Notice to Passengers about the introduction of buses to and from La Trobe University running via the Eastern Freeway from the city via West Heidelberg and Northland from 3/12/1979. Gives information on services, times, stops, and conditions of travel and running times.Yields information about MMTB Bus services that used the Eastern Freeway to La Trobe university.A4 photocopy sheet folded into 8timetable, buses, public transport, eastern freeway, la trobe university

Pamphlet - full colour A4 - 8 pages, centre stapled titled "Your Travel Guide into and around the City" with a sub-title of "Swanston St Walk". Printed at the time of the closure of Swanston St to motor vehicle traffic, has maps of the by-pass routes, the reasons for the change, parking, benefits and public transport. Has the date of introduction of March 28, but no year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swanston_Street,_Melbourne - accessed 29/7/2019 gives the year as 1992. Has the logos of the Victorian Government, City of Melbourne, Vic Roads and the PTC.trams, tramways, swanston st, swanston st walk, mall, public transport

Newspaper clipping - set of three items about the possibility of a tram running along Beaconsfield Parade between St Kilda and Port Melbourne. .1 - Editorial from The Age, 18-10-2004, titled "Hailing a tram by the Bayside" supporting the proposal by The Mayor Dick Gross. .2 - item from The Port Phillip - Caulfield Leader of 5/6/2007, with the title "Trams off track", about the City of Port Phillip on the proposal, though $70000 had been spent on the study. Quotes Paul Smith of the City about the proposal, tourism only, not a public transport link. Has an image of the Port Phillip Leader of 12/12/2006 announcing the proposal. Item written by Peter Rolfe. .3 - item from The Age, 14/10/2004 titled Tram ride by the seaside? Rattling good vistas guaranteed", fearing a photo of the bay, maps and options to use Mills St. Item written by Dan Silkstone.trams, tramways, new tramway, beaconsfield parade, port melbourne, st kilda, city of port phillip, mills st

Newspaper cutting from The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times - 23/4/1987 titled "Light Rail: A matter where agreement is hard to get" about the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines to Light Rail. Has three sub-articles, quote the General Manager of The Met Mr. Ed Dotson, Mr Patrick O'Connor Public Transport Users Association about the keeping of the Flinders St link and Mr Noel Willis, the President of the Bayside Public Transport Association who was opposed. Has photos of each of the people involved and a B class tram on route 75 in the Burwood Highway.trams, tramways, light rail, st kilda, port melbourne, conversion, east burwood, route 75

Report or Paper - 10 foolscap sheets, stapled on left hand side titled "Linking the Horizons of City Public Passenger Transport". No details as who presented it or date. Possibly by MMTB Chairman Robert Risson as in his style. Latest date in the report is about wages - June 1958. Report looks at the history of Melbourne transport, the MMTB, passengers numbers, fares, congestion, trams buses, costs of buses vs trams. Also has notes on a comparison between the USA and Australia (Melbourne) including transport and restaurants. Quotes Arthur O'Connor former American Manager of the Australian Nation Travel Associationtrams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, trams, public transport, costs, traffic control, road transport, buses

A4 size, 2 fold A3 paper pamphlet, printed in colour titled "We're upgrading two William Street tram stops so everyone can catch the tram" outlining the proposed reconstruction of William St Melbourne, between Flinders Lane and Dudley St, including the William Street sidings. Includes new super stops at Bourke and La Trobe St, Gives dates of drop in information sessions. Works planned for late November for two weeks. Published by PTV / Transport for Victoria September 2019.trams, tramways, william st, superstops, trackwork, maintenance

Radio Transcript or script, 7 foolscap typed pages, double spaced titled "Wireless Talk -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB - Melbourne Street Transport No. 2". Report looks at the history of horse bus routes in Melbourne, building of the cable trams, the Parliamentary Bills for the cable trams, constructing the lines, Mr. G. Duncan, Mr. Clapp, construction difficulties, the Melbourne Tramway Trust, MTOC, drainage issues, bridges, alterations to the Act, Patent issues with a London company, opening dates and comments about wire rope. Could be a few pages missing given the way it ends, no thank you or formal ending. Item noted dated, presumed late 1920's.Has pencil notation in top left hand corner "6 copies"trams, tramways, public transport, radio stations, horse buses, mto co, melbourne, cable trams, mtt

A4 printed map, full colour published May 2017 titled on one side "Melbourne tram network" and the other "Victorian train network", showing the tram and train routes, and details of each route or line. Published by Transport for Victoria and PTV. Two copies held.trams, tramways, maps, railways, tramways, victoria, tram routes

Manuscript - 29 quarto sheets carbon copy - article for publication possibly about the history of the Melbourne cable tram system. Notes cover - the background of history of city transport, the suburban councils, the formation of the MTOC, the MTT - list the various council representatives, development of the cable system, Mr. George Duncan, Dunedin, construction works, maintenance, finances, funding, contractors, construction timing, list of lines and opening dates, winding houses, the various lines, construction issues with drainage, cable lengths, horse trams. The conversion of cable trams, annual returns for 1886 to 1935. Page 22 has a heading "Why a Prophecy was Unfulfilled" - which looks at the finances of the MTT and the folding into the Tramway Board and then the MMTB, including community obligations, the MMTB Act, conversion operations, the Chairman's tour of 1923, St Kilda Road conversion, and finally conversion of Elizabeth St and Victoria St. Article dated mid to late 1930's.trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne, public transport, history, mto co, mtt, dunedin tramways, finances, contracts, cables, construction, track construction, conversion, mmtb, chairman, community services

Pamphlet - 4 fold DL full colour, titled "Bus replace trams - tram route 96" for the period 10 May to 18 May 2019, to undertake track work and installation of super stops in Nicholson St north of Holden St. Has alternative transport routes and stop changes. Shows the map of work and alternative services. Has the Transport for Victoria, Yarra Trams and PTV logos. Published April 2019. See Reg Item 3630 for other associated documents for this project.trams, tramways, nicholson st, route 96, trackwork, superstops, yarra trams

Seat fabric sample brown vinyl as used in the first batch of Z class trams. Has a pink backing.trams, tramways, z class, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

Seat fabric sample green vinyl as used in W class trams with a light green background. Three samples held, varying sizes."W4" in black pen on the rear.trams, tramways, w class, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

Round leather cord with a flat bottom used in tramcars for the conductor signal bells.trams, tramways, bellcord, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric, conductors bell

Seat fabric sample green cloth as used in various trams with a light/dark triangular motifs / moquette with a green background. Has a label "Camira Development Sample", dated July 2017. Gives details of the product number etc. See Reg item 4585 for the priority seat colour - orange. See htd4584i4.pdf for an Article in The Age 4/3/2019, downloaded 16/5/2020. Gives the design details, designer and background. Title "No more sad streamers: the redesign of Melbourne's garish train seats".trams, tramways, ptv, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

Seat fabric sample orange cloth as used in various trams with a light/dark triangular motifs / moquette with a orange background for use on trains, buses and trams for priority seating. See Reg item 4584 for the general seat colour - green. See htd4584i4.pdf for an Article in The Age 4/3/2019, downloaded 16/5/2020. Gives the design details, designer and background. Title "No more sad streamers: the redesign of Melbourne's garish train seats".On rear in felt pen "Camira Orange Fine"trams, tramways, ptv, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

Pamphlet - 3 fold DL titled "The night network is arriving on 1 January 2016", giving details of the night services on trains, trams, buses and coaches. Has a diagrammatic map of services. Provides contact details, language phone numbers. Published late 2015, Two copies held.trams, tramways, night trams, public transport, ptv, buses, railways, all night services

Sign - with an adhesive backing, titled "Public Transport Authorised Offices patrol this vehicle", printed 2014, giving details on their authority, identification and offences - includes the pay on the spot system at the time, which was later stopped. Has the PTV and outline of their badges.trams, tramways, ptv, tickets, signs, officers, behaviour

Report - 32 pages, A4 card cover centre stapled titled "Public Transport Ombudsman Limited Annual Report 2012", reporting on the complaints received following the Myki rollout and other issues considered by Ombudsman. Signed by Richard Allsop as the Chair and Janine Young as the actual Ombudsman. Has a table of contents.trams, tramways, ptv, tickets, signs, officers, behaviour, ombudsman

Sign - with an adhesive backing, with the PTV logo reflective on a black backing.trams, tramways, ptv, signs, logos

Report - 36 pages, A4 card cover centre stapled titled "Accessible Public Transport in Victoria Action Plan 2013-2017 - PTV Implementation Plan", with a Forward by Mark Wild, CEO of PTV, detailing the structure, monitoring, reporting, customer service, engagement and access to facilities, including outcomes. Has a table of contents. See also Reg Item 5506 for 2006 to 2012 documentstrams, tramways, ptv, reports, transport, disability services, public transport

Report - 44 pages, A4 card cover perfect bound titled "Fisherman's Bend Vision - the next chapter in Melbourne's growth story September 2016", with a photo of Docklands, looking west. Published jointly by the City of Melbourne, City of Port Phillip and the State Government following on from Draft document of 2013. Has a table of contents. Looks at the Strategic Directions for the development of the area, Has a sketch of a tram in Plummer St, Wirraway. Refers to a website www.fishermansbend.vic.gov.au on the rear cover - active as at 18/5/2020.trams, tramways, city of melbourne, city of port phillip, fishermen's bend, new tramway, public transport, development, planning

Folder - Press Pack, containing 10 sheets of light card about the Night Network trial that was to commenced on 1/1/2016. Provides information on the proposed 1 year trial (which was continued), trains, buses, trams, coaches, maps, costs, security and locations of the services in the CBD area. Published by the PTV 12/2015.trams, tramways, night trams, public transport, ptv, buses, railways, all night services

Sign - with an adhesive backing, titled "On request these seats (or this area) must be made available for passengers with special needs", has information about the definition and two symbols.trams, tramways, ptv, tickets, signs, officers, behaviour, disability services

Set of three decorative plastic ticket folders with colour printing used for holding Myki tickets: .1 - Night network - has the PTV and State government logos .2 - Myki and travel with auto top up - also with Myki logos - has information on inside as how to do. .3 - cartoon of Flinders St Station, with people and a tram, and of Luna Park, tram, racing car and bus, by Mark Knight of Melbourne. Has the PTV web address. See also Reg item 763 for another example.trams, tramways, ptv, myki, tickets, cartoon

Sign - aluminium sheet with the Night public transport services logo printed on - half moon on a black background.trams, tramways, ptv, night trams, signs, public transport

Plastic folder, white plastic containing clear plastic partitions on the inside. Titled "The Melbourne Explorer's Pack", with The Met and PTC badges. Contains 1 - 12 fold "The Met's Melbourne Explorer's Map" with a map of the CBD, train, tram light rail networks and points of interest and locations. Includes a note on the Bus Network and routes. Folds to 167H x 95W 2 - Book - 48 pages + light card cover, "The Explorers Guide to Melbourne" - has a table of contents and index - details of Melbourne, what to see etc. 165H x 96W .3 - ticket - white card, punched for Nov 6, number EP6362 - has conditions of travel on the rear. 60H x 91W Available for zone 1 only .4 - 3 fold DL, advertising the Explorers Pass - three separate tickets, enabled the purchaser to pick the days. $12. .5 - single DL card as for .4, price $13, dated 1/1/1993. On the front is a hand written price label $5-, indicating that it had been purchased after use.trams, tramways, tickets, all lines tickets, passes, melbourne, the met, ptc

Map - pocket - 28 fold - showing walking, cycling and public transport in the City of Darebin, using a Melway Map base along with public transport information, Metcard, cycling and walking groups. Produced by the Dept of Transport June 2010.trams, tramways, city of darebin, maps, public transport, metcard, metlink

Copy of a lecture by Graeme Turnbull presented 2001 titled "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson" Consists of 22 A4 pages, with Bibliography. Looks at the history of the Melbourne's trams, why they have been retained, the MMTB, its formation, Chairmen, Overseas influences and reports, Bourke St buses, Bourke St, the PCC car, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett, the Union, design of trams, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, Risson's personality and his strong support for trams in Melbourne. See Reg Item 6061On top in ink "Delivered at RMIT Storey Hall on Friday 20/4/2001, the 100th anniversary of Sir Robert's birthday by Graeme Turnbull" and "Received 7/12/01"trams, tramways, mmtb, chairman, pcc, buses, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, public transport

Pamphlet - single A4 double sided sheet printed on heavy paper, titled "The tram terminus at Melville Road, Pascoe Vale South is getting an upgrade." Provides information on the provision of a new terminal arrangement at West Coburg and the Melville Road terminus including the provision of a platform stop.trams, tramways, melville rd, tram stops, west coburg

Report - 16 A4 sheets, colour, stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Network Revenue Protection Plan - 2014", prepared by the PTV for the various transport operators in Victoria. Has a table of Contents, introduction, background and context, Fare Evasion behaviour, management of evasion, monitoring, key revenue protection areas and actions to be delivered. Only the first two pages scanned.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, ptv, behaviour, public transport