the practical portion of examination 37/2 in connection with Licensing of Electrical Mechanics at Ballarat on 23 September 1937 and is signed by W.J. Price .3) Dates 18 October 1937 this three page foolscap letter relates to radio interference suppressors, and the increasing us of earth leakage circuit breakers for the protection of installations, and is signed by D. Dunhamstate electricity commission of victoria, ballarat school of mines, electricity, trades, electricians, w.j. price, d. dunham, sec

He was also on-site work trainer.Black and white photograph Richard Allen, Employment Consultant for Koorie Disability Employment, East Gippsland Personnel, Lakes Entrance. Victoriaeducation

Debutants were trained by Mavis BarlingBlack and white photograph of debutans and partners at Lakes Entrance Pre School Debutants Ball, partners named are Robert Answer, Barry Mays and Allan Grassby, debutants flower girls and page boy named in 05017 Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebration, people, debutante ball

Banyule Council has been slammed for using train commuters as 'convenient cash cows' as it plans to install paid parking meters around bustling train stations at Macleod, Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Greensborough and MontmorencyNews article 1 page, black text.train station parking, parking meters, greensborough statiion, montmorency station, macleod station, banyule city council

Magazine - issued by the Public Transport Corporation announcing the split up of The Met into the parts that facilitated the later franchising of the trains and trams. Created Yarra Trams and Swanston Trams and Hillside and Bayside trains. Includes a map of the two systems, lists the senior positions and their names. Includes the launch of Principal Drivers for trains, sporting news, operator performance delivery statistics, Transcom adverts and Bairnsdale line upgrade.Yields inforamation about split up of the PTC in readiness for future franchising. Magazine - three fold to A4 sheet, printed in two colours.tramways, tramcars, yarra trams, swanston trams, ptc, bayside trains, hillside trains, management, managers

Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division) Special Train at Beaufort Railway Station. It is presumed the special train carried rail enthusiats as a support visit for the Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally taking place in Baufort. Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford HP4 black and white negative transparency, c.1971george coop collection, australian railway historical society museum, lake goldsmith steam rally, r-742, r-class steam locomotive, steam rally

Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division) Special Train at Beaufort Railway Station. It is presumed the special train carried rail enthusiats as a support visit for the Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally taking place in Baufort. Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford HP4 black and white negative transparency, c.1971george coop collection, australian railway historical society museum, lake goldsmith steam rally, r-742, r-class steam locomotive, steam rally

Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division) Special Train at Beaufort Railway Station. It is presumed the special train carried rail enthusiats as a support visit for the Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally taking place in Baufort. Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford HP4 black and white negative transparency, c.1971george coop collection, australian railway historical society museum, lake goldsmith steam rally, r-742, r-class steam locomotive, steam rally

The Montmorency Train Station Group is a group of local people concerned about the relocation of Montmorency Station and the impact this will have on local residents, traffic, flora and fauna, as well as the impact on train services during upgrade works.2 page leaflet, colour images and text.hurstbridge rail line, montmorency station, montmorency train station group