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Melbourne Tram Museum
Artwork, other - Framed image of ATEA - Tramway Union Banner, 10/2022
The Australian Tramway Employees Association commissioned in 1915, a banner for use in marches or events. It was painted in 1916 by George Grant with its first public appearance at the Eight-Hour Day Diamond Jubilee on 10 April 1916, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the introduction of an eight-hour working day in Victoria. The reference gives a detailed history of the banner, it significance and the background to its painting. It is now held in the collection of Museums Victoria. The ATEA was the forerunner to the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association, now part of the Rail Tram and Bus Union. Image provided by Museum's Victoria to the donor - Peter Jewell. The image demonstrates the artists work and the use of symbols in the roles of a union.Framed Image - old gold coloured metal frame, Artglass, with red colour card surround with bevelled gold card inlay containing a high resolution image of the Australian Tramway Employees Association banner. Fitted with a metal hanging wire and a white surround, tape and the framers lable.tramways, unions, atea, atmoea, rtbu, banners, george grant, eight hour day -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Amendments of the MMTB Act 1918 (No. 2995) suggested by the MMTB", mid 1920's
Report - 3 foolscap duplicated sheets, titled "Amendments of the MMTB Act 1918 (No. 2995) suggested by the MMTB". Suggests changes such as a fire and public risk insurance fund, payment of gratuities in event of accidents to employees or the public, payment to a Mutual benefit or sick fund for its employees, make donations to hospitals etc, a "welfare movement" fund, construct five tramways, road maintenance, change section 37 and change Board attendance fees. Document undated. Sought authorisation for East Brunswick, West Brunswick and Coburg, along Church St connecting Clifton Hill and Prahran, along Bell St connecting Preston to Coburg and East Northcote and Heidelberg districts. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, acts of parliament, board members, insurance, road works, new tramway, east brunswick, west brunswick electric tramway, coburg, clifton hill, prahran, bell st, east northcote, heidelberg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Central Melbourne's First electric trams - Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Wattle Park", Nov. 1991
Poster - A2 size, printed on gloss paper in blue ink, for the "Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Central Melbourne's First electric trams - Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Wattle Park", Sunday 24/11/1991. Gives event details, cavalcade of trams, times. Has the various logos of councils who made up the trust on the bottom edge along with other supporting organisations. Has images of trams and tickets. Includes the event to hand over Wattle Park from Public Transport Corporation PTC to Melbourne Water. See Reg Item 5402 for a program of the events.trams, tramways, htt, wattle park, ptc, 75th anniversary, cavalcade -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, RMIT, Whitehorse Leader, Progress Leader, "Crisis warning on public transport", 4/2002 to 9/2002
Set of five newspaper clippings collected by Keith Kings in relation to his presentation of the Lecture "Has the wheel turned full circle for Melbourne's public transport system?" 1 - RMIT Media Alert - draft of 23/4/2002. 2 - RMIT letter to Keith Kings dated 15/5/2002 from Assoc Professor, Jennifer Morris thanking Keith. 3 - RMIT Open line June 2002 reporting on the event - whole issue retained. 4 - Newspaper cutting from Progress Leader 16/9/2002 reporting on Keith's presentation and discussing route 109. Has a photo of Keith standing alongside a tram. 'Swift tram rescue is cut to the quick" by Matthew Schultz. 5 - Newspaper cutting, from the Whitehorse Leader, 18/9/2002, "Crisis warning on public transport", by Matthew Schultz. Note: A version of the lecture also appeared in the September 2002 issue of Transit Australia magazine.In ink on both cuttings (4 and 5) date and the newspaper. On item 5 in ink Keith has a handwritten note on the item along with "For Many decades, not just one"trams, tramways, public transport, route 109, rmit, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Explore Victoria on Public Transport", Dec. 2014
... Trams tramways Public Transport Events Pamphlet in a small book ...Pamphlet in a small book form - 24 pages - centre stapled - .Explore Victoria on Public Transport" - January - to June 2015 - with a table of contents, outlining the various events in Melbourne, Suburbs and some Regions and how to get thee by public transport. has details of the Myki suburban fares on the inside of the rear cover. Produced by Public Transport Victoria.trams, tramways, public transport, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, The Met, Public Transport Corporation, "Snapshots - News from Advertising and Public Relations", Feb. and March 1995
.1 - Newsletter, A4 white paper, titled "Snapshots - News from Advertising and Public Relations", c March 1995, notes the Moomba, The Met special events services, Avalon Airshow, Footscray Bus Depot open day, train services to Cranbourne, City Circle trams. .2 - ditto, Feb 1995 about Melbourne events, the launch of the 3rd Restaurant tram by the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown, Melbourne in March, Travel guides in 15 languages, Advertising schedule, has various snapshots of trivia but interesting information. Both items not formally dated.trams, tramways, public relations, railways, footscray depot, moomba, city circle, marketing, restaurant tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, The Met, Public Transport Corporation, "Express - News from The Met - Autumn 1995", "Express - News from The Met - Summer `1995/96" and Autumn 1996", March 1995 to Autumn 1996
.1 - Newsletter, large format, special size titled "Express - News from The Met - Autumn 1995", four pages. Has stories about the Cranbourne electrification, female traffic staff on the buses and trams, refurbishment of W class trams, METROL, punctuality, history dates, railways, CSE's and a list of Melbourne events. .2 - as above - Express - News from The Met - Summer `1995/96" - rail timetable changes, night rider buses, police, fares and a list of Melbourne events. .3 - as above - Express - News from The Met - Autumn 1996"- Grand Prix, Franklin St terminus replaced by Melbourne University Superstops, railway power supply and a list of Melbourne events.trams, tramways, the met, women, cse, customer service employees, railways, w class, buses, fares, police, security, franklin st, victoria st, melbourne university, grand prix -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Grid Urban Maps, "St Kilda grid urban maps", mid 2000's
... Trams tramways St Kilda Maps Events Public Transport Pamphlet ...Pamphlet - 12 fold sheet, full colour, titled "St Kilda grid urban maps" showing a map of St Kilda area, public transport routes, locations, description of attractions, festivals, events, and retail and food outlets with a small entry for each advertiser. Has Metlink logo. Published by Grid Urban Maps - www.gridmaps.com.au - not functioning at 15/1/2019.trams, tramways, st kilda, maps, events, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "See you courtside, Melbourne", 2018
Pamphlet, four fold, titled "See you courtside, Melbourne" , giving details of getting to the Australian Open using tram services and walking times. Has a map showing the Melbourne CBD, the Tennis centre, tram lines and railway stations. Has PTV contact details. Has logos of Transport for Victoria, PTV and Yarra Trams. Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes, events, tennis centre, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Metlink, "Information for public transport staff - 2012 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix", Feb. 2012
Book - 36 pages page full colour publication plus covers with fold out map on the rear cover titled "Information for public transport staff - 2012 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix". Gives details of event for train, tram and bus crews, event program and transport map, including shunting details, announcements, bus replacement services, electric or automatic points, route alterations. On the back cover has contact telephone numbers and web addresses.trams, tramways, grand prix, metlink, formula 1, albert park -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Metlink, "Public Transport Challenge - Final - Friday 2 June 2006", Jun. 2006
... Trams tramways Metlink Public Transport Events Competition Green ...Green plastic binder with a metal clip containing five plastic sheet folders, with notes for "Public Transport Challenge - Final - Friday 2 June 2006", commencing at the Town Hall. Produced by Environment Victoria and Metlink. Contains instructions, how the challenge works, rules, tips, safety, how to use the Metcard and First Aid. Has a map with checkpoint information and questions to be answered while participating.trams, tramways, metlink, public transport, events, competition -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Metlink, "Public Transport Challenge", Jun, 2006
... Trams tramways Metlink Public Transport Events Competition White ...White plastic folder marked "Metlink" with various logos and contact details containing: 1. - Two plastic identity tag holders with Metlink lanyards, a yellow sheet marked "Public Transport Challenge" and a phone list. .2 - a Metlink card .3 - Pamphlet - "The Powers of Public Transport Authorised Officers" - see Reg Item 1254 .4 - Pamphlet or book - "Fares and travel guide 2006" - see Reg Item 1049.5 .5 - Pamphlet - two fold DL - promoting Metlink, partnership and containing a push through magnetic composite vehicle. .6 -Pamphlet - single DL - promoting the Metlink partnership with an image of a composite vehicle.trams, tramways, metlink, public transport, events, competition -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Event Materials, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Kew Tram Depot 75th Celebrations", 1991
... " Souvenir Event Materials Public Transport Corporation (PTC) ...Set of 6 A4 sheets of event materials associated with the "Kew Tram Depot 75th Celebrations", Oct. 1991. .1 - 75th anniversary of the Mont Albert Line, Y1 611 - Balwyn Evergreen Club, 30/9/1991, driver Hugh Waldron and Conductor Dean Filgate. .2 - Vintage Tram Promotion - 56/10/1991, trams 611, 104, 510 and 431. Gives instructions and crews for the event. .3 - Open Day - 8/12/1991 - proposal for the event and what was planned. .4 -HTT 75th Anniversary celebrations - 24/11/2991 - timetable for special trams running between Camberwell Depot and Princes Bridge. Lists crews. .5 - Advertisement for "Kewriosity - November 1991" advising of the Open Day at Kew and the horse tram rides. Has a photo of a Kew horse tram. Sponsored by a cleaning supply company. .6 - Summary of events for the 75th. Promotional events, including A231, 611 and 380, dates, internally events and related events.trams, tramways, kew depot, anniversary, events, mont albert, htt, vintage trams, horse trams, tram 231, tram 611, tram 380, tram 104, tram 510, tram 431 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Event Materials, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "PTC Open Day - 20 Oct. 1991 - Tram Shuttle Services - City Area", Oct. 1991
... Event Materials Public Transport Corporation (PTC) ...Event pamphlet - A4 photocopied sheet - advertising shuttle services and street closure for the "PTC Open Day - 20 Oct. 1991 - Tram Shuttle Services - City Area", locations, map, and fares and Activities in the Flinders St and Batman Ave. area.trams, tramways, ptc, events, open days, flinders st, batman ave -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "106 years of Melbourne Trams", Oct. 1991
Pamphlet - folded A3 sheet, titled "106 years of Melbourne Trams" - special invitation to the Malvern Tram depot and the Malvern Museum by the PTC 20/10/1991 - gives details of the event and various Melbourne event dates and images of various tramcars and street scenes. Two copies held.trams, tramways, ptc, malvern depot, celebrations, centenaries -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Grand Prix and Flower and Garden Show", 2018
Set of 4 pamphlets advising changes to services due to special events. .1 - hanging notice to go around tram handrails, cut out advising of the changes for the 2017 New Year's Eve. .2 - ditto for 2018 Grand Prix and Flower and Garden Show .3 - ditto for White Night 17/2/2018 .4 - DL sized pamphlet, 6 fold including a map listing changes for the 2018 Grand Prix and Flower and Garden Show.trams, tramways, grand prix, clarendon st, normanby rd, tram stops, events, white night, tram 3521 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Associated Public Schools Sports, 1 November 1943, 18 October 1943
Associated Public Schools Sports Saturday 6 November 1943 1 - Letter from Ewen M Davidson, Hon Sec APS Sports to Secretary M&MTB advising of combined public schools sports to be held at Scotch College on Saturday 6 November 1943. Letter dated 1 November 1943. 2 - Letter from L Powers, Bursar, Scotch College, to District Traffic Superintendent, M&MTB, advising of payment for 3 special trams. Also advising of school sports meeting at Wesley College on 23 October 1943 and at Scotch College on 6 November 1943. Letter dated 18 October 1943."Mr Harry, for information & attention" written in pencil in top left corner., Several notations in blue pencil on 2nd letter.trams, tramways, events, sports, scotch college -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, "Combined Public Schools Sports at Melbourne C. Ground & International Pageant at Como Park", 16/10/1934 12:00:00 AM
Memorandum - nine typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Combined Public Schools Sports at Melbourne C. Ground & International Pageant at Como Park - Saturday 27 October, 1934" from DJ Davidson, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. Note paper pinned to front with inscription: "Combined Public Schools Sports at MCG & International Pageant at Como Park Sat 27/10/34" written in red pencil. "Copies to Insps" written in black pencil. Pin removed and discarded. Two newspaper clippings pinned to note paper. 1st titled "Bands at Como Park - Massed Recital To-Day - Finish of Centenary Thousand". "Argus" & "Sat 27/10/34" written in red ink. 2nd titled "Como Park Pageant Abandoned".Numerous notes written in black pencil across memostrams, tramways, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Special event services", 2019
... Trams tramways Notices And Information Special event 1 pamphlet ...1 pamphlet or hanging notice to around tram handrails, cut out advised of the changes to services due to 2019/2020 New Year's Eve . Laminated card. .2 - pamphlet - 4 fold DL, colour detailing the service changes, the routes affected, providing a map and how to get to the fireworks. 2 copies of each held.trams, tramways, notices and information, special event -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Combined Public Schools Sports", 3/10/1946 12:00:00 AM
Letter from EM Davidson, Scotch College, dated 3 October 1946, to Manager MMTB informing of sports day to be held at Scotch College on Saturday 2 November 1946. Estimated attendance 8000 to 10000 Acknowledgement letter from FG Wraith (MMTB) to EM Davidson, dated 4 October 1946. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt, to Mr Mazoletti for tram arrangements.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, sports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Hanging strip type notice, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), See you courtside, Melbourne, January 2022
Provides tram information for Australian Open 2022Provides tram and timetable information for catching trams to the Australian Open. Contains a QR code for further information,hanging strip type notice australian open, trams, special event services, route 70, route 70a, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - "Trams Melbourne - set of newspaper clippings re the Tram Strike of Jan. 1990", 1989 to 1990
A good collection of newspaper cuttings, cartoons, images of the Jan 1990 dispute and the events that lead up to it, including political and union viewpoints.Yields information about the big tram blockade of the city streets during Jan. 1990Manila card folder containing approx 80 sheets of photocopied newspaper cuttings regarding the almost month long Jan 1990 tram Conductor's dispute. Folder marked "Public Transport Operations - Trams:Melbourne - B0176"unions, trams, tramways, strikes, melbourne, ptc, met tram, tram blockade, employees, conductors, drivers, one man trams, wages, connies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Photocopy, The Age Newspaper, City's love affair is aflame 70 years on, 21-4-1995
Provides a report from The Age, 21-4-1995 and two photos by Simon O'Dywer, text by Bruce Tobin of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the Electrification of the Swanston St line. Quotes the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown. Featured 25 historic trams led by a horse drrawn tram. Also has a story about the push for a national rail strategy by the Minister for Public Transport - Alan Brown.Provides a report of a tramway historical event.Photocopy; report by Bruce Tobin in The Age, on the Swanston St tram parade of 19-4-1995. Photocopied onto an A3 sheet. Notes "both pics full colour"trams, tramways, 70th anniversary, electrification, celebrations, swanston st, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Hanging strip type notice, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Tram it to the track, 2022
Provides tram information for Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2022. Contains a link for further information.hanging strip type notice & pamphlet trams, special event services, tramways, route 12, route 96, grand prix -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Open Day - October 20, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 1991
... . Demonstrates a momento of a public event for the Public Transport ...Metal badge issued at the time of the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) 1991 Open Day. Has The Met and V/Line logos.Demonstrates a momento of a public event for the Public Transport Corporation of Victoria.Metal badge with pin on the rear.trams, tramways, the met, badges, ptc, public transport corporation, open days -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet - RTBU Diary, Rail Transport and Bus Union (RTBU), c.2010s
Used for writing notes and memos, scheduling events, and consulting information on relevant individuals and groups associated with the RTBU. Advertises legal services partnered with the RTBU in the internal pages as well.A recent item advertising the RTBU and incluldes the names of key individuals involved in the organization in the late 2010s.Burgundy rectangular 2018 diary with the text "DIARY 2018" printed on top of a leather-textured cover with plastic lining on the inside. The RTBU logo and name are printed below, followed by its full name in all caps: "The/RAIL, TRAM & BUS/UNION." All outward-facing text is printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster - The Met "Catch the match of the day" Adhesive Poster, The Met, c.1980s
Used as advertised public information on the interior of vehicles to encourage football patrons in particular to use public transport, rather than drive to the venues. Also promotes not drinking and then driving a car afterwards.An advertising/public information publication that is associated with a now-dissolved corporate body which existed in the 1980s and promoting the use of public transport.A black-and-white adhesive poster that advertises public transit services (e.g., The Met, V/Line) for people attending sports events in Melbourne, in particular the AFL or Football. The title reads, "Catch the match of the day, the easy way." Phone numbers and publications that provide relevant information are mentioned, along with a logo for Victoria Transport which discourages drink driving. The brand of the adhesive (JAC) is printed on the adhesive-covering paper on the reverse side.public transport, the met, posters, v-line, drink-driving, football -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - SW5.758 on Macarthur Street, Michael McLeod, c. 1980s
Photograph shows SW5 No. 758 on Macarthur Street. Trolley poles are visible and in use. The Hotel Windsor in Spring Street is visible in the background. The tram is painted in a livery of the Transporting Art program, as a so-called "Art Tram." The artwork is by Michael Johnson, sponsored by the State Insurance Office. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery representing a culturally important event in Melbourne's transit history.Colour Photograph - SW5.758 on Macarthur Streettrams, tramways, sw5 class, art trams, transporting art, public transport, tram 758 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - SW5.802 on Victoria Parade, Michael McLeod, c. 1980s
Photograph shows SW5 No. 802 (with "Special" indicated on the route banner) on Victoria Parade, between Nicholson Street and La Trobe Street. Trolley poles are visible and in use. The tram is painted in a livery of the Transporting Art program, as a so-called "Art Tram." The artwork is by Kim Donaldson, sponsored by Challenge Bank. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery representing a culturally important event in Melbourne's transit history.Colour Photograph - SW5.802 on Victoria Paradetrams, tramways, sw5 class, art trams, transporting art, public transport, tram 802 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - SW5.829 on Victoria Parade, Michael McLeod, c. 1980s
Photograph shows SW5 No. 829 on Victoria Parade, between Nicholson Street and La Trobe Street. Trolley poles are visible and in use. The tram is painted in a livery of the Transporting Art program, as a so-called "Art Tram." The artwork is by Eve Glenn and Megan Evans. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery representing a culturally important event in Melbourne's transit history.Colour Photograph - SW5.829 on Victoria Paradetrams, tramways, sw5 class, art trams, transporting art, public transport, tram 829