Block of 41 No. 3d Parcel check tickets. Was originally a block of 50 two part printed tickets, using red ink on 60 gsm gold paper with the top half part having a part gummed back, stapled with a single staple at the top onto a brown cardboard sheet. The ticket butt has the form number "TYE 2-9". The top portion was to be affixed to the parcel to be carried. It has the name of the organisations (SECV), "Parcel Check 3d", conditions of carriage and ticket number, prefixed with the letter Ba. The first nine tickets have been removed or used. The lower portion was retained by the sender, was to be initialled by the conductor, "Parcel Check 3d", conditions of use, ticket number and a space where to be initialled by the conductor. Lower portions not on block are 8659 to 8564, though 8561 present loose. Tickets in full book numbered on both portions from Ba008650 to Ba008699. Each ticket has been stamped "CANCELLED" Inside of cardboard back has number "8699" written in ink on back.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Newspaper Clipping - from The Argus 28 October 1940, titled "Last of Cable Trams / Quiet passing after secret send-off", about the closure of the Bourke St cable tram routes the previous Saturday nights when the trams were withdrawn prior to the schedule time and replaced by buses. Gives details of the last tram, crews etc. Notes the driver of the last Nicholson St tram as J. Peden, conductor A. C. Craven, Mr. M. McSweeney as the bus depot dispatcher, Mr. E. Lang as the first driver and conductor, Mr. J. Lee. Also quotes Mr Bell that the tram tracks would be kept in running order if needed, but new cables would be needed. A check with Trove shows the Argus as the source of the newspaper. On the rear of the cutting (3rd last item) is a note that Mr. J. K. Moir will be talking about the first electric tram at a Historical Society meeting."28 October 1940" written in ink on the top edge.trams, tramways, clifton hill, northcote, nicholson st, closure, cable trams, crews, bourke st, buses

Series of 10 black and white photographs of the construction of the prototype or mock-up model of the prototype for tram 1041 at Preston Workshops c1971. See Reg Item 2502 and 7370 for other photos. .1 - external view shows the centre door and the mock-up construction. .2 - external view showing small entry door - at the back of the tram? .3 - Front entry door. .4 - internal view showing conductors desk and seats .5 - internal view showing conductors desk, ticket machine and microphone. .6 - another view looking along the tram length. .7 - same photo. .8 - Drivers seat showing the mock-up pedals and drivers console. .9 - ditto - different view. .10 - close up of the drivers pedals mock-up box. The photos could have been taken at different stages of the design process and after layout changes had been made.Item 6 has MMTB stamp and "P25/1/1016""trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, 1041 mock-up, interiors, tram 1041, pcc class, gibson ticket machines

This program was given to attendees at the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra performance on 8 September 2024. Bravo Bendigo presents a spectacular showcase of local talent. This concert features two exceptional compositions by musicians from Bendigo Symphony Orchestra’s very own ranks, and Kaid Normington as soloist in Arutiunian’s brilliant Trumpet Concerto. BSO is joined by renowned concert organist Thomas Heywood for Saint-Saens’ mighty Organ Symphony. BRAVO BENDIGO Sunday 8 September, 2024, 2.30pm Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo Luke Severn Conductor Kaid Normington trumpet Thomas Heywood organ Claude DEBUSSY Les Couleurs Debussique arr John Matthews Alexander ARUTIUNIAN Trumpet Concerto in A flat major Cally BARTLETT Kati Thanda – Lake Eyre INTERVAL Camille SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No 3, in C minor, Op. 78bendigo symphony orchestra, luke severn, regional victorian orchestra, performance

A recording of 'Elijah', an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn, first performed in 1846, depicting events in the life of the Prophet Elijah as told in the Old Testament book of Kings. The work is scored for eight vocal soloists (two each of bass, tenor, alto and soprano). This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 25/07/1982 to support renovations at St John's. Conductor: Val Lennie.2 audio cassettes in clear plastic case and 35copies of a printed programHandwritten on case: "DVCS. St Johns. Elijah (3) 25.7.82"diamond valley choral society, st john's church of england heidelberg, elijah (oratorio)

The photograph shows Sylvia Mitchell (No. 42) and Tom Young (17) standing by the doorstep of a single trucker tramcar. Note no lining on the tram, door opening mechanism, uniforms, conductors bag, and badge numbers 17 and 41 respectively. See item 3600 for another photograph in good condition. On the rear of the photo is written Sylvia Mitchell (conductress) and Alf Mercer (driver). The cap number 17 aligns with Tom Young - see item 2980. Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways in the the mid 1940's when Conductresses were employed during the war. Yields information about the tramcars, uniforms etc. The Conductresses was the winner of the Most Popular Conductress in 1944.Black and white photograph - badly creased.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, conductresses, world war ii, crews, personnel, uniforms, tom young

Ballarat No. 23 was decorated with waxed paper flowers for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. Tram has female students on board, with a conductor alighting. Shows track brakes on the tramcar. A floral tram. See also Reg Items 1021, 1362 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram, in particular 3813 which is a colour rendition of this photograph. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide No. 69 when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductorsBlack and white photo prints from a collected negative. tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23, tram 69

Image of Ballarat tram 27 at the Mt Pleasant terminus with the driver/conductor putting the trolley pole back on the overhead wire. The pole on the left shows two tram stop signs. The shop on the right has adverts for The Sun, Robur Tea, TV Week and Peters Ice Cream. This photograph was used in an interpretative panel at the terminus installed in 2020 by the local history group. See the second image for it use and the mixed business that operated at this location..Demonstrates an event that happened at the tram terminus for about 66 years - from 1905 to 1966 - changing the pole.Digital image of Ballarat Tram 27 at Mt Pleasant terminus 13-06-1971.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, tram 27, ballarat tramways

Black and white print from a copy negative of a group of ESCO employees (motormen conductors and pointsboys?) in front of the tram depot with tram cars 17, 10 and 2 behind. All wearing uniform hats, but not all wearing full uniform (no badges but wearing ties - possibly temporary or casual staff - c1906 - 51 people. Trams have destination boards fitted to the tram above the roof. See Reg Item 709 for a wider view. Yields information about the early staff of the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria following the electrification of the tramways and their appearance.Block mounted photograph with gold edges onto a heavy card back and foam with four holes with a support screw.esco, group photo, tramways, ballarat, employees, crews

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

A cream programme with black ink and a photograph of Mr. W.C. Frazier, A.R.C.O., Conductor. Also on the front cover are the words, ' The Bendigo Choral Society. Twenty-first Grand Concert. Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, Sept. 13th, 1922. A list of the artists follows. 2/2 Reserved. 1/6 Ordinary. Hon. Secs. J.Hudspeth, 85 Wills Street, Z.S. Martin, 66 McKenzie. Inside is the programme, 4 pages.Boltons Print, Bendigo.program, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, ' the bendigo choral society, ' bendigo town hall, choir, music, singing, entertainment, amusement, bendigo town hall, buildings, concert

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Richard Strauss: Seven Songs; Mozart: Four Concert Arias. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: ASD 2493, Cardboard Cover, Paper sleeve, 1 Vinyl disc, lyric sheet inside with translations by William Mann (c) 1969, made in Great Britain. Singer: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (British Soprano); Conductor: George Szell; Music: London Symphony Orchestra, Edith Peniemann (Violin), Alfred Brendel (piano).lp, sound recording

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Verdi La Traviata. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: 212D 2 D212D 3, 1 cardboard box cover with hinged lid, 3 paper record record sleeves (with inscriptions), 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto. Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Matteo Manguerra and other artists. Composer: Verdi; Conductor Richard Bonynge; The National Philharmonic Orchestra, London Opera Chorus.lp, sound recording, opera

Demonstrates arrangements made by the TMSV to record the closure of the SEC Ballarat system in 1971 and has a strong association with the donor's activities at the time.Set of five tickets contained within an envelope titled "Tickets used on the last runs of the Mt Pleasant & Gardens via Sturt St runs of the Ballarat Tramways". Noted that it was tram 39, driver No. 11 and Conductor 31 on Sunday 5/9/1971 Describes each ticket, with number and use.. Contains one 5c City Section, two 13c, one 4c and 1 7c. See image for details. trams, tramways, mt pleasant, sturt st west, tickets, closure

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 31 July 2001, Eureka Column, page 3, written by David Ellery about a swan who paused in the middle of the tram track and held up the Museum tram service. The swan would not move, until coaxed by a cream biscuit from a passing school boy. Reported by a conductor (thought to be Austin Brehaut) to the columnist. See Also see Sept. 2001 issue of Fares Please!btm, swans, wendouree parade

Yields information about the last Bourke St bus of 1955 which was replaced by Electric Trams.Black & white photo of the front of the last bus in Bourke St on 25/6/1955. Driver, understood to be Ron Houghton and conductor standing either side of the bus. Destination showing "NORTHCOTE" and route no. "77". Has run number "N74" and a wreath on the radiator "LAST BUS BOURKE ST. 25-6-1955, REPLACED BY ELECTRIC TRAMS". (See also item 680 for group photo of some of the passengers as well).On typed paper on rear "The crew who took out the last Bourke St. bus. standing in front with the Wreath The driver also brought in the last cable tram June 25 1955", in pencil initials "RK", pencil mark under these and in btm rh corner, "Geoff Grant" stamp.trams, tramways, bourke st., buses

Black and white photograph of Bendigo 7 and 19 at Charing Cross, with the end of a Bogie tram in the background. Bendigo 19 has destination of "Nth Bendigo", 7 of "Golden Square". Both trams have the large white strip under the dash canopy lighting. In background is a driver and conductor walking towards 19. Tram 19 has two large SEC roof ads. Taken 30-8-1969. On Kodak paper.On rear in black biro "Bendigo 19 at the Fountain, 30-8-69 / Ex 185 MMTB"trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, charing cross , tram 19, 7

Yields information about the North Bendigo terminus, the level crossing and roof advertisements on the tramcar.Black and white print on heavy matt photographic paper of Bendigo 19 at the North Bendigo terminus, with the conductor walking back to the tram, c1963. The tram has an "Electric Cook" roof advertisement and "Cohns Drinks" advertisement on the front dash panel. 2nd copy - laser print - with date etc on rear - added 22/2/2010, copy from Ron Hann. Printed on Fujifilm, Fujicolour Crystal Archive for Frontier"On rear in pencil "North Bendigo 1963" 2nd copy has label "Reference 6/212/30" Photo by Ron Hann" and another label "Bendigo North 01.63"tramways, trams, bendigo, north bendigo, tram 19

Colour Negative No. N404, of Bendigo Birney No. 11, bound to Golden Square. Actual location not known. Tram has the destination of Golden Square. Has passenger boarding tram and the conductor (same as Reg. Item 2751) looking at the photographer. Photo possibly 17/6/1962. Colour laser printed copy of image stored in box 73. Original negative hires scan and image updated 28/5/2020.In red pen on folder that contained negative, "NR89B" and "5 Aug 62". trams, tramways, bendigo, golden square, tram 11

Photocopy of a Newspaper Clipping - from The Sun, most likely 17/4/1939 about the closure of the Collingwood line on Saturday 15/4/1939. Bus services replaced the trams during the afternoon or earlier that the scheduled last tram in order to prevent damage by revellers. Titled "Tram Chairman beats revellers". Has a photo of the last tram with Mr. J. Peden as Gripman and E. McLeod as the conductor with two male passengers."1939" written in on the left hand side in ink.trams, tramways, collingwood, closure, cable trams, crews

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W2 638 (Route 42) in Whitehorse Road crossing Burke Road, Camberwell, with SW6 883 (City Route 7) at the terminus. Note the curves in front of the tram which allowed for cars to turn from Whitehorse Road Westbound into Burke Road. Note the conductor standing in the doorway. Photo dated 24-7-1944 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, balwyn, whitehorse road, burke road, w2 class, sw6 class, tram 638, tram 883

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping and photograph, from a Melbourne paper, November 1975? featuring a story about Joyce Barry being trained as a tram driver. Details the Union opposition. Notes Essendon and Preston still refusing despite Union members voting in favour. Quotes F Snell MMTB Chairman and Mr. Gordon Bell, Acting Secretary. Photo of Joyce in the cab of tram at Brunswick depot with Conductor Ali Mustapha looking in.trams, tramways, conductresses, tram driving, training, unions, brunswick depot

Typed carbon copy headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department - Ballarat Branch "List of Overs and Shorts for Fortnight Ending 30 October 1943". Typed with employee names, number, Over, Short, Fares Collected, Total and Balance of Over/Unders. Ruled in black and blue lines. Gives overs and unders for each day for each person and a total for each person and day and blue and red ink. Initialled in pencil and dated 3/11/43. Photocopies of sheet made - A3 and left hand side scanned image stitched together - see i3 (left hand half only) List of names: List of Employees– Overs and Unders return – 30/10/1943 SEC Ballarat Branch 1 Pyle NT 2 O’Donnell T 3 Prisk J 4 McDonald GJ 5 Furlong P 6 Preston H 7 McWilliam N 8 Bartlett C 9 Mason R 10 Van Berkel S 11 Young CE 12 Jolly At 13 Bodey HG 14 Johnston A 15 Ford EJ 16 Brown GC 17 Young T 18 Irving J 19 McLachlan D 20 White CF 21 Knight H 22 Bowden F 23 Scott S 24 Ellis AE 25 Sewell RW 26 Young JC 27 McCormack J 28 Eltringham E 29 Purdue A 30 Satchell GH 31 Smerdon J 32 Scruse F 33 McGann V 34 Morrow R 35 Reynolds S 36 Hall G 37 Strickland L 38 Skurrie 39 Paull J 40 Atikins B 41 Mitchell S 42 Browne M 43 Cheney J 44 Lawrence A 45 Doncaster T 46 Hudson T 47 Ritchie ME 48 Harrison J 49 Horbury T 50 Moss H 51 Tonkin P 52 Tucker V (Verna May Tucker - email of 23-9-2020 - 1914-2001 from [email protected]) 53 Denmead KI 54 Etty CC 55 Spielvogel J 56 Wightwick J 57 Jakobi EA 58 Egan V 59 Dixon DA 60 Cole M 61 Chibnall L 62 Grundell HP 63 Duke F Fox A (no number alongside)In pencil "Miss Gullock" ?? crossed out and "Mr. Munro"tickets, fares, employees, conductors, motormen, conductresses, uniforms

Newspaper clipping - titled "Time to backtrack on Connies", The Age 28/7/2008 written by Lisa Martin with a photograph of a Connie on a tram by John Woudstra. Part of the Education section. Looks at Who were tramcars, What happened to them Why should they return, Recent headlines, What the Age says and what people say - fore and against.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, education

Set of 20 colour prints of the event and people involved in the presentation of Melbourne ABC Radio 774, breakfast program from the Melbourne Tram Museum Hawthorn. Various scenes and personalities involved in the event. Features the ABC Melbourne 774 breakfast show presenters Sami Shah and Jacinta Parsons, along with Kevin Tierney, Adam Chandler, Roberto D'Andrea, Malcolm Just, Colin Tyrus and The Singing Connies. See Reg Item 2838 for an Audio CD of the event.trams, tramways, abc radio news, melbourne tram museum, conductors, hawthorn depot, radio stations

Pamphlet, letter or notice - photocopy onto an A4 sheet, both sides, titled "An Open Letter to Victor, our DM". Victor appears to be the depot manager at South Melbourne Depot c1992-1996, mentions Alan Brown as the Minister of Transport. Complains about his actions, relations with workers etc. Authors unknown. See Reg Item 602 for an actual ticket and date.trams, tramways, conductors, the met, unions, south melbourne depot, management

Digital Image of a photograph of Oscar Turner adjusting a trolley rope - probably of the same tram as in Reg Item 1925. See htd1930i for Certificate of Service - gives retirement date of 8/8/1953, i2 - tiff filetrams, tramways, retirements, conductors, mmtb, camberwell depot, tram 636

Digital Image of a photograph of Oscar Turner standing in front of W2 636 - see also Reg Item 1925. See htd1930i for Certificate of Service - gives retirement date of 8/8/1953, i2 - tiff filetrams, tramways, retirements, conductors, mmtb, camberwell depot, tram 636

Set of two Digital Images of photographs of Oscar Turner's farewell function at Camberwell Depot, with many of his fellow depot workers and (probably the Depot Master) making the formal presentation. Note the difference in the shirts and ties worn by the various tram workers. See htd1930i for Certificate of Service - gives retirement date of 8/8/1953. Images i3 and i4 are tiff files trams, tramways, retirements, conductors, mmtb, camberwell depot, uniforms

Digital Image of a letter to Oscar Turner following his retirement from The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association Vic Branch, signed by Clarrie O'Shea as Secretary, dated 18/12/1953 accepting his resignation from the Association. Gives address and telephone numbers. See htd1930i for Certificate of Service - gives retirement date of 8/8/1953, i2 - tiff filetrams, tramways, retirements, conductors, unions, atmoea, letters