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National Wool Museum
Photograph - Boonoke, Worker Rams, J W Allen, 1900 - 1940
This item is part of a collection of seven black and white glass lantern slides previously housed together in a glass plate box. The slides are part of a greater collection of around forty three black and white glass lantern slides, along with other photographs and photo albums related to this collection. This item is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of merino sheep 1928/9. The slides were possibly used as supporting material in presentations made by J W Allen when on tour.Black and white glass lantern slide with paper edging showing rams in a paddock in the background, with a fence line under water in the foreground.[handwritten] BOONOKE, WORKER RAMSagriculture, new south wales graziers association, travel, sheep, breeding, photography, glass lantern slides, j w allen -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
A photo of Old Calder Highway in Diggers Rest with houses on one side and a manmade waterhole on the other side beside the railway line. The railway crossing can be seen in the background next to the railway station.A colour photograph of a waterhole on the side of the road and beside a railway line. It is unmounted.old calder highway, diggers rest, diggers rest railway station, railways, george evans collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Victorian Labor Government Press Release announcing planned upgrades to Hurstbridge line rail services and protection of historic Railway Trestle Bridge, Panther Place, Eltham, 1 August 2018, 1 Aug 2018
Announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan and Member for Eltham, Vicki Ward mad alongside the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge. MEDIA RELEASE "More Trains And Fewer Delays On The Hurstbridge Line" https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/180801-More-Trains-And-Fewer-Delays-On-The-Hurstbridge-Line-1.pdf Commuters on the Hurstbridge line will have more trains, more seats and fewer delays with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to continue its massive upgrade of the Hurstbridge line. The Andrews Labor Government said it would deliver locals in Melbourne’s north-east more peak hour train services and less time stuck at boom gates, and we have. The first stage of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade has been delivered – six months early and on budget. This includes the new Rosanna Station, duplicated track between Heidelberg and Rosanna and the removal of the dangerous level crossings at Alphington and Rosanna. There’s more to do and only Labor will deliver the next stage of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade to give local commuters more train services and a more comfortable commute. The $530 million project will include a brand new train station at Greensborough and the duplication of three kilometres of track between Greensborough and Montmorency, and 1.5 kilometres of track between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen to allow more train services during the morning peak. This will allow trains to run every six and a half minutes at Greensborough, every 10 minutes at Eltham and Montmorency, and every 20 minutes at Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen – as well as two extra Hurstbridge express services. Locals on the Labor Government’s new Mernda line will also get five extra train services during the morning peak, with a major upgrade of the Clifton Hill junction where the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines connect. Labor will also protect the Eltham Trestle Bridge – the last remaining timber bridge on Melbourne’s electric train network – which has local heritage protection and is an important part of the area’s character. The Liberals will leave this bridge to rot and demolish the nearby childcare centre and football club with their under-cooked and under-costed promise to upgrade the Hurstbridge line. Only Labor will protect this important piece of Melbourne’s history with planning work to be carried out for a long-term solution as part of the project. Stage two of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade will create more than 950 jobs, with construction to start in 2020 and finish by 2022. Quotes attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews “We said we’d upgrade the Hurstbridge line and remove dangerous and congested level crossings at Rosanna and Alphington and we did – but there’s more to do.” “Only Labor will deliver the next stage of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade with a new Greensborough Station and more trains, more often.” Quote attributable to Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan “The former Liberal Government promised new train lines but didn’t deliver a single kilometre of track – now they’re promising a half-baked upgrade of the Hurstbridge line with rubbery figures that don’t add up.” Quote attributable to Member for Eltham Vicki Ward “As a fifteen year old hopping on Red Rattlers at Eltham I wanted to do something to make the Hurstbridge line better. It’s taken me a few decades but finally our line will offer the frequency of services that are expected and needed in a 21st century city.”Born digital image (qty 27)jacinta allan, minister for public transport, panther place, premier daniel andrews, press announcement, railway line construction, trestle bridge, vicki ward mp for eltham, victorian parliament -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Hardware and Timber Co, Main Road, Eltham, opposite Railway Station. c.1952, 1952c
The Eltham Hardware and Timber Company first opened on Main Road opposite the Railway Station around late 1922. An advertisement placed in the Hurstbridge Advertiser advised that the Hardware Store had just opened with a varied stock of Saws, Hammers, Nails, Shovels, Screw Drivers, and every article required in a house or on a farm. People were also encouraged to try their Jams, Pickles, Sauces, Cups and Saucers, etc. A few months later in May 1923, William Walker, a plumber, placed an advertisement wishing to to announce that he had taken over the ELTHAM HARDWARE STORE, and asked for the continued support of the district. He also noted that all kinds of Plumbing work was done. Walker remained the proprietor of the Hardware Store for many years regularly advertising its services and wares up until at least 1941. The trail goes a bit quiet then but he does appear in the 1944 Electoral Roll listed as a Plumber, of Main Street, Eltham. However he is not listed in the 1949 Electoral Roll but his son, Thomas Roy Walker, also a plumber of Main Road is listed. Thomas had been on active duty overseas during the Second World War and returned at the end of 1945. It is assumed that William died sometime between 1945 and 1949. On November 18th, 1950 the Hardware Store and residence was auctioned on site by Scarff Bros. Pty Ltd. It is presumed that this is when J.N. Burgoyne and Sons took over the business. It would have been around this time the picture of the store was taken for only three years later, in October 1953, the business and dwelling was again put up for sale, this time by Trebilcock Bros, in two separate lots. LOT 1. — ELTHAM HARDWARE AND TIMBER CO. Freehold and Property, Plant, Fittings and Business; Plus Stock at Valuation. To be Sold as a Going Concern. THE FREEHOLD PROPERTY Comprises Large Brick and Timber Shop. Well Fitted. Has Good Light. Comfortable 3-Room Dwelling and Detached Bungalow, H.W.S., Phone, Garage and Outbuildings. Situate on Large Allotment, 50 Ft. x 150 Ft. Aprox. THE BUSINESS: Flourishing Hardware and Builders’ Supplies, Crockery, Glassware and Gifts, Dry Cleaning Agency and Petrol Reseller Licence (1 Bowser Installed), Oil Storage. Annual Turnover Aprox. £12,000. Audited Figures Available, Old-established Business Comprehensive Stock is Good, Clean and Saleable (Value Approx. £4000). TERMS: £1000 Deposit, Balance 30 Days. VACANT POSSESSION. LOT 2. — Superb Shop Sites. Adjoining the Above Property. Land 58 Ft. x 150 Ft. (Approx.). Erected on Land Is Old Style 4-r Timber Dwelling, Set Well Back from Footpath. Leaving Ample Apace to erect Shops. Also Small Shop Let as Agent’s Office. To Be Sold Subject to Existing Tenancies, Gross Rentals £106 12/ Per Annum. Terms: £1000 Deposit, Balance 30 days. GENERAL: Eltham Is a Rapidly Developing Area only 12 Miles from G.P.O. Street Frontage of these Two Adjoining Properties Is 108 Feet By Depth of 150 Feet in the Heart of Expanding Shopping Centre, directly Opposite Station Entrance. Full Details and Inspection Available on Application from the Auctioneers: TREBILCOCK BROS. AUCTIONEERS and ESTATE AGENTS, Coincidentally, the Hardware Store was taken over by Richard Phillip Trebilcock, an electrical engineer from Mayona Road, MontmorencyNegative black and white film 120 6x6 formatSingle frameeltham, main road, 1951 chevrolet deluxe, ampol, eltham hardware and timber, j.n. burgoyne and sons, petrol bowser, william walker, richard phillip trebilcock -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Driver Tom Black and Fireman Hec Lloyd, 1944
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Driver Tom Black and Fireman Hec Lloyd Preparing to depart on the "Spirit of Progress' at Spencer Street Station, Melbourne. Ton Black was born on 9 November 1891. He started cleaning with Victorian Railways on 3 March 1917. Tom passed his Driver qualification on 19 March 1936. He was a Driver on Commonwealth from 1943 to 1944. The Commonwealth Railways CA class was a class of 4-6-0 steam locomotives purchased by the Commonwealth Railways, Australia from the USA through Lend-Lease during World War II. The two locomotives in the class, CA78 and CA79, had been built in 1907 and 1905 by Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, USA. They arrived in Australia in August 1943 and were used on the Trans-Australian Railway. CA78 was withdrawn in 1945 and CA79 in 1950. Both were scrapped in 1956.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, tom black, fireman hec lloyd, "spirit of progress", commonwealth railways ca class -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Hogan Street Tatura at night
Photograph of Hogan Street, Tatura, east of railway crossing with street lighting.Black and white photograph of Hogan Street, Tatura at night.on back: Hogan Street, Tatura, east of railway stationhogan street, tatura -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Wendy LOWENSTEIN addresses a gathering of friends of Tom HILLS after his death, Maritime Workers Union, John Ellis, Aug 1995
Taken at Waterside Workers' commemoration for Tom HILLS (Union Headquarters), and afterward at the Town Hall, where a wreath was hung below his citizen of the year plaque in the foyer.Number 2 of a set of 6 photos: Wendy LOWENSTEIN addressing the gathering of friends of wharfie Tom HILLS at the Maritime Workers Union, after his death May 1995.tom hills, june wood, leo 'doc' wood, port melbourne town hall, piers and wharves - waterside workers, wendy lowenstein, werner lowenstein, perce mcguire white, perce white, pat grainger -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Victorian Railways pencil, Victorian Railways, c. 1960s-1980s
Used by Victorian Railways at stations on the Orbost-Bairnsdale line. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.A thick, hexagonal shaped pencil made of wood, painted dark blue, containing blue graphite marker.VICTORIA RAILWAYS written in gold lettering Emperor, Made in Australia railway-history victorian-railways orbost-bairnsdale-railway -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - aerial view of train track between Heywood and Rennick, 03/05/1952
Black and white aerial photographs (aerial survey record print) of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Taken for Victorian Railways, May 1952. Some photos have annotations later added to the front of the image in penVictorian Railways aerial survey record print of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Black and white, white vertical strip on imageFront: Annotations in red ink added at a later date Back: 'Heywood - Rennick 21579 - 19842 279m 57c ' - all black ink. Purple VR aerial survey stamp. '3 May 1952' - black stampvictorian railways, train track, transport, travel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - aerial view of railway between Heywood and Rennick, 03/05/1952
Black and white aerial photographs (aerial survey record print) of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Taken for Victorian Railways, May 1952. Some photos have annotations later added to the front of the image in penVictorian Railways aerial survey record print of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Black and white, white vertical strip on imageBack: 'Heywood - Rennick 21389 - 19660 261m 3c ' - all black ink. Purple VR aerial survey stamp. '3 May 1952' - black stampvictorian railways, train track, transport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - aerial view of train track between Heywood and Rennick, 03/05/1952
Black and white aerial photographs (aerial survey record print) of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Taken for Victorian Railways, May 1952. Some photos have annotations later added to the front of the image in penVictorian Railways aerial survey record print of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Black and white, white vertical strip on imageFront: Annotations in red ink added at a later date Back: 'Heywood - Rennick 21578 - 19841 279m 49c Rennick ' - all black ink. Purple VR aerial survey stamp. '3 May 1952' - black stampvictorian railways, train track, travel, transport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - aerial view of the train track between Heywood and Rennick, 03/05/1952
Black and white aerial photographs (aerial survey record print) of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Taken for Victorian Railways, May 1952. Some photos have annotations later added to the front of the image in penVictorian Railways aerial survey record print of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Black and white, white vertical strip on imageFront: Annotations in red ink added at a later date Back: 'Heywood - Rennick 21577 - 19840 279m 41c ' - all black ink. White sticker, black print 'Rennick' Purple VR aerial survey stamp. '3 May 1952' - black stampvictorian railways, travel, train, transport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - aerial view of train track between Heywood and Rennick, 03/05/1952
Black and white aerial photographs (aerial survey record print) of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Taken for Victorian Railways, May 1952. Some photos have annotations later added to the front of the image in penVictorian Railways aerial survey record print of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Black and white, white vertical strip on imageBack: 'Heywood - Rennick 21453 - 19724 267m 19c ' - all black ink. Purple VR aerial survey stamp. '3 May 1952' - black stampvictorian railways, train track, transport, travel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, late 1940's or 1950's
Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 26 crossing the railway level crossing in Lydiard St Nth and the railway features at this location.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram No. 26 crossing the Railway level crossing in Lydiard St Nth. The tram has the destination of Grey St Sebastopol. In the background is the railway level crossing gates, the goods shed and the signal gantry. Two copies held.On rear in ink (Lloyd's hand writing) - "Ballarat, Lydiard St railway crossing, 27-2-1954, ARHS neg."trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, railway crossing, grey st, tram 26 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - aerial view of railway line between Heywood and Rennick, 03/05/1952
From a series of photographs taken for Victorian Railways in 1952.Back: 'Heywood - Rennick 21394 - 19665 261m 42c ' - all black ink. Purple VR aerial survey stamp. '3 May 1952' - black stampvictorian railways, heywood, rennick, aerial photography -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Booklet about Port Fairy, Life before Folkie, 2013
This booklet aims to give a brief outline of Port Fairy’s history for the benefit of visitors. Port Fairy was an early sealing and whaling town with white settlement established by 1836. As the port and shipping declined so did the town until its reinvigoration in the mid 20th century as a tourist town and the home of the annual Port Fairy Folk FestivalThe book is of use as a quick reference to Port Fairy history.This is a booklet of 48 pages. It contains printed material, black and white photographs and a map. The front cover has a black and white image of the Port Fairy lighthouse. Front Cover: ‘Life Before Folkie, A Visitors’ History of Port Fairy, David R. Jones’port fairy, david r. jones -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - CAULFIELD TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Three items about this school: 1/Pamphlet for 'Caulfield Technical School - Open Nights, Exhibition of Students Work and Working Display', November 1928. admission: a Shrine Button for the School's Shrine of Remembrance Fund subscription. Reverse has courses and conditions for enrolment. 2/Photocopy of Andrew Ward's Caulfield Conservation Study of Caulfield Technical School, which later became Monash University Caulfield Campus. Dated March 1995. Moderne style for one entry and Classical Revival forthe other. (5 pages) 3/'Gryphon' - Annual Magazine Caulfield Technical School 1954. 80 page book which includes photos and reports on activities, classes and students plus many pages of advertisements. Noted 'Lynette Lamb' on front cover.caulfield technical school, railway avenue, dandenong road, monash university caulfield campus, art and applied science wing, technical schools, education, universities, architectural features, modern style, classical revival style, architectural styles, windows, stairs, shows and exhibitions, ward andrew, towers, millard kenneth (editor), coleman john, vizard richard, isaac cynthia, rooke graham, russon john, magazine committee, 'gryphon', advertisements, caulfield technical college, caulfield institute of technology -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Murrumbeena Police Station
Two black and white photographs of Murrumbeena Police Station date unknown but taken at separate timesmurrumbeena, police stations, railway parade -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Alnwick, Railway Parade,|11-11A,|Murrumbeena
Extracts from Alfred Deakin’s book, ‘The Crisis in Victorian Politics, 1879-1881’, relating to Deakin’s analysis of James Patterson’s character. Date of publication not given. James Brown Patterson was the first owner of Alnwick.patterson james, free trader, conservative, deakin alfred, minister of public works, alnwick, railway parade, murrumbeena -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Alnwick, Railway Parade,|11-11A,|Murrumbeena
Material researched by Fay Johnson regarding Sir James Patterson. This research material is dated to July 13, 1988 and includes obituaries and James Patterson’s will. Also includes newspaper articles regarding his early parliamentary career.patterson james, patterson marion, railway parade, politician, murrumbeena, walton anna, kaeppel alfred, dandenong road, parliamentary representative, slaughterman, alnwick, caulfield contact, fitzroy street, patterson james sir -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Cuisenaire - Numbers in Colour, Cuisenaire Company of Australia, Original Cuisenaire - Numbers in Colour, Post 1954
Plastic box containing cuisenaire rods. Dark grey lid, pale grey base. Details of contents in raised moulded (coloured yellow on lid)Original/Cuisenaire (R) Numbers-in- colour cuisenaire, gattegno, mathematics -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Railway Signal Light, 1930-40
Stand 18" tall Red lens front, white rear bracket on side for mounting on train. 1/4 wire handle. Made from heavy duty 16 gauge iron. Lift up lid on top to light with kerosene wick. Two round light lenses 13cm diam x 5cm diam -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Bread Order, 1951
Order for baker when home delivery of bread was usual. The sign would be left in a container with one tag which told the baker (i.e. the bread delivery man) what bread to leave. Payment would be made according to arrangements, i.e. weekly, monthly.|Made by George Warren.Wooden free standing sign with 6 nails to support 3 embossed metal tags - 1/4 brown, 1/4 white, 1/2 white. Bread order.1/4 Brown, 1/4 white, 1/2 white.signs, domestic items, appliances -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Snow on the trains at Daylesford Station, c2012-2016
Digital imagesdaylesford, snow, weather, climate, winter, cityscape, viewscape, trains, train station, daylesford railway station -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Moyne Station, 2016
Digital imagesmoyne, railway, moyne railway siding, moyne railway station, transport, rail trail -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Moyne Station - birds, 2016
Digital imagesmoyne, railway, moyne railway siding, moyne railway station, transport, rail trail, trees, birds, kookaburras, wagtail -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, LJ Gervasoni, Sandbridge rail line pedestrian link, Melbourne, 2016, 2016
Digital Image of the Yarra River, Melbourne.railway, yarra river, sandridge bridge, pedestrian, transport -
Unions Ballarat
W. G. Spence and the rise of the trade unions, Palmer, Helen et al, 1964
Contents: 1. Masters and servants 2. Miners 3. Shearers and bushworkers 4. The new unionism 5. Conflict and clash 6. Parliaments and unions Spence played a considerable role in the development of craft and industrial unions including the Shearers Union. He attended the 7th Intercolonial Trades Union Congress in 1891 and supported the Australasian Federation of Labour, which envisaged a firm link between industrial and political organization. Direct relevance to unionism in Ballarat and the 7th Intercolonial Trades Union Congress.Book; 56 pages. Cover: pink and white background; illustration of a union members' gathering; white and black lettering; author's name and title. Australian Landmarks series.Title page: name - unreadable.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, spence, william guthrie, spence, wg, shearers and rural workers' union, masters and servants act, miners union, parliaments, australasian federation of labour -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Rail accident, 1952
The train smash occurred in Sunbury between the Station Street level rail crossing and Sunbury Station on February 6th 1952 at around 10pm. The goods train was being pulled by the green locomotive, which was used to take the Jubilee train throughout Victoria in 1951, to acknowledge 125 of European settlement in Victoria, ran into the back of another stationary goods train on the rail line. The guard, A.C Read, in the stationary goods train was killed. P J Mcwhirter, the guard in the other train was injured. The tree lined street in the background is Horne Street.This smash was one of a number that have happened along the Sunbury rail line and in the vicinity of Sunbury Station over the years.A black and white photograph with a white border of a train smash which wrecked a steam engine and carriages. Workmen are on the tracks surveying the wreckage. A rail crossing is in the background.jubilee train, train crashes, station street, sunbury railway station, a c read, p j mcwhirter -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph - Train smash, 17th April 1919
17th April 1919 a stock train travelling north crashed head-on with a goods train coming in the opposite direction. The driver thought he had been given the all-clear to proceed into Sunbury and it was only when the train was approaching the Macedon Street bridge that he saw the red light and it was too late. The accident caused damage to rolling stack and disruption on the Bendigo and Maryborough lines. The train coming from Bendigo smashed onto the platform at Sunbury. The driver of the stock train was thrown under the van and suffered a broken arm and facial injuries. The fireman was thrown clear of the tracks. A local Sunbury doctor treated them before they were taken by a casualty train to hospital. A crew from Melbourne came to Sunbury to repair the damage. The track was cleared by that afternoon. This photograph shows the crane lifting steam engine off the platform at Sunbury Station. This rail crash was one of many that has occurred in and near Sunbury and further on the tracks on the Bendigo Line over the years. A black and white photograph with a cream border of a steam train engine on its side with a crane lifting it back onto the rails. Two workmen are standing by the tracks.train crashes, sunbury station