Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W5 839 at Birdwood Ave/Keilor Road terminus, c1940. Note the second or parallel overhead line, but no track. Could be at the time of the construction of the line to Essendon airport. Could be route 51 in the route number box. May not be a Wal Jack photograph as odd negative size.trams, tramways, w5 class, essendon, keilor road, tram 839

Postcard - 2 panel full colour - titled "Tram Facts" by Nu-color-vue of trams 951 (blank destination - route 8) and Z 69 (Route 67) in Swanston St with the Melbourne Town Hall in the background. The second panel has extensive notes on Melbourne trams, including when started, the National Trust classification, weight, how long, size of the system and passenger numbers. Divided back, published by Nu-color-vue - 11ML458 and NCV 10256 - Note the outline of a tram on the top of the publishers name on the rear.trams, tramways, swanston st, z class, sw6 class, information, tram 69, tram 951

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U206 and a C Class or N class stored at Preston Workshops. Based on image the number of the second car is number 125. Note the two cable grip cars and the bus body in the background. Rod Atkins advised 11/10/2020: "The bus body is one of the four James Motors of South Melbourne body's first fitted to the group of 12 Thornycroft "J" chassis in 1924-1925 numbered 13 to 24. Then in 1929 they were all transferred to the ADC chassis but four were retained in late thirties to early forties for possible further use. The four bodies were then fitted to the new International K6 chassis in 1943. The vehicle numbers were 19 to 308 16 to 309 24 to 311 and 18 to 312. They were finally disposed of in 1949." Photo 19-1-1941, based on other similar photo dates.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, grip tram, buses, tram 206, tram 125

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of the second or new shed at Hawthorn Tram Depot with SW6 847, water tram 7,W2 300, and other W2's on the depot fan, Oct. 1940.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, sw6 class, w2 class, work trams, tram 847, tram 300, tram 7

Black and white print of W2 220 parked on the depot access tracks at North Fitzroy depot. It has the destination of East Preston Bell St. The tram has adverts for Black and White scotch whiskey and road safety messages re stop and give way signs. In the background is the sub-station at this location. It was unusual to see a W2 class at this location. Has a print date of 8/1975 on the rear.Yields information about W2 220, the second W class tram built.Black and White photographs - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink details of photo.tramways, trams, mmtb, w2 class, tram 220, north fitzroy depot

Contract tender analysis for the second batch of PMTT tramcars - contract No. 44 - giving the tenderers name, price per body (combination or summer), totals for each type, delivery and remarks. Tenderers were Duncan and Fraser, Meadowbank who also offered Sydney cars as a special offer, Noyes Bros and Pengelley & Co. The contract was let to Duncan and Fraser. The trams became the G and H class type, entering service in 1913 - Destination City 5th Edition pages 53 and 54.Demonstrates a PMTT Tramcar body tender analysisTyped sheet on special size paper, ruled vertically with red lines.pmtt, tramcars, tenders, contracts, g class, h class

Rose Series postcard No. P4731 titled "The City skyline from St Kilda Road Melbourne". Photo looking north from the intersection Alexandra Ave, along St Kilda Road. In the view is W2 class tram No. 600? (St Kilda Beach route 17). In the background are two other W2 class trams. A policeman is on point duty with all the southbound motor cars stopped in a line. The tram stop on the light standard in the middle of the road is also visible. See item 8037 for a similar view.Yields information about St. Kilda Road and Swanston Street mid 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.Second copy has "From D J Harrington" in ink on the rear.tramways, trams, st kilda road, alexandra ave, tram 600, route 17, w2 class, swanston st

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of PCC 980 on the AETA tour of 25/6/1955 at Spencer St terminus in Bourke St. Behind the tram is the second tour car W7 1001. The tram has an AETA Special car sign and a "Solve Traffic Congestion Move People not vehicles". In the background is Carlyon's Hotel, Spencer St Station and the MMTB / MTOC head office building. Also visible is a single deck bus. Also a Chemist selling Kodak film and a shop selling Craven A cigarettes.trams, tramways, bourke st, opening, aeta, buses, tram 980, mmtb, pcc class, tram 1001, w7 class, mtoco building

48 page illustrated booklet.Published in 1934, this illustrated history of Brunswick Presbyterian Church (now Brunswick Uniting Church, Sydney Road, Brunswick) features the following images (in the order they appear) – First Church, Second Church, Old Manse, Present Church, Rev C Hay Hunter MA, Present Manse, WW1 Honour Roll boards, Rev Allan McVean, memorial tablet to Rev a McVean, Rev W Hewitson BA, Rev Thos Tait MA BD, Rev John A Crockett, Kirk Session members (1904), Rev John Alexander, Rev E H McLean Shugg BA, D Tough, Mr M L Hutchinson, Evander McIver, interior view showing McIver memorial window and pipe organ, memorial table to McIver, Kirk Session members (1934), Board of Management (1934), Sunday School Teachers’ Association and Bible Class Leaders (1934).churches, brunswick uniting church, brunswick presbyterian church

The first sheet provides a list and brief description of each class of tramcar in service in Melbourne at the time, including W, Z, A and B class. Gives the major distinguishing features. The second sheet provides a list of each W class tram in service at the time and its status whether City Circle, original or DOT modified. Both sheets dated 6/1998.Yields information about tramcars in the Melbourne fleet during 1998.Set of two A4 sheets, printed.tramcars, ptc, tram class, w class, a class, b class, z class, list, fleet list

The two documents, the first a draft of 5/5/1955 and the second the final tender document set out the conditions, and options and provide schedules for the available sizes of advertising panels. There are two schedules of vehicle class and type along with the numbers for both trams and buses. A drawing reference is provided for each tram and bus.Yields information about the MMTB tender for advertising on the side of trams and buses.Set of two Documents - 10 Foolscap sheets - duplicated, stapled in top left hand corner and two punch holes along the top edge.mmtb, tramways, contracts, purchases, workshops, buses, breakdowns, advertising, tramcars

Photograph shows four Second World War conductresses with ticket bags standing along MMTB Double Decker bus No. 239 at North Fitzroy Depot. The bus is fitted with headlight masks as a blackout measure. Yields information about Melbourne's Conductresses and double decker buses.Copy photograph - black and white - from the 1942 MMTB Annual Reporttramways, buses, world war 2, conductresses, double deck buses, bus 239, mmtb buses, leyland, td5c class

Six page, A4 photocopied technical pamphlet titled "Prototype Articulated LRV - Melbourne Australia", providing detailed specifications and description of the vehicle produced by Comeng (Victoria) in conjunction with AEG Telefunken and DUWAG. Provides details for B class trams 2001 and 2002. Dated 22/11/1983. Produced by The Metropolitan Transit Authority. Second copy of document - dated October 1984 added 3/4/2017. Changes not known, looks similar.2nd copy has "(Re B class") in ink on top edge.trams, tramways, b class, the met, comeng, specification, preston workshops

Five page stapled photocopied technical pamphlet, providing detailed specifications and description of the Z3 vehicle produced by Commonwealth Engineering(Vic) in conjunction with AEG Telefunken and DUWAG. Provides details for Z3 class trams. Produced by the MMTB. Titled "Z3 Class tram - Melbourne Australia". Second copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017. Different version added 31/3/2019 from donation of Brian Weedon.Has word "yellow" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, z3 class, mmtb, commonwealth engineering, specification, z class

Three page, photocopied, foolscap technical pamphlet titled "New Non-Articulated Tramcar for Melbourne", providing technical details for the Z class tram. Provides a description, development history, status, cost, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, braking, propulsion, electrical and control systems and body specifications. Developer - Commonwealth Engineering (Vic) and ASEA Sweden. Second copy added 28/11/2016.Has word "orange" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, z3 class, mmtb, commonwealth engineering, specification, z class

Report or plan - 55 A4 pages, clear plastic cover, black card back cover, bound with a black wire binder, titled "Tram Fleet Rationalisation Working Paper" providing information "for discussion purposes only" on the possible methods of disposal of the W class fleet, in particular those stored at Newport and detailed information on the second series of Art trams. Looks at the possible market for the vehicles, disposal methods and the next steps. Includes appendices on tram storage, a EOI or prospectus and draft schedule. Prepared by Boyce Pizzey Strategic July 2004. See also Reg Item 670 and 671 for other reports on the second series of Art Trams.trams, tramways, victrack, w class, newport workshops, disposal, transporting art

Pamphlet, folded sheet with a tear off comments section, manila colour card, printed in blue ink, titled "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", for the launch of the Z 3 class tram. Has a sketch of Z 3 116. Provides a list or details of the changes to the tram from the Z 1 Z 2 types. Tear off section could be handed to the conductor. Published by the MMTB for the launch of the tram on 25 and 26 September 1979. Second copy added 22/7/2016. Third copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017. See Reg Item 3417 for a newspaper report of the event and a comparison.trams, tramways, mmtb, z3 class, new tramcars, new trams, tram 116

Pamphlet, full colour of semi gloss quarto paper, folded into three, providing an image and details and features of new trams (Z class trams) and new Hitachi Silver trains. Issued by the Ministry of Transport. Printed by the Victorian Railways with the VR Print number of 374-73. Features Tram 1041 and a Silver train with a Show Grounds destination. Second copy added 28/11/2016.trams, tramways, public transport, prototype tramcar, z class, hitachi silver train

Photo, an Official MMTB photograph, showing W4 673, decorated for the Victorian Centenary in 1934, at Preston Workshops. Tram was illuminated. Extensively decorated with the State Coat of Arms. See item 5242 for another photograph. Yields information about W4 673 decorated for the centenary of Victoria in 1934.Black and White photograph on plain paper. Two priints heldOn rear of second photograph in pencil - "illuminated car centenary celebrations, mask brickwork, background blank" and Suttcliffe Photographer stamp.tramways, w4 class, victoria, centenary, preston workshops, tram 673

Newspaper clipping from The Sun, Melbourne, Thursday 1/5/1975, "A Place in the Sun" written by Keith Dunstan, reporting on the launch of the new Melbourne trams, the previous day. Has a description of the tram, fare collection and crews. Photo of Conductress Gloria Spurrell handing a ticket to Premier Rupert Hamer with the Chairman Kirby of the MMTB in the background. Noted carried Members of Parliament to Parliament House. See also Reg Item 88. See Reg Items 2254 and 2258 for the associated press releases. Second copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017.trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, conductresses

Black and white photograph of Bourke St Mall, looking west from the north side. Has two W class trams in the photo and many people. Trams have the destination of East Preston and East Brunswick Blyth St. In the background are buildings for Dunklings. Rear of photo dates it as c1975. The Mall opened in Feb. 1978 (Melbourne Tramways Timeline book - Barry George et al), so possibly soon after opening. See also Reg Item for a photo of Z1 in Bourke St prior to the Mall being built. Second copy added 3-6-16 from donation of Geoff Warburton.On rear in ink "Bourke St Mall c/1975"trams, tramways, w class, bourke st, mmtb

Set of two Black and White Photographs of the opening of the Bundoora to La Trobe University extension 10 January 1985 by the Premier of Victoria, Mr John Cain. .1 - Has the Premier speaking with a small audience and many TV reporters crews etc. Has the McDonalds in the background. .2 - The Premier cutting the ribbon with a Z class tram behind. See Reg Item 438 for a use of this photograph and Reg Item 5155 for other photographs.1 - On the rear in ink - "10 Jan 1985 Bolderwood Parade "opening" (Prior to moving along stage two)." .2 - on the rear in pencil "Vic Premier Mr. J. Cain opening second stage of Plenty Road tram extension 10 January 1985 MTA Photo" and "Please return to JRP by 1/4/85".trams, tramways, opening, la trobe university, bundoora

HMAS Melbourne never fired a shot in anger during her career, having only peripheral, non-combat roles in relation to the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation and the Vietnam War. She was, however, involved in two major collisions with allied vessels; though Melbourne was found not to be the primary cause of either incident. The first occurred on the evening of 10 February 1964, in which Melbourne rammed and sank the RAN destroyer HMAS Voyager when the latter altered course across her bow. Eighty-two of Voyager's personnel were killed, and two Royal Commissions were held to investigate the incident. The second collision occurred in the early morning of 3 June 1969, when Melbourne also rammed the United States Navy (USN) destroyer USS Frank E. Evans in similar circumstances. Seventy-four American personnel died, and a joint USN–RAN Board of Inquiry was held. These incidents, along with several minor collisions, shipboard accidents, and aircraft losses, led to the reputation that Melbourne was jinxed. HMAS Melbourne was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Operating from 1955 until 1982, she was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships in peacetime collisionsMoulded patterned black plastic frame and mount containing black and white print of hand drawn ship at seaThe Majestic Melbourne Dedicated to those who servedhmas melbourne, ran, aircraft carrier

Primary School 502 - Grade 1E 1957 Stawell State School No 502 Grade 1E, 1975 Back Row, Trevor Ralph, Ivan Elliot, Dennis Nicholson, Robert Sparrow, Peter Cahill, Larry Redman, Kevin Wilson, Stephen Kent. Second Row, Teddy Hall, John Pauling, Roger Hinde, Greg Court, Craig Canning, James Evans, Clifford Hay, Robyn Elliot, Stephen Clifford, Neil Pickering. Third Row, Doreen Bennett, Moray Faith, Yvonne Howlett, Janine Chester, Judy Cooper, Linda Hemley, Maree Coxon, Marlene Watson, Carolyn Air. Front Row, Gail Earle, Pam Cashin, Robyn Dowsett, Bernice Smith, Beverly Jackson. Group of Primary School Students assembled for class photograph with slate board Stawell School No 502 Grade 1(E) 1957stawell education students

This photograph is connected to the first HMAS Warrnambool (J202), which was one of 60 Bathurst class corvette vessels built during World War II by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co Ltd of Sydney under the commission of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It was the namesake of the City of Warrnambool in Victoria. The armed minesweeper was 57 metres long and could had a complement of 85 personnel. Its armament included 1 × 4 inch Mk XIX gun, 1 × 40 mm Bofors AA gun (installed later), 3 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns (1 later removed), machine guns and depth charge chutes and throwers. It was launched in Sydney in May, 1941. The HMAS Warrnambool began service with patrols off Bass Strait in 1941. In December the ship docked in Warrnambool Harbour and the crew marched in a parade along Timor Street. The ship’s crew received a donation of 110 books from the Warrnambool Patriotic Fund, and a plaque of the City of Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms presented by the Mayor, Cr. John R Astbury. In September 1942 a Dutch East Indies family, Samuel and Annie Jacob and seven of their eight children, was rescued by the HMAS Warrnambool and evacuated to Darwin. The family settled in Melbourne, then in 1944 Samuel tragically died. After the war ended the family was threatened with deportation under Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (known also as the White Australia policy). Annie married her landlord, John O’Keefe but was still issued a deportation order in 1949. The family appealed to the High Court and the case became famous for being the first successful legal challenge to the Act. The HMAS Warrnambool was in Darwin during the time it was bombed, attacked by the Japanese while rescuing 73 crew from a merchant vessel that had also been attacked. The ship was involved in several other rescues and carried troops to New Guinea. Other events included escort and patrol duties on Australia's east coast, then at Fremantle and back to Darwin. When the Japanese surrendered on September 11, 1945, at the end of World War II, the ship was at Timor. It performed mine clearance work around the Solomon Islands and New Guinea after the war. On 13th September 1947 the ship was sent to lead a flotilla at the Great Barrier Reef, off the Queensland coast. The mission was to clear the defensive British mines that were laid during1941-43 to protect Australia’s boarders. The HMAS Warrnambool hit a mine near Cockburn Reef, exploded and sank shortly afterwards. One of the 70 or so men on board was killed at the time and thirty-two men were badly injured; three of these also lost their lives. The four deceased were Victorian seamen. The wounded men were transferred by boats to the nearby HMAS Swan II, where the Swan’s and the Warrnambool’s doctors cared for them. The HMAS Swan II took the survivors to Cairns, and from there the men were flown by RAAF to either Brisbane or Sydney hospitals. The HMAS Warrnambool was the only RAN ship to be sunk by a mine, and the four who lost their livers were the last naval casualties from World War II. The ship’s wartime service was recognised by three honours. In May 1948 a number of items were recovered by Navy divers from the wreck of HMAS Warrnambool. The items included the ship’s bell (inscribed HMAS Warrnambool 1941) and the round plaque with the Seal of the Warrnambool City Council. In 1949 the plaque was returned to the Council, and the bell was donated to the Australian War Memorial. Further objects were recovered by the new owners of the wreck, Southern Cross Diving and Salvage, in 1972-75. A memorial plaque, honouring the memories of all those who served on the HMAS Warrnambool until is sunk on September 13 1947, was erected in Warrnambool on September 13, 1995. NOTE: (1)- The second HMAS Warrnambool (FCPB204), also the namesake of the City of Warrnambool, was built in 1980 in Cairns, one of fifteen Fremantle Class Patrol Boats ordered by the RAN. It was just over 41 metres long with a compliment of 22 personnel. It patrolled Australia’s northern waters for illegal fishing vessels. This vessel was decommissioned in 2005. (2)- There was also a steam and sail ship named the S.S. Warrnambool, built in 1892 in London and broken up in 1926.This photograph is significant for its association with Royal Australian Navy and its vessel, HMAS Warrnambool (j202). The HMAS Warrnambool played a nationally significant role in overturning Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (colloquially known as the White Australia policy). The ship rescued, and brought to Australia, Samuel and Annie Jacob and their family after they evacuated Dutch East India. The family was threatened with deportation and made the first successful appeal to High Court regarding that Act. The HMAS Warrnambool has - Local significance for being the namesake of the City of Warrnambool - Local significance, having docked in Warrnambool Harbour - Local significance, the crew having paraded in Timor Street, Warrnambool - State significance for its first patrol being in Bass Strait. - National significance, being present in Timor at the Japanese surrender - National significance as part of Australia’s defence force history, being one of only four Bathurst class corvettes lost while in Australian service, the only Bathurst class corvette lost after World War II, the only RAN vessel to be sunk by a mine, and associated with the last four Navy deaths of WWIIBlack and white photograph of vessel H.M.A.S. Warrnambool J202 on an open sea. The identifying number is painted on the hull. The ship is flying a white ensign. A lifeboat is suspended near the centre of the ship. Figures can be seen on deck. Hand written inscription on the reverse side. On ship's hull "J202" On reverse of photo "From P.O. FRED MATTHEWS. 23378. R.A.N." "MARIBYRNONG MAIDSTON RSL" "H.M.A.S. WARRNAMBOOL"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, h.m.a.s. warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, mort's dock & engineering co ltd, hmas warrnambool, hmas warrnambool i, hmas warrnambool j202, hmas swan ii, j202, world war ii, bathurst class corvette, royal australian navy, ran, sydney built ship, bass strait patrol, sea mine patrol, mine sweeper, mine clearance, navy divers, great barrier reef, cockburn reef, southern cross diving and salvage, warrnambool city council, cr j r astbury, mayor j r astbury, warrnambool patriotic fund, seal, coat of arms, ship’s bell, hmas warrnambool 1941, shipwreck by sea mine 1947, sea rescue, life saving, lifesaving, sinking ship, sunk ship, immigration restrictions act 1901, white australia policy, samuel and annie jacob, john o'keere, minesweeper

Blue hardbacked book. The spine is missing. Front cover title is barely visible but a skull and crossbones has been painted over it. Across the pages on the fore edge is handwritten W BARRY 30. non-fictionHandbook for a seaman. Contains information about marine and sailing. Includes how to put on a life jacket etcmaritime, sailing, seamanship

Set of two photos of Y class 469 on a tour in Hawthorn Road, East Brighton. The first is taken near the terminus of route 64, with SW6 965 northbound, and the second at the intersection with North Road, with a Post Office and a milkbar in the view, advertising Cambridge cigarettes. Dated 2-10-1971.Yields information about the use of Y469 on tours and Hawthorn Road.Set of two Kodachrome cardboard mounted slides.tramways, tramcars, y class, tram 469, sw6 class, tram 965, hawthorn road, east brighton

Set of two photos of Y1 class tram No. 610 on a tour on the Royal Park line August 1971. The second photo shows the tram reversing at the Royal Park crossover with the railway station in the background. Note the open ballast style track and railway style weighted point lever.Yields information about the Royal Park tram line.Set of two Kodachrome cardboard mounted slides.tramways, tramcars, y1 class, tram 610, royal park, railways