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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Certificate, Victorian Branch VVAA Statewide Gravesite Commemorations, Sunday 21 February, 2016, Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Eric Cross
Awarded to Eric Cross for your significant contribution to the success & dignity of the Commemorations by playing the Last Post & Rouse. as above 2016 Good G Wade 2019 7/03/2019 Collected 11/07/1905 Library G Wade Victorian Branch VVAA 7/03/2019 7425 Document Documents: Folder 3 The Battle of Long Tan: Vietnamese Accounts Reviewed - What did they say?"Battle of Long Tannational vietnam veterans museum -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Maritime Novel, Joseph Conrad, The Rover, 1923
This book was written by the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. Joseph Conrad was Polish-born and became a British subject in 1886. He was a renowned marine fiction writer and also, for a short time, a mariner and Captain. As a boy of 13 years old, Joseph Conrad’s desire was to be a sailor. At 19, he joined the British merchant marine, working in several roles. He eventually qualified as a captain but only served in this role once, from 1888-89, when he commanded the barque Otago sailing from Sydney to Mauritius. In 1889 he also began writing his first novel, Almayer’s Folly. He retired from life as a mariner in 1894, aged 36. Conrad’s visits to Australia from 1878 to 1982, and his affection for Australia, were later commemorated by a plaque in Circular Quay, Sydney. Conrad continued as an author. It is said that many of the characters in his books were inspired by his maritime experiences and the people he had met. By the end of his life, he had completed many stories and essays, and 19 novels, plus one incomplete novel titled ‘Suspense’ that was finished and published posthumously. Shortly before he passed away, in 1924, Conrad was offered a Knighthood by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for his work but declined. An 1882 sailing ship, Georg Stage, was a Danish training ship, in which after a tragic accident 22 boys lost their lives. It was later renamed the Joseph Conrad by Alan Villiers in honour of the author. It continued as a training ship with various organisations until 1947 when it ship was transferred to the Mystic Seaport for use as an exhibit in the maritime museum. About the Pattison Collection: - The Pattison Collection is a group of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, (WMI) which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The book is significant for its connection with the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. It is also important for being part of the historic group of books called the Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, which was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly in Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Rover Author: Joseph Conrad Publisher: T Fisher Unwin Date: 1923 Further Information: overseas editionThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC CON Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, joseph conrad, captain joseph conrad, maritime author, marine author, nautical author, sailor, seafarer, georg stage, 1882 ship, danish ship, training ship, boys killed, alan villiers, ship joseph conrad, mystic seaport, museum ship, warrnambool mechanics institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, the rover -
Clunes Museum
PAINTINGS, David Williams
Images of; Horse Trough & Wagon Residence 94 Bailey Street Former Presbytery St. Thomas Aquinas Former Clunes Free Library Residence 25 Camp Street Monument 100 years of gold Clunes in Melb Monument Former butcher's shop Fraser Street Residence & shops 41-43 Fraser Street Clunes School of Mines Clunes War Memorial Residence 32 Leslie St Clunes Former suspension bridge Former St Paul's Vicarage 42 Service Street Former Police Office Former Police residence Portable Lock Up Former Dow Residence 9 Hill St Former Hall & Fire Station 2 Hill St St Paul's timber Church hall St Paul's Church Masonic Lodge 23 Service St St Paul's Pulpit Masonic Lodge interior Everhard cordial bottles Scythes in Clunes Museum Ascot Blacksmith shop Former Ascot hotel MIA Hall Ascot The Coghill Monument Former Methodist Church Coghills Creek Clunes Cemetery Chapel Maiden Hill Homestead shearing shed Beckworth Court stables Beckworth Cour shearer's quarters Former School Evansford Glengower Outbuilding Amerst Former Mortuary 46-50 Fraser Street Wood fired heater Beckworth court farm shed Gold mine trolley Servant's bells Maiden Hill cow bail Former South Clunes school 29 George Street 70 Fraser Street Former Post Office "Allowah" Clunes Street Ascot "Homestead" Beackwith Court "The Meat House" Beckwith Court "Shearing Sheds" Beckwith Court Evansford Community Hall 54 watercolours remaining from the 2003 exhibition held at Clunes, all unframed, depicting Clunes and surrounds architecture and streetscapes.watercolour, 2003 exhibition -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Historical, Richard Osburne, The History of Warrnambool, 1887
... Archibald, the Curator of the first museum and library ...This copy of the book is personally signed and dated by the Curator of the first Warrnambool Museum, which was also the Warrnambool Public Library. This copy also has many hand written notes in the margins. This little book is one of only 1000 books published of the original Queen's Jubilee Edition. It spans fifty years of the history of Warrnambool from the time that the first Government Land Sales commenced. It also deliberately coincides with the 1887 celebrations of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Year of her ascension to the British Throne. The book is an invaluable reference for researchers of local Warrnambool history and has been used as a text book and reference book for local students. After the closure of the Warrnambool Museum, the book was held by the Warrnambool City Council until, in 1974, it was transferred to the newly established Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The author, Richard Osburne, (1825-1895) was born in Australia. He moved to Warrnambool in 1847 as the first local Journalist. In 1851 he founded the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper which he operated until the end of 1880. Osburne was much involved in civic and community affairs of the town, and he set himself the task of recording the history of the city's early pioneers. In the introductory pages of the book the author refers to himself as "The Father of the Warrnambool Press". Only 1,000 copies of this edition of the book were printed. In September 1980 a facsimile edition was printed with the addition of illustrations from the period, an index and relevant annotations by local historian T.A. Wicking (Tom Wicking). This later book was named the Premier Town Edition, due to Warrnambool being awarded the title of Premier Town in Victoria in 1979-82 by the Premier of Victoria; it also received the inaugural award in 1959 and a later award in 1988-91.This book has strong significance for being signed in 1887 by Joseph Archibald, the Curator of the first museum and library in Warrnambool, the Warrnambool Museum. It is also significant for the annotations added to many of the pages, perhaps for the Facsimile edition that followed many years later. This book is rare. It is one of only 1000 copies printed, and one of three in the Collection of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The book was dedicated to the early colonists as well as to the new arrivals by the writer, Richard Osburne, who entitles himself as "The father of the Warrnambool Press". The content of the book is invaluable as a reference for Warrnambool and District's local history in its early colonial and pioneering days. It provides the information that helps in an understanding the foundation that the city was built on, connecting the people of today to the pioneers of the past.The History of Warrnambool: Capital of the Western Ports of Victoria, From1847 up to the end of 1886 (when the first Government Land Sales took place) Author: Richard Osburne, "Proprietor of the Warrnambool Examiner from 1851 to the close of 1880" Publisher: The Chronicle Printing and Publishing Company Limited Date: 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) (Roman numerals are covered in tape) Edition: Original: Queen's Jubilee Edition Black fabric covered hardcover book with embossed gold titles on spine and front cover. Inscriptions include stamps and handwriting. It once belonged to the Warrnambool Public Museum and is signed by the first Curator, Joseph Archibald, in 1887. The first fly page has a message to the readers, as shown in the Inscriptions of this record. Many of the pages in this book have handwritten notes in the margins and within the text and some of the lines are crossed out.Handwritten: "Warrnambool Museum" Signed: "J Archibald / 1887" Stamped: "WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC MUSEUM" Printed on fly page: "PRICE, FIVE SHILLINGS" First fly page: "THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE EDITION. TO OLD COLONISTS AND YOUNG AUSTRALIANS, OR NEW ARRIVALS, THIS HISTORY OF THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE CAPITAL OF WESTERN VICTORIA, IS DEDICATED AS INTERESTING AND USEFUL, BY "THE FATHER OF THE WARRNAMBOOL PRESS" RICHARD OSBURNE."warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, the history of warrnambool, richard osburne, osturne's history of warrnambool, queen's jubilee edition, 1847-1887, warrnambool history, the chronicle printing and publishing company, capital of the western ports of victoria, first government land sales, warrnambool examiner, five shillings, warrnambool's first reporter, warrnambool public library, 1887, 1979, premier town, premier edition, queen's jubliee, queen victoria's jubilee, western ports of victoria, 1847, government land sales, chronicle publishing and printing co., 1000 copies, t a wicking, old colonists, young australians, new arrivals, rise and progress, capital of western victoria, interesting and useful, the father of the warrnambool press -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Historical, Richard Osburne, The History of Warrnambool, 1887
This little book is one of only 1000 books published of the original Queen's Jubilee Edition. It spans fifty years of the history of Warrnambool from the time that the first Government Land Sales commenced. It also deliberately coincides with the 1887 celebrations of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Year of her ascension to the British Throne. The book is an invaluable reference for researchers of local Warrnambool history and has been used as a text book and reference book for local students. The book had two owners before it became part of the Warrnambool Public Library, and when the library closed down, the book was held by the Warrnambool City Council until, in 1974, it was transferred to the newly established Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The author, Richard Osburne, (1825-1895) was born in Australia. He moved to Warrnambool in 1847 as the first local Journalist. In 1851 he founded the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper which he operated until the end of 1880. Osburne was much involved in civic and community affairs of the town, and he set himself the task of recording the history of the city's early pioneers. In the introductory pages of the book the author refers to himself as "The Father of the Warrnambool Press". Only 1,000 copies of this edition of the book were printed. In September 1980 a facsimile edition was printed with the addition of illustrations from the period, an index and relevant annotations by local historian T.A. Wicking (Tom Wicking). This later book was named the Premier Town Edition, due to Warrnambool being awarded the title of Premier Town in Victoria in 1979-82 by the Premier of Victoria; it also received the inaugural award in 1959 and a later award in 1988-91. This book is rare. It is one of only 1000 copies printed, and one of three in the Collection of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The book was dedicated to the early colonists as well as to the new arrivals by the writer, Richard Osburne, who entitles himself as "The father of the Warrnambool Press". The content of the book is invaluable as a reference for Warrnambool and District's local history in its early colonial and pioneering days. It provides the information that helps in an understanding the foundation that the city was built on, connecting the people of today to the pioneers of the past. The inscriptions of two previous owners of the book, at least one of whom was a local resident, gives additional significance to this copy. The History of Warrnambool: Capital of the Western Ports of Victoria From1847 (when the first Government Land Sales took place) up to the end of 1886, By Richard Osburne, Proprietor of the Warrnambool Examiner from 1851 to the close of 1880. Author: Richard Osburne Publisher: Prahran: The Chronicle Printing & Publishing Company Limited Date: 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) Edition: Original: Queen's Jubilee Edition Small book with hard cover and reinforced spine. Dust jacket front has been pasted over front hard cover. The hardcovers are covered with clear adhesive plastic covering. Inscriptions include a typed label on the spine, a stamp at base of the fly page, on the loose page inside front cover, on inside back cover, and two hand written names on the second fly page; Jackson Giblett and G. M. Potter. The first fly page has a message to the readers, as shown in the Inscriptions of this record.Label on spine "R.A. 994.57 OSB" Inscriptions on second fly page: "Jackson Giblett / 1886" and "G.M. Potter, 70 Japan Street" Printed on fly page: "PRICE, FIVE SHILLINGS" Stamp of front end paper: WARRNAMBOOL / PUBLIC LIBRARY", "000336" and in a rectangular border " - - - - - - / WARRNAMBOOL / PUBLIC LIBRARY" First fly page: "THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE EDITION. TO OLD COLONISTS AND YOUNG AUSTRALIANS, OR NEW ARRIVALS, THIS HISTORY OF THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE CAPITAL OF WESTERN VICTORIA, IS DEDICATED AS INTERESTING AND USEFUL, BY "THE FATHER OF THE WARRNAMBOOL PRESS" RICHARD OSBURNE." Stamp inside back cover: "WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY/ Liebig Street / Warrnambool 3280 / (055) 6- 2258"warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, the history of warrnambool, richard osburne, osturne's history of warrnambool, queen's jubilee edition, 1847-1887, warrnambool history, the chronicle printing and publishing company, capital of the western ports of victoria, first government land sales, warrnambool examiner, five shillings, warrnambool's first reporter, warrnambool public library, 1887, 1979, premier town, premier edition, queen's jubliee, queen victoria's jubilee, western ports of victoria, 1847, government land sales, chronicle publishing and printing co., g m potter, 1000 copies, t a wicking, jackson giblett, 1886, japan street, old colonists, young australians, new arrivals, rise and progress, capital of western victoria, interesting and useful, the father of the warrnambool press -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1972-1973" and "1979", Jul. 1997
1636.1 - Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1972- 1973. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering notes on the Councillors and the election of Cr. Melton Foo, who was the President of the Ballarat Tramway Museum, prior to the election. Has a photograph of Cr. Foo. An item on the page as well are notes on the banking arrangements of the City of Ballaarat. 1636.2 - Photocopy of part of the City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1979 - photograph of Cr. Foo as the Mayor and the Mayoress, Mrs. Foo. 1636.3 - ditto, but the Introduction to the Report, written by Melton Foo as the Mayor.Details of the photocopy in pencil on the top edge.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, councillors, melton foo, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White copy photograph, Rose Stereograph Co, "Ballarat looking east along Bridge St from Grenville St c1920s"
Original photograph by Rose Series Postcard P1711 with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Bridge St during the 1920's, shows the tram tracks and overhead. Has in the view a number of road signs, shops, Super Spirit, Shell, Junction Service Station, motor vehicles, cyclists, Bon Marche, ladies with prams, a post box and Page's Bucks Head Hotel.Black & White copy photograph view A4 size, titled "Ballarat looking east along Bridge St from Grenville St c1920s", from a Rose Series Postcard, P1711. Original image held by the State Library of Victoria.ballarat, grenville st, bucks head hotel, bridge st, road signs, bon marche, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White copy, Charles Pratt, "Ballarat looking west ca 1925-40"
Original photograph by Charles Daniel Pratt, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Ballarat East and views across over the Railway Station to Lake Wendouree and along along Sturt St. Shows the nature of the Bridge St shopping centre and other places.Black & White copy photograph aerial view A4 size, titled "Ballarat looking west ca 1925-40" - looking along Sturt St with the Railway yards, Bridge St and Victoria St in the view. Some trams can be seen at Grenville St.ballarat, aerial photo, sturt st, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White copy, William Bardell, "Ballarat looking north west from the Town Hall ca 1872"
Original photograph by William Bardwell, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Armstrong St from the Town Hall. Shows the topography of the area, along with many buildings, including W Milne & Cp and J N Healy in the Hall of Commerce and Doig & Co, Plumbers and Gasfitters.Black & White copy photograph aerial view A4 size, titled ""Ballarat looking north west from the Town Hall ca 1872" looking along Armstrong St. Original photo by William Bardwell.ballarat, armstrong st, w milne & co, doig&co, j n healy -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White copy photograph, Victorian Railways, "Ballarat, looking west on Sturt St ca 1937"
Original photograph by Victorian Railways, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Sturt St from Grenville St looking west. Tram No. 20 is travelling west. Note the many bikes parked on the shelter. Has in the view buildings of Ballaarat Gas Co, the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute with advertisements for Robur Tea and Davies Bread, Thornton for photos, Terminus Cash Butchery and a Vacuum Oil Co vehicle.Black & White copy photograph view A4 size, titled "Ballarat, looking west on Sturt St ca 1937". Original image by the Victorian Railways, c1937-1940. Looking from the top of a building in Grenville St. towards the West. Has a number of parked vehicles in kerbs, two people riding horses, a Vacuum Oil Co. truck in the bottom right hand corner and SEC tram 20 traveling west, just past the City Loop points. See also Reg Items 675, 4284 for other prints, 2981 for a colour postcard. For a similar view see Reg Item 8332. ballarat, vr photos, sturt st, robur tea, thornton, ballarat gas co, vacuum oil co, tram 20, shelters, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White copy, William Bardwell, "Ballarat looking east from the Town Hall ca 1872"
Original photograph by William Bardwell, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Sturt St Ballarat, looking from the Town Hall. Shows the topography of the area, along with many buildings, including the London Chartered Bank of Australia (later the Commonwealth Bank), the Unicorn Hotel, J. Dodds Bucks Head Hotel, road works in Bridge St, Albion House Drapery, Bryce & Chalmers Produced Merchants, a fenced central median strip and two horse-drawn carriages parked in Lydiard St.Black & White copy photograph aerial view A4 size, titled ""Ballarat looking east from the Town Hall ca 1872" looking along Sturt St towards Grenville St. Original photo by William Bardwell.ballarat, sturt st, grenville st, lydiard st, bucks head hotel, bryce & chalmers, london chartered bank, albion house, bridge st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White copy, Victorian Railways, "Ballarat, looking west on Sturt St ca 1937"
Original photograph by Victorian Railways, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased and framed by the Museum. For a similar photo see Reg Item 8329 .Provides information about the appearance of Sturt St from Grenville St looking west. Tram No. 26 has the destination of Mt Pleasant, No. 20 Sturt St West and No. 16 is travellng to the Gardens. Has in the view buildings of Ballaarat Gas Co, the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute with advertisements for Robur Tea and Davies Bread, Thornton for photos, Terminus Cash Butchery, Carlyon's Hotel, 8 hour monument and Malvern Star cycles. Framed, black & White copy photograph view A2 size, titled "Ballarat, looking west on Sturt St ca 1937". Original image by the Victorian Railways, c1937. Looking from the top of a building in Grenville St. towards the West. Has a number of parked vehicles in kerbs, many pedestrians and trams 20, 26 and 16.ballarat, vr photos, sturt st, robur tea, thornton, ballarat gas co, vacuum oil co, tram 20, tram 16, tram 26, davies bread, shelters, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - decorated cable trailer - Peace - World War 1, 1919
The photograph shows the trailer or saloon car from a cable tram set at car house or depot. See Reg Item3692 for a photo of the car set or train. The National Library notes in its collection - Decorated dummy and car which, electrically illuminated, traversed the Melbourne cable tramways in celebration of peace, on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, the 14th and 15th July, 1919. Has a illustrated card published by the Tramway Board 1919. Yields information about a decorated cable tram trailer and the interior of a car house.Photograph - Black and White - decorated cable trailer - Peace - World War 1 in a car house or depottramways, trams, decorated trams, cable trams, world war 1, car house, depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1, Tramway Board, 7/1919
The National Library notes in its collection - Decorated dummy and car which, electrically illuminated, traversed the Melbourne cable tramways in celebration of peace, on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, the 14th and 15th July, 1919. Has a illustrated card published by the Tramway Board 1919. Five men on the tram in full uniform of the time.Yields information about the cable tram set decorated to celebrate Peace after World War 13692 - Black and white photograph of a decorated cable tram set, celebrating the peace after World War 1, soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. 3692.1 - block mounted version - with the caption "Mr. Potter early Brunswick Gripman in front of Dummy". Has Department of Infrastructure copyright stamp on rear and number "H243" in ink on rear and "1-14"tramways, trams, cable trams, world war 1, decorated trams, crews, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Framed, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", 1940
... and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time... and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time ..."The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs of first cable tram, Fitzroy power house, cable trams in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some historic notes on the construction of the system, its operations, MMTB takeover, a drawing of the grip and of the badges and buttons used and an image of the cable used. Notes that it was compiled by A. R. Turnbull with co-operation of F. King, K.L.Mackenzie and H. G de Mamiel. Original poster prepared by the MMTB and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time of closure. See Reg Item 6367 for another photograph and 6368 for another poster of the time - Melbourne tramways past and present posterYields information about the Melbourne cable tram system and its history. Frame - wooden outside painted white, glazed with clear glass, off white card backing with brown paper on rear, brass wire hanging wire with small eye hooks the side., containing a photo titled "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"tramways, cable trams, melbourne, tramcars, closure, museums -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", 1940
... and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time... and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time ..."The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs of first cable tram, Fitzroy power house, cable trams in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some historic notes on the construction of the system, its operations, MMTB takeover, a drawing of the grip and of the badges and buttons used and an image of the cable used. Notes that it was compiled by A. R. Turnbull with co-operation of F. King, K.L.Mackenzie and H. G de Mamiel. Original poster prepared by the MMTB and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time of closure. See Reg Item 2854 for a framed photograph and 6368 for another poster of the time - Melbourne tramways past and present poster Yields information about the Melbourne cable tram system and its history. Photograph - of a MMTB Poster titled - "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"tramways, trams, cable trams, closure, museums, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - copy of postcard - Sturt St Ballarat
Black and White copy photograph of a Ballarat Municipal library (No. 947) postcard at the time of the opening of the Electric tramway in Ballarat. Photo taken in 1905. Photo taken from the Town Hall with Snows building in the foreground and other buildings on the north side of Sturt St in the background. A number of horse drawn cabs and men and ladies - well dressed crossing the roads. The photograph also shows cabling on a telephone/telegraph line running directly in front of the photographer. See 8419 and 8999 for the postcard and a printed illustration.Yields information about the opening configuration of the trams and the street scene at the corner of Sturt and Armstrong Streets. Also shows a number of well dressed people walking along Sturt St.Copy photograph of a postcard held by the Ballarat Municipal Library - see also item 8419sturt st, armstrong st, esco, tramways, ballarat, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Collins St looking east from near Queen St, 1909
Photos shows Collins St looking east from near Queen St, at the time the financial hub of Melbourne. The nearest cable tram set has a destination of Port Melbourne. The sign for the Reuter's (financial reporter) is visible. The photo has the public library of Victoria stamp and is dated 10 May 1909.Yields information about the buildings in Collins St about 1909Photograph of Collins St looking east from near Queen St with two cable tram sets.On rear in ink: Melbourne – Collin St eastwards from, Queen St (Public Library of Victoria stamp – 14/5/1909” Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, melbourne, collins st, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Flinders St station clocktower under construction, 1909
Photo shows the Elizabeth St cable tram terminus with a grip car (destination of Royal Park), waiting for the trailer to pass before coupling up. The Elizabeth St clocktower is under construction - c1909. The station was completed in 1910.Yields information the Elizabeth St terminus and the Flinders St station construction.Photograph Flinders St station clocktower under construction with grip car reversingOn rear in ink. Melbourne – cable grip car standing in Elizabeth St at Shunt near Flinders St, city, destination shows Royal Park. Public Library of Victoria stamp – 16-9-1909 - Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders street station, clocktower, elizabeth st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, "1953 Begonia Festival Program"
Digital copy of the "1953 Begonia Festival Program" cover and six photograph pages held by the State Library of Victoria, copied 25-1-2012 by Alan Bradley for use in the 60 years of Begonia Festivals article and website. Features a number of images around Ballarat such as the Gardens, power supply, city.trams, tramways, begonia festival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, British Engineering Standards Association and Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, "Tramway Axles", 1921 to 1933
.1 - Book - 16 pages + light grey cover, issued by the British Engineering Standards Association, British Standard Specification for Tramway Axles. Dated August 1921. Has standard Number 101-1921. Provides materials specification, testing and an index. Inside the front cover is a typed quarto sheet, that has been folded into four referring to the standard and "Amendments suggested to clauses 1, 8, 9 , 12 and 13". .2 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, - Tentative Australian Standards specification for Tramway Axles, published by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, No. C 44 - 1927. Provides materials specification, testing and an index. .3 - Book - 28 pages + light grey cover, issued by the British Engineering Standards Association, British Standard Specification for Tramway Axles. Dated August 1921. Has standard Number 102-1930. Provides materials specification, testing and an index. On front cover and inside cover has amendments and a note that the British standard had been endorsed by Australian Standard C44 in Dec. 1933..1 - has the stamp of the "Tait Book Co. 39 Queen St. Melbourne" .2 - has in the top right hand corner, the ESCo Ballarat company stamp and the date "31 May 1928" .3 - on front cover stamp " Library Copy M.E.S." and a library label noting that the book is on loan from the Melbourne library and is dated 22/1/1935. Provides materials specification, testing and an index. On the lower edge has the stamp of the "Tait Book Co. 39 Queen St. Melbourne".trams, tramways, tramways, electrical equipment, axles -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z1.8 at Preston Workshops, Michael McLeod, c. 1989
Photograph shows Z1 No. 8 (with "Special" indicated on the route banner and "1" on the route number box) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in an all-over advertising livery advertising libraries in Melbourne, with the slogan "Libraries are for everyone" printed across the length of the tram above the windows. The tram also had trolley poles installed. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery that advertised city services.Colour Photograph - Z1.8 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, z1 class, public transport, tram 8, decorated trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, State Library of Victoria, "FNPTT Conductors and Inspectors", 1/11/2021 12:00:00 AM
Digital image with Email titled "FNPTT Conductors and Inspectors", dated 1/11/2021 forwarding an image of Fitzroy Northcote and Preston Tramways Trust Staff c1920. Image from the State Library of Victoria. Lists the staff in the photo. Photo of crews standing in front of two trams at the Preston (Thornbury) Depot with their Conductors bags.trams, tramways, fnptt, conductors, inspectors, crews, preston depot, thornbury depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book - Childrens Book, Edith Grieve, "Trains", 1943?
Children's book by Edith Grieve (see reference) with illustrations of railway locomotives, trains and children. Has an advert for Pioneer Jelly Crystals on the rear. Includes a drawing of the Spirit of Progress and a Tait suburban train - the rest are English origin. National Library copy gives a date of 1943?Demonstrates a children's books with two Victorian / Melbourne drawings or illustrations.Book - 10 cardboard pages - printed in colourchildrens books, trains, spirit of progress, tait trains -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Newsletter, University of Ballarat ISB News, 1996-1998
Six volumes of the University of Ballarat Information Services Branch.unitversity of ballarat, information services branch, computer support, remote connection, electronic copyright, print centre, frank russell, e.j. barker library, computer centre, student residences, email, gerry anderson, bill hitchens, julian callahan, lance duncan, junk email, gary walker, netconnect, cameron mcdonald, innopac, help desk, library catalogue networked, travan greenbank, aaron hill, walter taylor, rupert russell, stuart fraser, benjamin stickland, jacqui macmillan, paul mensch, computer services, digital printer, john stojanovski, electronic newspapers, pam goodfellow, remote access, sovereign hill, virtual museum of gold, heather mays -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Historical, Warrnambool, Richard Osburne, The History of Warrnambool, 1887
This little book is one of only 1000 books published of the original Queen's Jubilee Edition. It spans fifty years of the history of Warrnambool from the time that the first Government Land Sales commenced. It also deliberately coincides with the 1887 celebrations of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Year of her ascension to the British Throne. The book is an invaluable reference for researchers of local Warrnambool history and has been used as a text book and reference book for local students. The book became part of the Warrnambool Public Library, and when the library closed down, the book was held by the Warrnambool City Council until, in 1974, it was transferred to the newly established Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The author, Richard Osburne, (1825-1895) was born in Australia. He moved to Warrnambool in 1847 as the first local Journalist. In 1851 he founded the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper which he operated until the end of 1880. Osburne was much involved in civic and community affairs of the town, and he set himself the task of recording the history of the city's early pioneers. In the introductory pages of the book the author refers to himself as "The Father of the Warrnambool Press". Only 1,000 copies of this edition of the book were printed. In September 1980 a facsimile edition was printed with the addition of illustrations from the period, an index and relevant annotations by local historian T.A. Wicking (Tom Wicking). This later book was named the Premier Town Edition, due to Warrnambool being awarded the title of Premier Town in Victoria in 1979-82 by the Premier of Victoria; it also received the inaugural award in 1959 and a later award in 1988-91.This book is rare. It is one of only 1000 copies printed, and one of three in the Collection of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The book was dedicated to the early colonists as well as to the new arrivals by the writer, Richard Osburne, who entitles himself as "The father of the Warrnambool Press". The content of the book is invaluable as a reference for Warrnambool and District's local history in its early colonial and pioneering days. It provides the information that helps in an understanding the foundation that the city was built on, connecting the people of today to the pioneers of the past.The History of Warrnambool: Capital of the Western Ports of Victoria, From1847 up to the end of 1886 (when the first Government Land Sales took place) Author: Richard Osburne, "Proprietor of the Warrnambool Examiner from 1851 to the close of 1880" Publisher: The Chronicle Printing and Publishing Company Limited Date: 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) (Roman numerals are covered in tape) Edition: Original: Queen's Jubilee Edition Hardcover book with titles on the spine and front cover. The front and back covers have been coated in a clear substance, the spine has fabric reinforcing with titles handwritten in white. Inscriptions include stamps and handwriting. A library label has been pasted onto the front cover, then the cover has been lacquered. The first fly page has a message to the readers, as shown in the Inscriptions of this record. Many of the pages in this book have handwritten notes in the margins and within the text and some of the lines are crossed out.The Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a stamp from "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Handwritten Iin black pen on from cover are the words "Warrnambool Museum" Label on the front cover: "THE ATTENTION OF SUBSCRIBERS ..."warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, the history of warrnambool, richard osburne, osturne's history of warrnambool, queen's jubilee edition, 1847-1887, warrnambool history, the chronicle printing and publishing company, capital of the western ports of victoria, first government land sales, warrnambool examiner, five shillings, warrnambool's first reporter, warrnambool public library, 1887, 1979, premier town, premier edition, queen's jubliee, queen victoria's jubilee, western ports of victoria, 1847, government land sales, chronicle publishing and printing co., 1000 copies, old colonists, young australians, new arrivals, rise and progress, capital of western victoria, interesting and useful, the father of the warrnambool press -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Meeting at Eltham Local History Centre, 4 December 2014
Meeting of the Combined Nillumbik Heritage Groups, network which meets four times a year. Local History Centre, (Eltham District Historcal Society) 728 Main Road, Eltham L-R: Jim Connor (EDHS), Russell Yeoman (EDHS), Noel Withers (Greensborough Historical Society), Martha Wike (Andrew Ross Museum), Dennis Ward, Maureen Jones (EDHS), Sue Law (EDHS) and Michelle Zemancheff, Arts and Culture Coordinator Shire of Nillumbik. Photographed by Liz Pidgeon, Local and Family History Librarian, Yarra Plenty Regional LibraryThis photograph illustrates the interior of EDHS's Local History Centre at 728 main Road, Eltham prior to renovation and re-organisation in 2017. It also provides a snapshot of active volunteers and supporters in the Local History community within the Shire of Nillumbik in 2014Born Digitaleltham district historical society, greensborough historical society, jim connor, russell yeoman, dennis ward, noel withers, maureen jones, sue law, combined nillumbik heritage groups, local history centre, volunteers, supper, network -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Weapon - Ammunition Shell, late 19th-early 20th century
Ammunition shell was used in a 40 lb Armstrong Rifled Breach Loading (RBL) Gun. The shell was fired into Westernport Bay by the Hastings Battery Field Artillery in late 1800’s or early 1900’s. It was recovered by divers in recent times. It does not contain explosives because the projectile and explosive were separate items. The Armstrong 40 lb BL Gun There were 4 x 40lb Armstrong (RBL) Guns issued to the Ham and Beef Battery at Hastings Victoria. After the Hastings Battery field artillery disbanded, the 4 Guns were transferred from the Hastings Battery to the Warrnambool Battery field artillery in 1904. (There is a photograph of one of these guns on its carriage, pictured in front of the Orderly room (Drill Hall) at Warrnambool, which is now the Library of South West TAFE). The 40lb Armstrong Guns were recalled back to Melbourne when the government issued the updated 4.7inch QF (Quick Firing) Naval Guns, mounted on carriages, to the Warrnambool Garrison Artillery 1907. The Hastings Museum today holds one of the original 40lb Armstrong RBL guns that were at first at Hastings and then Warrnambool, evidenced by tracing the numbers on that gun. This gun has now been restored. Surviving 40 lb Armstrong BL Guns in Australia The Hastings Museum has restored one of the Guns that was at Hastings and then from 1904-1907 in Warrnambool. This Gun is now on display at the Hastings Museum. This ammunition shell from a 40lb Armstrong RBL gun is very significant because of its association with the Warrnambool Battery Field Artillery in the early 1904-1907. It is known that the original 40lb Armstrong RBL gun used in Warrnambool is now restored and on display at the Hastings Museum. Ammunition shell from a 40Ib Armstrong Rifled Breach loading (RBL) Gun. Metal bullet-shaped object, flat base, tapering to cone-shaped tip. Parallel equidistant ridges run from outer edge of base to position where cone shape begins. Tip has a square-shaped hole in the centre and has a very uneven surface. Base has corrosion and metal is flaking away. Does not contain explosives. Remnants of white paint-like substance in several places. From the Hastings, Victoria, area. Late 19th - early 20th century.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ammunition shell, 40 lb armstrong rbl gun, volunteer corps, war equipment, defence forces, warrnambool bettery field artillery, hastings battery field artillery, defence of warrnambool -
Clunes Museum
Letter
LETTER INQUIRING ABOUT DR. GEORG HERMAN BRUHN WITH COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH IN THE MITCHELL LIBRARY. SYDNEYPHOTOCOPY OF A LETTER WRITTEN BY MRS. P. GUNTER TO THE WILLIAM BARKELL ARTS AND HISTORIC MUSEUM.local history, document, letter, mining -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Biography, Henry Holland, Recollections of Past Life, 1873
This book was written by Sir Henry Holland (1788-1873), who was President of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, and Physician in Ordinary to the Queen (Queen Victoria). It is part of Flagstaff Hill’s Pattison Collection of books which originated from the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. It was published by Longmans, Green & Co. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, he firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. It is also important for its connection to the London publisher Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown who were an extension of the Longmans, Green & Co, operating under this name from 1811 to 1823. The firm has been established for over two centuries, is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Recollections of Past Life Author: Sir Henry Holland Publisher: Longmans Green & Co Date: 1873 (Fourth Edition) Green hardcover book with border and design on front cover. The spine has embossed gold text and design, and a label. Inscriptions are on the label, stickers and a stamp. The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label: "PAT 920 HOL" Sticker: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp on the Fly: "WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co. london, henry holland, sir henry holland, physician, biography, 1788-1873, president of the royal institution of great britain, physician in ordinary to the queen, queen victoria, recollections of past life