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Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Hand-Written - Application For Licence To Use Tractor, 22.03.1961
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents interactions between Bob Hymans and the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A handwritten letter from Bob Hymans to apply for permission to use a tractor and a four wheel drive to transport stores and baggage for non commercial reasons.falls creek tourist area management committee, transport permit falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Snow Tractor - Advise Of Actual Route, 27.03.1961
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents interactions between Bob Hymans and the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee requesting information about the route Boo Hymans intended to take with his tractor.falls creek tourist area management committee, transport permit falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Information Bulletin April 1961
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents developments made or endorsed by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.An information bulletin published by the Management Committee. Information included is the release of a new subdivision map, establishment of a Ski Rescue Service and notification that Bob Hymans' would not be in operation for the coming season,falls creek tourist area management committee, preparations for winter season 1961 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Circular Parking - Falls Creek
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents a changed approach to the management of visitors and transport at Falls Creek.A circular published by the Management Committee outlining parking fees and requirements for the winter season 1961.falls creek tourist area management committee, parking requirements 1961 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Hand-Written - Arrangements Made To Have Chalet Completed, April 1961
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30thSeptember 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.Two handwritten notes by Bob Hymans. The first one, dated 10th April 1961, states that he has decided not to operate his Chairlift in the coming season. The second note, dated 13th April 1961, states that arrangements have been made to have Grand Coeur Chalet completed in good time.falls creek tourist area management committee, parking requirements 1961 -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 January 1993
Patterson Lakes is a suburb in the City of Kingston that is built one kilometre upstream of the mouth of the Patterson River. The area is bordered by the Patterson River and Eel Race Drain which enters the Kananook Creek. The suburb consists predominantly of newer housing developments and the tidal canal system of the development joins Port Phillip Bay. Patterson Lakes and the Kananook Creek were previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and in 1973 investigations commenced into the development of a unique residential area that would be built adjacent to canals and waterways. It was originally proposed to be known as "Gladesville". The development would give the suburb's homeowners access to Port Phillip Bay "from their back door". Circa 1974, the area was rezoned from rural to residential and named Patterson Lakes. Development has been continuous since the 1970s with construction of residential housing, schools, shopping centres, marinas, a hotel and library.Laminated colour aerial photograph of the Carrum and Patterson Lakes region within City of Kingston. This 1993 image includes Patterson River Secondary College, Roy Dore Reserve, Kananook Creek and Nepean Highway. The railway line can be seen as it veers inland from Eel Race Road, Seaford. The section of Ocean Reef Drive and Palm Beach Drive in Patterson Lakes appears to be a recent development with many spare blocks and new houses under construction.Black typed lettering on white adhesive label: 31.1.93 Black typed lettering on white adhesive label: 27E/7140 31/1/93 12.55 pm Black typed lettering on white label: 7140 Yellow round adhesive label located on left sidepatterson lakes, seaford, kananook creek, carrum carrum swamp, canals and waterways -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, c. 1993
Patterson Lakes is a suburb in the City of Kingston that is built one kilometre upstream of the mouth of the Patterson River. The area is bordered by the Patterson River and Eel Race Drain which enters the Kananook Creek. The suburb consists predominantly of newer housing developments and the tidal canal system of the development joins Port Phillip Bay.Patterson Lakes and the Kananook Creek were previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and in 1973 investigations commenced into the development of a unique residential area that would be built adjacent to canals and waterways. It was originally proposed to be known as "Gladesville". The development would give the suburb's homeowners access to Port Phillip Bay "from their back door". Circa 1974, the area was rezoned from rural to residential and named Patterson Lakes. Development has been continuous since the 1970s with construction of residential housing, schools, shopping centres, marinas, a hotel and library.Laminated colour aerial photograph of the Carrum and Patterson Lakes region within City of Kingston. This 1993 image includes Patterson River Secondary College, Roy Dore Reserve, Kananook Creek and Nepean Highway. The railway line can be seen as it veers inland from Eel Race Road, Seaford. The section of Palm Beach Drive, Curlew Point Drive, Snapper Point Drive, Clipper Island and Myola Street in Patterson Lakes appears to be a recent development with many spare blocks and new houses under construction.patterson lakes, seaford, kananook creek, carrum carrum swamp, canals and waterways -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 1993
Carrum is a suburb in the City of Kingston bordered by the Patterson River in the north and Kananook Creek in the south. To the east the suburb is adjacent to Patterson Lakes. The Carrum Station was opened in 1882, when the railway line from Mordialloc was extended to Frankston. In the early 20th century, it was a destination for holidaymakers occupying tents and cabins. The area now consists of older housing and over time there have been many new housing developments.Carrum is located in the area that was originally part of the Carrum Carrum Swamp. The district had originally been the home of the Bunerong people who fished, gathered food and found refuge in the sand dunes. The Swamp was drained in 1879 when the Patterson Cut was formed and became known as Patterson River. Apart from local farmers, fishermen and hotel-keepers, there were few permanent residents until the early 20th century when it had become popular as a beach resort. In the 1920s and 1930s the area became occupied by more permanent residents.Laminated aerial colour photograph of Carrum and Patterson Lakes in the City of Kingston. The photograph also includes Kananook Creek and the northern section of Seaford. Prominent features include Roy Dore Reserve, Carrum Primary School, Patterson River Secondary College, Keast Park Seaford, the Seaford Swamp Drain and a section of Downs Estate situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong people.Black type on white adhesive sticker: No. 7140 Black type of white adhesive sticker: 31-1-93 Black handwritten ink (marker): * [an asterisk] Yellow circular adhesive stickerpatterson lakes, seaford, carrum carrum swamp -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 29 January 1993
Bonbeach, Carrum and Patterson Lakes are suburbs in the City of Kingston. Bonbeach and Carrum were holiday destinations in early 20th century and over time the housing has converted to permanent residential structures. In Patterson Lakes, the area consists predominantly of newer housing developments and the tidal canal system which is accessible to many dwellings joins Port Phillip Bay.Bonbeach, Carrum and Patterson Lakes were previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and this allowed farming at Carrum and Bonbeach, although the area was prone to flooding. In the early 1920s and 30s the land was converted to residential dwellings. In 1973 investigations commenced nearby to Bonbeach and Carrum into the development of a unique residential area comprising canals and waterways. It was originally proposed to be known as "Gladesville". Circa 1974, the area was rezoned from rural to residential and named Patterson Lakes. Development has been continuous since the 1970s with staged construction of the waterways, residential housing, and supporting infrastructure and facilities.Laminated colour aerial photograph of the Bonbeach, Carrum and Patterson Lakes region within City of Kingston. This 1993 image includes Bonbeach High School prior to demolition, Bonbeach Primary School and Patterson River Golf Club. Sections of Patterson Lakes are not yet developed, including Rhode and Staten Islands. Long Island Point appears to be a recent development with many spare blocks and new houses under construction. The Patterson River marina is prominent and the river mouth as it meets Port Phillip Bay. The Carrum railway station is visible.Black type on white adhesive sticker: No. 6661 Black type on white adhesive sticker: 26E/6661, 29/1/93, 4.25 pm Black type on white adhesive sticker 29-1-93 Yellow circular adhesive stickerbonbeach, carrum, patterson lakes, patterson river, carrum carrum swamp, canals and waterways -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, Circa 1993
Edithvale is a suburb in the City of Kingston. It is located between Aspendale and Chelsea on the Port Phillip Bay and built within remnant areas of the Carrum Carrum swamp. The foreshore precinct comprises a wide sandy beach, with low sand dunes and numerous historic boat sheds. The suburb consists of older style dwellings and former holiday houses, combined with mid-century housing and newer homes. The large blocks are increasingly subdivided and the existing dwellings demolished to accommodate units and townhouses, thus changing the landscape of the area and reducing the tree canopy.The beachside suburb of Edithvale was previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and predominantly devoted to dairy farming and holiday houses. The farms were gradually sold and subdivided with a large number of homes built after World War II and in the 1960s. Edithvale is mainly residential with a shopping strip along Nepean Highway but little significant industry was ever established in the area apart from a plaster works and confectionary factory, both now closed.Aerial colour photograph of Edithvale as viewed from Alexandra Avenue in the north to Ella Grove Chelsea/Edithvale in the south. The area is built-up with residential housing and facilities including Edithvale Primary School, numerous churches and the Edithvale Railway station. Large sections depict the remnant Carrum Carrum swamp. Edithvale Common and the former "Duck Inn" (Melbourne Water/Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands) can be seen. Edithvale Recreational reserve, the valodrome and Edithvale Public Golf Course are prominent. The image shows vacant land in the area now known as Aspendale Gardens and the newer residential section of Chelsea Heights is not developed. A bike path has been established to cover the secondary drain. The Golf Links Court residential development located off Hughes Avenue is a large vacant block.Yellow circular adhesive sticker on plastic Black ink (marker): * (asterisk) Black type on white adhesive sticker: P000108edithvale, aspendale, chelsea, carrum carrum swamp -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 6 March 1993
Edithvale is a suburb in the City of Kingston. It is located between Aspendale and Chelsea on the Port Phillip Bay and built within remnant areas of the Carrum Carrum swamp. The foreshore precinct comprises a wide sandy beach, with low sand dunes and numerous historic boat sheds. The suburb consists of older style dwellings and former holiday houses, combined with mid-century housing and newer homes. The large blocks are increasingly subdivided and the existing dwellings demolished to accommodate units and townhouses, thus changing the landscape of the area and reducing the tree canopy.The beachside suburb of Edithvale was previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and predominantly devoted to dairy farming and holiday houses. The farms were gradually sold and subdivided with a large number of homes built after World War II and in the 1960s. Edithvale is mainly residential with a shopping strip along Nepean Highway but little significant industry was ever established in the area apart from a plaster works and confectionary factory, both now closed.Laminated aerial colour photograph of Edithvale as viewed from Alexandra Avenue in the north to Ella Grove Chelsea/Edithvale in the south. regents Park Aspendale can be seen in the top left. The area is built-up with residential housing and facilities including Edithvale Primary School, numerous churches and the Edithvale Railway station. Large sections depict the remnant Carrum Carrum swamp. Edithvale Common and the former "Duck Inn" (Melbourne Water/Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands) can be seen. Edithvale Recreational reserve, the valodrome and Edithvale Public Golf Course are prominent. The image shows vacant land in the area now known as Aspendale Gardens and the newer residential section of Chelsea Heights is not developed. A bike path has been established to cover the secondary drain. The Golf Links Court residential development located off Hughes Avenue is a large vacant block.Black type on white adhesive label: 6-3-93 Black type on white adhesive label: 25/9211, 6/3/93, 11.20 am Black type on white adhesive label: 9211 Yellow circular adhesive sticker Black pencil: 9211 6-3-93 arrow pointing Nedthvale, carrum carrum swamp, aspendale, chelsea -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Black and white, Robert McCamish & John Gilpin (Vendors), For Private Sale Station Entrance Estate, Highett, 1930s
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Street. The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed. The extension of the railway line from the city to Mordialloc opened up the land for development.Black and white pamphlet advertising for private sale the Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road. Handwritten in black ink on reverse: Station Entrance / Estate / Late [indecipherable]highett, land sales, estate -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, Arthur Tuckett & Son, Auctioneers and Subdivisional Specialists, Attractive subdivisional auction of Station Estate, Moorabbin, 1923
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Moorabbin, bounded by Railway Crescent, South Road, Jasper Road and Pattersons Road.The developing urban area of Moorabbin within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.Colour pamphlet advertising an auction of the Station Estate Moorabbin. Incorporates details of the shopping facilities, proximity to the railway line, variety of schools and churches in the area, and a sales plan for home sites and shop fronts. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Pattersons Road, Japer Road, South Road and Railway Crescent. Handwritten in grey pencil top right front page: Station Estate / late [indecipherable] Handwritten in red pencil on subdivision map: x [on majority of properties marked on the map] Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map: additional subdivisions drawn in and large lines drawn across the mapmoorabbin, land sales, estate -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, H. R. Hill & Co, Walker's Estate, Cheltenham for sale by public auction, c. 1923
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, encompassing both sides of Walker Grove, a section of Centre Dandenong Rd and Axelton St. The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.Black and white pamphlet advertising for private sale the Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road.Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: 'x' written on subdivisions 2, 3, 8-11, 15-17, 19. Potentially indicating that these properties did not sell at auction. Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: assumed sale price on subdivisions 1, 4-7, 12-14, 18, 20-31. land sales, cheltenham, estate -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, Duffus Bros, Railway Reserve Highett, c. 1923
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, titled Railway Reserve, incorporating properties along Wolseley Street, Livingston Street, Highett Road and Worthing Road. The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses and shops are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising thirty eight shop and villa sites for sale at the Railway Reserve, Highett. Incorporates a map of the reserve with properties available on Wolseley Street, Livingston Street, Highett Road and Worthing Road. Handwritten in grey pencil: assumed sale price recorded on subdivisions 1-7, 10, 22, 23 and 34 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 4: C. Nevill / City of Melbourne bank Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 7: 49' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 21 and 22: 134' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 25 and 26: 200' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 36 and 37 and both top and bottom: 120' Hand drawn in blue pencil: outline of subdivision 4 Hand drawn in blue pencil: outline of subdivisions 7, 23, 28, 37, 38 along left hand side, subdivisions 38, 37 and 36 on Wolseley Street, subdivisions 30 and 29 along Wolseley Street, subdivisions 29 and 24 along the middle of the plan, subdivisions 24 and half of 25 along Livingston Street, half of subdivision 20 along the middle of the plan, subdivisions 21 and 22 along the Right of Way between Livingston Street and Highett Road, and along the right hand border of subdivision 7. Handwritten in ink adjacent to the subdivision plan, updside down, in the bottom right hand corner: 276 / 54 / 280 / 45 / 320 / 202 / 200 / 134 / horizontal line / 11/14 Handwritten in ink adjacent to the subdivision plan, updside down, in the bottom right hand corner: 1714)2200(15 / 1714 / horizontal line / 486land sales, highett -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, Roy Dunn Pty. Ltd, Subdivisional auction of Highett Station Estate, c.1924
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Worthing Road, and the Melbourne to Frankston Electric Railway Line, including LePage Street. The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising a subdivisional auction of the Highett Station Estate. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Worthing Road and the Melbourne to Frankston Electric Railway, and including LePage Street. Handwritten in black ink on front cover: Late LePage / Wickham Rdland sales, estate, highett -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, Brock Bros, South Brighton Township Estate, 1888
Sales plan for land in the suburb of South Brighton (Moorabbin), bounded by Point Nepean Road, South Road, Patterson Street and the Mordialloc Railway Line. Incorporates Wolsely Street and Gordon StreetThe developing urban area of Moorabbin within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the South Brighton Township Estate, South Brighton. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road, South Road, Patterson Street, and the Mordialloc Railway Line. Includes Wolsley Street and Gordon Street. land sales, south brighton, estate, moorabbin -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, Highett Town, 1888
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Highett Road, Worthing Terrace and the railway line, and incorporating Major Street and Train Street.The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road.land sales, highett -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Postcards of Egypt
Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling either during World War 1, or just after, or while returning to Australia. These postcard scenes include the Sphinx, the Pyramids, Cairo, Alexandria, and Suez including mosques and marketplaces. The Suez Canal was used by troop ships, so this was often the first time soldiers from Australia saw Egyptians. Many troops in World War 1 were stationed first in Egypt (including near Cairo) to train before heading to Gallipoli, Turkey or on to the Western Front. These were with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. There was a large collection of postcards so he may have been collecting them as souvenirs (none of these have been written on or posted). He also had a vesta (match) case from Belfast, so it is likely he visited there. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards as souvenirs or as correspondence would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1. These places in Egypt could have been visited by the first Legatees when they were soldiers in World War 1.Postcards x 16 with images from Cairo, Alexandria and Suez in Egypt and a purple card holder that once contained 12 views of Suez (only 3 here).01137.1 Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids 01137.2 Cairo - Arab Village near the Pyramids 01137.3 Cairo - The Citadel 01137.4 Cairo - General View of the Citadel 01137.5 Cairo - Sebil of Abbassia 01137.6 Cairo - Barrage Bridge 01137.7 Cairo - Native Woman 01137.8 Suez - Market Street 01137.9 Alexandria - San Stefano Casino 01137.10 Alexandria - Native Bazaar new Napoleon's Fort 01137.11 Alexandria - Mohamed Aly Place 01137.12 Alexandria - The Light House 01137.13 Alexandria - Column of Menasce 01137.14 Alexandria - Ramleh Boulevard 01137.15 Suez - The Port -Twefik Quay 01137.16 Suez - Railway Station Each one has the word POST CARD on the reverse with room for an address and an area for Correspondence. Different makers.souvenir, world war one -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Level Crossing removal authority, "Sey hello to your new Glen Huntly Station", July 2023
The former tramway/railway level crossing at this station was removed during 2023 by lowering the railway line in a trench. The roadway opened on 15 July 2023 (Press Release from the State Government - see media file), and https://tdu.to/m/288561/re-glen-huntly?insearch=1 for a report and photo by Brian Weedon of the new tram stop. The new station opened on 31/7/2023.Yields information about the new Glen Huntly station and the level crossing removal.A5 full colour pamphlet titled "Sey hello to your nrew Glen Huntly Station"railways, tramways, glen huntly road, level crossing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Victorian Parliament, "The Plenty Road, Preston, Tramway Extension Inquiry", 1967
Report by the Victorian Parliamentary Public Works Committee on "The Plenty Road, Preston, Tramway Extension Inquiry" - 1967. The inquiry examined the MMTB's proposal to extend the East Preston line 0.7miles or 1.3km. The Committee took evidence from the MMTB, bus operators, the Victorian Railways, residents, La Trobe University, Preston City Council and others. The Committee recommended against the proposal. The report lists those members of Parliament involved. The line was subsequently extended by 1.2 kilometres from Tyler Street to Boldrewood Parade during 1983 and subsequently to Bundoora. Demonstrates the method of holding parliamentary inquiries into new tram lines.Document - report - 9 pages stapled in top left-hand corner, printed with a spirit duplicator.tramways, parliament, new lines, east preston, inquiries, bundoora, plenty road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter - NXpress, National Express Group, Dec. 2000
Newletter published by National Express Melbourne, the operators of M>Tram, M>Train and V/line at the time. Gives details of their companies branding, "Moving Melbourne" for trams and trains, the visit of driver Hugh Waldron to the UK and driving trams in Birmingham, visit of Melbourne staff to Siemens to see the new trams being built for Melbourne and a Q&A, railway news and listing of new staff. Yields information about National Express in Melbourne and their work at the time.Newsletter - 12 pages, full colour centre stapled, printed on gloss paper.national express, hugh waldron, newsletters, tramways, new trams, combino, germany, siemens, railways, branding -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Metropolitan Transport Committee, "MTC - Melbourne Prospect - Australia's First Road-Rail Complex", 1972?
Folded gloss full colour sheet to quarto size, pamphlet titled "MTC - Melbourne Prospect - Australia's First Road-Rail Complex", the Doncaster - Eastern Freeway. Front cover article reports on the construction of the freeway which will later have a railway to Doncaster. Reports also on flexibility of the MTC (Metropolitan Transport Committee) planning for transport, new suburban trains (Silver), the Underground loop, flyovers at Richmond Station and freeways in general.trams, tramways, melbourne, traffic control, transportation, doncaster, railways, mtc, metropolitan transport committee -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Ministry of Transport, "Transport Progress", Jul. 1983
Eight page newsprint Newspaper, titled "Transport Progress", issued by the Ministry of Transport, July 1983, Issue 2, about the formation of the new transport authorities, STA, Metropolitan Transport Authority, new trams and trains, extensions to Bundoora, railways, Ministry of Transport..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, metropolitan transit authority, the met, state transport authority, sta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Correspondence, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Trolley Buses", 1922-36
File containing correspondence between the MMTB Chief Engineer Mr. Strickland and various companies, including Railless Ltd, Australian General Electric, English Electric / Dick Kerr and its UK consultants Heap and Digby (H&D) between the period August 1922 and August 1936. Includes drawings, technical specifications, some of which are duplicated in the Reg Item 535 file. For a listing of the contents of this file and of Reg Item 535, see Related Documents - htd535-536list.pdf Item 536 - Trolley Buses Listed from top of file, in order found. Letters generally to/from MMTB Chief Engineer. Date Type Notes 7/8/1936 Letter from TE Barnes – re Bremen Germany Steam Omnibus. Three pages. On foolscap paper – rest quarto. Has been damaged. 3/2/1926 Letter from Bruce Henderson re transport in the Glen Eira Rd area – poor private bus. 25/10/1925 Letter to G. Higgins, regarding a paper he had presented and printed in Australian Municipal Journal about transport around Melbourne, predicted the demise of trams, trains. Notes Spencer St bridge. Copy of paper is pinned with letters. 28/819/22 Copy of letter to H&D from AEC (see above) Includes the Mexborough test gradient drawing. Undated Pamphlet from Railless Limited about Birmingham’s new trolley buses. 16/3/1923 Extract from Electric Railway and Tramway Journal – wages of trolleybus drivers not getting paid extra in Bradford. Two copies pinned together. 9/4/1923 Letter from H&D re pamphlet exchange You should have had it! 23/2/1923 Letter to H&D asking for information. Has a note re the Board’s attitude towards motor buses. 28/8/1922 to 24/23 Series of letters pinned together with L. de Koenneritz regard trolley buses and Paris. Noted that the MMTB did not have the legislative power to run trolley buses. 15/2/1922 to 10/4/23 Series of letters pinned together with the Aust. GE regarding trolley buses and references to their operation in journals. 10/1/1923 Letter from H&D re request for information on driving gear of Railless Ltd. vehicles 23/2/1923 Letter to H&D re above. 23/2/1923 Sheet of paper on “Steads Review” paper – pamphlet not yet to hand. 8/11/1922 to 10/1/1923 Series of letters with H&D pinned together asking for Railless driving gear – reluctant to provide. 26/9/1922 Letter from H&D, with copy of letter from English Electric enclosing materials regarding Trolley Bus equipment. Note much of this material is the same as that in Reg Item 535 contained within the green cloth tape. Performance curves for DK 26B motor Blueprint – 4449 – outline of controller DK, Type D, form B. Specification for DK 26B trolley motor. Blueprint – drawing 2810 – DK 26 Motor Blueprint – No. 1312D – controller diagram Pamphlet – EE – tramcar Type D automatic circuit Breakers. Publication No. 230, dated 9/1920. Ditto, Form A, drawings No 3565, 1/1/19. Performance curves for DK85A motor Blueprint – P2002M034 – DK85 Motor. EE specification for Traction Motor DK85 Modified from a tram motor. Blueprint – EE drawing – P2002M036 – DK85 motor with ball bearings. EE blueprint P2102F021, traction control wiring for form D controller. EE blueprint P2103F033 – outline of controller type SE1, form C and D. EE blueprint P2102Z011 – wiring diagram for type SE1 form controller. EE blueprint – P2102F025 – diagram of connections (wiring) for Type SE1, form D controller.trams, tramways, trolley buses, melbourne, mmtb, aec, heap and digby, english electric, railless, dick kerr, general electric -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Minister of Transport, "Melbourne's Pollution Free Public Transport", "Modern Trams", 1973
Pamphlet, full colour of semi gloss quarto paper, folded into three, providing an image and details and features of new trams (Z class trams) and new Hitachi Silver trains. Issued by the Ministry of Transport. Printed by the Victorian Railways with the VR Print number of 374-73. Features Tram 1041 and a Silver train with a Show Grounds destination. Second copy added 28/11/2016.trams, tramways, public transport, prototype tramcar, z class, hitachi silver train -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, K. V. Newmann, MMTB Public Relations Officer, "MMTB News", 1965
Eight issues of "MMTB News" - The Magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Two copies of each issue. All issues printed with an off-white gloss paper cover with the rest of the magazine white glass paper. 1722.1 - Vol. 2, No. 1 - 16 pages, January 1965, with a photo of the Board meeting in the Board room of the MMTB, notes or articles on traffic congestion, a short history of public street transport in Melbourne, TMSV tour of 7/2/1965 with PCC 980, and" Some Views on Public Transport". 1722.2 - Vol. 2, No. 2 - 16 pages, February 1965, with a photo of Dusseldorf 3 section tramcar on the front cover, notes on the costs of concessions, press visit to the Carlton Power control supervisory centre, "Melbourne - 1985", Mark VI buses, tool safety, "Staggered Working Hours", hydro-foil on Sydney Harbour, "Traffic Congestion". 1722.3 - Vol. 2, No. 3 - 12 pages, March - April 1965, with a photo of W7 1012 and bus 751 on the front cover, notes or articles on "New Trams for Melbourne", retirement of D.H. Eakin, "Traffic Congestion", "Tramway buses at the Gippsland Fires", The Australian Good Neighbour movement. 1722.4 - Vol. 2, No. 4 - 16 pages, May - June 1965, with a photo of L 101 at West Maribyrnong terminus during an Association of Railway Enthusiasts tour (photo Robert Wilson), notes or articles; "A Motorist Speaks Up for Trams", "Tramways Hospital a Major Benefit", parking in the central city, tramway ambulance, "Radio Control is Human Nerve Centre", staff shortages, retirement of Mr. Stan Bowen, the ARE Tram Tour, and Port Melbourne Tramways Social Angling Club. 1722.5 - Vol. 2, No. 5 - 16 pages, July 1965, with a photo of the Doncaster Bus depot on the front cover, articles or notes; Freeways, Public Transport, Decimal conversion, Doncaster Bus depot, Melbourne in twenty years, Engineering Department - Bus branch, visit of Mr Ken Hall and Frank Kirby overseas to study new trams. 1722.6 - Vol. 2, No. 6 - 20 pages, August September 1965 with a photo of W6 921 being lowered at Preston Depot, with notes or articles; an abridged version of an address by R. J. Risson to the Constitutional Club in Melbourne, lost items on trams, Bus Engineering, and social or sporting club news. 1722.7 - Vol. 2, No. 7 - 16 pages, October - November 1965 with a photo of PCC 980 on the front cover, notes or articles on; free travel for USA City shoppers, safety, Stores Department printing section, Ballarat's Tramways Diamond Jubilee - TMSV tour to Ballarat on 15/8/1965 including two photos, PCC 980, Christmas functions, retirement of Arthur Wisdom and Bill Wallis. (Reference photos Reg. Item - 1877). See btm2819i9 for image of the article re the TMSV Tour to Ballarat. 1722.8 - Vol. 2, No. 8 - 16 pages, December 1965 with a photo of cable car set No. 1 on the front cover with notes or articles; Children's art show, "Quest for New Tram", "The Development of Melbourne's Trams" and sporting or social club news. Has a Christmas message from Chairman, Mr. Risson with photograph.trams, tramways, mmtb, carlton control, buses, pcc 980, ballarat, new trams, are, tmsv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, William F Scott, "The City Circle", Jun. 1995
Australian Railway Enthusiast Magazine - June 1995, colour front cover containing an article titled "The City Circle", written by William F Scott. Features the story behind the advent of the City Circle tram service, many photos, tram track construction, the vision, launch by Ian Dobbs and Russell Nathan, V214 on the launch day (28.4.1994), map showing future extensions to the new casino, South Melbourne Depot, commissioning event, ticket. Also has an obituary on Eldon Hogan who died on 6/5/1995. See Reg Item 5422 for a newspaper item on the opening day.trams, tramways, city circle, melbourne, launch, south melbourne depot, map, tram 957, tram 728, tram 1000, tram 214, tram 842, tram 470, tram 380 -
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Magazine, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Newsline - 2005 New Year Edition", 2004
Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2005 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2004. Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Marc Marotta Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary and Doug Brady, President of the Tram and Bus division. Gives contact details. Photos supplied by Yarra Trams, Connex and Metlink. Has adverts for Safeworking Solutions, Winchcombe financial advisors, Slater & Gordon, STA Investments, Members Equity bank, Connex, John Holland, Metlink, RTBU Holiday units, Transport Health Fund, Retired Railway Employees Association of Vic and Retired Tramway Employees Association of Vic. Contains an folded A3 calendar, full colour for 2005 featuring Southern Cross Station, contact details, Pay Days and Public Holidays, with adverts for Melbourne Credit Union and the RTBU Visa card.trams, tramways, yarra trams, rtbu, unions, metlink -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c1987
Black and White photograph, looking south towards the railway Thornbury overpass, Miller Street of the Epping line (the hump) for trams. Shows the car park under formation and the rebuilt bridge to provided access under the bridge for cars. Note the new concrete pier alongside there railway replacing a former wooden or steel pier.On the rear in ink "New carpark appearing east of PWS c1987"trams, tramways, preston workshops, car parks, bridges, the hump, thornbury