Colour postcard of St. Kilda Road Melbourne with Shrine of Remembrance in background, with W6 913 inbound on route 4, showing 'CITY' and W2 345 outbound on route 4 to "Carnegie". Buildings in view are the BP building and part of Prince Henry's Hospital. Has on rear caption, "National View" by Murfett Pty Ltd. Australia, place for address and stamp. Taken late 60's, prior to route renumbering in 1970.trams, tramways, melbourne, st kilda road, postcards, tram 509

Colour postcard of Wellington Parade, East Melbourne with Melbourne skyline in background and Fitzroy Gardens in background. Would appear works for the underground are in progress. Has W2 509, outbound on route 29 to 'Kew Depot' and a tram (wide body car) in bound on route 74. Has on rear caption, "National View" by Murfett Pty Ltd. Australia, place for address and stamp. Taken early 70's.trams, tramways, melbourne, wellington parade, postcards, tram 484, tram 229, tram 364

Colour postcard of Swanston St. Melbourne during a busy time, with many trams in view. Taken with a telephoto lens near Latrobe St., looking down at Lonsdale St. Intersection. Front tram is W2 484, showing CITY, inbound on route 64. Other trams are 364, 229. Has about 14 trams in photo. Shrine of Remembrance in far background. Has on rear caption, "National View" by Murfett Pty Ltd. Australia, place for address and stamp. Taken prior to fitting marker lights on the W2's. A wide body car in the background appears to have been fitted with them. Assume photo taken early 1970's.trams, tramways, melbourne, swanston st, postcards

Light card, orange colour ticket for the 28 January 1980 Transport cavalcade or "The Melbourne Pageant" for Australia Day 1980. Features on ticket number side, tram T164, ticket number "000899" , "valid for single trip on special trams only 28 January 1980" and on reverse, BTM tram No. 40, with same validity message, fare "Child 20c" and on top of both sides of the ticket the words "The Melbourne Pageant". Ticket has been punched or nipped. See image files for both sides of the ticket.trams, tramways, tickets, melbourne pageant, tram cavalcade, melbourne

Set of two light card, tickets for the 26 January 1981 Transport Cavalcade or "The Melbourne Pageant" for Australia Day 1981. 1816.1 - Adult Ticket 50c on light yellow card. - see images i3 and i4 1816.2 - Child Ticket 20c on white card - see images i1 and i2 Both tickets have photos of tram V214 on fare side and BTM/BTPS tram No. 27 on reverse. Both sides have the words "The Melbourne Pageant" and "Salute to Australia" and "Valid for single trip on special trams only 26 January 1981" . On non fare side of the ticket, the details of the Printer have been added by a hand stamp - "The Milldean Press / 30 Barcelona Street Box Hill, 3128 / Telephone: 03 - 88 4086". Tickets are un punched and un-numbered.trams, tramways, tickets, melbourne pageant, tram cavalcade, melbourne

Set of two colour photographs taken on Saturday July 7, 2001 at the Australian Electric Traction Museum at St. Kilda South Australia for ex Ballarat trams No. 21 and 34 on 3 and 4 roads of the depot respectively. On Agfa paper. 1821.1 - No. 21 1821.2 - No. 21 and 34, showing Mt Pleasant and Gardens via Drummond North respectively.aetm, st kilda, sec, museums, tram 21, tram 34

Yields information about an ex Ballarat tram in a Museum where it was operable.Colour Photograph of ex SEC Ballarat No. 21 at the Australian Electric Traction Museum's line at St. Kilda Beach terminus, South Australia. Tram has destination of "St Kilda Beach" and auxiliary board "Last Tram", indicating last tram of the day back to the depot. On right hand side is a pole showing "Cars stop here" and other related signs. In background is the AETM's St. Kilda Beach terminus shelter. Photo on Fujichrome paper. Record updated 16-11-2013 for details of photographer and date - John Biele - 29-1-1984. 1822.1 - Similar image with an AETM worker alongside.aetm, st kilda, sec, museums, tram 21

Yields information about an ex Ballarat tram in a Museum where it was operable.Colour Photograph of ex SEC Ballarat No. 34 at the Australian Electric Traction Museum's line at St. Kilda Beach terminus, South Australia. Tram has destination of "St Kilda Beach". On right hand side is a pole showing "Cars stop here" and other related signs. Photo on Fujichrome paper. Record updated 16-11-2013 for details of photographer and date - John Biele - 29-1-1984. 1823.1 - tramcar outside the AETM depot.aetm, st kilda, sec, museums, tram 34

List of tramcars used in the Australia Day Pageant, 1982. Prepared by the MMTB, titled "Salute to Australia Pageant - Australia Day 1st February 1982", "Background details of Vintage Trams in Service" for use on 1/2/1982. Printed on both sides of pink sheet of foolscap paper, using a wax stencil and duplicator. Gives details of MMTB 214 (V), Ballarat 27, MMTB 180 (T), Bendigo 19, MMTB 104 (L) and standby tram MMTB 164 (S). Details tram number, date built, for built for, points of interest and present operator. Also lists other vintage passenger vehicle displays in Wellington Parade, abbreviations and list of significant events concerning Melbourne tramways. 2nd copy added 22/08/04 - has had bottom section of sheet torn off. Images of this item shown.australia day, mmtb, melbourne, tramcars, pageant

Photocopy of part of page 13 of 'Trolley Wire', October 1969 listing the closure dates of the various Australian tramway systems and if known, the 'last tramcar' to operate, the gauge and the form of traction power. List 24 systems, shows Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo as still being in service and the Glenelg interurban as well. Has been photocopied and then trimmed with a ruler. Three copies held.trams, tramways, tramways, closure, australian tramways, gauge

Brown card with two red stripes vertically in the central area of the card, printed up as Australian Civilian Registration (British Subjects) Identity Card for use during the Second World War (WWII). Has form number CR3. Date of printing given in bottom left hand corner as 12.43. Issued to "Denmead Leslie James 133 Glenlyon Rd. Bwick" (Brunswick) in Sept. 1945. Issued at No. 1 P.D. Depot, Ransford. Has two punch holes along the top edge - probably not in at the time of issue. Has signature of holder and witness (E.A Showers) to signature of rear. Gives conditions of use etc. Also has Identity Card Number "V5 M10 B10551" on rear for office purposes "R45/50" and in a column against the letter C "50728"various - see above and image filestrams, tramways, identity cards, second world war, world war ii

Photographic illustration of South Australian Railways Locomotive No. 620, the has been printed onto card and then cut out in the form of outline of the locomotive. Printed in green ink and then over printed in a silver ink to highlight the locomotive. On the rear of the illustration has been printed details of the locomotive (Light Pacific Engine), designed and built at SAR's Islington Workshops. Gives details of the locomotive, SAR's service. Notes that SAR has given 80 years of service. Printed by the Government Printer Adelaide. Reference -"Kings of the Iron Horse" by David Burke, page 164 -5 - gives details of the launch of the locomotive, 'Sir Winston Dugan', then Governor of South Australia. Photo of the launch and locomotive on opposite page 196. Would probably have been made for the launch of locomotive or soon after. Part of the centenary celebrations of the founding of South Australia. See "Kings of the Iron Horse" - A.E. Smith and F. J. Shea by David Burke.trams, tramways, sar, locomotives

Black and white photograph of MMTB SW6 896 at South Melbourne depot. Photographed on the fan, looking at the depot building. Has route number "68" visible. On the sides has two advertisements for TAA (Trans Australian Airlines) - "TAA Airmanship" and "Fly TAA the friendly way". Trams have trolley wheels. Indicates possibly early 1960's?.On the rear in pencil "Melbourne"trams, tramways, mmtb, south melbourne depot, sw6 class, taa, tram 896

Quarto size paper used by BTPS as letterhead for period from about late 1971 to about 1973. Has name of unincorporated organisation of the header sheet (BTPS) with mailing address. On white paper with watermark of "Burnie Bond made in Australia" - 2 copies.trams, tramways, btps, letterhead, letters

Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB Z class tram No. 2 in Spring St. Melbourne about to turn into Bourke St. Has two people stepping out of tram onto safety zone (no barriers). Tram has destination of "CITY - SPENCER ST." In background are the buildings of the Windsor Hotel, the Imperial Hotel and Nauru House. On rear of card is name of company "Nucolorvue" and caption "Melbourne Australia / Melbourne's new Z class tram Number 2.", card number NCV1419 in place for postage stamp, and copyright and symbols. See Destination City re introduction of Z class trams (1975)trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, z class trams, tram 30, tram 25, tram 28, tram 5, tram 19

Clipping of three pages from "Parade" Jan. 1970, pages 20 to 22, of an article entitled "TRAMS . . . " featuring a story on trams in Australia, from horse to cable from electric trams to no trams except in Melbourne, Bendigo and Ballarat and one in SA. Features photo of the Pitt St. line in Sydney, Melbourne Cable tram, SEC Ballarat tram 37 (see image) and W2 329 in Wellington Parade Melbourne. Written by Brian Carroll. On off white paper, with some single colour overlays. Photo of 37 in Ballarat in Lydiard St. North, just south of Railway Station.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, australian trams, melbourne

Single printed page with nine photos of Wanganui New Zealand trams, most of tram bodies after completion of service and on the other side, six photos of transport in Australia - 1 Sydney bus and last piece of tram track, four of Brisbane and one of Melbourne - W2 385 and another W2 tramcar. on white paper. Australian photos by Alan Smith. Possible source of sheet is NZ Tramway topics.trams, tramways, wanganui, brisbane, melbourne, sydney

Colour slide - white / yellow cardboard mount, Kodacolor (Kodachrome) slide, of Z3's 208 (Route 95, showing Exhibition) and 225 showing (Route 96, East Brunswick), at the Bourke St. terminus with the Spencer St. Railway station building in the background and the Greyhound building on the right side. 225 has been painted green, while 208 is in the original orange colour scheme. Date on cardboard mount by Kodak is August 1984. Has an Australia Post van by the side of 225.tramways, trams, bourke st, melbourne, spencer st., tram 225, tram 208

Copy of the Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 9, No. 4, December 1971, which contains seven photographs of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System on 19/9/1971 by Greg Triplett. Item 579 refers for centre page photograph. Magazine has articles on the Beech Forest Narrow Gauge, The Atjeh Tram (Indonesia), cable cars preserved in Melbourne and a derailment at Yering Vic. in 1900. Ballarat Photos 1 - 40 in Lydiard St. 2 - Bogie car in Wendouree Parade from the wheat silos 3 - Intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Street from the Town Hall 4 - Tram at City Centre with Boer War (?) statue in front of the tram - night photo 5 - 35 at Sebastopol Terminus - night photo 6 - 42 at the Lydiard Street terminus - night photo 7 - 40 leaving Sebastopol as the last tram - night photo (see item 579) Second copy added 31-8-2017. Second copy has a "Technical Book & Mag. Co." yellow label on the front cover.trams, tramways, ballarat, closure, lydiard st, sturt st, sebastopol

Leaf from a photo album containing 2 black and white photographs pasted onto sheet of brown/grey cardboard with two punch holes at one end. Photos taken early 1920's? Photo 1 - "Kalgoorlie Western Australia" in pencil on top of photo, and "Hannan Street" on bottom. Photo shows a tram traveling along Hannan Street with buildings on either side of photograph. Has poles down the centre of the street to support the bracket arms for the tramway and other power lines. Tram has "Nestles Milk" advertisement on dash panel. Photo 2 - "Breakneck Gorge Hepburn" in pencil at base of photograph.trams, tramways, hepburn springs, kalgoorlie, hannan st

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 38 in an inset at the top of the tea spoon, contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Cameo style or type. The case has white plastic base, red and yellow foam base, with clear top, marked "Cameo" and a $3 yellow price sticker stuck to it. On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection Souvenirs". On the top of the case at the base in white printing "Silver plated / Made in Australia" The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 15mm diameter. The teaspoon is marked "Cameo" on the rear. The silver plating on the rear was not done properly and is the reason why the spoon was not sold by the Museum at the time. Tea spoon is 112mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made about 1981. Second copy added 4/11/2005. Images from 2nd copy.trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps

Black and white photograph of Ballarat trams 21 and 38 in City Loop on 20/8/1955. Wet rainy day. Australian Electric Traction Association tour. In background on south side of Sturt St. outside Patersons store is a small building like a newspaper kiosk. Photographer assumed to be G.Eardley, same handwriting as for 677. Photograph is on Ilford paper., Australian Electric Traction Association tour. In background on south side of Sturt St. outside Patersons store is a small building like a newspaper kiosk.On rear in ink is "Trams 21 & 28 / A.E.T.A. Special / Ballarat / 20th August 1955"trams, tramways, ballarat, city loop, tram 21, 38

Black and white photograph of Melbourne trams 1033 (on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour) and tram 957 at the Bourke St. terminus, dated 7/04/1956. 1033 showing SPECIAL, has AETA sign and poster on rear bumper bar. Tram 957 showing destination of "Northcote - Dundas St." route "90". Tramway buildings in background.On rear stamped in bottom rh corner "Geoff Grant / 7 Apr 1956 / Victoria"trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, aeta, tours, tram 1033, 957

Black and white photo of Australian Electric Traction Association special tram for the 50th anniversary of the electrification of Bendigo Trams in 1953. Photo shows four people standing by the front of a SEC bogie tram, number not shown, possibly 18, with an AETA special tour sign in the window. Negative No. 239 Two signs on the front panel, top reads "BENDIGO TRAMWAYS 1903-1953", the second a painted picture of a small digging for a gold mine with a miner and windlass, with "1903" and "1953" on either side. Two flags on either side of the panel as well. Copy negative scanned at high res 18/5/2020 and image replaced. See Keith Kings Book, The Bendigo Tramways, shows a photo of No. 18 on page 55. having been converted for one man operation. Tram car in object appears to be the same.trams, tramways, bendigo, 50th anniversary, aeta tour , tram 18

Reproduction of a wall poster used by the Box Hill - Doncaster Tramway, includes sketch of Doncaster Tower, one of the tram cars and timetable. Printed in two colours on heavy cartridge paper. Printed for centenary of tram by the City of Box Hill? Was Australia's first electric tramway. See also reference for further information on the tramway itself. Copy 2 - ex the ARHS Vic. Division June 2000. Hi Res scan made for MoV July 2012. See Item 351, "Know Your City - Box Hill - Doncaster Tram" 1974, by the City of Box Hill. trams, tramways, box hill, posters, timetables, doncaster

A4, 208 page book, soft cover bound, on public road transport in Adelaide, 1836 to 1958. Contents include Adelaide history, railways, horse buses and trams, electric trams, buses, trolley buses, social history and tram closure. Has 23 pages of photographs. Also has contents, references, maps and an index. Bound with red card covers. Written by J.C.Radcliffe and C.J.M.Steele.Inside front cover in black ink "Neville M.Gower / Greenacres / Sth. Australia"trams, tramways, adelaide, tramways, transit systems

Three page feature article with associated advertisements of Davis Bus Lines, 50 years of services, printed in The Courier on 21/11/1980. Features five photos, including one of Bert Davis, an advertisement featuring various buses, a photo outside the original depot in Creswick Road, one of the Mobil Around Australia Economy run in 1958 and one of a decorated bus in the early 1950's. Article includes history of the bus lines, plans to move to a new depot in 1981 and taking over the tram services from the SEC. If removed for copying etc. copy to be made.trams, tramways, davis bus lines, ballarat public transport, closure

One page feature article in the Ballarat's "The Courier" giving an outline history of the Ballarat tramway system with 6 photographs. Mentions the then recently published book "The Tramways of Australia" by Samuel Brimson. Published 19/11/1983. Titled "The coming and going of our trams". Published as part of the Courier's Saturday Magazine. 828.1 - 2nd copy in better condition.trams, tramways, ballarat, public transport

Framed certificate for the Registration of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society under the Museum Accreditation Programme, dated Dec. 1993. The certificate signed by Weston Bate (Chairman Museums Advisory Board), Paul Clarkson (Director Arts Victoria), Annette Shiell (President Museums Association). Framed with a metal glazed frame, with two sheets of heavy cardboard and heavy black card with cut outs for hanging or standing. Certificate printed on heavy cartridge paper.trams, tramways, museum accreditation, museum, btps, map