I think we've moved on a bit since that type of series pass transistor circuit. The newer FETs or IGBTs don't need any power to drive their regulator input.
http://www.radiomuseum.co.uk/power%20supply.html
The IGBT is much like a triode valve in not requiring any grid power for its gate although old radios of course are designed to draw only a small amount of current to keep their HT battery life respectable so one could say that's not as important as say an HT PSU for a transmitter.
For LT, I'm an advocate of the LT1083 (from China) but for only low currents a 317T is readily available.
I didn't find any cheap 240v to 110v transformers for my recent project so I used a salvaged 3xlow voltage type and a voltage doubler which costs next to nothing. I've also used a pair of cheap 240v (120-0-120) split primary transformers back to back in the past. As you might have guessed I hate spending money.
Over the last 25 years as a repairer I've accumulated about a ton of scrap equipment so my junk box comprises 3 large sheds plus the loft above my workshop!
Allan G3PIY