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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "How our Tramways Developed", 1962
Three page printed article or report on the development of the Melbourne tramway system from the cable car era up to June 1962. Written by the M&MTB, covers cable trams, other Melbourne tramway operators, electric traction era, formation of the M&MTB and the operation of the tramway system up to 1962. Would appear to be a MMTB document, an reprint of an article or a handout, created late 1962.An "X" in ink by the second paragraph on the first page, possibly a marker, about cable tram colours.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Cash tray, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 1990
Metal Cash Tray for holding coins, formed from stainless steel and welded to give five compartments or areas for coins and one full length slot or opening at the rear for notes and other papers. Used by One Person Operator (OPO) or drivers from the time of the introduction of OPO's on the tramways until the full introduction of Metcard. Collected by Carolyn Dean/Cleak. Two copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, cash handling, metcard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne Citymission, Going Forward in Faith: a history of Melbourne Citymission by Catherine Waterhouse, 1999
A history of Melbourne City Mission, and the people who have worked in it, from its foundation in 1854 as a Christian organisation to assist the poor of Melbourne's slum areas. Index, pictures. Melbourne City Mission were a one time operator of the former Eltham Judge Book Village.230 p.ISBN 0958653208melbourne city mission, missionaries -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Gramaphone Records, Allied Record Manufacturing Company, Mr Jones Goes to War, 1940's
Records given to donors by a RAAF radar operator, Keith Miller. Used for recruiting purposes .David Gator, RAAF service included 13th squadron Canberra Liberator conversions at Tocumwal RAAF station. Lake Boga with Catalina's, Darwin 1942 just at the end of Japanese bombing.2 x 12" 78 rpm records, American production, designed to be played in Army camps during WW2Title "Mr Jones Goes to War"mr jones goes to war, keith miller, raaf radar operator, raaf recruiting -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Student Spraying in the Orchard, c. 1967
Date estimated from Ref. No. Note by T.H. Kneen 4 March 1992, "Ferguson tractor drawing modern (Auto) mist spraying plant. Operator wearing protective clothing. The prominent tree on the left is Cupressus macrocarpa planted 1857. Note also emergent Araucaria spp."Black and white photograph. Student driving a tractor in the Orchard in Spring. Automatic spraying machine on a trailor. Student wearing protective gear.On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D1101 F."ferguson tractor, mist spraying plant, machine operator, protective clothing, cupressus macrocarpa, araucaria spp., student working outside, orchard, auto mist spraying plant, tractor, publicity -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Matchbox, Matchbox International Limited, "Y-15 Preston Tramcar", 1986
Model of typical UK double deck, four-wheel tram made by Matchbox models. Notes that over 3000 similar trams were provided to nearly 50 operators by Dick Kerr, later the United Electric Car Company of Preston. Painted in the colours and livery of London Transport. Demonstrates of a model of a Preston UK built double decker tram in London Transport colours. This type of tram was a very popular body in the UK.Model of Preston (UK) double deck tram type Y15 - diecast, painted in a card board box by Matchbox with details of the tram on the rear.models, tramcars, dick kerr, uk trams, london transport, matchbox models -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Typesetting Equipment and Personnel, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1968 to 1979
This is a set of nine photographs of cartographic typesetting equipment and personnel in Cartographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo circa 1968 to 1979. The rooms on the top floor of Fortuna Villa where the photos were taken were formally the nursery and boys bedrooms during the Lansell family’s occupation of the building. The Fotosetter type setting machine replaced the letterpress method of type production in 1956. Its operator entered the text using a type order provided by cartographic draughtsmen/ draughtswomen. The type was output on a film positive, which was contacted onto strip film. The text was cut out by cartographic draughtsmen/ draughtswomen and affixed onto type sheets using bees wax. Cartographic Squadron’s CPL Arty Lane specialised in the operation of the Fotosetter type setting machine for many years, as shown in photos .3P and .4P. For more information on the Fotosetter, see page 71 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. The computer based Editwriter Model 7500 typesetting system was introduced in 1975 as a replacement to the aging Fotosetter. It was operated by a specialised technician, who generated a large variety of map type styles and sizes quickly and reliably, as well as text panels. Output on Copy proof adhesive backed stripping type film replaced messy wax and spray adhesives in 1978. The Editwriter capability supported all RASvy units and its contractor type setting requirements. SGT Jim McDonald operated the Editwriter for a couple of years in the late 1970’s. He is seen in photos .7P and .8P. reading off a type order and entering text into the computer. See item 6181.23P, photo .1P for a reduced scale photo of SGT Jim McDonald undertaking this task. Also see item 6123.12P photos .1P and .2P featuring CPL Paul Richards, who was another technician that operated the Editwriter for several years in the 1980s. The Editwriter was also operated by SSGT Pat Lumsden, as featured in photo .9P taken in 1979. The Monotype Photolettering Machine seen in photos .5P and .6P is understood to be in service for a shorter period, as it was not as productive compared to the Fotosetter and Editwriter. This is a set of nine photographs of cartographic typesetting equipment at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1968 to c1979. Black and white photos are on photographic paper and scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1960s, Fotosetter type setting machine, unidentified technician. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1960s, Fotosetter type setting machine. .3) to .4) - Photo, black & white, c1968, Fotosetter type setting machine, CPL Arty Lane. .5) to .6) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, Monotype Photolettering Machine, unidentified technician. .7) to .8) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Typesetting machine, ‘Editwriter’ Model 7500, SGT Jim McDonald. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1979, Typesetting machine, ‘Editwriter’ Model 7500, SSGT Pat Lumsden.Personnel and equipment are identified in photos .1P to .3P. on a card. A description is provided: ‘Fotosetter: This model was used from 1956 to 1974. Where photograph was taken: Army Survey Regiment. Person in Photograph: Arty Lane. Approx date photograph taken: 1968. Any Misc Information: All type on maps was set on this machine. The operator of the machine (Ex SGT Lane) joined the Army in 1956 and was discharged in 1977. Also with Survey from 1942 to 1946. Information given by: Arty Lane’. Photo .9P is dated 1979 on the back.’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, carto -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Catalogue, McPherson's Engineering Catalogue, c1905
240 page catalgue from teh Chain Belt Engineering Company. Includes numerous line and photographic illustrations.non-fictionelevators, coal handling appliances, sheffield gas works, coke storage plants, colliery truck hauling gear, incline mineral conveyor, log hauling gear, sprocket wheels, ewart's chain, gray's chain, delivery elevator buckets, j.w. glover, chain belt engineering company, catalogue, mining -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Catalogue, Price List of Assay Material, Balances, Chemical & Scientific Apparatus and Pure Chemicals, Fourth Edition, c1905
Red hardcovered 110 page catalogue from the Felton, Grimwade & Co.. Includes numerous line and photographic illustrations.non-fictionj.w. glover, john w. glover, assay, chemistry, mining, felton grimwade & co, assay moulds, tongs, tools, balances, oertling, balance weight, compressed oxygen, crucibles, furnaces, muffles, scales, hammers, gas burners -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Catalogue, F.W. Braun Modern Labor Saving Laboratory Appliances. 1903, c1905
100 page catalogue from F.W. Barun. Includes numerous line illustrations.non-fictionj.w. glover, john w. glover, crushers, furnaces, blowpipe outfits, cupel machines, blowpipe -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Catalogue, McPherson's Engineering Catalogue, c1905
Blue 24 page catalogue from Frank Vial and Sons. Includes numerous line and photographic illustrations.non-fictionj.w. glover, john w. glover, mining, machine belts, link belting, belt fasteners, pulleys, leather hose, victoria crescent abbotsford, abbotsford -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Armstrong Siddeley Viper 2,700 Lbs Of Thrust Turbo Jet
Historical Details: . Description: The Viper was developed in England from the earlier Armstrong Siddeley Adder engine. It introduced the concept of 'Power by the Hour' where operators paid Armstrong Siddeley a fixed rate per flying hour for maintenance. The Viper powered many aircraft inc. Level of Importance: State -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Metlink, Metlink, 2000's
Sign for advertising or promoting Metlink - the marketing body and umbrella brand for public train, tram and bus transport operators in Melbourne, Australia. Commenced in 2003. On 2 April 2012, the operations of Metlink were transferred to the newly created public transport planning and management authority, Public Transport Victoria.Yields information about some of the public transport signage used by Metlink.Sign with adhesive backing. The letters have their own adhesive which would allow them to be placed on a wall or window.public transport, melbourne, signs, metlink -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Swanston Trams, "Invitation to the 1999 Commemorative Dinner", July 1999
The Commemorative dinner was held to mark the end of government-operated trams in Melbourne. Two dinners were held - 13/7/1999 for Essendon and Brunswick Depots and 15/7/1999 for Malvern and Glenhuntly depots. Has a menu and the various logos of the four operators and the AMOTEA along the lower section. Yields information about a 1999 Commemorative dinner to mark the end of Government operated trams in Melbourne.Set of 2 DL pamphlets printed on light stippled card.tramways, privatisation, swanston trams, dinners, logos -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - LOG BOOK, FLYING, RAAF, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book
Item relates to George William Alfred MARRIOTT RAAF. Refer Cat No 3117 for his service history.Royal Australian Air Force. Blue buckram hard covered book, black printing, not illustrated, approx 150 pages.Hand written on bottom centre cover: "G Marriott" Inside cover: "ACI Marriott 1750 W/T Operator Mechanic" Rear: "Units served in - No 1 FTS, Signal School Lav. No 2 Sqn, No 1 A/C Depot" Aircraft flown - "Avro Trainer, Demon, Anson, Wapiti"military history - records / air force, log book -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Tool - L-30 Chain saw, Lombard, 1962 - 1964
This chainsaw was one of the earliest models sold in Australia. It was manufactured by the Lombard company which was established in 1894 when Nathaniel Lombard developed the first practical water wheel governor in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA. In 1904, the company moved to Ashland, Massachusetts. During the first World War, Lombard Governor produced hydraulic lathes for the manufacture of artillery shells At the conclusion of the war, Lombard expanded into the areas of chain saws and plastic molding injection machines. This model, the L-30 was only produced for 2 years from 1962 - 1964, primarily due to safety concerns and the fact that it did not have any way to sharpen or tighten the chain. This chainsaw was sold by Mann of Wodonga and donated to the Wodonga and District Historical society by David Mann, owner and manager of Mann Wodonga.This item is significant as it was produced for a limited time. It was also sold by a prominent Wodonga business.A single operator chain saw from Lombard, Ashland, Massachusetts, USA. The chainsaw was relatively lightweight but had no safety features such as a chain brake. It was made primarily of sand cast magnesium. The main cylinder was constructed of aluminium with a cast iron sleeve. It had a manual oil pump, the crankshaft operated on ball bearings and it had a maximum rpm of 4,500. See the Model profile in the accompanying Media item for details.On side of fuel tank: "ONE HALF PINT/SAE-30 OIL/ FOR EACH/ GALLON GASOLINE/ MIX WELL IN SEPARATE CONTAINER/BEFORE FILLING" On opposite side: "STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1: FILL FUEL TANK WITH PROPER FUEL MIXTURE ( AS NOTED ON TANK) 2. FILL OIL RESERVOIR WITH #30 MOTOR OIL 3. CLOSE CHOKE, MOVE LEVER BACK TOWARDS AIR FILTER 4. HOLD THROTTLE WIDE OPEN 5. PULL STARTER HANDLE SLOWLY UNTIL STARTER ENGAGES, THEN GIVE IT A SHARP YANK 6. AS ENGINE WARMS UP, EASE CHOKE LEVER TO OPEN POSITION"hand tools, vintage chainsaws, david mann, mann wodonga -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Arthur Winzenried, "Tram to Sorrento", 1984
Book - 56 pages including card cover printed on off white paper, centre stapled, titled "Tram to Sorrento", written by Arthur Winzenried, published by APW Productions Melbourne 1984. Covers the history of the steam tram operation from Sorrento township to the back beach. Including the operator G. S. Coppin, the locomotives, rolling stock, staff, stories and closure. Gives lists of shareholders as well.Has a $4.95 sticker in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, sorrento, steam trams, horse trams, tourism -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "The Melbourne Tram Fleet (Service Trams), 5/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
Digital image of a report titled "The Melbourne Tram Fleet (Service Trams), listing trams sorted by Tram number with a table giving the age of the tram for tramcars operated by the Colonial Tram car restaurant, privately owned, Public Transport Corporation, Swanston and Yarra trams. Gives the number, class, operator, in service date and age in years. Does not give the actual depot. Dated 5/7/1999.trams, tramways, tramcars, swanston trams, yarra trams, lists, depots, depot allocation, restaurant tram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 12, Neville Gower, 28/10/1996 12:00:00 AM
Set of 12 photographs taken by Neville Gower on 28 October 1996 of ex Ballarat tramcars and roller at the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria's Bylands museum. On Kodak paper, with negatives 769.1 - Part of Bylands shed, with substation in foreground. 769.2 - North end of one of the sheds with ex MMTB Works car alongside. 769.3 - ex Ballarat No. 36 - through partially open door. 769.4 - ex Ballarat No. 36 - from inside the building. 769.5 - ex Ballarat No. 36 - inferior photograph 769.6 - ex Ballarat Scrubber 769.7 - ex Ballarat Scrubber 769.8 - ex Ballarat No. 17 769.9 - ex Ballarat No. 17 769.10 - ex Ballarat road roller - operators view. 769.11 - ex Ballarat road roller, side view. 769.12 - ex Ballarat road roller, view along side of machine into operators cabin. All images rescanned at 2400dpi 9/5/2020ballarat equipment, tmsv, scrubber tram, road roller, tram 17, scrubber, tram 36 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Cinematograph Operator's Permit, 1930, 16/08/1930
Scan of a permt for Gem Pictures to operate within a 60 mile radius of Ballarat.1 hereby permit Edwin Rash of 2 Victoria Street, Ballarat East, to carry on the work of a cinematograph operator subject to the following conditions:- This permit shall entitle the holder to operate this how touring show (The Gem Pictures) within a radius of sixty miles of Ballarat, for a period of three months from date.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, edwin rash, cinematograph operators' permit -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tawonga Post Office Records and Items
The Tawonga post office was officially opened on 4th October 1879. It had several locations (mostly near the centre of town) over the years and several operators including local families such as the Ryders, the Drummonds, the Coads, the Hollonds and more recently the Talbots and Ryders. The agency was run in conjunction with another business - currently with the Tawonga Store.An historical account of a small but important business run in a small rural town. The ledgers include local residents and their activities/occupations from 1930.A collection of stamps, weights, a money box, a hole puncher and records for/of customers of the Commonwealth Savings Bank including deposits, withdrawals and those for local societies.tawonga post office, kiewa valley, tawonga residents -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Rescue Equipment
The line throwing apparatus has been in use for several centuries, in a wide variety of forms. It initially started off as manually launched lines that had shorter ranges and were not very accurate. They faced problems on wind-powered boats and ships since they were dependent on wind speed, wind direction, and the operator accuracy.Modern-day line throwing apparatus are powered using rockets, pneumatic systems, or slingshot mechanisms. They fall under two main categories of propulsion- pyrotechnic, and pneumatic. Pyrotechnic systems make use of an ignition that is used to launch the line, whereas pneumatic systems make use of built-up pressure. Pyrotechnic systems are volatile and can be extremely dangerous due to accidental ignition. In response to growing concerns about the safety of pyrotechnic systems, pneumatic based launchers were invented and widely implemented in the late 20th century.Yellow line throwing device consisting of a canaster containing rolled rope and a firing mechanismPains-Wessex Speedline International. Pt No 5151-01/02speed line, line throwing, marine rescue, pyrotechnics -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, General Electric, GE 264 motor scheduled speeds data sheet
Document gives the data about scheduled speeds in miles per hour for General Electric GE-264 motors for stops per miles, gear ratios, and wheel sizes for form A and B motors. Has a table for truck or bogie data and weights. Enabled street car or tramway operators to select their equipment and motors. Demonstrates a GE data sheet to assist tramway engineers in their equipment selection.Data sheet typed on foolscap paper.tramways, tramcars, ge, general electric, motors, specifications -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, The Met, "Notice to one person tram operators", 26/1/1990
Notice to one-person tram operators about operating tram services such as destinations, trolley poles, shunting, tram insulated, derailment or split points, fire on tram, front door loading, announcements, leaving the vehicle unattended and handover, Dated 26/1/1990. Issued at the time of the introduction of one - person trams.Yields information about the operation of one person trams.Set of 6 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, operations, one man trams, one person, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Swanston Trams, Swanston Trams, "General and Operational Rules and Regulations", 1999
Titled "Swanston Trams General and Operational Rules and Regulations 1999", published by Swanston Trams. Provides a list of definitions. Gives rules regarding tram operations, dealing with the public, driving, tickets, one-person operators, accidents, and behavior. Dated 19/4/1999, 4th Edition, author Alan J Rees.Yields information the rules and regulations that Swanston Tram operational crews were to abide by.Document or Book - yellow cover, single pages, with an Arnos plastic binder clip on the left-hand side, 74 pages + cover with an indextramcars, tramways, operations, swanston trams, rules, regulations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Ballarat Vintage Tramway, Apr. 1999
Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer and the BTM with the assistance of McDonalds..Printed single sheet pamphlet, advertising BTM Vintage Tramway, featuring tram 27 on one side, map and details on reverse. Printed in red green, and yellow on heavy glossy paper. Includes BTM web address and McDonald's logo on rear, giving name of owner/operator as Peter J. Davies. Introduced April 1999. Two additional copies added 1/1/2012 and re-imaged both sides.trams, tramways, mcdonalds, btm, ballarat vintage tramway, botanical gardens -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tour Notes, Michael Costello, "Last tram day at the Yangardook Tramway", Nov. 1994
Single sheet of A4 blue paper, printed on both sides, folded in half to form the notes for a bus tour to the "The Bulli Tramway Company's Last Tram Day at the Yangardook Tramway, Toolern Vale", outside Melton on Sunday 6 November 1994. Gives details of the tramway, the tramcars (large scale models), track, map, details of vehicles, operators and last tram details. Operated in conjunction with the Australian Electric Traction Association.model tramways, closure, toolern vale, yangardook tramway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Myki, "all you need to know about Victoria's new ticketing system", c2010
Booklet - A5 size, 40 pages plus card covers, titled "all you need to know about Victoria's new ticketing system", providing details of the Myki ticketing system, for employees, operators of the system. Provides information and diagrams and images of equipment, management systems, accounting and process flows, including equipment (tramcars) that was not installed and short trip tickets. Three copies held. No publication details provided in the booklet.trams, tramways, myki, tickets, melbourne, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Met Bus, "Met Bus - Your Quality Bus Service", c1993
Pamphlet produced by Met Bus, the Government operator of 7 routes following the 1993 tender to provide information on the operation, its plans, public transport, routes operated, contact details and general information. Managing Director John G Wilson. Services were operated out of the former Footscray Tram depot in Buckley St.Yields information about Met Bus in 1993.Pamphlet, 3 fold DLfull colour.met bus, buses, public transport -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scythe handle, Early 20th century
Scythes were used with a long sweeping movement which made them much less tiring for labourers to use than reaping hooks or sickles though they still involved great physical labour and considerable skill to perfect. Both hands were in use and the operator did not have to bend his back to reach down to the crop. Scythes were not used as often on farms after the mechanisation of harvesting. They were still used for cutting awkward shaped small plots and for opening a path for the tractors. This item is an example of a tool used by the early settlers of the Orbost district. A curved wooden scythe handle with two nailed grips attached with metal rings. There is no blade. There is a metal hook at the bottom.scythe agricultural tool farming