Newspaper clipping - titled "Time to backtrack on Connies", The Age 28/7/2008 written by Lisa Martin with a photograph of a Connie on a tram by John Woudstra. Part of the Education section. Looks at Who were tramcars, What happened to them Why should they return, Recent headlines, What the Age says and what people say - fore and against.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, education

Set of three documents or newsletters involved with the introduction of the Metcard or Automated Ticketing into Melbourne during the mid 1990's. .1 - "AT update" - with the Metcard logo - Issue 1 - A4 light card - testing by OneLink on the trams using Z1 No. 10, manufacturing in Australia of the tickets by Moore Business systems, Customer Assistance centres, retail agents and training of staff. .2 - "News for tram staff" - two issues signed by Russell Nathan, providing information about the implementation on the system onto trams, training, suppliers, CSEs, installation timing and training. .3 - Folder titled "Automated Ticketing" contain four information sheets about the implementation of the system: a - Consultation and Operation b - What's it all about and why will it be good for Melbourne? c - How long will it take - two phases detailed. d - General - will services be slower, fare evasion, purchasing of tickets, disability, staffing, retail agents, information, costs, when, machines and systems.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, ticket machines

White and blue folder from folded card printed with the Myki logo in the top right hand corner, and the web address, containing 4 sheets or papers about the launch of the Myki discovery centre. Each paper printed on A4 gloss paper in colour with Myki logo and header drawing. Questions and Answers sheet about Myki giving details on the operation known as the New Ticketing Solution - NTS. Fact Sheet 01 - giving the Myki milestones from 2006 to 2007. Newsletter issue 1 - dated September 2006 - printed to provide information to staff about the discovery centre. Has a list of acronyms. Sheet providing dates for the Myki discovery centre to each depot. Actual introduction was delayed due to initial issues in the system when launched.Along the top is a hand written note from Simone about the project coming to Camberwell on 19/10.trams, tramways, myki, tickets, ticket machines, tram depot

Digital Memory module, or Portable Memory Key, equivalent in type to a USB stick, black plastic with sliding mechanism to protect 8 copper contact strips with a digital memory area at one end. Stamped into the memory area part number "109 13858 512K KDM", indicating it had a memory storage of 512Kb. Above the number are the remains of a white bar-code label. Has as key type appearance. .1 - Numbered in white numerals "08330705" .2 - ditto "120703350" Advised by Adam Chandler 20-11-2017: They were used by tram and bus drivers. The PM (portable memory) key was issued to each driver. At the start of a shift, the driver would put it into a cream-coloured terminal at the sign-on point (starter's office in the depot) and transfer their shift information onto the key. Once the driver reached the vehicle, they put the key into the black-coloured terminal (tram driver's keypad - TDKP or bus driver's keypad) to upload the shift data to the vehicle. This was also the method used to transfer the 'blacklist' of periodical passes that had been stolen or misappropriated to each vehicle. IE if an annual Metcard had been stolen, once the holder reported it to Metcard they would blacklist the ticket number and this would be sent out to every depot and piece of equipment. From memory there were 100 slots in the blacklist. When a tram driver was finishing their shift (either being taken or running in) they would transfer all of the validations and ticket sale information to the PM key by inserting it a few minutes before the end of shift and downloading all of this data from the vehicle. They would then be required, on arriving back at the starter's office, to insert the key in the cream coloured terminal once more and copy all of the information across to the main system. Bus drivers also issued tickets from their BDKPs so the black PM key was also used for ensuring the accounting information was copied across to the main system. My memory might be faulty but I recall using them at railway stations with the Booking Office Machines (for starting and finishing shifts). No transfer of ticket issuance data however, as there was a computer equipment cabinet at each railway station with a DSL or cable link back to the OneLink central computers (in the revenue clearing house) I don't know what happened with the MTH cars on the Stony Point rail line but I could presume that there was a cabinet with a TDKP equivalent in it and a similar procedure for start and finish of shift.trams, tramways, ticket machines, metcard

Cardboard box contain unused Metcard tickets - ticket nos 218282001 to 218283000 - 1000 unused tickets folded by 2. Used to reload a Metcard machine. In the side of the box has a label "10-4-12" - most likely the printing date.trams, tramways, metcard, ticket machines, tvm, tickets

Coin dispenser or change holder, provided for use on Z class trams - holds 6 types of coins, spring mounted equipment. Has a top entry point and a spring mounted lever that dispensed one coin at a time. Has two lugs on rear to enable it to be clipped to the conductors desk. See Reg Item 4543 for the photographs of an MTT Adelaide set up and Reg Item 4619 for the ticket clip. Two copies held. On the rear of the two items are numbers 1602 and 1614 scratched in.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, coins

Steel ticket holder with five spring clips for holding tickets for use on Z class trams. Has two lugs on rear to enable it to be clipped to the conductors desk. See Reg Item 4543 for the photographs of an MTT Adelaide set up and Reg Item 4618 for the coin dispenser. Three copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, coins

Photocopy, 12 sheets, of a magazine article titled "Melbourne on the brink of change", Trolley Wire, May 1998 by Dale Budd about the corporatisation of Melbourne's trams into Swanston and Yarra Trams. Gives details of the fleet, operational aspects, ticketing and driver-only operation. Includes notes on South Melbourne depot sale, historic fleet, non-passenger cars, Z class tram overhauls, pantograph operation, possible privatisation, Preston Workshops, low floor trams, W class. Also a brief update of March 1998.trams, tramways, swanston trams, yarra trams, south melbourne depot, driver only modifications, ticket machines, lists, depot allocation, z class, w class, heritage fleet, privatisation

Adhesive label or sign for use on the Metcard machines ""Validate your Metcard here", blue background with white writing. Has the "Metcard" logo on the right hand side. Five copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, ticket machines, validators

Adhesive label or sign for use on the Metcard machines ""City Saver" in green and white letters and "Seniors Daily" in yellow and black letters. Printed on 3M label paper and punched to fit onto the machines. Three copies of each held.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, ticket machines, validators, fares

Memorandum - 6 A4 pages, photocopied sheets, stapled in top left hand corner - Met Tram - Message to Camberwell staff from the Managing Director Met Tram - titled "Automated Ticketing System Update", signed by Russell Nathan and dated 10/7/1996. Advises that Metcard vending machines are being installed in tramcars from 16/7/1996 and that it will be introduced on Route 75 in the next couple of months. Refers questions to the Depot Manager, Geoff Lockwood and the Senior Depot Trainer - Greg Rodgers. Gives an overview of the system, tickets, validators, questions and answers about Metcards, including Metcard Xpress (something that did not actually happen), ticket types, assistance and concessions. Has the Metcard logo in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, metcard, met tram, tickets, validators, ticket machines

These items were used by tram and bus drivers as part of the Metcard machine management system. The PM (portable memory) key was issued to each driver. At the start of a shift, the driver would put it into a cream-coloured terminal at the sign-on point (starter's office in the depot) and transfer their shift information onto the key. Once the driver reached the vehicle, they put the key into the black-coloured terminal (tram driver's keypad - TDKP or bus driver's keypad) to upload the shift data to the vehicle. See item 2582 for more details and other examples.Demonstrates an item used on buses and trams for management of the Metcard Machines and ticketting issue.Digital Memory module, or Portable Memory Key, equivalent in type to a USB stick, black plastic with a sliding mechanism to protect 8 copper contact strips with a digital memory area at one end. Stamped into the memory area part number "97100188. On the reverse side is a lable giving details of the owner, part number, and serial number and that it is subject to a charge in favour of the National Australia Bank. Has as key type appearance. Has a key retaining ring and key tag with "194 Williams 361798" printed on it.tramways, trams, buses, metcard, ticket machines

Series of 6 black and white photographs of an early Z class tram at Preston Workshops 1 - Control stand 2 - Control stand with a man in the driver's seat. 3 - Showing the driver's vent window open 4 - Showing the front door closed with a lifting jack alongside. 5 - Showing the doors open and the manufacturer's signage on the riser. 6 - Interior of the car showing the conductors seat and ticket selling stand. Yields information about the layout of the driver's controls and Z class interiors.Set of six black and white photographs.trams, tramways, conductors, ticket machines, z class, controls, doors, interiors

Folder with The Met logo on the cover containing five separate A4 pamphlets fact sheets marketing or promoting the Metcard system. Written for use by staff, part of the consultation process. 1 - How long will it take? - two phases - double sided 2 - What equipment will be on my tram? - single sided 3 - Consultation and operation - single sided 4 - What's it all about & why will it be good for Melbourne? - doublesided 5 - General fact sheet - about services, fare evasion, staffing, ticket availability, information, costs and implementation - folded A3 sheet.Yields information about the introduction of Metcard for The Met staff.Card folder containing five A4 marketing pamphlets about Automated Ticketing.trams, tramways, metcard, the met, tickets, ticket machines

Set of three black and white, not colour, laminated posters concerning the Metcard Tickets. .1 - vertical format poster - "Metcards make it easier" - description of Metcard, ticket prices, where they can be purchased from, buying on a tram and validating it. .2 - large horizontal poster regarding the rules for the use of Metcard, ticket inspectors, validation and revenue enforcement - notes the Dept. of Infrastructure revenue enforcement group. .3 - Vertical format poster regarding the concession ID required for concession tickets and student concessions. Appears to be have been produced around the time of the introduction of Metcard in Dec 1996 or early 1997.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, validators, ticket machines, concession fares

Adhesive label or sign for use on the Metcard tram validators. .1 - long vertical label that was affixed to the front of a validator with the words "How to validate", showing how to insert your Metcard. Has the Metcard logo. .2 - small label instructing people to insert and remove their Metcard - 2 copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, ticket machines, validators

Type of ticket issued by street sellers, at City tram stops or safety zones for use in Ultimate ticket machines, from the Bell Punch Company. Made in rolls. See 1028 for other examples.Illustrates the type of ticket sold at Safety Zones to give some relief to Conductors at busy times,Paper ticket - 35c - Ultimate machine type Bc76617, printed on light grey paper.tramways, tickets, mmtb, ultimate, machine issued tickets, safety zones, bell punch co.

This Cash Register was used for the sale and production of lift tickets, lessons and packages during the 1990s at Falls Creek. The employees who operated the machine were called 'Ticket Tarts'. This item is significant because it was a critical part of the everyday operation of the chair lifts at Falls Creek.A large square cash and ticket machine with buttons and slots for the production of lift tickets. Long cable connected to the back. snow, ski season, ski pass, ski lessons, ticketing, sales

J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006. Bell Punch A/sia Ltd was a subsidiary of The Bell Punch Company, itself a part of (Cash) Control Systems. The Bell Punch Company was a British company manufacturing a variety of business machines, including several generations of public transport ticket machines and the world's first desktop electronic calculator The company was founded on 5 July 1878. By 1961 it employed a workforce of 2000 people. The circular mark on the back of the machine was adopted in the 1950s.On Back of machine: Supplied by BELL PUNCH LTD. A/SIA BPC CASH CONTOL SYSTEMS 160 CASTLEREAGH ST. SYDNEY, MA9337 427 LITTLE COLLINS ST. MELBOURNE. CENT. 2038 AGENTS AND SERVICE IN ALL STATES ADDING MACHINES TICKET REGISTERS CHANGE MACHINES TICKET PRINTERS GUM TAPE SEALING MACHINES, ETC.j. mann & sons, vintage adding machines, bell punch australasia

Coloured photograph of the ticket office on the north side of Mitcham railway station in 2012. The white object to the left is the ticket machine. Reconstruction of the Mitcham station in 2013 saw the railway line and station moved underground.mitcham railway station, railways

Printed form on yellow sheet titled "MMTB Gibson Weekly Road of ticket machine sales". Has space for employee name, days, tickets issue, and various values of travel cards and ticket books. Used for Doncaster depot. Form No. 3/139A DONC Dec '81trams, tramways, mmtb, passengers, tickets, forms, revenue journal, buses

Newspaper clipping from The Age, 2/3/1994, titled "Do the Met's bosses hate trams?", concerning the time keeping of route 96 trams, with the author (letter - Lia Vandersant) walking at times, reduction in services, ticket machines and the poor general attitude to trams and the passengers.trams, tramways, the met, mta, ptc, tramways, melbourne, route 96, timetables

Gives a story about a 12 historic buses stored under the Westgate bridge and being "found" by the Ministry when looking for Met Ticket machines. Has a photo of Alan Brown, Minister for Transport standing in front of bus 301, Yields information about stored buses in 1993 being "found"Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun 5-6-1993 titled Bus bonanza at the 'batcave'buses, stored buses, westgate, bus 301, alan brown

Pamphlet - "Accessibility Guide" - providing information on accessible trams, a plan of a Combino (D class) and Citadis (C Class) tram buttons, ticket machine, wheelchair access, and contact details. Has Yarra Trams, tram tracker and love your trams logos on the rear.Yields information about accessibility for C and D class trams.Pamphlet - four fold DL size, full colour.trams, public transport, yarra trams, accessibility, wheelchairs, combino, citadis, c class, d class

keys: 12 Plaque: ‘Supplied by Bell Punch A’sia Ltd / 160 Castlereagh St., Sydney / 27 Little Collins St., Melbourne / Agents and Services in all states / BPC / Cash Control Systems, Adding Machines, Ticket Registers, Charge Machines / Ticket Printers, Gum Tape, Scaling Machines etc. /’ good working condition

Cloth bag - sewn brown canvas with a metal ring and cloth strip attached to one side and stencilled "16" on both sides of the bag. Used by Conductors to pay in their cash at depots following the introduction of ticket machines on the Z class trams. 2nd copy - "19" added 3/7/2019 from donation of Hugh Waldrontrams, tramways, tickets, cash handling, depots, revenue clerks, conductors

This type of ticket was issued by "safety zone sellers" at the busy city stops to relieve the work on tram conductors. The tram conductor would punch the ticket to cancel it. Has the issuer "MMTB" printed on the ticket and ticket number 65080, ABJ series. Issued using Ultimate ticket machines. See item 7506 for a roll of these tickets that would be used in the machine.Demonstrates the Ultimate machine type ticket issuing machines.10c Ulitimate type ticket printed on cream colour paper.mmtb, tramways, tickets, ultimate, machine issued tickets

Pamphlet - DL size, three fold full colour printed on gloss paper titled "Tickets please - have the right ticket when you travel" Notes the need to produce a valid tickets, talks about on board ticketing machines, complaints, has the logos of connex, M>tram, M>train, Yarra and Vic bus industry on rear. Printed by Metcard - Dept. of Infrastructure. Two copies held.trams, tramways, metcard, metlink, m>tram, yarra trams, tickets