Showing 187 items
matching bus fares
-
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Davis bus lines, Davis Urban Bus Lines, 4/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
Paper ticket issued by an Almex machines issued 6 April 1973 by Davis Urban Bus Lines in Ballarat - Collected by Gavin Young at the time of use. Has various ticket issuing information. There are a number of UK websites detailing the machines and tickets. Possible fare $0.21 trams, tramways, ticket, davis bus lines, ticket machines -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Tram Inquiry likely, Mar. 1962
Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views and the setting up of the Save the Tramway Committee.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 4 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Tram Protests" - 4 letters - 10/3/62 - aged people, lack of a car, Council operated, buses not as good, alternatives 2 - "Tram Enquiry Likely"- Editorial - 12/3/1962 - reporting - government supporting an enquiry, alternatives, Geelong residents, bus operators and private enterprise. 3 - "Tram Questions" - 13-3-62 - set of 2 longer letters - one from an ex Tramwaymen - gives alternative control / operator system and one about political control. 4 - "Tram Fares" - 14/3/62 - would bus operators support the current fare system, pensioners etc - at the time it was an expense to the SEC.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, parliament, fares -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Tramways Union says SEC disregards public, Mar. 1962
Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views and the setting up of the Save the Tramway Committee.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 6 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Note of Warning" - 8/3/62 - from Mr. J J Sheehan regarding loss of jobs. 2 - "Tram Retention" - 8/3/62 - special committee of Council - notes Cr. Roff 3 - "Approach on tram issue" - 8/3/62 - noting that it was the SEC (Bolte) that had suggested the trams go - not Govt. Notes Tom Evans and Mr Scott at meeting. 4 - "Tramways Union says SEC Disregards Public" - 9/3/62 - about a letter from the Union to the Borough of Sebastopol. 5 - "Consideration for Public Enquiry" - 9/3/62 - Minister for Electrical Undertakings Mr Reid, responding to Mr Stoneham, Opposition leader about the proposal to close. 6 - "Tram Deputation Repeat Approach" - 10/3/62 - about a forthcoming meeting of the Save the Trams Committee meeting with the local Parliamentarians, traffic issues with buses to Wendouree.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, parliament, fares -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Bolte promise on trams, Mar. 1962
Yields information about the views of various letter writers, special trains for the Begonia Festival and issues re costs.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 7 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 2 and 3 March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. One cutting missing. 1 - "Tram Repairs" - 2/3/62 - Letter from R Courtney local Secretary of the Union, regarding the cost of new trams, tracks needed to and Geelong fares raised shortly before closure and then again afterward. 2 - Letter - 2/3/62 - signed by a tram driver regarding repairs of tram faults 3 - "Bolte re Promise on trams" - 2/3/62 - representations to Bolte by the Opposition leader Stoneham and protested to the Minister Mr. Reid 4 - "Special Train for Festival visitors" - The Mail, - 2/3/62 - re visit to Ballarat by the PMG Social club on 11/3 for the Begonia Festival 5 - "Sunday tour Festival City" - re a special train to Ballarat and being met by buses. 6 - "Trams Future" - 3/3/62 - 3 letters re costs of operations - two man trams, bus costs will be based on one man, trams are clean vehicles no emissions, Apex Club issues. 7 - "To Discuss Trams" - 3-3-62 - result of a Greater Ballarat Association meeting.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, begonia festival, greater ballarat association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, SEC Spring Song, Feb. 1962
... the system given compared to buses, cost estimate from TRB ...Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs and employment.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 4 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 28 Feb and 2 March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "SEC Spring Song" - 23/2/62 - Editorial - about the SEC actions to desert Ballarat, Council meeting with Parliamentary representatives, cost of new cars and always a second-hand place. 2 - "Tramways" - 24-2-62 - letter by R. Courtney, Union Secretary, re use of new trams, one-man cars and Mr. Mawby's jet propelled buses. 2nd letter, written by a car driver, lamenting the closure, employment of trammies and SEC 3 - Untitled article - 27/2/62 - cost of rehabilitating the system given compared to buses, cost estimate from TRB, concessions (not to Pensioners), bus routes in Geelong, people preferred any replacement bus service to be run by a public authority. 4 - "Tram Employees" - 24-2-1962 - SEC would find alternative employment for the displaced tramway workers.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, rehabilitation, staff, buses, concession fares -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Tram future rests with Government, Feb. 1962
... Editorial SEC Rehabilitation Staff Buses Concession Fares Museum ...Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings and meetings with SEC.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 20 Feb and 22 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 7940.1 1 - "Tram future rests with Government" - 22-2-62 - news report about the SEC being insistent on tabling the motion to close in Parliament, price of replacement trams. Attending Mr K L Murray, Mr Linaker, Mr A V Mawby of the SEC, Cr. A Pittard and Town Clerk Mr. H H Maddern. 2 - "Government "Bought itself out" - continuation from above, quoting Mr Mawby about the rehabilitation of the system in 1934 by the Government, discussions about fares, losses, time of travel from Sebastopol compared to buses. Also notes Cr Tuppen of Sebastopol. 3 - "A hot tram tip" - 22-2-62 - suggestion by Cr Cooper suggested the tram be retained around the lake for Historical reasons, Mr Murray of the SEC, sell/give to the Historical Society, Cr W E Roff replied about not wanting them and put them in a tip. 7940.2 1 - "SEC Not to sell this - 20-2-62 - photo of the power house in Ripon St, with the caption that the SEC did not propose to sell the property, but would be selling the tram depot site. 2 - "The talk was trams" - 22-2-62 - photo of Mr Mawby, Cr A D Mason, H Linaker and Mr K L Murray at the meeting with Council the previous day. 3 - "Save our Trams" - 21-2-62 - long letter - about the closing the trams and railway losses including building, new rail lines being built. 4 - "Tram fight" - letter by R Courtney Union Secretary, about the formation of a Committee to oppose closure. 7940.3 "Sound Shell Plan+ - 21-2-62 - Long editorial about the construction of a Sound Shell and council discussions and inability to make a decision.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, rehabilitation, staff, buses, concession fares, museum, power station, ballarat a power station, botanical gardens -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Protest meeting, Feb. 1962
... - full buses. 4 - two meeting notices 5 - report on the ALP ...Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 14 Feb and 19 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 7942.1 1 - "Protest Meeting" - report on a meeting of the ATMOEA, pressing for the retention of the trams and a full enquiry. Has a list of attendees. 2 - Set of four letters - "Bendigo letter On Trams", No. Tram!, "Tram Cost Quiz" and "Trams and buses" - the last relating to buses in Geelong. 7942.2 1 - "Public Transport Must replace trams - 16-2-1962 - report on meeting of the Trades and Labour Council the previous night, quotes TLC Secretary A. C. Williams 2 - "Tram Loss" - letter from W J Parsons, 3 - "Trams: No Decision by Council" - report from Council to the TLC, issues with Geelong, Mayor Sebastopol Cr Wilson 4 - "Stay at Home if Trams Go" - report from Ballarat Senior Citizens club, Mr Widmer representing the club and Armstrong St Traders 7940.3 1 - "Tram Protest" - report on the Australian Railway Union meeting result 2 - "The Profit Factor:" - Editorial of 15/2/1962, the SEC losses / profit, quotes Mr Stoneham Opposition Leader 3 - "Keep your Trams" letter from Miss Wight of Norlane re the poor Geelong services - full buses. 4 - two meeting notices 5 - report on the ALP meeting of 14-2-1962closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, staff, buses, concession fares, unions, alp -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Bendigo Meeting to moves to retain trams, Feb. 1962
Yields information about the views of various letter writers, Bendigo union views, Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 4 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 10 Feb to 13 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Bus v Tram" - 10-2-1962 - letter - from M Stewart of Sydney, say that the move to buses as in Sydney should not be allowed to happen. 2 - "Tram Facts" - 13-2-62 - letter - about the need for a private operator to run at a profit, higher fares - a public authority would maintain concession fares. 3 - "On the Lines" - 13-2-62 - letter - supporting the trammies. 4 - "Bendigo Meeting Moves to Retain Trams" - 12-3-62 - reporting on a meeting of 11-2-62- in Bendigo, well attended. Included the local Union Secretary, Mr G. T. James, State Secretary Mr C O'Shea, President Mr. S. Edwards, note that fares in Geelong had increased 100% since closure there. Mr Stoneham, noted that the petition to close the system must be laid in Parliament for 24 days. The current sitting would not last that long and it won't be considered until the Spring session.closure, atmoea, unions, parliament, bendigo, geelong, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways Statistics", 6/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about preparation of tramway statistics to enable the Transport Regulation Board to plan bus replacement., Yields information about preparation of tramway statistics to enable the Transport Regulation Board to plan bus replacement.Copy of a Memorandum sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, 6/2/1962, requesting the preparation of statistics for the Transport Regulation Board planning of the Motor Omnibus Services. Has a long list of items. Similar letter to Bendigo. Also refers to Reg Item 7930 and 7932 for the response.trams, tramways, reports, passengers, employees, fares, tramcars, routes, revenue, finances, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system and the actual advice provided.Letter - four foolscap sheets, each with rounded corners, addressed to the Town Clerk, City of Ballarat and the Borough of Sebastopol, dated 1/2/1962, signed by the Secretary of the SEC D H Munro, advising Councils that the SEC no longer would support the tramways and that the propose to abandon them. Gives a history of the SEC involvement, finances, poor fare returns, time for the TRB to arrange bus replacement, future of the employees, includes Bendigo and Eaglehawk. Fourth sheet lists 11 years of finances and losses. With numbers of passengers carried.Date stamped 2/2/62 and has file number in the top right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, closure, staff, sec, ballarat, city of ballarat, borough of sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Evidence to be given at the inquiry into Public Transport Facilities at Bendigo", May. 1968
Yield information and demonstrates the SEC's attitude to trams in Bendigo and their finances.Report 15 Foolscap sheets, duplicated and three attachments, was stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Evidence to be given at the inquiry into Public Transport Facilities at Bendigo" Presented 28/5/1968. Details the history of the Bendigo system, take over by the SEC and the conditions of that take over by the SEC, reconstruction, financial losses incurred by the SEC, decline in passengers, its suitability, condition of the infrastructure and rolling stock. Its unsuitability to extend, effectiveness of the Geelong conversion, ability of private bus operators, tramway employees, methods of abandonment, tram tracks, overhead and impact on the electricity supply system. Has a table showing the income and losses and population from 1935 to 1967, a coloured graphical presentation of tramway statistics, sheet of Fares and Charges for Ballarat. Attached to the rear of the document was an advertisement for Ballarat Tramways fare sections (See Reg Item 8039) See Reg Item 8046 for a separate map which may have been part of this report. trams, tramways, reports, closure, bendigo, history, buses, submissions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "AETA Report on Passenger Transport Services of the City of Geelong, Apr. 1949
... , PCC development, safety, alternatives, fares and transport..., alternatives, fares and transport policies, bus services ...Report contained within a partly faded light green folder, secured with four staples on side, 22 Gestener printed pages, one blue print of a "modern" bogie tram and one printed page giving costs, titled "AETA Report on Passenger Transport Services of the City of Geelong (April 1949)". Gives the background to the origins of the report, proposed suburban rail service, north shore industries, tramway rolling stock, reasons why trams should continue, PCC development, safety, alternatives, fares and transport policies, bus services, recommendations. Prepared by Charles Craig, Leon Marshall-Wood, Noel Gipps, Donald Wishart, John Beckett and John Stranger.AETA stamp on front and inside cover sheet and "4E5" in ink on front cover.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, provincial tramways, reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "50 Questions and Answers about Trams", 1950's
... and answers about trams , transport, fares, riding, traffic, buses..., providing questions and answers about trams , transport, fares ...693.1 - 8 page pamphlet centre stapled, titled "50 Questions and Answers about Trams", mid 1950's, providing questions and answers about trams , transport, fares, riding, traffic, buses, motorists, rails, streets, noise, comfort, rates, scrapping, public views. Issued by the Light Railway Transport League, (LRTL), printed in London, refers to the London underground in one point. 693.2 - 12 page pamphlet, centre stapled into a green card cover, titled "50 Questions and Answers about Trams in Australia" similar in wording to the LRTL edition but with some changes. Has a photo of Brisbane FM 483 on the top of the front page. Issued by the AETA, who note the original version at the base of page 11. Published by Traction Publications, Caulfield. Title of publication hand written on green card cover.693.1 - In top right hand corner - written in red ink "Melb Library", blue ink "LRTL edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on front cover. 693.2 - On cover stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" and hand written "AETA Edition" and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on top of the first page and stamped "Australian Electric Traction Association" on rear cover.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, aeta, lrtl, pamphlets, uk, brisbane -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Be Independent of Trams, Trains and Buses", 2003
Yields information how local shops reacted to proposed fare increases, by advertising alternative forms of transport - bicycles. Also yields information about Bruce Small and his cycle shops. Bruce Small became Mayor of the Gold Coast and was responsible for a lot of its development in the 1970's.Photocopy, of an advertisement in The Courier, 22/6/1951, at the time of the proposed SEC Tram fare rises, titled "Be Independent of Trams, Trains and Buses". Advertises Malvern Star bicycles, for Bruce Small Pty Ltd, gives address and telephone number. Bruce Small well known retailer of bicycles at the time, went on to become the Mayor the Gold Coast region.trams, tramways, public transport, fares, sec, malvern star bicycles -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, "Scholars' Concession Ticket", 1960's?
Set of two Ticket - "Scholars' Concession Ticket", printed on light weight manila card in black ink, giving details of availability, available for a number of sections on either tramways and / or buses. Both have been punched. .1 - 4 sections .2 - 2 sections See also Reg item 904 for another example of a two section ticket.trams, tramways, mmtb, ticket, schools tickets, concession fares, scholar's tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Aug. 1975
Orange cloth covered book, 116 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated August 1975. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of four sections, sewn with end papers part of the covers. Second copy added 15-6-2015 - from Ron Scholten donation of 11-4-2015. Third copy added 14-12-2015 from donation of Norm Cross 11-10-2009. Full pdf scan of book (with some difficulty) added 29-5-2019.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "M&MTB Alex Ticket Issuing Machine Running Journal", Oct. 1981
Printed form titled "M&MTB Almex Ticket Issuing Machine Running Journal" for use by Conductors or Bus Driver issuing Almex type tickets. Has the time of departure, tram number, counters, various checks, and fare values along with opening and closing numbers on the machine. Dated Oct. 1981.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, revenue journal -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", 1976
Grey cardboard with light grey cloth end binding covered book, 124 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated July 1976. Inside the book - see image 80i4, was a heavy sheet of cardboard headed "Fares Charges from 4/7/76" giving the adult and child fares for each section of travel. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of eight sections, bound with cloth binding on the outside covering internal staples. Second copy added 27-12-2013 ex AETA. (This copy removed and replaced with a better condition one 15-1-2015 - Ex Lindsay Rickard) Third copy added 14-12-2015 from donation of Norm Cross 11-10-2009.Copy three - has "Executive Engineer 30-8-76" written on the inside of the front cover and "As at 4-7-76" on page 1 in ink.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Bus and Tram", mid 1960's
Pamphlet titled "Short Trips around Melbourne and Suburbs by Bus and Tram", two colour printed document folded into 8 on buff coloured paper, featuring 14 various trips around Melbourne, with a detailed description of each route, time, fare and notes. On reverse side is a detailed map of the MMTB tram and bus routes - from map date document mid to late 1960's - old route numbers eg 4D and Point Ormond and Footscray have closed. See also Reg Item 1508 for an earlier version.trams, tramways, mmtb, map, tourist trips, fares, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of two Almex machine issued bus tickets, 1978
Set of two Almex machine issued bus tickets. Stamped MMTB, No. 7598 and 1113. Question - have these been issued as sample blank tickets as no fare information..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, tickets, machine issued tickets, almex -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses - Sections and Fares", Jul. 1937
Taupe coloured cloth covered book, 44 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares" dated July 1937 and authorised by S. M Richardson. Details the various section stages and fares for each cable, electric trams and motor omnibuses, General instructions, concession fares. Has an index to routes. No photos of the various passes. Consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs retained and pdf added.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes, cable trams, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Stamp, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Prepaid Fare Stamp", 1970's, 1980's
Set of six MMTB Prepaid Fare Stamps, for the carriage of Newspapers. Each stamp, has the value overprinted in large red type, the MMTB name spelt in full and the conditions of usage. .1 - 10c, gummed back. .2 - 10c - removable adhesive back label, over stamped with a rubber ink stamp "MTA Tram and Bus Division / Concession Ticket Sales Office". .3 - 15c, gummed back .4 - 15c - adhesive back and over stamped. .5 - 20c - gummed back .6 - 20c - adhesive back and over stamped. See also Reg item 936 for another example of 10c stamp. See Reg Item 5584 for additional notestrams, tramways, mmtb, mta, tickets, stamps, newspaper carriage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Mar. 1960
Book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated March 1960. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. See item 7352 for a version of the same date but different cover sheets. Not known which one proceeded - could have been a reprint.Yields information about the March 1960 Fares and Sections for the MMTB.Black cloth covered bound book, 124 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers.Multiple ink markingstrams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Apr. 1940
Light purple cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated April 1940. Though dated prior to the closure of the cable tram routes does not include cable tram routes. Book consists of one section, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. April 1940 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs retained and pdf added.Has a number of inscriptions in pencil: Inside front cover "M.E. Gorey 4194" Notes on pages 4, 8, 9, 25 re fares or sections on inside rear cover "184"trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Aug. 1956
Light grey cloth covered bound book, 108 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers, titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated August 1966. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Copy 2 - added 14-12-2015 from donation of Norm Cross 11-10-2009.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Jun. 1946
Black coloured cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated June 1946. Book consists of one section, sewn into and bound with cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. June 1946 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares.Inside pencil on front end paper - "1440 Cond. Wearne".trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Aug. 1971
Red cloth covered bound book, 116 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers, titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated August 1971. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Second copy added 14-12-15 from Donation of Norm Cross - 11-10-2009.Pages 103 - 105 have been hand amended - re Limbless and Disabled Soldiers. Has number "4781058" in top left hand corner of the first page. Copy 2 - has "Planning Engineer 24/12/71" in ink on inside front cover.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Timetable of first and last trams and buses also All-night and Sunday morning services", Jan. 1946
Timetable printed on off white paper, folded into 9, titled "Timetable of first and last trams and buses also All-night and Sunday morning services", setting out services, fares, city concession fares, all night fares, fare sections, and that strips of 2d and 3d tickets could be bought from conductors. Has a "advertisement" for shoppers travelling in comfort between 930 and 430, dinner and afternoon tea at the Wattle Park Chalet and Family excursion tickets to the Beaches and Wattle Park - 2/6. Dated January 1946. Printed by Sands and McDougall - has their logo printed on the middle section of the outside fold. See Reg Item 1751 for an April 1951 version and 2140 for a 1935 version.trams, tramways, timetables, first tram, wattle park, fares, all night services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Scholars' Concession Ticket", 1960's?
Ticket - "Scholars' Concession Ticket", printed on light weight manila card in black ink, giving details of availability, available for two sections on either tramways and / or buses. Note: Ticket not given Reg item number. See also Reg Item 948.trams, tramways, mmtb, ticket, schools tickets, concession fares, scholar's tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of four machine issued bus/tram tickets from various machines, mid 1980's
Set of four machine issued bus/tram tickets from various machines. Link for information (7/7/15) - http://www.bobmockford.co.uk/museum/machines/ .1 - Setright Company MMTB bus ticket, 25c, issued on a day and day, but no year. .2 - TIM Machine co, MMTB bus ticket, 35c, issued 17 December, but no year - from Mk III and similar buses. .3 - Almex Co. tickets - set of four paper tickets with three different fare codes from the Volvo and National buses. .4 - Ultimate type tickets - 2 x 20c in strip on orange paper, 1 x 20, 1x10c on manila and 1 x 15c on pink - of the type issued at safety zones in the city by ticket sellers. .5 - as for .4, same tickets added from donation of Harry Jackson of 28/11/2015 - see image i2, but have not scanned well.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, tickets, machine issued tickets, almex, setright, tim tickets, ultimate