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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), List of Ballarat Trams applied for BTPS, Jul. 1971
... List of Ballarat Trams applied for BTPS ...Two copies of a cut sheet of paper headed "Ballaarat Tramway Preservation Society" with a list of tramcars applied for by the Society on 8 July 1971. Lists Scrubber, 11, 14, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38 and 40. Also has notes on the Bendigo Birney cars. One copy has date on it in red biro of "17/7/71'. The sheet appears to have been type set by a printer - style of typeface. Filed with item 922 on the back of a church newsletter, with cuts for the corners of the piece of paper to fit into.One copy has date on it in red biro of "17/7/71". 2nd copy has a number of remarks made by George Netherway about the trams, amount of depot space, and other trams.tramcars, btps, sec -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Oldest trams face chop", 28/07/1996 12:00:00 AM
... "Oldest trams face chop"...Trams ...Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 28/7/1996, titled "Oldest trams face chop", by Regina Titelius, about the RTBU in dispute with the PTC over the safety of the W class trams which had resulted in the withdrawal of 43 of the cars. Quotes Russell Coffey of the PTC and RTBU Secretary Peter Bourke.. Notes the cost of modifications about $30,000. The 10 City Circle trams were still in service. Has a photo of SW6 946.trams, tramways, w class, safety, rtbu, ptc, city circle -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “More trains, trams to cut crowding”, 10/07/2020 12:00:00 AM
... “More trains, trams to cut crowding”...Trams ...Newspaper clippings titled: “More trains, trams to cut crowding” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/07/2020 Extra tram services to run to reduce crowding on peak services and slow the spread of COVID-19. E-Class trams will run from Collins St to St Georges Rd in Preston and second shuttle from Victoria Harbour in Docklands to St Vincent's Plaza in East Melbourne. Route 30 from East Melbourne and Docklands via La Trobe St replaced with route 30.trams, tramways, route 30, e class, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Docklands News, “New late-night trams for La Trobe St”, Feb 2019
... “New late-night trams for La Trobe St”...Trams ...Newspaper clippings titled: “New late-night trams for La Trobe St” - Docklands News, February 2019, Issue 149. New tram timetable for Route 30 from January 1 2019. Tram services will run from St Vincent's Plaza to Central Pier until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until midnight from Sundays to Thursdays. Previously there were no weekend services on route and weekday services finished at 6pm. Minister for Public Transport, Melissa Horne, said government making it easier to catch public transport.trams, tramways, route 30, docklands, la trobe st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Defensive Driving", 8/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Instruction - 12 page A5 book folded from A4 sheets, not stapled, by Yarra Trams titled "Defensive Driving", dated 8/10/2004, Version 2. Gives definitions, training, driving skills, safety checks, risk taking, assessment and refresher training. Details specific driving practices when driving trams including distractions such as mobile phones and driving in adverse conditions. See Reg Item 5362 for the M>Tram version.trams, tramways, yarra trams, driver training, training, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Mount Alexander Road Tram Improvements", Oct. 2008
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Pamphlet - 3 fold DL pamphlet, full colour, titled "Mount Alexander Road Tram Improvements" showing proposed super stops, road treatments and Roadworks at Marco Polo St, Thorn St and Shamrock St Essendon, route 59. Part of the Think Tram Project. Advises of a meeting on 20/10/2008 at the Community Centre, Clocktower Centre. Has VicRoads, Yarra Trams and State Government logos.trams, tramways, route 59, mount alexander rd, road works, vicroads, superstops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "How far away's your tram", March 2008
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Poster advertising the Yarra Trams tramTracker application that was available by phone, SMS and online. Featues the beagle holding a keyboard, dated March 2008.Demonstrates a Yarra Trams poster regarding their tramTracker application.Document - single A4 sheet, colour trams, tramways, yarra trams, tramtracker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Met, "Tender for Purchase of Second hand trams from the Corporation", Aug. 1989
... "Tender for Purchase of Second hand trams from the...Trams ...Tender or notice - two A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Tender for Purchase of Second hand trams from the Corporation", issued by the Met, Public Transport Corporation, tender No. 9226, closing 11am, 16 August 1989. Gives details of the tender lodgement (60 Market St), tram location, details of the body, removal time, crainage - sale of trams 798, 804 and 835.trams, tramways, sale of trams, the met, tenders, ptc, tram 798, tram 804, tram 835 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "Travel back in Time - Vintage Trams", c1995
... "Travel back in Time - Vintage Trams"...Trams ...Pamphlet - 2 fold DL printed on light card with a fawn colour, titled "Travel back in Time - Vintage Trams", giving details of the Vintage Tram services, mid 1990's using the L class trams. Has map and timetables for route 68 to the Zoo, Route 16 to St Kilda Beach and Route 69 to Kew from the City. Has The Met logo and contact details.trams, tramways, ptc, vintage trams, the met, route 68, route 16, route 69, l class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Drivers Beware", c2012
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Set of two full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet - colours yellow and black. .1 - titled "Drivers Beware", staying clear of the yellow line and when turning on roads with trams. Features the rhino on a skateboard. .2 - titled "Beware" - look listen and be alert around trams - has the Yarra Trams logo and website name. Not dated, c2012.trams, tramways, yarra trams, melbourne, public transport, advisory sign, traffic control, safety, rhinos -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Film - Compact Diskette with video, Yarra Trams, "Tram it day", Oct. 2006
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Compact Diskette with video (DVD), titled "Tram it Day", celebrating "100 Years of Electric Trams" and "Celebrating 100 years of continuous service", with a printed front, logos contained within a clear plastic bag. Features images and video from the "Tram it day" - 8/10/2006 - interviews with Dennis Cliche, tramways band, held at Docklands on , a celebration and function at Melbourne Zoo as part of the Good Friday appeal. An ABC news story about the launch of centenary art tram, including interviews with Peter Batchelor and Craig Tooke. A production featuring historic images and film clips interwoven with short film clips of various tram crews speaking about the job and how they enjoy it, or groups of employees saying "Happy Birthday" - includes Ron Scholten, Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, 100 years of electric trams, docklands, tram crews, displays -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Cascade Plan Stage 1 - Tramsformation", c2012
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Single A4 sheet - colour copy - titled "Cascade Plan Stage 1 - Tramsformation" giving details of the introduction of the E class trams and the impacts on the various depots, including notes on power supply overhead, track and rolling stock. Includes notes on the retirement of Z1 and Z2 trams.trams, tramways, e class, new trams, depots, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne Festival, "Melbourne Art Trams Oct 2014 - Apr 2015, 2014
... "Melbourne Art Trams Oct 2014 - Apr 2015...Trams ...Pamphlet, folded sheet to give a DL size, pink background titled "Melbourne Art Trams" - Oct. 2014 to April 2015, vote for your favourite tram in the People's choice awards! - part of the Melbourne festival. Notes the Transporting Art trams. Inside the pamphlet are images of the artwork on 8 different trams including the artist names and title of the work if any. Has Melbourne Festival, Yarra Trams, PTV, Arts Victoria and Victorian Govt. logos. On the rear is a photo of the SW5 731 Lesley Dumbrell Transporting Art Tram. Also notes that you can use TramTracker to find the Art Trams. James Cattell - 925 Janine Daddo - 3509 Kristin Headlam - 151 Jeff Makin - 252 Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi - 3008 Rone - 209 Christian Thompson - 259 Callum Croker - 158trams, tramways, yarra trams, transporting art, decorated trams, exhibitions, tram 731, tram 925, tram 3509, tram 151, tram 252, tram 3008, tram 209, tram 259, tram 158 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS), "Farewell to the Ballarat Trams", Jul. 1971
... "Farewell to the Ballarat Trams"...Trams ...Folded foolscap sheet - white paper - offset printed both sides, tour brochure - titled "Farewell to the Ballarat Trams". Rail tour brochure published jointly by the ARHS and TMSV gives details of the proposed tour, timetable, fares, tram hire, how to book and tour organisers and on the rear conditions of travel. On the front has a photo of 28 crossing Lydiard St North level crossing with an R and J class steam locomotives in the background and ESCo. No. 5, with the ARHS and TMSV logos. Printed by Kamera Press. .2 - tour circular duplicated yellow paper, for the tour of 21/8/1971 - giving tour arrangements, photo stops, tram tour, tram mail, and next tour dates. Contains a tear off slip for the last tram mail - see Reg Item 2942. Item added 19/10/2017.trams, tramways, arhs, tmsv, pamphlets, closure, tours -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Color Offset Marketing Pty Ltd, five Birney trams lined up in Tramways Ave, 1987
... five Birney trams lined up in Tramways Ave...Trams ...Colour printed postcard of five Birney trams lined up in Tramways Ave, lead by No. 11. Postcard has title "Bendigo Vic" in the bottom right hand corner. Other trams in sequence are 15, 30, 302 (ex 29) and 28. Produced by Color Offset Marketing Pty Ltd, has placed for Stamp and Address box. Photo by Earl Ewers Dec. 1986.Has label on front left hand bottom of card with "1" inked on it.trams, tramways, bendigo, birney -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cain claims Ballarat Trams will go"
... "Cain claims Ballarat Trams will go"...trams ...Reproduction of the front page of The Courier, 24/11/1955 about the State Government defeat of a motion in the Legislative Assembly of a motion to rescind a SEC Notice to close the Geelong tram system. The State Opposition leader, Mr John Cain (Senior) warned that the SEC intended to abolish trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo.Yields information about the SECV notice to closure the Geelong system in 1955.Copy of a celebratory part of The Courier Ballarat - A3 sheet featuring big events that the paper covered, such as the Declaration of the 2nd World War.trams, tramways, geelong, closure, parliament, john cain, secv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Department of Infrastructure (DOI), "New Home for Heritage Trams", Dec. 1998
... "New Home for Heritage Trams"...Trams ...Eight page magazine, folded A3 printed on gloss paper, blue and black ink, "Infrazine" - Department of Infrastructure Victoria, Issue 11, December 1998 with the main article on the redevelopment of Hawthorn Tram depot - titled "New Home for Heritage Trams". Gives details of the history of the depot, involvement of the Department of Infrastructure, Public Transport Corporation, and the Urban Land Corporation, TMSV and the future use of the heritage trams. Article signed by Brandon Mack. Other items cover legal services, the Marine Board, regional offices.trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, ptc, doi, reconstruction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Graeme Turnbull, "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson", Apr. 2001
... "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the...Trams ...Copy of a lecture by Graeme Turnbull presented 2001 titled "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson" Consists of 22 A4 pages, with Bibliography. Looks at the history of the Melbourne's trams, why they have been retained, the MMTB, its formation, Chairmen, Overseas influences and reports, Bourke St buses, Bourke St, the PCC car, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett, the Union, design of trams, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, Risson's personality and his strong support for trams in Melbourne. See Reg Item 6061On top in ink "Delivered at RMIT Storey Hall on Friday 20/4/2001, the 100th anniversary of Sir Robert's birthday by Graeme Turnbull" and "Received 7/12/01"trams, tramways, mmtb, chairman, pcc, buses, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Colour Tech Productions Canberra, "Trams of Melbourne Australia", mid 1980's
... "Trams of Melbourne Australia"...Trams ...Postcard titled "Trams of Melbourne Australia", featuring W6 990 advertising Billy Guyatts, A1 235, SW6 902 and Z1 85. On the rear has space for message, address stamp etc. Published by Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd of Canberra with copyright haled by Robert Schorn. http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams (accessed 8/8/2013) gives the tram as W6 990, April 1985.trams, tramways, postcards, melbourne, tram 990, tram 85, tram 902, tram 235 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, The Met, "Baby Carriages and Shopping Jeeps on Trams", Apr. 1985
... "Baby Carriages and Shopping Jeeps on Trams"...Trams ...Poster - printed on paper that could be pasted or adhered to the inside windows of trams titled "Baby Carriages and Shopping Jeeps on Trams". Dated April 1985. Notes that prams and shopping jeeps could be carried subject to room being available, and that assistance may not be available to lift them onto vehicles. Has The Met logo.trams, tramways, the met, prams, baby carriages, posters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "New Trams for Melbourne", Apr. 1975
... "New Trams for Melbourne"...Trams ...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
Newspaper, John Gillman, Sunday Herald, "old-style trams on way out", Aug. 1989
... "old-style trams on way out"...Trams ...Photocopy of a newspaper clipping reduced to A4 size from the Sunday Herald, August 20, 1989 about the conversion of the Melbourne tram system from conductors to ticket machines, conversion of W class trams to a one man and more modern looking version, phasing out of W class trams. Quotes Mr Jim Harper, Secretary of the union and spokesman for the Transport Minister, Mr. Jim Kennan. Gives some numbers regarding vehicle requirements. Written by John Gillman.trams, tramways, w class, tickets, conversion, unions, ticket machines -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Bus replace trams - tram route 96", Apr. 2019
... "Bus replace trams - tram route 96"...Trams ...Pamphlet - 4 fold DL full colour, titled "Bus replace trams - tram route 96" for the period 10 May to 18 May 2019, to undertake track work and installation of super stops in Nicholson St north of Holden St. Has alternative transport routes and stop changes. Shows the map of work and alternative services. Has the Transport for Victoria, Yarra Trams and PTV logos. Published April 2019. See Reg Item 3630 for other associated documents for this project.trams, tramways, nicholson st, route 96, trackwork, superstops, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Invitation, Yarra Trams, launch of the C class tram, Sep. 2001
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Invitation card - four fold printed on white paper, inviting people to the launch of the C class tram, and Superstops in Collins St on 12 October. 2001. Invitation from Hubert Guyot CEO Yarra Trams, Victorian Premier Steve Bracks, Minister for Transport - Peter Batchelor. Also celebrated the launch of route 109. Image has a drawing of a C class tram. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, c class, superstops, collins st, launch, opening -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, Liberal Party, "Melbourne's Trams - A Tramway Museum and Tourist Tramway for Melbourne", 1991
... "Melbourne's Trams - A Tramway Museum and Tourist Tramway...Trams ...Photocopy of a Press Release or a News Release - 11 pages stapled in the top left hand corner. First 9 pages titled "Melbourne's Trams - A Tramway Museum and Tourist Tramway for Melbourne". Written by the Victorian Liberal National Party Coalition when in opposition by Shadow Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown setting out the proposal for the conversion of the Hawthorn Tram Depot into a Museum. Has proposal for the operation of the Museum, volunteer operated and a heritage tram service. Last two pages details the open day at Kew Tram Depot to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the depot - Sunday 8th December 1991trams, tramways, liberal party, press release, melbourne, museum, hawthorn, kew, kew depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Trams to light up next week", 22/06/1970 12:00:00 AM
... "Trams to light up next week"...Trams ...Newspaper cutting from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 June 1970 about Melbourne's 1100 trams having extra lights fitted to them next week. Four lights to be fitted to the front and two reds to the back. Was welcomed by Victoria's motor industry chiefs. NOTE: There were not 1100 trams in Melbourne at the time, more about 500 to 600.On left side of cutting, "22/6/70" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, lights, night lighting -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Souvenir of our trams", 11/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... "Souvenir of our trams"...Trams ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 11/9/1971 reviewing the book "The Ballarat Tramways" by Keith Kings - 75cents. Has two photos in story, bogie tram 43 and horse tram 7. Gives details of the production, publisher, size and scope of the book. Copy 2 added 9-11-2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett.In blue ink in the upper middle of the cutting "11/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, keith kings, souvenirs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Mask blitz on trains, trams”, 24/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
... "Mask blitz on trains, trams”...Trams ...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
Document - Form/s, Yarra Trams, "Tram Service Changes", Sep. 2013
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Form A4 - white paper, printed with a yellow back and black stripped borders with a "!" sign, titled "Tram Service Changes". Has Yarra Trams contact call numbers at the base. Has date of 04.12 on right hand side. Has been used for the advice to service changes for the AFL Grand File Parade - 27/9/2013. Advised on trams affected by the closure of Swanston St and Collins St for the parade. Base sheet - see Reg Item 769trams, tramways, yarra trams, timetables, melbourne, information -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White - Geelong 36 at Belmont, Bob Lilburn, 24-3-1956
... Trams ...Shows the appearance of Geelong No. 36, shortly before the closure of the Geelong tram system two days later.Yields information about the tram appearance in Geelong, just prior to the closure of the Geelong system. The tram itself became Bendigo No. 5Black & White Photograph of Geelong tram No. 36 at the Belmont terminus 24-3-1956. Has notes re location and tram on the rear in ink.trams, geelong, belmont, tram 36, tramways