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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Mount Quamby G. M. Co. N.L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated September Sept. 10 1925 and 15/2/24. Account for attending Mr. Palmer advising and costs of extraordinary meeting as agreed. Cost £4.4.0. R344 Delivered by HD 15-2-24.miss g. alice jones collection - account, mount quamby g m co n l, mr palmer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONSTABLE JOHN BARRY COLLECTION:
Blue paper, handwritten document. Account rendered by Messrs Barry and Hayes, Trustees of the Will of Jane Anderson deceased, in account with Bewell, Attenborough, Wilks, Connelly . Re Yourselves to Cahill. Amounts listed for rates, water, perusal fee, costs of disposal and settlement. Total: 39 pounds, 18 shillings and 3 pence. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Return Vow", "Federal fund refusal 'won't halt proposal': Hiscock", 11/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 11, 1995 featuring the comment by Peter Hiscock director of Sovereign Hill , that federal refusal to fund the project would not halt the proposal. Article by Ian Haberfield. Features a photo of Peter Hiscock. Comments about costs, benefits of the project, and that the trams will be cherished by the community.trams, tramways, peter hiscock, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Orbost & District Historical Society
railway stamps, c. 1916-1987
Used by station staff on the Bairnsdale to Orbost railway line which closed in 1987. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987.This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.Three stamps used by Victorian Railways, for WAYGARA, BRUTHEN, and ORBOST stations. All stamps have black painted handles. The stamp is made of rubber and the handles are wood.WAYGARA BRUTHEN ORBOSTrailway-stamp railway-history orbost-railway-line -
Orbost & District Historical Society
box, first half 20th century
This box was used by Lindsay Thomson's mother, Annie M. Thomson for the transport of hen eggs from Orbost to Melbourne by rail - C 1940's -1950's. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. A wooden box with two inside sections and a wooden lid which is secured on both ends by large nails/spikes which are fitted into a groove and are then turned. On front and back in black stencilled letters A M T O B container railway eggs -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Scales, Salter's Postal Parcel Balance, Estimated late 1800's - early 1900's
Postal Parcel Balance Scales - circular face with weights and costs around circumference - encased in heavy metal frame with ornate pattern around the triangular foot - oblong flat tin tray balanced on top - painted white with black markings on the face - single black metal hand in centre to show weight etc.In centre of face: "POSTAL PARCEL BALANCE" / SALTER'S "Salter" over emblem showing arrow through knotted rope / 11 LB'S BY 1 OZscales, postal -
Clunes Museum
Document - CORRESPONDENCE, MR. J.B. WILKE, SHIRE ENGINEER, 23RD DECEMBER, 1969
LETTER REFERRING TO TOURIST DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYA 2 PAGE LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT AND COUNCILLERS SHIRE OF TALBOT AND CLUNES DATED 23RD DECEMBER 1969 FROM J.B. WILKIE, SHIRE ENGINEER OUTLINING THE OPTIONS FOR COSTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACCESS TO THE GOLD DISCOVERY MEMORIAL AND THE CARAVAN PARK IN CLUNES TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE PROPOSED VISIT OF MR A.T. EVANS M.L.A. ON THE 6TH JANUARY 1970.local history, document, correspondence, tourism -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "If you drink and drive, you're a bloody tram driver", "Taking Victoria for a ride", 14/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Newspaper clippings about the public transport and political and financial issues, both The Age 14/6/1992 .1 - Front page of The Sunday Age, "If you drink and drive, you're a bloody tram driver", written by Tony Parkinson, with a photo by Wayne Ludbey of a driver with a stubbie in hand at the Albert Park terminus. Item about this and the financial performance of the system and the operational aspect of crew management. .2 - "Taking Victoria for a ride"- Tony Parkinson - looking at the performance of the Labor Government in addressing Victorian public transport operations and costs, including the railways, unions, the Premier John Cain, Transport Ministers Steve Crabb, Tom Roper, Jim Kennan and Peter Spyker's attempts and problems of the era. PTC, costs.trams, tramways, operations, transport, public transport, unions, finances, redundancies, transport minister -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The All-Electric Tramcar", 1961
Report - blue Rexene cloth heavy card covers, dark blue glued end sheets, fully sewn bound, with some 9 sections, with many sheets folded and appropriate paper spacing allowed for in the binding. Report titled "MMTB The ALL-ELECTRIC TRAMCAR" with MMTB logo in gold block on front cover and on the side of the report. About 150 pages. Report prepared by Frank R. Kirby Chief Engineer, December 1961. Has a table of Contents, Appendices, figures, tables and photographs. Report looks at the development of All Electric Tramcars in Europe and North America, the cost of maintenance of Melbourne's trams, operating costs, conductors, seated conductors, passenger handling, reliability, speeds, maintenance and capital costs.Has a lable on the first page, "Plan & EPA Library M0036918", Front cover stamped in red "Secretary's Files"trams, tramways, mmtb, pcc, germany, europe, all electric trams, prototype tramcar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. The following frame contains an extract from the book ''Victoria-Late Australia Felix'' by the Victorian historian William Westgarth, which was published in 1853. This extract describes the effect or rising cartage costs on prices at the diggings in the winter of 1852. Markings: 39 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Night Network", Dec. 2015
Folder - Press Pack, containing 10 sheets of light card about the Night Network trial that was to commenced on 1/1/2016. Provides information on the proposed 1 year trial (which was continued), trains, buses, trams, coaches, maps, costs, security and locations of the services in the CBD area. Published by the PTV 12/2015.trams, tramways, night trams, public transport, ptv, buses, railways, all night services -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
North Virginia Gold Mining Company N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Aug 14 to Sep 6, 1933, and 8 Nov 1933. Millett to you. Details costs of transfer. Total cost £4.8.0. "R581 del 8/11/33" written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, north virginia gold mining company n l, millett -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfield Ltd. To Miss G. Alice Jones. Re Sale to Sheepshead Co. Pink paper dated Aug 10 to 15 1932 and 23/11/1932. Account is for instructions, letters and work related to sale of land. Costs £2.12.6. "B563 posted LB 23.11.32" written in the top left corner.the miss g. alice jones collection - account, bendigo amalgamated goldfields ltd, sheepshead co -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
10 x Labels, J Miners, Early 20th century
J. Miners was a cash draper and outfitter in Koroit Street , succeeding Thomas Nayler. The shop sold millinery in the "Elite Millinery' department . The known date for this business is 1907. The delivery docket tells us that delivery costs were covered for an item costing over one pound. .These labels are of some significance as little is known about this store..1, White rectangular label on adhesive paper with white and dark blue text and space for writing. Some of the text is contained in the borders. It is damaged. .2 Identical to .1 but undamaged .3 Identical to .1 and stained .4 Identical to .1 but undamaged and stained .5 Identical to .4. .6 Identical to .1 .7 Identical to .1 .8 Identical to .1 .9 Identical to .2 .10 Cream rectangular folded card with gold coloured text and a decorative border of leaves. .1,.2,.3,.4,.5,.6,.7,.8,.9.. From J. Miners KOROIT STREET DRAPER, WARRNAMBOOL ELITE MILLINERY. MEN'S CLOTHING. BOOTS AND SHOES Carriage Paid on all Parcels from ( one pound ) upwards. .10 Elite Millinery MODES DE PARIS No.........j miners, draper -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Book, Day, Day Book, 20 January 1920 to 27 April 1921
This book contains information relating to daily work conducted by Charles Edwards, Blacksmith, during period 20th January 1920 to 27 April 1921. It lists customer names, types of work done and costs involved. The written X indicates whether work was paid in full.This books contains historical information relating to peoples names and industries in the Bacchus Marsh district and the work performed for them by the blacksmith during the period mentioned. Most of work relates to shoeing horses, repairs to horse drawn vehicles, repairs to farm machinery/tools and some work on cars.Cardboard covers - green marbled design with black spine. Account type book with red ruled columns. Hand written names, jobs, charges and dates.On the inner cover - Mrs C Edwards, Main Street, Bacchus Marshbook, blacksmith, day, customers, clients, charles edwards -
Melbourne Legacy
Document
Retrieved from a file marked "Holmbush (later Blamey House)" Refers to the needs of Legacy children which led to the establishment of Melbourne Legacy residences, and gives an indication of costs at that time as well as the attitudes of the times. Although it is undated, it must have been written before 1943. One of the earliest documents relating to the Melbourne Legacy residences.Two typed quarto sheets, black on white, undated, two punched holes for filing,"Original memorandum prepared by L/Craig and circulated among J.L.C."holmbush initial negotiations, residences -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Extracts from the Daily Statistical Register of the Sandringham & Beaumaris Tramway Co. 1893
Copy of a document from an original source, handwritten and partly typed. Lists names of 10 conductors, provides information on services, tramcars used on various days, number of horses used, winter services, costs, income for both the Sandringham and Beaumaris section and the Cheltenham and Beaumaris section.Yields information about the operations of the Beaumaris Tramway Co. Ltd.Blue foolscap sheet - original copy - titled Extracts from the Daily Statistical Register of the Sandringham & Beaumaris Tramway Co. 1893Sheet has a pen mark signifying, that it has been retyped.tramways, trams, beaumaris tramway co. ltd, horse trams, operations, horses, conductors, beaumaris, cheltenham, sandringham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE SPECIAL REPORT
4 page flimsy carbon copy of a typed report on the Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company NL, dated 29.9.1948. Author K.F. Heinze, Mine Manager, Robert Bentley. Introductory comments: 'shaft sinking was commenced at a point 40 feet below the 1,560 feet plat'. Report includes financial details of mining costs.bendigo, mining, central nell gwynne gold mining co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: EAST CLARENCE GOLD MINING CO. - LEDGER, 1940/51
Book; Hardbound ledger book with entries from 19/4/1940 to 24/1/1941. Loose documents in back of book, workings. Notice of general meeting 28/10/1949, invoices and expense sheets, letter from Mines Department recovering costs covering the mine shaft. East Clarence Gold Mining Company No Liability.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganisation, industry, accounting., mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: HOTEL & GENERAL BUSINESS AGENCY CO. COLLINS ST
Account ( 2 pages ) top document from Hotel & General Business Agency., 331 Coollins Street West, Melbourne. Chas Bennett Auctioneer and Manager, dated 18 July 1889. Costs re Moorhead v Hoffmeyer and others. Attached with pin is account from Melbourne Hotel Broking Co., 20 Collins St.business, legal, hotel & general business agency co., connelly, tatchell & dunlop., hotels -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Jobs to go as Stanley axes plant, 1992
Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city.Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city. General Manager, John Francis, said a major challenge has been set for the manufacturing industry with the dismantling of tariffs. Large cost inequities remained and are being increased for them in comparison with the costs incurred by many of their importing competitors.Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city. tools, stanley works pty ltd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Flags for display on trams", 7/09/1960 12:00:00 AM
Report - carbon copy of 1 quarto sheet on blue paper from the Controller of Stores to the Deputy Chairman dated 7/9/1960, titled "Flags for display on trams" giving details of the purchase of Australian blue Ensigns, costs and that the Board is committed to flying 650 flags for Royal Agricultural Society. Approval was sought to purchase another 100.trams, tramways, flags, royal show, stores department -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Swanston Street Underground Tramway City Road to Bouverie Street", Jun. 1972
Report - Foolscap, card covers, red binding strip, 12 sheets + 4 drawings (fold out), titled "Swanston Street Underground Tramway City Road to Bouverie Street", detailing the proposal, including costs, issues, drains, obstructions. Includes cross sections of the tunnels and notes on public access. Dated June 1972. Drawings not scanned.Has "Lees" in ink on top right hand corner.trams, tramways, underground tramways, swanston st, reports, new tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Central Nell Gwynne G. M. Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Aug 24 to Sept 16 and 28 Sept 1938. Account details costs and work involved in the work for the formation and registration of a Company. "R565 delivered LB 28/9/32". Total cost £15.13.6.miss g. alice jones collection - account, central nell gwynne g m co n l, gazette, advertiser -
Orbost & District Historical Society
D.V.D. s, Last Train to Orbost, 21.8.1987
These are copies of an original video shot by Ray Barling on the day that the Orbost-Bairnsdale line closed in 1987. He used a hand-held video camera from his cabin on the train, The video was shown at the 2016 Centenary Exhibition in Orbost. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. On April 10 1916, the first scheduled train service left Orbost for Bairnsdale. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels, The video was shown for the first time at the Centenary Exhibition held in Orbost, by the Orbost & District Historical Society, t created much interest leading to the production of the videos.Two copies of a D.V.D. titled"Last Train To Orbost 21 August 1987". The cover is a photo of the last train.rail-closure orbost-bairnsdale-railway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Connell Wagner, "Ballarat Heritage Tram Route Concept Engineering Assessment", 22/03/2002 12:00:00 AM
Forty Eight sheet A4 size document, unbound, printed mainly double sided "Ballarat Heritage Tram Route Concept Engineering Assessment". Produced by Connell Wagner for Booz Allen Hamilton as part of the project study for the return of trams to the central part of the City of Ballarat. Document, dated 1/3/2002. See Reg, Item 2273 for a bound draft version of this document. Has an introduction, looks at the concept for each section of the route with a photograph showing possible route, features, looks at passing loop locations, tram stop locations, substations, potential depot sites, concept construction costs and has maps of preferred route and alternative routes, depot options, concept construction costs, typical track cross sections and costing detail. Has an index.trams, tramways, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, civil engineering, depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
North Hustlers Gold Mining Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Apl 2 to 13, Apl 2 to Sep 12, Apl 18 to Sep 12, 1940, and 26 September 1940. Re Highmore to you (R. B. Stanistreet nominee) Instructions for short sale agreement, transfer of residence area. Re East Moon Co. to you - Leases. Costs of transferring four Gold Mining Leases. Re Mrs. Jeffrey's Residence Area. Costs involved in providing for purchase of Mrs. Jeffrey's residence area, the purchase of Penberthy's land by Mrs. Jeffrey and the removal of Mrs. Jeffrey's house to that land. Total Cost £20.13.0. "R693 del 26/9/1940" written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, north hustlers gold mining co n l, mrs highmore, r b stanistreet, east moon co, mrs jeffrey, penberthy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)?, MTA?, Metropolitan Transit Authority?, "East Burwood Tramway Extension - beyond Middleborough Road - Feasibility Study, Sept, 1982
Report - 41 pages, photocopied, stapled in top left hand corner - titled "East Burwood Tramway Extension - beyond Middleborough Road - Feasibility Study - September 1982". No details as who made the report, though attached to the front cover by a paper clip is a Metropolitan Transit Authority with compliments sheet, stamped "Information Officer", office address of 616 Little Collins St. Gives details of proposals considered, population and land use, existing services, patronage, operating costs, revenue and provides an assessment. Looks at costs for an extension only to Blackburn Road, Springvale Road and to Vermont South. Report showed the cost benefit ratio for Blackburn Road was 1, and less for the other possibilities. Appears to be an update of the Oct. 1981 report - see Reg item 686.trams, tramways, east burwood, feasibility study, new tramway, mmtb, middleborough rd, vermont south -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph
Advertisement in Victorian Country Hotel, Guest and Boarding House Guide. Provides details of tours, things to see, do and costs. Mrs. S. V. Morgan proprietress. Guest House arranges tours and has electric lights, large garage, hot water service, tennis, fishing and shooting.Grampians House accommodation. Guests in front of Grampians House tennis court.media, advertisements, accommodation, grampian hosue -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1943
Letter dated 14 January 1943 to Henry Palmer of 650 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy to place an order for 14 beds, 17 mattresses and 36 pillows for the hostel. It states the costs and that the items were to be discounted 2.5% and plus Sales Tax. Delivery was to be no later than the end of March.A record of prices and quantities of furniture and items required for the first hostel established by Legacy in 1943 during the war.Green quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched.Initialled for E. Russell, Hostel Chairman.holmbush administration, residences