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City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1969
Black and white photograph of level crossing gates and railway station at Bentleigh at the intersection of Burgess Street and Centre Road. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of level crossing gates and railway station at Bentleigh at the intersection of Burgess Street and Centre Road.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H3405 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111 White paper adhered to reverse of photograph with black typed text: Railway gates, Centre Road Bentleigh / 1969 / $50 reproduction fee appliesbentleigh, railway station, railway crossing, suburbs, public transport -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Public Transport Corporation, c. 1959
Black and white photograph of Moorabbin railway station, at the completion of works to relocate it to below street level. There are two "red rattler" trains pulled in to the station, utilising each of its two tracks and two of its three platforms. A third platform is visible to the left of the image, but no tracks have been laid to allow for an additional train. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of Moorabbin railway station, at the completion of works to relocate it to below street level. There are two "red rattler" trains pulled in to the station, utilising each of its two tracks and two of its three platforms. A third platform is visible to the left of the image, but no tracks have been laid to allow for an additional train. Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No M6859 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, railway station, red rattler, public transport -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white
This photograph depicts the road diversion on Nepean Highway that was implemented to allow construction of the railway line underneath the Nepean Highway at Moorabbin. An "Allourie" Cheese, Honey Canned Ham van is prominent on the left of the image, the railway gates are central and the old Moorabbin Station is visble. Beyond the dates, pedestrians are visible crossing the Nepean Highway. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.In 1958 excavations began for the removal of the level crossing gates at the southern end of the Moorabbin shopping centre on Nepean Highway. The station was also lowered below ground. A diversion route was created to enable the flow of traffic in both directions along the highway.Black and white photograph of road diversion on Nepean Highway, Moorabbin to allow the construction of the railway line below the Nepean Highway at Moorabbin and also to trench the station. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.White adhesive dot sticker: Printed black 199 Handwritten in red ink: 80% Handwritten in black ink on yellow Post-It Note: [indecipherable] 199 - Diversion for Crossing Stamped in blue ink: COPYRIGHT Public Transport Corporation, For reordering photographs, Please quote negative No m 5687, Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit, Telephone switchboard 619 1111railway crossing, railway station, city of moorabbin -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1930
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph depicting the level crossing at Moorabbin. While the gates at the level crossing are open, two cars are making their way across the crossing, while a third car is parked on the side of the road, in front of a large billboard/hoarding for ham and bacon products. There is a man standing on the road as if watching the cars go through the crossing. The road appears to be unsealed. Black printed text on a round white sticker adhered to the reverse: 148 Handwritten in red ink: 60% Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADU907 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, trains, railway crossing, level crossing, cars, roads, nepean highway -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1930
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph depicting railway crossing at Nepean Highway Moorabbin. The level crossing gates are open and a man is walking through with his dog. To the right of the crossing is a billboard/hoarding promoting what appears to be a brand of radio/wireless.White round sticker with indecipherable black printed text which has been scribbled over with black pen. White round sticker with black printed text: 175 Handwritten in red ink: 50% Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADV 903 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, trains, railway crossing, level crossing, nepean highway -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1930
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph of the level crossing at Neapean Highway Moorabbin. Photograph is a slightly side view, with a blurred image of a car approaching the level crossing. The gates are closed. To the left of the image is a pair of billboards. The billboard on the left is promoting Creamoata, a New Zealand brand of oats, and the billboard on the right is promoting Kraft cheese.White round sticker on reverse with black printed text: 147 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 100% Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADV 1030 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, level crossing, railway crossing, cars, advertising, nepean highway -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1920
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.While the focus of this image is the train line running overhead, the unsealed nature of the road speaks to the progression of suburban development during the 1920s.Black and white image of an unsealed underpass at Patterson Road, looking west. A car has stopped on the road in the distance and man is standing on the duckboard leaning into the car.Round white sticker on reverse with black printed text: 177 Handwritten in red ink: 60% Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADV 300 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111patterson road, railway, trains, cars, unsealed roads -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Public Transport Corporation, c. 1960
This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.The development of the railway was crucial to the ongoing development of the area. Community life sprung up around the railway line which is evident in the proximity of shopping and leisure.Black and white photograph of railway gates at Centre Road, Bentleigh.Black printed text on a small, round, white sticker on reverse: 227 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 50% Black typed text on a strip of white paper stuck on reverse: Gates Centre Road Bentleigh / mid 1960 / $50 reproduction fee applies Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H 3407 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 1111bentleigh, railway crossing, trains, suburbs, shopping strip -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1925
This image explores the relationship between the train lines and community development. Cheltenham's retail centre is connected to the train station.Black and white image of Charman Road, Cheltenham, depicting a car and truck travelling toward the level crossing near the train station. There is another car already waiting at the crossing gates. Cars are parked on either side of the road along a shopping strip.Black printed text on a white round sticker adhered to the reverse: 141 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 50% Black typed text on a white strip of paper adhered to reverse: Charman Road, Cheltenham / circa late 1920's/early 1930's / $50 reproduction fee applies Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative ADV 485 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 1111cheltenham, trains, railway, railway crossing, shopping strip, cars -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1900
Moorabbin station was originally called South Brighton station and the name can be seen painted on the back of the bench seat on the platform. There are six men standing on the platform.Moorabbin station was opened on 19 December 1881 as South Brighton station. On 1 May 1907 it was renamed Moorabbin station and has maintained that name every since. Six men standing on the station at Moorabbin Railway Station.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H3380 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 116 / ? % Handwritten in black ink on reverse: 50% Ch.4. Handwritten in blue pencil on reverse: H3380 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 2 - Bendigo 6, Noel Simons, Apr. 1967
Set of 2 slides made from the Association of Railway Enthusiast Provincial Tramways film strip, possibly during April 1967. 1191.1 - No. 6 heading for North Bendigo in Bridge St., just past the disused Bridge St. Loop. See item 9449 for a print of this photo. 1191.2 - Bendigo 16 and 17 in the depot. Photo taken inside the building. No. 16 showing Thorpe St., 17 - Depot.1191.1 - "No. 6 passes the disused Bridge St. loop on its path to North Bendigo" - dated with a hand stamp in purple ink "Apr 1967". 1191.2 - "No. 16 and 17 at rear of Bendigo Depot". - slide not dated - late 60's or early 70's. Details are in blue ink written onto slide mount.tramways, trams, north bendigo, bendigo, bridge st loop, depot, tram 6, tram 16, tram 17 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Adam-Smith, Patsy, Trains of Australia: All Aboard, 1993
A history of railway events illustrated in Australia Post stamps issued up to 1993.ill, p.40.non-fictionA history of railway events illustrated in Australia Post stamps issued up to 1993.railroads -- australia -- trains -- history., railroads on postage stamps -- australia. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400 Colour photo of the Mt. Washington Incline (Funicular Railway), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Advertising sign and 2 figures at bottom of incline. Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Sender - George Laidlaw, 84 Frankstown Ave. PO stamp on front May 1, 1906, Seattle, Washington PO stamp on back May 14, 1906, Pittsburgh, Pa. postcard, collector, alice mcgregor -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Whitehorse Road, showing old railway crossing. 1918
Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on back of photograph: "View showing old rail crossing, Station Master's house and Coffee Palace." Stamp of photographer on back of photograph reads, "T.R.G. Williams, Photographer, Ringwood" -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Victorian Railways, Victorian Railways, St Kilda Brighton Electric Street Railway, Jan 1922 or earlier
... parts have been stamped "Cancelled VR" Victorian Railways, St ...Ticket - printed on dark green paper with red strip on the right hand side for the Victorian Railways, St Kilda Brighton Electric Street Railway. Preprinted ticket, good for one journey during Feb. 1922 only - ticket number 048 on left hand side and 059 and 060 on right hand side. Good for Sections 1 to 4, between St Kilda and Park St. Sheet has been perforated vertically and horizontally. Would appear that these were pre-purchased, torn off horizontally by the passenger, handed to the conductor who would tear it in half (vertically) and return one half to the passenger. Both parts have been stamped "Cancelled VR"trams, tramways, tickets, st kilda brighton, victorian railways, vr -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Rule Book, Victorian Railways, "Victorian Railways Instructions re Working of the St Kilda and Brighton Electric Street Railway", 1926/27
Issued to employees of the VR St Kilda to Brighton electric street railway, superseding previous copies. The line closed in 1956. Note the spelling of the word "employe" with an accent over the e - an acceptable practice in Victoria at the time - a US based spelling. Book scanned into multiple parts. See Reg Item 3508 for a "Supplement to the Book of Instructions re the working of the St Kilda and Brighton Electric Street Railway, dated 1/1/1915", item 7518 for a June 1907 version, and 7580 for instructions issued in 1911.Demonstrates a Victorian Railway Rule book for electric tramways or Street Railways.Rule Book - 156 pages, five sewn sections within a green coloured Rexene heavy card with glued endpapers with the title "Victorian Railways Instructions re Working of the St Kilda and Brighton Electric Street Railway" and "1927" in gold block. Dated 1 June 1926. Has a table of contents and index - gives definitions - "trams" vs "street railways", general instructions, hand signs, working of cars, working of traffic over single and double line, staff and ticket systems, air brakes, permanent way, overhead, fares, appeals of employees against penalty and electric shock.Copy 3 has stamp of the "Westinghouse Brake Inspector" and "Lloyd Rogers" in ink on the inside front cover. On page 94 and 95 has notes in pencil about the air braking system - may have been for a following issue.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr, st kilda brighton, rules, employees, safeworking -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, L. Crow, Windsor Publications, 1954
Black and white photograph of tram CW5 681 at the Footscray Railway station 1954 or early 50's. Tram has the destination of Moonee Ponds and showing Route 82. In the background is the Unity Book Shop. Photo has Windsor Publications stamp on the rear, with notes that it was from the L. Crow collection, location and date of early 50's.trams, tramways, cw5 class, footscray, route 82, moonee ponds, tram 681 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, The Met, "Rail Single - Adult or Concession", 1983
Three part ticket - Rail Single, available for three zones with detachable sections on the right hand side - could be used for Adult or Concession fares. Stamped in a cancelling or stamping / date Almex machine on the left hand side, location not fully legible, dated 5 August 1983. Used in the outer suburban areas on replacement buses that allowed the passenger to then travel on the rail system. See http://www.robx1.net/victkt/zone123/html/almex.htm - accessed 21-7-2018 - see htd2898note.pdftrams, tramways, ticket, railways, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, VR Sandringham Tram Depot, 1921
Set of 8 drawings, prints from original VR drawings of the Victorian Railways Sandringham Railway station, tram depot, bus depot and alterations between 1921 and 1958.\ .1 - VR Sandringham to Black Rock, Electric Street Railway – Car shed at Sandringham – Locality Plan – shows car depot layout, substation, track location for both the railway and tramway, including the platform, goods shed and coal stage. Not dated. Consists of two sheets of paper joined in the middle – 420H x 1210W. Minor creases at end of rolled sheet. .2 - Drawing 1907.21 - Sandringham car shed proposed extension – with note “Not carried out” – dated 2-8-21 Second copy has stamp – Drawer 2, Folio 1, plan 2 in bottom left hand corner. 480H x 630W .3 - Sandringham Station – station layout showing proposed extension to passenger platforms for both 7 and 10 car trains, buildings shops as the southern end of the yard, rail and tramway tracks, streets, dated 12.2.1923. Drawing 582.22. 420H x 590W. .4 - Locker Room for Bus Drivers – plan 264-46, dated 2-5-1946, 295H x 420W. .5 - Shower for Bus Drivers, Plan No. 815-50, dated 15/12/1950, 295H x 420W. Has a note on the drawing – “not carried out”. .6 - Tramcar shed – Site Plan – Entrance Gates – shows conversion arrangements of the depot from trams to buses, including entrance way gates. Plan 456-56. 295H x 420W. .7 - Conversion of sub-station into New Amenities Block - plan number 51-57, dated 22.2.1957 - Detail architectural drawings for the above work. 295H x 420W .8 - Conversion of sub-station into New Amenities Block - plan number 51-57, dated 22.2.1957 - Detail architectural drawings for the above work. 295H x 420W. .9 - Proposed Improvements to Bus Depot - Plan No. 455-52 - not dated. 420H x 595Wtrams, tramways, vr, sandringham, tramways, buses, railways, black rock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative Record - Special Table, The Met, Association of Railway Enthusiasts special tour, Nov. 1980
Sprit duplicated onto white paper or pink paper handwritten, table or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB or The Met for Association of Railway Enthusiasts special tour. Crews nominated as Carolyn Dean and Lindsay Rickard. .1 - 8-11-1980, using trams 275, 850, 514, running out of Malvern Depot. .2 - 20-8-1983, using trams 612, 311, 644, 906, running out of Malvern Depot. Timetable on two sheets of white or pink paper, printed on one side only. Both items have been stamped "Adults and Children to be counted and depot starter notified"trams, tramways, special trams, charters, tours, are -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Prahran & Malvern Tramway Trust (PMTT), Proposed New Tramway Lines, Original 1915
Photocopy - 16 sheets report - "Proposed New Tramway Lines - upon which the Trust has been asked to Report With a View of Constructing and Operating the Same in Connection with its Undertaking" by the Prahran Malvern Tramways Trust - dated August 1915. Reports on possible tramways: Toorak Road - Prahran to Burke Road Hawthorn - 1.85miles Glen Eira Road - Murrumbeena Railway station to Barkly St St Kilda - 5 miles Brighton and Moorabbin - Glen Huntly Road to Sandringham - 7.4 miles South Melbourne and St Kilda - Princes Bridge - 4.85 miles Princess St and Willsmere Road Kew - 1 mile. Tooronga Road Malvern - 1 mile Brighton Road St Kilda - .83 miles Looks at the population required to justify tramways, income per head, cost of construction and operation, each line and how it fits with the necessary criteria for a profitable operation. Appendix looks at existing tramways, population statistics, and tramways performance in other cities. Photocopy made from original documents. .1 - Original copy from donation of Norm Cross added 10-9-2018 - complete with stapled blue cover, and fold out appendix sheet.Has the stamp on the rear of the first page "The property of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd." On the top right hand corner of the second page, has the stamp "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board"trams, tramways, pmtt, new tramway, toorak rd, glen eira, south melbourne, st kilda, kew, moorabbin, sandringham -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board General Scheme", c1923
Personal Papers titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board General Scheme": File comprises of: 1. Typed document noting the MMTB Minute of the Board meetings of 30/11/1922, 24/5/1923 and 26/7/1923 approving the General Scheme be forwarded to the Minister and the Parliamentary Standing Committee and changes to resolve crossing the Railway at Brighton Station. 2 - Printed document - 1923 - Report - 8 pages - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways - General Scheme for Tramways for Metropolis - printed 24/7/1923. Has stapled to the document a pink cover sheet. Gives details of the committee, the committee report, comments on the Board's financial position, the debate between tramways or railways, recommendations and views of the Railways Commissioners. Attached to the report is the MMTB 30 page duplicated document giving the Board's proposals. See Reg Item 2089 for actual drawings referred to. See Reg Item 2098 and 3374 for another copy of this document and the map.Both documents have been stamped "Perway File"trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, brighton, railways, finances -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General Scheme, c1923
Set of two copies of a drawing with a line back, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General Scheme". Shows the proposed tram lines submitted to Parliament for the report into the General Scheme. Printed by Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd. Smaller print has been cut and folded for inclusion within the report (see item 2088) and has two punch holes on the side. Has been stamped "Per-Way file" in a number of places. Signed by J. P Strickland dated 27-8-1923. Larger print, original print size has "H. S. McComb" in ink in the top right hand corner. See Reg Item 2088 for actual report. See Reg item 3059 for a separate copy of the map.trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, brighton, railways, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board General Scheme", late 1950's
... Parliament Brighton Railways Finances Construction Stamped on report ...Report - 33 pages, duplicated, stapled within a grey "Roneo Numeralpha System" folder, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board General Scheme" dated 30/11/1922 giving details of the Board's proposals for tramways to serve the Melbourne metropolis, gives details of the existing system, population, proposals for extensions, special services with a sheet on statistics and an appendix listing five plans and three graphs - not with this document. See Reg Item 2088 for another copy and 2089 for Plan A referred to.Stamped on report and cover "Chief Engineer"trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, brighton, railways, finances, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways, "Report - Darling - Glen Waverley" and Outer Eastern Suburbs Connecting Railway, "Proposed Kew to Doncaster Electric Railway Extension", "Keilor and Bulla Districts Connecting Railway", "Proposed Expenditure under railway loan application Act - provision of connecting lines between Glenroy and Albion and Melbourne Goods Yard", 1923
Set of six reports from the "The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways" .1 - Report - 12 pages + plan printed stapled titled "Report - Darling - Glen Waverley" - includes connexion between Camberwell to Ferntree Gully and Oakleigh. Dated 30/6/1926 .2 - Report - 16 pages - "Report - Outer Eastern Suburbs Connecting Railway or Tramway (Doncaster, Templestowe and Warrandyte)"- 8/7/1925. .3 - Report - 24 pages - "Doncaster and Warrandyte Districts Connecting Railway" - 13/12/1928 - 2 copies held. .4 - Report - 12 pages - Proposed Kew to Doncaster Electric Railway Extension" - 4/12/1930 - 3 copies held - see also Reg Item 414. .5 - Report - 16 pages including plan - "Keilor and Bulla Districts Connecting Railway" - 1926. .6 - Progress Report - 12 pages including plans - "Proposed Expenditure under railway loan application Act - provision of connecting lines between Glenroy and Albion and Melbourne Goods Yard" - 30/6/1926. Includes a circular letter dated 24/7/1926, enclosing reports 5 and 6 from the Secretary of the Metropolitan Town Planning Commission. Note: All these documents are available as a pdf on the Parliament of Victoria website..2 - has "Manager" stamped and "Mr. Murdoch" and a date in the top right hand corner.. .3 - copy 2 - has "Mr. Lormer" as for .4trams, tramways, railways, parliament, darling, glen waverley, doncaster, templestowe, warrandyte, keilor, essendon -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Willits H. Sawyer, "Report on the Status and Affairs of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria", 1926
Report - 32 pages centre stapled, printed on foolscap paper, has an index (see image i2), report of the Royal Commissioner Sawyer titled "Report on the Status and Affairs of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the scope and working of the State Electricity Commission Acts". Looks at the financial situation of the Commission, its management, equipment, power supply systems, Newport, technical issues, hydro power stations, Yallourn, problems with brown coal, use of Richmond Power station Signed by author on rear page. Note: At the time of cataloguing very little found on Mr. W. Sawyer - see reference in Trove for meeting with Sir John Monash - http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3737172/446386 and International Electrical Engineers - http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=5217646, that he died 1/3/1966, age 93 - had been associated with Electric Street Railway companies, the Railway Engineering Department of General Electric and the firm Ford Bacon and Davis in New York City. For scan of full document see htd2104i3.pdf - downloaded from the Parliamentary web site - 29/7/2018.In the top right hand sector "J.P.S. just to let you know that I have appreciated your many courtesies and kindnesses HHS - 28/5/26". On rear page, has been signed by Willits H. Sawyer.trams, tramways, secv, power supply, royal commission, newport power station, richmond power station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Commonwealth of Australia, "Report of the Royal Commission on the matter of Uniform Railway Gauge", Oct. 1921
Report - 42 pages, + 6 maps, printed on foolscap and folded map sheets, edge stapled titled "Report of the Royal Commission on the matter of Uniform Railway Gauge" - dated 12/10/1921. Looks at the Australian railway system and makes recommendation for a uniform gauge for the rail system, technical issues, change of gauge, rollingstock, costs and existing system maps.Has in top right hand corner a stamp "Received Nov. 18, 1921"trams, tramways, railways, gauge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), Melbourne trams 929 and a City Circle tram, c2000
Colour postcard of Melbourne trams 929 and a City Circle tram at the intersection of Market and Flinders St with the Flinders St viaduct in the background. Date unknown. c2000 Postcard produced by Railcard for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, Photo Ray Marsh. ARE No. 12/06. Has ARE logo, shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st, city circle, market st, tram 929 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), Melbourne trams A245, Jan. 2006
Colour postcard of Melbourne trams A245, advertising the Melbourne Open Tennis tournament, January 2006, in the Docklands Area. Photo Ian Green. Postcard produced by Railcard for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, ARE No. 8/06. Has ARE logo, shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, a class, decorated trams, tram 245 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), Melbourne trams W6 909, Feb. 2006
Colour postcard of Melbourne trams W6 909, all over advertising or decorated for Australia Day, Feb. 2006 in the Docklands area, with Tattersall sponsorship logos. Photo Ian Green. Postcard produced by Railcard for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, ARE No. 7/06. Has ARE logo, shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, w6 class, decorated trams, docklands, tram 909