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Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Bus Drivers", 1955
Fifty Six page book bound within heavy green Rexene covers, single section, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Bus Drivers" and dated 1955. Provides the training program for Melbourne bus drivers, including application and approval process, driving tests, follow ups, records, training procedures and syllabus of training.Has "19" in red ink on inside title pagetrams, tramways, mmtb, personnel, procedures, instructions, buses -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, Governing the Metropolis: politics, technology and social change in a Victorian city - Melbourne, 1850-1891, 1984
Carlton, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, 1984 xvii, 362 p., [14] p. of plates : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. non-fictionmelbourne metropolitan area (vic) -- politics and government -- 1851-1891., urbanization -- victoria -- melbourne. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Head Office at 616 Little Collins St Melbourne, 1964
Plans of Basement, Ground Floor, First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Fifth Floor and Roof. Gives the layout of each floor, room name and the use of each room, along with the assigned user. See item 7384 for a photo of the building.Yields information on the 1964 use and layout of the MMTB Head Office building.Set of 8 drawings or prints, secured by two Arnos fasteners at the top of the layout of the MMTB Head Office at 616 Little Collins St Melbourne.Each printed dated "18.3.64" in each bottom right hand corner in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, head office, plans, administration -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Ann Gervasoni, Melbourne Towards Parliament House, 2015, 04/02/2015
Spring Street is culturally important to Victoria and is associated with the central spine of the administration of the Government of Victoria, as well as being central to many of the state's major cultural institutions. It is also notable for its Victorian architecture including the landmarks Victorian Parliament House, the Old Treasury Building, the Windsor Hotel (also known as Duchess of Spring Street) and the Princess Theatre. (Wikipedia)A colour photograph of Melbourne taken from above, showing Parliament House is Spring Street, with Russell Street in the midground. melbourne, spring street, victorian partliament house, windsor hotel, russell street -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Bruce McBrien, Marvellous Melbourne and Me, 2010
Bruce experienced first-hand life at the top of Melbourne's social strata in the early 20th century. In rich detail, he describes his childhood years living at Harrison House in Spring Street, and paints a vivid picture of inner-city Melbourne in the early to mid- 1900s. His family's social standing gave Bruce a rare perspective on Melbourne life, as illustrated through his many brushes with iconic politicians and celebrities over the years.H25.7 cm; 362p;non-fictionBruce experienced first-hand life at the top of Melbourne's social strata in the early 20th century. In rich detail, he describes his childhood years living at Harrison House in Spring Street, and paints a vivid picture of inner-city Melbourne in the early to mid- 1900s. His family's social standing gave Bruce a rare perspective on Melbourne life, as illustrated through his many brushes with iconic politicians and celebrities over the years.melbourne, social life and customs, australian football - history, history- 20th century -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive, Local Government Advisory Board of Inquiry into the Advisability of the Union of the Cities of Melbourne, Fitzroy, Port Melbourne and South Melbourne, 1969 - 1971
L VOUMARD - Chairman of inquiry"Local Government Advisory Board of Inquiry into the Advisability of the Union of the Cities of Melbourne, Fitzroy, Port Melbourne and South Melbourne." 17 folders of paperwork relating to the above inquiry. An attached sheet lists all items.local government - city of port melbourne, industry, business and traders, raymond frank julier, mayors, amalgamation, l voumard, andreas (andy) t aanensen, town clerks, local government advisory board of inquiry -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map - Ephemera, Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle, c2006
John So was Mayor of Melbourne from 2001-2008A brochure with a map of the Melbourne Central Business District.melbourne, southbank, melbourne docks, fitzroy, carlton, east melbourne, john so -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Visit of RAN squadron to Melbourne, 8/02/1946 12:00:00 AM
Visit of RAN squadron to Melbourne January 1946 Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, describing arrangements for the parade of RAN personnel through the city streets on Friday 25 January 1946. 8 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated January 1946.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, events, port melbourne, port melbourne depot, hanna st depot, malvern depot, glenhuntly tram depot, camberwell depot, central bus garage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne Tram Museum, "Melbourne Tram Museum", Jul. 2017
Colour photocopy - folded to A5 on titled "Melbourne Tram Museum", providing details of the Hawthorn Tram depot. Includes photo of depot on front cover, history of the Building, Operations, Location , Expansion, Decline and Redevelopment. Includes a depot map and a list of the tramcars On the rear is a timeline, details of the Museum. Used for the 2017 Melbourne Open House depot. Prepared by Adam Chandler July 2017.trams, tramways, hawthorn, melbourne tram museum, mtm, depots, pamphlets -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, Feb 1996
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee in conjunction with the Bay Street Traders and Circus Oz and distributed throughout the municipality. (From 1996 to 1999 Circus Oz was heavily involved with the Festival, which took place this year at Edwards Park.)Program for Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, 24/25 February 1996: A4, black on cream.arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee, circus oz -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Pat Grainger, Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society Annual Report 2003, Aug 2003
Produced to commemorate 10 years since the foundation of the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society. Contains list of members at 1993 and 2003.Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society Annual Report 2003, celebrating 10 years, blue hard cover, 12 pages A4ian breward, societies clubs unions and other organisations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs", c1939
Folded map (4 x 2) by Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, c1939, of Melbourne tramways, showing tram routes (cable, electric and VR), bus routes, railway lines, major points of interest and major streets. No printing or information on the rear. Once part of another document with remnants of glue on the rear top left hand edge. See Reg Item 801 for a 1927c map.trams, tramways, map, mmtb, vr, cable trams -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Digital Image, Fawkner's House (Melbourne), c1903
John Fawkner was an early settler of Melbourne, Victoria.Sketch of John Fawkner's house in Melbourne. The sketch shows a sailing vessel in the Yarra River.john fawkner, melbourne, yarra, yarra river, sailing boat -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, Programme Port Melbourne Festival, Feb 1991
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee, distributed throughout the municipalityPort Melbourne Festival program for 1991 23/24 February two copies DL size printed blue (ref. 407 for poster) (ref. 1339.12, film flyer)arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association (MTPA), "Nomination of the Preservation and Restoration of Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board L class Tram No. 103 for COTMA Achievement Award", Jun. 2008
Report - 9A4 colour photocopied or printed, stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Nomination of the Preservation and Restoration of Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board L class Tram No. 103 for COTMA Achievement Award", dated June 2008 by the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association MTPA. Outlines the history of the L class tram, the work done to the tram and those involved. Has many photos of the restoration work.Has "K.S 26-8-08" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, l class, mtpa, cotma, awards, tram 103 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Image field of poppies Federation Square Melbourne 26-04-2015 atrium panels, L.J. Gervasoni, field of poppies Federation Square Melbourne 26-04-2015 atrium panels, 26-04-2015
Digital Images of hand made poppies made for the ANZAC Centenary at Federation Square, Melbourne.5000 poppies, poppies, wwi, commemoration, federation square, fed square, melbourne, atrium, panel, world war one centenary, anzac -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), T 171 at the then new South Melbourne or Hanna St depot, c1925
Laminated A3 sheet featuring a photograph of T 171 at the then new South Melbourne or Hanna St depot, c1925. Photo from VR / PROV Heritage series H333.trams, tramways, hanna st, south melbourne depot, t class, tram 182 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, SARONY - CITY CHAMBERS, 114 ELIZABETH STREET,MELBOURNE, 1902
CLUNES IN MELBOURNE CLUB - SEPTEMBER 1902- ON THE OCCASION OF PRESENTATION TO THE CITIZENS OF CLUNES A FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH [ IN BACKGROUND OF PHOTOGRAPH.SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES IN MELBOURNE CLUB."CLUNES" IN MELBOURNE SEPT. 1902photography, events and celebrations., clunes in melbourne1902 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Manual - Street Directory, Morgan's Official Street Directory of Melbourne and Suburbs, 1980's
This street directory of Melbourne and Suburbs was the 52nd edition published by Val Morgan. It is printed with a new map format.A Morgan's street directory of Melbourne and Suburbs without a front cover.morgan, val and co., melbourne, directories, street directories, george evans collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Tram and Bus", late 1950's
Pamphlet titled "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Tram and Bus", two colour printed document folded into 4 on buff coloured paper, featuring 14 various trips around Melbourne, with a detailed description of each route, time, fare and notes. Probably late 1950's given that it has a suggested tour of the Olympic Village. 2 copies held. See also Reg Item 343 for a later version.trams, tramways, mmtb, tourist trips, fares -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System", c1928
Photocopy of a 20 page booklet, centre stapled booklet or pamphlet titled "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System" outlining the history of the Melbourne's tramway system from 1869 (from formation of the Omnibus Co., cable trams, Tramway Board, the MMTB, Workshops, the Scheme, of August 1923, Cable car conversion, Community Services, Notes on the cover it is a reprinted version. Original possibly 1928c Photocopy mid 1970's?trams, tramways, mmtb, history, tramways, workshops, cable trams -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Melbourne in 1839, 1934
A drawing of Melbourne in 1839. melbourne, settlement -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Parliament House and Treasury, Melbourne, c.1907
Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Parliament House and Treasury, Spring Street, Melbourne. Coloured postcard of early Melbourne. Weir collection."Parliament House and Treasury, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, parliament house - melbourne, treasury building - melbourne, weir collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Parliament House and Treasury, Melbourne, c.1907
Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Parliament House and Treasury, Spring Street, Melbourne. Coloured postcard of early Melbourne. Weir collection."Parliament House and Treasury, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, parliament house - melbourne, treasury building - melbourne, weir collection -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Judith Raphael Buckrich, The long and perilous journey - a history of the Port of Melbourne, Jul 2002
Book commissioned by Melbourne Port Corporation, launched on 19.07.2002. While in progress, author Judith Buckrich spoke about it at PMH&PS AGM 27 August 2001 (Ref A49)The long and perilous journey - a history of the Port of Melbourne, by Judith Buckrich, signed by author at 2002 launch at Readings, Bay Street (Ref Tape A49)transport - shipping, piers and wharves, industry, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, dr chris whitaker, judith raphael buckrich, melbourne port corporation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Judith Raphael Buckrich, The long and perilous journey - a history of the Port of Melbourne, Jul 2002
Book commissioned by Melbourne Port Corporation, launched on 19.07.2002. While in progress, author Judith Buckrich spoke about it at PMH&PS AGM 27 August 2001 (Ref A49)The long and perilous journey - a history of the Port of Melbourne, by Judith Buckrich, signed by author at 2002 launch at Readings, Bay Street (Ref Tape A49)Copy signed by authortransport - shipping, piers and wharves, industry, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, dr chris whitaker, judith raphael buckrich, melbourne port corporation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, The Met, Public Transport Map of Melbourne - Get around on The Met, 8/1990
Melbourne transport map - dated August 1990 - includes a map of the ticket zones, and The Met contact details and notes where tickets can be obtained fromYields information about Melbourne public transport services in August 1990Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, maps, zones -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Gold plated metal trophy, Melbourne Moomba Festival trophy 1980, 1980
Important Victorian Labour Day annual event in Melbourne and many floats form a lengthy parade - celebration in the streets of Melbourne, concluding at the Alexandra Gardens along River Yarra; it is a presentation of various communities, arts and cultural performances in the State of Victoria.Getting together, celebrating multicultural community and many facets of social lifeGold plated trophy presented to Slovenian Association Melbourne in 1980 for the entry of a float at the Moomba parade.Melbourne Moomba Festival Chairmans Trophy 1980 Best Float by First Time Entrantslovenian association melbourne, moomba parade, moomba festival melbourne, moomba float -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, 1998 Port Melbourne Festival, Feb 1998
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee in conjunction with the Bay Street Traders and Circus Oz and distributed throughout the municipality. (From 1996 to 1999 Circus Oz was heavily involved with the Festival, which took place this year in Bay Street.)Program for Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, 1 March 1998: A5, full colour,12 pp (two copies)arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee, circus oz -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Painting: Jenni MITCHELL (b.1955 Melb, AUS), Jenni Mitchell, Melbourne, Australia, 1987
oil on linen landscape painting. High horizon line. Melbourne cityscape in the distance in cool colours (blues, purples). Varieties of foliage in warm colours (red oranges and yellow) in the foreground. mitchell, oil painting, landscape, melbourne