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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 -
Melbourne Water
Souvenir confectionery bowl, 1930s-40s
Melbourne Water inherited many of its water assets, such as reservoirs from its predecessor the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). They have served the organisation well and have long been celebrated for both their natural beauty and engineering ingenuity. In the nineteenth century Victoria’s fundamental need for water infrastructure went beyond merely functional solutions and reflected the English ideal of the romance and beauty that was embodied in expanses of water. The MMBW further enhanced this notion by incorporating beauty and function in to the Classical and Italianate designs of its infrastructure such as pumping houses and reservoir outlet towers. The reservoir gardens and picnic areas were landscaped with ornamental stonework, exotic trees, decorative flower beds, fern glades pools and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance. This souvenir item has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. Clear glass flower shaped 'depression ware' confectionery bowl, with photographic image of Maroondah Reservoir outlet tower on basemelbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, maroondah reservoir, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, glass bowl -
Melbourne Water
Souvenir lapel pin/brooch Maroondah Dam, 1960s/70s
Melbourne Water inherited many of its water assets, such as reservoirs from its predecessor the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). They have served the organisation well and have long been celebrated for both their natural beauty and engineering ingenuity. In the nineteenth century Victoria’s fundamental need for water infrastructure went beyond merely functional solutions and reflected the English ideal of the romance and beauty that was embodied in expanses of water. The MMBW further enhanced this notion by incorporating beauty and function in to the Classical and Italianate designs of its infrastructure such as pumping houses and reservoir outlet towers. The reservoir gardens and picnic areas were landscaped with ornamental stonework, exotic trees, decorative flower beds, fern glads pools and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance. This souvenir item has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. Blue enamel and metal lapel pin/brooch depicting Maroondah Reservoir and outlet tower. Oval shaped with words 'Maroondah Dam' at the top and a ribbon banner containing 'Healesville' at the bottom. Maroondah Dam. Healesvillemelbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, maroondah reservoir, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, lapel pin, brooch -
Melbourne Water
Souvenir tea caddy spoon "Tea Time", Early 1960s
Melbourne Water inherited many of its water assets, such as reservoirs from its predecessor the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). They have served the organisation well and have long been celebrated for both their natural beauty and engineering ingenuity. In the nineteenth century Victoria’s fundamental need for water infrastructure went beyond merely functional solutions and reflected the English ideal of the romance and beauty that was embodied in expanses of water. The MMBW further enhanced this notion by incorporating beauty and function in to the Classical and Italianate designs of its infrastructure such as pumping houses and reservoir outlet towers. The reservoir gardens and picnic areas were landscaped with ornamental stonework, exotic trees, decorative flower beds, fern glads pools and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance This souvenir item has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. Tea caddy spoon with clock face engraved showing 4pm on round spoon, tea pot shaped handle with enamel scenic view badge saying 'Healesville' ( depicting Maroondah Reservoir outlet tower). Tea caddy spoon box labelled 'Fine Silverware by Stokes'Stokes and Sons Stokes & Sons logo (Star with S and boomerang) EG. No. 15733melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, maroondah reservoir, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, tea caddy spoon -
Melbourne Water
Photograph, Upper Yarra Dam Personnel, 1955
As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water. In 1946, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) approved a site for a new dam for Melbourne's domestic water. This is now known as the Upper Yarra Dam. Due to the construction of the dam, the workforce had to be accommodated on site; domestic quarters were built for single men, families and staff. The township also had kitchens, laundry facilities, a canteen, a recreation hall, mess areas and a co-op store, with one of the first houses being seconded to accommodate for a school. This photograph shows personnel at a Kindergarten party at the Upper Yarra Dam, a time where workers were housed during its construction. The photograph is historically significant as it captures a purpose built community that supported the workers undertaking the construction of the dam. upper yarra dam, mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, township, 1940s, community -
Melbourne Water
Compensating Polar Planimeter, c.1970s
As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water. This item was used by MMBW employees as a measuring device to determine areas or figures on a plane surface having either straight or irregular boundaries. The Compensating Polar Planimeter is of historical significance for its association with the former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). This measuring device is perfectly intact and a rare surviving object of standard Board issued equipment. The kit is significant for its representativeness of the theme of Technology in building Victoria's industries and workforce, which continues to resonate strongly within Melbourne Water today.The instrument is inside a black metal case with accessories including: Setting bar, screwdriver, Allen key and spare pole point. Inside is also the adjustable planimeter. mmbw, melbourne water, melbourne metropolitan board of works, technology, instrument, work, measure, historic, water, staff -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Ticket Holder, Unknown
A leather ticket holder for conductors to use to store books of tickets, it can hold seven books on either side for a 14 books of tickets.One side is showing wear and has markings where the leather is worn down around the area that the ticket book staples would be, the other side shows no markings.ticket holder, ticket, mmtb, m&mtb, melbourne & metropolitan tramways board -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Ticket Holder, Unknown
A leather ticket holder for conductors to use to store books of tickets, it can hold three books on either side for a six books of tickets.Both sides are showing wear and have markings where the leather is worn down around the area that the ticket book staples would be.ticket holder, ticket, mmtb, m&mtb, melbourne & metropolitan tramways board -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - MMBW, c. 1894
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Plan No. 323,330, 335, 336 Segments shown: As Plan No. Large scale plan of lagoon fill area (40'=1")engineering - board of works, sandridge lagoon, transport - tramways, engineering - canals and drainage, built environment, gasworks, hotels -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Annotated and handcoloured by Peter Libbis to indicate his research into Libbis family residences and hotels on copy of a section of an MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c. 1980s
Peter Libbis obtained these copies from the MMBW when he researched his family history in the 1980s. He has annotated them, colour in hotels etc. Donated to Society in 1997.One of a group of 19 photocopies of various 20th century MMBW plans, annotated/coloured in to indicate residences of Libbis family and local hotels, by Peter Libbis in family and hotel research - Bay/Crockford area, Ingles to Bridgehotels, built environment, melbourne & metropolitan board of works -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Annotated and handcoloured by Peter Libbis to indicate his research into Libbis family residences and hotels on copy of a section of an MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c. 1980s
Peter Libbis obtained these copies from the MMBW when he researched his family history in the 1980s. He has annotated them, colour in hotels etc. Donated to Society in 1997.One of a group of 19 photocopies of various 20th century MMBW plans, annotated/coloured in to indicate residences of Libbis family and local hotels, by Peter Libbis in family and hotel research - Cruikshank/Pickles area (South Melbourne mostly)hotels, built environment, melbourne & metropolitan board of works -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Police circular, Victorian Police, 21 Feb 1953
Police circular 21 Feb 1953. Foolscap sheet, typed both sides, duplicated, punched both edges. Detailing arrests in the metropolitan area 9 am 20.2.53 to 9 am 21.2.53, listing a stowaway arrested at Port MelbourneThree names hghlighted in green. Blue tick on one item.police, crimes and misdemeanours -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - Wharves and Fisherman's Bend, MMBW, 17 Jan 1894
MMBW plan of Number 9 Wharf Area and Fisherman's Bend, 1894pencil writing addedmmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, fishermans bend -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - Yarra River, Saltwater River and Coode's Canal, 1935
Plan No.7. Yarra River, Saltwater River, Coode's Canal area 1935.Signed Walker A.W.melbourne, a w walker, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mmbw -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Melbourne and suburbs sewerage works, MMBW, 1 Jul 1908
MMBW map of Melbourne and Suburbs sewerage work to 1-7-1908. Reticulation areas in red, reticulation areas under construction in blue.engineering - canals and drainage, engineering - board of works -
City of Whittlesea
Map - Maps, Municipal Association Of Victoria groupings of councils for representation, 1936
Map was produced as part of Municipal Association of Victoria report on Metropolitan Government, 18 May 1936. Map shows proprosed groupings of municipalities for election of representation to the MAV Board. Map includes net annual value of rateable property within each municipality. The net rateable value for metropolitan area of the Shire of Whittlesea in 1936 was £20,102. Maps, paper. Produced as part of Municipal Association of Victoria report on Metropolitan Government, 18 May 1936. Map shows proprosed groupings of municipalities for election of representation to the MAV Board. council, municipal association of victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Lewis Tulk, Construction Winneke Reservoir and treatment plant / Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c.1981
Sugarloaf Reservoir is situated on former farmland. This large water storage was completed in 1982 and serves Melbourne's northern suburbs. Within the visitor areas are two picnic grounds and other recreational facilities. Below its massive rock embankment is located the Winnecke Treatment Plan designed to purify its water before being piped into Melbourne. The dam partly inundated the old firing ranges of the former Christmas Hills Rifle Club. Source: Christmas Hills Now and then: Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004.lewis tulk collection, construction, sugarloaf reservoir, winnecke dam -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Lewis Tulk, Construction Winneke Reservoir and treatment plant / Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c.1981
Sugarloaf Reservoir is situated on former farmland. This large water storage was completed in 1982 and serves Melbourne's northern suburbs. Within the visitor areas are two picnic grounds and other recreational facilities. Below its massive rock embankment is located the Winnecke Treatment Plan designed to purify its water before being piped into Melbourne. The dam partly inundated the old firing ranges of the former Christmas Hills Rifle Club. Source: Christmas Hills Now and then: Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004.lewis tulk collection, construction, sugarloaf reservoir, winnecke dam -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Lewis Tulk, Construction Winneke Reservoir and treatment plant / Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c.1981
Sugarloaf Reservoir is situated on former farmland. This large water storage was completed in 1982 and serves Melbourne's northern suburbs. Within the visitor areas are two picnic grounds and other recreational facilities. Below its massive rock embankment is located the Winnecke Treatment Plan designed to purify its water before being piped into Melbourne. The dam partly inundated the old firing ranges of the former Christmas Hills Rifle Club. Source: Christmas Hills Now and then: Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004.lewis tulk collection, construction, sugarloaf reservoir, winnecke dam -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Lewis Tulk, Construction Winneke Reservoir and treatment plant / Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c.1981
Sugarloaf Reservoir is situated on former farmland. This large water storage was completed in 1982 and serves Melbourne's northern suburbs. Within the visitor areas are two picnic grounds and other recreational facilities. Below its massive rock embankment is located the Winnecke Treatment Plan designed to purify its water before being piped into Melbourne. The dam partly inundated the old firing ranges of the former Christmas Hills Rifle Club. Source: Christmas Hills Now and then: Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004.lewis tulk collection, construction, sugarloaf reservoir, winnecke dam -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Lewis Tulk, Construction Winneke Reservoir and treatment plant / Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c.1981
Sugarloaf Reservoir is situated on former farmland. This large water storage was completed in 1982 and serves Melbourne's northern suburbs. Within the visitor areas are two picnic grounds and other recreational facilities. Below its massive rock embankment is located the Winnecke Treatment Plan designed to purify its water before being piped into Melbourne. The dam partly inundated the old firing ranges of the former Christmas Hills Rifle Club. Source: Christmas Hills Now and then: Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004.lewis tulk collection, construction, sugarloaf reservoir, winnecke dam -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, The Upper Yarra District, 1888
Photocopies from "Victoria and its Metropolis: Past and Present". Chapter 19, "The Upper Yarra District" pages [402] - 415. Includes descriptions of some townships and short biographies of local residents. Victoria and Its Metropolis' is a large two volume history of Victoria, written in 1888 by Alexander Sutherland. It contains a huge amount of information on the people of the colony and its early history. The first volume covers information from the discovery of Australia, through to the exploration of Victoria and the first settlers to the pioneers. It then continues on to discuss immigration, the era of gold, the development of government, agriculture, music and art, literature and the metropolis of Melbourne. A large portion of the second volume examines the colony by district, which covers many districts throughout the state as well as the metropolitan area. Hundreds of biographical entries are scattered throughout and a comprehensive biographical index is included at the end. The British Library has scanned Volume 2 and it can be downloaded at http://access.bl.uk/item/pdf/lsidyv30336ba8 Images from the book are on Flickr Commons via the British Library https://www.flickr.com/photos/britishlibrary/ Keywords in this record highlight those residents connected to Eltham and district7 A3 Pages HG Booklet 45harry gilham collection, james andrew, w. b. andrew, alfred armstrong, simon armstrong, thomas armstrong, john bell, mary ann bell, thomas m bell, ewen hugh cameron, mary cameron, james charlton, j.m conolly, andrew harkness, william hubbard, james johnston, james mcpherson, robert parry, george stebbing, joseph stevenson, j.b. thomas, james thomson, mary weller, isidore t. wilmot, john b. wilson, walter wippell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, 31 Oct 1935
Documentation of drainage works in 1935 for 141 Bridge St.Plan of drainage 31/10/1935. Details the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works drainage plan for part of Port Melbourne. 141 Bridge St, Port MelbourneHand written details around blueprint of area. Notes made on right hand side and 3 signatures at the bottom.built environment - civic, built environment - domestic, engineering - board of works, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mmbw, m h grover, r f bentley -
Clunes Museum
Book - DIRECTORY OF VICTORIA, SANDS & McDOUGALL PTY. LTD, DIRECTORY OF VICTORIA FOR 1935
DIRECTORY OF VICTORIA 1935 COMPRISING MELBOURNE AND SUBURBAN STREETS, COUNTRY POSTAL CENTRES.ALPHABETICAL ALL TENEMENT HOLDERS IN THE METROPOLITAN, BALLARAT, BENDIGO, AND GEELONG AREAS, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONS THROUGHOUT VICTORIADARK RED HARDCOVER WITH ADVERTISING ON COVER AND INSIDE. PART OF THE SPINE IS MISSING 2180 PAGES non-fictionDIRECTORY OF VICTORIA 1935 COMPRISING MELBOURNE AND SUBURBAN STREETS, COUNTRY POSTAL CENTRES.ALPHABETICAL ALL TENEMENT HOLDERS IN THE METROPOLITAN, BALLARAT, BENDIGO, AND GEELONG AREAS, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONS THROUGHOUT VICTORIAdirectory of victoria 1935, victoria 19354, sands & mcdoougall's -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Legatee Robbie Robertson, President 1971
A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee A G (Robbie) Robertson (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1971). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 Legatee Robertson saw service in the AIF in Australia, Middle East and South-West Pacific area. Initially with the 2/16 Aust. Field Coy. R.A.E. and also in the Corps of the Royal Australian Engineers. He was inducted into Legacy in 1960 after being proposed by Legatee Edgar Sherwan and Legatee Syd Birrell. In his professional life he was Engineer in Chief of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Robbie Robertson a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Article with a black and white photo of Legatee Robbie Robertson - President 1971past presidents, robbie robertson -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Light Rail Transit System - Inner Area North-South Link", c1986
Sixteen page book, A4 portrait format, saddle stapled, titled "Light Rail Transit System - Inner Area North-South Link", published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority detailing the conversion of the former heavy electric suburban railway lines to St Kilda and Port Melbourne to electric trams or Light Rail. Has foreword by Tom Roper, Minister for Transport, Describes the proposed system, vehicles, development of articulated vehicles (2001, 2002), interchange with rail services, travel times and a map showing the proposed route, including a possible extension along Mitford St. and Broadway to Glenhuntly Road. Has a number of artists impressions of the vehicles at Station Pier and South Melbourne station. Includes colour photographs of the vehicles, conductors and photos of other light rail systems in Hanover and Amsterdam. Published c1986.trams, tramways, melbourne, light railways, mta, st kilda, port melbourne, articulated trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "The Met / tram system", c1988
Diagrammatic poster or map of "The Met / tram system" showing a plan with route numbers, zones and peak system route numbers with an enlarged central Melbourne area. Date of map 1988c, shows the St. Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail, Bundoora and the "The Met" logo. Printed on art paper. Has a telephone number for further information. Stored rolled. St. Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail opened late 1987. The Met replaced by the Public Transport Corporation 1/7/1989 - See reference. Two copies held. See Time-line history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, the met, tram routes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport and The Met, "Public Transport Map of Melbourne" - "Effective August 1988", 1988
Map - Pocket size - folded - public transport map of Melbourne, printed in colour on art paper, showing public transport services in greater Melbourne, an index of localities. The City Saver area shown in detail. On the rear, route numbers, line maps of tram routes, train lines, outer metropolitan services, ticketing information, Transport Neighbourhoods, . Shows the St Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail lines. Price $2. Shows "The Met" logo. On front under The Met logo and above the scale bar is "Effective 1/7/1988". Niltrams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Report and Statement of Accounts" for year ended 30 June 1958, 1959, 1960, 1958-1960
1215.1 - Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1958 - No. 39 - buff heavy paper cover with 56 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include 2 of Influenza inoculations, traffic congestion in Collins St., new tram track in Malvern area, and new depot entrance at Camberwell. Has an insert inside front cover "With the Compliments of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board." 1215.2 - 2 copies - Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1959 - No. 40 - light green heavy paper cover with 60 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include reconstruction of Batman Ave., laying special work at Kew Junction, pouring concrete in Johnston St., cable tramway abandonment, new thermit welding process, new dressing sheds at Wattle Park, illuminated tramcar for the City of Fitzroy centenary. Has an insert inside front cover "With the Compliments of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board." 1215.3 - Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1960 - No. 41 - light grey heavy paper cover with 60 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include new St Kilda junction trackwork being assembled in Sth Melbourne yard, Flinders St. overpass under construction, - temporary trackwork, wheel welding machine at Preston, bus drivers school, new golf club house at Wattle Park, Q class tram decorated for Myers Christmas 1959. Has an insert inside front cover "With the Compliments of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board." Printer not given on 1215.31215.1 - in ink on the front cover "Mr Major". On page 34 in pencil some notations re figures. 1215.2 - copy 2 - in ink on the front cover "Mr Major". 1215.3 - in light colour ink on front cover "Mr. B.F.Becher"trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, annual reports, operations, trackwork -
Victorian Bands' League
Flyer /Pamphlet / Programme, 1933
The Victorian Bands' League was officially founded on the 10th of April, 1931. This new organisation quickly gained the affliations of all brass bands in Victoria and took over the control of bands from the Victorian Bands' Association. The new VBL started presenting massed bands events at the MCG and ran competitions around Victoria. This program pamphlet is a unique example of the style of massed bands events that were held at the MCG with 24 brass bands all marching into the ground and performing a number of items individually or in groups. This would have been quite a spectacle! This small program is very significant to the banding history in Victoria. It provides a wealth of information as to the bands that existed in 1933 as well as what they played, and how the VBL organised events. As well as this, there is evidence of a large number of metropolitan bands as well as bands from country areas.Small printed pamphlet on thin paper.victorian bands' league, melbourne cricket ground, malvern tramway junior, malvern tramways band, stonnington city brass, coburg west boys, prahran city, kingsville and yarraville citizens', footscray city, footscray-yarraville city brass, coburg city, northcote citizens and soldiers', essendon citizens', moonee valley brass band, geelong city, terang brass, geelong west city, south melbourne city, reservoir citizens', st. kilda city, oakleigh city, oakleigh band, hawthorn city, kensington district, brunswick city, moreland city band, moorabbin shire, metropolitan fire brigade, sunshine district, sunshine community brass, kew city, kynetown town