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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Transportation of Cars", 1959
Book of forms titled "Transportation of Cars" printed with brown card covers, stapled on the left hand side, with white, pink and blue copies for providing advice to Preston Workshop of the tramcars being sent to the workshop and the defect to be attended to. Has the tram car number, depot, date, signature etc. Used by North Fitzroy depot, the first to have Z class trams. First use was for Z1. Each form has been handwritten using carbon paper or ink.Has various notes on the front cover about times, etc.trams, tramways, tramcars, z class, north fitzroy depot, maintenance, preston workshops, rolling stock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "New Trams for Melbourne", Apr. 1975
Two page foolscap document stapled in the top left hand corner, photocopied titled "New Trams for Melbourne", draft document? as it has a number changes in pencil to the text. Dated 30/4/1975. Gives details of the Z class trams, equipment, safety features, dimensions and details of builder and suppliers. See also Reg Item for the 2258 for a document headed "Press Release". See Reg Item 86 for the newspaper item for the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975.trams, tramways, z class, launch, press release, new trams, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Yarra Trams, tramcar stop sign - door, mid to late 2000's
Sign - galvanised steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" and two walking legs to warn motorists that a pedestrian or passenger was about to leave or board a tramcar. Fitted to the folding doors of Z, A and B class tramcars mid to late 2000's?. It replaced a larger green fold out sign with an image of pedestrians and the word "stop" on it. Sign has not been used. See Reg Item 4386 for another example.trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, passengers, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Adam Carey, "Zed's nearly dead: Melbourne's first modern trams to go", 14/04/2016 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, Thursday 14/4/2016 titled "Zed's nearly dead: Melbourne's first modern trams to go", written by Adam Carey, Transport Reporter about the demise of the original Z class fleet. Has an interview with Adam Chandler of the FOHTD museum and Simon Murphy of Yarra Trams. Contains photos of Z35 running a 3a service and Z37 in Bourke St. Photo of Z35 by Pat Scala. Also has a cartoon - with a "Z's" coming out of the tram.trams, tramways, z class, yarra trams, cartoons, route 3, bourke st, tram 35, tram 37 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Leigh Salter, Beat, "The Bedroom Philosopher" and "Songs from the 86 Tram", 29/09/2010 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from Beat magazine about Justin Hazelwood and his music / CD / "The Bedroom Philosopher", dated 29/9/2010. The cover has a colour photo of Justin in a tramway uniform standing in front of a W class tram at Docklands. Page 26 - an article written by Leigh Salter, along with a photo of Justin, about the presentations of his music and others on their "Live On the Tracks" tram performance. Includes an interview with Justin. See Reg 789 for the poster and 1289 for the CD itself.trams, tramways, route 86, theatre, music, northcote -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, The Met, "Instruction re Blind cars, W class", 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
A4 photocopied sheet prepared for the use of W class trams fitted with blinds, ex Sth Melb. Depot, particularly for BTM No. 671, during visit of 3 & 4/96, covers controllers, safety, motor cut outs etc. Dated 1/3/1996. Prepared by M. Drew, Senior Depot Trainer South Melbourne Depot. Has a number of hand written notes on the car, including being found in tram, its colour scheme, and destination curtain titles or list.See Above.trams, tramways, w4 class, instructions, south melbourne depot, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Past and future manufacture and installation of modified tram doors", Feb. 1990
Photocopy of a two page letter to Mr. J. Halfpenny of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, dated 20/2/1990 on PTC letter head titled "Past and future manufacture and installation of modified tram doors", providing information on the a request for information providing information on the supply and installation of new doors to Z class trams, contractors, manufacturers. Problems with modification program, in house work and may require further discussions. Signed by Bruce Shaw, General Manager, Industrial Relations.Has various notations and numbers in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, motors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
book - Childrens Book, Lowen Clarke, Alan Masterman-Smith, "The Great Tram Race", 1992
Children's story book - 4 sections sewn into heavy card covers, with glued self end papers, 36 pages colour printed on gloss paper, titled "The Great Tram Race", written by Lowen Clarke, with illustrations by Alan Masterman-Smith. Features the story of a race between two A class trams as part of a world tramway conference organised by Sam the Tram (See Reg item 2557). The two contenders - Monique and Turbo. Includes "Sam's Tram Museum" = Hawthorn.trams, tramways, melbourne, comics, children, stories, children's books -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Paint Sample, Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Class W8 finishing instructions", Jul. 2012
.1 - sheet of three ply timber which has been painted with three different colours - MTA New Gold, MTA Cream and MTA Panel Green. .2 - Photocopy of an A4 sheet titled "RWC Work Instruction - class W8 Finishing Specifications", dated 25/7/2012 listing the Dulux Formulas for the above colours and MTA Dorian Grey, Bogie black and safety yellow. Not known if these are the actual colours being used on the trams being rebuilt as W8 by Bendigo Tramways.trams, tramways, paint, w8 class, colour schemes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph - mounted, Darge Photos, c1921
Mounted black and white photograph of the crews and staff at the Hawthorn Tram Depot c1921 mounted onto a dark grey card. The tram behind has been renumbered to P class 131, fitted with the large roller destination box and has route 17 showing. There are 30 men shown, only the depot manager? not in a uniform. Includes Inspectors. A number of men have a returned service man badges showing. No staff numbers. Made by Darge studio, 175 Collins St Melbourne.trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, route 17, p class, staff, uniforms, crews, tram 131, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - coin dispenser, c1975
Coin dispenser or change holder, provided for use on Z class trams - holds 6 types of coins, spring mounted equipment. Has a top entry point and a spring mounted lever that dispensed one coin at a time. Has two lugs on rear to enable it to be clipped to the conductors desk. See Reg Item 4543 for the photographs of an MTT Adelaide set up and Reg Item 4619 for the ticket clip. Two copies held. On the rear of the two items are numbers 1602 and 1614 scratched in.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, coins -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, J D Nowell, 1938
Black and white print of W2 class 385 fitted with MMTB No. 13 trucks. in St Kilda Road late 1938. Tram has the destination of Hanna St Depot in St Kilda Road late 1938. With the item is extensive correspondence and notes prepared by Keith and Roger Greenwood about the photograph and the trucks, 2007 and the families work. Photo by J. D Nowell supplied by CC Nowell - see notes re publication. Photo filed with paperwork within a A4 folder.trams, tramways, trucks, bogies, st kilda rd, w2 class, tram 385 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Class W7 Tramcars", c1956
Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Instructions to Drivers in Electric Tram Operation", c1985
Instruction - 27 A4 sheets, photocopied with multiple staple holes in the top left hand corner, titled "Instructions to Drivers in Electric Tram Operation" with a Metropolitan Transit Authority heading. Does a Question and Answer format. Undated, possibly c1985. Written for W class trams. 3652.1 - duplicated 20 Foolscap sheets stapled with "Tram car braking on Greasy Rails" on front cover - see Reg Item 2913. Printed most likely by the MMTB - mid 1960's.3652.1 - has "0466' in blue ink on rear sheet.trams, tramways, training, drivers, instructions, w class, mta, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Colour Print/s, Colin Rough, 27/01/2002 12:00:00 AM
Set of three Colour prints of Brunswick Depot. 27/1/2002 .1 - General view across the yard with Z3 and B class trams (appear to be 2006 and 2098) .2 - View with Z3 129 on the grinder siding and other trams in the background. Has the Depot Allocation Screen showing the location for tram 183. .3 - Looking north along Cameron St, with Z3 183 with the destination Moreland, running in. In the background is the Upfield Railway line. Photos shows the two signals in the street.On rear in ink "Brunswick Depot Melbourne 27/1/02" and (Col's 1st Aussie job) M&MTB 27/1/02"trams, tramways, brunswick depot, z3 class, b class, moreland, cameron st, signals, tram 129, tram 2006, tram 2098, tram 183 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Colour Print/s, Bill Kingsley, 1977
Set of three colour prints of scrapped trams by Bill Kingsley and a letter dated 20/7/1984 on ruled paper to Keith Kings forwarding the photographs. .1 - body of S157 at the Fyansford Quarry of Geelong Portland Cement, Fyansford. .2 - Body of Geelong No 4 at the yard of Mayne Nickless .3 - body of PMTT C class 30 - which was scrapped in 1937 - sold to Fyansford Quarry. Information on trams 1 and 3 from Ron Scholten 13 and 15/9.2020.trams, tramways, scrapped trams, s class, c class, geelong, pmtt, tram 157, tram 4, tram 30 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "On the line of duty", 17/12/1999 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Age, 17 December 99, titled "On the line of duty", written by Paul Norris, based on research and content from Tram People (1999, Norris Media Productions, a 160 minute video documentary produced and directed by Norm Morris". Includes interviews with Norm Cross, Mario Sirianni, Graham Jones, along with photos of cable trams, W7 and a Z class tram. The year of the cutting - 1999 - has the letters "99" in the top left hand corner.In top left hand corner, "Friday 17 December The Age"trams, tramways, yarra trams, films, tram crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Back to the days when trams stood still", 16/01/2010 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 16/1/2010, titled "Back to the days when trams stood still" about the 1990 Tram blockade, changing the ticketing system and industrial issues about the Conductors dispute. Quotes Jim Kennan about Scratch tickets who was the Minister at the time. Also Lou Di Gregorio, Roberto D'Andrea, and Marin Cikes. Has a photo of D class tram with Roberto D'Andrea, Helen Said, Marin Cikes, Eddie Tuncer and Joe Pitisano.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, conductors, unions, tram blockade, scratch tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Keith Kings, 1990s
Black and White photographs of Bill Evans (as noted on a sheet of paper in the envelope in which the photo was contained) holding a model of a Z class trams photographed next to Z 50. One of the equipment doors has been opened which may relate to the person. Photo may have been taken at Preston Workshops. Note on the sheet of paper with the photograph is 157-7 - Bill Evans & 50-50 Photo date related to Reg Item 6056 - early 1977?Has the Keith Kings photo stamp on the rear, but no number or details.trams, tramways, z class, models, tram 50 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Melbourne's electric trams", 2013
Printed colour poster - A2 size, titled "Melbourne's electric trams", featuring trams V214, HTT 8, W1 380, X2 676, SW5 758, SW6 909, Z 166, A 241, B1 2001, C3005, D 5004, C1 5113 (Bumblebee) and E 6002 with year and class and a short description and history. Has the Yarra Trams and PTV logo in the bottom right hand corner. Photo of 6002 by Adam Chandler. 2nd copy added 2/6/15trams, tramways, posters, melbourne, mmtb, yarra trams, ptv, tram 214, tram 8, tram 380, tram 676, tram 758, tram 909, tram 166, tram 241, tram 2001, tram 3005, tram 5004, tram 5113, tram 6002 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Transport Services Map - Tram, Train and Bus Services", 1976
Fold out map (27 sections 9 across x 3 deep), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and insert section for Frankston. On rear description of routes, private bus routes and map of Melbourne metro lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc. Priced 20c Has a bus, silver train and a Z class tram on the cover. On bottom of outside cover, "No. 5 1976"On front cover in ink "5" in top right hand corner and "4 G 33 " along bottom edge.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, railways, mmtb, minister for transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Ticket Wallet, Yarra Trams, "Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium". "Melbourne Museum Stop 12", c2014
.1 - Printed and folded card to give a ticket holder or wallet, with the title "Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium", at Stop 124, with Yarra Trams and PTV logos. Includes a reference to the new E class trams, "Catch the new attraction on Route 96". Has various cartoon images of sea creatures on a blue back ground. .2 - as for above, but brown background advertising the Melbourne Museum at Stop 12. Has images of the Museum. .2 - added 20/11/2015trams, tramways, yarra trams, route 96, tickets, melbourne museum, museums -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Tramways 1885 - 1985", 2009
Plastic laminated poster titled "Tramways 1885 - 1985" featuring drawings of cable tram set with a bogie trailer (472), horse drawn tram black and white drawings of A, F, J and S class trams, though the last one printed with a Z. SW6 940, horse, U 205, W2 348, Z 223 and A 233. Has two Metropolitan Transit Authority tram tickets and an Inner Travel Card, with the MTA logo in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, posters, melbourne, mmtb, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Trial Installation of Barrier Kerbing, Nicholson Street - Fitzroy", Nov. 197
Report, manila covers, A4 paper, white comb binder, 30 pages, 1 photograph page of Nicholson St, looking north with a Z class tram in the distance, tables of traffic timing, looking at the impact of concrete barrier kerbs laid along the eastern side of Nicholson St Fitzroy between Alexandra Parade and Victoria Parade, 12 month trial. Report dated November 1976. Includes impact on traffic and tram services. 2nd copy added 23/10/2014.Marked number "85" in top right hand corner and stamped on cover and inside cover page "Discarded from PTC Library 22 Oct 1989". 2nd copy ex AETA marked "4E13" in top right hand corner of cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, nicholson st, fitzroy, traffic control -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tramcar Data Sheet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Rolling stock data Tramcars", 1962
Dyeline print of Drawing R9706 version G - titled "Rolling stock data Tramcars" listing tramcars including VR tramcars. Updated to 16-11-1962, lists only X2 676, notes all other X's withdrawn 11-3-1962. Superseded drawing R6660. Lists class, tramcar numbers, type, number in service, capacity - seats and crush loading, trucks, wheel and truck centres, motors HP, Tare tons, controllers, compressors, length over bumpers.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam locomotive R-727 hauling goods carriages, departing Echuca Railway Station, Nov. 1963
Image dated as November 1963 based on similar image in Port of Echuca collection (frame 33 of film) (print 19.5 x 24.5cm) On reverse in blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963". In pencil : " R Class goods 1948" (circled). Crossed out, in black pen: "563a" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59debc6021ea6f12dcaa22adDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, r-727, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam locomotive R-727 hauling goods carriages, departing Echuca Railway Station, Nov. 1963
Image dated as November 1963 based on same image in Port of Echuca collection (frame 33 of film) (print 19.5 x 24.5cm) On reverse in blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963". In pencil : " R Class goods 1948" (circled). Crossed out, in black pen: "563a" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59debc6021ea6f12dcaa22adDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, r-727, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Life of Samuel Wilberforce, 1888
This book was awarded to James Thomas Hargreaves for first prize for arithmetic in the sixth form in 1889. James enrolled in Ballarat College in 1889 at the age of 17. In the original resister the parent/guardian listed is sister, Miss Eliza Hargreaves with the address being P.O Wallace. The register also notes that the previous school was Matriculation Class, High School.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in black calf with marble edging. Six raised bands on spine with gold decoration; gold writing on second compartment with red calf; College crest embossed on front cover; black and white frontise piece, end papers marbled, slight foxing on pages, 437 p.Book plate inside front cover: college crest/ Arithmetic/ Sixth Form,/ First Prize./ Awarded to/ Jas Hargreaves/ Christmas, 1889.james-thomas-hargreaves, book-prize, arithmetic, 1889, ballarat-college, eliza-hargreaves, matriculation-class-high-school. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, Greensborough Secondary College Psychology class 1995 Gr8750, 1995_
These photographs are of the Greensborough Secondary College Psychology class 1995, teacher Mr Graeme Mackin. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1995 Rosie was a student at Greensborough Secondary College [Gr8750]Compilation of digital colour photographs and captionrosie bray, greensborough secondary college -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fiona Berry, Matthew Dance, Karen Whalley, Melina Bryans, Eltham Christian School, 1982, 1982
Fiona Berry, Matthew Dance, Karen Whalley, Melina Bryans in the class room, 1982 From a series of photographs (some cropped) from a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.colour photographeltham christian school, nyora road, fiona berry, matthew dance, karen whalley, melina bryans