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Shervick Tractors at the Elswick Works

from North East Museums

  • Outgoing Floor said:
    Amazing shot, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums))))
  • Land Rover 61 said:
    Looks like the running gear from a Sherman tank; is that where the name comes from Sher(man)Vick(ers)?
  • optimal chicken said:
    Nice one ^^. I bet it is!

Moore Street (now Martin Place), Sydney

from Powerhouse Museum

  • beachcomber australia said:
    With the motor vehicles and the Foden steam lorry, and the building of the CBA building (opened in 1916), this must be later than most of the Kerry collection, c.1915.
  • GrenadierGuardsDmr said:
    Fairly short shadows at 12:55pm - summer.
  • Philip Cohen said:
    Moore Street! Moore street originally existed as little more than a laneway (like Bond Street) between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets and is still such a laneway on 1896 map; 1903 map shows it widened to match section between George and Pitt. This picture taken from Castlereagh Street before the final extension, completed in 1935; CBA building commenced 1913; completed 1916, so the photos is definitely c.1915, not 1900. Moore Street was renamed Martin Place in 1921.

First Electric Train on Main Span

from Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection

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  • John Cowper said:
    [http://www.flickr.com/photos/61271636@N05] Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection I remember riding over the bidge in these carriages in the late fifties - these were known as the "Bradfield Cars". Riding near (or in) an open doorway in the underground was an experience we all enjoyed!
  • Albert Alcoceba said:
    The last Bradfield cars remained in service until the early 70's.
  • John Cowper said:
    [http://www.flickr.com/photos/61271636@N05]Albert Alcoceba Maybe we have become just a little 'precious' when it comes to OH&S? In any case the lovely wide doors in the Sydney electric cars were just made for us despatch boys as we rattled around town delivering parcels for our companies in the days before couriers and email! The trip from Wynyard to Central was quite an 'adventure' - I lalways took the long way 'round and back, via the Quay! We also had a couple of clients in North Sydney - a trip over the bridge standing in the doorway was sensational!
  • John Cowper said:
    [http://www.flickr.com/photos/61271636@N05] I'd disagree with the last statement ... some of the station son the Illawarra Line would get my vote
  • Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection said:
    John Cowper [http://www.flickr.com/photos/61271636@N05] Albert Alcoceba Riding on trains sounds like one big adventure, thanks for sharing! AB