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St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Activism, Save St Kilda Train campaign, 1981
... Save St Kilda Train campaign...St Kilda...St Kilda Train...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. ...David Rae Collection St Kilda St Kilda Train Save St Kilda Trains campaign Black and white photograph, unmounted Save St Kilda Train campaign Photograph Activism ...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. The line officially closed on 31 July 1987. Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train, save st kilda trains campaign -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Activism, Save St Kilda Train campaign, 1981
... Save St Kilda Train campaign...St Kilda...St Kilda Train...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. ...David Rae Collection St Kilda St Kilda Train Save St Kilda Trains campaign Black and white photograph, unmounted Save St Kilda Train campaign Photograph Activism ...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. The line officially closed on 31 July 1987. Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train, save st kilda trains campaign -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Activism, Save St Kilda Train campaign, 1981
... Save St Kilda Train campaign...St Kilda...St Kilda Train...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. ...David Rae Collection St Kilda St Kilda Train Save St Kilda Trains campaign Black and white photograph, unmounted Save St Kilda Train campaign Photograph Activism ...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. The line officially closed on 31 July 1987. Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train, save st kilda trains campaign -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Activism, Save St Kilda Train campaign, 1981
... Save St Kilda Train campaign...St Kilda...St Kilda Train...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. ...David Rae Collection St Kilda St Kilda Train Save St Kilda Trains campaign Black and white photograph, unmounted Save St Kilda Train campaign Photograph Activism ...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. The line officially closed on 31 July 1987. Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train, save st kilda trains campaign -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Activism, St Kilda Shout Collective, Save St Kilda Train campaign, 1981
... Save St Kilda Train campaign...St Kilda...St Kilda Train...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. ...David Rae Collection St Kilda St Kilda Train Save St Kilda Trains campaign Black and white photograph, unmounted Save St Kilda Train campaign Photograph Activism St Kilda Shout Collective Newsprinters Pty Ltd ...Save St Kilda Train campaign. There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. The line officially closed on 31 July 1987. The image was published with an article in Shout newspaper about the proposed closure.Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train, save st kilda trains campaign -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Activism, Save St Kilda Train protest, 1981
... Save St Kilda Train protest...St Kilda...St Kilda Train...Save St Kilda Train protest in March 1981. The group is in Alfred Square. ...Save St Kilda Train protest in March 1981. The group is in Alfred Square. ...Save St Kilda Train protest in March 1981. The group is in Alfred Square. The Boer War memorial is behind them. The men in the foreground are, from left, Clyde Holding MP (federal Member for Melbourne Ports) and Andrew McCutcheon MLA (State Member for St Kilda). There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. The line officially closed on 31 July 1987. Black and white photograph, unmountedWritten in pencil on reverse: Do not cut! david rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train, save st kilda trains campaign -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Activism, Save St Kilda Train protest, 1981
... Save St Kilda Train protest...St Kilda...St Kilda Train...Black and white photograph, unmounted Save St Kilda Train protest Photograph Activism ...There was strong community opposition to the planned closure of the St Kilda line after 130 years of operation. The line officially closed on 31 July 1987. In the front line on the left is Clyde Holding MP (federal Member for Melbourne Ports). On the right is Andrew McCutcheon MLA (State Member for St Kilda). The group is walking along the Esplanade towards Fitzroy Street.Black and white photograph, unmountedStamped on reverse: SUNDAY OBSERVER PHOTOGRAPH 46 PORTER ST., PRAHRAN Phone: 520 5555 30 MAR 1981 Written in pencil on reverse: Do not cut! david rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train, save st kilda trains campaign -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Industrial, Red Rattler train, c1980s
... St Kilda...St Kilda Train...Child on old St Kilda "Red Rattler" train. The "Red Rattlers", or Tait trains, were red-painted trains that served Melbourne's suburban railway network from 1910 until 1984 (initially steam-hauled and then electric from 1919). ...David Rae Collection St Kilda St Kilda Train Black and white photograph, unmounted Red Rattler train Photograph Industrial ...Child on old St Kilda "Red Rattler" train. The "Red Rattlers", or Tait trains, were red-painted trains that served Melbourne's suburban railway network from 1910 until 1984 (initially steam-hauled and then electric from 1919). Known for their timber-bodied construction, rattling windows, and distinct, manual sliding doors. Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Train, St Kilda to City at junction of St KIlda and Port Melbourne lines, 1950 - 1969
... Train, St Kilda to City at junction of St KIlda and Port Melbourne lines...Suburban electric train of the swing door variety seen here inbound to the City from St Kilda having just joined the Port Melbourne lines at the former Port Melbourne & St Kilda Junction. ...The angle of the Port Melbourne lines over Clarendon St are the remains of the former Port Melbourne main line that went right through the middle of Montague Goods Yard seen in the background. Photograph Train, St Kilda ...Suburban electric train of the swing door variety seen here inbound to the City from St Kilda having just joined the Port Melbourne lines at the former Port Melbourne & St Kilda Junction. The angle of the Port Melbourne lines over Clarendon St are the remains of the former Port Melbourne main line that went right through the middle of Montague Goods Yard seen in the background.transport - railways, red train -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Industrial, Red Rattler train, c1980s
... St Kilda...St Kilda Train...The "Red Rattlers", or Tait trains, were red-painted trains that served Melbourne's suburban railway network from 1910 until 1984 (initially steam-hauled and then electric from 1919). Known for their timber-bodied construction, rattling windows, and distinct, manual sliding doors. They were common on the St Kilda...St Kilda railway station. The St Kilda line officially closed on 31 July 1987. David Rae Collection St Kilda St Kilda Train Black and white photograph, unmounted Red Rattler train Photograph Industrial ...The "Red Rattlers", or Tait trains, were red-painted trains that served Melbourne's suburban railway network from 1910 until 1984 (initially steam-hauled and then electric from 1919). Known for their timber-bodied construction, rattling windows, and distinct, manual sliding doors. They were common on the St Kilda line and the photo shows one at St Kilda railway station. The St Kilda line officially closed on 31 July 1987.Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda, st kilda train -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, St Kilda Railway Station - images collection
... St Kilda...St Kilda Railway Station...St Kilda Train...St Kilda itself. Services on the line were reduced in 1981 and it was converted to a tram route in November 1987. In 1989, several fires damaged the timber station building and by December, the roof had been destroyed. Metropol Apartments at 60 & 64 Fitzroy Street, completed by 2002, were constructed on the station forecourt site. The former station has been heavily redeveloped and now houses bars, restaurants and retail outlets. St Kilda St Kilda Railway Station St Kilda Train ...Opened in 1857, St Kilda Railway Station is the oldest surviving railway station in Victoria. In the 1920s it was the second busiest station in Victoria after Flinders Street. Competition from motor traffic led to the decline of the station and of St Kilda itself. Services on the line were reduced in 1981 and it was converted to a tram route in November 1987. In 1989, several fires damaged the timber station building and by December, the roof had been destroyed. Metropol Apartments at 60 & 64 Fitzroy Street, completed by 2002, were constructed on the station forecourt site. The former station has been heavily redeveloped and now houses bars, restaurants and retail outlets. Colour photographst kilda, st kilda railway station, st kilda train, fitzroy street -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, "Save the St Kilda Trains", 1986
... Poster - printed on semi gloss paper in two colours advertising a "Save the St Kilda Trains" meeting to be held at the St Kilda Town Hall on 15 March (1986?). ...See also Reg Item 2659 for related material. "Save the St Kilda Trains" Poster ...Poster - printed on semi gloss paper in two colours advertising a "Save the St Kilda Trains" meeting to be held at the St Kilda Town Hall on 15 March (1986?). Has an image of the front of a Tait Train. See also Reg Item 2659 for related material.trams, tramways, railways, closure, port melbourne, st kilda, light rail -
Greensborough Historical SocietyTicket - Digital Image, VicRail, Train ticket: Montmorency to St Kilda, Weekly, 1970s, 1970s
... Train ticket: Montmorency to St Kilda, Weekly, 1970s...Digital image of "Montmorency to St Kilda" weekly train ticket, [undated, circa 1970s] ...Digital image of "Montmorency to St Kilda" weekly train ticket, [undated, circa 1970s] Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area. train tickets montmorency station Digital image of train ticket. ...Digital image of "Montmorency to St Kilda" weekly train ticket, [undated, circa 1970s] Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. White with red stripes and black text.train tickets, montmorency station -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, Public Transport Workers Association, "The Port Melb and St Kilda trains may be gone .... They won't be forgotten", Nov. 1987
... Notice or Pamphlet - photocopied onto an A4 sheet, double sided titled "The Port Melb and St Kilda trains may be gone .... They won't be forgotten", inviting people to attend the formal opening of the Light rail - Ribbon cutting - by the Minister (grim) Roper, for the new light rail service, Friday 20/11 (1987). ...Trams tramways Opening Day Light Rail St Kilda Port Melbourne Services Unions Southbank Depot Notice or Pamphlet - photocopied onto an A4 sheet, double sided titled "The Port Melb and St Kilda trains may be gone .... ...Notice or Pamphlet - photocopied onto an A4 sheet, double sided titled "The Port Melb and St Kilda trains may be gone .... They won't be forgotten", inviting people to attend the formal opening of the Light rail - Ribbon cutting - by the Minister (grim) Roper, for the new light rail service, Friday 20/11 (1987). Authorised by the Public Transport Workers Association. Has notes on the cost of the project, future development, use of wheelchairs, communities, boom gates along the route, and a cartoon about service frequencies and timetable and time take to get to Flinders St and the CBD. See Reg Item 602 for an actual ticket and date.trams, tramways, opening day, light rail, st kilda, port melbourne, services, unions, southbank depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, Cheryl Williams, "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate No. 407", Original 1929
... Became an electric tram driver, then signalman at St Kilda Junction and trained as an inspector, but did not like the green uniform. ...Became an electric tram driver, then signalman at St Kilda Junction and trained as an inspector, but did not like the green uniform. ...Digital image of "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate No. 407", issued to D. (Daniel) Patience, signed by G. Barker Instructor, with "A. W. Murdoch" stamp authorising the document, dated 23/3/1929. Donated by Betty (daughter - aged 90) and Cheryl Williams (grand daughter) of Daniel. Reported to have been the first driver leaving the then new Camberwell depot. Born in Avoch Scotland, was a police constable there, before emigrating to Melbourne. Was a cable tram Gripman in the Albert Park Area. Became an electric tram driver, then signalman at St Kilda Junction and trained as an inspector, but did not like the green uniform. Ran in the Stawell Gift of 1925 (injured foot during the race), was a Navigator on Transport RAF/RAAF flights during WW2. War memorabilia to the War Memorial Canberra. Cheryl advised 26/11/2019 - My grandfather was born 2nd June 1903 and died 11th Nov 1977.trams, tramways, drivers, gripmen, camberwell depot, signalmen, certificates -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Photograph, Black & White Oakleigh Hunt Club in Jasper Rd c 1920, c1920
... The Melbourne Hunt Club was founded by Mr George Watson in 1852 with hounds brought to Australia from Ireland and moved its headquarters a number of times as the city grew between 1897 and 1929, The kennels were originally at Kirk's Bazaar, in Bourke Street, Melbourne, subsequently they moved to St Kilda, Caulfield, Deer Park, Oakleigh, Cranbourne and finally to their current location in Packenham. Oakleigh was the favoured spot, mainly because of the railway and the unloading ramp at the station. Riders and horses arrived on special trains...The Melbourne Hunt Club was founded by Mr George Watson in 1852 with hounds brought to Australia from Ireland and moved its headquarters a number of times as the city grew between 1897 and 1929, The kennels were originally at Kirk's Bazaar, in Bourke Street, Melbourne, subsequently they moved to St Kilda, Caulfield, Deer Park, Oakleigh, Cranbourne and finally to their current location in Packenham. Oakleigh was the favoured spot, mainly because of the railway and the unloading ramp at the station. Riders and horses arrived on special trains ...The Melbourne Hunt Club was founded by Mr George Watson in 1852 with hounds brought to Australia from Ireland and moved its headquarters a number of times as the city grew between 1897 and 1929, The kennels were originally at Kirk's Bazaar, in Bourke Street, Melbourne, subsequently they moved to St Kilda, Caulfield, Deer Park, Oakleigh, Cranbourne and finally to their current location in Packenham. Oakleigh was the favoured spot, mainly because of the railway and the unloading ramp at the station. Riders and horses arrived on special trains and hunted over the surrounding market gardens, but not without friction. After 1929, significant numbers of Hunt Club members had access to motorized horse transport and besides, Oakleigh was becoming too built up. The Hunt Club moved on to Cranbourne The club maintains the oldest continual pack of hounds in Australia. The Melbourne Hunt Club was founded 1852 by George Watson and imported foxhounds from Ireland. As the Melbourne suburbs spread the Club moved several times. 1920 it was in Oakleigh and now is possibly situated in Packenham Black & White photograph showing men riding horses with a pack of hounds coming down a dirt road . Houses and vacant land in backgroundwatson george, oakleigh, melbourne hunt club, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin shire, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Photograph - Black & White Moorabbin Football Club Premiers 1946, c1946
... Oval 1963, after winning the Premiership, by Moorabbin City Council and St Kilda VFL team took over. moorabbin football club victorian football association victorian football league moorabbin kangaroos football club st kilda football club linton oval moorabbin north melbourne football club smith j l smith mary ann stanley helen chaff cutter horse drawn carts toll gates brighton motor cars 1900 steam engines early settlers bentleigh parish of moorabbin city of moorabbin county of bourke moorabbin roads board shire of moorabbin henry dendy's special survey 1841 were j.b. bent thomas o'shannassy john king richard charman stephen highett william ormond francis maynard dennis market gardeners vineyards orchards sport MOORABBIN - PREMIERS 1946 / Back Row C.Thomas, S.Cato, D.Murnane, F.Stone, / Standing - H.Dolman (trainer), A.Ayers, K.Burke, W.Cann, A.Cann,J.Carpenter, J.Carpenter, J.Erickson, G.Emblin, A.Leitch, W.Comber (trainer) / Sitting - E.Freeman (trainer) E.MxInerney, F.Smith,S.Plowright, R.Fox (Captain Coach) R.Bailey (vice.Captain)F.Keogh, R.Stafford, C.Jones (Secretary) Black & White photograph showing Moorabbin Football Club 1946 Premiership in Federal Football League Photograph Black & White Moorabbin Football Club Premiers 1946 ...Moorabbin played initially in the Federal Football League, making their debut in 1909 and competing until 1950. The club wore a black and white jumper like Collingwood. During this time the club won 12 premierships, including winning all six premierships staged over the nine years between 1940 and 1948 (the competition was in recess from 1942 until 1944) Moorabbin had a comparatively brief but quite successful stint in the Victorian Football Association between 1951 and 1963. The club won premierships in 1957 and 1963, and managed a highly impressive overall success rate of 62.5%. However, there was a sensational aftermath to the 1963 flag as Moorabbin fell foul of the VFA after agreeing to sell its ground to VFL club St Kilda. After a bitter wrangle the eventual upshot was that the Moorabbin committee voted 19-2 to disaffiliate from the Association. Before joining the VFA Moorabbin had spent four highly successful decades as a member of the Federal Football League and its precursor the Federal Football Association. During its debut season in the VFA the club played its home matches at Cheltenham, but the development of a new ground in Moorabbin had been a condition of entry. By 1952 that new ground, Moorabbin Oval, was ready, and over the ensuing eleven seasons it would become one of the most difficult grounds in the VFA for visiting teams to win at. Prior to entering the VFA Moorabbin enjoyed premiership success in the Federal Football League on a dozen occasions, including four times in succession between 1945 and 1948.. The Moorabbin name is now used by the Moorabbin Kangaroos Football Club in the Southern Football League. The club was originally known as Moorabbin West Football Club, taking on the new name from 2003. Moorabbin Football Club was established 1909 and was very successful playing in the Federal Football League, Victorian Football Association. Sadly was removed from the Linton St. Oval 1963, after winning the Premiership, by Moorabbin City Council and St Kilda VFL team took over.Black & White photograph showing Moorabbin Football Club 1946 Premiership in Federal Football LeagueMOORABBIN - PREMIERS 1946 / Back Row C.Thomas, S.Cato, D.Murnane, F.Stone, / Standing - H.Dolman (trainer), A.Ayers, K.Burke, W.Cann, A.Cann,J.Carpenter, J.Carpenter, J.Erickson, G.Emblin, A.Leitch, W.Comber (trainer) / Sitting - E.Freeman (trainer) E.MxInerney, F.Smith,S.Plowright, R.Fox (Captain Coach) R.Bailey (vice.Captain)F.Keogh, R.Stafford, C.Jones (Secretary)moorabbin football club, victorian football association, victorian football league, moorabbin kangaroos football club, st kilda football club, linton oval moorabbin, north melbourne football club, smith j l, smith mary ann, stanley helen, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b., bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards, sport -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbert Jones, 'Golden Glen', home of photographer, Albert Jones
... train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda...train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda ...At the right of the photo is an apple orchard over the other side of Watery Gully creek. The house at the far end and middle building in the photo remain as of 2024, located at 205 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground between Pretty Hill Lane and Millers Road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/riyy56LsfEMz4w5W6 Reproduced in The Diamond Valley Story, Dianne H Edwards, The Shire of Diamond Valley 1979, p138 "Golden Glen, the home at Wattle Glen of photographer and orchardist Albert Jones. It was in one of these outbuildings that the hundreds of glass negatives of the Spark/Jones Collection werer found. Phot: Spark/Jones Collection" See Ref: EDHS_03112 A WINDOW ON THE PAST by Roger Sanders, The Sun, Wednesday, Auguist 11, 1976, pp 38-39 A fascinating window has been opened on the early life of the Eltham district. It is a rare collection of 3,000 perfectly preserved glass plate photograph negatives. The collection is the work of the late Albert Jones, a Diamond Creek orchardist and amateur photographer. About 500 of the negatives have been printed and 100 are on display at Gallery 4, Eltham, as part of the Eltham Festival," which started on Friday. They capture in fine detail rural and village life around Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Yarra Glen and Diamond Valley from 1900 to 1930. While the natural beauty of the district was painted in this period by Arthur Streeton (later Sir Arthur), Tom Roberts and Charles Conder, among others, photography was relatively new. Yet Albert Jones used the new medium to compile a weighty album of pioneers at work, at home, at sport and on holidays. He was at the first Yarra Glen race meeting, early Diamond Valley football matches and photographed soldiers from the district leaving for war. He photographed early gold mines, men with horses laying the Diamond Creek-Hurstbridge rail track and the arrival of the first steam train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda and Portsea and many country towns. The Jones collection of negatives was found by Mr A. J. "Ned" Spark, of Balwyn, under a house he bought from Mr Jones' widow. The plates almost went to the tip with a pile of rubbish before Mr Spark realised their potential value. Mr Spark, who is retired, will continue the identification and recording of the photographs when he returns from holidays. The exhibition of the Jones' photographs is open each afternoon until August 21 at Gallery 4, 1016 Main Rd., Eltham. Photographs included in article: • The priceless collection of glass plate negatives were found under this house in Eltham [actually Wattle Glen], home of Albert Jones and his wife. • A quiet country pub - Panton Hills Hotel. • Teams of draught horses were used in the building of the Diamond Creek-Hursbridge railway in 1910. • Chinaman Jimmy using a gold cradle in Wattle Glen Gully. • The photographer and orchardist Albert Jones. His work is on show as part of the Eltham Festival • St Kilda Pier – several of the houses are still standing, but the waterfront has changed dramatically since this was taken before 1920. • A picnic was a dressy affair at the start of the century – the women in this family group are decked in lace and pearls.Stamped in purple ink on reverse within border "A.J. SPARK COLLECTION PHOTOS 1900 - 1930 PHOTOGHRAPHER LATE ALBERT JONES DIAMOND VALLEY. TEL: 83-3561"a.j. spark collection, albert jones, golden glen, shops, wattle glen -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNegative - Photograph, Albert Jones, 'Golden Glen' at Wattle Glen and the Wattle Glen General Store, c.1910
... train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda...train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda ...Top photo: The property 'Golden Glen', home of photographer, Albert Jones. At the right of the photo is an apple orchard over the other side of Watery Gully creek. The middle building in the photo is still standing, located on Wattle Glen - Kangaroo Ground Road between Pretty Hill Lane and Millers Road (Melway 271 A6) but on the opposite side of the road. Bottom photo: The Wattle Glen General Store in this photo was located at the same intersection as the present Wattle Glen General Store (cnr of Reynolds Road and Kangaroo Ground Road) but on the diagonally opposite corner. [Comment from Valda via Victorian Collections June 11, 2018] "The addition to the store on the left, and the building at the back, were not part of the store/post office owned by the Keenan's. They were added by Mr and Mrs Alan (Janet) Frencham's in the ?mid-1950s." See also EDHS_03112: See Ref: EDHS_03112 A WINDOW ON THE PAST by Roger Sanders, The Sun, Wednesday, Auguist 11, 1976, pp 38-39 A fascinating window has been opened on the early life of the Eltham district. It is a rare collection of 3,000 perfectly preserved glass plate photograph negatives. The collection is the work of the late Albert Jones, a Diamond Creek orchardist and amateur photographer. About 500 of the negatives have been printed and 100 are on display at Gallery 4, Eltham, as part of the Eltham Festival," which started on Friday. They capture in fine detail rural and village life around Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Yarra Glen and Diamond Valley from 1900 to 1930. While the natural beauty of the district was painted in this period by Arthur Streeton (later Sir Arthur), Tom Roberts and Charles Conder, among others, photography was relatively new. Yet Albert Jones used the new medium to compile a weighty album of pioneers at work, at home, at sport and on holidays. He was at the first Yarra Glen race meeting, early Diamond Valley football matches and photographed soldiers from the district leaving for war. He photographed early gold mines, men with horses laying the Diamond Creek-Hurstbridge rail track and the arrival of the first steam train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda and Portsea and many country towns. The Jones collection of negatives was found by Mr A. J. "Ned" Spark, of Balwyn, under a house he bought from Mr Jones' widow. The plates almost went to the tip with a pile of rubbish before Mr Spark realised their potential value. Mr Spark, who is retired, will continue the identification and recording of the photographs when he returns from holidays. The exhibition of the Jones' photographs is open each afternoon until August 21 at Gallery 4, 1016 Main Rd., Eltham. Photographs included in article: • The priceless collection of glass plate negatives were found under this house in Eltham [actually Wattle Glen], home of Albert Jones and his wife. • A quiet country pub - Panton Hills Hotel. • Teams of draught horses were used in the building of the Diamond Creek-Hursbridge railway in 1910. • Chinaman Jimmy using a gold cradle in Wattle Glen Gully. • The photographer and orchardist Albert Jones. His work is on show as part of the Eltham Festival • St Kilda Pier – several of the houses are still standing, but the waterfront has changed dramatically since this was taken before 1920. • A picnic was a dressy affair at the start of the century – the women in this family group are decked in lace and pearls.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Safety 5035albert jones, golden glen, shops, wattle glen -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper - Newsclipping, Roger Sanders, A WINDOW ON THE PAST, 11 Aug 1976
... train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda...train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda ...Published in "The Sun", Wednesday, August 11, 1976, pp 38-39 [Text of article:] A WINDOW ON THE PAST by Roger Sanders. A fascinating window has been opened on the early life of the Eltham district. It is a rare collection of 3,000 perfectly preserved glass plate photograph negatives. The collection is the work of the late Albert Jones, a Diamond Creek orchardist and amateur photographer. About 500 of the negatives have been printed and 100 are on display at Gallery 4, Eltham, as part of the Eltham Festival, which started on Friday. They capture in fine detail rural and village life around Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Yarra Glen and Diamond Valley from 1900 to 1930. While the natural beauty of the district was painted in this period by Arthur Streeton (later Sir Arthur), Tom Roberts and Charles Conder, among others, photography was relatively new. Yet Albert Jones used the new medium to compile a weighty album of pioneers at work, at home, at sport and on holidays. He was at the first Yarra Glen race meeting, early Diamond Valley football matches and photographed soldiers from the district leaving for war. He photographed early gold mines, men with horses laying the Diamond Creek-Hurstbridge rail track and the arrival of the first steam train at Hurstbridge. He took his cameras on holiday around Victoria and the collection includes scenes from St. Kilda and Portsea and many country towns. The Jones collection of negatives was found by Mr A. J. "Ned" Spark, of Balwyn, under a house he bought from Mr Jones' widow. The plates almost went to the tip with a pile of rubbish before Mr Spark realised their potential value. Mr Spark, who is retired, will continue the identification and recording of the photographs when he returns from holidays. The exhibition of the Jones' photographs is open each afternoon until August 21 at Gallery 4, 1016 Main Rd., Eltham. [Captions of photographs included in article:] • The priceless collection of glass plate negatives were found under this house in Eltham [actually Wattle Glen], home of Albert Jones and his wife. • A quiet country pub - Panton Hills Hotel. • Teams of draught horses were used in the building of the Diamond Creek-Hurstbridge railway in 1910. • Chinaman Jimmy using a gold cradle in Wattle Glen Gully. • The photographer and orchardist Albert Jones. His work is on show as part of the Eltham Festival • St Kilda Pier – several of the houses are still standing, but the waterfront has changed dramatically since this was taken before 1920. • A picnic was a dressy affair at the start of the century – the women in this family group are decked in lace and pearls.Newspaper articlealbert jones, golden glen, wattle glen -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, St Kilda bound (Red Rattler) Tait train at Brighton Beach Railway Station, 22 August 1983, 1983
... St Kilda bound (Red Rattler) Tait train at Brighton Beach Railway Station, 22 August 1983...brighton beach railway station, red rattler, sandringham lline, tait train Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5062 black and white transparency St Kilda bound (Red Rattler) Tait train at Brighton Beach Railway Station, 22 August 1983 Photograph George Coop ...Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5062 black and white transparencybrighton beach railway station, red rattler, sandringham lline, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, St Kilda bound (Red Rattler) Tait train at Brighton Beach Railway Station, 22 August 1983, 1983
... St Kilda bound (Red Rattler) Tait train at Brighton Beach Railway Station, 22 August 1983...brighton beach railway station, red rattler, sandringham lline, tait train Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5062 black and white transparency St Kilda bound (Red Rattler) Tait train at Brighton Beach Railway Station, 22 August 1983 Photograph George Coop ...Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5062 black and white transparencybrighton beach railway station, red rattler, sandringham lline, tait train -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - Sign - Destination Blinds, Trains, Victorian Rail Suburban Train Destination Blind in Miniature: South Eastern Region
... train travels to. Place names listed are from Oakleigh to Dandenong, Mulgrave, General Motors, Berwick and Pakenham. From Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Mentone, Mordiallic, Aspendale, Carrum and Seaford. Frankston to Leawarra, Baxter, Mornington, Crib Point, Stony Point, Brighton Beach, Sandringham, St Kilda...train travels to. Place names listed are from Oakleigh to Dandenong, Mulgrave, General Motors, Berwick and Pakenham. From Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Mentone, Mordiallic, Aspendale, Carrum and Seaford. Frankston to Leawarra, Baxter, Mornington, Crib Point, Stony Point, Brighton Beach, Sandringham, St Kilda ...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 this collection. A suburban train destination blind in miniature. Place names indicate the eastern and southern suburbs that the train travels to. Place names listed are from Oakleigh to Dandenong, Mulgrave, General Motors, Berwick and Pakenham. From Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Mentone, Mordiallic, Aspendale, Carrum and Seaford. Frankston to Leawarra, Baxter, Mornington, Crib Point, Stony Point, Brighton Beach, Sandringham, St Kilda and Port MelbourneList of names on black paper with white print.Place names - stationstrain destination blinds, miniature, railway stations, ron bridger collection, suburban train, oakleigh, dandenong, berwick, pakenham, moorabbin, cheltenham, mentone, mordiallic, aspendale, seaford, baxter, mornington, crib point, brighton beach, port melbourne -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Leisure activity, St Kilda Shout Collective, Ghost Train Ride Luna Park, 1981
... David Rae Collection St Kilda Black and white photograph, unmounted Ghost Train Ride Luna Park Photograph Leisure activity St Kilda Shout Collective ...The heritage-listed ride has been operating at Luna Park since 1934. The image was published with an article in Shout newspaper about a visit to Luna Park and interviews with visitors.Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Leisure activity, Ghost Train Ride Luna Park, c1980s
... David Rae Collection St Kilda Black and white photograph, unmounted Ghost Train Ride Luna Park Photograph Leisure activity ...The heritage-listed ride has been operating at Luna Park since 1934.Black and white photograph, unmounteddavid rae collection, st kilda -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph - Portrait, Edmund Samuel Parkes
... St Kilda. They lived at Iron (later called Willyama), 241 Carlisle Street, Balaclava. Edmund Parkes was one of the best educated banks in Victoria. Following his appointment as superintendent of the Bank of Australasia in 1876, he purchased a Remington typewriter for the bank and employed Australia's first woman bank employee, Mary Swifte, to operate it. Nancy died in 1886. Edmund died in a train...St Kilda. They lived at Iron (later called Willyama), 241 Carlisle Street, Balaclava. Edmund Parkes was one of the best educated banks in Victoria. Following his appointment as superintendent of the Bank of Australasia in 1876, he purchased a Remington typewriter for the bank and employed Australia's first woman bank employee, Mary Swifte, to operate it. Nancy died in 1886. Edmund died in a train ...Edmund Samuel Parkes (1834-1887) married Nancy Penrose Lawry (1831-1886) in 1855 in London. They travelled to Australia aboard the Damascus in November 1867 with their six children and other relatives to enable Edmund to take up an appointment as inspector of the Bank of Australasia. Four more Parkes children were born in St Kilda. They lived at Iron (later called Willyama), 241 Carlisle Street, Balaclava. Edmund Parkes was one of the best educated banks in Victoria. Following his appointment as superintendent of the Bank of Australasia in 1876, he purchased a Remington typewriter for the bank and employed Australia's first woman bank employee, Mary Swifte, to operate it. Nancy died in 1886. Edmund died in a train accident in 1887. His life is commemorated with a stained-glass window and memorial plaque at Holy Trinity Church, Balaclava.Black and white photograph mounted on plywood and cardboardHandwritten notes on the back: Edmund Samuel Parkes Father of Agnes Sargood nee Parkesst kilda, edmund samuel parkes -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "Trams will go from two cities", July to Oct 1968
... Also has cutting about the State cabinet being delayed by a good train breakdown, a Brisbane train strike and that Country considering the Underground is not vital. .3 - "The Country trams stay" - The Sun Thursday 3/10/1968 - about the Legislative Council not approving the motion to scrap the trams, Labor and Country party combined to defeat the motion. Also cutting on traffic changes to St Kilda... breakdown, a Brisbane train strike and that Country considering the Underground is not vital. .3 - "The Country trams stay" - The Sun Thursday 3/10/1968 - about the Legislative Council not approving the motion to scrap the trams, Labor and Country party combined to defeat the motion. Also cutting on traffic changes to St Kilda ...Yields information about the 1968 proposals to close both the Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems by the state government.Series of newspaper clippings adhered to three quarto lined sheets about the 1968 attempt by the Victorian Government to close the Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems. .1 - "Trams will go from two cities" - The Sun Friday 19/7/1968, about the Government's decision - gives reasons for the closure. .2 - "Protest over tram protest" - The Sun, 28/8/1968 - with a photo of No. 35 and that the Ballarat Save the Trams Committee not supporting a public protest meeting called by tramway employees. Also has cutting about the State cabinet being delayed by a good train breakdown, a Brisbane train strike and that Country considering the Underground is not vital. .3 - "The Country trams stay" - The Sun Thursday 3/10/1968 - about the Legislative Council not approving the motion to scrap the trams, Labor and Country party combined to defeat the motion. Also cutting on traffic changes to St Kilda Junction. Date of cutting has been taped onto the sheets.closure, ballarat, bendigo, parliament, st kilda junction, sec -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Calendar, Sydney Tramway Museum, 1974
... Features photographs of various Australasian Tramway Systems: Ballarat 34 and Adelaide 111 at the St Kilda Tramway Museum Dunedin 61 Ballarat 37 at the City terminus Bulimba Power Station electric locomotive Newcastle 383 Darling St Balmain Perth Trolley Bus 21 Perth 55 Melbourne Tait train Launceston 26 Sydney Suburban train Adelaide 365 Brisbane 293 VR 28 Geelong 14 - at Eastern Park Sydney tramway museum ...Features photographs of various Australasian Tramway Systems: Ballarat 34 and Adelaide 111 at the St Kilda Tramway Museum Dunedin 61 Ballarat 37 at the City terminus Bulimba Power Station electric locomotive Newcastle 383 Darling St Balmain Perth Trolley Bus 21 Perth 55 Melbourne Tait train Launceston 26 Sydney Suburban train Adelaide 365 Brisbane 293 VR 28 Geelong 14 - at Eastern Park Sydney tramway museum Document Calendar Sydney Tramway Museum ...Calendar 1975 - 28 pages - black and white photos except for the front cover. Produced by the Sydney Tramway Museum. Features photographs of various Australasian Tramway Systems: Ballarat 34 and Adelaide 111 at the St Kilda Tramway Museum Dunedin 61 Ballarat 37 at the City terminus Bulimba Power Station electric locomotive Newcastle 383 Darling St Balmain Perth Trolley Bus 21 Perth 55 Melbourne Tait train Launceston 26 Sydney Suburban train Adelaide 365 Brisbane 293 VR 28 Geelong 14 - at Eastern Park Sydney tramway museum tramways, trams, ballarat, adelaide, newcastle, sydney, dunedin tramways, brisbane, perth, trolley buses, melbourne, launceston, victorian railways, geelong, tram 14, tram 37, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Argus, Argus 28/12/1940, Dec. 1940
... St. Kilda Rickety Kate " come to town - St. Kilda & Brighton Tramway. Photo of " Toast Rack Tram & Tram and trammies." Photo of cows in transport and first train of coal from Korumburra. ...St Kilda - Brighton Tramway 1941 calendar Cartoons Postage Stamps Pages 7,8,9,and 10 of The Argus Saturday "Weekend Magazine" Supplement for December 28, 1940. Page 7. Articles-, "Carry On"- During the Air Raids (London -2 photos) "When St. Kilda Rickety Kate " come to town - St. Kilda & Brighton Tramway. Photo of " Toast Rack Tram & Tram and trammies." Photo of cows in transport and first train ...Pages 7,8,9,and 10 of The Argus Saturday "Weekend Magazine" Supplement for December 28, 1940. Page 7. Articles-, "Carry On"- During the Air Raids (London -2 photos) "When St. Kilda Rickety Kate " come to town - St. Kilda & Brighton Tramway. Photo of " Toast Rack Tram & Tram and trammies." Photo of cows in transport and first train of coal from Korumburra. Page 8 - 1941 calendar with ware related sketches around - in colour. Page 9 -= Cartoons - The week in black and white, Donald Duck, Come on Steve, Believe if you want to, Our Australia - most in colour. Page 10 - "Postage Stamps may be the Cause of Ware and Strife". Record reviewed and images of three pages added 7-9-2013. See http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/page/610289?zoomLevel=1- accessed 7/9/13 for imaged copies. trams, tramways, st kilda - brighton tramway, 1941 calendar, cartoons, postage stamps -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Ticket/s, Wal Jack, Album of collected tickets - Wal Jack Collection, 1933
... St Kilda Brighton electric tramway - 1 No. - image 14 German and Swiss tramway tickets - 4 No. - image 15 Wellington, Hamburg, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hobart and Winnipeg - image 16 Ballarat (or other Provincial cities) 11 No. - image 17 German cities - 9 No. - image 18 German cities - 4 No. - image 19 Front inside page of book has some birthdays listed of relatives and friends. Last few pages contain notes on photos of train...St Kilda Brighton electric tramway - 1 No. - image 14 German and Swiss tramway tickets - 4 No. - image 15 Wellington, Hamburg, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hobart and Winnipeg - image 16 Ballarat (or other Provincial cities) 11 No. - image 17 German cities - 9 No. - image 18 German cities - 4 No. - image 19 Front inside page of book has some birthdays listed of relatives and friends. Last few pages contain notes on photos of train ...Yields information about many transport tickets systems from around the world, including some SEC tickets. Has a strong association with Wal Jack.Diary, printed for 1934, two days per page - full bound and sewn in black Rexene with end papers (partly removed) with gold block title "Diary 1934" on front and "1934" on spine of book, stationary item, with a Nestle's product advertised on the bottom right hand pages. Has a blue ribbon sewn into book. A number of pages have been cut from the front and back of the book. See btm230i for image of book. Has been used primarily to store and present tramway tickets using stamp hinges. Cities collected: Most c1950 though some earlier - 1920's, 1930's. MMTB - 5d - 12 No. - image 1 MMTB - 4d, 6d, 5d, 8d and 9d - 17 No. - image 2 MMTB - 2d, 3d 7d, 4d - 10 No. - image 3 Eastern Goldfields Transport Board - Kalgoorlie, 16 No. - image 4 Ditto - 6 No. - image 5 Ditto - 14 No. - image 6 Ditto - 11 No. - image 7 W.A. government tramways - Perth - 10 No. - image 8 Auckland - 5 No. - image 9 (Special One Day travel ticket loose) MTT Adelaide - 11 No. - image 10 NSW Govt. Tramways - Sydney - 20 No. - image 11 Brisbane - 10 No. and AETA tour ticket date 3/2/1951 - image 12 NSW Govt. Tramways - Sydney - 13 No. - image 13 St Kilda Brighton electric tramway - 1 No. - image 14 German and Swiss tramway tickets - 4 No. - image 15 Wellington, Hamburg, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hobart and Winnipeg - image 16 Ballarat (or other Provincial cities) 11 No. - image 17 German cities - 9 No. - image 18 German cities - 4 No. - image 19 Front inside page of book has some birthdays listed of relatives and friends. Last few pages contain notes on photos of train leaving Ballarat 1943. 56, 57 (copy to ARHS Archives). Item revised 30/6/2002. Inside front page has a list of birthdaystrams, tramways, tickets, photo notes, vr steam locos, ballarat., kalgoorlie, mmtb, melbourne, auckland, weekly tickets, adelaide, perth, sydney, brisbane, vr trams, st kilda brighton, wellington, wanganui, new plymouth tramways, hobart
