Car belonged to Michael Smith, grandson of Society member Valda Arrowsmith. Always dreamed of owning a Ferrari, so at about aged 15 he purchased this model (1996)Red model Ferrari racing car. Four rubber tyres with Eagle Good Year stamped on each. Wheels have gold spokes and rims. Each side has 'Asprey Pioneer Arexons SKF brembo BBS & the Shell sign printed on it.The driving seat has seat belt, steering wheel and windscreen. Base Ferra. F310 (1996) Scale 1/20 Maisto ShellAsprey Pioneer Shell / Good Year / Schumachertoys, mechanical, transport, models

Digital Image of MMTB trams W7 1029 and 1030 passing each other at the corner of Spring and Bourke St, with Parliament house in the background. Both trams are running route 96, East Brunswick - Spencer St services. 1029 has adverts for BIC pens, Bisto gravy mix and engine oil. 1030 has adverts for Fosters Lager and Tiger Paw tyres. Photo by Dave Macartney 1969?trams, tramways, w7 class, bourke st, spring st, parliament, tram 1029, tram 1030

This is one of a series of photos donated by Arthur Lyons. From 1907 a cab service operated from near the railway gates in Union Road. It was established and maintained by Mr C Fraser until c1916. George Rea either took over then or set up in opposition. Fred Lyons initially worked for George until he set up his own business. In time he changed over to a motor vehicle and continued his service until 1960. Frederick Adolphus Lyons (1891-1980) was born in Surrey Hills, son of Thomas and Catherine Lyons. He married Elizabeth Ruby Hall in 1918. They lived just around the corner at 55 Sunbury Crescent. The Lyons’ home in Sunbury Crescent was called ‘Knopshambury’ - this was probably a misspelling of Knockshanbally in Co Kilkenny, the birth place of Fred’s father, Thomas Edmund Josias Lyons (1846-1915). Arthur Lyons was born in Surrey Hills on 12 Jun 1920. He became a motor mechanic / welder and lived at 55 Sunbury Crescent. The donation was made while he was in hospital. He died shortly afterwards (23 Sep 1990). Donation was finalised by a neighbour, Mrs Florence Ann Armitstead, wife of Glen Victor Armitstead. Glen was a local hairdresser. They moved to 11 Sunbury Crescent after their marriage in 1939. Arthur had no relatives to distribute the material to. Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills from 1906-1911; they were revived between 1933-1938 by the Surrey Hills Progress Association. They featured street parades with highly decorated vehicles provided by local businesses and bonfires, including the one in Beckett Park.Black and white photo of Mr Fred Lyons with his taxi decorated for Empire Day. The tourer car is parked in the street and is festooned with flowers and ribbons on the hood, bonnet radiator, running board and in the tyre spokes. Mr Lyons stands by the driver's side door. He is wearing a suit with a winged collar and tie. A small child is watching from the footpath on the left just behind a mature tree. There are houses in the background. empire day, motor vehicles, festivals and celebrations, taxis, fred lyons, frederick adolphus lyons

A yellow coloured plastic cover with a clear windown in the centre. There are two white labels at the top and bottom of the manual with black ink on them. In white is the Royal Australian Air Force and the insignia is above. Through the window on yellow carboard (which is in a plastic cover) reads in black AAP 7432.044-3M ACTUATOR Tyre AE200 (English Electric). Down the right hand side of the manual are inserts with tabs on them.royal australian airforce - manuals, actuator type ae200, royal australian air force

Agfa colour blue white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of W5 749 at the corner of Spencer St and La Trobe St. Tram 749, showing route 10, West Preston, with Stock84 and UniRoyal tyres. The driver is looking back through the small hole waiting for the conductor to give the starting signal. In the background is another tram and the Victorian Railways buildings that were on the corner. 19/3/1966In ink "19 iii 66"trams, tramways, w5 class, la trobe st, spencer st, west preston, route 10, drivers, conductors, tram 749

Memo dated 9/11/1960 to the Manager of Ballarat Branch from Manager North Western Region (Bendigo) giving details of Bendigo tram No. 1 transferred to Ballarat. Gives history, mileages, axle numbers, tyre mileage, armatures, and trolley wheels, including fitting date. The tram became Ballarat 37 (the second one) and is now at the Sydney Tramway Museum. Signed by Mr Sutherland. See item 5549 for dates of transfer.Yields information about Bendigo No. 1 when it was transferred to Ballarat during October 1960Memo on SECV letterhead, typed with handwritten signatures and receipt stamp.tramways, ballarat, reports, secv, tram 1, tram 37, bendigo, tramcars

This is a set of 16 photograph of the Royal Australian Survey Corps’ Johnson Ground Elevation Meter (JGEM) Survey Vehicle taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. The JGEM vehicle was extensively used by RA Svy within Australia from the late 1960s. A limited number of Ground Elevation Meter (GEM) station wagon type vehicles were manufactured by General Motors Corporation (GMC) in the USA for the United States Geological Survey, Canada’s mapping agencies, RA Svy and National Mapping (Natmap). The GEM was a four-wheel drive, four-wheel steer vehicle. Four-wheel steering was necessary to avoid systematic errors caused by non-tracking of front and rear wheels on conventionally steered vehicles. The manufacturer substituted the rear axle with a front axle and connected them to form the four-wheel steering mechanism. The two Australian GEM vehicles, referred to as Johnson GEMs (JGEMs) were converted into right-hand drive. After delivery in 1964, acceptance Natmap and RA Svy testing and operator training was undertaken at the Army's School of Military Survey located at Balcombe, Victoria. A small fifth wheel was mounted on a cantilever arm suspension midway between the front and rear wheels on the right side of the vehicle. It was lowered to and raised from its operating position by use of a constant pressure air cylinder. A telescopic bar, suspended between the front and rear axles, provided the reference datum for the angle measurement. The wheel provided the velocity or distance signal through a pulse generator system. A sensitive pendulum mounted on this bar provided the angle measurement for each minute distance traversed. The JGEM contained electromechanical instruments used to determine relative elevations, by trigonometric principles, along a traversed path. These relative elevations were obtained through apparatus which measures the instantaneous angle of inclination of the road and the instantaneous velocity of the meter along such a path. Road routes over which the JGEM operated were planned so that each started and ended as near as practicable to an existing point of known elevation (formally referred to as a level traverse bench mark). The difference in height from the bench mark and the road surface alongside the JGEM’s fifth wheel was measured with a level and staff. Along each route, mapping control photo reference points where new elevation values were required were identified on aerial photographs. Under favourable conditions it was possible to survey as much as 160km in an ordinary working day. The first of RA Svy’s JGEM operations was undertaken in 1:250,000 scale map areas of Queensland. CPL John Hook was the JGEM’s main operator in the early 1970s undertaking operations covering 1:250,000 scale map blocks over northern Victoria and central NSW, each requiring 36 points (9 runs of photography and 4 points across. SPR Lyn Thompson and SPR Bob McDonagh teamed with CPL Hook on some of these JGEM operations. When RA Svy was integrated into the Royal Australian Engineers in 1996, the JGEM vehicle with the Survey Corps collection was donated to its museum. It is believed to be the last of the original manufactured fleet in existence. The JGEM has undergone extensive refurbishment to achieve roadworthiness and is currently housed at The Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering, Hoslworthy Barracks, NSW. It can be viewed by making an appointment with the museum’s curator.This is a set of 16 photograph of the Royal Australian Survey Corps’ Johnson Ground Elevation Meter (JGEM) Survey Vehicle taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. The photographs were on 35mm slide film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, colour, c1960s, Johnson Ground Elevation Meter (JGEM) Survey Vehicle .2) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM instrumentation, on-board computer. .3) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM instrumentation. .4) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM instrumentation, on-board computer. .5) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM tyre pressure controller .6) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM rear doors, SGT Geoff Briggs. .7) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM 5th wheel distance/angle measurement device in lowered position, SGT Geoff Briggs. .8) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM 5th wheel distance/angle measurement device in lowered position. .9) & .10) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM tyre pressure system, SGT Geoff Briggs. .11) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM tyre pressure system. SGT Geoff Briggs. .12) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM levelling scope, levelling staff, unidentified technicians. .13) & .14) - Photo, colour, c1960s, JGEM levelling scope, unidentified technician. .15) & .16) - Photo, colour, c1960s, probably survey operation adjusted height plotted on block base sheet. .1P to .16P - Some of the equipment is annotated on the frame of the 35mm slides.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, surveying

These three factories clustered together and close to Albion Station provided manufacturing type of employment for several decades. All the factories have now disappeared and have been replaced by retail or service businesses. Spalding has been replaced by a Bunnings Hardware store, while the main retail outlet on the Nettlefolds site is Harvey Norman. Ironically part of the Phoenix Fireworks site is now occupied by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, as well as other small businesses including a smash repair business, and a tyre retailer.The photograph provides a historical record of some of the types of manufacturing industries that existed in Sunshine, before retail or service industries began to replace them. Many of the younger generation do not know that fireworks, screws, or some sports items were manufactured in Sunshine not so long ago, and where the factories existed.The image depicted in this photographic copy is believed to be from circa late 1920's to early 1930's, and shows the NETTLEFOLDS, SPALDING, and the PHOENIX FIREWORKS factories. These factories were located in North Sunshine on the north side of Ballarat Road near Albion Station. Nettlefolds and Spalding are on the corner of Ballarat Road and McIntyre Road, with Nettlefolds being on the west side of McIntyre Road and Spalding on the east. Phoenix Fireworks factory is composed of small huts, and is situated on the north side of Phoenix Street at the rear of the Spalding factory. The photograph also shows a row of residential houses on Garnet Street which is on the east side of the Phoenix factory. Ballarat Road is still an undivided road and on the south side is a plantation of trees that once stretched from near Albion Station to Anderson Road. Other roads visible are Suffolk Road and Westmoreland Road.Nettlefolds Screw Worksnettlefolds, spalding, phoenix fireworks, screw works, ballarat road, mcintyre road, phoenix street, garnet street, westmoreland road, suffolk road.

Photograph of the intersection of Burke Road and High Street, North Balwyn, looking back towards Kew and the city. Shows the inbound section of track being rebuilt, using a temporary track deviation method. Two trams can be seen on this track. Also note the additional temporary overhead lighting install above the track relay. Photo c1980. Has Kevin Donnellan tyre and a Mobil service station in the view. The overhead work being done by two bucket trucks.Yields information about High St North Balwyn and track reconstruction.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.On rear of photograph in ink "High St Balwyn ?"trams, tramways, high st, north balwyn, burke rd, tram track, reconstruction, east kew, mmtb, tower trucks

black and white photo: View Point, Bendigo. Alexandra Fountain on Rh side, View Street , Armstrong Tyre Service, Australian Mutual Provident Society, Colonial Mutual Life Building, Greyhound Racing buildings in streetscape. Cars parked along kerb. ? Late 1930's early 1940's. On bottom of photo: View Point, Bendigo. No. 14. On back ' Valentine's Post Card, sending you greetings, for address only.Valentine's Post Cardplace, streetscape, view point, view point, alexandra fountain, view street, armstrong tyre service

Set of two Agfa Colour slides, cardboard mounts, by Keith Caldwell dated 16 March 1962 of: .1 - W6 951 using a cross over in Victoria St between Swanston St and Elizabeth St in a different direction to that normally. Tram showing Special. W2 530 is arriving, showing route 5. .2 - W5 800 as above with 951 behind. In the background is the City Baths, Redmond Inglis printers, and Olympic Tyres.Both slides have in ink "Victoria St 16.3.62"trams, tramways, victoria st, special trams, w6 class, w5 class, tram 951, tram 800, tram 530

Black and white photograph of a cable tram trailer loaded onto a truck operated by the Maine Carrying Co with a banner advertising "Trams - Anywhere". Has two workers standing alongside. Thought to be photographed at Spencer St Station goods yard with one of the sheds behind it. Possibly for shipping to a country location. The truck has the telephone Central 684, solid tyres and an acetylene lamp. On the rear of the photograph is a dated 1929. Two prints held.On rear in red ink "1929" and "4-108-1" in blue ink. The date appears to be in Bob Lilburn's hand writing.trams, tramways, cable trams, sale of trams, disposal, spencer st

Track cycle built by Eugene Cowley in 1949 for Ken Jenkin from the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club.Gene Cowley began building cycles in the 1890s and continued until the middle 1950s. He was the first president of the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club.Velos Track and Road Cycle. It has a steel frame, steel rims, rubber tyres, Brookes saddle, pedals with toe straps, handle bars for track racing and dual brakes. This machine is equipped with an early derailler gear- note change lever on down tube. The frame is painted grey and has a Velos badge on the seat stem and a V in white with a red background on the head stem. The word Velos is also outlined on the frame in white with red shadowing."Velos/V"ken jenkin; eugene cowley; geelong amateur cycling club; track cycle; velos track and road cycle; brookes saddle; geelong cycling club;

Rose Series postcard No. P 3825, titled Princes Bridge Melbourne", showing at least four trams, including some W2 class cars on the bridge. The YMCA building with the "Dunlop Weftless Cord Tyre" sign on top. The "Aspro" sign on top of the Aspro Buildings in City Road. The "Garrick Theatre" sign on the roof of the theater in Aikman Street plus, advertisements for: "Brockhoff Biscuits", "Berger Paints" and "Bradshaw & Everett Business College". The photo is taken from Batman Avenue tram terminus looking southwest.Yields information about Princes Bridge, in the middle to late 1930sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, princes bridge, st kilda road, tramways, advertisements, w2 class, yarra river

Motorised tugs were used by ground crew to move aircraft on the ground.This tug is of historical significance to the B24-LiberatorMotorised Aircraft TugMERCURY TRUCK & TRACTOR CO LTD GLOUCESTER ENGLAND-Embossed figurehead of Mercury on front. The MERCURY TRUCK & TRACTOR CO GLOUCESTER , For Spare parts quote chassis no.4962. Tyre Pressure LBS.Per Sq Inch - Front 70 Rear 45 ON plate on Dashboard MORRIS COMMERCIAL embossed on gearbox housing. MT & T embossed on either side of radiator.

The pram is light in weight. Made of black vinyl with a metal frame. A handle with wooden grips is used to push the pram from behind. It has four spoked wheels with rubber tyres. The hood can be unlocked and folded down as can the handle which folds over the top of the pram body for ease of transport. The pram contains a soft kapok fitted mattress with white heirloom lace frilled cover and a soft pillow covered with a white cotton pillowcase with a chicken and flowers embroidered on it.None

hanimount light brown 35mm slides - December 1963 taken by Les Fordham of W5 756 (Route 16 City) at the Acland St, St Kilda terminus, with the conductor tying down the trolley pole, while the driver readies for the next trip. The tram has adverts fore Tiger Paw Tyres, Tolleys Brandy, Deep Image Lightest Weight Portables? In the background the Village Belle Hotel, advertising Orlando Wines and Fosters Lager and Vozdal Mens wear shop.trams, tramways, w5 class, acland st, route 16, st kilda, tram 645

Black and white photograph of MMTB Leyland Cub Bus No. 47 at Footscray Depot with a mechanic standing alongside. Has the destination of Deer Park. Photo date 1938. Possibly has the photographers name on the rear - E. Melo?? Rod Atkins in an email dated 5/4/2021 notes that the Leyland "Cub" with Preston Workshops body still in original condition and livery. Note the white wall tyres. The same model bus but with Ruskin's body is behind it - note the spare wheel on the back.On rear in ink "Footscray 1938 - No. 47 - E Melo"trams, tramways, buses, leyland, footscray depot, deer park

Set of 22 digital images of Bendigo Tramways, 1972 at or before closure while on a tram tour by Stuart Lodington. .1 - No. 7 arriving at North Bendigo .2 - No. 5 departing Charing Cross along View St, with a Firestone tyres in the background. .3 - front view of a tram in View St with a blurred background image. .4 - No. 24 showing Eaglehawk destination .5 - No 26 and 3 in View St, with the Armstrong Tyre Service building in the background and signs for T&G and Cohn's Drinks. .6 - ditto .7 - No. 3 arriving at Charing Cross from Eaglehawk in View St, with a Quarry Hill destination. .8 - No. 3 and 18 at Charing Cross. .9 - No. 24 on the Quarry Hill line. .10 - No 26 in View St, with the Armstrong Tyre Service building in the background and signs for T&G and Cohn's Drinks. .11 - ditto, with fountain in view, Colonial Mutual building and a newsagent with a Herald sign on the building. .12 - No. 7 at North Bendigo terminus .13 - ditto with pole being reversed. .14 - No. 18 at Quarry Hill terminus with Northern Terrazzo sign in the background. .15 - No. 24 at Quarry Hill terminus .16 - No. 18 arriving at Charring Cross, with Fountain Plaza and Bendigo Pharmacy in the background. .17 - No. 3 and 18 at Charing Cross. .18 - No. 7 at North Bendigo terminus with pole being placed on the overhead. .19 - No. 26 in View St inbound, with Sandhurst Trustees sign in the background. .20 - No. 6 leaving Charing Cross in Pall Mall with Myer and other buildings in the background. .21 - No. 7 at North Bendigo .22 - Single trucker with two roof Advertisements crossing View St with fountain in view, Colonial Mutual building and a newsagent with a Herald sign on the building.trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, quarry hill, north bendigo, charing cross, view st, tram 7, tram 5, tram 24, tram 26, tram 5, tram 3, tram 18, tram 6

On Sunday, 10 November 1985 a time capsule was lowered into a monument installed near the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street in Eltham, within the gardens at the front of what is now the Eltham Community and Reception Centre. This monument commemorates Victoria’s 150th anniversary and the former location of the Eltham Town Centre, which existed along this section of Main Road, then known as Maria Street. Beneath the site is a time capsule to be opened in the year 2035. A plaque was also erected at this site in October 1987 to commemorate the Shire of Eltham Historical Society’s 20th anniversary. The main feature of this monument is a ‘tyring disc’, a blacksmith’s implement that was found on this site. This consists of a large iron disc that was used as a platform for fitting iron tyres (like the one shown on top of the platform) to wooden-spoked cart wheels. The local blacksmith and wheelwright worked together to assemble the wheel, which was clamped to the platform placed close to the fire. The red-hot iron hoop, previously forged to the correct size, was lifted with tongs by the blacksmith over the outside of the rim, then hammered down amid flames from the scorching timber. The wheelwright drenched the tyre with cold water as soon as it was in position. A clamp placed on the naff (hub) and screwed down tightly kept the spokes at a constant angle as the tyre cooled. An even pressure from the contracting tyre tightened the joints at each end of the spokes and formed a vice-like grip, which would last for the life of the wheel. [from EDHS Newsletter No. 45, November 1985:] TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY: Our 150th Anniversary Monument is now under construction in the gardens in front of the Eltham Community Centre. Further details of the project are given under a separate heading below and this item deals with the proposed ceremony. We propose to formally lower the time capsule into its container underneath the monument as part of the Eltham Community Festival. All members are invited to attend the ceremony at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 10th November. Come earlier with a picnic lunch if you like. Local people and firms who have contributed money or services for the monument will also be invited. As part of the Festival programme the public are welcome to attend. This is one of the most significant projects the Society has undertaken and members' participation in its finalization would be most gratifying to the organizing committee. 150TH ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS: We have concentrated our efforts on finishing the monument and time capsule project within the 150th year and have found it necessary to abandon the historical tour project. We have applied to the State 150th Committee to transfer the funds allocated for the tour to construction of the monument. The historical tour project will be continued at a later date and photos of historic houses in the area, taken by Doug Orford, will be available for use in an associated display. At the time of writing, the monument construction is on schedule for the ceremony on 10th November. The concrete base has been completed and the main feature of the monument, which is an old tyring plate or disc, will be lifted into place in the next week. The final ceremony will involve lowering the sealed time capsule into place, bolting down its container lid and then concreting over the lid. The capsule will contain mainly items relating to present day Eltham and its people and is to be opened in the year 2035, a video film made by Joh Ebeli and also details of families and organizations who have contributed to construction of the monument. It is proposed to place the items in the capsule on 5th November and any items members think could be included may be submitted up to that date. The Society has received an excellent response from local people, firms and organizations by way of assistance with this project. Graham Beyer, who originated the project, has arranged many of the donations. He and his firm, Package Handling Equipment, have donated the time capsule itself and have carried out fabrication of sections of the monument. The design of the monument was adapted by Graham Beyer from drawings by Joh Ebeli. Charmac Industries has donated the container for the time capsule and a cast gun metal name plate for the monument. BMG Concrete has donated concrete for the base which was constructed by Caridi Construction Company. Northbourne Garden Supplies has donated materials for the paving around the monument. Robert Becker from Eltham Apex directed construction of the paving by Society members. Terry Hutchinson has agreed to donate the use of his crane to lift the tyring disc into place. Financial contributions have been made by the Eltham Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Eltham. We are grateful to all who have helped, and members' support for firms who have donated their services would be an appropriate recognition. It is planned to print "Time Capsule Certificates" which can be held by organizations or passed on to descendants by individuals. The certificates will indicate an interest in the contents of the capsule when it is opened in fifty years. Certificates will be distributed to Society members and those who have contributed to the project.Nine colour photographsactivities, 1985, time capsule, eltham, eltham festival

On Sunday, 10 November 1985 a time capsule was lowered into a monument installed near the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street in Eltham, within the gardens at the front of what is now the Eltham Community and Reception Centre. This monument commemorates Victoria’s 150th anniversary and the former location of the Eltham Town Centre, which existed along this section of Main Road, then known as Maria Street. Beneath the site is a time capsule to be opened in the year 2035. A plaque was also erected at this site in October 1987 to commemorate the Shire of Eltham Historical Society’s 20th anniversary. The main feature of this monument is a ‘tyring disc’, a blacksmith’s implement that was found on this site. This consists of a large iron disc that was used as a platform for fitting iron tyres (like the one shown on top of the platform) to wooden-spoked cart wheels. The local blacksmith and wheelwright worked together to assemble the wheel, which was clamped to the platform placed close to the fire. The red-hot iron hoop, previously forged to the correct size, was lifted with tongs by the blacksmith over the outside of the rim, then hammered down amid flames from the scorching timber. The wheelwright drenched the tyre with cold water as soon as it was in position. A clamp placed on the naff (hub) and screwed down tightly kept the spokes at a constant angle as the tyre cooled. An even pressure from the contracting tyre tightened the joints at each end of the spokes and formed a vice-like grip, which would last for the life of the wheel. [from EDHS Newsletter No. 45, November 1985:] TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY: Our 150th Anniversary Monument is now under construction in the gardens in front of the Eltham Community Centre. Further details of the project are given under a separate heading below and this item deals with the proposed ceremony. We propose to formally lower the time capsule into its container underneath the monument as part of the Eltham Community Festival. All members are invited to attend the ceremony at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 10th November. Come earlier with a picnic lunch if you like. Local people and firms who have contributed money or services for the monument will also be invited. As part of the Festival programme the public are welcome to attend. This is one of the most significant projects the Society has undertaken and members' participation in its finalization would be most gratifying to the organizing committee. 150TH ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS: We have concentrated our efforts on finishing the monument and time capsule project within the 150th year and have found it necessary to abandon the historical tour project. We have applied to the State 150th Committee to transfer the funds allocated for the tour to construction of the monument. The historical tour project will be continued at a later date and photos of historic houses in the area, taken by Doug Orford, will be available for use in an associated display. At the time of writing, the monument construction is on schedule for the ceremony on 10th November. The concrete base has been completed and the main feature of the monument, which is an old tyring plate or disc, will be lifted into place in the next week. The final ceremony will involve lowering the sealed time capsule into place, bolting down its container lid and then concreting over the lid. The capsule will contain mainly items relating to present day Eltham and its people and is to be opened in the year 2035, a video film made by Joh Ebeli and also details of families and organizations who have contributed to construction of the monument. It is proposed to place the items in the capsule on 5th November and any items members think could be included may be submitted up to that date. The Society has received an excellent response from local people, firms and organizations by way of assistance with this project. Graham Beyer, who originated the project, has arranged many of the donations. He and his firm, Package Handling Equipment, have donated the time capsule itself and have carried out fabrication of sections of the monument. The design of the monument was adapted by Graham Beyer from drawings by Joh Ebeli. Charmac Industries has donated the container for the time capsule and a cast gun metal name plate for the monument. BMG Concrete has donated concrete for the base which was constructed by Caridi Construction Company. Northbourne Garden Supplies has donated materials for the paving around the monument. Robert Becker from Eltham Apex directed construction of the paving by Society members. Terry Hutchinson has agreed to donate the use of his crane to lift the tyring disc into place. Financial contributions have been made by the Eltham Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Eltham. We are grateful to all who have helped, and members' support for firms who have donated their services would be an appropriate recognition. It is planned to print "Time Capsule Certificates" which can be held by organizations or passed on to descendants by individuals. The certificates will indicate an interest in the contents of the capsule when it is opened in fifty years. Certificates will be distributed to Society members and those who have contributed to the project.Two colour photographsactivities, 1985, time capsule, eltham, eltham festival

On Sunday, 10 November 1985 a time capsule was lowered into a monument installed near the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street in Eltham, within the gardens at the front of what is now the Eltham Community and Reception Centre. This monument commemorates Victoria’s 150th anniversary and the former location of the Eltham Town Centre, which existed along this section of Main Road, then known as Maria Street. Beneath the site is a time capsule to be opened in the year 2035. A plaque was also erected at this site in October 1987 to commemorate the Shire of Eltham Historical Society’s 20th anniversary. The main feature of this monument is a ‘tyring disc’, a blacksmith’s implement that was found on this site. This consists of a large iron disc that was used as a platform for fitting iron tyres (like the one shown on top of the platform) to wooden-spoked cart wheels. The local blacksmith and wheelwright worked together to assemble the wheel, which was clamped to the platform placed close to the fire. The red-hot iron hoop, previously forged to the correct size, was lifted with tongs by the blacksmith over the outside of the rim, then hammered down amid flames from the scorching timber. The wheelwright drenched the tyre with cold water as soon as it was in position. A clamp placed on the naff (hub) and screwed down tightly kept the spokes at a constant angle as the tyre cooled. An even pressure from the contracting tyre tightened the joints at each end of the spokes and formed a vice-like grip, which would last for the life of the wheel. [from EDHS Newsletter No. 45, November 1985:] TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY: Our 150th Anniversary Monument is now under construction in the gardens in front of the Eltham Community Centre. Further details of the project are given under a separate heading below and this item deals with the proposed ceremony. We propose to formally lower the time capsule into its container underneath the monument as part of the Eltham Community Festival. All members are invited to attend the ceremony at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 10th November. Come earlier with a picnic lunch if you like. Local people and firms who have contributed money or services for the monument will also be invited. As part of the Festival programme the public are welcome to attend. This is one of the most significant projects the Society has undertaken and members' participation in its finalization would be most gratifying to the organizing committee. 150TH ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS: We have concentrated our efforts on finishing the monument and time capsule project within the 150th year and have found it necessary to abandon the historical tour project. We have applied to the State 150th Committee to transfer the funds allocated for the tour to construction of the monument. The historical tour project will be continued at a later date and photos of historic houses in the area, taken by Doug Orford, will be available for use in an associated display. At the time of writing, the monument construction is on schedule for the ceremony on 10th November. The concrete base has been completed and the main feature of the monument, which is an old tyring plate or disc, will be lifted into place in the next week. The final ceremony will involve lowering the sealed time capsule into place, bolting down its container lid and then concreting over the lid. The capsule will contain mainly items relating to present day Eltham and its people and is to be opened in the year 2035, a video film made by Joh Ebeli and also details of families and organizations who have contributed to construction of the monument. It is proposed to place the items in the capsule on 5th November and any items members think could be included may be submitted up to that date. The Society has received an excellent response from local people, firms and organizations by way of assistance with this project. Graham Beyer, who originated the project, has arranged many of the donations. He and his firm, Package Handling Equipment, have donated the time capsule itself and have carried out fabrication of sections of the monument. The design of the monument was adapted by Graham Beyer from drawings by Joh Ebeli. Charmac Industries has donated the container for the time capsule and a cast gun metal name plate for the monument. BMG Concrete has donated concrete for the base which was constructed by Caridi Construction Company. Northbourne Garden Supplies has donated materials for the paving around the monument. Robert Becker from Eltham Apex directed construction of the paving by Society members. Terry Hutchinson has agreed to donate the use of his crane to lift the tyring disc into place. Financial contributions have been made by the Eltham Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Eltham. We are grateful to all who have helped, and members' support for firms who have donated their services would be an appropriate recognition. It is planned to print "Time Capsule Certificates" which can be held by organizations or passed on to descendants by individuals. The certificates will indicate an interest in the contents of the capsule when it is opened in fifty years. Certificates will be distributed to Society members and those who have contributed to the project.Colour photographactivities, 1985, time capsule, eltham, eltham festival

This photograph was taken at the "old station" at Corringle near Orbost. It was a popular picnic spot. Late in 1857 Mr Thomas T. Stirling took over Corringle Run ("Corringle" means "shallow water"). Mr Stirling and his family came from the wester district - Winchelsea. He settled at the Old Station. A few people were employed at the Orbost Stationb and there was settlement on the Orbost flats, Mr T. T. Stirling held the land from Lake Tyrers to Bemm River as a cattle run. About 1888 he became Secretary of the new Tambo Shire.This is a contemporary pictorial record of rural family life in Orbost in the early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a group of people sitting in a clearing under some trees having a picnic. On the left - hand side is a young boy on a horse.on back - "Old Station"old-station-orbost family-life

The Old Station at Corringle was a popular picnic spot in 1901. Late in 1857 Mr Thomas T. Stirling took over Corringle Run ("Corringle" means "shallow water"). Mr Stirling and his family came from the wester district - Winchelsea. He settled at the Old Station. A few people were employed at the Orbost Stationb and there was settlement on the Orbost flats, Mr T. T. Stirling held the land from Lake Tyrers to Bemm River as a cattle run. About 1888 he became Secretary of the new Tambo Shire.This is a contemporary pictorial record of rural family life in Orbost in the early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a group of early settlers (it appears to be a family group) having a picnic underneath trees. There is a young boy on a horse on the left hand side.on back - "Picnic at the Old Station"family-rural-life-orbost old-station-corringle

A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017 Newsletter No. 175 July 2007 FORTY YEARS IN HISTORY The Society has been involved with a number of one off historical projects that have lasting outcomes. Perhaps the most significant is the monument and time capsule installed at the Eltham Community Centre site at the comer of Pitt Street and Main Road to commemorate Victoria's 150th anniversary. The monument based on a blacksmith's tyring plate was designed by artist Joh Ebeli. Beneath it is a time capsule containing items from 1985 and donated by Graham Beyer. It is to be opened in 2035.Born Digitalmain road, time capsule, monuments

A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017 Newsletter No. 175 July 2007 FORTY YEARS IN HISTORY The Society has been involved with a number of one off historical projects that have lasting outcomes. Perhaps the most significant is the monument and time capsule installed at the Eltham Community Centre site at the comer of Pitt Street and Main Road to commemorate Victoria's 150th anniversary. The monument based on a blacksmith's tyring plate was designed by artist Joh Ebeli. Beneath it is a time capsule containing items from 1985 and donated by Graham Beyer. It is to be opened in 2035.Born Digitalmain road, time capsule, monuments

A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017 Newsletter No. 175 July 2007 FORTY YEARS IN HISTORY The Society has been involved with a number of one off historical projects that have lasting outcomes. Perhaps the most significant is the monument and time capsule installed at the Eltham Community Centre site at the comer of Pitt Street and Main Road to commemorate Victoria's 150th anniversary. The monument based on a blacksmith's tyring plate was designed by artist Joh Ebeli. Beneath it is a time capsule containing items from 1985 and donated by Graham Beyer. It is to be opened in 2035.Born Digitalmain road, time capsule, monuments

A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017 Newsletter No. 175 July 2007 FORTY YEARS IN HISTORY The Society has been involved with a number of one off historical projects that have lasting outcomes. Perhaps the most significant is the monument and time capsule installed at the Eltham Community Centre site at the comer of Pitt Street and Main Road to commemorate Victoria's 150th anniversary. The monument based on a blacksmith's tyring plate was designed by artist Joh Ebeli. Beneath it is a time capsule containing items from 1985 and donated by Graham Beyer. It is to be opened in 2035.Born Digitalmain road, time capsule, monuments

This photograph was taken at the "old station" at Corringle near Orbost. It was a popular picnic spot. Late in 1857 Mr Thomas T. Stirling took over Corringle Run ("Corringle" means "shallow water"). Mr Stirling and his family came from the wester district - Winchelsea. He settled at the Old Station. A few people were employed at the Orbost Stationb and there was settlement on the Orbost flats, Mr T. T. Stirling held the land from Lake Tyrers to Bemm River as a cattle run. About 1888 he became Secretary of the new Tambo Shire.This is a contemporary pictorial record of rural family life in Orbost in the early 20th century.A black / white photograph showing people on a beach with some in the water. those on the sand are dressed formally - men wearing suits and hats, the ladies in long dresses and hats.on back - "Picnic at OLD STATION Jan 1901"orbost-station orbost-family-life recreation