Photograph shows a cable tram set in Gisborne St passing St Patricks Cathedral, during the 1920s. Possibly tram 121 There is a horse drawn cart on the left hand side. Photo during the 1920s prior to the construction of the cathedral spire. The Collins St line closed and was converted to electric trams in 1929.Yields information about St Patricks Cathedral and cable trams in Gisborne St.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Cable tram Melbourne.", Norm Boxhall stamp with number 56-32B and Ken Magor stamp No. 14 Has the number "55" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, st patrick's cathedral, tram 121

Photograph of No. 560 and grip turning from Gertrude St into Nicholson St, May 1940. In the background is the Winding house and associated chimney. Photo Wal Larsen.Yields information about the Nicholson and Gertrude St cable trams and the associated engine or power house.Negative of a photograph. Print also held.Written on the back of the album print "Cable tram No. 560 from Northcote at junction of Nicholson & Gertrude Sts, passing power house May 1940" On second copy of print - "Swinging out of Gertrude St onto Nicholson, power house in background, 6/5/40 photo Wal Larsen" and "16" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, gertrude st, winding houses, tram 560

Photograph of a cable car set turning from Bourke St into Spring St with Parliament house in the background. Trailer 579. Photo Wal Larsen, 6/5/1940Yields information about Bourke St trams in May 1940.Negative and print with details on rear.In ink on the rear "Northcote tram, trailer 579 rolling out Bourke St past Parliament house 6/5/1940. Photo Wal Larsen."trams, tramways, cable trams, parliament, bourke st, spring st, tram 579

Photograph of cable cars in Elizabeth St at the corner with Collins St. Has the Elizabeth St station in the view, along with Craigs and the Royal Bank. Rod Atkins advised 24/08/2020: "Dates from around 1914. taken 11.53 am in high summer. The Flinders Street Railway station looks complete but we still have all the telephone cables on poles in both Elizabeth and Collins Streets. I don't know the year they all went underground. We have two standard "Fitzroy" trams in Collins Street and one West Melbourne tram with standard eight-window trailer - no bogie trailers in the photo. Some of the West Melbourne trailers were still six window cars in the 1920's. The major building in the photo is the "Royal Bank" on the South East Cnr. of Collins and Elizabeth Street. "Yields information about the intersection of Collins and Elizabeth St.Copy negative of an illustration and a black and white print.On rear of print in ink "T153, Melbourne Tramways Co, later MMTB. North Fitzroy cable in Collins St. West Melb & Brunswick in Elizabeth St, about 1920?. " W Jack photo" and in top right hand corner "28"trams, tramways, cable trams, collins st, elizabeth st

Photograph, shows cable trailers 506 and 420 in the yard at Clifton Hill depot or car house, after the closure of the cable tram network in Oct. 1940. In the background is a partially dismantled trailer, a wheel set, and the traverser. A free standing wall section is in the photograph as well. Second photo is a side of view of tram 420.Yields information about Clifton Hill depot after the closure of the cable tram network and the disposal of tramcars.Set of 2 Black and white photographs with notes on the rear. Has on the rear in pencil number "61" and "147"tramways, cable trams, clifton hill cable tram depot, clifton hill, sale of trams, tram 506, tram 420

Poster - medium weight card with 12 photographs of cable trams in Melbourne adhered to the poster prepared for display purposes. In the centre top (see image i2) is a note about the source of the photographs, titled "Photographs from the Collection of Dr. A. K. Sewell" and that copies taken from photographs owned by Mr. A. C. Clarke of Blackburn Vic. Photographs titled from top corner: The cable tram Gripman Inside the trailer car Dr. A. K Sewell sitting on the front of a grip car Dr. A. K. Sewell standing at the front of a grip car with the destination Lonsdale St. The Spencer St terminus The Cable tram dummy - seated are Dr. A. K. Sewell and Mr. A. C. Clarke Nicholson St Fitzroy Shunting the cable tram Bourke St Melbourne Cable tram turning into Gertrude St Fitzroy - trailer 379 - at a safety zone Lonsdale St Melbourne - trailer 583 Smith St Collingwood The bus takes over from the cable trams.trams, tramways, cable trams, smith st, nicholson st, grip tram, bourke st, gertrude st, buses, closure, safety zone, tram 583, tram 379

The photograph shows a cable tram set, northbound in High St Northcote, passing the Northcote Town Hall. Tram 578, showing the destination of Northcote with a Smith St side destination. Two signs on the top of the steps advertising a singing event. Photographer and date unknown - possibly late 1930s or 1940.Yields information about cable tram 578 and the Northcote Town Hall late 1930s.Black and white photographs with notes on the rear. Has the number "4" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, northcote, high st northcote, tram 578

Report using a photo on the joining up of the cable tram lines at Clifton Hill to enable the running of cable trams from the City to Northcote without needing to change trams. Notes that the work will be completed in a fortnight's time.Demonstrates a Sun photo and story about cable trams.Photograph of part of page 12, The Sun News Pictorial 19/2/1925tramways, cable trams, track laying, northcote, clifton hill

The photographs show the removal or demolition of cable tram track in c1954 at the intersection of Gertrude and Nicholson St. Shows the temporary barrier system and the hurricane red lamps. Has the Royal Terrrace buildings in the background and the engine house. Photographer unknown.Yields information about the removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Gertrude and Nicholson Sts. Set of two Black and white photographs with notes on the rear. Has the number "140" and "142" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, gertrude st, track removal

The photograph shows two cable tram sets in Bourke St at Elizabeth St. The nearest has tram 405 eastbound. In the background are Coles, Myer and London Stores. A car on the far left is doing a hook turn. Photographer unknown.Yields information about cable tram services in Bourke St c1931.Black and white photographs with notes on the rear. Has the number "52" in pencil in top right-hand corner. In ink "Bourke St cable tram Melbourne about 1931. Trailer 405 on CH line"tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 405

Photograph shows a scene looking east along Bourke St from near Queen St. Has a number of cable trams in the view, one sign written Clifton Hill, along with several horse-drawn carts. Has signs for T Warburton, W T Henley's Telegraph works, Bryants Hotel, and the Metropolitan Hotel. The GPO is in the background.Yields information about cable trams in Bourke St and the buildings near Elizabeth St c1900.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. Has the number "64" in pencil in top right-hand corner and "H2172".tramways, cable trams, bourke st

Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer possibly 514 inbound to Spencer St passing the Royal Terrace building in Nicholson St Fitzroy, during the 1930s.Yields information about cable trams in Nicholson St and the Royal Terrace during the 1930s.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. Has the number "146" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, nicholson st

Photo shows the face of a signalling unit, rather like a ships "Engine Order Telegraph" used to signal the engine house from a car house regarding the operation of the cable.Demonstrates a photo showing the face of a cable signalling unit, photographed at Clifton Hill car house or depot.Black and white print with notes on the rear."This was at Clifton Hill sheds"tramways, cable trams, clifton hill, cables

Photo shows a line up of cable cars in Park St South Melbourne following a 3/4 hour delay when a steam roller broke an axle while crossing the cable track. Though date stamped, not possible to read the year fully. Could not find the cutting in Trove newspapers. Demonstrates a photo showing a cable tram delay in South Melbourne.Black and white print with plain back.tramways, cable trams, cables, delays, breakdowns, south melbourne

Reports using a photo on the conversion of Victoria St Richmond from cable to electric trams. Shows workmen working laying track and the caption "Making Ready for the thundering progress of electric trams, the work of track laying in Victoria St proceeds apace. The quiet thoroughfare will soon be changed beyond recognition"Demonstrates a Sun photo and story about cable tram conversion.Photograph of part of page 21, The Sun News Pictorial 24/7/1929tramways, cable trams, conversion, cable conversion, victoria st, track laying

The photograph shows a Northcote 6 window cable tram trailer being hauled by two horses to a new home - to act as a summer house for Cr. Plant of Northcote. The tram was replaced by larger cars when the MMTB took over the Council-operated tramway. The photo appeared in The Sun News-Pictorial on 11/5/1923 - page 20 - see second image. Also appeared in Trolley Wire Dec 1985 issue.Yields information the disposal of a former Northcote Council cable tram trailer.Black and white photograph with a plain back and digital image.tramcars, tramways, cable trams, northcote, sale of trams

Photo shows the cutting down the palm trees in St Kilda Road, for electric trams. The caption complain about the erection of poles and the removal of the palms from the plantations. From The Sun News Pictorial 24/3/1925.Demonstrates a photo showing removal of trees in St Kilda Road for cable conversion.Black and white print with plain back.tramways, cable trams, conversion, st kilda rd

Photo shows a flock of sheep crossing the Queen St bridge with a cable tram alongside. Has the skyline of the City in the background. Possibly 1920s. Not possible to find the cutting in Trove, possibly The Sun News Pictorial.Demonstrates a photo illustrating a day in the life of Melbourne.Black and white print with plain back.tramways, cable trams, cables, queens bridge

Photo shows the intersection of Victoria Parade looking south possibly from the Eastern Hill Hotel or adjacent building. Shows the Eastern Hill fire station, St Patricks and the Eye and Ear hospital. The are a number of cable trams in the view, including the signal box. Has the words "Victoria Australia" on top of the photo. Demonstrates a photo showing the intersection of Victoria Parade and Gisborne St.Black and white print with a plain back.tramways, cable trams, eastern hill, victoria parade, gisborne st

The photograph shows a cable tram set, in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Cannot determine the tram number. In the background is an advertisement for Indian Root Pills and a Mr Jones - a Labor candidate. Note the location of the street trees. Photographer Eric Victor Copeman - based on the handwriting - see also item 8399.Yields information about Nicholson St cable tram services.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink "Nicholson Street, Melbourne Vic (21.9.38) cable tram"tramways, cable trams, nicholson st

Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer 575, at the Bourke St terminus Dec 1937 with the Mail Exchange building in the background. The conductor is selling a passenger on the grip car a ticket while the Gripman sits waiting for time. The tram has the destination of Northcote.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus in Dec. 1937Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Bourke St Melbourne Dec. 1937", with stamp of L A Clark, and photo Number 642 written in. Has the number "54" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 575, conductor, gripmen

Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer 384, at the Bourke St terminus Oct. 1940 with passengers on the Grip car. In the background is the Spencer St station buildings and Carlyon's hotel. The tram has the destination of Nicholson St and shows run number 12.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus in Oct. 1940Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Melbourne cable trams, Oct 1940" and Ken Magor stamp, N Boxall stamp with number 56-26AA, and a note Per Ken Matthews. Has the number "11" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 384

Photograph shows a cable tram set in St Kilda Road, during the conversion of St Kilda Road to electric trams. Trailer No. 266. Near Mowbray St, late 1925 or early 1926.Yields information about the conversion of St Kilda Road.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "M&MTB cable & 266 trailer, scene shows laying of electric tram lines about 1925 or 1926. Brighton Road bound in St Kilda Road, near Mowbray Street." and Ken Magor stamp No. 19 Has the number "165" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, conversion, st kilda road, tram 266

Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer 522, at the Bourke St terminus with a boy looking into the grip area. The conductor is standing near the Mail Exchange building. The tram has the destination of Northcote.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus c1940.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "522 Northcote". Has the number "27" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, bourke st, conductor, gripmen, tram 522

Negative of a cable grip car being hauled by a tractor (in or out) of the South Melbourne tram depot or car sheds. Has the grip in the removed position. In the background is a hotel and a petrol or service station - out of focus. The grip car has the destination of Collins St on the front and "Connects with Collins St electric cars" on the side. Photo Wal Larsen 6/3/1937.Yields information about towing grip trams from a depot by tractor.Negative and a black and white print with details on the rear.Written on rear of album print "Tractor hauling cable dummy out of South Melb. Sheds." On rear of print - "South Melbourne depot with tractor dragging dummy out and into street. (A terrible dull day and a slow camera, not so hot eh!). 6 March 1937. Photo Wal Larsen. " Has number "PSM1" in bottom left hand corner and "58" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, south melbourne depot, grip tram

Negative of a cable set at the intersection of Johnston and Nicholson St 15/4/1939, last day of service. Tram inbound to Lonsdale St. Trailer 520. Another car set in Nicholson St on the left side of the photo. In the background is the depot of the "Parlor Car Company", advertising Stenol oilsYields information about the Johnston St cable trams on the last day of the Collingwood line.Negative and black and white print with notes on the rear.Written on rear of album print - "Cable tram with trailer 520 note fancy work on side at the intersection of Johnston & Nicholson Streets, Fitzroy. Photo taken on last day of service on Collingwood route 15th April 1939. Photo Wal H Larsen." Written on rear of print - "Trailer 520 with nice designs on her side coming up Johnston St Fitzroy on last day service. Note Nicholson St tram on left. 15 April 1939, Photo Wal Larsen." Has "No. 12 dT" in ink and "171" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, johnston st, closure, last day, tram 520

Photograph of two cable tram sets; one with trailer 532 westbound in Johnston St Collingwood about to pass under the railway bridge, with a Tait set on the top and another cable tram set eastbound. The bridge has an advert for Laconia Blankets and R. L. Scott Chemist. Photographer, Wal Larsen, 15/4/1939.Yields information about the Johnston St cable trams on the last day of the Collingwood line.Negative of cable tram, and black and white print.Written on rear of album print "Collingwood cable trams passing under railway bridge at Victoria Park". Written on back of print "Collingwood route, Johnston St, Clifton Hill train, passing over top, last day of running 15th April 1939, Photo Wal Larsen" Has number "No. 12 CI" and in pencil "172" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, johnston st, collingwood, railway, bridges, tram 532

Negative of a cable set in Lonsdale St crossing Swanston St, possibly on the last day of operation 14/4/1939. Trailer 286. Has in the background Worthmore's Shoe Store and Denyers depot or store. In Swanston St is a W2. Photographer could be Wal Larsen based on negative size - see Reg Item 5064.Written on rear of album print - "Cable and electric trams at corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Sts."trams, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, swanston st, tram 286

Negative of cable trams, trailer 524, at the Lonsdale St terminus, c1938-39, the line closed on 15/4/1939. In the background is Lang Arcade, J. Granger, Manufacturing Tailor and the Popular Dog Bureau and a van for Imperial Small goods. Photographer - possibly Wal Larsen based on negative size and Reg Item 5064 and on the last day of service 14/4/1939.trams, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, collingwood, tram 524

A colourful image of a cable tram set with three passengers and crew shows the destination of "Kraft," which has been partially blacked out. The trailer is number 586. Demonstrates table mat featuring a cable tram with passengers.Printed plasticized card table mat with rounded corners.tramways, cable trams, tram 586