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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, J Andrews, Cross City Linking and Box Hill Extension, 9/1991
Report by J Andrews, Kew Depot ATMOEA delegate dated 24/9/1991 about the possibility of cross linking some tram routes and issues or objections raised, looking at specifically Kew Depot routes, 42, 48 and 78/79, includes comments on route 75. A second document looks at the possibly extension of the Mont Albert route to Box Hill and the advantages of this, including the politics. This extension did occur in 2003.Yields information about the early 1990s proposal to link cross city tram routes.Reports - set of 7 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner,tramcars, tramways, cross linking, box hill, kew depot, route 42, route 48, route 79, linking routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tram & Bus Strategic Review - Cross linking, 1992
Report or comments by an unknown person, most likely a Union representative on the 1992 document - Tram & Bus Strategic Review. See item 344 and other related documents. Looks at the proposed cross linking of tram routes through the city, W class trams, Swanston Walk, and provides suggestions.Yields information about the early 1990s proposal to link cross city tram routes and other proposals.Reports - set of 4 A4 sheets printed on both sides.tramcars, tramways, cross linking, linking routes, reports, swanston walk, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Docklands Strategy for Redevelopment", mid 1990s
The report, undated, by the Australian Electric Traction Association into the provision of tram services for the proposed Docklands redevelopment, mid-1990s. Makes recommendations regarding new tramways, interchanges and services. Signed by Hugh Waldron, W Kingsley, P Brownbill, S Vine and N Gipps.Yields information about the early 1990s proposal to develop Melbourne Docklands with new tramways.Report - 4 A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, aeta, docklands, new tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, K Kimber, "Kew Depot History", 9/1990
The document outlines the history of Kew Depot, the tram services operated, dates and important events in its operational history, from 1908 to 1965. Dated 10/10/1990, written by K Kimber?Yields information about Kew Tram Depot.Report - 3 A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, kew depot, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, John Knee, "Warragul Road - Toorak Road Intersection", Jan. 1977
Report - "proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension - Warragul Road - Toorak Road Intersection - Preliminary Appreciation intersection and shopping redevelopment - Jan. 1977". Prepared by John W Knee for the MMTB and others. Looks at the intersection, how the shopping centre could be accessed, possible Mall development, residential issues, passenger facilities and pedestrian capacity. Includes a number of possible access routes for the area. None were applied when the tram line was extended.Yields information about a consideration for the extension of the Toorak Road line to East Burwood in 1977.Comb bound report with clear plastic covers, brown covers, 17 A4 pagesmmtb, east burwood, toorak road, warragul road, new tramways, john knee -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Tramway Board - pass, Tramway Board, c1916
Has the letters T & B interwoven with the words "Tramway Board" on the base. The Tramway Board took over the operation of the Melbourne cable tram system in July 1926 and operated them until the advent of the MMTB in November 1919. Has been stamped with the name O J King or D J King on the rear. Would have been used as pass to travel on Tramway Board operated services.Demonstrates a metal pass that would have been used on Melbourne cable trams from 1916 to 1919.Metal stamped badge or pass - brass, stamped on rear with the name O J King or D J King cable trams, tramway board, tickets, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Medallion, Catanach Jewellers, Presented to E Murphy Malvern Tramways, c1915
Gold Medallion 8 stars, with a shield in the centre which has been engraved "E M". On the rear engraved "Presented to E Murphy as a token of esteem from fellow employees at Malvern Tramways". On base stamped "Catanach" with three jewellers Hallmarks. Possibly c1915. Made for Catanach Jewellers of Melbourne, by based on the Hallmarks, by Willis & Sons of Melbourne, manufacturing jewellers.Demonstrates a gold medallion presentation by the Malvern Tramways (PMTT).Metal - 9ct gold - medallion engraved with the initials EM on the front and an engraving on the rear. Has an eyelet on the top.See imagemalvern, medallion, presentations, e murphy, catanach jewellers, willis & sons -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Memorabilia - Medallion, Tramway Benefit Society, Melbourne Centenary, 1934
Medallion made for the Tramway Benefit Society as a memento of the 1934-35 celebration of the centenary for the founding of Melbourne. The Tramway Benefit Society was the employee's health fund and at the time operated the Vimy House Hospital. See Reference for more details.Demonstrates a medallion made to celebrate Melbourne's Centennial in 1934.Medallion - brass - stamped - filled with red or black enamel paint. Has an eyelet at the top.medallion, tramway benefit society, centenary celebrations, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - MMTB Special Traffic Officer Pass, Stokes & Sons
Badge made for the MMTB for use by Senior Traffic Officers. Made by Stokes & Sons Melbourne.Demonstrates a MMTB Traffic Officer's pass.Badge - brass, pressed with blue enamel paint infill, number 24.passes, travel passes, tramways, employees, mmtb, officers, traffic officers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) life member, c1980
Presented to Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA) members who were awarded Life Membership by the organisation. Appears to be unused.Demonstrates an ATMOEA life membership badge, that could be worn on a uniform or at a function.Badge on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Vic" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. On the bass of the badge is the word "Life Member" The back of the badge is fitted with a spring retaining clip. There are no manufacturer details. There is an eyelet at the top of the badge.tramways, unions, atmoea, badges, life membership -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - PMTT Malvern depot Centenary, 2010
Features the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust logo or monogram, with the organisation name and "Malvern Depot 1910 - 2010" on the base. Made to celebrate the centenary by the Committee that arranged the event.Demonstrates an item made to celebrate the centenary of the Malvern Tram depot and the commencement of PMTT operations.Badge on a brass backing with a retaining spring button around a pin. Lettered for the PMTT Malvern Depot Centenary in 2010.tramways, centenary, malvern depot, pmtt -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Conductor, Stokes & Sons
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Use ...Use by tramways to indicate the position of the person to a passenger or another employee. Most likely made as a general production item by Stokes for tramways and railways.Demonstrates an item made to indicate the wearers position on the tramway.Uniform Badge for a "Conductor". Manufactured by Stokes and Sons, Melbourne. Made from a cast brass item and then nickel plated. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined and rounded to fit on a cap. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either of the badge to enable to be sewn or fitted with clips onto a cap. On the back of the back of the badge in very small letters is the name of the manufacturer - Stokes & Sons / Melbourne. tramways, trams, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Travel Pass, Swan & Hudson, "World War 1 Veterans", 1980
Set of two badges or medallions issued to first world war veterans or widows. 1 - black background, with the words "World War 1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980" in gold and the number "4707", stamped in a gold background. 2 - yellow background with the words "Widow of World War 1 Veteran" and the number "1.12.51" stamped into a gold background. See item 852 for a example issued to wifes and 811 for other examples.Demonstrates a travel pass issued to World War 1 veterans or their widows.Set of two Round cast brass badges or medallions, with a small lug or eyelet or attachment point on the top, finished with a high gloss lacquered finish. Rear finished with a slight stippled finish, with the words "Not Transferable" and the name of the manufacturer, "Swan & Hudson" cast in. tramways, trams, badges, world war 1, veterans, tickets, travel pass -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Set of 2 Prahran Tramways Trust Malvern" Officers Pass, 1910s
Issued by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust to its Officers to enable free travel on its tramcars. See item 1659 for another example of a Sterling Silver pass and 399 and 576 for examples of a similar passlDemonstrates a travel pass issued to PMTT Officers.Set of two cast hexagonal nickel plated brass or sterling silver badges with a single hole in the top, with words "Prahran Tramways Trust Malvern" on one side and on reverse"Officers No. Pass" with the number "17" or "78" stamped in. One fitted with a nickel-plated ring. Raised edges with flat sides. Manufacturer unknown. On the lower edge of the reverse of badge 17 are the letters "STC.SN" stamped in, indicating a Sterling Silver item.tramways, trams, badges, tickets, travel pass, pmtt, officers, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Travel Pass - PMTT Employees, 1910s
Provided by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust to its employees as a pass for free travel on its trams. See item 466 for other examples.Demonstrates a travel pass issued to PMTT Employees for free travel.Cast triangular brass badge with a single hole in the top, with words "Prahran Tramways Trust Malvern" and "Employees Pass" on one side and on reverse"the number "47" stamped in and the letter "O" engraved. Raised edges with flat sides. Manufacturer unknown. Fitted with a steel lug or ring at the top of the item. tramways, trams, badges, tickets, travel pass, pmtt, employees, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Travel Pass - MMTB Depot Foreman, Stokes & Sons
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 other 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" tramways, trams, badges, tickets, travel pass, employees, passes, mmtb, depot foreman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Travel Pass - Parliamentary and Municipal Engineers, Stokes & Sons
1 - No. 45 - Gilt Finish - issued to Members of the State Parliament 2 - No. 71 - Silver finish - issued to Municipal Engineers See item 13, pages 93-95 of Sections and Fares Book of 1975 for a description of use.Demonstrates a travel pass issued to Members of Parliament or Municipal Engineers for free travel.Set of two badges - two triangles merged - with raised writing "M&M Tramways Board" with a brass ring through the top of one of the badges, to allow it to be attached to a key ring. On the rear has the imprint of "Stokes & Sons Melb" 1 - Gilt finish - No. 45 - fitted with a brass ring. 2 - Silver Finish - No. 71 tramways, trams, badges, tickets, travel pass, passes, mmtb, parliament -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Set of two, K G Luke, ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union), c1950
The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. Changed its name in 1934 to the "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" so as to incorporate bus drivers of motor omnibuses. Became part of the Rail Transport Bus Union in 1993. See reference. Union members were issued with badges to indicate their membership. They were permitted to be worn on their uniforms. See item 7087 for a non-Victorian version and 915 for another example.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATMOEABadge - made on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Vic" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. On back of badge has clip for fitting through an opening on a jacket button hole or coat lapel. On top of back of badge has number stamped in "3104" and bottom words "K. G. Luke / Melb." indicating manufacture. The second badge, has a retaining pin clip and is numbered 5541. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, atmoea, employees -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, K G Luke, ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union), c1970
The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. Changed its name in 1934 to the "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" so as to incorporate bus drivers of motor omnibuses. Became part of the Rail Transport Bus Union in 1993. See reference. Union members were issued with badges to indicate their membership. They were permitted to be worn on their uniforms. See item 7087 for a non-Victorian version and 915 for another example.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATMOEABadge - made on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Unity" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. Has been made with an eyelet or hole at the top the badge to which two brass rings have been fitted. Badge is not numbered on the rear. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, atmoea, employees -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, ATEA (Tramways Union), c1920
The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. Changed its name in 1934 to the "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" so as to incorporate bus drivers of motor omnibuses. Union members were issued with badges to indicate their membership. They were permitted to be worn on their uniforms. See item 5943 for another example. Wearing of Union badges in Brisbane Tramways was a major source of industrial action in 2012 - see "One American too many" by David Burke, published 2012 by the Queensland Museum.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATEABadge - Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a brass backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, employees, atea -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, Public Transport Union, 1993
The Public Transport Union was formed in 1993 from the various Australian Public Transport Unions, see reference. It was renamed as the Rail Transport and Bus Union in 1998 to reflect the impact of privatisation. Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the PTUBadge - Public Transport Union. The badge is made on a brass backing with the words "Public Transport Union" on the outer edge of the badge with a black enamel background. In centre of badge are images of the modes of transport the union covers - trams, rail, and buses on a yellow background within a map of Australia. On the rear is a spring pin clip and the name of the manufacturer - AA Products Sydney (name may be incorrect) tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, employees, ptu, rtbu -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Australasian Post, "Hooray for Trams", 10/3/1977
Australasian Post report on tramways and in particular Melbourne and their use in other places in the world. Notes Melbourne's cable system and how it operated. At the time only Adelaide was the only other Australian operator. Features photos of Melbourne's trams along with Bendigo, Geelong, Melbourne 1041, Stuttgart, Gothenburg. Written by George Hart. On page 16 is a cartoon by Ken Maynard about drink driving and blood alcohol testing. Also has a story of an absent-minded professor and his problem of getting his fare out of his pocket on a Melbourne tram.Yields information about Melbourne's tramways and its place in the world.Set of 8 pages with centre staple remaining from the Australasian Post 10/3/1977australasian post, tramways, cable trams, melbourne, ken maynard, stories -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Nene King, "Gabrielle's two homes", 8/9/1979
Story is about Gabrielle Hartley, a TV actress purchase of W2 599 and repurposing it into a cottage while their house is being built. Located at Myrrhee, converted into a three-room cottage. Has interior photos and one exterior photo. Also has details of her working career.Yields information about tram 599 and its repurpose at a cottagePages 8 & 9 from the 8/9/1979 issue of New Idea magazine.tramways, new idea, scrapped trams, repurposed trams, tram 599, gabrielle hartly -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, "Kew Depot News", 1996/1997
Set of two issues of Kew Depot News Vol 2 Issue 3 - April 1996 - notes City Spencer Destination issues, pool table, rosters, tickets, bad flats on trams, uniforms, refresher training and soccer club matches. Vol 2, issue 5 - August 1997 - four pages - disputes, heaters on trams, budget cuts, running into depot, tram faults, rosters, amenities, new conductors, soccer.Demonstrates a set of two Union produced depot newsletters.Set of two magazines - Kew Depot News - printed and finished to A4 size.tramways, kew depot, unions, disputes, issues, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2009"
Contains full colour photographs of Melbourne trams in other locations such as Edmonton, Auckland, Christchurch, Seattle, Memphis, New Orleans, San Francisco, Denmark, San Jose, and Dallas. Also contains photographs of Adelaide, Brooks Oregon, Kennebunkport, Okayama, Demonstrates production of calendars featuring tram photographs, containing many historic photographs and Melbourne Ws in overseas places.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2009" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, san francsico, w2 class, sw 6 class, edmondton, denmark -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2009"
Contains full colour photographs of Melbourne trams in other locations such as Edmonton, Auckland, Christchurch, Seattle, Memphis, New Orleans, San Francisco, Denmark, San Jose, and Dallas. Also contains photographs of Adelaide, Brooks Oregon, Kennebunkport, Okayama, Demonstrates production of calendars featuring tram photographs, containing many historic photographs and Melbourne Ws in overseas places.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2009" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, san francsico, w2 class, sw 6 class, edmondton, denmark -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2010"
Contains full colour photographs of Australian & New Zealand trams - Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Hobart, Dunedin, Christchurch Trolley bus, Brisbane. Includes photos of trams that visited Melbourne - Porto 018, Lisbon C008, and Adelaide Flexity 111 on test at Preston Workshops. Also includes a photo of two of C2 class trams, in their Bumblebee livery/Demonstrates production of calendars featuring tram photographs, with photographs of trams on test in Melbourne.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2010" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, dunedin, christchurch, brisbane, hobart, c2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2012"
Contains full colour photographs of Australian - Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Bendigo, Valley Heights, Brisbane. Includes photo of a cable tram trailer and a Steam tram.Demonstrates production of calendars featuring Australian tram photographsWall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2012" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, brisbane, bendigo, valley heights, steam trams, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2013"
Contains full colour photographs of Australian and New Zealand - Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Bendigo, Brisbane, Ballarat, Bendigo, Launceston, Fremantle, Perth, Christchurch, Victor Harbor, Demonstrates production of calendars featuring Australian tram photographsWall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2013" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, brisbane, bendigo, ballarat, perth, launceston, christchurch -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Network", late 1980s
Titled "Metropolitan Tram Network" published by Public Transport Corporation with a drawing of an A class tram on the cover along with a The Met logo. Provides information in map form on each tram route in a large print format, contact numbers and some general information as a disability service. Gives details of Met customers services, office hours and Legend. See also item 1181 and 6000 for other examples. Possibly late 1980s as the Port Melbourne and St Kilda Light rail lines are detailed.Demonstrates the provision of information about Melbourne's tram routes at the time.Book - wire bound, 34 pages + card covers.tramways, ptc, the met, maps, disability services, tram routes, routes