Wooden Plaque N Z Returned Services Association N Z Returned Services Association

Sample of brown vinyl material used in Original Z and Z3 tramcars with a large brass eyelet placed in the sample. Manufacturer unknown, used by MMTB at Preston Workshops. Has written on the rear in black pen "Original Z / Z3 Seat Fabric"Has written on the rear in black pen "Original Z / Z3 Seat Fabric"trams, tramways, preston workshops, z class, z3 class, tramcar construction, tram acquisition, tramcar manufacture

In 1927 a plaque was installed at this anticlinal fold. Since no plaque is evident in the photo the date would be pre1927. The plaque states "This fine exhibit was disclosed when Lyttleton Street East was constructed in 1874. Saddle reefs occur in similar folds of the sandstones and slates on lower geological horizons."Colour photograph of an anticlinal fold in Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine, Victoriaanticlinal fold, geology, geological feature, castlemaine

Provides a detail description of the Z class tram for Melbourne, its components and who made them. Includes information on the role taken by Comeng Victoria, Comeng NSW, MMTB, ASEA. Gives a detail description of the body, traction equipment, auxiliary equipment, conductor controls, ventilation, destination equipment, safety features and a detailed data sheet including performance.Yields information about the manufacture of the Z class trams and the specifications.Document - 13 foolscap pages, titled New "Z class" trams for Melbourne giving engineering details of the then new Z class trams for Melbourne.trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, commonwealth engineering, mmtb, asea, design of new trams, specifications

Sample of a metal part "Z Class Coin Dispenser" - for use on conductors ticket machine equipment. Pressed from a sheet of steel, nickel plated, with curved sections for a hinge, strengthening and location. Has stamped at the bottom edge "SPORROMG MYNTAPPARAJER AB MADE IN SWEEDEN"Written in felt pen "Z Class Coin Dispenser" on rear.trams, tramways, tickets, coins, ticket machines

Black and white print of Z class tram No. 2 at Preston Workshops. Has the destination of West Preston Regent St with a route number "334". Photo possibly at the time around the trams entry to service on 28/6/1975. See reference.Yields information about Z class 2 around the time of its commissioning.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "Z 2 W'shops"tramways, trams, mmtb, z class, tram 2

"A, B & Z class training assessment including practical tram preparation and & Fault finding assessment. Has detailed assessment sheets including the necessary steps, for each fault. Has the Yarra trams logos at the top of the sheet.Yields information about the assessment for all electric trams c2005"A, B & Z class training assessment" - 6 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, training, exams, a class, b class, z class

Wooden shoes are / have been widely used in North-Western Europe (Scandinavia, parts of Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France). The models vary from a wooden sole and toe covering (Scandinavia, UK, Northern France) to a complete cover of the whole foot (The Netherlands and parts of Belgium). They are mostly made from poplar wood, but occasionally also from other softwoods like willow. The clogs' finish varies from plain wood or carved wood to varnished or painted versions, often with decorations. Nowadays special models are made for tourists with pictures of Dutch landscapes, tulips or windmills.Although wooden shoes are also used in other countries, the full foot covering model has become one of the symbols of the Netherlands, like the tulips and the old style houses in towns like Amsterdam.Pair of male size wooden clogs - completely covering feet, finished with clear varnish and shoe lace like decorations.Brand indication V Z clog and size 43/44 = 28 1/2cm - Shoe laces like decorations.wooden shoes holland dutch traditional clothing

Form, four page foolscap sheets, photocopied stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Engineering Department - Running sheds Branch - Changeovers - Z class trams - Summary for Period". Lists the types of faults that could occur, fault summary, changes and number of trams allocated for each of the depots operating Z1, Z2 and Z3 trams.In top right hand corner in ink "Depot Use Z and Z3 Fault reporting"trams, tramways, z class, z3 class, faults, depots, forms

Webbing pistol holster with flap closed by a brass press stud Reverse has clips for attaching to standard issue webbing belt (d/0176)Z L & T LTD 1942holster, pistol, webbing

In 1927 a plaque was installed at this anticlinal fold. Since no plaque is evident in the photo the date would be pre1927. The plaque states "This fine exhibit was disclosed when Lyttleton Street East was constructed in 1874. Saddle reefs occur in similar folds of the sandstones and slates on lower geological horizons." An anticline at Castlemaine, Victoria. This natural feature was uncovered during Lyttleton Street roadworks in 1880. anticlinal fold, geology, castlemaine

This stencil was used as a sheep station identification stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Coliban Park is a homestead located in Elphinstone, Mount Alexander Shire, Victoria. The wool bale marked COLIBAN PARK Z would have been produced at Coliban Park.Wool bale export stencil - COLIBAN PARK ZCOLIBAN PARK Zwool - transportation, wool sales

Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmMZ Commando Unit (Services Reconnaissance Department Z Force)

Set of six documents issued to participants of the "The Z-class Ruby Jubilee Tour", Saturday 14/11/2015 operated by Yarra Trams, John Whiting and Melbourne Tram Museum. All have a "Z1 & Z2 Class Ruby Jubilee Tour - 40 years" stamp on them. .1 - Tour booklet 8 pages - A5 when folded - with Z101 on the cover, giving a brief history, photos of Z class trams through the years, technical details, Z class trams in preservation and acknowledgements. .2 - A4 sheet "I was on board the tour" with photos of Z1 22 and Z2 101 along with logos of the MMTB, MTA. The Met, Swanston Trams, M>Trams, Yarra Trams. .3 - A4 - "Tram Service Changes" change sheet advising the tour times, routes and service changes. .4 - Doubled sided A4 sheet giving the detail timetable for the tram tours using Z1 22 and Z2 101. .5 - A4 sheet - giving details of the Z class destinations and codes. .6 - A4 double sided, Z class ruby Jubilee tour passenger survey sheet.trams, tramways, z class, tours, logos, e class, specification, destination roll, timetables

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Dictionary of Obsolete and Provincial English Vol 2 G - Z Author: Thomas Wright Publisher: George Bell and Sons Date: 1887Label on spine with typed text R.H.427 DIC Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, dictionary of obsolete and provincial english vol 2 g - z, thomas wright

The photo shows a view of the WW2 Z Special Unit's headquarters in Cairns.Z Special Unit and its operations were kept secret during WW2 and such photos may be rare.Sepia photograph On back: "House on the Hill" Cairns 1944 ZESz special unit - house on the hill - headquarters - cairns - world war 2

Thirteen page report within Manila covers with a red comb binder, foolscap size titled "Loading / Unloading characteristics Z-class trams, Interim Report", dated July 1975, summarising the findings of experiments at Preston Workshops and studies during June and July 1975. Gives a view on the design of the Z-class design. Includes tables and graphs.Marked on top of the front over "Embargoed" and "74/1.5 (part 5 of 5)trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, preston workshops, reports

This frame contains two as yet unidentified soldiers from two of Australia’s earliest overseas conflicts. The WW1 soldier has the rank of Captain and the Boer War soldier has the three stripes of Sergeant. It is possible that he belongs to the Coronation Contingent of Edward V11 in 1902.These soldiers were selected form all over Australia with 42 coming from Victoria. The Australian War Memorial cites a number of approximately 16000 soldiers who fought in the Boer War from 1899-1902. Of that number 282 died in action or as a result of wounds while around 320 died as a result of disease and accidents. Six received the Victoria Cross as well as other awards for bravery. The First World War had more drastic consequences for Australia. From a population of less than 5 million, 416809 men enlisted of whom over 60,000 were killed with 156000 wounded gassed or taken prisoner. Australian fought from 1914-1918 from Egypt, Turkey, and the Western Front in Europe. These photographs are representative of many photos which are kept in remembrance of Australian soldiers who fought in wars particularly the two world wars. The Boer war photo is a rarer one.This bi- fold photo frame is rectangular in shape with a rounded section at each top. It is leather in composition and has the Rising Sun insignia in each arch which appears to be metal. There are glass covering two photographs one of a Boer War soldier and the other of WW1. It is hinged in the middle with a double layer of leather which is broken .The Boer war photograph has a coloured flag and medal ribbons. The two Rising Sun badges have Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. The frame itself has J C Vickery Regent St W stamped on the back in gold with a crown above it. The photograph of the WW1 soldier has Hana Studio Ltd 22**** which although unreadable has been matched with another photograph to read,” 22 Bedford St Strand London. The photograph of the Boer War soldier has no studio identity. warrnambool history, unknown soldiers of warrnambool, boer war soldier, world war 1 soldier

Primary School 502 to R. Z. Davies Appreciation Certificate 1887 as Head Teacherstawell education

Duplicated A4p 9 page document titled "Operation of Z class Trams", providing instructions for the operation of Z class trams, fault finding, running out, changing ends, brake issues, defective doors, track brake, lights, automatic points, loud speaker, Public Address, safety, hot weather, tram No. 5, Z3 tramcars, slip indication, changing destinations, overspeed and defects.trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, training, operations, instructions, faults

Colour slide of a new Z class tram at Preston workshops on stands being fitted out. TMSV duplicate slide - MP175.Yields information about PCC car 1041, a prototype all electric tramcar Kodachrome colour slides, duplicate cardboard mount.tramways, z class, new tram, preston workshops