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Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Scholar's Concession Ticket - 3rd term, 1971
Ticket allowed Scholars or school children to travel on MMTB trams/buses to attend schools at a concession rate. Inside gives issue details - issued to a person in Kew to attend Kew High School, three sections, for use to 17/12/1971 Cost $6.75 Ticket No. 6468.Demonstrates a Scholar's ticket to allow a student to travel to Kew High School.Pink clothed backed paper ticket, printed as a MMTB "Scholar's Concession Ticket", for 3rd Term. Gives condition of use on the outside cover.Details filled in of the person's name address etc.tramways, tickets, schools, scholar's tickets, school tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - U206 at Preston Workshops, Ray Pearson, late 1940
Photo shows one of the tramcars originally built for The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co Ltd in 1906 and subsequently fitted with a windscreeen by the MMTB. Based on Reg Item 6370, photo possilby late 1940. See Reg Item 5758 for a photo of the tram as a Freight Car, 1950. Vicsig.net - 1938 (Converted to spare freight car, bad accident in 1947 and scrapped 1950.)Yields information about U class trams.Black and White photograph of MMTB U 206 Preston Workshops. On rear in ink - "MMTB U 206 Preston WS – RWO Pearson"tramways, trams, u class, preston workshops, u 206 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, 31/01/1973 12:00:00 AM
Set of 2 black and White Photographs of the construction of the body or frame of prototype tramcar 1041 at Preston Workshops. .1 - "1041-traverser-31 Jan 1973 - Preston - MMTB". showing the tramcar body on temporary workshop bogies on a traverser. the side panelling is largely completed but the drivers cabs are yet to be panelled. On the rear has a noted in ink. "Started 17 May 1972 / Progress @ 31/Jan. 1973" / i.e. 8 months. Photo possibly taken 31/1/1973. .2 - "1041-on-PCC trucks - Preston MMTB" - As above but in the yard at the workshops. Two copies held.On the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, traverser, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Mockup of all electric tram Preston Workshops, c1972
Set of two photographs showing parts of the mockup for the future All Electric tram. The first photo looks at the passenger compartment with the conductor's desk and seats. The second photo shows the side view of the driver's compartment with the foot controls, windscreen and seat. The mockup was built at Preston Workshops, 1971. See also items 2502 and 4540 for other photos.Yields information about a mockup at Preston Workshops of an all electric tram body.Photograph black and white printed on plain paper, one with MMTB stamp.melbourne, tramways, mmtb, new trams, mockup, 1041 mock-up -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, "Trams are here to stay", c1975
Poster, paper mounted or glued to cardboard sheet for use in tramcars - titled "Trams are here to stay", advertising employment with the MMTB, with a photo of tram 1041. Gives the MMTB's address, but not the MMTB's name. Has been used in a tram. 2nd copy donated via David Webb, from the Keith Kings Collection = added 3/8/2019.trams, tramways, mmtb, posters, employment, 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 980 - releasing drum brakes, 8/1960
The photograph shows the procedure for releasing the drum brakes on PCC tram 980 and where the brace (spanner) is located on the tram. Dated 24/8/1960.Demonstrates the methodology of releasing the drum brakes on a PCC car.Photograph - black and whiteHas MMTB stamp on rear and number P25/1/248 in ink.trams, tram 980, brakes, pcc class, tramways, mmtb, st. louis b3 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Illustration/s, MMTB tram postcards
Set of nine of printed illustrations - postcard size of Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Tramcars produced in 1978. Separate card for each class of tramcar featured, with notes, statistics, MMTB name. Each card also has printers name and date on back. Not a formal postcard, no place for a stamp. 1810.1 - X1 - 465 with 466 in background. Photographed at Footscray station terminus, c1962. 465 has destination of "Ballarat Rd." 1810.2 - Z7 in Victoria Parade, c1975 - has destination of "West Preston - Regent St." and route number "13". 1810.3 - Cable car set (No. 1) - photographed at Preston Workshops 1810.4 - L104 - showing destination of Carnegie and route number 67. 1810.5 - Y469 - showing destination of "Wattle Park - Elgar Road", possibly with Wattle Park in background. 1810.6 - T180 - showing "Special", while on a charter. 1810.7 - W7 1022 - showing destination "West Preston", route 11, freshly painted. 1810.8 - X2676 - freshly painted. 1810.9 - W2511 - fitted with marker lights, freshly painted, showing "City" - route 11. Cards 8 and 9 added 9/3/2018 from Donation of John Ruyg. trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, "MMTB Trams - Hawthorn and Dandenong Road", 11/04/1976 12:00:00 AM
Negative folder - made by SAGA Japan, containing 8 no. 120 film negatives 60mm x 90mm of MMTB Trams at the intersection of Hawthorn and Dandenong Road 11 April 1976, marked "Test Film" and stamped "347". .1 - Harris Train at ? .2 - 901 - route 64, City .3 - 959 - route 69 - Kew Cotham Road - with a CP Air advert .4 - Tramway Emergency Vehicle .5 - 947 - route 64 Three negs not scanned.trams, tramways, sw6 class, dandenong rd, hawthorn rd, route 64, route 69, r10 vehicle, railways, tram 901, tram 959, tram 947, aec, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Schoolboy Howler - 4d ticket, 1940s
One of a series of tram / bus tickets known as "Schoolboy Howlers" - with a joke line on the rear and that Melbourne's trams and buses were carrying 1,000,000 passengers per day. Use to promote advertising on rear of tickets. Has the saying "It is nice to go damsel picking in the Autumn". Ticket 4d - has been punched "Out" for Section 4. The figure of 1,000,000 likely to be a bit of puffery, though on some days that may have occurred during the 1940s. See item 6949 for about 60 different schoolboy howlers. Demonstrates tickets with a funny theme, at the time, on the rear.MMTB paper or flimsy ticket - 4d - black print on off white paper - No. C Jf 820103trams, tickets, mmtb, schoolboy howlers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, "Delivery Docket", 1959
Form - MMTB Delivery document used for the sale of 100 MMTB outfit tins to the Ballarat Tourist Tramway 19-7-1974, docket No. 136881. Form No. 1/118 Jan. 1959, received by Gavin Young.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, conductors, sales materials -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z class tram ASEA controller - set of 3, 1975
Photographs show the ASEA built control equipment of a Z class tram. 1 - Drivers control stand showing the foot pedals and switches with the ASEA and Comeng names on the panel. 2 - the driver's controller with the cover removed showing the various parts and linkages - photographed at the factory. 3 - Tramiac control cabinet with a technician showing one of the components or cards - see item 6140 for more details.Provides information and detail about the Z class driver's control equipment.Set of three black and white photographsHas MMTB stamp and stamp of R T Grigg of NZ. on rear.trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, asea, controllers, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Christmas Card, 1970's
Christmas card, printed - 8 pages featuring a MMTB logo (gold) on the front cover and a photo of the Wattle Park Golf course, from the MMTB. Has a serrated edge with a slight silver finish. Not dated. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, christmas, greetings cards, wattle park -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - A Class Tram No. 1 at terminus (possibly Ballarat Road), about 1925
Photo shows one of the A class tramcars, No. 1, originally built for The Prahran & Malvern Tramway Company in 1910-11, then transported to the isolated Footscray System in 1923-24. Most were withdrawn between 1928 and 1931. Possibly at the Ballarat Rd terminus. Also shows the crew, Conductor and Driver in MMTB Uniforms. Collected by Keith Kings.Yields information about the original Melbourne A class trams and MMTB Uniforms.Black and White photograph of MMTB A Class Tram No 1. On rear in ink - "MMTB A - No. 1 terminus at Ballarat Road (?)" KS Kings Collection (about 1925), 1920s.tramways, trams, class, tram 1, pmtt, crews, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera, "Blind Person's Tramways Pass", 1981
Document provided to people with impaired vision to enable free travel on MMTB vehicles. Gives condition of travel, was to expire on 1/12/1981 with space for date of issue and the bearer's name. Signed by Mr Aird, MMTB Secretary,Demonstrates a free pass issued to people with impaired vision and entitled to free tram and bus travel.Yellow cloth (rexine) covered document on one side, paper on the other titled "Blind Person's Tramways Pass", No. 2002, stamped "Sample Issue Only". The yellow cloth has been given a sealed finish with the paper insert glued to the inside. stamped "Sample Issue Only" on the inside.tramways, tickets, mmtb, blind persons, passes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1960's?
Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. Provides photos of US6, US13, US15, English Electric, Ohio Brass, US 15 Converted, MV, MMTB and PCC types. Titled "Trolley Pole Bases"trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Certificate, "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", 13/03/1947
The form certifies that R. Wearne has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 13/3/1947, given No. 2257, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and ?? as Manager. Signed on the left margin by R. Wearne, No. 1440. Form No. 3/232, dated August 1946.Demonstrates a MMTB form used to record a person was qualified as a tram driver for Mr. R. Wearne.Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate".trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Public Transport in Melbourne", c1960
Report - 2 foolscap sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Public Transport in Melbourne" giving a brief history of Melbourne's tramways, cable tram opening dates, trusts, formation of the MMTB, the MMTB management c1960 and a note on Wattle Park.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, wattle park, management -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, "Salute to Australia Pageant - Australia Day 1st February 1982", Jan. 1982
List of tramcars used in the Australia Day Pageant, 1982. Prepared by the MMTB, titled "Salute to Australia Pageant - Australia Day 1st February 1982", "Background details of Vintage Trams in Service" for use on 1/2/1982. Printed on both sides of pink sheet of foolscap paper, using a wax stencil and duplicator. Gives details of MMTB 214 (V), Ballarat 27, MMTB 180 (T), Bendigo 19, MMTB 104 (L) and standby tram MMTB 164 (S). Details tram number, date built, for built for, points of interest and present operator. Also lists other vintage passenger vehicle displays in Wellington Parade, abbreviations and list of significant events concerning Melbourne tramways. 2nd copy added 22/08/04 - has had bottom section of sheet torn off. Images of this item shown.australia day, mmtb, melbourne, tramcars, pageant -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1960's?
Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's.trams, tramways, mmtb, brill trucks, brill 22e, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "Salute to Australia Pageant - Australia Day 1st February 1982", "Background details of Vintage Trams in Service", Jan. 1982
List of tramcars used in the Australia Day Pageant, 1982. Prepared by the MMTB, titled "Salute to Australia Pageant - Australia Day 1st February 1982", "Background details of Vintage Trams in Service" for use on 1/2/1982. Printed on both sides of pink sheet of foolscap paper, using a wax stencil and duplicator. Gives details of MMTB 214 (V), Ballarat 27, MMTB 180 (T), Bendigo 19, MMTB 104 (L) and standby tram MMTB 164 (S). Details tram number, date built, for built for, points of interest and present operator. Also lists other vintage passenger vehicle displays in Wellington Parade, abbreviations and list of significant events concerning Melbourne tramways.trams, tramways, australia day, mmtb, melbourne, tramcars, pageant -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Liability Release Form, c1960
Form used by the MMTB to release and discharge any further liability from an accident claim. Has places for the persons name, details, amounts, dates and signatures.Demonstrates a MMTB Accident release form.Form - foolscap single sided, printed.tramways, mmtb, accidents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB W, W1, W2 and SW2 class", 2006
List - titled "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB W, W1, W2 and SW2 class", listing each tram, date into service, scrapping date or withdrawn date and if known where sold to. Also lists the depot the tram was allocated to. 19 A4 sheetstrams, tramways, trams, depots, lists, scrapped trams, history, depot allocation, w class, w1 class, sw2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1970's?
Black and White photograph the MMTB Type trolley pole base with lines and markings drawn on it in ink as part of an printed illustration.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1960's?
Black and White photograph of the air pipe connection and the motor to bolster connection on a No. 9B or 9C truck. This is the area which failed on these trucks due to bending. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Cloth badge, up to the mid 1970's
Uniform patch or lapel emblem, motif, MMTB red cotton on navy blue backing for sewing onto the lapel of a uniform jacket.trams, tramways, uniforms, logos, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB W3, W4, CW5 and VR class and VR trams", 2006
List - titled "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB W3, W4, CW5 and VR class and VR trams", listing each tram, date into service, scrapping date or withdrawn date and if known where sold to. Also lists the depot the tram was allocated to. 6 A4 sheetstrams, tramways, trams, depots, lists, scrapped trams, history, depot allocation, w3 class, w4 class, cw5 class, vr trams, vr -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Re conductresses and photo, June 1965
Letter addressed to Mrs B Bartley of Carlton dated 6/6/1965 regarding the possibility of rejoining the Board as a conductress. Details the wages average earnings, and leave etc. Signed by the Secretary W Aird. The photograph shows a lady conductress on a tram step of W2 258, presumably Mrs. Bartley. Not known whether she took up the offer.Has a close association with Mrs Bartley and demonstrates MMTB recruiting at the time of a shortage of staff.Letter on a sheet of quarto MMTB Letterhead with a black and white photograph taped to the bottom right hand corner.tramways, tramcars, conductress, w2 class, tram 258, job offer, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tram stop sign number - set of 2, 1960s?
Used by the MMTB to number each tram stop on the system. Was attached to a pole using a metal strap. See item 185 for an example with a strap.Demonstrates a MMTB tram stop number of two types of materials.Set of two numerals used on tram stops, both with two holes on the sides, and originally a red number on a white background. No. 3 - sheet metal baked enamalled. No. 7 - white core bakelite sheet.tramways, mmtb, tram stops, passenger signs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1960's?
Black and White photograph of a former cable tram bogie tram, bogie modified to be used as a temporary bogie to transport tramcars around Preston Workshops. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars", 1928 to 1985
Set of 20 photocopied lists, titled "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal. Packet 1 1 - 16/6/1928 - 2 pages 2 - 9/6/1934 - 2 pages 3 - 30/6/1938 - 2 pages 4 - 12/3/1948 (?) - 2 pages 5 - 1/2/1949 - 4 pages 6 - 16/7/1949 - 2 pages 7 - 28/1/1950 - 2 pages 8 - 24/3/1951 - 2 pages Packet 2 9 - 24/1/1953 - 3 pages (one poor copy) 10 - 23/1/1954 - 2 pages 11 - 30/8/1958 - 2 pages 12 - 17/1/1959 - 2 pages 13 - 1/1961 - 2 pages 14 - 1/1962 - 2 pages 15 - 7/1963 - 2 pages 16 - 1/1964 - 2 pages 17 - 1/1965 - 2 pages 18 - 3/1965 - 2 pages Packet 3 10 - 1/1965 - 2 pages 11 - 1/1967 - 2 pages 12 - 1/1969 - 2 pages 13 - 1/1970 - 2 pages 14 - 1/1971 - 2 pages 15 - 1/1/1977 - 3 pages 16 - 1/7/1977 - 3 pages Packet 4 17 - 1/7/1978 - 2 pages 18 - 1/7/1979 - 4 pages 19 - 1/7/1980 - 4 pages 20 - 1/7/1985 - 7 pages - MTA header.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation