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Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Photo Album, Postcard, Colin Jones, Tramway postcards - cable trams, 1990's
... Tramway postcards - cable trams... Cable Trams... and some bus postcards of the San Francisco cable trams, generally...Trams tramways Cable Trams San Francisco Melbourne Dunedin ...Photo Album, heavy blue printed card covers, cord bound, containing some 40 grey sheets. Includes many commercial, Museum and some bus postcards of the San Francisco cable trams, generally on both sides of the sheets, with some Melbourne, Dunedin and Wellington cable cars. Each photo or postcard secured by a clear photo corner. Sample pages only scanned.trams, tramways, cable trams, san francisco, melbourne, dunedin tramways, wellington, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Memorabilia - Matchbox Holder, Bryant & May, Souvenir of Melbourne's cable trams, 1940
... Souvenir of Melbourne's cable trams...cable trams...Souvenir of Melbourne cable tram closure in Oct. 1940... Souvenir of Melbourne cable tram closure in Oct. 1940 - made to fit ...Souvenir of Melbourne cable tram closure in Oct. 1940 - made to fit a box of matches to minimize damage to the box while being carried in a pocket. Consists of a printed photo of cable trailer 571 in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Royal Exhibition buildings in the background. Lists the opening dates of the various lines. The matchbox is by Bryant and May, made in Britain. On the rear of the box is an advert for the Orient Line of Royal Mail steamers in Europe and Australia. Not know who made the matchbox holder. Second matchbox made by Bryant & May of Richmond - has a 2nd world war message on the box label. Demonstrates a souvenir of Melbourne's cable trams.Match box holder from folded metal with a printed plastic covered insert, the matchbox itself is from a wooden box with a cardboard insert, and many matches on wooden sticks. 2nd copy has an empty Bryant & May matchbox, cardboard. tramways, trams, cable trams, opening, souvenirs, matches, bryant and may, orient line -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Argus, "Last of Cable Trams / Quiet passing after secret send-off", 28/10/1940 12:00:00 AM
... "Last of Cable Trams / Quiet passing after secret send-off"... Cable Trams..., titled "Last of Cable Trams / Quiet passing after secret send-off... Trams tramways Clifton Hill Northcote Nicholson St Closure Cable ...Newspaper Clipping - from The Argus 28 October 1940, titled "Last of Cable Trams / Quiet passing after secret send-off", about the closure of the Bourke St cable tram routes the previous Saturday nights when the trams were withdrawn prior to the schedule time and replaced by buses. Gives details of the last tram, crews etc. Notes the driver of the last Nicholson St tram as J. Peden, conductor A. C. Craven, Mr. M. McSweeney as the bus depot dispatcher, Mr. E. Lang as the first driver and conductor, Mr. J. Lee. Also quotes Mr Bell that the tram tracks would be kept in running order if needed, but new cables would be needed. A check with Trove shows the Argus as the source of the newspaper. On the rear of the cutting (3rd last item) is a note that Mr. J. K. Moir will be talking about the first electric tram at a Historical Society meeting."28 October 1940" written in ink on the top edge.trams, tramways, clifton hill, northcote, nicholson st, closure, cable trams, crews, bourke st, buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - cable trams, "Route Numbers and Signs"
... cable trams ...cable trams..., connecting electric trams, a round trip by cable and electric trams... trip by cable and electric trams (9d), penny sections, through ...Handwritten notes, appears to have been copied from a guide or book, such as Bradshaws. Provides notes on route numbers, connecting electric trams, a round trip by cable and electric trams (9d), penny sections, through fares and details of 15 different through routes. c1918?Demonstrates copying historic information from publications.Document - 7 quarto sheets - ruled, handwritten, stapled in top left hand corner.cable trams, electric trams, melbourne, round trips, guide books, penny sections -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, final day of operation of Collingwood cable trams, 15/4/1939
... final day of operation of Collingwood cable trams... Cable Trams... of the final day of operation of Collingwood cable trams in Lonsdale... Trams tramways Cable Trams Lonsdale St Collingwood gripmen ...Newspaper Clipping - from a newspaper a photograph of the final day of operation of Collingwood cable trams in Lonsdale Street, noting that buses take over tomorrow. Has a photo of passengers with the Gripman and the Conductor on the grip. Time line book gives the closure at 15/4/1939. Refer to Reg Item 1806 for a photo of services being closed in Lonsdale St. Newspaper not known at the time of cataloguing could be The Herald, as it mentions "today" in the photo caption.Has "April 1939" written in ink on the top edge.trams, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, collingwood, gripmen, conductors, closure -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Jack Cranston, "The Melbourne Cable Trams 1885-1940", 1988
... "The Melbourne Cable Trams 1885-1940"... Cable Trams... with end papers titled "The Melbourne Cable Trams 1885-1940... Trams tramways Cable Trams gripmen Tickets Bell Punch Winding ...Book - 144 pages+ hard cover + jacket - six sections sewn with end papers titled "The Melbourne Cable Trams 1885-1940", written by Jack Cranston and signed by Jack on the title page. Book gives a history of the system, adds to the then existing literature with personal stories and those of some of the workers. Page 67 has a fold out page showing how the cables crossed each other when needed, cable arrangements, how the shunting process worked and many other details including the bell punch system, photographs and drawings.trams, tramways, cable trams, gripmen, tickets, bell punch, winding houses, personnel, cables -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - First Day Cover - Portland Cable Trams, Jun-02
... First Day Cover - Portland Cable Trams... Portland Cable Tram...Envelope, 1st Day Cover, Portland Cable Trams 2002. White... Portland Cable Tram souvenir Envelope, 1st Day Cover, Portland ...Envelope, 1st Day Cover, Portland Cable Trams 2002. White envelope, photo of cable tram. 45 cent stamp cancelled 3 June 2002, at Portland.first day cover, stamps, portland cable tram, souvenir -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Early bid for cable trams", c1985
... "Early bid for cable trams"... Cable Trams... unknown), titled "Early bid for cable trams" noting that about... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Ballarat Cable Trams Horse ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, (date unknown), titled "Early bid for cable trams" noting that about 100 years ago, Ballarat's civic fathers were keen to give the city a cable tramway. Found that cable too expensive and horse tramway developed instead. Gave details of horse tram systems, costs and operations. Part of a Section of the newspaper titled "Enter the Past", looking for local history stories. Gives the Couriers address. Item not dated, but c1985. On reverse, is part of page 1 of the newspaper, noting that Ballarat's petrol prices broke the 50c a litre barrier the previous day.ballarat, cable trams, horse trams -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Paper Bag - Portland Cable Trams, n.d
... Paper Bag - Portland Cable Trams... Portland Cable Tram... Cable Trams and logo'... Portland Cable Tram Small white advertising paper bag. Red stamp ...Small white advertising paper bag. Red stamp, 'Portland Cable Trams and logo'souvenir of portland, portland cable tram -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Biscuit Tin - Portland Cable Trams, c. 2010
... Biscuit Tin - Portland Cable Trams... image of the Portland Cable Tram on lid.... Cable Tram on lid. Souvenir Biscuit Tin - Portland Cable Trams ...From a series of tins of biscuits sold in 2010 showing iconic Australian sites and vehicles. Sold thru Go-Lo (Chickenfeed) discount stores.Metal Macs butter shortbread biscuit tin with a relief image of the Portland Cable Tram on lid. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Lapel Pin - Portland Cable Trams, n.d
... Lapel Pin - Portland Cable Trams... Portland Cable Tram... centre with 'PORTLAND CABLE TRAMS' and depiction of the tram... Portland Cable Tram Round metal lapel badge. Fancy gold border ...Round metal lapel badge. Fancy gold border, brown enamelled centre with 'PORTLAND CABLE TRAMS' and depiction of the tram in gold.souvenir of portland, portland cable tram -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Two cable trams passing Port Melbourne Town Hall, 7 Oct 1996
... Two cable trams passing Port Melbourne Town Hall...Halftone photograph of two cable trams passing the Town... of two cable trams passing the Town Hall. Pepper trees in Bay ...Halftone photograph of two cable trams passing the Town Hall. Pepper trees in Bay Street prominent in foreground; a rainy day, probably 1920stransport - tramways, port melbourne town hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Film - DVD, John Reid, Commuting by cable: marvellous Melbourne and its cable trams between the two wars, 1988
... Commuting by cable: marvellous Melbourne and its cable...Documentary on Melbourne's cable trams assembled from...: marvellous Melbourne and its cable trams between the two wars Film ...Documentary on Melbourne's cable trams assembled from various sources. Covers the period between the two world wars 1919-1939.DVD PAL Region 0 in plastic case with printed iunserttrams, c able trams, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Shunting cable trams in Lonsdale St Melbourne, c1935
... Shunting cable trams in Lonsdale St Melbourne... Cable Trams... Trams tramways Cable Trams North Melbourne Lonsdale St Rathdowne ...Newspaper Clipping - from a newspaper a photograph of the Gripman and conductor shunting a cable car set in Lonsdale St Melbourne and noting that this will no longer be witnessed in Lonsdale St. Could be related to the closure of the North Melbourne line on 20 July 1935 - see Reg Item 1813, or the Rathdowne St service on 1/8/1936 or Collingwood 15/4/1939 - See Reg Item 1815 Newspaper not known at the time of cataloguing could be The Age.trams, tramways, cable trams, north melbourne, lonsdale st, rathdowne st, collingwood, gripmen, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Cable Trams passing Parliament House, Melbourne Vic.", c1940
... "Cable Trams passing Parliament House, Melbourne Vic."... Cable Trams... Trams tramways Spring St Melbourne Cable Trams Bourke St Divided ...Divided back postcard with a black and white view of the corner of Spring and Bourke St with Parliament House in the background and a cable car sets. Titled "Parliament House & Treasury Melbourne", along lower edge. Rose Series P 4090. Photo c1940. On rear - postcard divided into two by the Rose Stereograph Co rose symbol. Has the name of the company on the left hand side.trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, cable trams, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Cable Trams passing Parliament House, Melbourne Vic.", c1940
... "Cable Trams passing Parliament House, Melbourne Vic."... Cable Trams... Trams tramways Spring St Melbourne Cable Trams Bourke St Divided ...Divided back postcard with a black and white view of the corner of Spring and Bourke St with Parliament House in the background and a cable car sets. Titled "Parliament House & Treasury Melbourne", along lower edge. Rose Series P 4090. Photo c1940. On rear - postcard divided into two by the Rose Stereograph Co rose symbol. Has the name of the company on the left hand side.trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, cable trams, bourke st -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Science Museum of Victoria, Melbourne's cable trams : a brief history, 197?
... Melbourne's cable trams : a brief history....Cable trams - Melbourne... Prahran Tramways - Melbourne Cable trams - Melbourne ...An introduction to the Melbourne cable tram systemIll, p.16.non-fictionAn introduction to the Melbourne cable tram systemtramways - melbourne, cable trams - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Jack Cranston, On time all the time: Melbournes cable trams 1885-1940, ????
... On time all the time: Melbournes cable trams 1885-1940...Cable trams - Melbourne... Prahran Urban transportation - Melbourne Cable trams - Melbourne ...Illustrations and plans of Melbournes cable trams 1885-1940.Ill, plans, p.67.non-fictionIllustrations and plans of Melbournes cable trams 1885-1940.urban transportation - melbourne, cable trams - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Jack Cranston, The Melbourne cable trams 1885-1940, 1988
... The Melbourne cable trams 1885-1940...Cable trams - Melbourne... Prahran Urban transportation - Melbourne Cable trams - Melbourne ...Illustrations, routes, descriptions and plans of Melbourne's cable trams 1885-1940.Ill, maps, p.41.non-fictionIllustrations, routes, descriptions and plans of Melbourne's cable trams 1885-1940.urban transportation - melbourne, cable trams - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, Mind the curve! : a history of the cable trams, 1970
... Mind the curve! : a history of the cable trams....Cable trams - Melbourne... Prahran Cable trams - Melbourne Public transport - Melbourne ...The colourful cable tram, 'gliding along with its swan-like motion', remains the nostalgic memory for Australians that the hansom cab is for the Londoner. Yet it was the major street transport over two generations for Melbourne, San Fransico, Chicago and other brash and self-confidently expanding great cities of the late nineteenth century.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.155.non-fictionThe colourful cable tram, 'gliding along with its swan-like motion', remains the nostalgic memory for Australians that the hansom cab is for the Londoner. Yet it was the major street transport over two generations for Melbourne, San Fransico, Chicago and other brash and self-confidently expanding great cities of the late nineteenth century.cable trams - melbourne, public transport - melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Flinders St station cable and electric trams, c1926
... Flinders St station cable and electric trams... Cable Trams... busy intersection cable trams (No. 17 west bound in Flinders St... intersection cable trams (No. 17 west bound in Flinders St), tram 160 ...Photograph of the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Sts featuring the Flinders St Station building - c1926?? features a very busy intersection cable trams (No. 17 west bound in Flinders St), tram 160 north bound in Swanston, two W class trams, other cable trams, many motor cars, horse drawn vehicles, cyclist and pedestrians. Note the standing zone in Flinders St. In photo are Young and Jacksons Hotel, Bacchus Marsh Concentrated Milk table cream, and numerous signs on the railway station. See Reg Item 5272 for the photo on a Greetings Card and 103 for a framed photographic print.Yields information about the intersection of Flinders and Swanston St c1926 - after the conversion of Swanston St.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. Two copies held.Has "1926 Brimson VicRail" in ink along lower edge on rear and "H4505" in the middle of the print back.trams, tramways, flinders st, swanston st, cable trams, flinders st station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road
... Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road...cable trams...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting...Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road... Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip ...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a bogie trailer (No. 473) outside the Brunswick cable tram or car house with seven gripmen or conductors and possibly a manager around the grip car. The grip car has the destination of Royal Park. Yields information about the Brunswick cable line and the Brunswick Depot. Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road reproduced from a Newspaper.sydney road, trams, tramways, cable trams, brunswick depot, crews, grip men, conductors, tram 473 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Trams", "Cable tramways", 1990
... "Electric Trams", "Cable tramways"... Cable Trams..., the history of the MMTB, cable trams, horse trams, the trusts... Trams tramways History MMTB Cable Trams Tramcars Horse Trams ...Folder (manila colour Avery Spiral Spring Action File" containing a 16 page A4 photocopied report or list titled "Electric Trams", looking at the Melbourne tram fleet history c1990, the history of the MMTB, cable trams, horse trams, the trusts and Trams preserved within Victoria at the time. The rear sheet is map of the Melbourne tramway system about 1901. Shows the location of the winding houses. 2nd loose copy added 9/12/2019 from the donation of Peter Cohen 9/11/2019.trams, tramways, history, mmtb, cable trams, tramcars, horse trams, preserved trams, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White Cable tram Johnston St Collingwood
... Black and White Cable tram Johnston St Collingwood...cable trams...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting...Photograph - Black and White Cable tram, trailer 524... Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip ...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a trailer (No. 524) in Johnston St Collingwood. Tram has the destination of Collingwood.Yields information about the Collingwood cable line that closed in 1939.Photograph - Black and White Cable tram, trailer 524, Johnston St Collingwoodtrams, tramways, cable trams, tram 524, johnston st, collingwood -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Ellis Collection, Summer 1935
... Cable Trams...Negative (approx. 75 x 132) of a cable tram set, bogie...Envelope containing typed "Cable Tram City / Clear Normal... Trams tramways Cable Trams Elizabeth St Envelope containing ...Negative (approx. 75 x 132) of a cable tram set, bogie trailer in Elizabeth St Melbourne between Collins and Little Collins St with the destination of Brunswick. In the background is the Beehive building (opened in 1935 advice of Rod Atkins 19-6-2019 by e-mail). The cable tram in Elizabeth St closed on 28/9/1935. Photo taken early 1935 on a summers day. The building also in the view, Newman's has a sign saying they have moved. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3622Large.jpgEnvelope containing typed "Cable Tram City / Clear Normal Speed:"trams, tramways, cable trams, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident, 1890s
... Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident...cable trams...Photograph of cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident...Copy photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad... Photograph of cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident where ...Photograph of cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident where the side of the vehicles has been very badly damaged. The tram has a sign "for the hospital' attached to it. Destination signs are Studley Park, Botanical Gardens, Johnston St, Lygon St, Swanston St and Chapel St. Photo appeared in an article on Melbourne cable trams published in 1896 in Street Railway Review - See item 6444Yields information about severity of damage to a cable tram trailer 1890s.Copy photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accidentMelbourne “A bad wreck” – Trailer No. 202. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, tramways, accidents, nicholson st workshops, articles, tram 202, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - large group cable tram employees 1940?
... Black and White - large group cable tram employees 1940?...cable trams...The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram...Photograph - Black and White of a large group of cable tram... The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers ...The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers or employees, officers, managers, inspectors, crew, and depot or car house workers on a cable tram. Note the destination on the trailer or cable car "via Smith St. Possibly taken prior to the closure of the cable tram system in October 1940 and could be at the Clifton Hill depot or car house. Photo used in a poster, Melbourne Tramways Past and Present - with the caption Depot Employees at Clifton Hill at Final Stage Oct. 1940 This photograph is Public Records Office photo H179 in the Victorian Railways collection.Yields information about the type of uniforms or office clothing worn by cable tram staff prior to the closure of the cable tram system, the type of and number of employee's at a depot. This is unlikely to include all the staff on the day.Photograph - Black and White of a large group of cable tram workers Clifton Hill Oct. 1940trams, tramways, cable trams, car houses, inspectors, grip men, conductors, workmen, group photo, mmtb, clifton hill depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Larsen, c1938-1939
... Cable Trams...Negative of cable trams, trailer 532 west bound in Johnston...Written on rear of album print "Collingwood cable trams... Trams tramways Cable Trams Johnston St Collingwood Railway ...Negative of cable trams, trailer 532 west bound in Johnston St Collingwood about to pass under the railway bridge, with a Tait set on the top and another cable tram set eastbound. The bridge has an advert for Laconia Blankets and R. L. Scott Chemist. Photographer - possibly Wal Larsen based on negative size and Reg Item 5064 and on the last day of service 14/4/1939.Written on rear of album print "Collingwood cable trams passing under railway bridge at Victoria Park"trams, tramways, cable trams, johnston st, collingwood, railway, bridges, tram 532 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Composite image of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mecanism, 1910c
... Composite image of cable tram maintenance facilities and...cable trams... of the equipment and operational facilities of the cable tram system...Composite photograph of cable tram maintenance facilities... of the equipment and operational facilities of the cable tram system ...Composite photograph from a journal showing five scenes of the equipment and operational facilities of the cable tram system - a power house, Nicholson St workshops paintshop, the iron shop and the wood shop. Includes an image of the grip mechanism.Yields information about the cable tram workshopsComposite photograph of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mechanism.Melbourne 1 – Power House No. 3 2 – Paint shop – Nicholson St W/S 3 – Grip Mechanism 4 – Iron Shop – Nicholson St W/S 5 – Wood Shop – Nicholson St W/S Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, melbourne, grip, workshops, nicholson st workshops, power house, engine house -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, "Bourke St looking west from Swanston St, World War 1 era", 1980's?
... Cable Trams..., The Metropole, Wertheim. The cable tram has the destination...On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"... Trams tramways Melbourne Bourke St Cable Trams On the rear ...Set of two reproduced photographs, sepia toned of "Bourke St looking west from Swanston St, World War 1 era", with Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth Hotel, Kino's Merchants, Danks, The Metropole, Wertheim. The cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. One of a series of four photographs produced by an unknown person/company. Two sizes of prints held, one large, two small.On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, cable trams