Collection of documents relating to the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway: 1 - "Hectic Electric Tram" by Rex Shane. Newspaper clipping from People magazine describing Australia's first electric tramway, owned and operated by HJ Hilton. Dated 17/7/1963 2 - Photocopy of handwritten proposal for Doncaster Electric Tram. Page 2 only, with points 6 to 16. 3 - "Feudin' and Fighting' Over the Tram" by Geoff Palmer. 2 page, typed article from "the Herald", Saturday 17 July, 1954, describing disputes over the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway. 4 - "Our First Tramway was a Riot". 4 page, typed article from "the Herald", 29-12-58, describing the history of the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, first tram

Colour print mounted within a large card frame of A class 281, westbound on Collins St at the Exhibition St stop. Tram has the destination of City, Route 42 and an Advertisements for Ford exhaust systems. In the driver's window is the run number "K38" Behind the tram is a W class tram that appears to be showing route 17. Photo could be early 1990's, route 42 became route 109 in 2003 when the extension opened to Box Hill. Route 17 ran until 2/1997. Having a run number will also assist in dating the photograph. (reference 'tramroutenumbers.pdf accessed from Yarra trams web site.) Has been wall mounted or mounted within a larger frame - tape tear marks on the rear.trams, tramways, collins st, a class, tram 281

V.R NC Class Full Guard's Van body 3 NC ( marked underneath as 22 NQR) 3 NC Brake Van (4 ton capacity) Service History : *NC 3.VA - 17/ 6/1914 NWS Built new - / 5/1928 - Modified AC Malco BO 13/ 8/1932 NWS Into Workshops - 26/10/1932 NWS Out of Workshops (75 days) 11/ 8/1937 NWS Into Workshops - 21/ 9/1937 NWS Out of Workshops (42 days) 19/ 3/1945 NWS Into Workshops - 17/ 8/1945 NWS Out of Workshops (152 days)Historic - Victorian Railways - narrow gauge rolling stock - NC Class Full Guard's Van body 3 NCTimber Guards Van body sitting on wrought iron frame of 22 NQRV.R NC Class Full Guard's Van body 3 NC ( marked underneath as 22 NQR) puffing billy, victorian railways, narrow gauge, nc guards van, narrow gauge rolling stock

Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge dated 27/7/1945 issued to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. Enlisted Albury 22/7/1940 - Caulfield 8/8/1940 aged 24 years 17/10/1940 posted from 2/23 to 2/24 Battalion. Embarked 16/11/1940 and disembarked Middle East 17/12/1940. Reported missing in action on 6/5/1941 and officially prisoner of war on 8/7/1941. 26/4/1945 recovered POW arrived in UK prior to returning to Australia. Cream coloured paper certificate with words printed and hand written in black ink.Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge No 173511ta karnatz, ww2, pow, tobruk, 2/24 battalion

Relates to Acting Captain “John Eric Wiles” VX16067. Posted Middle East 1940. Part of his collection. Refer Cat. No. 5410P for his Service Details.Series of black and white/ sepia photos. 1. Portrait B & W photo of soldier standing in front of a snowman in Syria. 2. Landscape, sepia photo of an officer in uniform posed to camera. 3. Landscape B & W photo of Jack Wilks in a tent in an Army base in Syria. 4. Landscape B & W photo of the Officer's Mess in Australia.On back of photos; 1. "A snowman and myself. Syria - New Year 1942" 2. Stamp on back. G 17. 3. Detailed little message from Syria. 4. "Our Mess" Australia 44.postcards, captain john eric wiles

Model of Tribal Class Destroyer. Ship 1870 tons 370 feet x 36 feet 6 inches beam. Grey down to water line black below water line.Ship built Scotts at Greenock completed 29-3-1939 and sunk by "U" boat torpedo Barents Sea 17 January 1942. Modelled and presented to Doncaster RSL by Ralph Lawrence November 1958

WW1 Shell casing and projectile. The casing is made of Brass and the projectile is SteelOn the Casing 1.59 in - lot 8 - CF 1917 On projectile 58 P - 1.59 IN - RS - VSM-L10-17 Nose Cap 59No 131 R&S 1917 R L lot No 16ww1 1917 shell

ScreenprintSigned 'Bellany' lower right corner under printed image. Titled 'Celtic Maiden' centred under printed image. Edition 17/80, numbered under lower left corner of printed image.

Made by Albert Henry Rogers who served in the British Army during WW1, the grandfather of the donor. It was made as a symbol of hope as receiving letters from home gave them hope. Hence the bullet made into a letter opener is a symbol of something made to kill into something to give hope. (Transcribed from the donor's description)Small letter opener consisting of a handle made from a .303 bullet and a blade made from an unknown metal. The projectile has been split in half lengthways and the blade soldered in. The markings on the cartridge indicate that it is a Mk VII cartridge manufactured by the Royal Laboratory in 1917.Both sides of the blade have decorative engraving on them. The left side has "ARRAS" engraved on it and the right side has "1918 YPRES" engraved on it. The base of the cartridge is marked R^L 17 and VII.ypres, arras, world war 1

Staff member demonstrating equipment to 2 students. On reverse, "Photography Information Branch Victorian Dept of Agriculture Ref. No. 1981 (914-17)." "Return to James Pleasance." "Victorian College of Agriculture & Horticulture-Burnley gardens Swan Street, Richmond, Vic 3121."staff, demonstration, equipment, students, james pleasance, victorian college of agriculture & horticulture, burnley gardens, swan street, richmond

Example of Australian military battledress Jacket - Battledress of olive drab fabric. Jacket is short, and designed to be buttoned to the outside of high-waisted wool serge trousers. An olive green band with two button holes is attached to the inner lower band. The jacket has a fabric belt across the front, with a buckle. Two rectangular pockets extend beneath the lapels. Inside of jacket has a sewn on, rectangular identification label, and size label. Jacket has four buttons down side front, and one near lapel. Each cuff has a button.Identification label on inside of jacket (black ink): REGIMENTAL No NAME Size label (red ink): M. TX SIZE 17 Faint mark on inner neck lining in red marker, possibly Kbattledress, jacket, military, uniform, outfit, fashion, world, war, australian.

Photos of Legacy Widows at a luncheon function after the Widows Sunday ceremony at the Shrine and a service at a church. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos show tables of widows at an unknown venue. Same film number as other photos of 2004 (00689-00693).A record of an event for the Legacy widows on Widows Sunday in 2004.Colour photo x 7 of widows at a luncheon following the Shrine ceremony.Printed on the back

Ron Barassi posing for some promotional pictures for Legacy in 2004 at Werribee Park Zoo. Ron Barassi an ex-AFL footballer and has participated in several events with Legacy, including a service at the Shrine September 2004 and abseiling in Flinders Street. Ron was a junior legatee after his father Ron Snr was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27. The same roll of film as other photos of 2004 (00695 and 00696).A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of Ron Barassi in a Legacy shirt near a lion.Printed on the back "

Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 10 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Tony Smith, 1971 prior to closure of the system. The following photos have suffered colour change and showing some deterioration - fungal growth. .1 - 13 (Sturt St West) and 27 (Victoria St with Twin Lakes sign) crossing at King St loop with St Alipius church in the background. .2 - 13 (Sturt St West) and 17? (Mt Pleasant) crossing at Parker St loop, with the Ballarat College in the background. .3 - Single trucker, inbound, approaching the Parker St Loop, showing Mt Pleasant. .4 - 30 in Sturt St, descending the hill to Grenville St, with other trams in the background, including Woolworths Big W and the Dickins Store. Also has the 8 hour monument. 30 showing City. .5 - 37 running Special, no passengers, crossing Lydiard St Nth, heading for Grenville St. Has the Titanic bandstand, Mechanics Institute in the background. .6 - 33 and three other single truckers in the City Loop - has the Ballarat Gas Co and other buildings in the background. .7 - 37 showing Special passing 33 and other trams parked in the City Loop. Has Dickins, Ballarat Gas Co, Edmonds, Patersons store in the background. .8 - 17 crossing Lydiard St Nth in Sturt St. 17 has destination of Gardens via Drummond Nth, and a Twin Lakes sign. Includes the T&G sign in the background. .9 - 31, a single trucker and bogie tram crossing at Depot loop, Wendouree Parade - 31 showing Victoria St. .10 - 17 waiting in Gardens Loop, showing Mt Pleasant.trams, tramways, king st, victoria st, sturt st west, sturt st, grenville st, city loop, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 13, tram 27, tram 30, tram 37, tram 33, tram 17, tram 31

Lance Matthews was a former student of the Ballarat School of Mines. Dick Richards was the Principal Construction of the Snowy Scheme was managed by the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority, it officially began on 17 October 1949 and took 25 years, officially completed on 21 October 1972.A letter comprising of three handwritten pages discussing experiences of work with the Snowy River Authority by Lance Mattews. The letter was written to Richard W. Richards, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines. A forth page is a response to the letter by Dick Richards. In the letter Matthew relates that he is living at Cooma in the East Camp, and compares the living condition to an army camp. Matthew was working for contractors, Kaiser Walsh, at the Base Plant Pool at Polo Flat about 2 miles out of Cooma. He was involved in a two week tour (inventory) of the Snowy River Scheme and saw most part of the project including Adaminaby Dam, Tunnel Pond, T1 power station and the sites and initial stages of Tooma Reservoir, Lobs Hole Reservoir, Jindabyne Reservoir and several access tunnels..dick richards, lance matthews

The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was L2826/17/- exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph of the Brighton Congregational Church interior including the organ pipes, showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". pipe organ, brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james bonham

The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was L2826/17/- exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph of the Brighton Congregational Church interior including the organ pipes, showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". pipe organ, brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james botham

Rev. T. Watt-Leggatt came from Dunolly and had been a missionary in the New Hebrides before coming to St. Andrew's in Sunbury on 17 February 1910. He divided his time conducting morning services in Sunbury and afternoon services in Sydenham.A black and white photograph of the Rev. J. Watt-Leggatt in clerical gown and holding a book in his RH.POSTCARD / CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS / KODAKst andrew's church, sunbury, churches, clergymen, postcards, watt-leggatt, t. (rev.), george evans collection

This trophy was presented to a new cadet for the 'pursuit of excellence' of Rupertswood Battery of Horse Artillery and donated by Martin Glass and Gary Bieser. Tony Menhennitt had been involved with the Battery for 34 years and was Commanding Officer when the Battery disbaned on 17 July 2011.Small soldier in uniform mounted on a wooden base with 27 engraved plates."Presented to the Rupertswood..."1980s, 1990s, 2000s, rupertswood battery collection, salesian college, menhennitt, tony, george evans collection

Black and White - tram 17 (Grey St Sebastopol), arriving at the City tram stop, Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat. Has the Commonwealth bank building in the background along with an ESCo/SEC switch box. Taken by A T Miles 26/8/1971.Yields information about tram operations in Ballarat, shortly before the closure.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear. A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 17, commonwealth bank

David ALEXANDER (27 March 1915 - 17 March 2015) David Ancrum Alexander was a well known Ballarat doctor, he was also committed to art production. David Alexander was a one time member of the University Board, and Chair of the Art Acquisition Committee.A framed landscape painting. david alexander, landscape, artist, artwork, available

A wide range of memorabilia was created to commemorate the 2/23 rd Australian Infantry Battalion. Later pieces incorporated the Tobruk unit patch which was incorporated into their uniform from 1942 until 17 February 1946 when the unit was disbanded at Puckapunyal, Victoria.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A plastic shield depicting the 2/23rd Tobruk colour patch above scroll inscribed with 2/23RD AUST INF. BN. This has been screwed onto a piece of metal. 2/23RD AUST INF. BNworld war 11, 2/23rd battalion

Official guide to 100th Australian Amateur Championship, Melbourne 17-23 April 2005. Played at Woodlands Golf Club (Mordialloc) and Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Black Rock). Bruce Harding was a member of the Committee of the Victorian Golf Association during this competition.Bruce Harding is a past HGC President and was involved with Victoria's junior teams, and as a rules official and referee.28p., illus. (some col.). Handwritten draw for each round written in booklet.bruce harding, australian amateur championships

Colour postcard of X class Birney tram 217 in Dandenong Road, 17/2/1974. Has details of the tram on the rear. Produced by Nu-color-Vue - NCV 1390. This tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum - Hawthorn Depot - see reference.Yields information about X 217Postcard colour serrated edges, X 217 Dandenong Road Nu-Color-Vuetrams, tramways, tram 217, x class tram, dandenong road

This magazine was edited by Meredith Fletcher.This journal is a useful reference for the history of the Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway. Two copies of a 64 pp magazine, titled Gippsland Heritage Journal. It has a red cover with a b/w photograph of a special train taking workers to Melbourne for a Christmas break c 1915. The journal is No 17, December 1994 and cost $7.50. It contains an article , "Tent Life on the Orbost Line" with photographs and history of the Bairnsdale - Orbost railway line.2426.1 has a call no. on front cover 994.56 and a bar code on the back cover GIP journal-gippsland-heritage-journal history-railway