Souvenir of Melbourne cable tram closure in Oct. 1940 - made to fit a box of matches to minimize damage to the box while being carried in a pocket. Consists of a printed photo of cable trailer 571 in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Royal Exhibition buildings in the background. Lists the opening dates of the various lines. The matchbox is by Bryant and May, made in Britain. On the rear of the box is an advert for the Orient Line of Royal Mail steamers in Europe and Australia. Not know who made the matchbox holder. Second matchbox made by Bryant & May of Richmond - has a 2nd world war message on the box label. Demonstrates a souvenir of Melbourne's cable trams.Match box holder from folded metal with a printed plastic covered insert, the matchbox itself is from a wooden box with a cardboard insert, and many matches on wooden sticks. 2nd copy has an empty Bryant & May matchbox, cardboard. tramways, trams, cable trams, opening, souvenirs, matches, bryant and may, orient line

Book printed as a diary for 2014, for Yarra Trams employees contained within a clear plastic cover. Has the Yarra Trams logo and the date "2014" on the front cover. Contains company information, safety messages, lists depot management personnel, Cardinal rules, safety rules, operational rules, tips on announcements, dates in a weekly format, notes pages and seven sheets which have been perforated to record incidents on including vehicle collisions, derailments, injuries. Last page provides useful contact information. Has a green cotton place marker strip fitted into the binding.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tram crews, rules, diary, safety, incidents

Book printed as a diary for 2014, contained within a grey plastic cover, with the title "Diary 2014", Rail Tram and Bus Union logo and the name of the Union. Gives details of the union itself, National, State and branch offices and organisers, contact details, holidays and school holidays, space for events in a weekly format, space for notes and phone numbers. Inside both covers is a advertisement for Slater and Gordon lawyers. Details of printer and published on the last page.trams, tramways, rtbu, unions, diary

Set of 9 replica destination rolls produced by the AETA, mid-1960s to give details of each destination roll of Sydney tram or trolley buses. 1 - Western suburbs - AETA No 1 - 1250mm long 2 - Eastern suburbs - AETA No. 2 - 1150mm long 3 - North Sydney - Manly - AETA No. 3 - 1040mm long 4 - Watsons Bay - AETA No. 4 - 700mm long 5 - Newcastle - AETA No. 5 - 620mm long 6 - Enfield Depot - AETA No. 6 - 363mm long 7 - Wylde St Trolley Bus AETA No. 8 - 112mm long x 71mm wide 8 - Kogarah Trolley bus - AETA No. 9 - 305mm long x 71 mm wide 9 - North Sydney - Manly AETA No. 12 - 690mm long x 50mm wide 10 - Eastern Suburbs - AETA No. 14 - 770mm long x 50mm wide 11 - Western Suburbs - AETA No. 16 - 1270 long x 50mm wide 12 - North Sydney / Manly side - AETA No.17 - 519mm long x 80mm wide 13 - Western Suburbs side - AETA No. 18 - 665mm long x 80mm wide 14 - Watsons Bay - AETA No. 20 - 1160mm long x 48mm wide 15 - Eastern Suburbs - AETA No. 21 - 11540mm long x 48mm wide 16 - North Sydney - AETA No. 22 - 750mm long x 48mm wide 17 - Eastern Suburbs Side - AETA No. 23 - 523mm long x 87mm wide The envelope in which they were received by the donor - preprinted for the Electric Traction magazine with a 2/5d stamp, Registered mail has been retained. Date stamped 30 Aug. 1965. Yields information about Sydney tramcar and trolley bus destination rolls.Set of 18 paper rolls of varying length, printed and joined by glueing.tramways, destination rolls, sydney, aeta, destination roll, buses, trolley buses

Depicts Zoo Horse Tram No. 100. Possibly from a purchased outline of the image which a person then sewed with wool.Demonstrates a hand made item depicting the zoo horse tram that operated in Melbourne.Hand made woolen tapestry (could be machine made) of a Zoo horse drawn Tram framed within a wooden frame. Paper backing with a brass hanging wire and two eye screws on either side of the frame. tramways, zoo tram, tapestry, souvenirs, memorabilia

Item shows the probable original destination roll based on contract data for the Melbourne Brunswick Coburg Tramways Trust - MBCTT. Prepared by Dean Filgate.Yields information about the destination roll used by the MBCTT.Paper sheet, colour photocopy of the MBCTT Destination roll replica or facsimile and an envelope with a note about the item written by Keith Kings.Has details and date written on the rear.tramways, trams, destination rolls, mbctt

Memorabilia of the time of the change from the MMTB to the MTA featuring the assembly of a junction at the South Melbourne depot and drawings by Augustine that also featured in the 1983 Calendar - see item 1320. On top of the calendar has the letters M&MTB being demolished and those of the MTA being positioned. In the top corners has two sketches of Melbourne trams.A momento of the time of the change from the MMTB to MTA and showing a junction being laid out at the South Melbourne depot yard.Drawing - print on paper P15060. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, junction, south melbourne depot, mta

Etched glass panel from the sliding saloon door of a Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT) Tramcar with a wooden surround or frame. The saloon doors on HTT trams were fitted with this style of panel. Manufacture of the glass was arranged by the Adelaide-based builder of HTT tramcars, Duncan and Fraser.Demonstrates the logo of the HTT etched into the glass part of a saloon door.Wooden framed etched glass panel with HTT logo and name. Frame secured with wood screws and nails and varnished.htt, logos, doors, glass, duncan and fraser

Card with "Love your Trams" logo and badge produced by Yarra Trams to thank staff for their involvement in the celebrations of 100 years of Electric Trams in Melbourne 2006. Signed by Dennis Cliche as CEO of Yarra Trams.Demonstrates a Yarra trams produced item for the celebration of 100 years of electric trams.Card printed folder with a "Love your trams" badge pinned in. Two copies held.tramways, yarra trams, 100 years of electric trams, badges