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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Southern Cross Traction, By Birney to Golden Square : the last years of Bendigo's tramway, 1973
... Trams - Bendigo - History... Prahran Tramways - Bendigo Trams - Bendigo - History A portrait ...A portrait of Bendigo's tramway system in its final yearsIll, maps, p.74.non-fictionA portrait of Bendigo's tramway system in its final yearstramways - bendigo, trams - bendigo - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bendigo Trust Ltd, Bendigo's talking trams : present, past and future, 1973
... Trams - Bendigo - History... Prahran Tramways - Bendigo Trams - Bendigo - History A book ...A book on the history of Bendigo's trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.Ill, p.96.non-fictionA book on the history of Bendigo's trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.tramways - bendigo, trams - bendigo - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Bendigo tramways: An illustrated history, 1973
... Trams - Bendigo - History... Prahran Tramways - Bendigo Trams - Bendigo - History A book ...A book on the history of Bendigo's trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.Ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA book on the history of Bendigo's trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.tramways - bendigo, trams - bendigo - history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Keith Kings, "The Bendigo Tramways", Feb. 1972
... the history of Bendigo Tramways and has a strong association ...Yields information about the history of Bendigo Tramways and has a strong association with the closure of the system in 1972 and the author.An illustrated History of the Bendigo Tramways. 80 pages, gloss art paper, in black ink with a yellow card cover in green ink, saddle bound. Details history of Bendigo tramways, its tramcars and the involvement of the various operators. Has maps and photographs. Has been covered with a plastic covering material with a typed note "Property of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, Not transferable to any person" underlined in red ink and position underneath the plastic covering. See also Reg item 326 for other copies of this book and scans of the map pages.Notes on pages 2, 14, 35, 38, 42, 44, 48, 49, 51 - 55, 57, 58, 61 - 65, 70, 73, 76 and 79 - in pencil under the photograph captions,trams, tramways, bendigo, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO AND ITS VINTAGE TALKING TRAMS, 1981
... 'Bendigo and its Vintage Talking Trams' History... TRAMWAYS History talking trams Bendigo tramsways public transport ...'Bendigo and its Vintage Talking Trams' History of Bendigo and tramsways. Published by Bendigo Trust. Printed by Northern Offset Printing. Written by Sue Mackinnon. 100 pages. B&W and coloured photographs.Sue Mackinnon Bendigo Trusttramways, history, talking trams, bendigo, tramsways, public transport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, PROCLAMATION 1943, C. November 1943
The “Ugly man Contest” was a fund raiser for the P.O.W comfort fund in which £3891 was raised. (Pounds). The certificate was given to William (Bill) John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 re this effort and others by Bill Turner. Refer Cat No 8030 for his RSL history and his WW1 service details.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, backing piec is maroon colour, certificate is a fawn colour, all text in black. At the top is the word “Proclamation” followed by text, a red seal/stamp is at the bottom LH side. The paper relates to the “Ugly man Contest”Text, “Be it known by these presents - Bill Turner on the Tram each day, of ugly men he has his say; In competition he gives us shocks; And with his trams, he has his stops. In this event, he’s worked each day, to do his bit, in this big fray” “Bendigo November 27th 1943”brsl, smirsl, fund raiser -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Bendigo Trust Ltd, Bendigo's talking trams, present past and future, 1973_
A guide and history of the 'talking' trams of Bendigo, Victoria.Description of Bendigo's tram fleet and commentary on the "Talking Tram " route.96 p., illus.trams, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: TRAM LINE - LONG GULLY
Very dark copy of a photo of the unfinished tram tracks through Long Gully. Photo shows the rails set in the pavers, but no filling between the tracks. Written under the photo is: The line in preparation for the Tram to come through Long Gully.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - tram line -long gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK ROAD
Photocopy of a newspaper article and photo of Eaglehawk Road with a tram outside a two story newsagency. On the right is a dilapidated timber fence. Written on the back is: approx 1966 ? One of the last trams No. 18 to run up Main Street of Long Gully (Bond Street) now known Eaglehawk Road. On Left Post Office - now Gents Hairdresser & Rose of No. 3 Australia Hotel. On right Les & Marie Norris Newsagency & Mixed Business. 2 story Building was Commercial Hotel. No. 26 Tram was the last To Run between Bendigo , Long Gully & Eaglehawk still running as a Tourist tram in Bendigo 1987. Donated by Alan Crossley 1985.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - eaglehawk road, mr l w norris, country roads board, mr g marshallsea, rose of australia hotel, les & marie norris, commercial hotel, alan crossley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FORMER GLORY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Former glory: the Alexandra Fountain on Charing Cross and a Bendigo tram in the background. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ALL ABOARD
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. All aboard: a Bendigo tram when the line ran along Mitchell and Carpenter streets to the cemetery, circa 1960. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO SAYS GOOD-BYE TO THE TRAMS
... Bendigo Tram History... Virginia Mine Upper Reserve (QEO) Bendigo Tram History Gibson's ...Copy (2 pages) of a Bendigo Advertiser Feature dated Thursday, April 13, 1972 titled Bendigo Says. Good-bye to the Trams. Article contains photos of trams, a photo of a conductor assisting an elderly lady with a shopping jeep and a photo of trams and people at the Alexander Fountain. The article mentions Four Eras of Trams, a poem titled 'The Trammies' by R L Harrowfield, some men who worked on the trams and tasks they did, some accidents, local identities, and some of Tom Griffiths memories.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo says good-bye to the trams, the electric supply company of victoria, state electricity commission of victoria, cr d e elliott, the city council, bendigo trust, sandhurst and eaglehawk tramway company, bendigo tramway company, battery trams, steam trams, electric trams, r l harrowfield, tom griffiths, baby health centre, miss tavenor's sweet shop, needle mine, the robbie burns hotel, eaglehawk wine saloon, town hall hotel, hooley's dress fabrics, kevin anstee, bert knight, bendigo curtain service, graham o'donahoo, john henderson, the english electric traction company, princess theatre, upper reserve, five lions, hercules mine, needle loop (needle mine), jim collins, arch robinson's seat, st liborius church, virginia mine, upper reserve (qeo), bendigo tram history, gibson's, blum's, powney's, view point newsagency, city offices, hopetoun hotel, ?ob & dorothy mills' concern, gillies bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: STEAM TRAMS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Steam trams and trailers cross behind Alexandra Fountain at Charing Cross in 1900. (Photo courtesy of the Bendigo Historical Society)newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Colour photograph of the Central Deborah mine. Left foreground is tram No. 21, and the conductor is moving away from the tram towards the mine. To the left of the conductor can be seen a garage of a private residence. Mining infrastructure in the form of building. A small green car and the rear left corner of a small caravan. Notre the small building on the lower level of the poppet.mining, surface equipment, central deborah mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO ADVERTISER DECEMBER 20, 1971 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ''NEW MOVE FOR TOURIST TRAMS'', 20/12/1971
BENDIGO ADVERTISER DECEMBER 20, 1971 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ''NEW MOVE FOR TOURIST TRAMS''. (Local Ministers:) Minister of Fuel and Power Mr Balfour, Local Government Minister Mr Hunt, Minister For Tourism Mr Dickie. Councillors T.R. Flood, J.C.M. Jeffrey, N.J. Oliver, J.P. Pearce, Mr V.L. Smythe. Proposal of the time run tourist trams from Central Deborah Mine through to Emu Point in North Bendigo taking in Pall Mall and McCrae Streets.bendigo, newspapers, bendigo advertiser tourist trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PARADE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Parade: Sunday school parade, Charing Cross, circa 1900. The Alexandra Fountain stands at the intersection of Mitchell and View streets and Pall Mall and High street, formally known as Charing Cross. Charing Cross has been an important landmark and meeting place for visitors and residents of Bendigo and is a pick-up point for the talking tram tour. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1930-1940
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. The tram-lines which carried firewood to the mines were made of wood. Markings: 39 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1930s
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. This is the Long Tunnel Gold Mine in 1910. The tram-line roamed the hill was used for carrying timber to the mine. Engine House, Inclined Shaft, Battery, Boiler House and Firewood stacks are marked on the slide. Markings: 30 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BENDIGO FIRST
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Bendigo first: two of Bendigo's first electric trams using the overhead system. The city Family Hotel is in the background. The trams were built in 1903 by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide. Photo courtesy Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO ADVERTISER NOVEMBER 6, 1971 BENDIGO TRUST SAVING THE TRAMS, 1971
Bendigo Advertiser November 6, 1971 Article: They'll Talk About Trams. On Monday the State Director of Tourism, Mr Harkins, will meet with members of the Bendigo Trust. Joining them will be Messrs. F.S. Grimwade, MLC, J.F. Granter, MLC, & Mr R.H. Trethewey MLA, for a visit to the Central Deborah Goldmine and a ride in one of the famous Birney trams along the proposed tourist tram route from Central Deborah to the Joss House, passing more than 30 points of historical interest. Mr D.. O'Hoy member of the Bendigo Trust announced there was a feeling of optimism among members that the trams could be saved.bendigo, tourism, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO TRAM
Photo of old double bogie tram with advertising sign from gas & fuel corporation ''Save oil for transport. Use gas for heating''Fujitransport, tramways, tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DISC COLLECTION: GEORGE COOP COLLECTION OF PHOTOS BENDIGO TRAMS 1956 TO 1967, 1956-1978
DVD ( 801 in disc library ) of personal photos of Bendigo Trams taken by George L Coop,of 33 Bass Street, Box Hill. Pictures taken in the period 1956 - 1967. George was a 'fairly frequent visitor to Bendigo or passing through it as I worked in Echuca 1959 - 64. A camera was a handy companion in those days which are fondly remembered' ( letter dated 3 Jan 2018)bendigo, tramways, bendigo trams 1956-78 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILIAR
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Familiar: a view of Charing Cross, and one of Bendigo's historic trams, from a balcony in 1954. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ELAINE ROBB COLLECTION: ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, BENDIGO
Hand coloured postcard: image shows Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo. On Rh side, view up View Street, tram on tracks. Three men standing around fountain. Could be late 1890's.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ELAINE ROBB COLLECTION: MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO
Hand coloured postcard: view of Mitchell Street, looking towards Pall Mall. "General View of Mitchell Street, Bendigo printed across top. Image shows tram in foreground, poles and line down centre of road. 'Sandhurst Coffee Palace' on banner outside two storey building with verandas and ornate pediments, on right hand side, 'The Living Centre' printed on the side of a shop on left side. Possibly late 1890's ? On rear of card: Post Card (W.T.P in ornate diamond shape) .W.T. Pater -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ELAINE ROBB COLLECTION: COOPER'S CITY CLUB HOTEL, BENDIGO
Hand coloured postcard. Cooper's City Club Hotel, on the corner of Pall Mall and Mitchell Street in background. Alexandra Fountain on RH side, two trams in foreground,. On top of hotel a flagpole, with red and white flag, 'Cooper's City Club Hotel' Red stamp on top LH side of postcard, 'G. Cooper, Bendigo' surrounded by flourishes. Possibly late 1890's ? On back of postcard: Printed in Melbourne F.W.N. & Co, enclosed in laurel wreath print. Postcard, stamp, correspondence here, the address only here.bendigo, streetscape, pall mall, mitchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TRUDLING
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Trudling: a tram rattles along High street, Eaglehawk, looking towards the town hall. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, VIEW POINT, BENDIGO
Sepia image mounted on board: image shows Alexandra Fountain, View Point, Bendigo, looking towards View Street. Fountain surrounded by wrought iron fence. Fountain is not running. Horse drawn cab standing in front of buildings on back LH side. On buildings, Manning & Co., Bisset, importer drapery, clothing, millinery. No tram line in View Street.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain, bendigo, sandhurst, alexandra fountain, view point, manning & co., bisset -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BLACK AND WHITE POSTCARD: PHOTOGRAPH OF BURNLEY PARK AT TRAM TERMINUS
postcard - photograph of Burnley Park at Tram Terminus - black and whiteSemco seriespostcard, photograph, various themes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD BLACK AND WHITE: ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE EARLY 1900'S
POSTCARD black and white photo ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE EARLY 1900'S Elizabeth St Melbourne early 1900's horses and carts and cable trams / looking from Flinders st towards the GPO / addressed to miss D Ashleypostcard, photograph, various themes, elizabeth street melbourne early 1900's elizabeth st melbourne early 1900's horses and carts and cable trams / looking from flinders st towards the gpo