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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Single-ended tram operations - A Feasibility study for the Bourke St and Collins Street routes", mid 1970's
Sixty five page, plus manila covers, bound with a brown coloured comb binder report titled "Single-ended tram operations - A Feasibility study for the Bourke St and Collins Street routes". Looks at the background for the proposal, operational issues and an economic evaluation, including loading and unloading, a CBD loop and capital costs. Report has a note on page 2 that it was prepared prior to tendering for new trams. Report not dated as such but on front cover has a date "c1977", though based on the note done prior to ordering new trams could be c1976. See also Reg Item 338. On front cover is a post-it notes commenting about report - see image. See Reg Item 4388 for the contract tender document for the Z3 class trams which included the option for a single ended tram.Various pencil notes on front cover, and inside page.trams, tramways, single ended tramcars, mmtb, bourke st, collins st, turning loops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Single-ended tram operations - a Feasibility study", mid 1970's
Report - 104 pages, with orange card and plastic covers, bound with a black coloured comb binder titled "Single-ended tram operations - A Feasibility study". Looks at the background for the proposal, operational issues, including loading and unloading, a CBD loop, capital costs, traffic issues, implementation, vehicle design. Report notes it has many advantages and disadvantages, but the concept was supportive that single ended vehicles should be introduced. Report not dated as such, but discusses the ordering of new tramcars in 1977/78, dated c1977. See Also Reg Item 337. On front cover is a post-it notes commenting about report - see image. See Reg Item 4388 for the contract tender document for the Z3 class trams which included the option for a single ended tram.Stamped on cover and inside page "Discarded from PTC Library 19 Oct 1989".trams, tramways, single ended tramcars, mmtb, bourke st, collins st, turning loops, swanston st, william st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Minister of Transport, "Discussion Paper - Transport Development Policies and Process", Jul. 1983
Report - 80 pages - perfect bound with brown covers, titled ""Discussion Paper - Transport Development Policies and Process", issues by Minister for Transport, Hon. Steve Crabb, July 1983. Looks at state transport, public transport, new transport authorities, administration. Has index and many charts, revenues, expenses, funding, road fatality statistics, road safety, population growth, travel rates and car ownership.Has on inside front cover, pencil notes regarding specific points in the study. On front cover in ink "?? copy"trams, tramways, discussion paper, transport, mmtb, tramways, railways, road transport, minister for transport -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Melbourne University Press, Picturesque Pursuits, 2005
This book gives information on Australian colonial woman artists.This is a hard cover book of 224 pages. It contains sections on Acknowledgements, Prologue, five chapters, Epilogue, Abbreviations, Notes, Bibliography, Sources of Illustrations and Index. The cover is cream-coloured with gold lettering and the dust cover has a grey background with a colour image of an artist’s work on the front cover and a colour image of a woman on the back cover. The book has many black and white and colour illustrations. non-fictionThis book gives information on Australian colonial woman artists.women artists in australia, caroline jordan -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Technical Reference, James Tait, Extra Master and Author et al, Tait's Home Trade Guide to the Board of Trade Examinations for Mates and Masters, 1943
The book includes navigational information, tables and maps, diagrams and formulas. It was written for Examiners and Students studying for their nautical Mates and Masters marine qualifications— notes have been handwritten inside the front and back covers. Notes in point form: 1. I have seen the back of a torpedo EBoat or UBoat in my starboard side 2. I _ _ _ to - - - - - - - - - Port side 3. at a distance ----------- 4. Enemy surface vessel in sight __________ 5. suspicious vessel in sight 6. enemy (undecipherable) 7. I have cut a _ _ _ adrift with my _ _ 8. FI_ _ WISE _ _ _ 9. STARWISE 0. OPEN FIREThis relatively rare book provided up-to-date navigational information during World War II. It was to be used by Examiners to assess whether students qualified to be a Ship's Mate or Ship's Master. The contents of the book were based on maritime knowledge gained over centuries. It is an aid to understanding the navigational methods of the time and the changes and improvements in more recent history.Title: Tait's Home Trade Guide: to the Board of Trade Examinations for Mates and Masters Author: James Tait, Extra Master Publisher: Brown, Son and Ferguson, Ltd. Glasgow, Great Britain Date: Revised Edition 1943 Further Information: Fourteenth Edition 1941, Reprinted Edition 1943. Revised and brought up to date by Captain H. T. Jefferys, Extra Master Printed by Nautical Press, Brown, Son & Ferguson, Limited, 52-58 Darnley Street, Glasgow Hardcover, small book, royal blue cover, silver embossed text on spine. Textbook for Mariners. Includes tables and maps, diagrams and formulas, and navigational information. The inside covers of this book contain handwritten calculations, diagrams and notes that refer to navigation. Notes inside the back cover refer to an enemy vessel and OPEN FIRE.Spint, in silver embossing "TAIT'S HOME TRADE GUIDE" Handwritten inside the back cover "R.A.D. / MOORE / PT. WELCH" Included with the text inside the back cover "Gascoyne" "506" and "RCM"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, james tait, brown, son and ferguson limited, torpedo, open fire, pt welch, vessel gascoyne, e-boat, u-boat, marine technology, world war ii, wwii, ww2, navigation exams, ship's mate, ship's master, wwii textbook, nautical textbook, navigational textbook, examination textbook, world war ii textbook, 1943 nautical textbook -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Folder, Proposed Auction - Wellwood Cottage, Glenvale Road, Ringwood - 1955
Folder containing auction advertisements and incomplete copies of Certificate of Sale from an abortive November 1955 auction of "Wellwood Cottage" Elizabethan style residence under instructions from Keith Wellwood Storey. Newspaper auction clippings from Melbourne Age and Argus issues during November 1955 attached to folder. Packet of family photographs circa 1950s featuring exterior and interior views of the residence and grounds including 2 with captions - "... Rosemary putting food out for birds ..." and "Wellwood Cottage taken in snow in July '51 from Glenvale Road". Property description: "Elizabethan type residence in brick and timber of 2 storeys and attic, containing lounge, dining room, kitchen, living room, study, 3 bedrooms, 2 attic rooms, garage, large workshops. Childrens' 2 storey play house, tennis court, barbecues, etc. Elec. H.W.S., septic sewerage. This desirable and unique property is situated in 5 acres of land, including garden of ornamental shrubs and pine plantation. High position approximately 1-1/2 miles from Ringwood Station. Vacant Possession. Terms 10% deposit, balance 60 days. Inspection 2-4p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment with the Auctioneer, C.E. Carter & Son, 126 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU6024." Accompanying handwritten sales notes researched in 2024 by Richard Carter - Carter Real Estate - "Property did not sell then, but was later sold to Bethunes. House demolished circa 2020". -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bell, Agnes Paton
This file contains 3 items relating to Caulfield historian Agnes Paton Bell: 1/Newspaper article (undated and unsourced) on a history of Caulfield, written by Mrs George Bell to mark the Centenary of Caulfield. This was published prior to 14/02/1966 as the reverse shows prices in pounds sterling. 2/Research notes by GEHS volunteer, dated 11/07/2014, listing items held in the GEHS collection written by Agnes Paton Bell regarding the histories of Melbourne and Caulfield. 3/Copy of an article from the Australian Women's Weekly, dated 27/10/1965 titled 'History is Her Hobby', obtained from the National Library of Australia. The article details Bell's university studies, her historical work, including about the history of Caulfield, and her childhood in Scotland. The article includes two photos - one of Bell at her desk, the other of her and her husband George Bell in his woodworking workshop.glen eira, crotonhurst, rosecraddock, caulfield, caulfield military hospital, harleston, grimwade house, centenary of caulfield, mansions, bell george mrs, bell agnes paton, nelson h g, grimwade, caulfield john, ricketson, webb, langdon, webb-langdon violet, 'melbourne - john batman's village', 'the victorian historical magazine', caulfield road, 'the origin of the name of caulfield', 'naming of caulfield', kilpatrick anne, university of melbourne, bell gavin, 'road district', bell nan dr., australian women's weekly, adult education, students, tertiary education, templeton william j.p., melbourne harbour trust, elsternwick, historical writing, suffragettes, bell george mrs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Jockey Club, Press Card
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Jockey Club, Press Card, Wednesday November 20th 1957. Green card with attached green cord. Card notes representing 3130(!!) and stamped 25 on rear of card. Gertrude Perry Collection.Rear stamped 25.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - V.S.C.C. Inc. Certificate
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.V.S.C.C. Inc. Certificate noting Gertrude Perry has been acknowledged as a SILVER STAR MEMBER of the club having achieved the distinction of collecting 500 Souvenir Tea Spoons. Certificate from Victorian Spoon Collectors Club inc. Certificate signed on 20/7/91 by President M A Tobias, and Secretary K Rowe. Card has green printing on a yellow base. Gertrude Perry Collection.Certificate signed on 20/7/91 by President M A Tobias, and Secretary K Rowephysical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - V.S.C.C. Inc. Certificate
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.V.S.C.C. Inc. Certificate noting Gertrude Perry has been acknowledged as a PURPLE STAR MEMBER of the club having achieved the distinction of collecting 250 Souvenir Tea Spoons. Certificate from Victorian Souvenir Collectors Club inc. Certificate signed on 20/7/91 by President M A Tobias, and Secretary K Rowe. Gertrude Perry Collection.Certificate signed on 20/7/91 by President M A Tobias, and Secretary K Rowephysical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Membership Card
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Light brown membership card from the Young Women's Christian Association (No. 72) issued to Gertrude Perry for Financial Year ending 1997. Rear of card notes: YWCA Women making a difference Bendigo Inc., No 72. Gertrude Perry Collection.ywca, young women's christian association -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Letter to Norm Cross - Brief for Management Plan - Heritage Fleet, Department of Infrastructure (DOI), 31/3/2000
... Related Heritage". The letter notes that the study had been... Related Heritage". The letter notes that the study had been ...Letter dated 31/3/2000 to Norm Cross at the Preston Workshops from Mike Ryan, Heritage Coordinator Technical Services regarding the trams stored at Newport Workshops. Includes a copy the "Brief for the Preparation of a Management Plan for Tram and Tram Related Heritage". The letter notes that the study had been awarded to Booz Allen & Hamilton and was to commence shortly.Demonstrates a letter regarding the future of the stored trams at Newport Workshops and a related study.Letter - 12 A4 pages, stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, heritage fleet, newport workshops, stored trams