Geelong No. 37 at Corner of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets 3/11/1953, showing 'East' on destination. Tram not well exposed. Stopped by a centre of the road pole marked as a tram stop, with 'Safety Zone' sign in foreground. Outside Mayfair School of Dancing building. Photo by Keith Kings.In Blue ink 'Geelong was closed early 1956' in top left hand corner. In base 'Geelong No. 37, on 'EAST' Cr Ryrie &b Moorabool Sts City, 3/11/53, Maximum traction 1/50 f11' Stamped on top edge, 'K.S.Kings No. K(a)(7)'tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, maximum traction, tram 37

Geelong No. 6 in Ryrie St at Moorabool St, 15/1/1955 with T& G building in background and safety zone signs on either side of tram. Tram showing 'CITY' as destination. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on top edge 'K.S.Kings No. K(y)(15)' and in ink on base, 'Geelong No. 6, in Ryrie St at Moorabool St 15/1/1955 1/50. on f4 3/4'.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 6

Bendigo, No. 7 Night exposure at Bendigo North terminus on 14-3-1964. Destination sign showing Quarry Hill. Has two ads on front dash and tram has been fitted with dash canopy lights etc. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on 'K.S.Kings etc.' and in blue ink 'K(k)(420), 14/3/1964, Bendigo No. 7, ex Ballarat 19, North terminus, 15secs f3.5, 60feet.tramways, trams, bendigo, north bendigo, tram 7

Bendigo, old scrubber tramcar inside depot In front are wheel sets and by tram, two lifting jacks. Taken 7-3-1954. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on 'K.S.Kings etc.' and in blue ink 'K(j)(19), Bendigo, old scrubber car at depot, 7/3/54, 1 sec at f8'tramways, trams, bendigo, scrubber tram, scrubber

Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens. The photograph is of additional aesthetic significance as it was photographed by J. E. Barnes. Josiah Earl Barnes is a nationally significant photographer. He was also the most important photographer to have worked in Kew. He was active as a photographer in the district from c.1906 until his death in 1921. Best known as 'the Embarkation Photographer' (see the Australian War Memorial collection), J. Earl Barnes was also the official photographer employed by the Borough (and later Town, then City) of Kew. He clearly also completed commercial jobs for local businesses, as is the case in this photograph of a house for a local real estate and financial agent.A photograph, mounted on board of a double fronted Federation-era brick villa in Kew, photographed for a local real estate agent and financier by J. E. Barnes of Kew. On the reverse of the photograph is a subdivision plan for the Normanby Estate, East Kew - 2016.0039.1. As can be seen from the image, there is a large tear on the surface of the photograph.The brown card on which the photograph is mounted includes the following handwritten description, which may aid the identification of the house: "Kew, 3 minutes from tram, 8 roomed DF Brick Villa, tile roof including two attics, sleepout, bathroom, heater, E Light, Entrance Hall, double doors, leadlights, laundry, garden, lawns, land 75 x 170, 1975 pounds". Also photographers inscription on mount, lower left: J. E. Barnes / Photo / Phone 1966 Haw. KEW.j. e. barnes, josiah earl barnes, j. earl banes - photographer, architecture - federation style, houses - kew, real estate photographs

Hilary Bennet Mason (born 25/12/1911 in North Melbourne; died 16/3/2008) married Olive Marjory Muridge (B 20/7/1915; D 26/9/2001) on 30 September 1940. They has one daughter, born in 1947. Hilary had a number of occupations in his lifetime. His daughter referred to him as a tram conductor. The family lived at 7 Charles Street, Surrey Hills from c1960, having purchased it from William Stanton (Stan) Philp, a baker, and his wife Eileen. The title originally extended over 2 plots. The Philps sub-divided the land and built a new house for themselves at No 9. No 7 Charles Street had a well under the kitchen window; the house was extended in 1971/72; it was sold after Hilary Mason died in 2011. [REF: Personal communication from the donor; Alan Holt property register and online research.] The handwritten timeline refers to the area having been "called Irish Town as Catholic's were in the majority." Most of the writing is that of Hilary Mason, although some blanks have been filled in by another (unknown) hand. There is also an entry by John Whitford, who moved into a new home on the corner of Charles and Arthur Streets in 1982. The last entry is dated June 1996, when Hilary Mason would have been c 85 years old.This is a unique piece of social history reflecting the closeness of this small suburban street.A standard lined exercise book, brand is HEADLINE, which contains a mixture of handwritten entries and pasted in and loose ephemeral items. These include house advertising flyers, newspaper clippings of a general nature and death notices, tickets, etc. The handwritten notes mostly pertain to a timeline of residents and their comings and goings to and from Charles Street in Surrey Hills, but also include some reflections on social history. Memories of other residents of the street are recorded. There are also some personal diary notes.Front cover: "begun october 1987 / History of / Charles street / Surrey Hills / History of Charles st. 1989 / 1996 / 1995 / 1993 1991 1990 / History 1987" in biro and marking pen in blue, red, brown and green. Back cover: "History / of / Surrey / Hills [1987 /1990 /1993 / 1995 / 1996] / History of / Charles street / Surrey Hills 1991" handwritten in black, blue, green, red and pink biro and marking pen.charles street, edna holzer, jack wright, john whitford, diana whitford, amanda whitford, melissa whitford, june kavanagh, aub sherlock, hilary bennet mason, olive marjory mason, noni hallier, elvis greenwood, bob peacock, ken warren, chris holford, enid holford, keith ellis, gina ellis, nita jacobsen, christine craig, peter craig, gary austin, deb austin, ian pearson, chris jacobsen, jack titansaw, peter burton, william (bill) philp, george cook, lee burton, mary pearson, bill sloan, carmel sloan, fielding's foundary, antonio panzera, annunziata panzera, nancy panzera, dr eric allan, merelyn maher, charles lyons, doug sloan, coral meehan, peter haase, steve creati

David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Beryl initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. The children attended Mont Albert Central School. Lily's sister Alice married Hector Williamson (1892-1981) in 1921. Hector was a civil servant and worked at the Melbourne Museum, where accommodation was provided. They had one daughter Margaret. Another sister Minnie (Min) married Hector's brother Charles (Charlie) Prosser Williamson (1893-1961). Charlie was an engineer and ran a hardware business in Whitehorse Road (near the tram terminus). They lived at 12 Barloa Road and had one son, Donald Williamson, born 1924. Donald (Service number VX146389) entered RMC on 28 February 1942 and graduated on 14 December 1943. He enlisted the following day as a Lieutenant with the 2/32 Infantry Battalion. He was mentioned in Despatches "for exceptional service in the field S.W.P. area". Promulgated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 6 March 1947; was killed in action in Brunei on 3 July 1945. Williamson was buried in grave B.C.10 in Labuan War Cemetery, Borneo, Malaysia.This is part of a large donation related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families with connections to the Surrey Hills / Mont Albert area.A sepia coloured photo with a cream border of 2 girls in either a front or back garden. One is sitting on a cane chair and holding a young baby; the other is standing close by. The fence behind appears to be of constructed of posts with a metal horizontal support and wire mesh. REAR: In blue biro "Isabel Beryl / Margaret Williamson / (cousin) / Auntie Alice & Uncle Hec / her mother & father" The handwriting is believed to be that of Beryl Mair. margaret williamson, beryl mair, isabel mair, children

The pencil sketch from which this photo was taken had been hidden from view from 1919 - 1996 when it was located behind a framed photo retrieved from the Surrey Hills Bowling Club at the time of its closure. The sketch had been used as backing when photo framed in 1919. Jocelyn Hall gave the original to great nephew, [name TBC], who was a pharmacist at the Mont Albert tram terminus at the time. Initially the subject's identity was not known. A scribbled name 'Walduck' on a different photo finally resulted in the identification as John Robert Gray, who died 1917. He was engaged at the time of enlistment and after his death his fiancee did not marry. He attended Surrey Hills Primary School and was a salesman at the time of enlistment on 9 May 1916. He embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 3 October 1916. His AIF papers list his mother as his next of kin, both resident in Suffolk Road, Surrey Hills. He was a gunner in the Howitzer Brigade 120. He was Killed in Action on 21 June 1917 and was buried at Bapaume Australian Cemetery (Row C, Grave NO. 5), France. It is believed that the sketch was made prior to him going overseas to France. John Robert Gray was the eldest son of Emma (nee Beckett) and John Gray. His father John Gray was "actively associated with all movements for the benefit of neighbours and fellow citizens". [Quote from the official tribute on his death in 1909.] He was very active in the Surrey Hills Progress Association in the early 1900's. The rotunda built in the Surrey Gardens by the Progress Association in 1912 was dedicated to him. He married Emma Beckett in 1888 at 'Guildford Villa' in Essex Road, the Beckett home. They are listed in both the 1903 and 1906 electoral rolls in Arundel Crescent; his occupation is given as bootmaker. The Alan Holt property register identifies this as 24 Arundel Crescent, known as 'Tumberumba'. John and Emma had a large family: (Gunner) John Robert Gray (1888, Surrey Hills - 21 June 1917, France) Benjamin Walter Gray (1890, Surrey Hills - 1949, Heidelberg) Herbert Harry Gray (1892, Surrey Hills - 1959, Queensland) William Beckett Gray (1897, Surrey Hills - 1899, Surrey Hills) Norman Douglas Gray (1901, Surrey Hills - 1947, Sydney) Evelyn Lizzie Gray (1906, Surrey Hills - 1983) Evelyn married Reginald Roberts and donated a number of photos to the collection. Both the Beckett and the Gray families were important in the early history of Surrey Hills. This is the only known image of John Robert Gray in WW1 uniform.A black and white photo of a hand-drawn image of a young man in uniform.world war, 1914-1918, (mrs) emma gray, (miss) emma beckett, (mr) john gray, walduck family, (mr) john robert gray, (mr) robert gray, world war, 1914-1919, surrey hills bowling club, bapaume australian cemetery, france

This photograph depicts the steel tramway (or tram plate) along Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham near the Moorabbin Airport entrance in the 1970's. These tramways played an important role in transportation along Moorabbin's major roads. Heavily laden carts could travel smoothly and safely along the steel plates when the road surfaces were often rutted and hazardous. This surviving section was later moved for road improvements. The area now known as the City of Kingston was a market garden region and the round trip to market could take as long as eight hours on poorly maintained roads. The installation of the steel tramway transformed the arduous journey faced by market gardeners in transporting their produce to market. As there was only a single tramway, the carts often travelled in convoy, enabling drivers to leave piloting to the first cart and having a rest. The rails did not speed the journey to the city, but it smoothed progress immeasurably. Black and white photograph of steel tram plates on Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham. The road is sealed. At the top of the image there are trees behind a parked car which is adjacent to a white shelter. There is a large sign stating MOORABBIN AIRPORT above an arrow pointing to the right in the top centre of the image. Handwritten in pencil: A 28 / [indecipherable] 3 / [indecipherable] Handwritten in red ink: A28 / 70%market gardening, infrastructure, transport, steel tramway, industry, moorabbin

Saloon underframe of one of the Duncan & Fraser tramcars being assembled at the depot in Geelong c. 1911.,Black and white print on paper.12/3 and GRS710/12/1/3 written on the reverse in pencil. No. 2 written on the reverse in ink.tramcar saloon underframe, duncan & fraser tramcar, tramcar assembly, geelong tramcar

Twenty four page, centre stapled book within green Rexene covers with paper sides and gold blocked title "The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Ltd. / Geelong Electric Tramways / Rules and Regulations / For Motormen and Conductors / And Bye-Laws". Provides 76 General Rules for crews and 34 Bye-Laws. Bye-Laws jointly authorised by City of Geelong, Borough of Newtown and Chilwell and Borough of Geelong West, under the provisions of the Tramways Act 1890. Dated 1929. Each copy has a book number stamped on the top right hand corner of page 1. Copy 1 - 739 Copy 2 - 765 Copy 3 - 766 Replaced by Reg. Item 3109 in 1932 by the SEC. Each copy has written on the top of page 1 "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 301" Copy 3 - has a blue cross alongside rule 13 on page 5 and Bye-Law 23 on page 23 - both to do with alcohol.trams, tramways, rules, regulations, by laws, geelong

Brush truck being worked on at the tram depot in Geelong. One of the gear covers is off. Car 3 in the background has been jacked up to remove the truck. From the lack of scratches on the trailer car alongside, it is likely the photograph was taken close to the opening date of the tramway system in March 1912.Black and white print on paper.12-12 written lightly in pen on the reverse. GRS710/12/1/12 written in pen on reverse.geelong brush truck., brush truck, tram bogey, geelong tramway depot

The photograph shows SEC Geelong 3 at Eastern Park terminus, with a return destination of Newtown Received in an envelope dated 25-5-1954 with a handwritten note, photo by Hugh Ballment. See item 2664 for a colour slide of this photograph.Yields information about Geelong No. 3 in 1954.Colour print with plain back on Agfa paper. Two copies held.tramcars, trams, geelong, eastern park

Completed depot shed with trams being assembled from parts railed to Geelong from Duncan and Fraser, coachbuilders, Adelaide, and trucks supplied by the Brush Electrical Engineering Company of Loughborough, England. Chimney to the left is part of the Melbourne Electric Supply Company's coal-fired power station at the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra St. 1911Yields information on the early development of Geelong Tramways infrastructure.Black and white print on paper.Plate 3-1 Spare written in ink on the back of the photograph.geelong tramway depot shed, tramway assembly, duncan and fraser coachbuilders, brush electrical engineering company, geelong mesco power station

Photograph of SEC Ballarat trams No. 15 (prior to be renumbered to 36) and 31 in Sturt St., with the Town Hall in the background. Photo taken on 14/3/1949. See also Reg. Item No. 1424 for another print of this photograph. Keith Kings No. B(w)(2) 1910.1 - another print of same photo, with same other number, printed for Travis Jeffrey. Has black edges. Caption on rear of photo "Ballarat / No. 15 (later no. 36), Sturt St. at Lydiard St. North / 14/3/49". Item stored in envelope within box 01-03-29. Photo dimensions - 76H x 120WYields information about trams 15 and 31 during 1949.Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. B(w)(2) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Ballarat / Nos. 15 & 31" with arrow to 15 "(Renumbered 36) / Sturt St. at Lydiard St., North, City / 14/3/49".trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, town hall, tram 15, tram 31

Photograph of SEC Nos 15 (Bogie car) and No. 31 at the city terminus on the north side of Sturt St. with the Town Hall in the background. Note the difference in the SEC motif transfers on the side of the tramcars. No. 15 later became No. 36. Photo taken by Keith Kings 14/3/1949. Two copies held. See also items 1910, 9511 and 9611 for similar photographs.Yields information about trams 15 and 31 in 1949.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in blue ink "Ballarat", "Bogie tram No. 15 (later renumbered 36) 'waits time' with single truck car No. 31 in Sturt St. at the 'tramway centre' at Lydiard St. North intersection on 14/3/49." and stamp "K. S. Kings No. B(u)(2) Copyright reserved" in blue green ink.trams, tramways, sturt st, city centre, bogie trams, town hall, tram 15, tram 31

Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabool St., hill across the intersection of Ryrie St. Photo looks to the SE, curves in the foreground are the completed tracks into Ryrie St., heading towards the West and Newtown termini. The large building at left is the Geelong Theatre.Black and white print on paper.The no., 1 inside a circle written in ink on the reverse. GRS710/25/1/3 and 25-3, written in pencil on the reverse.geelong tramway- new tracks, geelong theatre

Used by The Metropolitan Transport Authority (The Met) to provide a multi-journey trip ticket within a nominated City (CBD) area. Could be used for 10 trips. A check ticket was issued by a conductor for each trip made. Has details of the availability on the rear. Notes that the ticket is available for trams, buses and light rail. Two different versions - priced at $7.20 and one unpriced. The first has The Met logo on the rear (see item 6313 for $5.60 version). The unpriced version has the PTC logo on the rear, indicating a later issue. c1990.Demonstrates a multi-use ticket used by The Met in the City area of Melbourne.Set of 3 City Savers, printed on green card with a map of the available CBD travel area on the rear. Nos - 37482, 37494, and 277526. All have been stamped "Cancelled"public transport, tickets, the met, tramways, city saver, ptc

Route Guides published Feb. 2024, by Public Transport Victoria listing the stops, interchanges with bus and other tram services, ticketing zones, estimated frequencies with adverts for Night tram services, TramTracker and Myki tickets. On the rear is a large map, and a short summary of the routes list in the guide. .1 - Set A - Routes 1, 6, 11, 19 and 86 .2 - Set B - Routes 57, 58, 59 and 82 .3 - Set C - Routes 3, 64 and 67 .4 - Set D - Routes 48, 70, 75, 78 and 109 .5 - Set E - Routes 5, 6, 16, 58 and 72 .6 - Set F - Routes 12, 30, 35, 96 See item 2279 for an earlier versions.Demonstrates a PTV published tram route guide of 2024.Set of 6 pamphlets folded A2 to DL sheets, full colour.trams, tramways, timetables, route guides, maps, route 1, route 3, route 5, route 6, route 11, route 19, route 86, route 57, route 58, route 59, route 82, route 64, route 67, route 48, route 70, route 75, route 78, route 109, route 16, route 72, route 12, route 30, route 35, route 96

Letter headed "Tramway Board", office copy, dated 29/3/1917 - to Mr. W. R. Pollock, of Newcastle, offering a starting salary of six pounds per week.Demonstrates an employment letter.Carbon copy of a letter on blue quarto paper.Has "H. S. McComb" in pencil in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, engineers, personnel

Rose Series postcard No. P 3726, titled "Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Vic", looking south from near Little Collins St. Has a W5 class tram northbound. On the left is Brashes, in the distance is Flinders Street Railway station, and on the right the London Hotel, James McEwan & Co. with a sign for Sherwin Williams Paint.Yields information about Elizabeth Street from near Little Collins St. C1950Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. UsedHas a letter to Ken from R Williams written on the rear, dated 3-7-51 about a friend who had visited Christchurch. Same handwriting as 8098.trams, tramways, w5 class, elizabeth st.

Set of 3 photos of the interior of the Ballarat A power station showing generation equipment and one of the rotary converters. The station equipment was removed after the SECV system closed.Yields information about the equipment installed at Ballarat A power station.Set of 3 Kodachrome colour slides - cardboard mountsHave the photographer's slide numbers written on them.trams, tramways, closure, secv, ballarat "a" power station, rotary converters, electricity generation

Photos taken on the last Saturday of full operations by the SECV in Ballarat prior to the first closure of the Victoria St line on 22/8/1971. 1 - Tram 42 climbing Victoria St with a sign for the site of the "New Mid - City Motel" behind. 2 - Tram 13 in Victoria St from the Anglican church tower with Black Hill in the background. 3 - Barkly and Main St from the Anglican church tower with an outbound tram the Ampol Service station in the view. 4 - Tram 39 in Wendouree Parade near depot with swans in the background. 5 - Ballarat 26 Wendouree Parade Olympic monument with the tram crossing from the side of the road into the middle of the road for Hamilton Ave. 6 - Trams 21 and 27 crossing at the Skipton St loop. 7 - Tram 27 and others on the ARHS tour at Sebastopol with the conductor unhooking the trolley pole rope before turning the pole. Yields information about the last full Saturday of SEC Tramway operations in Ballarat and has a strong association with the archivist. Set of 7 Kodachrome colour slides - cardboard mountsHave the photographer's slide numbers written on them.trams, tramways, closure, tram 26, tram 27, tram 13, tram 17, wendouree parade, victoria st, barkly st, tram 39, olympics, sebastopol, skipton st loop, tram 42, tram 21

Photos taken on the last day of the SECV operated tram services in Ballarat 19/9/1971 1 - Tram 35 running out of the depot. 2 - Scrubber parked on "0" Road. 3 - SEC Jelbart Roller in depot. 4 - Tram 42 running empty at View Point - corner of Macarthur St and Wendouree Parade. 5 - tram 34 running out in Wendouree Parade.Yields information about the last day of SEC public operations in Ballarat.Set of 5 Kodachrome colour slides - cardboard mountsHave the photographer's slide numbers written on them.trams, tramways, closure, tram 35, scrubber, jelbart, road roller, tram 34, tram 42

Drawing showing the General Arrangement of a new tram for Melbourne, MMTB, first dated 12-3-1974. Gives a list of drawings, shows the plan and elevations of the tram that became the Z class tram, the first one entering service in 1975. Has a list of amendments along the bottom edge.Yields information about the design process of a new tram by Commonwealth Engineering. At the time, the design and drawing office was based in Granville NSW.Print of Commonwealth Engineering, Granville NSW drawing number L01-10119 Revision F, titled "Commonwealth Engineering - General Arrg't MMTB Tram". Drawing Number and revision number written on the rear of the sheet.trams, tramways, commonwealth engineering, z class, comeng, new trams, drawings, mmtb

Photo of Ballarat trams 14 and 40 at the St Aidans Drive terminus during an Australian Electric Traction Association AETA tour on 30-3-1975. The tour visited Bendigo first and then travelled by bus to Ballarat. Photo by Paul Nicholson. Note the witches hats and signs at the end of the track.Yields information about an AETA tour March 1975.Digital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, aeta tours, tram 14, tram 40