The photograph shows one of the first trams, W5 class 783, route 57 across the Maribyrnong River bridge on 23-12-1940. This photo appeared in The Age on 24-12-1940. Work is still being undertaken on the bridge that was built by the Country Roads Board for the MMTB as part of the World War II project to provide better transport to the Munitions work at West Maribyrnong. It was built as a single-track bridge and then duplicated on 1/4/1942.Yields information about the construction of the Maribyrnong River bridge late Dec. 1940.Digital image of a photograph and newspaper cutting.maribyrnong river bridge, bridges, route 57, w5 class, tram 783

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W5 832, showing Special B, crossing the Maribyrnong River Bridge westbound with a number of passengers. The tram only bridge has been duplicated during September 1943. Photo not dated in the Wal Jack album, c1943 - 44trams, tramways, w5 class, special b, maribyrnong river bridge, maribyrnong rd, world war 2, tram 832

Black and white negative, by X1 461 and W7 1028 at the western end of Maribyrnong River bridge while on a AETA tour, Fri 31.3.1961. Date from railtourist.com.au VR Tours wiki. Following 1028 is a route 82 car. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, maribyrnong river bridge, w7 class, x1 class, aeta, tram 1028, tram 461

Handwritten draft on foolscap paper, titled "Tramways on Commonwealth Property", to the Deputy Crown Solicitor, Commonwealth of Australia, responding to the letter of 14/8/1959, concerning a draft agreement between the Board and the Commonwealth with suggested changes, indemnities, discharge of drainage, Maribyrnong River Bridge, vehicle or level crossings - has date of 28-4-1960 and initialled by Mr. McComb.trams, tramways, maribyrnong river bridge, agreements, commonwealth government, essendon airport, west maribyrnong

Photocopy of an article that appeared in The Age, Thursday 25 November 1993, written by Michael Leunig about the tram he painted - No. 816 - in 1986. Tells the story of the painting, notes the wooden tram bridge over the Maribyrnong River Bridge (including a cartoon of a tram on the bridge) and his feelings for W class trams. Has a photo of Michael sitting on a bench drinking a mug of tea.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, maribyrnong river bridge, cartoons, tram 816

Set of four Digital images of tram 829 prior to it becoming a Transporting Art Tram. Photos by David Featherstone - as dated. 1 - outbound in Pascoe Vale Road to Essendon Aerodrome - 30/12/1980 2 - Outbound in Keilor Road, route 49 to Niddrie - 30/12/1980 3 - At the Airport West terminus - 30/12/1980 4 - on the Maribyrnong River bridge - 10/4/1965Yields information about tram 829 in general operation in Melbourne prior to becoming a transporting art tram.Digital images of tram 829 - set of 4btm, tramways, tramcars, tram 829, essendon airport, maribyrnong river bridge

The Whitten Bridge, originally called the Maribyrnong River Bridge was built between 1992 and 1994. The purpose of the bridge was to carry the newly built Western Ring Road (now the M80) across the Maribyrnong River at Sunshine North. The bridge is named after Edward James “Ted” Whitten OAM, better known as Ted Whitten or by his nickname "Mr Football", one of the most iconic figures in Australian Rules Football.These photographs show the original configuration of the roadway, which consisted of two separate structures: a Northbound Bridge and a Southbound Bridge. In 2018, as part of the M80 widening project, the two bridges were stitched together to form a single, unified structure. This upgrade increased capacity from three lanes to five lanes in each direction.5670.01 - Whitten Bridge Construction (Sun Adv 506.2) 1993 Photo 01.JPG 5670.02 - Whitten Bridge Construction (Sun Adv 506.2) 1993 Photo 02.JPG 5670.03 - Whitten Bridge Construction (Sun Adv 506.2) 1993 Photo 03.JPG 5670.04 - Whitten Bridge Construction (Sun Adv 506.2) 1993 Photo 04.JPGwhitten bridge, sunshine north, western ring road, maribyrnong river bridge, m80

Series of 3 black and white photographs of:- .1 - construction of the trackwork for the new Maribyrnong River Bridge, has the temporary track on the left hand side of the photograph. Has the Express Freight Transport building in the background. .2 - as above, appears that the track on the northern side is almost completed. An Inspector is standing watching the work. This work was completed mid 1967. .3 - construction of trackwork possibly the curve from Gordon St to run alongside now River St. This work was undertaken during 1954.Some photos have pencil marks on rear.trams, tramways, trackwork, rails, track materials, track repairs, sleepers, equipment, maribyrnong river bridge, bridges, gordon st, river st, footscray

Set of two Black and white photographs of the pile driving for the reconstruction of the Maribyrnong River Bridge from a tramway only bridge to a dual road/tram bridge. The road bridge is in the background. On Kodak paper. Photo during the 2nd half of 1965. 1419.1 - Early in the process of pile driving - Bridge tram track has been reduced to single track and the former outbound line is in use for construction purposes. 1419.2 - Roadway west of bridge looking east. Shows temporary single track arrangement which allowed the operating track to switch to the south side when piling completed. W5 682 West Maribyrnong on route 57 coming off the bridge. See P.Winspur note - and Rail News Victoria May 2000, page 50. Features a photograph of a tour on the bridge on 1/10/1966.trams, tramways, maribyrnong river bridge, bridge construction, trackwork, mmtb, tram 682

Alan Dash (S&DHS Curator) arranged for the reprodction and framing of this imageConstruction of bridge over the Maribyrnong River Sept 1928|Rivets manufactured H. V. McKay used on Sydney Harbour and Quarter Mile Bridgesquarter mile bridge, testle bridge, bridge, sunshine north, maribyrnong river, maribyrnong valley

After nearly 20 years of negotiations between the City of Sunshine, the City of Essendon and various other authorities, this cable stayed bridge open in 1991. The Afton Street Pedestrian Bridge is located down stream of where the Commonwealth defense industry once a bridge had to cross the Maribyrnong River, linking the Explosives Factory at Maribyrnong with its waste‑burning and disposal grounds on the opposite bank. The foundations of this bridge can still be seen today.The Afton Street Pedestrian Bridge today is one of the significant river crossings that is used purely for public access and recreation that connects the walking and bicycle path to the North and South sides of the Maribyrnong River.Bridge Afton St & The Boulevard Maribyrnongafton street, the boulevard, maribyrnong river, maribyrnong, maribyrnong explosive factory

Photographs depict stages of bridge being built low deck railway truck most likely for cartage of long and heavy beams heavy machinery most likely a steam engine tractor and a metal bluestone crushermaribyrnong river, bridge, testle bridge

One man lost his life during the building of this bridge. The bridge was constructed by the Victorian Railways between 1927 to 1929 to carry a new double track goods line. This enabled trains from all parts of the state except Gippsland to have direct access to the Tottenham marshalling and sorting yards. These yards were constructed in the 1920's to relieve congestion in the Melbourne Yard near Spencer Street station. The congestion was being caused by the construction of suburban passenger platforms associated with the electrification of the suburban railway network. Initially the bridge was for goods trains but during the Second World War it was also used by troop trains. When the standard gauge line was built in 1962 all trains to Albury and Sydney have used this route, thus avoiding travelling through Essendon and Pascoe Vale on the suburban tracks. The standard gauge track across the bridge took the place of one of the broad gauge tracks so broad gauge trains crossing the bridge in either direction have to now use the same track. The bridge is 1,257 feet (383.13 metres) long and 180 feet (54.86 metres) above the water level. It is just 63 feet (19.2 metres) short of a quarter mile in length between abutments. There is a similar bridge on the same railway line crossing the Moonee Ponds Creek between Gowenbrae and Glenroy, however it is smaller at 1060 feet (323.08 metres) length and 115 feet (35.05) height.The bridge is now Victorian Heritage Registered under Number: H1197, and Heritage Overlay Numbers HO5, and HO107. On the Heritage Register it is named RAIL BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT). According to the Heritage Report the bridge is scientifically and architecturally important because of its large size, and because of the cost effective design features such as two girders per span (one for each track), the K bracing in the towers, and the broad flange beams as columns. When it was being built it was the largest trestle bridge in Australia, and until the Sydney Harbour bridge was constructed it was the highest railway bridge.449.01 - Maribyrnong railway bridge construction.jpg 449.02 - Maribyrnong railway bridge construction.jpg 449.03 - Maribyrnong railway bridge construction.jpg 449.04 - Maribyrnong railway bridge construction.jpg 449.05 - Maribyrnong railway bridge construction.jpgmaribyrnong river, bridge, quarter mile bridge, trestle bridge

Photo Album - titled "TAP - Part G - Miscellaneous - Sheets G1 to G14", from Transit Australia Publishing. Photos used in the Destination City and other publications series. For a detailed list of photographs see htd4606i.pdf - Miscellaneous For individual photo images see: \dbtext\hawthtramcoll\photo collections\TAP-Part F, images TAP396 to TAP435. TAP396_272-646_VictoriaPde_RayMarsh.jpg TAP397_922_PrestonWorkshops_April1993_NormCross.jpg TAP398_937_Restaurant_SpencerSt_EarlEwers.jpg TAP399_RipponleaDestination.jpg TAP400_Wheels-etc-noise-reduction_MMTB.jpg TAP401_MaribyrnongBridge-single-track_c1942-3_PWDuckettColln.jpg TAP402_MaribyrnongBridge-doubletrack_PWDuckettColln.jpg TAP403_MaribyrnongBridge-from-tram_PWDuckett.jpg TAP404_961_ElizabethSt-trolleypole-and-arc-shield_WJohnWebster_28Sep1953.jpg TAP405_OverheadCrossing_Glenferrie-RiversdaleRds_26Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP406_MalvernDepot_26Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP407_BundyClock_Elsternwick_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP408_PleaseStepInside-sign_721_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP409-TramStopSign_WilliamRd-MalvernRd_23Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP410_SafetyZone_FitzroySt_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP411-TramStopSign_Ryrie-MooraboolSt_Geelong_24Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP412_NeonSign_GlenferrieRd_26Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP413_HailCarsHere_FitzroySt_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP414_Maintenance-staff-Malvern_Jan1922.jpg TAP415_TrackRepair_StKIldaRd_25Sep53_WJohnWebster.jpg TAP416_TrackWork_VictoriaPde-at-GisborneSt_1950_PeterDuckett-colln.jpg TAP417_VictoriaPde-just-before_LatrobeSt tramway-built_22Sep1950.jpg TAP418_VictoriaPde_new-LatrobeSt tramway_c1950.jpg TAP419_762-temporary-track_LygonS-near-ElginSt_WalJack_Jun1953.jpg TAP420_Trackwork_MalvernTownHall_PWDuckett_May1987.jpg TAP421_Trackwork_MalvernTownHall_PWDuckett_May1987.jpg TAP422_Trackwork_MalvernTownHall_PWDuckett_May1987.jpg TAP423_Trackwork_MalvernTownHall_PWDuckett_May1987.jpg TAP424_track-open-field_PWDuckett_Colln.jpg TAP425_track-open-field_PWDuckett_Colln.jpg TAP426_546_pantograph-test_Preston_ GraemeTurnbull.jpg TAP427_442_Restaurant-WilliamScott_May1984.jpg TAP428_RecruitingTram_Malvern_1915_MMTB.jpg TAP429_R10_2029_BourkeSt_HughBallment_Dec1992.jpg TAP430_214_works-train_RoyalPark_c1925.jpg TAP431_StKildaJunction-from-hotel_PeterDuckettColln.jpg TAP432_512_Seattle_Oct1990_IanCooper.jpg TAP433_648_Duncoe-at-MarketSt_WCWhittaker.jpg TAP434_178-869_CarlisleSt_JimSeletto_1960.jpg TAP435_FootscrayDepot_last-night_1962_JimSeletto.jpgtrams, tramways, transit australia, destination city, tramcars, depots, emergency, trackwork, bundy clock, signs, tram stops, pantographs, preston workshops, maribyrnong river bridge, tram 272, tram 646, tram 922, tram 937, tram 961, tram 762, tram 546, tram 442, tram 214, tram 512, tram 648, tram 178, tram 869

Set of 3 photographs taken on the AETA tour Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - W4 670 passing under the King St bridge in Queensbridge St, South Melbourne. Has an AETA tour Auxiliary board is showing Special. .2 - ditto, followed by W3 655 crossing the Maribyrnong Road Bridge. .3 - ditto - turning on the reserved track alongside Wests Road. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular. and see 5998 for other photographs.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, maribyrnong river bridge, maribyrnong rd, wests rd, queensbridge st, w4 class, w3 class, tram 670

The design, construction and historical significance of bridges crossing the Maribyrnong River in Keilor.Bridges of the Keilor Region. Curator Susan Jennison OAMkeilor, bridge, history, susan jennison

Maribyrnong Valley Land Use. Brimbank Park to Canning Street Bridge. Maribyrnong Valley Land use Committee February 1992.maribyrnong valley, maribyrnong river, canning street, bridge

Typed Report Maribyrnong Valley Study Canning Street Bridge to Brimbank Park December 1990 for the Western Region Commissionmaribyrnong valley, maribyrnong river, canning street, bridge

Flyer The Maribyrnong River Ideas for the River Valleymaribyrnong valley, maribyrnong river, canning street, bridge

Notice of Ordinary Meeting 14th July 1987 Part 2 Report of the City Planner Planning Permit Application Additions to Nonconforming Use (SCI Meat & Paper Pty Ltd) 433 Somerville Road Tottenham Planning Permit Application Buildings and Works Over 7.0M in Height (Four Storage Silos) Ballarat Road Deer Park Planning Permit Application Panel Beating 76 Cromer Avenue Sunshine North Planning Permit Application Factory & Office Reid Street Ardeer Planning Permit Application Seven Flats Cary Street Sunshine North Planning Permit Application Office Princess Street Corner St. Albans Road St. Albans Planning Permit Application Alterations to Nonconforming Use (Extended Trading Hours) Deer Park Hotel 760 Ballarat Road Deer Park Town Planning Proposed Temporary Car Park Railway Leased Land (Lot 104) Anderson Road Sunshine Planning Permit Application Shark-Fin Drying Factory 17 Ormond Avenue Sunshine Planning Permit Application Cas Wash 277 Ballarat Road Bounded by Dodd Street and Vine Street Braybrook Planning Permit Application Entertainment Complex & Restaurant Highpoint West Shopping Centre Rosamond Road Maribyrnong Town Planning Proposed Renovations / Restoration The Hunt Club Community Centre (The Hunt Club Hotel) 775 Ballarat Road Deer Park Rezoning Application 140 Forrest Street Bounded by Yallorn Street, Suspension Street & North Street Ardeer Planning Permit Application Livestock Saleyard 690 Geelong Road North East Corner Old Geelong Road Brooklyn Planning Permit Application Restaurant 177A Main Road West St. Albans Planning Permit Application Buildings & Works Burwood Avenue Sunshine North Planning Permit Application Extended Trading Hours Planning Permit Application Highpoint West Shopping Centre Rosamond Road Maribyrnong Planning Permit Application Underground Fuel Storage Tank Ampol Petroleum 22 Sun Crescent Sunshine Planning Permit Application Four Flats 28 Forrest Street Sunshine Planning Permit Application Buildings & Works The Sunshine City Club 22 - 24 Talmage Street Albion Planning Permit Application Subdivision of Land Grantham Parade St. Albans Planning Permit Application Health Centre 119 - 121 Durham Road Sunshine Sunshine Planning for the 21st Century Maribyrnong River Bicentennial Committee Afton Street Bridge Maribyrnong / Aberfeldie Planning Permit Application Brothel 741 Geelong Road Service Road Brooklyn Plan of Consolidation Lots 27 & 28 Carrington Drive Albion Plan of Consolidation Furlong Road (Maribyrnong Medical Centre) St. Albans Sunshine Hospitals and Health Services Society Plan of Strata Subdivision 257 Main Road West St. Albans Plan of Strata Subdivision 85 Devonshire Road Sunshine Plan of Strata Subdivision 8 Burnewang Street Albion Plan of Strata Subdivision 179 St. Albans Road St. Albans Plan of Strata Subdivision 29 Yarmouth Avenue St. Albans Plan of Strata Subdivision 59 The Esplanade Maribyrnong Plan of Consolidation 11 Babb Street Maidstone Plan of Transfer and Consolidation land Between 8 - 10 Forrest Street and 9 Ridley Street Albion Plan of Subdivision Sunshine Uniting Church 28 - 36 Withers Street South East Corner Devonshire Road Sunshine Plan of Subdivision Grantham Parade St. Albans Plan of Strata Subdivision 2 Millers Road Brooklyn Plan of Subdivision Sunshine Gardens Estate Stage 2 Sunshine Road Tottenham Dangerous Building 20 Hesser Street Albion Dangerous Building 639 Ballarat Road South West Corner Hesser Street Albion Dangerous Building 621 Ballarat Road Albion Dangerous Building 4 Comley Street Sunshine North Dangerous Building (Brick Warehouse) 140 Forrest Street Ardeer Dangerous Building (Corrugated Iron Clad Warehouse) 140 Forrest Street Ardeer Dangerous Building (Brick & Asbestos Cement Sheeted Factory) 140 Forrest Street Ardeer Underground Tank Ampol Petroleum 22 Suns Crescent Sunshine Seminar Law Enforcement for Building Control Officers 5th - 6th August 1987 Fire Damaged Warehouse 81 - 85 Ashley Street Braybrook Dangerous Building 81 - 85 Ashley Street Braybrook Schedule for Authorising of Affixing the Common Seal of the Municipality to Documents Orders of the Day Planning Permit Application Hotel McIntyre Road Sunshine North Planning Permit Application Motor Repair Station Omar Street Maidstone Show Cause Notice 19 Second Avenue Sunshine Proposal to Construct Fairbairn Road Private Street Scheme Under the Provisions of Division 10 of Part XIX of the Local Government Act 1958 Notice of Motions Presentation of Plaques to Retiring Councilors Alan Solomano and Gwen Goedecke Castley Hall Redevelopment Project Funding Car Park Sunshine Police Station Sun Crescent Sunshine Tarmac Surface Repair Leisure Centre Multipurpose Community Centre North Ward (Deer Park / Albanvale) Provision of Rubbish Receptacle River Street Maidstone Toilet Facilities Robert Barrett Reserve Use of Sports Grounds Sunshine George Cross Soccer Club & Sunshine Baseball Club Council Fleet Additional of 12 Seater Bus Deer Park Child Care Centre Rezoning of Land ICI Oval Ballarat Road Deer Park Sunshine Shopping Centre Scale Model Display Meetings Sunshine International Women's Committee Use of Community Bus by Deer Park Scoutssci meat & paper, somerville road, tottenham, ici, ballarat road, deer park, cromer avenue, sunshine north, reid street, ardeer, cary street, princess street, st. albans road, st. albans, deer park hotel, anderson road, sunshine, ormond avenue, dodd street, vine street, braybrook, highpoint west shopping centre, rosamond road, maribyrnong, the hunt club community centre, the hunt club hotel, forrest street, yallorn street, suspension street, north street, geelong road, old geelong road, main road west, burwood avenue, sun crescent, the sunshine city club, talmage street, albion, grantham parade, durham road, maribyrnong river, afton street bridge, afton street, aberfeldie, carrington drive, furlong road, devonshire road, burnewang street, yarmouth avenue, the esplanade, babb street, maidstone, ridley street, withers street, sunshine uniting church, millers road, sunshine road, hesser street, comley street, ashley street, mcintyre road, omar street, second avenue, fairbairn road, castley hall, simmie street, sunshine west, sunshine police station, river street, robert barrett reserve, sunshine george cross soccer, sunshine baseball club, deer park child care centre, ici oval ballarat, international women's committee

Notice of Ordinary Meeting 18th August 1987 Part 1 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Acting Town Clerk Accounts Payable as at 31st July 1987 Redemption of Inscribed Stock Use of Council Vehicles Local Government Bill 1987 Fire Brigades Board Purchase of Myers Land Selwyn Park Illegal Use of Buildings Albion Rovers Soccer & Athletic Club Road Closure Part of Navigator Street Maribyrnong Road Closure Part of Right of Way Between Clyde Street, Navigator Street, The Esplanade & Chifley Drive Maribyrnong Road Closure The Right of Way Between Ensign Street & Chifley Drive Maribyrnong Estimates 1987/88 Community Notice Boards Striking of Special Rate Small Business Ratability Australia Post & Telecom Donations & Grants Western Vocational Association Nursing Home Appeal Sister Cities Sunshine - Nadur Malta (Australia - Nadur Association) Computers Supplementary Valuations Council of Adult Education Centres Notice of Motion Occupational Health & Safety Domestic Garbage Collection Heart Health Awareness Program for Employees National Heart Foundation of Australia Occupational Health & Safety Estimates 1987/88 Municipal Boundaries Errington Reserve Malta - United Philharmonic Band Request for Use of Pavilion Council Stationary Notice of Motion Estimates 1987/88 City of Mordialloc Police Manpower Lease Finance Computers Lease Finance Plant Pensioner Rate Assistance Scheme 1987/88 General Rate, Sanitary & Interest Adjustments / Abandonments for the Month of July 1987 Medway Golf Club & Sunshine Golf Club Payments in Lieu of Rates Formal Allotment of Street Numbers Suffolk Road & Eastcote Street Sunshine North Fire Hazards Adjustments / Abandonments for the Month of July 1987 The Sunshine Leisure Centre Debtor Accounts for Abandonment Rate, Sanitary & Interest Statements for the Period Ended 6th July 1987 Report of the Chief Health Surveyor Registration of Premises Health Act & Food Act Removal of Dwelling Outside the Municipality 17 Ainsworth Street Sunshine West to 63 Dunsford Street Lancefield Sanitary Contract Food Irradiation Notice of Motion Health Promotion Highpoint West Tourism Fair Report of the Superintendent Traffic & By-laws Dog Act Traffic & Parking Infringements Court Proceedings Dog Act Proposed Procession Croation Catholic Centre St. Albans to Ardeer Sunday 16th August 1987 Report of the Acting Chief Librarian Libraries Review The First Report Libraries Review The Second Report (Geddes Report) Workshop on Costings and Programme Budgeting for Public Libraries 1st - 2nd July 1987 Report Workshop on Output Measures for Public Libraries Municipal Officers' Association Meeting Regarding the Public Library Funding Issues July School Holiday Programme Municipal Library Funding Questionnaire Family Photographs and Family Life The Hunt Club Bicentennial Multicultural Arts Projects Music Performance at The Hunt Club Report of the Acting Manager of Community Services National Association of Based Children's Services Exersite Equipment Fogarty Place Social Club 29 Showers Street Braybrook Lions Club of Sunshine Senior Citizens' Centre Purchase of Curtains for Building Extensions The Family Aide Programme Maribyrnong Youth Club Facility Advisory Committee Nomination by the Polonia Soccer Club Holiday Programme Fees Marie Mill Community Centre West Sunshine Community Centre Landscaping Sunshine Community Nursing Home Primary Winter Holiday Program 1987 Sunshine Children's Week Committee Meals on Wheels Accounts Report of the Acting City Engineer Formation of New Neighbourhood Watch Areas M44, M45, M46, M47 & M48 Station Road Widening Refencing Albion Explosives Factory Gladstone Street to Furlong Road Contract Suffolk Road (North Side) Parking Restrictions Olympia Street (West Side) Disable Parking Bays Sunshine District Centre Associated Road Works Deer Park Railway Station Building (Old Weatherboard Office & Passenger Shelter to be removed due to vandalism) Tenders for 10kG/CM S/L/Load Tandem Drum Roller Tenders for the Supply of Two Way Radio Equipment Tenders for 1500 - 2000kG OP/CAP Tyred Loader Billingham Road Footbridge and Approaches MMBW Licence Public Lighting Boundary Road / Fitzgerald Road Roundabout Holmwood Road (West Side) Parking Prohibition Metropolitan Public Transport Industry Plan (Metplan) Traffic Control Items Progress Report on Various Works up to 31st July 1987 Tenders for 18 - 20 Tonne OP/WT Excavator and Hammer Safety of Older Pedestrians New Lease of Life for an Old Quarry at Bacchus March Proposed Carpark at Dempster Park Tenders Fairbairn Road Private Street Scheme Flooding Maribyrnong River 30th July 1987 Footbridges Across Kororoit Creek (Esmond Street & Miles Street) Railings Damaged by Floodmyers, footscray, albion rovers soccer & athletic club, selwyn park, selwyn street, albion, navigator street, clyde street, the esplanade, chifley drive, ensign street, maribyrnong, australia - nadur association, malta - united philharmonic band, errington reserve, main road east, st. albans, medway golf club, omar street, maidstone, sunshine golf club, ralph street, sunshine west, suffolk road, eastcote street, sunshine north, sunshine leisure centre, ainsworth street, the hunt club, ballarat road, deer park, fogarty place social club, showers street, lions club of sunshine, sunshine lions club, maribyrnong youth club, polonia soccer club, marie mill community centre, randall street, west sunshine community centre, kermeen street, sunshine community nursing home, albion explosives factory, station road, gladstone street, furlong road, olympia street, tottenham, deer park railway station, billingham road, billingham road bridge, kororoit creek, boundary road, fitzgerald road, brooklyn, holmwood road, dempster park, phoenix street, maribyrnong river, esmond street bridge, miles street bridge, ardeer

The Whitten Bridge, originally called the Maribyrnong River Bridge was built between 1992 and 1994. The purpose of the bridge was to carry the newly built Western Ring Road (now the M80) across the Maribyrnong River at Sunshine North. The bridge is named after Edward James “Ted” Whitten OAM, better known as Ted Whitten or by his nickname "Mr Football", one of the most iconic figures in Australian Rules Football.These photographs show the original configuration of the roadway, which consisted of two separate structures: a Northbound Bridge and a Southbound Bridge. In 2018, as part of the M80 widening project, the two bridges were stitched together to form a single, unified structure. This upgrade increased capacity from three lanes to five lanes in each direction.5671.01 - Whitten Bridge Under Construction 1993 Photo 01.jpg 5671.02 - Whitten Bridge Under Construction 1993 Photo 02.jpg 5671.03 - Whitten Bridge Under Construction 1993 Photo 03.jpg whitten bridge, sunshine north, western ring road

Photo - see pdf file for further information. Number Brief Description RT137 Peel St - tram 392 - "West Coburg via William St" - route 55 RT138 Batman Avenue - tram 954 - "Prahran" - route 77 RT139 Batman Avenue - tram 388 - "Wattle Park Elgar Rd" - route 70 RT140 Elizabeth Street - tram 949 - "North Coburg" - route 19 RT141 East Coburg Ter - tram 668 - "South Melb Beach" - route 1 RT142 Royal Pde Jct - tram 764 - "North Coburg" - route 19, Haymarket, Hotel Gresham RT143 High st - tram 979 - "City Spencer St" - route 90, Clifton Hill RT144 High St - tram 1036 - "East Preston" - route 88, Clifton Hill RT145 tram 52 - "Footscray" - route 82, Maribyrnong River bridge reconstruction RT146 tram 802 - "City via North Melb" - route 57, tram 599, West Maribyrnong - Maribyrnong River bridge reconstruction RT147 tram 52 - "Footscray" - route 82 Raleigh Road, near Rosamond Road RT148 tram 52 - "Footscray" - route 82 at Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale Road Demonstrates the work of Robert Thomson in photography, collection and/or production of slidesAssembled album in a black presentation folder of 12 colour slides, collected or produced by Robert Thomson. All photographs have been scanned and placed on the Museum's G drive. A list of all photographs with details has been compiled. melbourne, tramways, trams

Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Australian Trams - 1996 Calendar" containing cull colour photographs of Sydney, Adelaide, Bendigo, Ballarat, Melbourne, Fremantle 29 and Victor Harbor. Has a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use. Provides dates for holidays, school holidays and Pension payment days and phases of the moon. Produced by Topmill Pty Ltd and distributed by Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd. All Photos by Dr D. Ellerton. Features large format photos of 672 crossing the wooden Maribyrnong River Bridge, 672, 671, 980, X2 676, X 217, VR 52, S164 Second copy from AETA collection added 17/1/1014.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, tram 672, tram 671, tram 980, tram 217, tram 52, tram 164

Set of 7 Agfa Colour slides, cardboard mounts, by Keith Caldwell dated 11.3.1962 of the transfer of cars from Footscray to the "Main System" the day after the system was closed. See Keith Kings history of Footscray notes. All trams running trolley wheels. .1 - Footscray depot cars X1 463, X2 678, X1 460 and X1 466 in Gordon St, about to turn into River Street. .2 - X2 678 turning from Nicholson St into Irving St. Footscray with the Rockmans Store in the background. This store was later demolished for the Ring Road. Also is J. Boltons Chemist shop advertising Kodak film and another shop advertising Darrell Lea Chocolates, Peters Icecream and ? Lopes fruit shop. .3 - X1 460 at same location. .4 - X2 678 crossing Maribyrnong River Bridge - note the person crouching down on the south side of the bridge behind the tram. .5 - X1 460 in Rosamond Road, just before the curve onto Williamson Rd. This site became the Bunnings site. The tram has a modified 21E truck. .6 - X2 468 as above with part of the curve in the view. Has an advertisement for Bon Stores of Hopkins St Footscray. .7 - X2 678 at ditto..1 - in ink - "Farewell Footscray" Sun 11.3.1962 - Footscray Depot cars departing areas en route to Main system." .2 - .7 all have "Footscray Sun 11.3.62"trams, tramways, footscray, closure, maribyrnong, gordon st, river st, irving st, maribyrnong river, bridges, x1 class, x2 class, rosamond rd, 21e trucks, tram 463, tram 678, tram 460, tram 466

Eight issues of "MMTB News" - The Magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Two copies of issues 1 to 6 held. Second copy added 31/8/2004. All issues printed with an cream colour paper cover with the rest of the magazine white gloss paper. 2720.1 - Vol. 3, No. 1 - 16 pages, January 1966, with a photo of the Mark VI bus No. 702 on the front cover, notes on Traffic Congestion, motor cars and supermarkets, depot masters, engineering, bus maintenance, sports and social club news. On rear cover includes a photo of a Christmas function with past senior employees - left to right - H. R. Steains (architect), H. S. McComb (Chief Surveyor), Mr. Aird, Mr. P. M. Ireland (Rolling stock engineer), J Fisher (Civil Engineer) and H. A. Warner (Secretary) 2720.2 - Vol. 3, No. 2 - 16 pages, February 1966, with a photo of counting decimal coins, Tribute to the W2 class tram written by Norm Cross, (with photo), Hawthorn Clothing Depot, retirement of Harry Munroe, introduction of decimal currency, donation of 1B bogies to SPER, tramways band, death of Neil Olsen, sports and social club news. See btm2720i9.jpg for image of the Norm Cross photograph. 2720.3 - Vol. 3, No. 3 - 12 pages, March - April 1966, with a photo of Tramways Bowl Tournament presentation on the front cover, Recent developments in public transport in North America, Vera Cruz Mexico, cable cars at Rushworth, sports and social club news and photo of the Melbourne bogies under Sydney tram. 2720.4 - Vol. 3, No. 4 - 16 pages, May 1966, with a photo of W2 321being overhauled at Preston Workshops, change over to decimal currency for accounting machines, "Tram Driver Salutes the L class tram" - written by A. Bailey, Melbourne's New Trams, retirement of Gordon Wilson, sports and social club news. 2720.5 - Vol. 3, No. 5 - 16 pages, June 1966, with a photo of the track relaying in Camberwell Rd with Camberwell fire station in background, Melbourne cable tram routes, opening and closing dates, retirement of G. H. Box, visit of SPER members to Melbourne, memories of Malvern Depot, sports and social club news. 2720.6 - Vol. 3, No. 6 - 16 pages, July - August 1966 with a photo of the view from the St Kilda Junction signal box, more trams for Russia, retirements of 31 Employees, a contest to win an old W2, St Kilda Road Junction box - and how it works - signalling and interlocking, closure of Port Melbourne bus depot, sports and social club news. 2720.7 - Vol. 3, No. 7 - 16 pages, September - October 1966 with a photo of 610 on the Maribyrnong River Bridge, during the SPER tour, "Public Transport in Big Cities" - R. Risson - with photo - see image i10, MMTB Ambulance division, new trams, trams or buses, death of Harry Hood, Chas Samuels, retirement of Jack Ferguson, Reg Maxwell, manufacture of trackwork, cable tram working, sports and social club news. 2720.8 - Vol. 3, No. 8 - 16 pages, November - December 1966 with a photo of a wedding party on a tram (Richards / Fuller), apprenticeship training, Christmas message from the Chairman, tramway canteens, art of rostering by R. Drummond, Wattle Park Chalet, clock and instrument shop at North Fitzroy, tramways band, sports and social club news.Each issue has stamped on the front cover or inside "The Australian Railway Historical Society (S.A. Branch).trams, tramways, mmtb, sper, wattle park, port melbourne, st kilda junction, decimal currency, w2 class, l class, hawthorn

Eight issues of "MMTB News" - The Magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Two copies of each issue held. All issues printed with an cream colour paper cover with the rest of the magazine white glass paper. 1723.1 - Vol. 3, No. 1 - 16 pages, January 1966, with a photo of the Mark VI bus No. 702 on the front cover, notes on Traffic Congestion, motor cars and supermarkets, depot masters, engineering, bus maintenance, sports and social club news. On rear cover includes a photo of a Christmas function with past senior employees - left to right - H. R. Steains (architect), H. S. McComb (Chief Surveyor), Mr. Aird, Mr. P. M. Ireland (Rolling stock engineer), J Fisher (Civil Engineer) and H. A. Warner (Secretary) 1723.2 - Vol. 3, No. 2 - 16 pages, February 1966, with a photo of counting decimal coins, Tribute to the W2 class tram written by Norm Cross, (with photo), Hawthorn Clothing Depot, retirement of Harry Munroe, introduction of decimal currency, donation of 1B bogies to SPER, tramways band, death of Neil Olsen, sports and social club news. See btm2720i9.jpg for image of the Norm Cross photograph. 1723.3 - Vol. 3, No. 3 - 12 pages, March - April 1966, with a photo of Tramways Bowl Tournament presentation on the front cover, Recent developments in public transport in North America, Vera Cruz Mexico, cable cars at Rushworth, sports and social club news and photo of the Melbourne bogies under Sydney tram. 1723.4 - Vol. 3, No. 4 - 16 pages, May 1966, with a photo of W2 321being overhauled at Preston Workshops, change over to decimal currency for accounting machines, "Tram Driver Salutes the L class tram" - written by A. Bailey, Melbourne's New Trams, retirement of Gordon Wilson, sports and social club news. 1723.5 - Vol. 3, No. 5 - 16 pages, June 1966, with a photo of the track relaying in Camberwell Rd with Camberwell fire station in background, Melbourne cable tram routes, opening and closing dates, retirement of G. H. Box, visit of SPER members to Melbourne, memories of Malvern Depot, sports and social club news. Death of A L Robertson, rostering, sports, Sydney trams, Safety and excuses for accidents. Full pdf copy added 28/8/2019 1723.6 - Vol. 3, No. 6 - 16 pages, July - August 1966 with a photo of the view from the St Kilda Junction signal box, more trams for Russia, retirements of 31 Employees, a contest to win an old W2, St Kilda Road Junction box - and how it works - signalling and interlocking, closure of Port Melbourne bus depot, sports and social club news. 1723.7 - Vol. 3, No. 7 - 16 pages, September - October 1966 with a photo of 610 on the Maribyrnong River Bridge, during the SPER tour, "Public Transport in Big Cities" - R. Risson - with photo - see image i10, MMTB Ambulance division, new trams, trams or buses, death of Harry Hood, Chas Samuels, retirement of Jack Ferguson, Reg Maxwell, manufacture of trackwork, cable tram working, sports and social club news. 1723.8 - Vol. 3, No. 8 - 16 pages, November - December 1966 with a photo of a wedding party on a tram (Richards / Fuller), apprenticeship training, Christmas message from the Chairman, tramway canteens, art of rostering by R. Drummond, Wattle Park Chalet, clock and instrument shop at North Fitzroy, tramways band, sports and social club news.trams, tramways, mmtb, carlton control, buses, pcc 980, ballarat, new trams, are, tmsv

This photograph was donated by Mrs Nancy Mason, daughter-in-law of the last owner, Arnold Mason. Andrew Mason had been given the photograph by Mr. Mac Fordham, who was the Chief Engineer of the SS Edina. Both men had been Engineers in WW I. The configuration of the SS Edina in the photograph is post 1890. ABOUT THE S S EDINA The three-masted iron screw steamer SS Edina was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1854 by Barclay and Curle. She was adorned with the figurehead of ‘fair maid of Judea’. The many years of service made SS Edina famous worldwide as the longest-serving screw steamer. (The term screw steamer comes from being driven by a single propeller, sometimes called a screw, driven by a steam engine.) SS Edina’s interesting history includes English Channel runs, serving in the Crimean War carrying ammunition, horses and stores to the Black Sea, and further service in the American Civil War and later, serving in the western district of Victoria as well as in Queensland and carried gold, currency and gold prospectors Australia to New Zealand. SS Edina had the privilege of being an escort vessel to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Australia in 1867. In March 1863, SS Edina arrived in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne and was bought by Stephen Henty, of Portland fame, to work the cargo and passenger run from Melbourne – Warrnambool – Port Fairy - Portland. After a short time of working the run from Australia to New Zealand, with passengers and cargo that included gold and currency, she returned to her Melbourne - Warrnambool – Port Fairy run, with cargo including bales of wool produced in the western district of Victoria. The Warrnambool Steam Packet Company purchased SS Edina in 1867; she was now commanded by Captain John Thompson and Chief Engineer John Davies. She survived several mishaps at sea, had a complete service and overhaul and several changes of commanders. In 1870 SS Edina was in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, when a gale sprung up and caused a collision with the iron screw steamer SS Dandenong. SS Edina’s figurehead was broken into pieces and it was not ever replaced. SS Edina was refitted in 1870 then was used as a coastal trader in Queensland for a period. She was then brought to Melbourne to carry cargo and passengers between Melbourne and Geelong and performed this service 1880-1938. During this time (1917) she was again refitted with a new mast, funnel, bridge and promenade deck, altering her appearance. In 1938, after more collisions, SS Edina was taken out of service. However, she was later renamed Dinah and used as a ‘lighter’ (a vessel without engine or superstructure) to be towed and carry wool and general cargo between Melbourne and Geelong. In 1957, after 104 years, the SS Edina was broken up at Footscray, Melbourne. Remains of SS Edina’s hull can be found in the Maribyrnong River, Port Phillip Bay. This photograph of the SS Edina is significant for its association with the screw steamer SS Edina. The SS Edina is heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199. She had endeared herself to the people of Port Phillip Bay as a passenger ferry, part of their history and culture. She played a significant role in the Crimean War, the American Civil War and the gold rush in New Zealand. She also served western Victoria for many years in her cargo and passenger runs. The SS Edina is famous for being the longest serving screw steamer in the world. After spending her first nine years overseas she arrived in Melbourne and her work included running the essential service of transporting cargo and passengers between Melbourne and the western Victoria ports of Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. The SS Edina was purchased in the late 1860’s by local Warrnambool business, the Warrnambool Steam Packet Co. and continued trading from there as part of the local business community. The SS Edina’s original ‘fair maid of Judea’ figurehead was broken to pieces in a collision with another vessel (the SS Dandenong) in a gale off Warrnambool, Victoria, in 1870.Black and White photograph mounted on brown card of SS Edina. Inscription on the reverse side. The photograph shows the SS Edina moving under steam power, with many people on both the bow and stern and a few people in the centre of the vessel. There are buildings on the shore in the background. The ship's configuration is dated post 1890.Inscription on the reverse: "Donated by Mrs. Nancy Mason, Bayview. Receipt 409a. Owned by Mac Fordham, Chief Engineer, 'Edina', then given to Mrs. Mason's father-in-law Arnold Mason. 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This photographic postcard of the SS Edina was taken after the 1890’s due to the style and configuration of the vessel. There is a black and white photograph of the same image also in our Collection (RN 3192). It is most likely that both of the photographs were donated by the same person because the people mentioned in the inscription on the black and white photograph’s reverse side connect with two of the people mentioned in the letter on the reverse of the coloured photograph. * RN 3192; Black & White photograph - inscription: - "Donated by Mrs. Nancy Mason, Bay View. Owned by Mac Fordham, Chief Engineer, 'Edina', then given to Mrs. Mason's father-in-law Arnold Mason (both Engineers W.W. I)" The “Arnie” to whom the letter was addressed is likely to be Arnold Mason, Engineer. The author of the letter, “Mac”, is likely to be Mac Fordham, Chief Engineer of SS Edina. The transcribed letter tells of two men who know each other well and have an interest in the Edina. “Mac” mentions that he may be “too old” to be at sea again; this would also support the idea that the older writer would give his photographs to the perhaps younger “Arnie”. * RN 3193 (this photograph) - Transcription of pen and ink script handwriting = = = = = = = = = = = = 19-12-37 No. 1 Flat, “Goodwood Lodge” 196 Lennox Street, Richmond [Victoria] Dear Arnie , Been meaning to write for long time but you know, it’s just the usual routine of the seamen within Bay trades. Had a good trip back from Sydney. Took our time, spent almost a week coming back, rather monotonous in parts in the hill country, too many darn curves, still was a good trip. How are you all keeping? Suppose you’ve moved back to Drummoyne [erettris?], expect you can let the house in Manly easily enough. Noticed they had a strike at Cockatoo [Cockatoo Island NSW]. don’t suppose they pulled the boys out. How is Jack doing? Has [Willie?] commenced training yet, or no! too young, isn’t she? Been a lot of “paper” talk about the “Edina” finishing but nothing official that I’m aware of, but it’s always on the cards I suppose, then I suppose it will be to sea again if I’m not too old. Easy Winter only 3 trips per week, running every day from today until further notice. Trust [Mary?] Is well & all’s well with you too. Best wishes from us both for Xmas & New Year. Cheerio Mac = = = = = = = = = = = = ABOUT THE SS EDINA The three masted iron screw steamer SS Edina was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1854 by Barclay and Curle. She was adorned with the figurehead of ‘fair maid of Judea’. The many years of service made SS Edina famous world-wide as the longest serving screw steamer. (The term screw steamer comes from being driven by a single propeller, sometimes called a screw, driven by a steam engine.) SS Edina’s interesting history includes English Chanel runs, serving in the Crimean Ware carrying ammunition, horses and stores to the Black Sea, and further service in the American Civil War and later, serving in the western district of Victoria as well as in Queensland and carried gold, currency and gold prospectors Australia to New Zealand. SS Edina had the privilege of being an escort vessel to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Australia in 1867. In March 1863 SS Edina arrived in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne and was bought by Stephen Henty, of Portland fame, to work the cargo and passenger run from Melbourne – Warrnambool – Port Fairy - Portland. After a short time of working the run from Australia to New Zealand, with passengers and cargo that included gold and currency, she returned to her Melbourne - Warrnambool – Port Fairy run, with cargo including bales of wool produced in the western district of Victoria. The Warrnambool Steam Packet Company purchased SS Edina in 1867; she was now commanded by Captain John Thompson and Chief Engineer John Davies. She survived several mishaps at sea, had a complete service and overhaul and several changes of commanders. In 1870 SS Edina was in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, when a gale sprung up and caused a collision with the iron screw steamer SS Dandenong. SS Edina’s figurehead was broken into pieces and it was not ever replaced. SS Edina was re-fitted in 1870 then was used as a coastal trader in Queensland for a period. She was then brought to Melbourne to carry cargo and passengers between Melbourne and Geelong and performed this service 1880-1938. During this time (1917) she was again refitted with a new mast, funnel, bridge and promenade deck, altering her appearance. In 1938, after more collisions, SS Edina was taken out of service. However she was later renamed Dinah and used as a ‘lighter’ (a vessel without engine or superstructure) to be towed and carry wool and general cargo between Melbourne and Geelong. In 1957, after 104 years, the SS Edina was broken up at Footscray, Melbourne. Remains of SS Edina’s hull can be found in the Maribyrnong River, Port Phillip Bay. This photographic postcard with the letter on the revers tell about the SS Edina and are significant for its association with the screw steamer SS Edina. The SS Edina is heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199. She had endeared herself to the people of Port Phillip Bay as a passenger ferry, part of their history and culture. She played a significant role in the Crimean War, the American Civil War and the gold rush in New Zealand. She also served western Victoria for many years in her cargo and passenger runs. The SS Edina is famous for being the longest serving screw steamer in the world. After spending her first nine years overseas she arrived in Melbourne and her work included running the essential service of transporting cargo and passengers between Melbourne and the western Victoria ports of Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. The SS Edina was purchased in the late 1860’s by local Warrnambool business, the Warrnambool Steam Packet Co. and continued trading from there as part of the local business community. The SS Edina’s original ‘fair maid of Judea’ figurehead was broken to pieces in a collision with another vessel (the SS Dandenong) in a gale off Warrnambool, Victoria, in 1870.Coloured (hand coloured) photographic postcard of SS Edina. Letter on reverse, hand written in pen and ink, from Mac to Arnie, dated 19-12-37 [1937]. The photograph shows the SS Edina moving under steam power, many people on both the bow and stern and a few people in the centre of the vessel. There are buildings on the shore in the background. The ship's configuration is dated post 1890.Hand written in pen on base of front “1854-1957” Hand written on back in blue pen and crossed out “REC 409” Hand written on back in pen ‘EDINA,’ “3173,” “086.2” Hand written letter dated 19-12-37, from Mac to Arnie. 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