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Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Lecture Notes, Keith Kings, "The Privatisation of Melbourne's Public Transport - Has the Wheel turned full circle?", 30/04/2002 12:00:00 AM
... at the history of Melbourne's transport, railways, buses, tramways... at the history of Melbourne's transport, railways, buses, tramways ...Printed report or address or lecture - 10 pages titled "The Privatisation of Melbourne's Public Transport - Has the Wheel turned full circle?" by Keith Kings for the 2nd annual RMIT Sir Robert Risson Memorial Lecture 30 April 2002. The address looks at the history of Melbourne's transport, railways, buses, tramways and tramway buses, cable trams, formation and dismantling of the PTC, ticket machines, road traffic, bus industry consolidation, privatisation of transport in Melbourne.trams, tramways, melbourne, privatisation, buses, public transport, ptc -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - List, "List of Opening and conversion dates - Melbourne Tramways", c1990
... of Melbourne tramways including Box Hill, horse trams, Victorian... similarities to the "Timeline history of Melbourne's Government Cable ...Six page list of opening, closing or conversion dates of Melbourne tramways including Box Hill, horse trams, Victorian Railways, cable line, tramway trusts. Page 6 has a list of the cable tramways with route mileage, route colour and years operated. Format has similarities to the "Timeline history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses" by Barry George, Don Storey John Birch et al. Possibly produced for a tram tour.trams, tramways, mmtb, mto co, opening, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Research note, Bob Prentice, "Melbourne Brunswick Coburg Tramways Trust", 1966
... Provides a very brief history of the - "Melbourne Brunswick... Provides a very brief history of the - "Melbourne Brunswick Coburg ...Provides a very brief history of the - "Melbourne Brunswick Coburg Tramways Trust" MBCTT, opening dates, tramcars, type of poles used, route, and depot. Yields a brief history of the MBCTT.Single page, spirit duplicated Research Note - "Melbourne Brunswick Coburg Tramways Trust" dated 23-4-1966. Stapled to item 6502. Has the TMSV Heading on the sheet.tramcars, tramways, history, mbctt, poles, overhead -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyFilm - Video Recording - Digital, Ben Piper, Brushes with Fate, and with Port Melbourne, 23 Mar 2021
... Melbourne history, with occasional lashings of nostalgia.... Melbourne history, with occasional lashings of nostalgia. Brushes ...Digital video recording of PMHPS meeting held on 23 March 2021. Ben PIPER talks on the topic of ‘Brushes with Fate, and with Port Melbourne’, the story of how Ben came to live in Port Melbourne, told through a lens of world, Australian and Port Melbourne history, with occasional lashings of nostalgia.ben piper -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAdministrative record - Depot Table Sheet or Block, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Sunday 14-1-1968 - Glenhuntly - North Fitzroy - Kew - Malvern - Doncaster", Jan. 1968
... . See page 96 of Timeline History of Melbourne's Government.... See page 96 of Timeline History of Melbourne's Government ...Depot table sheet or block - roneo or spirit duplicated, printed on light card - for - "Sunday 14-1-1968 - Glenhuntly - North Fitzroy - Kew - Malvern - Doncaster" shows the various runs and crew tables for the day, has an index and notes. The block was prepared for the track work to realign Dandenong Road and the Chapel St intersection as part of the St Kilda Junction project. See page 96 of Timeline History of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams - Barry George et al.trams, tramways, table cards, glenhuntly tram depot, kew depot, north fitzroy depot, doncaster depot, malvern depot, drivers, conductors, st kilda junction -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Programme, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Co, "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", c1983
... is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar... is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar ...Set of two documents, full colour on gloss paper, for the "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", Melbourne. .1 - pamphlet with 442 on front cover, advertising the restaurant, the food, seating plan, departure point and the availability of the tramcar. .2 - Menu - full dinner four course menu, including logos. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. c1983. Two copies of .1 held. .3 and .4 - similar to .1 with slightly different information and contents.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, menu -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Text Publishing, Yarra: a diverting history by Kristin Otto, 2009
... Exploration of the history and meaning of Melbourne's Yarra... melbourne Exploration of the history and meaning of Melbourne's ...Exploration of the history and meaning of Melbourne's Yarra river and those who have lived and worked on it. Softcover, 245 p. : ill. maps, ports. ISBN 9781921520006yarra river -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Francis Ainger, n.d
... An extract from 'The History of Victoria', Melbourne about... from 'The History of Victoria', Melbourne about Francis Ainger ...An extract from 'The History of Victoria', Melbourne about Francis Ainger, born in England, arrived in Victoria 1856. He found gold at Bendigo and founded a carrying business between the principal goldfields. In 1867 he selected 80 acres at Mitcham, cultivated English grasses and an orchard. Established a Congregational Church.ainger, frank, congregational church -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Black and white and sepia prints, Gardens Other Than Burnley, 1890-1920
... -'Civilizing the city: a history of Melbourne's public gardens,' State...-'Civilizing the city: a history of Melbourne's public gardens,' State ...Identification and information on reverse of some photographs given by Georgina Whitehead (Tel-9572 1225) who visited the Archives on 26 September, 1995 when she was writing a book on the various gardens owned and run by the Melbourne City Council-'Civilizing the city: a history of Melbourne's public gardens,' State Library of Victoria, Melbourne 1997.34 bkack and white and sepia photographs. Possibly used for Magic Lantern slides. Fitzroy Gardens: (1) Possibly, towards St Patrick's Cathedral. (2, 3) Path through avenue of trees. (4) Winter. Heavily pruned Elms. (5) Looking towards Clarendon St-eastwards. (6) Probably, lawn. (7) 2 copies, possibly Kiosk. (8) 1920's or earlier. Man sitting on bench. (9) Path through avenue of trees. (10) 2 copies. Probably-fenced originally-fences coming down 1890's on. (11) Statue at crossroad. (12) The Vase Fountain. (13) Tree trunks. (14) Tree trunks. (15) Probably, tree trunks. (16) Winding path. (17) Probably, misty winter scene. (18) Probably, summer. (19) Probably, this is the sort of garden seat used. (20) Avenue of trees, information about exposure on reverse. (21) 2 copies. Probably. Treasury Gardens: (22) Japanese Garden. (23)Japanese Garden. This area around the Lake done by Guilfoyle c.1901-1902. This photograph about this period. (24) Gardener at lake edge. Snowdon Gardens: (25) View towards city. Unidentified: (26) ?Botanic fern Gully/ Fitzroy Fern Gully. (27) Lake view. (28) Narrow path through long grass and trees. (29) Trees in winter. (30, 30a) Tree ferns. (31,32) Cordylines. (33) People on lawn. (34) Winter view of path through elms. These photographs have been scanned but have not been uploaded.georgina whitehead, fitzroy gardens, trees, elms, the vase fountain, trunks, treasury gardens, japanese garden, guilfoyle, snowdon gardens, fern gully, lake view, parks -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Menu, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", 1989
... all items. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne.... On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial ...Menu cover for the full or five-course dinner menu, listing all items. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. Included was a pamphlet providing pricing, general information, contact details group bookings. Dated Jan 1989. The tram was very popular and withdrawn on safety grounds.Yields information about the menu served on the Restaurant tram early 1989 and pricing.Menu folded A4 sheet printed in full colour on one side and a price and booking details pamphlet or insert.colonial tramcar restaurant, menu, tramways, restaurant tram -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", 9/08/1991 12:00:00 AM
... of the history of Melbourne's trams. Has photos of cable trams, W7 1019... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Melbourne Fairfield W2 class ...Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun Friday 9 August 1991, centre pages, titled "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", written by Michael Epis. Reports on the withdrawal of W class trams from service and the National Trust involvement. Gives a brief story of the history of Melbourne's trams. Has photos of cable trams, W7 1019, Fairfield Tramway, First tram Elsternwick, Hawthorn Cable Tram, W2 646, Bylands, V214, 436 and Elton John tram 520 being exportedmelbourne, fairfield, w2 class, cable trams, w class, horse trams, elsternwick -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Robert Pascoe, Carla Pascoe, David Caird, "Last Drive for trammie", 9/01/2012 12:00:00 AM
... commissioned by Yarra Trams to write a history of Melbourne's trammies.... to write a history of Melbourne's trammies. "Last Drive for trammie ...Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Leader, 9/1/2012, titled ""Last Drive for trammie", about Kew Depot driver Lenny Bates, who what driver at Kew until a few weeks before his death on 27/12/2011. Has a photo by David Caird with Lenny sitting on a tram step. Includes comments by Lenny about driving trams. Written by Carla and Robert Pascoe, who the article notes had been commissioned by Yarra Trams to write a history of Melbourne's trammies.trams, tramways, kew depot, obituaries -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1970
... . The Timeline history of Melbourne trams - Barry George et al, dates.... The Timeline history of Melbourne trams - Barry George et al, dates ...Black and white reproduction of a photo that appeared in the Melbourne Sun News Pictorial, 6 November 1923, of the aftermath of the fire at the Zoo horse tram depot. Has workers wheeling wheels. The Timeline history of Melbourne trams - Barry George et al, dates the fire as 4 November 1923, during the Police Strike. Four horse tram cars were destroyed as a result. The photo has mounted onto a Norman Co. cardboard tag using an adhesive substance. Photo could be peeled off card if needed.On the rear of the card is the TMSV Address stamp and on the rear of the photograph in ink "Melbourne Sun News Pictorial, 6 November 1923".trams, tramways, zoo tram, police strike, fire -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Montmorency: the Farm on the Plenty / by Maureen Jones, 2015_
... A history of the Melbourne suburb of Montmorency from its... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A history of the Melbourne suburb ...A history of the Melbourne suburb of Montmorency from its time as a hunting ground for the Wurundjeri willam people to its uptake by white settlers and eventual evolution to the suburb we know today.A well researched and documented history of the Montmorency area.166 p., illus. (some col.). Soft cover.maureen jones, montmorency -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Tram Shelter, Balaclava Road
... the Trust News, June 2000 on history of Melbourne Tram shelters... routes of Melbourne. Includes history of cable car system ...Caulfield Conservation study by Andrew Ward dated October 1994 on Tram Shelter, corner of Balaclava Road and Orrong Road with a brief history and a statement of significance from the National Trust of Australia. Four black and white photos of Balaclava Road tram shelter. National Trust classification report giving detail of shelter and others on the tramway routes of Melbourne. Includes history of cable car system and reasons for tramways amalgamations. It includes architectural features. Article from the Trust News, June 2000 on history of Melbourne Tram shelters, various architectural design and features and where they were built and who designed thembalaclava road, orrong road, tram shelters, street furniture, cast iron work, verandahs, edwardian style, the prahran and malvern tramways trust, ward andrew, historic buildings, dandenong road, caulfield north, glenhuntly road, green robert -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Construction of rock wall at George Samuel Walter Memorial Garden, Jack GOULD, C. 1950-55
... of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Black and white photograph showing Crockford Street as it turns into Bay Street. A worker is bent over on the edge of George Samuel Walter Memorial Garden next to a pile of rocks beginning the construction of the rock wall.bay street, crockford street, port melbourne town hall, george samuel walter memorial garden, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Demolition of Town Pier, Jack GOULD, 1950
... of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Black and white photograph showing the demolition of Town Pier. A worker is standing on the roof of a partially demolished shed.piers and wharves - town pier, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - View over Port Melbourne from rooftop in Bay Street, Jack GOULD, C. 1950s
... of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Black and white photograph showing the view over Holy Trinity towards the starch factory from a rooftop near J E Earl's in Bay Street.bay street, religion - anglican (holy trinity), harpers starch factory, j e earl pty ltd, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - View over Bay Street and rooftops towards City of Melbourne, Jack GOULD, 1975
... of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Black and white photograph looking toward the city from a rooftop in Bay Street in 1975.bay street, port melbourne town hall, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Legatee function, 1932
... , and Victoria Coffee Palace. The photo appears in Blatchford's history... Palace. The photo appears in Blatchford's history of Melbourne ...The photo shows a room full of Legatees. The venue, date and names are unknown. Legatees met for many reasons including weekly comradeship luncheons with guest speakers. In the early days meetings were held at places like the Phairs Hotel, and Victoria Coffee Palace. The photo appears in Blatchford's history of Melbourne Legacy with the caption: Melbourne Legacy Club Weekly Luncheon, September 1932.Legatees met up for comradeship meetings and functions. Strong bonds were formed between Legatees.Black and white photo of a roomful of Legatees at a function.Embossed in the left hand corner is a logo for 'C. Stuart Tompkins, Camberwell' who would have been the photographer.legatee event, comradeship -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet - Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Menu, 1988
... history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant... history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant ...Set of documents associated with the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant that commenced operations in 1982 and ceased in 2018 due to dispute with Yarra Trams over the safety of the tramcars. It was a very popular operation. See reference for further details. Item 1 - notes the September 1984 Tourism Award, item 2 and 3 are promotional pamphlets. The Museum has other similar documents from different dates in its collection. Yields information about the Tramcar Restaurant operation in Melbourne.Set of three documents, full colour on gloss paper, for the "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", Melbourne. 1 - Menu - full dinner four course menu, including logos. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. 2 - pamphlet with 442 on front cover, advertising the restaurant, the food, seating plan, departure point and the availability of the tramcar. 3 - pamphlet promoting group bookings, general information, contact details including telex and fax numbers. Gives prices from Jan. 1988 and times. tramways, trams, w class, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, menu, tram 442 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Department of Infrastructure (DOI), "Melbourne's Free City Circle Tram", 2005
... Pamphlet - folded to DL size, 8 fold, titled "Melbourne's...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Pamphlet - folded to DL size, 8 fold, titled "Melbourne's Free City Circle Tram" and on rear "Official Visitors Guide to Melbourne". Details the City Circle tram, c2005 - has route via Harbour Esplanade - map shows various points, the Golden Mile heritage walk. Has the Victoria government, City of Melbourne and Yarra Trams logos. Provides information on the points of interest and the Visitor Centre. Gives a short history of Melbourne's tram and has a photo of V214 See Reg Items 1199, 866 and 2993 for other versions.trams, tramways, city circle, yarra trams, docklands, tram 856, tram 888, tram 214, tram 3004 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", 9/08/1991 12:00:00 AM
... of the history of Melbourne's trams. Has photos of cable trams, W7 1019... involvement. Gives a brief story of the history of Melbourne's trams ...Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun Friday 9 August 1991, centre pages, titled "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", written by Michael Epis. Reports on the withdrawal of W class trams from service and the National Trust involvement. Gives a brief story of the history of Melbourne's trams. Has photos of cable trams, W7 1019, Fairfield Tramway, First tram Elsternwick, Hawthorn Cable Tram, W2 646, Bylands, V214, 436 and Elton John tram 520 being exported. Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, fairfield, w2 class, cable trams, w class, horse trams, elsternwick, tram 520, tram 646, tram 1019, tram 636, tram 214, tram 436, tram 36 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Recorder: the official newsletter of the Labour History Society, Tribute to John Cain by Brian Smiddy, 2020_03
... ; published in Recorder, the official newsletter of the Melbourne... of the Melbourne Labour History Society john cain politicians premier ...A tribute to John Cain (1931-2019) by Brian Smiddy; published in Recorder, the official newsletter of the Melbourne Labour History SocietyMagazine clipping, black text and colour imagejohn cain, politicians, premier of victoria -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBooklet, Arthur Winzenried, "A Guide to Melbourne's Trams", 1996
... , providing a short history of Melbourne's trams - including..., providing a short history of Melbourne's trams - including ...Written by Dr Arthur Winzenried, APW Productions in 1996, providing a short history of Melbourne's trams - including a definition of what is a tram. Looks at cable trams, horse trams, electric trams, the Victorian Railways trams, the Melbourne network and at the time (1996) the recent developments - the transition from MMTB to The Met and PTC. Gives two timelines of tramway development in Melbourne. Is referenced with a further reading list.Yields information about the Melbourne Tram system and their historical context.Booklet - printed card covers, 28 A4 printed pages, stapled on left hand side.Has date stamp of "28 Jul 1996" stamped on top of first page.tramways, melbourne, cable trams, history, horse tram, electric trams, arthur winzenried -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Tony Dingle et al, Vital connections: Melbourne and its Board of Works 1891-1991, by Tony Dingle & Carolyn Rasmussen, 1991_
... Centenary history of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board...Centenary history of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board ...Centenary history of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, the organisation responsible for Melbourne's water supply, sewerage and industrial waste disposal, town planning, rivers & creeks, metropolitan parks and building of freeways until its closure in 1992.432 p. hardback, black & white photographsmmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
Melbourne LegacyDocument, 21 Years of Melbourne Legacy, 1945
... Archives detailing the history of Melbourne Legacy 1923-1944... detailing the history of Melbourne Legacy 1923-1944. Details include ...Photocopy of a pamphlet held by Melbourne University Archives detailing the history of Melbourne Legacy 1923-1944. Details include the genesis of the organisation, and how it came to be called Legacy as well as information about various activities Legacy children could access. Includes a concise chronology of Melbourne Legacy during those years. It includes an extract from a speech by the former Governor General Sir Issac Issacs about Legacy.It's a brief and concise history of the early years of Melbourne Legacy.Photocopy x 16 pages of black type and black and white photos.history, annual summary -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPoster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne Trams", 2003
... Colour poster featuring a history or Melbourne (MMTB... a history or Melbourne (MMTB), Yarra Trams tramcars from 1885 ...Colour poster featuring a history or Melbourne (MMTB), Yarra Trams tramcars from 1885 to 2002. Features a Cable Car set, and electric trams V, M, W1, X2, Y1, SW5, SW6, Z, A1, B1, C class - Citadels trams and D class Combino trams. Has dates and brief history of each type. Issued by Yarra trams to include the Combino trams in the their fleet - originally M Trams. A3 size, collected by BTM. See Reg Item 2009 for similar poster but issued only up to C class trams.trams, tramways, combino, citadels, yarra trams, mmtb, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Linking the Horizons of City Public Passenger Transport", c1958
... in the report is about wages - June 1958. Report looks at the history.... Report looks at the history of Melbourne transport, the MMTB ...Report or Paper - 10 foolscap sheets, stapled on left hand side titled "Linking the Horizons of City Public Passenger Transport". No details as who presented it or date. Possibly by MMTB Chairman Robert Risson as in his style. Latest date in the report is about wages - June 1958. Report looks at the history of Melbourne transport, the MMTB, passengers numbers, fares, congestion, trams buses, costs of buses vs trams. Also has notes on a comparison between the USA and Australia (Melbourne) including transport and restaurants. Quotes Arthur O'Connor former American Manager of the Australian Nation Travel Associationtrams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, trams, public transport, costs, traffic control, road transport, buses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - Cable tram records - book 3 of 4, Alf Twentyman, c1940 to 1985
... Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside... Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside ...This is the third of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside cover is a list of depot closing dates. On the side is a table of contents and a reference to the page, though the pages are not actually numbered. Provides notes on the cars at each car house or car depot, dates, cables or ropes, rope speed, and date converted to electric tram or closed. Alf's notes on Geometry remain in the book, though not scanned.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - printed for Scotch College, ruled in a graph paper format - 40 pages with red card covers.Has been used for Geometry lessons tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, records, depots, car houses
