Set of 2 The Met Tram timetables, folded sheets, 7 or 10 sections, providing timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and phone contact numbers. Titled "The Met Tram North-South Light Rail Line Timetable" Issued at the time of the opening of the light rail services along the former St Kilda and Port Melbourne railway lines. .1 - Route 96 - East Brunswick - St Kilda Beach via Bourke St city - 24/10/1988 .2 - Route 111 - Royal Exhibition Buildings - Port Melbourne via Bourke St City - 24/10/1988trams, tramways, the met, timetables, melbourne, fares, light rail, route 96, route 111, conversion, port melbourne, st kilda, east brunswick

Set of 2 The Met Tram timetables, folded sheets, 10 sections, providing timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and phone contact numbers. Titled "The Met Tram Timetable" .1 - Route 1 - South Melbourne Beach - East Coburg - March 1990 .2 - Route 15 - St Kilda Beach - Moreland - March 1990trams, tramways, the met, timetables, melbourne, fares, route 1, route 15

Fare board panel from Melbourne Cable tram saloon, from the inside or internal framing panels around a door. Made from soft wood, cut and assembled with wood screws, glued and then varnished. Part or panel that fitted over the end saloon window - fitted with hinges to allow access to the saloon door slide mechanism. Internal part of this part has a light colour finish on the rear. Details the fares for the Carlton / North Carlton routes. Also provides information on luggage and parcels. Issued by the MMTB. For detailed image of the panel, see the pdf file. Something not quite right when dB text opens it, open with a pdf reader to see the full text.trams, tramways, cable trams, components, fares, carlton, north carlton

Pamphlet - folded DL full colour printed on gloss paper, titled "We've added a touch of colour to Melbourne's tram routes", advising that new coloured route map had been published, giving details of new maps, detailed stop maps for each route, new signage format and TramTracker app's. Printed c2012. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, maps, tram routes, tramtracker, signs

Pamphlet - folded DL full colour printed on gloss paper, titled "On some route numbers you will see an 'a' or 'd' " advising passengers of the letters that could appear on tramcar route number - 'a' - altered, 'd' - depot. Notes that some route numbers are not published, gave an example of route 33, 51 or an 89. Printed c 2012 Two copies held.trams, tramways, route numbers, destination indicators, tramcars, depot

Pamphlet - two fold DL full colour printed on semi gloss paper, titled ""Tram and Bus connections just got smarter", introducing Smart Bus route 903 from Mordialloc to Altona connecting with 9 different bus routes. Gives details of the smart bus system, its route, timetable information and has a map of the route on the rear. Dated 2008.trams, tramways, smart bus, buses, public transport, maps

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

Set of 9 typed full foolscap sheets, stapled on the left hand side with a blue cover strip titled "Schedule of Motor Omnibus Routes prescribed within the Metropolitan Area for the Period 1st January 1930 to 31st December 1930". Dated by hand in the top right hand corner "1.8.30". Lists the route number, route, sections, service (frequency), fares, bus number authorised and actually licensed. Does not list the operator. For full pdf of file see i2.pdf See also Reg Item 2682 for a similar 1938 listing.trams, tramways, regulations, mmtb, tramways, buses

File- card, green grey - Rondo of London type, titled "Municipal Miles" - giving the calculations and background paperwork for the breakdown of the tramway system by municipality. Used late 1920's to mid 1930's. The top sheet, scanned, though superseded shows the route miles by double track, single track, shared at council boundaries and the total miles of track. See Reg Item 2083 for tram miles for the system as a whole - was this information required for rate valuation returns.trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, mileages, reports, councils

Set of two reports from The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways. .1 - 8 pages - stapled report titled "General Scheme of Tramways for the Metropolis", dated 24/7/1923, examining the MMTB's General Scheme for Tramways (See Reg Item 2088, 2089 and 2098), includes financial position of the Board, tramway or railways, the scheme itself, committee recommendations and view of the railway's commissioners. .2 - 8 pages - stapled report titled "East Northcote and Ivanhoe Railless Electric Tramways" - dated 26/10/1922 - looking at proposal for a Railless tramway (trolley bus), district to be served for residential districts, proposals, annual costs, expenses, alternative routes, betterment tax or municipal guarantee, effect on railway revenue, view of the committee and recommendations. Note: These document are available as a pdf on the Parliament of Victoria website..2 - has "Mr. Lormer" in ink on top left hand corner.trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, railways, finances, construction, trolley buses, railless, northcote, ivanhoe

Drawing - ink of linen, titled "Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust - Lines in Operation on January 31st 1920", listing the opening date, route, track and route miles, including curves, whether single or double track as originally laid and as existing with distances given for cross overs and extra curves. Has a signature along the bottom - James R. Henderson 31/1/1920. Note: This item is part of the H. S. McComb papers - was located in box 8 rolled up. Relocated to a flat file at the time of cataloguing. Number in the McComb collection series.trams, tramways, tramways, drawings, pmtt, track

Set of six folio or double foolscap sheets, typed with ruled lines in red, titled "List of Orders-In-Council & Acts", listing electric lines authorised to be built as at 8/5/1923. Provides information on the Act, Schedule, date of Order in Council, Grantee, Routes and whether built.trams, tramways, tramways, acts of parliament, plans, order in council

Printed document - headed "Legislative Assembly", first reading dated 16/11/1943, titled "A Bill to authorize the Construction by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board of an Electric Tramway from South Melbourne to Melbourne.". Details the route: Sturt and Hanna Streets to William St via Queens Bridge St and Little Flinders Street - notes can be of open ballast construction and which authority responsible for costs. Notes part is cable tram conversion.trams, tramways, mmtb, south melbourne, hanna st, conversion, william st, queens bridge st, acts of parliament

Printed invitation on off-white card with MMTB letter head invitation to the "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Friday 24th June 1955 at 3pm at the new tramcar depot in Plenty Road Preston. Has been handwritten for "H. S. McComb Esq." in blue ink. Has a map of the route, the Nicholson St line show dotted and schedule for completion in 1956, details of the project and a brief history of the route.trams, tramways, opening, civic functions, bourke st, preston depot, northcote, cable trams

Timetable - 36 pages, printed on off-white paper, cover printed on pink paper, centre stapled titled "Victorian Tramways Guide" for October 1917. Details the timetables for the Tramway Board, Northcote Council, PMTT, NMETL, HTT, MBCTT and the VR Brighton line. Gives details of fares, routes, signs, first and last cars. Middle page - has a map and details of a Round trip and shows other lines and change points. Foldout map included on the inside rear cover, showing tramways, railways and rivers. Has many advertisements for the re-election of Sir Frank Madden (he was not re-elected - see http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/details/569-madden-frank - accessed 30-12-2016). Polling day 15/11/1917. Has adverts for: Commercial Union Steel Castings Proprietary Limited Myer's Country of Bourke Permanent Building and Investment Society Prohibition - Canada, USA Royal Insurance Company Australian Ladies Commercial College Incley Frederick Collis Tramways Advertising Co. Stott's Business College Chambers and Seymour W. M Richards Huttons Ham Sterling Preparationstrams, tramways, timetables, melbourne, nmetl, vr, cable trams, htt, pmtt, map, advertising

Book - black covers - 4 sections sewn - 124 pages lined - titled "Lengths of Lines and Curves". Has an index. Gives details of junction layouts, distances, hand drawing layouts, route and track miles, tables of actual distances, average distance and figure on which mileage is worked. In the rear of the book are some hand written calculation notes. Not all pages imaged, just those with a diagram.On top of the cover of one copy in ink "pages 1, 4, 14,17, 23"trams, tramways, trackwork, mmtb, mileages

Newspaper clipping from The Argus, Thursday 18/1/1945, titled "Electrifying Bourke St tram route", about the MMTB plans for conversion of the Bourke St route and costs. Approved by the National Works Council, but the Deputy Premier Hollway said it had not be considered by cabinet. Gives project costs and scope of works.. On the other side of the cutting - front page - are reports of the WW2 in Europe and the advance of the Allies forces.trams, tramways, bourke st, conversion, electrification, world war 2

Twenty page booklet on the history, operation and tramcars of Ballarat, produced by the Nth Sydney Boys High School Railway Club in July 1971. Printed on a wax cut stencil process, with manilla colour covers, drawings, maps, track layout, fleet list, gives tentative closure dates, route descriptions, sketches, stapled on edge. Title "The Ballarat Tram". Stapled on the left hand side. pdf image of copy - may not open properly in dbtext. find file and open directly.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, tramcars, ballarat

Pamphlet - 6 fold DL from an A3 full colour sheet titled "Formula 1 Grand Prix Tram Services Changes Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 March 2017" printed for public distribution. Gives information on tram route changes, contact details, how to get to Albert Park, circuit map and service frequency. Produced by PTV, Yarra Trams and Victorian State Government - has their logos on the sheet.trams, tramways, yarra trams, grand prix, map, public transport

Colour postcard of Melbourne tram all-over advertising or decorated tram W6 909, painted for the centennial of electric trams in Melbourne with Flinders St Station in the background. Tram operating a City Circle Service, October 2006. Photo by Earl Ewers. Postcard produced by Railcard for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, ARE No.14/07. Has ARE logo, shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, advertising trams, decorated trams, flinders st station, centenaries, 100 years of electric trams, route 35, city circle, tram 909

Three fold full colour pamphlet - approx. A5 size, titled "The facts on light rail in St Kilda and Port Melbourne", published by the MTA outlining the proposed conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines. Gives information on current passengers, proposed routes, plans. Map shows the proposed lines to be converted, and the Nicholson St tram line. Outlines issues, such as disability access, Yooralla and notes Hong Kong contract. C1987.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne

Notice or Timetable notice printed on off white paper, titled Notice to Passengers - New Year Celebration - Special Tram and Bus Services", for New Year celebrations 1940/41. Provides details of the last trams to various destination, other routes extended services and that all night services will be maintained with shorter intervals. Dated 26/12/1940, signed by S.M. Richardson as Manager.trams, tramways, st kilda, notices and information, timetables, events, all night services

Notice or Timetable notice - laminated A4 sheet - "Customer Bulletin - Queens Birthday Public Holiday", issued by Met Bus, that all bus routes except route 600 will operate to the Sunday timetable on Monday 9/6/1997. Has second The Met logos and contact details.trams, tramways, buses, notices and information, timetables, events, queens birthday

Notice or Pamphlet - photocopied onto an A4 sheet, double sided titled "The Port Melb and St Kilda trains may be gone .... They won't be forgotten", inviting people to attend the formal opening of the Light rail - Ribbon cutting - by the Minister (grim) Roper, for the new light rail service, Friday 20/11 (1987). Authorised by the Public Transport Workers Association. Has notes on the cost of the project, future development, use of wheelchairs, communities, boom gates along the route, and a cartoon about service frequencies and timetable and time take to get to Flinders St and the CBD. See Reg Item 602 for an actual ticket and date.trams, tramways, opening day, light rail, st kilda, port melbourne, services, unions, southbank depot

Pamphlet, letter or notice - photocopy onto an A4 sheet, both sides, titled "Cross City Linking - A plan for the future or another PTC Fiasco????", looking at the proposed project , relationships with the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), route changes, union actions, impacts of proposals and asking members to be involved in the proposal at South Melbourne Depot - c1992 See Reg Item 1535 for a report on this project.trams, tramways, the met, unions, south melbourne depot, management, ptc, routes, w class, operations, buses, ptua

Photocopy onto a foolscap double sided, of the introduction of a new bus service along the West Gate Freeway - 20/11/1978 - titled "Introduction of new Weekday Express Bus Service - North Altona - City Bus Route No. 232". Shows a map of the service, details of connecting services, stopping places, fares and timetable.trams, tramways, buses, timetables, north altona, route 232

Timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and organisation address - 616 Little Collins St. Melbourne. All printed on yellow paper. .1 - Timetable for Box Hill via Shoppingtown and Templestowe, Doncaster bus services, dated July 1981 - routes 291, 297, 296, 293 and 271. .2 - Services via Templestowe, North Balwyn and Kew, Warrandyte and Newmans Rd - routes 276, 278 and 279 - July 1982 .3 - Services via East Doncaster, North Balwyn, Kew, Warrandyte, City, Shoppingtown - routes 277, 280, 281 and 268 - dated Jan. 1983 .4 - ditto as above, including Park Orchards and Donvale - routes 265, 262, 261, 260, 266 and 264 - dated Feb. 1983 .5 - North Altona - City Route 232 - April 1984 - issued by Metropolitan Transit with their logo. 6 - Garden City, Port Melbourne - City - Sept 1982 - routes 201, 202 7 - Sunshine - Footscray - City - Routes 230 and 231 - Jan. 1982 8 - North Altona - City - MMTB logo, route 232 - Nov. 1982 9 - East Kew, Box Hill, Doncaster - Express bus - Box Hill to City - routes 284, 270, 300 - April 1982 10 - Ringwood - Warrandyte, Park Orchards, Mitcham - routes 313, 31, 315 and 316 - Jan. 1983Yields information about MMTB Bus services early 1980s and 1 The Met badged item.Set of 9 MMTB and 1 MTA Bus timetables, folded sheets, 8 sections.trams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, melbourne, fares, east kew, box hill, doncaster, north altona, route 232, route 201, route 202, route 220, route 231, route 284, route 270, route 300, route 313, route 314, route 315, route 316

Manuscript - printed on 2 A4 sheets, titled "Brief History of Melbourne's Horse Omnibus System", prepared by Robert Green on early public transport systems in Melbourne using horse buses. Includes references to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company (MTCo), services, lines, routes, stables, proposals for horse tramways. Notes work of Francis Clapp, the Managing Director and the eventual operation of the cable tram system in Melbourne. Two copies held.trams, tramways, horse trams, horse buses, cable trams, melbourne, public transport

Yields information about The Met tram routes and their timetables..1 - Route 55 - West Coburg - Domain Interchange via William St - dated Nov. 1994 .2 - Printed 28-page book stapled timetable for "West Maribyrnong - City Route 57" tram service, dated Nov. 1994. The "The Met" logo, was published by the Public Transport Corporation. Document No. TT011 Provides a map, description of route, time points, timetable, ticketing information, some ticketing information, introduction by the Manager Essendon Depot, including a photo - Chris Hatzis and an image of a single truck (No. 8) tram available for hire as a party tram and a adverts for the City Circle Tram and Queen Victoria Market. .3 - Route 82 - Moonee Ponds - Footscray - dated Nov. 1994 .4 - Route 96 - St Kilda Beach - East Brunswick - dated March 1994trams, tramways, tickets, the met, tram services, timetables, route 57, city circle, route 55, route 82, route 96

Map, Guide book, Pamphlet, 21 fold, pocket size, titled "City of Boroondara - Local Travel Guide - July 2008" detailing public transport services in the City. Includes map of the tram, train networks, tickets information, tram traction , Connex SMS updates and info on Metlink including contact details. Has a detail map showing services in the city and adjacent overlap area of buses, trams and trains including route numbers. See Reg Item 2283 for Moonee Valley version,trams, tramways, city of boroondara, map, guides, bus services, metlink, connex