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Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket Blocks, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), PTV for use in the City or regional bus services, 2017
Block of Tickets - 100 heavy paper, stapled to a cardboard back, printed by the PTV for use in the City or regional bus services - Two hour concession - 2017 Town Bus services, marked "C" with the time in hourly intervals around the sides for both AM and PM Number 7082400 to 499. Has the conditions of use on the rear.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, ptv, concession fares, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, SGS Economics and Planning, "Residential Intensification of Tramway Corridors", May. 2009
Report - 130 pages - wire bound, plastic and card covers, titled "Residential Intensification of Tramway Corridors", prepared for the Department of Planning and Community Development by SGS Economics and Planning March 2009. Look at the development along the Nicholson St and the West Preston lines in particular. Does a detail examination of the development opportunities, including major sites that were available at the time. Does not appear to address how to capture the value of having a tram line along these areas or how to provide additional services. Development has taken place since along these and other corridors. Final Report. Table of contents and Executive Summary scanned.trams, tramways, tram routes, east preston, nicholson st, passengers, development -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, "Free Tram Zone", Late 2014
Sign - Free Tram Zone logo and background colours printed on a sheet of 5mm clear Perspex. Adam Chandler advised 15/11/2019 - These were prototypes in the office - from memory this was to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment to tram stop shelter glass (at a much reduced scale)." Unknown sign manufacture - produced for the PTV late 2014.trams, tramways, free tram, signs, shelters, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Transport for Victoria, "Wellington Parade tram terminus upgrade", Nov. 2019
.1 - Pamphlet - folded A3 to A4, titled "Wellington Parade tram terminus upgrade" to provide a set of scissors cross overs a the Simpson St siding, improved safety for crews, pedestrians and for use during particularly special events. Has a map showing the extent of works, pedestrian crossings and car parks changes. Also shows two toilet blocks for crews in grey. On the rear has the dates for the drop in session. Has the PTV, Transport for Victoria and Yarra Trams logos. .2 - Pamphlet - 3 fold DL - printed on off white paper, titled "Buses replace Trams" - 25/10 to 1/11 Set of five digital images of pamphlets collected from Yarra Trams website 14-10-2020trams, tramways, wellington parade, simpson st, trackwork, construction, terminus, crossover -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Cheryl Williams, "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate No. 407", Original 1929
Digital image of "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate No. 407", issued to D. (Daniel) Patience, signed by G. Barker Instructor, with "A. W. Murdoch" stamp authorising the document, dated 23/3/1929. Donated by Betty (daughter - aged 90) and Cheryl Williams (grand daughter) of Daniel. Reported to have been the first driver leaving the then new Camberwell depot. Born in Avoch Scotland, was a police constable there, before emigrating to Melbourne. Was a cable tram Gripman in the Albert Park Area. Became an electric tram driver, then signalman at St Kilda Junction and trained as an inspector, but did not like the green uniform. Ran in the Stawell Gift of 1925 (injured foot during the race), was a Navigator on Transport RAF/RAAF flights during WW2. War memorabilia to the War Memorial Canberra. Cheryl advised 26/11/2019 - My grandfather was born 2nd June 1903 and died 11th Nov 1977.trams, tramways, drivers, gripmen, camberwell depot, signalmen, certificates -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Tram Service Changes - Route 58 - William St", Oct. 2019
Pamphlet 6 fold A3 to DL, titled "Tram Service Changes - Routes 58 - William St" affecting routes 11, 12, 48, 58, 86 96 and 109 - detailing the changes for the reconstruction of William St between Flinders Lane and Dudley St. Work reduced the track centres (once laid out for centre poles) and the provision of a set of scissors cross overs and super stops at Bourke and La Trobe St (Flagstaff Station). A super stop was not provided at Collins St. Work took place between 23/11 and 8/12/2019. Two copies held.trams, tramways, william st, tram stops, trackwork, reconstruction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Colour Negatives, Phil A'Vard, 10/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Set of 3 photographs taken on the AETA tour Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - W4 670 passing under the King St bridge in Queensbridge St, South Melbourne. Has an AETA tour Auxiliary board is showing Special. .2 - ditto, followed by W3 655 crossing the Maribyrnong Road Bridge. .3 - ditto - turning on the reserved track alongside Wests Road. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular. and see 5998 for other photographs.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, maribyrnong river bridge, maribyrnong rd, wests rd, queensbridge st, w4 class, w3 class, tram 670 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Colour Prints, Phil A'Vard, 10/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Set of 2 photographs taken on the AETA tour Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - Scene at Footscray Tram Depot with the name "Footscray Tramways Trust" Prominent on the building with tram X1 467 sitting on the depot fan with many of the travellers in the view on the hot day. .2 - as above. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, footscray depot, ftt, x1 class, tram 467 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Colour Negatives, Phil A'Vard, 10/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Set of 3 photographs taken on the AETA tour Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - X2 677 inbound at the corner of Gannon and Charles Sts Footscray with a BP service station in the distance. .2 - X2 677 and two X1 class cars at the Williamstown Road terminus in Somerville Road. .3 - ditto, with X1 467 at the rear of the 3 trams. Has the tram sign on the left hand side of the photograph, with a Craven A and Nugget boot polish signs in the view. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, williamstown rd, charles st, gannon st, x1 class, x2 class, tram 677, tram 467 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Colour Negatives, Phil A'Vard, 10/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Set of 3 photographs taken on the AETA Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - X1 in Hopkins Street Footscray, has the Duci Bros electrical store?, and the Hoyts Trocadero Theatre in the background. .2 - X1 468 and another X1 in Barkly Street with the Footscray Drill Hall in the background .3 - X2 677 and two X1 cars at the corner of Barkly Street and Summerhill Road, West Footscray. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, tours, barkly st, x1 class, x2 class, tram 468, tram 677, tram 467, hopkins st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Colour Prints, Phil A'Vard, 10/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Set of 2 photographs taken on the AETA Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - X1 468 returning to the depot after the tour. .2 - X2 677 ditto. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, tours, footscray depot, x1 class, x2 class, tram 468, tram 677 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tour Notes, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), 'AETA Souvenir Brochure - 32nd Special Tour - Saturday 10th February 1962 - closure of local tram routes at Footscray", 1962
Tour Notes or program Gestetner printed on foolscap sheet, titled 'AETA Souvenir Brochure - 32nd Special Tour - Saturday 10th February 1962 - closure of local tram routes at Footscray". Gives details of tours, safety, commenced at South Melbourne depot with a W3 and W4 class trams, travelled to the Footscray Depot via Moonee Ponds. Gives a short history of the lines, rolling stock to be used, and some notes on the AETA itself.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, tours, history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Clock components, Graeme Coates, 2019
Clock components - comprising two springs and part of the pendulum of the Bundy Clock in the Training Room during the refurbishment of the clock by Graeme Coates during 2019. Returned to the depot 4/9/2019. Found that the springs were too strong for the mechanism - they have been secured with plastic cable ties - do not undo they could cause serious injury. The pendulum was too long - shortened by 72mm, consists of an oval shaped piece of wood and sealed. Notes from Graeme: 1 - wind both springs at the same time 2 - always wind the hands forward to adjust the time 3 - the timing mechanism can be set by hand, the time is on the opposite side to that shown on the case.trams, tramways, bundy clock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Limited, 1 1/2d tramway city ticket, c1900?
Ticket, printed onto light weight brown card, pre-purchased type, 1 1/2d tramway city ticket good for use between Spencer and Spring or Flinders and Victoria St, but not on Sundays and Holidays. On the rear, ticket must be punched separately from other tickets. Has the name "W. G. Sprigg" as Secretary of MTOC on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, tickets, city section, mto co -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Centenary Thanksgiving Service at MCG - Sunday 14 October 1934", Sept-Oct 1934
Memorandums and table card for tram scheduling for Centenary Thanksgiving Service at MCG - Sunday 14 October 1934: 1 - Handwritten note, "Asst Controls 1:30 as req'd" for Hanna St, Hawthorn, Malvern & Glenhuntly depots. 2 - 3 table cards for this event, Orrong Rd, Carlisle St & Toorak Rd 3 - Memo from M Simpson, Simpson, Dist. Traffic Supt SS to DJ Davidson, Dist. Traffic Supt NS requesting 4 extra cars on the Swanston-Simpson Streets section. 4 - Newspaper clipping, "3200 Choristers - Plans for Great Service" 5 - Centenary Thanksgiving Service program. 4 pages, folded in two. 6 - Memo from CW Young, Assistant Manager, to Dist. Traffic Supt SS & NS, advising of event and requesting extra tram services to be provided.trams, tramways, instructions, events, mcg, hawthorn depot, hanna st depot, malvern depot, glenhuntly depot, thanksgiving, services, choir -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Opening of Luna Park - Saturday 13 October, 1934, 12704
Memorandum - three typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Opening of Luna Park - Saturday 13 October, 1934" from DJ Davidson, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr Mazoletti, Hanna Street, Mr Bradley, Glenhuntly and Mr Jones, Malvern. Memo dated 12 October and specifies trams required for event at Luna Park. Also paper pinned to front with inscription: "Opening Luna Park Sat 13th Oct 1934" written in red pencil."Copy to Hanna Insps" written in black pencil on Hanna St memo, "Copy to Hanna St & Ghtly Insps" written in black pencil on Glenhuntly memo, "Copy to Malv & Hanna St Insps" written in black pencil on Malvern memotrams, tramways, instructions, events, luna park, specials, candy corner -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Physical Culture Display by State School Children at Melbourne C. Ground - Tuesday 16 October, 1934, 13/10/1934 12:00:00 AM
Memorandum - four typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Physical Culture Display by State School Children at Melbourne C. Ground - Tuesday 16 October, 1934" from DJ Davidson, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr Davis, Hawthorn, Mr Bradley, Glenhuntly and Mr Jones, Malvern. Memo dated 13 October and specifies trams required for event at MCG. Also paper pinned to front with inscription: "Physical Culture Display MCG, Tuesday 16/10/34" written in red pencil and "Repeat for Fri 19th Oct? Hanna" written in black pencil."Physical Culture Display MCG, Friday 19/10/34" written in red pencil and "Repeat for Mon 22/10/34" written in black pencil on attached note, "Copy to Haw & Hanna Insps" written in black pencil on Hawthorn memo. "Cancelled on ??" written in red pencil., "Copy to Senior Insp Riddell" written in black pencil on 2nd Hawthorn memo., "Copy to Insp Rhodes" written in black pencil on Glenhuntly memo, "Copy to Senior Insp Downie" written in black pencil on Malvern memotrams, tramways, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Inauguration of Lord Huntingfield KCMC as Governor of Victoria, Monday 14 May 1934, May. 1934
Inauguration of his Excellency the Right Honourable Lord Huntingfield KCMC as Governor of Victoria, Monday 14 May 1934 Memo to Depot Masters dated 11 May 1934 for flags to displayed Monday 14/5/1934 for the arrival of the new State Governor, Lord Huntingfield Mr Davidson written in black ink 7 memos from D J Davidson, Dist Traffic Superintendent S S, to Mr Jones, Malvern Depot, & Mr Mazoletti, Hanna St, for loading arrangements for arrival of State Governor. Various comments written in pencil. 2 copies of car tables for Franklin St 2 pages of handwritten notes, 1 page in pencil and one in ink, with a plan of tram locations in St Kilda Rd. 3 pages of memos relating to inspector's positions. 1 page of School Specials signed by Simpson, District Traffic Supt N S 7 pages of School Specials signed by D J Davidson, Dist Traffic Superintendent S S 4 pages of reception and inauguration of his Excellency the Right Honourable Lord Huntingfield KCMC as Governor of Victoria, Monday 14 May 1934 "Arrival of State Governor Lord Huntingfield Monday 14th May 1934" written in ink stuck to top of newspaper clipping describing the arrival at Port Melbourne "Inspector Position" - blue pencil - handwritten note "Arrival of Lord Huntingfield Governor Designate 14th May 1934 See Page 14 Minor Events Book 2" - blue pencil - handwritten note Northern System School Specials YMCA CrossoverVarious comments written in pencil.trams, tramways, instructions, events, governors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Programme, "31st Annual Memorial Service", May. 1934
The South African Soldiers' Association of Victoria 31st Annual Memorial Service held at South African Monument on Sunday May 20th 1934.trams, tramways, events, governors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Head of River Boat races, May. 1934
Head of River Boat races Newspaper clipping and table card for tram scheduling for Head of River Boat Races, Thursday 17 May & Friday 18 May 1934: 1 - Newspaper clipping: outlining daily program of races. 490H x 60W, poor condition, torn and folded 2 - Set of 3 pages of handwritten table cards for Head of River Boat Races. Loading Checks on all routes taken at St Kilda and City Rds, Elsternwick, St Kilda Beach, Toorak, South Melbourne & St Kilda Beaches, east Malvern, Glen Iris, Camberwell, east Malvern @ St Kilda Junction. Loading Checks of Batman Avenue Cars, Glenferrie Rd, Swan & Church Sts, Prahran Cars Swan & Church Ststrams, tramways, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Trooping the Colours - Wattle Park, May. 1934
Trooping the Colours - Wattle Park, 06/05/1934 Documents relating to tram arrangements the above event. 1 - Newspaper clipping describing the event to be held at Wattle Park on Sunday May 6 at 3pm 2 - Set of 3 table cards 3 - Handwritten note for event 4 - Pamphlet for event 5 - Set of 5 memos from DJ Davidson, Dist Traffic Superintendents informing of Trooping the Colours - Wattle Park. Covers rolling stock requirements and trip requirements 6 - Handwritten list of specials to runtrams, tramways, instructions, events, trooping the colours, wattle park, reports, inspectors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Particulars of Loading", 1933
Form 104 - titled "Particulars of Loading" - giving tramcar passenger capacity, location, date, counted by, time, tram number, destination, and passengers - on Toorak line, Up. At Toorak & Glenferrie Rds Dated Sat 30 Dec & Mon 1 Januarytrams, tramways, mmtb, tramcars, passenger services, inspectors, reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Circular, Department of Defence, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Defence Week, Jan/Feb 1934
Defence Week - Monday 12/2/34 to Saturday 17/2/34 1. - Newspaper clipping - Arrangements for March - provides details and route of march through the city. 2. - Memo from Assistant Manager to Dist. Traffic Supts NS & SS, dated 5 Feb 1934, providing details of Defence Week, with plan of march. 3. - 10 pages of memos to senior inspectors for shunting arrangements. 4. - 3rd Military District Circular No 4/1934 - describing the march. 5 pages 5. - Programme for week - 2 page program of Defence Week activitiestrams, tramways, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Testimonial Cricket 1t MCG - Kooyong Tennis, 18/11/1933 12:00:00 AM
Testimonial Cricket 1t MCG - Kooyong Tennis Documents relating to tram arrangements the above events. 1 - Handwritten table card, dated 18/11/33 for Headway x Prahran. 2 - Table card for Prahran - City Route, Headway x Toorak Rd, 18/11/33 3 - Undated and unsigned memo to Assistant Conductors informing of events and loading requirements.trams, tramways, instructions, events, cricket, tennis, mcg, kooyong tennis courts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Procession of Australia - Soviet Friendship League, Nov. 1943
"Procession of Australia - Soviet Friendship League Sunday 7 November 1943 Memo from Assistant Manager to Depot Masters about flying flags on depots and other buildings. Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, about the procession of ATC Cadets through city streets. 5 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated November 1943.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, procession, soviet friendship league, events -
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, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "War Loan rally & Aircraft Display", 12/03/1946 12:00:00 AM
War Loan Rally & Aircraft Display at Department of Aircraft Production, Fisherman's Bend, Saturday 16 March and Sunday 17 march 1946. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Superintendent, to Dist Traffic Supt SS, Depot Masters, Port Melbourne & Central. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Superintendent, to Depot Master, Hanna St."war Loan rally - Fish Bend. Sat 16/3/46 & Sun 17/3/46" written in red pencil across the top. "Special Events" written in red ink across top left corner. "Copies to ..." written in red pencil across the bottom of the page. "Copy to Asst Insps" written in penciltrams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, display -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Parade of Allied Service Units", 2/11/1943 12:00:00 AM
Parade of Allied Service Units, Through City Streets Friday 5th November 1943 - 1.20 to 2.10 pm 9 memos to various inspectors across several depots for the above event from JM Harry , Dist Traffic Superintendent. 2 copies of letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, dated 28 October 1946, titled "Arrangements for "Allies' Day" March of Service Units Through the City Streets on Friday 5th November 1943" Australian Military Forces, Vic L of C March Order No. 8/43, dated 1 Nov 43."Mr Harry" written in pencil on march orders.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, st kilda rd, city road, swanston st, bourke st, franklin st, elizabeth st, victoria st, clarendon st, queens bridge, collins st, hanna st, spencer st, king st, market st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Folk Dance Festival", 7/12/1943 12:00:00 AM
Folk Dance Festival 11 December 1943 Letter from HN Featonby, Chairman, the National Fitness Council of Victoria, to JM Harry, Dist Traffic Superintendent, advising of event at Como Park.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Association for Advancement of the Blind picnic on Saturday November 6, 1943, 19/10/1943 12:00:00 AM
Association for Advancement of the Blind picnic on Saturday November 6, 1943 1 - Handwritten note, "Pole Number 102 - Blind association sports ground. 2 - Letter from GR Fowler, General Secretary, Association for Advancement of the Blind to Superintendent of Traffic, Malvern Depot, advising of picnic to be held at club house in Glenferrie Rd Kooyong. About 300 blind people to attend, mostly by tram.trams, tramways, instructions, events, malvern depot