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Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White photograph, 1937
... cable or the Nicholson St cable. Photo by The Age.... the Collingwood cable or the Nicholson St cable. Photo by The Age ...Black and white photograph of the interior of a winding house or power house showing the cable winding mechanism and cable drums. shows the detail of the means of transferring the power from the engines to the cable itself and the mechanism of adjusting the cable tension. Dated 1937 - either the Collingwood cable or the Nicholson St cable. Photo by The Age.Has The Age copyright stamp on the rear - photo now out of copyright. and in the bottom corners "Age" and "1937"trams, tramways, cable trams, winding houses, power house -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
... crossover, near Nicholson St, c1975, with the destination "West... Parade crossover, near Nicholson St, c1975, with the destination ...Black and white photograph of Z 7, Victoria Parade crossover, near Nicholson St, c1975, with the destination "West Preston - Regent St" and route No. 13. Has the old "Green Latrine", Commonwealth Government Office building in the background. MMTB photo, probably soon after entering traffic in June 1975Has a MMTB stamp on rear.trams, tramways, z class, mmtb, victoria parade, tram z 7 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram trailer 565 Bourke St, c1975
... of Nicholson St. See also Reg Item 3593 for another photo of trailer... St terminus of the Bourke St line. Has Carlyons Hotel ...Photograph reproduced by the TMSV Sales of trailer 565 at the Spencer St terminus of the Bourke St line. Has Carlyons Hotel in the background. Dated in pencil as 1938. Has the destination of Nicholson St. See also Reg Item 3593 for another photo of trailer 565.Yields information about cable tram trailer 565 at Bourke St.Black & White Photograph with notes on rear.Has the TMSV Sales stamp and "1938" on rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 565 -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, The Engineer and Machinist's Drawing-Book: a complete course of instruction for the practical engineer, Possibly c1887
... SMB bookplate 'J.F Murphy Nicholson St. North Fitzroy 1887. ... SMB bookplate 'J.F Murphy Nicholson St. North Fitzroy 1887 ...A large brown cloth hardcover book with black leather spine and corners. Title is engraved in gold on spine. Illustrated by numerous engravings on wood and steel, including select details, and complete machines. Illustrations in b/w. It includes a list of b/w plates, a table of contents, 116 p. of text and 112 p. of plates. This workwork provids instruction on drawing and illustrating heavy machinery including steam engines. It also contains lessons in drawings and examples of approved construction. non-fictionengineer drawings, drawing instruments, the sector, the lines of numbers, drawing of elementary forms, m le blanc, mm armengaud, linear drawing, projection, eccentric curves, machinery sketching, forms of gearing, projections of shadows, spur gearing -
Orbost & District Historical Societyfridge magnet, C 1980's -1990's
... Phone orders welcome Local DElivery No Charge 111 Nicholson St... 111 Nicholson St Orbost Ph 541921". The reverse is grey/black ...Used as publicity/advertising item by Ken Heyne, butcher in Orbost.Fridge magnets are popular as promotional items because they are relatively cheap to manufacture, very portable and long-lasting. This item advertises a local business no longer operating.A small, rectangular, flat fridge magnet. One side is dark blue with white print - "K.B.& J.E. HEYNE Quality Butchers ORDERS TAKEN PRIVATE STOCK CUT & PACKED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS Phone orders welcome Local DElivery No Charge 111 Nicholson St Orbost Ph 541921". The reverse is grey/black. fridge-magnet advertising-orbost -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable Engine house interior - Gertrude St
... to be the Nicholson St and Gertrude St winding house. See attached email.... to be the Nicholson St and Gertrude St winding house. See attached email ...Photo of the interior of an engine house showing the tension wheels for three different cables. See page 76 of Mind The Curve by Keating, showing the cable tensioning arrangements. Based on a review of the window arrangements, it is believed to be the Nicholson St and Gertrude St winding house. See attached email.Yields information about the interior of a engine house powering three separate cables.Black and white print with a plain backtrams, tramways, cable trams, engine houses, power house, winding house, gertrude st -
Melbourne LegacyLetter - Document, letter, 1943
... Nicholson St, North Fitzroy to place an order for 14 beds, 17... Letter dated 14 January 1943 to Henry Palmer of 650 Nicholson St ...Letter dated 14 January 1943 to Henry Palmer of 650 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy to place an order for 14 beds, 17 mattresses and 36 pillows for the hostel. It states the costs and that the items were to be discounted 2.5% and plus Sales Tax. Delivery was to be no later than the end of March.A record of prices and quantities of furniture and items required for the first hostel established by Legacy in 1943 during the war.Green quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched.Initialled for E. Russell, Hostel Chairman.holmbush administration, residences -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - Set of 4, Dave Menzies?, 19/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
... , but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. TMSV..., but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. TMSV copy ...Set of four colour slides of PCC car 1041 on its debut trip, but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. TMSV copy slides. Photographer unknown. Dated 19/4/1973. .1 - In Nicholson St with the Cable Tram winding house in the background. .2 - 1041 reversing and about to pass through the crossover. Has a W tram at the other end that has cleared the tram from the cross over shown in the first slide. .3 - has a W class tram at the rear - could be out of order. .4 - Being towed by W7 1001 in Queens Parade under the Reservoir railway line railway bridge. advertising Stegbar windows and Stott & Son Real Estate. See also Reg Item 6043 for other photos.Keith has written details on each slide including the date and the "TMSV" stamp.trams, tramways, gertrude st, new tramcars, winding houses, tram 1041, pcc class, tram 1001, w7 class, clifton hill -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - SHELFORD GIRLS’ SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
... of England Girls’ Grammar School ‘Shelford’ Glen Eira Road St Mary’s ...This file contains 2 items relating to the History of Shelford Girls’ School and Kindergarten: 1/1 set of typed notes by Betty Snowball, titled ‘History of Shelford Church of England Girls’ Grammar School’, date unknown. The notes detail the history of the school from 1898 to 1973 including a period from 1922 when boys and girls were enrolled. 2/2 copies of typed notes detailing the history of the school from 1898 to 1982. Author and date unknown.dixon emily miss, shelford church of england girls’ grammar school, ‘shelford’, glen eira road, st mary’s church, seymour road, blundell d miss, homain freda miss, schools, blundell f miss, alison road, langley h.t. canon, green bishop, anglican church, thomas a.m. miss, principals, students, bishops, ‘helenslea’, hood crescent, hood judge, ripley grove, st margaret’s hall, thewlis d miss, foundation stones, criswick wing, criswick mrs, cooper wing, cooper canon, woods f archbishop dr, baddams v.t. miss, baddams wing, cowling c.c. reverend, washington i.i. miss, ida washington library, delacombe rohan sir major general (governor), myers j.m. miss, parents clubs, classrooms, schoolhouses, davies margaret e miss, nicholson mabel miss, the nicholson primary library, st mary’s parish caulfield, caulfield, lloyd c mr, thewlis wing, henderson g mr, henderson mrs, hancock archdeacon, gates, watson normie, scholl reginald sir, gorton john senator, langley canon, langley dean, hone brian sir, caulfield grammar, excursions, construction (events and activities), britten e. miss, halls, theatres, ‘little shelford’, thewlis j.s. miss, coach houses, lofts, festivals and celebrations, primary schools, secondary schools, stables, clergy residences, fireplaces, towers, mansions -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable tram 534 in Bourke Street outside the St. James Building, 1924
... east bound in Bourke St on its way to Nicholson St passing... in Bourke St on its way to Nicholson St passing the St. James ...The photograph shows a cable tram set with trailer No. 534 east bound in Bourke St on its way to Nicholson St passing the St. James Building at William Street. The conductor standing at the back of the grip car is in MMTB uniform with his ticket wallet in his left hand and bag visible. The grip man appears to be ringing his bell. There is a side advertisement for the "All Australian Exhibition". A reference to the exhibition is in The Argus of 3/11/1924 - see reference.Yields information cable trams in Bourke St and their crews.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, bourke st, conductors, tram crews, william st, tram 534 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Clang clang goes the trolley right into a glass case", 24/01/1974 12:00:00 AM
... of a Nicholson St cable car. Notes the MMTB repair work.... of Russell and Little Lonsdale St. Has a photo of a Nicholson St ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Thursday January 24, 1974 titled "Clang clang goes the trolley right into a glass case", about the positioning of the Museum of Victoria (at the time the Science Museum) cable car - grip and trailer into a glass case on the corner of Russell and Little Lonsdale St. Has a photo of a Nicholson St cable car. Notes the MMTB repair work.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, museums, exhibitions -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, 13/10/1940 12:00:00 AM
... the destination of Nicholson St. See Reg item 5056 for a similar image... the destination of Nicholson St. See Reg item 5056 for a similar image ...Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of a cable tram set at the Bourke St terminus. In the background is the Spencer St station buildings and W2 269? northbound in Spencer St. The cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. See Reg item 5056 for a similar image. Note the street light stand built into the verandah of the hotel and possibly that of Spencer St station verandah.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, spencer st, w2 class, tram 269 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age Newspaper, "A push to get the trams back on the track", 30-7-1976
... , and one man buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground... buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground trams ...Reports on Federal and State Transport Ministers conference, the need to push public transport. Reports on the new Z class trams, extensions to Burwood Road and East Preston. Quotes Dudley Snell, MMTB Chairman, about fares, bus costs, income, and one man buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground trams not useful. Written by Stephen Nisbet Transport Reporter.Yields information about the outlook and issues of trams and buses in Melbourne in the mid 1970s.Newspaper clipping - "A push to get the trams back on the track" - The Age 30-7-1976tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, one man buses, extensions, east preston, burwood road, dudley snell, bus costs, underground tramways, z class trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - Set of 6, Keith Caldwell, 1/11/1978 12:00:00 AM
... for Bourke St turning at Nicholson St. .1 - W6 975 east bound car... at Nicholson St. .1 - W6 975 east bound car showing East Preston ...Set of six Agfa Colour slides, cardboard mounts, by Keith Caldwell of trams in Victoria Parade during a disruption with trams for Bourke St turning at Nicholson St. .1 - W6 975 east bound car showing East Preston Bell St and another W2 behind. Has St Vincents Hospital in the background. Dated 16.3.62. .2 - W7 1027 ditto, showing City Brunswick St. Dated 13.3.1962. .3 - W7 1003, showing City via Latrobe St route 88, with an Inspector watching and a Policeman on traffic duty. Dated 17.3.1962. .4 - W7 1017, showing City via Latrobe St, route 90. Dated 17.3.1962 .5 - W5 767, showing South Melbourne and St Kilda Beach, route 10, running in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St and Spring St. Has the ICI building in the background. Dated 17.3.1962. .6 - W6 990 , showing City via Latrobe St, route 90. Dated 17.3.1962Dates as shown above in red ink. .1 and .2 "Victoria Pde" .3 and .6 - BX AS Melb 17.3.62"trams, tramways, victoria parade, reserved track, w7 class, w6 class, route 88, w5 class, tram 975, tram 1027, tram 1003, tram 1017, tram 767, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram being towed out of North Fitzroy depot, The Age, late 1930s
... of a car depot or car house by a tractor, North Fitzroy Nicholson... or car house by a tractor, North Fitzroy Nicholson St depot ...The photograph shows a cable tram set being towed out of a car depot or car house by a tractor, North Fitzroy Nicholson St depot. The grip is in the raised position, with the gripman's hands on the brake levers. The conductor is waiting to pull the pin that secures the tow bar. The tram has the destination of Spencer St. Photo late 1930s or 1940. Note the Bundy clock on the depot wall.Yields information about towing a cable tram out of a car house probably shortly before closure of the cable tram system in 1940.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has the Copyright stamp of The Age and pencil number "KM-M-007", Ken Magor stamp, "tram being towed out of depot" and number 4838.cable trams, tractor, towing cable tram, car house, north fitzroy depot -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C 1890s
... Nicholson St... shops along Nicholson St This is a pictorial record of transport ...The photograph shows the Royal Mail wagon outside Herbert's General Store in the main street of Orbost. Lancelot Herbert came to Orbost in 1886, taking up a partnership with local store-owner George Temple. After Mr Temple’s death in 1891, Lancelot took over the store and progressively developed Herberts Snowy River Stores which grew into a department store of several shops along Nicholson StThis is a pictorial record of transport in 19th century Orbost. It is associated with the Herbert family.A black / white photograph of a travelling salesman and his samples on the Orbost Coach outside Herbert's grocery store. Two other men are standing nearby. The photograph is on a cream buff card.on front - "Traveller's Samples on Orbost Coach"herbert's-store transport -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Fox, Marion, Aunt Isabel's Lover by Marion Fox, 1928
... Circulating Library, 155 Nicholson St., Footscray'; 'Thompson's..., 155 Nicholson St., Footscray'; 'Thompson's Library & Fancy ...Hardcover book, 302 pages. Book has a dark red cover.fictionmarion fox, fiction -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram 389 Bourke St, late 1930s
... to Nicholson St. in the background are the Bourke St West Police... to Nicholson St. in the background are the Bourke St West Police ...Photo of a cable tram set, trailer 389 at the Bourke St terminus shortly after its arrival. Passengers are waiting in the Safety Zone, for the shunting to be completed before returning to Nicholson St. in the background are the Bourke St West Police station, Hudson's Stores, the MTO Co. Head office building and Carlyons Hotel. Under the awning of the MTOC Head office building is Buchanan;s Cafe. Photo late 1930sYields information about the Bourke St cable tram terminus, late 1930sBlack and white print with a plain backtrams, tramways, tram 306, cable trams, bourke st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... in Nicholson St, south of Albert St. intersection, testing overhead... in Nicholson St, south of Albert St. intersection, testing overhead ...Black & White photo of M&MTB trams 988 and 1003 in Nicholson St, south of Albert St. intersection, testing overhead prior to opening of Bourke St. on 19/6/1955. Were the first and second trams on the line. Bus on right side of photo. Trees and park in background. Parliament Gardens out of view on right side. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 22/5/2020.On rear of photo in typed paper "988 stands while 1003 passes it on the Bourke St. route before any cars had started operating on this newly completed line. These cars were first and second cars to run over the line. 19 June 1955 Geoff Grant Photo." and "Geoff Grant" stamp in btm rh corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, commissioning , tram 988, tram 1003 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAdministrative record - Depot List, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Allocation of Tramcars 1936", 1968
... , Collingwood, Nicholson St and South Melbourne.... and trailers at Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Nicholson St and South ...Depot list - book formed from 2 sheets, centre stapled with a single stapled titled "Melbourne tramcar to depot allocation during the year 1936 prior to the opening of Brunswick Depot" Published as a supplement to June 1968 issue. Prepared by B. Dwan from information supplied by R. G. Bishop. On the rear has a list of the number of grip cars and trailers at Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Nicholson St and South Melbourne.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists, tramcars, lists, depots, depot allocation, brunswick, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, "Bourke St looking west from Swanston St, World War 1 era", 1980's?
... of Nicholson St. One of a series of four photographs produced... has the destination of Nicholson St. One of a series ...Set of two reproduced photographs, sepia toned of "Bourke St looking west from Swanston St, World War 1 era", with Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth Hotel, Kino's Merchants, Danks, The Metropole, Wertheim. The cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. One of a series of four photographs produced by an unknown person/company. Two sizes of prints held, one large, two small.On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Invitation, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Jun. 1955
... . McComb Esq." in blue ink. Has a map of the route, the Nicholson... of the route, the Nicholson St line show dotted and schedule ...Printed invitation on off-white card with MMTB letter head invitation to the "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Friday 24th June 1955 at 3pm at the new tramcar depot in Plenty Road Preston. Has been handwritten for "H. S. McComb Esq." in blue ink. Has a map of the route, the Nicholson St line show dotted and schedule for completion in 1956, details of the project and a brief history of the route.trams, tramways, opening, civic functions, bourke st, preston depot, northcote, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "The facts on light rail in St Kilda and Port Melbourne", c1987
... to be converted, and the Nicholson St tram line. Outlines issues... to be converted, and the Nicholson St tram line. Outlines issues ...Three fold full colour pamphlet - approx. A5 size, titled "The facts on light rail in St Kilda and Port Melbourne", published by the MTA outlining the proposed conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines. Gives information on current passengers, proposed routes, plans. Map shows the proposed lines to be converted, and the Nicholson St tram line. Outlines issues, such as disability access, Yooralla and notes Hong Kong contract. C1987.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Tramway Board, "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", 10/10/1917 12:00:00 AM
... Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North... Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North ...Report - typed four pages - two copies - brass clipped together - titled "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", listing the details for each engine or power house in the Northern Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North Melbourne, North Carlton and Johnston St engine houses. Dated 10/10/1917trams, tramways, cable trams, track, engine houses, cables, equipment -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - set of 3 Black and White photographs, Len Millar, 19/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
... and Nicholson St. Photographed by Len Millar Dated 19/4/1973. .1..., but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St ...Set of three black and white photographs of PCC car 1041 on its debut trip, but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. Photographed by Len Millar Dated 19/4/1973. .1 - 1041 in Gertrude St with the former hotel in the background. .2 - Outside the former winding house and a W closed up behind. .3 - ditto with the "MMTB Lost Property Office" sign in the background. See also Reg Item 5996 for other photos.Keith has written details on the rear of each photograph, including photographer and date.trams, tramways, pcc, 1041, gertrude st, new tramcars, winding houses, lost property, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Original 1921, reproduction 1970's?
... of Nicholson St. In the view are Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth... the destination of Nicholson St. In the view are Coles Book Arcade ...Copy photograph of an illustration, sepia toned of Bourke St looking west from Swanston St. Title of illustration says World War 1 era, thought appears to be more early to mid 1920's from the motor cars. Cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. In the view are Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth Hotel, Kino's, The Metropole and Danks. .2 - more extensive print - added 14-12-2018 - scanned in to sections.trams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMap, Victorian Railways (VR), "Melbourne and Suburbs", 1956
... to East Preston is shown but not the Nicholson St East Brunswick... to East Preston is shown but not the Nicholson St East Brunswick ...Map printed by the Victorian Railways in 1955 gives places of interest, some facts about Melbourne, and amusements, with the map showing rail, tram, and railway bus routes, suburbs, golf links, sporting grounds, and municipalities. The Bourke St tram route to East Preston is shown but not the Nicholson St East Brunswick line which opened during mid 1956. Provides a detailed list of suburbs, miles from the GPO, and how reached from where. Notes it was published in Jan. 1956 by the VR Public Relations and Betterment Board.Demonstrates a Victorian Railways printed map of MelbourneMap - 8 fold printed in colourmaps, melbourne, tramways, bus routes, railways -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, PTV & Yarra Trams passenger safety - Tram Coach
... = stop before you cross tram tracks - has an E class in Nicholson... before you cross tram tracks - has an E class in Nicholson St ...Set of four full colour posters advising passengers on how to travel safely. Part of the Tram Coach series 1 - using strap hangers or handles - 2017 2 - holding onto poles etc - also tram cleaning and washing hands - Covid19 - 2020 3 - tram travel for visitors to Melbourne - from a far away place? - 2019 4 - offering priority seats to passengers - 2018 - 2 copies 5 - day dreaming = stop before you cross tram tracks - has an E class in Nicholson St City area - not dated.Demonstrates the methods that Yarra Trams & PTV use to advise passengers how to travel safely.Set of four A3 size colour posters passenger safety postersposters, tramways, passengers, tramcars, safety, covid-19 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BUSH COLLECTION: COLLECTION OF LETTERS TO MRS S. A. (NINA) BUSH), 1888 - 1891
... a: to Mr & Mrs Bush from R? Andrews, Nicholson St; Ist Oct... from R? Andrews, Nicholson St; Ist Oct. 1891 b: to 'my dear ...a: to Mr & Mrs Bush from R? Andrews, Nicholson St; Ist Oct. 1891 b: to 'my dear Nina' from Nellie Bath, Methodist Ladies' College; Feb 22nd, 1889 c; to 'My very dear Nina' from ?? Nellie Bush (by handwriting?), Wesleyan Parsonage; July 14th, 1888 d: to 'My dear Nina' from Jane? Bush, 'Lansdowne'; Jan 14th, 1891 e: to Mrs S. A. Bush from J. Tipping, St. John's Church, Bairnsdale. 7th June, 1899.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Conductors - St Kilda (Brighton Road) Line", Mar. 1920
... - Toorak Line .5 - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7... - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7 - Fitzroy Line See Reg ...Set of 7 Notice or instructions to Conductors March 1920, advising conductors that checkers will be boarding trams between 7am and 11pm and asking Conductors to give the checker specific information. In relation to the proposed penny sections. Printed on foolscap or quarto duplicated sheets. .1 - St Kilda (Brighton Road) .2 - Esplanade Line .3 - North Carlton Line .4 - Toorak Line .5 - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7 - Fitzroy Line See Reg Item 3927 for the proposed introduction.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, cable trams, ticket inspectors
