Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Saturday 3/2/1996 written by Peter Hiscock, Chairman Ballarat Tourism Board replying to D.H. Woodward's (notes as former councillor) letter of 31/1/1996 (item 1468), commenting that the study should be done before knocking the project. Notes that the questions are valid, but the study should be done. Notes that Mr. Woodward has opposed many heritage projects. Also has a Burns cartoon about cable TV."Sat 3/2/96" in blue ink on top edge.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Frederick Douglas Jones solicitor's Cash Book No 5 (8 Sept 1919 to 31 June 1926). Formal Ledger with dark green shot silk cover over stick card with red bound spine. Book used to page 87 of 93 F D Jones solicitor's Cash Book No 5. Includes loose solicitor's notes / receipts/ debentures / postal order & correspondence (separated and separately stored in pockets). Frederick Douglas Jones CollectionHandwritten entriesf d jones, solicitor's records

Two "The Met", Box Hill Plus Inner Neighbourhood tickets, Orange and yellow colours set up on the top and bottom edges for each day of specific months and time on the ends. Ticket No. A00874 has been punched for November 15 at 1pm, and Ticket No. 27867 has been punched for 31 May at 3pm. Price of both tickets is $1.80. On rear are conditions and Metropolitan Transit flying arrow logo, which later became The Met logo.trams, tramways, the met, melbourne, tickets, metropolitan transit, neighbourhood tickets

BTPS membership card for years 1978 - 1979 printed on very light green card for. Features sketch of a tram, No. 31. The name of the member "Mrs. C. Dean 42", has been typed on the rear of the card. Details that the person is a financial member, entitled to free travel on BTPS Public services. 2nd copy added 10/06/2006 - copy issued to P.Winspur 76 3rd copy added, ex C.Dean 20/06/06 - unused.trams, tramways, btps, membership cards

Snowy River Dry Cleaners was situated in Stanley Street, Orbost (previously a hat factory). There was also a shop in the CBD of Orbost. Basil Dowie moved his dry cleaning business from Nicholson Street to 31 Stanley Street where Stuart Hats had been. He had originally bought the business from Laurie Harrington in August 1950. (more information in Orbost & District Historical Society Newsletter No. 138 - John Phillips) This item is from a business no longer existing.A clear plastic bag with green print. - Snowy River Dry Cleaners. attached is orange card - E. Scott 004408Your garment Flower Fresh from Snowy River Dry Cleaners Orbostdry-cleaners-orbost laundry

"We chat with film makers Lucinda Horrocks and Jary Nemo about their film Harbour Lights. This is followed with a chat with Yau-Ming about his short film The Last Typewriter Shop in Melbourne. Both films will be showing at the next Melbourne Documentary Film Festival running over 10 days in July - July 21 - 31 at Nova Cinema." Broadcasted in Melbourne on Thursday, 24 June 2021 - 11:00am to 11:30amThe documentary was selected in several film festivals.Radio interview of Jary Nemo and Lucinda Horrocks by harbour lights, documentary, melbourne documentary film festival, mdff, jary nemo, lucinda horrocks, wind and sky productions, 2021, mission to seafarers, annie mcloughlin, media copy, 3cr, community radio

From its origins in 1919 to formation in 1927 of the RSSAILA to 1946 when veterans initiated re-forming a local RSL sub-branch, Eltham sub-branch has grown, with its interesting history enriched with much anecdotal material, photos, and personalities. Includes Nominal Roll of Eltham RSL Sub-Branch Members ( as at 31 December 2001), Eltham Districts Residents who died in the Two World Wars, reference, index of People. Paperback; 112 p. : .ill., ports. ; 21 cm.ISBN 1876615168eltham, eltham rsl sub-branch

Charles Howard Beanland, Dip E.E. (SMB), M.I.E. Australia, M.A.C.E. Born 31 March 1902 at Ballarat Educated at the Ballarat School of Mines (later Federation University Australia) where he gained a Diploma of Electrical Engineering. Charles Beanland was later Principal at Footscray Techncial College (1951-1967) Electrical Engineer, Charles Beanland, was the foundation president of the Melbourne Branch of the Ballarat School of Mines Past Students' Association in 1928. Photographic portrait of Charles Beanland.charles howard beanland, charles beanland, ballarat school of mines, footscray technical college, past students' association, electrical engineering, alumni

Robin Boyd was on the judging panel for the American Institute of Architects, in conjunction with Sunset magazine, "Best houses" in the West Coast USA in 1965. Interesting commententary is given about the 364 houses entered and the award-winning houses. Some conclusions about what is new in planning are drawn. Comparisons are made with the best Australian houses and landscape architecture of 1965. This manuscript of Boyd's weekly newspaper column in 'The Australian' was published with the same title on 31/07/1965.Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian, 16/10/1965.Two copies. One typewritten (c copy), pencil edits and additions. Second typewritten (p/copy). Both quarto, 7 pages.american institute of architects, california, sunset magazine, house design, 1965, landscape design., robin boyd, manuscript, ohm2022, ohm2022_16

This photograph shows the interior of the Valley Worsted Mill in 1923. The mill was first established at this time, and the photo shows the interior after tooling up but prior to the mill actually commencing operation. This photo is one of 31 in total and shows warping. The donor worked at the Valley Mill for many years. This mill still exists in Swanston Street, Geelong and is now being used by Melba Industries (an Austrim-Nylex company) to produce Jumbuck Nylon wool packs.Interior of Valley Worsted Mill, c.1923.valley worsted mill, warping, warping machinery

This photograph shows the interior of the Valley Worsted Mill in 1923. The mill was first established at this time, and the photo shows the interior after tooling up but prior to the mill actually commencing operation. This photo is one of 31 in total and shows warping. The donor worked at the Valley Mill for many years. This mill still exists in Swanston Street, Geelong and is now being used by Melba Industries (an Austrim-Nylex company) to produce Jumbuck Nylon wool packs.Interior of Valley Worsted Mill, c.1923.valley worsted mill, warping, warping machinery

Letter dated 15 May 1970 from Lt.-Col. W.H.A. Becke, Private Secretary & Comptroller to Victorian Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe, thanking Ivan Layton, the Executive Officer of Melbourne Legacy, for his invitation to speak at the Legacy Luncheon meeting on Monday 31 August 1970 to open Legacy Week. The invitation was extended to and accepted by both Lt.-Col. Becke and The Governor. See also 00123, 00464, 00786, 00461.Governor Delacombe was the patron of Melbourne Legacy from 1964-1974, and Junior Legatees were invited to annual Christmas parties at Government House.Copy of a letter on Victorian Government letterhead - fading black on white/cream.'COPY ONLY' stamped in purplegovernor of victoria, speakers

Photo shows Tram 19 at Geelong Depot One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Geelong operations toward the closure of the tram system.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, geelong depot, tram 19

Two soldiers identified as follows (unsure who is who). 1. "Allan James Cuthbertson". No.1816. Enlisted 12/1/1915. AURO 18, 4th Reo's 12 Battalion. Embarked 19/4/1915. RTA 31/3/1919. 2. "Arthur Edward Cuthbertson". Enlisted 19/1/1915, Age 22. 3rd Field Coy Engineers No. 5169. Embarked 17/12/1915. RTA 12/5/1919.Torn black and white photo of two Australian soldiers posed, with one standing and one seated in full uniform. On back is postcard format with the names. End of postcard looks to be rotted away.On back, scribbled in pencil, "A.J. & A.E. Cuthbertson and two Hobart".photograph, ww1, soldiers, allan james cuthbertson, arthur edward cuthbertson

These items were given to clients of the Mid City Motel (probably the one in Ballarat ). The Mid City Motel company was formed in 1963 by a syndicate with the motel in Raglan Parade, Warrnambool. It was later sold with the company liquidated in 1982. The expansion from Warrnambool to Ballarat occurred in 1970 with a building in Doveton Street North, Ballarat. Items such as the sewing kit and shower cap are still given out as promotional material in many motels today. These items are of little importance but are examples of the promotional activities of the motel/tourism scene 30 or so years ago. They may be useful for display.This is a small plastic bag containing a paper sewing kit and a paper folder containing two Alka-Seltser tablets. The sewing kit is red and white and the Alka Seltzer packet is mostly blue. The three items come from the Mid-City Motel and are intended to be kept in a car. Plastic Bag: Mid City Motels, Princes Highway, Warrnambool, 055 62 8026, Doveton Street, Ballarat, 053 31 1222, Travellers Aid Bag for your car with Sewing Kit, Alka Seltzer, Shoe Shine, Shower Cap, Have a Nice Day, Ballarat City Map.warrnambool, mid city motel, tourism

The photographic envelopers were used to develop plates, films and lantern slides. They had to be mixed as per instructions on the packet. These may have been used by an individual or by a local school or organisation.Wilma Davies, a long term resident of the Kiewa Valley donated this photographic equipment.Brownish/black cardboard box with no lid (broken off). Label is black, white and orange on front. The remaining parts of the label seal are on the sides with a 'picture' of (weighing) scales and words Trade Mark in black on orange and white. Inside the box are 31 clear plastic sealed cardboard boxes of "Colourform developer "B" Powder". The boxes are white with a label on the front with black and orange print. The ends are clear, the sides have "Colourform "B" in orange and the back has 'Directions' in black .Large box - Johnson Colourform Outfit Small boxes Colourform developer "B" powder.photographic equipment, photography, johnsons of hendon, colour form developer powder, photo developer, wilma davies

Contained within bundle of 31 documents bound with string and most within captioned and dated envelopes. A. Typed Rental & Maintenance Agreement between Edith Florence Gwendoline Lansell and Cohns re Neon Sign. b. Cohns letterhead Manilla envelope with handwritten caption 'Neon Electric Signs', Edith Florence Gwendoline Lansell in Agreement with The Cohn Bros Brewery Co Ltd.. Agreement dated 23 day of March 1933 and to operate from 1st April 1933.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Gold Fields Act. Published: Joseph A C Helm, Mackay & Co., Bendigo. 114 Pages. Inscriptions: inside front cover: hand writing from 30/10/1862 to 9/2/1864, Title Page: W Arch? Douglas, 8 January 1861, Repealed by Mining Statute, writing also on many other pages, newspaper articles pasted into book on pages 25, 30, & 31. Many pages have underlining. 114 pages. Owned by W A DouglasJoseph A C Helmbook, gold fields act, gold fields act, history, legal matters, miners rights

Group of paper pinned together of various experiments. Items include Tail light invention for Defence Dept. 18/9/41, Heat of glass, Refractive Index Tests on Melbourne Tap Water 31/7/42, Research Data, Manufacture of the Buoys 18/1/43, Specifications 1/12/42, List of substances with their Atomic No., Symbol, Atomic Weight, Melting Point and Year of discovery and a hand drawn diagram for an experiment. Bendigo Electronic Company of Australia Pty Ltdsciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, bendigo electronic company of australia pty ltd, defence dept, capt slattery, f a stevenson

invoice dated 31/08/1955 fro Mr D. W. Clarke, Llangelly, for W. Cowling, Grain, Chaff and Seed Specialists, Agricultural Machinery Merchants for: 1 Cooper Single Endedd Ball Bearing Grinder complete at ?9.16.06 Freight to Bendigo at £0.12.08 Invocie totalling £40.09.02. Receipted in full 21/09/1955. W. Cowling, Grain, Chaff and Seed Specialists, Agricultural Machinery Merchants, Electrolux refrigerators, The Shell Co. of Australia Ltd.; Market Square, Bendigo.

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, August 31, 2004. Premiers:Bendigo High School's 'Z' cricket team topped the competition in the Northern District High Schools' Association in the 1931-1932 season. Back row: P. Patten, R. Taylor, A. Randles, L. Sayers, K. Mansbridge, L. Munro, D. Moreland. Front: M. Wharton, S. Payne, L.Noonan (coach), K. Pearson (captain), E.H. Townsend (headmaster), S. Loutham, S. Mansbridge.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Document. Cohn Bros. Collection. 1 - Hand written, two pages taped together with Liabilities & Assets dated Apr 30, 1926. 2 - Three pages pinned together. Handwritten Total of deliveries and totals after deducting Cohuna Trade. 2nd page - Branch 'Returns' to Head Office. 3rd page - Only Plant written on it. 3 - Statement of Assets & Liabilities dated Oct 31, 1911. 4 - Lt brown envelope with notes 10/1/1927.organization, business, cohn bros, cohn bros. collection, brewers, cordial & aerated water manufacturers, financial statements

Demonstrates documentation and methods used to prepare annual reports for each SEC tram system.Report - 9 sheets, (8 foolscap), titled "Annual Report - Bendigo Tramways", dated 30/6/1956. Memo dated 31/10/1956 to the Ballarat office. Report signed by J H Sutherland. Report comprises information on Rolling stock, and Tram depot Maintenance, painting, spare parts ex Geelong, tram track maintenance including personnel numbers, overhauls, traffic, personnel, accidents, injuries and lost property. A separate report is provided for overhead. trams, tramways, bendigo, annual reports, rolling stock, traffic staff, trackwork, personnel, accidents, overhead, tramcars, maintenance

Yields information about the appearance of the intersection of Grenville and Bridge St following the introduction of the horse trams and the terminal arrangements.Digital image from the State Library of Victoria website image No. H39358/11, showing a horse tram departing the Grenville St terminus. Shows the view along Bridge St with the Nicholl and Allan store, Bucks Head hotel, and C. Morris Hatter sign. C1890? Tram has the destination of "Convent", with a number of people on the upper deck. See image btm7019i2.pdf for the SLV link - correct as of 31-12-17. See image i3 for a more detailed photograph.trams, tramways, bridge st, grenville st, sturt st, horse trams

Yields information about tram operations in Wendouree Parade and the Carlton St area in early 1971.Set of 5 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams in Wendouree Parade. .1 - 32 leaving Gardens Loop .2 - 28 near Carlton St with the Lake in the background. Tram has Bliss Bombs (To read pack: Tilt Tram") and SEC electric cooking roof advertisement .3 - ditto in Wendouree Parade. .4 - 31 at ditto, with the gates of the St Therese of the Little Flower catholic church in the foreground. .5 - 32 in the Gardens area with the destination of Mt. Pleasant.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens loop, carlton st, tram 32 tram 28 tram 31

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Yellow index board - printed as an "All Day Ticket" for the "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" - issued by the BTPS with space for the date to be written in and signature of the conductor who issued the ticket. Produced at the start of operations for the BTPS Dec. 1974 or Jan. 1975. Used until 31/10/1975 when next series of all day tickets introduced. Items collected for archives 1975. Five samples held. See Reg Item 4775 for one issue on the day of the official opening 1/2/1975.trams, tramways, btps, all day tickets, tickets

3446.1 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 30-5-2006, titled "Depot strikes it lucky" about the BTM winning a MIRA (Museum Industry Recognition Award). Has photo of Austin Brehaut standing in front of No. 26 in front of depot. Picture by Jeremy Bannister. Quote Stephen Butler about the reconstruction of the sub-station, fund raising and the Award. 3446.2 - A4 sheet print of the Courier's Web site, printed 31-05-2006 - shortened version newspaper article.btm, substation, museums australia, awards