Flag that could be mounted on wooden dowel for use on Melbourne tramcars. Flag made from nylon or a similar synthetic, sewn into a white nylon circular section and then slipped over the dowel and stapled into position with words "100 years of trams". Appears to have been unused. Features a bogie cable tram set and a Z3 class tram with a Met logo. c November 1985 Two copies held. Second copy has a black broken line on the left hand edge indicating possibly where staples were to be inserted. Second copy tram images not printed as sharply as the first copy.trams, tramways, the met, 100 years of trams, flags, trams

Tour Notes - 5 A4 duplicated sheets - both sides, with a green paper cover, side stapled titled "105th Special Tour W1 427 , S164 19 July 1987". providing details of the tour that involved the last trip of 164 after 50 years of residence, involved Pete Duckett, Bob Prentice and Keith Kings. Details the tram route, timetable, crews and tram history with illustrations of the two trams. Produced by the TMSV. Includes the timetable spirit duplicated by the Met.trams, tramways, tmsv, tours, malvern depot, s class, w1 class, tram 427, tram 164

Colour postcard divided back - Biscay Greetings, series of featuring Z3 223 class tram outside Parliament, in the Met colour scheme, on route 96. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid 1980's. Card No. 2AUS 117. 2nd copy added 30/8/2020trams, tramways, postcards, spring st, route 96, z3 class, melbourne, tram 223

Pamphlet - finished A4 full colour, 20 pages including 2 fold out sheets titled "You and the Met" issued July 1985 to introduce the Neighbourhood ticket system, new colour schemes and the "buzz" logo. Has a forward by Lynn Strouse, Chairman and Managing Director of the MTA. Explains the Met ticket system, types of tickets, map, Periodical tickets, concessions including the sixty save, and where to get information. Two copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, mta, the met, neighbourhood tickets, logos

Colour print of Z3 203 (Route 57) at the Newmarket Plaza shopping centre, stop in Racecourse Road. The tram is in The Met/PTC colour scheme. In the background are the Douta Galla Hotel, the Newmarket Station railway overbridge and a rainbow. Photo c2000.Yields information about the use of the use of Z3 trams on route 57.Colour print - printed on Kodak Professional paper.trams, tramways, z3 class, tram 203, racecourse road, newmarket, route 57

Set of two adhesive signs advertising The Met. For use on a window or wall. The Met was superseded in 1989 by the Public Transport Corporation. Yields information about some of the public transport signage used by The Met.Set of two signs with adhesive backing. The letters have their own adhesive which would allow them to be placed on a wall or window.the met, public transport, melbourne, signs

Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories. Advertisement on TravelCard is printed on one side. Two copies held.One of the marketing methods for the TravelCard, the main ticketing system for public transport in Victoria during the 1980s.White, round plastic badge with "I Like TravelCard" printed in front. Two black, directionally opposite arrows flank the top and bottom of the text. In the back the text "BLADON MARKETING" is inscribed below the safety pin. 2 copies held.BLADON MARKETINGtravelcard, the met, metropolitian transit authority, badge, public transport, tickets

Used to prevent scattering of papers in an office environment.A stationary that is associated with a now-dissolved corporate body which existed in the 1980s.Rectangular, transparent, and (presumably) acrylic paperweight with a single green printed sheet (presumably paper) with the logo of the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the text "METROPOLITAN TRANSIT" in gold.the met, public transport, metropolitian transit authority

Used for decorative purposes on magnetic surfaces, such as on a fridge door, while also an advertisement for the Public Transport Corporation and V/Line.A marketing material associated with a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s). The V/Line logo shown was distinct in the 1990s, which has since changed as well.Rectangular sheet magnet with the logos of the PTC and V/Line on the top. In the centre reads, "City or Country/the best way to travel/is with The Met/and V/Line." At the bottom phone numbers for both groups are advertised, above the text "Public Transport Corporation."public transport, public transport corporation, ptc, v-line

The first version of "The Met" logo for use on the side of tramcars dates 1/7/1983 - see reference. Printed on 3M SCPM-3 Application Tape / paper. Two sizes for use on different vehicle sizes. Demonstrates adhesive sign making and sizes for use on tramcars.Sign - adhesive backing - "The Met" logo - first version - in two different sizes.tramcars, tramways, the met, signs, logos

Used to hold docket books in an office environment.A stationary that is associated with a now-dissolved corporate body which existed in the 1980s.A dark green docket holder, made of plastic/synthetic material with cardboard as internal filling. The logo of The Met is printed on 3/5 sides, with the text "METROPOLITAN TRANSIT" printed below, all in bright yellow. One of the sides has a cut-out to facilitate inserting/removing paper. The fold-out bottom of the object is attached to the side of the cut-out and retracts upward for folding. Two copies held.the met, public transport, metropolitian transit authority

Stationery - The Met - Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria. White paper item used for external mail, the brown paper item used for internal mail. Two of them have the first The Met logo printed on them and the full organisation name and one without the logo. The small envelope notes the "Tram and Bus Division"A stationary that is associated with a now-dissolved corporate body which existed in the 1980s. Set of three large envelopes - printed with or without The Met logo - white and brown paper and one small envelope printed on white paper with a sealable flap.tramways, stationery, the met, metropolitan transit authority, envelopes

Used as disposable seals by The Met to permit resuability of envelopes. 47 copies held.A stationery that is associated with a now-dissolved corporate body which existed in the 1980s. Likely well-used by employees of said body.A stack of envelope labels (47 in total). The logo and the text "The Met" are printed on top; serial numbers (10029 and 7605-88) flank them. Below are 3 blank lines for writing in an address to the receiver, followed by instructions that indicate its intended use: to permit reusability of envelopes (i.e., sealing an envelope with the label adhering to its opening allows removal of sender information without destruction of the envelope). At the bottom is a blank dotted line for the name of the sender.public transport, the met, letters, stationery

Used as posted public information on surfaces. such as the interior of tramcars, buses or trains.An advertising/public information publication that is associated with a now-dissolved corporate body which existed in the 1980s.A yellow adhesive poster that provides information for customers on what types of tickets can be refunded and if so how. The brand of the adhesive (JAC) is printed on the adhesive-covering paper on the reverse side.public transport, the met, posters, tickets, fares

Used for notetaking in an office environment.A stationery that is most likely associated with the time where the transition of the public transoprtation body from the Metropolitan Transit Authority to the Public Transport Corporation, due to the presence of both logos and the mentioning of V/LINE.A notepad with the logo of The Met (i.e., the Metropolitan Transit Authority), the title "PUBLIC TRANSPORT CORPORATION" and the text "V/LINE" at the top. A serial number (10033) is printed below. The notepad is ruled with an exposed adhesive spine desiged to tear pages off easily.public transport, the met, ptc, public transport corporation, v-line, stationery

Used as advertised public information on the interior of vehicles to encourage football patrons in particular to use public transport, rather than drive to the venues. Also promotes not drinking and then driving a car afterwards.An advertising/public information publication that is associated with a now-dissolved corporate body which existed in the 1980s and promoting the use of public transport.A black-and-white adhesive poster that advertises public transit services (e.g., The Met, V/Line) for people attending sports events in Melbourne, in particular the AFL or Football. The title reads, "Catch the match of the day, the easy way." Phone numbers and publications that provide relevant information are mentioned, along with a logo for Victoria Transport which discourages drink driving. The brand of the adhesive (JAC) is printed on the adhesive-covering paper on the reverse side.public transport, the met, posters, v-line, drink-driving, football

Set of three different styles of letterhead or headed paper used by the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) 1 - printed with the name of K (Keith) M Fitzmaurice, Chief Executive - address 60 Market St Melbourne with the logos of V/Liine and The Met underneath. Used during 1989 2 - printed with PTC logo and address (only a PO Box) on the left hand side - used during the 1990s 3 - printed with the PTC logo on the top, notes printed on recycled paper - possibly used for forms or noticesA stationery that is associated with a now-evolved department which existed in the 1990s. Three x White paper pre-printed letterhead, printed in green and black ink. Two copies of each held.public transport, letters, stationery, transport, ptc

Item to indicate that the person was an authorised Messenger. Possibly a commercially available item. Not know whether the MMTB or The Met used this item though it was donated by a person who worked for both organisations.Demonstrates a method of indicating that the person was acting as a Messenger.Badge - nickel plated or silver finish, rounded with two lugs on rear for clipping onto a cap or a uniform - has the word "Messenger" stamped or engraved. Two copies held, one with a single brass clip.public transport, transport, badges, messenger, uniform

Plan shows the layout of the Preston Workshops facility during The Met era, c1990. Shows tracks, buildings and overall land dimensions. Prepared prior to the duplication of the track over the railway line in Miller St. Yields information about Preston Workshops during The Met era.Photocopy - foolscap sheet of a Plan of Preston Workshops - The Met c1990tramways, preston workshops, drawings, plans

Sample of a Metropolitan Transit Authority 30c tram or bus ticket - red on off-white paper with a black number - No. 532042. Would have been issued soon after the MTA or The Met was formed and the start of many changes to the ticket system.Demonstrates tickets headed "MTA".30c MTA tram tickets - flimsy - paper, red colour on off white paper with number in black.tramways, tickets, mta

Timetables - provide information on ticketing, fares, timing points, with a description of the route and a map. 1 - Bulleen - North Kew - City, Belford Rd, Collingwood - routes 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209 - with the first "The Met" logo - April 1984 2 - St Albans - Deer Park North Shopping Centre - circular route - with the smiley face on wheels logo - dated 18/3/1985.Yields information about MMTB Bus services during the mid 1980s. Set of two The Met timetables, one printed on the folded sheet of yellow paper and the other on white paper.timetable, bulleen, north kew, collingwood, the met, deer park, st albans

Newspaper cutting from The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times - 23/4/1987 titled "Light Rail: A matter where agreement is hard to get" about the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines to Light Rail. Has three sub-articles, quote the General Manager of The Met Mr. Ed Dotson, Mr Patrick O'Connor Public Transport Users Association about the keeping of the Flinders St link and Mr Noel Willis, the President of the Bayside Public Transport Association who was opposed. Has photos of each of the people involved and a B class tram on route 75 in the Burwood Highway.trams, tramways, light rail, st kilda, port melbourne, conversion, east burwood, route 75

Set of four driver / conductor traffic numeral badges or personnel employee numbers and one brass MMTB button. .1 - Badge number, MMTB style, "1453", plated brass to give a gold finish with the numbers fixed to a bar top and bottom and two lugs on the rear to clip into a cap. Made by Stokes and Sons Melbourne - has been stamped onto the rear. .2 - ditto - engraved into a layered plastic backing - black plastic with a white underlay, used by tram crews to indicate their assigned personal employee number. Later MMTB prior to The Met type. See Reg Item 1368 for other examples. .3 - ditto - The Met - Three parts - holder made from gold coloured plastic with a metal Met (the flying one) logo fixed above the holder and fitted with a pin. A engraved plastic, gold front, black rear number was then inserted and glued into the holder - See Reg Item 2862 for other examples. .4 - as for .1 - number 3921, nickel plated steel. .5 - brass MMTB uniform button. Olive Bailey - No. 3921 Harold or Harry Leamon (husband) - 1453trams, tramways, badges, the met, mta, personnel, employees, mmtb

Uniform tie - green cloth, with The Met circular logo and the letters "MTACA" under. Made for the Metropolitan Transit Authority Cricket Association. Made from 100% polyester with a white internal backing material. Made by Austico in Australia.trams, tramways, the met, sports, clothing, tie, uniforms, cricket

Plastic folder, white plastic containing clear plastic partitions on the inside. Titled "The Melbourne Explorer's Pack", with The Met and PTC badges. Contains 1 - 12 fold "The Met's Melbourne Explorer's Map" with a map of the CBD, train, tram light rail networks and points of interest and locations. Includes a note on the Bus Network and routes. Folds to 167H x 95W 2 - Book - 48 pages + light card cover, "The Explorers Guide to Melbourne" - has a table of contents and index - details of Melbourne, what to see etc. 165H x 96W .3 - ticket - white card, punched for Nov 6, number EP6362 - has conditions of travel on the rear. 60H x 91W Available for zone 1 only .4 - 3 fold DL, advertising the Explorers Pass - three separate tickets, enabled the purchaser to pick the days. $12. .5 - single DL card as for .4, price $13, dated 1/1/1993. On the front is a hand written price label $5-, indicating that it had been purchased after use.trams, tramways, tickets, all lines tickets, passes, melbourne, the met, ptc

Set of five Scratch type tickets, with black printing on yellow / blue printed card or pink card and areas where a person could scratch out the month and day of the month areas to validate the ticket. Has the number on the base of the ticket. .1 - 3 hour adult, zone 1, has been scratched for Jan 2, 6 pm - W00168998 .2 - 3 hour zone 2 concession, used April 14 at 5pm, CB 01404734, expired 31/7/1990 .3 - 2 hour adult zone 1+2, used 8 April at 4pm, C00266652 .4 - Daily 60 plus, Jan 28, expired Jan 1991, Y00351725 .5 - Daily Concession 60 plus, unused, for 1989/90. CN03338507 On the rear of three are the conditions of travel for both types of tickets with information about the ticket type, The Met logos, Transport Information and Transit Patrol telephone numbers. The other two have similar information, with a statement that "The Met supports Olympics for Melbourne 1996" with the Olympics logo. See also Reg Item Nos. 574, 1069 and 979, 1661 for other examples.trams, tramways, the met, scratch tickets, olympics

Set of 3 MMTB or The Met paper tickets, on off white paper, with the numbers printed in black ink. .1 - MMTB - 30c Pension, red print, B series, A 086322 - has MMTB and other use info on rear. .2 - MTA - Concession, 35c, red ink, notes for 2 sections, M 459824 .3 - The Met, concession, 40c red for sections within zone 1, B406377trams, tramways, the met, mmtb, tickets, concession fares, mta

Model bus - AEC Regal Mk 3, Comeng, made by The Met or the MMTB for their model tram at the Royal Show Melbourne c1985. See http://www.busaustralia.com/fleetlists/vicdisp.php?search=AEC3C - accessed 15/6/2020. Appears to be made from wood and then painted. May have originally been painted in MMTB colour and then painted in The Met Metropolitan Transit colour scheme.trams, tramways, models, buses, the met, royal show

Set of two reports by Keith Kings, titled "The Privatisation of Melbourne's Public Transport - Has the wheel turned full circle? for the Second Annual RMIT Sir Robert Risson Memorial Lecture. See Reg Item 4679 for the first lecture by Graeme Turnbull. .1 - 12 A4 pages - Keith notes that it was the actual handout of the presentation. Two copies, one stapled. 2 - 20 A4 pages, single sides - copy of the initially drafted document. Both copies have handwritten notes about their origin and use. The lecture looks at early railway development in Melbourne, private operators, development of horse drawn buses in Melbourne, competition, bus chassis, body builders, operators, private suburban operators, tramway buses, cable tram MTOCo, tramway trusts, Government involvement, formation of The Met, PTC, V/Line, corporatisation of public transport, franchising, passenger expectations of public transport, Yarra Trams and the future.trams, tramways, buses, cable trams, mto co, public transport, competition, yarra trams, franchising, the met, ptc, tramways

Scratch ticket - black printing on yellow /white printed card and areas where a person could scratch out the month and day of the month areas to validate the ticket. Has the number on the base of the ticket. Gives an example of how the five pack cards were sold, a further four tickets attached to the right hand side. 2 hour adult- Zone 1, No. C01188280 - used for 5pm, 22.7 A stub from another five pack collected at the time. Part of a box tickets that were selected from the donation ex AETA. See Reg Item 4699 for a sample of five tickets. See Reg Item 5393 for other samples.trams, tramways, tickets, scratch tickets, the met