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Melbourne Legacy
Article, Legatee George W Blackwood, President 1975
A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee George Blackwood (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1975). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 Legatee Blackwood served in the AIF in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo in the Corps of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and was awarded an OBE for services whilst commanding the 2/1 Army Field Workshop with the 9th Australian Division in the Alamein Campaign. He achieved the rank of Colonel. He joined Legacy in 1964 on the nomination of Legatees John Summerton and AN Fraser. 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 George Blackwood 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 George W Blackwood - President 1975past presidents, george blackwood -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee George Blackwood
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee George Blackwood (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1975). The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. Legatee Blackwood, born in 1907 and died in 1982. In World War 2 Legatee Blackwood served in the AIF in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo in the Corps of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and was awarded an OBE for services whilst commanding the 2/1 Army Field Workshop with the 9th Australian Division in the Alamein Campaign. He achieved the rank of Colonel. He joined Legacy in 1964 on the nomination of Legatees John Summerton and AN Fraser. 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 George Blackwood a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of a page from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee George Blackwood - President 1975Bulletin No 1209. 17.6.1982. Page No 3 and 4past presidents, vale, george blackwood -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Legatee E K (Karl) Robertson, President 1980
A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Karl Robertson (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1980). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. Legatee Karl Robertson served in the AIF in World War 2, his original unit was 2/1 Survey Regt. RAA with which he served in the Middle East and he later served with 2/1 Flash Spotting Battery R A A and 3 P W and I Unit in Borneo. He was inducted into Melbourne Legacy in 1954 on the nomination of Legatee Ron Foskett. He stepped down between 1967 and 1972 when he was re-inducted. 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 Karl 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 Karl Robertson - President 1980.past presidents, karl robertson -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Eulogy, Legatee Francis John Doolan
... and willing to actively serve'. In World War 1 he enlisted in November... serve'. In World War 1 he enlisted in November 1917 and served ...Information on the life of Legatee Frank Doolan from a eulogy in 1988. Legatee Doolan was a very active Legatee, starting within the first year of Legacy when he was nominated by Bill Laver and Charles Copp in 1924. While he never sought 'office but he was always there - in the background - able and willing to actively serve'. In World War 1 he enlisted in November 1917 and served with 1st Division Signal Company and in France. After Armistice he attended a course for young AIF surveyors at the British Ordnance Headquarters at South Hampton designed to bring skills back to Australia. Famously it was Frank that proposed that the spirit of Legacy is service to the widows and children. "Here it received its soul. The thoughts transmitted to the Board by this quiet man." He was Legacy's link to the Big Brother movement that was sponsoring bereft children in England to be sympathetically housed in Australia. He was a foundation member of the the first boys' gymnasium class and of the literary and debating class. He worked with the Intermediate Legacy Club for it's entirety He was part of the Legacy team who worked enthusiastically for the establishment of the Shrine. It was his technical skill as a surveyor that enabled the ray of light to shine on the Stone of Remembrance at 11 am on 11th November. Also to solve the complication of daylight saving in 1976 by positioning two mirrors. For this he was awarded the British Empire Medal. Born in 1896 at Armadale he was educated in Ballarat and South Melbourne. He obtained his qualification as a licensed surveyor at the Working Men's College (now RMIT) in 1919 on returning from war. He was partner in 'Doolan and Goodchild' through the hardships of the Great Depression. Then joined firm of Mendell, Gillespie and Charleman - being supported by Legatee Jim Gillespie. He went on to Lecturer of surveying at the Working Men's College from 1926 to 1938. Then he was assisted by Legatee Alan Murray to a position with the Valuers Section of the Department of Interior. In 1953 he was promoted to be Chief Property Officer for Victoria retiring in 1961. The page from the Bulletin from 18 August 1988 shows the names of many donors that had paid tribute to Frank. A few sentiments were included by some: 'A quiet, loveable and outstanding Legatee.' 'He was my friend, guide and mentor during the 14 happy years I spent in Legacy.' The information 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.Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Frank Doolan a prominent member of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed A4 document x 2 pages of the life of Legatee Frank Doolan and one page from the Bulletin with donations received in his memory.eulogy, frank doolan, ray of light, shrine of remembrance, ilc, donations -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day 1993, 1993
... . Ron Austin was the last surviving World War 1 veteran alive... was the last surviving World War 1 veteran alive involved ...According to the paper label "Over 300 Legatees participated in the ANZAC Day march commemorating Legacy's 70th Anniversary." Photos show three Legatees assembling in Flinders Street before the march, and a close up of Legatee Ron Austin. Ron Austin was the last surviving World War 1 veteran alive involved with Melbourne Legacy. (See also 00754, 00755 and 00756). The article in The Answer in May 1993 says: The ever-smiling L/ Ron Austin is an inspiration for all. Ron has the distinction of being the youngest surviving Melbourne Legatee to have served in WW1. He joined over 300 Legatees to march as part of the Legacy contingent to mark Legacy's 70th anniversary, and he marched again for a a few blocks as he joined members of his wireless unit to catch up with old friends. Ron was just 14 and a half when he joined the R.A.N. in 1917 as a Boy Seaman. He served for 10 years, resumed civilian life, then in 1931 joined the RAAF Telecommunications. WWII kept him busy! In 1949 he became Assistant Air Attache in Washington, D.C. Ron retired from the Service in 1955 as Wing Commander. It comes as no surprise that Ron was awarded an O.B.E. for his tireless devotion to duty and you might sense Ron has been a tireless member of Legacy too." Plus a note in the Answer in 1997 after Ron passed away aged 94.A record of Legatees marching together on Anzac Day to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Legacy.Black and white photo x 2 of Anzac Day March 1993 and an article from The Answer on Ron Austin.Marked B10, and B16 which are the frame numbers from the B proof sheet (00754.2). 00788.1 says "L'tee Ron Austin last WWI veteran alive in Melbourne Legacy" in blue pen.70th anniversary, anzac day, answer, ron austin -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Legatee Arthur H Smith, 194
A portrait of Legatee Arthur Henson Smith who was a legatee that had rejoined to serve in the second World War. His ribbon bar indicates he had served in the first World War. His Vale notice that appeared in the Bulletin on 22 January 1973 says he had landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He went on to serve with the 2nd Brigade AFA and the 3rd Army Brigade Artillery. On 1 May 1940 he enlisted with the 2/9 Field Regiment of the 2nd AIF with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and served in Syria and the Middle East. Arthur Smith was inducted into Legacy in 1935 and served on many committees, until he reluctantly was put on reserve list in 1965 due to illness. He died in 1973. The portrait was in an album of photos taken in the 1940s (mostly 1945). A record of a legatee enlisting to serve in the second World War.Black and white portrait of Arthur H Smith, who was a legatee who re-enlisted in WW2. Part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos. Legatee Arthur Henson Smith fought at Gallipoli, he ended WW1 as a Captain and finished WW1 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He died on 19 January 1973.legatee, portrait, arthur smith, vale -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Melbourne Legacy, Miss Dorothy Vines, 1955
The newsletter from August 1955. It featured photos of the Legacy staff, including Miss Dorrie Vines the Matron of Stanhope. It summarises her life before joining Stanhope on 11 November 1946. She had served with distinction overseas during World War 2 as a Major with the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. At the beginning of 1940 she went to the Middle East and served as Senior Sister of No.1 Casualty Clearing Station and shortly afterwards was appointed Sister-in-charge of the No.3 Casualty Clearing Station. She returned to Australian in 1943 and was appointed Matron of a hospital in Alice Springs and in 1944 she again left Australia for New Guinea as Matron of the 2/11 Australian General Hospital. For her war service she was awarded the medal of an Associate of the Royal Red Cross in 1943 and was also mentioned in despatches. Miss Vines remained at Stanhope until her retirement in December 1966.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities also occassionally contained information about staff.Black and white printed article about Miss Vines from Newsletter published August 1955. Volume 9 Number 2staff, residences, dorothy vines -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Newsletter, The Answer October/November 2021 Audio Version, 2021
... of a long lost diary to the family of Priscilla Wardle - a World War... of a long lost diary to the family of Priscilla Wardle - a World War ...The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. This edition contained articles on Prince Philip and his involvement with Legacy. Also Legacy's role in building the Shrine of Remembrance. An article outlining how our archive project led to the chance reconnection of a long lost diary to the family of Priscilla Wardle - a World War 1 nurse. An article on Youth Programs and camps. Legacy Week 2021 was again held in lockdown conditions in Victoria so there was a emphasis on a Legacy Teddy Bear Picnic and Legacy Bear Hunt. Other virtual fundraisers were 'Battle of the Bases' and 'Lunge for Legacy'. Plus photos of our programs such as the walking group, the stamp ladies, and widows club gatherings.A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from Oct/Nov 2021.activities, answer, widows -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, To Benghazi, 1953
Between the wars A second A.I.F. The volunteers To the Middle East After the fall of France Victory at Sidi Barrani Before Bardia The battle of Bardia The capture of Tobruk The engagement at Derna Beda Fomm and Benghazi The capture of Giarabub Appendixes : 1. The A.I.F. in the United Kingdom ; 2. The 6th Division's operation order for the capture of Bardia ; 3. Abbreviations ; 4. A.I.F. colour patches, 1941.Index, ill, maps, p.312.non-fictionBetween the wars A second A.I.F. The volunteers To the Middle East After the fall of France Victory at Sidi Barrani Before Bardia The battle of Bardia The capture of Tobruk The engagement at Derna Beda Fomm and Benghazi The capture of Giarabub Appendixes : 1. The A.I.F. in the United Kingdom ; 2. The 6th Division's operation order for the capture of Bardia ; 3. Abbreviations ; 4. A.I.F. colour patches, 1941. world war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tocumwal Troop 20LH mounted with swords drawn
No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personified the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of single rank of 15 light horsemen with drawn sabres." Tocumwal Troop. No. 1 Troop ' C ' Squadron,20th Light Horse Regiment. Lieutenant H.G. Fyffe and Warrant Officer V.G. Groutsch on the right flank. 1937 or 1938 "tocumwal, 20lh, fyffe, warrant officer v.g. groutsch mm, uniform, horse, nulla -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tocumwal Troop 20 Light Horse c.1938
No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personified the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of 16 soldiers in line with two Officers standing in front. All are wearing Light Horse uniform. Part of a collection of 20th Light Horse photographs circa 1938."Tocumwal Troop ; Left : Lt. B. Fyffe. Right: WOII V. Groutsh Military Medallight horse, tocumwal, uniform, fyffe, v.g. groutsch, hutton trophy -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Sergeant JP Smith 20LH Tocumwal Troop
Sergeant JP Smith was a member of No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personifying the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of Light Horse soldier on horseback. Part of a collection of 20th Light Horse photographs circa 1939.Sgt. J.P. Smith Tocumwal Troop 20th LHRtocumwal, 20th, light horse, smith -
National Wool Museum
Photograph - C. Glover and Sons Pty. Ltd, 1890-1944
C. Glover and Sons Pty. Ltd. was founded on Brougham Street, Geelong c.1870. They operated as a wool and sheepskin storeroom situated on both sides of Brougham Street; where the current Elders building is located. The store was owned and operated by Joshua Glover with his brother Cyrus. A third brother Arthur also worked at the store. It was a very successful business and employed up to 40 men at its peak. Cyrus Glover died quite young, around 54, with his son Howard taking his place in the partnership at 23. During the Second World War the business was requisitioned by the Australian Government. Their wool was utilised to produce defence uniforms for Commonwealth personnel C. Glover and Sons was a very successful business which reluctantly closed its doors around 1975, as a result of the wool industry taking a downward turn Australia wide. It was decided by the family that this was the only option at the time. Howard Glover was Jan Glover’s (donor) father in law. Jan Glover donated these images to the National Wool Museum in 2021. Image 1 is a black and white image of a truck with 11 men standing in front. The truck is loaded with dumped bales of wool. The image is taken outside of the C. Glover and Sons' building. The reverse of the image is stamped. Image 2 is a black and white image of 2 rows of men. The first row of six men are sitting in their cricket whites. The second row of 10 men are standing in suits bar one-man 3rd from the right, who is also in his cricket whites. The image is taken on a cricket oval with the grandstand visible in the background. Image 3 is a black and white image of 12 men. The first 3 men are sitting on wool bales while the other 9 stand behind. The image shows the word 'record' spray painted on a piece of timber hanging behind the man. This is expressed in the men's faces with emotions of joy and celebration coming through. The men are standing in front of large machinery presumed to be used for wool pressing/dumping. Image 4 is a black and white image of 15 men and 5 horses in front of two large white sheds with triangular rooves. The men are all standing with the majority having their arms crossed. On the left is a cart carrying sheep skins. On the right are two smaller carts that appear to be carrying wool bales. Image 5 is a black and white image of a wool and hides storeroom. The ceiling is lined with multiple sheep skins while the floor has multiple wool bales neatly stored. In the background of the image, two men can be seen inspecting wool while sitting at a small white table. Behind this, 5 men are standing in a crowd while another man is seen to the left of the men at the table. This separate man is standing inspecting a wool bale. Image 6 is a black and white image of a wool storeroom. Numerous bales of wool can be seen open for inspection stacked semi-neatly one next to another. 6 men can be seen inspecting a bale of wool in a group. Another 5 men are present in the room performing separate duties.Image 1 Reverse. Black Stamp INTERNATION FOTO-NEWS / H. A SOETEKOUW / 52 GHERINGHAP ST., / GEELONG / PHONE X 2920 Image 2 Wording. Typed black lettering. Geelong Buyers and Brokers Cricket Team. Image 3 Wording. Blue handwriting RECORD OF PRESSING FOR ONE DAY / FORTY BALES / 1910 Image 4 Wording. Blue handwriting. 1890 Image 5 Wording. Typed black lettering. Messrs. Moss & R. Allan. / Government Sheepskin Appraisers. 1918. Image 6 Wording. Black Handwriting. C. GLOVER & SONS. APPRAISEMENT NO. 50 14/12/1944. / GOVERNMENT SHEEPSKIN APPRAISERS. MESSERS. R. BORLAND & H. V. McCALLUM / GEELONG REPRESENTATIVES. J. GLOVER & H. J. GLOVER. c. glover and sons pty. ltd, geelong 1870, brougham street, wool & sheepskin storeroom -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Mixed media - Framed Collage, Flinders Street Station 2015 (commemorative print), 2015
... world war 1... given the centenary of this event. world war 1 flinders street ...Produced 2015 to commemorate WW1. Possibly Anzac-linked given the centenary of this event.Framed and glazed depiction of Flinders Street Station with a $2 coin with enamelled poppy and an engraved description on a small brass plate. Engraved plaque at lower edge of print: Donated by Adam Baker ( Bakewell ?) / Canberra 11/11/2015world war 1, flinders street station, prints, collage, poppy, ww1, first world war, great war, coin, memorabilia, adam baker, canberra, 11 november, 2015, artwork-paintings -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Weekly Times, Herbs for the Fighting Forces and Healthful Herbs for Fighting Men, 19.07.1941-12.04.1944
... auxiliary growing herbs world war two WWII 1. Copy of article ...defence canteens herbs association, herbs, burnley student volunteers, service men, sheila monks, australian fighting forces herbs auxiliary, growing herbs, world war two, wwii -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SURVIVOR
Darwin was bombed a total of 64 times during the war. The biggest and most deadly air-raids occurred on19/1/1943. Two hundred and forty two Japanese aircraft bombed the township, harbour and 2 airstrips. There were 235 deaths, 9 ships sunk in the harbour and 9 aircraft destroyed.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, December 30, 2002. Survivor: more from the Darwin series of photos from 1942 during World War 2. This one shows the Darwin hospital. The hospital was one of the few buildings to survive both the Japanese bombing and the devastation of cyclone Tracy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WAR TORN
Darwin was bombed a total of 64 times during the war. The biggest and most deadly air-raids occurred on19/1/1943. Two hundred and forty two Japanese aircraft bombed the township, harbour and 2 airstrips. There were 235 deaths, 9 ships sunk in the harbour and 9 aircraft destroyed.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. War torn: a house in Darwin after the Japanese bombing during World War 2, circa 1942. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Clifton Hill car shed", c1937
Set of six photocopied plans or drawings on A3 sheet of Clifton Hill car shed - 3/1937 Some of the sheets overlap with each other. .1 - P? - Plan showing depot block, building plan and track plans .2 - P7689 - Plan of Land - dated 6-3-1937 .3 - P7690 - same as sheet one, but shows date and drawing number .4 - P? - part of shed with notes hand written on it - changes made to buildings - notes condensers and gas storage - possibly for the gas producer buses. .5 - part of plan with hand written notes .6 - dittotrams, tramways, drawings, depots, property, clifton hill cable tram depot, cable trams, world war 2, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts for year ended 30 June 1918 - No. 2", 1918
... World War 1... World War 1 Report - 28 pages - part centre stapled, part folded ...Report - 28 pages - part centre stapled, part folded and glued into a separate section onto the rear cover, with a grey cover, titled "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts for year ended 30 June 1918 - No. 2". Gives a detail report of the Board's activities, passenger traffic, issues, MTO Co matters, statistical information, a list of those enlisted, died on active service, graphs and lists Board members and officers.trams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, annual reports, mto co, world war 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, Mal Rowe, Destination Signs on Munitions Factory Extras, 1942
Printed copies of a digital copies of Instructions issued by the MMTB regarding World War 2 notices to crews. .1 - Notice C4608 - Destination Signs on Munitions Factory Extras - dated 24/2/1942 to Essendon, Footscray and Central Bus Garage crews - when the various signs and route number letters were to be used on Explosives Factory, Ordnance Factory and Ammunition Factory to be shown on trams. .2 - Notice C4551 - "Running to and from Explosives and Ordinance factories - Instructions regarding destination signs to be shown for trams from Brunswick, Malvern, Glenhuntly and Hanna St depots.trams, tramways, world war 2, footscray, destination roll, maribyrnong, west maribyrnong, explosives factory, ordnance factory, ammunition factory -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Procession of Mechanical Units, Through City Streets", 30/08/1943 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Typed quarto sheets, MMTB Notice, re processions through city streets of army or military units during 1943 - gives times, special cars need and where they were to be parked in Victoria St and destinations. Signed by J. M. Harry, District Traffic Superintendent using a rubber stamp. .1 - Mechanical units - 4/9/1943 - 7 trams - dated 30/8/1943 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wattle Park Band Recital", Oct. 1943
Set of six documents associated with a Wattle Park band recital by the AIF Legion of Anzacs band on Sunday 17 October 1943 in support of the 4th Liberty Loan. .1 - printed poster advertising the afternoon and travel by tram from Princes Bridge. .2 - duplicated notice from the Assistant Manager to Depots dated 13/10/1943 about the bus to be used to transport band members from Elizabeth St to Wattle Park - Central Bus Depot - notes the bus had been specially prepared for the event. .3 - typed notice from the District Traffic Superintendent to Hawthorn and Camberwell depots about special trams for the event and arrangements for conductors. Signed by J. M. Harry rubber stamp. .4 - hand written in blue indelible pencil on ruled paper, the table for the special cars for the event. .5 - hand written notes on heavy card of timing and loading on trams at Glenferrie Road. Signed R. Whitelaw. .6 - ditto for loading ex Wattle Park loop - signed by A? Cameron.1 - has a pencil inscription "158" in the top left hand corner. .3 - has a pencil note "Copy sent Hawt Insp with table" along the bottom edge.trams, tramways, mmtb, world war 2, wattle park, events, bands, buses, hawthorn depot, camberwell depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Consolidation of Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramway Acts", c1955
Set of personal papers - carbon copies of original documents involved with the "Consolidation of Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramway Acts" 1 - List of documents prepared by the Board for the Director of Statutory Consolidation 2 - Statement regarding tramways authorised by tramway construction acts passed since 1928 3 - ditto by National Security Regulations passed since 1928 4 - ditto authorised by Order in Council pursuant to Section 42(3) of Act 3732 since 1928.trams, tramways, mmtb, tramways, parliament, order in council, world war 2, acts of parliament -
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
Document - Memorandum, DJ Davidson, Sunday School Union Procession, 10/04/1944 12:00:00 AM
Australian Military Forces, Vic. L of C, Area March Order No. 1/44. 10 April 1944. 9 pages Appendix B, Assembly Area, Combined Women's Services March, 14 April 1944.trams, tramways, instructions, events, world war 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Ministry of Munitions, Special Instruction No 1 for War Loan Display through Melbourne on Friday 29 October 1943, Oct. 1943
Special Instruction No 1 for War Loan Display through Melbourne on Friday 29 October 1943 Letter from Ministry of Munitions to MMTB advising of parade of munitions through Melbourne on Friday 29 October 1943. 4 page letter plus 13 pages of appendices"Mr Harry" written in black in on top left corner.trams, tramways, instructions, events, world war 2, munitions factory -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Commonwealth of Australia, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, "History of the Munitions War Effort 1939-45", 1950
Letter, response and report on quarto paper - 10 sheets .1 - Letter from Frank Clancy, Historical Records Officer of the Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Supply (with Munitions over typed), to the MMTB dated 28/4/1950 asking for a summary of the Board's wartime activities. Letter response by Lewis Russell, MMTB Publicity Officer. Response dated 4/5/1950 saying the original letter had not been received, attaching further information. .2 - A second document (7 sheets) that was with the first, a response dated 3/8/48, primarily concerned with the provision of bus services to Munitions and aircraft factories, purchase of chassis, for buses, issues with supply, bus and tram numbers, services, Fisherman's Bend, patronage, tramcar construction and a table giving passenger numbers over the war period.In pencil and ink on top of the first sheet of 3843.2 - "Supplied to Official Historian Canberra 3/8/48" and a note "Affixed? by Foreman? 2/8/48"trams, tramways, world war 2, buses, munitions factory, fisherman's bend, workshops, commonwealth government -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Parade of Returned AIF Personnel, through city streets", 15/11/1943 12:00:00 AM
Parade of Returned AIF Personnel, Through City Streets Thursday 18th November 1943 - 1.20 to 1.55 PM 1 - Several memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt, to depots for tram arrangements for above event. Provides details for parking and shunting of tramcars. 2 - Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, to M&MTB regarding traffic and march arrangements for above event.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, parades, world war 2, city rd, swanston st, victoria st, hawthorn depot, camberwell depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board Returned Sick or Wounded Soldiers' Concession Fares - Conditions", 1/03/1918 12:00:00 AM
... World War 1... War 1 Soldiers Tramway Board Tickets Notice or pamphlet ...Notice or pamphlet, foolscap sheet, titled "Tramway Board Returned Sick or Wounded Soldiers' Concession Fares - Conditions", dated 1/3/1918, signed by H. A. Wilcox General Manager. Gives detail of the concession, tickets, issue (pre-purchased), need for a medical certificate and extent of issue. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, notices and information, concession fares, world war 1, soldiers, tramway board, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board War Loan 5% Bonds, Repayable in 1927", Mar. 1918
... World War 1... Trams tramways Tramway Board World War 1 Finances Bonds Set of 9 ...Set of 9 notices and other documents concerned with the issuing of "Tramway Board War Loan 5% Bonds, Repayable in 1927". by the Commonwealth Government. Signed W. O Strangward Secretary. .1 - Notice - setting out the conditions, the need, payments - dated 26/2/1918 - 2 copies held. .2 - Notice - application notice - dated 6/3/1918 giving conditions - 2 copies held. .3 - Memo dated 11/4/1918 - on half foolscap, carbon copy, address to all stations regarding extension of the closing date. .4 - Gestetner printed notice dated 27/2/18, forwarding copies of the notices and conditions of the loan and documents. .5 - Quarto printed sheet - Memorandum of Agreement for the employee to signed, giving conditions and signature lines. .6 - Sheet, headed "Tramway Board Melbourne Commonwealth 5% War Bonds" - for each car or power house, listing the names, number of bonds, applicants signature and the amount paid. Double sided, Nos. 104 and 105 .7 - Poster or notice - printed foolscap sheet - advertising the Bonds, and conditions and asking employees to consider. .8 - Memorandum to the Officer in Charge of a particular location, dated 19/9/18, advising of the war loans and associated paperwork. Two copies held. .9 - Form to record payments for the war loans for a particular person, three copies, numbered 496, 497 and 500. Pink cloth back recording the location, name and application number - form No. 530. See also Reg Item 3924 for other documents.trams, tramways, tramway board, world war 1, finances, bonds