Mr. G. V. Brooke was an actor who toured and played in Bendigo. He died when the "London" steam ship was wrecked in the Bay of Biscay in March 1866 on its way to Melbourne.B&W photo of G.V. Brooke, an Irish Actor, famed for his Shakespearean roles, playing card sized photo. Photo taken by Photographic Comp, Melbourne & Sydney, 19 Collins Street, Melbourne. irish actor of the 1850-60s, g.v. brooke

Portsmouth was an important harbour with many emigrants leaving for Australia from this port. It has world class displays of The Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, Museums and Harbour tours. portsmouth harbour emigrants

Fortuna is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck. Fortuna Villa is a magnificent house built by George Lansell it was kept secure for many years while use by the Defence Department. tour this magnificent home.Fortuna in Bendigo.george lansell, bendigo, fortuna

Note on back says - Snowy Mountain Tour, M V Loch Ard, North Arm, Lakes Entrance, Tuesday April 17 1956, where we had morning teaBlack and white photograph showing MV Loch Ard in North Arm at tearooms jetty, shows several people on the boat and others on the landing. Thick vegetation on opposite bank. Lakes Entrance Victoriarestaurant, waterways, boats and boating, tourism

Photograph showing a lineup of Museum trams in front of the depot, possibly during a tramway enthusiast group tour during the 1990s. Trams included are 40, 661, 33, 14, 18 and 38. Demonstrates a line up of the Museum's tramcars.Photograph - Black & White printtramcars, btm, btm depot, tram 40, tram 661, tram 33, tram 14, tram 18, tram 38

Photo shows BTM Member and tramway enthusiast Ian Stanley with B1 2001 at the East Burwood terminus during an ARHS tram tour. Tram has a Bank of Melbourne advertisement on the front.Yields information about Ian Stanley whose estate donated considerable material to the Museum.Colour print on Agfa paper of Ian Stanley at East Burwood terminus leaning on tram B1 2001 - 26-7-1997Has details of the location and dates on rear along with photographers number.tramways, tramcars, east burwood, b1 class, tram 2001

Black and white print of the SW2 class No. 432 running at Special tram tour at South Melbourne loop. One print has a hand date stamp of 6/10/1975 on rear.Yields information about the South Melbourne Football ground loop.Set of two Black and White photographs - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink details of photo.tramways, trams, mmtb, sw2 class, tram 432, south melbourne football ground, south melbourne loop, tours

Contents: • Next meeting; Discussion Evening: Victoria’s 150th celebrations and other forthcoming activities • Public tour • Other 150th events • Heritage Week • Society trip • Eltham Court House The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

General Tom Thumbs (Charles Stratton) Boots that he left in Beechworth during a visit to the Goldfields in 1870. Tom Thumb was a performer with the American Phineas Taylor Barnum's circus troupe that toured the world. Pair brown leather knee-high boots, leather lining and sole. Stacked leather heel and decorative embossing on front.tom thumb, boots, burke museum, circus, phineas taylor barnum, beechworth, goldfields

1990 marked the amalgamation of Watsonia High School and Watsonia Technical School to form Greensborough Secondary College. This program includes course information and tours of the school. It was attended by the Premier of Victoria John Cain.This marks the first open night at the new Greensborough College Nepean Campus.6 pages, various coloured paper.watsonia high school, watsonia technical school, greensborough college, greensborough secondary college

Given to Ade Monsbourgh by the Grafton Saxophone Company UK, during the Bell Second Tour C1951-1952. Ade Monsbourgh is considered one of Australia's most original and influential jazz musicians and composers. Rare Grafton acrylic plastic alto saxophone donated by the Grafton Saxophone Company UK, to Ade Monsbourgh during the Bell Second Tour C1951-1952 Rare cream-coloured Grafton acrylic plastic alto saxophone belonging Ade Monsbourgh together with mouthpiece Embossed Made in England Patent # 604 407 604 418 John E. Dallas & Son Ltd Sole distributors. # 10147ade monsbourgh, grafton saxophone, acrylic plastic saxophone

Black and white photo of one of the saloon doors, possibly tram 37 with the Hawthorn Tramways Trust HTT logo or emblem etched into the glass. Most likely taken during the AETA 1962 tour, Demonstrates the practice of having a logo etched into a former HTT tram.Black and white photograph printed on Ilford paper.trams, tramways, tram 37, htt, logos, emblems

Copies of documents belonging to "Gordon Bruce Bearman". See catalogue No. 7538 for service details.1. Photocopy of a certificate on A4 paper. Text in black type. 2. Photocopy of a certificate on A4 paper with details of a medal issued to recipient. Text in black type. 3. Photocopy of a report assessing recipient's conduct at the end of a tour of duty. A4 page with black type. 4. Photocopy of a letter of congratulations on Minister for Justice letterhead. A4 page with black type.gordon bruce bearman, united nations peacekeeping, cyprus medal

Photocopy of the front page of the Bendigo Advertiser Friday August 20, 1999. The article titled $6m Gully plan by Linda Barrow mentions a building plan for the area. It has a photo of Ron Best MLC and Housing Minister Ann Henderson on a tour of Long Gully. There is a small article about Phil White, The Herald Sun/Monash University Teacher of the Year Award.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - $6m gully plan, bendigo advertiser20/8/1999, ron best, ann henderson, jacquelene hunt, phil white, golden square secondary college, herald sun, monash university, graeme fryar, racv, ashmans, linda barrow

Five copies of ' The Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch Historical Guide to Bendigo. Including Self Tours of Bendigo's Famous Goldfields' .Cambridge Press, Bendigo.' maps, photos, illustrations. Three copies do not contain maps, however, these three copies have number stickers on the bott left front ccover, 0064.2 PAR, 0064.3 PAR, 0064.4 PAR.bendigo, history, gold mining, book, books, bendigo, bendigo history, history, gold mining, mines, the royal historical society of victoria bendigo branch, victoria, goldfields, victorian history, australian history

Coloured postcard. On back of card ' Birney Tram no. 30 decorated for a Royal Tour occasion. The Bendigo Trust operates this tram and others on a tourist service between Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House at Emu Point' Image shows Birney tram decorated with Union Jack and Australian flag on top, with crown on front of tram. Myer building on LH side of image.Nu Color Vuebendigo, tramways, royal tram, bendigo, tram, royal celebration, myer, pall mall

Colour photograph of bluestone building, with iron roof, Redesdale. Facade has one door and slit type openings in brickwork. No Chimney visible in image. Building possibly a stable associated with Redesdale Hotel. Image taken during BHS tour of the region. Coral Evans and one unnamed woman on LH side of image. Women are wearing winter clothing, scarves and hat.

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the appearance 23 at the Railway Station.Black and white print of Geelong 23 at the Railway Station. Tram 23 showing special, has the AETA tour board and an auxiliary board showing "Chartered Tram" with the crew standing by the front of the tram. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in ink or pencil "Geelong 29/3/1948, Geelong # 23 at Railway Station AETA Special"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, railway station, crews, tram 23

Negative No. 266 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of a head on shot of No. 39 at North terminus by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. John Alfred posing in front of tram, Noel Gipps also in photo. Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, north, tram 39

Photo of SEC Ballarat trams during a visit to the SEC Wendouree Parade depot during the ARHS/TMSV tours prior to closure of the Ballarat Tramway system. .1 - visitors at the depot with trams in the photo. .2 - that horse drawn milk cart again, taken near Barrett Ave. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses 21 August 1971.On the rear of the slides in black ink .1 - "Ballarat / ARHS special / Depot" and "P. Moses" in the bottom right hand corner. .2 - "Ballarat / Dairy Cart / Wendouree Pde / ARHS Special" and "P. Moses" near the top right hand corner.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, depot, milk cart, horse drawn vehicle

Bendigo, trams 18,26,29,11 and 5 at North Bendigo terminus, taken from the hill at the terminus looking back towards Bendigo, with tram 18 at terminus. Trams part of a special tour for the ARHS special train, on 20-10-1962. Tram 18 has 'Kohn drinks' ad on front panel, and SEC roof ads on other trams. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on 'K.S.Kings etc.', and in blue ink 'K(k)(386), 1/2509 f5.6 20/10/62, ARHS, Convoy A specials, 18,26,29,11,5 at North Bendigo terminus'tramways, trams, bendigo, north bendigo, arhs, tram 18, tram 26, tram 29, tram 11, tram 5

Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements., Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements.Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a BTPS charter tram tour using two separate sheets of paper. Issued by the MMTB for a BTPS special charter on 16/12/1974. Inspector Davies, out of South Melbourne Depot. Gives time and route arrangements. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016.trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams

Set of two spirit duplicated maps of the Ballarat and Bendigo tram systems, showing the track layout for both cities. .1 - Ballarat - dated 1962, noted as being traced from Electric Traction 12/62. .2 - Bendigo - dated 1965, noted as being tracked from ET 6/65. Most likely used for tour notes or other similar productions.trams, tramways, map, ballarat, bendigo

Yields information about the arrangements made to transport ARHS members on a tram tour of Ballarat in 1962.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of the ARHS Specials outside the tram depot on tour on 7/4/1962. Keith Kings Photograph N(e)(11). Tram Nos. (from rear) 41, 28, 36, 14, 37, 33, 35, 31, 38. Printed on Ilford paper. See image i2 for rear of photographOn rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat, ARHS specials shunting into Depot for lunch layover. Nos. 41, 28, 36, 14, 37, 33, 35, 31, 38. No. 20 is behind camera with "photo party" for Warrenheip. Sat. 7/4/62" and has Keith Kings stamp and number N(e)(11) in bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, arhs, special trams, wendouree parade, tram 38

a. B&W Photograph of Jon Finlayson & Jon Stephens ''as Flanagan & Allen in NICE PEOPLE Bendigo march 8 Victorian Arts Council tour 1991'' with sundry annotations. Close-up photo oaf heads of performers with hats.b. poster advertising the Bendigo perfomance giving some detail as to the ''nostalgic songs and comic sketches'' presented at the Bendigo Regional Arts Centre performance.

Bendigo trams, 18, 26, 29, 11 in Bridge St. Loop, with 5 in Nolan St waiting for a Bendigo tram? on 20-10-1962 as part of an ARHS tour to Bendigo. Note white convoy marker on front tram, Tram 18 showing 'RLY Station' destination. Tram 18 has 'Kohn Drinks' ad on front panel. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped 'K.S.KIngs etc', and in blue ink 'K(k)(384), 1/250, f5.6, 20/10/62, ARHS, Convoy 'A' 5,11,29,26,18 on Bridge St.. Loop, Bendigo'tramways, trams, bendigo, north bendigo, bridge st loop, arhs, tram 18, tram 26, tram 29, tram 11, tram 5

Quarto Sheet Gestener printed notice titled "Australian Electric Traction Association Member's Excursion by Railway Electric Tram - Elwood Depot - St Kilda - Vaulter St - Elwood Tram Depot", advising of the tour on 29 Nov. 1958. Gives times, tram No. 52, and ticket details. Signed by T. R. Collier, Chief Traffic Manager, 24 November 1958.trams, tramways, aeta, vr, tours, special trams, st kilda, elwood depot, tram 51