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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Sally Wilkins, "The stars go on a nostalgic journey", 8/03/1975 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 8/3/195, titled "The stars go on a nostalgic journey" about the visit of Royal Shakespeare Company to South Melbourne Depot. Features a photo of actress Glenda Jackson at the door a wide body W class tram. Also quotes Norm Elliott as the Assistant Traffic Manager of the MMTB. Item written by Sally Wilkins.trams, tramways, mmtb, theatre, south melbourne depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Nostalgia validated as myki steams over tickets to ride", 28/12/2012 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping printed from the on-line version of The Age, titled "Nostalgia validated as myki steams over tickets to ride", 28/12/2012 with a photo of Gary Davey holding some Metcard tickets. Article records the end of the Metcard system and the use of tickets. Written by Vince Chadwick. Also quotes Bernie Carolan CEO Transport Ticketing Authority.trams, tramways, metcard, myki, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Mask blitz on trains, trams”, 24/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: "Mask blitz on trains, trams” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/05/2021 Mask wearing on public transport to be more heavily enforced as police take on two week blitz. Latest Government data shows 46% of tram passengers did not wear a properly fitted mask, compared to 24% in March.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram stop barriers 'doing more harm than good'", 4/09/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Tram stop barriers 'doing more harm than good'" Newspaper clipping from the Age 4/9/2019 by Timna Jacks & Spencer Fowler Steen Safety barriers at tram stops are frustrating commuters who claim they make it harder and more dangerous to get on and off trams. Melbourne Tram Museum identified in cartoon.trams, tramways, tram stops, safety barriers, tram museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Smartcard could be just the ticket to ride", 22/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 22/10/2004 about the tender for a new ticketing system to replace Metcard by 2007, for which the tender expires March 2007. Looks at some of the likely companies, ERG, Cubic, OneLink, Wayfarer. Notes some of the problems, particularly for trams. Quotes PTUA Secretary Tony Morton and opposition Transport Spokesman, Terry Mulder.trams, tramways, ticket, myki, metcard -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Call for $190m tram bridge at Docklands", 19/02/2016 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 19/2/2016, written by Clay Lucas, titled "Call for $190m tram bridge at Docklands", about a report by Port Phillip Council, recommending a lifting bridge over the Yarra. Refers to a AECOMM report, increase in land values. The line would serve the Fisherman's bend area. Quotes the Councillor Mayor, Cr Vosstrams, tramways, bridges, docklands, fishermen's bend -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Artists to put 20 painted trams on the track", 2/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/6/1986 titled "Artists to put 20 painted trams on the track", about the launch of the 2nd series of Transport Art trams by Transport Minister Tom Roper and Arts Minister Mathews. Features a photo by Bruce Postle of the Minster Roper and school children. Gives details of the program. Article by Fiona Ahtersmith.trams, tramways, transporting art -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Out There, 05/05/1995
A 1995 newspaper article mentioning Schwerkolt Cottage as an interesting place to visitnon-fictionA 1995 newspaper article mentioning Schwerkolt Cottage as an interesting place to visitschwerkolt cottage & museum complex, heritage buildings -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Juncton Construction Queens Rd underpass, c. 1967
hand written on back: Queen's Road underpass. Photo filed 11.12.1967 Shows a building with a large vertical neon sign 'Recruiting'black and white matt photograph good condition unmountedQueen's Road underpass. Photo filed 11.12.1967 L16514/5 H71. Copyright. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of "The Age". 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne and 39/41 York st, Sydney. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Queens Way underpass under construction, c. 1967
hand written on back: Queens Way underpass under construction 1967/68?black and white photograph fair condition unmountedQueen's Way Underpass under construction. 1967/68. C14. H71. Copyright. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of "The Age". 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne and 39/41 York st, Sydney. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Horticultural Training of Women, 1916
Articles stating that the part-time classes for women at Burnley School of Horticulture were to become full-timePhotocopies of articles stating that the part-time classes for women at Burnley School of Horticulture were to become full-time. (1) "Horticultural Training of Women" in "The Argus" 06.05.1916. (2) "The Burnley School of Agriculture: a New Opportunity for Women" in "The Age" 07.06.1916. (3) "Horticulture for Women" in "The Leader" 17.06.1916. (4) 2 photographs in "The Australasian" 17.06.1916. Olive Holttum mentioned in both. See B11.0390.the argus, the age, the leader, the australasian, burnley school of horticulture, women gardeners, female students, olive holttum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Journey among equals", 15/04/2000 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 15/4/2000 with an article on using Melbourne's trams, being a passenger, living and using trams in other world cities, observations, trolley poles, drivers, connies, MMTB and being a passenger in general. Written by Peter McMillan, with a photo of 2057 southbound across Spencer St bridge with the former VR offices in the background. Photo by Eamon Gallagher.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, mmtb, passengers, spencer st, tram 2057 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Clang clang goes the trolley right into a glass case", 24/01/1974 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, Thursday January 24, 1974 titled "Clang clang goes the trolley right into a glass case", about the positioning of the Museum of Victoria (at the time the Science Museum) cable car - grip and trailer into a glass case on the corner of Russell and Little Lonsdale St. Has a photo of a Nicholson St cable car. Notes the MMTB repair work.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, museums, exhibitions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Michael Leunig, "Goodbye, 816", 1993
Photocopy of an article that appeared in The Age, Thursday 25 November 1993, written by Michael Leunig about the tram he painted - No. 816 - in 1986. Tells the story of the painting, notes the wooden tram bridge over the Maribyrnong River Bridge (including a cartoon of a tram on the bridge) and his feelings for W class trams. Has a photo of Michael sitting on a bench drinking a mug of tea.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, maribyrnong river bridge, cartoons, tram 816 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New Life in US for our old trams", 13/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 13/1/1978 titled "New Life in US for our old trams", written by Ross Warneke on the sale of two W2 tramcars (481 and 484) to Seattle. Quotes MMTB Chairman, Mr. F. Snell, Paul Class of Gales Creek Enterprises and Councilman George Bensen of Seattle who are to visit Melbourne next week.On the right hand side of the cutting, gives the newspaper and date and "Also 518 to Seattle" in ink.trams, tramways, sale of trams, tramcars, melbourne, mmtb, seattle -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Australia Day strike cuts trams by 25pc", 25/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age,25/1/1994, titled, "Australia Day strike cuts trams by 25pc" about a strike by staff at two depots over Sunday rosters. Item written by John Mangan. PTC commented that it was a "pay grab" Quotes CEO of the PTC Ian Dobbs, Lou Di Gregoria of the Union. Gives a list of the proposed tram services cancelled.trams, tramways, unions, ptc, strike, wages, rosters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Truck hits tram - two dead", 7/08/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Friday 7 August 1970, about the collision of a brewery truck with a crowded tram in Clifton Hill the previous evening. Front page story with photo of the interior of the tram and a photo of a woman who was injured in an Ambulance (not scanned). Describes the accident, gives details of the injured but not the two dead people (two men). Empty beer barrels were flung into the tramcar.In top right hand corner "Ronaldson Tippett" in penciltrams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, collision -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Man critical after being hit by tram”, 27/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Man critical after being hit by tram” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019 A man was critically injured when hit by tram in St Kilda. Believed to be crossing Fitzroy St about 5pm. Yarra Trams was forced to divert route 3a/16 and cancel route 96 between St Kilda and Acland St.trams, tramways, accidents, fitzroy st, acland st, route 16, route 96 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Metcard mural's long and winding journey”, 17/04/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Metcard mural's long and winding journey” by Tom Cowie Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/04/2020 Josh Cohen has created "Metcard Art", recreations of Melbourne's landmarks using Metcards. Metcards were sourced from personal collection, friends and eBay and artwork took 6 months to produce. Created for the Signature of M art competition in 2007.trams, tramways, metcard, melbourne, art -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Light rail starts rolling with protest and picnic", 21/11/1987 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 21/11/1987, titled "Light rail starts rolling with protest and picnic" about the commencement of the light rail service from Blyth St being delayed by a protest by the Members of People for Equality not Institutionalisation. Also discusses the delay in the light rail vehicles being delayed by strikes at Comeng and Hong Kong taking priority. Item by John Masanauskastrams, tramways, light rail, opening, st kilda, blyth st, first tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Geographic gets its kicks on Route 96", Jan. 2010
Newspaper clipping from The Age, late Jan 2010, titled "Geographic gets its kicks on Route 96" following the publication of the January 2010 issue of National Geographic featuring Route 96. Includes a map of the route, photo of trams 5012 and 5001. Gives a background history, operation, quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA. Has a list of the top 10 tram rides identified by the magazine.trams, tramways, route 96, tramways, melbourne, tram 5001, tram 5012 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "More of the same a rail, trams go into meltdown", 17/01/2014 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings from The Age, 17/1/2014, titled "More of the same a rail, trams go into meltdown", about the disruption to Melbourne transport services due to a heat wave, predicted 44 degrees for the day of publication. Notes that services on route 82 to allow for trams that had broken down or failed. Also notes the work or impacts of the heat wave on hospitals, MFB and power supply.trams, tramways, melbourne, weather, tram failures, route 82, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New Tram route 70 Extension opens on Monday 7 June 1999 - Wattle Park to Flinders and Spencer St", 5/06/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 5/6/1999? titled "New Tram route 70 Extension opens on Monday 7 June 1999 - Wattle Park to Flinders and Spencer St". Has a map of the new service and an invite for people to attend the formal opening on 6/6/1999 by Robin Cooper, Minister for Transport. This route deviation saw the closure of the Batman Ave terminus.trams, tramways, route 70, batman ave, closure, opening, spencer st -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, The University of Melbourne, 2004-2006
Collection of 3 newspaper articles. (1) "Private Income, public tension." Review of book, "Off Course: From Public Place to Marketplace at Melbourne University" by John Cain and John Hewitt, R.J.W. Sellick Reviewer in "The Age" March 13, 2004. (2) "Classes Move" in "The Leader" March 2006. (3) "Land and Food Resources to refocus on higher education" in "Melbourne University Magazine" August 2005 p5.john cain, john hewitt, r.j.w. sellick -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Ballarat Tram Depot Sale", 17/06/1972 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the nature of the day/s towards the last full day of operation - at the tram depot. Used in the Courier Supplement to mark the closure of the system and how the Courier photo was used by another newspaper for another purpose.Newspaper clipping from The Age, Melbourne, 17/6/1972 editorial in the real estate section, p31, reporting the proposed sale of Wendouree Parade tram depot. To be offered at auction today at 10.30am, gives dimensions of block and auctioneers, Edgar Bartrop Pty Ltd. with photo of the depot from the street. For original of Photograph see Reg. item 3773. Also used in the Courier Supplement following the closure of the tramway.trams, tramways, depot, depot sale, ballarat, tram depot -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Article - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Is Heavy Harry doomed?, The Age Newspaper Melbourne, 09 Sep 1957
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Article in The Age newspaper written by Claude Forell concerning the future of "Heavy Harry". Quote "Heavy Harry, once the pride of the Victorian Railways fleet of locomotives, may never run again. His massive frame, flecked with rust and dust, has not raised a puff if smoke for 15 months". Locomotive H220 "Heavy Harry" was added to the Victorian Heritage Register with Heritage Number H2163 on April 10, 2008railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, locomotive h220, "heavy harry" -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Former connies just the ticket", 4/05/2015 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, Monday 4 May 2015 - titled "Former connies just the ticket", featuring a story on Kevin Tierney of the Connies standing with tickets in front of tram 946 and inside the tram as well. Article by Hannah Francis, photos Paul Jeffers. Has a photo of Kew depot workers with a barrow of sand - Staff Christmas function 1977 written in chalk on a board on the steps of tram 224.trams, tramways, the connies, kew depot, conductors, sanding equipment, tram 946, tram 224 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, John Mangan, Michael Clayton Jones, The Age, "Tram woes to continue in 1994", "Frustration is a lunch hour wasted on a tram", Jul. 1946
Newspaper cutting from The Age, Monday 27-12-1993, titled "Tram woes to continue in 1994" and "Frustration is a lunch hour wasted on a tram", written by John Mangan, transport reporter, about staff shortages, delays in services, lack of trams, quotes PTC Russell Nathan about the problems. Has a story about driver arguing with an inspector in Bourke St. Has a photo by Michael Clayton Jones.trams, tramways, ptc, tramways, public transport, employees -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram lines buckle as heatwave gets worse", 3/01/1991 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age 3-1-1991, titled "Tram lines buckle as heatwave gets worse", with a photo of buckled trams lines at the top of a hill in Riversdale Road Camberwell, with tram crews, inspector looking on. Article by Bruce Tobin, photo by Mike Martin. Notes the hot temperatures, fires, and that tracks along Kingsway had also buckled, as reported by a The Met spokesman Pat Wilson.trams, tramways, the met, camberwell, riversdale rd, trackwork, kingsway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Commuter compliance”, 7/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Commuter compliance” Newspaper clipping from the Age 07/12/2020 Letters section Letter commenting on tram traveller's non-compliance with mask regulations on route 6 tram. Writer also calls from Yarra Trams to place posters informing passengers of mandatory mask wearing. Proposed 30% discount for using Myki during off peak travel also mentioned.trams, tramways, public transport, route 6, passengers, covid-19