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Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, V/Line, "Services for Cusomers with special needs", 12/1991
Booklet titled "Services for Customers with special needs", dated 1/12/1991 published by The Met and V/Line providing details of disability services at major railway stations, Travellers Aid, lifts, wheelchairs, vision impairment, hearing. Primarily rail focused.Yields information about the scope of disability services on Victorian Public Transport in 1991 - poor compared to now.Booklet - 24 pages finished to DL size, centre stapled.the met, disability services, v/line -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Timetables - Route 96 and 111, The Met, 12/1992
Light Rail Timetables from 6 Dec. 1992 for routes 96 East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach and route 111 - Port Melbourne to Exhibition St. Gives frequency of the trams for weekdays and weekends. Has the depot locations and numbers for further information.Demonstrates a set of The Met timetable for routes 96 and 111 for 1992.Timetable - set of two A4 printed sheets.tramways, the met, route 111, route 96, timetables, light rail -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Saving Box Hill Brickworks, Feb 2025
A community campaign is seeking to save the Box Hill Brickworks site for parkland.non-fictionA community campaign is seeking to save the Box Hill Brickworks site for parkland.suburban rail loop authority, box hill brickworks, wolahan keith mp -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Queens Parade Clifton Hill - cable tram set, Frank Shennen, c1940
Photograph shows car 586 in Queens Parade, Clifton Hill with the rail line and over bridge in the background. The grip mechanism has been lifted. The tram has the destination of Spencer St. Same handwriting as that of Frank Shennen though it may not be his photograph. Yields information about Clifton Hill cable tram depot and tram 586.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Car 586, possibly at Clifton Hill." Has the number "179" in pencil in top right-hand corner.tramways, cable trams, clifton hill, tram 586, clifton hill depot -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageRail Fitting
Part of the Hand Rail Fitting from the Loch Ard, cast iron and features a raised floral and palmette design around the central part. In poor condition and deteriorating. L 205mm x W 85mm. Recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Previous number PWO 2874.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, hand rail fitting, loch ard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - GIRLS WITH DOG: C 1910, C 1910
photo of sepia appearance, but may be a black and white. Two females, one adolescent, one young adult ( seated ) Dog on collapsible table. Girls wearing lace-up footwear and lace collars. Young girl with hair ribbons. 3 rail paling fence with creeper in background.person, group, two girls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW CHUM RAILWAY GOLD MINE
Slide: railway track running alongside New Chum Mine, Breen Street, Golden Square, Bendigo. Mine buildings on right hand side of track, chimneys, poppet head, horse and dray and large stacks of timber in foreground of image. Boy standing on rail way line.number 1 in blackmine, gold, new chum railway, poppet heads, chimney stacks, timber stacks, 3 mine bridges, horse and dray, mining, bendigo, gold mining, railway line, new chum mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - GOVERNMENT SURVEYOR'S OFFICE: VIEW STREET, BENDIGO, late 1850's
black and white photo ( copy ): Brick two storey building, with three arched portico at front. Picket fence on side front of building, with railed fence at front. Road is unmade. Tree to RH side of building, small brick building visible to LH side read of building.organization, government, surveyor's office -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Lindsay Charles' truck delivering oranges to Tom Piper, Port Melbourne, 1960s
Two colour photographs showing Lindsay Charles' truck delivering oranges to the Tom Piper factory in the mid 1960s. The loading dock would be tilted and the side guard rail on the truck lowered so the oranges could roll via gravity onto the conveyor belt and then straight into the factorybusiness and traders, industry - food, tom piper ltd, lindsay charles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: SANDHURST TOWN HALL, 1860's
Photograph of the Sandhurst Town Hall, Bull Street. There are six males standing in front of the building, including Lachlan McLachlan (Bendigo Mac) and J. J. Casey (mayor). To the right of the building there are some post and rail fences and in the left background can be seen the single storied Sandhurst Hotel.Batchelderbuildings, government, sandhurst town hall, sandhurst town hall, bull street, sandhurst hotel, lachlan mclachlan, bendigo mac, j.j. casey, mayor of sandhurst -
City of KingstonPhotograph - Black and white, 20 December 1945
This aerial image covers a section of Cheltenham, with a large paddock yet to be converted to an industrial and later a commercial zone.This aerial photograph provides evidence of the changing landscape of Cheltenham and Highett since WWII. Photographed in 1945, the image features a large block of land now the site of site the major transformation of Cheltenham with the development of the Southland shopping centre in the 1960s and expansion in the 1990s.Aerial photograph of the Cheltenham area in the City of Kingston. This 1945 image is concentrated on the area between Bay Road and Garfield Lane with the distinctive bend into Jean Street. A large block of land runs between the Nepean Highway and the rail line. This is now the area occupied by the extension of Southland in the 1990s.cheltenham, southland, aerial photograph, highett -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Princes Highway Kalimna, 1940c
Plus 3 identical black and white|Plus 2 tinted, (one tinted copy has inscription, 'Jemmy's Point')Black and white small format postcard of the road as it winds around Jemmys Point. It shows a motor car travelling up the hill between the steep cliff of the road cutting and the post and rail guard fence. Glimpse of Bullock Island, lake and hummocks in distance. Lakes Entrance Victoriafences, roads and streets, transport, coast -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Princes Highway Kalimna, 1920c
Sepia toned large format postcard of a bend in the Princes Highway at Kalimna. It shows a bracken covered hill in foreground, some larger trees, steep roadside cutting and post and rail fence at the edge of the road. Picture shows fog rising through trees. Lakes Entrance VictoriaPrinces Highway Lakes Entrance roads and streets, topography -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - S.S. Gippsland, 1910
Black and white photograph showing S S Gippsland at Bairnsdale wharf, background shows butter factory on left, soap factory on right, rail line and goods wagon on wharf, jinkers and buggies at wharf, town buildings in background large crowd on boat. Lakes Entrance Victoria ships and shipping, waterways, wharfs, buildings -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), late 1964
Black and white photographs of Swan St Richmond looking east from near Punt Road - shows the plastic coated rail laid during the late 1950's. See also Reg item 4516 for photos of the methodology. On the photographic box with the photos was a date "11/59"trams, tramways, track laying, track materials, trackwork, swan st, rails -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, Victorian Railways, "St Kilda - Elwood Tramway Service", 1959
Poster - printed on heavy card, titled "St Kilda - Elwood Tramway Service", advising that the tramway service would cease as of Sat. Feb 28 (1959). Gives details of the replacement service and combined road/rail tickets. VR Printed 542-59 2 copies held.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton, elwood depot, closure, victorian railways -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Transport Cards, City of Yarra, "Trains not Toll Roads", c2012
Two full colour Transport (policy) cards, titled "Trains not Toll Roads", Yes to Doncaster Rail, No. to East-West Toll Road, published by the City of Yarra, c2012. Has political policy position of the Council on the rear. Front has a photo of a European train, but destination of Doncaster.trams, tramways, city of yarra, toll roads, doncaster -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Cunninghame township, Lakes Entrance Victoria c1905, 1905c
Also Black and white copy 12.5x20.5 Good condition P01146.1Black and white postcard of Cunninghame township, mud flats, North Arm Bridge, wooden bridge to mud island in North Arm, post and rail fence, beside main road. Road appears to have a sand surface. Bicycle leaning against fence. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, fences, topography, roads and streets -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Gainsborough House Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1930c
Black and white photograph of Gainsborough House, showing guests on the veranda of an attractive guest house, iron roof, single brick chimney centre rear of roof ridge. Building is of concrete construction. White painted rail fence, wire lace single gate. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, architecture, tourism, people -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Tram 780 corner Holden and Pilkington St Fitzroy North, Warren Doubleday, 23/8/1969
Photo shows W5 780 turning from Holden St into Pilkington St Fitzroy North. Tram showing Special, has a "Coburg" Auxiliary board on the front and a Preston Run number. Has the grain silos on the form inner circle rail line in the background. Yields information the use of Holden St North Fitzroy.Black and White photograph of Tram 780 at the corner Holden and Pilkington St Fitzroy North.Has details on rear in blue ink.tramways, trams, tours, tram 780, holden st, pilkington st, w5 class -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Map - Victorian Railways
This file contains three items. 1. Original railways grid map of Victoria with passenger mileages (in miles) which shows railway stations in Glen Eira as part of the rail network. 2. Original pamphlet titled ‘Pocket History Vicrail 1839 – 1981’, dated 1981. Chronological history of milestones and dates, ie. 1981 Caulfield loop opened 24/01/1981 as part of underground rail loop. Image on front cover shows 2 images (steam train and stainless steel train). 3. Original pamphlet by Ministry of Transport titled ‘Your neighbourhood Public Transport System’ outlining fare structure. Stylised map of Caulfield (Glen Eira) neighbourhood.carnegie, bentleigh, caulfield, elsternwick, glenhuntly, ormond, murrumbeena, railways, public transport, bus, train, tram, railway stations, ‘vicrail’, underground rail loop -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPamphlet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "There's more in store for Ballarat", Jan. 2017
Set of two pamphlets distributed at the time of the introduction of revised routing of Ballarat bus services and the introduction of further trains on the Ballarat line - and the opening of Caroline Springs Station on 29.1.2017. .1 - 6 fold to DL size from an A3 sheets - titled "There's more in store for Ballarat", colour on white paper showing the new Ballarat bus network map, discontinued routes, additional train services and a summary of changes. .2 - a grab rail pamphlet listing the new bus routes for use on the buses - piece of heavy card with a round top and a slit to enable it to be placed on a grab rail within the bus itself. Two copies of each held.trams, tramways, ballarat public transport, buses, ptv, public transport victoria, timetables -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Sun, The Herald, "Man in the news - blacklisted Tom 'sick of it'", Jan. 1969
Newspaper Clipping - set of nine sheets of newspaper clippings adhered to both sides of a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - various newspapers, mainly to do with Tom Pesteranovich and his black listing following working during a strike, industrial courts, use of University students, Conductor John Brooker also black banned, stop work meetings, . Also covers new train fares, St Kilda Junction works, derailments on the rail system, fire damage to rail bridges and a note inviting people to join Puffing Billy. See also Reg Items 2561 and 2693 for further items on this industrial matter.trams, tramways, mmtb, kew depot, unions, drivers, strike, st kilda junction, fares, railways, derailments -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Steam locomotive R-711, Echuca Railway Station, November 1963, 1963
Image dated as Nov. 1963 based on same image in Port of Echuca collection (print 19 x 24.5cm) On reverse in blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963". In pencil : " Echuca Rail Yard. J Class" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59deb9e721ea6f12dca8efdbDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, echuca rail yard, echuca railway station, george coop collection, r-711, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.photograph - photocopy, Jones Flower Farm
In 1905 Walter Jones bought twenty five acres of land in Mt Pleasant Road Nunawading South to establish a flower farm. Plants and flowers were transported to the city by rail. In 1957 some of the land was sold to the Education Dept to erect the Nunawading South Primary School.Black and white copy of Walter Jones with a barrow load of flowers.walter jones, jones flower farm. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The horse tram era", 10-6-1967
Item recalls the horse era in Ballarat, - horse trams, horse buses, location of stables, horse cabs and coaches operated by Cobb and Co. Has notes as well on toll gates including a photo of Mt Clear toll gate, the first electric tram and rail lines.Yields information about the use of horses for trams and cabs in Ballarat.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Centenary issue10/6/1967 titled "The horse tram era" Has the date included in a folded over section.trams, tramways, horse trams, horse cabs, toll roads, toll gates, ballarat, stables -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook - Hardcover book, Peter Evans, Wooden Rails & Green Gold-A century of timber and transport along the Yarra Track, 2022
A history of the timber mills along the Yarra Track from Narbethong to Matlock.Hardcover. Shows Mick Taylor making last-minute adjustments to the rigging of a large log about to commence its journey down the incline to the Marysville Timber and Seasoning Company No.1 mill. Back cover has a photograph of a rail tractor towing a timber trolley along a timber tramway.non-fictionA history of the timber mills along the Yarra Track from Narbethong to Matlock.timber, timber mills, yarra track, narbethong, matlock, marysville, wood's point, wilks creek, great divide, cathedral range, cumberland, foresters, sawmillers, peter evans -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook - Hardcover book, Peter Evans, Wooden Rails & Green Gold-A century of timber and transport along the Yarra Track, 2022
A history of the timber mills along the Yarra Track from Narbethong to Matlock.Hardcover. Shows Mick Taylor making last-minute adjustments to the rigging of a large log about to commence its journey down the incline to the Marysville Timber and Seasoning Company No.1 mill. Back cover has a photograph of a rail tractor towing a timber trolley along a timber tramway.non-fictionA history of the timber mills along the Yarra Track from Narbethong to Matlock.timber, timber mills, yarra track, narbethong, matlock, marysville, wood's point, wilks creek, great divide, cathedral range, cumberland, foresters, sawmillers, peter evans -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, J.H. Pollitt, An Historical Record of Melton, c1961
Melton is a town in Victoria.Orange soft covered booklet of 64 pages. Includes sections on Aborigines, John Bull, exploration, survey, early settler, graves, Melton Roads Board, cemetery, common school, churches, agricultural society, rail, Melton weir, index of students enrolled at the Melton Common School in 1864.william dredge darke, samuel staughton, simon straughton, thomas henry pyke, djerriwarrh, charles williams, richard manning, william oldershaw, william yuille, benjamin porter, john ferris, captain moonlight, viaduct, pennyroyal creek, thomas pyke, toolern toolern creek, melton, keilor station, melton weir, melton common school, john bull, melton coursing cup, melton agricultural society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Brownish & white photograph of a child sitting on the edge of the veranda of a weatherboard house. Ornate veranda posts and rail. Round window on side of house at the end of the veranda. Small canopy over the window on the outside wall of the house. Wall dark colour under the round window and light colour above.photo, individual, child, foster & wilson collection, photograph
