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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "tickets please", May 2008
... of the last Melbourne tram conductors. Includes extensive background...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Newspaper article titled "tickets please" prepared by Melinda Houston, May 2008 to record the 10th anniversary of the last Melbourne tram conductors. Includes extensive background notes, timelines, photos, the tram blockade. Includes photos of Kevin Tierney, Roberto D'Andrea, Christine Zidkowski, Ken Walker, Bernard Lamberty and Yields information about the phasing out of Melbourne tram conductors.Four page article from The Age magazinetrams, tramways, conductors, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1928
... photographed soon after repainting etc for use in Melbourne. The tram... photographed soon after repainting etc for use in Melbourne. The tram ...Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's trams in particular and crews at the time of opening of the system.Black and White Photograph of Geelong No. 28 at the Geelong depot, c1928?? Has the destination of Depot, a MESCo logo on the side panel and on the side of the truck, a tow bar. Assume photographed soon after repainting etc for use in Melbourne. The tram later become Ballarat No. 11. Ex Melbourne J class tram.In hand writing on the rear "23)" in top left hand corner. In the body of the photograph "c1928 / Corio Tce now called Brougham St" and along bottom edge a "William Scott" address label and "WFS / Geelong Heritage Centre" trams, tramways, geelong, depot, new trams, mesco, tram 28 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative Object - China Cup, Dynamo House, "South Melbourne Tram Depot - Serving the Community - 1925 - 1995 - 70 years", 1995
... "South Melbourne Tram Depot - Serving the Community - 1925... fitted with doors and the words "South Melbourne Tram Depot...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Cream colour China cup with a drawing of a W class tram fitted with doors and the words "South Melbourne Tram Depot - Serving the Community - 1925 - 1995 - 70 years" Has the manufacturers detail on the base of the cup - "Dynamo House" - "The Original Australian Billymug - All Australian Made", along with the Melbourne phone number. Made to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of South Melbourne Depot, 1995.trams, tramways, crockery, south melbourne depot, anniversary -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), D 5001 in the early M Tram colour scheme, 2006
... Colour postcard of Melbourne tram D 5001 in the early M...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Colour postcard of Melbourne tram D 5001 in the early M Tram colour scheme, with the Melbourne City baths in the Background, Swanston Sth 2006. Photo Ray Marsh, possibly late March 2004 after formal commissioning. Postcard produced by Railcard for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, ARE No.11/06. Has ARE logo, shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, d class, m>tram, swanston st, tram 5001 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Colour Print/s, Colin Rough, 28/01/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne tram terminus. .1 - A 264 at the platform stop, showing...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Set of 3 colour prints taken by Colin Rough at the Port Melbourne tram terminus. .1 - A 264 at the platform stop, showing Mont Albert route 109, 28/1/2003. .2 - ditto - tram in the PTC livery. .3 - Illustration of C 3004, prior to the construction the platform stop - 8?/2001 - possibly from a Topmill calendar - has been glued to a Kodak photograph.On rear in ink various notes about the location and date - 28/1/2003 and on .3, location and car details. Hard to read date.trams, tramways, port melbourne, route 109, mont albert, a class, c class, platform stops, tram 264, tram 3004 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Souvenir - Postage stamps - Australia's Historic Tramways, Australia Post, Oct 1989
... Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double... Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable ...Stamps feature: Adelaide Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double-deck electric tram - 1893 Brisbane combination electric tram - 1901.Demonstrates the work of Australia post in designing and selling stamps.Set of three items purchased at the time of the issue of "Australia's Historic Tramways" stamps - 11 Oct. 1989. 1 - Envelope - DL Size with five 41c stamps, cancelled with details of the issue on the rear. 2 - Presentation set of Australia Post collector cards, each with a stamp contained within a plastic envelope. 3 - paper bag printed by Australia Post for containing purchased items.tramways, postage stamps, stamps, australia post, australian trams, steam trams, horse trams -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Biscay Greetings Pty Ltd, Trams at Kew Depot, c.1991
... on the Melbourne tram network. The depot opened on 8 May 1915. The main..., Kew. It is one of eight tram depots on the Melbourne tram ...The Kew tram depot is located on the corner of Barkers Road and High Street, Kew. It is one of eight tram depots on the Melbourne tram network. The depot opened on 8 May 1915. The main yard has 12 covered roads. There are two tracks for trams leaving or entering via Barkers Road, and a single track connecting to High Street.Postcard produced c.1991 to commemorate 75 Years of Service of The Kew Depot (1915/16-1991). The postcard shows two trams at the depot. The details are included in the information provided on the reverse.Kew Depot is ready for work W Class 892 waits for its next duty while visiting V Class 214 is ready for special work Photo by R. J. Marsh T101 Copyright Biscay Greetings Pty Ltd Telephone (03) 562 3599tramways - kew, kew tramways depot, -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour - MMTB Tram V214
... at the Melbourne Tram Museum....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Colour print of MMTB tram V class 214 at night. The tram began life as NMETL No. 13 in 1906, used as Freight Car 17, reconstructed back to V class 214 by the MMTB in 1978 and in 2006 repainted as NMETL 13. Date of photograph and photographer unknown. Could be from a postcard. This tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Yields information about the tram that entered service in Melbourne in 1906.Colour print adhered to a black sheet, of MMTB Tram V class 214.trams, tramways, mmtb, v class, tram 214, nmetl -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age Newspaper, Time to backtrack on Connies?, 28-7-2008
... to the Melbourne tram conductors, asking whether they should return, what...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Newspaper clipping titled "Time to backtrack on Connies?", written by Lisa Martin detailing the background story to the Melbourne tram conductors, asking whether they should return, what people say, and what The Age says. Has a photo of a lady conductor selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra. Part of an Education Feature.Yields information about the issue of Melbourne's tram conductors.Newspaper cutting from The Age, 28/7/2008, title Time to backtrack on Connies?trams, tramways, conductors, connies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - ASEA Action - Tramcar Restaurant, ASEA, 3-9-1983
... in the variations in the power supply to Melbourne trams. Has a photo...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Page ...Page 2 of the ASEA journal dated 3 September 1983 describing the 415V, 20kVA 3 phase power supply to the Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant operated by the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Quotes Paul Stephen-Daly of the Company. Notes the issues in the variations in the power supply to Melbourne trams. Has a photo of the tram and an interior photo with people seated.Yields information about construction of the first Tramcar Restaurant in Melbourne.Newspaper cutting from the ASEA Action magazine September 1983 - Tramcar Restauranttrams, tramcars, colonial tramcar restaurant, restaurant tram, power supply, asea -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Transport Services Map - Tram, Train and Bus Services", 1974
... "Melbourne Transport Services Map - Tram, Train and Bus...Coloured map of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route... as a comparison with that of Ballarat. Trams tramways railways Melbourne ...Coloured map 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 15c. Inscription dates the map as 1974. Yields information about public transport services in Melbourne as a comparison with that of Ballarat.Fold out map (27 sections 9 across x 3 deep), printed on paper.trams, tramways, railways, melbourne, map, tram and bus services, mmtb, minister for transport, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - PTC, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram cross-linking and route restructure", c1991
... Provides proposals to link cross Melbourne tram routes...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Provides proposals to link cross Melbourne tram routes together, eg Glen Huntly road routes with West Brunswick. The proposal did not proceed. Gives details of the proposals, those routes not to be linked, maps, looks at each of the linked routes. Predicated $100 million in savings. Part of the Tram and Bus Strategic Review Committee work. c1991.Yields information about proposals to link Cross city Melbourne tram routes.Five A4 page document, stapled in top left hand corner.melbourne, public transport, tramways, tram routes, linking routes, cross linking -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Compiled by David Frost - VR trams etc, David Frost, 2005
... of Ballarat at the time - July 2002 13 & 14 Two Melbourne tram...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Page ...Page 1 - postcards and notes on the Alf Twentyman's preserved cars. 2 - VR tram 41 at Bendigo 2001 and two VR tram tickets 3 - VR 41 at Sandringham station - night photo 4 & 5 - VR 41 at Bendigo 6 & 7 - VR 41 at Bendigo 8 & 9 - photo copies of VR railway - tram tickets 10 - 11 - photo copies of VR railway - tram tickets and photo of VR 41 at North Bendigo. 12 - Photo of David Frost selling a ticket to David Vendy, Mayor of Ballarat at the time - July 2002 13 & 14 Two Melbourne tram postcards and tram tickets 15 - 18 - Four Peter Gerasimon greeting cards featuring Melbourne trams, 19 - Ballarat tramway postcard and cable saloon trailer 171 being loaded for Portland - July 2002. 20 - three photos of David Frost at Bylands rear cover - photos of VR 41 and VR 53 at Bendigo.Illustrates the work of David Frost and his interest in VR trams.Photo Album - 10 heavy card sheets with plastic sheets over each, white plastic ring bound, covered with a large photograph of Alf Twentyman's cable cars at Northcote. See 3086 for an unused version.cable cars, vr trams, alf twentyman, david frost, vr 41, bendigo, tickets, postcards, peter gerasimon, trams, tramways -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - S Class 164 in High Street South, 1990
... S class trams -- melbourne... at the Kew Tram Depot. Kew Tram Depot S class trams -- melbourne ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event at the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of an 'S Class' tram No 164 in High Street South, taken at a re-enactment at the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. S Class 164 in High Street South."kew tram depot, s class trams -- melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - A Class 237 in High Street South, 1990
... Class A trams - Melbourne...Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of an A Class tram No.237 in High Street South taken at a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot. A Class 237 in High Street South"kew tram depot, class a trams - melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - A Class 237, A Class 231, & Y Class 469 at the Kew Depot, 1990
... trams -- melbourne...Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of two A Class Trams Nos 237 and 231, with a Y Class 469 in the background at a re-enactment in the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 237 231 Y Class 469"kew tram depot, a class trams, y class trams, trams -- melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - A Class 231 in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village, 1990
... trams -- melbourne...Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of an A Class 231 in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 231 in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village."kew tram depot, a class trams, trams -- melbourne -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Photograph Album, Ray Pearson's Photo Album - Trams of Victorian Railways, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong
... melbourne tramways vintage trams historic tramways cable tram steam ...This photo album was collated by Ray Pearson, a tramways history enthusiast and collector. It was donated to the museum in 2012 along with one other photo album, by his grandson.This photo ablum is significant for containing a large volume of historic photographs of vehicles, personnel and events related to the the Victorian tramways - particularly Victorian Railways, Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong tramways - from c1920's to c1994.Brown rectangular photo album (landscape format) containing photographs, newsclippings, postcards and other paper documents. The album contains 25 separate leaves plus a front and back cover. The album is bound on the left edge with brown cord, tied in a knot at the front. The spine and page edges are tattered and many of the photographs and documents within are loose.The front cover has a printed decorative border, rectangular in shape with a geometric pattern. The corners of the border also have decorative geometric shapes. Printed inscription within the border: PHOTOGRAPHS Hand written inscription in white-out or white pen: TRAMS of VICTORIAN RLYS. / BALLARAT. BENDIGO. GEELONG. Hand written inscription in black biro pen: RAY PEARSON collection Hand written inscriptions in biro and white-out or white pen for photographs and documents within. Sticker on inside left of back cover. Printed fine rectangular border with logo (depicting a lion holding a flag within a shield shape) and text within. On left: DICKINSON / LION BRAND / PHOTO ALBUMS On right: When ordering ask for / THE LUCETTA / ALBUM / Size of Leaf / No. 3011 10 X 8 / Also Stocked in / No. 3010 8 X 6 / No. 3012 12 X 10 Bottom edge outside of border: BRITISH MADE.victorian railways, photo album, victorian tramways, ray pearson, melbourne tramway museum, ballarat tramways, bendigo tramways, geelong tramways, melbourne tramways, vintage trams, historic tramways, cable tram, steam tram, dickinson, lion brand, lucetta album -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Photograph Album (part of), Ray Pearson's Photo Album - Trams of Victorian Railways, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong
... : TRAILER No 13. V.R. TRAMS ELWOOD. victorian railways melbourne ...Page 13 of Ray Pearson's Photo Album. Brown card page with two photographs (landscape format) placed on page using metallic look card decorative photo corners. Both photographs depict Victorian Railways tram No. 13 trams at Elwood Depot. A hand written inscriptions is located bewteen the two photographs.Hand written inscription in white-out or white pen between the top and bottom photograph: TRAILER No 13. V.R. TRAMS ELWOOD.victorian railways, melbourne tramways, vintage trams, elwood depot, elwood trams, destination brighton -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Suzanne Carbone and Wayne Taylor, "Connies return as Moomba monarchs for a day", 11/03/2002 12:00:00 AM
... btm2010i2 for this photo. Moomba Melbourne BTM Horse Trams Suzanne ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Melbourne Tuesday March 12, 2002, titled "Connies return as Moomba monarchs for a day" with a story written by Suzanne Carbone about the previous day's Moomba Tram Parade and the Connies. Features a photo of BTM Horse Tram No. 1 in the parade. Photo by Wayne Taylor. The same photograph appeared on The Age's web site in colour. See btm2010i2 for this photo.moomba, melbourne, btm, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Calendar, Cartoon by Augustine, "MTA 1983", 1982
... added 21-1-2016 Tramways trams Melbourne MMTB MTA Calendar ...Single sheet colour calendar for 1983, published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), successors to the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Large portion of the calendar features the changeover from the MMTB to the MTA - eg green colours replacing the orange. Also on the base of the cartoon by Augustine is a number of caricatures of well known MMTB/MTA personnel. On top of the calendar has the letters M&MTB being demolished and those of the MTA being positioned. Printed on heavy cartridge paper. Image added 21-1-2016tramways, trams, melbourne, mmtb, mta, calendar -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Sep. 1971
... in September 1971and its use in Melbourne. tramways trams Melbourne ...Yields information through a photograph of Ballarat No. 36 in Melbourne for Tourism Week in September 1971and its use in Melbourne. Two black and white photographs of Ballarat No. 36, after closure of the Ballarat system in Melbourne, for Tourism Week, promoting Ballarat. .1 - St Kilda Road - Domain Junction area - St Kilda Road .2 - Domain Road - after using the crossover - with W6 953? alongside. See Reg item 3501 for photos of its transport to Melbourne, 3503 for colour postcard and 3432 for a newspaper clipping. Both photographs have been used for display purposes. Photographer unknown.tramways, trams, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, domain road, tram 36 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Domestic object - Comic Book, Geoff Cook, "Tram Fury", 1976
... and the rear cover. Tram trams Melbourne Comics Geoff Cook ...Comic book - 32 pages + card covers titled "Tram Fury", with the subtitle "when the slowest driver on eight wheels meets the fastest dragster of the age - there can only be one outcome ...." Written and illustrated by Geoff Cook 1976, published by Falcon Comics. Colour cover with green back cover. Publication details on rear cover. Based on a story about Melbourne W2 tramcar drivers racing each other. Image of front cover, page 32 and the rear cover.tram, trams, melbourne, comics -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, Mind the curve! : a history of the cable trams, 1970
... Cable trams - Melbourne..., bib, ill, maps, p.155. Cable trams - Melbourne Public ...The colourful cable tram, 'gliding along with its swan-like motion', remains the nostalgic memory for Australians that the hansom cab is for the Londoner. Yet it was the major street transport over two generations for Melbourne, San Fransico, Chicago and other brash and self-confidently expanding great cities of the late nineteenth century.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.155.non-fictionThe colourful cable tram, 'gliding along with its swan-like motion', remains the nostalgic memory for Australians that the hansom cab is for the Londoner. Yet it was the major street transport over two generations for Melbourne, San Fransico, Chicago and other brash and self-confidently expanding great cities of the late nineteenth century.cable trams - melbourne, public transport - melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, John D Keating, "Mind the Curve", "Hold tight for the Curves", 1970
... of the Cable Trams", stitch bound to hard red Rexene covers with gold.... Trams tramways Melbourne MMTB Cable Trams MTO Co Horse Trams ....1 - Hard bound book, 172 pages, including end covers, 10 sections, title "Mind the Curve", with subtitle "A history of the Cable Trams", stitch bound to hard red Rexene covers with gold block title on the spine only. Dust cover has the title, author, drawing of Bourke St and details of the book and author on the returns. Written by John D Keating, published by the Melbourne University Press in 1970. Has index, acknowledgements, table of contents, list of illustrations and references Looks at the establishment, construction, operation and demise of the cable tram system in Melbourne. Provides location details of the engines houses, tramcars, ticketing, management, politics, the Northcote line and the workers. Has a hand written note written by the daughter of John Caddell, a cable Tammie. On the page opposite the Acknowledgements is a typed note regarding visiting Mr Twentymen's house. .2 on the inside of the rear cover is a photograph and note regarding John Caddell and information about John's retirement from Preston Depot. .3 - Newspaper cutting, "Hold tight for the curves" - The Herald, 15/10/1970 - written by Laurie Power. reviewing the book. Has been adhered to a sheet of A4 white paper.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams, mto co, horse trams, preston depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Town Hall Melbourne", c1900
... St signalmen trailers cable trams Melbourne Town Hall Colour ...Coloured postcard of the Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston, and Collins Sts. Has three cable car sets in the view, one with two trailers southbound in Swanston St. In the bottom right-hand corner can be seen a shelter and signalman for the control of the intersection. The card was printed in Germany.Yields information about the Melbourne Town Hall and a signal box.Colour postcard, divided back unused. Has number "09 871" in bottom right hand corner.tramways, collins st, swanston st, signalmen, trailers, cable trams, melbourne town hall -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Centenary Souvenir - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - 1934-5", 1935
... Trams tramways MMTB Melbourne Routes Cable Trams Has "19 ...Book - five sections - 80 pages, side stapled, glued within light green card covers with title "Centenary Souvenir - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - 1934-5". Has an introduction, a preface that gives a brief history of the tramway system in Melbourne, 20 buildings and points on interest in Melbourne and how to get there, with sketches by Clive Fink, a list of electrified routes and a cable routes at the time with details of terminals and points of interest along the route. Printed by The Mail Publishers, 264 Barkly St Footscray. See Related documents for a route listing. See Reg Item 79 for a reprint version of 1967. 2nd copy added 29-8-2015 - donation of Ian Bryant. 3rd copy from the McComb Collection added 30-12-2016. Copy 4 donated by Kevin Tiernay - 11-06-2022 Pdf copy added 5/5/2019 as image i2 and images i2 to i4 removed.Has "19" in red ink on inside title page, Copy 3 - has H. S. McComb in pencil along the top of the front cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, routes, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Melbourne cable tram No. 1
... Melbourne cable tram No. 1...Trams tramways Cable Trams Melbourne Nicholson St. On rear ...Photographic reproduction of a Melbourne tramways cable car set, grip car and cable trailer No. 1 possibly photographed in Nicholson St. Carlton by the Exhibition gardens. Destination of grip car is "Spencer St." On rear of trailer has a "Nicholson St." board. Has three people seated on grip car, along grip man and conductor on front platform of trailer. Would appear to be posed photograph. The numeral one is not fully central and may have been modified on the print. Printed on glossy paper.On rear in blue ink "C161"trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne, nicholson st. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
document - Correspondence, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1963 - 1965
... Tram trams Melbourne Footboards Tram Steps MMTB Tramcar ...990.1 -Typed letter from Chairman of M&MTB (Robert (Bob) Risson to Mr. John Grimwade dated 18 April 1963, concerning an letter in the Age written by J. Grimwade about Trams and Motor Cars. Written on M&MTB letterhead, with "Dear John" and author's signature "Bob Risson" handwritten in. Has been folded into four for posting. On quarto size paper, with watermark "Loganvale / Parchment / Made in Britain". Gives M&MTB phone numbers, postal and street address and telegraphic address on letterhead. 990.2 - Typed letter from Chairman of M&MTB (Robert (Bob) Risson to Mr. John Grimwade dated 29 April 1965, concerning tramcar design and deputy chairman (Mr. Kirby) forthcoming overseas trip. Written on M&MTB letterhead, with "Dear John" and author's signature "Bob" handwritten in. Has been folded into six for posting. On quarto size paper, with a watermark "? / RAG ? / Made in Australia". Gives M&MTB phone numbers, postal and street address and telegraphic address on letterhead, different design to 990.1, including phone number. Above the "Dear John" an imprint from of another sheet of paper, has been imposed on the sheet - grease mark? about 15 in diameter. 990.3 - Copy of interoffice memo from Deputy Chairman (Mr. Kirby) on yellow paper, dated 27 April 1965, replying to Chairmans memo of 26 April 1965, about the design of new trams, with steps inside the doorways. Signed by Mr. Kirby. Has been folded for mailing. Has left hand edge partly folded in. 990.4 - Copy of interoffice memo from Chairman (R. Risson) to Deputy Chairman, about a suggestion by Mr. Grimwade about running boards and the width of trams. Notes Chairman's view that the policy of running boards was deliberate in order that cars collided with them first rather than the tram body. On blue paper. Signed by the Chairman. Has been folded for mailing. Item 990.2 to 990.4 stapled in top left hand corner.Signatures and names tram, trams, melbourne, footboards, tram steps, mmtb, tramcar design -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "The Silent Line", 18-8-1969
... was on the future all-electric tram fleet that was proposed for Melbourne ...Reports on a Science Congress in Adelaide and a speech by Robert Risson about future transport possible systems - all types such as conveyor belts, air cushion vehicles, magnetic cushions, pneumatic tubes, moving footpaths, jet-propelled vehicles, gas turbine and diesel electric buses. These are known as "gadgetbahns" mooted proposals that seldom come to commercial fruition. His main emphasis was on the future all-electric tram fleet that was proposed for Melbourne. Also notes underground systems such as San Francisco. Item by Science Writer Frank Campbell.Yields information about possible future transport systems - gadgetbahnsNewspaper clipping - "The Silent line" and "On the move the mod way" - The Herald "18-8-1969" tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, future transport, transport systems, electric trams, all-electric trams, robert risson, gadgetbahns, underground tramways