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Rye RSL Sub Branch
Stable Belt
A woven belt of unknown origin, although the wording on it seems to have a French flavour to it. Adourned with a number of assorted minitary badges. This type of belt is/was common amongsrt Mounted Regimens and each one had its own unique colour scheme and pattern, making the units readily identifiable at a glanc. During conflicts it was a common practice to swap or souvenir varios badges and other items and adourn the belt as a record of travels. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Conservation Study (Kew) 1984-88, 984
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about the nationally-funded Kew Urban Conservation Study, conducted by Pru Sanderson and completed in 1988. The Society had two representatives on the Kew Heritage Committee, which was established by Council to oversee the project. The file contains a number of documents including a copy of the original submission of May 1984. Two bound copies of the completed report in three volumes are held in the Society’s library.conservation studies -- kew(vic.), pru sanderson, city of kew urban conservation studyconservation studies -- kew(vic.), pru sanderson, city of kew urban conservation study -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Bring back trams bid", 25/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
Item in the Melbourne Herald Sun newspaper, 25/1/1996 that the State Government had pledged excess W class trams to a planned Ballarat Tramway. Reports on the public meeting on the previous Tuesday, comments on proposals. Notes comments by Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner City of Ballarat, Public Transport Minister Alan Brown. Written by Claire Heaney. Has the newspaper details and date taped alongside item.trams, tramways, feasibility study, w-class trams, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Tram front wrecked but driver unhurt", mid 1990's
Yields information about tramway accidents in Drummond St Ballarat, during the SEC era and in particular on in 1963 when a tram was in a collision with a cattle truck. Significance is reduced by the quality of the photocopy but gives the source details.Photocopy of a photograph and article that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat newspaper of 22/1/1963 tram No. 27 that had collided with a truck at corner of Drummond Nth and Mair St the previous Saturday. Refer to Reg Item 4045 for further details. Shows the tram after the collision with the St John of God Hospital in the background. Collected by Alan Bradley from State Library - see note on Reg Item 4045.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, drummond st, mair st -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Ashtray - trench art
Item acquired by Pte B.A. Bistrow 5848 6th London Regiment during war service in France during WWIA ashtray made from the bottom part of 100 mm artillery shell; there are three groves spaced at equal distance on the rim of ashtray' small arm cartridge shell is soldered to internal primer house of the artillery shell ; on the shell rim there are three files groves that may be considered decorative with radiating file marks on side of the ashtray assumed to had been made when filing the groves on the shell rim.marking relating the artillery shell around the base are; 18 Pr II (roman numerals for 2) clockwise from that are; LOT 193; B5; CF - 7/16; abd EWBC -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, More heat than light, 12/11/1997 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper interview with Bruce AtkinsonNewspaper interview with Bruce Atkinson, Legislative Council MP for Koonung Province. Mr Atkinson had been accused of breaching the constitution by working as a consultant for several councils while employed as a State politician, An introduction details the allegations. He denies having acted as a consultant since becoming parliamentary secretary to the Local Government and Planning Minister. Includes photographs, Whitehorse Gazette article, 12 November 1997.Newspaper interview with Bruce Atkinsonatkinson, bruce, parliamentary representatives -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Camp site near Burke Road, 1920-30
Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley Park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Camp site near Burke Road' with four canoes on the river bank with members beside them. "Camp site near Bourke Rd"victorian canoe club, river yarra, canoe clubs, canoeing, recreation -- canoeing, burke road -- kew (vic.), kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Victorian Canoe Club, V.C.C. Studley Park, 1920-30
Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'V.C.C. Studley Park' with its single storey weatherboard club house on the banks of the Yarra River."V.C.C. Studley Park"victorian canoe club, river yarra, studley park, boat houses, canoe clubs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Warrender Hospital
Four copies of Warrender Hospital and Surgery run by Dr. Stanley Cochrane, Harrison Street- McDowall corner, Mitcham - site now occupied by R.S.L. Originally Dr. Cochrane's extremely large home the hospital became two private family dwellings when its activities as hospital ceased . Dr. Cochrane had consequently built a private residence/surgery on the corner of Mitcham Road and Harrison Street.warrender hospital, cochrane, stanley, dr., mitcham private hospital -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Album - Collection of memorabilia from Alec and Helen Sandner's time as Mayor and Mayoress of the City of Greater Bendigo, Alec and Helen Sandner, 2012
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. This album provides at in depth understanding of the many responsibilities of Mayors and Mayoresses. Collected by the Sandners' it chronicles activities and politics from October 22 - November 11, 2012 through selected letters, articles, cartoons and event memorabilia.The newspaper articles, mostly collected from the Bendigo Advertiser, provides commentary on the key issues of the times. Eighty page black spiral bound scrapbook collection of memorabilia and newspaper articles commemorating Alec and Helen Sandner's time as Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo. This album covers the month from 25 October 2012 - November 11, 2012 after Alec had not gained re election as a councillor and contains thank you letters and a month by month summary of his achievements and activities during his time as Mayor. sandner collection, cogb mayor, mayor sandner, mayoress helen sandner -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways", 25/01/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system, parliamentary processes and a fare increase., Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system, parliamentary processes and a fare increase.Memorandum on foolscap paper sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat, dated 25/1/1962, advising both Managers of the Bendigo and Ballarat district of the proposal to close the tramways, that Fare increases had been approved, Notices to the Municipalities would be issued soon on 1/2/1962 by the Departmental Superintendent and an outline of the Parliamentary process to be followed and giving time for alternative services to be arranged.Date stamped 30/1/62 and has file number in the top right hand corner in ink and pencil notes in left hand margin.trams, tramways, closure, staff, sec, ballarat, city of ballarat, borough of sebastopol, fares -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, A Few More Beers
A black and white photograph - Townsville, Queensland, 18/08/1968, rock and roll stars Little Pattie and Col Joye entertain in the lounge room a a private, members of Delta Company 6 RAR who had missed the original concert in Vietnam on the 18/08/1966 being otherwise egnaged in the Battle of Long Tan.Robin Rencher, Peter Dolye, Phil Dixon, Dave Sabben and Ian Campbell.photograph, entertainers, d coy, 6 rar, battle of long tan, townsville, col joy, little patti, robin rencher, peter doyle, phil dixon, dave sabben, ian campbell, gibbons collection catalogue -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "All precautions on tram shed drainage", 14/11/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14/11/1972 about Mr Maurie Calnin for the BTPS expressing surprise that the Fish Acclimatisation Society had approached the City Council with its worries about drainage from the shed. Notes discussion with Mr. Sharp, the City Engineer and the hope that it would be able to have the tram line saved to Forest St. to enable passengers to disembark at Wendouree Railway Station.date in pencil of "14/11/72" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, fish hatchery, drainage -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Gelatin silver photograph, Allan Charles Quinn, Rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen, 05 June 1949
This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph, taken on the 5th of June, 1949, shows one of Rouen's main sight: "Le Gros-Horloge" (Great-Clock), a fourteenth-century astronomical clock in central Rouen, Normandy, France. Rouen had been heavily damaged during World War II. Buildings of different styles and ages can be seen, as well as people walking. There is a narrow white boarder around the image.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI"in pencil.allan-quinn, photograph, rouen, france -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 02 February
The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. This letter mentions of the of the albums of photographs Allan complied during his seafaring.Letter addressed to Mum, in two parts. Part 0150.1 Envelope Part 0150.2 Letter. Both the envelope and letter were white paper, which is now a creamy-white. The letter begins "Darling Mum, Here are the snaps I took during 1947-48..." and concludes with "P.S. We had six inches of snow today...". In the top right hand corner of the letter is "New York / Feb 2".Front of Envelope: MUM, handwritten in blue ink and underlined. The envelope has been opened at the back.letter, handwriting, photograph, new york, argentina, buenos aires, allan quinn, seafarers, adventure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign - Emergency Response - SEC Tram Depot Ballarat, Mid 1930's
Possibly made by local SEC Staff for the refurbished Ballarat Tram depot during the mid 1930's. Note the spelling of Depot with the accent.Demonstrates and provides information to Depot workers and Fire Fighters that the power had to be turned off to the Trolley Wire inside the depot using an emergency circuit breaker and where this equipment was provided before using a fire hose.Set of two wooden signs, with chamfered edges, red background with white painted letters, advising SEC Ballarat Depot workers or Firefighters that the power had to be cut to the Trolley Wire prior to using a fire hose in the depot building. An emergency button was provided in a circuit breaker box for this purpose. Rear has been primed with a pink primer. .1 - complete sign .2 - bottom section broken offtramways, ballarat, signs, emergencies, tramway power, fire fighting, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) badge
Given to members of the Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association union wear on their uniforms. The union badge was permitted to be worn on a uniform.Demonstrates a MMTB uniform button.Badge was made on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Vic" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. The back of the badge is fitted with a spring retaining clip. The plastic bag is most likely what it was delivered in and was handed to Union members. There are no manufacturer details. tramways, mmtb, crews, drivers, conductors, uniforms, badges, unions, atmoea -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, K G Luke, ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union), c1970
The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. Changed its name in 1934 to the "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" so as to incorporate bus drivers of motor omnibuses. Became part of the Rail Transport Bus Union in 1993. See reference. Union members were issued with badges to indicate their membership. They were permitted to be worn on their uniforms. See item 7087 for a non-Victorian version and 915 for another example.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATMOEABadge - made on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Unity" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. Has been made with an eyelet or hole at the top the badge to which two brass rings have been fitted. Badge is not numbered on the rear. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, atmoea, employees -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, "Electrifying Bourke St tram route", 29/11/1963 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Argus, Thursday 18/1/1945, titled "Electrifying Bourke St tram route", about the MMTB plans for conversion of the Bourke St route and costs. Approved by the National Works Council, but the Deputy Premier Hollway said it had not be considered by cabinet. Gives project costs and scope of works.. On the other side of the cutting - front page - are reports of the WW2 in Europe and the advance of the Allies forces.trams, tramways, bourke st, conversion, electrification, world war 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Chris Treganowan, "Heritrac Tramcar Preservation Victoria Australia", c2002
Plastic Presentation folder - ring bound - 24 plastic sheets each with an A4 insert titled "Heritrac Tramcar Preservation Victoria Australia" giving details of the group headed by Chris Treganowan who had collected a number of ex Melbourne tramcars and their tramcar collection, their activities and their planning c2002. Has a photograph of each of their trams, an aerial photo of their storage shed near Seymour, including a list of requested trams.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, museum, tramcars, heritrac -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram lines buckle as heatwave gets worse", 3/01/1991 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age 3-1-1991, titled "Tram lines buckle as heatwave gets worse", with a photo of buckled trams lines at the top of a hill in Riversdale Road Camberwell, with tram crews, inspector looking on. Article by Bruce Tobin, photo by Mike Martin. Notes the hot temperatures, fires, and that tracks along Kingsway had also buckled, as reported by a The Met spokesman Pat Wilson.trams, tramways, the met, camberwell, riversdale rd, trackwork, kingsway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Timetable - photocopy for a service between "East - Depot - City", 1960's?
Timetable - photocopy for a service between "East - Depot - City". Two foolscap sheets, shows run, times from location, specifications for the service, time points, tables for each run, number of crews and trams and relief's. Thought to be a training document as it does not relate to Geelong trams which had a destination of East. The East tram did not run by the depot, longer running times and too many crews required.trams, tramways, timetables, training, table cards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Federation Line, "Melbourne 249 The Federal Capital Commission Tram", 2001
Pamphlet, double sided A4, gloss paper titled "Melbourne 249 The Federal Capital Commission Tram", giving details of W2 249 that had been painted and demonstrated for a proposed Canberra tram line by the Sydney Tramway Museum. Details the proposal with a map. On the other side is the story of Sydney R1 class 2001, the RAAF recruiting tram. See also Reg Item 4752 for another photo.trams, tramways, w2 class, canberra, sydney tramway museum, raaf, sydney, tram 249, tram 2001 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Codling Collection 01 - High Street East - Coles Supermarket, 1980s
Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club. This photo collection is significant as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the 20th century.Eastern side of High Street, Wodonga - Coles New World Supermarket opened on Wednesday 18th August 1971. The One Way sign was for drivers coming from Stanley Street. Parking meters were introduced in High Street in 1977 and remained until 1996. Arch Sloman was the first Manager. This location had earlier been occupied by Stiff and Gannon which was demolished to make way for the new supermarket.wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, susan hines, s & e rendich -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - TICKET VOUCHERS COVER BCOF
Vouchers were issued to Servicemen to be used at the Servicemen's Club at Clark Field, Japan during BCOF. Item in the collection of "Richard William McGILVERY", RAAF, Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo and awards.Both staples 1. Empty voucher booklet. Yellow cover with pink stubbs with heading of Clark Field enlisted Mens Club. Marked 1,500 pence & No. 14195. Had room for name and Manager. 2. Empty voucher booklet. Red cover with pink stubbs. Heading Clark Field Enlisted Mens Club. Clark Field, P.I. Listed for 2 pence & No. 2792A. Option also for name.Stamped “July 30 1948”bcof, japan, richard william mcgilvery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SUCCESS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Success: Robert Cousen had a thriving business in View street, Bendigo in the early 1900's. He was a pork butcher and made his own small goods and cured his own bacon and hams. In the photo, Robert Cousen is in the white coat standing in the doorway of his shop. His two carts are in the front of the shop. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TOUGH
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, June 3, 2002. Tough: our early settlers did it tough. All goods had to be carried to and from the ports to the settlers' new abode. The mainstay of transport was bullock wagons. The bullocky was as tough as anyone in the pioneering era and a godsend to the many outlying settlements. These teams are carting wool to be sold and exported overseas. Time and place unknown. The clip is In a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ICY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Icy: Cousen's Freezing Works, McIvor road, circa 1900. Robert Cousen was established as a pork butcher in View Street, Bendigo, by 1897. The ham and bacon business could kill 50 pigs per week. In addition to the wholesale premises, Cousen had extensive freezing works which supplied ice to the people of Bendigo. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TESTIMONIAL JOHN LONSDALE
Two testimonial issued October 17th 1914 to John Lonsdale. One handwritten by the New prince of Wale mine manager certifying that John Lonsdale had been working under ground for seven years and that he has thorough knowledge of mining. The second a testimonial for Second Class Certificate of service certifying that John Lonsdale hs performed the duties of underground foreman at the New Prince of Wales mine in Eaglehawk.person, certificate, john lonsdale -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: LETTER TO DENIS KELLY, 30/06/1907
Letter to Denis Kelly from his brother, Michael, dated 30 June, 1907. He had been sent some money for his brother, and before sending it on, he would like word when he could make the draft payable as he knew that away out back it was not easy to cash a draft. Family is also mentioned. Written on paper with Michael Kelly, Stock & Sharebroker, letterhead.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - letter to denis kelly, michael kelly, bendigo stock exchange