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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 6, Warren Doubleday, 21/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Set of six colour photographs taken by Warren Doubleday on 21/11/1998 of Museum activities and works. On Kodak paper. .1 - Andrew Chlebica, Tricia Brett of Public Transport Safety Directorate, Department of Infrastructure and Greg Rodgers (BTM) in No. 1 end saloon of No. 13, following completion of Rail Safety Audit. See Audit Report BTM32T01A. .2 - Trams 13, 40 and 39 in front of depot .3 - Depot junction / Wendouree Parade looking south showing earthworks for roadworks and parking facility. .4 - Excavation by depot junction. .5 - Ditto showing broken phone cable .6 - ditto See W. Doubleday files for names of people from Dept of InfrastructureOn back of photos in ink "21/11/98"rail safety, wendouree parade, road works, btm, tram 13, tram 40, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "All precautions on tram shed drainage", 14/11/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14/11/1972 about Mr Maurie Calnin for the BTPS expressing surprise that the Fish Acclimatisation Society had approached the City Council with its worries about drainage from the shed. Notes discussion with Mr. Sharp, the City Engineer and the hope that it would be able to have the tram line saved to Forest St. to enable passengers to disembark at Wendouree Railway Station.date in pencil of "14/11/72" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, fish hatchery, drainage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Visitor Centre Upgrade, 2016
Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.blackburn lake information centre, blackburn, daw, philip, blackburn lake sanctuary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New - Look Church is Open, 2016
The new Nunawading Seventh Day Adventist Church in Central Road will be officially opened on 10 Sep 2016.The new Nunawading Seventh Day Adventist Church in Central Road will be officially opened on 10 Sep 2016.The new Nunawading Seventh Day Adventist Church in Central Road will be officially opened on 10 Sep 2016.seventh day adventist church, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Ben Stennett, 2016
A self promotional document of Ben Stennett for re-election in Springfield WardA self promotional document of Ben Stennett for re-election in Springfield Ward of the Whitehorse Council elections 2016.A self promotional document of Ben Stennett for re-election in Springfield Ward stennett, ben, councillors -
Williamstown High School
Tons of money stage shot 1948
A stage shot of the school production of 1948 - Tons of money - showing 11 cast members and set.Black and white photograph, original. 2nd copy mounted on board in Historical Display Box 11.R.Birdwilliamstown high school, school production, 1948, tons of money -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Waikiki: The Computer Planned Escape Machine, 1971
Extols the virtues of Waikiki as a holiday destination/escape machine, the less-than-Good Taste of the resort combined with its virtues/religious dogma of American middle-class vacation standards. Boyd describes a day of the typical young American hotel occupant, and Honolulu's uniform air of confidence attracting American tourists. This manuscript was published in 'The Sunday Australian' with the title ‘Why I love Waikiki’ on 23/05/1971.Original manuscript of ‘Why I love Waikiki’ published in 'The Sunday Australian', 23/05/1971.Typewritten (1 c copy and 1 p/copy), pencil edits, quarto, 11 pagesSent 12 May 71 - in pencil on front pagewaikiki, honolulu, american tourism, second rate californian architecture, american middle-class vacation standards, robin boyd, manuscript, ohm2022, ohm2022_16 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat Tram 12 at Mt Pleasant terminus, Robert Wilson, 11-11-1967
Image of Ballarat tram 12 at the Mt Pleasant terminus before returning to the Gardens via Drummond St North. The tram has a dash panel advert for the Twin Lakes, a long closed water ski resort near Ballan.Yields information about the Mt Pleasant terminus in late 1967.Digital image of Ballarat Tram 12 at Mt Pleasant terminus 11-11-1967.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, ballarat tramways, tram 12, twin lakes -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Stamps of the Anzacs. ( Framed ), 26 April 2016
Shows Australian stamps Depicting people and events from WW1.Glass covered Rectangular shaped picture frame with white timber boarder depicting stamps-(with a written Explanation). STAMPS OF THE ANZACS. PREPARED BY JAN VAN DEN EIJKEL 26 APRIL 2016.anzacs, stamps, world war one, lara r.s.l. -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Symons, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, H.W.Symons.J.P, "Circa 1912"
Councilor H.W.Symons, J.P. was elected to council in1893 until 1914.He was appointed Shire President in 1898-99,1904-05 and 1910-11.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Sepia photo, oval in shape, of Councilor H.W. Symons.J.P.It is set in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white.The photo is on the right side of middle row of collection of photos of all councilors fo 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council,J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1893 1914, symons h w j p -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Christmas Party 1993, 1993
Photos of a Christmas Party held for the Junior Legatees at the Stapley Pavilion in the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. It was 11 December 1993. There was a performance by a clown and a visit by Santa Claus. A record of the activities and experiences that Melbourne Legacy provides for the children in their care.Colour photo x 8 of a junior legatee Christmas Party in the Botanic Gardens in 1993.Date is shown in the photos as 11 December 1993.junior legatee outing, christmas -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Morrl Morrl School Plaque Dedication
7095 Dedication Plaque 70950-2 This Stone from the Kingston mine1-11-19922 Colour Photographs: 1 A Plaque for Morrl Morrl School. 2nd a group of people outdside in a bushland setting.Morrl Morrl State School No. 2697 Opened 20th October 1885 - Closed 1/11/1928 This Stone from the kingston Mine 1-11 1992 education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Elizabeth Jane Creswell, 1833
Extract from register of Parish Church of Mitcham, County of Surrey.Extract from register of Parish Church of Mitcham, County of Surrey, of baptism of Elizabeth Jane Creswell, 24/11/1833.Extract from register of Parish Church of Mitcham, County of Surrey. pioneers, creswell, elizabeth jane, creswell, william, creswell, sarah, mitcham, surrey, england -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Richmond cable tram line opening, 1885
Yields information about the opening of the Richmond cable tram line and the Richmond Town Hall.Photograph, Black and White, reproduction of the opening of the Richmond Cable Tramway 11/11/1885 Has the Richmond Town Hall in the background. See Reg Item 5082 for a better photograph from a copy negative. Three prints of varying quality held.In ink on the rear: - Keith Kings stamp and number R(4)(1) Neg Melbourne - Opening of Richmond Cable Tramway - 11/11/1885. On rear of 2nd copy ex Colin Jones On rear of 3rd print ex Ken Magor collection - best copy - has the stamp of a newspaper on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, mto co, opening, richmond -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, George Sodbonov, Nov. 1957
Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat's trams, now operated by the BTM in 1957, and used in a publication that featured all three of the SEC tramways.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 14 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade, 11/57. with the blinds drawn. Photo used in Jack Richardson's publication, Destination Eaglehawk, page 11. Photo by George Sodbonov.On rear in ink are two numbers "9263#", 5632", printer direction marks, "Increase to 31ems" and in bottom left hand corner "Photo George Sodbonov 11/57"tramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 14 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 05/07/46
Two page, double sided letter (0324.A1-A2) in blue ink. Dated 05/07/46 written while at sea.allan quinn, 1946, at sea, letter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Souvenir
This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam other than Australian servicemen.USA stamp framed in white plastic frame. Stamp mounted on blue backgroun. USA 15 cent stamp. Green, yellow with red striped bar. "Honoring Vietnam Veterans - Nov. 11-1979.USA.15c/Honoring Vietnam Veterans/Nov-11-1979.stamp, kingsley mundy, vietnam, us stamp -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Advertisement - Return of Will Hill's Pantomime Revue Coy. to Portland, The 'Ideal' Press, 19 Wright's Lane Melbourne, n.d
Single page flyer advertising the return of Will Hill's Pantomime Revue Co. to Portland, on Monday March 11 19? Yellow paper, red print, favourable reviews from various towns the Revue Co. had visited recently.Front: Purple stamp 'PORTLAND Monday MARCH 11'will hills -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 11 February 1971
This photograph was taken during the 1971 floods at Orbost. The 1971 flood was the the worst flood on record. At Jarrahmond it was at least 11 metres and up to one and a half kilometres wide on the flats causing enormous damage to the flood plain. Records say that "The brown floodwater stain in Bass Strait could be seen from passing airliners." Considerable damage was done to railway infrastructure, roads and farms. More information from the APRIL, 2008 newsletter by John Phillips. (see orbosthistory.com.au)This is a contemporary pictorial record of a significant local event.A large black / white photograph of a man, dressed in shorts and a checked shirt, sitting on a fence post surrounded by mud. He is holding on to the leg of a cow which is stuck in the mud.on front - "Mr Harrison on Tracey's Dairy" on back - " Herald 11 Feb 1971"floods-orbost-1971 tracey-dairy natural-disaster-flood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Spiders in the Loo launch, 2011
Notes by Gerry Robinson in his introduction of "Spiders in the Loo".Notes by Gerry Robinson in his introduction of Spiders in the Loo, launched at the Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex 11 June 2011Notes by Gerry Robinson in his introduction of "Spiders in the Loo".local history, richardson, patricia. spiders in the loo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EVA WILSON COLLECTION: HARGREAVES MALL CONSTRUCTION
Photo dated 16/05/1982 showing the finished mall.place, mall, hargreaves mall, bendigo hargreaves mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EVA WILSON COLLECTION: HARGREAVES MALL CONSTRUCTION
Photo dated 16/05/1982 showing the finished mall.place, mall, hargreaves mall, bendigo hargreaves mall -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Presidents
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Photocopy, The Age Newspaper, Roper rejects proposal to protect historic tram engine room, 28-11-1989
Provides a report from The Age, 28-11-1989 written by Ingrid Swendsen, about the rejection by the Planning and Environment Minister , Tom Roper to protect the former cable tram winding or Engine house on the corner of Bridge and Punt Roads Richmond, despite the recommendation of the Historic Buildings Council to add it to the register. The building was later demolished by the Roads Corporation to widen the intersection. The Tramways have a small sub-station on the site. Quotes Douglas Hill of the National Trust and Roz Hansen of the Historic Buildings Council. Provides a report on the rejection of a recommendation to protect a historic building.Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from The Age 28-11-1989 - Roper rejects proposal to protect historic tram engine roomtrams, tramways, cable trams, engine house, winding house, punt road, bridge road, demolition, richmond, historic buildings council -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Metal Cigarette Case
Silver coloured case with what appears to be "H" inscribed and date 24/11/41. Attached to the top and at the bottom Gold and Blue RAAF emblem. Metal opening clip on right hand side hinged on leftAppears to be engraved "H" and date 24/11/41. RAAF -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Minister for Public Transport, "Customers come first in Tram Decision", 18/11/1993
News Release from the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram, keeping at least 51, the delivery of the B class tram, and keeping a further 50 for supplementary service. The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. Also has an item of British tourist Will Bright about the use of W class trams and his thoughts along with a photo - written by Anita Quigley.Yields information the announcement of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.News Release - 2 A4 pages stapled and Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 19/11/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars, alan brown, b class trams, refurbishment -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph
Photograph of Dinah Lee, Wayne Stephens and Ash Power taken at the Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Clubrooms at the unveiling of a commemorative wall to honour the 521 personnel who died during the Vietnam War on the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in August 2016. Dinah LEE - Lee entertained troops in Vietnam in the late 1960s on Australian Broadcasting Commission-sponsored tours and was awarded the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal. Wayne STEPHENS - Vietnam Veteran and Victorian President of the Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Club. Ash POWER - Lt. Gen (Rtd) President of Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBlack frame and mount containing colour photograph of two males either side of a female - all wearing jackets with colour badges/patches.50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan 2016 Lt Gen (Rtd) Ash Power, Dinah Lee, Mark Stephensvietnam war -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph-B&W, Hill's Dairy, Canterbury Road, Ringwood 1989-Back Garden Fruit Trees, 6/07/1989
Hill's Dairy, Canterbury Road, Ringwood 1989-Back Garden Fruit Trees, Mulberry Tree. The path visible is that in Picture 11 (6502-009).Back Garden Fruit Trees, Mulberry Tree. The path visible is that in Picture 11 (6502-009). -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Geelong's trams go by March 31", 26/11/1955 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier? - 26-11-1955, titled "Geelong's trams go by March 31", replacing Geelong's 17 trams by 100 buses using five private companies. Quotes Mr A. J. Decon, Transport Operators Association President, and of Trans Otway Ltd. - about the take over of the first route in Jan. East-West. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.has date "26-11-55" in ink on right hand side at top.geelong, buses, closure -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Statue Valuations, Insurance Valuations of Public Sculptures, fountains and Monuments for the City of Ballarat, 1994, 11 April, 1994, 9/5/94 and 2012
Insurance valuations of public sculptures, fountains and monuments for the City of Ballarat: attention Ian Rossiter. (Town Clerk) valuations prepared by John Jones, Historian, Consultant, Valuer in Australian Art. Print--out contains valuations of the Statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens only and the criteria used for updating valuations. Unsigned though very likely written by John Garner.Important in knowing a valuation of each statue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 1994.2 faxes, 1. 1page only. 2.7 pages and 1 copy of 3 pages,(Prime Ministers' busts). 1 page print- out and a copy Fax 1. 11 April 1994. Fax 2. is water damaged. Printed across the top of this fax 94-05-09 11:20 Fax No 6622400. Two folder ring marks on the left hand of each page of the faxes. Fax 2 is signed John Jones on p.6. No marks on print-out. statue valuations, statues of prime ministers, john jones, valuer, city of ballarat, ian rossiter, valuation criteria, value of the statues in the ballarat botanical gardens. total value of ballarat statues in 1994. lists of ballarat statues, sculptors, dates of when the statues were made, marble, slate, granite, bronze, sandstone, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat