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Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, "Seat for 12 Adults", 1880s?
... to cable tram or an electric tram.... passengers inside and 2 on the outside. Not applicable to cable tram ...Possibly from a horse omnibus which was licensed to carry 12 passengers inside and 2 on the outside. Not applicable to cable tram or an electric tram.Demonstrates the method of advising the licensed capacity of a vehicle.Sign - rectangular sheet steel - provided with three screw holes - badly damaged around the centre hole where it has been removed from the original vehicle and paint damaged. Dark red background paint with yellow letters. Painted brown on the rear side.signs, public transport, horse omnibus -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white - reproduction - Peace tram, 7/1919
... decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after... Cranston's book p28, "The Melbourne Cable Trams 1885-1940 ...Reproduction slide of a photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Has seven uniformed men, gripmen and conductors, and one officer. Photo used in Jack Cranston's book p28, "The Melbourne Cable Trams 1885-1940"". Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 for another photo.Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1, the crews and their uniforms.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - Black and white - reproduction - Peace tram 7/1919 "MP 6" in penciltrams, tramways, uniforms, cable cars, world war 1, decorated trams, crews -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Remembering life in Port Melbourne in the good old days, 21 Apr 1988
... and the introduction of buses to replace the cable trams. ... of buses to replace the cable trams. Jack CHUMBLEY In pencil on top ...Recollections of Jack CHUMBLEY of life in Port Melbourne include two-up games, training horses on Sandridge Beach and the introduction of buses to replace the cable trams. A4 copy of newspaper article from the Emerald Hill, Sandridge & St Kilda Times In pencil on top left - Jack knows where the trotting track & 2 up game would be on the map (Terry's dad)jack chumbley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'
... . Twentymans Cable Trams. (R. Green)..... Cover photo (right) by Mr. Twentymans Cable Trams. (R. Green ...Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 7, No.5, October 1970. 16 pages. Cover photo (right) by Mr. Twentymans Cable Trams. (R. Green).person, individual, basil miller -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Historic trams go", 1/11/1993 12:00:00 AM
... Stanley Caddell - Preston Depot - started cable trams 1905... these trams John Stanley Caddell - Preston Depot - started cable trams ...Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun 1/11/1993 titled "Historic trams go" about the proposed removal of the W class tram from Melbourne - retiring some of 200 strong fleet. Quotes the Transport Minister Alan Brown and notes the number of stored trams. Item by Damon JohnstonAlong the bottom edge - "My father drove these trams John Stanley Caddell - Preston Depot - started cable trams 1905" and on right hand edge "1 Nov 1993 Herald Sun"trams, tramways, w class -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, Pt Melbourne Cable Tramway, 1890s
... cable tram route. Indistinguishable signature of 'George... cable tram route. Indistinguishable signature of 'George ...One of three sheets of blueprints showing street configuration in Beach Street and Sandridge Road along Port Melbourne cable tram route. Indistinguishable signature of 'George ------ Esq., lower rightNotations in red crayon or penciltransport - tramways, transport - roads -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Forward view from a cable tram trailer
... Forward view from a cable tram trailer...cable tram... from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward... from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward ...The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. Shows the longitudinal seats.Yields information about cable trams in the 1920s and 1930s.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, gripmen, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Cable Tram Royal Parade Parkville - Walker St, 1930s
... Cable Tram Royal Parade Parkville - Walker St...cable tram...Photograph shows an inbound cable tram - bogie trailer...Photograph shows an inbound cable tram - bogie trailer ...Photograph shows an inbound cable tram - bogie trailer in Royal Parade Parkville at Walker St. The building behind the tram remains in 2024. Photo copied from another photograph.Yields information about Royal Parade in the 1920sPhotograph, black and white, plain back.trams, tramways, cable tram, royal parade, parkville -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, Tram Drivers licence, Albert G Turner, 14 Jan 1917
... to Albert G. Turner of the Port Melbourne cable tram line... Melbourne cable tram line. This was the last license issued before ...Photocopy of tram drivers license issued 14.1.1917 to Albert G. Turner of the Port Melbourne cable tram line. This was the last license issued before the MMTB took over from private companies.Original had 'last license issued to trammies' written across the toptransport - tramways, albert g turner -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - View to north for clock tower, Port Melbourne Town Hall, 1930s
... Street and Crockford Street Cable tram tracks visible...., lower Bay Street and Crockford Street Cable tram tracks visible ...Poor copy of photo of view to north from Town Hall clocktower, possibly early 1930s, showing Fountain Inn, lower Bay Street and Crockford Street Cable tram tracks visible.built environment, bay street -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Fountain Inn, Port Melbourne, Fountain Inn, Crockford Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 1892
... Ballhausen). If 1892, cable tram has just gone in, so dispute...). If 1892, cable tram has just gone in, so dispute the marked date ...Appears to have belonged for a time to licensee of Fountain Inn "pudney" (except licensee at the time is listed as Joseph Ballhausen). If 1892, cable tram has just gone in, so dispute the marked date."Fountain Inn, Crockford Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria". A postcard of the Fountain Inn (deemed 1892). Sender has written "Greetings from Port Melbourne" across the front. Hand tinted photo shows cable car and horse cart. Printed in Germany."To dear Aunt Mary with fond love from Bessie" Also "greetings from Port Melbourne" "1892" "56 years ago at 1945 Pudney Licensee"hotels, built environment - commercial, transport, fountain inn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, late 1990's
... Laminated A4 colour print of the body of No. 12 on cable... Laminated A4 colour print of the body of No. 12 on cable tram tracks ...Yields information about the reconstruction of the body of ESCo 12.Laminated A4 colour print of the body of No. 12 on cable tram tracks out in the sunshine at the depot, late 1990's with Garry Wood in the background. Print made 9/2009 for exhibition purposes and laminated.trams, tramways, btm, depot, tram 12 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Souvenir - Postage stamps - Australia's Historic Tramways, Oct 1989
... Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double... Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double-deck ...Stamps feature: Adelaide Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double-deck electric tram - 1893 Brisbane combination electric tram - 1901.Demonstrates the work of Australia post in designing and selling stamps.Set of three items purchased at the time of the issue of "Australia's Historic Tramways" stamps - 11 Oct. 1989. 1 - Envelope - DL Size with five 41c stamps, cancelled with details of the issue on the rear. 2 - Presentation set of Australia Post collector cards, each with a stamp contained within a plastic envelope. 3 - paper bag printed by Australia Post for containing purchased items.tramways, postage stamps, stamps, australia post, australian trams, steam trams, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 1st edition, 2003
... tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams... Budd - 2003. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable ...Book - titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 1st Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd - 2003. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors. Yields information about Melbourne trams history. Has a close association with two well known authors.Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, perfect bound with foldout covers containing four postcards that could be removed.melbourne, tramways, trams, history, randal wilson, dale budd -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Thornton Estate, 1918
... of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten... of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten... of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten ...The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.subdivision plans - kew, thornton estate, studley park road -- kew (vic.), thornton avenue -- kew (vic.), stevenson street -- kew (vic.) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Cable tram 364 Lonsdale St at William St, 1890s
... Cable tram 364 Lonsdale St at William St...cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram in Lonsdale St crossing...The photograph shows a cable tram in Lonsdale St crossing ...The photograph shows a cable tram in Lonsdale St crossing William St. Alf Twentyman in his notes has identified it as West Melbourne trailer 364. In the background is the Supreme Court building and a tangle of telephone wires.Yields information about cable trams in the 1890s.Photograph, black and white, with notes on the rear.On rear in blue ink "West Melbourne 364 probably early 1890s, later became North Melburne No. 4"trams, tramways, cable tram, tram 364, lonsdale st, william st, supreme court -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 19.8.1995
... on cable tram bogies. Photographed by Warren Doubleday 19.8.1995... on cable tram bogies. Photographed by Warren Doubleday 19.8.1995 ...Colour photograph of ESCo No. 12, photographed at the rear of the depot following receipt and removal of some parts. Photographed on cable tram bogies. Photographed by Warren Doubleday 19.8.1995. Printed on Konica Paper. Two copies held.btm, ballarat, esco, tram 12 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Map, Osboldstone & Co Pty Ltd, Railway and Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs With Tram Timetables, 1917
... With Tram Timetables lists existing Cable Tram Services before... Timetables lists existing Cable Tram Services before the entire ...The Railway and Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs With Tram Timetables lists existing Cable Tram Services before the entire network was electrified. By 1917 the tramways system was divided into regions including: the Melbourne Cable Tram Service; Prahran - Malvern Electric Trams; Hawthorn Electric Trams; Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Electric Trams; and Brighton Beach Electric Trams. The old Outer Circle railway line is marked as ending in Deepdene, with the remainder of the line to Fairfield marked as 'Unused'. The Kew tram along High Street in 1917 ended at the Harp Junction. The Kew Spur Line is also marked on the map.The Railway and Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs With Tram Timetables is historically significant as it captures at a point in time, 1917, the development of public transport infrastructure in Melbourne. As such it illustrrates the theme: Connecting Victorians by transport and communications.Printed card-covered pocket sized map that folds out with three horizontal and vertical folds. Colour map, with scale, of the rail and tram networks on one side and sixteen sections of black and white printed text and timetable information on the reverse.railway maps -- melbourne (vic.), tramways maps -- melbourne (vic.), public transport -- melbourne (vic.) -- 1910-1920, cartography -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Parliamentary 1902, "Electric Trams", 1902
... was expanding its electric tram system, Melbourne was reliant on cable... tram system, Melbourne was reliant on cable trams. Yields ...Last page of a report by the Railways Standing Committee 1902. recommends that the State (Victoria) obtains possession of the tramways - looks at the situation in Sydney. At the time Sydney was expanding its electric tram system, Melbourne was reliant on cable trams.Yields information about a view of the Railways Standing Committee in 1902.Photocopy A4 sheet of the last page of a 10 page report dated 6-5-1902, possibly the "Electric Trams" - Parliamentary report - Railways Standing Committee 1902. letters, railways, tramways, reports, public transport, parliament -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 2nd edition, 2003
... of 2010. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams... history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art ...Book - titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 2nd Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd. Reprint with updates of 2010. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors. Yields information about Melbourne trams history. Has a close association with two well known authors.Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, perfect bound.melbourne, tramways, trams, history, randal wilson, dale budd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Cable tram and Parliament House
... Cable tram and Parliament House...cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram entering Bourke Street...The photograph shows a cable tram entering Bourke Street ...The photograph shows a cable tram entering Bourke Street from Spring Street bound for Spencer Street with the Victorian Parliament House in the background. The conductor is standing on the back platform. Photo has been copied and printed from a 120 Negative.Yields information about the Bourke St cable trams and Parliament House.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, bourke st, parliament house, spring st, tram 543 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photocopy/photocopies, "The Centennial Celebration of the Melbourne Tram 1885 - 1985", c1985
... Celebration of the Melbourne Tram 1885 - 1985", featuring cable tram... Celebration of the Melbourne Tram 1885 - 1985", featuring cable tram ...Colour photocopy reproduced onto an A3 sheet of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) poster - "The Centennial Celebration of the Melbourne Tram 1885 - 1985", featuring cable tram, horse trams, A, F, J, S, SW6, U, W2, Z3 and A class trams with tickets and the MTA logo. Copied from an original Met poster.trams, tramways, mta, posters, celebrations, centenary, tram 940, tram 233 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, "Australia's Historic Tramways", 1989
... background is a Melbourne cable tram set on the Prahran route... cable tram set on the Prahran route, printed in black and white ...Colour poster on glossy white paper advertising a new stamp issue on Australia's Historic tramways, 1989. On the poster's background is a Melbourne cable tram set on the Prahran route, printed in black and white, has "Australia Historic Tramways" as a banner, "New Stamp Issue" in the form of a cancellation stamp with a Melbourne tram in the centre and featuring in enlarged full colour reproductions the following 41c stamps that were the special issue: Adelaide Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double deck electric tram - 1893 Brisbane combination electric tram - 1901. On the base of the poster is an announcement concerning the stamp show at the Melbourne Exhibition buildings 18-22 October. 1989. See Reg. Item 3143 for an example of the Melbourne cable tram stamp and 8545 for collector's cards and an envelope.trams, tramways, stamps, australian trams, steam trams, horse trams, australia post -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Swanston St and St Pauls Cathedral and tram 146, early 1920s
... cable tram... of the spires during the 1930s. Several cable trams, including cable... of the spires during the 1930s. Several cable trams, including cable car ...The photograph shows St Paul's Cathedral on the corner of Flinders and Swanston St Melbourne, before the construction of the spires during the 1930s. Several cable trams, including cable car 146 can be seen in Swanston St, along with many motor cars, buses and pedestrians. The photo is early 1920s. The cable line was converted to electric trams during 1925/1926.Yields information about St Paul's Cathedral and Swanston St cable trams.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, swanston st, flinders st, tram 146, st paul's cathedral, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, "A History of Melbourne Trams - 1885 to 2000", 2000
... of Melbourne trams from the cable tram set to B class trams... - 1885 to 2000". Has a montage of Melbourne trams from the cable ...Poster - full colour, printed on heavy card paper, titled "A History of Melbourne Trams - 1885 to 2000". Has a montage of Melbourne trams from the cable tram set to B class trams on the front. Prepared by Yarra Trams. On the rear has timeline photo and short history of the various trams: Cable Tram Set 1 V214 HTT 8 Y1 613 X2 676 W1 380 SW5 758 SW6 909 Z2 166 B2 ? B1 2001 A 241 Two copies held - A3 and A1 size.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, posters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Bogie Cable tram - Elizabeth and Victoria Sts, 1920s
... Bogie Cable tram - Elizabeth and Victoria Sts....cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram (Brunswick) with a bogie...The photograph shows a cable tram (Brunswick) with a bogie ...The photograph shows a cable tram (Brunswick) with a bogie trailer, north bound in Elizabeth St having just crossed over Victoria St. The tram is flying two red ensigns. In the background is a horse drawn gig, and the Independent Order of Oddfellows (IOOF) building.Yields information about the intersection of Victoria and Elizabeth Sts and the Brunswick cable tram services, 1920s.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, elizabeth st, victoria st, bogie cable trailers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of (finally) in-filled Lagoon, Port Melbourne, 1931
... Street, from Town Hall to Town Pier. Cable tram cars can be seen..., from Town Hall to Town Pier. Cable tram cars can be seen on Bay ...Image seems to be one of several aerial shots around 1931, possibly all shot from one flight. Aerial photo of Port Melbourne c1931 showing clearly the finally filled Lagoon, and central area from Gasworks to past Bay Street, from Town Hall to Town Pier. Cable tram cars can be seen on Bay Streetsandridge lagoon, built environment -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photograph (copy), Kew Horse Tram, c.1900
... a horse tram from the Victoria Bridge cable tram terminus... from the Victoria Bridge cable tram terminus to Boroondara ...The Melbourne Tramways and Omnibus Company (MTOC) operated a horse tram from the Victoria Bridge cable tram terminus to Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery from 28 December 1887. The Kew City Council purchased the line in 1914. It was replaced with an electric tramway in 1915. Photographic print. Kew Horse Tram outside the Kew Post Office and Court House. Inscription reverse: "Gift of Di (sic) Stewart. Horse Tram which ran from Victoria Bridge to Boroondara Cemetery gates. It began 28-12-1887".kew horse tram, transport - horse trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, "Special Notice - Last Cars", 13/01/1920 12:00:00 AM
... that a bonus will be issued similar to cable tram gripmen... will be issued similar to cable tram gripmen and conductors (see Reg Item ...Memorandum - dated 13/1/1920, issued by the MMTB advising that a bonus will be issued similar to cable tram gripmen and conductors (see Reg Item 4247) to all employees. Signed by W Strangward as Acting General Manager using a rubber stamp.trams, tramways, tramway board, mmtb, wages, employees -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Cable Tram 559 West Melbourne, 1930s
... Cable Tram 559 West Melbourne...cable tram...Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 559...Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 559 ...Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 559 at the West Melbourne terminus in Abbotsford St at Queensberry St, opposite the engine house. The trailer has the destination of "West Melb". The crew are standing by the grip in MMTB Uniforms. The line closed in July 1935 (see item 1784).Yields information about the West Melbourne cable terminus and tram 559.Photograph, black and white, plain back.Has "10" in pencil on rear.trams, tramways, cable tram, west melbourne, tram 559, abbotsford st, uniforms, crews