Photo of No. 18 at West, 2.30pm, last day of operations 8-1-1956. Photographer unknown - same as 5854. Tram has the destination of East. Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Two copies held. Has written in ink on the rear "No 18 at top of Packingham St (terminus) 2.30pm 8/1/56, Geelong"trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, west, tram 18

Black and white photograph, of the front of the "new" shed at Malvern tram depot, 9/2/1969, with tram SW6 898, and W2's (594, 572) and W5 775 at the front of the roads. Taken by Chris Phillips and printed on Kodak Paper. Tram 839 has a side panel advertisement for "Permasette Wave Set Lotion"On the rear in red ink "Malvern Depot 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, malvern depot, tram 898, tram 594, tram 572, tram 775

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 7/9/1971 about the Ballarat branch of the SEC setting up a display of the history of trams in Ballarat at the SEC office. Money raised would go to the Ballarat Children's Home 'Toddlers' Rebuilding Fund, with booklets being sold to raise money for the appeal."7/9/71" in blue ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, sec display, ballarat children's home, exhibitions

This 1890 document contains the will and probate papers of Benjamin Charles Jewell who died in 1889. English-born Benjamin Jewell was a Warrnambool stonemason who was the licensee of the Steam Packet Hotel (later Lady Bay Hotel) from 1883 to 1889. His executors were Christopher Beattie, a Warrnambool undertaker and James Tallent, manager of the Warrnambool Corporation Yards. Benjamin Jewell left his estate of property, household furniture and cattle to his wife, Ellen Jewell. The solicitor, Ernest Chambers, had his office in Kepler Street with Thomas Goodall, a legal clerk, managing this office. Tait collection: item 9 of 62This document is of interest because of its contents - the will and probate of Benjamin Jewell, a Warrnambool businessman of note in the 19th century - and because of its lawyer, Ernest Chambers, also well-known in Warrnambool at that time. This is a piece of parchment folded in two with a seal of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria attached by a blue ribbon. The writing in handwritten in brown ink. One page is blank. There is some pencil writing at the top left hand corner. Apart from some discolouration the document is in good condition.‘13/9 E.J.W. Chambers, 7241’benjamin jewell, ernest chambers

Yields information about Victoria St and Ballarat trams during the mid 1940's.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Ballarat No. 18 outbound to Victoria St, at Rodier St intersection. Photo by Wal Jack 6-1-1944. See image i2 for rear of photograph.In ink on rear "SEC Ballarat Tramways No. 18 in Victoria St at Rodier St intersection 6-1-1944" and "W. Jack" in bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, victoria st, tram 18

Item relates to H E HEWSTON No 40, 3rd Pioneer Battalion AIF. Refer Cat No Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Square cream silk handkerchief with a scalloped lace edging heavily embroidered with coloured flowers & a blue bird.Embroidered: “Souvenir of Belgium 1914-18 War AIF”costume accessories, military history - souvenirs, belgium, silk

Janne RAY & Rose COLUCCIO at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005, Janne Ray & Rose Coluccio at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Janne Ray+ Rose Colucciowomen of port melbourne, janne ray, rose coluccio

Group at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005.L-R - Unknown, Dina MANN, Jan SOLDATAS in front of painting of Jerri MANN.Group in front of portrait of Jerri Mann at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Dina Mann, Jan Soldataswomen of port melbourne, jerri mann, dina mann, jan soldatos

Liana THOMPSON and Norah HOWARD at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005.Liana Thompson & Norah Howard at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Liana Thompson, Norah Howardwomen of port melbourne, liana thompson, norma howard

Jan McDONALD & Terry KEENAN at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005.Jan McDONALD & Terry KEENAN at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Jan McDonald & Terry Keenanwomen of port melbourne, jan mcdonald, terry keenan

Anna ROBIESON & Perc WHITE at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005. Anna ROBIESON & Perc WHITE at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Anna Robieson, Perc Whitewomen of port melbourne, anna robieson, perce maguire-white

Janet BOLITHO & Perc WHITE at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005.Janet BOLITHO & Perc WHITE at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Janet Bolitho, Perc Whitewomen of port melbourne, perce maguire-white, janet bolitho

Robyn CLINCH on violin at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005.Robyn CLINCH & her group playing at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Robyn Clinch & her groupwomen of port melbourne, robyn clinch

First Annual Report of the Footscray Tramway Trust, for the year ending 30/9/1917. Lists the Trust Members, Consulting Engineers, and Secretary. Details the Trust's activities, financial loans, construction, car barn, and that it is the first Australian Tramway to use Australian-made rails. Engineering report by McCarty Underwood lists the lines to be built, and rails to use an 80lb/yard NSW railway section with a 30lb/yard bolt-on check rail. Notes the intention to have 7 one-man-operated cars and 3 combination cars. Gives expected cost of operations. Lists the Footscray Council Officers that were involved in the project. Supplementary letter from McCarty Underwood about the cost of the rails and the composite section dated 15/11/1917. Yields information about the construction of the Footscray Tramway Trust tramways.Ten foolscap sheets, duplicated, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, ftt, footscray tramways trust, new tramways, rails, tramway construction, annual reports

Brass medal with stick pin for the Red Cross Great Carnival Caulfield 1917 which was held on the Caulfield Racecourse as a fund raiser, circular medal with red cross above a coat of arms & wording around the outside.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, charitable, red cross

Carbon copy of a letter on blue quarto paper, headed "Tramway Board", office copy, dated 29/3/1917 - to Mr. W. R. Pollock, of Newcastle, starting salary of six pounds per week.Has "H. S. McComb" in pencil in the top left hand ctrams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, engineers, personnel

Newspaper item written by Joe Rollo of The Age, about the closure of the Ballarat system interviewing Mr James Leggo 82 and recording that Herb Knight drove the last tram.Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated tram system.Newspaper cutting from The Age 20/9/1971tramways, closure, ballarat, last tram, tram 40

Newspaper item with photograph of Council workers changing car parking signs in Bridge St following the closure of the two tram routes using the streets. Notes the confusion over parking in bus stop zones.Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated tram system and changed car parking.Newspaper cutting from The Courier 8/9/1971.tramways, closure, ballarat, bridge st, car parking, bus stops

Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1995, the award was won by 'Goodbye Girlie' by Patsy Adam Smith. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Beverley Dunn for the audio version of the same. Presentations were made by Rose Blustein, Patsy Adam Smith and Beverley Dunn at the Malthouse.8 colour photographs of the eventJ614/20 J615/8 J614/6 J615/18 J614/9 J614/5 J615/2 J614/4awards, association for the blind, patsy adam smith, beverley dunn, rose blustein, james condon, rebecca maxwell

Yields information and has a strong association with those involved in setting up the BTPS. Gives information about the Board members.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/9/1972 about the election of Board Members to the BTPS. Reports on the AGM the previous Saturday. Names mentioned H. Cain, R.Gilbert, A.Harnwell, M. Calnin, C.Jessup, W.Doubleday, C.Croft, G.Netherway, H.Ballantyne, D.Clogan. with respective positions held and where from. Image added 20-11-2013Date "25/9/72" on top edge in black inktrams, tramways, board members, election, btps

The Story of James John Doig - 16 March 1879 - 9 October 1917. Youngest son of William and Mary Agnes Doig of Myers Flat, Bendigo.Biography - Facsimile. Clear plastic front over title page. Back is cardboard. Red / black print on title page. Plastic spiral bound. Cut, plain, white pages. Not numbered. Illustrated black / white / colour, maps photos, certificates & medals.booklet, doig, myers flat

Provides a list giving the fleet numbers of tramcars that were no longer in service in Melbourne at Jan 1967 and their disposal. Prepared by Keith Stodden, dated 18/8/67. Hand written on Commonwealth of Australia minute paper.Yields information about the status of the MMTB Tram fleet in Jan 1967 and the disposal of tramcars.Set of two sheets hand written on Commonwealth of Australia Minute Paper titled "Trams Missing from Fleet Service - Jan 1967", dated 18/8/1967tramways, tramcars, mmtb, fleet list

Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 17/9/70 - written by Michael Ryan, reporting on the 'love' of Bendigo's trams by its passengers and crews. Features a photo of Bendigo No. 6, of Conductor Fred Wilson giving a hand to Mrs. Valda Towers. Quotes from Valda Towers, driver Jack Boston, Fred Wilson and a Mrs. J. E. Argus of Golden Square."17/9/70" in red ink adjacent to photo.trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, fred wilson, buses

A display of five hand embroidered World War One postcards mounted on a board and protected by glass. Multi-coloured lettering on a white background. From One in Camp, Harrah for England, 1917 Souvenir de France - I'm Thinking of You Until the End.embroidery, 1917, postcards, souvenirs, first world war