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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, The Herald, "The Junction today and Yesterday", "The Street that died" "Fare Rises attacked, Dec. 1968
Newspaper Clipping - set of four clippings adhered to two sides of two sheets of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - from newspaper about the St Kilda Junction tram and road works. 1 - "The Junction today and Yesterday", with photos of the St Kilda junction on 11/12/1968 and 1920, following the opening of Queens Way (road under the tram tracks_ by The Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe - from the Herald 11/12/1968. 2 - Keith Dunstan's a Place in The Sun about his visit to Brisbane and the closure of the Brisbane Tramway System - The Sun 11/12/1968 3 - "The Street that died" - the Sun 19/12/1968 - about the about the closure and removal of the tram tracks in Wellington St and its effect on the businesses. Has a photo of Frances Robinson of the St Kilda Post Office walking across demolished track tracks and wooden blocks. 4 - Trams - 20/12/1968 - about trams shunting at Malvern Depot 5 - two newspaper cuttings - "Fare Rises Attacked" - Monday 20-12-1968 - about proposed Fare Rises - quotes the Minister Mr Wilcox.trams, tramways, st kilda junction, opening, brisbane, road works, construction, malvern depot, wellington st, fares -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Old trams to get boost as depot reaches end of line", 1998
... for the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot and the redevelopment of the site... Land Corporation .3 -The Age, 19/8/1998 - "Tram depot is saved ...Set of 11 newspaper cuttings about the planning for the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot and the redevelopment of the site to apartments. .1 - The Age - 14/8/1998 - "Old trams to get boost as depot reaches end of line", featuring comments from the Minister for Transport Robin Cooper, quotes Michael Norbury. Has a photo of Senior Trainer Margaret Drew at the Southbank depot sitting inside tram V 214. Article by Lyall Johnson, photo by Luis Ascui. .2 - Progress Press - 17/8/1998 - "Site sale plan to fund new museum" - notes Urban Land Corporation .3 -The Age, 19/8/1998 - "Tram depot is saved by the bell" - about the proposed redevelopment - article by Paul Robinson, photo of the building by Sebastian Costanzo. .4 - Progress Press - 2/11/1998 - "Doubt over tram depot" - George Svigos .5 - Progress Press - 2/11/1998 - "Vintage tram a turn up", about the ownership of Ballarat 36 by the City of Hawthorn. Also notes the Box Hill extensions. .6 - Progress Press - 16/11/1998 - "Tram depot plan on track" - about the depot development and the TMSV. Includes a photo of Rod Atkins at the depot. Article by George Svigos, photo Tony Gough. .7 - Progress Press - 16/11/1998 - "Tram plan looks a goer" - Now the Boroondara Council. .8 - Progress Press - 14/12/1998 - "Old depot plans call" - article by George Svigos .9 - Progress Press - 30/11/1998 - "the gravy tram - featuring W1 431 outside the Hawthorn Tram depot and the free historic tram service Camberwell junction for Christmas. .10 - Progress Press - 23/11/1998 - "Heritage tram junction jaunt" - see above. .11 - Inside Melbourne - 14/12/1998 - advertising the heritage tram service with V214 and 164.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, tram museum, museums, minister for transport, city of hawthorn, ballarat, camberwell junction, vintage trams, tram 36, tram v214, tram w1 431 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Tram depot rework fast getting a roll on", 1999
Set of 6 newspaper cuttings about the redevelopment of the site to apartments and the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot. .1 - Progress Press - 15/3/1999 - "Tram depot rework fast getting a roll on" - article by George Svigos, photo of depot prior to work commencing by Tony Gough. .2 - Progress Press - 19/4/1999 - "New Life for depot", about the redevelopment of the building, quotes Mike Ryan and Matt Faubel. Article by Nicole Strahan. Also "Engineer at home with the changes" - about memories of the depot by Charlie Booth - has photo of Charlie. .3 - Progress Press - 28/6/1998 - "Tram depot may be part of scheme" - about the rezoning of the tram depot. .4 - Progress Press - 19 July 1999 - "Depot developer to be announced" - quotes the Matt Faubel, lists possible developers and timeline for a decision. Article by Nicole Strahan. .5 - Progress Press - 16/8/1999 - $25m plan to convert tram site" - advised that the Urban Land Authority had selected East Asia Property Group. Article by Nicole Strahan .6 - The Age - 13/9/1999 - "Joint deal puts wheels back on tram plan" - about the redevelopment of the site, who was undertaking the work. Has a photo of Mike Ryan and Matt Faubel by the door of 180 and a photo of the depot.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, tram museum, museums, minister for transport, tram 180 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Manual, Yarra Trams, "Glen Huntly Depot Renewal", "Kew Depot - Pit Deepening Roads 1 to 4", "Camberwell Depot Yard Tracks Renewal", 2007 to 2011
Set of three Reports or Operations Plan or Manual for work at Kew and Glen Huntly Depots. .1 - 12 A4 pages - stapled - "Kew Officers Information Manual - Glen Huntly Depot renewal" - Friday 11 May 2007 to Monday 21st May 2007". Has a photo of the depot on the front sheet. Covers service changes, arrangements for changes to services running from Kew Depot, car parking, tram requirements. Has a table of contents. .2 - 7 A4 pages - stapled - "Operations Plan - "Kew Depot - Pit Deepening Roads 1 to 4" = Monday 23 June 2008 to Friday 18 July 2008" - has a table of contents, covers maintenance, tram requirements, out stabling, security, sanding and hours of operation. .3 - 19 A4 pages - stapled - "Camberwell Depot Yard Tracks Renewal" - Saturday 3 December 2011 to Monday 12 December 2011 - has a table of contents, service changes, car parking, stabling, maintenance, operations, sanding, cleaning, rosters and test trams and notice to employees. .4 - 3 A4 foolscap sheets - Co-ordinating plan for Kew Depot / Barkers Road entrance and High Street and Cotham Road - dated 25/11/2005 - list works, location, overhead, cabling, track and other works and isolation requirements. On the rear has a list of the trams for the depot, Collins St, Simpson St and Camberwell. .5 - Notes on the Kew Depot relay by Hugh Waldron received in an email dated 9/3/2018 - from Kew Depot History..1 - Has "H. Waldron" in top left hand corner in blue ink. .2 - ditto "Hugh" in red ink.trams, tramways, yarra trams, kew depot, glenhuntly tram depot, trackwork, depot fan, tram services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Upfield Light Rail Conversion - A submission from the Australian Electric Traction Association" - AETA, Feb. 1989
Report - 40 A4 pages - photocopied - pinned in the top left hand corner with a brass folded clip - titled "Upfield Light Rail Conversion - A submission from the Australian Electric Traction Association, dated 23/2/1989. Addressed to Gail Moody of The Met about the proposal to convert the Upfield rail line to light rail and close the Sydney Road tram service. Has many suggestions, track diagrams, timetables and a copy the AETA's original submission of 10/5/1988.trams, tramways, upfield, aeta, sydney rd, route 19, conversion, light rail -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Check if you can travel on a concession fare", late 2017 to 4/19
.1 - Three fold, DL titled "Check if you can travel on a concession fare", issued late 2017 early 2018 with images of allowable concession cards, including senior and other concession card. ..2 - Five fold DL titled "Your go-to guide to myki" explaining the Myki system costs, types, the Explorer pack for visitors and has a map of the CBD Free Tram Zone. .3 - two fold DL titled "Explore the Night" giving details of night services for trains, trams, bus and coaches. .4 - three fold DL update of .1, issued April 19. Has contact details, languages and Transport for Victoria logo with PTV web address. Printed on recycled paper.trams, tramways, fares, tickets, myki, concession fares, public transport, free tram, night trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 30, Mike Ryan, Nov. 1998
Slide - set of 29 - 35mm - white plastic mount of various heritage trams at Bylands. .1 - Recovered A class ? body stored at Bylands .2 - front of 980 .3 - interior of 52? or 980? .4 - Recovered A class ? body stored at Bylands .5 - VR52 .6 - Ballarat Jelbart Roller .7 - Ex U class car as a stores delivery form. .8 - Interior .9 - Interior W3 or W2 .10 - W3 667 .11 - W3 667 .12 - W4 interior .13 - general view inside depot .14 - not used .15 - interior of 902 .16 - VR car .17 - ditto .18 - ditto interior .19 - ditto interior .20 - sign about not travelling on running boards .21 - VR car .22 - W2 .23 - interior of 844 .24 - interior of W1 427 .25 - ditto .26 - W1 427 .27 - interior of X1 467 .28 - X1 467 .29 - Grinder .30 - W3 667trams, tramways, bylands, w1 class, w2 class, w3 class, w4 class, w6 class, pcc, vr trams, jelbart, tram 667, tram 673, tram 980, tram 52, tram 902, tram 467, tram 427, tram 844 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memento, City of Box Hill, "Box Hill - Doncaster Electric Tramway - Centenary Exhibition", 1989
Memento - set of three items that were given out at the "Box Hill - Doncaster Electric Tramway - Centenary Exhibition" 19-28 October 1989. .1 - Two pasteboard printed tickets for a day return and the exhibition - Nos. 7297 and 7298 .2 - Pamphlet promoting the Robert Green book, "The first electric road" with a order form. .3 - Paper bag stamped with the image of the tramway cross bench car. Also see Reg items 867 and 870 for other examplestrams, tramways, box hill, tramways, celebrations, doncaster -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Set of 25 digital timetables, 2018
Set of 25 digital timetables generally applicable from 20-05-2018 following the introduction of more frequent services on many routes. Image files are htd2860iRx - x being the route number. Route 1 - East Coburg - South Melbourne Beach Route 3 and 3A - Melbourne University - East Malvern - and via St Kilda Beach Route 5 - Melbourne University - Malvern Route 6 - Melbourne University - Glen Iris Route 8 - Moreland - Toorak Route 11 - West Preston - Victoria Harbour Docklands Route 12 - Victoria Gardens - St Kilda Route 16 - Melbourne University - Kew Via St Kilda Route 19 - North Coburg - Flinders St Route 30 - St Vincent's Plaza - Etihad Stadium Docklands Route 35 - City Circle Route 48 - North Balwyn - Victoria Harbour Docklands Route 55 - West Coburg - Domain Interchange Route 57 - West Maribyrnong - Flinders St Route 59 - Airport West - Flinders St Route 64 - East Brighton - Melbourne University Route 67 - Carnegie - Melbourne University Route 70 - Wattle Park - Waterfront City Docklands Route 72 - Camberwell - Melbourne University Route 75 - Vermont South - Etihad Stadium Docklands Route 78 - North Richmond - Balaclava via Prahran Route 82 - Footscray - Moonee Ponds Route 86 - Bundoora RMIT - Waterfront City Docklands Route 96 - East Brunswick - St Kilda Beach Route 109 - Box Hill - Port Melbournetrams, tramways, timetables, yarra trams, route 1, route 3, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 11, route 12, route 16, route 19, route 30, route 35, route 48, route 55, route 57, route 59, route 64, route 67, route 70, route 72, route 75, route 78, route 82, route 86, route 96, route 109 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Vic Solomons, 16/06/1980 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of tram 734 north bound in Elizabeth St at Lonsdale St. Tram has the destination of North Coburg, route 19. In the background is Mitchell House. Photo by Vic Solomons 16-6-1980."Monday 16 June 1980 W5 734 in Elizabeth St, Bound for North Coburg"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, north coburg, w5 class, tram 734 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket Blocks, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Railway Check Ticket", c1970s
Block of tickets - paper printed paper stapled too a cardboard back with a top retaining piece, "Railway Check Tickets" printed in black on off white paper with two red diagonal stripes, numbers B879814 to 879999. Used for passengers who travelled by tram or bus on railway issued tickets. Has the terms of use printed on the tickets, only available on Sundays. Issued by the MMTB. The only line that these were used on was Route 19, for the Upfield line. See Reg Item 2371 for a timetable where tram/bus used only on Sundays and 2378 when it was in the evenings Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.trams, tramways, upfield, tram replacement, buses, railways, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Memo for Batterymen - Loading of Motor Generator Sets", "Reading recorded in testing level of Generator Set at..... Car shed", Jan. 1920
.1 - Memo on foolscap sheet dated 19/1/1920, titled "Memo for Batterymen - Loading of Motor Generator Sets" issued by the Electrical Foreman to cable tram depots to charge the battery lights for cable trams advising the requirements to keep loads and voltages at a specified level and the recordings to be made of the equipment. .2 - form - foolscap sheet titled "Reading recorded in testing level of Generator Set at..... Car shed", for recording balance or level using a spirit level of the armature shafts. Two copies of each held.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, lights, tramcars, batterymen, maintenance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Swanston Trams, Set of Swanston Trams timetables, 1999
Set of Swanston Trams timetables, red white green cover with route number on cover, giving details of popular destination, check points, use of Metcards and contact details, tram hire, frequency, a Welcome to Swanston Trams, description of route and route map. Has a fold out with a feed back form. .1 - Route 1/22 - East Coburg / Moreland - South Melbourne Beach and Arts Centre - January 1999 - 40 pages. .2 - ditto - July 1999. .3 - Route 3 - East Malvern - University - July 1999 - 28 pages .4 - ditto - January 1999 .5 - Route 5 - Malvern (Burke Rd) - University - July 1999 - 24 pages .6 - Route 6 - Glen Iris - City - January 1999 - 28 pages .7 - ditto - July 1999. .8 - Route 8 - Toorak - January 1999 - 32 pages .9 - ditto July 1999 .10 - Route 16 - St Kilda Beach - University - January 1999 - 28 pages .11 - ditto July 1999 .12 - Route 19 - North Coburg - City - January 1999 - 48 pages .13 - ditto July 1999 .14 - Route 55 - West Coburg - Domain Interchanges via William St - January 1999 - 32 pages .15 - ditto July 1999 .16 - Route 57 - West Maribyrnong - City - January 1999 .17 - ditto July 1999 .18 - Route 59 - Airport West - City - June 1999 .19 - Route 64 - East Brighton - University - January 1999 - 28 pages .20 - ditto July 1999 .21 - Route 67 - Carnegie - City - January 1999 - 28 pages .22 - ditto July 1999 .23 - Route 69 - Kew Cotham Rd - St Kilda Beach - January 1999 - 28 pages .24 - ditto July 1999 .25 - Route 72 - Camberwell - University - January 1999 - 28 pages .26 - ditto July 1999 .27 - Route 78/79 - North Richmond - Prahran or St Kilda Beach - January 1999 - 28 pages .28 - ditto July 1999 .29 - Route 82 - Moonee Ponds - Footscray - January 1999 - 20 pages .30 - ditto July 1999Some have number notes and notes written inside about changes or errors in ink. See History.trams, tramways, swanston trams, tram services, timetables, route 1, route 22, route 3, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 16, route 19, route 55, route 57, route 59, route 64, route 67, route 69, route 72, route 78, route 79, route 82 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Yarra Trams, Set of 22 Yarra Trams timetables, 2003 and 2004
Set of 22 Yarra Trams timetables, green grey cover with route number on cover, giving details of popular destination, check points, use of Metcards and contact details, tram hire, frequency, a Welcome to Swanston Trams, description of route and route map. .1 - Route 1/22 - East Coburg / Moreland - South Melbourne Beach and Arts Centre - April 2004 - 36 pages. .2 - Route 5 - Malvern (Burke Rd) - University - April 2004 - 32 pages. .3 - Route 6 - Glen Iris - City - April 2004 - 20 pages. .4 - Route 8 - Toorak - April 2004 - 20 pages. .5 - Route 16 - St Kilda Beach - University - April 2004 - 24 pages. .6 - Route 48 - North Balwyn to Docklands - May 2003 - 28 pages .7 - Route 57 - West Maribyrnong - City - April 2004 - 28 pages. .8 - Route 59 - Airport West - City - April 2004 - 32 pages. .9 - Route 64 - East Brighton - University - April 2004 - 28 pages. .10 - Route 67 - Carnegie - City - April 2004 - 20 pages. .11 - Route 70 - Wattle Park - City - May 2003 - 24 pages .12 - Route 72 - Camberwell - University - April 2004 - 28 pages. .13 - Route 78/79 - North Richmond - Prahran or St Kilda Beach - April 2004 - 20 pages .14 - Route 82 - Moonee Pond - Footscray - April 2004 - 20 pages. .15 - Route 109 - Port Melbourne to Box Hill - May 2003 - 28 pages. .16 - Route 112 - Sth Melbourne/St Kilda Beach to West Preston - May 2003 - 44 pages. .17 - Route 3 - East Malvern to Melbourne University - April 2004 - 20 pages .18 - Route 16 - Melbourne University to Kew - Oct. 2004 - 40 pages with fold out map .19 - Route 24 - North Balwyn to LaTrobe St and Route 30 - St Vincent's Plaza to Flinders St via Docklands - 8 pages. .20 - Route 69 - Kew (Cotham Road) to St Kilda Beach - April 2004 .21 - Route 86 - Bundoora to Central Pier - May 2003 .22 - Route 96 - St Kilda Beach to East Brunswick - Sept 2002Some have number notes and notes written inside about changes or errors in ink. See History.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tram services, timetables, route 1, route 3, route 22, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 16, route 24, route 30, route 48, route 57, route 59, route 64, route 67, route 69, route 70, route 72, route 78, route 79, route 86, route 96, route 109, route 112 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Physical Culture Display by State School Children at Melbourne C. Ground - Tuesday 16 October, 1934, 13/10/1934 12:00:00 AM
Memorandum - four typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Physical Culture Display by State School Children at Melbourne C. Ground - Tuesday 16 October, 1934" from DJ Davidson, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr Davis, Hawthorn, Mr Bradley, Glenhuntly and Mr Jones, Malvern. Memo dated 13 October and specifies trams required for event at MCG. Also paper pinned to front with inscription: "Physical Culture Display MCG, Tuesday 16/10/34" written in red pencil and "Repeat for Fri 19th Oct? Hanna" written in black pencil."Physical Culture Display MCG, Friday 19/10/34" written in red pencil and "Repeat for Mon 22/10/34" written in black pencil on attached note, "Copy to Haw & Hanna Insps" written in black pencil on Hawthorn memo. "Cancelled on ??" written in red pencil., "Copy to Senior Insp Riddell" written in black pencil on 2nd Hawthorn memo., "Copy to Insp Rhodes" written in black pencil on Glenhuntly memo, "Copy to Senior Insp Downie" written in black pencil on Malvern memotrams, tramways, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” "Crisis as public transport slumps" "New seating rules on buses and trams", 20/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
1.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Victoria's trains, trams and buses are considered an essential service during the Covid-19 pandemic and are being thoroughly cleaned each night to stop the spread of the virus. Transport planners expect services to reduce due to lower patronage. Photo of inside a B class tram. 2.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Crisis as public transport slumps” Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Public transport usage down by about 90%. Leaked figures show number of people using Melbourne's trams down by 88% this week with 81,600 passengers compared with an expected 708,300. Previous week about 285,000 passengers used tram network. Yarra Trams was set to make $164M from fares this year. 3.- Newspaper clippings titled: “New seating rules on buses and trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Front row of seats on Melbourne's trams will be out of bounds to commuters and inquiry holes on tram driver cabins will be sealed to protect drivers from coronavirus.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, cleaning, virus, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Three-step plan for safe public transport”, 1/05/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Three-step plan for safe public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 1/05/2020 Covers planned restrictions for safe public transport use due to Covid-19. Suggesting public transport should run half empty with no standing room to enable commuters to observe a safe distance. Capacity on trams could suffer leaving services at 13% capacity.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Particulars of Loading", 1933
Form 104 - titled "Particulars of Loading" - giving tramcar passenger capacity, location, date, counted by, time, tram number, destination, and passengers. 1. - Prahran line. At Chapel St & Toorak Rd. Dated 10 & 11/2/33. Cricket - Victoria v South Australia 2. - Toorak line. At Park St & Domain Rd. Dated 19/2/33. Symphony orchestra recital at Botanical Gardens 3. - Prahran line. At Chapel St & Toorak Rd. Dated 3/3/33. Cricket - Victoria v England at MCGtrams, tramways, mmtb, tramcars, passenger services, inspectors, reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “App to curb crowding on public transport”, 6/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Commuter compliance”, 7/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Commuter compliance” Newspaper clipping from the Age 07/12/2020 Letters section Letter commenting on tram traveller's non-compliance with mask regulations on route 6 tram. Writer also calls from Yarra Trams to place posters informing passengers of mandatory mask wearing. Proposed 30% discount for using Myki during off peak travel also mentioned.trams, tramways, public transport, route 6, passengers, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “More trains, trams to cut crowding”, 10/07/2020 12:00:00 AM
... services and slow the spread of COVID-19. E-Class trams will run... Trams tramways Route 30 E class COVID-19 Newspaper clippings ...Newspaper clippings titled: “More trains, trams to cut crowding” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/07/2020 Extra tram services to run to reduce crowding on peak services and slow the spread of COVID-19. E-Class trams will run from Collins St to St Georges Rd in Preston and second shuttle from Victoria Harbour in Docklands to St Vincent's Plaza in East Melbourne. Route 30 from East Melbourne and Docklands via La Trobe St replaced with route 30.trams, tramways, route 30, e class, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tracking their way through a deserted city”, 21/09/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Tracking their way through a deserted city” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/09/2020 Tram driver Tamara Startin describes experience of driving trams through the deserted Melbourne streets during the COVID-19 lockdown.trams, tramways, route 58, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Horse and Dog Gymkhana, 1940s
Horse and Dog Gymkhana Sunday 19 February at 1.15 pm Notice for front of tram."178" written in pencil top left corner. "Noted at HSt, Insp Booth" written in black pencil lower left corner.trams, tramways, events, field day -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Parade of Combined Women's Services (Navy, Army & Air Force), Oct. 1943
Parade of Combined Women's Services (Navy, Army & Air Force) Through City Streets, Tuesday 19th October 1943 2 copies of letter from GJ Dean, Acting Town Clerk, City of Melbourne regarding arrangements for parade. Letter dated 9 October 1943. 2 copies of memo from Simpson, Assistant Manager to officers concerned regarding tram and bus arrangements. Memo dated 13 October 1943 Memos from Dist Traffic Supt SS, JM Harry to Assistant Manager, Mr Bell and depot masters and inspectors. Memos dated 18 October 1943"City March - Tues 19/10/43" written in blue pencil across top of letter and in red pencil across one memo.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, world war i -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Cricket - Victoria v South Australia at St Kilda Cricket Ground, 14/01/1946 12:00:00 AM
Cricket - Victoria v South Australia at St Kilda Cricket Ground Friday 18th to Tuesday 22 January 1946 Memorandum - four typed sheets - titled "Cricket - Victoria v South Australia at St Kilda Cricket Ground" from District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr McCutchan, Hanna Street Depot, Mr Mazoletti, Malvern Depot, Mr Cliff, Glenhuntly Depot, Mr Taylor, Port Melbourne. Memo dated 14 January and specifies trams, buses and inspector positions required for event."Interstate Cricket - Vic v South Aust @ St Kilda Ground - Saty 19/1/46" written in black pencil on both copies.trams, tramways, instructions, events, specials, cricket -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Mask blitz on trains, trams”, 24/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways Yarra Trams Safety COVID-19 Newspaper clippings ...Newspaper clippings titled: "Mask blitz on trains, trams” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/05/2021 Mask wearing on public transport to be more heavily enforced as police take on two week blitz. Latest Government data shows 46% of tram passengers did not wear a properly fitted mask, compared to 24% in March.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Prahran & Malvern Tramway Trust (PMTT), "Information for passengers - Round trip through Melbourne and Suburbs by Cable and Electric Tramways", c1918/19
Pamphlet - special size sheet, was originally folded into three titled "Information for passengers - Round trip through Melbourne and Suburbs by Cable and Electric Tramways", giving details of the trip, where the trams could be boarded, Description of Route, map shows the route along with other tram routes. Also show railway stations. Has a photo of a PMTT single trucker. c1918/19 2 copies held.trams, tramways, pmtt, cable trams, tours, round trip, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Box Hill - Doncaster Electric Tram Centenary Committee, "Box Hill - Doncaster electric Tramway Centenary Exhibition", 1989
Poster - special size printed on gloss titled "Box Hill - Doncaster electric Tramway Centenary Exhibition", 19-28th October 1989 at the Box Hill Town Hall. Gives detail of the exhibition, displays, a replica of the electric trams and that Melbourne Cable tram No. 1 would be on display.trams, tramways, cable trams, centenary, box hill, doncaster, exhibitions, posters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tender Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Supply and delivery of passenger check tickets", 6/12/1919 12:00:00 AM
Tender form, duplicated foolscap sheet, titled "Supply and delivery of passenger check tickets", headed MMTB, closing 11/12/1919 for 19 million tickets - gives details of the delivery, paper, printing and samples. Dated 6/12/1919. Has a tender response form. two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, tenders, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Employee's Pass", 1970's?
Set of three MMTB Employee's Pass, or Employees Pass, allowing for one trip by an employee - required the month and date to be nipped. Not numbered. .1 and .2 - grey card, green ink - both used on the same day - April 30 .3 - dark grey card, purple ink - Sept. 19 See also Reg item 949 and 2599 for another examples.trams, tramways, tickets, employees pass, drivers, crews, mmtb