Pamphlet - 6 fold - titled "City and Suburbs Travel Guide", providing details on The Met ticketing zones, rail and tram maps, including the City Saver area. Extensive details on The Met ticketing system, effective 1/1/1993. .2 - ditto - 7 fold undated - based on fares 1994. 2 copies heldtrams, tramways, ptc, travel promotion, the met, maps, metcard

Full colour poster printed, A3 size, on laminated sheet - titled "Melbourne Tram Network. Shows a diagrammatic layout of the Melbourne tram system, shows zones (2 zones), CBD, tram terminuses including the City Saver boundary. Has the Yarra Trams and Metlink logos. Dated Effective November 2005trams, tramways, yarra trams, metlink, maps, metcard, tickets, city section

Instruction - 18 A4 photocopied sheets with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria logo and head titled "A New Fare System for Melbourne Staff Training Instructions" detailing the introduction of the Neighbourhood Ticketing System from 13/11/1983. Details the Neighbourhoods, 10, map of the rail lines, availability, weekly and other cars, use, conditions, refunds, accounting procedures and other changes.trams, tramways, neighbourhood tickets, the met, mta, tickets

Map or Plan, titled "Tramway and Light Rail System", showing the routes as in 1988 with substations located and their abbreviation and name. Has an enlargement for the city area. Also locates depots and the location of the Carlton Centre control centre Not known who prepared the plan.trams, tramways, map, substation, depots, power supply, electrical engineering

Poster - large full colour poster for walls in railway stations and shelters, titled "The Met tram system", showing the tram system, early to mid 1990's. Has The Met contract number and that it was published by the Public Transport Corporation.trams, tramways, map, ptc, the met, melbourne, tramways

Digital image of two reports and a letter - 41 A4 pages Report - titled "Melbourne's Trams and Tramways - Statement of Heritage Significance", Working Paper 1.1, dated May 2000, by Convergence Design Pty Ltd and Boyce Pizzey Strategic - Page 3 is missing - looks at the development of Melbourne's trams, the element of significance, the tramway system as an entity, Social and cultural influencers, the technological development, including tram design. The two page statement notes the tramway system as an evolving entity and technology. And included document is "A Brief History of Melbourne's Trams and tramways", considers the history of the tramway system, cable cars, W class cars, buses, WW2, postwar developments, Robert Risson and a heritage assessment. There is reference to maps and attachments, but these have not be included other than the sources. A letter dated 6 June 2000 from COTMA (written by Craig Tooke, Executive Officer) to Mr. E Keys of Booz-Allen & Hamilton provides comments on the draft and corrections. .1 - hard copy of the Brief History.trams, tramways, history, significance, mmtb, melbourne, tramways, transport, buses, closure

Set of three Newspaper clippings about the proposed cross linking of Melbourne tram routes, written by Jacqui Macdonald and Claude Forrell. .1 - The Age, 30/6/1992 - by Jacqui Macdonald, titled "Planned cross - city tram routes draw criticism", PTC review, W class trams, conductors, PTUA Patrick O'Connor, National Trust David Clark, Opposition Alan Brown and Peter Spyker all commented. Noted by one body a lack of research and surveys. .2 - The Age 1/7/1992 - two items - "Coalition pledges efficiency review of tramways plan", about the plan prepared by the Strategic Review Committee chaired by Peter Parkinson, workplace reforms, cross linking of tram routes, release of the review report the previous day by Peter Spyker. Also quotes Union Secretary Lou DiGregorio and PTUA. The second item - "System hit by years of Neglect" - comments about the report and The Met ticket dispute. Item has a map showing the proposed routes. .3 - The Age 1/7/1992 - "A new tramway game of nought's and crosses" - Claude Forrell - looking at the savings of the plan, conductors, union consent, Government and Coalition attitudes to the proposal of cross linking routes. finances.trams, tramways, operations, transport, public transport, unions, finances, maps, tram routes, w class, national trust, ptua, conductors

Set of two pamphlets associated with the centenary of the Malvern Tram Depot in 2010. .1 - A4 full colour on gloss paper, titled "Malvern Tram Depot 1910 - 2010", advising of the background and date of the celebrations - 30/5/2010. Gives details of the opening, routes and the depot today. .2 - A4 printed on non glass paper, titled "Key dates - mostly opening dates of routes", list dates from 1910 to 1920, with a photo of a painting by Graham Lee of bogie car 26, side elevations of a single trucker and bogie car, and a map from "Feeding and Filling" book of the PMTT system.Has "May 95" in ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, pmtt, centenary, malvern depot, map, dates, lists, tram 26

Newspaper cutting (page 4 of The Age, 7-1-1993), about the proposals by the State Government to revise the way the public transport system operated in Victoria including removal of conductors. Has maps or diagrams showing the proposed changes, including shutting of tram and rail lines and calling tenders for replacement services on country rail lines. Includes headlines: "Transport: The New Order" "Stupidity of reforms attacked by groups" "Advent of machine age means all change for trammies" "Pre-battle scramble for high ground" "Brown attacks massive rorts" Has a photo of conductors Ken Walker and Roberto D' Andrea by Michael Clayton Jones at South Melbourne Depot with W5 874 in the background.trams, tramways, ptc, tramways, melbourne, railways, upfield, closure, buses, unions, public transport, tram 874

Melbourne transport map - dated August 1989 - zone ticket system, has a photo of the front of B2 2004, includes a map of the ticket zones, and The Met contact details.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in August 1989.Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, maps, zones

Melbourne transport map - dated December 1989 - scratch ticket system, has a photo of the front of B2 2004, includes a map of the ticket zones, and The Met contact details.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in December 1989 following the introduction of Scratch tickets.Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, maps, zones, scratch tickets

Booklet - 16 pages, center stapled with route tabs, printed in colour on gloss paper, titled "Short Trip Ticket Information", effective Feb. 2003. Outlines the use of Yarra Tram's short trip tickets on the tramway system, and gives details of 7 routes and section details with a map at the time. Second copy added 23-10-15 from Yarra Trams donation. .1 - 12 pages, centre stapled, printed on white paper, titled "Short Trip Tickets", giving information for routes 11, 12, 48, 70, 75, 86, 96, and 109. Has a map for each route and trip information, Metcards. C2001, prior the amalgamation of Yarra and M>Tram.trams, tramways, the met, short trip tickets, tickets, instructions, yarra trams, route 12, route 11, route 48, route 70, route 75, route 86, route 96, route 109

DL colour pamphlet on gloss paper - 7 fold - titled "The Met - Getting around Melbourne on trams, trains or buses." Explains the 3 zone ticket system, including weekly tickets, commuter pass, short trips, costs, 60 plus, including the tourist oriented Met Pass. Has maps of the train and tram systems and the three zones. Includes a table of the cost of the tickets. Effective August 1989. Two copies held. See also Reg Item 619 for an August 1988 version with the neighbourhood zones.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, zone system, melbourne

Black plastic covered folder with yellow and green lines, with The Met logo and title "Met Fares and Ticketing Manual", four ring binder containing updates dating from June 1996 to May 1998 and details of the Met Ticketing system. Has content tabs for General Information, Met Fares, Authorised Concessions, Accompanied and Miscellaneous items tickets, concession cards, free travel passes and the conditions for the carriage of passengers. Main manual is 117 pages with maps and contacts with the various bus lines. Has approx. 90 pages of updates in the front of the main manual. The folder has the card for Ian Yarde, Manager Metropolitan Train Service Development on the front of the folder and the updates have been address to him as well. There is an index just before Tab 1. See pdf file htd1080i1.pdftrams, tramways, metcard, tickets, manual

Set of 13 The Met timetables, with an image of the relevant depot manager, details of hiring a tram, The Met fare system, and a diagrammatic map. All are revised issues of earlier timetables and dated Feb. 1996 unless noted otherwise. 1 - Route 3 - East Malvern - City 2 - Route 5 - Malvern Burke Road - City 3 - Route 6 - Glen Iris - City 4 - Route 55 - West Coburg - Domain Interchange 5 - Route 57 - West Maribyrnong - City 6 - Route 59 - Airport West - City 7 - Route 69 - Kew Cotham Road - St Kilda Beach 8 - Route 70 - Wattle Park - Princes Bridge 9 - Route 72 - Camberwell - Melbourne Uni - Dec. 1996 10 - Route 78, 79, North Richmond - St Kilda Beach or Prahran 11 - Route 82 - Moonee Ponds - Footscray 12 - Route 96 - St Kilda Beach - East Brunswick 13 - Route 34 - La Trobe St Services - includes routes that served La Trobe St.Yields information about some of The Met tram services Feb. 1996Set of 13 The Met timetables, DL size, printed in two colours.timetables, the met, route 3, route 5, route 6, route 55, rout 57, route 59, route 69, route 70, route 72, route 78, route 79, route 82, route 96, route 34, la trobe st

Set of 3 The Met timetables, with an image of the relevant depot manager, details of hiring a tram, The Met fare system, and a diagrammatic map. All are revised issues of earlier timetables and dated Feb. 1997 unless noted otherwise. 1 - Route 8 - Toorak - Melbourne University 2 - Route 16 - St Kilda Beach - Melbourne University 3 - Route 12 - Sth Melbourne & St Kilda Beach - CityYields information about some of The Met tram services Feb. 1997Set of 3 The Met timetables, DL size, printed in two colours.timetables, the met, route 8, route 16, route 12

Map Includes description of tram and bus routes, private bus routes, and rail lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc and how to use the map. Gives details of the ticketing system, along with photographs of the various modes. Dated May 1995 with a stylised image of some of Melbourne's landmarks on the cover. Published by the Public Transport Corporation.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in 1995.Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, maps, railways

Six paged duplicated paper or report titled "Future Development of Tramways in the Melbourne Central Business District", by Graeme Breydon, presented to the AETA 1973 Convention, based on an article prepared for the August 1972 issue of Electric Traction. Has references, looks at proposals for underground part of the Swanston St tramway, alternatives for flinders St and a Yarra crossing, St Kilda Road issues, William St, CBD problems and travel issues, shortcomings of proposals, alternatives, Flinders Gate interchanges, associated track improvements, cost benefit ratios, comments and conclusions. 2nd copy contains within a brown manila quarto sized folded marked "Tramways in the Melbourne. Central Business District" G. Breydon (Aug. 1972). See also Reg Item 3069 and 2812 for further references. .2 - letter - c Jan 1973 - carbon copy of a Letter to the Editor for response to a letter in Electric Traction Dec. 1972 responding to H. Moses and making specific comments. .3 - letter - 29/1/1973 to Graeme Breydon from the Ian Cooper of the AETA responding and accepting an offer of Graeme to present on the Board's plan for the forthcoming AETA Canberra Conference in April 1972. .4 - Report - 17 Quarto pages, stapled on the left hand side titled "Future Development of Melbourne Tramway System, with particular reference to possible improvements to the fixed plant of the Central Business District", written by Graeme Breydon, dated Jan. 1972. Refers to the 1962 report of Risson, and scheme presented to Council, Has hand drawn maps of the central area of Melbourne, Looks at the background, traffic issues, proposed underground loop, employment distribution, an extension to Elisabeth St, reversing loops, St Kilda Road and comments on the MMTB proposals. Refers to a paper delivered by D Lees, MMTB Planning Engineer, Swanston St underground proposal,on outside of the 2nd copy, and on top right hand corner of paper AETA Library mark "4E11"trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, traffic control, swanston st, st kilda rd, elizabeth st, bourke st, aeta, transportation, underground tramways

Folded A2 sheet to A4 size, full colour, printed both sides, titled "Met Plan" dated September 1988, detailing planning for Melbourne Public Transport, known as "MetPlan", prepared by The Met. Shows the various proposals for railway upgrades, tram extensions, details the purpose, the Task, Vision, Patronage, Resources, system improvements. Has details of projects proposed for the Western, Northern, Eastern and South Regions. On the inside has a large map of Melbourne showing the various projects. 2nd copy added 23-10-2016trams, tramways, melbourne, traffic control, transportation, met, planning, public transport, metplan, tramway proposals, railways

Set of two fold out pamphlets, 7 folds, titled about using the Neighbourhood ticket system around Melbourne and the type of tickets available. Provides a fare table with tram and train maps. 432.1 - effective from 20/7/1986 (top left hand outside corner) - "Getting around Melbourne on The Met" 2nd copy added 14-5-2016 from the estate of Charles Craig. 432.2 - effective July 1987 - under fare table. - "Getting around Melbourne on The Met" See also Reg Item 481 for a detail pamphlet on the Ringwood Neighbourhood.trams, tramways, map, the met, tickets, fares, neighbourhood tickets

Fold out pamphlet - 8 sections, titled "The new Train, Tram and Bus Ticket system made Simple (Almost)", explaining the new fare zone system - Central, Zones 1 to 3, with maps, explanations how it works, and the various travel cards issued by the Tramways Board and private buses and Vic Rail. Provides fare details of Travelcards, with pictures of them, rail singles, tram concessions, and rail weekly. Dated for introduction on 4/10, does not provide a year - see Reg Item 1645 for year - 1981. 2nd copy added 16-6-2015.trams, tramways, map, mmtb, vicrail, tickets, fares

Set of 9 pamphlets about the Neighbourhood ticket system - basically the same with changes for each neighbourhood. .1 - Eight page, A4, colour printed on gloss paper, centre stapled, titled "Announcing the arrival of Melbourne's new Metropolitan Transit system - Ringwood Neighbourhood" Explains the revised ticketing system, known as Neighbourhoods, notes the formation of The Met, uses a cartoon characterisation of vehicles, explains how the system works, boundaries, various options, travel cards, concessions and introductory offers. Pamphlet focused on the Ringwood Zone, has a detailed map of the public transport routes within the zone. 2nd copy added 14-5-2016 from the estate of Charles Craig. .2 - Inner .3 - St Albans .4 - Dandenong .5 - Box Hill - (two copies held) .6 - Frankston .7 - Moorabbin .8 - Greensborough .9 - Werribee - added 26/10/2016.trams, tramways, map, the met, tickets, fares, ringwood

Poster - full colour on semi gloss paper titled "The Met Tram System" showing in a diagrammatic form the Melbourne tram routes, major street names, route numbers, principal suburbs, terminal names, central area (pre Docklands, post light rail to St Kilda and Port Melbourne) and ticket zones. Has The Met logo and the Public Transport Corporation names on the bottom. Mid 1990's, Batman Ave still shown. 2nd copy added 2-2-2019 and scanned, replaced image file.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, tram routes, map, posters

Set of pamphlets associated with the Metcard rollout and one Metcard ticket issued on 16/12/1996 on route 75. The envelope from the donor notes first Metcard (auto ticketing) and Associated brochures. .1 - Five folded to DL size - full colour pamphlet - "The Met is changing - automated ticketing is coming to your neighbourhood! - explains how the system works, purchasing of tickets and their use.] (Second copy added 3/12/2016) .2 - four fold to DL size - full colour pamphlet - "Metcards are on sale today at selected retail outlets" - providing on information on the purchase of Metcards and a map with associated addresses of outlets along route 75. .3 - single DL size sheet - black and white - explaining full field trials on route 75 and the use of Metcards. .4 - small pocket size 6 fold full colour sheet explaining how the Metcards could be purchased on the trams and validated. .5 - Metcard No. 00383158 - with the Metcard logo, The Met logo, validated at 1242pm on 16/12/1996. .6 - five fold DL - as for .2, for tram routes 3,64, 67, 78 and 79. .7 - five fold DL - similar to .1, more general document. .8 - 3 fold DL - "Everything you need to know about automated ticketing in three words" - What, When and How - explains Metcard. Could be a very early pamphlet.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, ptc, the met, neighbourhood tickets, route 75, route 3, route 64, route 67, route 68, route 79

Folder containing various documents regarding the launch of the "Melbourne Met Pass". .1 - Green coloured folded card folder with the Met logo and "Metropolitan Transit" on the outside and two The Met business cards for Jennie Owers - Manager Sales and Services and Margaret Douglas, General Manager Marketing stapled to the inside. .2 - Two page press release headed "Victoria Transport", dated 19/9/1987 regarding the launch of the new Tourist Package by the Met, has quotes from MTA Managing Director - Kevin Shea and Minister Tom Roper. .3 - Folded card A5 sheet, titled "All the information you need to tell them where to go", contains retail and wholesale price information and information on the packages available. .4 - Poster, printed on gloss paper and folded titled "101 things to see around Melbourne" advertising what you could see using the Met Pass. Contained within a green plastic folder titled "Melbourne Met Pass" .5 - book - 80 pages, card cover, printed on gloss paper - a very extensive guide to Melbourne and suggested trips. .6 - folded map showing both the train and tram systems containing information about the zones, art galleries, shopping, gardens sports Arena, museums and eating. .7 - Sample Met Pass - not numbered - printed on yellow card with green ink and conditions of travel on rear.trams, tramways, the met, tourist tickets

Framed post titled "The History of Melbourne's Tramways", providing a detailed map, showing the opening, closing, dates, and notes of Melbourne's horse, cable, electric tramways and railways. Printed on an image of cable trams in Collins St with the Melbourne Town Hall in the background. Has notes on closures, track layouts, accuracy, and acknowledgments. Prepared by Stephen Watson and Ian Johnson in 2006, 3rd Edition See item 506 for other issues. Yields information about the development of the Melbourne tramways and the system.Wooden bevel edge, dark brown stain, framed poster glazed with paper backing.melbourne, map, tramways, cable trams, horse trams, box hill, vr trams

Book - 92 pages, centre stapled, printed on gloss paper titled "Transporting Melbourne - a Strategic framework for an integrated transport system in Melbourne", issued September 1996. Has a message from Minister Alan Brown - Minister for Transport and Geoff Craige Minister for Roads and Ports. Looks at the strategic context, the system, integration and land use, public transport needs and reforms, road networks, industry, management, environmental sustainability and structural reform. Includes chapters on trams and buses. Has many figures and maps. 613.1 - Book - 28 pages centre stapled, printed on gloss paper titled "Transporting Melbourne - A summary for public consolation" issued Sept. 1996, summary of above document. Full pdf image of the book added.trams, tramways, melbourne, public transport, transport

DL colour pamphlet on gloss paper - 7 fold - titled "The Met - Getting around Melbourne on trams, trains or buses." Explains the Neighbourhood ticket system, including weekly tickets, commuter pass, short trips, costs, including the tourist oriented Met Pass. Has maps of the train and tram systems and the Neighbourhood area. Effective August 1988. Two copies held.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, neighbourhood tickets, melbourne

Report titled "Melbourne Transportation Study - The Transportation Plan - Volume 3", presented in a black vinyl covered slip case, paper cover, bound, sewn with end papers, fold out maps, 74 pages. Each sheet within the report has rounded edges. Contained within a printed cardboard packing case. Includes many tables, graphs, charts and coloured sheets. Report prepared by The Metropolitan Transportation Committee - 1969, looking at the planning of all forms of transport for Melbourne with a timeframe of 1985. Chaired by Vernon Wilcox, Minister of Transport. Included Robert Risson - Chairman of MMTB. Set the basis for a very extensive freeway system that was only partly followed. Includes trams, trains (city loop), buses, parking, travel and population predictions, costs and implementation.Has numerous AETA stamps throughout the book. Inside front cover and on packing case "A12" in red ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, road transport, tramways, railways, public transport, transportation plan

DL colour pamphlet on gloss paper - 7 fold - titled "The Met - Getting around Melbourne on trams, trains or buses." Explains the 3 zone ticket system, including weekly tickets, scratch tickets, commuter pass, short trips, costs, including the tourist oriented Met Pass. Has maps of the train and tram systems and the Neighbourhood area. Effective 1/12/1989. Two copies held.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, scratch tickets, melbourne