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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "History of the Ballarat Tramways", Feb. 1939
Magazine cutting contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 31, titled "History of the Ballarat Tramways" from the Feb. 1939 issue of the "SEC Magazine". Report on a recent paper by H.P. James to the Historical Society about the experimental battery tram in Ballarat in October 1888. Notes that Duncan and Fraser input into the Julien Battery experiment, Mr. Bullimore the electrician and trails and problems with the track. Also has notes regarding tramways in Ballarat East Township. Accompanying the item are handwritten notes about the tramcar used and its fate. Attached in the top left hand corner of the item, sewn in, is a green ESCo 2d token. (See Reg item 1794 and 1943 for details and other samples) Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2494i2 shows position on page relative to items 2494 to 2504Numerous on page 31 in ink and penciltrams, tramways, battery tram, duncan & fraser, trials, ballarat east, esco -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "I've seen a tram go up in the air", "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's horrid history", 7/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
"I've seen a tram go up in the air" by Rachel Wells & Tate Papworth Tram derailment in Cotham Rd, Kew, caused when a car collided with the 109 tram causing it to crash through a fence. About 20 people were on the tram, with two being taken to hospital. Two occupants from the car were also taken to hospital. Tram was taken back to the depot for investigation. "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's horrid history" by Zach Hope & Tate Papworth Tram 3011 has been involved in at least 3 derailments according to Yarra Trams. Union spokesperson Phil Altieri said the poor design of the Citadis C-class model was to blame for the latest derailment. He said the trams were unstable and should be withdrawn from service.trams, tramways, c class, derailments, accidents, citadis, cotham rd, derailments, tram 3011 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, The Graytown Goldrush, 1977
Contains early history of gold rush in Graytown streets and stores, now all gone. Cemetery reamins in bushland. Loose leaflets of invitations (2) to blessing of restored graves, 12.3.1995. Other books by Joyce Hammond : Bridging The Gap, Walls of Wire.Written to record the history of the gold rush days. Kangaroos on the cover. Graytown Cemetery 1869-1947gold, rushworth, books, history, local -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Queenstown / St Andrews: A history of the district and the school by Nancy Mortimer, 1983
Local history book published on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of St Andrews Primary School 1983. Contents: Forward, Headmaster's message, early days at St. Andrews, School No 128: St Andrews, Why should children practice temperance, 3594 Queenstown North, 933 Smith's Gully, 1737 Smith's Gully, The Church of St Andrews, Post Office, St Andrew's Hotel. Includes some photos and illustrations including reproduced original documents. Includes list of head teachers 1858-1983. Includes names of pupils 1983.This book is significant in that not only does it traces the development of St Andrews Primary School and of education in the area but it also gives an insight into the people and their community.Softcover, 109 pagesqueenstown, st andrews, education, st andrews primary school -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Brief History of the Assyrian Levies, 2006
In 1918 Stanley Savige had a role in saving about 50,000 Assyrian refugees in Persia (modern day Iraq). Some of those saved enlisted in the British Army and became the RAF Levies, the only indigenous RAF force so honoured. This document outlines some of their history. It was collected by Legatee Rogers when he was researching Stan Savige after unveiling a bronze bust of Savige in Morwell. Source of the document is unknown. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy founder Stanley Savige being revered by the Australian Assyrian community.Print out x 5 pages about the Assyrian Levies.stan savige, assyrians, levies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Science Museum, "Melbourne's Cable Trams - A brief history", 1975
Book produced by the Science Museum provides a brief history of the cable tram system, with photos. Includes details of the engine houses, the cable, the grip mechanism, the ticket bell punch, and why "Mind the Curve". Has a list of acknowledgments. Published shortly after or at the time of the launch of the tram in the enclosure in Russell St. The additional sheet with the book provides details for each route of route, the location of the city terminus, suburban terminus, running time, night light, route length, first and last car for each day of the week. Not known who compiled the sheet.Demonstrates the work of the Science Museum - now Scienceworks.Book - 16 pages + card cover +postcard of cable tram set No. 1 at the Science Museum 1975. Inside the book is a ruled sheet of paper with details of the cable tram routes, handmade with ink.tramways, cable trams, science museum, melbourne -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Correspondence, VIOSH: Letter from Eric Wigglesworth to Derek Woolley re History: Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management, 1990
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The letter concerns the possibility of writing a history of the first ten years of the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management. He outlines the estimated time-line to produce the history, that it be done by the Injury Research Project and the costing for the project. Half of the costs (at a reduced rate) would be given back to the University for the Wigglesworth OHM prize fund.Three A4 sheets - typed. Letterhead for sender and Received stamp for Dean of Engineering OfficeDate: 1990. Eric Wigglesworth letterhead and signature.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, graduate diploma in occupational hazard management, first ten years, eric wigglesworth, ballarat university college, injury research project -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Burnley Notes, c. 1977
Notes re history of College history, burnley college -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Notes
Miscellaneous notes re historyburnley horticultural college, history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, J. W. Payne, The Plenty: A Centenary History of the Whittlesea Shire, 1975
This book traces the one hundered years of the development of the Shire of Whittlesea, from the discovery by Hume and Hovell in 1824 to the time of the centenary in 1975. The intervening years saw the settlement of Vandemonians, Sydney-siders, English, Scots, Irish and Germans, Black Thursday, the building of the Yan Yean Reservoir, the Plenty River flour millls, the timber industry, fruit-growing and export and vineyards. Personalities and pubs, subdivisions, stories of the Findon Hunt Club and various Shires including Epping. History of education and transiton from rural to urban in the south of the Shire. The work is illustrated with maps and photographs. The Shire is now the City of Whittlesea and is an immediate neighbour to the north of the Shire of Nillumbik. shire of whittlesea -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Club History, ZILLES COLLECTION: "The History of The Springbank Football Club, 1925-1975" by Shane Everard, published 1976
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. The information for this book has been compiled by Shane Everard, the Springbank Football Club's historian. Early history took time to collect. Later years were easier. He has written many articles that have been published in the local newspapers. Shane worked at Ballarat School of Mines. He was wheelchair bound and worked in the disability sector. Booklet with yellow cover. Club emblem on front cover. Photographs of teams, players named. Statistic for each year.zilles printers, lewis zilles, shane everard, springbank football club, ballarat school of mines, history of springbank, club records -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Sunday Special: RVIB history book launch, 2005
On Wednesday 23rd February 2005, after a two year project of research and interviews with pupils, workers and staff, 'The Lighthouse on the Boulevard' (a history of the RVIB) was launched. In this edition of Sunday Special, MC Michael Walsh introduces Vision Australia CEO Gerard Menses, author Dr Judith Buckrich, participants Reuben Ryan, Steven Herd, David Blyth and Deputy Mayor of Melbourne Gary Singer who spoke at the launch. Afterwards Marjorie West speaks with Esme Dunnell, Graeme and Carol McGowan, Trudi Westh, Ray Whiting, Dorothy Hamilton, Robyn Stevens and Ted Peterson, who also contributed to the book.Sunday Special radio program on the launch of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'royal victorian institute for the blind, roberta ashby, michael walsh, gerard menses, judith buckrich, reuben ryan, steven herd, david blyth, gary singer, marjorie west, esme dunnell, graeme mcgowan, carol mcgowan, trudi westh, ray whiting, dorothy hamilton, robyn stevens, ted peterson -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsclipping, History aplenty at Eltham Primary School, A Journey in Time, A column about Nillumbik's history, Nillumbik Mail, 2001, 2001
Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes.beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, dalton street, david clark, eltham primary school, state school no. 209 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WRIGHT, Thomas, History of Scotland from the earliest period with a survey of the religious history of Scotland ; essays on the national music, early poetry and art ; and a chronological table of remarkable events. Illustrated with historical scenes, views, and portraits of celebrated personages
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, William Collins, National history of England : civil, military and domestic, from the Roman invasion to the present time, with an historical introduction by Henry, Lord Brougham, illustrated with fifty engravings of the most important events in British history, engraved by Dalziel, Cheshire, Miller, &c, after drawings by Selous, Wilkie, Zwecker, Bayes, Harlowe, &c., and upwards of five hundred illustrations of antiquities, architecture, scenery, manners, customs &c. In 4 volumes. V.2 by Frederick Martin
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WILLARD, Emma, Last leaves of American history : comprising a separate history of California, 1853
Labelled: 'Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Tyrrell, Henry et al, royal history of England : from the earliest period to the present time ; embellished with a series of steel engravings representing the principal events in English history, portraits of celebrated persons, etc., etc, 1876
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, History of Bennett Avenue Heathmont 3135, compiled by Laurie Allen, Heathmont History Group and the residents. 2023
Soft cover book of 31 pages with spiral wire spine.Cover depicts each residence number with corresponding owners name. -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hermes House, The ultimate illustrated history of World War II : an authoritative account of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history with analysis of decisive encounters and landmark engagements, 2009
This history of the war has commentary on the political and economic factors leading to the conflict, the key turning points of the war and the impact of new technologies. Colour campaign maps and battle plans complement the description of every major battle on land and at sea, along with analysis of the success and failure of the various military strategies. It focuses on the key military figures who shaped the course of the war and describes all of the most successful weapons of war, with a specification box on each weapon providing key technical details.Index, ill, maps, p.256.This history of the war has commentary on the political and economic factors leading to the conflict, the key turning points of the war and the impact of new technologies. Colour campaign maps and battle plans complement the description of every major battle on land and at sea, along with analysis of the success and failure of the various military strategies. It focuses on the key military figures who shaped the course of the war and describes all of the most successful weapons of war, with a specification box on each weapon providing key technical details.world war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Kamps, Charles T. Jr, The History of the Vietnam War: An Illustrated History of the War in South East Asia (Copy 1)
Over 700 colour, black and white photographs and illustrations.Over 700 colour, black and white photographs and illustrations. 1961-1975 - united states - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states - history - pictorial works -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Hobby, Jenni, Tales of the Tablelands : a history of Ruffy and district (including a history of the Terip Terip Primary School), 1986
Ruffy - Terip Terip - Shire of Goulburn.59 p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 29 cm.Ruffy - Terip Terip - Shire of Goulburn.ruffy primary school (vic.) -- history. | terip terip primary school (vic.) -- history. | primary schools -- victoria -- ruffy region -- history. | ruffy region (vic.) -- history. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Boyes, Rosemary (Peg), 100 years at S.S. 2222 Baranduda 1880-1980 : a centenary history, also some history of the district and families, 1980
This souvenir publication is a centenary celebration of BARANUDA STATE SCHOOL NO. 2222, 1880-1980. Includes bibliographical references.pp.100; illus.;figs.;21 cm.This souvenir publication is a centenary celebration of BARANUDA STATE SCHOOL NO. 2222, 1880-1980. Includes bibliographical references.baranduda state school -- history. | schools -- victoria -- history. | baranduda region (vic.) -- history. | -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Colleen Hammat (nee Hateley), Hateley Family History - A History of James Samuel Hateley, Mary Lane Drew and their descendants, 1994
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Ansett Transport Industries Ltd Company History
Includes a range of subjects as listed below, The Hangar Fire ..... 1939 Ansett Airways' War Years Pioneer Country Dealership And Road Services Ansett Hotels The Two-Airliner And The Ansett Purchase Of A.N.A The First Road Services 'Going Public" And The First Financial Crisis MacRobertson Miller Airline Services A History Of Aviation Spanning 56 Years Wridgways Ansett General Aviation Television Developments Austarama Television Pty Ltd And Universal Telecasters Qld Ltd The Rose Fight Thomas Nationwide Transport Ltd Take-Over Bid For Ansett Transport Industries Ltd The First Air Services Ansett Airways Ltd The Butler Take-Over ATI Associated Companies Other ATI Subsidiaries The Air Race ...... 1936 Ansair Pty Ltd -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Crampton E V (Tim), War Memorial Sculptures on the Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1999
History of the World War 1 memorial chain saw carvings on the Esplanade at Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society without history we have no tomorrow. Regards Tim Crampton '99world war 1914-1918, memorials -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Tourist Trams preserve colourful local history - Ballarat - 1975
.1 - Newspaper clipping from The Sun or The Courier (all ?) 10/12/1974 and 3/2/1975, reporting on the planned and then the reopening of the BTPS. Not sure which newspaper and actual date. Has one photograph of No. 26 outside the depot. .2 - Newspaper from The Courier, titled "Just like the old days", Monday Feb. 3, 1975, following the formal re-opening for the BTPS. Has four trams in the photo with Bill Stephen MLA and Dudley Erwin MP standing alongside. Tram 27 is leading. .3 - Second copy of "Tourist Trams preserve colourful local history", adherred to a single sheet of faintly lined foolscap paper, dated 3/2/1975 Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure and the re-opening of the tram museum by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation SocietySet of newspaper cuttings contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, opening, tram 26, tram 27, btps depot -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Lost Relations, 2015
This book details the lives of the ancestors of the author, Graeme Davison. It begins with the story of Jane Hewett who migrated with her eight children to Australia from England in 1850. The book not only tells the story of the Hewett families but also gives a wider picture of Australian conditions at the time, making it a valuable social history of Australia in the 19th century and beyond. Graeme Davison, Emeritus Professor of History at Monash University in Melbourne, has also written five other books dealing with aspects of Australian history. This book is of high interest because it is an important social history of Australia detailing the lives of the Hewett families. It is also of significance to those in the Warrnambool region as a member of the Hewett family, John Hewett, settled in Warrnambool with his wife and family and was a local butcher there for some years. This is a soft cover book of 274 pages detailing the family history of the author Graeme Davison. The cover is cream-coloured and has sepia-coloured photographs of the author’s ancestors on the front and back. The printing on the front and back covers is in gold and black. The book contains a Contents page, Introduction, ten chapters on the author’s family history, Acknowledgements, Picture Acknowledgements, Notes and Index. There are many black and white photographs, sketches and maps. Front Cover: ‘Graeme Davison’ ‘Lost Relations’ ‘Fortunes of my family in Australia’s Golden Age’ Inside title page: Signature of author ‘Graeme Davison’ graeme davison, 19th century australian social history, hewett families, warrnambool, history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, The Hawthorn Press Pty Ltd, By Courage and Faith: The first fifty years at Carey Baptist Grammar School, 1992
School historyHistory of Carey Baptist Grammar School. 226 p., ill., index : hbk ; 25cm.non-fictionSchool historycarey baptist grammar school - kew (vic.), school histories, schools - kew (vic.), stuart sayers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Lydia Chancellor collection: an outline of history of Drummartin 1864-1964
Drummartin is a rural area between Elmore and Raywood and is perhaps best known as the birthplace of Hugh Victor Mackay (1865-1926), the inventor of the combine harvester. His family left the district in 1908.Twelve pages booklet. Pale blue cover with the title: an outline of history of Drummartin 1864-1964. Chapters: history of the district, Church history, Drummartin school, essay, tennis.on inside front page: Mrs. L. Chancellor, greetings from C.J. McKaydrummartin, centenary, history -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Jones, Graham, People, places & things of the North East, 1981
128 p. : ill.non-fictionvictoria, history