Showing 3851 items matching " vehicle"
-
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, Iain Reid, 'Documentary Pathway' by Iain Reid, 1993
'Document Pathway' was commissioned for the entrance of the new Administration Building at Mount Helen. The University of Ballarat was renamed Federation University Australia on 01 January 2014. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.In 1993 Iain Reid wrote: "Document Pathway" Celebrating the presence of the University of Ballarat. The composition based on the proportions of a document. The document serves as a vehicle transmitting knowledge. Boarders of the document contain a structured pathway. It is solid in its base and growing aspiring to new levels and understanding. Marks on teh painting reflect an interest in Chaos theory. Through research random order is understood via measured knowledge. Surrounding the inner document lays the resource. A world to explore and enhance through knowledge. The surface of the painting investigates the aerial landscape placing the University of Ballarat within a physical location. The geometric structure demonstrating a peopled landscape where ideas create form. art, artwork, iain reid -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron – Operation NERVOSE 85 Reconnaissance, Northern Territory, 1985
This is a set of 13 photographs taken in 1985* during reconnaissance of locations in regions of the Northern Territory. Later that year, Operation NERVOSE 85 was mounted by 4 Fd Svy Sqn in the EAST ARNHEM, VICTORIA RIVER DOWNS AND DALY WATERS areas of the Northern Territory from 26 May to 18 Sep 85. The aim of Operation NERVOSE 85 was to finalise the horizontal and vertical control for mapping at a scale of 1:50,000, to field check 40x 1:50,000 preliminary maps and to obtain mapping photography in support of the RAAF TINDAL redevelopment project. *Note –These photos were most likely taken in 1985, contrary to the ‘1987’ date annotated on the negative sleeves. The Op NERVOSE 85 Project Report available on RASVY’s web site lists a nominal roll of personnel. Photos of 4 Fd Svy Sqn taken in 1985 and 1987 provide names of posted personnel. Several personnel identified in these photos were posted to 4 Fd Svy Sqn in 1985, not in 1987.This is a set of 13 photographs taken during 4th Field Survey Squadron’s reconnaissance of Operation NERVOSE 85 locations in the Northern Territory in 1985. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) to .4) - Photo, colour, 1985. Unknown location in the Northern Territory. .5) - Photo, colour, 1985. Unidentified personnel in the back of a police vehicle. .6P to .12) - Photo, colour, 1985. Unknown location in the Northern Territory. .13) - Photo, colour, 1985. L to R: Possibly MAJ A. Vickers RE - UK Exchange Officer from Army Svy Regt, unidentified officer. .1P to .13P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1987 OP NERVOSE – RECON PHOTOG.’ annotated on negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn, op nervose 85 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII FUEL ONE GALLON RATION TICKET, 1948
Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII Fuel One Gallon ration Ticket: 4 x beige cards with blue flecks, red print with perforated edges, the four tickets are attached. At the top is the Commonwealth Emblem with Motor Spirit Ration Ticket, under that within a banner is "Commonwealth of Australia". In the middle with a back ground of circular shapes is Department of Supply and Shipping. 1 One Gallon, Valid only until 31st July 1948, Not Transferable. Underneath in block red is "This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with Name, Licence Number and Vehicle Registration Number". On the back is hand written in blue ink is "2 (e)/4652 Car 153772, G Alice Jones" on each ticket.government, federal, fuel ration ticket -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII VICTORIAN FUEL ONE GALLON RATION TICKET
Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII Victorian Fuel One gallon Ration Ticket: 4 x rectangular beige coloured cards with blue flecks, red print and perforated on the edges. Tickets are attached. At the top is 5 stars within a shield with Victoria printed beside it. Underneath within a banner with a wall of oval shapes is "Motor Spirit ration". On the face is printed "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Series B, Valid In All States, 1 One Gallon Not Transferable". Under that in block red is "This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with Name, Licence Number and Vehicle Registration Number". On the back of each ticket hand written in black ink is "G. Alice Jones".government, federal, fuel ration ticket -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Draft Wireless Report 28th May 1926", May. 1926
Radio transcript - 11 foolscap sheets, typed, titled "Draft Wireless Report 28th May 1926" of a talk possibly by the Manager Mr. Murdoch as it mentions the Assistant Manager Mr. Young. Document is a draft with pencil alterations and figures or numbers outstanding, some have been written in. Provides notes on running control, tickets, employment, training of both cable and electric drivers, driver training, Hawthorn school, braking, conversion from cable to electric driving, conductor training, monitoring of the services, rosters preparation, fare collection, speed of services, tram stops, passenger behaviour, issues with motor vehicles, collisions, accidents, safety and costs of extensions.In blue pencil in top right hand corner appears to be "Assist Mgr"trams, tramways, traffic staff, operations, training, radio stations, drivers, conductors, rosters, tickets, behaviour, accidents, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Boyce Pizzey Strategic, "Tram Fleet Rationalisation Working Paper", Jul./ 2004
Report or plan - 55 A4 pages, clear plastic cover, black card back cover, bound with a black wire binder, titled "Tram Fleet Rationalisation Working Paper" providing information "for discussion purposes only" on the possible methods of disposal of the W class fleet, in particular those stored at Newport and detailed information on the second series of Art trams. Looks at the possible market for the vehicles, disposal methods and the next steps. Includes appendices on tram storage, a EOI or prospectus and draft schedule. Prepared by Boyce Pizzey Strategic July 2004. See also Reg Item 670 and 671 for other reports on the second series of Art Trams.trams, tramways, victrack, w class, newport workshops, disposal, transporting art -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
11 photographs of Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick, from horsedrawn carriage days to the 1980s: A black and white photograph (200mm x 253mm) of Hulbert Gorrie standing outside the shop front of Rankin and Eyval Chemists at 35 Glen Huntly Road Elsternwick. Date and photographer unknown. Three black and white photographs (107mm x 130mm; 88mm x 140mm; 88mm x 88mm) of shop fronts on Glen Huntly Road taken in different eras. A horse drawn vehicle and women in long dresses are shown in one of the photographs. The other two most likely date to the 1960s. Exact dates and photographers unknown. Seven colour photographs of advertising signs revealed when a building on Glen Huntly Road was demolished in the 1980s to build the Bank of New South Wales.gorrie hulbert, rankin and eyval chemists, cast iron work, pharmacies, balconies, chemists, architectural features, advertising signs, selwyn street, p calandro and co, estate agents, elsternwick, chinese café, j higgins, glen huntly road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Tom Prior, Feminine reception for the U.S. Fleet near Research, Victoria, 1908
With the visit of the American Fleet to Melbourne in early September 1908, volunteers from the the Automobile Club of Victoria took 100 officers on an excursion to the Black Spur past Yarra Glen on the 4th September 1908. (The area we know today as the Yarra Valley). The convoy travelled through Eltham, Research and Kangaroo Ground, where a group of women gathered to wave to them. This was one of the first motor vehicles to pass through Research. The visit of the American Fleet was a big deal at the time. A Program of activites was compiled. City buidlings were illuminated, a State reception was given and a concert was held. The Federal Parliament sat in Melbourne at that time. This photo was made using a home-made camera constructed by the photographer Tom Prior (brother of Mrs E.R. Reynolds). Reproduced on p86 of 'Pioneers & Painters'This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), u.s.a. fleet, automobile club of victoria, drive, excursion, visitors, welcome, usa fleet, us fleet, waving, tom prior, pioneers and painters, reynolds prior collection, u.s fleet -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bag Canvas Water, Circa 1950
This extract from an advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper of 1/12/1959 places the era in which this water bag was prolific throughout rural Australia. " ABERDEEN CANVAS GOODS for the man on the land here is Australia's most useful, convenient and hygienic water bag. Its special unbreakable plastic nozzle is fitted with a perforated filter strainer. Made from long flax canvas, its universal handle enables it to be hung on bumper bar, wire fence or on hook or nail" The availability of clean cool drinking water in remote rural locations was essential for survival under the blistering Australian summer sun. This was in a pioneer era when transport, roads and convenience stores were ,in a lot of "outback" Australia, in short supply and survival was dependent upon what could be carried by vehicle or pack horse.When the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme became a reality, the use of the water bag was one of the essential personal items of survival given to each person working in the forests and on and in the high plains environment. Even in an outside stationary work place the availability of cool clean water was a prerequisite. The canvas water bag allowed any wind or airflow to cool down the water, even on very hot days, to provide a refreshing and throat quenching supply of water. These bags could be fastened onto the front of vehicles or hanging from shady tree branches thereby permitting air flow around the bag. During the "wearing in" period the residual taste from the canvas was fairly strong, this became considerably less as time and a half moved on. This "Aberdeen" long flax canvas water bag is held together on two sides and the top by strong heavy cotton stitching. The iron fashioned carrying handle has, protruding from its top elevation ,a very strong hook (well in excess of the bags' weight requirement). At the top, of the bag, and on one side only, is a brown coloured bakelite spout (with an inbuilt filter) protruding upwards. This spout has its matching , screw on, lid complete with attachment chain (not fixed at the handle end)On the front of the bad and stenciled in bold lettering, "ABERDEEN" and directly below "Travellers" and below this "FILTER BAG". Below this are two parallel black lines enclosing an ochre coloured band(12mm wide) running around the bottom section of the bag. Below this band is stenciled the number 14 in black (25mm high) figures. The spout lid has stamped on the top surface and within the outline of Australia, "ABERDEEN FILTER WATER BAG". Above this and close to the edge of the lid is pressed "PAT. No 9149/32 and down at the bottom rim is stamped "RD. No. 9870". canvas, water bag, water container, camping equipment, survival pack -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Black and White, General Allanby Reading the Proclamation in Jerusalem, 1918, 1918
The Battle of Jerusalem occurred during the British Empire's "Jerusalem Operations" against the Ottoman Empire, when fighting for the city developed from 17 November, continuing after the surrender until 30 December 1917, to secure the final objective of the Southern Palestine Offensive during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I. (Wikipedia) On 11 December, General Edmund Allenby humbly entered the Old City on foot through the Jaffa Gate instead of horse or vehicles to show respect for the holy city. He was the first Christian in many centuries to control Jerusalem, which is a very important site for many faiths. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lloyd George described the capture as "a Christmas present for the British people". The battle was a great morale boost for the British Empire.(wikipedia)Photograph showing a number of soldiers on a raised platform, including General Allanby. Locals look on from below, some wearing fez hats.Verso: Reading the proclamation at Jerusalem. General Allenby in centre. This photo no doubt will be valuable one day. Palestine, 1918world war one, jerusalem, palestine, allenby, general allenby -
Puffing Billy Railway
14 NUU - Louvred Truck, 15/ 7/1911
Van 14 NUU - Louvred Truck (11) Untrafficable - Belgrave Station Yard VR Service History 15/ 7/1911 NWS Built new Vehicle Length 25 feet 2 inches ( 7671 mm) Coupled Length 27 feet 4 inches (8330 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Weight 7 tons Capacity 10 tons Built 1898 - 1911 Number Built 14 In use 5 To be restored None *NUU 14.VA - 15/ 7/1911 NWS Built new - / /1926 - To NU 14.VA - NU 14.VA - circa 1926 - Modified AC Malco 1/10/1977 - Off Register To E.T.R.B. RS77/4223 Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Rolling Stock - Louvered VanWooden Louvered Van - Made of Timber on a Wrought iron frame14 NUpuffing billy, 14 nuu, louvered van, victorian railways, 2'6" guage, narrow gauge rolling stock -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, SEM Co, "Sturt St from PO Steps, Ballarat", c1908
Photograph - looking from Summerscales offices onto the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St during an event, with a parked ESCo tram and crowds or onlookers on either side of the south side of Sturt St. Has a detailed image of the tram. C1909. In the background are Craigs Hotel, C. Marks & Co, National Mutual building, Snows, and the Town Hall. Several horse-drawn vehicles are in the photograph. Also, A. E. Casley Chemists and Beath Schiess & Co, though this seems to be almost printed into the photograph - above the chemist shop. The postcard has been sent to Miss N Sproston of Skeleton Cottage, Avoca. Has a 1d Victoria stamp and has been postmarked 14-5-1908. See item 5907 for a black-and-white image of the same postcard published by Summerscales.Yields information about the streetscape of Sturt St and Lydiard Streets c1908Postcard coloured, divided back, used, SEM Co.See image 2 for letter and address details. tramways, trams, esco, sturt st, events, lydiard st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, E.W. Cole Arcade, Ballarat Horse tram arriving at the Grenville St. terminus, c1900
Postcard of Ballarat Horse tram arriving at the Grenville St. terminus, at the bottom end of Sturt St terminus with a person stepping off the tramcar. Has buildings on both sides of Sturt St. in photograph, and one other horse-drawn vehicle. Also Suttons and Richards & Co. buildings in photo. Titled "Sturt Street, Ballarat" in the bottom left-hand corner". On the rear of the postcard, printed are the words "Post Card", areas for "This space may be used for correspondence" and "The Address to be written here" and in the stamp area in a square "Penny Stamp here". See Reg. Item 1539 for a photographic image of the postcard, 2762 and 4274 for other versions. On rear of second copy - publisher details - Cole's Sunny Australia Series, 96 Views, E W Cole Book Arcade, Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide.Demonstrates aspects of working of Ballarat tramways, with a passenger stepping off a moving horse tram at Grenville St. Has a strong association with the sender and receiver - possibly exchanging postcards themselves. Hand painted card.Printed black and white postcard with hand painted light blue sky background. Two copies held.On front of card in blue ink "Many thanks for pretty card, shall be pleased to Exchange, with best wishes, B. Bourke 3/7/1906" On rear stamped "Jas. B. Bourke Hare Street Echuca Victoria" and written address "Mr. Geo C. Dalhart, Parkersburg W. Va. U.S. America". Has stamp - Victoria "three halfpence" and cancellation stamp of Echuca, July 3 06" and "Chicago Aug 3, 1906".trams, tramways, sturt st, postcards, horse tram, grenville st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus, c1920
The photograph shows Geelong No. 2, built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1911 in its as-built configuration, c1920 at the Wharf terminus, known as the Moorabool Street Pier. The tram line was opened in 1912 and closed in 1940 when the track in Corio St was extended to the Beach terminus. There are a number of horse-drawn vehicles in the view with goods being loaded or unloaded on the ship moored on the right. The tramway was operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo). The photograph from the collection of Ken Magor was published in the Sydney Tramway Museum's magazine Trolley Wire in April 1981. The photo caption advises - "The steamship to the right is the Edina, a veteran Port Phillip steamer which was launched in 1854 and was not broken up until 1957." This tram is part of the collection at the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Yields information about Geelong No.2 and the Wharf terminus.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus c1920. geelong, wharf, mesco, moorabool st pier, edina, tram 2 -
Melbourne Royal
Photograph, Frank Johnson, 1954
Black and white photograph of cattle and horses in the Grand Parade on the Melbourne Showgrounds Main Arena, 1954. In 1910, horses and cattle at the Royal Melbourne Show were paraded together for the first time in a ‘Massed’ (Grand) Parade. This innovation proved very popular with exhibitors and the general public alike. The Grand Parade continued to be a Show highlight and in 1952, with the inclusion of all horses for the first time, it became even more of a spectacle. Together with the animals, harness vehicles and Clydesdale wagons were included in the Grand Parade. The following year, as a tribute to the new Queen Elizabeth II, the annual show was named the Coronation Show and for the first time floats from various country agricultural societies were included in the Grand Parade. The final Grand Parade took place in about 2004.A black and white, landscape photograph on glossy paper with a white border.royal melbourne show, grand parade, horse, horses, cattle, agriculture, agricultural shows -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Produce Store, c.1960
Two vehicles including a Holden FC Special Sedan and ca 1958 Ford 100 truck are parked outside the Eltham Produce Store, Main Road, Eltham near Arthur Street. The brick building has signage to promote Tanox Paint and Permoglaze products. It also sold hay and grain. Operated by John McLean and Son. Situated just south from opposite Arthur Street, opposite the Eltham Village Shopping Centre. To the right was Garnet Burgess' second hand scrap metal and bottles, then the blacksmith shop, which was later taken over by Garnet with second hand furniture and next door to that was Ray Staff's grocery store. The store was demolished by 1963 for the BP Evergreen Service Station. See also: Cross Ref 00161This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image. Copy of original photograph. 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg 120 format B&W negative sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, eltham produce store, main road, tanox paint, permoglaze, holden fc special sedan, ford 100 truck -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable trams - Bridge Road, Richmond Races, C J Frazer, mid 1920's
Photo of a very crowded cable tram set inbound in Bridge Road, c1925, lettered M&MTB" with the destination of Spencer St with many men crowding onto the tram. Alongside the tram is the front of a motor vehicle. Cable tram 81? In the background is a number of shops - L. Johnson Saddler, S. Christie and J Hogan (?) Trotting Sulky Manufacturers and A. Vickery & Son Manufacturing Engineers. Note from Rod Atkins 29/7/2019: The tram is full because the crowd as discharged from the racecourse so most likely taken on a Saturday. A few of buildings are still there today on the north side. Date 1920’s 2nd copy from Keith Kings added 6/8/2020 - see images i2 and i3. 3rd copy from the Peter Cotter collection.Yields information about cable trams in Bridge Road on a Richmond race day.Black and white photograph with notes or source stamps on the rear.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "H 212" in ink on rear and "1-10". Third copy has the photographer's stamp on the rear - C J Frazer and his address and in pencil "Richmond Races, cable tram loading, date unknown."trams, tramways, bridge rd, spencer st, cable trams, tram 81 -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Coventry Climax Pump FSM
Among the many pressing priorities for Alf Lawrence, the Forests Commission's new Chief Fire Officer, in rebuilding the firefighting capacity after the catastrophic 1939 bushfires was to invest heavily in modern vehicles and equipment. Powered pumps like the trailer-mounted Coventry Climax (Godiva) gave firefighters a much greater capacity than ever before to put the “wet stuff on the red stuff”. Its four-cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled, petrol motor produced 38Hp and was connected with either 1½ inch or 2½ inch canvas hose for direct attack, or as a filler pump it could deliver 300 gallons per minute at 120 psi. Some of the first acquisitions included this war surplus veteran shipped over from the London after the blitz bombings of WW2. Fire pump mounted on trailer Two lengths of suction hose, nozzles and some tools.Coventry Climax Serial 3844 FCV No 24fire pump, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Coventry Climax Pump - modified with recoil start
Among the many pressing priorities for Alf Lawrence, the Forests Commission's new Chief Fire Officer, in rebuilding the firefighting capacity after the catastrophic 1939 bushfires was to invest heavily in modern vehicles and equipment. Powered pumps like the trailer-mounted Coventry Climax (Godiva) gave firefighters a much greater capacity than ever before to put the “wet stuff on the red stuff”. Its four-cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled, petrol motor produced 38Hp and was connected with either 1½ inch or 2½ inch canvas hose for direct attack, or as a filler pump it could deliver 300 gallons per minute at 120 psi. Some of the first acquisitions included this war surplus veteran shipped over from the London after the blitz bombings of WW2. Fire pump mounted on trailer Two lengths of suction hose, nozzles and some tools. Modified from original design at Altona to include recoil battery starterCoventry Climax fire pump, forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Historical Society "Pioneers of Eltham" entry in the Eltham Community Festival Parade, 17 October 1981, 17/10/1981
[from contemporary reports:] 1981: 16-18 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and horse drawn vehicle. This year's festival will be held from 16th to 18th October, with the festival parade being held on Saturday 17th. In recent years the Society has participated in the parade and also organised a display for the festival. We have won prizes for our parade entry for the last two years. The committee has given preliminary consideration to our participation and it has been agreed that we should again enter the procession. This matter will be discussed at the September meeting. / The Society's float in the festival parade again won a prize. This year we won the prize for the best effort by a local group, donated by Bob Clarke's Menswear. As in previous years Peter Quirke has allowed us to use his truck as a float. Peter has formerly operated his fruiterer's business at Research and Diamond Creek and has recently opened a shop in the Eltham Village Arcade. Joh Ebeli, with a little more assistance from other members than in previous years, again did an excellent job in decorating the float. Members of the Victorian Folk Music Club again accompanied us on the float and their music helped create the appropriate mood. A new feature of our parade entry was the inclusion of horse drawn vehicles owned and driven by the Hennel family of Hurstbridge. They certainly added to a highly successful day. In the last issue of this Newsletter we mentioned the award won by the Society for its entry in the Eltham Community Festival Procession. We neglected to mention the award won by member and long-time Eltham resident, Jock Read for the “Best Eltham Theme.” Jock and his horse have been a feature of Eltham parades for years and in particular have established a local tradition in leading Anzac Day parades.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1981, victorian folk music club -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Historical Society "Pioneers of Eltham" entry in the Eltham Community Festival Parade, 17 October 1981, 17/10/1981
[from contemporary reports:] 1981: 16-18 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and horse drawn vehicle. This year's festival will be held from 16th to 18th October, with the festival parade being held on Saturday 17th. In recent years the Society has participated in the parade and also organised a display for the festival. We have won prizes for our parade entry for the last two years. The committee has given preliminary consideration to our participation and it has been agreed that we should again enter the procession. This matter will be discussed at the September meeting. / The Society's float in the festival parade again won a prize. This year we won the prize for the best effort by a local group, donated by Bob Clarke's Menswear. As in previous years Peter Quirke has allowed us to use his truck as a float. Peter has formerly operated his fruiterer's business at Research and Diamond Creek and has recently opened a shop in the Eltham Village Arcade. Joh Ebeli, with a little more assistance from other members than in previous years, again did an excellent job in decorating the float. Members of the Victorian Folk Music Club again accompanied us on the float and their music helped create the appropriate mood. A new feature of our parade entry was the inclusion of horse drawn vehicles owned and driven by the Hennel family of Hurstbridge. They certainly added to a highly successful day. In the last issue of this Newsletter we mentioned the award won by the Society for its entry in the Eltham Community Festival Procession. We neglected to mention the award won by member and long-time Eltham resident, Jock Read for the “Best Eltham Theme.” Jock and his horse have been a feature of Eltham parades for years and in particular have established a local tradition in leading Anzac Day parades.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1981 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Historical Society "Pioneers of Eltham" entry in the Eltham Community Festival Parade, 17 October 1981, 17/10/1981
[from contemporary reports:] 1981: 16-18 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and horse drawn vehicle. This year's festival will be held from 16th to 18th October, with the festival parade being held on Saturday 17th. In recent years the Society has participated in the parade and also organised a display for the festival. We have won prizes for our parade entry for the last two years. The committee has given preliminary consideration to our participation and it has been agreed that we should again enter the procession. This matter will be discussed at the September meeting. / The Society's float in the festival parade again won a prize. This year we won the prize for the best effort by a local group, donated by Bob Clarke's Menswear. As in previous years Peter Quirke has allowed us to use his truck as a float. Peter has formerly operated his fruiterer's business at Research and Diamond Creek and has recently opened a shop in the Eltham Village Arcade. Joh Ebeli, with a little more assistance from other members than in previous years, again did an excellent job in decorating the float. Members of the Victorian Folk Music Club again accompanied us on the float and their music helped create the appropriate mood. A new feature of our parade entry was the inclusion of horse drawn vehicles owned and driven by the Hennel family of Hurstbridge. They certainly added to a highly successful day. In the last issue of this Newsletter we mentioned the award won by the Society for its entry in the Eltham Community Festival Procession. We neglected to mention the award won by member and long-time Eltham resident, Jock Read for the “Best Eltham Theme.” Jock and his horse have been a feature of Eltham parades for years and in particular have established a local tradition in leading Anzac Day parades.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1981 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jock Read, Eltham Community Festival Parade, 17 October, 1981, 17/10/1981
[from contemporary reports:] 1981: 16-18 October. “Pioneers of Eltham” and horse drawn vehicle. This year's festival will be held from 16th to 18th October, with the festival parade being held on Saturday 17th. In recent years the Society has participated in the parade and also organised a display for the festival. We have won prizes for our parade entry for the last two years. The committee has given preliminary consideration to our participation and it has been agreed that we should again enter the procession. This matter will be discussed at the September meeting. / The Society's float in the festival parade again won a prize. This year we won the prize for the best effort by a local group, donated by Bob Clarke's Menswear. As in previous years Peter Quirke has allowed us to use his truck as a float. Peter has formerly operated his fruiterer's business at Research and Diamond Creek and has recently opened a shop in the Eltham Village Arcade. Joh Ebeli, with a little more assistance from other members than in previous years, again did an excellent job in decorating the float. Members of the Victorian Folk Music Club again accompanied us on the float and their music helped create the appropriate mood. A new feature of our parade entry was the inclusion of horse drawn vehicles owned and driven by the Hennel family of Hurstbridge. They certainly added to a highly successful day. In the last issue of this Newsletter we mentioned the award won by the Society for its entry in the Eltham Community Festival Procession. We neglected to mention the award won by member and long-time Eltham resident, Jock Read for the “Best Eltham Theme.” Jock and his horse have been a feature of Eltham parades for years and in particular have established a local tradition in leading Anzac Day parades.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1981, jock read -
Puffing Billy Railway
1 NH, Powder & General Goods Van, June 1910
V.R. Powder & General Goods Van NH1 Gauge 2'6" The NH Powder and Goods van was built in 1910. Its purpose was to carry explosives and general goods, Originally classed as NPH. There were two compartments: a 10ft 8¾ inch (3,270 mm) section for explosives and a 13 ft 7 in (4,140 mm) section for general goods. The sides, ends and doors were covered in sheet metal. With the closing of the mines at Walhalla the need to carry explosives ended and both compartments were used for general goods. The doors were replaced with NU type louvre doors for ventilation. NH1 Covered Truck Service History : NPH NPH 1 was built and issued to traffic June 1910. It was a bogie boxvan set up for general goods and the transportation of explosives. It could carry 6 tons of goods and 4 tons of explosives. No doubt the van was stationed on the Moe - Walhalla line. Walhalla was a gold mining town and the rail line had been built from Moe to provide a faster means of transportation than bullock teams from the sailing boats from Melbourne to Port Albert/Sale via Heyfield. In 1911 the van was converted to all goods transport and recoded to NH. NH The van was fitted with autocouplers in 1928. It was scrapped in 1954. By 1968, the vehicle body had been found and was placed into the Museum at Menzies Creek. Body donated to the Puffing Billy Preservation Society. Vehicle Length 25 feet 2 inches ( 7671 mm) Coupled Length 27 feet 4 inches (8330 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Weight 7 tons Capacity 10 tons Built 1910 Number Built 1 In use - Static displayHistoric - Victorian Railways - narrow gauge rolling stock - Powder & General Goods Van Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H2187 Puffing Billy Locomotives and Rolling Stock Collection1 NH - Powder & General Goods Van Made of Timber - wood, wrought iron and metal sheet There were two compartments: a 10ft 8¾ inch (3,270 mm) section for explosives and a 13 ft 7 in (4,140 mm) section for general goods. The sides, ends covered in sheet metal with NU type louvre doors for ventilation. NH1 To carry 10 tonspuffing billy, powder & general goods van nh1, nh1, powder & general goods van, victorian railways, narrow gauge rolling stock -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Fred Lyons taxi decorated for Empire Day, 1930s
Lyons family history: From 1907 a cab service operated from near the railway gates in Union Road. It was established and maintained by Mr C Fraser until c1916. George Rea either took over then or set up in opposition. Fred Lyons initially worked for George until he set up his own business. In time he changed over to a motor vehicle and continued his service until 1960. Frederick Adolphus Lyons (1891-1980) was born in Surrey Hills, son of Thomas and Catherine Lyons. He married Elizabeth Ruby Hall in 1918. They lived just around the corner at 55 Sunbury Crescent. The Lyons’ home in Sunbury Crescent was called ‘Knopshambury’ - this was probably a misspelling of Knockshanbally in Co Kilkenny, the birth place of Fred’s father, Thomas Edmund Josias Lyons (1846-1915). Arthur Lyons was born in Surrey Hills on 12 Jun 1920. He became a motor mechanic / welder and lived at 55 Sunbury Crescent. Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills from 1906-1911 and revitalised from 1933-1938 by the Surrey Hills Progress Association. Street parades featuring decorated business vehicles and bonfires were a feature. The children are identified as (L to R) Julian Ethinney, Geoff Ethinney - from Sydney, Joyce Harris, Ken Moritz, Scoppy (the dog), Keith Harris, Ivan Moritz. This is one of a series of photos donated by Arthur Lyons.The donation was made while he was in hospital. He died shortly afterwards (23 Sep 1990). Donation was finalised by a neighbour, Mrs Florence Ann Armitstead, wife of Glen Victor Armitstead. Glen was a local hairdresser. They moved to 11 Sunbury Crescent after their marriage in 1939. Arthur had no relatives to distribute the material to.Black and white photo of Fred Lyons taxi decorated for Empire Day celebrations in the 1930s with paper flowers. Beside it are 6 children - 5 boys and 1 girl with a dog. transport, empire day celebrations, children, fred lyons, (mr) frederick alphonsus lyons, julian ethinney, geoff ethinney, joyce harris, ken moritz, keith harris, ivan moritz -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Harry Stead Taxi Service
Harry Stead, Snr., owned and operated Wodonga’s first taxi service. He had horse drawn cabs running between Wodonga, and Albury in 1868. He also ran a carrying business with wagons and drays. Workmen from Albury and Wodonga were carried to the construction site of the Hume Weir. Drays, although slow, were used with room for 10 or 12 paying passengers, at times. Stead’s paddocks ran back from Sydney Street (now High Street) with stable accommodation for his 70 and more horses. The Provincial Motel occupied part of the site in later years. Harry’s son, “young Harry” joined his Dad around 1892 as soon as his schooldays were over. After the horse drawn cabs, the Steads began a motorised taxi, hire car and bus services. Some of the taxis used were an A-Model Ford, 1934 Ford, Ford V8, Dodge Tourer, Hudson Six and, earlier, the 1923 Buick with dicky seat. Among the drivers were Stan Hogbin, Gerry Gerrard, Jack O’Neill, “Peggy” O’Neill, Ernie “Honey” Zeinert, Cliff Williams and Les Cole. Young Harry had four cars on the rank from 1930 to 1940 when competition for fares was fierce. He had his regulars who paid 4/- a week to go to and from Albury daily. In 1934, Harry was before the Albury Police Court, charged with having driven his taxi on a public road without a taxi licence. The Albury Municipal Council required all taxi drivers to have a NSW certificate of registration before collecting fares in NSW. The case was held as a test case and as a result the regulation was amended to enable the Council to issue public vehicle licenses to a Victorian registered vehicle as long it travelled no more than 10 miles over the border.These images are significant because they document an early transport service provided to the Wodonga community.Three black and white photos depicting Harry Stead and his Wodonga Taxi Service.harry stead wodonga, transport wodonga, wodonga services -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harry Bradley - Phillip Island Identity
Harry Bradley was a local Identity. Born in Yorkshire, England, 8/4/1916. Joined the Australian Army 19/5/1941 living in Cowes Phillip Island Victoria.Historical491-01: Harry Bradley an Australia Army Portrait - WWII 491-02: Harry Bradley & Ted Walton, very close fishing mates 491-03: Original House of Bradleys, opposite Race Track?? Ford Vehicle. Now Beachcomber Estate 491-04: Harry Bradley working on the 1st Phillip Island Bridge 491-05: Harry Bradley's parents - Father - Edwin and Mother who was killed by a bull 491-06: Harry Bradley - Equal 1st Competition at the Lang Lang Gun Club 491-07: Elsford Guest House - Post Card 491-08: Map of Phillip Island - Post Card Also DVD supplied with 491-01 to 06 on it.As Above with Harry's details listed on 491-01harry bradley, ted walton, edwin bradley, lang lang gun club, elsford guest house, phillip island map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COHN BROS. BREWERY EMPLOYEE'S PICNIC, 7th March, 1903
Sepia photograph of Cohn Bros. Brewery Employees Picnic. Procession of horse drawn vehicles with employees? On dray, draped with Cohn Bros flag, followed by horse drawn buggies with groups of people on board. Group of males, females and children and a black dog. Male figure with drum. Inscriptions: printed on mount on front 'Cohn Bros Victoria, Brewery Co. Ltd, Employees Picnic, held at Cherry Tree on Saturday 7th March, 1903. On back - 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular stamp on reverse. Hand written in pencil on back 'from WL Newell, 30/07/74', 'William Pd in black lead pencil. History: Prev Acc. No. GP24WH Robinson, Photo, Bendigoperson, group, employees, see also 2001.201.01, 2001.202.01, 2001.204.01, 2001207.01, 2001.208.01 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 7/03/1958 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo - Manchester Loop on the Eaglehawk route, with trams 21, 2 and 23 to the city with No. 20 and 17 waiting in the loop to proceed to Eaglehawk. Part of the Bendigo Easter Fair day? Large group of people waiting to board tram in the background. A number of motor vehicles in the photo. Photo taken Easter Monday, 7/3/1958. On rear of photo is stamped "ll317A and 28.5.70", possibly indicating print manufacture dates. Keith Kings No. A(e)(12) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. A(e)(12) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / The second track cleaning car / Depot / Easter Monday 7/3/54".trams, tramways, bendigo, easter fair, manchester loop, eaglehawk, tram 21, tram 2, tram 23, tram 20, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 4, Geoff Grant, 25/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negatives No. N345 to N348 and black and white prints made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of AETA tour (Australian Electric Traction Association) on 25/6/1955 at Spencer St. terminus. Both trams have AETA tour signs and the slogan "Save traffic congestion, Move People not vehicles" 1611.1 - 980 at terminal with two buses (ET 330? and bus 585) alongside and Eliza Tinsley building in the background. 1611.2 - 980 and part of W7 1001. 1611.3 - 980 and 1001 at terminal with a bus standing alongside the Mail Exchange building. 1611.4 - 980 at terminal with tour passengers standing around. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 22/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, spencer st, aeta tour, tram 980 tram w7 1001