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Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Randal Wilson and Dale Budd, "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 3rd Edition, 2014
Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 3rd Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd of 2014. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors.KS 22-9-18" on top of first inside page.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, history -
Kew Historical Society IncArchive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Bowling Clubs, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing correspondence relating to the former Studley Park Bowling Club in Barry Street, Kew and its relocation to Yarra Bend Park. The file includes a photocopy of the letter by Nigel Lewis to the City of Kew, describing the historic importance of the Club (established c.1903) and the necessity of moving it before demolition. The file has information relating to the pavilion’s move and restoration as an art centre. [ KHS also holds the complete archives of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club (1904-98), the Kew Bowling Club (1880-1998) and the Kew Heights Sports Club (1998-2012). These are separate archives in Provenance Order].sports clubs - kew (vic.), studley park bowling club, urban conservation, heritage protectionsports clubs - kew (vic.), studley park bowling club, urban conservation, heritage protection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Yarraleen Estate, Bulleen, c.1966
Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Original 8-page booklet advertising a new residential development in Bulleen entitled 'Yarraleen'. The glossy multi-colour brochure includes historic and contemporary photographs of the Yarra Valley, graphic designs of potential residential development, photographs of key facilities (Marcellin College, Golf links, local swimming holes, the Beaver Swim School, Carey Grammar School Oval and grandstand, shopping strips, and farmland).subdivisions -- bulleen (vic.), yarraleen estate -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 1940's
Black and white print of MMTB Bus No. 197 - Munitions bus. Photographed from an MMTB Original illustration with caption "Munitions bus - designed for rapid construction. Timber frames covered with Masonite and canvas. Seating capacity 30." Has head light covers. Showing route F - Footscray station? Photo from the PTC Historic Photo collection with copyright stamp on rear - H51trams, tramways, mmtb, world war 2, buses, route f, tram 197 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSouvenir - Postage stamps - Australia's Historic Tramways, Australia Post, Oct 1989
Stamps feature: Adelaide Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double-deck electric tram - 1893 Brisbane combination electric tram - 1901.Demonstrates the work of Australia post in designing and selling stamps.Set of three items purchased at the time of the issue of "Australia's Historic Tramways" stamps - 11 Oct. 1989. 1 - Envelope - DL Size with five 41c stamps, cancelled with details of the issue on the rear. 2 - Presentation set of Australia Post collector cards, each with a stamp contained within a plastic envelope. 3 - paper bag printed by Australia Post for containing purchased items.tramways, postage stamps, stamps, australia post, australian trams, steam trams, horse trams -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBooklet, Greensborough Historical Society Inc, Greensborough Pioneer Walk, 2021
A guide to the historic photographs which have been mounted on 12 plaques in Greensborough Town Centre. 8 p., photographs, captions and mapgreensborough, pioneer walks, greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph, Banyule Homestead 2011, 1846_
These photos were part of an objection to the proposed development and subdivision of part of the historic Banyule Homestead property.The Banyule Homestead dates from 1846, owned and built by Joseph Hawdon, sold in 1867 to Dr Martin. Leased to various farmers and eventually the land (274 acres) was subdivided in 1958. The Homestead presently sits on 2 1/2 acres of land. Set of 4 x A3 photos. Colour.Taken from western boundary overlooking lagoon.banyule homestead, joseph hawdon, heidelberg -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDocument, Amendment C78 to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme, 03/09/2012
The planning scheme amendment is to extend protection to a group of Pioneer Children's graves and an historic apple tree.The graves are from the pioneering Whatmough and Partington families. The apple tree is the surviving remnant of a former orchard on the site and is believed to have been purchased from the estate of John Batman.A 16 page collection of documents sent to GHS Committee member Anne Paul regarding an amendment to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme.Niljohn batman, batman apple tree, whatmough, partington, plenty river, pioneer childrens graves, plenty river trail, nillumbik shire council, greensborough, c78 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Link drives a wedge, 20/09/2017
The historic Heidelberg Golf Club could be bulldozed under one of the North East Link options.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.heidelberg golf club, north east link -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Whroo Historical Area; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Whroo Historical Area; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Whroo Historical Area; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Poowong Historical Group
"Pack Tracks to Pastures", The DCP Group, 2009
A valued historic publication of the Poowong area the first edition written by Ross Hartnell was no longer available.This second edition was published by the Poowong Historical Group with the inclusion of additional photos and also names to previously unnamed photographs. Some corrections to earlier text was also made. The editing and proof reading was carried out by PHG life member and brother of the author Rex Motton with the assistance of PHG life member Heather Gregg who also typeset the second edition.Second edition published 2009 by Poowong Historical Group Inc. Hard back publication. Typeset from the First edition by Heather C Gregg. Copies of this publication are still available for purchase from PHG members @ $30. pack, to, poowong, tracks, pastures -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFurniture - Chest of drawers, Early 20th Century
No information to indicate significance of item regards association with a historic or significant event, person, maker or place.Item is significant as regards to it's possible age of manufacture believed to be early 20th century.Cedar Chest of drawers, wooden varnished 4 narrow drawers, 2 sets on either side of a square drawer and 3 wide drawers. 4 turned legs.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast -
Puffing Billy RailwayLocomotive Head Board - Puffing Billy Railway - Young Volunteers Operating Day
Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board used on Young Volunteers Operating Days Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board used on Young Volunteers Operating Days Locomotive Head Board - Puffing Billy Railway - Young Volunteers Operating Day tin sign with Black vinyl letteringYoung Volunteers Operating Day Puffing Billy Railway puffing billy, young vounteers day, head board -
Puffing Billy RailwaySign - Railway Warning Notice
Historic - Victorian Railways - Warning Notice Sign Before turning vehicles from Mainline to Yard. Historic - Victorian Railways - Warning Notice Sign Sign - Railway Warning Notice wooden Notice Sign with white background and black lettering Before turning vehicles from Mainline to Yard. ??????? ( rest is very hard to read ) puffing billy, railway sign, victorian railways, warning notice -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Jubilee Historical Sketch, 1932
Written to record 50 years Jubilee of Presbyterian Church, Tatura charge. Including historic photosSmall booklet, grey cover, blue writingbooks, history, local -
Peterborough History GroupPhotograph - Photographs of The Bridge over The Curdies River
Historic views of the old wooden bridge, since replaced, and also showing the configuration of the river at that time.River and bridge integral part of Peterborough life. Digital image of two black and white photographs of the Bridge over the Curdies River, both taken from the East side showing different water levels in the rivercurdies river, curdies river bridge peterborough, peterborough victoria, great ocean road, curdies river estuary -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Halls Gap & Grampians Historical, Victoria’s Wonderland - A Grampians History, 2006
Covers the History of the Grampians. The Retention of the history of the Halls Gap and the Grampians as a response to the deterioration of historic Sites.Paper Back. Cover dusky pink & Sepia photograph of painting of romantic glen.The book is dedicated to those who protected people and property from bushfires.stawell, grampians -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Scene in Ballarat Botanical Gardens, January 3rd, 1883, 3/1/1883
This photograph is of historic interest because it shown some of the exotic plants favoured by nineteenth century gardeners.The photograph provides a different aspect of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and provides further information about the plantings in the nineteenth century. Photocopy of a black and white photograph of palm trees, succulents and lawn. The original photo has age marks. In pencil written bottom lefthand corner, "Scene in Botanical Gardens, Ballarat and in the lefthand corner, January 3, 1883.ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor, history, scene, plantings victorian era, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Sherbrooke Foothills Historical SocietyPostcard - The Rose Series P.2910 Mast Gully Road & St.Kilda Avenue, Upwey, Vic. (identification item name), The Rose Series P.2910 Mast Gully Road & St.Kilda Avenue, Upwey, Vic. (identification title)
Rare view of mast Gully rd with sign post for St.Kilda Avenue ( contextual or historic information)Digital copy of original postcard published on ebay. The Rose Series P.2910 Mast Gully Road & St.Kilda Avenue, Upwey, Vic.( inscription) The Rose Series P.2910 Mast Gully Road & St.Kilda Avenue, Upwey, Vic.mast gully rd, st kilda ave, roads, upwey, signpost, rose series, subjects in context -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973Black & White Photograph. Cowes, Thompson Avenue. Mr. N. Cleeland. Mud with iron & wood outer structure.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, n cleeland, jimmy roberts, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Water Colour Sketch, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973.Colour 18.5 Sketch done from old photograph. Chicory Kiln - Jansson Family, approximately 1880's. It was built on the land next to the Caravan Park. The only remains of it now are a few bricks on the site. The sketch shows Mr Frank Jansson as a young boy in the doorway. Galvanized iron structure was sold to Mr N Cleeland.local history, illustrations, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, water colour sketch, jansson family, n & j archibald, jean archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Purchased by Mr & Mrs Lunn in 1971. A single fronted weatherboard white painted with blue roof. A large two story building behind. Mr & Mrs Baker bought Glen Isla early 2000s and run as an Accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Mr & Mrs Lunn bought Glen Isla in 1971. A single fronted white weatherboard cottage, large 2 story building behind seemingly attached. Sprawling tree across right front of photograph behind a rock fence with brick pillars - a wide yellow gravel drive. Bought by Mr & Mrs Baker early 2000s and run as an accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
"Tallawalla" once named "Everton". Built by Joseph Richardson about 1870 and lived in by several generations of the Richardsons for many years. Bought by Mr & Mrs Ed Rayner. Ranch style white painted home with blue roof. Set to back of property - garden - drive and two tall trees in the foreground. A large tree on left side of home."Talawalla" once named "Everton". Built by Joseph Richardson - 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, talawalla homestead -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
Originally The Warley Hospital built by Robert Walpole in 1908 and moved to its present site in Genista Street, when the present hospital building was erected c 1967. Now owned by Mr Reith. In 1923 Mr & Mrs W E Thompson purchased the property of the late Robert Walpole and presented it to the people of Phillip Island for a hospital.Early house built by Robert Walpole. White timber with pale blue roof. Lace work on verandah. Two bay windows. White picket fence.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, warley hospital -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
Findlay Art Gallery. The house was brought from French Island where it was the home of the De La Haye family.White timber house single storey. Findlay Art Gallery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, findlay art gallery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
January 1869 at the first land sale in Cowes, John West bought Lot 1 for £45 . In the 1870's he built the first Chicory Kiln on Phillip Island. With his brother, Solomon, he started the General Store next to the Chicory Kiln in Thompson Avenue. Over the years the original building was extended and altered.Photograph of remains of West's store, Cowes. Timber building with corrugated roofing. Old iron water tank in front of building.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, sepia photograph, john cook, phillip island, west's general store -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
Built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith - it was later used as a billiard room and finally as the Penguin Cafe. Mrs Smith was a member of the 'Small' Family of San Remo. She was the only Estate Agent in Cowes until 1954. Mrs Smith was in her late nineties when she died in 1977.The Penguin Cafe was built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith. It was situated in Thompson Avenue on the east side near Chapel Street and the Phillip Island Bakery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, penguin cafe, cowes
