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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, c1890
Black and white photograph of a cable car set, c1890 at the Bridge Road Richmond line terminus with the Bridge Road Hotel in the background. Has a group of 10 cable tram employees in uniform standing alongside the tram, lettered and detailed decoration on the trailer - No. 18 "Not to be reproduced with permission from the National Library of Australia".On rear in ink "Tram car Melbourne" and a label "Not to be reproduced with permission from the National Library of Australia"trams, tramways, richmond, bridge road, crews, mto co, cable trams, tram 18 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, 1940's
Black and white negative by Wal Jack of W4 670 (Maribyrnong River, route 54), passing under the rail over bridge for the Coburg railway line in Racecourse Road, Flemington. Tram about to cross the Moonee Ponds Creek bridge. Tram number identified on print in album. Photo undated, c1940.trams, tramways, racecourse road, w4 class, route 54, tram 670 -
Coburg Historical Society
Artwork, other - Plaque (intended) for Murray Road Bridge, Bluestone Plaque intended for Murray Road Bridge, 1871
The plaque was originally intended for the Murray Road Bridge. The Murray Road Bridge is of state historical and architectural significance. With the Newlands Street Bridge it is one of a pair of bluestone bridges constructed by prison labour in Coburg and is situated within the immediate vicinity of the Pentridge Prison. The bridge has one of five largest spans of stone bridges built in Australia, of which at least three survive. (VHR)BluestoneErected by the Penal Department A.D. 1871 George Oliphant Duncan Inspector General -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Clintons Road, Christmas Hills, 2 July 1962
Burned bridge Temporary bridge on RHS 2 July 1962 The bridge was destroyed by bushfires 15-16 January 1962Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.1962-07-02, bridge construction, christmas hills, clintons road, infrastructure, shire of eltham, victorian bushfires - 1962, bush fires -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Plenty Bridge Hotel, Lower Plenty, 1870s
Lower Plenty Hotel. This photograph shows the original Plenty Bridge hotel with Lower Plenty bridge in the foreground. The hotel was built c1858 and the bluestone bridge in the 1860s to replace the earlier toll bridge built in 1858.The close proximity of the hotel to the bridge is an indication of the importance of these river crossings in the mid 19th centuryDigital copy of black and white photographlower plenty, plenty river, plenty bridge hotel, lower plenty bridge, lower plenty hotel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 26 July 1956
Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Showing tremie used upstream cylinder pier No. 1 26th July 1956.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-26 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 1957
Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Greensborough abutment – Piles broken back and false floor poured for columns 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1957 -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Belgrave Railway Bridge, 1947
Belgrave railway bridge looking towards Bayview Road from Terrys Ave, 1947. It shows a bus crossing the bridge onto (now) Belgrave-Gembrook Road, followed by a male cyclist wearing a dark overcoat and bowler hat. A man wearing a homburg hat is crossing the footbridge beside the main bridge towards the main street. There is a pale van parked (or driving past) a dairy on the corner of Bayview Rd and Belgrave-Gembrook Road. A brick toilet block is shown with a sign saying 'MEN' on a nearby lamp post. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murfett Pty Ltd, Princes Bridge Melbourne, c1968
Colour postcard of Princes Bridge and South Gate Fountain Melbourne, late 1960's. Postcard shows the southern end of the Princes Bridge, has 3 W2's on bridge, each with marker lights and the South Gate fountains, existing at the time of the photograph. Since replaced by the Arts Centre. On rear is printed caption, giving details of the location, the date of the fountain construction (1959), stamp placement area and publishers details and post card number (8P 1053-2), National View by Murfett Publishers.On top edge near stamp area in black ink "1968".trams, tramways, melbourne, southgate, princes bridge, mmtb -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Greetings from Kew, c.1928
An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Rae series of postcards, otherwise unknown, showing important sites in KewSmall folding postcard including nine black and white postcard views of Kew. Cover depicts Kew War Memorial set within an embossed cardboard frame. Individual postcards include: Studley Park Road, River Yarra showing new Bridge [Chandler Hwy], High Street showing soldier's memorial, River Yarra at Victoria Bridge, The Yarra at Studley Park, Holy Trinity Church, the [Alexandra] Gardens, New Yarra Bridge [Burke Rd], Soldiers' Memorial and Post Office Kewwashfold family, christian-washfold collection, postcards -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme, Kew Canoe Carnival, 1910
An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Rare programme for what was once an annual event in Kew with important, possibly unique photos of sites in Kew and on the Yarra.Programme for the 1910 Kew Canoe Carnival which was held on the River Yarra on February 11th. The location was at the Asylum Reserve at the old white bridge (the precursor of Kane's Bridge). Funds were raised in Aid of the Annual Treat to Kew and Yarra Bend Patients (and the Carnival fund). The booklet includes details of the programme, numerous advertisements and rare and important historic photographs of the district including: the Willsmere Park Dairy, the Glen Tea Gardens at Hawthorn, the Pipe Bridge, the Kew Boat Sheds (Macauley's), and Rudder Grange boat house.christian-washfold collection, kew canoe club, kew canoe carnivals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Alexandra Gardens, Kew, 1910-1920
Named after Queen Alexandra, these beautiful gardens opened in 1908 and are designed in the formal style typical of the early 1900s.Early postcard showing architectural features and original plantings.The Alexandra Gardens, Cotham Road Kew. The postcard depicts a pedestrian bridge within the Gardens. The bridge, on which are standing two children, has rustic sides. On the evidence of this postcard, planting within the Gardens included a range of exotic specimens including a variegated aloe and water lilies. Native vegetation can be seen in the distance.alexandra gardens - kew (vic), postcards -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Alexandra Gardens, Kew, 1908-1918
Named after Queen Alexandra, these beautiful gardens opened in 1908 and are designed in the formal style typical of the early 1900s.Early postcard showing original architectural features and plantings.The Alexandra Gardens, Cotham Road Kew. The postcard depicts a pedestrian bridge within the Gardens. The bridge, on which are standing two children, has rustic sides. On the evidence of this postcard, planting within the Gardens included a range of exotic specimens including a variegated aloe and water lilies. Native vegetation can be seen in the distance.alexandra gardens - kew (vic), postcards -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Flood, Zig-Zag, Kew, 1924
Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. A fine and clear view of the Zig-Zag Bridge across the Yarra River.Digital copy of a photograph from page 5 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of the 1870s Zig-Zag Bridge that linked the Yarra Bend and Kew Asylums. The Bridge was demolished in 1929."Flood / Zig-Zag / Kew / 1.24"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, zig-zag bridge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c1987
Black and White photograph, looking south towards the railway Thornbury overpass, Miller Street of the Epping line (the hump) for trams. Shows the car park under formation and the rebuilt bridge to provided access under the bridge for cars. Note the new concrete pier alongside there railway replacing a former wooden or steel pier.On the rear in ink "New carpark appearing east of PWS c1987"trams, tramways, preston workshops, car parks, bridges, the hump, thornbury -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Warrandyte Rd. Bridge, Ringwood. 1978
Written on back of photograph, "Warrandyte Rd. Bridge". Catalogue card dates photograph, "1/5/78" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Warrandyte Rd. Bridge over Mullum Creek, Ringwood, showing stumps of old piles (undated)
Poor quality, blurry photographWritten on back of photograph, "Warrandyte Rd. Bridge over Mullum Creek showing stumps of old piles". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Creek, 75 yds east of Warrandyte Rd. Bridge 1964
Possibly May 1971 as per item 2979?Typed below photograph, "Mullum Creek, 75 yds east of Warrandyte Rd. Bridge in centre". 1964 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Earth fill over culverts in place of old Warrandyte Road bridge, Ringwood 1986
Written on back of photograph, "29.22.86. Earth fill over culverts in place of old Warrandyte Road bridge." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Mullum Creek. West side of Warrandyte Road Bridge. Ringwood 1986
Written on back of photograph, "3.8.86. Ringwood. Mullum Mullum Creek. West side of Warrandyte Road Bridge." -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Men on the Line. Stories of the Thai-Burma Railway Survivors, 2008
Cream and brown coloured hard cover with an illustration on the front cover of emaciated men working on railway bridge construction. 302 pages.books, military history, pow's -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 12/11/1938
Article in The Herald newspaperArticle in which Mr Dunstan, Premier of Victoria, announced that a bridge would be built at a cost of £30,000, between San Remo and Newhaven.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Great Ocean Road Workers Camp at Big Hill
Great Ocean Road Workers Camp at Big Hill in 1920. Overseer B. Bridges. Photo of 13 men outside campsitebig hill; great ocean road;, workers camp -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista off from San Remo
Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of "Genista" steaming towards San Remo. Phillip Island on left. Old suspension bridge in background."Genista" off from San Remolocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, san remo, suspension bridge, phillip island -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Eltham, Shire of Eltham Handbook 1991, 1991_
The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres and existed from 1856 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Eltham60 pages, Illus. Printed on beige paper. Front cover has a copy of the painting "Brougham Street Bridge" by Hilary Jackman.eltham, shire of eltham, handbooks -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Ships Bridge, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative -Glenelg River Nelson, Victoria, Miss Zillah Maschmedt, photographer, c. 1936
Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows view across Glenelg River to Nelson township, bridge in foreground Nelson Victoria. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Wooden Bridge, n.d
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Coloured photograph. Wooden bridge, close-up of wooden rails on one side. Erosion of creek banks can be seen in background. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham, Victoria, Australia, 2015c
Postcard showing two views of miniature trains with people on board; one traversing a bridge, one at the station. Mel: 21 H10eltham, diamond valley railway -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Looking towards trestle bridge from new Shire Hall, 1965c
Black and white photograph looking west to railway bridge over Diamond Creek from Shire Office carpark c.1965.bridges, railways, eltham, diamond creek, eltham shire office, george w bell collection