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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and white - cable tram Bourke & Swanston Sts
... Swanston St...Photo of a cable tram set - at the corner of Swanston... Bourke St Swanston St Leviathan store "Bourke & Swanston Mel ...Photo of a cable tram set - at the corner of Swanston and Bourke St. The saloon trailer is possibly No. 162 and is lettered for the Collingwood and Clifton Hill route. The grip car is yet to be fitted with staunchions on its sides or destination signs. In the background is the Leviathan store, Simons Hotel and Coles Book Arcade. Photo possibly soon after the line opened on 10-8-1887.Yields information about cable trams in Bourke St.Black and white photograph on paper."Bourke & Swanston Mel" in bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, swanston st, leviathan store -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Bartel Collectors World, "Melbourne Flinders and Swanston Streets", late 1970s
... Swanston St... at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders St. Shows the SEC building... at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders St. Shows the SEC building, Young ...Photo taken from the Flinders Gate Plaza looking northwest at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders St. Shows the SEC building, Young and Jacksons with many illuminated advertisements such as HBA, Peter Stuyvesant, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, SEC. Photo taken at dusk with W2 574 (City Route 5) northbound - a very empty tramcar - has adverts for Crest Beer and Scope.Yields information about the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets.Colour postcard by W Bartel of Sydney - No. M306postcards, swanston st, w2 class, flinders st, tram 574 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1925
... Swanston St...Black and white photograph of 2 trams in Swanston St c1925... Trams tramways S Class T Class Swanston St MBCTT tram 171 tram ...Black and white photograph of 2 trams in Swanston St c1925. Building in background may be the Queen Victoria hospital which places the trams just north of Lonsdale St. Photo has imperfection in top left corner of the image. First tram No. 171 is an S class single-truck California combination tram built by MMTB at Coburg Depot. It entered service in June 1922 and was withdrawn from service and sold in 1953. The tram's destination is shown as "Coburg Cemetery". Several passengers are seen boarding the tram. See page 64 of Destination City 5th Edition for another photo of this tram at South Melbourne Depot. The second tram, 178, is a T class single-truck combination tram with a long saloon, built by Duncan & Fraser, Adelaide for the MBCTT. It entered service in June 1917 as tram number 14C before transfer to the MMTB as T class tram. It was withdrawn from service and sold in 1961. This tram was one of only 6 Melbourne trams fitted with long wheelbase Brill Radiax truck. See page 65 of Destination City 5th Edition for another photo of this tram at Point Ormond terminus.trams, tramways, s class, t class, swanston st, mbctt, tram 171, tram 178, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne", 1900's
... Swanston St... Paul's Cathedral at the corner of Swanston and Flinders St, prior... Trams tramways Swanston St Flinders St St Paul's Cathedral ...Postcard - silver finish known as "Collotype" - view of St Paul's Cathedral at the corner of Swanston and Flinders St, prior to the construction of the spires in mid 1920's. Photo c1900's. Card titled "St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne" Postcard has a divided back with space for stamp, address and correspondence. In the top centre is a start with an "O" in the centre.trams, tramways, swanston st, flinders st, st paul's cathedral -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Only Ten Years Ago Today", Jan. 1935
... Swanston St... of Swanston and Flinders St intersection with many cable trams... Trams tramways Swanston St Flinders St Cable Trams Conversion ...Newspaper cutting from an unknown Melbourne newspaper with a photo headline of "Only Ten Years Ago Today", with a photograph of Swanston and Flinders St intersection with many cable trams in the view and extensive traffic, including horse drawn vehicles and the station. Notes that an announcement of conversion was made on 19/1/1925. Indicates a print date of about 19/1/1935.trams, tramways, swanston st, flinders st, cable trams, conversion -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo - Adelaide 302 in Melbourne, 25/1/1982
... Swanston St... Transport Pagent. The first photo is at Swanston and Flinders St... Transport Pagent. The first photo is at Swanston and Flinders St ...Set of two colour prints of ex Adelaide Birney No. 302 (former Bendigo tram 29) in Melbourne for the 1982 Australia Day Transport Pagent. The first photo is at Swanston and Flinders St with Young and Jackson Hotel in the background and the second at Flinders and Market Streets with a Hitachi Silver train on the railway viaduct. Not known who took the photographs. See Feb. 1982 issue of Electric Traction for a note regarding this tram in Melbourne for the Pagent.Yields information about Bendigo No. 29 as Adelaide 302 in Melbourne Set of two Colour prints - on plain papertramcars, tram 29, bendigo, birney tramcars, flinders st, swanston st, pageant -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Week 1995, 1995
... Colour photo of the police band Boxcar Blues in Swanston St.... Colour photo of the police band Boxcar Blues in Swanston St ...A photo of four members from the police band playing in Swanston Street as part of Legacy Week fundraising.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo of the police band Boxcar Blues in Swanston St.legacy week, police band -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, c1950
... Swanston St... of Swanston and Collins St with the Town Hall in the background. Has... Trams tramways SW6 class Dash Canopy Lights Swanston St East ...Black and white negative, of SW6 888 at the corner of Swanston and Collins St with the Town Hall in the background. Has the destination of East Malvern, route 5, dash canopy lighting and a sign "For comfort travel between 9.30 & 4.0". A W2 is crossing in Collins St. Neg has been damaged in the top right hand corner. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, sw6 class, dash canopy lights, swanston st, east malvern, route 5, tram 888 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, 1960s
... Swanston St... - of a MMTB Grinder at work early morning at the corner of Swanston... Trams tramways grinder Work Trams Flinders St Station Swanston ...Colour slide - Kodachrome Duplicate cardboard mount - of a MMTB Grinder at work early morning at the corner of Swanston and Flinders St with Flinders St Station in the background. Station clock showing possibly 6.30. A workman is marking out the work to be undertaken with a piece of chalk. On the station building is a sign for Mitchell's brushes and the Cultural Centre appeal fund board. No slide print date - during the 1960's?On the slide in pencil "MP 6 Dupes", a Tramways Museum Society stamp and the numbers 759 and 1-5trams, tramways, grinder, work trams, flinders st station, swanston st, trackwork, tram 12 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Victorian Government Information Bureau?, "The Garden City of Australia / Twenty-four views of Melbourne", c1950
... Swanston St... Victorian Railways 8 Swanston St with modern skyscrapers... Trams tramways Melbourne St Kilda Rd Swanston St Bourke St ...Book, brown cover patterned (Deer skin?), titled "The Garden City of Australia / Twenty-four views of Melbourne" with 24 pages (smaller than cover) printed pages stapled inside. Inside front cover is a map of Melbourne, with specific buildings marked, inside rear cover - Where to go in Melbourne, General Information and Sight seeing tours. On rear cover is printer details. Page Photo details by 1 Skyline of the City of Melbourne from Yarra Bank Victorian Railways 2 Collins St from Spring St (with trams) ditto 3 Princes Bridge, River Yarra ditto 4 St Kilda Rd from Flinders St Station ditto 5 St Pauls Cathedral ditto 6 Bourke St Shopping Centre - with double deck buses no details of photographer 7 Elizabeth St - with trams and buses Victorian Railways 8 Swanston St with modern skyscrapers (Collins) ditto 9 Aerial view, city of Melbourne ditto 10 Parliament House ditto 11 Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery ditto 12 St Kilda Rd, Looking towards the City trams 772 and W2 ditto 13 Kings Domain - Pioneer Monument ditto 14 Royal Melbourne Hospital - with back view inset ditto 15 Alexandra Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance ditto 16 Alexandra Gardens and Government House ditto 17 Captain Cook's House - Fitzroy Gardens ditto 18 Albert Park Lake no details of photographer 19 Melbourne Boys School, MacRobertson's Girls High School and Melbourne Uni - no details of photographer 20 Scene in the Botanical Gardens Victorian Railways 21 Aerial view of St Kilda with Brighton in background Victorian Railways 22 Melbourne Cricket ground, taken during the testimonial match to Sir Donald Bradman - no details 23 Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital and Exhibition Buildings and Aquarium - Victorian Railways 24 Dandenong - Showing Silvan Dam Victorian Railways The testimonial match took place in Melbourne during December 1948 (Reference Sir Donald Bradman Museum). Possibly arranged by the Victorian Government Information Bureau given the number of Victorian Railways photographs.trams, tramways, melbourne, st kilda rd, swanston st, bourke st, victorian railways, flinders st station, gardens -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, AGJ, "Central Railway Station Melbourne", mid 1900's?
... Swanston St... of Flinders St Station building, Swanston and Flinders St, with cable... Trams tramways Cable Trams Flinders St Swanston St Divided back ...Divided back postcard featuring a grey tinted image of Flinders St Station building, Swanston and Flinders St, with cable trams in Flinders St. Has the title "Central Railway Station Melbourne" on the lower edge. Rear has space for stamp, address, message. Notes that it was printed in Saxony, published by AGJ. .1 - Black & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales - similar view with many vehicles in the view.-trams, tramways, cable trams, flinders st, swanston st -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, The Marlborough Studios, Late 1914
... "The Marlborough studios 123 Swanston St Melbourne"... studios 123 Swanston St Melbourne" Photo in sepia tone re "Bert ...Cuthbert "Bert" Lodington enlisted under the Alias George Williams No 1608, 3/6th Batt AIF. KIA 8.5.15. Refer 2072 medals for full service details. Photo in sepia tone re "Bert" Lodington. Central photo on cardboard backing. Soldier standing in uniform holding a riding crop. Backing is light brown with ornamental surrounds."The Marlborough studios 123 Swanston St Melbourne"photogtaphy, military -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: FEMALE PHOTO, Nineteenth Century
... Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston St Melbourne.... PHOTOGRAPH Person female Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston St Melbourne. Head ...Head & Shoulders Young woman. Buttoned dress with ruffled shoulders. Bar brooch at neck. Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston Street Melbourne.Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston St Melbourne.photograph, person, female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: FEMALE HEAD AND SHOULDER PHOTO, Nineteenth Century
... Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston St Melbourne.... PHOTOGRAPH Person female Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston St Melbourne ...Sepia Studio portrait woman head & Shoulders. Growelle 69& 71 Swanston Street Melbourne.Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston St Melbourne.photograph, person, female -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Photo Album, Michael Schrader, "Tram Pix ex Slides", 1960's
... Swanston St... - Swanston St - 1963 T181 at Footscray Depot c1960 Brisbane... Trams tramways Swanston St Myer Christmas Trams Footscray Depot ...Manilla file folder, Railways of Australia Committee with a blue tape on the left hand side, preprinted file containing six sets of photograph sleeves with a sheet of white paper between, marked "Tram Pix ex Slides". Clipped into the folder with brass foldback clips. Sheet 1 front: MMTB Christmas Tram - 16W - Swanston St - 1963 T181 at Footscray Depot c1960 Brisbane Dreadnought 178 Sheet 1 rear VR 6 on an AETA Tour Brighton line Brisbane 358 and baby dreadnought and a group of 4 people Ballarat 35 and three other trams in City Loop - pre 1960 Sheet 2 front Ballarat 30 in bound in Albert St Sebastopol pre 1960 Bendigo 12 leaving depot, pre 1960 Bendigo 26 at Eaglehawk pre 1960 Sheet 2 rear Bendigo 29 pre 1960 Bendigo 28 with a group of enthusiasts standing in front - mid to late 1960's Sydney - coupled set of crossbench cars at a beach terminus Sheet 3 front Sydney - with Mark Foys in background Sydney - 2057 Sydney - trams being scrapped c1960 Sheet 3 rear Sydney - trams being burnt VR 30 at St Kilda Station Sheet 4 front VR36 and 6 on the Brighton line VR53 at St Kilda Station Sheet 4 rear VR 51 at Sandringham VR 51 on Sandringham Black Rock line VR 50 at Black Rock terminus Sheet 5 - not used Sheet 6 - front - photograph of a steam tram locomotive???trams, tramways, swanston st, myer, christmas trams, footscray depot, brisbane, st kilda brighton, ballarat, bendigo, sydney, scrapped trams, st kilda railway station, sandringham, black rock, tram 16w, tram 181, tram 178, tram 6, tram 358, tram 35, tram 30, tram 12, tram 26, tram 29, tram 28, tram 2057, tram 30, tram 36, tram 53, tram 51, tram 50 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - set of 9 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1966
... Swanston St... 1/11/51". .3 - View looking north along Swanston St... Route 28 Route 41 Route 6 Princes Bridge Swanston St W2 class ...Series of 9 black and white photographs of the traffic congestion in the CBD during 1951. .1 - view looking south along Spencer St from Collins St showing the VR Head office, and the railway viaduct with a Berger Paint advertisement, Has one wide body tram with dash canopy lighting and three W2's. Also one small bus. Has "G3" in pencil on rear. .2 - similar view but with a different vehicle mix - W2 317 (Richmond Route 28), an SW6 route 27 and another W2 (route 41). Includes one large truck carrying Land Rover boxes. Typed on rear "Enlargement of No. 72 - Sheet No. 26 (Report P25/1/8) and in ink initials and "For Testing Engs 1/11/51". .3 - View looking north along Swanston St Princes Bridge with a route 6 tram and Princes Bridge Station and St Pauls Cathedral. On rear in pencil "11/2" .4 - Spencer St - trams crossing Spencer St bridge - W5 781 (Route 10) and a W2 649, route 9, South Melbourne Beach. .5 - Queensbridge under bridge - showing many cars jammed and the railway viaduct. .6 - ?? - Collins St - National Mutual and Shaw Savill Line offices - has a Safety Zone stand. .7 - Collins St looking east from Market St - with many trams in the view and many cars. .8 - Collins at Market St with a SW6 with dash canopy lighting - route 45, followed by a route 9A .9 - same location - total chaos. See also Reg 4520 for another 7 photos of the same series.trams, tramways, traffic control, congestion, spencer st, route 27, route 28, route 41, route 6, princes bridge, swanston st, w2 class, sw6 class, route 10, route 9, spencer st bridge, market st, collins st, route 45, route 9a, tram 317, tram 781, tram 649 -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Buildings, Newman, Front Gate
... Newman College, view from Swanston St through front gates... melbourne Newman College, view from Swanston St through front gates ... -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Talma & Co, C. 1900
... On the front "Talma & Co. 119 SWANSTON ST. MELBOURNE."... Church Oakleigh On the front "Talma & Co. 119 SWANSTON ST ...William Webster was born in England in 1848. He was ordained into the Presbyterian ministry in Melbourne for Middle Darling-Wilcannia, N.S.W. in 1880. He served in Inglewood Vic. from 1884; Kerang from 1889; St. Andrew's Oakleigh from 1900-1912. He was demitted in 1912 and died in 1919.Matte, sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. William Webster. The photograph is mounted on a textured and patterned grey card which bears the photographer's details. The Rev Webster is looking directly at the camera and is wearing his clerical clothes.On the front "Talma & Co. 119 SWANSTON ST. MELBOURNE."rev william webster presbyterian minister, st andrew's presbyterian church oakleigh -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RULES OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS, VICTORIA, 1920, 1920
... Printed by A. H. Massina & Co., Swanston St Melbourne...., Swanston St Melbourne Booklet : 128 page green covered booklet ...Booklet : 128 page green covered booklet of the Rules of the I.O.O.F. of Victoria adopted at the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge held in March 1920 and registered 8th June 1920. Inserted inside front cover are 1. A small 8 page booklet on various medical benefits for the IOOF and 2. Six blue coloured doctor's certificates for a member (name ?) of the Loyal Hotham Union Lodge, No.12 IOOF. Dated 1892 and signed by the Lodge Surgeon R.A.E.Peacock (?)Printed by A. H. Massina & Co., Swanston St Melbourneorganisation, union, society, i.o.o.f., grand lodge, t. langley, r.a.e.peacock, doctor's certificate -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 24/01/1922 12:00:00 AM
... Swanston St... Manager, concerning an accident at the corner of Swanston... Lonsdale St Swanston St Signals .1 - has stamp "Copy to Engineer ...Report - original typed 3 foolscap pages, dated 24/1/1922 signed by the Manager Cable System (Mr. Roberts), to the Chief Manager, concerning an accident at the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale St where the auxiliary cable was cut due to a error by the policeman on duty directing tramcars, the pilot (pointsman/signaller) and one Gripman. Reports on the disciplinary hearing and makes recommendations as to the change of equipment and discussions with the Police department. Makes reference to somnolent market gardeners and general congestion on market days. Has names of Mr Barnes (claims Superintendent), Pilot Frederick Dainty, Gripman Frederick Houston, C. H. Turner and T Jewell representing the Union. Also has Mr. Strickland name in pencil. Also Constable Stanley, Youth J.C. Bartlett, Inspector Byers Notes issues with the intersection..1 - has stamp "Copy to Engineer" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, reports, services, accidents, police, lonsdale st, swanston st, signals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album, Gus Weir, My Melbourne Trams - B class trams, 1990 to 2011
... Swanston St... Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St... Junction Swanston St Bourke St Elizabeth St B class B1 class Set ...Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 44 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne B class trams. Scanned into 4 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St, docklands, St Vincents Plaza, and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits. Part 1 - Introduction - B1 - 2001, 2002, B2 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2027, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2106, 2026, 2027, 2032 & 2034. Part 2 - B2 2036, 2037, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2045, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2051, 2052, 2055, 2060, 2063, 2067, 2119, 2068, 2069, 2077 & 2078 Part 3 - B2 2078, 2085, 2087, 2093, 2094, 2047, 2049, 2100, 2101, 2103, 2089, 2114, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2108, 2109 & 2111. Part 4 - B2 2112, 2115, 2117, 2120, 2123, 2125. 2126, 2131 & 2132.Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 1990 to 2011Set of 44 album sheets most with four photos within a PerforMore spring clip album, heavy card covers, plastic cover with a Negative pocket, and some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph's location, photographer, and date. An insert label on each page gives the tram number, location, and date.tramways, tramcars, albums, melbourne, mmtb, the met, ptc, yarra trams, swanston trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st, elizabeth st, b class, b1 class -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1920s
... Printed on front: The Marlborough Studios 125 Swanston St... collection Printed on front: The Marlborough Studios 125 Swanston St ...Identified in the back row are Charles Kelly, Kathleen Evans, Robert Evans and Vera Kelly. In the front row are Nancy Carlson, Jack Kelly, Irene Carlson and Irene Evans. Sepia coloured wedding photo believed to be of the Evans family. The party is comprised of the bride and groom, 2 female attendants, 2 male attendants & 2 flower girls. The bridesmaids are wearing large hats. The general style of dress is indicative of the mid-1920s. There is considerable superficial loss due to silverfish damage. The photo is mounted on a brown cardboard matt which is badly foxed.Printed on front: The Marlborough Studios 125 Swanston St Melbourneevans family, weddings, portraits, evans wedding portrait, kelly, charlie, evans, kathleen, robert, vera, carlson, nancy, jack, irene, george evans collection -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Unnamed Soldier (on cardboard)
... "Mendelssohn Studios, 80 Swanston St, MELBOURNE" printed..., 80 Swanston St, MELBOURNE" printed on front Photograph ..."Mendelssohn Studios, 80 Swanston St, MELBOURNE" printed on frontphoto/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album, Gus Weir, My Melbourne Trams - Z1, Z2 & Z3 class trams, 1980 to 2011
... Swanston St... at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road..., Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St and La Trobe ...Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 70 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne Z1, Z2 and Z3 class trams. Scanned into 6 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits with some by B R Symons, D W Jones, and Michael P Hawkins Part 1 - Introduction - Z1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 19 & 22. Part 2 - Z1, 28, 31, 34, 37, 39, 49, 43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63, 65, 71, 70, 73, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 93 & 95. Part 3 - Z1 & Z2 & Z3 - 96, 100, 101, 108, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 122, 123, 125, 126, 128, 199, 136, 137 & 138 Part 4 - Z3 138, 139, 148, 150, 151, 154, 157, 155, 158 (Royal Tram), 160, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170 & 173 Part 5 - Z3 175, 176. 178, 179, 181, 182, 185, 186, 187, 193, 194, 196, 197, 199, 201, 203, & 204 Part 6 - Z3 204, 205, 208, 209, 211, 217, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229 & 230, Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 1980 to 2011Set of 70 album sheets most with four photos - some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph location, photographer and date. An insert label on each page gives tram number, location and date. See last image file - Gus Weir Obituary - Wellington Tramway Museum 2019.tramways, tramcars, albums, z1 class, z2 class, z3 class, melbourne, mmtb, the met, ptc, yarra trams, swanston trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Photographs x2, B&W, possibly Anna Box and Henry Pay, c1881
... A) nil B) J P LIND Photo 82 Swanston St.... laura, st kilda, melbourne A) nil B) J P LIND Photo 82 Swanston ...Anna Box 1849- 1919 was born in Withyham, Sussex England had her 7th birthday en route from Liverpool to Australia. George Box 1808-1867 of Sussex England, married Mary Cripps in 1831 and with 3 three of their 4 four sons and 3 three of their 4 four daughters left Liverpool in the Sailing Ship 'Atlanta' in March 1856 to begin a new life in Melbourne, Victoria , Australia. Their baby daughter Cecilia Lydia died a few days later. Caroline Box, the eldest daughter, remained in England working as a cook until she joined the family in Australia in 1863. William Box 1834-1902, the eldest son of George Box, married Elizabeth Avis 1833- 1914 and they resided in Box Cottage 1865 -1914 where they established a market garden and raised 13 children. William and Elizabeth had emigrated in 1854 so George worked on their market garden before setting up in Patterson Road. Sadly Mary drowned in a water hole only 4 months after their arrival in Brighton. It is supposed that Elizabeth helped George raise the children while he established his market garden. George died from Tetanus following an infected broken leg caused by falling from his dray in 1867. Anna was a dressmaker and in 1881 she married Henry Pay , a painter, from London and they had 3 children . In 1907 the family lived on a 30acre property in Ringwood which Anna bequeathed to her children. – Beatrice, Norman and Laura. In 1911 they moved to Surrey Hills where Anna died in 1919. Henry died in 1935 in Montrose where he was living with his son Norman Henry Pay, a farmer . Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children, lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841. George Box 1808-1867 migrated in 1856 and worked with his son William Box until he established a market garden in Patterson Rd . East Brighton ( now Bentleigh). Anna Box –Pay was the 3rd daughter of George and Mary Box. 2 black and white photographs that may be of A ) Anna Box and B) her husband Henry Pay A) nil B) J P LIND Photo 82 Swanston St.box anna, pay henry, pay norman, box william, box elizabeth avis, box george, box mary, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, ormond, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, withyham sussex england, ringwood melbourne, pay beatrice, pay laura, st kilda, melbourne -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... Printed on front of mounting: Gourelle 69 & 71 SWANSTON ST... collection Printed on front of mounting: Gourelle 69 & 71 SWANSTON ST ...A studio portrait of A. F. Daniel, a former Shire President of the former Shire of Bulla.Mounted b/w photo of A. F. Daniel. Black cardboard mounting with gold writing.Printed on front of mounting: Gourelle 69 & 71 SWANSTON ST / MELBOURNEshire of bulla, shire presidents, daniel, a. f., gourelle, photographers, george evans collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Photo Album, Brian Weedon, Tramway photos, 1970 to 1980's
... Swanston St... of Swanston St looking south just north of Lonsdale St with W2 432... Swanston St St Kilda Rd Bourke St Collins St Macarthur St St Kilda ...Photo Album - green card slip case containing heavy grey card covers front and rear, front protective page and 12 photo pages with adhesive surface and clear plastic sheet cover - on cardboard sheet bound by a heavy white comb binder marked "Photo Album" on the front inside cover. Each page has scanned to a pdf file. Page 1 - newspaper cutting and two photos of Ballarat No. 27 completing 1,000,000 miles. Item from "A Place in the Sun" written by Keith Dunstan. Photo of tram 27 by the Ballarat Courier. Date of Photo. 29/6/1968, taken prior to the TMSV Tour of that date. Black and white photograph of a group of the passengers on No. 27 during the celebration of the tram reaching 1,000,000 (million) miles in Ballarat. Glenys George, Brian Weedon, John Fitzsimons, Graeme Turnball, Paul Nicholson, Barry George and Kevin Clark. Page 2 - black and white photograph of Geelong Nos 2, 8, 4, 1 and another 4 wheel tramcar and a open cab motor bus photographed within the interior of Geelong depot, prior to 1924. From notes provided by David O'Neill, 12/2003, advises that bus driver is either Bill Hamaling or Charles Stafford. Gentlemen next to No. 8 could be Vic Phipps. Page 3 - Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 7 - c1912, soon after opening with driver, conductor and passengers. Shows the magnetic brake shoe. Page 4 - Black and White photograph of Geelong Cross bench tram No. 11 in Corio Tce, now Brougham St outside Marks Hotel. Tram has the destination of Newtown. Page 5 - Black and White photograph - T 180, showing "Pyrotechnic Fty" possibly on No. 9 Road at Malvern Depot Page 6 - Black and White photograph of L 105 prior to any modifications - see also Reg Item 2498 for another print. - ditto - interior view show off centre seats in the drop centre. Page 7 - Black and White photographs of W308 and W1 419 - - see also Reg Item 3422 for another print. Page 8 - Black and White photograph of W3 665 Page 9 - Black and White photograph of W4 670 - - see also Reg Item 3154 for another print. - ditto Interior view. Page 10 - Black and White photograph of SW6 850 with the dash canopy lighting - as built. - ditto Interior view - - see also Reg Item 674 and 3426 for another prints. Page 11 - not used. Page 12 - Black and White photographs of Y469 and X2 674 (This tram was later renumbered 680 - see page 30 of Destination City 5th Edition). - - see also Reg Item 3161 an d 3427 respectively for another prints. Page 13 - Black and White photographs of Y1 611 and an interior view - - see also Reg Item 3160 for another print. Page 14 - Set of 6 colour prints of Bendigo 28 decorated as the 1968 Myer Christmas tram, Birney 23 and 29. Page 15 - Set of 4 colour prints of Bendigo 3, 17, 6 and 17, Page 16 - Colour print of traffic and trams on Princes Bridge with Batman Ave terminus in the view. - Postcard of Swanston St looking south just north of Lonsdale St with W2 432 and another W2. See 3558.1 for a loose copy of the postcard - NuColorVue No. BP 1060-1 - titled on rear "A view towards the Shrine during peak traffic" Has signs advertising Penfolds Wines, Ansett-ANA, State Savings Bank and Foys. Page 17 - Set of two colour postcards - W2 405 and another tram southbound in St Kilda Road with the Prince Henry hospital in the background and Bourke St with W7 1026 and other trams in the view. Page 18 - Set of two photographs of W2's in Collins St at Spring St, with No. 512 in the view. Page 19 - View looking across the Gardens with two W2 class trams in Macarthur St. - W2 637 at corner of Collins and Exhibition St - see also Reg Item 1999 for another print. Page 20 - set of three colour photographs - W2 303 in bound on St Kilda Road, destination City, Route 4D, see also Reg Item 324 - W7 965 turning from Queens Road into St Kilda Road at St Kilda Junction. - W4 671 at South Melbourne Depot. Page 21 - not used Page 22 - MMTB Bus 702 Mark VI MMTB Freighter body and W7 1035 Page 23 - not used Page 24 - SEC coal locomotive 108 at night. Most photographs are MMTB Official. Listed 22-5-2019trams, tramways, melbourne, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, postcards, l class, interiors, new trams, mmtb, t class, w class, w1 class, w3 class, w4 class, sw6 class, y class, x2 class, princes bridge, batman ave, swanston st, st kilda rd, bourke st, collins st, macarthur st, st kilda junction, w7 class, buses, secv, tram 27, tram 2, tram 8, tram 1026, tram 4, tram 1, tram 11, tram 105, tram 308, tram 419, tram 665, tram 670, tram 850, tram 469, tram 674, tram 611, tram 23, tram 29, tram 17, tram 3, tram 6, tram 28, tram 405, tram 29, tram 432, tram 1017, tram 512, tram 303, tram 965, tram 671, tram 1035, tram 637 -
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Pamphlet, Photo story Pty Ltd, "Melbourne Heritage Walk", 1985
... Swanston St... Trams tramways Melbourne Heritage Collins St Swanston St Bourke ...Pamphlet or small book - 16 pages, centre stapled, printed in sepia colour - titled "Melbourne Heritage Walk" published for Victoria's 150th anniversary in 1985. Features a message from the Lord Mayor, map showing various walks and photographs of street scenes around the central Melbourne area along with heritage notes. Has a list of interesting places to visit. Related to a list of panels that had been provided at the time around the city. Published by Photo story Pty Ltd, Port Melbourne with photos from the RHSV, La Trobe Library, Mitchell Library and sponsored by the Australian Oil Industry.trams, tramways, melbourne, heritage, collins st, swanston st, bourke st, flinders st, russell st -
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Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Procession of Munitions Vehicles, through city streets", Oct. 1943
... Swanston St... Depot Victoria St Swanston St Elizabeth St Spencer St Collins St ...2 copies of letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, titled "Arrangements in connection with "Miles of Munitions 1943" procession through city streets on Friday 29th October, 1943, in connection with Fourth Liberty War Loan". Provides details of route and assembly points with tram requirements. Dated 21 Oct 1943 8 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated 27/10/1943."Mr Harry" written in pencil on one letter. "Coburg depot" written on 2 memos. Several comments written in pencil regarding tram scheduling.trams, tramways, events, parades, world war 2, coburg depot, hanna st depot, malvern depot, hawthorn depot, camberwell depot, glenhuntly depot, victoria st, swanston st, elizabeth st, spencer st, collins st -
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Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Parade of Allied Service Units", 2/11/1943 12:00:00 AM
... Swanston St... Swanston St Bourke St Franklin St Elizabeth St Victoria St ...Parade of Allied Service Units, Through City Streets Friday 5th November 1943 - 1.20 to 2.10 pm 9 memos to various inspectors across several depots for the above event from JM Harry , Dist Traffic Superintendent. 2 copies of letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, dated 28 October 1946, titled "Arrangements for "Allies' Day" March of Service Units Through the City Streets on Friday 5th November 1943" Australian Military Forces, Vic L of C March Order No. 8/43, dated 1 Nov 43."Mr Harry" written in pencil on march orders.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, st kilda rd, city road, swanston st, bourke st, franklin st, elizabeth st, victoria st, clarendon st, queens bridge, collins st, hanna st, spencer st, king st, market st