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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "List of Opening and conversion dates - Melbourne Tramways", c1990
... Trams tramways MMTB MTO Co Opening Melbourne Six page list ...Six page list of opening, closing or conversion dates of Melbourne tramways including Box Hill, horse trams, Victorian Railways, cable line, tramway trusts. Page 6 has a list of the cable tramways with route mileage, route colour and years operated. Format has similarities to the "Timeline history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses" by Barry George, Don Storey John Birch et al. Possibly produced for a tram tour.trams, tramways, mmtb, mto co, opening, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "Melbourne Transport - Day by Day Year by Year", c1996
... Trams tramways MMTB MTO Co Opening Melbourne Lists Nineteen page ...Nineteen page list of events in Melbourne Transport, in date order and then year order, titled "Melbourne Transport - Day by Day Year by Year". Has been photocopied onto A4 paper. Has dates out to 1995. Format has similarities to the "Timeline history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses" by Barry George, Don Storey John Birch et al. Possibly produced for a tram tour.trams, tramways, mmtb, mto co, opening, melbourne, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), early 1978
Black and white photograph of Bourke St Mall, looking west from the north side. Has two W class trams in the photo and many people. Trams have the destination of East Preston and East Brunswick Blyth St. In the background are buildings for Dunklings. Rear of photo dates it as c1975. The Mall opened in Feb. 1978 (Melbourne Tramways Timeline book - Barry George et al), so possibly soon after opening. See also Reg Item for a photo of Z1 in Bourke St prior to the Mall being built. Second copy added 3-6-16 from donation of Geoff Warburton.On rear in ink "Bourke St Mall c/1975"trams, tramways, w class, bourke st, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - St Kilda Road looking south, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
Photograph of the south end of St Kilda Road, before the full reconstruction of High Street St Kilda (now St Kilda Road) but after the reconstruction of the Queens Road underpass, photo c1975. Shows the buildings at the junction including the Tower Hotel in the distance. Signs for advertising include Repco, Caltex Astron, UniRoyal Tyres, and Dunlop Tyres. The "Timeline history of Melbourne Tramways etc Barry George et al" gives the date of the opening of the High St section as March 1975.Yields information about the redevelopment of St Kilda Junction.Black and White Photograph with notes on the rear.On rear of photograph in ink "St Kilda Road Junction Stage One complete c1975"trams, tramways, high st, st kilda junction, st kilda rd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Tram News", 1998
384.1 - Folded A3 sheet - Feb / March 1998 issue of "Yarra Tram News", featuring articles on the City Circle tram service, tram 966 at the Tennis Centre, Customer surveys, trackwork in Victoria Parade, capital works, depots updates and Grand Prix. 384.2 - Folded A3 sheet - Aug/Sept 1988 - City circle tram award, route 70 deviation works, George Litchen, capital works and depots updates. 384.3 - Folded A3 sheet - July 1999 - Edition 17 - time keeping, OH&S, note from CEO John Wilson, website, Mercilita Manigan, depots and Yarra Power - substation DC opening issues. trams, tramways, yarra trams, city circle, tram depot, grand prix, trackwork -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice to Passengers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Replacement of Footscray - Moonee Ponds Bus Service by a Tram", 27/4/1954
Notice to Passengers titled "Replacement of Footscray - Moonee Ponds Bus Service by a Tram", about the opening of the section between Gordon Road and Wests Road from Sunday 2/5/1954. Provides details of the first and last trams, sections and fares and services to the Explosives Factory. Dated 27/4/1954, signed F G Wraith as Manager.Yields information about the opening of the connection between Gordon St and Wests Road.Notice - printed on foolscap size paper with handwritten initials in top left hand corner.Has "Rigaldi" in pencil.tramways, new tramways, route 82, footscray, explosives factory -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Box Hill Gazette, "The first tram rolls - unofficially of course....", 18/7/1978
... tramway opening... extension. Tramways new tramways East Burwood tramway opening tram ...Newspaper reporting on the new East Burwood line. Page 1 - Photo of 857 on a first unofficial trip - with some local ALP involvement. Page 3 - Then and Now - looking back to 1916 with an opening photo to Warragul Road Page 6 - Full page advert of the new timetable for East Burwood commencing Thursday 20/7/1978 Page 9 - "On its way" - with a photo of the a Z class running past the former terminus Page 10 - "Transport tale told in trams" - featuring four types of trams - Hawthorn horse, cable tram, C 26 and Z1. See item 8268 for the formal opening photo and newspaper report.Yields information about the East Burwood tramway extension.Set of five sheets from the Box Hill Gazette - 18/7/1978.tramways, new tramways, east burwood, tramway opening, tram 857, warragul road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Box Hill Gazette, "A new era in tram travel", 25/7/1978
... tramway opening... extension. Tramways new tramways East Burwood tramway opening ...Newspaper reporting on the opening of the new East Burwood line. Page 1 - photo of the Premier, Rupert Hamer with a MMTB cap sitting at the controls of a Z class tram. Gives the story behind the extension. Page 5 part - continuation of the story. See item 8267 for the previous week's papers and extensive reporting.Yields information about the East Burwood tramway extension.Set of two sheets from the Box Hill Gazette - 25/7/1978.tramways, new tramways, east burwood, tramway opening, warragul road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Dummy and staff outside Brunswick Car Shed, c1926
Photograph shows Dummy or Grip Car on run-out track outside Brunswick Car Shed in Sydney Road, Brunswick. Lined up in the foreground along the side of the Dummy are approx 20 tram crew and other staff, most in assorted uniforms with unbuttoned jackets. While the photo's reproduction is poor, the destination board reads 'H. B. Railway' (Hobson's Bay Railway) once located at the Flinders and Elizabeth Streets terminus. This early railway became part of the Victorian Railways in 1878, well before the opening of the Brunswick cable line in 1887 and this photograph c1890. Photo from C B Thomas collection.Yields information about Brunswick Car Shed and Sydney RoadBlack and white photograph with notes on rear.In ink "8" and "K McC"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, dummy, grip car, hobsons bay railway, elizabeth street, flinders street, brunswick car shed, sydney road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, "The Coming of the Trams", Oct. 1906
... of the Trams", for the opening of The North Melbourne Electric Tramways ...Poster promoting a pictorial souvenir "The Coming of the Trams", for the opening of The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. tram lines to Essendon & Maribyrnong, Saltwater River - with illustrations of a saloon tram towing a trailer. Has adverts for Robinson's Barley, Keen's Mustard, Symington's Coffee Essence, Fry's Cocoa, Bosisto's Eucalyptus oil, Hogan Mooney & Co, J Barwise and Commercial Union insurance. The original poster has names and an address written on it. Dated Oct. 11 1906 and priced at one shilling.Demonstrates a poster promoting a pictorial souvenir for the opening of NMETL tramways in Oct. 1906. Poster, full colour - consisting of three foolsap sheets, photocopies, composited together.nmetl, opening, essendon tram depot, advertising -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Statistical Information re Electric Services", June 1955
Booklet titled "Statistical Information re Electric Services" - dated June 1955, providing details of the MMTB tram system, tramcars, tramcar description, wheels and brakes, electricity supply, per way or track, and East Preston Depot. It would have been issued at the time of the opening of the Bourke St lines. There are number of corrections marked in the booklet in ink.Demonstrates a MMTB publication giving statistics of the tramway system in 1955. Booklet - manila card covers, stapled on left hand side containing 6 duplicated sheets. Two copies held.m&mtb, statistics, track, electrical engineering, overhead, tramcars, wheels, brakes, east preston depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Dummy and staff outside Brunswick Car Shed, c1890
Photograph shows Dummy or Grip Car on run-out track outside Brunswick Car Shed in Sydney Road, Brunswick. Lined up in the foreground along the side of the Dummy are approx 20 tram crew and other staff, most in assorted uniforms with unbuttoned jackets. While the photo's reproduction is poor, the destination board reads 'H. B. Railway' (Hobson's Bay Railway) once located at the Flinders and Elizabeth Streets terminus. This early railway became part of the Victorian Railways in 1878, well before the opening of the Brunswick cable line in 1887 and this photograph c1890. Photo from C B Thomas collection.Yields information about Brunswick Car Shed and Sydney RoadBlack and white photograph with notes on rear.In ink "8" and "K McC"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, dummy, grip car, hobsons bay railway, elizabeth street, flinders street, brunswick car shed, sydney road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Financial record, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), "Cable tramways construction Cost", c1900
Item prepared to provide the cost of construction for each cable tram line, length, track drainage, alterations to services, engine houses, engine house machinery, engineering, total costs, cost per mile, with a typed list of line opening dates and the lease to MTOCo from the Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT).Yields information about the cost of construction of the cable tramways by the MTT.Hand made sheet with typed lables prepared in ink titled "Cable tramways construction Cost", mounted onto a masonite sheet with adhesive tape on the sides.tramcars, tramways, costs, cable trams, tramway construction, engine houses, mtt, melbourne tramways trust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Kew Horse tram at Kew Cemetery, Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Limited, c1900
Photo of a horse tram at the Kew Cemetery terminus with a uniformed MTOC. employee, two horses and the Cemetery buildings in the background. Has Victoria Bridge & Cemetery written on the side of the tram. 2nd copy added with different crop. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office - image number H1. Note: this photo is now out of copyright and was not an original VR photograph, but one copied from another source and collected as their Heritage series. From an email from Rod Atkins 29/7/2019: This Stevenson six widow saloon horse tram No 46 is fairly standard. The horse cars did not have wheel skirts like the cable trams 6 and 8 window cars. Sitting at the terminus in High Street at Parkhill Road at the gates of the Boroondara General Cemetery ready for its return trip to Richmond. The tram is being run one man. Note the location of gates, pay as you enter the front step. The driver has a conductors bag around his neck and waist. No conductor present in the photo. His uniform is classic Company issue. He is wearing a Tunic and vest! And early issue cap with a white band. Date: around circa 1900 as the clock tower, brick wall and cast iron fence are all in place and the car number is faded out. I have seen a photo of a tram there with no clock tower from around the opening of the line. Yields information about the Kew Horse tram and its tramcars.Black and white photograph with source notes on rear.Has part of the Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number in ink on rear and "1-5"trams, tramways, horse trams, kew, mto co, cemetery, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Archive (Series), Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Swanston Street Conversion, 1925 - 1926
... , Preston lines and opening. tramways Correspondence Swanston St ...Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardRecord of correspondenceLetters / Memo in date orderDetails correspondence regarding the conversion of Swanston St. Includes memos regarding issues with Holden St, duplication of the Preston lines to enable better headways, testing or trial trip of Swanston St lines, opening, issues on the first day with over crowding, issues with W class loading and unloading, crews, Toorak services and buses, fare revenue on the Toorak line, a letter with the Chief Commissioner of Police and delays.tramways, correspondence, swanston st, conversion, preston, duplications, openingtramways, correspondence, swanston st, conversion, preston, duplications, opening -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative Record - Meeting Minutes, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of Conference - April 26 and 27 1951", 1951
Document titled "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of Conference - April 26 and 27 1951", attended by SEC Head Office Officers, representatives from Bendigo and Geelong. Opening note on page 2 - that the discussions should be based on the SEC operating the tramways indefinitely. Topics covered - tyres and wheel centres, truck maintenance, suspension bearings, bearing metal (white metal), motor armatures, carbon brushes, air receivers, overhead equipment, tracks, car renovation - painting, gold lining, roof, floor treatment and covering, trolley wheels, purchase requisitions, spare parts, supplies, brake shoes, timber, castings, tramway drawings, patterns and a summary of action. Has a list of attendees.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Minutes - 26 duplicated foolscap sheets pinned (was stapled poorly) in the left hand corner.trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, overhead, painting, trolley wheels, brakes, motors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - NMETL trams at Saltwater River, c1906
... of The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. (NMETL ...The photograph is of a group of two trams and two trailers of The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. (NMETL) at the Saltwater River terminus for a major event. The river is now the Maribyrnong. Possibly at the time of the opening or soon after as the road surface alongside the trams is unformed, just ballast.Yields information the NMETL trams possibly soon after opening in 1906.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "No 14, 064". tramcars, tramways, v class, u class, trailers, nmetl, saltwater river, maribyrnong river -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, "The electric light supply - a successful opening ceremony", 10/1923
Typed extract from the Geelong Advertiser, 4/5/1901, titled "The electric light supply - a successful opening ceremony", by the Electric Lighting and Traction Co. formed by Hendy Leary & Co and J A Dawson. Electrical Engineer F W Clements, Mechanical Engineer - Mr Hutchinson. The system provided lighting to the Geelong and some suburbs.Yields information about the provision of lighting to the Geelong area in 1901.Document - 3 quarto typed sheets, was stapled in top left hand corner. tramways, geelong, town lighting, lights, power station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Collins Street Electric Tramway", Dec. 1929
Set of two Notices to Passengers regarding changes resulting from the opening of the Collins St electric lines to Victoria Bridge as of 8/12/1929. Signed by A D Murdoch, Manager. 1 - Collins St Electric Tramway - noting that the bus service will be discontinued, and electric trams to Victoria Bridge. Existing fares remain applicable but no workmen's fares. 2 - St Kilda Beach - Kew Route - trams will terminate at Glenferrie and Cotham Roads, rather than running to Victoria Bridge. Details fares for the route.Yields information about the opening of the Collins St electric tram service in 1929 and other changes.Set of two Notices printed on quarto paper.Both have "Manager" in top right hand corner.tramways, buses, new tramway, collins st, tram routes, kew -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Booklet, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, Casey Cardinia Collection - Nar Nar Goon Information File, 2005
Nar Nar Goon, a town in Gippsland, Victoria, has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. Originally part of the Kulin nation, the area was home to the Boon Wurrung people. The name "Nar Nar Goon" is believed to come from a Boonwurrung word referring to either the koala or the rakali. European settlement began with the establishment of the Mount Ararat pastoral run in 1844, followed by land sales in the 1850s and 1860s. Many settlers came from Ireland, particularly from the Monteagle estate in Limerick. The arrival of the railway in 1881 was a turning point, facilitating timber and agricultural industries. Several sawmills operated in the area, transporting timber via wooden tramways to the railway station. By the early 20th century, Nar Nar Goon had developed into a thriving township with a general store, hotel, butcher, baker, and garage. The town had strong Catholic roots, with a church opening in 1905. Over time, timber milling declined, and dairy farming became the dominant industry. In 2021, part of Nar Nar Goon was annexed to form the new suburb of Pakenham East. Today, Nar Nar Goon is known for its murals, historical buildings, and community spirit. It remains a small but significant town in Victoria’s history. [AI generated text]Display book containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Nar Nar Goon area.non-fictionnar nar goon (vic.), nar nar goon (vic.) -- history, bernie byrne, jack egan, mark & sylvia jones, daisy lia, bill doherty, michael o'brien, joan & frank lindsay, paddy henwood, bob rose, harry james, ray coombs, jack payroll, deb bramley, nar nar goon-maryknoll cricket club, john byrne, bernie dingle, jan van steensel, len & mary bramley, kylie shanks, bill bickerton, james dore, red gem potatoes, brydie cunningham -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Instruction to Motormen - Automatic Circuit Breaker", 13/1/1950
Instruction to Ballarat motormen and depot staff dated 13/1/1950, about ensuring the controller was closed in the off position before opening the automatic circuit breaker. Appears this was not done on tram 14 and a fire resulted. Significant damage can result of the action. When the tram was rewired during 2024, this fire damage was apparent. Signed by Mr. Farr.Yields information about a fire in tram 14 as the result of the controller being left open and the circuit breaker operated.Notice type on quarto paper."and depot staff" hand written in ink along title.secv, trams, tramways, faulty equipment, tram 14, fire, circuit breakers, controllers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Yarra Trams, "Route 70 Deviation Brochure", 5/1999
Document issued to crews at the time of the opening of the Batman Ave Deviation in June 1999. Pamphlet dated 31/5/1999. Wikipedia Reference for the route dates the use from 6/6/1999. Has a map, notes on the tram stop, speed, section insulators and the siding. Published by Yarra Trams.Demonstrates a Yarra Trams pamphlet at the time of the relocation of route 70 from the Batman Ave terminus to its operation via Flinders St and the Exhibition St bridge.Document - or pamphlet - titled "Route 70 Deviation Brochure" - A4 sheet, 3 fold DL.tramways, route 70, yarra trams, new tramways, batman ave, new track