1308.1 - Book - 20 pages including cover, printed on semi gloss paper, centre stapled, with two colour covers (blue and black) titled "Destination Brisbane", providing details of the Brisbane tramcars or rolling stock. Published by Traction Publications, in 1956, edited by Jack Richardson with A. J. Antcliff and K.S Kings. Provides details on the trams that operated in the city. Has a map of the city tramways on the rear. See image htd1308i1.pdf 1307.2 - Book - 48 pages + card cover, printed on semi gloss paper, centre stapled, with two colour covers - as for .1. Printed 1964. See image htd1308i2.pdf.2 - has "Technical Books and Magazine Co. Swanston St Melbourne" stamp on page 3.trams, tramways, brisbane, tramcars, depots

Book - "Destination City" - paper covers - 20 pages - centre stapled - with sub title "A Pictorial Review of Melbourne's Tramcars", priced at 2/-, published by Traction Publications of Brighton Beach in 1954. Reproduced from the Australian Tramway Album 2nd Edition, (revised). Two colour cover - green with black. Describes Melbourne s tram car fleet, including Victorian Railways tramcars, cable cars and the Doncaster and Box Hill tramway. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover, has PCC 980 with green banding and price. On back cover is a map of Melbourne tramways drawn in 1948. See image i4 for a pdf copy.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb, vr

Book - "Destination City" - paper covers - 44 pages - centre stapled - with sub title "A Pictorial Review of Melbourne's Tramcars", priced at 4/-, published by Traction Publications of Brighton Beach in 1960, 2nd Edition. Two colour cover - blue with black. Describes Melbourne's MMTB tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover, has photo of 1003. On back cover is a map of Melbourne tramways drawn in 1960. Note: For a note regarding the editions - see page 3 (image i4) 2nd copy from the McComb Collection added 31-12-2016.Has "Technical Book & Magazine Co" stamp on the front cover and ink marks on rear cover with some underlining of places.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb

Book - "Destination City" - card covers - 84 pages - centre stapled - with sub title "Electric Tramway Rolling Stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", priced at $1, published by Traction Publications of P.O. Box 438, Canberra City in 1971, 3rd edition with a small corrigenda sheet. Describes Melbourne s tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover, has W7 1010 with green and black banding and price. On page 1 is a map of Melbourne tramways drawn in 1971, but showing abandoned lines as well. Page ii, inside cover, has a list of Traction Publications. Back cover has a end on photograph of SW6 940. Outside of covers is gloss paper. Corrigenda sheet - 85mm sq has been glued inside its own covertrams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb

Fourth edition of this text that describes Melbourne's tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover is a photo of Z3 at the Burwood terminus. Written by Norm Cross, with R. G. Henderson as editor and published by the Australian Electric Traction Association.Yields information about the MMTB fleet and its history.Book - "Destination City" - 104 pages + card , printed on gloss paper- centre stapled - with sub title "Electric Tramway Rolling Stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", 4th edition, 1981. trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb

Book - 16 pages - centre stapled including card cover, printed on gloss paper, titled "Swanston Trams and Bayside Trains - Moving Melbourne to the 2000 Qantas Australian Grand Prix" giving details of the tram and train services, general information and gate locations for the event.trams, tramways, swanston trams, bayside trains, grand prix, formula 1, albert park

Book, 64 pages, gloss art paper, in black ink with a yellow card cover in green ink, centre stapled, titled "The Ballarat Tramways" Details history of Ballarat tramways, its tramcars and the involvement of the various operators. Has maps and photographs. Written by Keith Kings and published by the Victorian Division of the Australian Railway Historical Society and others at the time of the closure of the Ballarat system. Has details of the various organisations that published the book on the rear cover. 1345.2 - 2nd Edition Oct. 1971 - see image i4. For a complete image of the book see pdf files i1 to i3.'1345.2 - has the "Technical Book * Mag Co." yellow name label on the front cover and "75c" in pencil in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, history, tramcars of ballarat

Book, 80 pages, gloss art paper, in black ink with a yellow card cover in green ink, centre stapled, titled "The Bendigo Tramways" Details history of Bendigo tramways, its tramcars and the involvement of the various operators. Has maps and photographs. Written by Keith Kings and published by the Victorian Division of the Australian Railway Historical Society and others at the time of the closure of the Bendigo system. Has details of the various organisations that published the book on the rear cover.trams, tramways, bendigo, battery trams, steam trams, history

Book - 100 pages, plus printed colour covers on gloss paper, centre stapled, titled "Bendigo and its Vintage Talking Trams", authored by Sue Mackinnon, published by the Bendigo Trust December 1981. Has many historic photos of Bendigo, trams in the streets of Bendigo and its then fleet of trams. Gives a history of the trams in Bendigo, including battery tram, steam, ESCo, SEC, the Trust, Central Deborah Gold Mine and its trammies. Has a centre page colour photos of the mine and one of the Birney. In the top right hand corner is a green price label "4.00".In the top right hand corner is a green price label "4.00" and written in ink underneath "1981"trams, tramways, bendigo, battery trams, bendigo trust

Pamphlet or Book - 20 pages, full colour printed on gloss paper, centre stapled titled "Transport in Victoria - Yesteryear and Today", published by the Ministry of Transport giving an outline of Victoria's transport history from 1834. Provides a short history of the state transport system, railways, roads, trams, Metropolitan planning, the Bland report, social changes, the underground loop, transport interchanges, West Gate Bridge, Roads and Freeways, transport inquiry of 1980 and environmental changes resulting from motor cars. 2nd copy added 14-5-2016 from the estate of Charles Craig.trams, tramways, minister for transport, railways, trb, crb, murla, planning, history

Centre page spread of an article titled "A Streetcar named Delight", from the Australasian Post - undated - c1980 about the Melbourne W2 class trams operating in Seattle, Washington. Written by Vaughan Mawbey, gives details of the trams, the construction background of the tramway, some local stories and identities associated with the tramways. Has a number of photos including W2 518. Noted Sir Rupert Hamer was at the opening.trams, tramways, seattle, w2 class, usa

Centre page spread of an article titled "The House that Trams built...", from the Australasian Post - undated - c1990, full colour, about the two ex Melbourne trams that Rolf Herweg used to build a house at Ferny Creek, tramcars No. 1 and 6. Gives details of the person, costs, and that he wishes to sell the house and move on. Written by Paul Edwards with photos by Barry Weller. See also Reg Item 1518 for another newspaper cutting and 1833 of the tram in MMTB service. See Reg Item 4657 for notes on the sale of the property.trams, tramways, ferny creek, tramcars, pmtt, melbourne, houses, tram 1, tram 6

Timetable - 60 pages printed on off white sheets, plus light grey cover and in the rear, a foldout map showing tram routes of the PMTT etc, centre stapled, titled "The Prahran and Malvern Tramway Trust's Official Time Table", dated July 1918 and priced at 1d. Gives details of the timetables for each routes, fares, signs, notices, tickets and details of the Combined round trips by tram. Has advertisements for Anderson's Furniture of Chapel St Prahran and E. Crook Men's Boys and Boots Chapel St, South Yarra. Map details the Circular Tramway Route, by cable and electric - shows the lines of the PMTT, HTT, rail lines and cable tramways. On rear details the trip, fare (9d for 16 miles), changing points and how tickets could be purchased. NOTE: See letter from donor on htd1389doc - page 3 - re return of item if we get another copy. Second copy in box 01-04-73.2 0- from the McComb Collection - pending discussions with the original donor.Has two pencil imperial currency calculation on rear cover.trams, tramways, timetables, pmtt, tours, cable trams, htt

Newsletter - duplicated - 6 sheets - mostly printed on both sides, front and rear are yellow sheets stapled in top left hand corner. Published by the "Tram & Bus Travellers Association Newsletter", c/- Environment Centre. 419 Lonsdale St., Melbourne. Was the first issue, June 1980. Details the purposes or objectives of the Association, a political lobby group, MMTB financial situation, cutting of maintenance, the transport study (the Lonie report), tramway emergency vehicles and members of the study group. Has a membership application form on the rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, lonie report, finances, public transport

Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2005 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2004. Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Marc Marotta Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary and Doug Brady, President of the Tram and Bus division. Gives contact details. Photos supplied by Yarra Trams, Connex and Metlink. Has adverts for Safeworking Solutions, Winchcombe financial advisors, Slater & Gordon, STA Investments, Members Equity bank, Connex, John Holland, Metlink, RTBU Holiday units, Transport Health Fund, Retired Railway Employees Association of Vic and Retired Tramway Employees Association of Vic. Contains an folded A3 calendar, full colour for 2005 featuring Southern Cross Station, contact details, Pay Days and Public Holidays, with adverts for Melbourne Credit Union and the RTBU Visa card.trams, tramways, yarra trams, rtbu, unions, metlink

Silver tray or plate - presentation for 25 years service to George Neil Alfick, pressed silver plated metal with etched centre scroll work with details of the presentation in the centre. "YARRA TRAMS PRESENTED TO George Elfick IN RECOGNITION OF 25 YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT" Has a small "Made in Indonesia" yellow label on rear. Donated with the presentation box - a light blue fitted box with two openings, the words "Whitehill and Whitehill Resource Design whitehill.com.au Has a name label on back for person receiving presentation and the model of the tray - "WP147 Tray Gadroon 30cm" See also Reg Item 204 for another example.trams, tramways, personnel, presentations, southbank depot, 25th anniversary, yarra trams, silverware

Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun Friday 9 August 1991, centre pages, titled "Our Trams Keep Rolling Along", written by Michael Epis. Reports on the withdrawal of W class trams from service and the National Trust involvement. Gives a brief story of the history of Melbourne's trams. Has photos of cable trams, W7 1019, Fairfield Tramway, First tram Elsternwick, Hawthorn Cable Tram, W2 646, Bylands, V214, 436 and Elton John tram 520 being exported. Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, fairfield, w2 class, cable trams, w class, horse trams, elsternwick, tram 520, tram 646, tram 1019, tram 636, tram 214, tram 436, tram 36

Pamphlet "Public Transport Travel Guide" - effective Sept. 2011. .Book - DL size, red coloured covers 12 pages, centre stapled, colour printed on gloss paper, has table of contents. Givers details on travelling conditions, accessibility, Authorised Officers, Customer Feedback, Public transport organisations, Passenger information, Hours of Operation and Translated information. Has photo of Yarra Trams 5013 outside Southern Cross Railway Station on front cover.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, connex, guides, yarra trams, metlink, tram 5013

.1 - Pamphlet, 2 fold DL, full colour on gloss paper titled "Tram service changes - route 86 tram improvement project - Stage 1B - High St Northcote, Sunday 2 October to Sunday 9 October 2011", showing the road closures and alternative transport arrangements during the reconstruction of High St Northcote and the installation of the centre of the road island platform stops. Has 2 maps. Two copies held. .2 - Pamphlet - DL size, full colour on gloss paper, titled "Passenger Bulletin - Service Information Route 96 tram Priority trial - November 2011" Has photo of D2 5018 outside Museum of Victoria (IMAX sign) on front cover. Gives dates of the trials, that tram timetables had been temporarily change and that real time information could be obtained from TramTracker. .3 - Pamphlet, 3 fold DL, full colour on gloss paper titled "Tram service changes stage One - route 86 tram improvement project - High St Northcote, Saturday 9 July to Friday 15 July 2011." as for .1. Two copies held. All pamphlets have the Yarra Trams logos.trams, tramways, high st, northcote, tram stops, route 86, route 96, nicholson st, traffic lights, priority, tram d2 5018

Book - 20 A4 pages, centre stapled printed on gloss paper titled "Linking Victoria - issue 1 February 2002", published by the Victorian Department of Infrastructure. Includes a message from Steve Bracks Premier and Peter Batchelor Minister for Transport. Looks at Transport Planning, Spencer St Station redevelopment, Fast rail regional links, passenger services, new low floor trams, notes Yarra and M>Tram rollingstock, route 109 to Box Hill, buses and other transport projects underway or planned. Not known if there were further publications with this title.trams, tramways, planning, doi, m>tram, spencer st, public transport, railways

Report or Book - 28 A4 pages, full colour centre stapled printed on gloss paper titled "A transport system that works for all Victorians", published as a progress from the Bracks Government, April 2001. Includes a message from Peter Batchelor. Looks at the forward planning for transport in Victoria, including various public transport projects.trams, tramways, planning, doi, m>tram, spencer st, public transport, railways

Demonstrates a Yarra Trams staff newsletter..1 - Magazine - 8 pages, full colour, centre stapled, printed on recycled paper, titled "Yarra Connections Issue 12 December 2003", published by Yarra Trams. Notes the launch of the "Wheelchair users guide" for tram passenger, Yarra Trams support for Wheelchair Rugby, planning for Vermont South extension, French award for CEO, Hubert Guyot, photo exhibition featuring employees by Georgia Metaxas, Boroondara residents and Travelsmart, Metlink Team Tigers Basketball, Ikea store in Richmond, pram friendly trams, feedback and return of W class trams to route 30. New track maintenance vehicle -"scrubber truck". .2 - Letter on Yarra Trams letterhead, addressed to Ron Wilson of Orange Grove Bayswater, signed by Paul Matthews Marketing Manager forwarding a copy of the magazine to Ron, noting highlights. Gives address details. .3 - Magazine - as for .1 - issue 1 dated October 1999 with a forward by the CEO Steve Macdonald , Camberwell depot, Deputy CEO Hubert Guyot, new logo designs, reduction in tram stops, tennis trams, family day, Docklands route 70 extension and competition. .4 - magazine - 3 fold A4 - issue 9, dated Nov. 2002, Notes the construction of Route 109, W class, St Vincent's Plaza, Gordon Atkins, Docklands tram services, explorer program, Feedback, Line Officers, Corporate Report and Melbourne Museum tram. .5 - magazine - issue 11 - August 2003 - 8 pages - opening of Box Hill line, Harry the Wombat, trams in the press, Welcome to Dennis Cliche, B class seating trial, Metlink, Docklands, trial information at tram stops (early TramTracker) project and route 75. .6 - magazine issue 13 - April 2004 - Australian Open tram service, Collins and Spencer Superstop, tram services, feedback, Metlink, Channel 10 - The Secret life of us, PTC Cricket Squad. .7 - issue 8 - April 2002 - Grand Prix, Box Hill update, Citadis update, Collins and Spring superstop, Australia Open, Fare Evastion and track joints.trams, tramways, yarra trams, w class, disability services, vermont south, awards, metlink, route 30, camberwell depot, docklands, route 70, st vincent's plaza, line officers, box hill, route 109, b class, superstops, cricket, tennis, tramtracker, route 75

Book - 12 pages, colour front cover, centre stapled, A4 size, "Victorian Tram Rail Manufacturing Strategy Mark II", published by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry, Robert Hulls, Bracks Government, c2003, looking at expanding rail manufacturing within Victoria. Notes the delivery of Siemens and Alstom trams, investment by Bomardier, Alstom, opportunities and maintenance and services. Has a photos of various vehicles both rail and tram.trams, tramways, victorian government, manufacturing, construction, bombardier, siemens, alstom

Pamphlet, 14 fold printed in full colour on semi gloss paper, both sides. Gives a cartoon style map of the CBD, Melbourne suburbs and outer Melbourne, giving a list of places of interest and transport routes. Shows the vintage tram service along Batman Ave, Puffing Billy, Wattle Park, various precincts, shopping centres. Published by The Met, Metropolitan Transit and has the buzz logo on the front. Mid 1980's. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, maps, tourism, melbourne, wattle park, the met

Pamphlet "Fares and Travel Guide" - effective Jan. 2013. .Book - DL size, red coloured covers 20 pages, centre stapled, colour printed on gloss paper, has table of contents and fold out map of the tram and rail system. Givers details on travelling conditions, Myki tickets, fares and zones, touching on, refunds, Passenger information, Hours of Operation and Translated information. Has the PTV Logos. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, tickets, fares, metro trains, guides, yarra trams, ptv, tram 5013

.1 Pamphlet - folded DL full colour printed on gloss light weight card, titled "Choose your TramTracker" advertising the iPhone App, its features, desk top gadgets, on line access and where the tram stops ID can be located. Has the various Yarra Trams and TramTracker/ Printed April 2012 Two copies held. .2 - Pamphlet - cut to hang within tramcars, titled "Our Operations Centre in YOUR pocket" advertising the TramTracker system and its attributes. Published early 2017.trams, tramways, tramtracker, tramways, melbourne, control centre

Magazine - card covers - 64 pages, centre stapled, published by Public Transport Users Association Inc., titled "Transit News and Views - September 1988 - Vol 12, Number 3" with many articles and new stories focused on public transport, train, tram and bus in the Melbourne area with some overseas news. Inside front cover lists the office holders and representatives of the PTUA on various MTA and STA board. Tram items include: - review of the last six years since the labour government was elected - use of trams for Upfield services - list of industrial actions 3/1988 to July 1988 - two public transport cartoons - page 21 and 23, Truganini Road, Carnegie, Ticket machines, Clarendon St work for the St Kilda Light Rail, Track work issues - with photographs - Spencer St, Track faults, Melbourne Tramway news, Metplan reviewtrams, tramways, tramways, ptua, upfield light rail, upfield, light rail, cartoons, carnegie, truganini rd, ticket machines, clarendon st, trackwork, spencer st, metplan

Set of DL size pamphlets regarding the Myki ticketing system, fares, fare evasion, inspectors. .1 - single DL sheet - card - titled You can now use myki on trams too" Features photo of D1 3516 outside Flinders St Station. Gives details on using myki on trams. July 2010 .2 - DL size book, 12 pages, centre stapled "Melbourne's quick guide to myki details the introduction of the system, how it is used, where tickets can be purchased and fares. Dated Nov. 2009 .3 - single DL sheet - card - titled "Melbourne's quick guide to myki", covers the us of the seniors myki, replacement of the Sunday pass and its use. c2011. .4 - as for .2 - dated July 2010. .5 - 3 fold DL, recycled card, titled "Your quick guide to using myki", dated 2016. .6 - single DL sheet, recycled card titled "Metropolitan myki fares" detailing fares from 1-1-2016 .7 - 3 fold DL, printed on recycled card titled "New on-the-spot Penalty Fares", detailing that penalty fares could be paid for on the spot - gives details of the system introduced July 2014. Was not well accepted and had issues, abolished mid 2016. .8 - 2 fold DL, printed on recycled paper, titled "How do myki fares compare?", giving comparisons between the various types of Metcard tickets and Myki charges. Dated August 2010. .9 - 4 fold DL, recycled card, titled "Your quick guide to using myki", dated June 2014. .10 - 2 fold DL, recycled card, titled "How we deal with Transport Offences" - July 2016 - covers on the spot fines which were stopped Jan. 2017.trams, tramways, myki, tickets, fares, behaviour, ticket inspectors

Annual Report - 44 pages, A4, gloss card cover, with fold out front cover, gloss printed pages, centre stapled. Features photos of passengers at a railway station, tram stop and a bus stop. Has forward by L.A. Strouse Chairman and Managing Director to the Minister of Transport Steve Crabb. Includes list and photographs of the Board Members, including F. D. Snell, N. Maddock, K. Dunstan, and J. Grigg. Includes a table of contents. Gives information on the Authority, its make up, work including new uniforms. Has a detailed financial statement and balance sheet, personnel statistics and performance indicators. Includes ticketing rearrangements.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, uniforms, public transport, mta, personnel

Annual Report - 52 pages, A4, gloss card cover, with two sections - first section printed on gloss paper centre stapled and the second section printed on fawn paper. Has a table of contents. First sections details letter to Minister of Transport Tom Roper from Chairman L.A. Strouse, completion of Flagstaff station, control systems including the AVM for trams, opening of Box Hill station and the Transport Borrowing Agency. Second section provides detailed financial statement and balance sheet and other statutory information.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, uniforms, public transport, mta, personnel, avm, funding