Typed letter on MMTB letterhead, as a letter of introduction to Ronald William Wearne, District Traffic Inspector, dated 4 June 1979, signed by R. C. Drummond, as Traffic Manager. Ron was visiting Europe. Typed on a watermarked bond paper.trams, tramways, mmtb, inspectors, letters

Letter to all employees, dated 5/4/1950, signed by Robert Risson, Chairman, about the strike now in its 6th week, noting it is a strike against the Arbitration Court, arguments of the Tramway Employees Association, and asking employees to consider to terminate the dispute given the length of the strike. Letter has been printed on a foolscap MMTB headed sheet with a typewriter style font and a printed signature font. Typed on a watermarked bond paper - "Satisfaca Bond". Reference - MTM article on Clarrie O'Shea - strike was to last some 60 days.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, arbitration, strike

The form certifies that R. Wearne has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 13/3/1947, given No. 2257, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and ?? as Manager. Signed on the left margin by R. Wearne, No. 1440. Form No. 3/232, dated August 1946.Demonstrates a MMTB form used to record a person was qualified as a tram driver for Mr. R. Wearne.Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate".trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Quarto sized, typed letter to R. Wearne of 7 Mackie Grove, East Brighton, dated 13/7/1970 advising that his Army Service from Oct. 1939 to September 1945 will be recognised for Long Service Leave. Signed by Mr Aird? as Secretary. Typed on bond paper with a Heralds Loan, Rag Content, Made in Australia watermark.trams, tramways, mmtb, letters, world war 2

895.1 - Printed card, inviting Mr. R. Wearne to a WW2 or WWII Memorial Service at Malvern Depot on 16/6/1946. Arranged by The Employees of Malvern Tram Depot" and signed by F. H. Dye, Depot Delegate. 895.1 - Printed sheet, folded on off white paper, three sides, with a border on the front page, "Order of Service", Malvern Tramway Men and the Second World War, Unveiling Ceremony. Honouring the memory of two soldier's from Malvern Depot, J. Giggins (killed 1941) and W. E. Armstrong (who died as a PWO in 1943).hand written informationtrams, tramways, world war 2, malvern depot

Green cloth, covered heavy cardboard both sides ticket or pass, titled "Tramway Pass - 1953-54" for limbless and disabled soldiers, issued by the MMTB with MMTB logo on the rear. Ticket printed with paper sheets glued to the cloth on the inside and a photo of the person issued to glued to the right hand side. Issued to John Cameron of 82 Victoria St Carlton, signed by the Secretary (Mr Warner). Note date of pass is 1-10-53, though it appears to be issued in 1955. Available to 30-6-1954. Has a photo of Mr. Cameron. Advised Mr. Cameron had lost a leg during the war. Note - not available on all night services. Donated by Mal Rowe 25-4-15.trams, tramways, tickets, world war 1, passes, mmtb

Set of three MTT Adelaide Tramway Passes used by Ron Wearne of the Victorian Tramways Social Cricket Association when visiting Adelaide. Each have a cloth cover, covering two pieces of heavy card, with a metal eyelet in the bottom left hand corner, numbers, name of person available to, date of available to and signed by the "Secretary" printed on a separate sheets and glued to the inside. The conditions of travel also printed on a separate sheet and glue to the inside. All four edges have been founded .1 - 1955 - blue cloth cover, No. 157, available to 19/3/1955. .2 - 1957 - green cloth cover, No. 182, 28/2/1957 .3 - 1959 - grey cloth cover, No. 220, 28/2/1959.trams, tramways, cricket, sports, social club, passes, tickets

Foolscap sized photocopied sheet, MMTB Notice to Traffic Staff, No. 3058, advising the introduction of books of 20 prepaid tickets, in books or sheets of 20 commencing 3rd August 1980. Has five sample tickets stapled to the bottom of the circular and one green ticket showing the reverse side. Dated 28/7/1980 and signed "R. C. Drummond Traffic Manager." Gives details of the tickets and how they must be used. Each ticket has been over stamped "Sample Issue Only"trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, sections, notices to staff

Printed letter on The Met letterhead, signed by Tom Roper, Minister for Transport, addressed to "The Householder" advising of the Labor Government's progress in updating the transport fleet, road funding and the extension of the Neighbourhood tickets by an hour (see Reg item 922). Letter undated. Based on a reference to the Box Hill interchange being opened last year, it would be 1986. The new interchange opened in 1985.trams, tramways, minister for transport, neighbourhood tickets, the met

Colour postcard of VR53, Latrobe St Melbourne, Oct. 2006. Tram showing Special. Buildings in the rear have a Hoyts advertising sign. Postcard produced by Association of Railway Enthusiasts, ARE No. 14/07. Has Railcard copyright and phone number of rear, ARE shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp. Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, vr, are, latrobe st, tram 53

Laminated A4 sign, with VicTrack Access logo, asking people to keep door clear (No. 4 Road) at Hawthorn to enable the arrival of Z81 on Friday 19 June 2015.trams, tramways, z class, hawthorn depot, victrack, tram z81

Bound Document, two large ruled grey folded sheets with containing various schedules and letters typed onto foolscap (folio) or quarto sheets. Titled "Agreement Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board with A.N. Colquhoun "signed and sealed on 18th May 1945. Bound on left hand side with green ribbon. Gave Archibald Norman Colquhoun the right to advertising on the inside of tramcars and buses and on the rear of tickets for five years. Gave details of the contract, minimum payments, rebates and conditions of the contract. Schedule A - two pages - space available in tramcars Schedule B - two pages - buses ditto Schedule C - passenger check tickets / annum - some 350million - one page Schedule D - actual tendered document, 15/4/1948 - one page Schedule E - the Specification for the tender - five pages Schedule F - Letter signed by A.N. Colquhoun, on The Reilly Advertising Co. letterhead of which has was the Managing Director giving his credentials. Schedule G - supporting letter on The Reilly Advertising Co letterhead. Schedule H - Letter from the Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd - supporting Mr A.N. Colquhoun. Schedule I - letter from MMTB advising A.N. Colquhoun of his successful bid. Schedule J - Draft agreement in tender document - five pages - signed 15/4/1948."996/7" in top left hand corner of document and stamped "Treasurer"trams, tramways, tickets, advertisements, tramcars, buses, contracts, legal agreements

Set of four black and white prints of W2 221 derailed at South Melbourne tram depot, late 1960's? This tram was used a training vehicle for recovery crews to re-rail trams. Again possibly an early use of this vehicle as such - has "Kenric Best for Boys wear" sign on one end, and a "Collision not to be moved" Auxiliary board on the other end. In the background are AEC Meal Bus, Works vehicle No. 6, mobile crane used in track relaying and South Melbourne depot buildings.trams, tramways, training, emergency, accidents, recovery, mmtb, south melbourne depot, derailments, tram 221, tram 6, aec, track cleaner, works cars

Black and white photograph of the "new" and "old" tramway emergency vehicles side by side at South Melbourne depot - would appear the new vehicle is being fitted out and equipment possibly being transferred. Shows the registration numbers of the vehicle. These are known by their radio call signs R10. See Winter 1981 Metra News for the story behind the photo - Reg Item 1026.5 Reference added 17-9-2015. See also Reg Item 2528 for another photo, possibly done at the same time and 6731 for a photo without people of equipment.trams, tramways, emergency, recovery, mmtb, r10 vehicle, aec, south melbourne depot

Eight page, foolscap, typed or printed notes titled "Student Conductors' Training", dated January 1976. Details the training processes, guidance and outcomes for Conductors on Melbourne trams. stapled in the top left hand corner. Outlines the hiring process, syllabus, class room and on the job, examination and final training on the job. Signed by R. G. Fryer, Training Officer.trams, tramways, conductors, mmtb, training

Sign regarding the operation of a Melbourne suburban train door that has been fitted with power closing doors, three colours, adhesive back with the name of the manufacturer "JBC" on the rear. Has two sheets of paper split in the middle that protected the sign until use. Possibly dates from the time of the introduction of power doors on Harris Trains.trams, tramways, victorian railways, melbourne

Bound book of 100 Certifications - "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Certificate of Competency as Motorman". Consists of 100 pages of certificates, numbered 1 to 100, with butt of each certificate retained in the book. Bound with heavy card covers, red coloured on the outside of the covers, stapled with black binding material. Each Certificate numbered, in top left hand corner, giving date, employee name, date of birth and signed or initialled by the Engineer and Manager. In the top left hand corner of the book is printers logos - The Prahran Telegraph Printing Co, King St, opposite Town Hall, telephone 108W. Most certificates issue 29.12.1919. Certificates 1 to 58 issued by HTT 59 and 60 issue with HTT crossed out and MMTB written in. 61 to 75 and 92 to 99 removed from book and No. 100 removed altogether. No. 74 is loose. See related documents for a list of the names.See separate List - located in box 01-03-05trams, tramways, hawthorn tramways trust, htt, motormen, certificates

Twenty page book within card covers titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board /Conditions covering Gratuities (New Scheme) Long Service Leave (All Employees) Sick Leave (Daily Paid Employees) and Procedure re Medical Examinations and Employees' Register" Dated 1 March 1957 with a reprint date of April 1959. Signed by H.A. Warner, Secretary. See also Reg Item 741 for a later version. 67.1 - first issue dated 1 March 1957, with details on first page added 3/12/15 from donation of Gary Butler.In pencil on front cover "Insp De Dehosa"trams, tramways, mmtb, personnel, procedures

Black colour file folder fitted with Wotar hand operated clip to retain documents. Contains information about destination rolls, layouts, memos regarding destination rolls, signed by R. C. Drummond, bus rolls, Decorated car rolls, route numbers. In the rear of the document are sheets outlining paint and material stocks in 1969/1970. Prepared during the 1960's and early 1970s. See images for destination rolls and route number listing.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, destination roll, route numbers

Book - green Rexene covers, with title - "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - Works Codes and Instructions". Six sections, sewn into covers, dated April 1961, signed by J. J. Fisher, Civil Engineer. 118 pages plus covers. Book numbered "46". Provides an list of contents, giving provisional codes or instructions for works, instructions, about the maintenance and repair of the track welding, safe working, watchmen, care of lamps, and plant. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs removed and pdf added.Inside front cover has a signature and date of 9/8/61 in ink and inside rear cover "not entered" in pencil. Could be a reference to a Court document - see Reg item 94.trams, tramways, mmtb, track, maintenance

Framed, glazed, black and white photograph of the intersection of Flinders and Swanston St Melbourne, looking towards Flinders St railway station. Timber frame, painted brown and gold, with brown paper lining on rear. Has brown string stapled at rear on both sides for hanging. In the central bottom of the rear is "Glen Waverley Picture Framing, sticker, 698 High St Road, Glen Waverley with a 7 digit phone number. Photo c1926?? features a very busy intersection cable trams (No. 17 west bound in Flinders, tram 160 north bound in Swanston, two W class trams, other cable trams, many motor cars, horse drawn vehicles, cyclist and pedestrians. Note the standing zone in Flinders St. In photo are Young and Jacksons Hotel, Bacchus Marsh Concentrated Milk table cream, and numerous signs on the railway station. See Reg Item 5272 for the photo on a Greetings Card and 5217 for a photographic print.on rear top "Donated to Hawthorn Tram Museum Feb 1912 Ron Scholten" in ink.trams, tramways, flinders st station, swanston st, flinders st, melbourne, cable trams

Photocopy of a two single A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, titled ""Letter to all Met Tram staff", signed Russell Nathan, 17/4/1997, details agreement with the Union regarding Superannuation, employment conditions, targeted separation packages, PTC Enterprise Agreement - agreement and attached to is a photocopy titled "Cooper Concedes on Super", from the PTU, ETU, ASU, AMWU, ARPOA and APESMA with the union logos on the top of the sheet.trams, tramways, employees, ptc, superannuation, personnel

Photocopy of a three page letter signed by K. M. Fitzmaurice of the PTC and dated 5/12/1989 regarding the August 1989 National Wage Decision and the restructuring of awards and multi-skilling. Provides a proposed career structure and weekly pay rates on pages 2 and 3 and notes that the Unions have refused to have discussions.trams, tramways, employees, ptc, wages, personnel, unions

Photocopy of a single page letter signed by John King, Director General of Transport advising people that the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the State Transport Authority had been amalgamated to form the Public Transport Corporation, passed by Parliament on 26/5/1989. Letter dated 13/6/1989. Looks at staff attrition, amalgamation. Affects the Met and V/Line.trams, tramways, unions, ptc, the met, v/line

Photocopy of a single page instruction titled "Hot Days Tram and Bus", providing policy in respect to working on hot days, OH&S issues, personal equipment, vehicle reliability and the provision of cool water. Signed by Russell Nathan, General Manager Tram and Bus for the PTC, has V/Line and The Met logos. Issued Jan. 1992trams, tramways, instructions, ptc, the met, v/line

Photocopy of a three page document titled "Uniform Dress Standards", providing details of male and female uniforms to be worn during the summer and winter periods, hair styles and what badges were permitted to be worn on the uniform. Issued Jan. 1992 on PTC letterhead, signed by Gregory Dower, Manager Depot Operations.trams, tramways, personnel, crews, the met, uniforms

Colour photocopy of a MMTB drawing titled "MMTB Proposals for General Scheme showing a detail plan of tramways proposed for Melbourne 1923. Signed by J. Strickland 27-8-1923. Shows cable trams, existing tramways, authorised tramways, proposed, VR tramways, rail lines and waterways. Not known when colour copy actually made - could have been an AETA or a TMSV reproduction. See Reg Item 2089 for an original of this document.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, cable trams, electric trains, tramways, proposals, planning

Printed A4 sheet - "Notice to Tram Patrons" - apology for disruption when the overhead was pulled down at Domain Interchange - Tuesday 6 June 1995. Signed by Russell Nathan, Managing Director, Met Tram. Printed on PTC paper in black and white. Has been folded into three.trams, tramways, ptc, domain junction, notices and information, overhead, accidents

Black and white photograph of W5 No. 779 inbound to the City and Domain Road on route 56, on the open ballasted track just before passing under the railway line at the Zoo gardens area. Shows the open doors with the bars down. Photo of the tram slightly out of focus. Taken early 1950's by an unknown photographer. In the overhead shows a sign black cross in a circular disc and behind the tram a incandescent light suspended in the middle of the overhead. The photo shows the construction of the track at this location, dog spiked sleepers, the rail supports for the inner check rail. In the background behind the tram is the lever for the points of the crossover.On the rear in red ink "Melbourne tram shows use of Off-street tracks in an outer suburb"trams, tramways, zoo tram, reserved track, track construction, w5 class

Poster - white sheet of paper, titled "Time table of Sunday Morning Tram and Bus Services", providing details of the tram and bus services for September 1953, from first tram (about 8am through to about 2pm). Signed by F. G. Wraith as Manager. Poster has been adhered to a sheet of glass that was backed with a sheet of brown paper. The glass was used in the driver's bulkhead of a W class tram.trams, tramways, timetables, sunday services, mmtb