Press Release - 12 A4 photocopied pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", dated 18/8/1993. Press release supports the retention of W class trams over Z class trams, references a report by Ove-Arup and Cam Com. Provides quotes from Simon Molesworth, Chairman of the Trust's W Class Tram committee, Don Gibson. Provides copy of Report - looks at cost of maintaining and operating W and Z class trams. No reference to other types of trams. Gives history of the trams, notes withdrawal from service, spare parts, storage in North Melbourne. No mention of low floor trams or disability access.In top Right hand corner in ink "KS 9-9-93"trams, tramways, w class, scrapped trams, national trust

Report - 60 A4 pages + card covers. centre stapled titled "The decline and ultimate abandonment of the Brisbane Tramway system - A contrast with the retention of the tramway system in Melbourne". Prepared by Graeme Turnbull of the RMIT Transport Research Centre. Has an Abstract, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, References and a list of Other Papers. Report looks at the 1950's and 1960's closure of tramway systems worldwide, the influence of Robert Risson, the closure of Brisbane including the lost of 65 trams inn 1962 and the 1969 closure of the system.trams, tramways, brisbane, melbourne, closure, history, reports, tramways

Copy of a lecture by Graeme Turnbull presented 2001 titled "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson" Consists of 22 A4 pages, with Bibliography. Looks at the history of the Melbourne's trams, why they have been retained, the MMTB, its formation, Chairmen, Overseas influences and reports, Bourke St buses, Bourke St, the PCC car, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett, the Union, design of trams, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, Risson's personality and his strong support for trams in Melbourne. See Reg Item 6061On top in ink "Delivered at RMIT Storey Hall on Friday 20/4/2001, the 100th anniversary of Sir Robert's birthday by Graeme Turnbull" and "Received 7/12/01"trams, tramways, mmtb, chairman, pcc, buses, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, public transport

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system September. 1962. All from The Courier. 1 - "Trams and transport" - Editorial 2 - "Councils Share Tram Retention Problem" - discussions between the City and Sebastopol. Quotes Cr. Mills and Cr. Nicholson 3 - "Plans for TLC Conference" - discussions by Trades Hall in Mildura during Oct. 4 - Letter - Tram Battler - re pensioners and sermons 5 - Letter - Trammie - fare increases 6 - Letter - W. J. Parsons - re tram operations and church services 7 - Letter - Old Digger - Geelong services 8 - Letter - Retired teacher - safety and response to Old Digger. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, unions

Yellow A4 page with a subdivision layout of the Ballarat Technology Park. It shows the Canadian Wetlands Researve and the water retentino.Detention Basins.canadian wetlands, ballarat technology park, mount helen campus

Date based on other similar display panels visible in images of the Shire of Eltham display at the Eltham Community Festival, 7 November 1987.Colour photograph mounted on green-painted chipboard with string on back for hangingdisplay panel, eltham festival, infrastructure, shire of eltham, green wedge, low density housing, tree canopy

Three clippings from two articles from an unnamed newspaper dated 1922, stuck to a single A4 pageMost of the clippings are concerned with fund raising for the proposed new high school

Study conducted by author as part of a Masters Degree in Educational Studies at Monash University, based on questionairres sent to nurses who had undertaken critical nursing training in VictoriaSignificant study of Critical Care Nursing retention by an Alfred Hospital nurseBound book with yellow cover and black print.Also has clear protective plastic sheets over front and back coversPrevious catalogue number is written at top right of front cover. On title page is a handwritten dedication 'To Ann/ with love/ Paul [blue ink]nursing education, postgraduate nursing education

historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - four-page communications regarding the future of the Bendigo Pottery, July & August 1987 Two A4 notes from the National Trust * National Trust / Bendigo Pottery meeting agenda 28/07/1987 working towards preservation of the historic kilns * 29/07/1987 National Trust to Historic Buildings Council the NT strongly supports the registration of the Bendigo Pottery, Epsom approving transfer of the kilns top the Classified Lists An article (two pages) in the Bendigo Advertiser dated 18/08/1987 "Pottery Safe for Now" and "Kilns retained in plan for world-class attraction".retention of the kilns at the Bendigo pottery, Epsom bendigo pottery bottle kilns

A collection of essays about language retention, differences and bilingual education.b&w photographs, tables, word listsbilingualism in australia, linguistics, bilingual education, aboriginal english

The badge features a MAN Melbourne bus in The Met colours. This type of bus was used by the MMTB and The Met from 1971 to 1993. Not known who made or produced the item.Demonstrates an item made for wearing on a jacket or cap.Badge - metal cut into the shape of a bus and painted. Has a pin clip on the rear with a retention or secure style clip.trams, tramways, the met, badges, man buses

Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne V class, number 114 in a largely red colour scheme. with an enamel gloss finish. On the rear of the badge has stamped "Not Transferrable Taiwan"Demonstrates an item made for wearing on a jacket or cap.Badge - metal cut into the shape of a tram with a trolley pole and painted. Has a pin clip on the rear with a retention or secure style clip.trams, tramways, v class, tram 214

Designed to promote the retention of canopy trees in Croydon A Croydon Council community grant of $800 was gifted for this projectPlastic car stickerProtect Canopy trees Canopy trees give Croydon Character Croydon Conservation Societycanopy tree awareness

historic significant post verandahsNational Trust - A two-page report (in letter form dated 14 August 1969) to Councillors following Councils inspection on 3rd July of the verandahs/properties to 15 properties as referred to Council regarding the retention of these post verandahs. The letter lays out six proposed conditions on the retention of these verandahs, and that the owners be advised of four conditions under which the post/cast-iron verandahs will be exempt of the By-Law 102. The letter is compiled on unusual thin typing paper, beige on the face page and white on the rear.removal of non-cantilever verandahs and replacement with cantilever verandahs, council report and deliberations on retention and exemption of verandahs to 15 properties.

Peterborough Citizen's Group held a meeting to ascertain support for retention of the old bridge, and how to proceed.Appreciation of old bridge and the efforts conducted in order to keep all or part of the bridge, once the new bridge was built. Short two column article from The Standard, Tuesday July 1985peterborough, peterborough old bridge, curdies river bridge

Covers the History of the Grampians. The Retention of the history of the Halls Gap and the Grampians as a response to the deterioration of historic Sites.Paper Back. Cover dusky pink & Sepia photograph of painting of romantic glen.The book is dedicated to those who protected people and property from bushfires.stawell, grampians

Handwritten letter from G S James, Loyal Catherine Lodge, Eaglehawk, to Mrs R R Adams secretary National Trust Australia. Replying to 21st Sept letter that retention of verandah is important to them. manchester united independent order of oddfellows, eaglehawk hall, restoration, loyal catherine lodge, g.s. james

Further publicity pertaining to the historical links with the old Peterborough bridge and its retention, upon construction of a new bridge.Significant community support for retention of the old bridge.Full page article about the construction of the original bridge at Peterborough and the drive to retain it after a replacement bridge is built.Handwritten in ink "Warrnambool Standare Dec 19th 1985peterborough, peterborough old bridge, curdies river bridge, warrnambool standard

Clipping from the Melbourne Observer, Sun 23/7/1972 titled "Appeal to save trams for tourist appeal", regarding the retention of Bendigo tram tracks between the Joss House and the Central Deborah Mine and their discussions with the Premier - "gimmickry". In ink "Melb-Observer Sun 23-7/72"bendigo, reopening, closure

Trust's overview of retention of the facade of the Bendigo Arcade after fire, and reference to two photos provided of cast-iron at 217 View StreetNational Trust - 3097.16A 21/12/1974 National Trust letter to owners (Dr W.R. Beischer) of the Bendigo Arcade which suffered extensive fire damage, and encouraged to hear of the intention to retain the Pall Mall facade 3097.16AA 1/01/1975 handwritten response from Dr Beischer advising no decision had been made regarding the property but assured the facade and tower can be retained. Dr Beischer has arranged an enlarged photograph of the facade before 1962 (not attached) 3097.16B 7/03/1975 National Trust memorandum (headed paper) advising two photographs (not attached) of the house at 247 View Street Bendigo showing very fine cast-iron.photographic documentation of buildings, retention of post and cast-iron verandahs

historic significant post verandahsNational Trust - Single page letter, signed by Town Clerk, A.J. Watts, advising the National Trust (Bendigo Branch) of Council's actions/status of considerations of retention of a limited number of cast-iron/post. Letter on City of Bendigo letterhead and signed by the Town Clerk.removal of non-cantilever verandahs and replacement with cantilever verandahs, council report and deliberations on retention and exemption of verandahs to 15 properties.

Two-page letter from CEPA Bendigo & South Bendigo Branch to the Secretary, Public Bodies Review Committee: "Our Association believes it is important to retain orderly marketing; we support the Quota System and the retention of the Egg Board and are against any form of deregulation."CEPAcepa, south bendigo

Sign supporting the retention of tram conductors, late 1980s or early 1990s when The Met was working on removing tram conductors as part of the introduction of Met Tickets. Printed by jac or Perm.Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding the removal of tram conductor and the union push to retain them.Sign - adhesive sticker on paper, yellow letters on red background.trams, tramways, met ticket, union, conductors

Enduron (methylclothiazide) was a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. Its use has been discontinued. This object was likely produced as a promotional item by the manufacturers of Enduron.Porcelain figurine of a doctor holding a baby. The doctor has brown hair, is of male appearance, and is dressed in surgical attire, consisting of a white surgical gown and cap. There are some areas of blue detailing on the gown. Blue trouser cuffs and black shoes are visible below the gown. The doctor is holding a baby by its ankles in his left hand, and is holding his right hand against the baby's bottom. The baby is facing to the side, head pointing towards the ground. The figure is standing on a square plinth. Writing printed on the front of the plinth reads 'OBSTETRICIAN/"I just delivered/a president." Writing printed on either side of the plinth reads 'ENDURON/methylclothiazide'. Writing printed on the back of the plinth reads 'ABBOTT 1972'. Sticker attached to underside of statue reads 'THE COBID CORP'.obstetrics