The Powelltown tramline bridge Black and White negative scanned at 600 dpipowelltown tramline bridge

Provides information about a proposal "speed camera" style camera for use in Fairways to detect motorists who should have not have been using the lane. Proposed by the Minister for Transport Jim Kennan, opposed by the Opposition Transport spokesman Alan Brown. Gave some proposed locations. Article written by Rosanne Michie. Yields information about a proposal to monitor compliance of Fairways,Newspaper clipping - "Tramline 'eye' plan slammed" - The Sun 5-4-1989tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, fairways

Large logs coming down a tramline Negative Black white Scanned at 600 dpi.large logs tramline brakeman

Letter with supplementary document - "Proposal to build a tramline down Nepean Highway to Southland", advocating residents support a study into a possible tram line to Southland, May 1977. The Nepean Highway was being widened at the time. Produced by the AETA. Printed by duplicating process on white foolscap paper.trams, tramways, public transport, mmtb, proposals, moorabbin

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from the Moonee Valley Leader - 12/7/2004 titled "Council considers tramline extension" about the funding of a study of an extension to Mickleham Road Tullamarine by the City of Hume. Quotes Cr. Gary Jungwirth. Cutting service provided by Rehame, gives details of the size of the sheet etc.trams, tramways, aeta, route 59, airport west, city of hume, new tramway

Rock obtained for works at the Entrance and around Gippsland Lakes.Black and white photograph of a tramway through bushland, steep bank above tramline, tree fern gully below. Tramway connected quarry to landing on Mississippi Creek, Colquhoun Forest north of Lakes Entrance. East Gippsland VictoriaMyer's Creek Tramwayvegetation, transport, room display

Date made 18 January 1997Colour photograph of a pile of granite rock left on the bank of the North Arm. This rock was quarried at Mississippi Creek and conveyed by tramline to the North Arm where it was loaded on barges and conveyed to the entrance where it was used to stabilise the piers. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, public works, quarries

Date made 18 January 1997Colour photograph of the sign depicting the history of the tramline which connected the stone quarry at the head of the Mississippi Creek to the North Arm. It shows an anodised metal plaque on a metal support, during the construction of the stone piers of the entrance to the Gippsland Lakes. Lakes Entrance Victoria transport, historic site

One of persons named Rex Fish.Colour photograph of a large pile of granite rock left on the bank of the North Arm. This rock was quarried at Mississippi Creek and conveyed by tramline to the North Arm where it was loaded into barges and conveyed to the entrance for stabilising the piers. Four people in photo. Lakes Entrance Victoria public works, quarries, historic site

Date made 18 January 1997Colour photograph of a boiler which provided steam power to drive a winch at North Arm. Rock was transported from Mississippi Creek quarry along a tramline to North Arm where rock was transferred by steam powered winch to a barge which carried rock to the entrance. Lakes Entrance Victoriahistoric site, machinery

Black and white photograph of the tramline used to transport red granite from the quarry at Mississippi Creek to the landing at the head of the North Arm, Lakes Entrance, Victoria showing the converted Fordson tractor used to haul the trucks of stone on the 3 foot 6 inch line 105cm approximately 1920 to 1939. Lakes Entrance Victoriatransport, historic site

Contextual or historic information One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's tram network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Two faded original horizontal photographs, mounted on vertical card showing the original railway level crossing in Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, before a railway overpass was constructed and the laying of the electric tramline. The two photos depict northern and southern views of the crossing. Dimensions: Photo 1 106 x 157 mm Photo 2 107 x 147 mm Mount 249 x 197 mmAnnotated recto: "Showing tramway gates at Glenferrie, taken 1912 by E.J. Dower, just prior to construction of electric tramline." Verso: "1912"theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, trams -- boroondara (vic.), tramways -- hawthorn, trains -- hawthorn (vic.), glenferrie station

Date made January 2009Colour photograph showing old tramline and remains of old wooden western pier reinforced with rocks and sand build up - western pier. Lakes Entrance Victoriapiers, tramline

Date made January 2009Colour photograph, closeup view showing old tramline and remains of old wooden western pier, reinforced with rocks, and partly covered with sand buildup, at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.piers, tramline

This is after paired photograph used in the 150 year, Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display.|The before paired photograph number 02218|Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room display.Colour photograph showing Lake Bunga near Lakes Entrance with the remains of tramline crossing, birds sitting on the remains. Lake Bunga Victoriabridges, waterways, transport, tramline

A tramline was built to bring logs down from a mill up on Stoney Creek. The tramline was made of timber and the trolleys of logs were pulled as afr as possible by horse and then a driver would ride the logs down to the flat land below pulling a brake when nearing the end. (Close to site of present Primary School).Photo is a copy of Anne Borella (nee Nicholson) depicting the haulage of timber along a tramline. Two horses are pulling a trolley while a driver stands on the load with the wheelbrake ready.transport, horse drawn, structures, tramway

During summer, after the last load of rock for the week had been delivered to the landing, the trolley would be used as transport for a picnic in the bush nearby.Black and white photograph of two men and three young women in summer dresses and hats sitting on a trolley on the Mississippi Creek tramline. One man in tidy suit, the other appears to be in working clothes. Dense bush in background, tea cup on cross beam of trolley. East Gippsland Victoriatramline, people

Three identical black and white copies, 8 x 10 cmSepia photograph showing Lake Bunga near Lakes Entrance, with tramline across lake with one panel missing. Lake full and clean. Hard to see whether the entrance is open or closed. (After 1919) Lake Bunga VictoriaLake Bunga Vic (on reverse)transport, waterways, tramline

Contextual or historic information One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's tram network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original mounted photograph of construction of the electric tramline in Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills.Annotated verso: "Showing the commencement of preparing for electric trams in Riversdale Road / Taken from the corner of Union Road, note Essex road on right with picket fencing"theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, trams -- boroondara (vic.), tramlines -- surrey hills

One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's tram network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original oval mounted photograph of the construction of the tracks for the new electric tramline in Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills. Annotated verso: "Preparing for electric tram line, Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills / Taken from near Warrigul [sic] Road / note Essex Road on right with picket fencing."theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, trams -- boroondara (vic.), riversdale road -- surrey hills

Four men named are Harbeck, George Fraser, Ted Dinelli and Fitzclarence.Black and white photograph of five workmen standing on the barge at the landing at the head of North Arm. It shows a pile of rock on the shore, a large bit of rock in the barge. Lakes Entrance Victoriaquarries, waterways, transport, public works, room display

This is the paired after photograph used in the 150 year, Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display.|The before paired photograph number 01733.3|Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room display.Colour photograph of a remnant of the tramway, beside the walking track, which ran from the Mississippi Creek quarry to the head of the North Arm. It shows one length of ironrail in the vegetation, Lakes Entrance Victoria. public works, transport, historic site

Date made 18 January 1977.Colour photograph of Rex Fish standing beside the boiler which provided steam power to drive the winch to transfer rock from the tram, trucks to the barge at North Arm. This rock quarried at Mississippi Creek was used to stabilise the entrance piers, and build rock groynes around the lakes. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, historic sites, public works, machinery

Date made 18 January 1997Colour photograph of a remnant of the tramway which ran from the Mississippi Creek quarry to the head of the North Arm. It shows two lengths of discarded iron rail on the bank of the creek. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, public works, transport, historic site

1 x copy black and white 15.5 x 11|1 copy sepia 14.5 x 10Black and white photograph of the tramway on which the granite rock was transported from the Mississippi Creek quarry to the head of the North Arm. It shows portion of the 3 foot 6 inch, 105cm, track, which had a gentle gradient, achieved with cuttings where necessary, winding between thick natural vegetation. Two women standing on track dressed in 1930 style clothing. Lakes Entrance Victoriatransport, room display, people

This photograph was used in the 150 year Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display.Color photograph of a remnant of the tramway which ran from the Mississippi Creek quarry, to the head of the North Arm. It shows two lengths of iron rail, two large rocks and some smaller pieces beside the swampy creek. Lakes Entrance Victoria public works, transport, historic site

Date made 18 January 1997, for weekend trip 18 and 19 January 1997Colour photograph of the abandoned boiler at the North Arm. It shows a rusted steam boiler lying on its side, during 1920 and 1930 a steam crane was used to transfer rock from tram trucks to a barge for transport to the entrance. In background five people and shelters erected for information. Lakes Entrance Victoriatransport, public works, historic site

One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's tram network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original oval mounted photograph depicting preparation for laying the tracks for the new electric tramline in Riversdale Road, Camberwell. Annotated verso: "Riversdale Road / Preparing for electric tram line / Taken from near corner of Coolangatta Road"theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, riversdale road -- camberwell, trams -- camberwell

One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines, railways and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's public transport network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original mounted photograph showing workers excavating Riversdale Road, Camberwell, in preparation for the laying of the new electric tramline.Verso: "Riversdale Road between Wattle Valley and Highfield Roads"theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, riversdale road - camberwell (vic.), theme -- travelling by tram

Contextual or historic information One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's tram network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original oval mounted photograph depicting Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills, before the construction of the proposed electric tramline.Annotated verso: "Riversdale Road Surrey Hills / Preparing for electric tram line / Note Essex Road on right with picket fencing."theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, riversdale road -- surrey hills, tramlines -- surrey hills