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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), early 1955
Black and white photographs of the construction of the junction at Gertrude and Nicholson St c1955. On the right hand side of the photograph are two buses showing the Destination of Northcote. The former cable tram track in Nicholson St is yet to be removed - shows the offset between the tracks and the wood blocks. Possibly only the junction tracks have been completed at this time as there appears to be an excavation and a hut in the distance. There is a detour sign indicating that possibly vehicles used the completed section and that trackwork was underway for Gertrude St. The overhead has been erected. In the background is Osborne House. signs for The Age, The Sun and Peters Ice Cream. Early 1955?trams, tramways, trackwork, rails, track materials, track repairs, sleepers, equipment, cable trams, gertrude st, nicholson st, overhead -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - set of 3 Black and White photographs, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1975
Series of three Black & White Photographs of a postcards made by the TMSV Sales of: .1 - Bourke St, looking east with the GPO in Elizabeth St in the view, along with many vehicular traffic - has the Myer building. c1920? .2 - Bourke St looking west from Swanston St prior to the construction of the Myer building. c1910. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles in the view and one motor car. Coles Book arcade on the south side. .3 - Similar to .1, but c1910 - has L Cohen & Co, Tailors and Outfitters. in the view. All views have cable trams in the view.trams, tramways, bourke st, elizabeth st, gpo, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "AVM Control Head", Jul. 1991
Four page, stapled A4 sized photocopied document titled "AVM Control Head", revised July 1989. Gives a drawing of the layout of the control head for the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring communications system fitted to Melbourne trams and buses. Has the details for each button, a sheet on the "Tactical Message" and the details of each message, and a sheet on the AVM Control Centre and the staffing arrangements, including pay scales. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM. 54.1 - three page stapled A$ - ditto - dated July 1991 - does not include information on the AVM Control centre.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, computers, communications, control centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Memorabilia - Diary, Yarra Trams, "2014", 2013
Book printed as a diary for 2014, for Yarra Trams employees contained within a clear plastic cover. Has the Yarra Trams logo and the date "2014" on the front cover. Contains company information, safety messages, lists depot management personnel, Cardinal rules, safety rules, operational rules, tips on announcements, dates in a weekly format, notes pages and seven sheets which have been perforated to record incidents on including vehicle collisions, derailments, injuries. Last page provides useful contact information. Has a green cotton place marker strip fitted into the binding.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tram crews, rules, diary, safety, incidents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Run Number Plate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Malvern M31, c1960s
Two (2) No. or one set of - Pressed metal plates with corners trimmed, top section partly folded with two slotted holes, sides folded to give strengthening to the plate, painted with a yellow background and the letter "M" and numbers "31" painted in black, to give a Run Number Plate for Malvern Depot No. 31. Painted with the same detail on either side of the plate. Used by Malvern Depot until they were phased out and replaced with the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system c1990. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews.trams, tramways, mmtb, malvern depot, timetables -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Postcard - Union Road, Surrey Hills looking north
Surrey Family Hotel (McNeill's Family Hotel) was built in 1888 by Alexander McNeill. It closed as a hotel after the Local Option vote in 1920.A colour post card from a watercolour sketch of the intersection of Union and Canterbury Roads looking north towards Mont Albert Road. It shows bluestone guttering edging the road in the foreground. Children are gathered under the verandah on the SW corner of the intersection and on the road. A horse drawn vehicle is seen travelling to the west down Canterbury Road. McNeill's Family Hotel, the Surrey Hall and part of Hansen's Terrace can be seen. Advertising signs for Otto Preuss (undertaker) and A R B Cuest (baker) can be partly seen. In the distance scattered houses and open space can be seen.Front: Printed on the post card "Union Rd. Surrey Hills, looking North" Rear: "BOX HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY" (stamp) and "Mrs E W Zerbe / Williamson Rd. / Doncaster" in biro. This is possibly Marjorie Morgan's writing. "POST WTP (within cartouche) CARD" and "Printed / in / Germany" printed on card.mcneill's family hotel, bakers, undertakers, surrey hall, surrey theatre, rex theatre, mr a r b cuest, mr otto preuss -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cloth, Funeral, Circa late 19th early 20th century
This item has come from funeral directors Beattie and Phillips who have operated as funeral directors in Warrnambool since 1865 when Christopher Beattie and Henry Phillips commenced their business. They operated as partners until Henry died in 1896. Christopher continued until his death in 1916 when the business passed to his son Christopher who operated the business until 1945 when it was transferred to James J Leahy. The business was next to the Wesleyan church in Koroit St. Early advertisements cite the latest in services, vehicles and horses. This cloth could have been used to drape over coffins or seats. The society also has recently acquired a top hat worn by these funeral directors. An item which is associated with one of Warrnambool’s longest running businesses.Black rectangular lined cloth with ties on corners and diagonal velvet braid sewn in diamond shape in the middle. Same braid provides border around the item.warrnambool, warrnambool funeral directors, beattie and phillips funeral directors, j j leahy, -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Letter from Joh Ebeli to Shire of Eltham Historical Society Committee meeting regarding plans for the 1980 Eltham Festival, 11 July 1980, 1980
Notes from Joh Ebeli to the Society Committee meeting regarding plans for the use of horse drawn vehicles in the Society's entry for the 1980 parade, including whether Jock Read who opened the 1979 Parade could be asked to participate. Other notes included references to his salvaging (along with a couple of others) of the facade of the Old Bakery and plans to see if it could be incorporated into a new large room to be built at the Eltham Living and Learning Centre and following up Council. Also included a couple of photos, one for Ron Smith and one for Russell Yeoman from the story in the local paper, which had neglected to mention the Society (picture of wheelbarrow - catalogued separate from letter - EDHS_02303)Single page, typed on Ebeli and Associates letterhead1979, 1980, eltham festival, eltham living and learning centre, gwen baker, jock read, joh ebeli, kangaroo ground pony club, old eltham bakery, pavillion, ron smith, russell yeoman -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, George W. Bell, Lyon Bros. Eltham Motor Garage, 283-287 Main Road, Eltham, c.1963
The Lyon Bros Eltham Motor Garage opened in 1923 at 283-287 Main Road Eltham, opposite Arthur Street. Messrs Lyon Bros., Eltham, advertise that they have opened a motor garage near the post office, where a car or petrol may be procured day or night, and repairs effected. (The Advertiser, 2 March 1923) The garage was an official RACV Road Service Station and offered vehicles for hire in addition to conducting repairs. Community memories after posting this photo on Facebook include: "I can remember my dad putting 2 shilling pieces into a bowser to get petrol after hours." Lyon later built new premises which were subsequently demolished.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, automobiles, businesses, george w. bell collection, lyon, lyon bros garage, main road, motor garage, motor vehicles, petrol bowser -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, F W Niven & Co, "Sturt Street Ballarat on eight hours day", 1890s
The photo shows a large crowd on an 8 hours (Labour Day) gathered in the eastern end or lower end of Sturt St. The 8-hour memorial or monument is in the centre of the photograph. Has one double-deck horse tram in view along with many other horse-drawn vehicles. On the Ballarat Mechanics Institute building is an advert for "Morrey & Tyler, the Cash Drapers" at 11 Bridge St Ballarat. Also in the view are Ribble, Suttons, E Payne, the Ballarat Gas Co. building and a dentist along with other buildings. In the bottom right-hand corner is an insert photo of the statue "The Flight from Pompeii". In the bottom left hand corner is "Crisp Photo Process F W Niven & Co.Yields information about an 8 hour celebration day in the lower end of Sturt St.Illustration cut from a journaltramways, trams, sturt st, horse tram, 8 hour day monument, labour day -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, Post Office Ballarat, c1910
Image of the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets looking north along Lydiard St. North giving high view of the Post Office building with its tower. Has an ESCo tram southbound in Lydiard St North, a motor car and a number of horse-drawn vehicles. Shows the verandahs along Lydiard St, centre poles, and looks towards a rather desolate Black Hill following extensive mining works. The Post Office time ball is in the down position. Possibly c1910. Summerscales building - photographer, postcards is next door to the Post Office in Sturt St. Has written on the rear, over the full width of the card a message to Ted from Ena? See item 8238 for a colour version. Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets in the early ESCo era and the Post Office building.Postcard - sepia toned - divided back, undated - Valentine & Sons, Printed in Great Britain. Card Number "400.401 JV"See Contextsturt street, post office, ballarat, tramways, lydiard st, esco, black hill -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Armitstead Woodyard truck decorated for Empire Day, mid-1930s, 1930
Date is approximate. Donor's connection with Armitstead's Woodyard was that Frank Foley was a long term employee. The Empire Day movement was instituted in England in 1904 and on 24 May 1906 a group of Surrey Hills residents pledged to make Empire Day a success. From 1932-1938 large Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills and business and commercial vehicles were decorated to take part in large processions held in May each year. These attracted large crowds from all over Melbourne. The truck is parked outside Nethercourt Hospital at 15 Barton Street. The Armitstead family had a business in Union Road which supplied wood in winter and ice in summer. Photos such as this one are evidence of the importance once attached to celebrating Empire Day, which was held on 24 May (Queen Victoria’s birthday). From 1905, a range of patriotic activities across Australia were performed on this day. There was a focus on schoolchildren, who were given a half-holiday, and the occasion was often highlighted with bonfires and fireworks in the evening - in this area at Beckett Park. The parade down Union Road was famous throughout Melbourne and attracted large crowds. Floats in the parade were often decked with British flags. The pro-Empire sentiment in the Surrey Hills area in part reflected the background and strong ties of many families.Black and white photo of a delivery truck with bunting and ferns over the cabin and back. The wheels have straws around the rims and more foliage is on the cabin roof and bonnet. The back of the tray is up and boxes, foliage and possibly a lion's head decorate the tray. Behind is a 2 storey (?) rendered building with an external timber staircase broken in 2 by a landing. The house sits behind a simple picket fence.On the cabin door of the truck: "S ARMITS ....[remainder in shadow] / Surrey Hills / phone 10X1816 / [undecipherable]" On back of the original in pencil in top centre left "446a" in Jocelyn Hall's handwriting; centre on a piece of paper stuck on with tape "Mrs D Foley / 39 Sunbury Cres., / Surrey Hills / Phone 8301163".empire day, festival and celebrations, woodyard, parades, processions, hospitals, nethercourt hospital, stephen godfrey armitstead, frank foley, mrs d foley, barton street -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Show Harness, R. Mitchell, Saddler, Early to mid-20th century
The early settlers of Victoria depended on horse drawn vehicles to farm, make roads and railways, deliver produce and transport people. Horse harnesses were an important requisite for all drivers and could be found wherever there were working horses. Horse Harnesses have played an essential role in different cultures throughout history. Simple, utilitarian horse harnesses made of leather straps and iron rings were being used in early China before AD 500 as well as ancient Greece and Rome, allowing horses to pull chariots and ploughs. The Greeks and Romans were the first to use a "horse collar" which distributed the weight of the harness evenly across the horse's chest rather than relying on a "throat harness" that could damage a horse's throat or choke them. During the medieval period, European horse harnesses became more elaborate and decorative. Variations of different horse harnesses were also found in Native American and Middle Eastern cultures. Horse Harnesses usually have four basic components which include - 1. Communication - the bridle, bit and reins allows the driver to communicate instructions and commands to the horse, guiding its movement and direction. 2. Draft - the collar, hame straps, hames, traces and chains enables the horse to draw and pull the load efficiently by distributing the weight and transferring the pulling force to the vehicle. 3. Stopping - the breeching band, pole straps and breast strap helps to control or stabilise the horse and vehicle when moving downhill or stopping. 4. Support - the back pad, backband, belly band and back saddle keep the harness in the correct position and proper alignment. This show harness was used by Mr. Andy Bourke when showing his Clydesdales at shows or demonstrations. Although a more modern example with decorative embellishments, it still has many essential components traditionally found in an everyday working horse harness. The original purpose of the "housen" for example, was to run rain or drizzle off the horse's neck when they had to work in wet conditions - it was laid flat for this purpose on the top of the collar. Nowadays it is purely for show and is often used to advertise a business or stud. Horse brasses and fly terrets were fastened to various parts of a horse's harness. In the early days they probably began as amulets to ward off evil and to bring good luck and continued to be used as a festive decoration. The heyday of horse brasses was between the years 1851 and 1900. Horse brasses are fastened to various parts of the harness with many of their designs being symbolic. The ornamentation on this harness (although not authentic horse brasses) are based on the horse brasses that were popular in the 19th century. This horse harness is a significant example of the equipment that was needed wherever heavy horses were being used - particularly in the early years of Victoria's settlement by white settlers. Harnesses such as this example were used with stage coaches, drays, farming equipment, delivery carts and personal transportation.A leather and metal horse harness used when showing a Clydesdale (or other breed of heavy horse). It is made up of a number of components. 1. Decorative leather cart saddle with two large cloth pads underneath (which have a scalloped leather and stud border), a raised leather pommel and a silver and red coloured metal back strap holder across the top. It has two symmetrical sets of ornamentation (silver hearts and circles) in the front and a wide strap or girth (with a maker's stamp reading "R. Mitchell Saddler") and buckle which attaches the saddle to the horse. 2. Pair of steel hames which are gently curved (to fit on a horse collar) and are topped with steel knobs. They have several steel rings and lugs (to hold straps and chains) and a "Made in England Warranted Steel" stamp. 3. Breeching harness which consists of a number of leather straps, chains and metal rings including a wide padded leather strap with a scalloped edge that sits on the back of the horse and a thick leather strap that goes around the hind quarters of a horse which is joined to the back strap with four shorter vertical straps and buckles. These straps feature silver and red patent leather trim and silver heart shaped ornamentation. The strap also features the maker's stamp of "R. Mitchell". 4. Decorative leather bridle with blinkers featuring the same silver and red patent leather trim on the cheek piece, brow band and throatlatch. It has a stainless steel "Liverpool Driving Bit" with a curb chain, a variety of decorative silver ornaments (rosettes, diamonds plus a heart and two circles) on each end of the forehead band, dropper and strap as well as a silver metal bell (sometimes known as a "fly terret" or "swinger") that sits on the headpiece of the bridle. 5. Leather "violin shaped" dropper (or hanger) with two silver rosette shaped ornaments and a stainless steel clip on the top 6. Stainless steel "Liverpool Driving Bit" with a straight mouthpiece which is ribbed on one side. It has three rein spots (spaces) and a curb chain. 7. Leather arch shaped "Housen" covered in black and red patent leather and decorated with silver studs (some spelling out F H) and bordered with a red fringe. It has a leather strap at the back and two leather loops on the front. 8. Leather padded backband (Australian style "Stallion Draught Roller") decorated with two groups of nine metal "horse brasses" or harness ornaments displaying horseshoe, starburst and horse head designs on blue, red and white striped webbing. The backband has three notched straps at each end, a buckle near the centre and the initial B stamped in two places underneath. 9. Bellyband made of leather and red, white and blue striped webbing. It has a set of three buckles at each end (which correspond with the notched straps of the backband). 10. Wide, thick leather strap which has a buckle and notches at each end. It also has the maker's stamp of "R. Mitchell Saddler". 11.One pair of long leather traces - each with a buckle and notched loop at one end, decorated with a small silver diamond shaped harness ornament. 12. Length of stainless steel heavy duty chain with two swivel connectors.Saddle - "R.MITCHELL / SADDLER" Hames - "MADE IN ENGLAND / WARRANTED / STEEL" "MADE IN ENGLAND / WARRANTED / unclear" Breeching Straps - "R. MITCHELL / MAKER / R. MITCHELL MAKER" Housen - "F H" Backband "B / B' Wide leather strap - "R. MITCHELL / SADDLER"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, harness, horse harness, show harness, clydesdale horses, andy bourke, horse drawn cart, housen, bridle, hames, breeching straps, dropper, bit, liverpool bit, backband, harness ornamentation, bellyband, back saddle, fly terret -
Phillip Island Conservation Society Inc.
Work on paper - Photocopy of newspaper cutting, Wonthaggi Express or Powlett Express newspaper, "A fire threat to/the penguins", 28.01.1965
The article describes a fire incident which took place in January 1965 at Swan Lake, a water reserve at the entrance to Summerland Peninsula, Phillip Island. Due to an extremely heavy infestation of gorse (noxious weed) and natural tea tree scrub, along with poor vehicle access, the volunteer fire fighters could apparently not gauge the extent of the fire. A light plane operator visiting Cr Arthur Hamilton nearby was able to fly Phillip Island Shire Engineer, Jock McKechnie, over the lake to better direct the fire fighters. Swan Lake has many Bunurong Aboriginal middens and short-tailed shearwater rookeries, and, being not far from the Penguin Parade, a fire there posed a direct threat to the birds. The article is significant because it indicates the vulnerability of the Summerland Peninsula reserves to fire, the way the Shire Engineer, local bulldozer contractor and volunteer fire fighters tackled the fire outbreak. photocopy of newspaper cutting. Dark copying at top. Double column heading. Single column black text on white paper28-1-65 EXswan lake phillip island, summerland peninsula, bunurong aboriginal middens, short-tailed shearwaters, mutton birds, little pengiuns, penguin parade, jock mckechnie, cr arthur hamilton, fire fighters, , max stewart, jim jeffery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Mylon's Wodonga, Victoria Centenary Badge, C. 1906
In 1906 Patrick Mylon started a passenger transport service in the Albury-Wodonga border area with horses and cabs. His son Jack went into business in the late 1920s, and his grandson Bernie joined the firm early in 1970. When Patrick started with the horses and cabs, each cab carried eight passengers and he always had two horses per cab. As the business expanded, Mylons used a range of buses and coaches including Reo, Chev and Bedford vehicles. During more than 100 years of service to the Wodonga region and beyond, Mylon Motorways received many awards for Excellence and tourism. On July 2, 2008 the company, including its 31 buses and 45 staff members were transferred to the Dyson Group. Mylon were formed in 1906 providing transport service between Wodonga and Albury via horse-drawn cabs. This expanded to a modern fleet of more than 31 buses offering a range of regular bus routes and tours throughout the area and beyond. They were recognised for outstanding service and awards of excellence in the transport industry and tourism.Badges produced to celebrate 100 years of Mylon's operation in Wodonga. Logo includes the Mylon company logo featuring a red M on a green background and 3 gold bars. The word 100 years and 1906 have been added in gold lettering.In centre of logo " 1906/ 100 years"mylon, buslines, wodonga, wodonga businesses, transport -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Souvenir Schooner Glass Mylon Centenary, C. 1906
In 1906 Patrick Mylon started a passenger transport service in the Albury-Wodonga border area with horses and cabs. His son Jack went into business in the late 1920s, and his grandson Bernie joined the firm early in 1970. When Patrick started with the horses and cabs, each cab carried eight passengers and he always had two horses per cab. As the business expanded, Mylons used a range of buses and coaches including Reo, Chev and Bedford vehicles. During more than 100 years of service to the Wodonga region and beyond, Mylon Motorways received many awards for Excellence and tourism. On July 2, 2008 the company, including its 31 buses and 45 staff members were transferred to the Dyson Group. Mylon were formed in 1906 providing transport service between Wodonga and Albury via horse-drawn cabs. This expanded to a modern fleet of more than 31 buses offering a range of regular bus routes and tours throughout the area and beyond. They were recognised for outstanding service and awards of excellence in the transport industry and tourism.Two schooner glasses produced to celebrate 100 years of operation in Wodonga. Logo includes the Mylon company logo featuring a red M and 3 gold bars. The word 100 years and 1906 have been added in gold lettering.In centre of logo " 1906/ 100 years"mylon, transport, wodonga, buslines -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Souvenir Wine Glass Mylon Centenary, C. 1906
In 1906 Patrick Mylon started a passenger transport service in the Albury-Wodonga border area with horses and cabs. His son Jack went into business in the late 1920s, and his grandson Bernie joined the firm early in 1970. When Patrick started with the horses and cabs, each cab carried eight passengers and he always had two horses per cab. As the business expanded, Mylons used a range of buses and coaches including Reo, Chev and Bedford vehicles. During more than 100 years of service to the Wodonga region and beyond, Mylon Motorways received many awards for Excellence and tourism. On July 2, 2008 the company, including its 31 buses and 45 staff members were transferred to the Dyson Group.Mylon were formed in 1906 providing transport service between Wodonga and Albury via horse-drawn cabs. This expanded to a modern fleet of more than 31 buses offering a range of regular bus routes and tours throughout the area and beyond. They were recognised for outstanding service and awards of excellence in the transport industry and tourism.A wine glass produced to celebrate 100 years of operation in Wodonga. Logo includes the Mylon company logo featuring a red M and 3 gold bars. The word 100 years and 1906 have been added in gold lettering.In centre of logo " 1906/ 100 years"mylon, transport, wodonga, buslines -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - ESCo Bendigo tram 3, 1930s
Photograph of Bendigo Tram No 3 at the tram depot, with the destination of Depot. Tram in the ESCo Red and Cream colour scheme with the tram number on the side of the vehicle. The tram commenced life with the Hawthorn Tramway Trust as their No. 8. Became No. 114 when the MMTB took over, sold to the SEC in 1931 and became Bendigo No. 3. It was donated to the AETA in 1956 and subsequently rebuilt as HTT 8. The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum Hawthorn. See reference for further details. One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.Yields information about Bendigo tram 3 during the mid 1930s.Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.In ink on rear "No. 3 - Electric Supply Co of Victoria (Prior to 1934 when SEC acquired the undertaking), and Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, tram 3, aeta, tram 8 -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph, James Reid House Bacchus Marsh 1883
James Reid was born in Scotland near Glasgow and came to Victoria as a young man in 1854. Shortly after arriving he came to Bacchus Marsh where he lived until his death in 1902 at the age of 74 years. For most of these years he conducted a wheelwrights and coach builders business in Bacchus Marsh. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, wheelwrights and blacksmiths played an essential role in the functioning of the whole community. Before the industrialisation of manufacturing, wheels and other components of vehicles for transport, all metal objects, including farm implements, building requirements and domestic utensils were made by hand. As mechanisation of industry increased, the smith commonly performed the role of farrier in the times when horse power was pivotal to all aspects of society. Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll' The photo shows a plain brick house with a central front door with a window on either side. There are a further two windows along the side of the house. On the left-hand side of the building there is a smaller room with its own entry door. The main roof is tiled with shingles or slate and features two substantial chimneys. At the front of the house stands a young woman with her hands clasped. A horse can be seen at the rear of the house. From the photo of the James Reid Wheelwright and Blacksmith Shop, Victorian Collections No.VC 618, we know that this house stood to the rear of the workshop. The wheel tracks which can be seen lead out to Main Street. On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE houses bacchus marsh, stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, james reid 1828?-1902, wheelrights bacchus marsh -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, Victoria's Forgotten Goldfield-A History of the Dargo, Crooked River Goldfield, 1996
A history of the Dargo, Crooked River goldfieldPaperback. Cover has a black and white photograph of a couple of buildings surrounded by forest. Photograph is probably of Dargo. One building has a sign that says S. Frankenberg. Another has a sign of which only the letters PION visible. In the photograph there are a number of men standing around the buildings as well as what appears to be two children sitting on a bench outside a building. There is also a large wagon-like vehicle to which is attached are a large train of oxen. In the foreground of the photograph is another group of oxen which appear to be chained together. There is also two men standing near the second group of oxen, both appear to be holding whips.The stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779gold, gold mining, gold town, dargo, gold miner, gold field, gippsland, victoria, australia, history -
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
LU 600 1947 Austin Tanker
LU 600 the first of the Small Town Units, designed and built by the Country Fire Authority. (CFA) The late Wally Titheridge, Chief Mechancal Officer of the Country Fire Brigades Board, CFBB, and its successor the CFA, stated in an interview in the early 1990's that the vehicle was designed by himself, and built by a body builder in Preston. This was the first of many hundreds of the Small Town Units, on maily Austin, but also Bedford, Leyland, and BMC Chassis. The early series trucks had a 200 gallon (900 Litre) tank, which was proving usefull, but "more is always better" , so the next series had 400 gallon (1000 litre) tanks. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Institution of Engineers, Australia Victoria Division Country Convention 1981, 1981
The conference was held at Ballarat.Yellow soft covered book of conference papers for the "New Generation Transport Fuels". Papers include * Vegetable Oils as Diesel Fuel (G. Stecher) * University of Melbourne's Hydrogen Fuelled Spark Ignition Engine (J. Edsell and E. Milkins) * Use of Producer gas in a 24kW Air-Cooled Diesel Engine (J. Stephenson and R.R. Raine) * Small Scale Liquid Fuel Production (G. Tippett, Horsham) * New Generation transport Fuels (L. Cubitt, Ballarat College of Advanced Education) * Hydrogen as Fuel for Motor Vehicles (Mercedes Benz Australia) Loose advertising material, letters and associated material is included.engineers, engineering, fuel, transport, institution of engineers, australia, e.j. barker, jack barker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - STILWELL'S HARDWARE, HARGREAVES STREET, c.1912
Black and white photograph. Stilwell's Hardware and Furniture Store, Hargreaves Street. Two story building with verandahs, iron lace. Third storey on portion of building. This storey of a different style. Horse and vehicles at front. Bath, horse trough at CF. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP16' on top RHC and top LHC. On back - 'Bendigo Historical Society (Inc)' written in ink top RHC. About 1912? - left upper park of back. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In image 'F&E Stilwell, Furniture Warehouse', 'Stilwell's Ironmongers House Furnishers', 'Hardware Stilwell's Furniture'buildings, commercial, f. & e. stilwell ironmongers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE WITH MAN AND BOY, c.1908
Black and white photograph of four wheeled horse drawn vehicle. Adult male driver, boy standing near horse. Inscriptions: on front - hand written across top 'The early days of Tarax in Bendigo about 1908' Hand written across bottom 'Harry Laity (may be Tait) in wagon'. Painted on wagon 'Taraxale'. History of object: James Lerk 2000 - 'The original DELIVERY CART FOR George Pethard's soft drink firm which he commenced in Panton Street, Golden Square. The 'Taraxale' wagon belonged to Harry Laity (or Tait). Photographed c.1908. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 4.7.2000organization, business, taraxale -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FARMHOUSE NEAR MT SUGARLOAF - SLAB HUT, c.1880
Sepia photograph. Slab hut with bark roof, verandah. One brick chimney, weatherboard skillion at L end. One male under verandah. One male in yard. One male mounted on horse. Barrels, wheelbarrow, four wheeled horse drawn vehicle under or near verandah. Inscriptions on front 'MP94', in red ballpoint ink '28'.On Back in grey lead 'Axedale family near Sugarloaf'.( near Fosterville ) On back in red ball point pen '28'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 94'. An important photo of early settlers showing type and construction of farmhouse, type of farm implements and clothingBendigo Advertiserbuildings, residential, cottage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL', June 1971
Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 8, No. 3, June 1971. Thirty five cents. Sixteen pages. Front cover picture (right) from Victorian Railways, shows tram no. 304 which was one of 100 W class tramcars. 60 of them, including this one, were built by Holden's Body Builders of Adelaide. They were transported by rail to Melbourne then lifted onto horse-drawn vehicles for the final stage of their journey. On back cover (left) photo by R. Prentice. Picture of Bylands where the society is building a tramway museum for Victoria. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'document -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative - set of 3, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), late 1930's
Yields information about an accident or collision between a tramcar and a vehicle late 1930's. Gives information about the damage to both tramcarSet of three Black and white photo prints from collected negative of Ballarat (SEC) No. 20 photographed in the depot yard following a collision or an accident with a vehicle. Thought to be late 1930's. 1364.1 - close up of front dash panel cabin showing damaged bumper, broken window pillar and "crunched" panel. 1364.2 - view of end panel from side that was not substantially damaged. 1364.3 - view of end panel from side that was hit. See also Reg Item 3905 for a mounted set of these photographs along with that of Reg Item. 1367. .Negatives rescanned 17/5/2020 and image updated. tramways, trams, accidents, collision, damage, tram 20 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, National Pneumatic Company, "Door and Step Control", c1920s
Book, titled "Door and Step Control", 192 pages printed on white art paper, with green inside covers and end covers, 12 sections, full bound, sewn into green Rexene outside covers with title and company logo in gold on front cover and publisher "National Pneumatic Company" on spine. Details equipment available for control of doors and steps using compressed air, manual methods, with photos of various types of railway and tramway vehicles, equipment and drawings. Has an index. Also details of sash (window) and garage door control systems. Has been stamped with the ESCo Company stamp in a number of places.trams, tramways, tramcar equipment, doors, safety -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Ben Parle, Apr. 1956
Agfacolour slide with words "Agfacolour" in blue top and bottom on one side, white cardboard mount with thick blue border on the printed side. Possibly hand done. Photo taken by Ben Parle 8/1956. Photo taken from the Ballarat Post Office footpath looking across to the Town Hall, with a single truck tramcar waiting on the north side, a bogie car on the south side, with a number of vehicles in the background. Slide is very dark/blue colour. The Town Hall has large numerals "100" in white, with the word "1855" apparent on the nearest side. The corresponding year is partially hidden by trees."Sturt Street Ballarat" "8/56"tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph/s - mounted, late 1920's, early 1930's?
Yields information about Sturt Street east end in the late 1920's or early 1930's with motor cars and people.Black and White photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing. Image titled "Sturt Street Ballarat", with a view from the median strip looking east with an ESCo tram at the bottom of the street. Has a number of motor vehicles in the photo, probably late 1920's early 1930's. Prominent in the photo is the store, Suttons store along with and "Indian Store", Alf Dawson - ironmonger, The Courier , and Seidel Bros shoes and boots. Has 7 Velcro dots on rear and marks where mounting devices have been removed on the rear. Note image scanned in two runs through a scanner, resulting in the shading in the image file. trams, tramways, sturt st, suttons, esco