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Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Australian Dictionary of Biography Vol.1 1788-1850 A-H, 1966
v. 1. 1788-1850, A-HMelbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966 v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionv. 1. 1788-1850, A-Haustralia - biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Black Leather Stilettos, 1980s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Schumacher Shoes was a family owned and operated retail show store in Melbourne who sought out the best in comfort, design, and style features. Brands are sourced from around the world, including renowned German, French, Italian; Spanish seasons collections. Made from, including sustainable, quality natural; man made materials.Black leather shoes, with high stilettos heels sling backs with a narrow pointed toe, designed by Schumacher of Collins Street, Melbourne.Schumacher / 296 (sic) Collins Street / Melbourneschumacher, women's shoes, footwear -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Spring St Melbourne
Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB Z class tram No. 2 in Spring St. Melbourne about to turn into Bourke St. Has two people stepping out of tram onto safety zone (no barriers). Tram has destination of "CITY - SPENCER ST." In background are the buildings of the Windsor Hotel, the Imperial Hotel and Nauru House. On rear of card is name of company "Nucolorvue" and caption "Melbourne Australia / Melbourne's new Z class tram Number 2.", card number NCV1419 in place for postage stamp, and copyright and symbols. See Destination City re introduction of Z class trams (1975)trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, z class trams, tram 30, tram 25, tram 28, tram 5, tram 19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, "Melbourne Tramway Memories", c1994
Book - black comb bound, plastic front cover, green cover, black back, approx. 75 pages, titled "Melbourne Tramway Memories", prepared by Ray Roberts, conductor at South Melbourne or Hanna St depot - personal notes - 1961 to 1994 (33 years - page 60). Includes copies of tramway events from newspapers interwoven with Ray's notes. At the rear of the document is a brief history of South Melbourne depot, 1925-1995 - by Alistair Fincher. Includes notes on industrial matters, including a map where workers came from. See also items 6719 and 7272 for other versions and documents.trams, tramways, conductors, south melbourne depot, personal papers, history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, "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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Next Stop Melbourne", 18/12/1980 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/1980 of Stephen Butler in overalls leaning out from one of the doorways of tramcar 27 with handles in right hand and looking at destination of "Bell St." Item has caption of "Next Stop Melbourne" with the item noting the tramcar 27 is going to Melbourne for the Transport Cavalcade on Jan. 26 and that it is the third year that the BTPS has participated in the event.In blue ink in bottom right hand corner of cutting. "Courier / Thurs 18/12/80"trams, tramways, btps, melbourne, transport cavalcade -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Melbourne Metropolitan Tramway Heritage Study", May. 2011
Report or plan - approx. 200 A4 pages, unbound, titled "Melbourne Metropolitan Tramway Heritage Study", includes, Introduction, Historical Background, Development of Melbourne's tramway system, Social and recreation, Personalities, tramway technology and cultural heritage significance. Includes 7 tables and some 113 photographs. Has a number of errors in it. Prepared by Gary Vines, Biosis Research, May 2011 for Heritage Victoria.trams, tramways, heritage victoria, conservation planning, mmtb, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration", 2006
Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" looking at the celebration by Yarra Trams of the century of electric trams in Melbourne - particularly the St Kilda Brighton VR line, Sir Thomas Bent, and its closure in 1959. Seven copies held. Has the RSL, Shine of Remembrance, 100 years of trams and Yarra Trams logos.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton, opening, tramcars, centenary, 100 years of electric trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Electric Trams now running to North Melbourne", 22/07/1935 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping - from a Melbourne newspaper 22/7/1935 titled "Electric Trams now running to North Melbourne", showing a photo of tram 736 turning from Queensberry St into Curzon St. Photo caption gives details of the service. The timeline gives the date of opening as Saturday 20/7/1935. but the photo caption says yesterday. Checked for The Argus in Trove - not shown on line.trams, tramways, conversion, queensberry, curzon st, opening, north melbourne, tram 736 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Melbourne", c2012
Postcard - printed on gloss paper of an illustration of Collins St Melbourne, a Victorian Railways Poster, c1950, titled "Melbourne Victoria Australia", reproduced by the Public Records Office of Victoria. The rear, divided back, details the function of the PRO, gives the locations of the PRO offices, contact details, logos and details of the poster. "Poster No. 220 Artist Trompf" and the PRO filing details. Three copies held.trams, tramways, posters, victorian railways, public records office, illustrations, collins st, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, "Visiting Melbourne", c2000
Pamphlet - 4 fold DL full colour, titled "Visiting Melbourne", published by Yarra Trams, c2000. Gives details of tickets (Metcard), Yarra Tram depots (4), tram hire, using trams, Grand Prix map, rail map and general points of interest when visiting Melbourne and City Circle tram. Mentions a Delegate Card. CEO Yarra John Wilson.trams, tramways, yarra trams, melbourne, tourist guides -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photocopy/photocopies, "Marvellous Melbourne", 1970
Black and White photocopy of a poster of Melbourne and trams titled "Marvellous Melbourne", photographs from the PTC Photo archives and John Stewart. Features photo of Cable and electric trams outside Flinders St Station, W5 753 at the Elizabeth city, w6 and W7 at the Bourke St terminus and W2 376 at St Kilda, 1970 and 1973. Produced by Driver John Stewart, No. 36, 1992.trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, tram 753, tram 376, w2 class, w5 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, "A Century of Electric Trams in Melbourne", 5/05/2006 12:00:00 AM
Printed Press Release or Media Release, titled "A Century of Electric Trams in Melbourne", dated 5/5/2006 giving details of the event, the forthcoming weekend and quotes Mr. Dennis Cliche. Gives details of forthcoming events, and that Yarra Trams is celebrating its second anniversary of Yarra Trams taking responsibility for Melbourne's entire network. Included a flyer - same as Reg 841 - but included with this item.trams, tramways, yarra trams, centenary, 100 years of electric trams, st kilda, essendon, nmetl -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book presented to Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, Melbourne Victoria Australia, c. 1996
Book presented to Syd Cuffe on the 7th Victorian Town Crier Championships, Melb. 24th October 1998, presented by Ivan Deveson, OA, Lord Mayor of Melbourne. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Concert Band of the RSL Melbourne, 1924
A black & white photograph of the RSL concert band taken at the King Edward Memorial in St Kilda Road Melbourne in 1924. It shows the band standing on the steps of the memorial.photo, rsl concert band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Plan for Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited, 316 Collins Street Melbourne
Three plans for the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited, 316 Collins Street Melbourne. It appears to have been used for refurbishment purposes and includes annotations. architecture, plans, peters, gilpin, colonial mutual life assurance society limited -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Port Melbourne, 2002
PMH&PS were consulted via email on various elements of this publication by the author in New Zealand, who had possession of many 19th century images of the area. Member Ann Smallpage was consulted, and featured on spread 24-25.'Port Melbourne', a small paperback textbook of 32pp, produced in New Zealand 2002 for nine year olds in Australian Schools. Title in red over photographic coverpiers and wharves, industry, transport - shipping, architecture, ann smallpage, swallow & ariell ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Port Melbourne, 2002
PMH&PS were consulted via email on various elements of this publication by the author in New Zealand, who had possession of many 19th century images of the area. Member Ann Smallpage was consulted, and featured on spread 24-25.'Port Melbourne', a small paperback textbook of 32pp, produced in New Zealand 2002 for nine year olds in Australian Schools. Title in red over photographic coverpiers and wharves, industry, transport - shipping, architecture, ann smallpage, swallow & ariell ltd -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre Company Brochure, Melbourne Theatre Company Season 24 1977
Paper program for Melbourne Theatre Company performing at the Athenaeum Theatre March to September 1977; coloured cover; 24 p. includes articles about the play and the actorsmelbourne theatre company, season 24, march to september 1977, athenaeum theatre, the school for scandal, juno and the paycock, the wild duck, the merchant of venice, the fall guy, the club, ashes, russell st theatre, rodney fisher, ray lawler, mick rodger, john sumner, university of melbourne -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Plan of the Gardens of the Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, Royal Park, melbourne, 1877
Appears to be based on the design by Alfred Lynch in 1861 see B17.0076. From ' Little Worlds: Australian Zoological Gardens Part III UWA. Also see B18.0029 Similar plan.Copy of plan from the 'Proceedings of the Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, Vol 4, 1877. Drawn by Caroline Le Souef and reproduced in the early Melbourne Zoo guides.caroline le souef, alfred lynch, zoological and acclimatisation society of victoria, royal park, g. purchas -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, "Melbourne Tram Museum", Apr. 2015
Pamphlet titled "Melbourne Tram Museum", advertising the Hawthorn Tram depot, giving opening hours, location and contact details. Prepared by Adam Chandler April 2015.trams, tramways, hawthorn, melbourne tramway museum, pamphlets, fohtd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, X2 676 in Albert Road, South Melbourne, Apr. 1970
Digital image of X2 676 in Albert Road, South Melbourne. Tram showing Football, most likely on a tram tour. Photo by Dick Jones - reference - 676_AlbertRd_DickJones_7004M3.13.148trams, tramways, x2 class, albert road, football, tram 676 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Map - Photocopy, University of Melbourne, c. 1999
Photocopy of enlargement of part of Map 2B, University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, from Melway Street Directory. On part of page showing Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, etc.university of melbourne, parkville campus, brighton, hampton, sandringham, melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Eighteen ways to enjoy Port Melbourne, 1994
Produced by Pat Grainger for the Port Melbourne Tourism Committee to hand out at Station Pier to cruise passengers.Eighteen ways to enjoy Port Melbourne' a pamphlet produced by the Port Melbourne Tourist Association November 1994 (refer 1468)tourism, port melbourne tourism association, pat grainger -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Petition 4/9/1872 for road to Melbourne from "Blood's Hill" (eventual corner of Bedford Road and Dublin Road, Ringwood East). Canterbury Road was later extended as a result of the petition
Catalogue card reads, 'Petition 4/9/1872 "for road to Melbourne". -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass
'M' monogram on the base of the glass bottle was used by the Melbourne Glass Bottle Company during 1900-1912.Clear aqua tinted, oval in section, glass bottle with text embossed on side and base.'J BOSISTOW RICHMOND' on side. 'M' on base.eucalyptus oil -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, Sanctuary at Healesville, 10 May 1955
Comparison of Sanctuary in its early days to the present time. Collected from State Library Melbourne Victoriaphotocopy 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volume 6 1851-1890 R-Z, c.1970
Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplementnon-fictionaustralia - biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volume 4 1851-1890 D-J, 1969
Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volume 5 1851-1890 K-Q, 1970
Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography