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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, et al, "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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Australia Post, "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 - Colour Photocopy/photocopies, MTA, Ron Scholten, "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 -
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 from Spring ...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
Poster, Yarra Trams, "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, Swanston St and St Pauls Cathedral and tram 146, early 1920s
... cable tram... of the spires during the 1930s. Several cable trams, including cable... the 1930s. Several cable trams, including cable car 146 can be seen ...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 -
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 -
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 trailer, north ...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 -
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, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Research Notes, Extracts from the Victorian Year Book 1909-16 and 1954, c1960?
... tram company, cable tram trust, electric tramway trusts. .2... tram company, cable tram trust, electric tramway trusts. .2 ...Yields information about Melbourne tramway trusts, track mileage, tramway Acts and Melbourne trams sold to the SEC.Set of four typed or handwritten research notes on line quarto paper. Not known who prepared them. .1 - Extracts from the Victorian Year Book 1909-16 and 1954 - notes on the trust, cable tram company, cable tram trust, electric tramway trusts. .2 Tramway Mileage (track) for Victoria except VR trams - from the year books, MMTB and SEC, 1901-09, 1913-14, 1950-54, SEC 1955-1960. .3 Tramway Acts - handwritten - 1910 to 1922 .4 - List of MMTB Cars sold to SEC, and others - handwritten trams, tramways, sec, mmtb, tramcars, track -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Plan of Tramway System - showing route mileage of electric tramways", Late 1960's
... , automatic points, closed cable tram lines in the city area, roads..., automatic points, closed cable tram lines in the city area, roads ...Drawings - dyeline print - titled - "Plan of Tramway System - showing route mileage of electric tramways" - Principal Junctions and intersections shown diagrammatically. Map of system shown at 40 chains to the inch. Drawing No. P6050. Shows crossovers, signal cabins, automatic points, closed cable tram lines in the city area, roads, railways and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 31-7-1951, last update March 1963. Has a list in the bottom left hand corner of abandoned cable tram lines. See Reg Item 1638 for a 1987 version and 3642 for a 1941 version.trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map -
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 at the West ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Ron Scholten, "The Bell Punch", c1990
... " used by the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives the background... by the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives the background to the punch, how ...Three page document or research notes on "The Bell Punch" used by the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives the background to the punch, how it was used, ticket system, accounting, damage, costs and the Bell Punch opening combinations used in Melbourne. Includes the method of opening it.trams, tramways, tickets, mto co, bell punch, conductors, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Bourke St, Melbourne", late 1940s
... deck bus in the view. The cable tram track remains in position.... The cable tram track remains in position. Photo late 1940s. Yields ...Rose Series postcard No. P 2745, titled "Bourke St, Melbourne". Photo taken from between Exhibition and Russell Streets looking west, with two double deck buses and one single deck bus in the view. The cable tram track remains in position. Photo late 1940s.Yields information about the eastern end of Bourke St in the late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, bourke st, buses, mmtb buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Transfer ticket, early 1920's
... and cable trams. Has a "Victoria Bitter" print on the rear. Ticket... between electric and cable trams. Has a "Victoria Bitter" print ...See notes for further information from Dean Filgate.Ticket - MMTB red printing on light brown paper, with the number in black ink. A transfer ticket matched with Reg Item 5521, listing the various points of transfer between electric and cable trams. Has a "Victoria Bitter" print on the rear. Ticket number A777443.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, transfer tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Cable Tram 129 Elizabeth St, 1890s
... Cable Tram 129 Elizabeth St....cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 129... The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 129, in Elizabeth St ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 129, in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. Alf Twentyman has written on the rear "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s.", with the Post Office alongside. Two heavy horse-drawn drays are also in the view.Yields information about cable trams in Elizabeth St c1890s.Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.in pencil on the rear - very faded - "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s."trams, tramways, cable tram, tram 129, elizabeth st, bourke st, alf twentyman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Conductors (Signal) Bell - JS pattern, John Stephenson
... York who made tramway equipment and the first cable tram saloon... tramway equipment and the first cable tram saloon cars ...Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. The actual bell and part of the striker are missing. The striker has been broken off. The "JS" indicates it was made by John Stephenson of New York who made tramway equipment and the first cable tram saloon cars for Melbourne. Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars.Part of a brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, part of the bell striker and bell pull part. Has at both ends, nine screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof of a tram. trams, tramways, conductors, bells, john stephenson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Wedding procession Maree Menzel & Marcus Davidson, Station Street to Yacht Club, Pat Grainger, 1989
... and former cable tram depot in view..., Sandridge Hotel and former cable tram depot in view Photograph ...Maree and Marcus of 63 Station Street married after several years of living together. As she is a fashion designer, she designed and made all costumes; as he is a musician, some of his friends played jazz and rock for the procession to the Port Melbourne Yacht Club for the ceremony. Only three neighbours (including photographer) were invited to accompany the procession. The wedding must have been one of the last functions in the clubhouse before it burned.From a group of photographs of the 1989 wedding procession of Maree Menzel and Marcus Davidson, from the railway reserve near 63 Station Street to the Port Melbourne Yacht Club: procession in Beach Street, Swallow & Ariell, Sandridge Hotel and former cable tram depot in viewcelebrations fetes and exhibitions, built environment, maree menzel, marcus davidson, amelia finch -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tour notes, Keith Kings, Adult Education Association, 9/1971
... of the tram used, South Melbourne depot, cable trams, the route... used, South Melbourne depot, cable trams, the route - Spencer ...Set of tour notes using tram L class 104. Gives details of the tram used, South Melbourne depot, cable trams, the route - Spencer St, Bridge Road Richmond, Hawthorn, Malvern, Queensway, Ackland St, St Kilda, and return to South Melbourne depot. Prepared by Keith Kings and the TMSV.Demonstrates a set of tour notes for a non-tramway enthusiast group,Tour notes - two Foolscap sheets for a tour by the Adult Education Association Historical Group of Vic - 12-9-1971trams, tram tours, tours, tour notes, south melbourne depot, adult education assoc -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s
... with the Richmond cable trams. W.Jack.'... to Hawthorn Bridge and connected with the Richmond cable trams. W.Jack ...Black & white photo ex Postcard? titled 'Where two roads meet', showing a horse tram ( Hawthorn Bridge to Auburn Road (Riversdale Road) and Prahran and Malvern No. 36 on Glenferrie Road with Deepdene destination, at the intersection of Riversdale & Glenferrie Roads, Hawthorn. Corner block (SE) behind photo has a 'For Sale' sign on it, with houses in background. Now a block of shops. Tram No. 36 is an F class car, later renumbered - see p14 of Destination City, 4th edition. See also inscriptions. Questions: How horse tram number determined and date of photograph??`` Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back.'T101, No. 26 horse tram of Hawthorn Tramway Trust in Riversdale Road. No. 36 toastrack (enclosed cross seat) of the Prahran & Malvern Trams in Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 1917. Horse trams ran from Auburn Road to Hawthorn Bridge and connected with the Richmond cable trams. W.Jack.'trams, tramways, pmtt, horse trams, riversdale road, glenferrie rd , tram f 36 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Illustration Melbourne Town Hall, c1890
... cable tram... north bound cable tram in the view along with a horse drawn cab... and possibly a state event. Melbourne Town Hall Swanston St cable tram ...The photograph is of an illustration of the Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St of a busy scene with a large horse drawn Landau open carriage arriving at the Town Hall. There is one north bound cable tram in the view along with a horse drawn cab and many pedestrians. Possibly taken from a magazine showing a state occasion. Possibly c1890.Yields information about the Melbourne Town Hall and possibly a state event.Black and white photograph with a plain back.melbourne town hall, swanston st, cable tram, horse drawn vehicles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL', January, 1966
... of cable tram at Victoria Street terminus, circa 1890. Thirteen...). Front page picture of cable tram at Victoria Street terminus ...Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd., Volume 2, No. 3 January 1966. 1/3d (12 cents). Front page picture of cable tram at Victoria Street terminus, circa 1890. Thirteen pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'document, newspaper -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, J W Banks, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, Apr 1889
... to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown... plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram ...Large book of 9 pages, incl. title page, bound on left with black tape, wih plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889Signed p. 2 by J.W. Banks, C.E.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, j w banks -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Denver Tramway Corporation, "As U Go", 1950
... , short history, cable trams, steam trams, electric tram, funeral..., short history, cable trams, steam trams, electric tram, funeral ...12 page printed booklet, titled "As-U-Go", Souvenir edition, issued for the retirement of Denver's USA streetcar system, June 3 1950, by the Denver Tramway Corp. Features horse trams, short history, cable trams, steam trams, electric tram, funeral car, sight seeing and buses. Shows viewpoints of the conversion of electric streetcar systems to buses - forward by Mayor of Denver, Quigg Newton. trams, tramways, denver, usa -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Domestic object - Set of 6 tramcar drink coasters, Paul Stephen-Daly, c1980
... (Melburne cable tram) - 1885 (The R class refers to MMTB drawing... - 11 R Class - 1266 (Melburne cable tram) - 1885 (The R class ...Produced as a souvenir for domestic use. The coasters feature: Z3 class - 1980 - has a Stephen Daly trademark logo on the rear. W2 class - 1927 A class - 1910 - 11 R Class - 1266 (Melburne cable tram) - 1885 (The R class refers to MMTB drawing number R1266) X class - 1924 T class - 1917Demonstrates a range of souvenirs about Melbourne's trams.Set of 6 drink coasters, with a felt back silver plastic front with an impression of a Melbourne tram contained within a black finished cardboard box. Each coaster has the imprint of the MMTB emblem.tramcars, souvenirs, melbourne, coasters, btm -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Cable tram 383 Bridge Road Richmond, 1910s
... Cable tram 383 Bridge Road Richmond....cable tram.... Photo possibly taken c1920 as cable tram appears to be in a MMTB... as cable tram appears to be in a MMTB livery. Yields information ...The photograph shows cable, trailer 383 in Bridge Road Richmond inbound to the City about to cross Church Street. G. Sterling & Sons, draper and outfitters establishment of Richmond since 1860 on this site with their 1897 building in the background. The building remains and in 2024 is a Commonwealth Bank. Photo possibly taken c1920 as cable tram appears to be in a MMTB livery.Yields information about cable trams in Bridge Road Richmond and associated buildings.Photograph, black and white, Kodak paper.trams, tramways, cable tram, tram 383, bridge road, church st, richmond -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Northcote cable tram 3
... Northcote cable tram 3...cable tram...The photograph shows a Northcote cable tram set - grip car... The photograph shows a Northcote cable tram set - grip car and trailer ...The photograph shows a Northcote cable tram set - grip car and trailer No. 3. The trailer is lettered - Clifton Hill - Northcote & Preston. The background has been whited out though possibly a conductor and the gripman can be seen. For the story of the Northcote line, see the Museum's article - Northcote: the on again, off again cable tramway in the references.Yields information about the Northcote cable trams before they were merged with the MMTB.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, northcote, clifton hill, tram 3 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Apr. 1940
... April 1940. Though dated prior to the closure of the cable tram... April 1940. Though dated prior to the closure of the cable tram ...Light purple cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated April 1940. Though dated prior to the closure of the cable tram routes does not include cable tram routes. Book consists of one section, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. April 1940 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs retained and pdf added.Has a number of inscriptions in pencil: Inside front cover "M.E. Gorey 4194" Notes on pages 4, 8, 9, 25 re fares or sections on inside rear cover "184"trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, Last Bourke St bus, 25/06/1955
... also brought in the last cable tram June 25 1955", in pencil... with the Wreath The driver also brought in the last cable tram June 25 ...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