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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:733
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:542
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:461
Date:15-May-2012
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Royal Doulton, Isaac Walton Ware plate, 26 cm diameter, with design showing three anglers by Noke, with legend 'But Yet, Though While I Fish I Fast, I Make Good Fortune My Repast - O The Gallant Fisher’s Life It Is The Best of Any'
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Lorenz Hutschenreuther Porcelain Bisque Phesant Figurine c1950, hand painted, hand fired, made in Germany, in mint condition. Initialed to base M F, Top of base marked K.Tutter, Artist.
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'007 - Volume One', 1996 complete set + 'The Black Hole', 1980 complete set. G/VG. + 'The Scorpion King', 2002 complete set. + 'Dark Angel', 2002 complete set. + 'The Lord of the Rings', 2001 complete set. + 'Australian Olympic Team', 1994 Futera complete set (424)
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1893 World's Columbian Exposition: 'World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Report of the President, New South Wales Commission' [Sydney, 1894], 69pp, original paper wrappers, very fine condition
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1900 Paris Exhibition: 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale Medal, in bronze, designed by J.C.Chaplain, 64 mm diameter, awarded to Albradium Syndicate Limited. Good condition. [The 1900 Olympics were part of the 1900 Exposition, and as no participation medals were made, collectors often add this medal to their collection].
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1906 Milan Exhibition: 'Esposizione Internazionale Milano 1906' medal, in bronze, designed by Giannino, 61 mm diameter, in original presentation case, with gilt lettering on lid 'Milan International Exhibition 1906. Presented by The British Commission'. G/VG condition
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1910 Brussels Exhibition: '1910 Exposition Universelle de Bruxelles' medal, silver-gilt, 29 x 40 mm, with ribbon, engraved 'G.Churchward, Direct. des Trav. au Commis. Anglais', designed by Godefroid Devreese, in original presentation case, with gilt lettering on lid 'Exposition Universelle, Bruxelles, 1910. Mr.G.Churchward'. G/VG condition. Together with menus (3 - two with signatures on reverse); telegram; invitations (2); postcard 'Desastre de l’Exposition Universelle de Bruxelles 1910'. (8 items)
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1910 Brussels Exhibition: Invitation & menu for 13th Feb.1911 'The Royal Commission for the Brussels Exhibition, 1910, Dinner at the Savoy Hotel' (London); plus menu, seating plan & Coachman’s ticket for 15th Feb.1911 'Corporation of London, Reception of Distinguished Visitors from Belgium'. (5 items)
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1913 Ghent Exhibition: Programme/menu for awards dinner 'Exposition Universellelle et Internationale de Gand, 27 Octobre 1913, Fete de la Proclamation Solennelle des Recompenses'; together with cover in which it was posted to Monsieur G.C.Churchward in Gand, with exhibition postmark & cachet. (2 items)
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1914 Berlin Exhibition (Cancelled Due to World War I): Photograph (18 x 24 cm) showing British VIPs visiting construction of the British Pavilion, endorsed on reverse 'British Government Pavillion. Berlin Exhibition', signed by George Churchward and dated 26.5.14
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1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition: 'Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915. Australian Pavilion. The Pocket Queensland' published by The Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau [Brisbane, 1915]. Good condition
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Jewellery Rings & Chains c1950 consisting, Ladies 18k yellow ring with platinum shoulders & coronets. Set with centre emerald cut sapphire approx 4.6 mm x4.0 mm, 2 main outer diamonds each 0.164ct and 6 round shoulder diamonds approx 0.06 each. Total diamond content approx. 0.38, total ring weight 2.3gm; Ladies 18k yellow gold genuine sapphire and diamond dress ring. centre sapphire approx. 5 mm, 2x round diamonds total weight of diamonds .06. Total weight of ring 3.6 gms. Ladies 18k yellow gold diamond…
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Australia: 'A New Map of Asia. By J.Bayly, Geographer' (London, 1782), shows Australia as New Holland, published by Harrison & Co., size 36 x 25 cm. Fair/Good condition.
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'New Holland' by Aaron Arrowsmith, this edition published by Samuel Lewis (Boston, 1805), showing an up-to-date continent, except a curiously uncharted southern coastline, later colouring, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 42 x 37 cm.
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Great Britain: 'A New Improved Map of Hampshire' by Kitchin [London, 1751] (framed, 76 x 59 cm); plus print 'A Prospect of the City of London' (framed, 132 x 64 cm). (2 items)
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World: Range of maps, noted 'Central Europe with the Railways' by Bartholomew (Edinburgh, c1864); 'Islands of Japan' by Fullarton (Edinburgh, c1864); 'South America' (British, c1830); 'Turkey in Europe' (British, c1830); 'States of the Germanic Confederation' by Hugh Johnson (Edinburgh, c1864); 'Channel Islands, Scilly Islands and Isle of Man' by Bartholomew (Edinburgh, c1864). Various sizes & condition. (22 items)
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'Carte De L’Oceanie, contenant L’Australie, La Polynesie et Les Iles Asiatiques' by Pierre Lapie [Paris, 1851], 55 x 39 cm; 'Fiji Islands' colour map published in The Picturesque Atlas [Sydney, 1888], overall 65 x 43 cm; 'The Philippine Islands' colour map from The Harmsworth Atlas [London, c1906], window mounted, overall 39 x 53 cm. (3 items)
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RAF Medal: Bronze medal, 'Royal Air Force, Athletic & Cross Country Association', engraved on reverse 'Team championship, Division 1, 1938, 440 Yards Relay, Winners, K.E.Gammond, Dishforth', 50 mm diameter
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Battle of Jutland: 'The British Sea', pen & ink drawing on board, designed by G.C.Churchward, size 45 x 31 cm; together with an engraved print of 'The British Sea' on gold board, overall 50 x 37 cm. Also watercolour 'Brussels Exhibition' signed by artist George Churchward and dated '14.1.10'. (3 items)
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World War II Photographs: 1943 Australian army group showing military personnel, outback Australian scenery, camp infrastructure, tanks & other military equipment. One photo shows 121st A.G.T. Coy. Officer's Mess (121 was stationed at Alice Springs); there are also photos of the Mount Isa Hotel, an outdoor picture theatre, etc. One photo shows what appears to be a 121 Coy. football team. From 7 x 4 cm to 12 x 9 cm. Some have traces of adhesive tape. (51 items)
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RAAF: 'Royal Australian Air Force Diamond Jubilee 1921-1981' plate (framed, 29 x 29 cm); plus RAAF Plaques (5) - Base Squadron Darwin, Base Squadron Wagga, Edinburgh SA, Pearce & Support Command. (6 items)
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Model Aircraft Engines includes; Taipan Mk.1, 1.5cc diesel with instruction leafl et, Taipan Mk.3, 2.5cc Glow, Taipan Mk.2, 1.5cc glow + 2 x Taipan Tyro diesel, Taipan 1.5cc Glow, Taipan 1.5cc deisel red head + Taipan Mk.7 2.5cc Marine Diesel Br water cooled, Taipan Mk. 7 2.5cc Marine Diesel Br water cooled + Frog Tadpole with box, Philtex 1.5cc Glow, Rustler .246 Diesel with box and papers. A great bulk collectors lot (12)
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Sales Brochure, Tmc - the Perfect Touring Motorcycle with 3 photos of the motorcycle and close up technical shots, plus specifications and construction details, circa 1914, 15pp. 19 x 23 cm. Minor faults but still good condition. Ex James fl ood collection
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Sales Brochures and Motoring Manuals; collection of early items including; Stearns the Ultimate Car 1913 sales brochure, The Nash Light Six and The Nash four, Hillman and Humber manuals, Austin manuals and spare parts brochures mainly from the 30’s and 40’s. Ex James fl ood collection all bearing 'James Flood Pty Ltd' handstamp. (15 items)
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Movie Posters: Collection with one-sheet posters (21), daybills (6), lobby cards (3) & black and white still (1). Movies include 'Beyond Glory' (1948), 'Killers from Space' (1954), 'The Great Escape' (1963), 'Gone with the Wind' (1967 re-release), 'Casablanca (rerelease), 'The Blues Brothers' (1980). Also 1936 Godfrey Phillips 'Screen Stars' [48].
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Busy Bee Graphophone Phonograph (1906), very early key wind, only plays busy bee records, 22 x 15 x 10 cm, all original working condition, with original decals and horn.
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Roy Leitch (Australian): 'Evening on the Nile', watercolour, signed lower right, 14 x 6 cm, window mounted, overall 28 x 19 cm. Very attractive scene.
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Prae: c1912 original watercolour artwork for Sniders & Abrahams 'Animals', complete set of 60, each signed by artist Prae, size 204 x 118 mm (or 118 x 204 mm). Ex archive of Osboldstone & Co. Printers, Collins St, Melbourne. (60 items)
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William Dyson (1880-1938): 'Dr Freud: - ‘Aha! Thinking Naughty Thoughts Again', etching, unsigned, 20 x 15 cm. With accompanying note.
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Russel Drysdale (1912-81): 'Caretaker and His Daughter, Whipple Creek Bore', sterling silver etching, limited edition 80/1000, signed in plate, 12 x 18 cm.
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Russel Drysdale (1912-81): 'Boys in a Landscape', sterling silver etching, limited edition 80/1000, signed in plate, 12 x 18 cm.
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Russel Drysdale (1912-81): 'The Family', sterling silver etching, limited edition 54/1000, signed in plate, 12 x 18 cm
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Charles Moodie: 'Melbourne Streetscape', watercolour, signed lower right, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 61 x 53 cm.
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Richard Kulma: 'Beechworth - Sunset Sky', oil on canvas on board, signed lower right, framed, overall 57 x 43 cm
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Sydney: ['Sydney Gpo, with construction work in Martin Place'], c1880s photograph, size 36 x 27 cm. Small tear at top, though lovely photograph
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Holy Land: c1880 albumen photographs, including photos by Bonfils (3) & Zangaki(2), noted Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Baalbek, Palmyra. Four photos affixed either side of two pages, other photos loose. (7 items)
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Egypt: c1880 albumen photographs (23), including photos by Zangaki(19), noted Stepped Pyramid of Djoser, Cairo Citadel, Cairo from the Citadel, Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Thebes, Karnak, Port Said, Camels. Fourteen photos affixed either side of seven pages, other photos loose. (23 items)
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Malta & Gibraltar: c1880 albumen photographs of Malta (12) & Gibraltar (3), including photos by H.Agius (11), noted Strada Ste Lucia, Strada Reale, Saluting Battery, St.John’s Church; group of three photographs that form a panoramic view of Gibraltar. (15 items)
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United Kingdom: c1880 albumen photographs in album, noted Westminster Abbey, Battle Abbey, Exeter Cathedral, Cornwall, Bristol Cathedral, York, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Edinburgh, Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, Killiecrankie, Staffa, Kerrera, Stirling Castle, Loch Ness, Loch Lomond, High Level and Swing Bridges Newcastle. (55 items)
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Melbourne: c1880-87 albumen photographs by Charles Nettleton (1826-1902), two showing Melbourne Cup Day in 1887; and seven showing Melbourne scenes. Poor/Fair condition. (9 items)
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Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925, born in England, was a Victorian writer of adventure novels including 'King Solomon's Mines'), superb c1880s half-length portrait photograph (18 x 25 cm) by Barrano of London, on mount 27 x 37 cm.
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Australia & NZ: c1880-1920 photographs, noted early Tasmanian views (4) including one of Cascade Brewery; cabinet cards (4) - one showing 'Botanical Gardens, Port Fairy', another showing carting freight by horse in NZ; group of 6 snapshots of Brisbane River including Ss 'Koopa'. Condition varies. (17 items)
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Australia: c1890 albumen photograph of Collins Street, Melbourne, by Spooner & Co, London (21 x 14 cm); c1900 albumen photograph 'Pitt St Sydney from Exchange Looking S', by Henry King (20 x 15 cm); plus 'Veteran Gumtrees, Murray River, Australia', watercolour by Cranleigh Hope Barton (1890-1975), signed lower left, size 29 x 20 cm. (3 items)
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Magic Lantern Slides, collection of various types, noted fairy stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots; humorous with Coon types (6); 'The Dogs & Monks of St.Bernards'; various strips of four including a set of 10 showing Military Uniforms, and a set of 12 in original box. Condition varies. (80+)
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Dandenong: 'A few of the members of the Church of Christ, Dandenong', c1900 photograph by E.Nilsson & Co., 610 High Street, Armadale, overall 25 x 20 cm
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Photographs: Victorian timber industry photos & reproductions c1910-50; c1980s-90s range including Tullamarine, Princes Pier, Scotland, dolls & gnomes, Docklands, Pentridge Prison. (Total c340)
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Medical Glass Slides: Collection of glass slides (c500) of Dr Howard Boyd Graham (1891-1966), used to illustrate his medical lectures; together with 16 pages manuscript lecture on the spinal column; plus a quality glass slide projector made by Hamilton & Baker of Sydney.
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Hong Kong & Kowloon: colour photos from a 1996 trip. Strength in railways, shipping, architecture, market/shopping scenes, street scenes and some spectacular night views. Presented with relevant negatives; some captioned on back. (c640)
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J. A. Turner Artists Postcards: Complete set of postcards (46) in album, Turner's paintings recorded in painstaking detail the life and daily pursuits of the small rural settler in the mountain ranges of Victoria, noted scarce scenes including 'Refreshments', Repairs', 'Tired' & 'A Dangerous Visitor'. An attractive and popular series. No other colonial painter's work was published in such volume. (46 items)
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c1915-80s postcards (432) in box, noted UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, USA, NZ, Hawaii, World War I, 3D & ships. (432)
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Art Deco Postcards Booklet: 'Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs, Paris 1925' booklet of 20 postcards. G/VG condition
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Travel Posters: c1950s-70s 'Fly Taa the Friendly Way, Alice Springs Darwin', showing Aboriginal corroboree, linenbacked, 60 x 96 cm; 'New South Wales, Australia', showing The Three Sisters, size 63 x 99 cm; 'Now via New York, San Francisco, Hawaiiand Fiji, Boac', showing cattle droving, linen-backed (incorrectly mounted leaving bend through middle), 64 x 101 cm. Condition A/B. (3 items)
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c1977 travel poster 'Taa, Trans-Australia Airlines. Castrol 6 Hour, Amaroo Park, N.S.W.', with photography by Martin King, colour process lithograph, 50 x 74 cm. Condition A
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Qantas Posters, designs (9) by Christopher Vine c1990, including Australia, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide (faults), Canberra, The Top End, Gold Coast, Queensland Islands; also other posters including Vic Roads (7) & Rspca. (25 items)
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UK: set of drawings & longitudinal sections, believed to be 1850, showing layout and parts of various early locos. and parts, ranging in size from 34 x 32 cm to 94 x 32 cm. Rare! Have been removed from a book, parts of which are included (no title page but believed to be the rare title 'Tredgold On the Steam Engine'). Some scoring
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Geelong and Colac Railway, July 1874 to May 1875. Railway coloured-in by hand, riveted. Two with 20 pages; another with 15 pages (West from Marshaltown). Fair condition. (3 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Maryborough and Avoca Line, October/November 1875 (15 pages); Sandhurst (Bendigo) and Inglewood Line, February to April 1875 (32 pages); Portland and Hamilton Line, January 1876 (21 pages). Some plans stamped and signed by Engineer in Chief’s Office, riveted. Generally poor/fair condition. (3 items)
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Railway Photographs, by Charles Rudd c1880s, noted Vr loco. 287 with about 40 employees in front of the engine; Railway Bridge, Hawkesbury River; View Looking down Viaduct Valley, Near Adelaide; View from Larg’s Bay Jetty, Adelaide (showing tram lines in foreground and horse tram in background). Condition varies. (4 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Lancefield Line, September 1880 to February 1881 (16 pages, with curve & Gradient Diagrams); Inglewood & Charlton Line, March 1882 (9 pages); Charlton & Wycheproof Line (6 pages); Borung & Boort Line, April 1882 (7 pages). Some pages stamped & signed by Engineer in Chief’s Office. Generally good. (4 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Shepparton & Numurkah Line, Shepparton & Dookie Line, January 1881 to March 1887 (17 pages); Mitiamo to Kerang, May 1882 (14 pages); Branxholme & Casterton Line, April-Dec. 1882 (12 pages x 2). Some stamped by Engineer in Chief’s Office, riveted. Mixed condition. (4 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Horsham & Dimboola Line, 1881 (18 pages, with detailed curve & Gradient diagrams); Bacchus Marsh and Gordons Line, 1885 (3 pages); Ballarat & Buninyong Line, 1888 (3 pages); Scarsdale and Lintons Line, 1888 (4 pages). Some stamped by Engineer in Chief’s Office. Condition varies. (4 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Benalla and Yarrawonga Line, April 1882 (8 pages x3); St. James and Yarrawonga Line, March 1885 (8 pages x2). Most Stamped by Engineer in Chief’s Office, riveted. Condition varies. (5 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Ballarat & Scarsdale Line, 1882 (6 pages); Wodonga & Murray Line, 1882 (2 pages); Traralgon & Heyfield Line, 1882 (8 pages); Ballarat Cattle Yards Branch, 1885 (3 pages); Wodonga & Tallangatta Line, 1886-88 (13 pages); Sale & Stratford Line, 1886-87 (5 pages); Scarsdale & Lintons Line, 1888 (4 pages); Bungaree Junction to Racecourse, 1900 (1 page x2). Condition varies. (9 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Borung & Boort Line, 1882 (7 pages); Branxholme & Casterton Line, 1882 (12 pages); Tallarook & Yea Line, 1882 (11 pages); Sandhurst to Heathcote, 1886-87 (7 pages). Some stamped by Engineer in Chief’s Office. Condition varies. (4 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Tatura & Echuca Line, 1886 (13 pages); Lubeck & Rupanyup Line, 1886 (5 pages); Koroit & Belfast (Port Fairy) Line, 1887 (8 pages - with nice map of town). Some signed by Engineer in Chief’s Office. Generally good condition. (3 items)
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UK: 'Jubilee Edition of the District Railway Map of London 1887', (W.J. Adams & Sons, Bradshaw's Guide Office) with printed canvas-lined cover containing a large 30-fold, four colour map, with numbered railway attractions, destinations and adverts.to reverse, 65 x 108 cm. Also: 'The District Railway and the London 'Circle' Train Services', 8pp illustrated fl yer. Nice condition for age, some holes at paper fold points. (2 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Kyneton & Redesdale Line, November 1887 (7 pages); Birregurra to Cape Otway Forest Line, February 1888 (8 pages); Cathkin to Mansfield, September-October 1888 (14 pages). Some stamped by Engineer in Chief’s Office. Fair/Good condition. (3 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Donald & Birchip Railway, April-June 1892 (13 pages x2); Natimuk to Goroke, February/ March 1893 (11 pages). Some stamped by Engineer in Chief’s Office. Fair/Good condition. (3 items)
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Vr Railway Survey Plans: Beulah to Hopetoun, July 1893 (16 pages); Natimuk to Goroke, 1893 (11 pages); Newtown to Pitfield, 1900 (5 pages); Noradjuha to Toolondo, 1910 (5 pages). Condition varies. (4 items)
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Vr Photographs: Group photographs, c1897-1949, noted railway workers (7), football teams (3) & cricket team. Size and condition varies. (11 items)
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World Railway Photographs: group of mixed photos, from 1900s to 1990s with strength in later period, some originals & some photographic reproductions, a mix of black & white and colour, a concentration on motive power. Includes a group of colour photos from Thailand, circa late 1980s. Also noted: Moscow-Kazan Rwy. 6-6-8, circa 1900s; Hungarian State Rwy. 4-6-4, circa 1900s; a fairly late photo of a South African car with a 'Whites Only' sign. (About 160)
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