Photocopied letter to staff dated 7 May 1997, titled "Government Superannuation Offer", signed by Russell Nathan Managing Director of Met Tram, for the Public Transport Corporation. Outlines the impact for employees who join the new privatised companies in 1998, gives a series of options. Has been addressed to Ms C Dean of Ringwood.trams, tramways, ptc, personnel, privatisation

A set of three accident reports prepared at the conductor's Training School during July 1980 to show trainees the forms and how they were to be filled in. "Report of Accident to Employee" - 2 pages "Collisions - Trams" - 4 pages "Falls - Trams and Buses" - 2 pages. Have been photocopied onto foolscap sized sheetstrams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, training, operations, instructions, forms

Set of two black and white photos from The Age of the first day of running Z3 117 in service. .1 -Z3 117 at the Elizabeth and Bourke St stop loading passengers. Tram has in the route number box a sign "New Trams free rides today". .2 - Interior view of tram with the conductors desk having a sign about free rides, another employee handing out pamphlets about the tram and passengers on the tram. From the Vicsig.net web site accessed 20/8/2013, gives the in service date of Z3 117 as 25/9/1979.Have "The Age" copyright stamp on the rear. In pencil, on both "Oct 1979, Z3 117 first day in service"trams, tramways, mmtb, z3 class, bourke st, tram 117

.1 - Ninety page report, stapled into a plastic covered binder, titled "The report of Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee - Securing a future for Melbourne's tram system", May 1992 looking at the future of Melbourne's tram and bus fleet, proposals for maintenance of W class trams, fare collection, tram routes, a new South Melbourne depot, employee issues, and cost studies. Report addressed to the Minister for Transport, Hon Peter Spyker. Committee chaired by Peter Parkinson. .2 - Appendices to the above document - approx. 160 pages in a plastic covered binder with an Arnos binder as well to hold document together. See also Reg Item 2652 for a short item about the route proposals and also 1535.Has a number of pencil notations at the top of some sheets throughout the report.trams, tramways, w class, reports, melbourne, ptc, tram depot, operations

Image of a group of ESCO employees (motormen conductors and pointsboys?) in front of the tram depot with tram cars 17, 10 and 2 behind. All wearing uniform hats with white tops, but not all wearing full uniform (no badges but wearing ties - possibly temporary or casual staff - c1906 - 51 people. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Trams have destination boards fitted to the tram above the roof. 2nd copy - unlaminated added 29/7/2007 from Alan Bradley 5/2007. See also related documents for Museum Vic information on their copy. See reg item 8497 for a block mounted version.Yields information about the early staff of the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria following the electrification of the tramways and their appearance.Laminated Black and white print from a copy negative.trams, tramways, esco, employees, group photo, tram 17, tram 10, tram 2

Black and white print from a copy negative of a group of ESCO employees (motormen conductors and pointsboys?) in front of the tram depot with tram cars 17, 10 and 2 behind. All wearing uniform hats, but not all wearing full uniform (no badges but wearing ties - possibly temporary or casual staff - c1906 - 51 people. Trams have destination boards fitted to the tram above the roof. See Reg Item 709 for a wider view.Yields information about the early staff of the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria following the electrification of the tramways and their appearance.Block mounted photograph with gold edges onto a heavy card back and foam with four holes with a support screw.esco, group photo, tramways, ballarat, employees, crews

This cable tram Gripman’s badge, or driver’s badge, was part of a tram driver’s uniform. The inscriptions on the front of the badge identify it as belonging to Gripman number 14, at the South Melbourne Car House depot of the Tramways Board. The Gripman Badge would be re-issued whenever another Gripman takes over the position. Cable trams were invented in America in 1873. In Melbourne, cable trams were in use from 1885 until 1940, with a network of up to 1200 cable cars or 'dummies' and trailers travelling at around 9.5 miles (15km) per hour along 46 miles (74km) of double tracks. The Gripman drove the dummy car, operating the heavy levers to connect the gripping gears to the cable installed in a slot in the road. To turn at intersections he would skilfully disconnect, freewheel around the corner and carefully reconnect to the continuously operating steel cable. Large winding gears in an Engine House along the line pulled the cable along, powered by steam engines and later electric engines. The gripping gears were in the centre of the car's floor with seating all around the sides, a dangerous place for curious children. , whose worried parents would guide them into the tram that was towed behind the dummy car. The Melbourne Tramways Board operated the cable trams between July 1916 and November 1919 after taking over from the privately operated Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company. In 1919, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) took over the Tramways Board. Stokes & Sons: - The maker of the badge, Thomas Stokes, migrated to Melbourne from Birmingham in 1854 and set up business in Mincer Lane as a die-sinker, producing medals, tokens, buttons and silverware, and an engraving service. He moved to Flinders Lane in 1856. After a time, in 1894, the business became Stokes & Sons Pty: Ltd, electroplates and badge makers at Post Office Place in Melbourne. The maker's mark 'Stokes & Sons' was made on badges until 1962. LOCAL CONNECTION: -t was common practice to recycle the used cables from the tramway. For example, the Wollaston Bridge in Warrnambool, Victoria, is suspended by recycled cable tram Melbourne. (Other recycled cables were used for fencing wire.) -Portland's cable tram is an example of the cable trams used in Melbourne from 1885 to 1940.This badge was used to identify a Gripman who operated a cable car tram's dummy car for the Tramways Board in Melbourne between 1916 and 1919. It represents the need for people to be able to identify workers in the service industry, a need still addressed today by staff ID badges and digital identification. The badge also represents the period in Melbourne's history when cable cars were used for public transport for over four decades, gradually changing from steam to electric power. Trams still have an important role in Melbourne's public transport. Badge, round hollow metal dome with two open metal guides on the back. A cable tram Gripman (driver) badge with embossed inscriptions on the front and stamped on the back. There is a logo of entwined letters T and B on the front. It identifies Gripman number 14, South Melbourne, Tramway Board. It was made by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne. Impressed into the front: "S / 14 / M" "GRIPMAN" Logo intertwined "T" and "B" Embossed on reverse "STOKES &o SONS"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, badge, gripman, stokes & sons, numesmatics, tramway, tram, tram driver, uniform, cable tram, identification, cable car driver, tramway board, south melbourne, melbourne tramways board, tb, mtb, mmtb, melbourne and metropolitan tramways board, tramway button, gripman button, id, identification badg, staff badge, name badge, employee, grip car, dummy car

Set of letters and memos regarding road damage by buses in West Geelong and a report and notes regarding Geelong Tramways. Includes Early history of Geelong, Creation of the SEC, acquisition by the SEC, agreements with Councils, proposed extensions, physical characteristics of Geelong, the Outlook for Geelong, attempts to define transport future, review of operations, with reference to financial statement, tramcars, fare schedules, employees, trams used, services supplied, passenger density, outlook, costs, possible improvements, and conclusions. Includes tables for income and expenses from 1935 to 1953, and statistics for operations.Demonstrates an extensive appraisal of the Geelong tram system in 1953.Document - 20 foolscap sheets with rounded corners and 1 quarto sheet - typed. held by a brass folding clip in the top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, operations, secv, geelong, history

Demonstrates a Yarra Trams staff newsletter..1 - Magazine - 8 pages, full colour, centre stapled, printed on recycled paper, titled "Yarra Connections Issue 12, December 2003", published by Yarra Trams. Notes the launch of the "Wheelchair users guide" for tram passenger, Yarra Trams support for Wheelchair Rugby, planning for Vermont South extension, French award for CEO, Hubert Guyot, photo exhibition featuring employees by Georgia Metaxas, Boroondara residents and Travelsmart, Metlink Team Tigers Basketball, Ikea store in Richmond, pram friendly trams, feedback and return of W class trams to route 30. New track maintenance vehicle -"scrubber truck". .2 - Letter on Yarra Trams letterhead, addressed to Ron Wilson of Orange Grove Bayswater, signed by Paul Matthews Marketing Manager forwarding a copy of the magazine to Ron, noting highlights. Gives address details. .3 - Magazine - as for .1 - issue 1 dated October 1999 with a forward by the CEO Steve Macdonald , Camberwell depot, Deputy CEO Hubert Guyot, new logo designs, reduction in tram stops, tennis trams, family day, Docklands route 70 extension and competition. .4 - magazine - 3 fold A4 - issue 9, dated Nov. 2002, Notes the construction of Route 109, W class, St Vincent's Plaza, Gordon Atkins, Docklands tram services, explorer program, Feedback, Line Officers, Corporate Report and Melbourne Museum tram. .5 - magazine - issue 11 - August 2003 - 8 pages - opening of Box Hill line, Harry the Wombat, trams in the press, Welcome to Dennis Cliche, B class seating trial, Metlink, Docklands, trial information at tram stops (early TramTracker) project and route 75. .6 - magazine issue 13 - April 2004 - Australian Open tram service, Collins and Spencer Superstop, tram services, feedback, Metlink, Channel 10 - The Secret life of us, PTC Cricket Squad. .7 - issue 8 - April 2002 - Grand Prix, Box Hill update, Citadis update, Collins and Spring superstop, Australia Open, Fare Evastion and track joints. 8 - issue 10, undated - Australian Open tennis, Eurotram comes to Melbourne, Docklands joins the City Circle, route 109, Box Hill extension and what is a substation.trams, tramways, yarra trams, w class, disability services, vermont south, awards, metlink, route 30, camberwell depot, docklands, route 70, st vincent's plaza, line officers, box hill, route 109, b class, superstops, cricket, tennis, tramtracker, route 75, city circle

Notice - C7534, titled "Uniform dress not being correctly worn", about the wearing of uniforms such as trousers not pressed, boots not shined, wearing of caps, removing the wire from caps, and wearing of open neck shirts in normal weather conditions. Dated 15/7/53, signed B H Misson, Acting Manager.Yields information about memos reminding crews of the MMTB dress standards.Foolscap notice, quarto sheet, printed with a glued sheet on the bottom edge.tramways, uniforms, cap, tram crews

Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Uniform shirts and blouses", C 1312, issued 26/2/1968 about wearing the sports style shirts without a tie. Has an illustration of a male employee with cap number 2891. Signed by R C Drummond, Traffic Manager.Yields information about the wearing of uniform sports shirts.Notice printed on A4 paper with a black and white photograph attached. Has a small section of paper glued to the base of the item.tramways, uniforms, notices to staff, shirts

Photograph of seven male staff and three female staff standing with heads bowed with the likelihood of further men and women out of shot. The senior male at left is Tramways Board Chairman, Retired Major General Robert Risson (knighted in 1970). The location is likely a locker room in the M&MTB Head Office, Little Collins Street where Honour Rolls of staff who had died during war were fixed to walls above the lockers. A clock shows 11am, presumably on 11 November sometime in the 1960s, recalling the cesation of World War One. At this exact time each year across the tram network all tramcars were halted in the streets by order of the Board as a mark of respect. The young age of the uniformed female staff compared with the male staff reflected the still current practice that once a woman married she ceased employment.Yields information about administration of Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Black and white photograph with no noterisson, remembrance day, 11 november, head office, honour roll, trams halted, single female employees

Photograph of 36 female administrative staff of the cable tram company (MT&OC), taken in an upper room of the company's head office at 669-675 Bourke Street, Melbourne. From the company's beginning, very few females were employed. The rapid growth in female employees may have coincided with the introduction of typewriters into Melbourne offices after 1900. Yields information about administration of MT&OC Sepia toned black and white photograph glued to cardboard with staff names on rearFemale Staff, Head Office about 1914, MT&O Co. (Only five of the 36 women shown are named. No occupations included.)melbourne tramway and omnibus company, mt&oc, mtoc, cable tram, female staff, typewriter

Provided by the MMTB to its Depot Foreman as a pass for free travel on its trams and for identification. The two steel lugs would have allowed a leather strap to be fitted to the badge and clipped to a uniform or jacket. See item 398 for another example.Demonstrates a travel pass issued to Depot Foreman for free travel.Stamped metal badge, "MMTB Depot Foreman" pass, round with two metal lugs on rear for sewing onto a jacket or another uniform item as a means of identification. Has the number "3" stamped into bottom of badge. Silver coloured with black enamel letters. On rear has the imprint of "Stokes & Sons Melb" Second copy - No. "6" tramways, trams, badges, tickets, travel pass, employees, passes, mmtb, depot foreman

Use to identify a traffic Inspector - see item 8840 for an example fitted to a cap. Made by Stokes and SonsDemonstrates the method of identifying Inspectors.A set of six badges, cast and assembled, features metal nickel plate numbers within a blue enamel oval fitted with two round lugs on the rear to enable them to be clipped to a uniform item. Most have the stamp of "Stokes" stamped onto the rear. Badge numbers 162, 175, 180, 183, 198 and 221.badges, tramways, operations, employees

Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Bendigo on 30/5/1953 and in Geelong on 13/4/1953. Has a summary of actions from the 1952 conference (see item 8056) and the Agenda for the respective meetings. See item 8113 for the minutes of these meetings. Two copies held.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Twenty Five foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees

Yields information about the standby arrangements made for tram crews and the runs available for each day of the week.Photocopy on heat sensitive paper of a handwritten sheet on graph paper for the arrangement of the standby shifts for Weekdays, Saturday and Sunday Rosters and when each run was on standby and thus available for work. Dated 3/70, prepared by Les Denmead. Two copies held.trams, tramways, ballarat, rosters, crews, employees, shifts, timetables

Used by the MMTB to provide free travel to employees while on duty. The spelling of the word employe with one e was in use at the time.Pressed metal uniform badge for the M&MTB, Employees. Round pressed steel badge with the words "M&MTB" pressed into the badge around the top portion of the badge, the word "EMPLOYE" and number "28" pressed into the lower half of the badge -with small horizontal lines within the individual letters. On rear badge two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge to allow a leather strap to be fitted to the badge. Two copies held, - No. "20". trams, tramways, badges, employees, mmtb, passes

Part of the Tramway Pass issued to Bill Simpson as a Totally and permanently disabled soldier with his photograph. The name and date portion has not been retained. See item 8295 for "My Uncle Bill - the tramway man" - story and background and items 900 and 7490 for complete examples.Has a close association with Bill Simpson, a returned first world war soldier.Part of a Tramway Pass - cloth back card with MMTB logo and the person's photograph. mmtb, tramways, tickets, employees pass, soldiers

Photograph shows tramway traffic inspectors looking at Gibson ticket machine that has caused a strike at the Footscray bus depot over the use of one-man buses. Details of the event are give in the Melbourne Herald 20/11/1953 - see first reference for the Trove link. The strike also stopped the tram services. Des Shooter Union Delegate was suspended over the issue - Reference trove link 2 and 3 for for developments of the story. Note the "traffic" numbers on the caps of the inspectors - see item 8336 for these.Yields information about a dispute at Footscray depot in 1953 over one man buses and ticket machines.Black and white photograph with an undated press cutting on the rear."Misc-trams-employees" in red ink, a unreadable date stamp and "Trams Vict" on rear in pencil.tramcars, tramways, drivers, buses, footscray, strikes, ticket machines, one-man buses

Used by crews to report accidents to the MMTB Claims section using a standard form process. Crews were trained how to use these as part of the initial training. Based on the phone numbers 1960s. See item8348 for a 1954 example.Demonstrates the forms used to report accidents.Admin record or note book - card covers, with five tear off or perforated forms stapled to the inside.tramways, mmtb, accidents, reports, crews

Demonstrates and yields information about the ESCo tickets of 1906, shows the variety of tickets and passes used.Framed - wooden surround, glass, set of 26 actual tickets and two sketches of passes, timber backing board with the title "Ballarat Tramways - Sample tickets", dated 1906. Sets out the various tickets used by ESCo at the time and most likely used as a training aid for new conductors on both the electric and horse trams. Not to be displayed in light or hung up, that is display with care as fading is likely. See history of the object for details of the frame etc. Image i1 - as received from the City of Ballarat i2 - as repaired by by Kosnar's Picture framing. i3 - close up on the writing on the rear of the backing sheet i4 - detailed (1200dpi) image of the tickets. - 26.6 M i5 - image of the rear as received i6 - ditto - 600 dpi (Suitable for e-mail) - 7.2Mb See Reg Item 1846 for the newspaper clipping of Les Denmead handing the framed set of tickets to the City of Ballarat on 21/9/1971. Tickets comprise: Electric Tram Top Row: 2d - white - letter H - strip ticket requiring a trip ticket of the same value to be issued. 1 1/2d - white letter D - strip ticket requiring a trip ticket of the same value to be issued. 3d - off white, number 000,021 - Cash Adult - Up 2d - off white, number 000011 - Cash Adult - Up 2nd row 2d - check ticket - light red paper - number 000,011 - Up 1 1/2d - off white paper, number 000,011 - Up 3d - off white, number 000,021 - Cash Adult - Down 2d - off white, number 000011 - Cash Adult - Down 3rd row 2d - check ticket - off white paper - number 000,021 - Down 1 1/2d - check ticket - off white paper - number 000,021 - Down 1d - off white - number 000009 cash - child Up ticket 2d - off white - number 000021 cash - child Up ticket 4th row Employees only ticket - yellow, strip ticket School ticket - off white strip ticket - No. 6 1d - off white - number 000021 cash - child Down ticket 2d - off white - number 000021 cash - child Down ticket 5th row Drawing of Employees Bronze Medallion Drawing of pass issued to City Councillors and Officers of the Company Parcel ticket - No. 1 - 3d - to be attached to the parcel Parcel ticket - No. 1 - 3d - issued to the sender Horse Tram tickets 1st row 4d - off white paper - 36050 3d - white paper - 79701 2d - off white paper - 46401 2nd row 1 1/2d - off white - 81901 1d - off white - 99933 two 1 1/2 strip ticket - red two 4d daily return ticket - blue paper strip ticket 3rd row Monthly School ticket Sheet dated 6-9-06 with the initials SHS. "on the inside of the frame object was "Restored (?) and framed by Keith Russell Anderson, SEC Ballarat 26 Aug.1966"trams, tramways, tickets, esco, city of ballarat

Used by crews to report accidents to the MMTB Claims section using a standard form process. Crews were trained how to use these as part of the initial training. Has a printing date of 9/54. See item 6998 for a 1960s example.Demonstrates the forms used to report accidents.Admin record or note book - card covers, with 8 remaining tear off or perforated forms stapled to the inside - number 22583 to 22590. tramways, mmtb, accidents, reports, crews

Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Minutes - 36 duplicated foolscap sheets pinned with a folding clip in top left hand corner - titled "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of 4th Annual Conference April 26, 1954 and May 1, 1954", in the Ballarat and the Melbourne offices Topics covered - cleaning of trams, tracks, track surface repairs, sleepers, car renovation, painting, flooring, notes on a Ballarat Field inspection, disinfecting blinds, electrical systems, truck maintenance, castings, maintenance costs, trolley wheels, oils and greases, alternation to Maximum Traction trams, spare part, fatigue of axles, accidents, track cleaners, shedmen, union claims,, amenities and a summary of actions. Each item where relevant looks back at the actions from the previous conference. Has a list of attendees. trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, overhead, painting, trolley wheels, motors, one man trams, employees

Document titled "Tramway Maintenance Minutes of 3rd Annual Conference March 30 and April 13, 1953" in the Bendigo and the Geelong offices. See item 9192 for Notes and Agenda for this meeting. Topics covered - cleaning of trams, tracks, track surface repairs, sleepers, car renovation, painting, flooring, notes on a Ballarat Field inspection, disinfecting blinds, electrical systems, truck maintenance, castings, maintenance costs, trolley wheels, employees duties and a summary of actions. Each item where relevant looks back at the actions from the previous conference. Has a list of attendees.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Minutes - 50 duplicated foolscap sheets pinned with a folding clip in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, overhead, painting, trolley wheels, motors, one man trams, employees

Yields information about how people were assessed for a Linesman position in the SEC Ballarat and has a strong association with that person., Yields information about how people were assessed for a Linesman position in the SEC Ballarat and has a strong association with that person.Copy of a Memo on SEC printed paper to Mr. Mawby from the Mains Superintendent dated 18/11/19?6 (a calendar check shows that it was Saturday 14/11/1936) regarding the suitability of A. Widdop employed on the Tower Truck regarding his knowledge of the duties of Linesman and recommended him for the position.trams, tramways, overhead, tower truck, linesman, poles

The document is titled "Local instructions issued in conjunction with Commission Rules governing employees" and is dated March 1939. It has a label on the top left-hand corner - dated 29/9/1947, in a memo from the Manager, Geelong branch. Comprises: 1 - Local instructions - 8 sheets -including notes on the automatic signaling and the indicator at the West terminus. 2 - Tramcar Emergency Braking - 6 sheets 3 - Automatic air brake equipment - "Dead Man Control" - dated 1/7/1947 - 2 sheets 4 - Two quarto sheets - signature forms for receipt of Rule book and General Instructions 5 - General instructions for employees engaged in repair and maintenance of trams - 4 sheets 6 - First Aid Treatment - 3 sheets 7 - signature form regarding health and understanding of electrical equipment 8 - signature form regarding SECV tools and equipment See item 9874 for a Ballarat version. 2nd copy has pencil notes.Yields information about the local instructions applicable to the Geelong depot and other matters.Document - 27 duplicated foolscap sheets, pinned in the top left hand corner. Two copies held.tramways, geelong, rules, braking, first aid, forms, geelong depot, tramcar maintenance, instructions, air brake, emergencies