Newspaper Clipping (p7) from "Catholic", No. 178, November 1998, contains the story written by Mother May Oliver, Imp. James O'Collins RC Bishop of Ballarat, January 1945, chapter 7 of "All for All", relating to the life of the 'the young girl countess Elizabeth Wolff-Metterich of Germany. The story revolves around her visit to Melbourne and Ballarat - in particular the visit to Lorretto - sighting of 'a tram (streetcar) bearing 'convent' as its head sign'. The reference to arrival by tram in the article suggests by the author that the Countess arrived by electric tram (by the use of the word 'streetcar'. In actual fact, date of visit was 1898, so it would have be the horse tram. Also horse tram system went down Morrison St. to the Lake, by Lorretto and its destination board was 'Gardens via Convent'.Niltrams, tramways, loreto convent chapel, countess elizabeth wolff-metterich, horse trams, catholic church

newspaper page. Progress Press page 20. Black and white photo of Fleur Spitzer OAM standing with the QVWC model. cultural structures and establishments, women professionals

Series of eight coloured photos featuring sheds made with Apple Packing Boxes and Kerosene Tins at Dave Morgan's place Dadswells Bridge.Series of 8 colour photos of sheds constructed of apple packing boxes and kerosene tins.

ill, p.24.non-fiction A history of the construction of the New Zealand Railways J class 4-8-2 steam locomotive in 1939.locomotives -- new zealand -- history, j class steam locomotive - new zealand

This building was constructed by James Elijah Crook in 1865 as a residence for Doctor Bone. Between 1874 and 1890 it was in use as a Post Office. From around the 1920s F.C Pearce sold motor cars from this site for a number of years. The site is now occupied by the Bacchus Marsh Newsagency and Stationers located at 138 Main Street.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. Image shows a brick cottage with a verandah attached to part of the building. Four brick chimneys can be seen extending from the building. Part of the building has a white picket fence to the front and side.On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, houses bacchus marsh, post offices bacchus marsh, doctors residences, james elijah crook, motor car dealers

Black and white photograph of weatherboard and brick building. Typed under photograph: "Original Ringwood Police Station (brick building). 32 Mt Dandenong Road. (Police Station 1888)." Written on rear of backing sheet: "Right hand building was first station. Site cost £20 in 1888. Mtd Const. Waters first to occupy it. Building and land sold 1974 for $20000. 32 Mt. Dandenong Road."

Black and white photograph of brick building.Written on rear of backing sheet: "Old Police Station 1888, 32 Mt. Dandenong Rd. Used as private residence. Sold for $20.000. Originally cost £20 (land only)."

Black and white photograph of weatherboard structure with iron roof.Written on rear of backing sheet, "Stables at old Police Station, 32 Mt. Dandenong Rd. 1888.

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