Reports on Federal and State Transport Ministers conference, the need to push public transport. Reports on the new Z class trams, extensions to Burwood Road and East Preston. Quotes Dudley Snell, MMTB Chairman, about fares, bus costs, income, and one man buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground trams not useful. Written by Stephen Nisbet Transport Reporter.Yields information about the outlook and issues of trams and buses in Melbourne in the mid 1970s.Newspaper clipping - "A push to get the trams back on the track" - The Age 30-7-1976tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, one man buses, extensions, east preston, burwood road, dudley snell, bus costs, underground tramways, z class trams

Reports on cuts of one vehicle a route in peak times, fare rises. Mr Snell said the reductions would not be noticed by commuters. Written by Gerry CarmanYields information service cuts on the tram system.Newspaper clipping - "Cuts soon in peak time tram service" - 13-9-1979tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, dudley snell, service cuts, fares

Reports on a free tram in Swanston St - hired for $350 by the group Action for Public Transport to publicise a rally in the City Square on 30-7-1976. Quotes rally organiser Rus Littleson. Has a photo of Conductor John Cregan giving passenger Kay Angel a rally phamplet. Story by Stephen Nisbet.Yields information about a rally to protest about public transport fares.Newspaper clipping - "Passengers were fare game for action group" - The Age 30-7-1976tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, fares, rally, free tram

Provides information about a proposal "speed camera" style camera for use in Fairways to detect motorists who should have not have been using the lane. Proposed by the Minister for Transport Jim Kennan, opposed by the Opposition Transport spokesman Alan Brown. Gave some proposed locations. Article written by Rosanne Michie. Yields information about a proposal to monitor compliance of Fairways,Newspaper clipping - "Tramline 'eye' plan slammed" - The Sun 5-4-1989tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, fairways

Reports on a Science Congress in Adelaide and a speech by Robert Risson about future transport possible systems - all types such as conveyor belts, air cushion vehicles, magnetic cushions, pneumatic tubes, moving footpaths, jet-propelled vehicles, gas turbine and diesel electric buses. These are known as "gadgetbahns" mooted proposals that seldom come to commercial fruition. His main emphasis was on the future all-electric tram fleet that was proposed for Melbourne. Also notes underground systems such as San Francisco. Item by Science Writer Frank Campbell.Yields information about possible future transport systems - gadgetbahnsNewspaper clipping - "The Silent line" and "On the move the mod way" - The Herald "18-8-1969" tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, future transport, transport systems, electric trams, all-electric trams, robert risson, gadgetbahns, underground tramways

Reports on a significant rear on collision between two Z class trams, Z3 171 and another in Mt Alexander Road at Thorn Street Essendon. Gives details of the event. Story by Graeme Walker and Innes Willox and Age photographer Craig Abraham. In The Age, there is a second item about the rearrangement of Transport Departments - V-line, The Met into the Public Transport Corporation and the formation of the Roads Corporation from the Road Construction Authority and the Road Traffic Authority. Quotes Mr Kennan, Minister, Mr Brown Opposition spokesman and Peter Parkinson of Trades Hall. Item written by John Masanauskas.Yields information about an accident rear on in Mt Alexander Road Essendon and transport management rearrangements.Set of two newspaper clippings; 1 - "Trams crash, 31 hurt" - The Sun 7-2-1989 2 - "A painful end to tram journey" and "Left-wing wins in transport merger" - The Age 7-2-1989tramways, trams, mt alexander road, accidents, z3 class, tran 171, unions, amalgamation, management, the met, v-line, ptc, public transport corporation

Consultation document for the upgrade redevelopment of Brunswick tram depot including the provision of a super stop in Moreland Road. Outlines the proposal and provides a plan. When first published had a tram track extension along Moreland Road, but this was later removed.Yields information about the proposed upgrade of Brunswick Tram depot 2022Five A4 page consultative document, about the upgrade of Brunswick Tram Depot. Only 5 of the 9 pages collected.tramways, brunswick depot, trackwork, sydney road

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. In the background is the MTOCo Tramways Building.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1968, featuring a photograph of PCC 980 in Bourke St Melbourne. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1968 with various details of holidays etc. Has metal strips top and bottom and a folded clip for hanging,pcc class, calendars, aeta, bourke st, tram 980

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. In the background is the old State Savings Bank buildiing before it was fully demolished - buildings on the west side have already been demolished. Photo by Shane McCarthy.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1976, featuring a photograph of a then new Z class in Bourke St Melbourne at the intersection with Elizabeth St. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1976 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge.calendars, aeta, bourke st, z class, state savings bank

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The MMTB photo features Z25 inbound on Burwood Highway. The caption gives a description of the project.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1979, featuring a photograph of Burwood Highway with Z class tram 25. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1979 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. calendars, aeta, z class, burwood highway, new tramway, tram 25

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo features B1 class 2001 built by Comeng in Dandenong. The caption gives a description of the tram and Light Rail Vehicles.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1979, featuring a photo of B1 2001 by Comeng Vic. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. calendars, aeta, b1 class tram, tram 2001, light rail vehicles

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo features SW5 743 which had been converted to a vehicle with sliding doors from a W5 class tram. The caption gives details of the conversion.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1985, featuring a photo of SW5 743 - photo by Intelpost - Australia Post. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Has a printed calendar for the full year with a list of holidays underneath. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. calendars, aeta, tram 743, sw5 class, tramways

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo and caption records the 50th anniversary of the Association. Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1994, featuring a photo of A class tram 231 painted to celebrate the Associations 50th Anniversary by the Public Transport Corporation. Photo by Ken Craven. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. The photo is glued to the sheet.calendars, aeta, tramways, a1 class, tram 231, 50th anniversary

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo shows the two different liveries adopted by the Franchised operators M>Tram and Yarra trams when the system was split into two different companies. Features B2 class trams 2078 and 2021. The hand written note, dated 28-11-2005 by Keith Kings was with the calendar and records that Ken Craven was not able to arrange production for a 2006 calendar. Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 2002, featuring a photo by Ian Thiele of M>Tram and Yarra Trams B2 class trams passing each other in Brunswick St Fitzroy. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. The photo is glued to the sheet. Hand written note on ruled quarto sheet.calendars, aeta, tramways, b2 class trams, tram 2021, tram 2078, brunswick st, m>tram, yarra trams, franchise, ken craven

Provides detailed information on Victorian railways country timetables, suburban trains, lists of post offices, Victorian and Commonwealth Government officials and elected representatives, and tramways - all night services, first and last cars, including Sandringham and St Kilda services. Provides a detailed guide to services in Victoria, including public transport.Book - 194 pages, 9 sections stapled paper titled "Bradshaws Guide - November 1941" Priced 8d, No. 1029. Has a fold out map of the VR Country and suburban lines. Includes many advertisements.victoria, tramways, melbourne, timetables, railways, guides, bradshaws guide, advertisements

Gives extensive details of walking cycling Public Transport in Port Phillip. Printed 2010. Yields information about Port Phillip transport and other services in 2010Map - pocket - 28 fold - showing walking, cycling and public transport in the City of Port Phillip, using a Melway Map base along with public transport information, Metcard, cycling and walking groups.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, port phillip, cyclists

Made by the RTBU for members use.Demonstrates RTBU publicityMetal badge with a pin on the rear, formed with the Rail Tram and Bus Union logo printed on sheet of plastic and formed into the badge - featuring a bus, train and tramcar. Two copies held.rtbu, unions, badges, public transport

Set of three full colour posters advising passengers on using myki on public transport. 1 - check you myki before travel - 2020 2 - cashless ways to top up myki - 2020 3 - instant myki top up - 2022Demonstrates the methods that Yarra Trams & PTV use to advise passengers about the use of myki.Set of three A3 size colour posters about using myki on public transport.posters, tramways, passengers, myki, tickets

Set of three full colour posters advising passengers to wear face masks on public transport. 1 - must wear face masks on public transport - 2022 2 - similar with all modes of transport represented - 2020 3 - face masks must cover nose and mouth - 2020 4 - must wear face masks while travelling - 2021Demonstrates the methods that Yarra Trams & PTV use to advise passengers to wear face masks on public transport.Set of four A3 size colour posters about Wearing face masks on public transportposters, tramways, passengers, covid-19, behaviour, public transport

Pamphlet issued at the time of the introduction of new tram timetables for trams travelling along Swanston and Bourke Streets. Notes an average saving of 1.5mins due to stop upgrades and signalling.Provides information about Oct. 2022 timetables.New Tram timetables in October 2022 - information sheet - A4 sheet double sided.tramways, timetables, swanston street, bourke street

Shows railways, cable and electric tram lines c1906. One of a number of maps produced by Sands McDougall of Collins St. Includes the MTOCo horse tram lines and the Caulfield horse tram lines. See items 2885 and 6573 for other editions. Yields information about Melbourne c1906 and its public transport lines. Map - folded sheet of paper 5 sections wide x 4 sections or folds deep contained within a light grey paper cover titled "Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs"maps, melbourne, cable trams, tramways, railways, horse trams, nmetl, vr trams, sands mcdougall

Shows railways, cable and electric tram lines c1919. One of a number of maps produced by Sands McDougall of Collins St. Includes the MTOCo zoo horse tram lines, the PMTT, HTT and MBCTT lines, but not the FNPTT or the FTT lines. See items 2885 and 6573 for other editions. Yields information about Melbourne c1919 and its public transport lines. Produced by Sands and McDougall Pty Ltd of Collins St Melbourne. folded sheet of paper 6 sections wide x 6 sections or folds deep contained within a brown paper cover titled "Map of Melbourne and Suburbs showing Tramways, Railways, Streets, postal districts, Quarter-Mile Radii etc", showing both cable and electric tramways. maps, melbourne, cable trams, tramways, railways, horse trams, nmetl, vr trams, sands mcdougall, mbctt, pmtt, htt, zoo horse tramway

Magazine - issued by the Public Transport Corporation announcing the split up of The Met into the parts that facilitated the later franchising of the trains and trams. Created Yarra Trams and Swanston Trams and Hillside and Bayside trains. Includes a map of the two systems, lists the senior positions and their names. Includes the launch of Principal Drivers for trains, sporting news, operator performance delivery statistics, Transcom adverts and Bairnsdale line upgrade.Yields inforamation about split up of the PTC in readiness for future franchising. Magazine - three fold to A4 sheet, printed in two colours.tramways, tramcars, yarra trams, swanston trams, ptc, bayside trains, hillside trains, management, managers

Provides information about the UK based Light Rail Transit Association, light rail (tramways), public transport and the future. Has images of light rail systems including Melbourne Z59 at the Bourke St terminus in 1977.Yields information about the UK based LRTA and its work in promoting Light Rail.Pamphlet - folded to DL size, two colour titled "Introducing Light Rail Transit"tramways, light rail, ltra, melbourne, z class, tram 59

Provides tram information for Australian Open 2023Provides tram and timetable information for catching trams to the Australian Open. Contains a QR code for further information,hanging strip type notice australian open, trams, special event services, route 70, route 70a, tramways

Pamphlet - Buses replace trams along St Kilda Road and Route 58 - issued for the track relocation at Domain Junction / Anzac station during the period 27-11-2022 to 17-12-2022. Actual work took a day longer due to weather. Similar pamphlets would have been issued for other routes that used St Kilda Road. Includes maps, alternative routes. Issued by Public Transport Victoria. Part of the Metro tunnel works.Yields information about the reconstruction of Domain Junction for the future Anzac station.Pamphlet - four fold DL - full colour on semi gloss paper. Two copies held.tramways, route 58, anzac station, domain interchange, track work, bus replacement

Pamphlet - "Customer feedback for public transport" - with an image of Southern Cross station, a D class tram and a bus on the front. Details the feedback process used by viclink or metlink, including responses, the public transport ombudsman and the methods. Provides the contact numbers.Yields information about customer feedback or complaints regarding Victorian public transport.Pamphlet - DL - four fold, full colourtrams, public transport, feedback, complaints, viclink, metlink, buses, customers

Booklet - "A Greener Alternative" - providing details of Yarra Trams vision for sustainability, signed by Dennis Cliche. Gives information on the activities being undertaken to save power, water and their ecological footprints. Has the tram tracker and love your trams logos on the rear.Yields information about Yarra trams sustainability practices 2008.Booklet - "A Greener Alternative" - DL size, 20 pages, centre stapled, full colour trams, public transport, yarra trams, sustainability, denis cliche

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