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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Newspaper photo, MMTB SW6 Tram in Flinders Lane for first time, 21 Dec 1944
Image shows a newspaper photo of MMTB SW6 Tram 890 in Flinders Lane operating on the official opening run on new diversion line in William Street, from Collins Street to Hanna Street (now Kings Way) to the corner of Sturt Street on 21 Dec 1944The Hanna St line provided an additional line into the City from Domain Junction and was designed to relieve pressure on St Kilda Road. Black and white print of MMTB SW6 Tram in Flinders Lane for first time tramways, trams, flinders lane, new william street line, opening, tram 890, sw6 class -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Program - Official Opening Ceremony
Program of the Official Opening of New Library and Classrooms - 37 Rowan Street 12.30 p.m. Friday 24th September 1976. Guests Mr K Houlahan, Mr S Gerry, Sr E Wilder, Councilor R.R.Cooper.Cream coloured program. Black writing on front - Official Opening Ceremony of new Library and Classrooms on front. Blank page on Left Hand side. Right hand side has programme listed, Blank back page. 1976nursing history, nurse training -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1905
Yields information about Blackpool electric tramways in the 1880's, a system that was offered to the City of Ballarat by tender.Black and White photograph of ESCo Ballarat No. 1 in Ballarat, soon after opening in 1905, destination sign placed over front dash canopy. Has the driver (Rupert Bowd) at the controls. Has the destination of "Lydiard St Nth". (Rupert should be Robert - see page 138 of Alan Bradley's book, The Golden City and its Tramways) - at the Gregory St terminus. Two copies See Reg Item 6974 for another copy and details of the driver/motorman.Copy 1 - in ink "220) and Ballarat Tramways (Company) along the top edge and a "William F Scott" address label and "WFS Collection" in the bottom right hand corner. Copy 2 - in ink "220) and Ballarat Tramways (Company) along the top edge and "Driver Rupert Bowd B1872, Skipton St. Ballarat".trams, tramways, esco, opening, gregory st, tram 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: OPENING OF FACTORY IN WANGARATTA OFFICIAL OPENING PROGRAM, 1968
COHN BROTHERS: Opening of Factory in Wangaratta Official Opening Program at Wangatratta 24th September 1968bendigo, history, cohn brothers -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, M Holding, East Gippsland Historical Society Bairnsdale Victoria, 1/01/1998 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of gathering at opening of East Gippsland Historical Society opening extensions Bairnsdale Victoriatransport -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Morrissey, D.W and Morrissey E.W, Lakes Entrance a Short History revised Edition, 1980
History of Koorie inhabitants through to fishing industry, timber industry, early settlers and survey and sale of land. The opening of the entrance to allow shipping industry to operate bringing much trade and movement of primary produce etc. Local schoolHistory of Koorie inhabitants through to fishing industry, timber industry, early settlers and survey and sale of land. The opening of the entrance to allow shipping industry to operate bringing much trade and movement of primary produce etc. Local schoolMargaret Campbell''land settlement, religion, aboriginals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New Tram route 70 Extension opens on Monday 7 June 1999 - Wattle Park to Flinders and Spencer St", 5/06/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 5/6/1999? titled "New Tram route 70 Extension opens on Monday 7 June 1999 - Wattle Park to Flinders and Spencer St". Has a map of the new service and an invite for people to attend the formal opening on 6/6/1999 by Robin Cooper, Minister for Transport. This route deviation saw the closure of the Batman Ave terminus.trams, tramways, route 70, batman ave, closure, opening, spencer st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Christmas Card, Peter Duckett, c1990
Christmas Card prepared by Peter and Patti Duckett and sent to Keith Kings Printed photo on exterior with red printed ribbons, photo corners on inside with another photo and gold block print and the Duckett's address. Photographs by Peter Duckett or from his collection. Item not dated. Cover photo of Laying the first rail for the PMTT Inside photo shows the opening scene at Malvern Depot of the PMTT."To Keith" in ink.trams, tramways, christmas cards, pmtt, trackwork, opening, malvern depot -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, Zwemmer Gallery, Paintings Arthur Boyd, 1960
This exhibition featured 17 paintings by Arthur Boyd, all in the bride series. Robin and Patricia Boyd were in London at the time of the opening, as indicated by the inscription and Clippings. Boyd also indicates the nine paintings which were sold and the two under offer.Exhibition catalogue for Zwemmer Gallery, London 19 July-20 August 1960. 63 works by Arthur Boyd.Pencil writing of Robin Boyd, and inclusion of five London newspaper Clippings with reviews in July 1960. Robin Boyd writes on list of paintings" We saw this only 4 days after the opening'. arthur boyd, australian painting, walsh st library -
Wangaratta High School
WHS 75th Anniversary History Book, 75th Anniversary History of Wangaratta High School, 1984
Marks the 75th Anniversary of Wangaratta High Schools educational service since opening in 1909 under the name Wangaratta Agricultural High School.Blue A4 book with gold lettering. A large black and white picture of the Wangaratta Agricultural High School opening with the completed building and the class of 1909 standing in its porch. The dates 1909-1984 feature underneath the image, flanked by two small all gold Wangaratta High School logos.75th Anniversary History of Wangaratta High School --HONORE ET LABORE- 1909-1984 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Copy, State Library of Victoria (SLV)
Yields information about construction of Ballarat Tramways from a newspaper / magazine soon after the system opened, along with photographs of two of the tramcars and the power station.763 - Copy negative of page 454 of "The Australasian" paper, dated August 19, 1905, featuring an article on the opening of the Ballarat Electric Trams and magician, "The Great Thurston" Includes four photos of the trams and equipment and one of the magician. See Reg. Items No. 754, 759, and 2142. Tram photos of toastrack trams, power station, tram construction and of the single truckers in Wendouree Parade. 763.1 - print made by State Library for Alan Bradley, from Alan Bradley 5/2007. Has sticker on rear "Reproduction Rights Reserved, Copied by State Library"trams, tramways, esco, opening, ballarat, toastrack tram -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Rail holder, Before1984
This rail holder is one of a pair of two. The opening in the sphere holds one end of a rail and the screw holes allow the holder to be attached to a flat surface such as a wall or shelf. Pail holders can be found in homes, marine vessels, offices, hotels and many other locations. They are used with a fitted rail for hanging towels, coat hangers in cupboards and wardrobes and curtains over windows. They can also be used for the ends of handrails and shelf rails.This rail holder represents the the type of fittings used on ships in the 19th century. Similar fittings are still used today in the 21st century.Rail holder; one of two brass rail fittings. Hollow sphere on top of a pedestal that has a round base with three holes in it. The sphere has an opening on one side.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, rail holder, rail fitting, brass ware, domestic item, bathroom furnishing, ball rail fitting, single outlet rail holder -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Milk, After 1966
Milk bottles were bought at the local store. Metric measures were introduced in Australia in 1966. Bottles were recycled and remained the property of the manufacturer.Dairy farmers live in the Kiewa Valley and send their milk to the local dairy to be pasteurised and bottled. Historical: Bottles changed shape, size, embossing and seal. Aesthetic- Display showing bottles of different shape, size, embossing.Clear glass milk bottle with straight dies three quarters of the way up tapering gently to the opening. The tapered sides are heavily embossed in capital letters with 5 lines of writing.Near opening: around top: 4 lots of 'm' each in a circle on 4 sides Next line 'Wash and Return' twice i.e.. each side Next line 'Milk 600 ml' twice i.e.. each side Next line 'Use not permitted without written permission owner milk Bottles Recovery Ltd Next line: 'M10058 18'milk bottle; kiewa valley; dairy industry -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative - set of 2, 1/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
Donated black and white negative and colour laser printer image of scanned image of tramcar No. 40 on BTPS Ltd access track returning to the depot following the official opening of the tramway on Feb. 1, 1975. 1327.1 - Tram at the bottom end of the access track. 1327.2 - Tram on access track just before level crossing. Original negs scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020 and images updated.tramways, trams, btps, opening, access track, 40, tram 40 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (item) - Invitation, The Cumberland is ...brand spanking new, Unknown
A photocopy of an invitation to the re-opening of The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The guest house was destroyed by fire in March 1969. The re-built guest house was opened by the Minister for Tourism at the time, the Hon. J.W. Manson, on December 17 of an unknown year.A photocopy of an invitation to the re-opening of The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The guest house was destroyed by fire in March 1969. The re-built guest house was opened by the Minister for Tourism at the time, the Hon. J.W. Manson, on December 17 of an unknown year.marysville, victoria, australia, the cumberland guest house, accommodation, invitation, the hon. j.w. manson, march 1969 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legatee Donovan Joynt and Captain Mick Moon, 1983
Photo taken at the opening of the Puckapunyal Sportsman's Club which had been named after Legatee Donovan Joynt (see also Cat.No. 01352). The accompanying typed note, dated March 1983, identifies Lieutenant Colonel Donovan Joynt VC and Captain Mick Moon VC as 'the only surviving VC winners from World War 1 in Victoria.' The photo was used in a Herald newspaper article on 29 March 1983 (item 01603). The article mentions that L/ Joynt donated more than half the cost of the $130,000 for the sports club and the photo was from the opening event.A photographic record of two outstanding Victorians who after winning their VCs in WWI went on to live long and impressive lives.Black and white photo of L/- Donovan Joynt with Captain Mick Moon, accompanied by a typed note, black on white. Typed note from March 1983 mentions that Lieutenant Colonel Donovan Joynt VC and Captain Mick Moon VC were attending the opening of the Lieutenant Colonel Donovan Joynt VC Sportsman's Club in Puckapunyal. donovan joynt, memorial, mick moon, vc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - PMTT tram 4 Glenferrie Road 1910
Photograph - PMTT tram 4 Glenferrie Road 1910, possibly undertaking testing prior to the official opening on 30/5/1910. Photo shows the centre of the road overhead support poles in Glenferrie Road and a "Hail Cars Here" sign. In the background is the Malvern Town Hall, signs for Norwich Union and Walter Wright Hairdresser.Yields information about the opening of the tram lines built by the PMTTKodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - PMTT tram 4 Glenferrie Road 1910 "MP5" in penciltrams, tramways, opening, tram 4, pmtt, glenferrie road, tram stop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Men's Dress Shirt
Welmar was formerly Welch Margetson Co. Pty. Ltd, men's outfitters and converted to a public company in 1945. There main factory was in Melbourne with a second site opening in Bendigo. In 1949 the Chairman was Mr A Mee.Cotton dress shirt. Brand "Mens Wear by Welmar". Size is undetermined. Laundry mark on collar appears to read "Bigg". Starched waffle pattern bib panels and large cuffs with allowance made for cuff links. Front opening with button holes. Buttons missing.Collar laundry mark. "Biggs"formal wear, dress shirt, welmar -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, The Age, Frith, "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", c1980
Laminated A3 sheet featuring photograph and newspaper clippings. 1 - an Article written by Erica Cervini titled "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence on keeping Melbourne's trams which have since become an icon. Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson.trams, tramways, robert risson, bourke st, opening, trolley poles, accidents, melbourne, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Plaque, Possibly Arrow Bronze?, Hawthorn Tram Depot, Jan. 2003
.1 - Plaque - Brass with four holes in each corner, engraved for the opening of the Hawthorn Tram Depot Shed No. 1 by the Minister for Transport Peter Batchelor MP 19/1/2003. Has the Victorian Government logo. .2 -Large brass plaque, that was at the front of the depot until c2019, when replaced by a stainless steel one - see image i3.trams, tramways, opening, commerations, hawthorn depot, fohtd, mtm, museum -
Essendon Football Club
New grandstand
Essendon arrived at the Essendon Recreation Reserve (later known as Windy Hill) in 1922. In August that year the club opened its first grandstand before the round 14 game against Richmond. It was later named the Dick Reynolds Stand.This historic photograph shows supporters crammed into the grandstand that day.Black and white photograph on brown cardboard mount with imprinted border; remains of a white sticker in upper left corner. "E. Franklin Moonee Ponds 37 6794" hand-written in blue biro on reverse."Opening day of new stand, Essendon 19.8.22" -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Pat Boyd, 1956
Robin’s brother Pat Boyd took Mandie and Penleigh Boyd (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. At this time, Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7.Colour slide in a mount. Olympic Games, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia7 / O'games (Handwritten) / Opening Day (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Pat Boyd, 1956
Robin’s brother Pat Boyd took Mandie and Penleigh Boyd (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. At this time, Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7.Colour slide in a mount. Olympic Games, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia3 / O'games (Handwritten) / Opening Day (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Instrument - BUGLE, GERMAN WW1, Enemy Forces, 1914-1918
Refer Cat No 6631P re “Fleming” 1. THIS COAT OF ARMS, WAS ONE OF THE KINGDOM'S OF PRUSSIA. The sword and the mace pattern was used between about 1803 - 1898. (It was superseded by a sword and orb with a cross surmounted on the orb). This second pattern lasted till 1918 with the fall of the House of Hohenzollern). 2. CHR REISSER was a well known instrument maker in those days. 3. ULM is a town in Wurtemberg, Germany.This is a brass bugle. On top is a crest, it is set in a raised circle. It features an eagle wearing a crown - wings spread. One talon has a sword, the other talon has what appears to be a mace. The mouthpiece is secured with a short brass chain.Stamped at opening of the outside is "CHR REISSER" "ULM"ww1, bueles, germanic, bugle -
National Wool Museum
Booklet - Games of the XXIVTH Olympiad, Seoul 1988, Closing Ceremony, c. 1988
Program of the Closing Ceremony of the 1988 Seoul Olympics collected by Doug Pleasance. Cover colour is black to represent the close of the Olympics and correspond with the concept of 'Yang' , contrasting the Opening Ceremony book which was coloured white to represent 'Ying'.The Program is an oversized booklet containing the information of the layout and running of the Games of the Olympiad Seoul 1988 Closing Ceremony. The cover of the program is black to represent the close of the Olympics and corresponds with the concept of 'Yang' , contrasting the Opening Ceremony book which was coloured white to represent 'Ying'. 1988 seoul olympic games, closing ceremony, seoul, book, programme, ying, yang -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - My Heart is Breaking exhibition at Lake Tyers Victoria, 1997 c
Dennis Bull left retired member of LT Aboriginal Trust Committee with Herbert Budder Murray an Elder from Moogi Tribe from Orbost at opening of the My Heart is Breaking exhibition at Lake Tyers VictoriaBlack and white magazine cutting of a photograph showing Dennis Bull left retired member of LT Aboriginal Trust Committee with Herbert Budder Murray an Elder from Moogi Tribe from Orbost at opening of the My Heart is Breaking exhibition at Lake Tyers Victoriaaboriginals, celebrations, exhibition -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - (1) Membership card (2) Notice for the grand opening of The Eclipse Theatre Port Melbourne 1924, 1940s
The membership card for boys and girls (number 100) was for Noel Kerr Photocopied members card plus grand opening notice. The grand opening of Eclipse Theatre Port Melbourne 1924arts and entertainment - film/cinema, eclipse picture theatre -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Scallop Boats, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
fishing boats at the Eastern Wharf aka Scallop Wharf prior to the opening of scallop season in which over sixty five boats are to take part fifty five being from Melbourne, Lakes Entrance Victoria. Crate limit of ten for the first fortnightBlack and white photograph showing fishing boats at the Eastern Wharf aka Scallop Wharf prior to the opening of scallop season in which over sixty five boats are to take part fifty five being from Melbourne, Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, fishing industry -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Opening of the new track, Patricia Cameron, 10-9-2022
Digital image by Patricia Cameron at the time of the launch or opening of the relaid or replaced track in Wendouree Parade and depot extension. Has Sam Boon, Cr Daniel Maloney, BTM President Paul Mong, Catherine King MP, Juliana Addison MP and Len Millar - standing in front of tram 13. Catherine King - Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local GovernmentProvides information on the people involved at the time of the launch of the new replaced trackwork.Digital Image of the cutting of the ribbon to open the new track - 10 September 2022 btm, trackwork, opening, launch, tram 13, museum, depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong No. 7, 1912
The photograph shows Geelong 7 as built, understood to be a test tram prior to the opening of the system. Photo taken in the then Corio Terrace, now Brougham Street Geelong 1912. Has a number of men on board the tram - depot workers for the photograph? See Item 4314 for another photo looking the other way. Printed by the donor from a negative held by the Museum of Victoria, Science Works. Shows Geelong tram No. 7 as built.Metal framed photograph with card backing, and hanging cord.geelong, trams, tramways, tramcars, tram 7, corio terrace, opening