This letter to the editor of an unknown newspaper probably dates from the late 1960s or early 1970s. At that time the Victorian government’s Liberal Party Premier was Sir Henry Bolte. In a reference to the major industrial valley in Germany, he and his government had a vision to make Western Port and Hastings into “the Ruhr of Victoria”, if not Australia. While this letter does not refer to Western Port, but apparently to Wiliamstown, the situation was similar in both bays. Substantial land was zoned in Hastings by the Bolte Government for industrial purposes, where BP built a refinery for oil imported through the Port of Hastings. The large oil tankers entered Western Port Bay via the western channel, which required dredging to accommodate them. It became a common site to see globules or patches of oil washed up on beaches around Western Port, and oil-affected wildlife. It is impossible to know how many wildlife were affected directly by oil spills and other forms of pollution in the Bay during that era. Sufficient numbers of oiled Little Penguins were found to prompt numerous references to the problem in newspapers, including letters, articles and even major features. The refinery eventually closed, with tanker traffic dramatically reducing in Western Port from the late 20th century.Statement of significance: This letter to the editor is significant in making reference to pollution caused in Port Phillip and Western Port bays by tanker traffic and the presence of oil refineries on industrial land in the bays. It is also indicative of the emergence of many conservation-related community groups of volunteers in Australia during the 1960s and 1970s in response to growing concern around conservation issues. Letters to the editor were a common means for these groups to have their concerns aired in public.Photocopy of newspaper cutting, single column letter to the editor.little penguins, oil spill, western port, port of hastings, henry bolte, "ruhr of victoria", oiled penguins, oiled wildlife, bp refinery, oil tankers, , mrs d waight, williamstown and district animal relief society

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/3/1973 - a letter to the Editor from D. Menzies of Malvern about the work being done by the BTPS, its involvement in the Camberwell Exhibition at the Civic Centre and the lack of support from Ballarat people compared to Bendigo.date in blue ink of "22/3/73" along bottom edge of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, letter to the editor

Bendigo Advertiser. Letter to the Editor. Why defer Museum?bendigo, bendigo museum, law courts

Derryl Towers wrote to the editor of the Colac Herald about his concerns about the proposal for a loan to create a new municipal workshop and Shire Engineer's office in the Apollo Bay riding. He made several points: a lack of attendance at the poll could bring the matter back to the Council table again; the representative of the Regional Committee is exploring some downward adjustment in Shire contributions; 2/3 of the Shire is reserved for water catchment or timber purposes, in effect a national asset; that the Council Sub-committee's report was sound; all Councillor's agree that new buildings are a necessity; and if we spend money on the loan to renovate old buildings what happens to the proposal for new buildings? Derryl Towers, Letter to the editor. Handwritten, 4 pages, draft, quarto. shire of otway; ratepayers;

The School of Mines Ballarat began in 1870. It's location was the south end of Lydiard Street. Ballarat Junior Technical School began in 1913 and was boys only until 1951 when girls were included. They were under the control of the School of Mines Council. In 1967 the were three divisions. Each was internally distinguished. Ballarat School of Industries, Ballarat Technical School and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. In 1976 B.I.A.E. merged with State College of Victoria Ballarat - formerly Ballarat Teachers' College to become Ballarat College of Advanced Education, later to become Federation University. Letter written by H E Arblaster, Principal of Ballarat School of Mines, to The Editor, The Bendigo Advertiser. Letter refers to a letter written by Alec Craig's proposal for the development of a Bendigo School of Mines. This is a view Arblaster has held for some time.Single page, typed.HEA/BMH top right. B1080 ref for correspondence file.school of mines ballarat, h e arblaster, principle, alec craig, bendigp, bendigo technical school

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, of 2/10/73 - letter to the Editor - from a Mrs. S. A. Howard of Baird Street Ballarat, asking the tramlines in Barkly St. Ballarat be covered over rather than removed, just in case that are needed in the future. Notes that this was done in Sydney.date in blue ink of "2/1073" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, sydney, barkly st., tram line removal, track removal, reinstatement

This letter to the editor of the Wonthaggi Express newspaper was written by “ONLOOKER (name and address/supplied)” in 1969 at a time when the Phillip Island Penguin Parade was under the management of the Phillip Island Shire Council. There was very limited parking at the Penguin Parade at that stage, and visitor numbers on any night were not capped. It was not uncommon for many cars to be parked along the main road leading to the Penguin Parade. This was a cause of a great deal of concern as visitors to the Parade walked back to their cars in the dark along the main road after the Parade finished some hours after sunset. At that time there was no designated Phillip Island newspaper, with the Wonthaggi Express also covering some news from Phillip Island.The letter articulates the concern felt by many local residents and visitors to the Penguin Parade with regard to the lack of parking and other infrastructure for tourism on Phillip Island, and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade in particular. Having been published in the Wonthaggi local newspaper of the time, the Wonthaggi Express, also indicates that either there was no local newspaper being published on Phillip Island, or that the author submitted to both local newspapers in order to get their message across.Single column letter to the editor in 3 short paragraphs. Black ink on white paper. Photocopy of original article. 10-4-69 EX (referring to 10th April 1969, Wonthaggi Express newspaper)phillip island penguin parade, letter to the editor, parking problems, wonthaggi express newspaper, phillip island conservation society historical archive

Bendigo Advertiser March 10, 1971 - Letters to the Editor Allan McGregor ''Let's think of our environment'' call… also senior citizens struggling to pay their rates due to excessive rises in property valuations.bendigo, history, loss of heritage features

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, 29/1/1996 written by Martin Adriaans of Ballarat about all the problems of trams returning to Ballarat's streets and that Bendigo has them - so what!"29/1/96" in ink on the bottom edge.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Thursday 24/1/1996 written by D.H.Woodward of Finlay St. Brown Hill that the proposed feasibility study at the costs, problems and alternative projects that could be done instead."The Courier 24/1/96" along bottom of cutting in blue ink.trams, tramways, feasibility study, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 16/1/1997 P.H. Dixon, Parker St. Ballarat saying that he supports the concept, but that horse drawn vehicles should be considered as well and looking for feedback."Ballarat Courier 16/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia," in green ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor

Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated Friday 2/8/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. Has a photo of Allan Snowball working (welding) a rail joint in Wendouree Parade. Letter to the Editor titled - "Lake tram may be way to go" - written by Graham Jordan questioning the City Tramway proposal. Letter to the Editor, by William J Hoath titled "Who will subsidise cost of the trams", questioning who would pay when no one is on the trams and what is councillors position on this?ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, lake wendouree tramway

Newspaper clipping, from The Age, 1 June 1982, letter to the Editor, by J. Green, suggesting that cable trams be returned to the Bourke St Mall. Gives 10 different points in their favour. Has a sketch of a cable tram.trams, tramways, cable trams, letter to the editor, bourke st, new tramway

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 14/1/1997 R. Grange, York St. Ballarat questioning the priorities at looking at the return of trams to Ballarat Street, against other works. Project would be mainly for the benefit of Sovereign Hill."Ballarat Courier 14/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan. 1997" in green and blue ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Thursday 25/1/1996 written by N. M. Gower, Dana St. Ballarat noting the involvement of the Brown Hill Progress Association in the founding of the museum tramway 25 years ago, referring to an item in the "In Retrospect 25 years ago" of the Courier, 20/1/1996."Thurs 25/1/96" along the bottom right hand side of the cutting in blue ink.trams, tramways, brown hill progress association, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Wednesday 14/2/1996 written by Vera Parry of Warrenheip agreeing with Mr. Adriaans and D.H. Woodward's letters that the reintroduction of trams would cause many problems in Ballarat streets. Notes Perth's "motorised tram" and is a "delightful little journey". See items 1466 and 1468 also."Wed 14/2/96" in blue ink in top centre of cutting.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated 7/8/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. Letter to the Editor titled - "Ballarat has enough trams" - written by Thelma Rungkat, suggesting that a City tramway was not needed, but a system of coin operated electric cars would suffice. Letter to the Editor, by Tom Evans of Creswick titled "Who paid the tram planners", questioning who paid the consultants - the City of Ballarat Ratepayers? Also has a cartoon by inkcinct, titled Ballarat Transport development speeds, with the fast train at 0kmph and the tram restoration project at 6kmph, passing a 'test you speed' sign. 2nd Copy added 12-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley."Courier 7.8.02" in blue ink on top of cutting, Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, city of ballarat

Letter to the Editor of The Courier Ballarat of 23/12/1995, titled "People need to have say on trams", written by W. Hoath, Boyle St. Ballarat. Notes that people should have a say on whether trams are returned and that they will be uneconomical. Has the paper and date details taped to the bottom right hand corner area of the cutting."p28" in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival