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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Service at St John Church Toorak, Nov. 1935
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Memo from Assistant Manager to Dist traffic Supt SS relating to Church Service and Ceremony of Laying of a Foundation Stone at St John the Evangelist Church, Toorak on Sunday 1/12/1935. Memo from Dist Traffic Supt SS to Hanna Street for same event.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Parade of units of victory march personnel through city streets, 8/02/1946 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Document Memorandum Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB ...Parade of units of victory march personnel through city streets Thursday 18 April 1946 - 1:00PM to 1:30PM 18 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding bus & tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated 13, 15 April 1946.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, events, parades, hanna st depot, malvern depot, glenhuntly tram depot, hawthorn depot, camberwell depot, port melbourne depot, central bus garage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Parade of RAN personnel through city streets, 8/02/1946 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Document Memorandum Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB ...Parade of RAN personnel through city streets Friday 8 February 1946 Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, describing arrangements for the parade. Letter from W Simpson Assistant Manager to officers concerned. 5 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memo dated 4th February 1946.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, events, port melbourne, port melbourne depot, hanna st depot, malvern depot, glenhuntly tram depot, camberwell depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Decorated Tram No. 1024 to be run from all depots - a/c Dulux Paints", 30/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Photocopy on heat sensitive paper of Two page foolscap duplicated notice, titled "Decorated Tram No. 1024 to be run from all depots - a/c Dulux Paints", issued by The Traffic Manager to Depot Masters and other Officers, dated 30/9/1971 Details arrangements for the tram, transport between depots, maintenance, days in and run numbers. See also Reg Item 1525 for a TAA decorated tram and 1916 for other examples.trams, tramways, decorated trams, advertising trams, tram 1024 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), HMAS Ships at Port Melbourne, 8/02/1946 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne Document Memorandum Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...HMAS Ships Shropshire, Bataan & Australia at Port Melbourne Open for Inspection - Sunday 10th February 1946 1:00PM to 5:00PM Bus and Tram arrangements for this event. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS to Depot Master Port Melbourne. Memo dated 8th February 1946."Special Events" written in pencil, with blue stamped "FILE" top left corner. "69" in pencil top right corner. "Copy to All Starters PM, Inspectors PM... written in pencil bottom left corner.trams, tramways, events, inspection, port melbourne, port melbourne depot, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Procession of air training personnel through city streets, 21/10/1943 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... streets Document Memorandum Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Procession of air training personnel through city streets Saturday 23 October 1943, 10:15AM to 10:35AM 2 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated 21 October 1943.trams, tramways, events, parades -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Change-over or call out report", mid 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... out report" Document Form/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Forms - 100 carbon copies stapled within a book with brown paper front cover and heavy card rear cover titled "Change-over or call out report". MMTB Form 1/77, dated Oct. 1958 numbered 110301 to 110400, reporting the details of defective trams, change over tramcar, times, driver details and dates. Used at Essendon tram depot from 1/5/1976 to 1-7-1976.trams, tramways, tramcars, faults, essendon depot, forms, delays -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Rail Scrubbing", mid 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB).... "Rail Scrubbing" Legal record Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Letters - set of 5 and one report titled "Rail Scrubbing" between the Victorian Railways Chief Engineer Way and Works and Mr. Strickland, Chief Engineer MMTB about the effectiveness of scrubbing with 40HP and 50 HP motors and the number of scrubbing blocks. Includes an extensive report on tests done in Miller St Preston with scrubber No. 4, Feb. 1933. Letters dated 8/2/1933 to 3/2/1933.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, vr, st kilda brighton, testing, tram 5 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Bridging Transition", early 1960's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Report Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Report - single foolscap sheet titled "Bridging Transition" describing the electrical circuit arrangements while passing from series to parallel in DC traction tramway motors.trams, tramways, tramcars, controllers, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, motors, electric traction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Special Day Report", c1970
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Form - printed on yellow paper, titled "Special Day Report". Form No. 3/241. Used for incidents and other traffic matters encountered by crews. Could be used for ticketing issues, swapping blocks. See Reg Item 222 for a training version.trams, tramways, forms, reports, crews, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notebook, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tram / Bus Kilometres", c1965
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)..." Document Notebook Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) W ...Set of two notebook or lined journals, with light brown pig skin binding strips and in each of the corners binding, faint ruled Collins 4393 books with red labels on the outside binding, sewn sections, printed glued inside covers. Each book has been ruled in red ink, headed year and month, days, page totals with data entered for each depot of the distance or mileage or kilometres for each date, including separate tram and bus entries. .1 - Blue cloth covered with Letraset, black plastic strip on outside "Tram / Bus Kilometres" for the period 1-7-1965 to 30-6-1975. Notes change over to Kms from miles on 1/7/1974. Has head office contact details on the first page. .2 - Red cloth cover with Letraset black plastic strip on outside "Kilometres" drawn up for the period - 1-7-1975 to 13-11-1985, though drawn up to Jan. 1985. Has head office contact details on the first page. Has a note on the last used page about the instruction to discontinue the book on 13/11/1985 from Mr. W. Burrows.trams, tramways, tramcars, mileages, kilometres, buses, depots, distances -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Contract bid documents, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Conversion Contract No. 361 - Sections of Work - Excluding Special Work and Temporary Tracks", Jul. 1925
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Contract bid documents Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board ....1 - Drawing - blueprint No. P2231 titled "Conversion Contract No. 361 - Sections of Work - Excluding Special Work and Temporary Tracks", showing the order of work to convert the cable tramway in Swanston St and St Kilda Road and associated services to Electric trams. Dated 1-7-1925. .2 - MMTB Schedule for the above drawing showing section number, street name, From To, Length in feet and Type of track. Has more sections than that shown on the drawing.Sheet 2 of .2 has file number stamped P/9/2.trams, tramways, cable trams, trackwork, conversion, st kilda rd, swanston st, contracts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Honour for MMTB Safety Officer", mid 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Frank Kuffer, M. Todd, R. Moy, W ...Magazine or newsletter cutting from an unknown source detailing an Honour for Frank Kuffer, MMTB Safety Officer, reporting that he had been admitted as a Serving Brother in the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Notes other people from the MMTB. Printed mid to late 1970's, has news regarding a new MAN articulated bus.trams, tramways, first aid, st johns ambulance, safety, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", c2019
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Certificate" Administrative record Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Photocopy of a MMTB "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that K. Tierney has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 8/6/1976, given No. 8596, signed by J. Fuller as Instructor and RC Drummond as Traffic Manager. Signed on the left margin by K. Tierney, No. 271. Form No. 3/232. Copy trimmed to actual size and 2nd A4 copy held as well.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System", c1928
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Photocopy of a 20 page booklet, centre stapled booklet or pamphlet titled "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System" outlining the history of the Melbourne's tramway system from 1869 (from formation of the Omnibus Co., cable trams, Tramway Board, the MMTB, Workshops, the Scheme, of August 1923, Cable car conversion, Community Services, Notes on the cover it is a reprinted version. Original possibly 1928c Photocopy mid 1970's?trams, tramways, mmtb, history, tramways, workshops, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Business card, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1970's to mid 1980's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... card Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Frank ...Set of four business cards for Frank Kuffer (u with an umlaut), as Safety Officer for the MMTB and later The Met. Gives address and contact details. Two different styles for The Mettrams, tramways, mmtb, the met, business cards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" "Electric Tramway Routes - showing routes in colours and numbers", late 1941
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)..." Drawing Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Map of the system shown at two inches = 1 mile. Drawing No. P5799. Shows crossovers, track layouts at junctions, signal cabins roads, railways and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 20/12/1940, though originally drawn in 1922. Has been marked up in coloured pencil to show the routes and route numbers. The plan shows the lines to Maribyrnong Munitions works along Cordite Ave and Wests Road and the track from Moonee Ponds to Union Road, which opened in July 1941, but not the extension to Essendon Airport built-in 1942. See Reg Item 1561 for a 1963 version and 1683 for a 1987 versionDemonstrates the use of a MMTB drawing to show tram routes and their route numbers at the time.Drawings - dyeline cloth backed print - titled - "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" and subtitled - "Electric Tramway Routes - showing routes in colours and numbers". trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map, world war 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" "All night tram routes in colours", late 1941
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... in colours" Drawing Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Map of the system shown at two inches = 1 mile. Drawing No. P5799. Shows crossovers, track layouts at junctions, signal cabins roads, railways, and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 20/12/1940, though originally drawn in 1922. Has been marked up in colour pencil to show the all-night routes and the individual services. The plan shows the lines to Maribyrnong Munitions works along Cordite Ave and Wests Road and the track from Moonee Ponds to Union Road, opened in July 1941, but not the extension to Essendon Airport built in 1942.Demonstrates a detail drawing of Melbourne tramways, junctions and pole numbers.Drawings - dyeline cloth-backed print - titled - "Route Map showing the location of special work and pole numbers" and subtitled - "All night tram routes in colours". trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map, world war 2, night trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Planning Branch - Maximum Capacity of a Double Track Tramway", Jun. 1968
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... of a Double Track Tramway" Document Report Melbourne & Metropolitan ...Report - 9 foolscap sheets - titled "MMTB Planning Branch - Maximum Capacity of a Double Track Tramway", dated June 1968 looking at the capacity of Swanston St in peak hours compared to an underground tramway with bogie or articulated trams. Compares different types of trams - SW6 to PCC, headways, time intervals, size of tram stops, traffic lights and comments. 2nd copy - original document - card covers, red binding on the left hand side - with three diagrams,2nd copy has "Lees" in top right corner.trams, tramways, mmtb, tram stops, swanston st, tramcar design, tramcar operations, traffic lights -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Westinghouse S6A and S6B Electric Compressor Governors", 1916
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of two different books, but with the same content about the Westinghouse Traction Brake Company, pamphlet 2412, titled "Westinghouse S6A and S6B Electric Compressor Governors" (known as Beetle back Governors). Each book contains 4 typed sheets on instructions and the working of the governor and six photograph illustration sheets. .1 - has been copied possibly from .2 and bound into a manila folder with a large "W" and "Westinghouse Traction Brake" labels stapled to the right hand side. .2 - is an original Westinghouse document dated 1916. Document Re typed by the MMTB 1955..2 - has C. Hodgson Trams Sheds" on the inside of the front cover.trams, tramways, westinghouse, compressors, governors, tramcars, air compressors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 20.8.1982", Aug. 1982
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Depot List - 10 A4 sheets, were stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 20.8.1982". Sheets 1 to 4 - Allocation of Tramcars in Numerical Order including listing of tramcars for storage and disposal and storage and retention in operating condition to Z3 201 Sheets 5 to 9 - allocation by depot including trams in storage at Hawthorn, Approved disposal, future disposal, training tram, tourist trams and special purpose. Sheet 10 - Summary of Fleet in Servicetrams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Motor Omnibus Service Rules and Regulations", 1925
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Book - 48 pages, single section sewn with end papers into a grey Rexene covers titled "MMTB Motor Omnibus Service Rules and Regulations" dated 1925, and number "851" written into the book number on the first page. Gives details for both drivers and conductors, 197 rules, no table of contents or index. Provides General Rules for both drives and conductors, special rules for drivers, driving both gear driven and petrol electric buses, Conductors and Accidents.trams, tramways, buses, rules, drivers, conductors, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways Sections and Fares", 1926
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Sections and Fares" Book Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Green Rexene cloth covered book, 24 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Electric Tramways Sections and Fares" dated 1/5/1926 and authorised by A. D. Murdoch. Details the various section stages and fares for each electric tram route, General instructions, scholars concession fares, round trip excursions, luggage, swimming classes and post office prepaid tickets. Book consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), grip mechanism as used in the Melbourne cable trams, 1920's?
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Digital Image of a grip mechanism as used in the Melbourne cable trams - with caption. Has a portion of a grip in the mechanism.trams, tramways, cable trams, cables, cable grip -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Increase in Fares", "Scholars' Concession Tickets", 1971
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) R. C Drummond ....1 - Poster - printed - as a notice to passengers, titled "Increase in Fares", dated 21/9/1964, signed R C Drummond advising of new fares from 27/9/1964 on buses and trams. Advises of concession fares for the East Brighton - City via William St via either Glenhuntly Road and Nepean Highway. Question - was this poster depot specific, given the advice of the concession fares. .2 - similar document issues for 29/8/1071, but that Scholar's Concession tickets will apply form the 1st term 1972. .3 - similar document, but printed in red ink titled "Scholars' Concession Tickets", notes fare increase of August 1971 and gives prices. Dated November 1971. Addressed to the Parents.trams, tramways, fares, tickets, concession fares, scholar's tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tram Fleet as at 11/2/69", 11/02/1969 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) K. T. Hall ...Single foolscap carbon copy titled "Tram Fleet as at 11/2/69", listing the class, total, in circulation at either depots or workshops and stored. Also lists the body of VR54. At the time 699 cars total, 669 in use 30 stored. Initialled K. T. Hall as Works Manager 11/2/69Various hand written notations by the applicant. stamped "86009" in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, stored trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars January 1970", 5/01/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)..." Administrative record Depot List Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board ...Two foolscap sheets stapled in top left hand corner, Gestetner printed, titled "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars January 1970", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal (disposed / approved) Signed K. T. Hall as Works Manager 5/1/1970.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1926
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Black & White Photograph/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Black and white photograph of the construction of track and paving at St Kilda Junction during the conversion of the cable trams system to electric trams. Shows the temporary trackwork that was built to facilitate this during early 1926. Has two W class trams at the intersection with many motor vehicles. Shows many wooden blocks being laid. In the background is the Powell's Conner Hotel and the Junction Hotel. There is a sign on the Corner Hotel advertising the Palais theatre and its pictures. Image from a series held by the PRO, refer Reg Item 3774. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office - image number H106. Note: this photo is now out of copyright and was not an original VR photograph, but one copied from another source and collected as their Heritage series. Two copies held.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "H 106" in ink on rear and "2-7"trams, tramways, st kilda junction, conversion, trackwork, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Jan. 1926
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white photograph of the conversion of the intersection of Domain Road, St Kilda Road, Domain Junction from cable tram to electric tram. Shows the Toorak Road Tram remaining trackwork, the temporary track for the electric trams with 276 inbound with the destination of North Coburg and another W class tram outbound to St Kilda Beach. Note the temporary platform and the temporary board crossing. Has "The Foundation Company Engineers and Contractors" sign in the view and the petrol? powered roller. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office - image number H101. Note: this photo is now out of copyright and was not an original VR photograph, but one copied from another source and collected as their Heritage series.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "H513" in ink on rear and "2-5".trams, tramways, swanston st, cable trams, trackwork, new tramway, flinders st, conversion -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Transmission Line - Footscray Tramways", 1/03/1921 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) H. S. Dix, Mr Grove, George Sutton ...Letter, carbon copy, quarto sheet - to the Secretary of the Victorian Railways titled "Transmission Line - Footscray Tramways" dated 1/3/1921, regarding the crossing of the electrified railway at Footscray by the Boards 6000V transmission line to approved plans. Signed by H. S. Dix Chief Manager and Acting Chief Engineer.trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, footscray, new tramway, power supply, electrical engineering