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Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Stores Department - Freight Tram Time Table", 25/09/1979 12:00:00 AM
Foolscap duplicated sheet with two punch holes in the left hand side, providing a timetable for the Freight tram, dated 24/5/1976, notes normally uses tram No. 17. Gives details of the times and the depots served, meal breaks and servicing at South Melbourne depot on a Wednesday. Also provides route to be taken, precautions and that the Batman Ave turnout is not to be used. See Reg Item 6496 for March 1963 version.In top right corner in ink "ON loan from JRP" and in top left hand corner "Acquired per Mr. Solly Stores Controller, Freight Tram made about 60 point changes"trams, tramways, freight tram, depot, stores department -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Dates of fare increases, 1/09/1964 12:00:00 AM
Letter - carbon copy - on blue quarto paper, dated 1/9/1964 signed by the Chairman, Robert Risson, giving the dates of the 8 fares increases between 1947 and 1960. Written to the G. R. Stewart, the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport. Notes that there was a fare increase in 1926 and none until 1/1/1947.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, tickets, minister for transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Flags for display on trams", 7/09/1960 12:00:00 AM
Report - carbon copy of 1 quarto sheet on blue paper from the Controller of Stores to the Deputy Chairman dated 7/9/1960, titled "Flags for display on trams" giving details of the purchase of Australian blue Ensigns, costs and that the Board is committed to flying 650 flags for Royal Agricultural Society. Approval was sought to purchase another 100.trams, tramways, flags, royal show, stores department -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), spruik golf at Wattle Park, 1/09/1938 12:00:00 AM
Memorandum, typed quarto sheet, from MMTB Publicity Officer, Lewis Russell to the Manager dated 1/9/1938 about asking conductors to spruik golf at Wattle Park and noting that since radio broadcasting campaign, golfer numbers had improved and noted that the bus tours were about to restart.trams, tramways, wattle park, publicity, conductors, bus tours, tourist bus -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Kings, 19/09/2019 12:00:00 AM
Kodachrome colour slide, by Keith Kings, 11/4/1955 of SW6 919 shunting at the Victoria St sidings, with destination of East Malvern. Both Trolley poles lifted and fitted with wheels. In the background are the Redmond Inglis printers and a building selling Used Cars.Keith Kings stamp with number "K(A)(46) and hand written in ink "MMTB 919-SW at Victoria St shunt (B seating) 1/50on f5.6, 11/4/55"trams, tramways, victoria st, east malvern, sw6 class, tram 919 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 20/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Photograph, Black and White, Photo of the formal launch of Hawthorn Tramways Trust No. 8 (HTT) a Princes Bridge on 20/9/1994 by the Minister for Transport, Alan Brown, following the completion of the work by the PTC at Preston Workshops.In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number 365-25 "TMSV / PTC, Society Tram restored as HTT No. 8, ready to be "launched" by Mr. A. Brown, Minister for Transport, at Batman Ave Terminus 20/9/1994"trams, tramways, batman ave, htt, restoration, tram 8 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 2, Keith Kings, 20/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Colour slide, 35mm of SW6 class No. 923 painted for the RAAF recruiting campaign, Camberwell Depot 6/12/53. Tram has the destination of Camberwell Junction, route 7A. .1 - Duplicate cardboard slide by Keith with his notes. .2 - duplicate plastic mount slide duplicated by Dr Wilfred Brook of Glen Waverley. Both slides located within a small envelope with Wilfred's card and an apology for the delay. This item stored with Reg Item Document No. 4644. See Reg Item 5180 for another photo.In ink on the rear: "Copy of K(b)(12), MMTB SW6 class tramcar No. 923 painted for RAAF recruiting campaign Camberwell Depot 6/12/53" Has other reproduction notes as well.trams, tramways, camberwell depot, decorated trams, sw6 class, camberwell junction, route 7a, raaf, tram 923 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Herald Sun, "Trams put history back on the rails", "Vintage tram rolls back into service", 21/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Set of two photocopies of newspaper articles and photographs of the launch of tram HTT 8 by the Minster Alan Brown on 20/9/1994, details of the historic tram refurbishment program and seeking private operators for the operation of the Hawthorn Tram Depot. .1 - Herald Sun - 21/9/1994 - "Trams put history back on the rails" - with photo of Alan Brown changing a set of points. Story by Peter Mickelburough, photo Ian Currie. .2 - The Age - 21/9/1994 - "Vintage tram rolls back into service" - story by Bruce Tobin, features a head on photo of No. 8. .3 - as for .2, but an original newspaper clipping.trams, tramways, launch, htt, heritage fleet, tram 1000 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Yarra Trams, "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations", 27/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
Notice or newsletter titled "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations" published on an A4 sheet in colour, 27/9/2018 by Yarra Trams with the Keolis Downer logo. Advises that 6 more W class trams will be upgrade to W8's, removal of older W class trams from the city circle commencing 15 Oct., use of A class trams temporally and the refurbishment of trams used by the Tramcar Restaurant. Quotes Carla Purcell, Director Lines. Has a photo of an un-numbered W8 at the Bendigo Tram depot.trams, tramways, yarra trams, city circle, w class, w8 class, restaurant tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Australian Financial Review (AFR), "Track Stars", 29/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Article, Australian Financial Review comprising cover, pages 40 and 41, titled "Track Stars" 29 September 2018. Written by Clare Morgan with assistance of Russell Jones. Tells the story of the Melbourne Art Trams, the arts festival and Transporting Art. Has photos trams 731, David Larwill and tram 722, Elizabeth Gower, tram 243 and 504. Artists noted: David Larwill, Clifton Pugh, Mirka Mora, Peter Corrigan and promotes the Transporting Art trams exhibition at the Hawthorn Museum.trams, tramways, transporting art, arts festival, decorated trams, melbourne tram museum, tram 722, tram 731, tram 504, tram 243 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Roster, Yarra Trams, "Crew Roster Malvern Tram Depot Week ending 30-9-2006", 30/09/2006 12:00:00 AM
Crew Roster - 4 A4 pages, stapled top left hand corner titled "Crew Roster Malvern Tram Depot Week ending 30-9-2006". Lists Table, days off, name personnel number, substitute, replacement table, day off cancelled (DOP). Lists some 212 rostered and 15 other drivers.trams, tramways, drivers, crews, malvern depot, rosters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram burns after collision with truck” “Quite heroes drag driver from flames”, 5/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Tram burns after collision with truck” – The Age 5/9/70 “Quite heroes drag driver from flames” by Robert Parsonage Tram and semi-trailer crash in Thornbury, Route # 9A, driver Bill Armitage suffered a broken right leg and arm and severe burns to most of his body, in critical condition in Preston and Northcote Community Hospital. Semi-trailer driver, Brian Carroll, 25 received burns and is in serious condition in hospital. Conductor Ted Clark, about 35, not injured and helped only passenger, and elderly woman from the tram. Collision occurred about 2.35 pm as Preston-City tram travelling south in St George’s Rd and truck travelling west in Normandy Rd.trams, tramways, accidents, fire, route 9a, collision, st georges rd, thornbury -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “The 'No, No, Nanette' cast launch their own special tram”, “A place in the Sun”, 5/09/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “The 'No, No, Nanette' cast launch their own special tram” The Sun, Tuesday Sept 5, 1972 “A place in the Sun” “The 'No, No, Nanette' cast launch their own special tram” Photo and text The “No, No, Nanette” tram was launched. Willamson-Edgley have hired the tram for one month Advertising, $4040 for one month’s hire At the theatre they call it "the tram in drag" Painted mauve with floating bubbles and silver bogies. "It looks good enough to eat."trams, tramways, advertising trams, theatre, route 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, "Its a woman's touch on the buses", 15/09/1978 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Sun, 15/9/1978, titled "Its a woman's touch on the buses", written by David Guthrie-Jones, about the introduction of female bus drivers, Kay Heinrich and Lee Hensby. Has photos of the two ladies and some thoughts.trams, tramways, buses, drivers, mmtb, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Easier riding on the Z3", 26/09/1979 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age 26 September 1979 about the launch the previous day of two Z3 class trams in Melbourne, titled "Easier riding on the Z3". Reg Item 590 for the launch pamphlet. From researching the Author, appears he worked for The Age at the time. Gives details of the tram, first time users views, comparisons with previous trams, quotes the Board Chairman Dudley Snell. Has a floor layout and a comparison table with other trams including dates, sizes, seats and weights. Shows the seated conductor and the two exits.trams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, new tramcars, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, David Verrier, 28/09/1977 12:00:00 AM
Kodak Kodachrome colour slide, white cardboard mount. Photograph by David Verrier. View of five trams, 1025, 370, 1038, 643 and 1033 outbound in Collins St at intersection with Exhibition St. Tram 1025 has destination of Northcote Via St Georges Rd, route 9 and advertisements for Robo 3 min car wash, and "1 a day man". Would appear the driver is being trained - 2nd person sitting in the cab. Photos taken 22/4/1977.In ink: "Wed 28/9/77 Collins & Exhibition St Melb 1025, 370, 1038, 643, 1033"trams, tramways, collins st, route 9, northcote, w7 class, tram 1025, tram 370, tram 1038, tram 643, tram 1033 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, untitled, 29/09/1969 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping untitled. The Herald 29/9/69 Photo and text of tram crash with petrol tanker in North Fitzroy Tram driver jumped for his life seconds before tram crashed into empty Golden Fleece petrol tanker in North Fitzroy. Tram driver Arthur Smart taken to hospital with cuts and bruises Only passenger on tram taken to hospital with shock. East Preston tram.trams, tramways, collision, accidents, trucks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 28/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Negative of tram 644 at tram stop in Collins St at Elizabeth St. Several buildings appear in the background in Elizabeth St which are still there. Construction site of Colonial Mutual Life building in background. Tram has destination East Preston - Bell St and route 9A and is flying an Australian flag.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR53A" in red ink, "M8" in pencil, 43A in blue ink, date stamp "28 Sep 1961" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "6 Oct 1962"trams, tramways, sw2 class, collins st, tram 644 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 5/09/1960 12:00:00 AM
Negative of tram T 178 at Point Ormond terminus. Tram has destination Elsternwick Railway StationPaper folder that contained the negative had "NR41A" in red ink, "PD1" in pencil, 31 in blue ink, date stamp "5 Sep 1960" on front.trams, tramways, t class, point ormond, elsternwick, tram 178 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 30/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Negative of trams 557 and 849 at Batman Avenue tram terminus. Tram 557 in foreground has destination Wattle Park - Elgar Rd and Route No 70. Photo shows tram on the right track (outwards from city), with driver and conductor standing in front of tram, posing for the camera. Tram 849 in background has destination Prahran (route not visible).Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR58A" written in red ink, "M3" written in pencil, "48A" written in blue ink, and date stamped/written as 30 Sep 1961.trams, tramways, w2 class, sw5 class, route 70, batman ave, wattle park, prahran, crews, conductors, tram 557, tram 849 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 28/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Negative of tram W3 666 in Collins St at Elizabeth St. Tram has destination City - Spencer St and Route No 9A. Photo shows tram at Elizabeth St stop heading west towards Spencer St.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR55A" written in red ink, "M6" written in pencil, "45A" written in blue ink, and date stamped/written as 28 Sep 1961.trams, tramways, w3 class, route 9a, collins st, elizabeth st, tram 666 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 5/09/1960 12:00:00 AM
Negative of tram 1037 in Bourke St, Melbourne at Swanston St. Tram has destination East Preston and Route No 88.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR43A" written in red ink, "M11" written in pencil, "33A" written in blue ink, and date stamped as 5 Sep 1960.trams, tramways, w7 class, bourke st, route 88, tram 1037 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 5/09/1960 12:00:00 AM
B&W negative of tram 464 in Leeds St, Footscray at Irving St.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR42A" written in red ink, "F5" written in pencil, "32A" written in blue ink, and date stamped 5 Sep 1960. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 and 6 Oct 1962.trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, leeds st, tram 464 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative Record - Table Cards, Inspector table cards, 24/09/1933 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Table cards for 1933. Card 1 - "check taken at Toorak Rd City up" 24/9/33 Card 2 - "... checked at G.Huntly Rd & Haw. Rd" Sunday 22 Oct 33trams, tramways, table cards, drivers, inspectors, toorak rd, glenhuntly rd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram stop barriers 'doing more harm than good'", 4/09/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Tram stop barriers 'doing more harm than good'" Newspaper clipping from the Age 4/9/2019 by Timna Jacks & Spencer Fowler Steen Safety barriers at tram stops are frustrating commuters who claim they make it harder and more dangerous to get on and off trams. Melbourne Tram Museum identified in cartoon.trams, tramways, tram stops, safety barriers, tram museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Bands Festival - St Kilda Cricket Ground, 27/09/1946 12:00:00 AM
5 memos from Dist Traffic Supt SS relating to tram arrangements for event at St Kilda Cricket Ground on Sunday 29 September 1946."Band Festival @ St Kilda Grd Sunday 29/9/46" written in blue pencil on first memo. Also has "Dist Supt" in black penciltrams, tramways, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, St Joseph's Presbytery, Catholic Youth Rally, 9/09/1943 12:00:00 AM
Catholic Youth Rally of 1943 Sunday 24 October 1943, 11:50 AM Letter from FW Lombard to MMTB advising of event and requesting permission to display advertising material on trams. Letter also informs that bus services along Johnston St were inadequate for the number of people attending from the Northern suburbs. Memos dated 9 September 1943."Copy Mr Harry for information and attention. WR 10/9/43" written in top left corner in red ink.trams, tramways, events, festival, johnston st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Decorated Tram No. 1024 to be run from all depots - a/c Dulux Paints", 30/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy on heat sensitive paper of Two page foolscap duplicated notice, titled "Decorated Tram No. 1024 to be run from all depots - a/c Dulux Paints", issued by The Traffic Manager to Depot Masters and other Officers, dated 30/9/1971 Details arrangements for the tram, transport between depots, maintenance, days in and run numbers. See also Reg Item 1525 for a TAA decorated tram and 1916 for other examples.trams, tramways, decorated trams, advertising trams, tram 1024 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tender Document, Tramway Board, "Specification for External Painting etc House No. 449 Rae St North Fitzroy", 16/09/1919 12:00:00 AM
Tender form, duplicated foolscap sheet, titled "Specification for External Painting etc House No. 449 Rae St North Fitzroy", gives details of the building and the paint. Dated 16/9/1919, Signed by H. Wilcox as General Manager of the Tramway Board. Has a tender response form at base.trams, tramways, tramway board, north fitzroy depot, paint, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tramway Board, "Proposed Flying City Shunt", 11/09/1917 12:00:00 AM
Report - hand made on very thin paper, almost rice paper, 3 pages + cover note of 2/11/1921 to Mr. Wilcox, General Manager from Mr. C. W. Young and W. A. Savage, Assist Traffic Manager titled "Proposed Flying City Shunt". Report suggests that improved shunting arrangements are needed at Collins and Spencer St due to increased traffic. Notes cars can be shunted in abnormal conditions in 40 seconds. Normal shunting was 60secs it appears. Report gives details of the costs and the shunting times taken to turn cable sets around. The cover note of 2/11/1921, re-submits the report to Mr Dix from a person (can read the signature) from the Fitzroy Power House. Last page was scanned separately as a jpg file. Dated 11/9/1917Has been stamped "Copy" in two places.trams, tramways, cable trams, track, collins st, shunting