Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.Closeup photograph of a ticket seller touting for business for a tourist ferry moored at Princess Bridge The sign on the boat identifies the destination of the ferry as 'Studley Park via Hawthorn Tea Gardens'. The ferry is empty of passengers.hicks' cruises, tourism -- melbourne (vic.), river yarra, studley park, hawthorn tea gardens

Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.Faded black and white photographic proof of a ferry owned by Hicks Bros on the River Yarra at Princess Walk. Two employees stand beside the first of a number of wooden ferries. On the south side of the river, there are the pavilions of a number of boat clubs.ferries, motor launches, yarra river, maribyrnong river, studley park, princess walk, riverview tea gardens, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches

Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.Faded black and white photographic positive proof of a moto launch (tourist ferry) at Princess Walk. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.tugboats, melbourne, motor launches, ferries, hawthorn tea rooms, hicks bros launches, princess walk, yarra river, tourism, transport

Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.Faded black and white photographic proof of a ferry owned by Hicks Bros on the River Yarra at Princess Walk. The ferry has signage confirming the company (Hicks Bros Launches) and the destinations (Studley Park, Hawthorn Tea Rooms). A man, probably Robert Atchison, co-owner of the ferry service, in a captain's hat is selling tickets. Above the roof line of the ferry can be seen the boat houses on the opposite bank. ferries, motor launches, yarra river, maribyrnong river, studley park, princess walk, riverview tea gardens, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches

Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.Faded black and white photographic proof of worker of a ferry service, steering a ferry on the Yarra River. He wears a captain's peaked hat and a coat.ferries, motor launches, yarra river, studley park, princess walk, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches

A small number of heavy cast iron weights and two rods remain at the Point Hicks. The weights and rods were part of the original clockwork mechanism that was fitted beneath the lens to keep the kerosene-fuelled light turning. They were attached to a cable or chains and moved vertically in similar fashion to the way weights move on grandfather clocks. As the weight fell, the optic clock was driven and the lens was turned. To keep the clock turning, the weight needed to be wound back up to the top of its travel. The cables and weights in this lighthouse were visible as they moved through the length of the tower up to the lantern room. It was usual for systems to move inside a tube extending up to the top, but in this case the tower’s cast iron spiral staircase, which is supported on cantilever cast iron brackets set into the concrete wall, spiralled around the space in which they moved. Lighthouse keepers had the arduous job of having to constantly wind the clock to keep the light active, and at least two keepers needed to observe a strict roster of hours. When electric motors were invented, all of this became redundant and the motors were able to turn the optic for as long as there was power to drive them. In December 1964, the original 1890 Chance Bros kerosene-fuelled light and clockwork mechanism were replaced by small electric motor, and the number of keepers reduced to two. The six circular weights and rods originate from the obsolete system and may have been part of a larger set. Wilsons Promontory retains seven of its original set of ten weights, all of which are detached from the tower’s weight tube. Cape Schanck has a set of fourteen weights remaining in situ as well as another four detached weights, which have inscriptions . One weight is displayed in the lantern room at Cape Otway. The Point Hicks weights have first level contributory significance for the insights they provide into the superseded technology and operations of a late nineteenth century lighthouse. They are well provenanced and are significant for their historic value as part of the lightstation’s Chance Brothers optical system installed in 1890.PHLS0005.1 Round cast iron weight with flat base used for lens clock-work mechanism attached to a bent metal rod. PHLS0005.2 Removable round cast iron weight with flat base used for lens clock-work mechanism stored above the other weight.

A collection of six photographs donated by John Jansson. The first Grand Prix motorbike and car races were held on a course around the roads of Phillip Island.Six black & white photographs taken on Phillip Island. 365-01: Waiting for start of 100 mile event on Phillip Island for Motor Cycle Race. 365-02: Lined up for start of the 50 mile Grand Prix Race on Phillip Island. 365-03: Start of the 50 mile event. 365-04: Approaching Cowes Pier, Phillip Island. 365-05: The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 365-06: View near The Nobbies with waves breaking over the rocks.365-01: ACUV Races P.I. Waiting for start of 100 mile 365-02: Grand Prix Races. Lined up for start of 50 mile. 365-03: Start of 50 mile event. 365-04: Approaching Cowes 365-05: The Nobbies Phillip Island. 365-06: View near The Nobbies Phillip Island.motorbike racing on phillip island, the nobbies phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, john jansson

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 308 page hardcover book giving an account of a motor-car journey from London to Delhi by H. M. Ellis in 1926. Illustrated with 32 B&W photographs and a sketch map of the route. Published in 1929 by the Bodley Head Ltd and printed by Butler and Tanner, London. Catalogue sticker ''2177 ELL'' on spine. Handwritten in ink inside front cover ''To A. H. Chisholm from the Perpetrator. M. H. Ellis 25/7/29''M. H. Ellisbooks, collections, travel, alec h chisholm collection, m.h.ellis, travel, motoring

Black and white photo: Bendigo tramways electric tram stopped at Alexandra fountain destined for Eaglehawk. Conductor standing on road, left of centre, inspector and motor on extreme right. Tram decorated with paper flowers and vines. W.J. Jackson's Tailor and Royal Bank in background. Mounted on heavy cream card. Stamp on back ' W.H. Robinson, photographer, Mundy Street, Bendigo. On pencil on back ' Camp hill Parkson 2. April 1910 Easter 10 ?? June' Part of Basil Miller Collectionperson, individual, basil miller

Sepia photograph on grey board. Five men (three wearing suits, two in shirts) with two motorised bicycles outside shop with verandah which has sun blind rolled up. Bicycle in background leaning against shop front. Inscriptions: in image - above verandah 'RC Hambleton, Motor & Cycle agent', 'DH---- General', 'Genuine BSA parts', 'Aulsebrooks, biscuits' On board BL corner 'Martin Murphy', BR corner 'Photographer, Morgans'. See Research field.Martin Murphy, Photographer Morgansbusiness, retail, r. c. hambleton, hambleton, richard cobden.

[a] Cohns Printed manilla envelope handwritten caption 'Powell Gas Producers, Correspondence and Contracts in respect thereof. Dated June-July 1941 August 1942. [b] Documents pertaining to above enclosed. There is a letter from Leyland Motors North Melbourne dated 15.7.1941 and order forms relating to the purchase of 3 x Powell Gas Producer plants to be fitted to three vehicles -the fitting of 'Powell truck type Producer Gas Plants for Leyland Model 'Cub KZ3bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Copy of a letter from D. C. House, dated 28th February, 1937, to H. Abbott, Esq. He was adding particulars of his Fargo Parlour Coach to his report on his President 8 Studebaker motor car. He mentions the Fargo Parlour Coach-16 Passenger-3 ton 8 cwt.-tare 25 H. P. He mentions the benefits of the scalebuoy on oil and fuel consumption and relates the distances covered daily and the stops and starts.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, stevenson bros, h abbott, crown hotel, d c house

Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification

Significant in being a receipt issued by the Union to a driver showing that he paid his union dues for the following four weeks. Printed specifically for a defined period. Shows the importance attached to being a union member and the method of collecting dues, especially printing receipts for a specific date.Pink colour receipt from the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employee's Association Ballarat Branch dated 11 Jan 1968 written by R. Courtney as Collector giving membership to 8th Feb. 1968. The 8th Feb. 1968 date printed onto the receipt. The receipt date "11 Jan" and. " R. Courtney" stamped on red ink. Name of member "J. Everett" hand written on in blue ink. Office given as Tramway Office, Sturt St. Amount was 60cents.trams, tramways, receipts, atmoea, unions

Demonstrates and provides information on how the BTPS celebrated the 21st closing of the SECV operated tramways in Ballarat. Gives details of the days events and who did what. Gives special instructions for crews how to operate the tramcars.A4 size sheet, photocopied both sides titled "Saturday, September 26, 1992. Replica SECV Service ETC." for the 21st celebration of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system by the BTPS. Gives details of the Officers in Charge, replica SEC service - including changing ends (trolley pole) at night on a single trucker, colour-in-competition, cavalcade of trams and vintage motor cars, TMSV charter and the roster for the day. Gives instructions about driving and the use of power in the cavalcade. Two copies held.Has some changes to tram car numbers in ink on the rear sheet.trams, tramways, 21st anniversary, btps, tmsv, cavalcade

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St at the time of Ballarat Begonia Festival, 1957 - the flowers in the medium strip, the tram and the shoppers in particular the women.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 14 west bound in Sturt St during the 1957 Begonia Festival with the Town Hall (with a Begonia Festival sign on it), and other buildings in the background. Has the Australian Mutual Life Building, the Odeon Theatre buildings. In the centre median strip, there is a large arrangement of flower beds and many women shoppers crossing the road, motor vehicles and a lady on a bicycle. No. 14 has the destination of Haddon St via Drummond Nth. Festoon lighting is strung out along the street.On rear in red ink "Ballarat Car 14 Sturt St B'rat Summer '57" and the stamp of Jim Seletto.tramways, trams, sturt st, begonia festival, town hall, shoppers, tram 14

Single page copy of page 234 of the "Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, October 15, 1949", titled "News of the Month". Reports on the recommendations of a report by H.H. Bell of the MMTB for trolley bus system to replace the existing tramways in Ballarat at an approx. cost of 198,000 pounds. Also reports on the MMTB Annual report for 1948/49 and the SEC installing FM radios into motor vehicles in the Midland area's patrol cars. Not know who made the copy or when. Images of document added 27-08-12.Has word "Bill" and an arrow in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, trolley buses, sec, mmtb

Yields information the appearance of Lydiard St north, centre poles and buildings.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Rose Series postcard No. P 1787, of Lydiard St North looking south from near Mair St. shows the centre poles prior to their removal. A number of motor cars are parked in the street, a dog on the right hand side, and ESCo tram has just rounded the corner and about to climb the small hill. Published by Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale Victoria. For rear of postcard - see image i2.in pencil on rear "Old type of electric tram"trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, poles

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Bendigo Birney No. 30 in High St Bendigo at the end of the double track line en route to Golden Square. Wal's album notes date the photo as June 1949. In the background is the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau and an advertising sign for "Alba Motor Spirit" Has the number "2004X" written in white ink on the negative. Printed on Ilford paper. On rear in pencil "468"trams, tramways, bendigo, birney, high st, tram 30

White catalogue with blue printing for a sale on the 8th October, 1996 on account of Coliban Water, Golden Square. For sale were motor vehicles and trucks, survey equipment, trailers, generators, pumps, power tools, chainsaws, concrete mixers, parts, pipe, brass meters, ferrous & non ferrous scrap, office furniture, hand tools and sundries. J. H. Curnow & Son P/L were the auctioneers. Directions how to get to the Coliban Water Depot on the back cover.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - coliban water, barry breen, j h curnow & son p/l

Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on the 15th and 16th February, 1983 under instructions from L. G. & D. M. McKenzie, rainbow, Vic. For sale was the complete Engineering and Structural Steel Machinery, Plant, Equipment, Motor Vehicles, Commercial Refrigeration, Ice Maker, Cool Rooms, 10 New Air Conditioners, 5 new Gas Furnaces, Hardware, General Equipment Steel and Scrap. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - l g & d m mckenzie, j h curnow & son pty ltd, bolton bros pty ltd

Leonard Vivian Lansell ( 16/10/1888-31/10/1963) was the son of mining magnate, George Lansell. He married Geraldine Orme in 1911. She was the daughter of a NSW grazier. Leonard was very active in Bendigo affairs, including President of the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum, the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce, The School of Mines and the Bendigo Art Gallery. He was also on the board of directors of several mines. As well as his Bendigo commitments, Leonard and Geraldine also ran the "Chah Singh" Station, near Moulamein, NSW. Resulting from this, he was appointed a pastoral inspector in 1929. After retiring to Toorak, the family was heavily involved in the Melbourne social scene. Although Leonard died in Toorak, he chose to be buried in Bendigo.Invoice book, beige cover with black spine. Invoices numbered from 417 to 496 all blank. At top left corner: Phone 999, L.V. Lansell "Chan Singh" Moulamein, Proprietor. At top right: PO Box 16 Thomas & Barker Engineers. "Fortuna", Bendigo, Inglewood Road. Dr. to L.V. Lansell's Engineering works, repairs effected to all kind of machinery, all classes of motor and oxy work done for trade. Interest charged on all overdue accounts.Notes 1-2-52 in blue pen on cover and in pencil 10 pounds change 4-2-52. On the second page in pencil under the heading Herbert a list of various items. On the last to pages a list of businesses with address and a list of items with the prices.business, invoices, l.v. lansell

Fine example of officer's accessory to hold map securely and protected from weather.Fine example of officer's accessorily to hold map securely and protected from weather.Hard fibre board panel with metal clips securing clear Perspex sheet covering map; canvas flap attached to one edge of board folding over and secured to other side of board with two metal press studs. Underside of flap has pockets for chinagraph marking pencils. Map is RACV road map of area southwest of Eildon Victoria probably a training area for 13th Motor Regiment. Also has two buckles to allow attachment to user's webbing.Stamped on cover flap "CG Hartley & Co 1942"map, motor, 13th, gippsland

David Staig Jnr established this business in 1927 on the corner of Canterbury Road and Revers Street. He lived at 355 Canterbury Road, one of a series of shops (with living accommodation) owned and built in c1885 by Thomas C Hyde. G Staig (farmer) was the first in the family to occupy this, followed by James Staig (carpenter), then David Staig Snr (blacksmith) and David Staig Jnr. Bill Steiner was the chief mechanic at The Principal Garage; his apprentice Frank Senior eventually bought the business from David Staig and it became Senior's Garage. In 2020 there is a Shell service station and a Coles Express on the site. The Staig family were long-time residents of the area and this photo documents part of their business history. Dave Staig, who established this business, was an early aviator who designed and built his own plane.Black and white photo of a classic 1920's era garage build in brick and render and with 2 petrol bowsers on the curbside, either side of the central garage entrance. Advertising on the facade indicates Shell and Plume motor oils. There are 3 cars positioned in such a way that suggests this may have been a publicity photo. Advertising on the facade indicates that cars could be garaged at the facility and that the proprietor was D. Staig. It also indicates that the business was an agent for The Whippet car, the Willys-Knight car and the Overland car.principal garage, senior's garage, senior's motors pty ltd, garages, redvers street, canterbury road, david staig jnr, bill steiner, frank senior

Photograph Card - folded card, blank inside of Cable Trams, motor cars, pedestrians crossing Princes Bridge over the Yarra River with the Princes Bridge / Batman Ave tram terminus with a shelter in the background. Shows five cable tram sets. Has railway signals and Government House in the view. Produced by View Productions GPO Box 1858 Sydney, from the Kelly Collection, titled "On the Princes Bridge, circa 1920, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia". Has the Publishers logo on the rear.trams, tramways, princes bridge, batman ave, swanston st, cable trams, shelters

Instruction - 5 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled "Duties of Electrical Mechanics - Runningsheds" Details electrical work to be done on tramcars at the 100 hours service; trolley pole, electrical equipment, controllers, switches, resistance boxes, line breakers, RC units, motors, governor, compressor, lighting, buzzers, door engines, wipers, brake cylinders and general body eg handrails. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, electrical equipment, instructions, procedures

A4 photocopied sheet prepared for the use of W class trams fitted with blinds, ex Sth Melb. Depot, particularly for BTM No. 671, during visit of 3 & 4/96, covers controllers, safety, motor cut outs etc. Dated 1/3/1996. Prepared by M. Drew, Senior Depot Trainer South Melbourne Depot. Has a number of hand written notes on the car, including being found in tram, its colour scheme, and destination curtain titles or list.See Above.trams, tramways, w4 class, instructions, south melbourne depot, w class

Model tram - Z3 No 167 made by The Met for their model tram at the Royal Show Melbourne c1985. Consists of: 1 - Fibreglass section, Z3 body, fitted with two trolley poles, painted in The Met colours with number 167 with destination of "City". 2 - Heavy duty electric motor, geared to two four wheel bogies. Numbered MMTB No. 6 on one side. Made from brass, steel, plastic - purpose made. Placed with one section of O gauge track - 340mm long.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, the met, royal show

Newspaper clipping from The Age, c1974 titled "Glow-worms on strike night" with the sub-title of "Trains back but trams will stop during Friday". Has a photo of motor vehicle lights in Kingsway near McRobertson Girls High School, showing the traffic snaking along the road during the train strike. Notes that trams will not be running on Friday, when a stop work meeting will be held. Quotes the premium Mr. Hamer about the strikes. Item not dated.. Photo by Michael Rayner of The Age.trams, tramways, unions, kingsway, strike, night photo

Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification