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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, The Story of Melbourne, 1934
... The Story of Melbourne...the story of melbourne... Mayor of Melbourne, Sir. H Gengoult-Smith the story of melbourne ...Cream, pale green cover. Brown lettering. Sketches of early discovery scene and Yarra river, Flinders Street, Station and St. Paul's Cathedralthe story of melbourne, kenyon af, stewart f, tatura, victorian history, sir gengoult-smith -
Melbourne LegacyBook, Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club
... Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club...This publication is the story of the Melbourne Legacy Club...Front cover, Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy... This publication is the story of the Melbourne Legacy Club from ...This publication is the story of the Melbourne Legacy Club from the founding of Melbourne Legacy 1923, until 1932. It has photos of significant people and early activities.Significant in that the publication details the formation of Melbourne Legacy and the first nine years of the club.Printed hardcover book with red cloth over cardboard cover, white pages and black type with black and white photos. Handwritten note attached with paper clip to first page inside the cover.Front cover, Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club, Legacy logo, both embossed in gold. Spine, two horizontal straight lines at the top and the bottom of the spine, the word Legacy, Legacy logo, the word Blatchford, all embossed in gold.history, founding legatee -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Alfred S Kenyon, The Story of Melbourne by Alfred S Kenyon, 1934
... The Story of Melbourne by Alfred S Kenyon.... The Story of Melbourne by Alfred S Kenyon Book Alfred S Kenyon ...This Book is most interesting - Melbourne's Beginnings. The Inscription in front of this book M.G. Phillips (nee Taylor), taught school at Concongella during World War II.Soft Card cover of a green and cream colour Three Separate Panels on front cover. Top panel contains a drawing of a ship moored at shore with trees in background. Send Panel Is a Shield with curled side inside is The Title and Authors Name in Brown print. The Lower Panel is the largest contains a drawing of a river with a bridge crossing it, also a church and domed building with a clock tower in the distance. Back Cover contains a drawing of a series of books, in the shape of question mark with a Kookaburra sitting at the top.Inside front cover hand written M.G. Phillipsstawell education -
Canterbury History GroupBook, Weston Bate, Richard Broome, The Story of Melbourne Lanes, 2024
... The Story of Melbourne Lanes...Melbourne Lanes Town Planning Bridges The story ...The story of Melbourne's Lanes. Some lanes feature with photos from past with photos of the lane in the present. Includes material from the 1994 edition.268 pages, includes black and white and colour photos and index non-fictionThe story of Melbourne's Lanes. Some lanes feature with photos from past with photos of the lane in the present. Includes material from the 1994 edition.melbourne lanes, town planning, bridges -
Melbourne LegacyBook, Claude Blatchford, Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club, 1932
... Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club.... The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club Book Claude Blatchford ...Black leather bound copy of Claude Blatchford's account of Legacynon-fictionhistory, blatchford -
Melbourne LegacyBook, Claude Blatchford, Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club, 1932
... Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club... by Melbourne Legacy. history blatchford shrine of remembrance Endpaper ...Red leather bound copy of Claude Blatchford's account of Legacy with metal Legacy badge on the cover.non-fictionhistory, blatchford, shrine of remembrance -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, 100 years of football; the story of the Melbourne Football Club 1858 - 1958
... 100 years of football; the story of the Melbourne Football... lettering on spine 100 years of football; the story of the Melbourne ...Presented to the school by Robert 'Bob' Lemke. Bob attended Ballarat College 1944 - 1947. He was School Captain in 1947. Example of ongoing community support of the school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians and members of the college community and associates.Dark blue cloth bound book with MFB emblem on front cover and gold lettering on spineBook plate inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College / Library / Presented by / R Lemke Esq 1958lemke, ballarat-college, weatherly-library -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Ken BENNETT, Vintage Port The Story of a Port Melbourne Kid, 2001
... Vintage Port The Story of a Port Melbourne Kid.... Vintage Port The Story of a Port Melbourne Kid Book Ken BENNETT ...The childhood recollections of Ken BENNETT and his family growing up in Port Melbourne in the 1940's to the 1960's.A4 size book with sepia photograph of the corner of Bay & Crockford Streets, Port Melbourne.ken bennett, built environment - domestic, domestic life, families -
The Celtic ClubBook, Rex Harcourt, Southern invasion, northern conquest: Story of the founding of Melbourne, 2001
... Southern invasion, northern conquest: Story of the founding..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Exploration and development - Melbourne ...This book is an account of how exploration and settlement of Port Phillip paved the way for colonising present day Victoria.Index, bib, plates, maps, ill. p. 240.non-fictionThis book is an account of how exploration and settlement of Port Phillip paved the way for colonising present day Victoria.exploration and development - melbourne, john batman - melbourne - history -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Harcourt, Rex, Southern Invasion - Northern Conquest. Story of the Founding of Melbourne, 2001
... Southern Invasion - Northern Conquest. Story of the... behind the founding of Melbourne. Includes excerpts from ...An account of the most notable events behind the founding of Melbourne. Includes excerpts from important documents, photographs, maps, reference notes and index.settlers, industrial -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, C. N. Govett, A. E. Twentyman, "A story of the Melbourne Cable Tramway System - 11th November 1885 to 26th October 1940", 1973
... "A story of the Melbourne Cable Tramway System - 11th... Taig on his copy from which it was scanned. "A story ...Report - 230 approx. pages, photocopied from an original, loose sheets A4 sheets photocopied from an original manuscript by C. N. Govett and A. E. Twentyman - 1973. The front sheet has been signed by C. N. Govett. Has a table of contents, looks at the Engine Houses, cables in detail, route colours, grips, shunting, the various lines and how they operated, fares, annual reports, notes and fare collection. Has been scanned as a pdf into eight separate files - front cover photo and map have been added by Kevin Taig on his copy from which it was scanned.trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, grip tram, winding houses, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, C. N. Govett, A. E. Twentyman, "A story of the Melbourne Cable Tramway System - 11th November 1885 to 26th October 1940", 1973
... "A story of the Melbourne Cable Tramway System - 11th... the operation and history of Melbourne's cable trams. trams tramways ...Report or history Melbourne's cable trams written by Neville Govett and Alf Twentynan, two recognised historians on Melbourne cable trams. The book looks at the Engine Houses, cables in detail, route colours, grips, shunting, the various lines and how they operated, fares, annual reports, notes, and fare collection. Includes information on the operators, See item 1885 for another copy and a full scan of the document.Yields information about the operation and history of Melbourne's cable trams.Report - black comb bound, 230 approx. pages, photocopied from an original, loose sheets foolscap sheets photocopied from an original manuscript by C. N. Govett and A. E. Twentyman - 1973On page 3 in ink "To my friend John, with Best Wishes Neville Govett, 28 Apr 86". On a label on the outside of the comb binding "The Melbourne cable tram system" is a Dymo machine label. trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, winding houses, engine houses, operations -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument, Star Health SHIP Project, PORTogether Magazine 2019, 2019
... A 24 page magazine including stories of Port Melbourne... - Kindergartens A 24 page magazine including stories of Port Melbourne ...The aim of PORTogether magazine was to' "celebrate community engagement and social Inclusion". Articles include interviews with Peter MARTIN, Janet BOLITHO, Danielle McCAFFREY, Kamal IBRAHIN, Rochelle BELL and Sharon WILCOX. A 24 page magazine including stories of Port Melbourne residents and activities. peter martin, bolitho, danielle mccaffrey, kamal ibrahin, rochelle bell, sharon wilcox, star health ship project, port phillip community group, education - other, health - general health, father bob mcguire, education - primary schools, kulin nation, sport - australian rules football, recreation - cycling, education - kindergartens -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Progress Press, "Trams a vital part of City's transport", 18/05/1988 12:00:00 AM
... Fiddian, giving the story of Melbourne trams from horse, cable... by Marc Fiddian, giving the story of Melbourne trams from horse ...Newspaper clipping, from the Progress Press, 18/5/1988, titled "Trams a vital part of City's transport", written by Marc Fiddian, giving the story of Melbourne trams from horse, cable to electric, where they run NMETL, VR tramways and there place in Melbourne. Has a photo of a cable tram with a very young Gripman, and Z59 on a Bundoora service.trams, tramways, cable trams, nmetl, vr, melbourne, history, z class, books, bundoora -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, A Woman of importance, 1992
... Story of Emily Childers in Melbourne, 1850 - 1856.... Mitcham melbourne childers family melbourne To Nunawading ...To Nunawading Historical Society on the occasion of the 30th birthday. Best wishes, Jean Uhl 14/10/95Story of Emily Childers in Melbourne, 1850 - 1856.To Nunawading Historical Society on the occasion of the 30th birthday. Best wishes, Jean Uhl 14/10/95childers family, melbourne -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Baby the Horse Leads a Dog's Life, 1964
... An amusing story appearing in Melbourne Herald of animals... Tatura the-murray An amusing story appearing in Melbourne Herald ...An amusing story appearing in Melbourne Herald of animals on Peter Kerrin's farmArticle from Herald Newspaper concerning unusual behavour of horsedairy farms, document, newspapers -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDomestic object - Comic Book, Geoff Cook, "Tram Fury", 1976
... . Based on a story about Melbourne W2 tramcar drivers racing each.... Based on a story about Melbourne W2 tramcar drivers racing each ...Comic book - 32 pages + card covers titled "Tram Fury", with the subtitle "when the slowest driver on eight wheels meets the fastest dragster of the age - there can only be one outcome ...." Written and illustrated by Geoff Cook 1976, published by Falcon Comics. Colour cover with green back cover. Publication details on rear cover. Based on a story about Melbourne W2 tramcar drivers racing each other. Image of front cover, page 32 and the rear cover.tram, trams, melbourne, comics -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Ministry of Transport, "Transport Progress", Jul. 1983
... of newspaper stories about Melbourne transport dated to early Nov 1982... Melbourne transport dated to early Nov 1982. Has stories about more ...Eight page newsprint Newspaper, titled "Transport Progress", issued by the Ministry of Transport, late 1982 with a collection of newspaper stories about Melbourne transport dated to early Nov 1982. Has stories about more Comeng trains, new articulated trams for Melbourne, merger of the transport bodies, restructure, Jolimont, Domain Interchange, level crossings, Restaurant tram and rail and road safety. 2nd copy added 5-6-2016 from Charles Craig Collection..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, metropolitan transit authority, the met, state transport authority, sta -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Albinson family 1941
... story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. ... story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. People ...The Albinson family moved to 159 Pickles St in 1936 and remained there until 1955 (returning to Williamstown). Phyllis's grandmother (Nan) -Violet lived opposite at 89 Cruikshank St. Father John Goddard Albinson worked at Kitchens. Phyllis told her story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. Albinson family. Three generations in Nan's yard. Aunt Norienne, Dad (John), Marie seated and Phyllispeople, domestic life, built environment - domestic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - John Godard Albinson at age 23 with daughter Phyllis 3 months
... story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. ... story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. People ...The Albinson family moved to 159 Pickles St in 1936 and remained there until 1955 (returning to Williamstown). Phyllis's grandmother (Nan) -Violet lived opposite at 89 Cruikshank St. Father John Goddard Albinson worked at Kitchens. Phyllis told her story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. John Goddard Albinson (age 23) with daughter Phyllis aged 3 months in 1936people, domestic life, built environment - domestic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph
... story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. ... story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. People ...The Albinson family moved to 159 Pickles St in 1936 and remained there until 1955 (returning to Williamstown). Phyllis's grandmother (Nan) -Violet lived opposite at 89 Cruikshank St. Father John Goddard Albinson worked at Kitchens. Phyllis told her story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. Phyllis Albinson (Kelly) at age 3 riding tricycle in her yardpeople, domestic life, built environment - domestic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph
... story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. ... story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. People ...The Albinson family moved to 159 Pickles St in 1936 and remained there until 1955 (returning to Williamstown). Phyllis's grandmother (Nan) -Violet lived opposite at 89 Cruikshank St. Father John Goddard Albinson worked at Kitchens. Phyllis told her story "Port Melbourne's Child" in catalogue number 2109. Phyllis Albinson aged about 4 wearing her Nan's best hat people, domestic life, built environment - domestic -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - Comic Book, Geoff Cook, "Tram Fury", 1976
... . Based on a story about Melbourne W2 tramcar drivers racing each...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Comic book - 32 pages + card covers titled "Tram Fury", with the subtitle "when the slowest driver on eight wheels meets the fastest dragster of the age - there can only be one outcome ...." Written and illustrated by Geoff Cook 1976, published by Falcon Comics. Colour cover with green back cover. Publication details on rear cover. Based on a story about Melbourne W2 tramcar drivers racing each other. 2nd copy added 27--1-2019 from Donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection.trams, tramways, melbourne, comics -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, "History of Tramway Conductresses"
... , Conductress of Hanna St depot 1942 to 1944, tells the story..., Conductress of Hanna St depot 1942 to 1944, tells the story ...The poster compiled with the association of Joan Paul, Conductress of Hanna St depot 1942 to 1944, tells the story of Melbourne tram conductresses during the Second World War, including pay rates, training, sports, and working on the trams. Names included are: Lurline (Laurie) Meehan, Corporal O'Brien, Roma Gill, Laurie O'Brien, Jean Kirkham, Carl Jeffries, and the coach of the Basketball team, Percy Blacham - Depot Starter at Hanna St.Yields some information about the Conductresses at Hanna St depot and their working history.Set of four photographs and text mounted onto manufactured wooden board.tramways, staff photo, conductresses, sports, hanna st, world war 2 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster - 7 episodes of tram stories, City of Melbourne, "Tramlines", 2023
... of locative literature from Melbourne" featuring various stories... of locative literature from Melbourne" featuring various stories ...Poster published as part of promotion of "7 episodes of locative literature from Melbourne" featuring various stories of Melbourne tram routes from the riders perspective; Shamini Kumar route 59 Fiona Hardy route 109 Nova Weetman route 6 Shivaun Piozza - route 19 Vidya Rajan route 11 Nadia Bailey route 35 Emma Gibson route 58 Includes a map of the central city tram lines. Sponsored by the City of Melbourne and Broadwave. Oct. 2023Demonstrates a series of stories evolving around Melbourne tram routes and life.Poster - A2 printed in full colour.tramways, stories, melbourne, podcasts, tram routes -
National Wool MuseumBooklet, Sheep to suit
... . The story of the Melbourne College of Textile's World Record of 1hr... of Textiles, 1984. The story of the Melbourne College of Textile's ..."Sheep to suit" -The Melbourne College of Textiles, 1984. The story of the Melbourne College of Textile's World Record of 1hr, 32 minutes, 33.52 sec on June 24, 1982, recorded by the Guinness Book of RecordsBooklet describing the 'Sheep to Suit' event for the Guiness Book of World Records.textile production fashion shearing weaving sewing, melbourne college of textiles australian wool corporation sunbeam corporation limited, carding, spinning, highlights of the national wool museum: from sheep to suit - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), textile production, fashion, shearing, weaving, sewing -
National Wool MuseumBooklet, Sheep to suit
... . The story of the Melbourne College of Textile's World Record of 1hr... of Textiles, 1984. The story of the Melbourne College of Textile's ..."Sheep to suit" -The Melbourne College of Textiles, 1984. The story of the Melbourne College of Textile's World Record of 1hr, 32 minutes, 33.52 sec on June 24, 1982, recorded by the Guinness Book of RecordsBooklet describing the 'Sheep to Suit' event for the Guiness Book of World Records.This record was broken in 1987 by "The Melbourne College of Textiles" for the Japanese programme "These Wonderful People" Time 1 hour 27 Minutes 59.32 secs. Time difference = 6 Minutes 04.13 secstextile production fashion shearing weaving sewing textile mills textile mills, melbourne college of textiles australian wool corporation sunbeam corporation limited, carding, spinning, highlights of the national wool museum: from sheep to suit - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), textile production, fashion, shearing, weaving, sewing, textile mills -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, P St J Wilson, "The Pioneers of Port Melbourne", 1945
... "The Pioneers of Port Melbourne". Small book (100 pages... J Wilson. Sub title is "The story of Early Melbourne ..."The Pioneers of Port Melbourne". Small book (100 pages) with soft faded terracotta coloured cover (with blue and black city drawing) by P St J Wilson. Sub title is "The story of Early Melbourne for Boys and Girls" On inside title page two handwritten signatures R Riggall and William Riggall.education, australian aborigines, phillip st john wilson -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Connies Collectable Cards, The Connies, Connies Collectables, c2013
... and story of Melbourne's trams and the W class tram. g. Tramjatra... on front and story of Melbourne's trams and the W class tram. g ...Series of six The Connies Collectables Cards for 2013. Each card features a photograph with a story or details of the image or person on the reverse. Produced by The Connies, Melbourne, with a Leunig sketch on the rear and The Connies logo. a. Frenchie x 8 No. - performing tram conductor - Armand Lefebvre b. Sir Robert Risson x 8 No. - MMTB Chairman 1949 - 1970. c. Cable Trams x 9 No. - image of crowded Spencer St cable tram. d Mirka Mora Art Tram x 7 No. - with story of The Conductors on the rear. e. Joyce Barry x 12No. - Melbourne's first female tram driver. f. Electric Trams x 12 No. - featuring L104 on front and story of Melbourne's trams and the W class tram. g. Tramjatra - featuring the relationship between Melbourne and Kolkata (Calcutta) India. (added 31-3-2018)trams, tramways, tickets, the connies, mmtb, conductors, cable trams, decorated trams, tramjatra, calcutta -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age Newspaper, Time to backtrack on Connies?, 28-7-2008
... ?", written by Lisa Martin detailing the background story... by Lisa Martin detailing the background story to the Melbourne ...Newspaper clipping titled "Time to backtrack on Connies?", written by Lisa Martin detailing the background story to the Melbourne tram conductors, asking whether they should return, what people say, and what The Age says. Has a photo of a lady conductor selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra. Part of an Education Feature.Yields information about the issue of Melbourne's tram conductors.Newspaper cutting from The Age, 28/7/2008, title Time to backtrack on Connies?trams, tramways, conductors, connies
