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Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, Sep. 1939
Negative of a photograph of a cable car set at the Lonsdale St terminus, 9/1939, trailer 523. Tram has the destination of Collingwood. In the background is the Myer store - The Myer Emporium.trams, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, tram 523 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, c1900
Black and white photograph of Chapel St Prahran from near Malvern Road, looking south. Has an city bound cable tram in the photograph. Taken from a postcard.in ink in the corners "Postcard" and number 51326trams, tramways, cable trams, chapel st -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Camp 1 Hospital, 2001
Copy of original P.M.G. blue print made in Feb. 1943, showing location of telephone cables.camp 1 plan, hospital, telephone lines, garrison, administration, photography, photograph, slides, film -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Fitzroy St
. Also accompanied by an identical black and white photograph. Shows St Kilda Theatre and a cable tramblack and white post card"Dear May and Floyd, So glad to hear that you all enjoy you self. We are well. Aunti Kate is not well Uncle Will is coming down to myself. No rest for the wicked. Happy New Years dears. Warmest love, Mum and Dad." Valetines Postcard. Branches; Sydney, London, Dundee, (?), Capetown, Montreal, Toronto -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Moreland Road tram interchange
Well known photograph of the interchange between cable and horse trams at Moreland Road and Sydney Road Brunswick for the Coburg horse tram line. Has two cable tram sets in the background. Coburg horse Tram No. 4, with the now Moreland Hotel in the background. A sign advertising "Patterson & Sons Auctioneers Melbourne" can be seen adjacent to the hotel. Yields information about the tram interchange at Moreland and Sydney Roads Coburg.Black and white photograph - Moreland Road tram interchange with a typed caption "Moreland Hotel 1890".tramways, trams, coburg horse tramway, coburg, horse trams, cable cars, moreland road, sydney road, moreland hotel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 - Shunting cable trams - Brunswick, McCarty Underwood & Co, May 1914
The two photographs show cable trams being shunted into the Brunswick Cable Tram Depot or car house from Sydney Road. The first shows a horse pulling a bogie tram trailer into the car house while the second shows the grip being pushed in by hand. Note the raised position of the grip when this shunting task is performed - 1920s. Yields information about the shunting of cable trams at the Brunswick car house or depot.Set of two black and white copy photographs with adhesive marks on the rear.tramways, tramcars, cable trams, brunswick, brunswick depot, car house, shunting, mmtb, tram 41, trams, grip -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Report, Tramway Board, Tramway Board - Special Work, 1916
Report prepared by the Tramway Board, the intermediate body between the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. (MTOC) and the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), examining the status of the special work (points and crossings), curves, depot entry tracks and other worn tracks for wear. This report looks at the northern half of the cable system. Prepared May 1916 with a second inspection during July 1916. Provides detailed layout drawings of each junction, crossings with other cable lines, railway tracks, curves, depot entry, and locations where cable pick up points were - a "wiggle" in the track. Yields information about the examination of the cable tram special work prior to the end of the MTOCo franchise.Digital image - scan of the 1916 Report by the Tramway Board - approx 200 pages within a heavy cardboard folder secured with two interscrews or Chicago screws. Typed quarto sheets interleaved with foolscap drawings of each location. Folder by Sands & McDougall - dated 24/7/1917 No. D6350. tramways, trams, cable trams, tramway board, mtoco, track repairs, trackwork, points, level crossings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Flag, MTA 1985 Centenary, 1985
A flag or banner made for the centenary of Melbourne trams in 1985 by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to be used on the route number boxes on Melbourne W class trams. Made from a synthetic fabric, sewn on all four edges, with left hand edge made with a slot to fit a wooden pole. Features a cable tram - with a bogie cable trailer and Melbourne Z class tram, with the words "100 years of Trams" Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, centenaries, flags, public transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Stamp, Australia Post, 41c - featuring a Melbourne cable tram set, 1989
Australian postage stamp - 41c - featuring a Melbourne cable tram set - published or issued 1989. See Reg. Item 1442 for details of the stamp issue at the time. Has "VIC 3000" printed on the top of the stamp - from use? Original stamps not watermarked: Five stamps, all 41c: Adelaide Horse Tram Sydney Steam Tram Melbourne Cable Tram Hobart electric Tram Brisbane Electric Tram. trams, tramways, stamp, cable trams, melbourne, australia post -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System", c1928
Photocopy of a 20 page booklet, centre stapled booklet or pamphlet titled "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System" outlining the history of the Melbourne's tramway system from 1869 (from formation of the Omnibus Co., cable trams, Tramway Board, the MMTB, Workshops, the Scheme, of August 1923, Cable car conversion, Community Services, Notes on the cover it is a reprinted version. Original possibly 1928c Photocopy mid 1970's?trams, tramways, mmtb, history, tramways, workshops, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Limited, Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type, Early 1910's
Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - fawn card, 3d fare (Full Fare), has been punched or nipped once on the Down side. Printed for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company for the Clifton Hill Cable Tramway. On the Up side Has space for 15 journeys on each side. On side, has space for Date, Badge, car, time of starting and signature or the conductor or if a student conductor.trams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, bell punch, clifton hill, mtco -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tour Notes, Keith Kings, "TMSV 39th Special Outing Sunday, November 8, 1970", Nov. 1970
Tour notes, printed on a foolscap sheet, spirit duplicated, purple colour printing for a Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Tour, titled "TMSV 39th Special Outing Sunday, November 8, 1970". Tour marked the anniversaries of the cable trams. Used tram W2 588 and bus 579, from South Melbourne Depot. Visited Alf Twentyman's home to view the cable trams there. Tour notes prepared by Keith Kings.trams, tramways, cable trams, tmsv, tours -
Gippsland Vehicle Collection
Book, FLOYD CLYMER, The FORD OWNER'S complete HANDBOOK of Repair and Maintenance, 1949 (exact)
This Ford Handbook is in good condition. This book covers at least 97% of the instructions necessary for servicing the 1950 and 1951 models.Repair and Maintenance book covering all models of ford including V8, "60" and FORD SIXOn page 106 of the handbook there is, in handwriting, CABLE OPERATED BRAKES, Spring, Colour & Position Guide. Hand drawn picture with details marking the layout and details of the spring, colour & position.electrical, steering, ford, engine, transmission, accessory, ford owners, car repair, v8, 60, ford six, repair and maintenance, ford engine, clutch, body, chassis, shockers, cooling system, fuel system, suspension, rear, axle, brakes, shock absorbers, rear axle -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Reference letter, The Adelaide Steamship Company Limited, 11 March 1921
The letter of reference from the Master, (indecipherable signature), certified that Arthur Oswald Dixon, served on the SS Baldina belonging to the Adelaide Steamship Company, from the 14/12/1920 to 09/03/1921. Mr Dixon was an excellent and very capable officer.Typewritten and signed letter in black ink on thin cream paper.Top left corner: Cable address " Steamship, Adelaide"/ Top right corner: The Adelaide Steamship Co Limited, Adelaide". Signed: CBL Tilmer? (signature of ship master)arthur oswald dixon, masters, seamanship, seamen, sailors, seafarers, officers, crew, adelaide steamship, ss baldina, 1921, merchant navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - CLAYMORE CLACKER, C.1960’s
Souvenired by Leonard John Young No 3793454 (National Serviceman) John served with the 8th Batt RAR in Malaya while training for service in Vietnam. He then served in A Coy 8 RAR Vietnam from 17.11.69 to 25.3.70 returning home then with the rank of L/Cpl as his 2 years service was due to finish..1) Clacker - the ignition system that sets off a claymore mine. .2) Cable - Part of a Claymore mine .3) Bag for carrying ignition system with green canvas carry strap..1) Firing Device Electrical M57arms - mines, military histoyr, claymore, clacker -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Microphone
Hand held communications microphone with push button rotary switch. Made of alloy and bakelite with flexible cable which terminates in a three pole line plug. The rotary switch is for adjustment.The main body is embossed with the following,'SIGNAL CORPS T-17-D CAAG 19332-PH-4422'. The rotary switch knob is embossed with the following, 'SW-217' and the symbol 'U' in a circle with a lightning symbol.radio, ww2, microphone, communications -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Tree Puller
Winch Tool to pull tree stumps. Steel frame, two steel wheels, a cable drum and a large steel handle. Handle fits on square shaft of drum and ratchet arrangement -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Craft - Quilt, Catherine Main (nee McClure), Hand Knitted Quilt 1880, 1880
Hand Knitted 1880, 44 Pieces Passed down through generations. Catherine Main (nee McClure) knitted it. Passed on to Elizabeth Russell Martyn (nee Main) then passed on to June Mary Martyn then passed on to Robyn June Dunn nee Treogett Great Granddaughter of Catherine then to Catherine Dunn Great Great Granddaughter. White Cotton knitted Quilt, Cable Pattern, Diamond Shape Pattern, with four raised shapes in diamond pattern - Edge Crochet Handmade in 1880. 44 Pieces put together. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, David Menzies, c1974
Black and white photograph of prototype 1041 and the cable tram set 1 side by side at Preston workshops c1974. Photograph by David Menzies. See also Reg Item 72.Has stamp on rear "D. Menzies 237 Wattletree Rd, Malvern, Vic 3144"trams, tramways, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, tram 1041, pcc class, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Bellcord Sample, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c2000
flat leather strap used in cable tramcars for the conductor signal bells to the grip man. Has a brass rivet demonstrating the method of joining the leather pieces. Not original - see history.trams, tramways, bellcord, public transport, equipment, seats, cable trams, conductors bell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1975
Black & White Photograph by the TMSV Sales of a cable cars and pedestrians crossing Princes Bridge looking back towards the city. The photograph has a satin finish. Two copies held.Has the TMSV Sales stamp on rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, princes bridge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - Illustration, c1890
Illustration, sketch or drawing of Bourke St, looking east from Elizabeth St with many cable trams, horse drawn vehicles, people giving a busy or chaotic scene. c1890?trams, tramways, bourke st, horse drawn vehicle, cable trams, illustrations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'
Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 7, No.5, October 1970. 16 pages. Cover photo (right) by Mr. Twentymans Cable Trams. (R. Green).person, individual, basil miller -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Cable tram saloon trailer 1 at Scienceworks, Nucolorvue Publishing, c2000
Colour postcard of MTCo Cable trailer or saloon tram at Scienceworks Spotswood. Has the grip car in front of it.Yields information about Cable tram set No. 1Full colour postcard, divided back Nu-color-vue - Classic collection - 140815 NCV 8720tramways, trams, scienceworks, cable trams, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Bourke Street looking east 1920s
Photo of Bourke St looking east from near the Post Office, with motor cars and cable cars. The cable car set has saloon car 175 with the destination of Preston. In the background is the Leviathan store and Coles Book Arcade. The destination of Preston was short lived, introduced after the amalgamation of the Clifton Hill and Northcote lines in 1925 - see notes.Yields information about Bourke St in the late 1920's between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets.Photograph - Black and White - Bourke Street looking east - late 1920stramways, trams, cable cars, bourke street, tram 175, coles book arcade, leviathan store -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - Cable trams, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Built up Yoke", May 1922
Drawing No. 939 signed and dated by the Chief Engineer, Mr. Strickland on 31-5-1922, Drawing "Built up Yoke", for contract No. 158 shows a cable tram Yoke possibly to be used in the link between Swanston St and Lonsdale St (west) or repairs. Signed by James Henderson Engineer for Permanent Way. The yoke could be used to support a cable pulley.Demonstrates a drawing made for cable tram track parts during the early 1920s.Drawing - blue print - No. 939trams, tramways, cable trams, trackwork, yokes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, "MMTB Tramways Constructed and/or Operated", authorized by statute" and Authorized but not Constructed", 1930 to 1955
Handwritten lists of tramways built, or not constructed listed on full foolscap sheets: .1 - "MMTB Tramways Constructed and/or Operated" - 14 sheets giving street, municipality, extent, whether horse, cable, electric or omnibus with authorisation, date opened and notes. .2 - "Tramways Authorized by Statute" - 24 sheets + 6 unused sheets - listing street, municipality, extent, whether horse, cable, electric, reference to the actual Act and remarks. Includes lines for the Williamstown area. .3 - "MMTB Tramways Authorized but not Constructed" - 2 sheets - giving street, municipality, extent, whether horse, cable, electric or omnibus with authorisation, date opened and notes. Includes a plain sheet of paper giving a trial layout for the form.trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, parliament, acts of parliament, order in council, regulations, mmtb, tramways, railways, buses, horse trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, L. Perrin, mid 1920's?
Black and White Photograph of a major tram delay at the intersection of Gertrude and Nicholson St with many cable trams backed up in Nicholson St with a cable tram pit cover lifted, two workmen. Photo appears to have been taken soon after when trams were recommencing. In the view is a workman with a trolley and possibly the pit cover. Turning is a Barnet Glass Rubber Co. Ltd. truck with a soft roof. L. Perrin Photo.On rear in ink bottom left hand corner "L.Perrin"trams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, gertrude st, accidents, tram 528 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NORTH DEBORAH MINE
Black and white photograph of the North Deborah Mine, showing the poppet head, mullock heap to the left, man at the end of railway at the first level, does not show cables from the engine house to the wheels on top of the poppet, water tank at the side of the engine house, farm style corner of a fence at left of photo, small shed housing a pump for water, right foreground is a dam for water waiting to be converted to steam to operate the cable winder.mining, surface equipment, north deborah mine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Enlargement of a postcard, Bridge Road Richmond, c1900
The first image shows the shops on either side of Bridge Road with horse drawn carts and one cable tram. The second image from the Town Hall tower, shows two cable tram sets, the narrowing of the road. Has in the view Guddon & Selleck Auction House and Property Exchange also advertising Commercial Union Assurance Co. and George Stirling and Sons store.Yields information about Bridge Road, c1900Set of two A3 enlargements of postcards 1 - Looking east along Bridge Road from near Church St 2 - Bridge Road Richmond - from Town Hall looking westcable trams, tramways, richmond, bridge road,