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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Group photograph (c.1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics Institute Bazaar, Ringwood
Group photograph (c.1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics Institute Bazaar, Ringwood" with four named as Top: Mrs. O.J. Pratt; 2nd row: Miss G. McAlpin, Miss Ethen Pithie; Front left (seated): Florence Brown.Written on back of one of the copies, "Top: Mrs. O.J. Pratt, ??, Miss G. McAlpin, Miss Ethel Pithie, ??, ??, ??, ??. Sitting: Florence Brown, ??". -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, The Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works Water Supply, Sewerage, etc. Photographic Views, 1908
... The Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works Water Supply ...In 1908 the Melbourne & Metropolitan board of Works published this book to illustrate its many constructions to provide Melbourne with its reticulated water and sewerage systems.This is now is a rare copy.Photographic images, landscape dimensions, hardboard cover, grey green colour Nilmmbw, weirs, dams & pumping stations, reservoirs, aqueducts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, F R Tonkin, "History of SS No 1427, Nott St, Port Melbourne", 31 Mar 1969
... "History of SS No 1427, Nott St, Port Melbourne" ..."History of SS No 1427, Nott St, Port Melbourne". Photocopy of two typed pages signed by F R Tonkin 31 March 1969. Information is included about earlier schools : 542 Sandridge (National), 590 Sandridge (Wesleyan) and 602 Sandridge (Roman Catholic) that all closed after No 1427 opened on 1 July 1874.education - primary schools, built environment - civic, nott street state school -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Royal Children's Hospital certificate of appreciation, 1983
... Royal Children's Hospital certificate of appreciation ...Royal Children's Hospital, Patron Her Majesty the Queen, certificate of appreciation presented to H. M. Lightfoot Centre in grateful recognition of the your generous support. Signed by Rosemary Derham, President, on April 19, 1983, certificate no. 945. This was mostly liked given in response to the funds donated by the Centre in response to the Good Friday appeal. 1 coloured certificate of appreciationSymbol for the Royal Children's Hospital (a boy and girl dressed in Roman togas stand looking at a pelican nesting on a shield with a golden lion, two snakes twined around staffs and white stars on a blue background) at the head of the page. A gold and red border is present around the edge of the page.association for the blind, fundraising -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "South Melbourne Depot", c1937
Set of five photocopied plans or drawings on A3 sheet of "South Melbourne Depot" - c 1937 .1 - P8345 - Plan of land showing MMTB land and surrounding properties. .2 - P8346 - Plan of land showing detail of offices .3 - P8347 - Plan showing detail of tram shed and adjacent buildings .4 - P8348 - Plan showing detail of buildings along the side of the block. .5 - P8349 - Plan showing details of the per way yard and associated facilities.trams, tramways, drawings, depots, property, south melbourne depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot Table Sheet or Block, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), North Fitzroy - Port Melbourne, Jan. 1968
Depot table sheet - 5 pages printed on light weight card paper, foolscap size or block - roneo or spirit - spirit duplicated - giving the weekday bus timetable for Bulleen to Garden City in both directions. Gives run number, departure times and the return destination. Dated 24 May 1965. 1413.1 - Email from Kevin Staines to Warren Doubleday 6/5/2016 commenting on being a bus driver at Port Melbourne Depot. Added 19-11-2016trams, tramways, table cards, north fitzroy depot, drivers, bulleen, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "New Trams for Melbourne", Apr. 1975
Two page foolscap document stapled in the top left hand corner, photocopied titled "New Trams for Melbourne", draft document? as it has a number changes in pencil to the text. Dated 30/4/1975. Gives details of the Z class trams, equipment, safety features, dimensions and details of builder and suppliers. See also Reg Item for the 2258 for a document headed "Press Release". See Reg Item 86 for the newspaper item for the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975.trams, tramways, z class, launch, press release, new trams, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Run Number Plate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), South Melbourne A28, 1970's?
.1 - Run Number pressed metal plate with corners trimmed and rounded, top section partly folded with two slotted holes, painted with a yellow background and the letter "A" and number "28" painted in black, to give a Run Number Plate for South Melbourne Depot. Painted with the same detail on either side of the plate. .2 - Sheet of Masonite, with two holes on the top edge, and the letter A and numeral 5 from paper glued and taped onto the sheet of Masonite. Shows a temporary version.trams, tramways, mmtb, south melbourne depot, timetables -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Gratuities (New Scheme) Long Service Leave (All Employees) Sick Leave (Daily Paid Employees) / Medical Examinations and Employees' Register", 1977
Twenty page book within card covers titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Gratuities (New Scheme) Long Service Leave (All Employees) Sick Leave (Daily Paid Employees) / Medical Examinations and Employees' Register". Dated 1 March 1957 with a reprint date of 2nd May 1977. Signed by W. Aird, Secretary. See also Reg Item 67 for an earlier version. Second copy added 15/1/2015 from donation of Lindsay Rickard.On the inside of the front cover in blue ink some five lines of writing - looks like Spanish or Italian.trams, tramways, mmtb, personnel, procedures -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket Blocks, Ministry of Transport?, "The Melbourne Pageant", Jan. 1982
... Ministry of Transport? ...Block of 50 tickets - 200gsm card, perforated on left hand side, two staples for the 1982 "The Melbourne Pageant", 25 January 1982. Features a photograph of T 180 and L 106 on the other side. Tickets priced at 60c each - single ride only. Numbers 09751 to 09800. Adult Collected by The Connies Melbourne. .1 - ditto - featuring photos of Bendigo 19 and Ballarat 27. Child - Ticket nos 12801 to 12850 - fare 20ctrams, tramways, tickets, australia day, the connies, the melbourne pageant -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Mutual Benefit Society of the Employees of the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Ltd, "The Tramway Society Circular", 23/09/1910 12:00:00 AM
... Mutual Benefit Society of the Employees of the Melbourne ...Four page or folded sheet printed on off white paper, titled "The Tramway Society Circular", Friday 23/9/1910. Periodical or magazine has note that it was circulating among the Employees of Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Has advertisement for "smart suits" of W. H. Bruce, The Peoples Tailor of 159 Bourke St Melbourne, details of the Tramways Benevolent fund, election of officers, Mornington Picnic (list depot reps) - uses the Hygeia, personal notes, benefit concert, library, smoke nights, ads for The Australian Mutual Provident Society, R. Oliver & Sons Grocers. Details of cricket matches coming up, the rules and other snippets. Also ads for T. K. Bennet and Woolcock Butchers. Printed for the Mutual Benefit Society of the Employees of the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Ltd at 673 Bourke St, Melbourne by George Feinaigle, Secretary. See also Reg Item 2398 for a possible photo of the Mornington Picnic.trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, personnel, welfare, employees, unions, sports -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 17.25. Hurstbridge, 1978_01
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division. ...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 17-26. Hurstbridge. Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Eltham 238. Prominent streets include: Silvan Road and Hurstbridge Road. MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, hurstbridge - maps -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Collins Street East, Melbourne, c.1912
Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.The eastern part of Collins Street. Coloured postcard of early Melbourne. Weir collection."Collins Street East, Melbourne"postcards, collins street - melbourne, george and edith weir, weir collection -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bride, Thomas Francis, Letters from Victorian pioneers : being a series of papers on the early occupation of the colony, the Aborigines, etc., addressed by Victorian pioneers to His Excellency Charles Joseph La Trobe, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of the colony of Victoria, 1899
... Letters from Victorian pioneers : being a series of papers... Trustees of the Public Library ...The letters record events which will recall to many persons still living old Vctorian memories, and will have a great value for the future historian of Victoria, as narrating the experiences of actual movers in the early scenes of our colonization, while they will also possess interest as incidental contributions to the biographies of the men who half a century ago beagan to encounter the hardships and perils which beset the pioneer in every part of this continent. These papers also contain interesting contributions to our knowldge of the aborigines-their languages, customs , and conflicts with the white men; and although some of the incdents narrated have found their way into print before, they are now for the first time given in their entirety to the public.xiii, 325 p. : figs., map. index; Barabool dialect list; names of the tribe, about 1841-43; ; 22 cThe letters record events which will recall to many persons still living old Vctorian memories, and will have a great value for the future historian of Victoria, as narrating the experiences of actual movers in the early scenes of our colonization, while they will also possess interest as incidental contributions to the biographies of the men who half a century ago beagan to encounter the hardships and perils which beset the pioneer in every part of this continent. These papers also contain interesting contributions to our knowldge of the aborigines-their languages, customs , and conflicts with the white men; and although some of the incdents narrated have found their way into print before, they are now for the first time given in their entirety to the public. frontier and pioneer life -- victoria. | victoria -- history -- 1834-1900 -- sources. -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Letter from Melbourne Legacy Club to Aaron Beattie, Esq, 4/6/1929
This letter was written as a result of a meeting that brought to the attention of the Junior Legacy Club that the accounting methods used by Mr Beattie for his services was unsatisfactory. Melbourne Legacy clearly wished that the accounts be quite transparent. Aaron Beattie was key in the boys classes and annual demonstrations for many years. Walter Pavey served in the Australian Army during WW1 with the 10th Australian Infantry Battalion.A record that Legacy was determined to make their accounting practices professional and transparent, even as early as 1929.Foolscap paper letter signed Walter Pavey. Legacy Club Melbourne, 540-542 Little Collins St, Melbourne C1. Dated 4th June, 1929. Signed Walter Pavey.regulations, aaron beattie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 13.27. Morang wetlands, 1977_09
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division. ...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 13.27. Morang wetlands. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257 and Whittlesea 239. Features include the Plenty River and SEC Transmission Line easement. MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, morang - maps -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Account Book, Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital - Account Book. 1968-1992
... Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital ...Account book of the Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital 1968-1992. Foolscap size; 10 money columns. Dark green hard cover with red cloth spine. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Postcard - British Post Card, 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Post Card
... 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Post Card ...A postcard in the 90s, the picture on the postcard captures the 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, the photo was taken in 1990 on the St George's Day Parade, Howe Barracks, Canterbury 1990 -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, APIMONDIA standing commission on beekeeping technology and equipment, A remarkable hive product: Propolis (Apimondia), Bucharest, 1978, 1978
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Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, Online heritage resource manager manual 2000, 2000
This manual documents the basic structures and functions of the Online Heritage Resource Manual.manuals, heritage, research -
Vision Australia
Machine - Object, Quantum Technology, Jot a Dot Brailler, 2005
The Jot a Dot Pocket Brailler is a portable, manual Braille writer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This small, lightweight brailler has six keys for Braille entry. The keys have high contrast colors for identification by users with low vision. Braille is written from the left hand side of the page to the right, with 20 cells of braille per line. The user can read Braille as it is written by turning the unit over. A built-in reading stand keeps the unit stable when resting on hard surfaces. Tactile line and cell indicators show the current location on the page. The line indicator shows which line is being Brailled, and the cell indicator shows the position of the embossing head on the line. By turning the device over, the user can read the Braille as they write it. This Brailler uses standard photocopy paper in A5 and A6 paper sizes. The unit is constructed in one piece, so there are no parts that can be lost. 1 rectangular blue Braille unit with 6 bright green keys Yellow sticker LN017a on front. On back Jot a Dot F07077 sponsored by Guide Dogs. braille equipment, assistive devices -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary badge, 1940-1980
To identify members of its Auxiliary, badges were provided. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a pale blue background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle, either side of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a royal navy blue background, with 'Auxiliary' at the base of the badge. 1 metal pin depicting a golden lighthouse'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Public Transport Map" - "No. 12", 1982
... Ministry of Transport ...Pocket size - folded - public transport map of Melbourne, printed in colour on paper, showing public transport services in greater Melbourne, including ticketing information, travelcards and an index of localities. The Central zone area shown in detail. On the rear, route numbers and line maps of tram routes and train lines or services and fare zones. The first map with the new three zone system of fares. Includes private bus routes. Printed 1982 by Government Printer. Issue No. 12.On inside, a circle route around Flinders, Queen, Little Collins and Swanston St in blue felt pen and arrow in blue ink. On the rear, a sketch map showing the location Charles St, Mantell St and William Road, and a circle around Upfield station.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Port Melbourne, Rough Minute Book . Borough of Port Melbourne 03/05/1892 to 06/04/1893, 1892
... Rough Minute Book . Borough of Port Melbourne 03/05/1892 ...Rough Minute Book . Borough of Port Melbourne 03/05/1892 to 06/04/1893. Written and printed. White label on front. Red, blue, black and white "marbling" cover with red spine. Rough Minute label on back cover also. Other rough minute books from period catalogued in series 3685 to 3693, also 1107local government - borough of port melbourne, built environment, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rough Minute Book . Town of Port Melbourne October 1896 to October 1897, 1896
... Rough Minute Book . Town of Port Melbourne October 1896 to ...Rough Minute Book . Town of Port Melbourne October 1896 to October 1897. Written and printed. Red. blue, black white marbled cover, dark red spine. Heading is on white label on front cover. Includes deputation of cowkeepers May 1897 Other rough minute books from period catalogued in series 3685 to 3693, also 1107local government - town of port melbourne, built environment, livestock, edward c crockford, town clerks, cowkeepers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood City Council, City of Ringwood - Freedom of Entry Short program booklet for Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division - Procedure for Official Guests, 1965
... City of Ringwood - Freedom of Entry Short program booklet ...Buff coloured booklet referring to the freedom of entry to the City of Ringwood being granted upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division. This booklet is the Procedure for Official Guests. Two copies - one has Offical Car Park sticker affixed inside. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 16.22. Research, 1979_05
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division. ...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 16-22. Research. Parish of Nillumbik 3310. Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Eltham 238. Prominent streets include: Orme Road and Allendale Road. MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, diamond creek - maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 15.25. Yarrambat, Black Gully Road, 1978_07
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division. ...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 15.25. Yarrambat, Black Gully Road. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Prominent streets include: Black Gully Road, Ironbark Road and Murray Road. MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, yarrambat - maps -
Canterbury History Group
Map - Camberwell and Boroondara, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c.1905
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works ...Copy of Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Plan no. 71 for Camberwell and Boroondaracanterbury, maps, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Dean Filgate, "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", 1999
... "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg ...Book - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", MBCTT, written by Bob Prentice and edited by Dean Filgate. Published by Tramway Publications 1999. Provides details on the formation of the Trust, appointments, financials, track and overhead construction, power supply, street lighting, depot and offices, opening, map, tickets, staff, operation statistics, extensions, and rolling stock. Illustrated with many photographs including a photograph of the Trust Tramways Band.Yields information about the tramways built by "The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust"Book - 24 pages including heavy card covers, titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", centre stapled.trams, tramways, mbctt, tramways band, coburg, construction