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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ray Jackson, c1969
Black and White photograph of W6 tram 991 at the start of the single track overbridge at Preston Workshops, Miller St Northcote, c1969. Tram has the destination of Northcote Via St Georges Rd, and showing Route 9Atrams, tramways, miller st, northcote, route 9a, bridges, tram 991 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920c
Black and white photograph of Hazel Walk and Tea Rooms at Kalimna. It shows bush track through natural vegetation leading to rustic weather board with canvas awning on the veranda side of tea rooms. Lakes Entrance VictoriaHazel Walk and Tearooms, Lakes Entrance topography, restaurant -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Post Card, c1912
A.J.Gregor, a Sunbury resident, had written the message on the back of the card to his cousin Harriet on the 11th April 1912 informing her of his state of health and some of the town's activities. Those mentioned were his need to travel to the hospital in Melbourne fot medical treatment, billiard contests at the local hotel, theatre shows in the town as well as weather details.The message on the reverse side of the card gives an insight into the day to day happenings in Sunbury in 1912.A non-digital sepia post card with four photographs of sites in Sunbury, namely the Mill Fall, Rupertswood mansion, Dr. Faulkner's residence and the race track at Kismet. A greeting is also on the card. A handwritten note is on the back of the card.IN/AND/AROUND/SUNBURY/WITH/GREETINGSgregor, a., sunbury town -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Willinda Park bridge to George Court, 06/11/2017
Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the footbridge across the Plenty River to George Court.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book, Melbourne Parks and Waterways, Lower Plenty River concept plan: Maroondah Pipe Track to Yarra River, 1994
Lower Plenty River concept plan: Maroondah Pipe Track to Yarra River. Includes suggestion of Plenty River Trail along the west boundary of the Heidelberg Golf Club.66 p., illus., colour map. Also, Draft copy of document.plenty river trail, lower plenty river, heidelberg golf club, mmbw, melbourne parks and waterways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 6 colour prints - Docklands Drive Docklands track construction, early 2009
Colour prints showing the methodology of track laying in Docklands Driver from Harbour Esplanade to New Quay or Waterfront City in early 2009. The palm trees were there first.Yields information about the construction of Docklands Drive track in 2009.Set of 6 colour prints on Fujicolor Crystal Archive papertrams, tramways, city circle, docklands melbourne, docklands drive -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Route 58, "Tram Network upgrade", June 2023
Provides details of track replacement work on route 58 in Melville Road, Pascoe Vale south / Brunswick West between 18/8/2023 to 18/9/2023.Yields information about track replacement work in Melville Road.Five A4 page document - printed.tramways, trackwork, melville road, brunswick west, pascoe vale south, route 58 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Streetscape
Photograph of a Geelong streetscape with tram tracks under construction. Shows range of businesses at the time. Pedestrians are shown, along with a dray and horses and other horse drawn vehicles of the period.Black and white print on paperPhotograph missingtram track construction, geelong streetscape -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, mid to late 1970's
Set of five colour prints of tram W5 725 derailed in High St Kew during track reconstruction work at the corner of Derby St Kew. Tram was bound for North Balwyn when it derailed on a section of track that had been dismantled, possibly when it hit or dislodged a track crossover. Tram has advertisements for Bonds, Tollana Wines, Park Drive cigarettes, .1 - tram derailed at the top of the hill down to Kew Cemetery. .2 - with workmen setting up the tram and place on the temporary transport wheels. The second axle box towards the drop centre is on an angle compared to the nearest axle box. .3 - close up view of the damaged truck. .4 - General view of the scene looking back towards Kew Junction. .5 - view of the damaged crossover section. Date: during the 1970's.trams, tramways, accidents, derailments, kew, high st, north balwyn, route 48, temporary track, tram 725 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, c 1900
Coal tramway from Kilcunda to Griffiths Point - horses grazing in foreground. House and tree on left of photograph. White railway track winding through the fields which are overlooking the water.Kilcunda to Griffiths Point Coal Tramway - rural scene overlooking water.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, tramway, kilcunda to griffiths point, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sepia Photograph, 1920
This Album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by Fathers of the Soldiers 16/2/1923. The photo is of Lovers Walk Cowes, showing sandy track with trees and shrubs. The inscription on the card says "Newhaven"Sepia Postcard of Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria. Has Newhaven on the photo.The Rose Series P. 687. The Lovers' Walk, Newhaven, Phillip Island, Victoriaphillip island, lovers' walk cowes, earl of stradbroke -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Tram works in February, 23/01/2019
Plenty Road in Bundoora will be hit with partial lane closure between Bradshaw, Kingsbury and Grimshaw Streets from February 2-4 (2019) due to tram track maintenance works.News article 1 page, black text.plenty road bundoora, closure, tram track maintenance works, public transport -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Single train track in the cutting at Greensborough 1970s, 1970s
Photograph of the single track approaching Greensborough Railway Station in the 1970s. This view is from behind the station master's house. On the hill to the left is Connie Burkett's hair salon in the Valley Buildings.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough railway station, trains, main street greensborough, connie burkett -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Willinda Park bridge to Simms Road, 06/11/2017
Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the footbridge across the Plenty River to Simms Road Reserve.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C ?
This photo has been copied from an article in the Weekly Times. The falls were in the Roses Gap area and there was once a track leading there. It is probable that the group went there by horse drawn vehicle.The photo shows a group of adults seated on a rocky outcrop at the base of a waterfall, in bushland beside a running creek (at left of photo). All are dressed formally.scenery, waterfalls -
Peterborough History Group
Postcard - The Lodge Postcard
Historic picture of the Curdies River, with reference to the farm known as The Lodge. the Lodge is also the name given to the good fishing spot on the banks of the Curdies which is accessed by a track through farmland.Historic and social significancePostcards depicting the Curdies River at The Lodge.Hand written letter on the back "To Cora, from Auntie May"james irivine, the lodge farm, curdies river - view, curdies river peterborough, curdies river, vintage postcards -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Equipment - Realia, Railway Spikes (4)
Used for holding sleepers in place on Railway. 1 by 12cm High from Heatherlie Line 1 by 11cm high 1 by 19cm high 1 track and spike holder - rusted4 Spikes of various ages from Stawell District Railways. 1 Screw type, 2 plain, 1 bent. various stages of rust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 - Temporary track St Kilda Road, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1950's
Photographs showing setting up temporary track in St Kilda Road using a mobile crane. One photo shows the temporary connection in the Alexandra Gardens area, late 1950s?Yields information about setting up temporary track in St Kilda Road for major tramway reconstruction.Series of 3 black and white photographs.Some photos have pencil marks on rear.trams, tramways, trackwork, rails, track materials, track repairs, sleepers, equipment, st kilda road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Route 1 and 6 Buses replace trams", Feb. 2019
Issued for track work in Holmes Road and Nicholson St Brunswick between 23 Feb. and 7 March 2019 impacting routes 1 and 6. Produced by Yarra Trams and the PTV.Yields information about track work in Holmes Rd and Nicholson St Brunswick 2019.Pamphlet - full colour DL 6 fold.trackwork, tramways, nicholson st, holmes road, brunswick, route 1, route 6 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Clifton Hill substation, 1970d
Photograph shows the Clifton Hill substation looking towards High St with cable tram track in the foreground. Has the former cable tram depot office buildings on the right side. Yields information about the Clifton Hill substation.Photograph - black and white on Ilford paper.tramways, clifton hill, substation, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Argus, "Railway to Edenhope, Demand for Redgum, use for Road Blocking", 20-1-1927
Provides information on the cost of wood blocking tram tracks in Melbourne with wood blocks - Red gum and Jarrah - part of a Parliamentary enquiry into the construction of a railway to Edenhope. The line was authorised but not built.Yields information about the cost of wood blocks for use in tram tracks.Extract via Trove - 3A4 sheets when printed - Railway to Edenhope, Demand for Redgum, use for Road Blocking" - The Argus 20-1-1927tramways, tram tracks, wood blocks, parliament, edenhope, new railways -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, second half 19th century?
This photograph is a record of the time when horse drawn vehicles were the main form of transport.A black / white photograph of five well - dressed men on a four horse drawn cart. It is on a rough bush track. Three men are standing, the others sitting. There are trees and bush in the background There is another horse - drawn vehicle on the left in the background.transport horse-drawn-vehicle -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Historical, maritime
Photograph, long and narrow, of Warrnambool Breakwater; unloading coal from a large ship, with a woman and three children standing on the Breakwater wall, watching. A group of about 40 men standing on the carriages, ship and tramway track are posing for the photograph.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, warrnambool breakwater -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Bridge Street Ballarat , c1890, c1890
The original of this image is held by the State Library of Victoria.Copy of a black and white photograph of Bridge Street Ballarat from the corner of Grenville Street and Sturt Street. The photo shows a street lamp in the middle of the intersection, fire hydrant, Yeoman's flag, tram tracks, and horse drawn vehicles.bridge street ballarat, sturt street ballarat, grenville street ballarat,, f.b. wilson, buck's head hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - HISTORY DETAILS
Typed single sided foolscap page headed '3', details history of trams and extension to track post 1934 when State Electricity commission of Victoria had control of Bendigo Trams. Has been folded across the middle.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TRAIN DERAILMENT COLLECTION: 1961 CULGOA VICTORIA, Wed. 31st May, 1961
Sepia photograph, a collection, train derailment. A photo of one carriage on it's side with it's spilt load, looks like grain. Some men looking on, two men in the distance. Centre of photo shows the train tracks and the damage.place, train, derailment, photograph, train derailment, culgoa victoria, wed. 31st may, 1961. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithaca earthquake, 1953
The photograph was taken after the massive earthquakes of 1953 which caused widespread destruction across Ithaca and other Ionian Islands. Many of the buildings destroyed in the earthquake could not be rebuilt and some parts of the villages became uninhabitable. This event brought about the largest mass migration from the island and a further wave of Ithacan migration to countries, such as Australia and South Africa, where relatives had already settled. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society established an Earthquake Appeal to assist their compatriots.A black and white photograph showing widespread damage done in the aftermath of an earthquake. Many houses are in ruins and there are two heaps of rubble comprising timber and metal and concrete in the foreground. Two men are walking along a track looking at the destruction in the village. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Nunawading Station looking from the north side, 1/06/2009
One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of he precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is the station looking from the entrance of station on the north side of the tracks. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Photograph - Photo, Moving Up The Lines
A Black & White photo mounted on dark card in a light wood frame. Image shows WW1 soldiers walking along a muddy track wearing full kit. Packhorses can be seen in the background, and landscape is littered with debris of war. 2nd Div. HQ Troop Moving Up The Line Somewhere in Belguim inscribed in white ink on mat boardbelgium, cart, second division headquarter troops, horses, ww1, australian soldiers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, John Theodore, c1973
Yields information about the BTPS constructing No. 1 road at the depot.Digital images scanned from 35mm slides of the construction of 1 road points, first half of 1973. Points and crossings installed and poles installed. Little segments of rail have been laid out to indicate the position of the track.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, overhead