Drawing of the layout for a conductors bell in MMTB bus No. 165, prepared by Keith Kings - has an outline of the bell including the mounting blocks, dimensioned in detail in red and black ink. showing roof ribs. Has used two lined or ruled sheets of paper joined in the centre by tape. Installed on the MMTB Studebaker Austerity Bus by Keith who rebuilt the bus. See http://www.busaustralia.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=362&pos=464 (accessed 7/7/2020) for images.trams, tramways, buses, studebaker, mmtb, austerity buses

Demonstrates training and questions asked of tram drivers or motormen.8109.1 - three page foolscap typed instruction sheet titled "Questions to be answered by all trainee motormen - conductors before commencing duty in that capacity." glued in the top left hand corner. Has 84 questions, regarding the operation of the tram, equipment, controller types. Dated 25 Oct. 1935 Two copies held See also Reg Item 2949 for a c1945 issue. 8109.2 - single foolscap sheet - same title as above, but includes the answers and information about the trolley feed points in Geelong. Has 10 questions and answers detailed. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, motormen, geelong

Set of two instructions, both printed on foolscap duplicated paper in blue ink. .1 - "Notice to One-Man bus operators - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964", detailing both the ordinary and children's fares. Includes instructions regarding prepaid tickets and Gibson ticket machines that are pending the delivery of new printing wheels.. Dated 17/9/1964. .2 - "Notice to Conductors and Conductresses - - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964" - as above, except tickets issued in the city by the Ultimate ticket machines - how the values were to be made up. Dated 18/9/1974trams, tramways, tickets, ticket machines, ultimate, gibson ticket machines

Circular C 7055, dated 31/5/1951 details the introduction of Ultimate ticket machines by the MMTB, commencing 4 June and their use at some tram safety zones and bus stops in the City area. Details their use, day codes, checking of the tickets by tram conductors, and fares and how many tickets are issued for each fare - for example for a 2d fare, two 1d tickets would be issued. Has example tickets for 7 different fares using 5 different tickets or combinations. Circular C 7150, dated 10/10/1951 advising changes to the tickets issued resulting from an increased fare charge that commenced on 21/10. Shows a 9d ticket instead of a 5d and notes that the 9d is temporary. Yields information about the introduction of the Ultimate Ticket Machine to the MMTB.Set of two documents or notices duplicated with ticket samples glued on the sheet at the base. Both signed by B H Misson, Acting Manager.tramways, tickets, ticket machines, ultimate, machine issued tickets

Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways at the end of the 2nd world war - when the tramway traffic was still high. Gives details of working hours, rosters for the week for conductors. Shows the additional trams to the basic service on Weekdays and hours of one man operation.Single large typed sheet of paper, titled SECV, Ballarat Tramways, "Conductors' Runs with daily roistered hours". Arranged with four main columns, Monday to Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and within each main column 9 further columns giving Run No, Take Up, Relief times, Ord Rate (hours), One Man Rate, Spread (always "-" except for two on Saturday). Sign On and Sign Off - either 10 or 15 and the Total Hours. Columns vertically ruled in red ink. Runs align with Motorman's, but have the run number with the letter "C" afterwards. In top right hand corner is date "11th October 1946" and initial "W.M." On front in bottom left hand corner and on rear in black ink "B.T.P.S. Cat No. 801".trams, tramways, ballarat, rosters, employees, shifts, timetables

Twenty four page, centre stapled book within green Rexene covers with paper sides and gold blocked title "The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Ltd. / Geelong Electric Tramways / Rules and Regulations / For Motormen and Conductors / And Bye-Laws". Provides 76 General Rules for crews and 34 Bye-Laws. Bye-Laws jointly authorised by City of Geelong, Borough of Newtown and Chilwell and Borough of Geelong West, under the provisions of the Tramways Act 1890. Dated 1929. Each copy has a book number stamped on the top right hand corner of page 1. Copy 1 - 739 Copy 2 - 765 Copy 3 - 766 Replaced by Reg. Item 3109 in 1932 by the SEC. Each copy has written on the top of page 1 "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 301" Copy 3 - has a blue cross alongside rule 13 on page 5 and Bye-Law 23 on page 23 - both to do with alcohol.trams, tramways, rules, regulations, by laws, geelong

Demonstrates how the SEC used enamel signs to convey instructions to passengers or to confirm the advice of the conductor and how enamel signs were made.Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, with words in lower case "NOTICE It is the Conductor's duty to issues a Check for every fare received. This Check denotes the destination to which the Passenger is entitled to travel, and must produced on demand, or another fare paid.". Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process and holes in each corner. The words "NOTICE" and "produced on" and "another fare" have been chipped off. Two copies held. On rear is a manufacturer's notice (A. Simpson and Son Limited Enamellers of Pirie St Adelaide) regarding fixing the sign and possible damage to surface. In bottom left hand of rear is words "No. 3 O?? No. 3"trams, tramways, signs, sec

Set of two instructions, duplicated foolscap sheets. Both signed by H. A Wilcox, General Manager. .1 - "Rules and Instructions for Gripmen and Conductors re Electric Lighting of cars and dummies", notes care for lamps, battery leads, failure, electric shock (7 volts) and cautions. Two sheets, Two copies held. Dated 1/3/19. .2 - "Edison Car lighting system - rules for the guidance of employees" - 4 sheets with brass pin in top left hand corner, giving details of connecting the batteries for charging, charging, battery car, methodology of using the rheostat, cleaning, jumper cables, reports, faults and contact electrical foreman Mr. T Dawe. Not dated.trams, tramways, lights, cable trams, batterymen, equipment

Duplicated foolscap 3 sheets, has been stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Memo to: Conductors, Malvern Depot, commencing on Sunday 3rd August 1980". Page 1 details the revised fares for City Concession and City Plus One, Day Tripper, Monthly Permit, Prepaid Section, ticket issuing and "End of Section" charging for stops at Major intersections. Includes notes on Ansett-Pioneer day tripper tickets. Page 2 - details the fare increase to apply 3/8/1980 and tickets to be issued to make up the appropriate fares for Malvern routes for Adults and children. Page 3 - details the fare to be charge for passengers travelling beyond Victoria St on Web Coburg and Domain Road services.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, concession fares, city, ansett pioneer

Book - heavy card covers with brown cloth cover, 68 pages, sewn into glued end or cover sheets, titled "MMTB Rules and Regulations relating to Drivers, Conductors and Employees concerned in any aspect of electric tram and motor omnibus operation". Book has rounded corners. Issued by the order of the Board, by H.A. Warner, Secretary 30/5/1957, has a detail contents index. Book has number 1011 stamped on the first page. Has printing number 1/228. Covers rules applicable to both tram and bus, tram only, bus only and for accident prevention and procedures. Has By Law 11 - General and By Law 16 - Lost Property in the rear sections, along with reproductions of two certificates for Certificates of Service. 2nd copy from donation of Harry Jackson added 1/4/2021 and a pdf scan of the book. Book No. 729Has ink on top of inside of cover "H. De Dohse".trams, tramways, mmtb, rules, regulations, buses, trams, lost property, by laws

Colour print of the conductors desk or console in 1041, showing seat, microphone, change machine, desk and internal seating of 1041, cAugust 1973. shows interior view of the car.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil. "1041 - conductors console -MMTB"trams, tramways, 1041, preston workshops, prototype tramcar, interiors, conductors, tram 1041

.1 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Contactor Starters for Electric Motors" C49-1927, December 1927. .2 - Book - 56 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Dimensions of insulated annealed copper conductors for electric power and light including voltage tests" C50-1928, June 1928. .3 - Book - 36 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Vulcanised Fibre for Electrical Purposes" C51-1928, May 1928. .4 - Book - 16 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Bus-bars and connections constructed of bare copper or aluminium" C52-1928, May 1928. .5 - Book - 16 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Fixed Condensers for Radio Reception Purposes" - C53-1928, February 1928. .6 - Book - 32 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "Graphic (Recording or chart recording) ammeters, voltmeters and wattmeters." C54-1928 March 1928. .7 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "5-Amp two pin wall plugs and sockets for domestic purposes (without earthing connection)" C55-1928, August 1928, .8 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "Electric Cable Soldering Sockets" C56-1929, March 1929. .9 - Book - 8 pages + brown covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Graphical Symbols and Schedule of Outlets for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings" C64 and 65-1935, October 1935. .10 - Book - 24 pages + brown covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Porcelain Insulators for overhead powerlines and outdoor switching Structures" C67-1939, August 1939. On top right hand corner has the date stamp of the "The Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd Ballarat" for items .1 to .8, SEC stamp on .10. trams, tramways, power station, standards, materials, electrical systems

.1 - Book - 56 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electrical Performance of Large Electric Generators and Motors - Continuous Maximum Rating" - C36-1927, May 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .2 - Book - 48 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electrical Performance of Alternators of the Steam Driven Type" - C38-1927 - December 1927 with a green label dated September 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .3 - Book - 32 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Electricity Meters" C39-1927, August 1927. .4 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Pressboard for Electrical Purposes" - C40-1927, January 1927. .5 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Hard Drawn copper stranded circular conductors for overhead power transmission purposes" C41-1930, August 1927, with a green label dated October 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .6 - Book - 48 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard "for Indicating Ammeters, Voltmeters, wattmeters, frequency and power factor meters" - C42-1927 - December 1927, with a green label dated October 1932 advised that the tentative standard has been endorsed as a Standard with amendment. .7 - Book - 32 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard - "Instrument Transformers" - C45-1928, June 1928. .8 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Liquid Starters for Electric Motors" C46-1927, December 1927. .9 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Star Delta switch starters for Electric Motors" C47-1927, December 1927. .10 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard "Multiple switch starters for Electric Motors" C48-1927, December 1927. On top right hand corner has the date stamp of the "The Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd Ballarat" trams, tramways, power station, standards, materials, electrical systems

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was being trained as a conductor. To be confirmed that it was actually used.Demonstrates the method of indicating the conductor was being trained.Cloth badge or patch - made on brown cloth backing with the words "Trainee Conductor" stitched in yellow cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was qualified as a "Conductor Trainer". Similar design to item 6543Demonstrates the method of indicating a conductor was qualified to train other conductors.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing with the words "Conductor Trainer" stitched in red cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training

Photograph shows Richmond Cable Car depot conductor Stephen Simpson in full uniform with trip slip "safety pins", wearing a watch chain and badges. He joined the Melbourne Tramways and Omnibus Co in 1905 - see item 8295 and reference.Yields information about MTOCo Conductor Stephen SimpsonPhotograph - Black and White - with notes on the rear.on rear in ink "Conductor S C R Simpson, Richmond Tram Depot, Grandpa Simpson"cable trams, richmond, conductors, uniforms

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was qualified as a "Conductor Trainer".Demonstrates the method of indicating a conductor was qualified to train other conductors.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing, red stitching on the edge and the words "Conductor Trainer" stitched in red cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training

The box used by SEC Ballarat and Bendigo tram crews for holding their ticket outfits and making returns to the Revenue Clerks. Fitted with a padlock - see Reg. Item 3673. .Issued to a crew member with Traffic No. 62 - Roy Courtney. Each crew member was issued with a series of tins, A, B, and C which allowed for the various days and weekends to enable Revenue Clerks to accept returns and restock the tins with new tickets etc. Known to crews as "Two bottle boxes" - could fit two bottles of ale into them. The actual manufacturer is not known - could have been SEC workshops. See item 8917 for an MMTB tin.Has a strong association with tram crews and the ticket / revenue collection system. Tram crews used them to contain their tickets and to undertake their returns. Also used to "hide" bottles of ale., Has a strong association with tram crews and the ticket / revenue collection system. Tram crews used them to contain their tickets and to undertake their returns. Also used to "hide" bottles of ale.Metal box formed from four sheets of metal, spot welded together with a formed lid, hinged to box and fitted with a hasp and staple. Box painted black and lettered "62A". trams, tramways, crews, tickets, revenue journal

JOHN RALPH WHO WAS THE CONDUCTOR OF THE CLUNES METHODIST CHOIR, CIRCA 1880BLACK CARDBOARD WITH AN OVAL SHAPED PHOTGRAPH OF JOHN RALPHJOHN RALPH, CONDUCTOR OF METHODIST CHOIRlocal history, photography, photographs, churches - wesley

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.St Hilda's Band in Wales, 1934 Four black and white photographs of members of a brass band seated in a square playing their instruments. They are situated in fields or village greens and one shows seated spectators. The band is St Hilda's Band and the conductor is Frank Wright.1). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright (conductor), Cinderford, Wales 28/5/34 2). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright, Conductor, Merthyr, Wales 6/6/34 3). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright Conductor, Llanelly, Wales 29/5/34 4). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright (Conductor), Bridgend, Wales 5/6/34st hilda's band, frank wright, conductor, brass band

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a brass band seated on spindle backed, wooden chairs performing on a grassed area, surrounded on the left by large leafy trees and at the back by a two storied building. Parked in front of the building are a vintage car and an early 1930's bus. The band is St. Hilda's Band with Frank Wright as the conductor. The place is Lostwithiel.Written in pencil on the back - St Hilda's (F.W, Conductor), Lostwithiel. 1934frank wright, brass band, st hilda's band, lostwithiel, vintage bus

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a group of men dressed in a band uniform seated on a variety of wooden chairs, playing their instruments. They are seated in a grassed area with a stadium on the left and other large buildings in the background. The men are the St. Hilda's Band with Frank Wright as the conductor. The place is Cardiff, Wales.Written in pencil on the back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright Conductor, Cardiff (Wales), 9-6-34frank wright, st hilda's band, brass band, conductor, cardiff

Photograph shows the crew of a four wheel tram standing in uniform - Motorman "Matey" Clark and Conductor Kemp at Kew Depot. The Motorman is wearing a grey great coat, the Conductor has lapel badges on his jacket, there are no cap badges. c1922? Photograph is included in item 8295, "My Uncle Bill".Yields information about the Kew Depot crews c1922.Photograph - Black and White - with notes on rearIn ink "Motorman Left Matey Clark, Conductor Kemp right, Kew Depot"mmtb, tramways, tram crews, uniforms

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a group of men and women standing in an auditorium. Some are in band uniform and carrying their instruments whilst the rest are in highland dance costume. The band is St Hilda's with the conductor Frank Wright. The dance troupe is Roy Stewart Dancers of Scotland. The place is Morecambe Lanes, London.Handwritten on back - St Hilda's - F.W. Conductor, Roy Stewart Dancers, (Scotland), Morecambe Lanes, July 1934frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, st hilda's band

Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. MMTB Drawing R1241 Details of Signal Bell refers.Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars. Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, three nuts to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Has at both ends, four screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof. Has at either end, some letters cast into the section that was used to secure the bell into position. Unable to be deciphered.trams, tramways, conductors, bells, mmtb

Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars. Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, one nut and washer to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Has at both ends, six screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof and at one end the initials "TB" cast in - "Tramway Board".trams, tramways, conductors, bells, tramway board

Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. TB PatternDemonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars.Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, one nut to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Has at both ends, multiple screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof. Has at one end the initials "TB" cast in - "Tramway Board". trams, tramways, conductors, bells, mmtb

Newspaper clipping from The Age? c1994, titled "It is in the bag", about conductors bags. Article about how many (750?), Swanston trams and disposal. Includes photos of conductors c1970 and 1994 with conductor bags.trams, tramways, conductors, conductors bag

Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. The actual bell and part of the striker are missing. The striker has been broken off. The "JS" indicates it was made by John Stephenson of New York who made tramway equipment and the first cable tram saloon cars for Melbourne. Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars.Part of a brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, part of the bell striker and bell pull part. Has at both ends, nine screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof of a tram. trams, tramways, conductors, bells, john stephenson