Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams with modified braking systems. Has a table of contents, explaining the changes, vigilance control, emergency, and park brakes. This system followed several rear-on collisions due to indifferent braking systems. Produced by Yarra Trams June 2002.Yields information about the modified braking systems on W class trams.Document - 16 A4 pages was stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class trams, brakes, driver training

Document - provides the operational details for the large shunt or reversing facility at Melbourne University in Swanston St, including the scope of works, operations, automatic points, and procedures. The shunt was rebuilt in a similar layout in early 2024. A document by Yarra Trams Jan. 2005Yields information about the Melbourne University terminus 2005.Document - 17 A4 pages was stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, swanston st, terminus, melbourne uni terminus, operations, instructions

Booklet issued for the use by drivers on the then new Bourke St tram line, which commenced on Sunday 26/6/1955. Provides a long list of Do Nots, typical of the time. Gives information to crews about the new trams, their quiet running, and their handling. Has a few "Always" at the rear of the booklet.Demonstrates an information document produced by the MMTB for drivers of the new Bourke Street routes.Booklet - 12 pages printed on light fawn paper, centre stapled.trams, tramways, bourke st, new trams, new tramways, opening, instructions

List of "Destinations and Route Numbers - Trams" dated 3/9/2000 for both Yarra and Swanston Trams. Lists depot and number, the main route number, termini and destination. Also provides a list by each depot.Yields information about the Melbourne tram route numbers and the depots that operated them in Sept. 2000.Document - 14 A4 pages, was stapled in top left hand corner.melbourne, tramways, route numbers, destinations, yarra trams, swanston trams

"W Class tram diver training written test" - six pages in an Yes / No or multiple choice or provide a detailed answer format with marks shown for each of 38 question. Dated 16/3/1997Yields information about the exam question asked as part of the written test for W class tram drivers.Document - 6 A4 pages, was stapled in top left hand corner.melbourne, tramways, w class trams, training, exams, testing

Notices to cable tram employees and signalmen about the operation of the intersection of Collins and Swanston Street c1921. Details how Police would signal for the number of trams to cross in either direction and how the signalman would operate the signals and the cable depression lever for Collins St cable cars. The Rules for signalmen dated 1/7/1921 and signed by J G Roberts, Manager Cable system for the MMTB. This intersection was one of the busiest in Melbourne running four separate routes in Collins St and the busy St Kilda Road route.Yields information about the cable tram operation of Swanston and Collins St and signalmen.Two foolscap photocopied sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, cable trams, swanston st, collins st, signalmen, police

First Annual Report of the Footscray Tramway Trust, for the year ending 30/9/1917. Lists the Trust Members, Consulting Engineers, and Secretary. Details the Trust's activities, financial loans, construction, car barn, and that it is the first Australian Tramway to use Australian-made rails. Engineering report by McCarty Underwood lists the lines to be built, and rails to use an 80lb/yard NSW railway section with a 30lb/yard bolt-on check rail. Notes the intention to have 7 one-man-operated cars and 3 combination cars. Gives expected cost of operations. Lists the Footscray Council Officers that were involved in the project. Supplementary letter from McCarty Underwood about the cost of the rails and the composite section dated 15/11/1917. Yields information about the construction of the Footscray Tramway Trust tramways.Ten foolscap sheets, duplicated, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, ftt, footscray tramways trust, new tramways, rails, tramway construction, annual reports

Notes prepared by Norm Wadeson 1961 from Lands Department Records about the history of the Sorrento Tramway. Has notes on the formation, operation, passengers carried, land, possible extension, deputations to the Minister, Mr George Copin, and closure. See item 7717 for maps and photographs.Yields information about the Sorrento tramway co. and its Lands Department records.Two quarto sheets, typed - stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, sorrento, george coppin

Provides the Rules and Regulations for the St Kilda - Brighton Electric Street Railway, dated June 1907. The railway opened on 5/5/1906 and to Brighton on 22/12/1906. the latter largely as a single track. Has the name F E Bradford on the front cover. Gives rules for crossing cable tram lines, those for drivers, speeds, conductors, accidents, bell signals, signals on overhead line, regulations for working by staff and ticket, pilot working, rules for workers on the permanent way, and additional rules such as collecting money from passengers for breaking windows. See Reg Item 3508 for a "Supplement to the Book of Instructions re the working of the St Kilda and Brighton Electric Street Railway, dated 1/1/1915", item 2840 for the 1926/27 version and 7580 for a 1911 version.Yields information about the "Rules and Regulations" - St Kilda Brighton - Electric Street Railway Book - cloth cover red covers, 20 pages, centre stapled.Has initials "PwR" and "Secretary" in ink on the first page.trams, tramways, cable trams, trackwork, vr, victorian railways, st kilda - brighton, rules, employees, safeworking

Pamphlet - titled "Getting to know Automated Ticketing", detailing how the machines, tickets work, complete with buying a Metcard from retail outlets, types of tickets and validation. Written for staff use and illustrates the various types of equipment. Particularly for use on buses and other locations rather than trams. See item 5676 for a version that is in colour and seems to be more tram related.Yields information about the introduction of Metcards.Pamphlet - 16 A4 pages, centre stapled, printed in black and white.metcard, trickets, ticket machines, ptc

Book prepared for the Centenary of the Tramways Friendly Society in 1988 by Catherine M Grutzner. Contains a history of the Society, its formation, principal officers and facilities such as Vimy House. Includes photos of the 1908 and 1988 Committee, Operating Theatres, Vimy House both South Melbourne and Kew, the opening of Kew by the Premier Mr Hamer, Director of Nursing Mrs Maria Hubble, Sr Mary McDonnell, Society Secretaries - Mr BFM Wells, Mr JEF Worrell, Mr L J Nelson, Mr WL Marher, Mr FW Smith, JJ Long, Mr KE Cooper, Chairman of Hospital Committee - Mr RJW Brown. Provides a list of Office Bearers, treasurers, Secretaries, Trustees, and the 1988 Committee of Management. Includes photos of trams and buses and a metal cable tram pass issued to the Committee of Management. Yields information about the Tramways Benefit Society and Vimy HouseBook - 24 pages + card covers centre stapled landscape format.tbs, benefit society, tramway benefit society, friendly society, centenary, vimy house

Provides proposals to link cross Melbourne tram routes together, eg Glen Huntly road routes with West Brunswick. The proposal did not proceed. Gives details of the proposals, those routes not to be linked, maps, looks at each of the linked routes. Predicated $100 million in savings. Part of the Tram and Bus Strategic Review Committee work. c1991.Yields information about proposals to link Cross city Melbourne tram routes.Five A4 page document, stapled in top left hand corner.melbourne, public transport, tramways, tram routes, linking routes, cross linking

Notice to crews regarding altered tram arrangements for route 55 trams busses that used Queensbridge St during the demolition of the former St Kilda/Port Melbourne rail over bridge between 30/7/1993 and 2/8/1993. Notes that trams will be stabled in La Trobe St between Spencer St and Kings St.Yields information about the demolition of a rail bridge in Queensbridge St South Melbourne.Three A4 page document, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, queens bridge street, yarra bank road, bridges, demolition, buses, trams

The report, undated, by the Australian Electric Traction Association into the provision of tram services for the proposed Docklands redevelopment, mid-1990s. Makes recommendations regarding new tramways, interchanges and services. Signed by Hugh Waldron, W Kingsley, P Brownbill, S Vine and N Gipps.Yields information about the early 1990s proposal to develop Melbourne Docklands with new tramways.Report - 4 A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, aeta, docklands, new tramways

The document outlines the history of Kew Depot, the tram services operated, dates and important events in its operational history, from 1908 to 1965. Dated 10/10/1990, written by K Kimber?Yields information about Kew Tram Depot.Report - 3 A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, kew depot, events

Set of Notices to crews associated with the opening of the Port Melbourne Light Rail Line, following its conversion from a Heavy rail line. Signed by Dennis Griffiths, Manager Tram Operations - Western. C5043 - gives details of the route, tram stops, route numbers, traffic signals and T lights, running times, toilet facilites, time clocks and track telephones. Dated 16/12/1987 C5044 - details the new types of automatic points at Flinders and Spencer Sts and Clarendon and Whiteman streets - their operation, associated signals and a layout plan. Dated 22/12/1987 C5046 - Installation of automatic points - Whiteman St Y Junction - later known as Port Junction - St Kilda - Port Melbourne lines - dated 22/12/1987 Interoffice memo to Conductors - Preston and North Fitzroy depot routes - regarding section points on the Port Melbourne and St Kilda light rail routes. Dated 25/6/1987 - signed by Ray Stock, Manger Revenue Systems.Yields information about the opening of the Port Melbourne line in 1987.Set of 7 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, port melbourne, opening, new tramway, points, operations, fares, signals

Notice to one-person tram operators about operating tram services such as destinations, trolley poles, shunting, tram insulated, derailment or split points, fire on tram, front door loading, announcements, leaving the vehicle unattended and handover, Dated 26/1/1990. Issued at the time of the introduction of one - person trams.Yields information about the operation of one person trams.Set of 6 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, operations, one man trams, one person, instructions

Contains Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club office bearers, club information, members' contact details and a calendar of events. 20 p., stapled, cream cover with dark black writing and logo. Notations throughoutheidelberg golf club, members handbooks, program of events, heidelberg golf club bowling club, syllabus

Contains Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club office bearers, club information, members' contact details and a calendar of events. 20 p., stapled, cream cover with dark green writing and logo. Notations throughoutheidelberg golf club, members handbooks, program of events, heidelberg golf club bowling club, syllabus

Document titled "The Geelong Tramways, A Brief History" - by an unknown author, though the map is similar to the one provided in item 9810, in a paper published by the Geelong Historical Society, Investigator magazine, written by John Moore. The article or document looks at the early development of Geelong trams, the start of services, services and operations during the twenties, and thirties, and closure. Notes the appeal by the Barwon Apex Club for the display of a bogie tram. Has a diagrammatic map of the Geelong system on the last page.Yields information about Geelong tramway history and fund raising for the preservation of a bogie tram.Document - 7 quarto pages, stapled in the top left hand corner.tramways, geelong, maps, history, apex club

Features photographs of trams in 11 Australian cities, glossy paper, with introduction and captions. Cities included: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo, Adelaide, Perth, Fremantle, Kalgoorlie, Launceston and Hobart.Demonstrates an early AETA publication about Australian Tramway systems.Book - 24 pages, including heavier card covers centre stapled.trams, tramways, sydney, brisbane, melbourne, ballarat, bendigo, adelaide, perth, fremantle, kalgoorlie, launceston, hobart

This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)Handcrafted wooden plaque painted white and covered with plastic sheet stapled to it. Par Oneri/ drink & Drive with 85/ Our service is great if you can wait/ Life is bliss when you're on the piss.85 transport platoon, par oneri, beer, vietnam

Document or instruction titled "Automatic Signal System, General Instructions" for Ballarat Electric Tramways, dated 25/11/1937 giving instructions for the Forest City signals, how they operated, what to do if they fail to operate, power outage, trams operating to Victoria Park or Haddon St only, the depot and Bridge St. This instruction follows installation of the signal system after the collision between two trams in Wendouree Parade. See item 4638 for a later set of instructions.Yields information about the Forest City Signalling system in Ballarat.Document - five foolscap sheet, duplicated, stapled on left hand edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, forest city signals, signals, instructions

Cream Net. Patterned with silver staples, Egyptian style figures in centre.costume, female

Published by the General Electric Co. Ltd in 1951 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Maps out the companies progress, shows its various products in 1900 and then 1951, company offices, factories, research, heavy industrial through to domestic products. Gives the location addresses of sales offices in the UK and Overseas.Demonstrates a GEC UK publication of 1951Book - 44 pages, including heavier card covers centre stapled.general electric, gec, manufacturing, uk

Women preserved fruits to make jams, jellies, marmalade, pickles by bottling and canning as part of their housework duties. Recipes were published in Women's magazines such as 'Home Beautiful'.The women whose husbands worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme were not permitted to work for the SECV, the expectation, at the time, being to work at home as mothers and housewives. This book describes one of their 'duties'.Printed 26 pages stapled together with 2 staples reinforced by machine stitching. The front cover is missing. The back cover has a coloured photo of a box of "Kornies" on it.The book consists of recipes and advertisements.preserves. jams. housekeeping. bottling. canning. women's work. women's magazines.

This booklet contains details of the programmes for the Warrnambool Musical and Elocutionary Competitions in 1938, the fifth annual competition of its kind. The competitions were held over five days and attracted a great number of participants with the prizewinners receiving monetary prizes donated by local businesses and businessmen. The competitions included a spelling bee and an operatic aria competition with the latter offering a prize of £10. The adjudicator for the elocution competitions was John Howlett Ross (1857-1953) a Melbourne-born journalist and a noted elocutionist at that time. From 1924 to the early 1950s John Howlett Ross was a well-known A.B.C. radio broadcaster. Today the Warrnambool Eisteddfod conducts similar competitions annually. This program is of interest as an example of the popularity of music and elocution competitions in places such as Warrnambool in the first half of the 20th century. Also the local advertisements in the booklet are of considerable help to researchers today. This is a booklet of 20 pages with a white cover with green and red printing and a black and white photograph on the back cover. The pages contain many advertisements and printed information. The booklet was stapled but the staples have been removed.music and elocution in warrnambool, john howlett ross, journalist and elocutionist, history of warrnambool