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Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Badge, mid 1950's?
Stamped metal uniform badge for MMTB Depot starters. Tramways Board logo at top of badge in silver finish, the words "DEPOT STARTER" and the scroll outline in brass or gold colour. The enamel finish within the scroll work also finished in royal blue. On rear badge in brass/gold finish, with word "RG LUKE MELB" stamped into . Two metal rings were soldiered onto the rear of the badge, but have been removed.trams, tramways, badges, depot starter, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, "100 years of Melbourne's Trams", Nov. 1985
Thirty Two page book, A4 landscape format, saddle stapled, titled "100 years of Melbourne's Trams", published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association in 1985. Colour cover featuring drawings of Melbourne trams from cable trams to articulated electric trams. Has foreword by Tom Roper, Minister for Transport. Book published to celebrate the centenary of the opening of the first cable tram in Melbourne, 11/11/1885. Reviews the history of trams in Melbourne, cable trams, horse trams, Clapp, municipal tramways, electric trams, MMTB, buses, Preston Workshops, Wattle Park and the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Notes the MTA winning the tender to building the Kowloon - Canton Light Rail system and Melbourne's Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System. Has colour photos and sepia toned (black and white) photos throughout. Second copy added 26-6-17 from donation of Neil Elfick.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams, mta, horse trams -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George G Harrap and Co, The story of Lord Kitchener, 1916
The life and times of Lord KitchenerIll, p.288.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Kitchenergenerals - great britain - biography, great britain - history - military -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G. Routledge & Sons, Tales of a wayside inn, 1909
The book depicts a group of people at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts as each tells a story in the form of a poem.p.239fictionThe book depicts a group of people at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts as each tells a story in the form of a poem. poetry - american, henry wadsworth longfellow 1807-1882 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G P Putnam and Sons, The romance of Leonardo da Vinci vol.1, 1912
A fictional account of the romance of Leonardo da VinciIll, p.371.fictionA fictional account of the romance of Leonardo da Vincipainters - italy, leonardo da vinci -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G P Putnam and Sons, The romance of Leonardo da Vinci vol.2, 1912
A fictional account of the romance of Leonardo da VinciIll, p.368.fictionA fictional account of the romance of Leonardo da Vincipainters - italy, leonardo da vinci -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942, 1957
This volume tells briefly the story of the Royal Australian Navy and of Australian naval policy between the wars, and then records the part played by the ships and men of that Navy on every ocean and particularly in the eastern Mediterranean and Indian and Pacific Oceans from 1939 until the end of the first quarter of 1942. When the volume ends most of the surviving ships are on the Australia Station again and the Japanese fleets dominate half the Pacific Ocean and the seas to the north of Australia. The author describes not only the actions of the Australian ships but the problems and policies of the British fleets of which they often formed a part, and discusses the strategical and administrative questions encountered by the senior leaders in AustraliaIndex, ill, maps, p.654.non-fictionThis volume tells briefly the story of the Royal Australian Navy and of Australian naval policy between the wars, and then records the part played by the ships and men of that Navy on every ocean and particularly in the eastern Mediterranean and Indian and Pacific Oceans from 1939 until the end of the first quarter of 1942. When the volume ends most of the surviving ships are on the Australia Station again and the Japanese fleets dominate half the Pacific Ocean and the seas to the north of Australia. The author describes not only the actions of the Australian ships but the problems and policies of the British fleets of which they often formed a part, and discusses the strategical and administrative questions encountered by the senior leaders in Australiaworld war 1939-1945 - australia, royal australian navy - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Published on behalf of the R.A. War Commemoration Fund by G. Bell and Sons, The Royal artillery war commemoration book : a regimental record, written and illustrated for the most part by artillerymen, while serving in the line during the great war, 1920
A history of the Royal Artillery during the Great WarIll, p.408.non-fictionA history of the Royal Artillery during the Great Wargreat britain - army - royal artillery, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - great britain -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G. Newnes, Celebrities of the army, 1900
A collection of biographical sketches of British army commandersIll,p.144.non-fictionA collection of biographical sketches of British army commandersgreat britain - army - biography, great britain - army - history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd", 30/6/1914
Annual report to share holders of "The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd" - dated 30 June 1914, detailing the company's activities, finances, planning, routes, buses, passengers carried, maintenance, and staff. Signed by F Massy Burnside, with J W C Downs Chairman of Directors. Gives details of the Mr Burnside the Manager. Shows the company at the time was not profitable.Yields information about a bus competitor to the cable trams, its operations, routes, and the impact of the First World War.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink.buses, competition, annual reports -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - A 1950's description of all things to do with operation of civilian aircraft and airports, ie such things as navigation, air space control, general air craft engine types, aircraft design. Does not have specific aircraft detail. THE WORLD'S AIRWAYS AND HOW THEY WORK, THE WORLD'S AIRWAYS AND HOW THEY WORK, 1950
A 1950's description of all things to do with operation of civilian aircraft and airports, ie such things as navigation, air space control, general air craft engine types, aircraft design. Does not have specific aircraft detail. THE WORLD'S AIRWAYS AND HOW THEY WORKCover jacket showing black and white sketch of 1950's four radial engine passenger aircraft in flight, between orange coloured band top and bottom of cover.non-fictionA 1950's description of all things to do with operation of civilian aircraft and airports, ie such things as navigation, air space control, general air craft engine types, aircraft design. Does not have specific aircraft detail. THE WORLD'S AIRWAYS AND HOW THEY WORK -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Black but comely : or, the advenures of Jane Lee : in three volumes : Vol. II, 1879
304 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Firemen hot (novel) : also stories 'Anchored', 'Delilah and the seal raid', 'The cutter and the Queen', 'The mahogany concession', 'Gemini', 1914
309 p.fictionfiction, short stories -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Barmy in wonderland, 1952
222 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, The Story of Cecilia by Katharine Tynan, 1911
Hardcover book with dark green cover. 304 pages.fictionkatharine tynan, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Kipps : The Story of a Simple Soul by H.G. Wells, 1905
One of a group of novels by H.G. Wells that invokes the lower middle-class world of his youth. Tells the story of a draper's assistant undone by unexpected inheritance and its consequences.Hardcover book with brown cover. 343 pages. One of a group of novels by H.G. Wells that invokes the lower middle-class world of his youth. Tells the story of a draper's assistant undone by unexpected inheritance and its consequences.fiction One of a group of novels by H.G. Wells that invokes the lower middle-class world of his youth. Tells the story of a draper's assistant undone by unexpected inheritance and its consequences.h.g. wells, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, All Things Considered by G.K. Chesterton, 1908
Romance novel.Hardcover book, 296 pages. Book has a blue cover with gold embossed border and text.fictionRomance novel.g.k. chesteron, romance, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, The Jewess by Mulvy Ouseley, 1911
Hardcover book, 306 pages. Book has a blue cover.fictionmulvy ouseley, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Sunflowers : a story of today, [n.d.] [First publshed 1884. This edition early 1900s?]
Fiction for girls and young women. "A volume which mothers may place in the hands of their daughters to show that worldly marriages, however glittering and grand . . . are not to be purchased at the expense of religious conviction and truth."296 p. : ill. Pale green decorative cover, image of young woman sitting in a field, reading.fictionFiction for girls and young women. "A volume which mothers may place in the hands of their daughters to show that worldly marriages, however glittering and grand . . . are not to be purchased at the expense of religious conviction and truth."g. c gedge, children's fiction -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rocky Bluff to Denmark, 1978
The Light Railway Research Society of Australia's book on the Rocky Bluff to Denmark timber Tramway in Queensland.ill, maps, p.65.non-fictionThe Light Railway Research Society of Australia's book on the Rocky Bluff to Denmark timber Tramway in Queensland.light railways - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Innisfail Tramway, 1973
The story of the history and development of the Geraldton Shire Tramway and the Mourilyan tramway of North Queenslandill, maps, p.96.non-fictionThe story of the history and development of the Geraldton Shire Tramway and the Mourilyan tramway of North Queenslandlight railways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Launceston Municipal Transport 1911-1955, 2006
A history of the tram and bus network in Launceston Tasmania from 1911 to 1955.ill, maps, p.170.non-fictionA history of the tram and bus network in Launceston Tasmania from 1911 to 1955.local transit -- tasmania -- launceston -- history, transportation -- tasmania -- launceston -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Hobart Tramways A Centenary Commemoration Review, 1993
A history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania a century after its inauguration.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania a century after its inauguration.local transit - tasmania - hobart - history, tramways - tasmania - hobart - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, The Electric Tramways of Hobart, 1960
A brief history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania including trolley buses.ill, maps, p.28.non-fictionA brief history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania including trolley buses.local transit - tasmania - hobart - history, tramways - tasmania - hobart - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Destination G.P.O. Electric Tramway Rolling Stock of Hobart and Launceston, 1971
A brief history of the tram rolling stock in Hobart and Launceston Tasmania.ill, maps, p.55.non-fictionA brief history of the tram rolling stock in Hobart and Launceston Tasmania.tramways - tasmania - hobart - history, local transit -- tasmania -- launceston -- history -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, Christmas - Past, Present and Among the Koalas, 19 December 1953
Christmas time at the SanctuaryPhotocopynon-fictionChristmas time at the Sanctuary1950s -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tasmanian Railways 1871-1996 125 Years - A Pictorial History, 1996
A pictorial history of the last 125 years of the Tasmanian Railways up to 1996.ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionA pictorial history of the last 125 years of the Tasmanian Railways up to 1996.railway history - tasmania, railway history - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Hotham Valley Tourist Railway - Guide Book, 1979
The history and rollingstock collection of the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway in Pinjarra Western Australiaill, maps, p.20.non-fictionThe history and rollingstock collection of the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway in Pinjarra Western Australiarailway and tramway preservation - australia, hotham valley tourist railway - western australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Trains at Work in the North Island, 1973
Pictures of New Zealand trains in the North Island in the steam and diesel period.ill, p.80.non-fictionPictures of New Zealand trains in the North Island in the steam and diesel period.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads -- new zealand. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Trains at Work in New Zealand, 1973
A bound book of a series of books of Pictures of New Zealand trains in the North Island South Island, an On the West Coast in the steam and diesel period.ill, p.240.non-fictionA bound book of a series of books of Pictures of New Zealand trains in the North Island South Island, an On the West Coast in the steam and diesel period.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads -- new zealand.