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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - MMBW, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), 1894 - 1895
Located on State Library Victoria (SLV) website by member Ray JelleyMelbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) waste water (sewer) plans from 1894-95. Plan numbers 322, 331, 335, 564, 565, 575. Area bounded by Liardet St, East Esplanade, Foote St, Johns(t)on St and Hobsons Bay. Includes Gas works and Distillery.engineering - board of works, sewerage, mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murfett Pty Ltd, St. Kilda Road Melbourne
Colour postcard of St. Kilda Road Melbourne with Shrine of Remembrance in background, with W6 913 inbound on route 4, showing 'CITY' and W2 345 outbound on route 4 to "Carnegie". Buildings in view are the BP building and part of Prince Henry's Hospital. Has on rear caption, "National View" by Murfett Pty Ltd. Australia, place for address and stamp. Taken late 60's, prior to route renumbering in 1970.trams, tramways, melbourne, st kilda road, postcards, tram 509 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge/s, Badge Minit, "Tram Conductors Part of Melbourne", Jan. 1990
Badge - featuring the front of a W class tram with the destination of city, with a male and female conductors on either side, yellow background, with the words "Tram Conductors Part of Melbourne". Has a pin with a white plastic backing on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Has manufacturer's name and logo on the rear of badge - Badge Minit. Advised by Neil Elphick 23/6/2018 that they were made at the time of the big strike - January 1990.trams, tramways, the met, conductors, melbourne, badges -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Photograph, 1908 Excavation commences for the Melbourne Benevolent Society, Cheltenham, 1908 Excavation commences for the Melbourne Benevolent Society, Cheltenham, 1908
Excavating prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society in Cheltenham. The Centre had begun life in 1850 in Melbourne, as the Victoria Benevolent Asylum to "relieve the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute poor of all creeds and nations and to minister to them the comfort of religion" It outgrew its North Melbourne premises so was located to a new site at Warrigal Road, Cheltenham. The foundation stone was laid in 1909, and the main buildings were completed in 1911. In 1970 the benevolent Asylum was re-named Kingston Centre. The photograph is black and white. It's a photo depicting the excavation prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society in Cheltenham. The photograph shows eleven workers at the excavation site. There are two horses with carriages and a large excavating machine to the right of the photograph. benevolent asylum, benevolent society, cheltenham, train, machinery, men, society, horses, kingston centre -
Australian Queer Archives
Poster, Inter-campus Campaign Against Sexual Violence, Melbourne University, Thursday 12th Sept [1991], [1991]
Offset lithographic print. Poster is annotated version of campaign poster for the 'Inter-Campus Campaign Against Violence'.Event annotations at the base of the poster read: "Thursday 12th Sept / Melbourne University / Concrete Lawns (in front of Union Building) / Speakers - 12.30pm." Back of poster includes a letter from to Cheryl [Berkovitch] compere on 3CR Radio's Gay and Lesbian Program, regarding speakers for the day coming from Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA), Men Against Sexual Assault (MASA) and Gays and Lesbians Against Discrimination (GLAD), and asking for promotion of the event. The letter is signed Melbourne University Feminist Collective, Melbourne University Lesbian Collection and Gaysoc. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1994, 1994
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. The photos from 1994 show President Woodward presenting flowers to Gwen Gunn, Vera Lang and Irene Noll. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $16,200 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 1,200 widows came together for the concert, and the RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Ivor Lloyd (ex POW from Changi) also performed. 01336.9 has Glad Cozens, in white top on left hand side, sitting with two other ladies.A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 12 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1994 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, answer, gwen gunn, raaf central band -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Melbourne Legacy Letterhead, 1970
A blank example of Melbourne Legacy letterhead from 1970. The phone number was changed to 663 3564 from 32 3564 and from it's earlier format of FB 3564. Was part of a folio of proforma stationery from the 1960s. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s and 1970s.White Melbourne Legacy letterhead with black and white photos and the Torch on orange background, pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.proformas, stationery, forms -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Melbourne Town Hall Concert 1996, 1996
A regular event for the widows was a concert by the Police Band, 'Off Beat' at the Melbourne Town Hall. Held in March each year, it was originally at the Fitzroy Gardens but moved to the Town Hall in 1995. The Victoria Police Pipe Band also played and used bagpipes. One performer dressed as Elvis (Brian Carbery). The photos show the widows enjoying the music and performers, and what appears to be the winner of a prize receiving a suitcase. One photo shows, from left to right: Legatee Peter Barden, L/- Saltmarsh, Joan Miller, L/- Dave Evans and L/- Ray Kean. One police performer appears in several photos and is Lindsay Robins. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 12 of a Police band concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1996 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, answer, police band -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB", late 1920's
Radio Transcript or script, 13 foolscap typed pages, double spaced titled "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB". Looks at the history of public transport in Melbourne, in particular early transport problems, crossing the Yarra, the formation of the Melbourne Omnibus Co, the directors, early horse buses, the formation of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co and running issues with some stories. Item noted dated, presumed late 1920's.trams, tramways, public transport, radio stations, horse buses, mto co, melbourne, cable trams -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Research report, David Nicholls et al, "Home of the Borough"
Research document produced as part of the APP project."Home of the Borough". Six page photocopied document on use and value of Port Melbourne Football Ground in the 21st Centurysport - australian rules football, port melbourne football ground, vfl, 'arms' armstrong, norm goss snr, nick bloom, fred cook, peter bromley, barry kidd, hannah lewi, david nicholls, greg dermott -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Additions, Port Melbourne Town Hall, City of Port Melbourne, 8 Jun 1936
Handrawn and coloured plan included with specifications for additions etc. to supper room at Town Hall, Port Melbourne, 1936.Both notes and plan signed by F.C. Cook, City Engineer - 3rd page of notes, top left hand corner of plan.port melbourne town hall, city engineers, fred cook -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Wedding/Rule/Cox, Elite Photos Melbourne
Photograph sent to Nan Fraser of Lakes Entrance VictoriaSepia toned photograph of Beth Rule and Leigh Cox taken as they were leaving the wedding ceremony Melbourne VictoriaVery Many Thanks. We send our warm appreciation of your Good Whishes and Thoughtful Giftcelebrations, fashion -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, The Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works Water Supply, Sewerage, etc. Photographic Views, 1908
In 1908 the Melbourne & Metropolitan board of Works published this book to illustrate its many constructions to provide Melbourne with its reticulated water and sewerage systems.This is now is a rare copy.Photographic images, landscape dimensions, hardboard cover, grey green colour Nilmmbw, weirs, dams & pumping stations, reservoirs, aqueducts -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Compiled by MMTB, "Map and timetable of Melbourne Tram and Bus Services" - May 1956, May. 1956
Fold out map (10 sections), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, municipalities boundaries and location of major places of interest. At base of map - timetable of all night trams and bus services. On rear index to routes, 1st and last services, time of Sunday am services, Latrobe St. services and photo of Wattle Park.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-Vue, novelty style, cut out around a Melbourne W class cartoon image, c1980
Postcard - novelty style, cut out around a Melbourne W class cartoon image of a tram being driven by a Koala with Australian animals as passengers. Destination of "MELB", route 1. Produced by Nu-color-Vue Divided back has the production company details on rear and stamp position with the numbers 11 ML318 and NCV 6064 inside it. Produced during the 1980's.trams, tramways, w class, cartoons, novelty postcards, melbourne, route 1 -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, History of Melbourne Legacy Northern Branch
The Northern Branch of Melbourne Legacy was formed in 1984 with a amalgamation of the Heidelberg Branch and Northcote/Preston/Whittlesea Branch. This document outlines the history of both branches. Heidelberg Branch was established 16th October, 1957. The Northcote/Preston/Whittlesea was established 3rd May, 1958. The history was compiled in 1988 by Legatee John N Roscholler and updated by Legatee Ian Harrison and Legatee Derithe Harrison in an addendum. It covers the formation of Widows Clubs. Preston/Reservoir was July 1985. Northcote began in May 1986, Heidelberg was November 1983. The Heidelberg Boys Club was established in 1958 and lasted until December 1979. Also information about the Legacy Support Group and Legacy Leadership Groups.The work of Legacy is worthy of recording and this covers the Northern Branch history.A4 document x 14 pages on the history of Northern Branch of Melbourne Legacy dated September 2023.heidelberg branch, northcote/preston/whittlesea branch, amalgamation, northern branch -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat tram turns heads in Melbourne", 8/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 8 March, 1996 with story and picture by Alison Wynd of BTM Tram 671 running in Melbourne on the City Circle tram route. Has Flinders St. station in the background. Tram is leaving the safety zone at corner of Flinders and Swanston, eastbound in Flinders St. Quotes Warren Doubleday. 1494..1 - actual clipping 1494.2 - photocopy of the page from the Ballarat Courier - was on page 3.trams, tramways, btm, melbourne, city circle, city of ballarat -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - Illustration, St Paul's Cathedral, "Engraving of Prince's Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne 1889", 1992
Illustration - colour engraving printed onto white card, titled "Princes Bridge" showing the planned St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders St Station, Princes bridge with cable trams and the Yarra River with steam powered boats. On rear - "Engraving of Prince's Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne 1889" with a note that it was drawn before the completion of the cathedral the design shows in that intended by the Architect, William Butterfield and that it was from the collection of St Paul's Cathedral.trams, tramways, yarra river, st pauls cathedral, melbourne, greetings cards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, The BP Series, "Parliament House & Treasury Melbourne", c1905
Divided back postcard with a view of the corner of Spring and Bourke St with Parliament House in the background and two cable car sets. Has the Treasury building in the background. C1905. Coloured postcard. Titled "Parliament House & Treasury Melbourne", along lower edge. Also has the Windsor hotel on the right hand side. On rear - postcard divided into two, part for address only, and part for correspondence. Part the "The BP Series". The dividing line is a wavy line.In pencil in top right hand corner "$19" which has been crossed out and "$9"trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, cable trams, bourke st -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Melbourne Zoo, c1971
Made on a trip by Clunes State School to Melbourne Zoo. The whole school was transported by buses from Clunes to Melbourne. Dorothy (Dark) was a school teacher at Clunes.These photographs show the way animals were housed at Melbourne Zoo before innovations in animal welfare. 8 black and white photographsmelbourne, zoo, animals, giraffe, elephant, zoological gardens -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Slovenski Vestnik - Messenger 1958, Article introducing the Chess and Hunters sections in Slovenian Club Melbourne in 1958, 1958
Vestnik - Messenger was established in 1955 and it brought news and cultural events to the members of Slovenian Club Melbourne and other subscribers. There were various editors, among them the longest term was by Marjan Persič. The issue in this file was edited by K. Kodrič.Vestnik is full of current and historical news, advertisements, notices and articles.Front page of the Vestnik - MessengerThe page introduces the establishment of the Chess and Hunters groups at the Slovenian Club Melbournevestnik, messenger, slovenian newspaper, slovenian club melbourne -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Melbourne Stawell Historical Society, 20/04/2006
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - PTC, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "100 years of Melbourne Trams", 1985
Produced to celebrate 100 years of trams in Melbourne. Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first electric trams, the MMTB, Rolling stock and the transition to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Printed under the Public Transport Corporation logo.Yields information about the history of Melbourne's trams.Four page A4, folded A3 printed two colours, on gloss paper.melbourne, public transport, tramways, history, cable trams, mmtb, the met -
Orbost & District Historical Society
brochure, A.E .Keating (Printing) Pty Ltd, Melbourne Our City, 1980 - 1990's
This is a useful reference tool.A stapled soft covered 26 pp brochure. The cover is white and inside a black frame is the title, "Melbourne Our City. Do You know It?' in black print with a black/white photograph of the city in the early 1900's. At the foot is " A guide to some Interesting places to view". It contains b/w illustrations and the last page folds out. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, F R Tonkin, "History of SS No 1427, Nott St, Port Melbourne", 31 Mar 1969
"History of SS No 1427, Nott St, Port Melbourne". Photocopy of two typed pages signed by F R Tonkin 31 March 1969. Information is included about earlier schools : 542 Sandridge (National), 590 Sandridge (Wesleyan) and 602 Sandridge (Roman Catholic) that all closed after No 1427 opened on 1 July 1874.education - primary schools, built environment - civic, nott street state school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Citizens Action Group 1980-87, 1980 - 1987
Various documents recording the activities of the Port Melbourne Citizens Action Group 1980-87. .01 -Light Rail ; .02 - Light Rail ; .03 - Light Rail ; .04 General membership details; .05 - Traffic management ; .06 - Amalgamation 1986 ; .07 - South bank Strategy 1986 ; .08- Market redevelopment (Coles Supermarket)local government - city of port melbourne, public action campaigns, ian mckay, port melbourne citizens action group (pmcag) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Medical container bottle, IFAS9Industrial First Aid Services) Acriflavine, C 1950's
Example of C 1950's medical equipment.See aboveGlass medicinal bottle containing Acriflavine antiseptic.I.F.A.S, Industrial First Aid, poison, Acriflavine IFAS Laboratories, Sydney & Melbourneantiseptic c1950's -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Australasian Sketcher 1875 'Wollamai wins the Melbourne Cup ", November 27 1875
The racehorse 'Wollamai" [ or Wollemi ] was bred and trained on Phillip Island by John Cleeland on Phillip Island. It won the Melbourne Cup in 1875. John Cleeland walked the horse to Melbourne to compete.Historical3 photocopies of an article from the sporting section of the Australasian Sketcher describing the Spring meeting of the Victorian Racing Club, large illustration of the crowd and costumes. Article describes the races, horses in very small print.The Australasian Sketcher Sport November 27 1875wollomai, melbourne cup, john cleeland, horse racing, wollemi -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - City of Port Melbourne, recognition of voluntary enlistment in the Australian Imperial Forces, City of Port Melbourne, 1940s
Certificate of recognition of voluntary enlistment with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2), presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne. Certificate has not been filled out. Brightly coloured with photograph of Port Melbourne Town Hall at base, red seal above.war - world war ii, armed services - army, local government - city of port melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, de Lacy Lowe et al, "See Melbourne by Tram", 1982
Book titled "See Melbourne by Tram" written by de Lacy Lowe, illustrated by Ceri Vaughan, published 1982. Gives a description of 22 Melbourne tram routes with a stop description (not all stops covered) and sketches associated with the location. Has an index in the rear pages.Yields information about Melbourne Trams, their routes and what to see in 1982.Book - 160 pages + card cover with maps on inside covers.Has a handwritten gift notation of 1982 on page 2.trams, tramways, melbourne, tram routes, tram stops, tourist guides, illustrations