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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Advance Blackburn
Copy of letter informing Blackburn residents of Nunawading Shire Council's grant of 75 pounds towards purchasing a block of land to run through from The Avenue to Blackburn Road and requesting donations from local residents.land subdivision, williams, e.g., page, chas. d, elmore, algernon john, shire of nunawading, the avenue, blackburn, blackburn road, south parade, francoms paddock, blackburn township estate, king's subdivision -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Advance Blackburn!, c. 1900
... Williams E. G. Page Chas. D The Avenue Blackburn Circular letter ...Circular letter and street plan regarding donations sought to fund a proposed extension of The Avenue to Blackburn Road.Circular letter and street plan regarding donations sought to fund a proposed extension of The Avenue to Blackburn Road.Circular letter and street plan regarding donations sought to fund a proposed extension of The Avenue to Blackburn Road.blackburn road blackburn, elmore, algernon john, williams, e. g., page, chas. d, the avenue, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Fruitful History, 2013
... Mitcham melbourne Built in an orchard county (2 pages including ...A property review of a 1920s house.A property review of a 1920s house built in an orchard county (2 pages including photos).A property review of a 1920s house.norway avenue blackburn no. 9, peowrie, kevin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Poultry farm at Mitcham, 1/09/1996 12:00:00 AM
Part of an autobiography of Charles OvermanPart of an autobiography of Charles Overman who owned a poultry farm in Vernal avenue, Mitcham from 1928 to 1949. It includes his social activity, chiefly among Catholic friends and his experiences in the industry. 9 pages. Photocopy of typescript.Part of an autobiography of Charles Overman overman, charles;, poultry, vernal avenue, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Report, Church and community profile of the Nunawading and Blackburn region, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
A report produced by Maroondah Presbytery of the Uniting ChurchA report produced by Maroondah Presbytery of the Uniting Church examining the state of the church in the Nunawading and Blackburn regions. Churches included are Mount Pleasant, Mountview, Nunawading, Parkmore, St Ninian's, The Avenue, and Vermont Uniting churches and the Nunawading District Young Adult Ministry. Statistical membership figures are given and compared with demographics of the district. Ministerial and other leadership resources are listed. Property details are listed as are community resources provided. Information on Strathdon Community is given. An appendix relates the amalgamation of the Mitcham Methodist and Presbyterian Churches to form Mountview Uniting Church. Another appendix relates a parable: 'Lying Offshore' by William Jones. A map shows the location of all local Uniting Churches. 20 pages.A report produced by Maroondah Presbytery of the Uniting Church mount pleasant uniting church, mountview uniting church, mitcham, nunawading uniting church, parkmore uniting church, forest hill, st ninians uniting church, blackburn south, vermont uniting church, uniting church. young adult ministry, nunawading district, strathdon community -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Presbyterian Church Blackburn
Black and white photo of original Presbyterian Church Hall built in 1926. Corner of The Avenue and Blackburn Road. See history on page 71 of Da Costa book.the avenue hall, the avenue, blackburn, blackburn road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Commemorative - WAA celebrates 21 years at Silver Grove premises, Whitehorse Arts Association, Whitehorse Arts Association Art Show 2020, 2020
A commemorative booklet celebrating the 2020 End of Year Art Show and other events over 21 years at the WAA's Silver Grove premises including recollections by past WAA presidents and 22 pages of members artwork.A4 34 pp matt paper, glossy covers, color reproduction of photographs from events and members artwork. Artwork displayed over 22 ppnon-fictionA commemorative booklet celebrating the 2020 End of Year Art Show and other events over 21 years at the WAA's Silver Grove premises including recollections by past WAA presidents and 22 pages of members artwork.whitehorse arts association, mitcham arts association, art exhibitions, silver grove nunawading, rogalski barbara -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Heritage Study, City Of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, 4 March 2015
City of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, dated 4 March 2015A4, 285 pages. A draft copy of the City of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, dated 4 March 2015 (on front page) plus published copy of Appendix 2 pages 275-285non-fictionCity of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, dated 4 March 2015 city of whitehorse, post war buildings, built heritage pty ltd, historic buildings, post war development, houses, architectural styles -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Lysterfield Avenue Of Honour
Folder containing items pertaining to Lysterfield Avenue Of Honour. Contents: -typescript, Details of servicemen for whom trees were planted in the Lysterfield Avenue of Honour, 1919 -letter, Heather Ronald to Edmund Williams, re. Lysterfield Avenue of Honour, dated 31st May 1994 -Shire of Sherbrooke Council meeting agenda item, 1st February 1994, inc. 2-page summary, letter E. Williams to Shire dated 13th October 1993, hand-drawn map of area, letter E. Williams to Shire dated 10th September 1993, letter E. Williams to Shire dated 24th June 1993, copy of page from Rowville-Lysterfield Community News. -Program of Events for dedication of Avenue of Honour, 25th February 1995, Knox Historical Society. -Invitation to dedication of Avenue of Honour from Knox HS to Susan Heywood-Downard and members of Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society -
Power House Rowing Club
Newspaper clipping, 1937
Bottom page of PHRC Clip 1937 11 20 VRA 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, City of Ballaarat, "The Ballarat Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour", 2017
Pamphlet - 12 page centre stapled DL size, centre stapled titled "The Ballarat Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour" describing both the Arch and the Avenue, its history, tree species, the plaques, the trees and how to find them, and the Garden of the Grieving Mother. Published by the City of Ballarat during 2017.trams, tramways, avenue of honour, arch of victory, ballarat, sturt st, western highway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, "Ballarat Illustrated", 1972
Original c 1914 (see below), facsimile copy - re-published 1972. Original features photos of Ballarat City and Town, its buildings, parks and the various industries and organisations that were in Ballarat at the time of publication, including ESCo. Many photos features ESCo trams. Photos sepia toned. Has some red colour block printing on the front cover and rear, for Star Oil Engines. On inside back cover is a map with the places of interest and tram route map, marked in red. Pages are un-numbered. Original published by Ballarat East Town Council and Ballaarat City Council. On cover has number stamped in black in, "No. 87" (assume facsimile copy No.). Photos with publication show tram No. 21, built 1913 and ESCo photo page shows Mr. Pringle as Manager. Mr Pringle became manager in January 1911, As there is no photos of the "Avenue of Honour", or other mention of the first world war, assume original published about 1913 or 1914. Original shows Engravings and printing by "Campbell Wilson Prop Ltd, Ballarat". See Other Information as well for more listing details. High Resolution image added 31/8/2012 of i2 of ESCo page and i3 for Ballarat identies and sheet i4 extracted for Mr Pringle. PDF scan of full document added 21/5/2019 - see images btm633-1i.pdf and btm633-2i.pdf Notes on "Ballarat Illustrated" Reg. Item No. 733 From notes made by Neville Gower 12/1/1997 Cover: Inside front cover: Last paragraph, "Facilities for Travelling" - Electric trams serve all parts of Ballarat. Page 3: Street Scene, Municipal Town Hall, showing tram wiring Page 7: Street Scene, Lydiard St. North, intersection and tramway centre, with ESCo tram No. 21 in the bottom photo. Other photos features trams as well in Sturt St and Lydiard St. North. Page 9: Street Scene, Top photo of Sturt St. from Lydiard St. looking east, shows piles on right-hand side of road. Car parked by Post Office has a car registration number "9007". Bottom photo, an tram climbing hill, shows double trolley in the street, with early English type of pull offs. Page 13: Street Scenes and Historic Buildings: One of five photos, shows Victoria St. looking East, with tram track prominent in photo and how stone work was set up about the rails and overhead poles. Page 23: Street scene, Gardens North Entrance gates, shows details of gates near St. Aidans Drive. Note double trolley wire on poles, and style of insulators. No trams in photo, three ladies walking down the track. Page 37: Street Scene; Lydiard St views, top left hand photo, shows Railway station and railway gates with signal gantry and horse drawn vehicles. Tram tracks apparent. Bottom left hand photo shows Lydiard St. North, near Post Office, double track with centre poles - Single wire per track. Top right hand photo, showing Cemetery gates in background. Bottom right hand photo - from north end of Lydiard St. South, looking north, with an ESCo tram in background. Also has a parked car on left hand side. Page 45: Street Scenes - Bridge St; top photo at west end of Bridge St. with ESCo No. 11 with possibly double trolley wire in photo. Bottom photo at east end of Bridge St. with tram in background, shows junction. Double trolley heading out to Mt. Pleasant, single trolley for Victoria St. Page 45: Street Scenes - Bridge St; top photo at west end of Bridge St. with ESCo No. 11 with possibly double trolley wire in photo. Bottom photo at east end of Bridge St. with tram in background, shows junction. Double trolley heading out to Mt. Pleasant, single trolley for Victoria St. Page 61: Street Scenes and Historic Buildings - Public Institutions Ballarat - top left hand photo of the Hospital shows some tram track in foreground, with double trolley wire. Top right photo is of the Orphanage, the name of the tram terminus for many years. Page 68: Electric Supply Co. of Victoria's pages - top photo showing powerhouse in background, across the lake, can hardly see anything for the trees, except for the chimney. Bottom photos of the steam Turbo Generators and the switchboard. Gives Mr. P.J. Pringle as Chief Engineer and General Manager. He took over in Jan. 1911. Page 69: Ballarat East Views - features photo of Black Hill open cut, Ballarat East Railway Station, Ballarat Fire Station and "Victoria St. looking East", repeat of photo printed on page 12, but slightly darker. Image on system includes fire station and railway station, - Ballarat East. Page 78: Series of photos of various Ballarat VIP's of the era, fourth one in on top line features "P.J.Pringle, Electric Supply Co." Inside Back cover - map of Ballarat including tram lines and places of interest marked in red. Gives a detailed photographic presentation of Ballarat in 1914.80 page book with, in addition, light green card covers, titled "Ballarat Illustrated". Loose copy of page 9 and 10 held.trams, tramways, ballarat, local history, heritage buildings, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 7/05/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. 282 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of SW6 914 approaching the Batman Avenue terminus 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Tram has dash canopy lighting, with three holes that were cut in pending conversion to standard headlight arrangements - see Destination City (4th Edition page 52) for notes regarding headlights. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, batman ave, dash canopy lights, headlights, tram 914 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 7/05/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. 287 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of SW6 961decorated for the centenary of the City of Prahran at Batman Avenue terminus on 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Showing destination of Prahran and route 77. Has three holes cut in the dash canopy lighting shield. Reference page 52 of Destination City 4th Edition. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020. See Destination City 4th Edition. page 52.trams, tramways, melbourne, batman ave, city of prahran, decorated trams, tram 961 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, H.P. James, "Out of the Past", 1940
ESCo Employee Hours Work Record book that has been used by an ESCo/SEC inspector, H. P. James as a record / note book for his personal collection or papers or journal titled "Out of the Past". Book sewn with string in 36 page sections, blank end papers, board covers with stipple paper out sides and Rexene cloth binding. Comprising plain paper end papers and 104 printed pages (52 leaves), with each sheet printed in black on feint ruled paper for recording the hours worked and other details of drivers and conductors employed by ESCo. Printed for daily use, with Day and date page headings - made out for the 1930's. Images: Book - i1 Inside front cover - i2 Members Certificate - i3 Has been used to gather mementos such as photos, articles, newspaper clippings, letters and other miscellaneous documents on Ballarat local history. Newspaper cuttings etc often have side notes written by Mr. James. Inside front cover has certificate recording Mr. James membership to the Ballarat Historical Society for 1940. Receipt signed by Edward Crimmins. Also a newspaper cutting on the cost of pensions to Lord Nelson's family. On facing page a photo of Queen Elizabeth, a printer colour cover or sheet about Walt Disney's "Pinocchio", a newspaper cutting regarding Father's Day and a black and white photograph of a young girl in a hospital carriage being pushed by a man. Pages numbered odd numbers only in the top right hand corner in pencil. Primary items are: 1 - Coloured cover to a writing tablet, titled "Australian Birds". Underlying this on the back of the writing tablet is two newspaper cuttings: the Ballarat Historical Society - reports on the 6th Annual meeting of the Society. 3 - Photo of the pattern Ballaarat Horse Tram company tram outside the Duncan and Fraser's Carriage Works in Adelaide with hand written notes underneath, including a sketch of a horse tram drivers seat - see Reg. Item 2527. 4, 6 - Group of nine black and white printed cards (15 illustrations) of early Ballarat pasted onto the sheet - see Reg. Item 2528. 5, 7 & 9 - Printed notes titled "Valedictory to Bob Haines" - see Reg. Item 2529. On page 9 in the left hand margin, a printed list of Church Officers; Church of England. 8 - Newspaper cuttings titled "The Heralds Man's Quiz" and the answers adjacent. City of Ballaarat - Public Inoculation Depot - Influenza form for HP James of ESCo - See Reg. Item 2530. Page Numbering from this point changes - even numbers in top right hand corner of folios instead of odd numbers. 9A - Newspaper cuttings about a Theatre Show, 54 years service of Mr. E. R. Bodycomb (Ballarat Gas) and planting of trees in the Avenue of Honour - with a red line around H. P. James names and a reproduction of the opening photograph of ESCo Electric Trams - noting 30 years ago - See Reg. Item 310.2. ESCo 4d Ticket - Purple - Grenville St to Sebastopol Terminus - See Reg Item 2531. ESCo 3d Adult Transfer Ticket - See Reg. Item 2532. Illustration - cartoon - H.P. James - See Reg. Item 2533. 10 - Newspaper cutting "From Horse Tram to Trolley Bus" - See Reg Item 2534. Newspaper cutting "Melbourne's First Tramcars" - See Reg Item 2535. An inscription or written note from T. Thomas etc. on lower edge of the sheet. 11,12 - Newspaper cuttings about the Passing of Melbourne's Cable Trams, including a photo of cable trailer No. 1 - See Reg. Item 2536. Other cuttings about early residents of the Ballarat district. 13 - Newspaper cutting dated 2/5/1936 about the donation from the CTA to the Ballarat Hospital. 14 - Newspaper cuttings - Photo of Ballarat Bicycle and Tricycle Club in the Gardens, the issue of a stamp to commemorate the Centenary of Ballarat, radio stations in Sydney, Ballarat Choirs and fire brigade demonstrations trophies. 16 - Copy of the "City of Ballaarat Regulation No. 13" concerning Hackney and Stage coaches working within the City - See Reg. item 2537. 18, 20 - Newspaper cutting - "The Working Classes in Early Ballarat" - Nathan Spielvogel 21 - handwritten note on "Doctor" Thomas Blackett who died during 1940. 22 - Miscellaneous cuttings from the Melbourne Sun. 23 - Newspaper cuttings "Story of South Street", Show Grounds, and "The Alfred" Hall and a photograph of the 1938 Floral Carpet at Alfred Hall. 24 - Newspaper cutting - obituary and hand written note on Ballarat identity Mr. J. P. Bourke. 25 - Newspaper cutting - cartoon "Tiddley" Winks and Wally - Stan Cross (later "Wally and the Major" 26 - Newspaper cutting - "Ballarat in the sixties" - General R.E. Williams and "Early Recollections" - Arthur Reid. 27 - Handwritten note re Mrs. Bill Danks, dated Jan. 1941 - Tobacconist in Bridge St. 28 - Newspaper cutting - "First Town Hall" and note on "City Hall". 30 - Newspaper cuttings - "Good Friday, Now and Then - T.P. Long, Mont Albert and "On Fashions" James R. Pound. 32 - Newspaper cutting "School and School life in old Ballarat" - Nathan F. Spielvogel. 34 - Newspaper cutting continued from page 32 and Obituary - Mr. Archie Dawson and Tom Blackett. 35 - Newspaper cutting of Ballarat - 4 photos - include Bridge St. with a tram. 36 - Newspaper cutting - "Ballarat - Pastoral and Industrial Resources" from a Melbourne paper, 17/2/1940. 38 - Newspaper cuttings - obituaries - Mr. R. E. Tunbridge, Graeme Dowling and Thomas Crosthwaite. 39 - Illustration - black and white - Late Mr. P. J. Pringle - See Reg. Item 2538. 40 - Handwritten notes on Ballarat Trams and the power station staff - See Reg. Item 2539. 41 - Handwritten notes on Ballarat Pie Stalls 42 - Newspaper cuttings - cartoon "Professor Nimbus", photo of the Norwegian town of Hell (Railway station); bicycles on a Copenhagen bridge following German occupation and dragon flies in Melbourne. 43 - Newspaper cutting on the official opening of the Ballarat Historical Society's Museum. 44 - Newspaper cuttings and associated handwritten notes on a fire in Ballarat, poultry fanciers, historical dates for August. 46 - Newspaper cuttings - "Victoria's first profitable goldfield" - Ballarat and the unveiling of the Sovereign Hill direction pillar. 48 - Newspaper cutting - "Worked 27 years without holiday" - See Reg. Item. 2540. - Other newspaper cuttings - thoughts of a visitor to Ballarat from Sydney and H.P. James - Liquor control in Ballarat and "This Week at the Zoo". 50 - Handwritten notes on clothing. 51 - Handwritten note on a visit to W. H. Middleton 52 - Newspaper cuttings "The Kings Empire", "Ballarat Birthdays" for Sept and Oct and an obituary on Mr. W. H. Middleton. 54 - Newspaper cuttings "Richmond has Links With Early Goldfields" - Malcolm McCullum and "England's Greatest Battle" 55, 56 - Newspaper cuttings - "Ballarat Birthdays" for November and December, a photograph of Nick Oliver - former Ballarat fireman and "Railway Birthday" - birth of the VR. 57, 58 - Handwritten notes on Ballarat tram timetables, weekly tickets, motorman's record cards, tourist tickets and sample tickets or cards, See Reg. Item 2541. Lunch Hour Weekly Ticket - Reg. Item 2542 Morning and Evening Weekly Ticket - Reg. Item 2543 Motorman's Record - Reg. Item 2544 Tourist Ticket - 1/- - Reg. Item 2545. 60 - Newspaper cuttings - parts 1 and 2 - "The Two Ballarat" by Nathan Spielvogel. 62 - Newspaper cuttings - continued from page 60, the death of comedians Sam Mayo and Gus Bluett and some handwritten notes on comedians. 64 - Newspaper cuttings on cricket, choir rules, a Methodist ladies function at the home of H.P. James, Footballer Percy Beames and entertaining air force recruits at the showgrounds. 66 - Newspaper cuttings - "The Anvil Chorus" - Hitler and Mussolini and "Strength against Nazi Threat". 68 - Newspaper cuttings - 50 years ago in Ballarat, Social function at H.P. James house, coldest morning in Ballarat and the death of Col. A. W. Bennett. 70 - Newspaper cuttings - about the sale of spirits in early Ballarat, the first motorcars in Ballarat and handwritten note about Mr. Jago. 72 - Newspaper cuttings - misc. about horse racing, trainers and racing. 73 - Newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes about Ballarat Schools. 74 - Newspaper cuttings - Bruno Hauptmann (Charles Lindbergh) and the death of actor Darcy Kelway. 75, 76 - Newspaper cuttings - Rail services to and from Ballarat, effects of the war and Ballarat 70 years ago, the invasions of Britain and "A stroll down Memory Lane" - T.P. Long of Mont Albert. 77,78 - Newspaper cuttings - Lake Wendouree - Nathan Spielvogel, the opening of the new Ballarat Historical Society's Museum and farewell function of Mr. James Shannon. 79 - Newspaper cuttings - about boats on lake Wendouree. 99 - Obituary and hand written note re Mr. Arthur M. David. 100 - Newspaper cuttings - cartoon "Wally and the Major", Dr William Maloney, Gus Bluett and "Old Rowley" - in connection with the Melbourne Cup of 1940. 101 - Cartoon advertisement for Kolynos Dental Cream Inside rear cover - Programme for the Centenary of Thanksgiving Service - Back to Ballarat 1934, dated 4/11/1934 (has been affected by other sheets of paper due to their acidic nature), printed notes titled "A ramble on stilts with Freddie" written by Baker James. Many in pencil and inktrams, tramways, h.p. james, esco, horse trams, ballarat, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Public Records Office of Victoria, "Proceedings of Inquest - Elizabeth Clarke, Ballarat", 19/02/2007 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about a serious head on collision between two trams in Wendouree Parade, issues with the systems and tramcars and training. Gives extensive details of the accident and its consequences.Twenty Seven page photocopy of a Coroner's Inquest and proceedings into the death of Elizabeth Clark in Ballarat following a collision between Scrubber Tram and No. 26 in Wendouree Parade, 5/2/1936, near Barrett Avenue. The Coroners Inquest was held on 4/3/1936. The copy of the inquest from the Public Records Office Victoria - VPRS 24/P/O, unit 1303, file 1936/302. For detail scans of photographs by the Police Photographer see Reg. Item 3688. Contains witness statements by: Henry Morganti (Barrister & Solicitor), Dr. William Griffiths, Lillian Oliver (passenger on tram), Jean Oliver (passenger on tram), George Stock (Police Photographer), Alfred Forte (SEC - Tram track assistant), Albert Mawby (Inspector - SEC), Frederick Thompson (Driver of No. 26), John Tucker (Driver of the Scrubber Car) and 1st Constable Roy Vinnicombe (Victoria Police).On rear - PROV stamp and file number.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, coroners inquests, wendouree parade, barrett ave -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, The United States Electric Signal Co, "United States Electric Signals - Type K-2 Signal", 1920's?
Provides information about a system of safe working on a single line tramway or interurban railway or tram line. Has an illustration of the signal, coloured on the front cover. Gives details of the company, automatic electric block signals for 'railways' - interurban operation. The type K2-signal is one that can register up to 15 cars into and out of a section. Gives details, line diagrams and electrical details of this signal works, installation requirements and Trolley Contactors. Centre page has an electric diagram. Received by ESCo 4/11/1926.Yields information about a system on controlling vehicles on a single line railway or tramway section.Twenty page book, printed on art paper, centre page electrical diagram and light blue covers, titled "United States Electric Signals - Type K-2 Signal", with three centre staples. Noted by stamp on page 1 "Nachod and United States Signal Co. Inc. successors to the United States Electric Signal Co. 4771 - 4777 Louisville Avenue, Louisville Ky USA"The "Electric Supply Co. of Victoria 4/11/1926" in purple ink on the front cover, page 1and 5. On page 1 in black stamp ink "Nachod and United States Signal Co. Inc. successors to the United States Electric Signal Co. 4771 - 4777 Louisville Avenue, Louisville Ky USA" and on top of page 1 "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 2" in black ink. On page 20 at bottom :From Nachod and United States Signal Co. Incorporated Louisville".trams, tramways, signals, railways, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Calendar, Bartell Calendars NSW, "Ballarat Victoria", 2013
Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Ballarat Victoria", calendar for 2014, featuring various Ballarat photographs, complete with QR codes. Includes the Gardens, BTM No. 26, Sovereign Hill, Kryal Castle, Craigs Hotel, the Olympic Rings, Eureka Memorial, Avenue of Honour, Bridge Mall and the Eureka Memorial. Photo of No. 26 in Wendouree Parade with the destination of Carlton St. QR code leads to the BTM web site. Produced by Bartell Calendars NSW, printed in Korea.tramways, trams, ballarat, btm, sovereign hill, eureka, avenue of honour -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Grant to fix No. 18" and "Grant keeps restoration project on track", 12/06/2014 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Thursday 12 June 2014, titled "Grant to fix No. 18" and "Grant keeps restoration project on track", about the funding received from the Federal Government to restore tram No. 18. Quotes Paul Mong about the project. .1 - front page with a small image on the tram. .2 - item written by Matthew Dixon including a photograph of No. 18 with Roger Gosney and Peter Waugh alongside. Includes an item on the unveiling of the Julia Gillard bust in the Prime Ministers Avenue - titled "Shortage of Prime Ministers".btm, museum, grants, restoration, prime ministers avenue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - COMMONWEALTH DISPOSALS COMMISSION
Two copies of Auction Catalogue for an auction sale of Machine tools, pressed, electric furnaces and General equipment at the No. 2 Store, Cordite Avenue Maribyrnong held on Thursday, 27th June, 1946. Page 1 contains a Special Notice. Page 2 Conditions of Sale Pages 3 to 16 contains photos of presses and lots up to 103. There are five photos of presses. £, S, & D columns down the page beside the lot numbers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - commonwealth disposals commission 27/6/1946, j h curnow & son pty ltd, j l jamieson & co, w g wedd, prahan telegraph print -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, Sturt St. Aerial View, 1934, Jan. 1934
Yields information about Ballarat from the eastern aspect of the city looking west in an aerial view dated 1934. Shows buildings such as the Gas Works and other buildings that no longer exist.Photographic reproduction of Ballarat looking west down Sturt St., page 6 of Magazine section of Weekly Times, Jan 20, 1934. On rear is two colour photo of Alexandria Avenue, Melbourne. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., aerial views -
Australian Racing Museum
Racebook, Victoria Racing Club, 1946
Un-numbered page race programme for the Victoria Racing Club Autumn Meeting First Day Saturday 2 March 1946. Front cover has a white background with green and white writing, and a green and yellow 1930s art deco design with the VRC insignia in the middle top. Back cover has a white background with green writing, and a yellow border, explaining the railway arrangements. -
Australian Racing Museum
Sheet music, 'Alax' Marches On
Sheet music, first page only, for 'Ajax Marches On', with music by C.A. Schumacher and words by R.E. Holland. The cover has a colour image of Ajax and Maurice McCarten, with details of Ajax's career and race record printed underneath. The verso has the first page of the music with lyrics. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, JUDD Family, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing information important information by and about the Judd family, pioneers of Kew, and owners of Park Hill (now in Hillcrest Avenue) from 1853. The file contains a number of original files provenanced to the Judd family including a subdivision brochure of the Park Hill Estate (1916) that includes a map of the subdivision, an early photo of the ten-roomed house. Other primary sources include a seven page photocopy (& transcript) of notes on early Kew by Thomas Judd Jnr (1950). An undated letter accompanying the information refers to Miss Ina Balaam, the last descendant of the family to live in the house. The file also includes a photocopy of the obituary of Thomas Judd and a newspaper article/clipping from 1972, which includes a short history of the house and a photograph. Other items relating to Thomas Judd and James Bonwick are stored in archive boxes in the collection store.c w rick fairhall, parkhill - hillcrest avenue - kew (vic), thomas judd, pioneers - kew (vic)c w rick fairhall, parkhill - hillcrest avenue - kew (vic), thomas judd, pioneers - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, KERR, William Warren, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a 1-page summary of information on William Warren Kerr, compiled by his grandson Robert.william warren kerr, mayors of kew - william warren kerr, trenant - belmont avenue - kew (vic)william warren kerr, mayors of kew - william warren kerr, trenant - belmont avenue - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society et al, HUSTON, Betty, 2000
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a three page typed monograph by Betty Huston entitled: ‘My early memories of Kew’. In addition to descriptions of houses and family members the document also lists her friends at Ruyton Girls School.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, kew historical society - members, ruyton girls school - former students, sands & mcdougall pty ltd, sackville guest house, 20 wimba avenue - kew (vic), heather menzies, joan wardrop, olive hay-zakharov, valda vaughan, carr’s motor service, 17 alfred street - kew (vic), fay pearce, faye marles, st hilary’s - kew (vic), r vernon francis, st hilary’s choir - kew (vic), volunteer defence corps - kew east (vic)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, kew historical society - members, ruyton girls school - former students, sands & mcdougall pty ltd, sackville guest house, 20 wimba avenue - kew (vic), heather menzies, joan wardrop, olive hay-zakharov, valda vaughan, carr’s motor service, 17 alfred street - kew (vic), fay pearce, faye marles, st hilary’s - kew (vic), r vernon francis, st hilary’s choir - kew (vic), volunteer defence corps - kew east (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Album - Scrapbook, Eva Grant, Historic Buildings, Kew, 1958-78, 1970s
One of three scrapbooks of photographs and newspaper cuttings taken and or collected by Eva Grant, a past member of the Kew Historical Society, which were donated by her niece, Julie Thomson. The albums include many photographs of Kew from the 1950s to the 1970s. Buildings included in the scrapbook include: Billy Hughes' house - 167 Cotham Road Congregational Church - Walpole Street (c.1978) Country Roads Board - Denmark Street (1960) Dorothy Rogers Reserve - Studley Park Road Ellsmere (also Ellesmere/Ellsmore) - Princess Street Field Place - 3 Henty Court Fernhurst - 13 Fernhurst Grove Kew Civic Centre (1959) Kew Junction (1958) Kew Railway Station (1902, 1959) Kew Recreation Hall - Wellington Street (1960) Neama (Hall) - Studley Park Road Southesk (formerly Ordsall) - Cotham Road (c.1960) St Anthony's Home for Babies (formerly Madford) - 43 Wellington Street (c.1976) Studley House - Nolan AvenueThe scrapbook contains historically significant, rare and sometimes unique images of significant heritage buildings in Kew, including their erection and demolition. 11-page scrapbook of photographs and newspaper clippings with annotations by Eva Grant, a past member of the Kew Historical Society. The pages of the album can be viewed in the image carousel above. Based on the text and known dates of demolition of a number of the buildings, the scrapbook was assembled over a twenty year period between c.1958-c.1978.Includes letter from donoreva grant, billy hughes' house - 167 cotham road, congregational church - walpole street - kew, country roads board - denmark street - kew, dorothy rogers reserve - studley park road - kew, field place - 3 henty court - kew (vic), ellsmere (also ellesmere/ellsmore) - princess street - kew, fernhurst - 13 fernhurst grove - kew (vic), kew civic centre - civic drive - kew (vic), kew junction - kew (vic), kew railway station - denmark street - kew (vic), recreation hall - wellington street - kew, neama - hall - studley park road - kew (vic), southesk - ordsall - cotham road- kew (vic), st anthony's home for babies - madford - 43 wellington street (vic), studley house - nolan avenue - kew (vic) -
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Booklet, Duncan & Weller Pty Ltd, Old Kew Golf Links Estate, 1927, 1927
The booklet advertises the third sale within the Old Golf Links Estate which was a major subdivision of farmland in North Kew in the 1920sThe subdivision of the Kew Golf Links Estate was a major subdivision of farmland in Kew. The site was at one stage designated for industrial development and the building of a new Kodak factory. The decision by Council to oppose the redevelopment makes the beginning of the period when all industrial development was banned in Kew.6 page illustrated brochure advertising the third section of a major subdivision in Kew in 1927 including 75 charming home allotments and 7 valuable building sites. The brochure includes the subdivision plan. The front cover includes a colour illustration of the almost completed houses in Woolcock Avenue. Streets named include: Kilby Road, Kodak Avenue, Baker Avenue, Mathers Avenue, Coleman Avenue, White Avenue and Belford Road. Lots for sale are numbered. Existing buildings are designated with a square.subdivisions - kew (vic), kew golf links estate -
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Plan - Subdivision Plan, Bella Vista, Doncaster East
The Bella Vista Subdivision included 101 lots in Murphy Road, Kerry Close, Keir Avenue, Norman Street, Daphne Street in Doncaster East,An undated, four-page colour brochure for the sale of the Bella Vista Estate in Doncaster East. The item includes a separate price list of the home sites maintained by the agent. The latter includes the original and the discounted price. subdivision plans - doncaster east (vic), bella vista subdivision - doncaster east (vic) -
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Plan - Subdivision Plan, Panoramic Estate, Camberwell North (Balwyn), 1939, 1939
Subdivision plan advertised as the Panoramic Estate, Balwyn, showing lots for sale in the following streets: Bulleen Road, Macedon Avenue, The Moor, Sunburst Avenue, Doncaster Road, Fortuna Avenue, Longview Road, The Nook, and Touring Avenue.Single page subdivision plan of the Panoramic Estate in Camberwell North (Balwyn); offered for sale in 1939Nilsubdivision plans - balwyn (vic), panoramic estate - camberwell north - balwyn (vic)