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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument - Short Road Ferry ticket, c.1974
From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. The Short Road ferry ran between the end of Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand in Williamstown. The name came from it being the 'short road' between the two places. There was a type of ferry service in operation from around 1873 which was modernised in the 20th century to take cars and trucks across the river. It was operated by two heavy chains which sank to the river bed to allow ships to pass.A single trip 15 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River from Williamstown on the Short Road Ferry. The off white ticket has two diagonal blue stripes and the number P016322 printed on the side. transport - ferries, short road ferry, williamstown, transport - motor vehicles -
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Document - Short Road Ferry ticket 1974, 7 Jan1974
From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. The Short Road ferry ran between the end of Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand in Williamstown. The name came from it being the 'short road' between the two places. There was a type of ferry service in operation from around 1873 which was modernised in the 20th century to take cars and trucks across the river. It was operated by two heavy chains which sank to the river bed to allow ships to pass.A single trip 20 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River from Williamstown on the Short Road Ferry. The off white ticket has two diagonal blue stripes and the number C049655 printed on the side. On reverse side of ticket -" 8.25 pm trip. 7-1-74 (last East bound for day'"transport - ferries, short road ferry, williamstown, transport - motor vehicles -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Port Melbourne Boys band, Bill Goudie and other band members, c 1942
Bill Goudie was a member of the Port Melbourne Boys Band in the late 1930s. He is on the right of the photo (with trombone) and Harold McLeish (with cornet) is on the left. Goudie was born in 1939 and would be about 13 in the photoBill Goudie and other band members outside 236 Williamstown Roadarts and entertainment - community arts, bill goudie, harold mcleish -
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Film - Video Recording - Digital, I Wish I Had Been There, 28 Jul 2020
The Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation made history on the 28 July 2020 when, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hosted our first meeting via Zoom.Digital video recording of PMHPS meeting held via Zoom on 28 July 2020. Eight members spoke on the theme “I Wish I Had Been There …” Margaret BRIDE wishes she had there when Wilbraham LIARDET had ridden up and down Bay Street proclaiming the separation of Victoria from New South Wales. John MAY wishes he was there in 1937 when Port Melbourne and Williamstown Football Clubs swapped players. Sue LEONG wishes she was there in July, 1901 in front of the building where she now lives but previously was a stables and carrier’s business. David RADCLIFFE wishes he was there in March, 1924 when the HMS Hood and the HMS Repulse arrived in Port Melbourne. Beris CAMPBELL wishes she was there in 1974 at Arch TODD's Mayoral Ball at Port Melbourne Town Hall. Garry SMART wishes he was there for the Sandridge Council meeting held at the newly built court house on 23 August 1860. Helen BARRY wishes she was there at the Graham Street railway gates where her grandfather proposed to her grandmother. Lex JOHNSON wishes he was there on the last Saturday in August, 1946 when Port Melbourne took on Coburg at North Port Oval.margaret bride, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, separation, john may, port melbourne football club, williamstown football club, sue leong, knight's transport, david radcliffe, hms hood, hms repulse, beris campbell, archibald (arch) todd, celebations - balls, gary smart, local government - municipal district of sandridge, court house, helen barry, lex johnston, coburg football club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyFinancial record (Item) - Tax Assessment notice, Commonwealth of Australia, 16 May 1947
The 1946-7 Tax Assessment is for Mr Robert C WATTERS of 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne.60189/993robert cornelius watters, finance -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyCard (Item) - Australian WW2 Identity Card, c.1940
The WW2 identity card was issued to Norma Madeline WATTERS who lived at 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne and was employed at the Myer Emporium, Bourke Street , Melbourne.norma madeline watters, war - world war ii -
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Document (Item) - Collection of documents relating to the WW2 service of Robert Watters, 1940's
A collection of documents relating to the WW2 service of Robert Cornelius WATTERS. These include the civilian identity card issued on his discharge; an application for War Gratuity; the cover for a 1941 airline ticket with Australian National Airways; a envelope addresses to M.M.A.S Melville & re-directed to 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne; an envelope containing a letter addressed to H.M.A.S Lonsdale; a magazine photograph of the Boom Working vessel 'Koala'; a certificate of appreciation from the the Hon Kevin RUDD MP, Prime Minister; a 2005 card of appreciation from The Hon John HOWARD MP , Prime Minister; photocopied documents regarding his WW2 service.war - world war ii, robert cornelius watters, armed services - navy, r.a.n. reserve -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument (Item), Certificate of Title 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, 9 Mar 1944
The Certificate of Title states that "Robert Fredrick WATTERS, Cartage Contractor and Ellen Mary WATTERS, Married Woman, both of 400 Williamstown Road, Garden City, Port Melbourne are now Joint Proprietors" of Garden City house & land on the corner of Williamstown and Beacon Roads. in 1963 Ellen became the Surviving Proprietor and 1966 the property passed to Ellen Patricia WATTERS and Norma Madeline WATTERS. Norma was registered as the Surviving Proprietor in 1984. built environment - domestic, garden city, robert fredrick watters, ellen mary watters, ellen patricia watters, norma madeline watters, williamstown road -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. Jack BOLT is cooking with Ken TURNER in the background.Jack Bolt cooking sausages at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Jack Bolt 11jack bolt, ken turner, history of a street precinct -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. Liana ThOMPSON is with her mother , Fay BATES/ SHAW nee DEVINE.Liana Thompson & Fay Bates the launch of the History of a Street Precinct. 25/9/05 Liana Thompson, Fay Bates (previously Shaw nee Devine)liana thompson, fay bates, history of a street precinct -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. LL - R - unknown, Pat GRAINGER, Graham BRIDE.Pat GRAINGER, Graham BRIDE at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct project. 25/9/05 Not Known, Pat Grainger, Graham Bridepat grainger, graham bride, history of a street precinct -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. L- R - Natica SCHROEDER, Pat GRAINGER, Janet BOLITHO.Three members of the PMHPS the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Natica Schroeder, Pat Grainger, Janet Bolithohistory of a street precinct, pat grainger, natica schroeder, janet bolitho -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. L- R - Val POWER, Jim POWER.Two members of the PMHPS the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Val Power, Jim Powerhistory of a street precinct, val power, jim power -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. L- R - Robyn ?, Maralyn KOBELTMaralyn & Robin at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Robyn ?, Maralyn Kobelthistory of a street precinct, maralyn kobelt -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. Darren Ray, Mayor of City of Port Phillip.City of Port Phillip mayor, Cr Darren Ray at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Darren Ray Mayor CoPPhistory of a street precinct, darren ray -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. Janet BOLITHO, former mayor of City of Port Phillip.Former City of Port Phillip mayor, Janet Bolitho, at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Janet Bolithohistory of a street precinct, janet bolitho -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. Co-author Graham BRIDE.Co-author, Graham Bride, at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Graham Bridehistory of a street precinct, graham bride -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. L - R - Unknown, Norah HOWARD, Mayor Darren RAY.CoPP mayor and PMHPS members at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Not known, Norah Howard, Darren Ray, Mayorhistory of a street precinct, darren ray, norma howard -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. l - R - Mayor Darren RAY, David THOMPSON, Margaret BRIDE, Janet BOLITHO, Graham BRIDE.CoPP mayor and PMHPS members involved in the production at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Mayor, David Thompson, Margaret Bride, Janet Bolitho, Graham Bridehistory of a street precinct, darren ray, graham bride, margaret bride, janet bolitho, david thompson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. L - R - Unknown, Janet BOLITHO, Glen STUART.CoPP mayor and PMHPS members at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Not known, Janet Bolitho, Glen Stuarthistory of a street precinct, janet bolitho, glen stuart -
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Photograph - Garrett Gerald TAAFE, c.1925
Garrett Gerald TAAFE (nicknamed 'Son'), trained, drove and rode Trotters and Pacers. The TAAFE family included his wife Martha TAAFE nee GILMORE, her sister, Ellen 'Nell' VALE, and Mary Genevieve VALE, Bridget BENNETT nee TAAFE, Aileen CAMPBELL nee TAAFE. Gerald died in 1935 aged 53 and his wife, Martha died in 1974 aged 92. They lived at 34 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne.Digital photograph of Garrett Gerald 'Son" TAAFE in his riding silks with a horse.mary genevieve vale, bridget bennett nee taafe, aileen campbell nee taafe, ellen 'nell' vale, mary taafe nee gilmore, garrett gerald taafe -
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Photograph - Malcolm Moore advertising, c.1960
Malcolm Moore Engineering Works Pty Ltd was established in Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne in 1927.Digital image of advertising for Malcolm Moore Engineering Works.malcolm moore pty ltd -
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Photograph - Garrett Gerald TAAFE outside his home, c.1925
Garrett Gerald TAAFE (nicknamed 'Son'), trained, drove and rode Trotters and Pacers. The TAAFE family included his brother, Nicolas 'Nick' TAAFE, his wife Martha TAAFE nee GILMORE, her sister, Ellen 'Nell' VALE and Mary Genevieve VALE, Bridget BENNETT nee TAAFE, Aileen CAMPBELL nee TAAFE. Gerald died in 1935 aged 53 and his wife, Martha died in 1974 aged 92. They lived at 34 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne.Digital photograph of Garrett Gerald 'Son" TAAFE with a horse outside his home at 34 Williamstown Road.martha taffe nee gilmore, mary genevieve vale, bridget bennett nee taafe, aileen campbell nee taafe, ellen 'nell' vale, garrett gerald taafe -
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Document - Identity card for Nicholas TAFFE, c.1940
Nicholas TAAFE (nicknamed 'Nick') lived at 34 Williamstown Road with his brother of Garrett Gerald TAAFE. The TAAFE family included Martha TAAFE nee GILMORE, her sister Ellen 'Nell' VALE, and Mary Genevieve VALE, Bridget BENNETT nee TAAFE, Aileen CAMPBELL nee TAAFE. Gerald died in 1935 aged 53 and his wife, Martha died in 1974 aged 92. Digital photograph of Nicolas 'Nick' VALE identity Cardmary genevieve vale, bridget bennett nee taafe, aileen campbell nee taafe, ellen 'nell ' vale, garrett gerald taafe, nicholas taafe -
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Map - City of Port Melbourne, Department of Lands and Survey, 29 Nov 1938
Printed map of City of Port Melbourne - Fishermens Bend area and down to Williamstown Road (Kitchens etc). 1938Red pencil marks through existing Lorimer St (refer 306)built environment - industrial, health - general health, fishermans bend, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
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Photograph - Aerial view of Williamstown piers and Alfred Graving Dock, Port of Melbourne Authority, c. 1925
Black and white aerial photo of Williamstown Piers and Alfred Graving Dock, with caption, both pasted onto paper with chequered computer bordertransport - shipping, piers and wharves, williamstown, alfred graving dock -
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Photograph - COR/BP tank farm clean-up, Alison Kelly, Aug 1990
Shot when Alision Kelly was caretaker at the nearby 'Mission Art Centre' and displayed there and at the Port Melbourne LibraryFour colour photos of bulldozer working on clean up process on site of former COR/BP tank farm - view to south. Archivally mounted on vertical strip of white card and enclosed in mylar. Photos all looking south; views of equipment scooping out hydro-carbons, soil from pit filled with ground water; top to bottom: Williamstown and Webb Dock in background; white Toyota EAY-921 right foreground; close up; close up; Princes Pier in left backgroundInk on back: 'A. Kelly 645 2324'town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, environment, alison kelly -
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Photograph - Williamstown 'Short Road' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River, 1950s
copied from a photograph held by the City of Port PhillipLaser copy of photograph of the Williamstown 'Short Road' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River from Newport to Port Melbourne's Williamstown Road.transport - ferries -
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Plan - Sandridge and adjacent suburbs, 1860
Photocopy of plan of Sandridge c1860 and adjacent suburbs from Pt Ormond to Pt Gellibrand at Williamstown on the bay and Melbourne to Hawthorn to the north. Shows the loop railway line which connected the St Kilda line to that at Windsor.On back in pencil 'From Alex St John 4/1998'town planning, transport - railways -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyArticle - Umpire, Albert MOWLAM stabbed with a hatpin
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .20 - Article referring to umpire Albert MOWLAM being stabbed in the arm with a hatpin following the Williamstown and Northcote match - date unknownfamilies, congues family, mowlam family, albert 'tich' mowlam, sport - australian rules football
