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Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Ken Craven, Stamps - "Australia's Historic Tramways, 1989
Set of three items associated with a letter from Ken Craven, Secretary of the AETA to John Belot. .1 - White DL size envelope with the five of the Oct 1989 Historic Tramway Stamps with the tram cancellation stamp dated 11 October 1989. Has the "Australia's Historic Tramways" logo in the lower left hand corner, hand addressed to John Belot and the stamp for the stamp show Melbourne 18-22 October 1989 in the bottom right hand corner. On the rear has details of the stamp issue, W.K. Craven's address stamp, and two cancellation stamps - Blackburn 11 Oct. 1989 and Caulfield Post Office stamp. .2 - Handwritten letter from Ken Craven, Secretary of the AETA to John Belot, noting the exhibition at Box Hill and his forthcoming trip to NZ and the Transport Art ticket enclosed. .3 - Transporting Art tram No. 13 ticket No. 0085, dated 17th July 1989, Jenyns tram (Lorraine and Bob). See also Reg Items 470 to 474 for other examples and associated materials and 510 for a Poster. On the rear are detail of the stamp issue, the designers and cover design.trams, tramways, stamps, australia post, aeta, letters, transporting art -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Map, Architectural Design, Map guides: 15 Paris historical and modern buildings
... Map guides: 15 Paris historical and modern buildings ...Map of significant Paris buildings and categorizing of historical buildings.map, paris, historical buildings, modern buildings, walsh st library -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Oban Stawell RSL, Stawell RSL Building- former Mine Owner's Residence
Stawell R.S.L. Formerly "Oban" Private residence of a Mine Owner.Former mine owners residenceNote Card One of Six Historic Stawell Buildings by Mrs Jan Bosher. Sepia drawing of R.S.L. still with ornate balconiesStawell RSL Building-Former Mine Owner's residencestawell houses -
Galen Catholic College
Junior Buildings One & Two Redevelopment, 2017
... Junior Buildings One & Two Redevelopment, 2017. ...2017 was a busy year for building and redevelopment at Galen Catholic College. This sequence of photos shows the progressive redevelopment and refurbishment of the original Galen Catholic College buildings into two of the school's new junior school buildings. These two buildings constituted the entire Galen Catholic College from their construction in 1975 until 1983, when only senior level classes were conducted. From 1983 until 2017 these buildings were the senior school buildings of Galen Catholic College.galen catholic college, galen college, school buildings, school grounds & buildings, 2017, senior school, junior school -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Buildings at rear of property, N.E. corner of Adelaide Street and Maroondah Highway Ringwood 1963 (Eastland Litigation Photo), May 1963
... Buildings at rear of property, N.E. corner of Adelaide ...This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.Black and White PhotographWritten on back of photograph, 'Photo showing buildings at rear of property, N.E. corner of Adelaide Street and Maroondah Highway'. Stamps on back of picture read, 'In the Supreme court, 13 Aug. 1963', and 'Edwin G. Adamson....May '63.' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, New market - Work on Ringwood's new street showing men demolishing part of Billy Guyatts buildings. 1982
... demolishing part of Billy Guyatts buildings. 1982 ...Written on back of photograph, "E652. N16N. 15/1/82. Work on Ringwood's new street showing broken barrel drain in the foreground and men demolishing part of Billy Guyatts buildings to make way for the street's extension to the highway". -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Buildings - General, 1983-1988
... Buildings - General...buildings ...archive, victorian college of agriculture and horticulture burnley, conservation trust, buildings -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Buildings in Quasar Court (Larundel), 05/09/2017
... Buildings in Quasar Court (Larundel) ...This photograph shows buildings in Quasar Court at the old Larundel Hospital site. Some buildings on this site are heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database. The Quasar Court buildings will be renovated into apartments. Digital copy of colour photographlarundel hospital, quasar court bundoora -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Tramway by the Lake - Ballarat's Historic Tramway", Oct. 2019
Book - 28 pages centre stapled, card cover printed on gloss paper, A5, titled "Tramway by the Lake - Ballarat's Historic Tramway", a brief history of the Ballarat Tramway and the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Published Oct. 2019. Written by Chris Phillips, Edited by Peter Waugh with some photographs from the collection. Looks at the history of the various operators, tramcar types, and the Gardens. Includes Geelong 2 and W7 1029. Front cover photo by Ray Marsh, rear by Peter Kervarec. 1000 copies printed by Waller and Chester of Ballarat two copies held.trams, tramways, btm, souvenirs, history, tramcar preservation, ballarat -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: Campuses, buildings and rooms - Layouts and listings July 1994 NMCOT
... Report: Campuses, buildings and rooms - Layouts and...Buildings ...Spiral bound report of 284 pages, A4 size. Consists mainly of campus location maps and room layout plans by building. Prepared by Neville Lester for Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE.northern metropolitan college of tafe, buildings, reports, nmit -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Historic tram plan derailed", 1/4/1992
Report titled "Historic tram plan derailed", concerning a report by Monash University Accident Research Centre about the crashworthiness of the W class trams. Notes issues with the timber framed cabins, National Trust, and others. Quotes Norm Cross about the 1993 proposal with a photo of the tram that was to be the prototype. Yields information about the investigation into the crash worthiness of the W class tram and Monash University report.Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 26/3/2003.tramways, w8 class, preston workshops, w class, accidents, national trust, monash university -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Plaque, "Buffalo Falls Hotel / Historic list of prominent guests 1888-1919"
Possibly predates Chalet. ".There is also a wooden plaque displaying the names of notable guests who stayed at the Buffalo Falls Hotel that once stood at the foot of the mountain. the pioneering Manfield family opened this early hotel in the late 1880's and soon began taking visitors on walking treks up onto the plateau." (Pg 84 Historica, 2011). The Buffalo Falls Hotel was originally known as The Buffalo Falls Temperance Hotel and was built in 1888 by James Manfield. His daughter Alice became well known as a Mt Buffalo guide and was renowned for her mountain knowledge as well as for her distinctive alpine pant suit. The Hotel was constructed opposite the newly opened 'Staker's Track', a walking track , now known as the "Big Walk" was, a steep 6 hour walk, which nevertheless opened the mountain up to early tourism, attracting leading figures from Melbourne Society as well as significant artists, Naturalists and Scientists eager to explore and experience the unique scenery and geological features of the Mountain. Baron Von Mueller as Government botanist was one of the first white men to ascend to the plateau in 1853, collecting alpine specimens . Each of the names on this honor roll were significant cultural and society figures of Victorian/Edwardian Melbourne .Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Items. Appendix A3. Framed Photographs, Pictures, etc. (Pg 165, Historica, 2011)Wooden plaque with black painted inscription, framed in black painted wood. Plaque is peaked at the top."BUFFALO FALLS HOTEL.... Historic list of prominent guests 1888-1919. Proprietor Jane R. Manfield. Lord Hopetoun. Lord & Lady Brassey. Lord Lamington. Baron Sir F. Von Mueller. Sir William Zeal. Judge Sir H. William & Lady William. David Syme & Mrs Syme. Percy Grainger. Sir John & Lady Monash. George Farlow A.D.C. Prepared by Geo. W. Sykes "Buffalo House'." -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Submission, Anne Paul et al, Banyule Heritage Study 2020 Nominations: Buildings - Greensborough, 2020
... Banyule Heritage Study 2020 Nominations: Buildings ...Descriptions and photographs of seven early building of historical interest in Greensborough, nominated for the Banyule Heritage Study 2020 by Norm Colvin and Anne Paul on behalf of the Greensborough Historical Society. Buildings include: Stubley building, Genista house, Diamond Valley Community Hospital, Lobb's Cottage, Old Baptist church, railway electrical buildings, swimming pool in Plenty River at Greensborough.8 p., text and colour photographs.historic buildings, banyule heritage study 2020, greensborough -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographs: Buildings in Newbridge near Loddon River bridge, Buildings in Newbridge near Loddon River bridge, 1908 (original image)
... Buildings in Newbridge near Loddon River bridge ...Depicts at left, Petersen's bakery, a store shed, Simpson's storekeepers and Simpson's Hotel. Hollands blacksmith shop & wheelwrights on right opposite bakery. Murray Comrie Collection. Three copies of a monochrome photograph, image depicts buildings in the eastern approach to the Loddon River bridge at Newbridge This is a fairly dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.newbridge, loddon river, bridge, shops, stores, businesses, hotels, simpsons, petersens, bakery -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View of buildings on Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, taken overlooking railway yard from Station Street and Greenwood Avenue - 1914
... View of buildings on Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, taken ...Enlarged copy of smaller archived photograph - view of buildings on Maroondah Hwy taken overlooking railway yard from Station Street and Greenwood Avenue, 1914. Black and white photo on heavy cardboard backing. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Susan Reidy, "Port Melbourne Town Hall - A short history of the buildings and the people who used them", 2003
... buildings and the people who used them" ...Second in a series on Port Melbourne public spaces. A City of Port Phillip cultural development fund project."Port Melbourne Town Hall - A short history of the buildings and the people who used them" By Susan REIDY 2003. 16 pages plus dusty pink cover, with Town Hall drawing in deep redlocal government - borough of sandridge, local government - borough of port melbourne, local government - town of port melbourne, local government - city of port melbourne, architecture, built environment - civic, susan reidy, port melbourne town hall -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Two Strong, Unpopular Buildings, 1964
... Two Strong, Unpopular Buildings ...Boyd discusses skyscrapers and the city, wondering what the next steps are after Mies Van Der Rohe's 'glass and steel'. He then considers two buildings under construction as potential answers: Harry Seidler's Pitt Street Building in Sydney and Yuncken Freeman's Royal Insurance Building.Original manuscript published as 'Something out of the Box' in 'The Australian' on 23.09.1964.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 7 pagesroyal insurance building, yuncken freeman, skyscraper, mies van der rohe, harry seidler, robin boyd, manuscript -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Sepia photo, Photographer unknown, Historic Wycheproof Railway Station, 1904 (estimated)
This railway station building was erected in 1887 and closed in 1990. Now a new chapter begins with a newly restored station building amd platform that re-opened in October 2010 to be used by the Wycheproof Community.The Wycheproof Railway station constructed by Hossack & Brown in 1887 is Heritage listed and is on the Government Buildings Register. This photo is one of only a few available of the early days of the Station.The complex is historically significant at a State level AHC A.4. The Railway station contains significant detailing such as in the turned timber posts and overall composition. This early photo of Wycheproof railway station, shows a construction of timber with corrugated iron clad roof,in c.1904. Features of the design are the timber verandah posts with decorative elements which include chamfers and supporting diagonal timber brackets. The gabled roof has finials on the east and west ends. Seven people pose on the platform,the staff in uniform of the times.Nilregister, , railways, wycheproof, historic buildings, 1900s -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Mount Helen Campus Buildings, c2003
... Mount Helen Campus Buildings ....1) Former Art building at Mt Helen. In 2005 it was used by IBM. .2) Roundabout in Chancellor Drive, looking towards the Geoffrey Blainey Auditorium. .3) Peter Blizzard sculpture in front of the Geoffrey Blainey Auditorium. art building, a building, mount helen campus, ibm, geoffrey blainey auditorium -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Our trams have historic tourist value, Aug. 1962
Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system August and September. 1962. All from The Courier. 1 - "Our trams have historic and tourist value" - recent ARHS visit and San Francisco 2 - W. Parsons - travelling on rough trams compared to buses 3 - SAH - response to above letter - limited buses in Norman estate and church services 4 - Public Spirited - tram services in general 5 - W. Parsons - supporting buses 6 - Old Digger - response to above 7 - W. Parsons - ditto - getting off track! closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Historic Lake Wendouree tram track to be relaid", 20/08/2019 12:00:00 AM
Set of two copies of newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, regarding the reconstruction of the track between Depot Junction and Carlton St. .1 - Print of the on-line article - "Historic Lake Wendouree tram track to be relaid", 20 August 2019, detailing the project and costs, with comments by Peter Waugh, including photographs of ESCo 15, a damaged track joint, a Ballarat tram map and a horse tram. Notes the success of Pick My Project. Project cost given as $792,418.95. Article by Jolyon Attwooll. .2 - photocopy of a letter in The Courier, 24/8/2019 applauding the decision written by Stephen Downey of Golden Point.wendouree parade, trackwork, reconstruction, city of ballarat, grants, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Stella Barber, "Significance Assessment - The Ballarat Historic Tramway Museum and its Collections Oct. 2007", Jan. 2008
Yields information about the BTM collection as at 2007 and has a strong association with the work of Stella Barber.Seventy One page report, within plastic front cover and black card rear cover, wire bound, titled "Significance Assessment - The Ballarat Historic Tramway Museum and its Collections Oct. 2007". Written by Stella Barber of SMB Wordsmith for the BTM with a grant from Heritage Victoria. Completed Oct. 2007. Examines the significance overall of the BTM collection, has many illustrations of objects within the collection and looks at their significance from a Museum point of view. Illustration in black and white and colour. Document held on CD as well. Page 71 has notes on Stella Barber with a photograph. Copy printed by BTM 1/2008. trams, tramways, btm, significance, collection management, collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Australia Post, "Australian Historic Tramways", Oct. 1989
Poster - full colour for the launch of the five postage stamps featuring Australian tramcars. "Australian Historic Tramways" 11 October 1989 by Australia Post. Features the stamps on a background of a view of Swanston St. Has the details of the stamp show on the bottom of the poster - 18 - 22 October 1989. Five stamps, all 41c: Adelaide Horse Tram Sydney Steam Tram Melbourne Cable Tram Hobart electric Tram Brisbane Electric Tram. See also Reg Item 471 to 474 for other examples and associated materials. 2nd copy added 9/6/2020 from donation of Keith Stoddentrams, tramways, stamps, australia post, cable trams, horse trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Correspondence, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Historic Tram - Conversion from W2 class to W1 class", Nov. 1985 to May 1986
Set of correspondence titled "Historic Tram - Conversion from W2 class to W1 class", comprising 10 A4 sheets, photocopied dated Nov. 1985 to May 1986, Metropolitan Transit, memos, concerning the conversion and the use of volunteers at the workshops to do the work. Includes cost estimate, notes, extract from Destination City book, letter signed by K. Moran MTA Secretary, noting the board support (Maddock / Dr. Joy), May 1986 cover sheet to TMSV Running Journal, letter to A. Hall of TMSV from Norm Maddock, Employee's Representative to MTA Board and a copy of the motion supporting the conversion.In top left hand corner "1954 MMTB"trams, tramways, tmsv, w1 class, w2 class, conversion, preston workshops, mta -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eventide Homes Buildings
... Eventide Homes Buildings ...Eventide Homes Buildingsstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eventide Homes Buildings
... Eventide Homes Buildings ...Eventide Homes Buildingsstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eventide Homes Buildings
... Eventide Homes Buildings ...Eventide Homes Buildingsstawell -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Administrative record, New Buildings File, 1983-1987
... New Buildings File...buildings ...buildings, plant science laboratory, light framed lecture theatre, planting plan, vcah burnley, victorian college of agriculture and horticulture -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Slide Images, Southwood Primary School (Ringwood) - images from slide show created 1986 - School Buildings
... show created 1986 - School Buildings ...Digital scans of slides of Southwood Primary School prepared by former teacher, Faye Griggs Rogers Guthrie, in 1986 for a University project. See Record 11540 for description of full collection. This record contains digital images of the School Buildings. No identification or dates on individual slides -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Equipment - Printers blocks, Set of 7 Printers blocks showing early Ringwood Buildings 1927-1960, 1927 -1960
... Set of 7 Printers blocks showing early Ringwood Buildings ...Set of 7 printers blocks showing early Ringwood buildings between 1927 and 1960. Town Hall, Old Mechanics Institute and Ringwood East Welfare Centre +Additional Keywords: McGaskill, J.K. / Bamford Bros. / Wilmot Dr.1 Ringwood Town Hall 2 Aug 1927 2. Laying Foundation Stone of the Auditorium of the Town Hall by Mayor J.K. mcGaskill. See Mail 22 Dec 1949 for names. 3. and 4. Souvenir supplement 17 March1960 Antimony Mine 5. Souvenir supplement 17 March 1960 Bamford Brothers 6.Old Mechanics Institute. Built 1910. This picture taken Nov 1926 7. Opening of the Welfare Centre Ringwood East 3 Nov 1960 . Dr. Wilmot