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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, cable tram crossing with the Northcote Brick Company - part 2, 1937
Nine foolscap sheets, 7 pinned together - track layout and general notes on the Northcote Cable tramway showing track layouts, depot location, railway crossings, Queens Parade, Dundas St. Items 2053 to 2057 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Northcote CC" in red pencil.trams, tramways, northcote, cable trams, railways, queens parade, dundas st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, notes on the Zoo Horse tramways, 1937
Three foolscap sheets, 2 pinned together - notes on the Zoo Horse tramways, length, authorisation and extract from the MMTB 1924 Annual report and abandonment in 1923 following the destruction of the depot by fire during the police strike. Items 2061 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Zoological Society" in red penciltrams, tramways, zoo tram, horse trams, closure -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, General Booth, 1912
A biography of William Booth, founder of the Salvation ArmyIll, p.303.non-fictionA biography of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Armywilliam booth 1829-1912, salvation army -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell & company, limited, The story of the sun, 1910
A scientific treatise on the sonIll, diagrams, p.376.non-fictionA scientific treatise on the sonsun, astronomy -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell and Company, The story of the heavens, 1910
A description of the solar systemIndex, ill, diagrams, p.557.non-fictionA description of the solar system solar system, astronomy -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Middle East and Far East, 1953
A history of the Australian army medical corps in the middle and far east during world war two.Index, ill, maps, p.674.non-fictionA history of the Australian army medical corps in the middle and far east during world war two.world war 1939-1945 - australia, australian army - medical corps -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Adcock, A. St John, More Than Money, [1903]
336 p. :ill. ; with twelve illustrations, including frontispiece illustration: "It's a little child, Johanna" (p. 17)fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Isham, Frederic S, Half a chance, Copyright 1909
383 p. : ill. (illustrations by Herman Pfeifer)fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford Crockett), A tatter of scarlet : adventurous episodes of the Commune in the Midi, 1871, 1913
316 p.fictionfrench commune 1871, history- france - fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Ranking, B. Montgomerie, Streams From Hidden Sources by B. Montgomerie Ranking, 1872
Seven stages of time.Hardcover book, 227 pages. Cover of book is royal blue with decorative black bordering. Gold embossed text on spine.fictionSeven stages of time.b. montgomerie ranking, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Swan, Annie S. (Mrs Burnett Smith), Warner's Chase : or the gentle heart, [n.d.] [First published 1885. Numerous later editions.]
192 p. : ill. Burgundy cover, embossed coloured decoration featuring leaves and flowers. Endpapers missing.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Fenn, Geo. Manville et al, First in the Field, A Story of New South Wales by Geo. Manville Fenn, [n.d.] [1894?]
Hardcover book, 416 pages : ill. Book has a black cover.fictiongeo. manville fenn, fiction, new south wales - historical fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Swan, Annie S. (Mrs Burnett Smith), The magic of love, [n.d.] [first published 1909]
250 p. : plain red coverfictionfiction, annie s. swan -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, MacLeod, Jean S, The house of Oliver, 1947
224 p. : green cover, with section of original dust jacket pasted to front.fictionfiction, jean s. macleod, authorized economy standards -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Details of individual plane serial numbers and brief service notes, various photos, SPITFIRE THE NEW ZEALAND STORY, Gerard S. Morris, SPITFIRE THE NEW ZEALAND STORY, 2000
Details of individual plane serial numbers and brief service notes, various photos, SPITFIRE THE NEW ZEALAND STORYCover jacket showing colour close up in flight photo of Spitfire sn TB863 over green field and blue sky abovenon-fictionDetails of individual plane serial numbers and brief service notes, various photos, SPITFIRE THE NEW ZEALAND STORY -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lee, Robert S, The Railways of Victoria 1854-2004, 2009
A history of the Victorian Railways from 1854 to 2004 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway to Port Melbourne.index, ill, maps, p.304.non-fictionA history of the Victorian Railways from 1854 to 2004 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway to Port Melbourne.railroad construction - victoria - history, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, R. S. Fletcher, Single Track - The Construction of the Main Trunk Railway, 1978
An illustrated history of the building of the main trunk railway in New Zealand from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island.Index, ill, maps, p.224.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the building of the main trunk railway in New Zealand from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island.main trunk railway new zealand - history, railway construction new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Traction Association et al, The electric railways of New South Wales : a brief history of the electrified railway system operated by the New South Wales government, 1926-1976, 1976
History of the electric locomotives and rolling stock of the New Soth Railways 1926-1976Ill, maps, p.97.non-fictionHistory of the electric locomotives and rolling stock of the New Soth Railways 1926-1976suburban railways - sydney, electric locomotives - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Transport Museum (SA) Inc, Over the viaduct to Henley beach, 1997
The story of the horse and electric tramway to Henley beachIll, p.20.non-fictionThe story of the horse and electric tramway to Henley beachtramways - adelaide, horse tramways - adelaide -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Leon B. Manny et al, Past and present : the story of the trams of Parramatta, 198?
Illustrated ]history of the trams of ParramattaIll, maps, p.62.non-fictionIllustrated ]history of the trams of Parramattatramways - sydney, tramways - parramatta -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Margaret S. O. Richards, The Family History of Stanley Edward Rickard & Loris Francis Chapman, 2020
The Family History of Stanley Edward Rickard & Loris Francis ChapmanPale Green card cover with black print and b/w photo of a couple. Black plastic binding.The Family History of Stanley Edward Rickard & Loris Francis Chapman By Margaret S.O. Richards December 2000stawell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Eulalia S. Richards, Ladies' Handbook of Home Treatment, 1945, 1945
Black hard covered book of 1038 pp with index, colour and b/w.illus. binding is textured with leather spine and corners. the book begins with a colour fold-out figure of a pregnant woman plus other colour plates. Page edges are marbled. The envelope in the back contains a small booklet,"Directions for Emergency Confinement In The Home" non-fictionnursing, medicine, eulalia richards, eulalia s richards, medical, women, scarlet fever, diptheria -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE MESSERSCHMITT COMBAT DIARY ME.262, JOHN FOREMAN et al, 1990
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Comic play script, S. Knowles
Booklet owned by Arthur Baggaley, Fruiterer, who lived at 15 Forest Street, Bendigo. His business 'C.A. Baggaley & Son' was at Covent Garden, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Arthur was born in Bendigo in 1903 to Charles Arthur Baggaley and Ada (Mallon). He married Evelyn May Grigg. Arthur died in September, 1993.Seven page booklet. On front cover: 'Laughable Dialogues. For School and Public Entertainments, social gatherings &c, &c., free from objectionable language and incident, No. 37, Why Grandfather altered his Will, a play for five males and five females'.Baggaley Collectionfruiterer, confectioner, business, mitchell street, covent garden, entertainment, play script -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Coloured postcard of steam ship, labelled "H. M. S. Thunderer" (SH 293 Ships T-Z) labelled "H. M. S. Thunderer" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, post card, h. m. s.thunderer, postcard, steam ship -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Water cart used in road construction, Borough of Sandridge, 21 Nov 1870
From a group of maps and plans not required by the Port Melbourne Council Engineering Department in May 1994 and offered at that time to the Port Melbourne Historical Society.Plan of water cart used in road construction including 4 diagrams and scales: signed by Borough Surveyor, Nov 21 1870.built environment - civic, engineering, engineering department - borough of sandridge -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - David Jones and Mary Ann Harris, Colony of Victoria, Certificate of Marriage, 30 Apr 1870
Marriage Certificate for David Jones and Mary Ann Harris; married 30 April 1870 at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbournereligion - anglican (holy trinity), celebrations fetes and exhibitions, david jones, mary ann harris -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1998
Colin Garth spoke to Rotary Club of Lakes Entrance about his plans- in March 1998, to build replica of S S GippslandColour photograph showing model of S S Gippsland at Lakes Entrance Rotary Club , Lakes Entrance, Victoriaships and shipping, waterways, topography -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Clothing - Ladies Bloomers / Underwear
Made and worn by an Internee at TaturaHistoricLadies Bloomers / Underwear, White Cotton, with crocheted edge on legs, elastic waist with button and loop fasteners. V shaping on front. Initials H S embroidered on waist in dark green thread H S -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Branding Iron, Unknown
A vintage steel branding iron with two prongs with the brand H S on one end and a ring at the other end. It was used to brand livestock on farms. It is the middle iron in the attached photo of three irons.H Sbranding irons, tools, farm equipment, livestock equipment