Colour poster featuring a history or Melbourne (MMTB) tramcars from 1885 to 2001. Features a Cable Car set, and electric trams V, M, W1, X2, Y1, SW5, SW6, Z, A1, B1, A & B class refurbished and C class - Citadels trams. Has dates and brief history of each type. Issued by Yarra trams at the time of the launch of the Citadels trams. 2009.1 - A3 size, collected by BTM at the time of the launch - 12/10/2001 - See Rail News Victoria, Nov. 2001. 2009.2 - A2 size, collected by BTM during the Moomba day, 10/3/2002 from Yarra Trams display. See Reg Item 2982 for similar poster with D class tram and Rail News Victoria, November 2001.trams, tramways, citadels, mmtb, melbourne

The tent model mentioned in the letters was displayed in the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. During the 1960s it was transferred to the Ballarat Historical Society. Two handwritten letters on paper with black mourning edge written by Walter M. Hitchcock to the Ballarat School of Mines, and another written by Walter's brother George M. Hitchcock.Letter transcription follow: Letter from Walter M. Hitchcock regarding the death of James Oddie and early gold mining at Ballarat, 1910 and 1911 48 The Memorial Hall Farringdon St London Dec1/10 The Secretary Ballarat Museum Dear Sir, I am just now sending you this line, i anticipation of further correspondence later on, simply to forward you a Post Card of the 1st mining tent erected 1851 on the site of he then newly proclaimed Township of Ballarat, which, as the sole survivor of the party who built the original, I have had the pleasure in making, and have decided to present it to your museum, Sir Jno Lasenor out Agent General for Victoria came to a Bazaar recently held in London. where I had it on view in the museum from 3 days, - and desired I would allow its [ ? ] exhibited in the first large window of the beautiful new building of the Victoria Agency situate in the Strand. It is there for the past few days and he may wish it to remain a week or two longer, I know of no other exhibition of it to delay it being packed and shipped to my relatives in Geelong (Mr [?] Bright of Hitchock's Firm) who may wish to show it in one of their windows before forwarding it to your museum - I have had an itemised pane glass case made for it with drop down end and [?} it stands on a plateau of moss, to represent grass 32 x 13 x 13 high and chimney 14 1/2 - the case is made 34 x 26 x 20 high inside - I shall have it very carefully packed - tent emptied tools, beds, &c &c in separate packing and insured for 50 pounds - I will send you full details later on. I hope and believe your President will accept it in due time Meantime believe me to be very truly Cat Walter Hitchcock G.F.B. 48 The Memorial Hall Farringdon St London March 15th 1911 The Secretary Ballarat School of Mines Dear Sir, Thanks for your letter received last week – I have unaccountably mislaid it, so cannot address you personally, shall no doubt find it among office papers. The model is being fetched today from Victorian Agent General’s (Sir John [Lavernor?] office window in the Strand where many thousands, he tells me, have stopped in passing to see it (their first peep of Ballaarat). It will be on view at Blackheath (Kent) for a week, then packed and shipped without further delay. I shall enclose in the glass case (which is 26 x 34 x 16 in high) some spare minced moss and gas (smoke) in case in transit the plateau suffers by shaking (though it is well glued down). All the tools, mining appliances, cradle, windlass, &c will be separately packed enclosed – which you can easily place in respective positions. HRH Prince of Wales has graciously accepted a photo of it – and in my letter to him when sending it for his acceptance I said – as he would probably ere long visit Australia as did his grandfather and father, which ought to (and certainly will) include at least a day or two in seeing your beautiful City, and also something of your mines &c instead of the hurried visit of his father (2 hours) when he, as Duke of York, unveiled a statue to the memory of those slain in the sad Boer War, which now is admitted by almost everybody to have been a big political mistake, - though in the future with England’s present wise policy towards that country it will prove for Africa’s welfare. It may interest you to know that when I ascertained that Geelong was not to be visited by the Royal Pair – I went up to St James’s Palace by appointed time the Duke’s private Secy Sir Arthur Bigge – taking with me a specially illustrated paper issued in Melb. showing many pictures of the beauties and industries of Geelong – Sir Arthur was impressed but said all the arrangements for the Royal stay in Victoria (10 days) were made locally, by Lord Hopetoun and collegues and committee, and were practically closed – which meant that only a brief trip to Ballarat to uncover the memorial was intended outside Melbourne. Perhaps if we were Melbourne residents we should have succumbed to the prevailing spirit of selfishness – forgetting (or trying to forget) that there are many beauty spots in Victoria and centres of great interest - Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo, &c that ought to have been visited instead of Melbourne only. Finding Sir Arthur favorably impressed about Geelong I thanked him and returned to City work again. I at once called to Geelong whose mayor and friends had been twice unsuccessful in trying for the Melbourne functions programme being altered to include a visit to Geelong and lovely spots in the Western District, reporting my interview with Sir A B and his favourable reception of my representations, but that any alteration to the programme of engagements during the Royal visit must be made locally and by the local authorities. This had the desired success for on receipt of my message the Geelong mayor and colleagues again reopened the question and went to Melbourne, resulting in a concession (but what an altogether inadequate one) and they graciously ? consented to the train, on its way with the Duke and Duchess to your city, to stop at the Geelong stn (15 minutes) and so it came about that by a hasty local effort, 3,000 school children, and not a few of the leading people including the Mayor &c were gathered to welcome them in Geelong. The National anthem being sung, an Address read and presented and kindly replied to. Now Ballarat should doubtless has influence. See to it when our P. Of Wales visits Victoria – an unselfish ¬ programme is fixed up – and HRH afforded ample opportunity of visiting leisurely your city, Geelong, Bendigo and other centres of beauty and importance. The Prince himself will be the gainer by such an equitable and enlightened programme, - and come back with all the more favourable views of the marvellous development ever since our family first settled in Geelong in 1850. A far preferable result of such a visit than night after night having Melbourne Banquets and the visiting of its undoubted attractions - whilst all the rest of the State remained unvisited. Such an official mistake must not be made again. I will write you again, stating name of steamer of which the model is shipped and date of departure – it is firmly built on a backing of 3/8 in oak tall uprights so through the 7/8 in plateau and am entrusting the packing be very careful. I expressed firm – so that except possibly any breakage in glass case – it should reach you in due time all right. The top of case will be screwed so that it can be readily removed temporarily to enable my [ ? ] firm to show it in one of their windows. Believe me Yours very truly Captn Walter M. Hitchcock My brother will deliver it on my a/c – all carriage paid. Mt very kind regards to my friend since 1850 Jas Oddie. University of Ballarat Historical Collection Cat. No. 8133.3 & .4 Letter from Walter M. Hitchcock regarding the death of James Oddie and early gold mining at Ballarat, 1911 48 The Memorial Hall Farringdon St London April 20th 1911 My Dear Sir, It is with no ordinary feeling of regret that I received the tidings of the death of my good friend, your fellow citizen for many years, Mr James Oddie. Living at Geelong from March 1850 I came to know him there as carrying on a foundry business in Ashby. With the discovery of gold at Ballarat started off almost of the working people, as well as of all other classes of the male population. Mr Oddie arrived in Ballarat I believe on or about September 1st 1851. My three comrades and I arrived October 1st 1851 – among the many thousands soon gathered within a mile or so of Golden Point – my friend Oddie and I often met. I returning to Geelong after a year mining – my friend on the other hand remaining at Ballarat ever since – a marvellous record, and I am sure his life has been one of unique value to your City in many ways, - his age (87) naturally prepared me for his call home – and only two mails before the news came I received from him on of his kindly chatty letters in which amongst other things – he referred with pleasure to having received from me two 10 x 12 photos – one being of my model and that he was arranging to have it placed in a shop window in your city. I am interested in the fact of your having known each of my three comrades of 1851/52. It was J.M. Garrett and I who got permission to conduct public Sunday morning service in their large Marquee – used all the week for issue of Licenses in the absence of any church buildings, and it being on wet Sundays impossible to have services as usual under the trees – Ballarat then was more like a Gentleman’s Park – than bush country – but the axe soon did its work – and all were felled for our cooking, and hencewith to make our kindling etc. Shafting of holes not being at first done because too shallow – our deepest (at Eureka) was only 115 ft. Bendigo I hear had now mines of 4,000 ft in depth (deeper than our tin or coal mines here). I fortunately have, in excellent state of preservation, my last of 12 licenses dated October 1 1852 and have recently purchased here a Miner’s Right dated 1864, to that when explaining on matters re Gold Licensing I can show sample of each. With kind regards Believe me Yours sincerely Walter M. Hitchcock Geelong June 20/11 Dear Sir, By rail to day through Messrs Bannister I send the model of miner’s tent packed in a case 50 donated by my brother Captain Walter M. Hitchcock of London. This model was made by my brother and represents the tent he worked in on the Ballarat Gold Fields in the year 1851 or 2. In a separate parcel a few extras omitted from the case. Please send me receipts in duplicate, one for my brother, the other for the Customs, Geelong, as being donated to your institution, after some little correspondence it was admitted [??] any payment for duty. You probably have my brother’s address and would like to acknowledge its arrival, direct. I hope it is in good order. I did not open it for show in Geelong, as there would be less risk of breakage on repacking. With kind remembrances. I am Yours Faithfully Geo. M. Hitchcock. A Mr G. F. B. Sharick who is living near my home called in to see my model – he said he knew FM [Fred Martell] and was lately at Ballaratballarat school of mines, frederick martell, fred martell, james oddie, walter m hitchcock, walter hitchcock, f m garratt, george hitchcock, hitchcock, golden point, gold discovery, j m garrett, gold license, j.m. garrett, t.m. hall, george m. hitchcock, f.m. garratt, walter m. hitchcock

Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 42 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne - C, C1, C2 and E class trams. - Scanned into 4 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken in the City area, Some photos by M Hawkins. Part 1 - title sheet, 3001, 3002, 3036, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3013, 3004, 3015, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3020, 3021, 3022, 3023, 3024, 3025, 3026, 3029, 3030, 3032, 3034, 3036. Part 2 - E 6001, 6005, 6002, 6003, 6004, C2 class - 5123, 5113, 5111, 5103, 5106, Yields detailed information about Melbourne , C1, C2 and E class trams.Set of 42 album sheets generally with four photos within a bound album, with many blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph's location, photographer, and date. An insert label on each page gives the tram number, location, and date.tramways, tramcars, albums, melbourne, yarra trams, c class, c1 class, c2 class, e class

Set of 5 instructions prepared for use at Malvern Depot c2000, regarding use of trams - printed on A4 sheets. .1 - "Emergency Braking Procedures for Tramcars - Two motor Single Truck Trams" - 1 page .2 - "Emergency Braking Procedure for Tramcars - Four motor Bogie Cars (L & W Class trams) .3 - "Tramcar Braking - The Air system" .4 - "Brake Valve with Sanding Feature" - (Birney 217) .5 - "Malvern Depot Training" - Z1 - Z2 - Z3 class - 4 pages. .6 - "Fault Finding" - covers Z and W class trams. .7 - "Tram driver fault finding & Braking assessment B and Z class" - assessment sheet and pages 1 to 9 of 13 original sheets, four missing, dated 9-4-1999 - added 17/6/2019.trams, tramways, swanston trams, brakes, emergency, safety, drivers, malvern depot, z class, w class, x class, b class

Pamphlet - DL size, 5 fold printed in full colour on white paper, titled "Yarra Trams at a Glance". Gives details of the services, staff, state projects, tram fleet upgrade, innovation, Tram Tracker, awards, infrastructure projects, the network, tram fleet and contact details. Has the logos of Yarra Trams, TransdevTSL and Tram Tracker. Dated Oct. 2008. See Reg item 2397 for an April 2008 issuetrams, tramways, yarra trams, transdev, logos, tramcars, information

Notice or newsletter titled "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations" published on an A4 sheet in colour, 27/9/2018 by Yarra Trams with the Keolis Downer logo. Advises that 6 more W class trams will be upgrade to W8's, removal of older W class trams from the city circle commencing 15 Oct., use of A class trams temporally and the refurbishment of trams used by the Tramcar Restaurant. Quotes Carla Purcell, Director Lines. Has a photo of an un-numbered W8 at the Bendigo Tram depot.trams, tramways, yarra trams, city circle, w class, w8 class, restaurant tram

Poster - full colour, printed on heavy card paper, titled "A History of Melbourne Trams - 1885 to 2000". Has a montage of Melbourne trams from the cable tram set to B class trams on the front. Prepared by Yarra Trams. On the rear has timeline photo and short history of the various trams: Cable Tram Set 1 V214 HTT 8 Y1 613 X2 676 W1 380 SW5 758 SW6 909 Z2 166 B2 ? B1 2001 A 241 Two copies held - A3 and A1 size.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, posters

Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" looking at the celebration by Yarra Trams of the century of electric trams in Melbourne - particularly the St Kilda Brighton VR line, Sir Thomas Bent, and its closure in 1959. Seven copies held. Has the RSL, Shine of Remembrance, 100 years of trams and Yarra Trams logos.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton, opening, tramcars, centenary, 100 years of electric trams

Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Centenary of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" - looking at the design of The Centenary Art Tram" designed by Millimetre for Yarra Trams and Siemens. Looks at the design of the tram, The brief, the solution and has the individual drawings of the various types of tram with notes. Note some the notes on the trams, eg the W class are incorrect. See Reg Item 843.4 for a photo of the tram - 5006. See Reg Item 1215 as well. 2nd copy added 7-1-2015 from donation of Adam Chandler - 24-12-2015.trams, tramways, centenary, yarra trams, siemens, decorated trams, transporting art, 100 years of electric trams, tram 5006

Full colour pamphlet, DL folded, titled "Getting around safely on trams", has a person sitting on a rhino, and holding onto a "strap hanger" or safety handles. Gives advice for used the tram from hailing, travelling and getting off, notes re tram driver and being part of the tram community.trams, tramways, yarra trams, rhinos, passengers, safety

Pamphlet - DL size, 5 fold printed in full colour on white paper, titled "Yarra Trams at a Glance". Gives details of the services, staff, state projects, tram fleet upgrade, innovation, Tram Tracker, awards, infrastructure projects, the network, tram fleet and contact details. Has the logos of Yarra Trams - Dated April. 2008. See Reg Item 1124 for the Oct. 2008 issue. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, logos, tramcars, information

Printed folded heavy card folder with the title "100 Years of electric trams in Melbourne", used for containing documents. Has Yarra Trams and Siemens names along the top edge. In the centre has the various images of trams used in the publicity documents at the time. On the rear has Yarra Trams and Siemens web addresses, along with a Barney's Print Management docket addressed to Julie Roberts of Yarra Trams Collins St, Melbourne.trams, tramways, yarra trams, siemens, 100 years of electric trams

.1 - Book - 28 page full colour book, centre stapled, with cut out on the front page, with Yarra Trams logo, titled "Think Like a Passenger - The Yarra Trams brand guide". Provides many photos of Melbourne, leaves, trams, (B 2026 ) brandmarks, fleet upgrade, tram livery proposals and contact details. .2 - Pamphlet - DL size, 3 fold printed in full colour on white gloss paper, titled "Think Like a Passenger - your new look Yarra Trams", provides information on KDR's approach, brand and tram refresh, and information from Keolis Downer EDI rail and a message from Yarra Tram's CEO Michel Masson. Has KDR and Yarra Trams logos. Two copies held. Yarra Trams (KDR) took over from the Transdev franchise in Nov. 2009.trams, tramways, yarra trams, kdr, livery, logos, tramcars, information, tram 2026

Used by Customer Service Employees (CSEs), or tram attendants, working for M>Tram.Accessory belonging to a now-superceded transit operator (since 2004). Likely well-used by attendant staff of said operator.Black fabric bag with the M>Tram logo stitched on one side. On the adjustable strap is an additional bag with Velcro adhesive, plus a adjustable plastic padding.public transport, m>tram, trams, staff

Full colour pamphlet, 3 fold DL size, titled "Getting around safely on trams", has on a long ladder adjusting a TV aerial and holding onto a "strap hanger" or safety handles. Gives five "golden" rules for using trams - hailing, travelling, standing and getting off, notes re tram driver and being part of the tram community. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, passengers, safety

Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "Trams in the war years", looking at the service during the war years of the trams and their workers, trammies, women, conductresses. Three copies held. Notes The Hawthorn Tram Museum. Has numerous photos from the Australian War Memorial. Centenary of Melbourne electric trams. Has the Yarra Trams logo, RSL, Shrine of Remembrance. 2nd copy added 7-1-2015 from donation of Adam Chandler - 24-12-2015.trams, tramways, centenary, yarra trams, world war 2, world war 1, conductresses, hawthorn depot, 100 years of electric trams

DVD, with clear plastic cover, DVD printed white cover, titled "Yarra Trams - Commonwealth Games", looking at Yarra Trams forthcoming involvement with the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games - includes speeches from Dennis Cliche (Yarra Trams CEO), Justin Madden (Minister), Daniel Kowalski, Colin Tyrus, Barry Wilson (Comic), Jackie Austin (Yarra Trams) (8mins. 14secs), talking to staff and their involvement.trams, tramways, commonwealth games, yarra trams, passenger services

Poster -"Welcome aboard your new look Yarra Trams" showing an artist impression of the proposed livery design scheduled to be implemented from 2010. Tram Z2 113 - not know if this tram was actually painted in this livery. The tram was withdrawn from service during 2015.Demonstrates and artists impression of a Yarra trams colour scheme or livery.A3 size sheet printed in full colour.tramways, tramcars, z2 class, tram 113, artist impression, livery, yarra trams

Set of four pamphlets folded to DL size regarding safety on trams, public transport. .1 - "Drivers Beware" - asking motorists to beware of trams, uses the Rhino image - 30 Rhinos. .2 - "Getting Around Safely on Trams" = 3 fold DL - giving safety tips for travelling on trams - dated May 2013. .3 - "Travel Happy Share the Road" - 3 fold DL - VicRoads - giving advice on sharing the road for all types of transport. .4 - "Beware of Sudden Stops" - hanging pamphlet - advising passengers to hang on and beware around trams - features the Rhino image. Have the Yarra Trams, Public Transport Victoria or VicRoads images and logos.trams, tramways, safety, yarra trams, rhinos, ptv, vicroads

Pamphlet - A4 double sided with a watermarked image of V 214 on both sides, titled "Some facts about Yarra Trams". Gives background to Yarra Trams franchise commencing 29/8/1999, Transdev, their vision, extension of route 109, new trams, routes operated and staff.trams, tramways, yarra trams, franchising, route 109, transdev, c class, tram v214

Memento or Memento - white cardboard slip over a blue box with lid and padding containing a glass stand containing an image of the first tram leaving Malvern Depot when opened in 1910 and the words "Malvern Tram Depot, Celebrating 100 years' 1910-2010 and the Yarra Trams logo"trams, tramways, pmtt, 100 years of trams, malvern depot, yarra trams, souvenirs

Printed page bag with a yellow carry string, printed on heavy yellow paper, with the message "Beware - Look Listen be alert around trams" and the rhino on skateboard. On rear has message about a tram weighs as much as 30 rhinos. On the base of the back, has the Yarra trams website and logo.trams, tramways, yarra trams, rhinos, safety

Report - photocopied 27 x A4 sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Swanston Trams future projects presentation 1999 - 2000" looking for submissions from consultants to undertake a number of projects - signed by Russell Nathan, 6/10/1999. Projects included - (see image i3) - ticket machines at various locations, a city sights tram service, all night tram service, deviation of route 82, Park St link, tram maintenance facilities, consolidation of depots, tram stop improvements and traffic management initiatives.trams, tramways, swanston trams, national express, proposals, route 82

Badge in a plastic bag with a sealing strip - white base, featuring a red heart symbol and the words "Your Trams" in black - "Love your trams". Has a pin on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Not known who made the badge. Issued by Yarra Trams c 2010. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, badges

Pamphlet - A4 - printed full colour on both sides titled "Yarra Trams - Infrastructure Crew", a behind the scenes look at what goes on. Notes Yarra trams "owns" 201 trams and 130km of track. Notes recent work between April and June 2000 on various projects. Has photos of various projects, uses the image of "Harry the Wombat" logo. Has the Yarra Trams logo and the contact numbers. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, trackwork, track repairs, level crossings, tramway per way

.1 - Wall Calendar - 2007 - wire spiral bound along top edge, semi gloss paper, with cover and each month featuring various Yarra Trams employees and with tram and other photographs by employees. Names listed in key Associations. Has a hole in the top edge. Features trams 909 (100 years of electric trams), 5016, 210, 881, VR 53 and 40 at St Kilda, model trams at Kew Depot 75th, 2071, 3012, Power control room in 1938, City Circle car at Tram It, 2006. See Reg item 3017 for the photograph of VR53 donated by Ian Bryant. Two copies held. .2 - A4 photocopied sheet - "Yarra Tram Calendar Tram Photo Entry Form" for the calendar, giving entry conditions, closing date and address entries to be sent to. .3 - Pamphlet DL full colour advertising the calendar event and the prizes associated with the contest. See htd1171i2.pdf for full copy of calendar.trams, tramways, yarra trams, calendar, employees, drivers, 100 years of electric trams, st kilda railway station, victorian railways, kew depot, carlton control, tram 909, tram 5016, tram 210, tram 881, tram 53, tram 40, tram 2071, tram 3012

Folder made from light card, printed both sides, stapled along the bottom containing 10 seed sticks - of weeping red bottlebrush. Includes planting instructions. Titled "Trams for Trees" Has the Yarra Trams early 2000 logo and Love your trams logos printed. Item encouraged planting of trees.trams, tramways, souvenirs, yarra trams, environment, trees

Folder - colour printed with various documents, part of the "The KDR Yarra Trams Employee Roadshow Program", Keolis Downer - EDI, when they took over Yarra Trams in November 2009. Has 9 separate fact A4 sheets and one folded pamphlet "Think like a passenger" Fact Sheets for: 1. Employee Roadshow program - gives dates. 2. KDR and Yarra Trams 3. Enhancing Performance 4 Delivering for Passengers 5. Customer Service 6. Find your way 7. Yarra Trams Employees 8. A new approach 9. Brand Re-fresh The "Think like a passenger" is a folded DL pamphlet, giving information about KDR and the work they planned to do the tram fleet. Has a message from Michel Masson, the CEO of Yarra Trams on the rear.trams, tramways, keolis, kdr, yarra trams

An example of a Yarra Trams poster that was provided in tramcars to advise passengers of their performance during May 2008 - giving details of service delivery and punctuality and that they met their service delivery requirements under their contract with the Victorian Government.Demonstrates a Yarra Trams poster regarding service delivery and performance.Document - single A4 sheet, colour trams, tramways, yarra trams, services, franchise

Badge - metal back with pin and enamelled front for the "100 years of Electric Trams", logo for the 100 years of electric trams in Melbourne celebrations 2006. In a small plastic bag and stapled to a DL sized photocopied sheet from Yarra Trams, advising gives details and that the badge can be worn with the uniform. Has the 100 years logo on the sheet as well.trams, tramways, badges, 100 years of electric trams, yarra trams, uniforms