Rose Series postcard No. P 10445, titled "Collins Street looking west, Melbourne" looking west from mid-block between Swanston and Russell Streets. Has six W2 class trams in view, all carrying the wartime strip under the driver's windows and white bumper bars. In the far background can be seen chimney stacks of the gas works.Yields information about Collins Street in the early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, collins st, w2 class, gas works, tramways, world war ii

Rose Series postcard No. P 3276 titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", looking south from just north of Bourke Street. Has four W2 class trams in the view and a double decker bus waiting to cross. Yields information about the intersection of Bourke and Swanston Sts.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.Has "K J Magor" stamp on rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, bourke st, buses, mmtb buses, td5c class, leyland

Rose Series postcard No. P 3288 titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", looking north from just past (or south) of Batman Ave. There are five trams in the view and one private Reo bus. W2 class tram 452 (route 64 - City). The trams have a white strip under the driver's windows indicating the war time black out measure. The sign board advertising tram routes to Wattle Park, Burwood etc can be seen above the footpath leading to Batman Ave.Yields information about Swanston St. at the intersection with Batman Ave.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.Has "K J Magor" stamp on rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, bus, batman ave, tram 452, route 64, world war ii

Rose Series postcard No. P 10456 titled "Complete view of Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne", looking from St Paul's Cathedral steps. Two W2 class trams in Swanston Street, one fitted with a white dash panel under the driver's windows indicating a wartime black-out precautions era. There is an MMTB TS8c or TS11c bus eastbound in Flinders Street bound for "Kew" (Kew Junction). There are some cars waiting to complete their hook turns into Flinders Street. There is an advertisement on the station for the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) this organisation was founded in 1941.Yields information about Flinders St station early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, flinders st station, flinders st, buses, mmtb buses, ts8c class, world war ii

The colour print of Moorabool Street Geelong shows SEC No. 3 just to the south of Malop St. Has Hitchcocks, T & G building and the Bank of NSW buildings in the view. The tram is shown with a red colour scheme which is incorrect, should be green. There are two other trams in the view. Possibly a Kodak print.Yields information about the Moorabool St Geelong, late 1940s.Colour photograph titled "Moorabool Street Geelong - No. 1"In pencil on rear "No. 3 car". Ken Magor stamp and in pencil "K McCarthy No. 71" tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 8

The colour print shows Malop St Geelong near Mercer St. An eastbound tram is just visible. Has the National Mutual, Franklin tea rooms and a printer in the view. Possibly a Kodak print.Yields information about the Malop St and Mercer St intersection late 1940s.Colour photograph titled "Malop Street Geelong - No. 5"On rear is the Ken Magor stamp. tramways, trams, geelong, malop st

This set of baby scales is believed to have been used in a Baby Health Centre in Warrnambool. The first Baby Health Centre in Warrnambool was opened in Liebig Street in October 1921. It was initially run by Sister Riley. The development of Baby Health Centres in Victoria was largely due to the work of Dr Isabella Younger-Ross (1887-1956). She was born in Warrnambool to Henrietta and John Younger (the Younger department store operated in Liebig Street Warrnambool for over 60 years). Isabella Younger Ross studied medicine in Melbourne and Glasgow and she was a prominent worker in the field of maternal and infant welfare for over 40 years. These scales are retained as an example of the type of equipment used in baby health centres in the early to mid 20th century. It will be useful for display.This is a metal set of scales with a rectangular base tapering at one end. At the top is attached a metal receptacle for holding a baby and underneath this on top of the base is the scale mechanism with a metal measuring device. The item is painted yellow and green but the paint is well rusted and peeling in places. 15 lb.warrnambool baby health centres, dr isabella younger-ross

Photograph shows Ballarat bogie tram No. 15 at the City terminus (Sturt and Lydiard Sts), c1948. Has a destination of Mt Pleasant with a crewman leaning on the front of the tram. In the background is the Town Hall. The tram was originally Hawthorn Tramways Trust No. 26, then MMTB 132 and sold to the SEC in 1945 becoming tram 15. It was later renumbered to No. 36 during 1953. Photographer unknown. Two copies held.Yields information about tram 15 late 1940s and the Town Hall.Black and white print - plain back.tramcars, city, sturt st, tram 15, town hall

Tilly Aston playing a reed organ, often referred to as a harmonium. An unidentified woman sits next to the organ. In this informal shot a middle-aged Tilly is wearing a checked jacket with white collared blouse and long skirt. The organ has a number of photographs upon it and appears to be in someone's lounge room.B/W photograph of Tilly Aston playing organtilly aston, association for the blind

This tie preserver with instructions on cleaning has a well documented provenance and a known owner forming part of a significant and representative historical collection that reflects Ballarat's local history from a family perspective. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in twentieth century Ballarat and providing interpretative capacity for family, local, trades and social history themes.Printed with Instructions for use and retailer's details: With Compliments from Alf. C. White Tailor and Mercer 423 Sturt St. BALLARAT. Verso has no printing.ballarat, tailor, mercer

Th members of the Sunbury Football team were photographed in the former sports ground that was on railway land bounded by Evans and Macedon Streets and the railway land. For many years that site was known as Sunbury's sports ground until 1949, when crown land facing Riddell Road was developed as a recreation and sport's ground and became known as Clarke Oval.Sport has played a prominent role in Sunbury and district's social life since the mid nineteenth century.A non-digital of a copied and enlarged black and white photograph of a team of football players standing and sitting in three rows in a sports ground. sunbury football club, "the swifts', sports clubs, football, australian rules football

Fourteen page knitting pattern book featuring black and white printed graphics and text. The cover shows a young boy wearing a knitted cardigan, shirt and tie.front: [printed] Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / No. 18 / 1/6 / 7 New Knitteds / 2 - 5 YEARS / FOY & GIBSON PTY LTDknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear

Sixteen page knitting pattern book featuring black and cream printed graphics and text. The colour cover shows three knitted children's jumpers with animal motifs.front: [printed] ANIMAL / Knitwear / 1'. front: [handwritten] Mrs W J Walkerknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, children

Thirty four page knitting pattern book featuring black and cream printed graphics and text. The colour cover shows a woman wearing a red knitted top and cardigan.front: [printed] Knitwear Classics / By / Evelyn Bellamyknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, evelyn bellamy

Sign - "Passengers are not allowed in this Compartment / By-Law No. 5 Maximum Penalty Five Pounds" - provided in each driving compartment of a W class trams to advise passengers that they were not permitted in the driver/s cabin. Demonstrates MMTB tramcar signage.Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner.tramways, tramcars, sign, passenger signs, behaviour

The design of the uniform with its silver, diamond shaped buttons with the Scottish thistle symbol on them, indicate that the uniform was made for a Scottish Pipe Band member. There may be a connection with the local Warrnambool and District Pipes and Drums Inc, which began as the Warrnambool Pip Band in 1906, formed with the purpose of popularising Scottish music. Those with uniforms wore the Gordon tartan. In 1946 the uniforms were changed, with the Cameron or Errcht tartan chosen for the uniform. The Band now wears the Anderson tartan. The maker, David Lack Pty Ltd, advertised as a uniform specialist. In 1941 the business was located at 35-37 Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne. In the same year the firm won a contract with the Commonwealth Government Department of Supply, providing blue trousers for the Department of Air. In 1946 a branch of the firm operated in Myrtleford, Victoria. The Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, branch provided new uniforms in 1948 for the Leeton District Band. In the 1950s and 1960s David Lack manufactured blazers for the Olympic Teams as well as for bowls teams and schools. The Broken Hills Cameron Pipe Band' was gifted with uniforms that were also made by David Lack. It was a "... a Cameron of Lochlel red kilt and plaid, with black doublets and cross belts, and silver trimmings.” [Barrier Miner, Broken Hiss, 15-03-1954].The pipe band uniform jacket's design is associated with traditional Scottish pipe bands that originated in the United Kingdom and continue to this day in Australia and even locally in Warrnambool since 1908. The maker, David Lack Pty Ltd, is renowned as the maker of good quality uniforms who has supplied many government contracts for clothing and uniforms since the early 1940s. Uniform tunic; red jacket; Scottish Pipe Band Doublet with silver braid and silver diamond-shaped button closure and decoration. The buttons have the Scottish thistle symbol on them. There are seven buttons on the tunic front, three on each skirt flap, three on each contrasting black cuff and one on each black epaulette. The tunic has a two-inch stand-up collar. The whole item is fully lined with black nylon/silk blend fabric, the shoulders are padded, and there are pockets under the front skirts. There is an inscription on the maker's sewn-in label. Made by David Lack Pty Ltd, a uniform specialist in Melbourne.Label "David Lack Pty Ltd, uniform specialist Melbourne. "flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, uniform, tunic, dublet, jacket, scottish pipe band, pipe band, david lack pty ltd, david lack melbourne, uniform specialists, david lack, diamond buttons, silver buttons, scottish thistle buttons, scottish piper's buttons, thistle, scottland symbol, pipe band uniform, bag pipes

Booklet. A 32 page booklet of humorous stories and poetry compiled by ' Semaphore' and probably aimed at the Defence Forces market during the 2nd World War. Called a 'Semaphore' Smile Book. Price One Shilling.Printed by E. H. Gibbs and Sons, Melbournecottage, miners, comedy, world war 2

"Specially written to meet the requirements of the social studies (Geography) course in Victorian elementary schools."Paperback book with light cardboard cover.whitcombe's human geography reader grade v

In this example, nineteen 33-speed gramophone records are needed for a single title. Labelled with His Master's Voice, and recorded solely for the use of the blind by the Sound Recording Committee by Arthur Bush, they were dispatched via post to members who were in possession of commercial record players. Australian blindness agencies were purchasing overseas titles to expand their libraries for a growing number of users.19 vinyl records :12 in., 33-speed ;in paper sleeves, Reference number JG5433-JG5451audio books, royal national institute for the blind

Was located at the top of the driver's exit door in W class tramcars. If a person was leaning against door, made it very difficult for the driver to exit quickly from their cabin.Demonstrates MMTB signage in tramcars.Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner and top and bottom edges in the centre with the words: "Do not lean against door" in capitals. trams, tramcars, drivers, emergencies, w class trams, signs

Photo shows either VR tram 48 or 49 (two man car) in Bay St Sandringham, just prior to turn into the tram depot. In the background is the Roxy Theatre and the spire of the All Souls Anglican Church. (The church spire has since been rebuilt). The VR Sandringham to Black Rock tramway closed on 5-11-1956. The print is a copy print of an original photograph.Shows a VR tram in Bay Road Sandringham.Black and white copy print on Kodak paper of a VR Sandringham tram in Bay Road. trams, tramways, vr trams, bay road, sandringam

Fifty page knitting pattern book featuring black and white printed graphics and text. The black and white cover shows a woman wearing a knitted top.knitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, women

Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. When a fire or smoke was spotted from the tower a bearing was taken with the alidade and radioed or telephoned into the district office. It was then cross referenced with bearings from other towers on a large wall map to give a "fix" on the fire location Alidades and telescopes were used in the post war period but were replaced with a much simpler map table and reference string suspended from the centre of the tower cabin.Uncommon usageTelescope used in fire towers Ex military Kern Company NY Argus made in USA Adjustment lens, dials and focus ring Small spirit levelbushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. When a fire or smoke was spotted from the tower a bearing was taken with the alidade and radioed or telephoned into the district office. It was then cross referenced with bearings from other towers on a large wall map to give a "fix" on the fire location Alidades and telescopes were used in the post war period but were replaced with a much simpler map table and reference string suspended from the centre of the tower cabin.Uncommon usageAlidade Sight TubeFCV and bearing markers on the alloy base. Very simple design. bushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Has photos of various locations and lines within USA and Canada, Chicago, Vancouver, Le High Valley, Montreal, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Connecticut, Lake Shore, New York, Brooklyn, San Diego, Pittsburgh, South Bend, Sacramento & Northern, Little Rock, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Jamestown, Monongahela, Atlantic City, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, Gary and North Shore. Includes images of cable cars in Chicago, San Francisco. PCC car 7022 of Baltimore image includedHas a strong association with Wal Jack and his collecting of tramway history / developments until 1964.Floor pattern covered album with black paper inside covers holding some 21 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in white ink. Has punched holes on the left hand side but was not bound with cord at the time of acquisition. Parts of the album originally started as a the Melbourne album and remnants of photos hinges and notes left on the sheets. Has some 142 black and white photographs. Has some loose photographs.trams, tramways, usa, canade

A prismatic compass is a common navigation and surveying instrument which was used extensively by the Forests Commission The compass most commonly used to run a traverse line. The compass calculates bearings of lines with respect to magnetic needle. A magnetic deviation correction was needed to convert the reading to a true bearing The compass could also determine angles between the traverse and waypoints (such as hilltop features). Commonly used for navigation. Largely replaced by modern GPS technology.Ex Army WW2 prismatic compass with leather case and strap. Rugged design and made of metal the internal compass plate floats on oil to help it stabilise The user lines up the direction of travel with the hair sightline in the fliptop cover and readings are taken through the viewfinder prism (hence the name).forest measurement, surveying, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Bushfire perimeter rather than bushfire area is the main control problem for firefighters on the ground. A conundrum rapidly compounded by spot fires. A small 5 ha fire can be nearly 1 km around the perimeter. That's a long way to build a control line by hand in rough bush. Dry firefighting techniques by hand were mostly confined to “knocking down” or “beating out” the flames, as well as "digging out". Digging or raking a “mineral earth” trail down to bare dirt proved most effective in forest fuels which, unlike grass, tend to retain heat and smoulder. Early tools were whatever happened to be close at hand. They were simple and primitive and included shovels, slashers, axes, hoes, beaters and rakes. A cut branch to beat the flames was often the only thing available. Farming and logging tools, developed over centuries of manual labour, and readily available at local hardware stores came into use, but little thought was given to size, weight, and balance. This leather beater was based on a century-old stockman's design which used green cow hide leather lashed to a broom handle. It's recommend that users lift no more than above knee height to conserve energy and let the beater to the work. For years foresters experimented with combination tools. In about 1952 fire beaters and other implements were being replaced with Rakuts and later RakehoesEarly firefighting toolBushfire beater - Leather with wooden handlebushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Tickets sold on trams for a through journey to Melbourne, the format indicating the availability. See reference 120 and figure 6-1 for an example. 1 - Brighton Beach to Melbourne First class - 55591 2 - ditto - first class return - 45158 3 - Vautier St to Melbourne - first class - both numbered 41723 - training set? 4 - ditto - return first class - both numbered 41700Demonstrates a set of Victorian Railways tram - rail tickets for use on the St Kilda Brighton tramway.Set of 6 Edmondson style railway tickets, printed on pasteboard and cancelled.tickets, vr, vr trams, victorian railways, st kilda - brighton