Black and white image of the Benevolent Asylum at North Melbourne. thomas ham, benevolent asylum, melbourne benevolent asylum, north melbourne

A photograph of six uniformed men of the North Melbourne Rifle Regiment.north melbourne rifle regiment, volunteer regiments, rifles

Three photo and documents 1 Photo of Trestle Bridge Maribyrnong Valley 2 Chart of North Melbourne to South Kensington to Albion to Brunswick Goods Line 3 Typed short history of Goods Line to Newport through Sunshinerailway

Newspaper Clipping - from The Argus Monday 22/7/1935 titled "Last North Melbourne Tram", about the closure of the North Melbourne cable tram line in Lonsdale St from Elizabeth St. Part of the heading has been cut off. Shows many people gathered around the tram including people n the roof. A check with Trove, shows that the photo appeared on page 7 of the newspaper.trams, tramways, elizabeth st, closure, cable trams, north melbourne, last tram

Drawing shows the North Melbourne cable tram engine house in Abbotsford St at Queensberry St, North Melbourne. Shows the elevation to Abbotsford St and the plan of the engine house showing the cable or rope layout and its function. Has notes on the engine house itself and costs etc. It operated from March 1890 to June 1935. Compiled by Jack Cranston for his book on cable trams.Yields information about the North Melbourne Engine house.Set of two printed quarto sheets.tramways, cable trams, engine houses, north melbourne, abbotsford st., queensberry st

Digital image of train ticket: Greensborough and North Melbourne weekly, male, no date.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. White with black text.train tickets, greensborough station, north melbourne station

Photos shows the exterior of the former cable tram engine house at the corner of Abbotsford St and Queensberry St North Melbourne. It operated from 1890 to 1935. At the time the building was occupied by Rograys panel beaters. Photo early 1960s based on the motor vehicles, photographer unknown. The building is now a block of units within the overall structure.Yields information about the appearance the former North Melbourne cable tram engine house.Black and white print with a plain back.tramways, cable trams, engine houses, north melbourne, queensberry st, abbotsford st

Newspaper Clipping - from a Melbourne newspaper 22/7/1935 titled "Electric Trams now running to North Melbourne", showing a photo of tram 736 turning from Queensberry St into Curzon St. Photo caption gives details of the service. The timeline gives the date of opening as Saturday 20/7/1935. but the photo caption says yesterday. Checked for The Argus in Trove - not shown on line.trams, tramways, conversion, queensberry, curzon st, opening, north melbourne, tram 736

Set of 7 images of the last built (1925) cable tram car house or depot in Howard St North Melbourne. This building replaced the Flemington Road car house when the cable tram track in Flemington Road was electrified during July 1925. The building is on the Heritage Register - see reference. When closed in 1935, it was subsequently sold to a furniture company. In 2017 it was occupied by City Prestige Automobiles. During 2025, part of the building is occupied by a coffee shop - Le Bajo Milkbar. Photos by Geoff Brown June 2017 and Jan. 2025.Yields information about the Howard St cable car house. Set of 7 digital images of 8-10 Howard St North Melbournem&mtb, howard st, cable trams, car houses, depots

Set of five printed notices regarding fares paid in cash on the cable tram system relating to the issuing of tickets when passing the limits of the first section - dated July 1920. .1 - "Northcote Cable Tramway Through Cash Fare Two Pence" - print number 1174. .2 - "North Melbourne Cable Tramway - Suburban Penny Section" - details the locations - print number 1087 - two copies held. .3 - "Carlton & Prahran Cable Tramways" - as for .2 - 1 copy only. .4 - "Richmond Cable Tramway" - as for .2 .5 - Notice to employees advising of a delay in the introduction of these sections - from above delayed to July 1920. Notice D494, dated 13/2/1920. See also Reg Item 3957 for a notice prior to the introduction.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, cable trams, northcote, north melbourne, carlton, prahran, richmond, hawthorn bridge

North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic at Greensborough Circa 1908. From the Alexander Family showing John Senior, Isabella, Baby Henry, John Junior, Marcella Evans.Representative photograph of a group picnic held in the Greensborough area, a popular venue and day trip for groups from Melbourne.Black and White Photograph and enlargement of sectionBack Sticker States - North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic at Greensborough Circa 1908 The Alexander Family - John [Senior], Isabella, Baby Henry, John [Junior], Marcella Evans.alexander family, picnics in greensborough, picnics

Paper booklet, consisting of 82 pages plus 7 preface pages. Text printed on title page reads: "WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD/KNOW./DISEASES/INCIDENTAL TO WOMEN./THEIR CAUSE, PREVENTION AND CURE,/BY/MRS. B. SMYTH,/Being the Substance of a Lecture delivered at the Town/Hall, North Melbourne./PRICE, 2S./MELBOURNE:/H.J. PRENDER, Printer and Publisher, 119 Swanston-st./1895'.non-fictiongynaecology, women's health, genital diseases

The donor inherited this Wardana machine from her mother, who bought it in about 1933 and used it to sew garments for her sister's dressmaking business in Frankston, Victoria. The donor often used this machine until she purchased an updated model. There were originally three Ward Brothers who owned the North Melbourne sewing machine business but they had a falling out. This machine's decals on the map of Australia only include the two remaining brothers. The Ward Brothers, G & S Ward, established their sewing machine business in North Melbourne in 1888. The cabinets and ironwork of the machines were made in Australia and the Ward Bros. imported their machines from overseas manufacturers in England, America and Germany. The assembled machines were sold under brand names that included Ward, A.N.A. the patriotic-sounding Australian Sewing Machine Company. The "Wardana" was one of their brands.This sewing machine was fabricated in Australia from imported parts from England, giving a snapshot into the early manufacturing industries that were operating at the time just after Federation.Sewing machine in a wooden cabinet with iron foot-operated cast iron treadle mechanism. The hinged cabinet top opens out to form a worktop. The sewing machine lifts out of the cabinet to sit level with the worktop, resting on two supports within the cabinet. The lockable cabinet door opens from right to left revealing fitted shelves and spikes for spools and bobbins. The gold-painted maker's name is cast into the black treadle. The machine has its original instruction book, oil can, and eighteen accessories in an enclosed cardboard box. The round shallow oil bottle has a rubber dispensing tube. Colourful decals decorate the black body of the machine. Inscriptions include a Serial Number stamped on the bed of the machine. The Wardarna Central Bobbin machine was made in England for the Ward Brothers of North Melbourne.TREADLE: cast into metal ACROSS THE TOPE AND ON THE FOOTPLATE "WARD", "WARD" SERIAL NUMBER stamped into oval plate "28383" DECAL: (Map of Australia ) with images of [two brothers] , "WARDANA" above (logo of the rising sun) DECAL: (Decorative floral design with heraldic-like emblems) above "MADE IN ENGLAND" ARM: "WARDANA" PEDESTAL: "C.B." (representing Central Bobbin) "MADE IN ENGLAND" "MADE IN ENGLAND / FOR / WARD BROS / NORTH MELBOURNE" BOOK TITLE: "Instructions for Treadle Machine" ACCESSORIES: some have indecipherable embossed stamps OIL BOTTLE base: (image of log and short lines radiating from a central inscription (indecipherable)sewing machine, domestic, wardana, ward bros., central bobbin, made in england, north melbourne, c.b., flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, treadle sewing machine, home industry, clothing, dressmaking, clothing manufacturer

Paper booklet, consisting of 40 pages plus 18 preface pages. Front cover of booklet is printed with with a black and white portrait image of a woman (the author of the booklet) at centre. The woman has short hair and is wearing a black gown buttoned at the neck. Text printed on front cover reads: "(Fourth Edition.)/Limitation of Offspring/MRS. B. SMYTH./To be obtained at 51 Errol Street, North Melbourne,/AND ALL BOOKSELLERS. PRICE, 1S. 6D./1893/RAE BROS., POLYGRAPHIC PRINTERS, 547 & 549 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE."non-fictioncontraception, birth control

Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Jonathan Hartley, 2006silver gelatin photograph

The photograph shows Victoria St North Melbourne at Roden St or Eades Place, looking west towards Errol St. In the background is a newsagent and a hotel. Photo c1960. The purpose of the photograph is not known.Yields information about the western end of Victoria St North Melbourne.Black and white photograph with MMTB Stamp on the rear.photo number on rear "P2574/1321"tramways, victoria st, errol st

Photographs, Black and White, Group Photo of The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co (NMETL) Power station at Essendon Depot. Has the power station, chimney and cooling tank in the view along with Saloon motor No. 9 with a trailer and a toastrack type tram, possibly No. 15. Dated 1906. Toast rack. Mt Alexander Road. Photo from an illustration with "The Power House" along the bottom edge.In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number S-A-482 "NMET&L Co. Saloon motor No. 9 and trailer and toastrack motor (No. 15?) outside depot showing Power House, Tank and Offices. 1906"trams, tramways, nmetl, depot, mt alexander road, essendon depot, power station, tram 9

Photocopy of a black and white photograph, titled "North Melbourne Powerhouse" showing the interior of the enginehouse or winding house located at Queensberry and Abbotsford Sts North Melbourne. Shows the large winding equipment and interior structure of the building.Yields information about the interior of the North Melbourne winding or engine house.Photocopy of a black and white photograph on an A4 sheet.tramways, cable trams, engine house, winding house, power house, north melborne

Newspaper clipping from the North and West Melbourne News December 2004, titled: 1 - "115 years on and engine house faces...what? - Article with photo on the forthcoming sale of the former Abbotsford St North Melbourne Engine House. Gives a brief history of the cable trams, the engine house. Notes the future of the building was uncertain, conversion into apartments, was passed in at $2.5mil. Article written by Jullian Ball and Geoff Gaff. 2 - "By the Bylands - in search of cable car history" - article on the TMSV at Bylands and its cable tram collection, the opening hours and historical sources. Has a photo of a lady sitting on Grip car 436 and Russell Jones and Graham Jordan undertaking track work. Article written by Jullian Ball.trams, tramways, cable trams, abbotsford st, north melbourne, engine houses, tmsv, bylands, tram 436

Ticket issued by The North Melbourne Electric Tramway & Lighting Co. Ltd (NMETL), value 2d cash, No. W178478. Printed for use on the Maribyrnong River route for three different sections in each direction, used for Adults only. Has a plain back.Demonstrates a NMETL ticket for use on Maribyrnong River route.ticket printed on light blue paper with black printing.tramways, tickets, nmetl, maribyrnong river

Manuscript - 3 foolscap typed - 1st page a title page, titled "North Melbourne electric Tramway and Lighting Company", written by Peter Duckett. Not dated, possibly late 1940's. Outlines the history of the formation of the company, the routes, track construction, depot, power house, car barn, rolling stock, tramcars, overhead and take over by the MMTB - "what is now one of the worlds finest electric tramway undertakings."trams, tramways, nmetl, essendon, keilor rd, saltwater river, track construction, essendon depot, power station

1999 AFL Grand Final was a battle between two powerhouse Victorian squads in Carlton and North Melbourne. With North under the supervision of Dennis Pagan, and the elite kicking of Wayne Carey, the blues couldn't keep up with the Roos, and ended up losing 19-10-124, to 12-17-89.

non-fictionA detailed history and description of the North East Rail Line, including information about each station and siding and relevant maps.railway transport victoria, north east railway victoria, victoria railways, lineside rail guide

Rose Series postcard P.4745, titled "Elizabeth Street looking north, Melbourne", looking north from about Little Collins St. Has a W2 class tram in the distance with a wartime strip on the rear cabin, a W5 alongside. In the photo is the State Savings Bank of Victoria building, and in the far distance is the then-new Royal Melbourne Hospital.Yields information about Elizabeth St. near the intersection with Little Collins St.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.trams, tramways, w2 class, w5 class, elizabeth st, state savings bank, world war ii, rose series

Rose Series postcard P.10703 titled "Spring Street looking north, Melbourne", looking north west from Parliament House. Has one City bound cable tram set In the view along with two horse drawn vehicles and some motor cars. In the photo are the Princess Theatre (Hugh J Ward Theatres) and the Salvation Army's Women's Hostel.Yields information about Spring Street c1910.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.Has in pencil on rear "KM-M-078"trams, tramways, cable trams, spring st, rose series

The convention was held on the June 12th, 13th and 14th 1948 in Brougham Street North Melbourne. It was arranged and convened by the Methodist Local Preachers' Association.Program for the 32nd Holiness Convention. The program has coloured illustrations on its front and back covers.Front cover: "32nd Holiness Convention Brougham Street North Melbourne" Back cover: "32nd Holiness Convention Saturday June 12 Sunday June 13 Monday June 14 1948 Brougham Street North Melbourne"methodist local preachers' association melbourne branch, brougham street methodist church, north melbourne

Report or plan - 91 A4 pages, clear plastic cover, black card back cover, bound with a black comb binder, titled "North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Company Tram 13 Conservation Management Plan", providing a detail Conservation Plan for the tramcar. Includes project background, documentary evidence, details of the NMETL, tramcars, similar trams, its history, physical evidence, statement of significance, Conservation policy and implementation, and conclusions. Includes appendices, references and a glossary. Prepared by Gary Vines, Biosis Research, August 2007 for VicTrack. Includes a loose single sheet giving details of the colour scheme.trams, tramways, victrack, conservation planning, nmetl, colour schemes, tram 13

Newspaper clipping from the April 2007 issue of North and West Melbourne News, titled "Cable tram rails have their moment in the sun", about the unearthing of cable tram track in Abbotsford St. Provides notes on the cable tram system, the works and Heritage Victoria Activities. Information provided by Kay Oddie, with some photos. See Reg item 4704 for correspondence concerning this track. Has the masthead of the newspaper stapled to the top left hand corner. Not imaged.trams, tramways, cable trams, abbotsford st, north melbourne, trackwork, closure, tram 13