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Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Affiliated Transport Unions Committee, "Labor means a better deal for metropolitan public transport", 1985
Printed three fold sheet on foolscap paper, green ink on yellow paper, titled "Labor means a better deal for metropolitan public transport", detailing the achievements of the Victorian Labor party, improvements both in rail, tram and bus. Has a statement and photo of the Minister, Steve Crabb. Published by the Affiliated Transport Unions Committee and authorised by Jim Harper. Published based on dates in the pamphlet during 1985.trams, tramways, public transport, labor party, unions, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera, Olympic Transport Committee, "XVIth Olympiad - 1956 Official Transport Authority", 1956
Folded, dark green cloth backed pass or authority with a typed sheet glued to the inside as a "XVIth Olympiad - 1956 Official Transport Authority" appointing the bearer (L. J. Denmead) as a Transport Official during the period of the 1956 Olympic Games. States that bearer not entitled to entrance to spectator areas, that the bearer will wear a "Red and White arm band" and that the person has authority to give directions on behalf of the Olympic Transport Committee. Signed by "O.C. Henshall, Secretary of the Committee in ink. The name of the bearer has been entered in blue ink. Stored flat. Would have been issued as Ballarat held the Olympic Rowing events at Lake Wendouree."L.J. Denmead"trams, tramways, authority, olympics, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Ministry of Transport, "Easygoing - Transport Services Newsletter", 1998
Newsletter - 8 pages, A4 centre stapled, partly coloured, black and white photographs, titled "Easygoing - Transport Services Newsletter - Issue 6 - Winter 2000". Has a welcome from the Minister for Transport Peter Batchelor - first issue for 2000. Provides news on Government policy, Regional rail, Spencer St station refurbishment, public transport interchanges, new look trams for Yarra Trams. Has a photo of an A class with a skyline board "It's taken 115 years for this tram to get to the Docklands" - number not visible. The notes provides the basis for the new livery. Notes introduced on 4/3/2000 and has a message from the CEO Seven MacDonald.trams, tramways, yarra trams, minister for transport, livery, docklands, spencer st, doi -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Transport Friendly Society, "Transport Friendly Society - Vimy House Private Hospital", c1990
.1 - Pamphlet - two colour folded A3, titled - "Transport Friendly Society - Vimy House Private Hospital" detailing the services of the private hospital in Studley Avenue Kew, the Society, its historical origins of the Society, hospital cover, rates, insurance and financial advisor. .2 - Letter from Rebekah Blackwolf-Mitchell 24/10/2018, donating the pamphlet and the details of her father Ray Mitchell, ex Victorian Railways and the background to the donation. Hand written on a sheet of wire bound ruled notebook paper. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, vimy house, benefit society, tfs, medical -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, Modern Transport London, "Overseas Transport and Trade", 12/1938 and 1/1939
Set of two letters on quarto paper regarding an article to appear in the Feb. 25 issue of Modern Transport. .1 - Original of letter from D. R, Lamb, editor of Modern Transport magazine dated 30/12/1938 addressed to Mr. A. D Murdoch General Manager MMTB requesting an message of 1000 to 2000 words describing developments in the MMTB for publication in "Overseas Transport and Trade", showcasing British Industries for a forthcoming Fair. .2 - Response back from Lewis Russell Publicity Officer dated 13/1/1939, advising the death of Mr. Murdoch, enclosing a response of about 1500 words and asking for a copy to be sent to his brother Herbert Russell at The Times.Has an approved note from the Chairman H Bell.trams, tramways, london, reports, letters, mmtb, publicity, transport -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, E.B. Jones (Victorian Railways), Correspondence from Victorian Railways to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1911, 27/04/1911
... Correspondence from Victorian Railways to the Ballarat...E.B. Jones (Victorian Railways) ...Typed letter in response to advice from the Ballarat School of Mines that trained female telegraphers were ready for employment. Victoria Railways were not interested in employing girls. telegraphy, victoria railway, women students, female telegraphers, e.b. jones, victorian railways -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Manual - Railways Union Booklets, Australian Railways Union, 1979 & 1987
... Railways Union Booklets...Australian Railways Union ...These handbooks document changes in industrial awards put in place to regulate the work conditions and safety in the railways. The 1979 Information Handbook was issued by the Central Council of Combined Railway Unions. The 1987 publication by the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen outlined the Locomotive Operating Grades Award as implemented by the Victorian State Transport Authority.2 booklets documenting Union regulations for railway employees, the 1979 publication on green paper and the 1987 publication on buff coloured paper. Both have staple binding on the spine.fictionThese handbooks document changes in industrial awards put in place to regulate the work conditions and safety in the railways. The 1979 Information Handbook was issued by the Central Council of Combined Railway Unions. The 1987 publication by the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen outlined the Locomotive Operating Grades Award as implemented by the Victorian State Transport Authority.vline safety, vline training, railways victoria, australian federated union of locomotive enginemen -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Public Transport Map" - "No. 12", 1982
Pocket size - folded - public transport map of Melbourne, printed in colour on paper, showing public transport services in greater Melbourne, including ticketing information, travelcards and an index of localities. The Central zone area shown in detail. On the rear, route numbers and line maps of tram routes and train lines or services and fare zones. The first map with the new three zone system of fares. Includes private bus routes. Printed 1982 by Government Printer. Issue No. 12.On inside, a circle route around Flinders, Queen, Little Collins and Swanston St in blue felt pen and arrow in blue ink. On the rear, a sketch map showing the location Charles St, Mantell St and William Road, and a circle around Upfield station.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Manual - Public Transport Corporation Memo 7541, Public Transport Corporation Victoria, 1993
The Public Transport Corporation (PTC) was a Victoria State Government owned statutory authority formed under the Transport Act 1983 which operated passenger and freight trains, trams and bus services. It was established on 1 July 1989. This memo was effective as from Sunday 16th May, 1993 and pertained to rules instructions and operating procedures regarding air brake equipment and train examination requirements. As noted on the cover: "Part One - Supersedes Automatic air brake rules, pages 479-495 of Book of rules and regulations. -- Part Two - Supersedes Air brake orders, pages 189-198 of General appendix." The cover bears the signatures of M. Digging, Safeworking Superintendent and G. De Bont, Group Manager, Freight Fleet Maintenance.A booklet with a red cover and black print. There are extensive instructions on the cover which include distribution details and dates on which these instructions came into effect,fictionThe Public Transport Corporation (PTC) was a Victoria State Government owned statutory authority formed under the Transport Act 1983 which operated passenger and freight trains, trams and bus services. It was established on 1 July 1989. This memo was effective as from Sunday 16th May, 1993 and pertained to rules instructions and operating procedures regarding air brake equipment and train examination requirements. As noted on the cover: "Part One - Supersedes Automatic air brake rules, pages 479-495 of Book of rules and regulations. -- Part Two - Supersedes Air brake orders, pages 189-198 of General appendix." The cover bears the signatures of M. Digging, Safeworking Superintendent and G. De Bont, Group Manager, Freight Fleet Maintenance.locomotive manuals, victorian railways, public transport corporation victoria, victorian railways -- rules and practice. -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1969
Black and white photograph of level crossing gates and railway station at Bentleigh at the intersection of Burgess Street and Centre Road. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of level crossing gates and railway station at Bentleigh at the intersection of Burgess Street and Centre Road.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H3405 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111 White paper adhered to reverse of photograph with black typed text: Railway gates, Centre Road Bentleigh / 1969 / $50 reproduction fee appliesbentleigh, railway station, railway crossing, suburbs, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Public Transport Fares", Dec. 2013
Pamphlet - DL size, both sides, printed in colour titled "Public Transport Fares" as at 1/1/2014, giving details of the Myki fares in the Melbourne area. Has the Myki and PTV logos. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, fares, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, Melbourne Public Transport Map - No. 9, 1979
... Railways ...Map No. 9 - Includes description of tram and bus routes, private bus routes. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc and how to use the map. Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in 1979Fold out map (27 sections 9 across x 3 deep), "Public Transport Map", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, travelcard, maps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Public Transport Authorised Offices patrol this vehicle", 2014
Sign - with an adhesive backing, titled "Public Transport Authorised Offices patrol this vehicle", printed 2014, giving details on their authority, identification and offences - includes the pay on the spot system at the time, which was later stopped. Has the PTV and outline of their badges.trams, tramways, ptv, tickets, signs, officers, behaviour -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, Melbourne Public Transport Map - No. 11, 1980
... Railways ...Map No. 11 dated on rear as 1980 - Includes description of tram and bus routes, private bus routes. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc and how to use the map. Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in 1980Fold out map (27 sections 9 across x 3 deep), "Public Transport Map", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, railways, maps -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Manual - Victorian Railways Goods Rates Books 1966, Victorian Railways Printing Works, 1966
... Victorian Railways Goods Rates Books 1966...Victorian Railways Printing Works ...These 3 volumes were issued by the Victorian Railways to all railway stations outlining changes made to goods and freight rates to operate in Victoria as of 14th February 1966. They were significant publications as they itemised the first rates after the introduction of decimal currency to Australia.3 Volumes of information to Victorian Railways Goods Rates under a range of categories. They have blue board covers and had cloth binding. Print on the cover and throughout the books is in black ink. Much of the information is in tabulated format.These 3 volumes were issued by the Victorian Railways to all railway stations outlining changes made to goods and freight rates to operate in Victoria as of 14th February 1966. They were significant publications as they itemised the first rates after the introduction of decimal currency to Australia.victorian railways, victorian railway rates -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Electric Transport Museum. (S.A, Adelaide's changing transport : a guide to the Australian Electric Transport Museum. (S.A.) Inc., St. Kilda, South Australia, 196?
A guide to to the Australian Electric Transport Museum. (S.A.) Inc., St. Kilda, South Australia featuring the various transport modes .Ill, p.18.non-fictionA guide to to the Australian Electric Transport Museum. (S.A.) Inc., St. Kilda, South Australia featuring the various transport modes .tramways - adelaide, transport - adelaide -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - BALL TICKETS, 15th Transport Squadron, 15 TRANSPORT SQN RACT BALL, 1982 - 1988
1. Blue cardboard, black print. 2. Yellow cardboard, black print. 3. Orange cardboard, black print. 4. Lemon cardboard, black print. 5. Grey cardboard, blue print.15th Transport Squadron, Royal Australian Corps of Transport Ball. 1. When - 18 Sept 82 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo. 2. When - 7 Dec 85 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo. 3. When - 21 Feb 87 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo. 4. When - 5 Dec 87 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo. 5. When - 26 Nov 88 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo.ball tickets, 15th transport, passchendaele barracks trust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Combined transport unions, "Report to all Members of the Combined Transport Unions", Mar. 1997
Set of two documents issued in relation to Transport Union Industrial Action during the weekend of 8/9 March 1997. .1 - "Report to all Members of the Combined Transport Unions" - 3 pages, photocopied, dated 12/3/1997, giving the unions position on industrial negotiations, wage negotiations, agreements and what's next. .2 - Letter signed by Russell Nathan, Managing Director, Met Trams, single A4 sheet of paper, dated 17/3/1997 titled "Letter to all Met Tram Employees", discussing the recent stoppage, the offer to employees and the actions by the Union.trams, tramways, the met, ptc, unions, wages, strike -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Camel transport at Marsaid, 1918_
This photograph shows camel transport at MarsaidDigital copy of black and white photograph. "Camel transport at Marsaid"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Australian Electric Transport Museum (SA) Inc, "Adelaide's Changing Transport", mid 1960's
264.1 Twenty page booklet titled "Adelaide's Changing Transport - a guide to the AETM at St Kilda. Black and white photos, map, covers, brief history of Adelaide's transport and some Museum exhibits 264.2 - within book - Letter from Garry Ord to N.Gower dated 7 august 1967 on Australian Broadcasting letterhead, Queensland branch, noting replacement of trolley buses in Adelaide and returning booklet. 264.3 - newspaper cutting within booklet, dated 22/11/1968, noting 10th anniversary of closure of Adelaide street trams and referring to an "in Memorial" notice. Items .2 and .3 were inside booklet, clipped together with a paper clip that was going rusty.trams, tramways, adelaide, trams, trolley buses, buses, aetm, st kilda museum. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Manual - Victorian Railways Book of Signals, Victorian Railways Printing Works, 1967
... Victorian Railways Book of Signals...Victorian Railways Printing Works ...This manual was issued by Victorian Railways in 1967 to explain all of the railway signals used throughout Victoria. It included a detailed outline of the signals used at every railway station, including small depots and sidings throughout Victoria. Illustrations of the different signal systems are included in the text. Every driver, fireman, guard, shunter, and every other employee designated by the Head of the Branch concerned, had to be supplied by his superior officer with a copy of this book. They were required to become thoroughly acquainted with the particulars which related to their duties. The included informations was effective from 3rd August, 1967 until further notice.A beige coloured book with green binding. The cover includes the Royal Coat of Arms, a summary of the purpose and contents of the manual, and the date the instructions become effective, all printed in green ink. This information is enclosed by a green border. non-fictionThis manual was issued by Victorian Railways in 1967 to explain all of the railway signals used throughout Victoria. It included a detailed outline of the signals used at every railway station, including small depots and sidings throughout Victoria. Illustrations of the different signal systems are included in the text. Every driver, fireman, guard, shunter, and every other employee designated by the Head of the Branch concerned, had to be supplied by his superior officer with a copy of this book. They were required to become thoroughly acquainted with the particulars which related to their duties. The included informations was effective from 3rd August, 1967 until further notice.victorian railways, victorian railways -- rules and practice., railway signals -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Transport Authority (Vic), "Public Transport Services in Ballarat", Jun. 1987
118 page report on Public Transport Services in Ballarat - June 1987. Includes index, Executive summary, cost of services, study results, recommendations, maps, bus timetables and service results. Bound with blue light card cover and plastic clear sheet front and bound with Gestener "Velo Bind"trams, tramways, ballarat, bus services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Victorian Railways, Strip of five Victorian Railways "Electric Tramway & Motor Coach Services, c1950's
... Strip of five Victorian Railways "Electric Tramway & Motor...Victorian Railways ...Strip of five Victorian Railways "Electric Tramway & Motor Coach Services" Red price on off white paper. 1 - 8d - A-031739-P 2 - 6d x 3 No. O-026121-J, A-011234-K and B-0087931-J 3 - 2d A-062191-Ttrams, tramways, tickets, victorian railways, vr, st kilda brighton tramway -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Transport with painted camouflage at Port Said, 1917_
This photograph shows a transport ship with painted camouflage at Port Said.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Transport at Port Said"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Puffing Billy Railway
NKS 9, Victorian Railways 2'6" gauge trolly
... Victorian Railways 2'6" gauge trolly...Victorian Railways - Spotswood Workshops ...NKS Type Gangers Trolly - Victorian Railways 2'6" gauge trolley - a KS series Section Car oftern called the Kasey Jones The narrow gauge version of the broad gauge KS series cars. They were classed NKS with two stroke motors. These cars were built by the Spotswood Workshops, with castings coming from the Newport Workshops. KS is lighter car capable of carrying 4 men or sevenhundredweight Trolly 9 was built for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria for use on their metre gauge railway of Yallourn. It was sold to a preservation group at Walhalla and regauged to 2 foot 6 inch. It came to the Puffing Billy Railway in the early 1980s.Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Track Patrol Vehicle used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria for use on their 900mm gauge railway of Yallourn. And then at Walhalla Railway where it was regauged to 2 foot 6 inchMotorised small rectangular trolly made of wood and wrought iron - currently stored dismantled Engine Type: 1 Cyl. reversible Fuel: 2 stroke Transmission: Belt driveNKS 9puffing billy, puffing billy museum, trolley, narrow gauge, 2'6" gauge, victorian railways, state electricity commission of victoria - yallourn., trolly -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "PTC Transport Hub Projects", 1992
Reports and associated documents for the PTC Transport Hub Projects - Better Cities Funding - Commonwealth and State Government projects - 1991 through to 1995. .1 - list of projects, timing, source of funding, project description and timing - about 25 sheets. .2 - four sheets stapled - providing a timeline for the Mill Park Light Rail project and tram system overhead renewal projects. .3 - six sheets - listing the tram projects - overhead, automatic points, track renewal and giving time lines in a Gantt chart. .4 - Newspaper cutting advertising for the pre-qualification of contractors for PTC electric traction - rail and tram as part for the Transport Hub project; - The Age 20/5/1992trams, tramways, ptc, funding, mill park, overhead, trackwork -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Melbourne's Transport Tradition", mid 1990s
Poster titled "Melbourne's Transport Tradition" 10 different classes of trams, mid 1990's. Has a short history of Melbourne's tramway system, and notes on each of the tram classes. Printed in colour with the MMTB logo part of the background on the top of the image and the Public Transport Corporation logo in the base of the print. Features cable tram set 1, V2314, T 180, L104, W380, SW6 928, Z15, A254, B2 2112 and X 217. 2nd copy added 28/7/2019 from donation of Bob Wilson - laminated. Copy 1 replaced by a better copy ex Hugh Waldron 3/11/2019. First copy to sales - unlaminated.trams, tramways, posters, melbourne, mmtb, ptc, tram 1 tram 214 tram 104 tram 380 tram 928 tram 15 tram 254 tram 2112 tram 217 tram 180 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Public Transport Ombudsman Limited, "Public Transport Ombudsman Limited Annual Report 2012", 2012
Report - 32 pages, A4 card cover centre stapled titled "Public Transport Ombudsman Limited Annual Report 2012", reporting on the complaints received following the Myki rollout and other issues considered by Ombudsman. Signed by Richard Allsop as the Chair and Janine Young as the actual Ombudsman. Has a table of contents.trams, tramways, ptv, tickets, signs, officers, behaviour, ombudsman -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Press Release, Ministry for Transport Office staff - Simone Gandur, Transport Minister Hands over 2km Gift, 25/11/1996 12:00:00 AM
A4 size sheet of preprinted paper for News Release from Vic Minister for Transport - preprinted in blue ink with "Victoria on the Move" wording and state coat of arms. Printed (Laser) with text for 26/11/96 ceremony of hand over of 2km of trolley wire to the BTM. Image added 27-11-2016trams, tramways, btm, trolley wire -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Public Transport Workers Association, "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987", Dec. 1987
... Railways ...Newsletter, A5 centre stapled, 12 pages, December 1987, titled "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987" as a Special Strike Issue. Reports on strike by car cleaners at Dynon rail depot, replacement of train guards and tram conductors, guards on strike, how to survive while on strike, a "letter" (tongue in cheek) from the Premier to the Transport Minister, in the form of an exam, dispute with management at Dynon. Covers the proposal to remove over 800 jobs at the Tram and Bus Division, Connies, maintenance, revenue clerks, operational inspectors, tram drivers and bus drivers, Port Melbourne light rail conversion See also Reg item 1395 and 2963 for other similar documents.trams, tramways, unions, light rail, conductors, disputes, railways, preston workshops, the met, light rail