Eucalyptus green coloured ledger book containing finance information 1960 - 20005 Money Column Analysis

Photograph of a cardboard pendant sold by the G.O.R. Trust to help finance the construction of the road. and used on the occasion of the opening of the first section in 1922great ocean road trust; financing of great ocean road; cardboard pendant

Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This letter is written in reply to an earlier one by Augustus making himself available to do wool and sheep classing. This states of the availability of work at Delatite Station the property of Mr. Henry Ricketson one of many properties he owned.This letter follows from previous ones showing Augustus Bostock in his quest for work. Cream lined paper with Australian Mortgage Land and Finance letterhead printed at top of letter. The letter is handwritten in black ink with adjustments written in same hand as the signer of the letter. Blue secretary stamp underneath signature.Addressed to Augustus Bostock Esq Marramook Woolsthorpe. Signed by Robert **Boyne. Dated May 15th 1900. Watermarked, Original Turkey Mill Trent. augustus bostock, warrnambool

Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This letter provides a detailed list of the sheep, approximately 3000, at the Delatite, Mansfield This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. This correspondence provides social and historical information. Cream lined paper written in black ink. Front page is complete and back is written halfway down the page. Marramook, October 27th 1902. Addressed to E Jewell esq. Australian Mortgage Land and Finance Melbourne. Signed Augustus Bostockwarrnambool, augustus bostock, australian mortgage land and finance, delatite, sheep classing,

Letter written in reply to F.G. Davey's claim in respect of his promotion to Acting Flight Lieutenant. The Area Finance Officer requested details related to his claim. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No. 410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Typed letter on Commonwealth of Australia letterhead. Letter is contained in the brown paper envelope with postmark stamped in red. In place of a postage stamp is a red stamped mark..1) Address typed in black ink - "Mr F.G. Davey 86 Olinda St., Bendigo, Vic." Post marked in red ink - "Melbourne 1 Feb 46 Vic". .2) Date stamped in blue - "1-FEB 1946". Handwritten signature in black ink. rank, flight lieutenant, raaf

At the front of the minutes is an index of names for some of the people referred to in the minutes of the Finance/Executive Commitees, with relevant page numbers. Held at the office of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, these minutes contain information on bank balances, correspondence received and replied to, receipts expenditure, accounts and other business discussed. This included an inward letter from the President of the Royal Sydney Industrial Blind Institute advising that they intended to present a cheque to Miss Keller and Miss Thompson upon their departure from Australia and suggestion that the Victorian Organisations may wish to do the same, (no action was taken on this - p.13), discussion on whether to extend the Brighton Infirmary or make the Windsor Hostel the infirmary instead (p.82), and the merger of the Finance Committee into the General Commitee (p.171).1 paper register with glued pagesassociation for the advancement of the blind, corporation records, blind hostels

At the front of the minutes is an index of names for some of the people referred to in the minutes of the Finance/Executive Commitees, with relevant page numbers. Held at the office of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, these minutes contain information on bank balances, correspondence received and replied to, receipts expenditure, accounts and other business discussed. This included concerts, applications for pensions and a reference to the movement to a new premises at 118 Queen Street (p30).1 paper register of glued pagesassociation for the advancement of the blind, corporation records

Report - 170 pages approx., spiral wire bound, plastic front cover, card back cover with a c1925 photograph of Flinders St Station on the front cover, titled "Passenger Rail Franchising in Victoria an Overview", prepared by the Department of Treasury and Finance for the State Government, April 2000. Has a table of contents. Provides an introduction into the public transport system, reform, auditor general's recommendations, policy framework regarding privatisations and franchising, commercial issues and processes, employment restructuring, legal framework, outcomes, investments, costs, leases, risk transfer. Has annexures on payments to franchisees, rolling stock leases and final bid template.trams, tramways, public transport, franchising, ptc, privatisation, passengers, minister for transport

At the front of the minutes is an index of names for some of the people referred to in the minutes of the Finance/Executive Commitees, with relevant page numbers. Held at the office of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, these minutes contain information on bank balances, corerspondence received and replied to, receipts expenditure, accounts and other business discussed. This included concerts, applications for pensions, the proposed financial amalgamation with RVIB (p97) and a general discussion on the advisability of bulding an infirmary at the Brighton Home (p61). 1 paper register with glued pages and handwritten indexassociation for the advancement of the blind, corporation records

At the front of the minutes is an index of names for some of the people referred to in the minutes of the Finance/Executive Commitees, with relevant page numbers. Held at the office of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, these minutes contain information on bank balances, corerspondence received and replied to, receipts expenditure, accounts and other business discussed. This included concerts, applications for pensions and a request by the General Committee to fund a talking book machine for the Kooyong Club House, but that "Sir Ian Fraser, in the House of Commons, had said that talking books were still in the experimental stage" (p172). 1 paper register with glued pagesassociation for the advancement of the blind, corporation records

At the front of the minutes is an index of names for some of the people referred to in the minutes of the Finance/Executive Commitees, with relevant page numbers. Held at the office of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, these minutes contain information on bank balances, correspondence received and replied to, receipts expenditure, accounts and other business discussed. This included the introduction of monthly socials at Kooyong (p.29), ordering copies of a photograph of Tilly Aston for display in the offices, Braille library, Home, Hostel and paying for a small copy requested by the sitter, as a gift from the Association (p.196).1 paper register of glued pagesassociation for the advancement of the blind, corporation records

At the front of the minutes is an index of names for some of the people referred to in the minutes of the Finance/Executive Commitees, with relevant page numbers. Held at the office of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, these minutes contain information on bank balances, correspondence received and replied to, receipts expenditure, accounts and other business discussed. This included a report on the metropolitan visiting service (p.99) and the issue of wages discrepancy between Award and AFB salaries, including a listing of all staff surnames and brief duty description at Brighton, Windsor and Bendigo homes (p.47).1 paper register of glued pagesassociation for the advancement of the blind, elanora home (brighton), blind hostels, mirridong home (bendigo)

Held at the office of the Association for the Blind, these minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, minutes acceptance, matters arising from the minutes, accounts, reports, matters arising from reports, Life Governors, general business and the date of the next meeting. This included the appointment of Reverend A. Wilkins to staff (p.19), the stained glass windows in the Chapel being dedicated as a memorial to the eight founding members (p.41) and switching on of the Guiding Light at Brighton by Mr Bruce Small (p.88). At the end of the book is listed a brief handwritten summary of appointments to Brighton, Ballarat and Bendigo homes and the general/finance committee. 1 paper register of glued pagesassociation for the advancement of the blind, elanora home (brighton), mirridong home (bendigo), kelaston home (ballarat)

Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices, plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, Interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up the collection. Tramway enthusiasts from across Australia and New Zealand met in Ballarat - conference for the first time. Their enthusiasm and problems were found to be mutual. The opening address was given by Mr A P Wymond, President of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society. Main topic was finance, need for government help and types of museums. Government and public support necessary but both seemed to be fickle making for slow progress.Newspaper clippingThe Courier. Saturday, April 26, 1975. Page 40trams, australia, new zealand, conference, ballarat, a p wymond, finance, government, public support, 1975, ron bridger collection, puffing billy preservation society, as box 48a

Radio transcript - 8 foolscap sheets, stencil duplicated. Titled - "Wireless Address 3LO by Mr W. Strangward Secretary MMTB 17 June 1926 - Tramway Fares and Tramway Finance" First paragraph refers to previous radio broadcasts by the Chairman, Mr Strickland (track) and Mr Murdoch. Notes that tram fares were raised by 14% last month, fare history, cost of living, the Board's slogan "Service at Cost", wages, cost of new tramways, cost of operations vs fares, the issue of State Government payments to the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Fire Bridges, and Licensing fees and the impact of these imposts, track maintenance costs, relationships with Councils, free travel, workmen fares, free passes to returned soldiers, new routes and bus competition. Two copies held.trams, tramways, radio stations, fares, costs, victorian government, fire brigade, licence fees, buses, track repairs

Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This letter is written from Marramook to Australian Mortgage Land and Finance and the contents are about classing sheep and the relevant prices. This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. It is an interesting insight into the types of work and difficulties faced by early Australians and in the context of the Document VC000860 regarding demands for money from the National Bank written a month earlier.Cream lined paper hand written in black ink. Copy written in black ink at top left corner of page.Dated May 5th 1900. Signed Augustus Bostockwarrnambool, augustus bostock, marramook, wool classing, 1900,