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Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Caldwell, Mar. 1962
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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: ASHMAN'S, THE HOME OF BETTER SUITS, BENDIGO
Document, Ashman's, The Home of Better Suits, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Phone 933.Price list of Services on the rear side.Front side is a Wagon with signage, Ashmans, Better Way, Dry Cleaners, Fee Call & Delivery Service, with a Man with a uniform standing beside the vehicle.document, names of bendigo pioneers, ashman's -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Electrolux Tin, Electrolux Pty Ltd, mid 1900's
The Anti-moth crystals were sold with the Electrolux Vacuum, along with the many other attachments, including the vaporiser. The crystals were made of paradichlorobenzene which is used in mothballs. Electrolux, founded in Sweden, has been manufacturing vacuum cleaners since 1919. On the back of the tin - 'Poisonous - Not to be taken - Electrolux Pty. Ltd., Melbourne - When used in conjunction with the vaporiser supplied with the Electrolux cleaner in this tin, Electrolux anti-moth crystals will destroy moths and moth larvae and are also effective against silverfish and other similar pests. Crystals or vapour will not harm fabrics in any way. Keep tin in cool place. - Kills Moths'A small empty vintage red, white and blue round lidded tin, 'Electrolux Anti-Moth Crystals'. The brand is printed in blue text on the middle white and red bands of the tin, with a moth shape included. The manufacturer is printed inside a white star shape on the blue lid. Detailed instructions for use is printed on the back in blue and red lettering. 'Electrolux Anti-Moth Crystals'. On the back of the tin printed in red 'POISONOUS - Not to be taken Electrolux Pty. Ltd. Melbourne' Full details for use is also provided. vacuum cleaners, cleaning equipment, domestic equipment, electrolux -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo - tram 17 at depot
Photo shows Electric supply Co. toast rack or cross bench type No. 17 outside the depot prior to its coversion to the track cleaner in 1953. The Bendigo trust returned the tram to its toast rack or cross bench type.Yields information about Bendigo tram 17 prior to its conversion in 1953 to the track cleaner.Black and white photograph of Bendigo - tram 17 at depotOn rear in red pencil is "Dup JBS"tramways, trams, sec tramways, bendigo, tram 17, bendigo depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS INSTRUCTION BOOK LOCOMOTIVE AND THE WESTINGHOUSE BRAKE
Buff coloured booklet. Front cover ' Victorian Railways Instruction Book, concerning the Locomotive and the Westinghouse Brake for engine cleaners, Melbourne, August 1935' Inside front cover in blue ink ' J. Badham, Maryborough 27/10/48. Seymour 11/10/48'.Victorian Railwayscottage, miners, badham, victorian railways, locomotive -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH - IAN HARRIS TAKING PHOTO OF PARADE MOVING ALONG SERVICE STREET DURING CELEBRATIONS OF 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST GOLD DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA. PHOTO TAKEN JULY 2001. STREET CLEANER - LITTLE GEORGE - AND HELPER CLEANING ROAD AHEAD OF VINTAGE CARS.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1952
Yields information about the bogie tram No. 38 before its conversion to a one man format.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No 38 prior to its conversion to a one-man-tram early in 1953 (See Reg Item 5551). In the background are Patersons Ltd,. Taylor & Taylor Chemist, McNulty's Dry Cleaners, The Ritzy Grill Rooms.trams, tramways, sturt st, one man trams, tram 38 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Possibly Geoff Grant, c1950
Black and white negative, of S class 171, scrubbers 5 and 8 and No. 7 Track cleaner photographed in the yard at South Melbourne depot, c1960. Has the Shrine of Remembrance in the background. On the side is parked a tower wagon or tower truck. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, t class, scrubber tram, work trams, tower truck, tram 177, tram 5, tram 8, tram 7 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Jul. 1950
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of Track Cleaner No. 7 at the South Melbourne Depot, 1949 with a young boy standing on the bumper bar. See History for notes on the boy. Identical print on page 77 of the Wal Jack Melbourne 1st album and page 26 in the 2nd album.Ken Train on rear of photo in coloured pencil and 1949.trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, work trams, track cleaner, tram 7 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - GAS MASK AND CONTAINER, C.1939 onwards
Item relates to W.F.R Budge VX48105, refer Cat No 2721 for his service details..1) Carry Bag, kahki canvas, pockets & metal carry clips. .2) Respirator, red, metal, breathing hose & face mask attached, black elastic strapping attached to back of face mask. .3) Tin container, green, eyepiece cleaner, small box respirator & mask.“Carry bag: [up arrow] Romac” ,Inside top: “1941”, Back in biro: “VX 48105 MAJ J BUDGE”. Respirator: “No 4A Willow 1939”, Top embossed: “HL - 10 12 40 - 1 57”, Bottom embossed: “WKL6 - EIV” Face Mask: “L22 [up arrow] 22.10.40”, On air outlet etched: “SD - 1940”.military equipment - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 21/08/1941 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W2 442 (Moreland, Route 15) with Paltaro Dry cleaners in the background and a shop selling Black and White Cigarettes and advert for the Liberty Theatre in Lygon St. Photo dated 21-8-1941 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location.trams, tramways, holmes st, moreland road, w2 class, moreland, route 15, tram 442 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Soap Box Derby. 1953
Written on back of photograph, "'Mail' 15/10/1953 - Ringwood Soap Box Derby. Second prize, Bob Thomas is congratulated by his sponsor, Jack Gridley (Ringwood Dry Cleaners)". -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Vacuum Cleaner - Electrolux
Vacuum cleaners have been part of the household for many years. Beginning as simple tools blowing the dust to the current sucking up the dust and being powered by electricity. From the shape of a barrel to those that stand upright, from being fitted onto a 'sled' to those with wheels and from heavy to light.Used by a resident in the Kiewa Valley Electrolux cannister steel vacuum with leather handle at the top, the electric socket (and cut power cord attached) at one end and the cloth covered hose at the other end. Two steel extension handles, hose and cord works. Parts with combination dusting and upholstery tool and hardwood floor dust mop and refrigerator crevice tool. The cannister sits on a 'sled' of two long rods on each side.Hand written on the cannister "1932 Model" "Electro / lux / Made in Sweden / Design Nr B156 Registered" on top On bottom "Ser 1234 No. 1456 / Volt Watt" ....(not legible)electrolux, vacuum cleaner 1932 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Scrubber No 8 Elizabeth St, Johh Buckland, c1940
Photo shows MMTB Scrubber or Track Cleaner No. 8 in Elizabeth St. Tram was built at Preston Workshops in 1934 using cabins from C class No. 32. The tram was withdrawn in 1990 and was donated to the Ballarat Tramway Museum by Public Transport Commission Sept. 1999. Photo by John Buckland c1940.Yields information about MMTB Scrubber trams.Black and white on plain paper.tramways, trams, scrubber 4, elizabeth st -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Financial record - Wages Summary Sheet - Portland Free Library, 13/07/1954
portland free library, wages, administration, glenelg shire council archives, employer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS LIST OF ENGINE DRIVERS AND VARIOUS STAFF
Victorian railways Seniority list of engine drivers, Firemen and Cleaners, various staff Circ 1920. On front cover showing J.H. Badham, Depot Foreman Maryborough. Foolscap 33 pages stapled, on page 25 shows J. H. Badham number 156, location Bendigo, date of entry into 11.5.1914 service.document, memo, railway, list of engine drivers , firemen and cleaners , various staff circ 1920/ j.h. badham - depot foreman maryborough -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plan - SANDHURST BOYS CENTRE COLLECTION: SANDHURST TRAINING CENTRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FLOOR PLAN
Photocopy of the Administration building floor plan, showing Clinic, switch room, store, sick ward with patients toilet, utility and cleaners rooms, nurses station, pantry, doctors office, waiting room, locker rooms, reception foyer, general office, offices for chief training officer and secretary. Location unknown 16.02.2023.bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre, victoria. ministry of housing and construction; sandhurst training centre; floor plan - administration building; -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, c1952
Yields information about one of Ballarat's bogie trams prior to its conversion to a one-man-type car.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Ballarat 38 prior to conversion to a one-man type tram in Sturt St climbing the hill to Lydiard St. No details as to photographer and date. The tram was converted to one man operation in 1953, but was banned as such by the union at the time. Photo taken between October 1951 when the tram arrived in Ballarat and late 1952 when work would have started to convert it. See Reg Item 5296 for a Feb. 1953 photo of it service post conversion. Has in the photo Patersons building, Taylor and Taylor Chemists, McNultys dry cleaners, McNultys dry cleaners. See item 7739 for the negative by Wal Jack See image i2 for rear of photograph.trams, tramways, sturt st, conversion, one man trams, bogie trams, tram 38 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notice to Tramway Employees - Retrenchment Dates", 21/06/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the planning for the closure of the tramway system in Ballarat by the SEC and the way the retrenchment of staff would be arranged., Yields information about the planning for the closure of the tramway system in Ballarat by the SEC and the way the retrenchment of staff would be arranged.Duplicated quarto sized memorandum titled "Notice to Tramway Employees - Retrenchment Dates", dated 21 June 1971, giving advice of the possible change over dates and likely termination dates for Workshops personnel, Track cleaner, track gang and depot staff. Has "Tram Depot" typed in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, sec, depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: HIGH STREET EAGLEHAWK
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. High Street, Eaglehawk. A line of shops with the State Savings Bank the closest. Beside the Bank is Ashman's Dry Cleaners followed by Hughes Photographer & more commercial premises after that. In the foreground is a large light pole with ornate lighting features and also there is a male cyclist. The tram lines are also clearly seen in the foreground.photograph, streetscape, eaglehawk, harry biggs collection, high street eaglehawk, state savings bank, ashman's dry cleaners, hughes photographer -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Suit, 1980's
Worn by Margaret Skey in 1980'sRed ladies two piece suit, vest top and long skirt with front slit. DIO brand, size 14, polyester/viscose rayon with polyester lining. Vest with self covered buttons and three pocket flaps.|See NA376 black blouse worn with this red suit (Gone to dry cleaners- 30/11/05costume, female -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "Cleaning the Points", 1970s
Yields information about the Bridge St landscape looking east.Digital image of a SEC track cleaner at work at the intersection of Sturt and Drummond Streets. Has a tram disappearing into the distance along Sturt St, with Mount Warrenheip in the background. Not the tram poles and tram stops. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Cleaning the Points"trams, tramways, sturt st, drummond st, track, track cleaner -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Scrubber 11 St Kilda Junction, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), early 1960s
Colour slide of Scrubber or rail cleaner No. 11 turning from Wellington Street St Kilda into St Kilda Road. Shows the signal box above the awning of the licensed grocer. In the view are R T Taylor Licensed Grocer and Brookes store. The Junction Hotel can just be seen on the right. Shows High St which was later widened. Yields information about St Kilda Junction and the signal box.Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount, duplicate.Stamped "Tramways Museum Society Victoria". In pencil "Old Junc note Junc box" and number "MP100"tramcars, scrubber tram, scrubber 11, st kilda junction, wellington st, high st, signal box -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Partial collapse, Rene's Dry Cleaners, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, David Thompsom, 21 Oct 2007
Eight colour photos taken 21 October 2007 showing emergency services and Police in attendance outside Rene's Dry Cleaners at 301 Bay Street. The top structure of the building had collapsed and fallen onto the footpath in the late afternoon or early evening. The Florist at 299 Bay St and 303 World Travel & Cruise on either side appear undamaged.business and traders, engineering, rene's dry cleaners, florist, 33 world travel & cruise -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Care of Plant", Jun. 1949
Set of five duplicated sheets, MMTB Permanent Way Department, Instructions regarding specific items of plant and their care. Each signed and dated 21 June 1949 by the Permanent Way Engineer. .1 - Drivers of Compressors (All Types) .2 - Power Saw .3 - Concrete Mixers .4 - Road Rollers (Steam Driven) .5 - Lewin Cleanerstrams, tramways, mmtb, equipment -
Tennis Australia
Ball cleaner, Circa 1895
Two part object (1) Metal ball cleaner. Consists of metal upper and lower circular sections, lined with strong bristle. Top has a handle for turning, and fits into a spingdle in the base. Upper section inscription states: 'PATENTAPPLIED FOR'. (2) Small piece detached from part 1. Materials: Wood, Natural fibre, Metal, Paint, Rubbertennis -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Geoff Williams, C. 1980s
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Geoff Williams started his railway career as a clerk at Maryborough on 27 August 1947. He became a cleaner in June1952. He passed his Driver qualification in March 1956. Geoff achieved is Fireman's ticket in 1959. He was appointed as Engineman's Instructor in 1972. After a successful career with Victorian Railways, Geoff retired on 1 September 1986.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, geoff williams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Peter Knife, Trams 18 and 17 - Stones Corner, 24/7/1971
Digital image of Trams 17 (ex Victoria St) crossing tram 18 (Mt Pleasant) at Stones Corner - the intersection of Bridge St, Victoria St and Main Road. Shows a busy and somewhat congested intersection. In the background are the Caltex Service Station, a clothing shop, paint shop, dry cleaners and parking meters. Photo by Peter Knife 24/7/1971.Yields information about tram operations in Ballarat, some two months before closure of the SEC operated tram system.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, tram 17, tram 18, bridge st, stones corner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: DRESSED DOLL 'LADY HOLYROOD', FLORA DORA 1954
Pipe cleaner doll, dressed in costume of 'Lady Holyrood" in the production Flora Dora, 1954. Doll is mounted on buff cardboard and dressed in a pink satin skirt, overlaid with white lace. Hair black with pink 'bows' on side of head. . Written on top LH corner 'Gertrude Perry'. Bottom LH corner 'To remind you of 'Lady Holyrood' Flora Dora, 1954.person, individual, gertrude perry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Yarra Trams, c2008
Set of four adhesive labels for fitting to the inside of a tramcar advising passengers why travel by tram - each with blue top green bottom with white lettering. All have Yarra Trams logo on the lower edge. .1 - Traffic Jam - Catch a tram .2 - Relax - Tram it! .3 - No parking - Tram it! .4 - Cleaner air? - Tram it! Part of the Tram it campaign.trams, tramways, yarra trams, passengers, signs, tramcars, marketing