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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour photograph - mounted, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1973
Block mounted colour photograph - faded or excessive amount of orange in the printing of prototype tramcar 1041 with Parliament House in the background. Montaged photo of the tram onto the scene - destination of East Preston not to scale, driver - a "cardboard cutout" - no conductor, though the seat is shown. No tramcar number. Front of tram with headlight and marker lights not as built but as shown in some drawings and the model.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, spring st, parliament, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1925
Black and white photograph of tramcar 32 at Batman Avenue terminus in 1925. The tram is a maximum- traction bogie, drop-end-and-centre combination tram built by Duncan & Fraser, Adelaide in 1913 for the PMTT. The photo was taken at Batman Avenue in 1925 and shows a driver adjusting the rear pantograph and the conductor at the front of the tram. The photo shows the Batman Ave terminus in the background.trams, tramways, batman ave, c class, pmtt, tram 32 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, 30/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Negative of trams 557 and 849 at Batman Avenue tram terminus. Tram 557 in foreground has destination Wattle Park - Elgar Rd and Route No 70. Photo shows tram on the right track (outwards from city), with driver and conductor standing in front of tram, posing for the camera. Tram 849 in background has destination Prahran (route not visible).Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR58A" written in red ink, "M3" written in pencil, "48A" written in blue ink, and date stamped/written as 30 Sep 1961.trams, tramways, w2 class, sw5 class, route 70, batman ave, wattle park, prahran, crews, conductors, tram 557, tram 849 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Supplementary Running Journal", Aug. 1971
Form - "Supplementary Running Journal", used by Conductors to enable the checking of tickets by Examiners. Was to be filled out prior to the commencement of journey and placed in the clip provided. Has space for date, punch mark, each fare time and Signature and Number. Form 3/134, dated Aug. 1971. Starts with 5c fares, printed on off white paper, with printing in black.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, revenue journal, inspectors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Alf Gilbert, 1920's?
Black and White photograph of possibly a B class (21 to 24) at a terminus - the number 2 can just be made out. The conductor in a white brimmed cap is standing alongside the tram. Showing route 15. In the background is a Sunshine symbol and the word Grocer. Print in very light in colour. Photo printed by Dave Macartney from an Alf Gilbert photograph.trams, tramways, b class, route 15, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Larsen, 1937c
Negative of a cable grip car at the Port Melbourne terminus, c1937, with the grip man and conductor on the grip car. Trailer 449. In the background is Station Pier and shipping. The grip car has the destination of Collins St on the front and "Connects with Collins St electric cars" on the side. Photographer could be Wal Larsen based on negative size - see Reg Item 5064.Written on rear of album print "Cable tram No. 449 at Port Melbourne terminus"trams, tramways, cable trams, port melbourne, station pier, tram 449 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Unpaid Fare Form", c1980
Completed Unpaid fare form, MMTB No. 29096 for 40c, completed by Carolyn Dean in pencil for P. Smith of Burwood . Dated 27-8-1980. Form printed in three portions with perforations, one for the conductor to hand in, one for the passenger and the third for information. Signed by W. Aird Secretary. See Reg Item 1841 for another form - may not be MMTBtrams, tramways, mmtb, fares, tickets, forms -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHIC COPY OF NO. 20 TRAM
BHS CollectionBlack and white photo copy of No. 20 Electric Tram, ex Brisbane. Driver extreme right of photo, conductor 2nd from left. Man in hat on tram. On back written in blue ink 'Bendigo', ''The New Tram''- !!! Actually Brisbane No 20, suitably ''touched''. Copied from ''The Bendigonian'', 24/6/02, previously printed on 2/10/1900.'person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", 1979
Pamphlet titled "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", for the launch of the Z 3 class tram. Has a sketch of Z3 116. Provides a list or details of the changes to the tram from the Z1 Z2 types. Has a tear off section that could be handed to the conductor. Published by the MMTB for the launch of the tram on 25 and 26 September 1979.Yields information about the Z3 class tram.Pamphlet, folded sheet, manila colour card, printed in blue inktrams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo 1 - Easter Fair, 1941
Photograph of Bendigo Tram 1in Pall Mall, Easter 1941 by an unknown photographer. See item 5741 for a similar photograph by Wal Jack, taken a little earlier. Side-on view with the driver and conductor standing at the front of the tram. An original ESCo tram has been repainted in the SEC colours. Has the Beehive building, A E Sayer Chemist, and a Cafe.Yields information about Bendigo tram 1 Easter 1941.Photograph, black and white, with stamp on rear.Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, esco, secv, pall mall, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Special Features of New Tramcar", 1956
Pamphlet titled "Special Features of New Tramcar" for the introduction of W7 or SW-6C trams, 1001 onwards for the Bourke St East Preston Route 1956c. Subtitled "A message to Drivers and Conductors", Details the building of the tramcars, type, resilient wheels, gears, sound insulation, carbon insert trolley shoes, interiors and other details. Two copies held.Demonstrates a MMTB publication at the time of the launch of a new type of tramcar.Pamphlet - 3 fold sheet printed on off-white paper, green inktrams, tramways, w7 class, new trams, new tramway, bourke st, trolley poles, wheels, tram numbering -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo), "Fitzroy cable tramway - running time table"
"Fitzroy cable tramway - running timetable" produced by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company Ltd provides to grip men and conductors their running times on both the up and down trips Gives times in half minutes from the terminus, with timing points at the locations of major intersections and for five different times of the day. Updated - signed by the Secretary - W G SpriggYields information about the running times for the crews on the cable trams on the Fitzroy line. They were often reported for late running.Document - single sheet offwhite papertimetables, tramways, cable trams, mtoco, fitzroy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Cable tramway - Trip report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Oct. 1923
Cable tramway report form for providing extensive details of a conductor's trip, driver, badge and punch numbers, times, tickets sold, relieved by and ticket sales, tokens, packets of tickets and who received the cash and form. Dated 10/23 indicating it is a MMTB form. Three copies held, one of which has been partly filled in to provide an example.Demonstrates a cable tram conductor's trip form or revenue journal.Cable tramway - Trip report printed on brown paper - one copy with sample figures in pencil.timetables, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, conductors, revenue journal, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Forward view from a cable tram trailer, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1933
The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. Shows the longitudinal seats with af a view through a cable set taken from the rear of the trailer. Shows the gripman standing. Dated in pencil as 1933. See image 7656 for another image.Yields information about cable trams in the 1930s.Black & White Photograph by the TMSV Sales.Has the TMSV Sales stamp and "1933" on rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, gripmen, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng, New "Z class" trams for Melbourne, 1975
Provides a detail description of the Z class tram for Melbourne, its components and who made them. Includes information on the role taken by Comeng Victoria, Comeng NSW, MMTB, ASEA. Gives a detail description of the body, traction equipment, auxiliary equipment, conductor controls, ventilation, destination equipment, safety features and a detailed data sheet including performance.Yields information about the manufacture of the Z class trams and the specifications.Document - 13 foolscap pages, titled New "Z class" trams for Melbourne giving engineering details of the then new Z class trams for Melbourne.trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, commonwealth engineering, mmtb, asea, design of new trams, specifications -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, ABC News, Melbourne tram driver Richard Augustus, 29-12-2022
Provides a story about Richard Augustus, emigrated from India in 1989, joined the tramways as a conductor in 1992. Other members of the family working with the tramways as well. Reports on his job satisfaction and contact with passengers. Works out of Malvern depot. Written by Matilda Marozzi. Has a photo of the driving school group in front of the Hawthorn Tram Depot in 1992.Yields information about a Yarra Trams employee tram driver.ABC News item printed from ABC website - 5 A4 pages - Melbourne tram driver Richard Augustus loves the sense of community his job brings.tramways, employees, yarra trams, richard augustus, community, tram drivers, malvern depot, abc, driving school, hawthorn tram depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - MMTB Uniform - 1920's
Copy photograph by Keith Kings of an old photo showing a MMTB Driver or Conductor in an early to mid 1920s uniform. Cap has the MMTB logo badge but no employee number. Five button tunic with four pockets with a vest and pocket watch chain, possibly with a Union badge attached to it. At the time Union badges were permitted to be attached to a watch chain.Yields information about early MMTB Uniforms.Black and White Photograph - MMTB Uniform - 1920's photo number 213-18Has details and date written on the rear.tramways, uniforms., tram crews, conductors, tram drivers, mmtb -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; MUSICAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
A green programme with black print. On the front cover is a border and inside it are the words, ' Direction J. & N. Tait The Orchestra of The State Conservatorium of Music New South Wales Musical Festival Programme Conductor: Henri Verbrugghen Price 6d. Sydney W. A. Gullick, Government Printer.' On the inside is a photo of Henri Verbrugghen, a history of his life and the programme. October 1920. 11 pgs.program, music, orchestra, lydia chancellor, collection, music, orchestra, concert, programme, program -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; MAYORAL BALL PROGRAMME
A folded cream card with gold printing on the front of which says 'Mayoral Ball 1920. Programme. Town Hall, Bendigo, June 5th.' On the inside are the words ' Reception, Dancing at 8.30 p.m.' followed by the programme itself. ' M.C. Mr. A. Truscott. Orchestra Conductor, Mr. G. Bruhn.' On the back of the programme are the words 'J.H. Curnow, Mayor. 1919-1920.' Yellow cord attached.program, music, dancing, lydia chancellor, collection, event, dancing, entertainment, invitation, civic, music, programme, program -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sydney Symphony Orchestra - 1954 tour of Victoria. Direction: Australian Broadcasting Commission with the Co-operation of the Argus and Sydney Daily and Sunday Telegraph. Fourth and Final Concert of the International Celebrity Concert Season. Conductor: Eugene Gossens, Soloist: Ernest Llewellyn (Violinist) Capital Theatre, Bendigo, Thursday 14 Oct 1954 8 pm. Souvenir Programme - Two Shillings.event, entertainment, music, sydney symphony orchestra, australian broadcasting commission, the argus, sydney daily, sunday telegraph, eugene goossens, ernest llewellyn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY 37TH GRAND CONCERT
The Bendigo Choral Society, Season 1927 Third Concert, 37th Grand Concert Town Hall, Bendigo, Wednesday,November 23rd 1927. Mr. W. C. Frazier A. R. C. O. Conductor. Artists: Miss Victoria M. Anderson, Miss Gwen Prockter, Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains A. T. C. L. Programme - Threepence. Cambridge Press Bendigo.event, entertainment, music, the bendigo choral society 37th grand concert, mr w c frazier, miss victoria m anderson, miss gwen prockter, miss eileen hains, cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: DERAILED TRAM
Black and white photograph of tram, destined for Golden Square, that has derailed and is stranded on the roadside. On right side of photo 3 men apparently being interviewed by Police Officers. Tramways Conductor standing centre of picture,Note ticket bag hanging at waist). Large group gathered rear derailed tram. Inscribed on back of photo in pencil: '22/2/358.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: 'RULES FOR CONDUCTOR'
Book: 'Rules for Conductors' - booklet by the Electrical Supply Company of Victoria Limited. 12 double sided pages in hard cover. Stamped on cover and inside cover 'The Electric Supply Coy. Of Victoria Ltd.' Handwritten on inside of back cover 'Lose Property: Money or other property left in the card must be handed in to the office immediately on arrival at Grenville St.' (typewritten, stapled).person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ' THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY 'TWENTY EIGHTH CONCERT
A cream programme with blue print. On the front cover is a photo of Mr. W.C. Frazier A.R.C.O. The Conductor and the words, ''The Bendigo Choral Society.'' Season 1924 Third Concert. Twenty-eighth Concert, Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, November 26, 1924. Bendigo Choral Society and Castlemaine Choral Society. Followed by a list of the artists. Programme price 3d.7 pages.program, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, concert, ' the bendigo choral society, ' ' the castlemaine choral society, ' music, singing, choir, amusements, masonic hall bendigo, programme, buildings, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH
The postcard shows two views of buildings relating to the Golden Square Methodist Church. The first is a picture of the church with the dates 1852 - 1912 below it and the inscription 'Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, September 29th to October 11th, 1912. Rev. W.H. Hodge, Minister.' The second picture is of the Sunday school and lists the Superintendents, Secretaries, Treasurer and Musical Conductor. The back of the postcard has not been written on.churches, golden square, sunday school, golden square methodist sunday school, golden square methodist church, postcards -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, Decca (The Decord Record Company Limited)
The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Scheherazade - Polovtsian Dances. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: SXLA 2268, Paper packaging, plastic sleve, 1 Vinyl disc, cover notes, no author listed, made in Australia, distributed by EMI (Australia) Limited, Sydney. L'orchestre de la Suisse Romande with Choeur Des Jeunes and Choeur De Radio Lausanne, Conductor Ernest Ansermet and Andre Charlet.lp, sound recording -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, CBC Records
The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Charpentier: Louise. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: S3BR 220614, 1 cardboard box cover with hinged lid, 3 paper record record sleeves (with inscriptions), 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto. Cover notes, Paul Myers. Composer: Charpentier. New Philharmonic Orchestra; Conductor: George Pretre; Ambrosia Opera Chorus.Side 1 - Side 6 the paper record sleeveslp, sound recording, opera -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Accidents", c1919
Yields information about the Ballarat and Bendigo systems operated by ESCo and the accidents during the second decade.Report - quarto and two double foolscap or folio sheets, carbon copy, titled "Accidents". Gives details of the accidents on trams for both Ballarat and Bendigo, statistics for each city, insurance premiums, impact of Fare Box tramcars, Details accidents and incidents for each year between 1911 and 1918, tramcars used, wages for both Motormen and Conductors and services operated with number of tramcars.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, accidents, fare boxes, operations, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, 1971
Has a strong association with the crewman and demonstrates the work in placing a trolley pole on the overhead.Black and white photographs of the conductor (or motorman) placing the trolley pole of a single trucker on the overhead, shielding his eyes, at the Mt Pleasant terminus, corner of Cobden and Barkly Streets. A lady in a hat is speaking to him. Photo shows the trolley pole positioning device in the overhead. Possibly No. 30, see Reg item 6803. Photo by Charles Craig, probably August 1971.trams, tramways, trolley poles, mt pleasant, conductors, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Table Cards (Sheets), State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC form, with handwritten conductor timetable or table sheet, 1940's
Yields information about the appearance of SEC single truck trams during 1938. Has a strong association with Wal Jack.Single sheet of paper, cut from an SEC form, with handwritten conductor timetable or table sheet. Written in black ink. Gives sign on time (5.59am), spare to 734, then details of trips, meal and runs to Sebastopol and Lydiard St with finish time of 2.30pm. Cut from form R2-5.47, about air-brake equipment, has part date of 194?trams, tramways, secv, forms, timetables