Notices to cable tram employees and signalmen about the operation of the intersection of Collins and Swanston Street c1921. Details how Police would signal for the number of trams to cross in either direction and how the signalman would operate the signals and the cable depression lever for Collins St cable cars. The Rules for signalmen dated 1/7/1921 and signed by J G Roberts, Manager Cable system for the MMTB. This intersection was one of the busiest in Melbourne running four separate routes in Collins St and the busy St Kilda Road route.Yields information about the cable tram operation of Swanston and Collins St and signalmen.Two foolscap photocopied sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, cable trams, swanston st, collins st, signalmen, police

Letter addressed to Mrs B Bartley of Carlton dated 6/6/1965 regarding the possibility of rejoining the Board as a conductress. Details the wages average earnings, and leave etc. Signed by the Secretary W Aird. The photograph shows a lady conductress on a tram step of W2 258, presumably Mrs. Bartley. Not known whether she took up the offer.Has a close association with Mrs Bartley and demonstrates MMTB recruiting at the time of a shortage of staff.Letter on a sheet of quarto MMTB Letterhead with a black and white photograph taped to the bottom right hand corner.tramways, tramcars, conductress, w2 class, tram 258, job offer, mmtb

Tramway Pass for a Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldier pass No. 505 made out to R H Prentice of Prahran and signed by R A Spencer MMTB Secretary. Has the availability conditions, and is available until 30/6/1948. Mr Bob Prentice was a tramway enthusiast who collected VR Tramcar No. 20, photographs and items and authored several small books about Victorian Tramways. See January 1993 and the April. 2024 (page 9) issues of Ballarat Tramway Museum Fares Please - (reference links)Has a strong association with a well respected tramway enthusiast and collector.Grey cloth card folded item with two pre-printed pieces of paper glued to the inside, one with details of the holder on the left hand and the right hand side with a photograph of the holder.tramways, trams, soldiers, tickets, mmtb, passes, bob prentice

Administrative record - "Car and Bus Mileage" for 28 days ended 29th June 1940, lists each electric depot, cable, and bus for each bus route. Includes total to date. Signed by H Guice as Treasurer and Accountant.Yields information about the mmtb tram and bus mileages to June 1940, a few months before the cable system closed.Carbon copy typed foolscap sheet signed F Guicetramways, trams, mmtb, depots, mileages, buses, cable trams, statistics

Receipt issued Mr L Hickman? for 8/- appears to be for the cost of property and 1 screw driver. Signed by H Guice who became the MMTB Treasurer and Accountant and was Acting Secretary in 1953. Herbert (Bert) Norman Guice was appointed by the HTT at its meeting of 21/1/1916 as its Accountant. He retired from MMTB in 1956.Demonstrates an HTT receipt form and has a close association with the signatory - H Guice who had a long career in the Melbourne Tramways.Completed duplicate receipt form dated 10 June 1919tramways, htt, forms, receipts, h guice

Used as a destination or auxiliary board on Sandringham trams and buses that operated from the Sandringham railway station tram/bus depot. Tram and bus services were operated by the Victorian Railways. Have been letter Beaumaris Express and Beaumaris Express Black Rock which indicate more bus rather than trams.Demonstrates destination signs used by the Victorian Railways on their Sandringham services. Sign - plywood - 3 ply with a rebated timber section at the top of the sign, painted black with white letters. tramways, vr, sandringham, vr buses, buses, signs

Pamphlet produced by the MMTB signed by F D Snell as Chairman about the formation of the State Transport Authority and Metropolitan Transit Authority. Advises the appointment of Mr Lynn Strouse as Chairman and Managing Director of the MTA. Provides an organisation chart for both Authorities. The new authority commenced on 1/7/1983. See reference.Yields information about the 1983 formation of the MTA.Pamphlet - 6 Fold item printed on light card.tramways, trams, the met, mta, organisational structure

The document issued May 1937, signed by S M Richardson as Manager, sets out the duties and responsibilities of Traffic Inspectors, Rules and Instructions - General, supervision of employees, traffic, tram blockages, accidents and incidents. Yields information Rules and Instructions for Traffic Inspectors in 1937.Document or booklet - 16 printed pages + black outside card covers with grey end papers centre stapled.Has the name "C N Cogle? Malvern Depot" in ink on the front inside cover.tramways, inspectors, rules, instructions, traffic, traffic staff

These items were used by tram and bus drivers as part of the Metcard machine management system. The PM (portable memory) key was issued to each driver. At the start of a shift, the driver would put it into a cream-coloured terminal at the sign-on point (starter's office in the depot) and transfer their shift information onto the key. Once the driver reached the vehicle, they put the key into the black-coloured terminal (tram driver's keypad - TDKP or bus driver's keypad) to upload the shift data to the vehicle. See item 2582 for more details and other examples.Demonstrates an item used on buses and trams for management of the Metcard Machines and ticketting issue.Digital Memory module, or Portable Memory Key, equivalent in type to a USB stick, black plastic with a sliding mechanism to protect 8 copper contact strips with a digital memory area at one end. Stamped into the memory area part number "97100188. On the reverse side is a lable giving details of the owner, part number, and serial number and that it is subject to a charge in favour of the National Australia Bank. Has as key type appearance. Has a key retaining ring and key tag with "194 Williams 361798" printed on it.tramways, trams, buses, metcard, ticket machines

Used by the MMTB to number each tram stop on the system. Was attached to a pole using a metal strap. See item 185 for an example with a strap.Demonstrates a MMTB tram stop number of two types of materials.Set of two numerals used on tram stops, both with two holes on the sides, and originally a red number on a white background. No. 3 - sheet metal baked enamalled. No. 7 - white core bakelite sheet.tramways, mmtb, tram stops, passenger signs

The photograph shows X2 class tram No. 676 with the destination of Russell St in Leeds St Footscray. Has the station buildings in the background as well as signs for Four & Twenty Pies, Ace Plastic & Rubber and a shore repair shop Photo by Jim Seletto c1960.Yields information about MMTB X2 676 and the Footscray Station terminus.Black and white photograph, with photographer's notes on the rear."Footscray Station, JSE6" and Jim Seletto stamp.trams, leeds st, footscray, x2 class, tram 676

Rose Series postcard No. P 185, "Collins Street Melbourne" looking west from the intersection with Swanston Street, c1950. Has two trams eastbound in Collins Street and several motor cars doing a hook turn in the intersection. In the background are Frayefield Hats, Calders and Kodak signs.Yields information about the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets c1950.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.collins st, tramways, swanston st, trams, mmtb

Rose Series postcard No. P 206, titled "Flinders St Melbourne" with W2 class tram 412 (Spencer St, route 40) westbound in Flinders St with Flinders Street Railway Station in the background. A group of ladies has alighted from the tram at the Safety Zone near Queen St. Note the "Do not park here" sign placed behind the pole on the right side of the photograph.Yields information about Flinders St late 1930sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.tramways, w2 class, flinders st, tram 412, safety zone, trams, route 40

Rose Series postcard No. P 1083, titled "Bourke Street Melbourne", showing a busy scene outside Buckley & Nunn Limited store and the Myer Emporium. In the view are two double-decker buses, two single-decker buses in the wartime livery with white mudguards and white rear panels. one horse-drawn cart is on the opposite of the road. There is a gas producer pack on the back of the car parked on the left-hand side of the photograph. Also in the view are signs for London Stores.Yields information about Bourke St early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, bourke st, buses, world war ii, td5c class, ts8c class, mmtb buses

Rose Series postcard No. P 2127, titled "Swanston St and Town Hall Melbourne", looking south from Bourke St with the Shrine of Remembrance in the distance. Three W2 class trams visible along with the Safety Zone sign for the Bourke St tram stop. Yields information about an aerial view of Melbourne late 1930sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, swanston st, town hall, w2 class

Document titled "Kew Depot Operations Update" - dated Jan. 2012 giving staff an update on matters that affected drivers. Topics included the new access or super stop at MacArthur St, tram keys, 2012 Australian Open, Southbank depot upgrade, incorrect routes and DOC's. Signed George Etiennette, Depot Manager.Demonstrates a Yarra Trams Kew Depot operations update or newsletter.Document - A4 sheet, printed both sides on red paper.tramways, kew depot, newsletter, macarthur st, drivers

Rose Series postcard No. P 3277 titled "Swanston Street, Melbourne" showing northbound W2 class tram No. 435 (route 4) with the destination set for the return trip to Carnegie. Has another four of five trams in the view. Photo looking south from Bourke Street. On the left side of the photo is a sign for a taxi stand,Yields information Swanston St late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, w2 class, swanston st, tram 435, route 4a

Rose Series postcard No. P 10765, titled "Collins Street, Melbourne" looking west from Russell Street. Has many trams in view, including tram 333 which does not have a route number box, though the one on the left side of the road does. This tram was fitted with a route number box during Nov. 1929. In the far background can be seen chimney stacks of the gas works. There is a sign for Martin and Pleasant, Homeopathic Pharmacy.Yields information about Collins St c1929Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, collins st, w2 class, gas works, tramways, tram 333

Rose Series postcard No. P 3034 titled "Flinders St Railway station Melbourne" - with a W2 class tram about to cross Swanston Street. Some motor cars are in the view, some waiting to do their hook turns. A Policeman on point duty can be seen. The station has a large sign advertising Springtime at Mt Buffalo National Park.Yields information about the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Sts.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, flinders st station, flinders st, swanston st

Rose Series postcard No. P 3288 titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", looking north from just past (or south) of Batman Ave. There are five trams in the view and one private Reo bus. W2 class tram 452 (route 64 - City). The trams have a white strip under the driver's windows indicating the war time black out measure. The sign board advertising tram routes to Wattle Park, Burwood etc can be seen above the footpath leading to Batman Ave.Yields information about Swanston St. at the intersection with Batman Ave.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.Has "K J Magor" stamp on rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, bus, batman ave, tram 452, route 64, world war ii

Certificate of Appreciation from the Mutual Benefit Society of the Employees of MTOCo to Mr T Edwin Wildie for services rendered to the Society. Dated Feb. 1914. Was signed by the President, Vice President, and secretary but these have faded. Comprises a group photograph of 28 men and at the bottom a portrait photo of Mr Wildie. Includes images of a cable tram set at Brunswick Depot, a horse-drawn Omnibus, the interior of an engine house and the construction of a cable tramway junction. Printed by Sands McDougal Pty Ltd.Has a close association with Mr Edwin Wildie and the MBSDigital image scanned from a framed certificate. The group photo was a physical insert into the rear of the certificate and then framed.group photos, cable trams, mutual funds, mutual benefit society, certificates

Rose Series postcard No. P 955, titled "'The Block' - Collins Melbourne " looking east from Elizabeth Street. Has at least nine cable trams in the view, along with horse drawn vehicles and motor cars. Has signs for James Thelwell ladies Tailor and Lafayette. The verandah on the south side of Collins Street is part of the "Centreway Arcade" and building constructed in 1911-12.Yields information about Collins St, c1914.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.Has the Ken Magor stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, collins st, melbourne town hall

Rose Series postcard No. P 981 titled "Bourke Street Melbourne Vic,". The photo looks east from Queen St. Several cable trams are in the view. There are signs for Osram lamps and valves, a car park, BGE, Film House, Commercial Bank and Thomas Evans Pty Ltd. See item 8076 for a similar image.Yields information about Bourke St c1940.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st

Sign shows the logo of the Swanston trams. The organisation was created out of the Public Transport Corporation in 1997. Became M>Tram in 2001.Demonstrates the short lived Swanston Trams logo.Printed colour sign with the logo and words "Swanston trams" with an adhesive film and paper.tramways, signs, swanston trams, logos

Rose Series postcard No. P 3334 titled "Bay Street Port Melbourne", looking south from near Bridge Street. Has two cable cars in the view, the northbound one has the destination of "Spring St". Has a Theatre on the left side of the photo along with a "Hail cars Here" tram stop sign on a pole. Photo c1920.Yields information about Bay St Port Melbourne. C1920Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.Has the stamp of Ken Magor on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, bay st, port melbourne

Rose Series postcard No. P 3589, titled "Bourke Street looking to Parliament House, Melbourne". The photo looks east from Queen Street. There are several cable trams in the view. Has signs for Gibson, the Victoria Hotel, Osram lamps and valves, BGE, Myer, Foys, Danks, Thomas Evans, Donald Macintosh gun maker, and the Evans House, The Commercial Bank of Australia. See item 8071 for a similar image.Yields information about Bourke St c1939.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st

Submission from Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) dated Jan. 1990 about public transport options to Victoria Harbour, Melbourne docklands. Gives options for extension of Flinders St (tram route 48) or Collins St. Includes notes on La Trobe and Bourke St routes and suggestions re the Webb Dock railway line, ferries, monorails, and car parking. Signed by Ken Craven. Includes two diagrams.Yields information about the AETA's work and a 1990 submission re Victoria Harbour Docklands.Photocopy of a 5 page A4 document, was stapled in top left hand cornertramways, trams, aeta, docklands, new tramways, submissions, victoria harbour

Report - Foolscap, card covers, red comb binding, 15 pages, titled "Traffic Operations Investigations - Route Study Methodology". Looks at the methodology for studying the operating characteristics of transport route and the programme for doing it. Dated Nov. 1975. Signed R B Sinclairtrams, tramways, routes, passengers, planning, development

Report - Foolscap, card covers, red cloth binding, 3 pages plus graphs, tables and diagrams, titled "Staggering of Office Houses of State Public Services Effect on trams and buses" Dated June 1972 Signed D W Lees, Planning Engineer.trams, tramways, routes, passengers, planning, development, victorian government

Set of 7 signs - printed on paper with an adhesive backing. Items 1 to 5 have a silver finish. .1 - No Smoking .2 - To stop car pull left hand cord once. etc. .3 - Passengers are requested to tender the Exact Fare. .4 - Spitting in the car is strictly prohibited .5 - Driver's Exit Door .6 - Normal loading 55 passengers .7 - Patrolled by Transit Patroltrams, tramways, operations, buses, moomba