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Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society (W.A. Division Inc.), The Mundaring Weir Railway, 1968
A short history of the narrow gauge railway for building the Mandering Weir in Western Australia.maps, p.11.non-fiction A short history of the narrow gauge railway for building the Mandering Weir in Western Australia.narrow gauge railroads - western australia - history, industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, HK Atkinson, Tickets of the Midland Railway of Western Australia, 1991
An exhaustive description of the railway tickets of the Midland Railway of Western AustraliaIll, p.11.non-fictionAn exhaustive description of the railway tickets of the Midland Railway of Western Australiarailway tickets - midland railway, midland railway - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Sydney "R" class : bogie corridor car, 197?
A pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "R" class : bogie corridor carIll, p.11.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "R" class : bogie corridor cartramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Sydney "K" class : single truck crossbench car, 197?
A pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "K" class : single truck crossbench carIll, p.11.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "K" class : single truck crossbench cartramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Sydney & Newcastle "L/P" class : bogie crossbench car, 197?
A pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney & Newcastle "L/P" class : bogie crossbench carIll, p.11.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney & Newcastle "L/P" class : bogie crossbench cartramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney., tramway rolling stock - newcastle -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Sydney "F" class bogie combination car, 197?
A pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "F" class bogie combination carIll, p.11.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "F" class bogie combination cartramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 21/04/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962 and worked within the service trams.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of the three trams at the Mt Pleasant terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. No. 11 the service tram, 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 11 has Advertisements for the SEC, and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat AETA Special Tour, Nos. 18 and 37 as specials, No. 11 as service car, Sebastopol terminus, 21st April 1962" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1269" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, sebastopol, tram 11, tram 18, tram 37 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Having a Thrilling Time at Marysville, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a Thrilling Time/ at MARYSVILLE 1765 PRINTED PAPER/ MAILING NOVELTY/ SHAPE PASSED BY THE G.P.O./ FOR PRINTED PAPER POSTAGE RATE/ Only Name and Address of Sender Allowed/ If any other writing, Letter Postage is required/ TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD. COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Shape Passed/ by G.P.O./ for/ Printed Paper/ Postage Rate/ 34-2 Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, acheron way (image 1), keppel's falls (image 2), cumberland falls (image 3), stevenson falls (image 4), mount margaret (image 5), main st (image 6), nicholl's lookout (image 7), the old ford (image 8), the acheron way (image 9), taggerty river (image 10), the road to cumberland valley (image 11) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge (Item) - R.A.N sick berth attendant badge, 1940's
The round cloth badge denoted Robert Cornelius WATTERS, as a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, serving as a Leading Sick Berth Attendant.11 September 1940 - 21 March 1944. It was worn on a Class 111 uniform that included a peaked cap.robert cornelius watters, armed services - navy, royal australian naval reserve -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 20/5/46
Letter written from Allan Quinn to his mother in 1946 depicting his time sailing across Europe.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two page, double sided letter (0326.A1-A2) written in blue ink. Dated 20/05/46 while at sea and envelope (0326.B)Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" There are 5 postage stamps running along the right hand side, as well as two ink stamps. Letter: Sky Mail symbol on top left hand cornerallan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1946, europe -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, C.1918
James Walker “MM” No 2361 AIF. Records are misleading but it appears he enlisted on 28.9.14 age 37 years and remained at Depot before joining the 7th reinforcements 14th Batt on 5.7.15. Embarked for Egypt 10.8.15, transfered to the 46th Batt 3.3.16, he is charged twice in Egypt before embarking for France on 2.6.16 and is charged twice more, one serious and is sentenced to 5 years Penal Servitude on 30.12.16. The penalty is reduced to 2 years hard labour on 2.2.17. He is released and rejoins his unit on 25.1.18. Somewhere between this date and 10.5.18 when he is WIA with Shell concussion he is awarded a Military Medal. He returns to Australia and is discharged medically unfit on 28.10.18. He dies in hospital on 2.1.1920. Framed photo of James Walker M.M, No 2361, 7th Reinforcements, 14th Battalion AIF, 46th Battalion, W.I.A. on 10/05/1918. Awarded Military Medal.Label at bottom has: "James Walker MM no 2361, 7th Reinforcements 14th Batt AIF. 46th Bn, WIA on 10/5/18, awarded Military Medal." On rear: "Photo Mrs Suzette Ellis"military history, photography - photographs - frame accessories, military medal -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Wasteland and Wetlands, Rob Giblett
Rob Giblett presents "Wasteland and Wetlands" regarding Fishermens Bend and Westgate Park Duration 01:2:05 (includes meeting preliminaries) PMHPS meeting 222.02.2016fishermans bend, parks and gardens, rob giblett, westgate park -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Man tending calf, Butcher family farm, Fisherman's Bend, 1920s
Arthur Butcher and his wife Martha arrived at Fisherman's Bend in 1911and established a dairy, sheep and goat farmFisherman's Bend photos from Butcher family (set of nine): .05 6 x 8.5 B&W photo of man tending calf on Butcher's farmfishermans bend, business and traders - dairies, gladys butcher, butcher family dairy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD. MISS DOLLY CASTLES, 1905
Postcard. Miss Dolly Castles. Thanks for card. 30/10/05. Rear. Addressed to Miss Pethard, Fir Street Golden Square. 3555. From Beta. -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Painting 05 - Top centre
05 Top Centre North East corner, north wall Members of the Melbourne Bar, 1937, caricatured by Alan Reeve' feat. T. W. Smith at 21 -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Document (Item) - Newspaper (digital), Caulfield Contact, 1983
The Caulfield Contact was the official newspaper of the City of Caulfield from 1976-1994. The City of Caulfield was the Municipal Council for an area of the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including Brighton East, Carnegie, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Glen Huntly, McKinnon, Murrumbeena, Ormond and St Kilda East. Following Amalgamation of City of Caulfield and parts of the City of Moorabbin in 1994, the Caulfield Contact was followed by the Glen Eira News.city of caulfield, caulfield -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - CHART, FRAMED
This chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australia Military forces during World War 11. The Australian Military Forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, The Citizens Military Forces and the Permanent Military Force.Chart: Paper, colour illustrations of the " Colour Patches" with black printed numbers 1 - 630. Information on "Colour Patches" printed below illustrations in black ink. Mount: - cardboard, black with gold inner edge. Frame: Timber, mid brown colour with varnish finish. Decorative edge with perspex front. Backing: timber plywood, paper delivery docket adhered to backing. Small adhesive labels on front and back.Printed in red ink on chart, COLOUR PATCHES/ OF THE/ AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES - WORLD WAR 11. Small adhesive labels, white, printed back ink "74".print, ww11, military, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Kings, 19/09/2019 12:00:00 AM
Kodachrome colour slide, by Keith Kings, 11/4/1955 of SW6 919 shunting at the Victoria St sidings, with destination of East Malvern. Both Trolley poles lifted and fitted with wheels. In the background are the Redmond Inglis printers and a building selling Used Cars.Keith Kings stamp with number "K(A)(46) and hand written in ink "MMTB 919-SW at Victoria St shunt (B seating) 1/50on f5.6, 11/4/55"trams, tramways, victoria st, east malvern, sw6 class, tram 919 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballast Motor - Hawthorn Depot, Ray Pearson, 1930's
Black and white photograph of MMTB Ballast Motor No. 11 and trailer at Hawthorn Depot in the 1930's. The tram is loaded with sleepers. Photograph and details of the tramcar are given on pages 70 and 72 of Destination City, 4th Edition. Photograph from Ray Pearson Collection.Yields information about the the MMTB Ballast Motor and the sidings at Hawthorn Depot.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.On rear of both photographs "11 and Ballast Trailer, Hawthorn 1930's" and "B.T.P.S. Sales" in top and bottom left hand corners respectively in red ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, hawthorn, ballast motor, work trams, tram 11 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Baird,D.1954, Thornton Richards & Co. Ballarat, David Baird. (J.P.) Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact); 20th /21st century
David Baird (sr) was elected as a member of council in1928 until 1960. He served four terms as Shire President,1931-32,1940-41,1946-47,and 1956-57.This photo which forms part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11. and was presented by the Shire President G. A. Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the Financial year 1954,commemorating the visit of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,to the Shire of Ballarat.Sepia/Brown photo of Councilor David Baird.(J.P.). Situated second from right top row of composite photo of councilors for the year 1954. PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1954david baird jp, ballarat shire council 1928 1960, president 1931 1940 1946 1956, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11 1954 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Brown, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Brown.C.E. (J.P.). Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor Charles Edward ( Ted ) Brown was elected to council in 1946 until 1973.He served five terms as Shire President,1952-53,1955-56,1959-60,1963-64 and1971-72.This photo,which is part of a collection of photos, was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President, G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1954.Sepia/brown photo of Councilor Charles Edward (Ted) Brown,(J.P.).Situated right hand side of middle row of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11, 1954.ballarat shire council, charles edward brown, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth11 1954 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Pickford.A, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Pickford. Arthur, Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor Arthur Pickford was elected as a member of council in 1941 until 1951 and again in 1953 until 1958. He served one term as Shire President in 1947-48.This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President G.A Fraser, to mark the occaision.Original historic photo of all councilors for 1954,taken to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11. Sepia/brown photo of Councilor Arthur Pickford,situated at bottom right hand corner of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11, 1954arthur pickford, ballarat shire council 1954, queen elizabeth 11 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, Chainsaw Art, Eltham Festival, 7 November 2016
Chainsaw art demonstration at the 2016 Eltham Festival featuring sculptors Leigh Conkie, Hikaru Kodama and John Bradyfay bridge collection, 2016-11-07, artist in residence, chainsaw art australia, chainsaw sculptor, chainsaw sculpture, eltham festival, hikaru kodama, john brady, leigh conkie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Society to host art show, 12/10/2016
The Diamond Valley Arts Society's 44th Annual Arts Award Show was held October 21-23 2016News clipping, black text and colour image.diamond valley arts society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Notice of Death, Commonwealth of Australia, Telegram of William Schwerkolt's Death, 9 Dec 2016
Commonwealth of Australia telegram Gunner William Schwerkolts death.Photocopy, A4, 1 pgnon-fictionCommonwealth of Australia telegram Gunner William Schwerkolts death.schwerkolt william l, schwerkolt charles clarence victor, world war1, 1914-1918, battle of somme -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge (Item) - Naval Association of Australia Badge, c.1950
The Naval Association of Australia badge belonged to Robert Cornelius WATTERS, a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. He served as a Leading Sick Berth Attendant from 11 September 1940 - 21 March 1944.Naval Association of Australia. 74robert cornelius watters, armed services - navy, royal australian naval reserve, naval association of australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH DEBORAH GMC N/L - STOCK BOOK, 30/11/1942 - 31/5/1948
Document. Brown cash book with black binding. Cash book printed on the front. Contains 11 loose pages.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, north deborah mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north deborah gmc, gold mining, stock book -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Decree Nisi of dissolution of marriage, 11/06/1985 12:00:00 AM
Decree Nisi of dissolution of marriage of Albert Gordon Fry and Judith Ann Fry dated 11 June 1985.Decree Nisi of dissolution of marriage of Albert Gordon Fry and Judith Ann Fry dated 11 June 1985.Decree Nisi of dissolution of marriage of Albert Gordon Fry and Judith Ann Fry dated 11 June 1985.fry, albert gordon, fry, judith -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice - Tramcar Restaurant for sale, The Australian Financial Review (AFR), 23-11-1983
Advertisement for the sale of the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant placed by Peat Marwick of Melbourne. The Age Newspaper of 15/2/1983 has a story about the launch of the tram - see item 3730.Yields information about early days of the Tramcar Restaurant in Melbourne.Newspaper cutting from the Financial Review 23-11-1983 advertising Notice - The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for saletrams, tramcars, colonial tramcar restaurant, restaurant tram, sale of trams -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Launch of History of a Street Precinct, 25 Sep
In 2005, members of the PMH&PS undertook a study of the residents of the houses in a Port Melbourne street precinct from the 1880s to 1960. The area is bounded by Evans Street, the E side of Bridge Street, S side of Williamstown Road, Farrell Street both the E & W sides plus the section of Ross Street between Farrell and Bridge and the part of Derham Street between Farrell and Bridge. The resulting map and an interactive CD won the Best Community Research, Registers & Records project at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards. The project was launched on the railway reserve near the corner of Evans & Farrell streets. l - R - Mayor Darren RAY, David THOMPSON, Margaret BRIDE, Janet BOLITHO, Graham BRIDE.CoPP mayor and PMHPS members involved in the production at the launch of the History of a Street Precinct25/9/05 Mayor, David Thompson, Margaret Bride, Janet Bolitho, Graham Bridehistory of a street precinct, darren ray, graham bride, margaret bride, janet bolitho, david thompson