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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Blue printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that Jeremiah Dillon was unable to follow his employment because of injuries received in an accident. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated July 1st 1864. Attached to the certificate is a note from Jeremiah Dillon declaring himself on the funds of the Lodge being unable to work. Dated July 1st 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, jeremiah dillon, h l atkinson, bro clarke -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Questions and Answers for Acting Inspectors, Jun. 1966
One page foolscap size typed (carbon copy) instruction sheet titled with Questions and Answers for Acting Inspectors. Dated 28/6/1966. Asks 9 questions of a varied nature Asks questions re duties, derailments, track obstructions, ticket irregularities, pedestrian accidents, traffic, drunken crews, passenger complaints conductor honesty.In black ink in top right hand area of instruction, "Acting Inspector 1966 / 28th June", "BTPS 324." Changes to question 1 - additional sub-question and answers. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, inspectors, accidents -
Puffing Billy Railway
Equipment - Stretcher
Railway stretchers were carried in all Guards Vans on Victorian Railway trains, for use when an accident occurred. Regular training and annual events in first aid competitions ensured most staff were well versed in the requirements of an emergency. Historic - Victorian Railways - First aid stretcher Timber stretcher, two beams encased in canvas with extendable metal straps.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS 513 / SUBURBAN TRAIN FLINDERS STREETrailway stretcher, victorian railways, puffing billy, first aid stretcher, suburban trains, flinders street, guards van, health and safety -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Frampton’s Bridge in Joel Joel where the heavy tractor that Mr Slorach was driving broke through the wooden planks
Frampton’s Bridge Joel Joel. Accident occurred while Mr Arch Slorach was crossing. The heavy tractor broke through the wooden planks. Mr Slorach who as a result of War injuries had a wooden leg was able to jump clear.shire, frampton's bridge -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Past presidents, Legatees Stevenson and Quayle, 1993
Photos of President John Stevenson and president elect Allan Quayle at the Widows' Christmas Concert in December 1993. Unfortunately Legatee Allan Quayle suffered an accident and was unable to take on the role of President, it was Legatee George Woodward that became president in 1994.A record of the intended president for 1994 being welcomed at the Widows' Christmas concert in 1993.Photos of President Stevenson and president elect Allan Quayle.past presidents, allan quayle, john stevenson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - BOILERS INSPECTION ACT 1928
Printed document Inspection and Regulation of Boilers, dated 12th February 1929, No 3645 which sets out rules and regulations for the ownership and use of boilers. Items mentioned are: Inspectors, Registration of Boilers, Inspection of Boilers, Certificate of Inspection, Powers and Duties of Inspectors, Necessity for Certificate, Notice f Alterations, Duties and Liabilities of Owners of Boilers and Others, Explosions and Accidents and Miscellaneous. Also Schedules. First Schedule is the Number and Title of Act, Second Schedule is Notice of Registration, Third Schedule is Certificate of Inspection, Fourth Schedule is certificate stating the number of lbs. per square inch the safety valve blows off, Fifth Schedule is Notice to Owner that Boiler is Dangerous and Sixth Schedule is a Report with regard to Explosion of or Accident causing damage or injury to a Steam Boiler.document, mining reports, boilers inspection act 1928, t rider -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), SEC Ballarat No. 14 - collision
Black and white photograph / postcard of a collision, accident, between SEC Ballarat No. 14 and a motor truck at the intersection of Drummond St. North and Webster St. May or June 1939. Official SEC photo, there are other photos of this collision in the collection. See Reg Items 580, 1019, 1365 and 1366 and 3904 for larger prints of these photographs of these photographs and further details. See also Reg Item 6211 for a fridge magnet version. Printed in Ballarat by???. On the rear has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum / Historic Collection No. 1, Photo copyright Wal Jack 1962" Has a divided back with a 8mm thick black line on the right hand side. The tramcar body card shows it was repaired following an accident June 1939. (Note added 2-2-19). trams, tramways, ballarat, drummond st nth, accidents, tram 28 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Train Derailment near Glenorchy February 1971-- 6 Photos, 1971
Series of six photographs of Train derailment near Glenorchy February 1971. These Photographs are copies o=from negatives held by the society - Made possible by grant 1991. These photographs taken of a train accident. The Afternoon Passenger Train - at the level crossing on the Warracknabeal - Stawell Road. There are 2 crossings on the road - This crossing is near the Wimmera River Rail Bridge. The cause of the accident - was a collision between a loaded Gravel truck and the passenger train. The Driver of the Truck was killed. 1231-2 B/w Photo of Train Smash near Glenorchy. This photo was donated from the estate of Mr Boothey in 2010, and is almost identical to one in 1231. This Photo is in album 4. B/W Photos of a Train Smash - 1231 The deisel Engine completely derailed off the rail line. 1231-1 showing the derailed rolling stock from another angle. Many onlookers. 1231-2 The Boogie is completely off the carriage 3 Photogrpahsstawell railways transport, glenochy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Copy of letter written on blue paper and dated 27 Feb 1866 regarding payment to Bro Salter. He had an accident and later again he was sick with a fever. The Court did not feel justified in paying him sick pay when they hadn't been re-imbursed £10.18.3 from the last time. Signed by Jas Thos Holl.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, commercial hotel, court foresters house, bro salter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - A'BECKETT CHAMBERS, c.1969
Black and white photograph. Cream backing cardboard. Double storey building, with 'A'Beckett Chambers' on façade. Inscriptions: in image - 'A'Beckett Chambers', 'Dennys Lascelles Ltd', 'Queensland Insurance Company Ltd, Fire, Marine, Accident'. On back 'MP376', 'UI591', 'NT'. History: James Lerk 12/11/1999 'A'Beckett Chamber, Bull St., Bendigo 1969.buildings, commercial, a'beckett chambers -
Clunes Museum
Document - DOCUMENT - LETTERS, ROYAL INSURANCE CO
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN BOROUGH OF CLUNES AND INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING INSURANCE FOR VOLUNTEERS, BUILDING SWIMMING POOL. .1 QUOTE - 23/09/1954 - PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE .2 LETTER FROM BOROUGH OF CLUNES AMENDING QUOTE .3 LETTERS ROYAL INSURANCE DETAILING CHANGES TO COVER .4 INSURANCE POLICY FROM LAW UNION AND ROCK INS. CO.royal insurance, borough of clunes, swimming pool, personal accident insurance -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), late 1950's or early 1960
Yields information about the damage to an SEC tramcar following an accident with a vehicle. Also gives information about the way the trams appeared.Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 27 after being involved in an accident with damage to the doorway entry, including the removal of the door itself. Tram has the destination of Victoria St, a Terra Cotta roof tiles roof advertisement and an "Everybody's Swinging to Briquettes" dash panel ad. Photographed at the SEC depot. Photo late 1950's or early 1960.tramways, trams, accidents, collision, depot, colour schemes, tram 27 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Gliding in Bendigo, Late 1930s
These are the recollections of Alan Menere (1915 – 2001). Alan grew up in Moonee Ponds, Victoria, and moved to Bendigo while in his early 20s. There he met some like-minded young men who enjoyed challenges and matters mechanical. Flying was the adventure of the time, and they decided to give it a go. There was no intention to be on the leading edge of gliding technology. The challenge was to fly, and by their own efforts. They were aided in this by the embryonic regulatory arrangements covering light aircraft construction and flying, a sense of optimistic can-do, and the cavalier estimation of risks that goes with being in your early 20s. The events described here took place against a darkening political background. Alan and his mates were politically aware, very left wing, and viewed the gathering storm in Europe with apprehension. They could see from early on that war was coming, and it would change everything. Prevented from joining the Air Force by his red-green colour blindness, Alan joined the Army the day after the Pearl Harbour attack. He served in an Armoured Reconnaissance Unit in Western Australia, then with the Army Education Service in New Britain. After the War he joined the Commonwealth Public Service. He moved to Canberra, but his Bendigo habits stayed with him, as he built sailboards and carved propellers, to the admiration of his sons. Alan developed macular degeneration in his mid-60s. He retired to Port Stephens, fishing and socializing when he wasn’t tinkering with wing-sails for his catamaran. As he could touch-type, he quickly learned to use a computer. Very aware that he was the last member of the Bendigo group still alive, he resolved to set down his flying experiences. The images he selected are included, but there are many more from the Bendigo days.A CD entitled "Alan Menere - Recollections of Gliding in Bendigo in the late 1930s". The CD contains 33 documents consisting of one word file, one PDF file (entitled "The Urge to Fly") and the rest are of either photos of the Bendigo Gliding club or generally around Bendigo itself. Also included are some paper clippings of accidents that happened and description of flights.history, bendigo, bendigo gliding club, alan menere -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z3 176 Swanston St advertising TAC road safety, 1994
Z3 176 Swanston St in an all-over advertising scheme for the Transport Accident Commission TAC road safety. According to the reference the tram appeared in this scheme on 12/12/1994, until about March 1995. Has the St George Bank building in the background.Yields information about trams in an all-over advertising scheme.Colour photograph on Kodak paper.melbourne, tramways, tramcars, z3 class, tram 176, swanston st, transport accident commission, tac, trams, decorated trams, all over advertising -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "General and Operational Rules Tram and Bus", 1990s
Titled "General and Operational Rules Tram and Buys", published by the Public Transport Corporation. Provides a list of definitions. Gives rules regarding tram and bus operations, dealing with the public, driving, tickets, one-person operators, accidents, and behavior. Undated, early to mid 1990s.Yields information the rules and regulations that Public Transport Corporation operational crews were to abide by.Document or Book - white cover, single pages, with an Arnos plastic binder clip on the left-hand side, 72 pages + cover with an indextramcars, tramways, operations, rules, buses, ptc -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Taken some time between 1914-18 in France, the photograph depicts extensive wreckage of a railway train. There are collapsed buildings, debris, and helmets scattered all across the landscape. There is one unidentified soldier standing in the middle of the photograph. With research that is currently available, it can be inferred that the wreckage depicted in this photograph is from the tragic Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment which occurred on December 12, 1917. The railway accident involved a troop train carrying almost 1,000 French soldiers on their way home for leave from the Italian Front in World War I. As the train descended into the Maurienne Valley, a sudden, uncontrollable acceleration caused a catastrophic crash and subsequent fire. 675 people died in the accident.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day. Additionally, there is only limited information available about the Sant-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment. The record may be a useful springboard for further investigation into this accident and its history.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 6530 / Destruction of train carrying / German helmets (?) to (?) prior to / his retreat at Charleroi /military album, army, war, wwi, world war i, france, charleroi, train, military, wreckage, europe, belgium, saint-michel-de-maurienne, maurienne valley -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood railway station precinct. Easterly view from pedestrian overpass c.1948
Accompanying printed sheet reads, "Taken a few minutes after the previous picture shows the Croydon train arriving. Also in this picture you can see the wooden pole supporting the wiring bridge over the goods yard. This was another temporary resulting from the June 1945 accident. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat 37 leaving the depot, Bob Lilburn, c1953
Photo shows Ballarat bogie tram 37 leaving the tram depot in Wendouree Parade. The tram itself was renumbered in Sept 1952 (Reg Item 5533) and scrapped in 1955 following a major accident in April 1954 - see Reg item 5315. Date 1952 to 1954.Yields information about bogie tram 37 c1953Black and White photograph of - Ballarat 37 leaving the depot.Has in ink on rear " R Lilburn"ballarat, tramways, trams, tram 37, depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Glenise Kellett, "Tram Man's Miracle Escape in Collision", c2008
Yields information about the accident involving Mr Dave Kellett and details of the accident with tram 37 which resulted in its withdrawal from service.Set of four items associated with the accident with the collision between Ballarat No. 37 and a truck loaded with baled hops on Thursday 15 April 1954, the tram driven by David Kellett, conductor Herbert Ward. Probably published in The Courier, Friday 16 April 1954. Newspaper cuttings give details of the accident. Accident at the corner of South and Drummond Sts. Truck driver - Stanley Eaton .1 -Newspaper cutting from The Courier with a photo of the front of the tram and the back of the overturned truck and the story - gives details of the crews, addresses and truck driver - note the story about the recovery of the tram. .2 - photos of the scene, titled "Sweeping up the wreckage" - see Reg Item .3 - cutting from The Courier, "In Retrospect" - dated 25/10/2008 - see 50 years about the Ballarat Victorian Aero club preparing to replace an old tramcar with a new building. .4 - Hand written note about the removal of the tram from the aerodrome to a Mt Pleasant Tennis club house and Fred Heres, former trammie dismantled the tram for the club some time later. .5 - Original of item .3 and an additional note re the cutting. Added 18-11-2018 - see images i5 and i6 See Reg item 5315 for the scanned image of the top photo in item .2accidents, drummond st sth, sec, recovery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - JOHNSONS REEF EXT'D G M C MINE MANAGER'S REPORT
Handwritten extracts from the Johnsons Reef Ext'd G. M. C. Mine Manager, Wm. Stubbs Report dated Aug. 7th 1888, 12-2-1895 and Aug 2nd 1892. Report mentions an accident caused by the trucker neglecting to fasten the truck in the cage, cost of sinking the shaft and selling a second-hand whip-pole to Mr. Liddle for one pound.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, johnsons reef ext'd g m c mine manager's report, wm stubbs, j stubbs, the constellation coy, mr liddle -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notice to Inspectors.", Jun. 1952
One page foolscap typed (carbon copy) instruction sheet titled "Notice to Inspectors.", Dated 24/6/1952. Published by the SEC Ballarat Tramways, Traffic Office and signed by Les Denmead as Branch Tramways Superintendent. Notes the importance of Inspectors as supervisors and observers, recent complaints, working hours, theatre finishing times, accidents, reports and keeping the trams moving.In black ink across top of instruction "BTPS 319." trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, inspectors, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 7/08/1944 12:00:00 AM
Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Ballarat No. 27 north bound in Drummond St South at Dana St Photo by Wal Jack 7-8-1944. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North, a lady passenger is walking away from the tram. No other vehicles in the photograph. Wal's album notes that this was the site of two tram accidents - smashes. In ink on rear " SEC Ballarat Tramways No. 27 in Drummond St South at Dana St, showing the site of two tram smashes - dark lines on left (No. 24 smash 1-12-41 - light on right (No. 22 smash 27-8-44" with date stamp "7 Aug 1944" and W. Jack stamp and number "T375" written in.trams, tramways, drummond st sth, dana st, tram 27 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Circular - Use Of Oversnow Vehicles From Divisional Engineer, 10.07.1968
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A circular from the Management Committee relaying information from the Country Roads Board related to the use of vehicles in the Falls Creek Village Area. The road adjacent to the Falls Creek Tourist Village is now a declared road, so only registered vehicles can now use that road. If not registered, vehicles and their owners would not be covered by 3rd party insurance in the event of an accident.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tramcar - Record Card, Norm Cross, "Tram 939", "History of Tram No. 939 by Norm Cross PTC", Feb. 1995
.1 - two page A4 lined sheets, hand written, titled "History of Tram No. 939 by Norm Cross PTC" - detailing the maintenance and repair history of W6 939 and its conversion to Restaurant Tram No.3 in 1995. .2 - Photocopy of the record cards "Car History", 10 sheets cut to size, giving dates, repairs, accidents, notes and maintenance of the tramcar.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, w6 class, records, tramcars, history, tram 939 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Legal record - 1896 case regarding Bendigo Tramways and roadways, Supreme court of Victoria, 1896
Digital image of a court report - 9 pages - Hourigan vs The Bendigo Tramways Company Limited regarding an accident where the top of the rails was above the road surface. Heard in the Supreme Court, August and Oct. 1896, refers to the Tramway Act of 1890. The case was found in the favour of the Tramway.Yields information about a legal case regarding the roadway and tram tracks in Bendigo in 1896.Digital image of a court report - 9 pagestramways, tram tracks, bendigo tramways, legal matters, supreme court -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 1 (1917-1920), 1917-1920
Newspaper clippings from a variety of Australian and New Zealand newspapers regarding blindness, the work of Auxiliaries, RVIB, handbills, concert programs, blind entertainers, guide dogs and the activities, accidents and experiences of blind people in the community. A page from the Victorian Parliamentary Debates (p89) is also included. 1 purple covered notebook -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Brakes could spell the end of line for classic trams", 2/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, (2/6/2000?), about an accident in St Kilda Road when a W class tram collided with a Z class tram. Article reports on the withdrawal of W class trams by Swanston St tram immediately. Titled "Brakes could spell the end of line for classic trams" Hugh Waldron's Transit Australia notes (Reg Item 5359 for June 2000) reports "After an accident between “SW6” 869 and “Z1” 75 at about 4pm on Thursday 1st June 2000 all Swanston “W” class trams were instructed to shunt at the closest crossover and return special to the Depot. " Article buy Sushi Das and photo by Ken Irwin of the front of Sw5 869 (University route 16). Quotes from Kevin O'Shea of National Express (Swanston Trams), Phil Alteri (RTBU) and Christine Buckingham of Yarra Tramstrams, tramways, w class, sw5 class, accidents, route 16, st kilda rd, tram 869 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, School of Mines: Adopting a Uniform Code of Mine Signals, 1872, May 1872
The School of Mines requested interested parties to attend a meeting at the school in Lydiard Street Ballarat to adopt a uniform Code of Mine Signals. This was hoped to lessen the liability of accidents in mines. Appendix A is the general code observed by all Mine-owners in Clunes. Appendix B is a general code recommended to the school.Blue paper with black printDated: 28th May, 1872ballarat school of mines, lydiard street, ballarat, code of mine signals, clunes, mine-owners, model mine, battery -
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 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Past presidents, Legatees George Woodward and John Stevenson, 1994
Photograph of John Stevenson who was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1993 handing over to incoming President George Woodward. There were two articles in The Answer in February 1994. George Woodward was not initially the intended president but took over the role when the nominated president Allan Quayle was seriously injured in an accident.A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of incoming President George Woodward and past President John Stevenson.past presidents, answer, george woodward, john stevenson