Showing 25 items matching "wharfies"
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBook, Margot Beasley, "Wharfies - The History of the Waterside Workers Federation", 1996
... "Wharfies - The History of the Waterside Workers Federation"..."Wharfies - The History of the Waterside Workers Federation"" A chronological overview of the main issues, events and characters in the Union's (i.e. ...piers and wharves - waterside workers societies clubs unions and other organisations transport - shipping "Wharfies - The History of the Waterside Workers Federation"" A chronological overview of the main issues, events and characters in the Union's (i.e. ..."Wharfies - The History of the Waterside Workers Federation"" A chronological overview of the main issues, events and characters in the Union's (i.e. WWF) history from it's formation 1n 1902 up to 1993 when it amalgamated with the Seaman's Union of Australia" Introduction pix. 320 page blue hard back book with very colourfully illustrated dust cover.piers and wharves - waterside workers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, transport - shipping -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - CD, "Waterside", c. 1998
... ...Wharfies...The history and development of the Waterside Workers Federation. Wharfies. Tom Hill. recorded in Melbourne and Sydney...Wharfies. Tom Hill. recorded in Melbourne and Sydney "Waterside" Film CD ...The history and development of the Waterside Workers Federation. Wharfies. Tom Hill. recorded in Melbourne and Sydneysocieties clubs unions and other organisations, piers and wharves - waterside workers, wharfies, waterside workers federation, tom hills -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith CollectionArtwork, other - Wharfies, Roy Dalgarno
... Wharfies...Australia 1910 - 1987 Signed, edition and title Aquatint 8/40 Roy Dalgarno Artwork, other Wharfies ...Australia 1910 - 1987Aquatint 8/40Signed, edition and title -
Unions Ballarat
Under the hook : Melbourne waterside workers remember working lives and class war, 1900-1980, Lowenstein, Wendy et al, 1982
... ...wharfies...An oral history of rank and file wharfies - history of working on the Melbourne waterfront....An oral history of rank and file wharfies - history of working on the Melbourne waterfront. ...An oral history of rank and file wharfies - history of working on the Melbourne waterfront.Relevant to the history of trade unionism and especially waterfront workers.Paper; book. Front cover: black background; black and white image of two men; red and white text.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, oral histories, wharfies, waterfront workers, unions, maritime workers' union, maritime workers' strike, class wars -
Unions Ballarat
A tapestry of Australia : The Sydney wharfies' mural, Reeves, Andrew, 1992
... ...wharfies...The wharfies' mural shows the combined history of the waterside workers and the labour movement from the 1800s to the late 1930s....A tapestry of Australia : The Sydney wharfies' mural Reeves, Andrew ...The wharfies' mural shows the combined history of the waterside workers and the labour movement from the 1800s to the late 1930s.Descriptive of the artistic representation of union history, the first world war and the depression.Paper; book. Front cover: blue and white with mural.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, wharfies' mural, wharfies, art and history, depression, unions, history, wwi, waterside workers federation, wwf, murals, labour movement -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Perce White addressing people at commemorative service of the 1928 wharfies strike, 1 Nov 2009
... Photo of Perce White addressing people at commemorative service of the 1928 wharfies strike...Transport - Shipping Perce McGuire WHITE Perce WHITE Photo of Perce White addressing people at commemorative service of the 1928 wharfies strike Photograph Perce White addressing people at commemorative service of the 1928 wharfies strike ...Photo of Perce White addressing people at commemorative service of the 1928 wharfies striketransport - shipping, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - William Devine at Wharfies' Picnic
... Digital copy of a B&W photograph of William DEVINE at the Wharfies' picnic c1950s....DEVINE Family William DEVINE Piers and Wharves - Waterside Workers Digital copy of a B&W photograph of William DEVINE at the Wharfies' picnic c1950s. Photograph William Devine at Wharfies' Picnic ...William DEVINE married Mary Ellen LARKIN in West Hartlepool, Co. Durham, England. They had two children John Bruce aka 'Tilly' (b 1902) and Margaret Philomena aka 'Mag' (b 1899).Digital copy of a B&W photograph of William DEVINE at the Wharfies' picnic c1950s.devine family, william devine, piers and wharves - waterside workers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Rupbert Lockwood et al, Humour is their Weapon, 1985
... Paperback book 'Humour is Their Weapon - Laugh with the Australian Wharfies' by Ruper Lockwood. 96 pp, illustrated with cartoons and photos...piers and wharves - waterside workers rupert lockwood mark knight Has library codes on spine and inside back cover, stamped top and bottom 'St Kilda Public Library' Paperback book 'Humour is Their Weapon - Laugh with the Australian Wharfies' by Ruper Lockwood. 96 pp, illustrated with cartoons and photos Humour is their Weapon Book Rupbert Lockwood Joh Byrne Mark Knight Gordon & Gotch Dominion Press ...Paperback book 'Humour is Their Weapon - Laugh with the Australian Wharfies' by Ruper Lockwood. 96 pp, illustrated with cartoons and photosHas library codes on spine and inside back cover, stamped top and bottom 'St Kilda Public Library'piers and wharves - waterside workers, rupert lockwood, mark knight -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - MUA Here to Stay, Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), May 1998
... Here to Stay badge from the 1998 Patrick Stevedores lockout of the MUA wharfies. Blue with white letters, damaged...Here to Stay badge from the 1998 Patrick Stevedores lockout of the MUA wharfies. Blue with white letters, damaged Badge MUA Here to Stay Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) ...On a visit to the picket at Swanson Dock in May 1998 there were no badges left to sell. This one, being faulty, was given to donor by a wharfie. Needs a cover.M.U.A. Here to Stay badge from the 1998 Patrick Stevedores lockout of the MUA wharfies. Blue with white letters, damagedpiers and wharves - waterside workers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, public action campaigns, transport - shipping, maritime union of australia, mua -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - The Wharfies, Radio National, 1998
... "The Wharfies". 1998 Radio National program "Hindsight" regarding the Waterside Workers Federation fund. ...Recording duration 46:49 Audio The Wharfies, Radio National ..."The Wharfies". 1998 Radio National program "Hindsight" regarding the Waterside Workers Federation fund. Recording duration 46:49societies clubs unions and other organisations, waterside workers federation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Wharfies protest at Webb Docks, Ron Laing, 1988 - 1999
... One of a set of 20 colour photographs 1980s-90s, of various events and subjects. Wharfies' protest at Patricks dispute (Webb Dock)...Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer. ron laing One of a set of 20 colour photographs 1980s-90s, of various events and subjects. Wharfies' protest at Patricks dispute (Webb Dock) Photograph Wharfies protest at Webb Docks Ron Laing ...Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.One of a set of 20 colour photographs 1980s-90s, of various events and subjects. Wharfies' protest at Patricks dispute (Webb Dock)ron laing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Tom Hills, Charlie Morgan and Tippo Hayes, former wharfies carrying their hooks, Port Melbourne Festival, 1980s
... Tom Hills, Charlie Morgan, Tippo Hayes all former wharfies carrying their hooks. Approx 1980s...Tom Hills, Charlie Morgan, Tippo Hayes all former wharfies carrying their hooks. Approx 1980s Photograph Tom Hills, Charlie Morgan and Tippo Hayes, former wharfies carrying their hooks, Port Melbourne Festival ...Photo taken at Port Festival. Tom Hills, Charlie Morgan, Tippo Hayes all former wharfies carrying their hooks. Approx 1980spiers and wharves - waterside workers, tom hills, charlie morgan, tippo hayes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Wharfies strike at Webb Docks, Ron Laing, 1988 - 1999
... One of a set of 20 colour photographs 1980s-90s, of various events and subjects. Wharfies strike against Patrick company on Webb Dock...Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer. ron laing One of a set of 20 colour photographs 1980s-90s, of various events and subjects. Wharfies strike against Patrick company on Webb Dock Photograph Wharfies strike at Webb Docks Ron Laing ...Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.One of a set of 20 colour photographs 1980s-90s, of various events and subjects. Wharfies strike against Patrick company on Webb Dockron laing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Lyn McLeavy, Woolbales of Wrath, Feb 2001
... 'Woolbales of Wrath' by Lyn McLEAVY, an A4, 8 pg, red cover booklet describing the working conditions of wharfies over several generations of the McLeavy family. ...PMH&PS produced this illustrated version Piers and Wharves - Waterside Workers Families Lyn McLEAVY Mary Elliot McLEAVY Hugh Dodger McLEAVY Dick McLEAVY Sarah Jane 'Jennie' BAINES nee HUNT 'Woolbales of Wrath' by Lyn McLEAVY, an A4, 8 pg, red cover booklet describing the working conditions of wharfies over several generations of the McLeavy family. ...Written by member Lyn McLEAVY, this was originally an article appearing in Overland, 1999. PMH&PS produced this illustrated version'Woolbales of Wrath' by Lyn McLEAVY, an A4, 8 pg, red cover booklet describing the working conditions of wharfies over several generations of the McLeavy family. Published by PMH&PS 2001piers and wharves - waterside workers, families, lyn mcleavy, mary elliot mcleavy, hugh dodger mcleavy, dick mcleavy, sarah jane 'jennie' baines nee hunt -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Photocopy, Woolbales of Wrath by Lyn McLeavy published in Overland, Lyn McLeavy, Woolbales of Wrath, 1999
... Photocopy of 'Woolbales of Wrath' by Lyn McLEAVY, an article describing the working conditions of Port Melbourne wharfies over several generations of the McLeavy family. ...Piers and Wharves - Waterside Workers Families Lyn McLEAVY Mary Elliot McLEAVY Hugh Dodger McLEAVY Dick McLEAVY Sarah Jane 'Jennie' BAINES nee HUNT Photocopy of 'Woolbales of Wrath' by Lyn McLEAVY, an article describing the working conditions of Port Melbourne wharfies over several generations of the McLeavy family. ...Written by member Lyn McLEAVY, this appeared in 'Overland', 1999. PMH&PS produced an illustrated version.Photocopy of 'Woolbales of Wrath' by Lyn McLEAVY, an article describing the working conditions of Port Melbourne wharfies over several generations of the McLeavy family. Published by 'Overland', Issue 157, Summer 1999piers and wharves - waterside workers, families, lyn mcleavy, mary elliot mcleavy, hugh dodger mcleavy, dick mcleavy, sarah jane 'jennie' baines nee hunt -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Maritime history, Wendy Lowenstein et al, Under the Hook, 1982
... Hardcover second edition signed by authors and wharfies, black cloth-bound with black/red/white dust jacket titled "Under the Hook - Melbourne Waterside Workers Remember 1906 - 1980" (2 copies)...Hardcover second edition signed by authors and wharfies, black cloth-bound with black/red/white dust jacket titled "Under the Hook - Melbourne Waterside Workers Remember 1906 - 1980" (2 copies) Under the Hook Book Maritime history Wendy Lowenstein Tom Hills Melbourne Book Workers (ie self-published) Globe Press ...Self published because no-one believed it would sell; had to be reprinted the same year and still selling. This copy was acquired from Wendy Lowenstein the day of Tim Hills' wake at the Maritime Workers' Union, 17 May, 1995. It had been signed some years previously as many of the informants are now dead.Hardcover second edition signed by authors and wharfies, black cloth-bound with black/red/white dust jacket titled "Under the Hook - Melbourne Waterside Workers Remember 1906 - 1980" (2 copies)1 copy (169.01a) is signed on first page by both authors plus 12 of the 31 waterside workers quoted in the book, and on title page by Wendy Lowenstein. The other copy (169.01b) is only signed on the title page by Wendy.piers and wharves - waterside workers, depression, industrial disputes, transport - shipping, tom hills, wendy lowenstein, manny calleja, jack marotte, charlie morgan, henry briggs, mick fisher, sol green, tippo hayes, alf greenwood, ernie briggs, bert king, henry hall, harry saunders -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Wharfies strike at Webb Docks, Ron Laing, 1988 - 1999
... One of a set of 20 colour photographs 1980s-90s, of various events and subjects. Wharfies strike during dispute with Patricks on Webb Dock. ...Shows picket line "greeting" bus load of scab workers Photograph Wharfies strike at Webb Docks Ron Laing ...Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.One of a set of 20 colour photographs 1980s-90s, of various events and subjects. Wharfies strike during dispute with Patricks on Webb Dock. Shows picket line "greeting" bus load of scab workersron laing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Large group of retired wharfies and wives in front of tour bus, Tom Hills Archive
... Photograph of large group of retired wharfies and wives in front of tour bus. SPA Southern Branch Veteran's function. 19 June 1988. ...Beryl Miller, Fred ferrall, Trevor McCandless, Tom Hills Tom Hills Archive Photograph Large group of retired wharfies and wives in front of tour bus ...Photograph of large group of retired wharfies and wives in front of tour bus. SPA Southern Branch Veteran's function. 19 June 1988. Beryl Miller, Fred ferrall, Trevor McCandless, Tom Hillssocieties clubs unions and other organisations, piers and wharves - waterside workers, transport - shipping, tom hills, waterside workers federation of australia -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Transcripts, Wharfies interviews for Under the Hook, Wendy Lowenstein, 1980 - 1981
... Bundle of typed transcripts of tapes from wharfies, recorded by Wendy LOWENSTEIN and Tom HILLS 1979 to 1980 when writing 'Under the Hook'. ...Document Transcripts, Wharfies interviews for Under the Hook Wendy Lowenstein ...Wendy LOWENSTEIN donated these in 1998 to the Society after storing them since the early 1980s. They were typed by a hired transcriber, for excepting and editing to into 'Under the Hook - Melbourne Waterside Workers Remember 1900-1980'. Subsequently the Australian National Library requested these transcripts, and it is (in 2000) Wendy's intention to make them copies. They have purchased the tapes from which these were transcribed; originally Wendy offered to donate the tapes to this Society.Bundle of typed transcripts of tapes from wharfies, recorded by Wendy LOWENSTEIN and Tom HILLS 1979 to 1980 when writing 'Under the Hook'. On large computer sheets, loosely tied with cotton cord. Dot-matrix printout.piers and wharves - waterside workers, arts and entertainment - literature, oral history, wendy lowenstein, lou albress, jack baker, hall briggs, arthur bueno, manny callejo, mick fisher, sol green, tom hills, alf greenwood, bert king, tippo hayes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyNewspaper - Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times, From Fishing Village to Yuppie Paradise, 23 Nov 1989
... Two articles; Top - One of gentrification of Port Melbourne Lower - Two former wharfies and Gasworks employees. Photo and story...Two articles; Top - One of gentrification of Port Melbourne Lower - Two former wharfies and Gasworks employees. Photo and story From Fishing Village to Yuppie Paradise Newspaper Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times ...From Fishing Village to Yuppie Paradise. Part of page from Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times. Two articles; Top - One of gentrification of Port Melbourne Lower - Two former wharfies and Gasworks employees. Photo and storybuilt environment, piers and wharves - miscellaneous, utilities - gas, industrial disputes, syd ware, ern birch, vince kerr, hmas lonsdale, fishermans bend, emerald hill, sandridge, abel tasman, gasworks, st peter and paul's school, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Early Shipping: Ocean/Railway Pier, n.d
... Two cargo ships berthed on right, good sheds, railway trucks, forklift on left, Several wharfies in foreground. A pallet of boxes of (7) butter, suspended from ships crane....Two cargo ships berthed on right, good sheds, railway trucks, forklift on left, Several wharfies in foreground. A pallet of boxes of (7) butter, suspended from ships crane. ...Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Sepia, 23 Police repelled 1500 Wharf Labourers - Blood on Pavement, November 1928
... In October 1928, on the eve of the Great Depression, Melbourne’s wharfies went on strike. Strike-breakers were brought in and police, armed with guns and brandishing batons, lined the wharf to protect them. ...In October 1928, on the eve of the Great Depression, Melbourne’s wharfies went on strike. Strike-breakers were brought in and police, armed with guns and brandishing batons, lined the wharf to protect them. ...In October 1928, on the eve of the Great Depression, Melbourne’s wharfies went on strike. Strike-breakers were brought in and police, armed with guns and brandishing batons, lined the wharf to protect them. Tempers rose, fighting broke out, and a nervous inspector ordered his men to fire first into the air, then into the crowd.on page 8strike, wharfs, police, port melbourne, princes pier, alan whittaker, fan album, 1928, labourers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper cutting, Gentrification of Port Melbourne, Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times, "When times were tough", 23 Nov 1989
... Main article - photo of two ex wharfies and an ex gasworks employee who lived and worked in Port Melbourne...Main article - photo of two ex wharfies and an ex gasworks employee who lived and worked in Port Melbourne "When times were tough" Article Newspaper cutting, Gentrification of Port Melbourne, Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times ...Newspaper cutting from the Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times of 23 November 1989. Top article about gentrification of Port Melbourne. Main article - photo of two ex wharfies and an ex gasworks employee who lived and worked in Port Melbournesocieties clubs unions and other organisations, workers, piers and wharves, built environment, fishermans bend, syd ware, ern birch, vince kerr, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, abel tasman, waterside workers federation -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Ballarat Geelong wharfies picnic specials, Harvey Studios, 18/02/1953
... N Ballarat" On rear of .1 is the N.L.Harvey stamp and Wal's notes "SEC Ballarat Geelong Wharfies Specials, Lydiard St Nth at 11.5am, 18-2-53, Nos. 15, 35, 39, 38, 34, 37, 40"...Photograph SECV Ballarat Geelong wharfies picnic specials Harvey Studios ...Photograph of seven bogie trams lined up with passengers boarding in Lydiard St. North, between Mair St and the Railway Station for the Geelong Waterside Workers picnic day on Wednesday 18/2/1953. Closest tram is No. 40. Photo taken from the Railway Station car park entrance. Provincial Hotel and other buildings on west side of Lydiard St. in photo. Published in the Courier 19/2/1953 - advised by Alan Bradley - 15/3/2003. 1880.1 - Digital image of the same photo from the Wal Jack Album. See images i2 and i3 for details, i3 for the rear of the photograph. Wal Jack notes identifies the trams as Nos. 15, 35, 39, 38, 34, 37, 40"Yields information about the tram arrangements for a large group from Geelong and the Geelong wharfies made for their picnic - probably at the Gardens. Demonstrates transport arrangements in the 1950's.Black and white photograph with details on the rear.On rear in blue ink "10 - Special trams chartered to convey Geelong Waterside Workers Picnic participants from Railway Station to Lake Wendouree Botanical Gardens o Wednesday 18 Feby '53". Under writing is word "Ballarat" in pencil. In top right hand corner, in a purple ink hand stamp is "N.L. Harvey (Photo Press Service) A.M.P. Chambers Lydiard St. N Ballarat" On rear of .1 is the N.L.Harvey stamp and Wal's notes "SEC Ballarat Geelong Wharfies Specials, Lydiard St Nth at 11.5am, 18-2-53, Nos. 15, 35, 39, 38, 34, 37, 40"trams, tramways, picnics, lydiard st. nth, geelong waterside workers, charters, tram hire, tram 40 -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook - Reference book, Melbourne Books, Wharves To The World: The Development Of Melbourne's World Trade Centre, 2011
... ...wharfies...Construction of the retail precinct, WTC Wharf, was completed in late 2010. yarra yarra tribe early melbourne world trade centre melbourne southbank northbank australian wharf siddeley street waterfront amy zurrer wurundjeri spencer street bridge north wharf riverlee wtc wharf harbor trust sir john coode harbour trust little dock polly woodside wharfies divers Wharves to the World: The Development of Melbourne's World Trade Centre is a photographic chronicle of the history of the World Trade Centre and its surrounds. ...Wharves to the World: The Development of Melbourne's World Trade Centre is a photographic chronicle of the history of the World Trade Centre and its surrounds. The book traces the journey of land and the buildings that occupied it - from its beginnings with the Wurundjeri people to its role as a trading hub in early Melbourne, then as the site of the modern-day World Trade Centre, and now as part of a flourishing residential and commercial Precinct. As with any major project The World Trade Centre has face its share of fêlures, but despite thèse it has become an integral part of the City. So it goes that was once home to swampland and the City morgue has been transformer into a Diamond of the Yarra River.A 128-page book of printed matter, photographs, engravings and drawings. The hard cover is white with the title in gold lettering on the front. The dust-cover is also white with black lettering. Along the lower half of the cover, front and back, is a strip of six photos, three coloured and three black and white. 128 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. non-fictionWharves to the World: The Development of Melbourne's World Trade Centre is a photographic chronicle of the history of the World Trade Centre and its surrounds. The book traces the journey of land and the buildings that occupied it - from its beginnings with the Wurundjeri people to its role as a trading hub in early Melbourne, then as the site of the modern-day World Trade Centre, and now as part of a flourishing residential and commercial Precinct. As with any major project The World Trade Centre has face its share of fêlures, but despite thèse it has become an integral part of the City. So it goes that was once home to swampland and the City morgue has been transformer into a Diamond of the Yarra River.yarra yarra tribe, early melbourne, world trade centre, melbourne, southbank, northbank, australian wharf, siddeley street, waterfront, amy zurrer, wurundjeri, spencer street bridge, north wharf, riverlee, wtc, wharf, harbor trust, sir john coode, harbour trust, little dock, polly woodside, wharfies, divers
