Set of three photocopies of newspaper articles and photographs of the launch of the City Circle tram service and the breakdown of tram No. 1000 on its launch by the Minister for Transport Mr. Brown. Also reports of other incidents involved with the launch of the tram. Quotes Mr. Brown and Jeff Kennett. Also details of the sources of funding - Federal Government Better Cities Program. .1 - The Age - 29/4/1994 - with a photograph of 1000. .2 - Geelong Advertiser - 29/4/1994 - "Jolly pollies in trolley folly". .3 - The Age 29/4/1994 - titled "The tram, the launch, the Premier and his stout" - lists those involved. .4 - The Age, different edition with a different arrangement and headline - titled "Trams go a little loop on the new city route" item written by John Mangan, photo Simon O' Dwyer and John Lambtrams, tramways, city circle, launch, accidents, tram 1000

Special souvenir of seven issues of the "Geelong Advertiser" in a presentation box to mark the newspaper's 150th anniversary.Special souvenir of seven issues of the "Geelong Advertiser" in a presentation box to mark the newspaper's 150th anniversary.geelong advertiser

Victorian Governor C. J. La Trobe informed the public of the Colonial Secretary's despatch of satisfaction at the recent capture of the bushrangers on the Plenty, and his thanks to those responsible. This was sent to the Geelong Advertiser for publication.1 p. typescript. Copied from Geelong Advertiser 6 June 1842bushrangers, plenty river

Photocopy of an extract from the Geelong Advertiser 26/3/1956 about the closure of the Geelong tram system and the public participation. Has a photo of Mr S Parker driver and Mr E Sweeten, conductor on one of the last trams. Also has an item dated 27/3/1959 about the presentation of a bell taken from Geelong tram 38 and presented to former Mayoress Mrs H Jacobs by the Mayor of Newtown and Chilwell Cr A S M Collins.Yields information about the last day of Geelong trams.Set of two foolscap photocopies of extracts from the Geelong Advertiser.tramways, tramcars, geelong, closure, last tram, bells

Newspaper clipping from The Geelong Advertiser, Sat. 25/1/1975 titled "Ballarat has another drawcard - a tramway" Reports that on 1/2/1975 the BTPS will achieve its goal and be officially opened by the Chairman of the SEC. Gives details of the history of the BTPS, its work and progress to date. Has a photo of 26 and 27 in the depot."From the Geelong Advertiser Sat Jan 25th 1975" in blue ink along the top edge.btps, opening, construction

tells story of Scammell House Torquayphotocopy of newspaper article; Geelong Advertiser 1996wreck of joseph h scammell

Queenscliffe family.Queenscliffe family's life & timesBeazley Family of Queenscliffe, Newspaper clippingGA [Geelong Advertiser] July 18, '55.history

Newspaper cutting titled "When trams ran in Geelong" written by Max White. Looks at the development of the tramway system in Geelong, MESCo, operation, take over by the SEC and finally closure. Notes the use of coloured route lights, conductresses, and how the system was shut down in stages. Has a photo of Geelong 7 supplied by Bob Prentice.Yields information about the history of the Geelong tramway system.Newspaper clipping newsprint - Geelong Advertiser 9/10/1971tramways, geelong, closure, belmont, mesco, local history

Brief article on the closure of the Newtown office, and opening of an office in Belmont by Vision Australia Foundation.Cut out newspaper article taken from Geelong Advertisernon-fictionvision australia foundation, anne johnson, heidi timberlake, myrtle barnes

Original Queenscliffe buildings 18821882 buildings in QueenscliffeGeelong Advertiser article re Queenscliffe buildings 1/10/1882.Reverse " NIL "queenscliffe buildings.

Marian Couch was ordained 1972. Served at Hamilton, Preston, Swan Hill, Woomelang, Horsham, Corio-Norlane. Retired 01/2001.B & W head and shoulder photograph of Rev. Marian Couch."Advertiser" (presumably the Geelong Advertiser, as Couch lives in Corio (2017).rev marian couch

special lift out 50th Anniversary VP DayNewspaper The Geelong Advertiser special lift out 50th Anniversary VP DayLocal Newspaper with special lift out 50th Anniversary VP Daynewpaper

Port Phillip pilot boat VICTORIA IIPort Phillip pilot boat28/06/1986 Geelong Advertiser article re VICTORIA II pilot boat launching.Reverse " NIL "

QMC opening & lifeboat display.1987 OpeningNewspaper clipping re Opening of QMC 1987Reverse " Lewis Ferrier / official opening 1987-03-06 | copyright Geelong Advertiser "lifeboat 'queenscliffe', qmc opening

Newspaper clipping - Geelong Advertiser, June 7 1929. Re: Control of Geelong tramways and subsequent take over by Electricity Commission.person, individual, basil miller

Queenscliffe's history.Queenscliffe history stories.(1) "Melbourne Sun", 12/09/1986 article re Queenscliffe, (2.1) "Royal Auto" July 1981, pg 1, Bellarine Military & Marine history, (2.2) "Royal Auto" July 1981, pg 2, Bellarine Military & Marine history, (3) "The Age" 28 Dec 1987, short Queenscliffe history, (4) "Geelong Advertiser" 27 Dec 1986 Queenscliffe thrives history. (5.1) "Geelong Advertiser" 7 July 1987, Overview of Queenscliffe, Pg 1 of 2, (5.2) "Geelong Advertiser" 7 July 1987, Overview of Queenscliffe, Pg 2. of 2Reverse " NIL "historical stories re queenscliffe

Presentation cup Geelong girls interhouse sports. Names of teams from mills 1934-1940.Geelong Girls Inter-House Sports The "Geelong Advertiser" Grand Challenge Cup For Perpetual Competition Highest Aggregate Pointstextile mills - sporting teams textile mills - staff sporting teams, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff, sporting teams

The article was published in the Geelong Advertiser 150 year Anniversay edition in 1990 and retells the story of the Joseph H Scammell wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1091.The article recalls one of the significant shipwrecks off the Victorian coast.Black and White photocopyshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 35 in Ryrie St with the destination of Station followed by No. 22 going to West. A shop in the background is advertising the Geelong Advertiser Newspaper. Possibly late 1940's given the two cars in the view. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 35 tram 22

Article published in the Geelong Advertiser on 23 August 1971 telling the story of the Geelong Skindiving Club recovering the anchor from the wreck of the Scammell lost on the reef at Point Danger Torquay in 1891.contemporary record of the recovery of a significant artefact from an old wreck off Torquay.Black and white photocopywreck of joseph h scammell

Article from the Geelong Advertiser on 3 September 1975 speculates on the origin of artefacts found at Point Impossible beach, approximately 3 miles from Point Danger. Are they parts of the Scammell wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891. The loss of the Scammell in 1891 was a significant event in the history of Torquay.Black and White photocopyshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Osborne House was used as a Naval College from 1915-1917 it was served as a Naval Convalescent Hospital, followed by the home of Australia's first submarine fleet (1919-1924) and a training base during WW2.It is possible this photograph taken in 1920 shows a crew from the submarine fleet. This photograph is historically significant, it represents use of the building by the Navy and was taken onsite at the training facility. The crew and dogs are wearing a variety of clothing suggesting they were performing or having a break from work. This photograph is significant for its connections to Victoria's history of defense and building Geelong's workforce.A black and white photograph showing a crew ashore in May 1920. The photograph has been taken out the front of the stables at Osborne House, Geelong. Photo shows 15 crew members and 3 dogs dressed up. One crew member holds a copy of the Geelong Advertiser in his hands.osborne house stables, australian naval college, submarine fleet

Newspaper clipping from the Geelong Advertiser, Sat. 29/12/2001, titled "Call for trams to cut traffic chaos". written by James Miles, with a photograph of two trams in Moorabool St. Geelong. Article looks at a call by Geelong Councillor Shane Dowling to reintroduce trams to Geelong to address traffic and parking problems.geelong, tram revival

Maritime MuseumsVisiting Professor from Hamburg Maritime Museum, Professor Dr. Karl Gander, with David Beavis & Don Golightly.B&W photo of Prof K Gander, D Beavis & D Golightly at QMC c1985Reverse " David Beavis, Professor Dr Karl Gander (Hamburg Maritime Museum), mayor Don Golightly / Copyright The Geelong Advertiser 191-197 Ryrie St Geelong 3220 NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR DISPLAYED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION "history