Colour print of Joyce Barry and Cath Stone at a function. Joyce was the first women tram driver and Cath was the other conductress in the abortive 1973 attempt to train women drivers.trams, tramways, conductresses, drivers, women

Badge - white plastic back with a pin, titled "Junior Tram Driver" with a cartoon of a tram and passengers - route 1. Has Manufacturers logo and name on the rear - "Badge Mint"trams, tramways, badges, cartoons, souvenirs

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. An early style before the use of enameled signs. Sign - Tram Stop - "Hail Tram Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tramways, trams

Telegram from Mr and Mrs Prisk congratulating Sylvia Mitchell - 31/8/1944. Mr Prisk was a tram driver.Demonstrates a telegram congratulating Sylvia Mitchell.Telegram - typed on PMG Telegram paper - 31/8/1944most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, telegram

Used by tram drivers to warn road users of their presence or starting to move. MMTB drawing R8808 shows the mounting mechanism and operation. Demonstrates a tramcar warning device used by drivers.Cast steel and fabricated steel foot gong, consisting of cast bell, weighted striker or clapper operating mechanism and parts to enable it to be attached to the underside of the tramcar or driver's platform. The Foot gong plunger is missing. The clapper part has been extended by welding a section of steel onto it and a rolled section of stainless steel wire has been attached to ring it remotely from an overhead position. The item has been cleaned and varnished.tramcars, tramcar equipment, equipment, gongs, foot gong, drivers

Shows tram driver, N. McWilliam, standing beside the first electric tram fitted with air brakes. They are located on the corner of Macarthur Street and Wendouree Parade.n. mcwilliam, tram, vehicle, transport, macarthur street, wendouree parade, public

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Most tram stops were of this style.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Hail Cars Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a small pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Cars Stop Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a large pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tramways, trams

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. An early style before the use of enameled signs. Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stops Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Letter seeking the name of a possible Ballarat tram driver, Harry ? who served a batman to a Doctor during World War 1. Unable to source the name - correspondence attached. Unfortunately no surname. Papers attached.Various correspondencetrams, tramways, crews, ballarat, world war 1

Decorated tram celebrating the Ballarat Centenary outside of the National Mutual building in Sturt Street. Shows the tram driver, Arthur Hugo who went on to become a Tramways Inspector.arthur hugo, tram, ballarat centenary, vehicle, public

Photograph.Green depot tram. A lady standing in front of tram, possibly driver or conductor.tramways, history, bendigotramway

Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object square shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions

Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object round shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it. Has the stamp of BBSW stainless manufacturers stamp and patent number.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions

Form used to certify that a person was a qualified tram driver of the MMTB - has space for names, signatures, dates and a running number. See item 890 for an example of a certificate issued to R. Wearne in 1947.Demonstrates a MMTB form used to record a person was qualified as a tram driver.Form - printed quarto sheet No. 3/252tramways, mmtb, forms, certificates, drivers

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that L. Denmead Inspector has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 30/7/1946, given No. 2093, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and S. M. Richardson as Manager. Signed on the left margin by L.J. Denmead Inspector. Form No. 3/232, dated June 1944. Form has two punch holes along top of form and one small hole in top left hand corner.tramways, trams, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Hand tinted photo: Tram outside Central Deborah gold mine. Sign on tram 'Everything's under control in my all-electric kitchen' Tram driver is walking towards mine, with back to camera. Tram has '21' on front..F.T. Kennedyorganization, business, bendigo tramways/central deborah mi

Framed presentation of the first bus drivers at Donacaster and the companies they worked for prior to working at Doncaster. Prepared by Kevin Stanes 2016. Framed with a commercial black plastic frame with a light wood back, glass sheet and various clips and suspension points. Listing of names and other information provided by Kevin Stanes by email: Doncaster list - see htd1444 - Doncaster Bus Depot Employees [First Day] For email and recollections in particular about Doncaster - see htd1443email.pdftrams, tramways, doncaster, private bus companies, buses, drivers, conductors, officers, depots

The life of Melbourne's happiest tram driver Bruce Whalley got even happier last year when the dapper bow-tie wearing bon vivant was invited to be on the ABC's latest quiz show, Think Tank.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .bruce whalley, think thank - abc, greensborough

The badge belonged to the Donor's father - Bill Irvin, who was a SEC tram driver. Bill and his elder brother Dan, both drove trams in Ballarat. The Union badge confirmed membeship of the Union and was permitted to be worn on a uniform.Has a strong association with Bill Irvin, SEC tram driver of the 1930's and demonstrates the importance of being a union member at the time and the badge provided by the unionAustralian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a steel/ silver backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. Has a hole in the top of the badge for a steel ring or a method of attachment to a uniform. On back of badge has stamped into the badge "BL 42", possibly indicating Ballarat and badge number. On the base of the badge has words "Wittenbach " cast into the badge. tramways, trams, unions, badges, atea, employees, bill irvin

This uniform was provided to an Irishman who had been sponsered by the M&MTB for travel from Britain to Australia for work as a tram driver, he kept this uniform in mint condition through the years and has never been worn in service.This uniform is significant due to its excellent condition, a rarity for an uniform of it's age.Blue M&MTB uniform. Blue trousers with a red strip up the outside of the leg. Blue jacket with with three pockets, two at waist height, one on left chest, red M&MTB emblems sewn onto the lapels and and three silver buttons with M&MTB logo. Blue overcoat with three pockets, two at waist height, one on left chest, three plain plastic buttons.uniform, mmtb, hawthorn depot, tram, tram uniform, tram driver, melbourne trams

Photograph shows SW2 478 (City Route 70) in Riversdale Road at Tooronga Rd Hawthorn. The photographer notes the metal fascias on the tram. Note the lenses fitted to one side of the street lights to indicate a tram stop to the tram drivers.Yields information about tram 478 in 1956.Black and White SW2 478 Riversdale Road Hawthorn photo number N(m)(i)Has details and date written on the rear.tramways, trams, sw2 class, tram 478, riversdale road, route 70

Pamphlet - "St Kilda - A Tram Driver's tour" - sightseeing trips for passengers, giving information about St Kilda and its attractions such as Ackland St using a Route 96 tram and/or Route 16. Produced by Yarra Trams Oct. 2008.Demonstrates a passenger information document about St Kilda.Pamphlet - double side DL single sheet. Two copies held.trams, tramways, st kilda, route 96, route 16, ackland st

Laminated card, printed as a BTM "Electric Tram Driver's Permit" and prepared for David Frost, signed by Peter Winspur as Traffic Manager - expired on 30 September 1999. Printed on off-white paper. See Reg item 7010 for his Drivers Certificate. trams, tramways, btm, personnel, drivers, certificates

One 35mm slides - AGFA dark blue / white plastic mounts of tram 21 at Golden Square with the driver changing the pole. Has Billy Roddas Golden Square Hotel in the background with Carlton Draught and Victoria Bitter adverts. In the photo is a bus with the destination of Inglewood. tramways, trams, golden square, buses, hotels, crews, drivers, tram 21

Yields information about the terminus at Sebastopol and signage.Set of three photographs of No. 26 at the Sebastopol terminus - 28/12/1970 .1 - 26 at the terminus, looking north. Has a Bliss Bombs roof advert - "Share bliss - make a friend". Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. .2 - Tram timetable sign at the terminus, with a "Cars stop here" sign and the Fosters sign in the background. .3 - No. 26 at the terminus with the driver turning the pole.trams, tramways, albert st, signs, sebastopol, drivers, tram 26

Photo of the driver changing the points at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St. City Terminus, to take the Lydiard St. route. Tram 17 has destination of Lydiard St. Nth. Crockers store in the background. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st nth, points, drivers, tram 17

Yields information about the appearance of No. 25 promoting Made in Australia week during 1958.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 25 at the City Terminus, carrying banners for Made in Australia Week. In front of the tram is a conductor with a point bar and a very cold looking driver with a great coat on. Tram has a sheet with an Australian flag painted onto it, with holes made for the lights on the front of the tram, and three panels that have been fixed to the side of the tram. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. The Town Hall is in the background. Photo by Wal Jack 18-9-1958. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative See Reg Item 7763 for another photo of the tram.On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No.25 with Made in Australia posters, Sturt St from Lydiard St 18th Sept. '58" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T248" written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, advertisements, made in australia week, crews, conductors, drivers, tram 25