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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Tram, 1995
... on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World... on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World ...A photo of a tram painted to promote Legacy in 1995 which was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World War II / 50 years on / Legacy never forgets to care for the widows and children of those who fought for our freedom". It appeared in The Answer in June 1995 after it had been launched on May 2nd by President David Millie and Public Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown. The ribbon was cut by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. "The distinctive white tram will be running on routes around Melbourne for at least six months and our thanks go to the Public Transport Corporation for making it possible.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 6 of a tram painted to promote to Legacy and widows riding the tram.Printed on the back "legacy promotion, tram, answer -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal 1995, September 1995
Photos during Badge Week in September 1995, including President David Millie selling badges under the clocks at Flinders Street Station. The article in the Answer mentions that the results of the appeal were expected to be higher than normal due to the promotion "Australia Remembers" which emphasised the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. It mentions that other visual publicity throughout 1995 included: The Legacy Tram (see 00856), a special Legacy flyer inserted into the Herald-Sun for free, and special Legacy placemats that were in McDonald's restaurants so for two weeks the Legacy story was in every McDonalds throughout Australia - reaching 10 million people.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 1995.Colour photo x 4 of various badge sellers, including President David Millie, during Badge week and an article in The Answer.Printed on the back legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Week 1995, 1995
... on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World... on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World ...A photo of a tram painted to promote Legacy in 1995 which was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World War II / 50 years on / Legacy never forgets to care for the widows and children of those who fought for our freedom". It appeared in The Answer in June 1995 after it had been launched on May 2nd by President David Millie and Public Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown. The ribbon was cut by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. "The distinctive white tram will be running on routes around Melbourne for at least six months and our thanks go to the Public Transport Corporation for making it possible.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 2 of a tram painted to promote to Legacy.legacy promotion, tram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tram No.3 - Red Cross
Duncan and Fraser tramcar No 3 at the depot bedecked with large Australian flags and small Red Cross flags and seeking donations to the Red Cross. It is most likely the date is during WW1, probably 1916-1918.Black and white print on paper.12/1 and No. 1 in a circle written in pen on the reverse. GRS170/12/1/1 written in pencil on the reverse.geelong trams, duncan and fraser tramcar, ww1 decorations on trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, Australian Gifts, "V 1929 - 2009", 2009
Produced by Camberwell depot staff to mark the 80th anniversary of the depot - 1929 to 2009. Has the letter of the depot printed on the front of the depot. Metal badge has the name of the depot as well as "V" and "80". On the inside of the card explains the basis of the depots timetable or run number letter V, because it was located in the Vee formed by Riversdale and Camberwell Roads. The second card notes that the depot is not in Camberwell but Hawthorn East and that there are no numbers on the rear wall after a tram crashed through it in the early 1970s. Made by Australian GiftsDemonstrates a Camberwell Depot produced item.Set of two items - printed blue card with a metal badge and pin retaining clip.tramways, camberwell depot, 80th anniversary, badges -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Commonwealth of Australia, "Collins Street, Melbourne (Vic) Australia", c1920
A postcard showing a scene looking west from Russell St along Collins St. Has some 7 cable trams, horse-drawn carts, and motor vehicles in view. In the view is Scotts Church, the Athenium, and the Town Hall. In the bottom left-hand corner of the card is "Printed for Commonwealth Immigration Office by Rose Stereograph Co. Vic."Demonstrates a card printed to promote Australian Immigration to Melbourne, possibly post the first world war.Black and White postcard, Divided back. Two copies held, 2nd copy unused.In pencil in the bottom right hand corner "Government publicity issue in England $12"tramways, collins st, cable trams, immigration -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street (The Block) Melbourne Vic.", c1940
Rose Series postcard No. P 3032, titled "Collins Street (The Block) Melbourne Vic.", looking west from near Swanston Street. Has W2 class tram No 522 (City) and part of W class No. 267 in the view. Several cars are waiting to do a hook turn. The Australian Provincial Assurance (APA) Association Ltd tower is in the final stages of construction; completed in 1929. Yields information about Collins Street from Swanston Street 1929cPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. UsedHas a letter to "Aunty" from Carolyn in Albury, undated. Has the Ken Magor stamp on the top edge.trams, tramways, tram 522, tram 267, collins st, w class, w2 class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image - AETA Tour - Ballarat, Paul Nicholson, 30-3-1975
Photo of Ballarat trams 14 and 40 at the St Aidans Drive terminus during an Australian Electric Traction Association AETA tour on 30-3-1975. The tour visited Bendigo first and then travelled by bus to Ballarat. Photo by Paul Nicholson. Note the witches hats and signs at the end of the track.Yields information about an AETA tour March 1975.Digital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, aeta tours, tram 14, tram 40 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Winzenreid, Arthur et al, Tram To Warburton, 1981
A brief history of the narrow gauge timber tramways that radiated out of the town of Warburton in Victoria.ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge timber tramways that radiated out of the town of Warburton in Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, The New South Wales Steam Tram & Railway Preservation Society, Blue Metal and River Stones: A Synopsis on Quarry Railways
A brief history of the industrial branch lines around Sydney N.S.W. serving quarries for blue stone and river sand.ill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA brief history of the industrial branch lines around Sydney N.S.W. serving quarries for blue stone and river sand. industrial railroads - australia - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Winzenreid, Arthur, The Cave Hill Tram, 1985
A short research report about the narrow gauge Cave Hill firewood tramway near Lilydale in Victoria.p.10.non-fictionA short research report about the narrow gauge Cave Hill firewood tramway near Lilydale in Victoria.narrow gauge railroads - australia - history, timber tramways - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cooper, Ian G, Launceston Municipal Transport 1911-1955, 2006
A history of the tram and bus network in Launceston Tasmania from 1911 to 1955.ill, maps, p.170.non-fictionA history of the tram and bus network in Launceston Tasmania from 1911 to 1955.local transit -- tasmania -- launceston -- history, transportation -- tasmania -- launceston -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cooper, Ian G, Hobart Tramways A Centenary Commemoration Review, 1993
A history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania a century after its inauguration.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania a century after its inauguration.local transit - tasmania - hobart - history, tramways - tasmania - hobart - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Cooper, Ian G. et al, The Electric Tramways of Hobart, 1960
A brief history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania including trolley buses.ill, maps, p.28.non-fictionA brief history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania including trolley buses.local transit - tasmania - hobart - history, tramways - tasmania - hobart - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Hente, Jane-Werner, Talking Trams: present, past and future, 1973
... Prahran tramways - Bendigo - history Preserved trams - Australia ...A short illustrated history of the talking trams on the preserved Bendigo tramway in Victoria.ill, p.96.non-fictionA short illustrated history of the talking trams on the preserved Bendigo tramway in Victoria.tramways - bendigo - history, preserved trams - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kings, Keith, The Bendigo Tramways An Illustrated History, 1972
... Prahran tramways - Bendigo - history Electric trams - Australia ...A short illustrated history of the Bendigo tramways in Victoria.ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA short illustrated history of the Bendigo tramways in Victoria.tramways - bendigo - history, electric trams - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Ltd, Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Project, 1972
... Prahran Electric trams - Australia - history Preserved trams ...A short history of the Preserved Ballarat tramways in Victoria.ill, maps, p.12.non-fictionA short history of the Preserved Ballarat tramways in Victoria.electric trams - australia - history, preserved trams - ballarat - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Ltd, Ten Years A Pictorial and Nostalgic look, 1981
... Prahran Electric trams - Australia - history Preserved trams ...A pictorial and nostalgic look at the last days of the S.E.C. trams and the first decade of the Ballarat Vintage Tramway in Ballarat Victoria.ill, p.40.non-fictionA pictorial and nostalgic look at the last days of the S.E.C. trams and the first decade of the Ballarat Vintage Tramway in Ballarat Victoria.electric trams - australia - history, preserved trams - ballarat - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kings, Keith, The Ballarat Tramways An Illustrated History, 1971
... Prahran Electric trams - Australia - history Tramways - Ballarat ...A short illustrated history of the Ballarat tramways in Victoria.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA short illustrated history of the Ballarat tramways in Victoria.electric trams - australia - history, tramways - ballarat -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sampson, Robert, Rails Round Adelaide, 1978
A pictorial of the S.A.R. railways around Adelaide as well as trams and buses.ill, p.64.non-fictionA pictorial of the S.A.R. railways around Adelaide as well as trams and buses.railroad operations - south australia - history, railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong tram 18 - Pakington and Aphrasia Streets, A G Culpeffer Cooke, 1955
Photograph shows Pengelly built tram No. 18 at the intersection of Pakington and Aphrasia Streets Geelong. The tram has the destination of Chilwell. On the left is the Chilwell Newtown fire station and the Municipal Hall. Photo taken in 1955.Yields information about Geelong tram 18 and the intersection of Pakington and Aphrasia St.Black and White photograph with details on rearTyped lable on rear "One of the Pengelley built cars of 1924-25. The sister tram of the one illustrated here has been preserved by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria." and a stamp in the bottom left hand corner "WELT Collection, A G Culpeffer Cooke Victoria Australia, Ref 8B, Date 1955"trams, tramways, geelong, tram 18, chillwell, pakington st, aphrasia st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo - Adelaide 302 in Melbourne, 25/1/1982
Set of two colour prints of ex Adelaide Birney No. 302 (former Bendigo tram 29) in Melbourne for the 1982 Australia Day Transport Pagent. The first photo is at Swanston and Flinders St with Young and Jackson Hotel in the background and the second at Flinders and Market Streets with a Hitachi Silver train on the railway viaduct. Not known who took the photographs. See Feb. 1982 issue of Electric Traction for a note regarding this tram in Melbourne for the Pagent.Yields information about Bendigo No. 29 as Adelaide 302 in Melbourne Set of two Colour prints - on plain papertramcars, tram 29, bendigo, birney tramcars, flinders st, swanston st, pageant -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Broken Hill Pty Co Ltd (BHP), "BHP - Hot rolled carbon steel sections and plates", 1967
Published by BHP 1967 gives the dimensions and properties of rails, steel sections and plates produced by Australian Iron and Steel and Broken Hill Pty Ltd. Was supplied free by BHP to students. Rail sections listed: 387 pound/yard crane rail 175 lb crane rail 146 lb crane rail 107 lb - 53 kg/m with fishplate and sleeper plates details 102 lb or 51 kg grooved tram rail 94 lb or 47 kg - fishplates and sleeper plates 91 lb or 45 kg NZR standard rail 82 lb or 41 kg - fishplates and sleeper plates 75 lb or 37 kg - fishplates and sleeper plates 63 lb or 30 kg - fishplates 45 lb or 22 kg - fishplates 30 lb or 15kg - fishplates 20 lb or 10kg - fishplates Yields information about rails and associated items produced by BHP AIS in 1967 along with other steel sections and plates.Book - 132 pages, white comb bound + blue plastic covers.railways, tramways, rails, bhp, fishplates, sleeper plates -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat 14 at BTPS Sebastopol off site store, June 1979
Black and white print of BTPS 14 stored at the Sebastopol offsite site store following its return from Melbourne in Feb. 1979 Australia Day Parade. Alongside is tram 661. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 14 stored at the Sebastopol offsite store during June 1979Black and white print on Kodak paper dated June 1979tramcars, tramways, ballarat, tram 14, btps, sebastopol, offsite store -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - BTPS Sebastopol offsite store, late 1978
Colour print of the BTPS Sebastopol store late 1978 with trams 11 (part outside), 671, 661 and 33. Tram 33 was taken to the depot on 11/12/1978 when 14 was taken to Melbourne for the 1979 Australia Day Pagent. Photographer unknown.Yields information about BTPS trams stored at Sebastopol late 1978.Colour print on plain paper.tramcars, tramways, ballarat, btps, sebastopol, offsite store, tram 11, tram 671, tram 661, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, 'Alexandra Fountain Bendigo", late 1940s
Printed black and white postcard of Alexandra Fountain Bendigo with an ex-Melbourne SEC tram on the right side, going to Eaglehawk. In the view are the National Mutual, Australian Mutual Provident Society, and the Armstrong Tyre Service station. Published by Valentine of Melbourne and Sydney.Yields information about Bendigo's Charing Cross and View St late 1940s.Postcard black and white, used - No. 6.Has a letter on the rear with two stamps dated 27-6-1949 to Ken Magor from Roy and Ken about their visits to the three provincial tram systems and the narrow gauge at Ferntree Gully. The weather had not been good for their visit. See rear image.tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, view point -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society, New South Wales Division, North of the harbour : a brief history of transport to and on the North Shore, 1976
A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.Ill, maps, p.168.A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.suburban railways - sydney, tramways - sydney, ferries - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kangaroo Press, Watch for trams, 1993
... of the different sorts of trams used in Australia Index, bib, ill, p.128 ...A summary of the different sorts of trams used in AustraliaIndex, bib, ill, p.128.non-fictionA summary of the different sorts of trams used in Australiatramways - australia, cable cars - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Getting there by Tram in Western Australia, 1999
... Getting there by Tram in Western Australia... Prahran Trams - Western Australia Trams - Perth A brief history ...A brief history of trams in Western AustraliaIll, p.20.non-fictionA brief history of trams in Western Australiatrams - western australia, trams - perth -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Perth Electric Tramway Society, A ticket to ride : a history of the Fremantle Municipal tramways, 2001
From 1905 to 1952 trams were the main form of transport for work and play in FremantleBib, ill, map, p.72.From 1905 to 1952 trams were the main form of transport for work and play in Fremantletramways - fremantle, tramways - western australia