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29 May 1909 issue of the 'New York Herald', European Edition, featuring an article about the results from the Wiesbaden Cup (p.7). Materials: Ink, Papertennis

2 June 1936 issue of the 'Chicago Herald and Examiner', featuring an article about Australia's defeat of the U.S.A. in the Davis Cup North American Zone Final. Australia would meet Great Britain in the Challenge Round, and lose. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

4 June 1936 issue of the 'Chicago Herald and Examiner', featuring an article about Helen Fulton, and her performance at the Chicago City Tennis Tournament. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

28 June 1936 issue of the 'Chicago Herald and Examiner', featuring an article about veteran Gene Quinn's attempt to win the 3rd annual Chicago Public Parks Tournament. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

10 Nov. 1882 issue of the 'St.Louis Globe-Democrat', featuring an article on page 4, entitled: WHY A GIRL CAN NOT PLAY TENNIS. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

11 Sept. 1927 issue of the 'The Des Moines register', featuring an article about France's win over the U.S. in the 1927 Davis Cup Challenge Round. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

9 Sept. 1927 issue of the 'The Des Moines register', featuring a page 7 article about the progress of the 1927 Davis Cup Challenge Round. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

22 Aug. 1909 issue of the 'The New York Times', featuring a front page article on the 1909 U.S. Championships. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

16 Aug. 1914 issue of the 'Dallas Morning News' (Vol.29, No.320), featuring an article on Australia's victory in the 1914 Davis Cup, on page 7. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

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Describes the end of conflict in Europe 1945The Sun News Pictorial (Melbourne Victoria) dated May 8th 1945.Front page headline says Unconditional Surrender By Germans to all Allies. War ends in Europe. Paper contains 16 pages and is priced 2d. Seems to be original.Editorial

Photo of workers re-blocking or renewing - resetting the red gum blocks in the cable tracks in Russell St opposite the Law Courts. From the Herald Sun, 9/4/1925.Yields information about the method of repairing cable tram tracks in Melbourne.Black and white print with plain back printed on light card.tramways, trams, cable trams, track work, track maintenance, russell st

Photo shows a damaged grip car with bent staunchions and the grip mechanism being lifted with a block and tackle by a uniformed tramway man. The actual cutting notes that a lady's leg was injured in the incident.Yields information about damage to a grip car and lifting the grip out of position.Black and white print notes on the rear.On rear in ink "M&MTB Damaged cable tram grip car, result of an accident with a steam roller in Victoria St North Richmond, on 10/4/1923. Copy ex 'Sun' 11/4/23 in C Craig Collection. (15/7/71) and K S KIngs stamp with number '95-21'. "tramways, trams, cable trams, accidents, victoria st

A brief history of the Evelyn Observer local newspapers established at Kangaroo Ground in 1873, from "Advertiser Magazine", forerunner of "The Local Paper" published by Ash Long.Newspaper articleharry gilham collection, evelyn observer, community newspaper, kangaroo ground, andrew ross, robert charles harris

1st Australian Press Unit A.I.F. Table Tops Newspaper Dated 19/8/19451st Australian Press Unit A.I.F. Table Tops Newspaper Dated 19/8/19451st Australian Press Unit A.I.F. Table Tops Newspaper Dated 19/8/19452 Australian Brigades will Take Part In Occupation Of Japan - Japs In NG Were Done - Kings Thanks To His Forces2 australian brigades will take part in occupation of japan - japs in ng were done - kings thanks to his forces

Set of three newspaper cuttings at the time of the launch of a new Restaurant tram - all dated 26/8/1992. Both reports featured issues with keeping Conductors on Melbourne trams. 1 - The Age - Kirner's hint on conducting yourself at dinner - featuring a photo of Premier Joan Kirner, Transport Minister Peter Spyker and Colonial Tramcar Restaurant part owner - Craig Opie 2 - Herald Sun - "New tramcar feeds row on conductors" - as above 3 - Herald Sun - "Win a tramcar party" - Herald Sun Competition to win a free dinner for 36 people and runners up a dinner for two. Yields information about Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant and the replacement of conductors on trams.Set of three newspaper cuttings from Melbourne newspapers 26/8/1992.tramways, conductors, colonial tramcar restaurant, joan kirner, peter spyker

A newspaper clipping about students of Watsonia High School attending a speed reading course. Digital copy of newspaper clipping watsonia high school, speed reading

A newspaper clipping about Watsonia High School's football team maintaining their unbeaten record. Digital copy of newspaper clippingwatsonia high school

Badham collection: Newspaper clipping regarding Private G. N. Crump missing, presumed dead on 30.8.1942. He served in 2/14th Battalion fighting on the Kokoda Trail Private Crump was 20 years old and employed by Favalro Bros. when enlisted. Small newspaper clipping.document, newspaper, bendigo theme, pte. g.n. crump 30.8.1942. 2/14th battalion. kokoda trail. favalro bros.

Newspaper clipping titled "Is this Melbourne's happiest tram driver" written by Jill Stark with a photo by Chris Hopkins about Bruce Whalley tram driver at Kew Depot. Reports on his rapport with passengers, football, driving trams, feedback and work in general. Yields information about tram driver Bruce Whalley.Newspaper clipping - from the Age 24/1/2016trams, tramways, crews, route 109, tram drivers

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Article in The Age newspaper written by Claude Forell concerning the future of "Heavy Harry". Quote "Heavy Harry, once the pride of the Victorian Railways fleet of locomotives, may never run again. His massive frame, flecked with rust and dust, has not raised a puff if smoke for 15 months". Locomotive H220 "Heavy Harry" was added to the Victorian Heritage Register with Heritage Number H2163 on April 10, 2008railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, locomotive h220, "heavy harry"

A newspaper advertisement for Buxton Motors in Victoria.A newspaper advertisement for Buxton Motors in Victoria. Buxton Motors was, at that time, owned and operated by Stuart Smith and Keith Jones.buxton, victoria, buxton motors, stuart smith, keith jones

Newspaper & date published now shown.Newspaper article, colour & black & white, titled: ANZAC Day Reunites Two Special Squadrons, 461 Squadron Sunderland Aircraft.documents - newspapers, military history - air force, sunderland, passchendaele barracks trust

Photocopy of a newspaper article that appeared in the Bendigo Weekly on Friday, November 18, 2016. Discover Bendigo with James Lerk. The article is titled: generations of Georges.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly

Members of the Eltham District Historical Society transfer collection items from storage into their new home. Previously occupied by the Parks and Environment Department of Nillumbik Shire Council (L-R: Mark Gillham, Margaret Ball Vice President, Sue Law Immediate Past President, Harry Gilham President) Nillumbik Shire Council Commissioner Vin Heffernan (1996-97) worked with Harry Gilham to obtain use of the former Eltham Shire Parks and Gardens office at 728 Main Road for use by the Society. Harry as a younger man had played in the scrum for Heidelberg Football Club along with Vin's brother who was on the wing. Apparently Heffernan was able to access $30K to spend on the site to fix it up for occupation.Colour photo print 12.5 x 19 cmLeaser Newspaper Groupmargaret ball, mark gilham, police residence, sue law, 728 main road, activities, eltham, eltham district historical society, harry gilham, justice precinct, local history centre