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Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper - Derailment of tram 121 at Riversdale Road level Crossing, Herald Sun, 8-9-1928
Newspaper Clipping - from the Melbourne Herald Sun Pictorial newspaper - 8/ 9/1928 about the derailment after running through the catch points of a maximum traction tramcar at the Riversdale Road level crossing the previous day 7/9/1928. The front bogie or truck has been torn from underneath the tramcar. On the rear is a report of a boxing match in Winnipeg the previous Friday, between NZ born Bert Brown and Vic Foley. A web search (boxrec.com/boxer/90347) accessed 1/11/2016 shows the match took place on 6/9/1928. A check with The Sun microfilm at the State Library shows the paper was published on 8/9/1928 Study of the photo, discussions with Norm Cross, particularly with regard to the positioning of the numbers; can see "12", the 2 being centred in the panel, indicates the other number could be a "1". Consultation with the record cards indicate it is most likely tram 121. See images i3. Released back in service 21/3/1929 after relatively expensive accident repairs. See Reg Item 6377 for other photographs.Yields information about the amount of damage to the tram following a derailment to a maximum traction tram at Riversdale Road in 1928.Newspaper clipping from The Melboune Herald Sun 8-9-1928 - not dated.tramways, tramcars, derailments, accidents, level crossings, riversdale road, tram 121, n class -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Eltham High School, A History, 1926-1978, 1978
History of Eltham High School 1926 to 197857 p. : ill., portraits, pbk ; 30 cm. 2 copies[includes loose newspaper clippings]eltham high school -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook - Scrap Book, Ballarat School of Mines Scrapbook, 1907-1916, 1907-1916
Red hard covered scrap book with numerous cuttings relating to the Ballarat School of Mines stuck unto the pages.Newspaper and dates handwritten on the clippingsballarat school of mines, world war one, harold cornell, fenner, hoadley, ballarat science club, girls technical education, wild flower show, sergeant patterson, e.m. weston, rand, south africa, charles w. sergeant, munition making, ballarat technical art school, last chance mine excursion, c. fenner, mount buninyong field trip, s. richards, c.a. hoadley, antarctic exploration, mawson, port pirrie, norman tinworth, oliver jager, oliver jaeger, h.b. williamson, bees and beekeeping, w.h. collyer, miners corps, andrew robertson, victorian united mine, ernest tayler, ralph g. moore, gallipoli fossils, william thomas sayer, james oddie's electrical gift, b. whitington, education bill, 1909, plumbing, blacksmithing, trades, r.m. serjeant (jnr), gallipoli, fossil shells from gallipoli, harold h. herbert, ballarat technical art school opening, h. lipson hancock, clifford garrard, art schools, art school amagamations, ponsonby carew-smyth, william j. paterson, mount lyell, mount lyell school of mines -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Beverley Sutherland Smith, A Taste for All Seasons, 1980
SoftcoverTwo newspaper cutouts of Recipescookery, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Vogue, Vogue Wine and Food Cookbook, ?1989
SoftcoverNewspaper recipe pages insidedcookery, food, wine, walsh st library -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Nurses' Home
New hostel at NDSN - new building commenced in July 1968 seated Pauline Smith - Mildura Student. Standing Lois Baker - Castlemaine studentNurses Home (New Hostel) Building commenced July 1968. Black and White Photo of 2 females in nurses uniforms. One is sitting on a single bed and the 2nd nurse is standing at the head of the bed adjusting a radioCopyright - Bendigo Advertiser newspapersnursing history, nursing information, new hostel building -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Odgers, Steve
Steve Odgers played wheelchair lawn bowls, being selected for the World Cerebral Palsy Games in the USA in 2005, coached by Graham Fraser. Contents Newspaper article: "Living out a dream", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 April 2005, describes Steve Odgers wheelchair lawn bowling careerNewspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsteve odgers, wheelchair lawn bowls, world cerebral palsy games, eltham lions club, wheelchair sports australia, hurstbridge bowling club, graham fraser -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Proussalis, Con
Con Proussallis, who lived in Research, was an Ansett pilot and secretary of the Ansett Pilot Association. Contents Newspaper article: "One final Ansett flutter". Diamond Valley Leader, 4 June 2008. Con Proussalis handed over residue of Ansett Pilot Association funds to the Royal Children's Hospital.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccon proussalis, ansett airways, ansett pilot association, royal children's hospital -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Sheehan, Ron
Diamond Creek resident Frank Sheehan became a teacher after years of agricultural work, later taking up painting. Contents Newspaper article: "The teacher who had cut cane, but never used one", Diamond Valley News, 23 September 1986. Life story of Frank Sheehan,Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcfrank sheehan, kathleen josephine sheehan nee o'shea, olympic village school heidelberg, wattle glen primary school, research primary school, macleod primary school, lesley sinclair, diamond valley arts society, retarded foundation of victoria, ivanhoe primary school, tony harkin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - BELARDINELLI COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S CENTURY VOLUME 1: 1900-1909, Nov. 1999 - Jan 2000
Newspaper: Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser, volume one: 1900-1909. On the front cover a picture of sir John Quick.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, centenary supplements, bendigo, centenary, bendigo advertiser, supplements -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Packet: Ringwood Chamber of Commerce, Whitehorse Traders, Clippings; Decimal Currency material, Advertising
Miscellaneous printed matter- Ringwood Chamber of Commerce; Whitehorse Traders; Sundry newspapersPacket includes: . 3807a,c,e- Sales posters and advertising material for various Ringwood traders. . 3807d- Change to decimal currency publications, 1966. . 3807b- Newspaper cutting- Ringwood Chamber of Commerce pledging their support for the area's homeless youth. 'Mail' 26/10/1994. -
Melbourne LegacyNewspaper - Document, article, The stench of death still lingers, 1975
Nearing the 60th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings The Herald newspaper interviewed former light horsemen including Legatees Rex Hall and Bill Scott. The caption of the photo mentions that they would be leading the Anzac march mounted on horseback that year. Th ephoto shows Jim Holland, Rex Hall, and Bill Scott with Jim Rogers (seated). The rest of the article by John Hamilton describes the Gallipoli campaign. The article was part of a collection of photographs in an album of Comradeship activities (from 1930 to 1977) see items 01027 to 01036. The Comradeship committee gathered photos of events and compiled them in a Comradeship photo album for Legatees to look through. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places.A record of two legatees recounting their war experiences in the press. It was included in the Comradeship photo album. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Newspaper article published prior to Anzac Day 1975.In purple texta "The Herald - April 19, 1975"anzac day, gallipoli, world war one -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Medhurst family
Alan Partington's research into his mother's family the Medhursts and the Rustons, who were early settlers in the Greensborough district. Contents Newspaper article: "How early families linked up" Diamond Valley News, 28 February 1984, Describes Alan Partington's research into his mother's family the Medhursts and the Rustons. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan partington, annie-may medhurst, william partington, david medhurst, peter ruston, plenty river flour mill, greensborough hotel, panton hill victoria, henry hurst, martha medhurst (nee ruston), gruyere victoria, main street greensborough, heidelberg news, jack medhurst, james medhurst -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Nink, Ron
The Nink family is one of the oldest in the St Andrews area. Ron Nink remembered his early life, especially schooling and the Depression. Contents Newspaper article: "Memories of St Andrews", Diamond Valley News, 15 November 1983, interview with Ron Nink for the 125th anniversary of the St Andrews Primary School.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnink family of st andrews, ron nink, st andrews primary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Nixon, Bruce
The Nink family is one of the oldest in the St Andrews area. Ron Nink remembered his early life, especially schooling and the Depression. Contents Newspaper article: "Memories of St Andrews", Diamond Valley News, 15 November 1983, interview with Ron Nink for the 125th anniversary of the St Andrews Primary School.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnink family of st andrews, ron nink, st andrews primary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Pelling, Nicholas and Anna
Nicholas Pelling, son of Charis Pelling, lived at Kangaroo Ground, and was active in local causes, including the Country Fire Authority, being awarded a National Medal in 1992. Contents Newspaper article: "CFA man 'someone who cared'". Diamond Valley Leader ,14 July 2004. Obituary of Nicholas Pelling.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnicholas pelling, charis pelling, woodlands kangaroo ground victoria, the hall kangaroo ground victoria, war memorial tower committee kangaroo ground, andrew ross museum kangaroo ground, plenty valley community radio, kangaroo ground telephone exchange, anna pelling, country fire authority, jeff newland, kerri newland, ron newland -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Reynolds, Elsie
Elsie Reynolds nee Prior 1891-1989 Elsie married Ernest Reynolds in 1912 and was an active member of the Research community. Contents Newspaper article: "Ferny Hill no sleepy hollow for Elsie, 89", Diamond Valley News, 4 May 1980. Elsie Reynold's memories of her childhood and early Eltham.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcelsie reynolds nee prior, ferny hill eltham, reynolds road eltham, cobb and co, eltham railway, slaughteryard hill eltham, st margaret's church, saskia munday, tony dunlap, mudbrick building eltham, sonia skipper, kaylock's eltham, wiregrass gallery, paul cavell, research (vic.) -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph, Queen Elizabeth II, 14/01/1955
Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II published in magazines and newspapers circa mid to late 1950s.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.3 portraits of Queen Elizabeth II published in newspapers and magazines in the 1950s. Black and white or colour.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, royal portraits -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Photograph, Black & White ' Moorabbin News' Office c1910, c1910
The 'Moorabbin News' newspaper was published 1900 - 1975 covering events in the Moorabbin, Cheltenham, area.'Moorabbin News' newspaper 1900-c1975 was one of the local newspapers that provided Moorabbin citizens with social, sporting, market, crime, council, housing, information.Black & White photograph c1910 of 5 men standing outside the office of the 'Moorabbin News' newspaper moorabbin news 1900-1975, moorabbin standard newspaper, southern cross newspaper brighton 1858, printing, newspapers, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CLIPPING: ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA CRICKET MATCH , LONDON 1880
Newspaper clipping mounted on brown cardboard which has broken down the centre -' The Celebrated Representative cricket match . England v Australia played at Kennington Oval , London 1880 from Bell's Life in London- donor Dot Michelsen.newspaper, the celebrated representative cricket match . england v australia played at kennington oval , london 1880/bell's life in london -
Melbourne LegacyNewspaper - Article, The Sun News Pictorial, Legacy Girls get Ready, 1960
A newspaper article promoting the annual demonstration in The Sun on 7 September 1960. The photo shows a group of young girls in Legacy uniforms and a balloon. The names of the girls are Louise Ryan, Christine Hore, Susan Hore, Cheryl Hore, Robyn Yeo and Claire Ryan. The story says that boys and girls from Legacy were rehearsing for their annual demonstration at the Olympic swimming stadium. About 1000 children take part in the display. Highlights were physical trying exhibitions by the boys and ballet scenes by the girls. The theme of the show is the activities of Legacy throughout the year. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of photos taken in 1960 for promoting Legacy's annual demonstration.Newspaper article of girls preparing for the Annual Demonstration pasted to brown page of a scrap book .annual demonstration, junior legatees, girls classes -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Major Thoroughfare Cuts a Path, 30/3/2011
A half page newspaper article with a photograph of an early Eltham scene recording the origins of Main Road, Eltham. Written by Eltham District Historical Society members Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor.Details some of the deviations that Main Road had taken during its earliest years.A half page newspaper article with a photograph of an early Eltham scene.Hand written date in red pen "30/3/2011".eltham, main road, kangaroo ground, lower plenty, plenty river, montmorency south, old eltham road, bolton street, russell yeoman, jim connor -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyEphemera (Item) - Newspaper article, Unknown
A newspaper article on the Marysville Old Style Lolly Shop in Marysville in Victoria.A newspaper article on the Marysville Old Style Lolly Shop in Marysville in Victoria. This newspaper article was written after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires which destroyed the building, along with most of the buildings in Marysville. This popular shop in Marysville was originally opened in the old Barton house by Frank and Val Pryor in 1995. The then owner, Julia Harris, reopened the lolly shop in an old shipping container until the premises was rebuilt. It is a popular shop in Marysville to this day.marysville, victoria, uncle fred & aunty val's old style lolly shop, marysville lolly shop, frank pryor, val pryor, 2009 black saturday bushfires, newspaper article, julia harris -
Vision AustraliaArticle - Text, The blind crusaders by Belinda Watson
Newspaper article (Aussie Post, February 21, 1998) about Neil Maxwell and his involvement with Malvern's Disability Access and Information Services (DIAS), including issues with overhanging hedges. Article also includes quotes from Murray Mountain, as a consultant with Access Australia.1 newspaper article cut from a magazinenon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, stonnington council, murray mountain, advocacy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - THE NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE CO - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON THE THE NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE CO
Newspaper article referring to the Directors of North Deborah Mining Co. NL announcing a placement of 50,000 25c shares with an underwriting company at a premium of $5.35. Newspaper cutting from The Sun, Friday, Jan 9, 1970. Attached to it is a handwritten page with various measurements and depths.newspaper, sun news -pictorial, the north deborah gold mine co, the north deborah gold mine co, newspaper article on the the north deborah gold mine co, melbourne stock exchange, ralph w. king & yuill, mr r d knowles -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Martin, Alan
Alan Martin is a realist painter who started painting seriously aged 11 and studied under Max Meldrum for more than six years, supporting himself as a dental technician for 20 years while painting. About 1965 he started teaching painting, by 1980 having more than 120 students. He was married and had 6 children. Contents Newspaper article: "Swaggie artist's yen for outback," Diamond Valley News 21 October 1980, outlines Alan Martin's life with photograph of Alan Martin and some of his work in the background. Newspaper article: "Green thumb Judy alive in her garden of herbs," Diamond Valley News 21 October 1980, outlines Judy Wadham's life, her Garden of Eden herbs in Research, with photograph of Judy Wadham. Newspaper article: "Alan absent, but he'll be star," Diamond Valley News 21 October 1980, clips of the ABC television series on Alan Marshall's book "I can jump puddles" was to be shown at the were Street theatre, Montmorency, but Alan Marshall was in a nursing home in Black Rock, preventing his attendance. Catalogue: "Paintings from the Martin Collection", Shire of Eltham 1985, in the Eltham Community Centre, lent by Alan and Lesly Martin.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan martin, max meldrum, lesly martin, eltham community centre, judy wadham, garden of eden herbs research, alan marshall, victorian herb society, were street cinema montmorency, "i can jump puddles" book -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramways man gave 25 years service", 14-9-1966
Newspaper report of the retirement of Stan Reynolds after 25 years of service as conductor/motorman with the SEC in Ballarat. Reports on the wallet of notes presented by Mr D McGregor, President of the Ballarat branch of the union, Mr F K White of the SEC and Mr Denmead Tramway Superintendent. Mr Reynolds retired on his 65th birthday.Yields information about the retirement of Motorman Stan Reynolds.Digital image of a Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 14-9-1966 of the retirement of Motorman Stan Reynolds.tramways, trams, sec, retirements, stan reynolds, d mcgregor, unions -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Mathews, Mary
Mary Mathews, aged 86, lived in Panton Hills for 80 years. She remembers her childhood and the 1914 and 1962 bushfires. Contents Newspaper article: "The world's her oyster, and at 86 she says 'safe home,' not 'goodbye'," Diamond Valley News, 24 June 1986, outlines Mary Mathews' life.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmary mathews, panton hill, jack mathews, panton hill primary school, bushfires -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Reeves, Michael
Eltham resident Police Sergeant Michael Reeves won the 1996 Ethnic Communities Police Annual Award for his work with Somalian refugees. Contents Newspaper article: "Award for work among refugees", Diamond Valley News, 23 October 1996. Outline of Michael Reeves' work with Somalian refugees in West Heidelberg.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmichael reeves, somalian refugees, west heidelberg, north west migrant resourve centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Roberts, Nese
Diamond Creek resident Nese Roberts was awarded the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek's fourth courtesy and kindness award for service to the community. Contents Newspaper article: "Award to Diamond Creek's Nese," Ash Long's Advertiser, 3 December 1996. Nese Roberts awarded for service to the community by the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnese roberts, rotary club of diamond creek, terry wade, eileen rainsbury, ern wardell, st vincent de paul, diamond valley interchurch group, red cross, sacred heart church, save the children fund, wattle glen nursing home, steve kennedy, mark pittle, john puls, very molinaro, doug blakie, mick hall, ken nettleton, jill pittle, michael hannan, maurie roadley, moya roadley, dawnville nursing home
