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Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, National Express, "All Staff Notice - New Tram and Train Contracts Announced", c2000
Report or Notice - 5 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner with Swanston Trams logo, titled "All Staff Notice - New Tram and Train Contracts Announced", advising the CEO of National Express Group, Peter Strachan, announcing new rolling stock - trams (Combino), Siemens and Velocity train (Comeng) for the V/Line services. Gives details of the 59 new trams and their attributes. Has colour images of the various vehicles. Notice - not dated - c2000.trams, tramways, national express, swanston trams, combino, siemens, new trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Traffic Staff - East Burwood Tram Route Extension", 13/07/1978 12:00:00 AM
Duplicated foolscap notice - titled "Notice to Traffic Staff - East Burwood Tram Route Extension", printed by the MMTB, dated 13/7/1978 - signed by R. C. Drummond as Traffic Manager, No. C 2768 - advising of the opening of the extension on 20/7/1978, tram stops, running times, traffic signal lights, toilet facilities and track telephones.trams, tramways, mmtb, east burwood, opening, new tramway -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), Public Transport: You pay more for less, 1980's
Set of five pamphlets of an industrial or public relations nature issued during the early to mid 1980's. .1 - "The Wage Freeze" - foolscap printed on yellow paper, issued by the ATMOEA Vic Branch May 1983. .2 - "Public Transport: You pay more for less" - change of services, staff cuts, safety, Fuel conservation and what should be done - issued by the North Fitzroy Tramways Depot Committee and notes a meeting on Monday 17 September - (1984 by calendar check) - foolscap printed both sides on white paper. .3 - "$440,000 tram stripped for spare parts" - tram Z137, stripped - duplicated on blue quarto paper, issued by "concerned tramway workers" . Notes the tram had entered service in 1980 and had been stored for some time. .4 - "Open letter to passengers of Melbourne Tramway System" - complaining about the shortage of crews at Kew Depot - and asking people to register a complaint with the Minister Peter Spyker. Issued by "concerned Kew tram workers" - printed on blue A4 paper. .5 - "They are going to sell off Public Transport:" - ATMOEA - signed by Jim Harper - about the forthcoming 1 Oct. 1988 state election, asking readers to put the Liberals last. Printed on yellow A4 paper both sides.Has in to the top right hand corner in ink "72Drv Sun"trams, tramways, mta, unions, atmoea, wages, public transport, kew depot, north fitzroy depot, tramcars, tram 137 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, "Your Government Bus Service Serving you better", c1982
Three fold DL pamphlet printed on off white paper, two colour + black - titled "Your Government Bus Service Serving you better" - discussing the pros and cons of a government bus service compared to a privately operated bus service and the subsidy provided. Notes the Liberal Coalition policy is to privatise public services. Has photos of step lift, kneeling, wheel chair and ambulance bus. Printed c1982, notes the reduction in funding and staffing. No details as to who printed the document. Second copy added 17-4-2017trams, tramways, public transport, buses, privatisation -
Melbourne Tram MuseumUniform - Uniform Tie, Austico Australia, Uniform tie - brown cloth, c1975?
Uniform tie - brown cloth with a gloss finish, non-cotton material, cut and sewn to give a tie for staff. MMTB brown uniform c1975? Made by Austico in Australia with the label on rear. The first portion of the tie has a cut cardboard sheet to keep the tie's shape prior to use. Image i2 shows the material image better than i1 due to scanning issues.trams, tramways, mmtb, clothing, tie, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Trams at a Glance", Apr. 2008
Pamphlet - DL size, 5 fold printed in full colour on white paper, titled "Yarra Trams at a Glance". Gives details of the services, staff, state projects, tram fleet upgrade, innovation, Tram Tracker, awards, infrastructure projects, the network, tram fleet and contact details. Has the logos of Yarra Trams - Dated April. 2008. See Reg Item 1124 for the Oct. 2008 issue. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, logos, tramcars, information -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne's new low floor trams information for Yarra Trams Staff", c2011
Pamphlet - eight fold to DL size, pamphlet printed on gloss paper titled "Melbourne's new low floor trams information for Yarra Trams Staff" providing staff with information about the procurement, design, specifications, training, timing, where else Flexity 2 trams have been provided. Has images of the proposed tram and details of passenger amenities. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, e class, bombardier, new trams, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Malvern Tram Depot 1910 - 2010", May. 2010
Pamphlet - A4 size, printed on both sides of gloss paper titled "Malvern Tram Depot 1910 - 2010" outlining a brief history of the depot, its services, routes and the current including a photo of the depot entrance and some of the staff. Produced by Yarra Trams May 2010. Two copies held.trams, tramways, malvern depot, centenary, pmtt, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Tramways sub-branch of MOA, "Tramway Circuit", Jul. 1955
Magazine or Journal - 32 pages + printed cover - "Tramway Circuit", Vol. 3, No. 6, July 1955 published by the Tramways Board Sub-branch of the Municipal Officers' Association of Australia - the Monthly Journal of the Official and Clerical Staff of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. The magazine has many advertisements for suppliers to the Board and others, including AEC buses and Ansair. Features the Official Opening of the Bourke St to Northcote tramway. Has a major article by D. H. Eakins, Chief Engineer - reviews those departments involved in the construction of new tramcars, Preston Workshops, tram track, Perway, distribution branch (electrical), building, and stores. (See key associations for names mentioned in the item).. Centre page spread of the opening day photographs, misc. notes on the day, letters to the Editor. An historical article on the cable tramway to Northcote, written by H. S. McComb, notes on the AETA provided by KK (Keith Kings) and notes on the AETA tour on 25/6/1955. Has minutes of the Special meeting of the MOA, notes on long service leave, Federal Council meeting notes. Two copies held. All pages scanned - pdf - text searchable. Cover scanned in colour, all other pages as gray scale. See Reg Item 5090 for a photo of the AETA tour at Malvern Depot.On top of the cover of one copy in ink "pages 1, 4, 14,17, 23"trams, tramways, moa, mmtb, bourke st, opening, northcote, new trams, cable trams, aeta, tours -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Keith Kings, "Bendigo's Vintage Talking Trams", 1999
Book - 100 pages, plus printed colour covers on gloss paper, centre stapled, titled "Bendigo's Vintage Talking Trams", authored by Keith Kings1996, published by the Bendigo Trust December 1981. Has many historic photos of Bendigo, trams in the streets of Bendigo and its then fleet of trams. Gives a history of the trams in Bendigo, including battery tram, steam, ESCo, SEC, the Trust, Central Deborah Gold Mine and its trammies. Pages 49 to 52 - colour pages including a map of the route and staff and volunteers 30/10/1996.Page 1 note in ink "To Charles 20/2/97 Keith Kings"trams, tramways, bendigo, battery trams, bendigo trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "AVM - Centre", c1990
Report or introduction to the Public Transport Corporation "AVM Centre", single page A4 photocopied sheet, giving details of the Centre, history, staffing, facilities, wages, computer equipment and power supply back ups. Notes the history of the building. Automatic Vehicle Monitoring, Cable trams, Nicholson St.trams, tramways, ptc, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, nicholson st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, John Masanauskas, "Scratch-it and save $24m a year", "The rot set in the Fifties", 27/09/1964 12:00:00 AM
Two Newspaper clippings from The Age Newspaper Jan. 1990 - featuring public transport. There were two other feature articles written by John Masanauskas - subtitled "Public Transport Going Nowhere" .1 - 16/1/1990 - part 3 - page 11, titled "The rot set in the Fifties" about the problems on Melbourne public transport, staff, graffiti, costs, lack of use, The Met, problems with the private bus operators, Met Plan. .2 - 17/1/1990 - part 4 - page 11 titled "Scratch-it and save $24m a year "considering a report from the Toronto Transit Commission and the introduction of a new three zone ticket system using scratch or honour tickets and the use of off line ticket sellers. Has a map of the zonal system, fares, the phasing out of conductors except on W class trams.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, scratch tickets, public transport, buses, metplan -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, Ministry of Transport, 60 plus travellers, Dec. 1989
Letter - photocopy printed on A4 sheet, to 60 plus travellers from the Minister for Transport advising that Scratch tickets could be bought from various shops or outlets, and staffed station from 1 Jan 1990. Advises of the introduction of the scratch ticket system, validation. Enclosed with the letter was a complimentary scratch ticket. Signed by Jim Kennan as Minister for Transport.trams, tramways, scratch tickets, tickets, minister for transport, fares -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Report to Employees, 1981/82", 1982
MMTB Report - A4 full colour when folded, 3 fold - titled "Report to Employees, 1981/82", giving notes on passenger numbers. service, vehicle fleet, track construction, electrical improvements, employment and training, staff facilities, Melbourne and its trams and a summary of the year's operations. Has many photographs of activities. Second copy added 23/11/2016.trams, tramways, mmtb, employees, operations, tramways, buses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "In defence of Tram Staff", 25/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Letter - photocopied A4 sheet, dated 25 June 1992 to All Staff from Ian F X Stoney, Chief Executive of the Public Transport Corporation, head "In defence of Tram Staff", following an article in The Sunday Age about tram crews drinking on the job. Advises that the PTC had undertaken an internal investigation and that the alleged bottle was that of a Ginger Beer. The PTC was supporting the staff and was making a complaint to the Press Council.trams, tramways, newspaper clippings, alcohol, east coburg, ptc -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, John Mangan, Michael Clayton Jones, The Age, "Tram woes to continue in 1994", "Frustration is a lunch hour wasted on a tram", Jul. 1946
Newspaper cutting from The Age, Monday 27-12-1993, titled "Tram woes to continue in 1994" and "Frustration is a lunch hour wasted on a tram", written by John Mangan, transport reporter, about staff shortages, delays in services, lack of trams, quotes PTC Russell Nathan about the problems. Has a story about driver arguing with an inspector in Bourke St. Has a photo by Michael Clayton Jones.trams, tramways, ptc, tramways, public transport, employees -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "MTA Engineering & Maintenance Change Projects", 1987
Photocopied 140 page document titled "MTA Engineering & Maintenance Change Projects", produced by the MTA, 11/12/1987 setting out the proposal changes to MTA staff, use of contractors, consultation with the unions, consultation with unions, has a table of contents, index. Looks at construction activities, building maintenance and track maintenance, electrical and vehicle maintenance for the rail and tram divisions.trams, tramways, ptc, unions, tramways, railways, mta, workshops -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Public Transport Unions and Victorian Trades Hall Council, "Upgrade the Trains, Keep Sydney Road Trams - Position Paper on the Upfield Public Transport Corridor", Mar. 1989
1586 - Photocopy - report - 9 A4 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Upgrade the Trains, Keep Sydney Road Trams - Position Paper on the Upfield Public Transport Corridor - Executive Summary", setting out the Union view of the conversion of the Upfield line to light rail. Notes the issues with the project, experience on the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines, level crossings and staffing. 1586.1 - as above but the full report - 66 pages, stapled along the side with clear plastic front, white card rear cover with a table of contents, including notes on the North-South rail (St Kilda and Port Melbourne) - experience to date, critique on The Met's Upfield line study, the Union's preferred option, Benefits of preferred option and the role of light rail, appendices and recommendations.trams, tramways, upfield light rail, sydney rd, unions, light rail -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram and Bus - All Tram and Bus Depots - Service Delivery Reports", late 1992
Report - set of 10 A4 landscape sheets stapled in the top right hand corner providing tram and bus reporting for the three months commencing Sept. 1992. 1 - service delivery by percent, buses, trams and average - vehicles crewed out of depot 2 - on time running weekdays - tram routes 3 - ditto - government bus routes 4 - complaints 5 - platform staff ratio 6 - platform staff ratio to other 7 - cost per kilometre 8 - priority absenteeism 9 - new workcare claims 10 - kilometres per accident / incident - 1991/1992trams, tramways, accidents, reports, statistics, trams, buses, ptc -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Employees - Remembrance Day Observance - Friday 11th November 1977", 3/11/1977 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways Notices To Staff Anzac Remembrance Day Quarto ...Quarto paper duplicated notice titled "Notice to Employees - Remembrance Day Observance - Friday 11th November 1977", about observing two minutes silence at 11am on that day. Dated 3/11/1977.trams, tramways, notices to staff, anzac, remembrance day -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "From the Chairman", 16/03/1973 12:00:00 AM
Printed copy of a letter "From the Chairman" - headed MMTB, signed by F. R. Kirby, dated 16/3/1973 congratulating staff for the Eucharistic Congress held in Melbourne. Has been taped to a notice board. On the rear has hand written notes on the event and tram and bus services.trams, tramways, letters, mmtb, eucharistic congress, special workings, events -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Report to Employees, 1980/81", 1981
MMTB Report ( headed METRA) - A4 full colour when folded, 3 fold - titled "Report to Employees, 1980/81", giving notes on passenger numbers. service, vehicle fleet, track construction, electrical improvements, employment and training, staff facilities, Melbourne and its trams and a summary of the year's operations. Has many photographs of activities.trams, tramways, mmtb, employees, operations, tramways, buses, metra -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", Jan. 1942
Olive green heavy paper covered book + 28 pages, centre stapled titled "MMTB Air Raid Precautions", dated January 1942. Gives instructions what to do if an air raid siren, the signals, shelters, traffic department, notes re dimming switches in trams, buses, depots, operations under air raid conditions, damage, duties of staff, Preston Workshops, types of bombs, what to do. Has a coloured printed sketch of how to stop severe bleeding. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection.trams, tramways, world war 2, depots, air raids, tramcars, buses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Note on Sales of MMTB Trams", "Cars Sold", 1960s
Photocopy onto foolscap sheets of a list prepared by MMTB staff, listing the cars sold and date along with some information if sold to the SEC and person sold to where known. Lists tramcars 1 (1931) to 218In blue ink ""Note on Sales of MMTB Trams" - Duplicates herewith - attempts made to copy original long page...."trams, tramways, mmtb, sale of trams, secv, ballarat, bendigo, geelong -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Control Room Log Sheet", Feb. 1990
Set of 46 sheets, photocopies stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Control Room Log Sheet" for the period 2 to 9 Feb. 1990, giving details of the Tram Power supervisors control log book. Released under a FOI request and stamped 27 April 1990 PTC. gives details of the times of events in the control room and the notes taken by staff.Hand written notes on the top of the first sheet as to the range of the dates of the reports.trams, tramways, ptc, freedom of information, foi, reports, inspectors, traffic officers, delays, incidents, events, carlton control, log books -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, “Trams may join trains in huge strike action” "Pay row to hit trams" "Trams to stop as drivers plan strike action" "Rail strike cancelled" "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute drags on" "Tram strife to restart" "Tram driver pay figures disputed", 2/07/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: 1 - “Trams may join trains in huge strike action” Newspaper clipping from the Age 2/7/2019 by Timna Jacks More than 1500 Yarra Trams drivers, authorised officers and customer service staff may join Metro train staff in strike action in late July. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is negotiating with public transport operators over its next enterprise bargaining agreement. 2 - “Pay row to hit trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 15/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Tram services could be hit with a wave of cancellations and delays after about 1500 Yarra Tram drivers and customer service personnel voted to launch work bans on Monday 26 August. 3 - “Trams to stop as drivers plan strike action” Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Trams staff will stop work for 4 hours between 10am and 2pm on Friday August 30. 4 - “Rail strike cancelled” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Train strike cancelled but tram strike will go ahead on Friday August 30. 5 - “Final bid to avert train, tram strikes” Newspaper clipping from the Age 9/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Yarra tram drivers and customer service staff have joined rail workers in taking industrial action against Yarra Trams. 6 - "Industrial Action Starts This Week" - 26 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of disruptions to tram services. 7 - "Industrial action affecting Yarra Trams on Friday, 30 August 2019" PDF of email from PTV advising of disruptions to tram services. 8 - "Upcoming Industrial Action - Uniform Ban Cancelled" - 22 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of cancellation of uniform ban. 9 - "Upcoming Industrial Action" - 14 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of uniform ban and disruptions to tram services. 10 - "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute drags on" - 31 August 2019 About 1500 tram workers stopped work yesterday for 4 hours. Negotiations to resume in the Fair Work Commission on Monday. The union wants a 6% annual pay rise over 3 years but Yarra Trams offering 3% over 4 years. 11 - Tram strikes to Restart - Nov and Dec. 2019 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Strike action to continue on 28 November and 5 December. 12 - "Tram driver pay figures disputed" - 7 December 2019 Newspaper clipping from the Age, by Noel Towell Tram drivers on strike again on Thursday 5 December 2019. Yarra Trams claim wage demand would result in drivers on average pay of $114K at end of 4 year deal, but union dispute these figures. 13 - "Tram strikes called off" - 26 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Tram strikes scheduled for the grand prix called off after the government intervened to end the industrial dispute. 14 - "Pay rise for tram drivers" - 29 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Tram drivers will get a 3.5% a year pay rise and Yarra Trams will employ fewer part timers than planned. Under the first 2 years of the contract, this would rise to 6%, then to 8% in 3rd year and 10% in the final year of new wage deal. Part time workers guaranteed minimum of 23 hours per week. 15 - "Bid to halt grand prix tram strike" - 21 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Sumeyya Ilanbey Government call on the Fair Work Commission to intervene to stop a tram strike during the grand prix.trams, tramways, public transport, unions, keolis downer, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", "Malvern Terminal Procedures", 24/03/2006 12:00:00 AM
.1 - single A4 sheet - titled "W class Safety Alert - Fail Safe Park Brake", dated 24/3/2006, detailing procedures for the use of the parking braking system fitted to W class tramcars. Includes a photograph of the button. .2 - Instruction - from Staff Induction Manual, detailing terminus procedures for Malvern Depot; University terminus, Malvern Burke Road, Glen Iris, Camberwell and Kew terminus for Z and Combino trams .3 - as above, but includes Luna Park terminus.1 - Has "Ron, FYI" in ink on the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class, braking, instructions, malvern depot, university, burke rd, glen iris, kew, luna park, camberwell -
Melbourne Tram MuseumUniform - Uniform Tie, Gold Label, Uniform tie - brown cloth, c1975?
Uniform tie - brown cloth with a gloss finish, non-cotton material, cut and sewn to give a tie for staff - fitted with an white elastic neck band. MMTB brown uniform c1975? Made by unknown company who used the tag "Gold Label" with the label on rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, clothing, tie, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Leader's Digest", May. 1992
Photocopy of a newsletter to Public Transport Corporation staff, May 1992, titled "Leader's Digest", Vol 1 and No. 1 (unknown if any more published), with a photo of a group of five people undergoing a team briefing. Original document 16 pages, but only a few copied, principally about the proposed Tram Cross - Linking and Route Restructure proposals. Follows the Tram and Bus Strategic Review Committee of April 1991. Looks at West Coburg - Carnegie, West Preston - South Melbourne, Bundoora - East Brunswick, Mont Albert to Port Melbourne, North Balwyn - City - East Burwood, Footscray - West Maribyrnong to Glen Iris via Swan St St, Moonee Ponds - West Maribyrnong, Kew Cotham Road - William St - St Kilda and Moreland - Toorak. Has a map of the routes remaining unchanged. See Also Reg Items 344, 1545 and 2332 for related materials.trams, tramways, w class, reports, melbourne, ptc, tram depot, operations -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Fred Turner, 1960
.1 - Black and white photograph of some of the Brunswick Depot Rolling stock or tram maintenance staff in 1960, standing in front of a tram. A first name has been written on the photograph in biro. .2 - An A4 sheet has had the names written over in red ink.In ink on rear "Some of Brunswick R/S staff 1960"trams, tramways, brunswick depot, workshops, depots, maintenance
