Book. GSSC minutes book 18/05/2004 - 17 July 2007.

Black and white photograph of Ballarat trams 35 and 34 standing alongside each other at the Grey St loop on the Sebastopol line with John Fitzsimmons holding some of the last tram mail from Sebastopol to Ballarat on 18/9/1971. Photo by Keith Kings. See item 2942 for a sample of the mail.Yields information about the Last Tram Mail to be carried in Ballarat.Black and white photograph with photographers notes on rear.See image 2trams, closure, last tram mail, tmsv, post office, last tram

The construction of the lifeboat ‘Warrnambool’ began 15th September 1909 and was completed almost 12 months later, 1st September 1910. It was built at the Government Dockyard in Williamstown, Victoria, along the lines designed by the Great Britain’s Royal Lifeboat Institution, and included whaleback decks fore and aft, mast and centreboard, and rudder and tiller hung from the sternpost. It could be propelled by both sail and oar. At that time Captain Ferguson was Chief Harbour Master and Mr Beagley was foreman boat builder when he and his fellow workmen built the boat. The boat was described as “… a fine piece of workmanship and does credit to her builders and designers…” It had all the latest improvements in shape, disposition of weight and watertight compartments, and it had space for a large number of people in addition to the crew. It appears that 'H Meiers' whose signature, along with building dates, is pencilled on a concealed timber 'plaque' in the hull, was involved with the building of the lifeboat. It is interesting that the ‘Melbourne Directory’ of 1911, published by Sands and MacDougal, lists McAuley and Meiers, boat builders, Nelson Place foreshore, between Pasco and Parker Streets, Williamstown, (Victorian Heritage Database, ‘Contextual History, Maritime Facilities’), It is probably the company of the person whose name is inscribed on the lifeboat plaque. Flagstaff Hill’s documentation also mentions that the keel was laid at ‘Harry Myers, boat builders, Williamstown, Melbourne’ – the name ‘Myers’ can also be spelled ‘Meiers’, which could be the same person as the Meiers in “McAuley and Meiers” (as mentioned in genealogy lines of Myers). The new lifeboat, to be named ‘Warrnambool’ was brought to town by train and launched at the breakwater on 1st March 1911 using the Titan crane (the old lifeboat built in 1858, was then returned to Melbourne in 1911). This new lifeboat was stationed at Warrnambool in a shed located at the base of the Breakwater, adjacent to the slipway. A winch was used to bring it in and out of the water. The lifeboat ‘Warrnambool’ was similar in size to the old lifeboat but far superior in design, build and sea-going qualities such as greater manoeuvrability. The ‘self-righting, self-draining’ design was “practically non-capsizeable” and even if the boat overturned it would right itself to an even keel and the water would drain away. The hull was built of New Zealand Kauri, using double diagonal planking, laid in two layers at right angles, with a layer of canvas and red lead paint between the timbers to help seal the planking. It has “… plenty of freeboard, high watertight spaces between the deck and bottom… through which pipes lead…” The backbone timbers were made of Jarrah. The lifeboat Warrnambool was one of several rescue boats used at Port Fairy and Warrnambool in early 1900's. In late 1914 the Warrnambool lifeboat and crew were used to help find what was left of the tragic wreckage of the Antares, and were able to discover the body of one of the crewmen, which they brought back to Warrnambool. Between 1951 and 1954 the lifeboat was manned under the guidance of Captain Carrington. He held lifeboat practice each month on a Sunday morning, to comply with the Ports and Harbour’s request that lifeboats be manned by a strong and competent crew, ready for action in case of emergency. In the early 1960’s it ended its service as a lifeboat and was used in Port Fairy as a barge to help dredge the Moyne River, bolted to the Port Fairy lifeboat. Flagstaff Hill obtained the Warrnambool in 1975. In 1984 it was on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool. On 23rd May 1990 she was lifted from the water and placed in a cradle for restoration. The name ‘WARRNAMBOOL could be seen faintly on the lifeboat before it was restored. It was during the restoration that Flagstaff Hill's boat builder discovered the 'plaque' inside the hull. A copy of the blueprint plans has the name “V.E.E. Gotch” printed on it. His advertisement in Footscray’s ‘Independent’ newspaper of Saturday 11th May 1901 states he is “Principal and Skilled member (Naval Architect) to the Court of Marine Inquiry of Victoria and holds classes for naval architectural drawing and arithmetic.”The lifeboat WARRNAMBOOL is significant for its half century service to the local community as a lifesaving vessel. She was also used to help retrieve the body of a shipwrecked crew member of the ANTARES. Lifeboat "Warrnambool", a wooden, clinker hull, 'self-righting, self-draining design, single mast, pivoting centreboard. Complete with sail and yardarm. A 'plaque' was found inside the hull of the lifeboat, made of untreated wood, disc-shaped with one straight edge (Diam 15.5cm), inscribed by one of the boat builders in pencil script "Life Boat Start building / 15/9/09 - complete 1/9/10 / (signature looks like H Meiers) / Boat Builder)."'Plaque' inside body of boat is inscribed in pencil, script writing "Life Boat Start building / 15/9/09 - complete 1/9/10 / (signature looks like H Meiels) / Boat Builder)." flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lifeboat, life boat, vessel, life saving, 1910 vessel, port fairy, boat builder plaque, rescue boat, beagley, williamstown, government dockyard, v.e.e. gotch, royal lifeboat institution, captain ferguson, meiers, nelson place, non-capsizeable, self-righting, titan crane, double diagonal planking, captain carrington, barge, antares, self righting, crew of twelve, capacity of 30 survivors

Black and white photograph of X2 676, Brunswick Depot on the depot fan, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. W5 75? alongside. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Printed on Kodak Paper.In red ink "X2 676 Brunswick Depot 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, brunswick depot, tram 676

From the premises of Auctioneers James and Bird in the early 20th century. It was a small building beside abandoned shop on the corner of Tarra & Nicholson Streets. An early 20th century light switch from the James and Bird premises. It is painted pastel green and has large screws poking out through the mounting block. The two fuses were originally white porcelain and have been painted over. The brass fixtures have been painted over.On back -1917 electric lightlight-switch james-and-bird lighting

Alice Watson studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School (at the School of Mines, Ballarat) from 1930 until 1933. Watson sat several departmental exams, including drawing and painting plant forms from nature, lettering, Composition of Form and Colour and advanced General Design, as well as dressmaking and embossed leatherwork. General Design examinations required only designs on paper, and not the full execution of an object (which was the case for Applied Design exams). Watson's folio applies many Australian native floral elements to design. Upon graduating, Watson taught at the Murtoa High School, living with her parents until their deaths in 1972 and 1988 when she was 74 years old. Alice Watson died in Ballarat, aged 95, having conserved her beautiful student folio, which was generously gifted to the Federation University permanent Historical Collection by the Watson family.Watercolour painting of a standing woman with short light brown hair, in a green striped sleeveless shirt, a dark green shorts, and green heels, she is at the beach and there are birds in the background.Watermark (1917 UNBLEACHED ARNOLD)alice watson, beach, cape, woman, ballarat technical art school, alumni

Embroidered Post car from France dated 24th October 1917ephemera, ww1, general

Report presented by the Steering Committee to the Board of Management dated 18 March 1975 with their recommendations for the future of Blamey House, Harelands and Stanhope. The Committee was chaired by Legatee A. Quayle and composed of Legatees J. Chancellor, H. Berg, H. Rodgers and E. Trebilcock. They noted that occupancy rates were falling (Appendix 'A') and it would not be economically viable to renovate the buildings. They recommended that: Harelands should be sold and Blamey House redeveloped for widows' accommodation, and that Stanhope should be modified for co-ed accommodation. The Committee requested that the matters raised in the report should be considered urgently. In a file with documents pertaining to the residences. Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.Foolscap sheets x 3 pages, black on white copy. Two holes punched for filing. '18-3-75' pencilled on first sheet.residences, blamey house, harelands, stanhope

A pamplet/brochure by Ansair advertising its "Transett" model 9 bus in the late 1940s. It contains information on the design, general specifications, internal systems, seating configurations, styling, servicing information and contact information of Ansair. In the background is a tram with dash canopy lighting about to turn from Collins St into Macarthur Street. The bus has been "photoshopped" into the image. The tram has the destination of Kew Depot, route 47.An advertisement from the 1940s/50s regarding the newest bus model at the time.Pamphlet - The Ansair "Transett" Model 9 - 8 pages centre stapled.public transport, buses, ansair, collins st, route 47

Items in the collection re Dale Hannaford. Refer Cat No. 2508 for details. One chevron indicates rank of Lance Corporal. Two chevrons indicate rank of Corporal.1. - 3. Two stripe chevrons. Green V shaped material with gold stripes. Backing white felt. 4. - 8. Five one stripe chevrons. Green V shaped material with gold stripe and white felt on back. frayed top corners where removed from uniform. 9. Small open ended shoulder epaulette in camouflage design (greens, brown, black) and Australia embroidered at bottom, inside white felt.9. "Australia" embroidered across bottom.chevrons, australian army

Black & white photo of Hill Hotel, cnr. Station Street and Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. Note graffiti on chimney 'In Memory of the Hill Hotel. Passed away Dec 31st 1917 - Poor B'hill hotel, mitcham, station street, whitehorse road, o'callaghan's hotel

Yields information about the appearance of tram 30 in the Gardens area.Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph Monday 14/9/1970, by David Verrier of No. 30 in Wendouree parade, in the Gardens area. Photo is out of focused.On back of slide in pencil "Mon 14/9/70 30 Lake Wendouree near Gardens Ballarat"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, tram 30

Yields information about the appearance of tram 13 in the Gardens area at Gardens Loop.Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph Monday 14/9/1970, by David Verrier of No. 13 at the Gardens Loop. Tram has the destination of Victoria St.On back of slide in pencil "Mon 14/9/70 13 Lake Wendouree near Gardens Ballarat"tramways, trams, gardens loop, lake wendouree, tram 13

Black and white photograph of X2 676, Brunswick Depot fan lead, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. Possibly John Prideaux changing the points. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Printed on Kodak Paper.In red ink "X2 676 Brunswick Depot 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, brunswick depot, tram 676

Black and white photograph of W4 671 at Preston Workshop, alongside No. 19 road of the Paintshop during a special tram tour 9/2/1969. Photo by Chris Phillips. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in red ink "W4 671 Preston W'Shops 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, special trams, tram 671

An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Ken Green (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1981). The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. Legatee Green was born in 1917 and died in 1987. More details of his life are outlined in the articles. Legatee Ken Green served with the 15th Australian Field Company RAE 2nd AIF during World War 2. He continued with Citizen Military Forces after the war. He attained the rank of Major General with the 3rd Division between 1970-73. He joined Melbourne Legacy in 1959 on the nomination of Legatees Robert Myers and John Standish. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Ken Green a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Ken Green - President 1981Bulletin No 1209. 15.10.1987. Page No 18 and 19.past presidents, vale, ken green

Set of four colour slides taken during the Monash Railway club tour on 9-8-1970 using PCC 980 from Malvern Tram Depot. The route number and destinations are for show only. Photographs by Warren Doubleday.Yields information on Monash Railway club tour, the trams used and the locations.Set of five Anscochrome colour slides, of Melbourne tram PCC 980 on a Monash Railway Club tour - 9-8-1970 .1 - PCC 980 on the depot access tracks for Malvern Tram Depot in Coldblo Road .2 - With the Malvern Tram Depot in the view .3 - In Dandenong Road at Hawthorn Road .4 - Crossing Hawthorn Road - has a tram shelter in the view. .5 - About to use the then new Nolan St (now Southbank Blvd) crossover.Has photographers slide numbers on each slide.monash railway club, tram 980, malvern depot, hawthorn road, dandenong road, nolan st, tramways, trams, pcc class

View of 18" thick mud brick walls in Chicory Kiln. This was built by Mr T Woods approx. 1870, Settlement Road, East Cowes. Two chicory sowers shown in photograph. Man in photograph is probably Mr T Woods.Photograph of the 18" thick mud brick walls at the core of the old Chicory Kiln on Mr T Woods house, Settlement Road, East Cowes.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, t woods

Black and white photograph of the Morack Golf Course looking south to the final holes with the original club house on the right. Course opened as 9 holes in 1976, extended into 18 holes in 1980. c 1976morack golf course, city of nunawading, parks and reserves

Article from Nunawading Gazette, 18 April 1990 on foxes in Blackburn and Vermont South.wildlife, foxes, elder street, blackburn, shearers court, vermont south

Reports on a Science Congress in Adelaide and a speech by Robert Risson about future transport possible systems - all types such as conveyor belts, air cushion vehicles, magnetic cushions, pneumatic tubes, moving footpaths, jet-propelled vehicles, gas turbine and diesel electric buses. These are known as "gadgetbahns" mooted proposals that seldom come to commercial fruition. His main emphasis was on the future all-electric tram fleet that was proposed for Melbourne. Also notes underground systems such as San Francisco. Item by Science Writer Frank Campbell.Yields information about possible future transport systems - gadgetbahnsNewspaper clipping - "The Silent line" and "On the move the mod way" - The Herald "18-8-1969" tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, future transport, transport systems, electric trams, all-electric trams, robert risson, gadgetbahns, underground tramways

Puffing Billy Centenary Port - 100 Years - PBPS Fund raiser item Puffing Billy Centenary Port Puffing Billy 18 December 1900 - 18 December 2000 - 100 Years - This special bottling of fine port commemorates the Centenary of the Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook railway , home of Australia's world famous Puffing Billy 750 mlHistoric - Puffing Billy Railway - Puffing Billy Preservation Society Fund raising item - Centenary Port - 100 Years Puffing Billy Centenary Port - 100 Years - Puffing Billy Preservation Society Fund raising item Green Glass Bottle Yellow painted on Writing and logo Cork with black plastic top Puffing Billy Centenary Port Puffing Billy 18 December 1900 - 18 December 2000 - 100 Years - This special bottling of fine port commemorates the Centenary of the Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook railway , home of Australia's world famous Puffing Billy 750 mlpuffing billy, centenary port, pbps fund raiser

Voter's Roll for the Barkly Ward 1898-9place, bendigo, city of bendigo voter's roll