Letter - carbon copy - on blue quarto paper, dated 1/9/1964 signed by the Chairman, Robert Risson, giving the dates of the 8 fares increases between 1947 and 1960. Written to the G. R. Stewart, the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport. Notes that there was a fare increase in 1926 and none until 1/1/1947.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, tickets, minister for transport

Full colour map or poster printed on clear plastic with an adhesive peel off backing sheets, titled "Tram Route Guide". Map dated 6/82, showing routes with route numbers and names of main destinations. Has notes about the services, weekend bus replacements and telephone numbers for information. 1982 Note this version does not show the route 88 extension as similar map 1098 or 3765 does, but is a later version.trams, tramways, mmtb, map, routes, posters

Full colour map or poster printed on clear plastic with an adhesive peel off backing sheets, titled "Tram Route Guide". Map dated 8/79, showing proposed extension to Bundoora, routes with route numbers and names of main destinations. Has notes about the services, weekend and telephone numbers for information. 1979 2 copies held. See Reg Item 1098 for a smaller version of this map.trams, tramways, mmtb, map, routes, posters

Notice - Gestener printed foolscap sheet titled "Application for the Position of Chief Engineer", dated 10/6/1920, signed W. O Strangward - details closing date, salary, terms of engagement, commencement of employment and duties. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, chief engineer, personnel, employees

Notice - Gestetner printed foolscap sheet titled "Notice to Employees - War Gratuity Bonds", offering to purchase the bonds including interest, applicant had to have a need and contact person - J. D. Barton Accounts Officers. Signed using a machine stamp, W. O Strangward, Secretary 29/6/1920. See also Reg Item 4241 for other documents.trams, tramways, mmtb, world war 1, finances, bonds

Memo, duplicated on a cut sheet titled "Notice to Line Managers", dated 14/1/1920 requesting that all register numbers for all dummies (grip car) and cars be removed and returned to the car repair shop. Most likely the result of the City of Melbourne not registering the tram cars like a taxi or hackney carriage. Signed by W. O Strangward stamp or machine stamp.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, regulations, grip tram

Fare tokens - 1 1/2d - 22mm diameter - dark brown celluloid - with words "Melbourne & Metropolitan" on circumference and "Tramways Board" in centre of token. On reverse in large font "1 1/2" and a small font "D" at to the right - indicating token had a value of one and a half pence. Both sides have a edge lining border about 1mm from the outer edge. Record updated following a query and being advised of an article in The Argus 1-4-1924 - see Reg Item 3359 for a copy. Item probably dates from c1920, phased out 1924. News item says made from "Paper Mache". See also Reg Item 1635 and 1660 for another example.trams, tramways, tickets, tokens, mmtb, melbourne

Set of 7 Notice or instructions to Conductors March 1920, advising conductors that checkers will be boarding trams between 7am and 11pm and asking Conductors to give the checker specific information. In relation to the proposed penny sections. Printed on foolscap or quarto duplicated sheets. .1 - St Kilda (Brighton Road) .2 - Esplanade Line .3 - North Carlton Line .4 - Toorak Line .5 - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7 - Fitzroy Line See Reg Item 3927 for the proposed introduction.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, cable trams, ticket inspectors

Form - printed on yellow paper, titled "Special Day Report". Form No. 3/241. Used for incidents and other traffic matters encountered by crews. Could be used for ticketing issues, swapping blocks. See Reg Item 222 for a training version.trams, tramways, forms, reports, crews, mmtb

Report - three foolscap sheets, titled "1041 Prototype Tram" outlining the basis of the construction of the prototype tram. Gives information on the trucks, control equipment, body frame, interior, doors and windows, heating and ventilation, lighting, destination equipment and other equipment. Notes the construction of the new trams by Commonwealth Engineering and the basis for the design from those of Gothenburg Sweden. Dated 21/3/1974trams, tramways, mmtb, prototype tramcar, 1041, new tramcars

Single foolscap carbon copy titled "Tram Fleet as at 11/2/69", listing the class, total, in circulation at either depots or workshops and stored. Also lists the body of VR54. At the time 699 cars total, 669 in use 30 stored. Initialled K. T. Hall as Works Manager 11/2/69Various hand written notations by the applicant. stamped "86009" in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, stored trams

Notice or letter - single Foolscap duplicated sheet, titled "Applications for the positions of Chief Manager and Chief Engineer", dated 13/1/1920 - gives details of salaries, terms, commencement, fidelity guarantee and duties. 3 copies held, pinned together.trams, tramways, mmtb, management, personnel, chief engineer

Notice of Memorandum - dated 17/12/19 duplicated onto a half foolscap sheet, titled "Special notice to conductors - Salvation Army Friday 19 December 1919. free riding by authorised collectors - gives time and conditions. Acting General Manager using a rubber stamp.trams, tramways, mmtb, donations, salvation army, fund raising

Typed memorandum "Memo for Chairman - re Mr Horan", by G. H. Barker, 16/3/1920 regarding a Mr Horan who was employed as a Receiver at Malvern depot, services dispensed with account intemperance and drinking whisky that had been handed in as lost property. Not recommended to be employed.trams, tramways, employees, pmtt, mmtb, eastern system

Possibly issued by the Conductor's school following the completion of S J Charles training as a conductor. Dated 22 Apr 1975 - gives table number, time and depot. Signed R P Bradshaw Instructor.Demonstrates a MMTB a report for duty form.Form - Report to Depot - printed with details filled in and date stamped.Dated 22 Apr. 1975trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, training, kew depot

Set of Ultimate type tickets - 2 x 15c in strip on pink paper and 1 x 15c on pink - of the type issued at safety zones in the city by ticket sellers.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, ultimate, machine issued tickets

Folded map (4 x 2) by Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, c1939, of Melbourne tramways, showing tram routes (cable, electric and VR), bus routes, railway lines, major points of interest and major streets. No printing or information on the rear. Once part of another document with remnants of glue on the rear top left hand edge. See Reg Item 801 for a 1927c map.trams, tramways, map, mmtb, vr, cable trams

Full colour map or poster printed on clear plastic with an adhesive peel off backing sheets, titled "Tram Route Guide". Map dated 6/79, showing proposed extension to Bundoora, routes with route numbers and names of main destinations. Has notes about the services, weekend and telephone numbers for information. 1979 Two copies held. See Reg Item 3765 for a larger version of this map.trams, tramways, mmtb, map, routes, posters

Memorandum printed using a duplicator process onto a foolscap sheet titled "Accident Prevention" from the Traffic Manager to All Traffic Officers, dated 18/9/1957, providing a review of the accidents for 1956 and 1957 year ends for both trams and buses. List the various types of accidents, injuries, falls, collisions, employees and public. Signed B. H. Misson as Traffic Manager.trams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, reports, collision

Set of timetable information sheets titled "Running Timetable and Locations of Recording Clocks" for various tram routes - signed R. C. Drummond Traffic Manager. Gives running times for sections during various parts of the day, early am, am peak, mid period, pm peak, weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and evening and the location of Bundy Clocks. .1 - Prahran or St Kilda Beach - North Richmond - August 1973 .2 - ditto .3 - Mont Albert - City - Oct. 1973 .4 - North Balway - Oct. 1973trams, tramways, timetables, schedules, bundy clock, mmtb

Document - "Concession tickets for use by unemployed persons", No. 3007, dated 17/3/1980 advising that these tickets could be purchased from Head Office, their availability and use. Has samples for both tram and rail.Yields information about the issuing of tickets for unemployed persons.Document - single quarto sheet with two punched holes on left side and two tickets stapled to the sheet.tramways, mmtb, tickets, concession fares, unemployed persons, rail tickets

Map booklet consists of three pages of bus and tram round trips, 3 center pages for a map of electric and cable trams, route numbers, and points of interest. Has 4 pages giving an index to routes and first and last trams to and from the City. Shows points where suburban routes are intersected by City routes. One page of places of interest. Dated 1934/35.Demonstrates methods of giving information to visitors to Melbourne and yields information about tram services at the time in Melbourne.Map - 2 octavo cards stapled and folded into 12 pages. All printing is in black with red headings and highlights except for the map which is in four colours.tramways, trams, mmtb, map, timetables, tourist trips

Pamphlet details the features of the X1 class trams that were introduced onto the Footscray system during late 1926. Details the construction of the tram, seating, safety features, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), and provide hints for passenger behaviour. See items 7519 and 7530 for the introduction to Russell St and Williamstown Road respectively also using the Pay as You Leave system,. Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926.Pamphlet - one sheet folded printed on light brown paper.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray

Used by Doncaster bus depot to indicate to Inspectors and other staff the allocated run or timetable trip for a particular service. Was displayed in the front window of the vehicle.Demonstrates a MMTB Run Number plate used on both trams and buses.Run Number pressed plastic sheet with rounded corners, off white or cream sheet with the letter "D" and number "118" using a red adhesive tape.trams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, buses, doncaster depot

Report or list titled "Particulars of single truck cars & Suggested order in which they should be scrapped" Dated 26/4/1927. Seems that the 3rd and 4th sheets were initial drafts while the 1st and 2nd the later version, though still with some corrections. Lists car (tramcar) numbers, No. of cars, seating capacity, wheel base, horse power, type of car body - lists class, type of truck and type of equipment. The 3rd and 4th sheets also gave the weight in tons. List the cars that had already been scrapped. The S and T class cars were to last in service until the 1950s.Yields information about the MMTB single truck fleet in 1927.Set of four typed foolscap sheets, carbon copies some with handwritten notes.tramcars, mmtb, scrapped trams, single truck cars, four wheel trams, list

Report - Foolscap landscape format, red comb binding - approx. 40 pages with notes, diagrams and maps - titled "CBD Employment Densities", dated July 1974. Has one loose sheet with notes.In top right hand corner "Lees" in penciltrams, tramways, mmtb, tramways, city of melbourne, surveys

Report - Foolscap landscape format, red comb binding - approx. 50 pages with notes, titled "Preston Origin and Destination Survey February 1975 - Remarks on Survey Cards West Preston Route". Dated March 1975.In top right hand corner "Lees" in inktrams, tramways, mmtb, tramways, west preston, surveys

Report - A4, 58 pages + card coves with brown comb bound, titled "CBD Passenger Survey - August 1977". Has table of contents, tables, figures and notes on the cards. Provides origin and destination information on passengers entering the CBD. Conducted over a two week period using university students.Has "3-10-78" on inside front cover.trams, tramways, surveys, city of melbourne, passengers, mmtb

Timetable - 11 pages stapled within a manila coloured folder, titled "Royal Tour 1977", detailing the "Traffic Officers Special Working Arrangements", for resumption of services following the Royal Progress and the actions they need to take. Signed by N. C Elliot. Gives a list of extra trams, for various city streets and routes.trams, tramways, royal visit, timetables, special workings, mmtb