Third Annual Horse Gymkhana Memo from Assistant Manager to Dist. Traffic Supts, NS & SS, about a procession of horses and vehicles through the city."Mr Simpson, for your information" written in black ink, top left corner. "Inspectors please note. WJ 3/4/34" written in red pencil in lower half.trams, tramways, instructions, events

Notice or pamphlet, foolscap sheet, titled "Tramway Board Returned Sick or Wounded Soldiers' Concession Fares - Conditions", dated 1/3/1918, signed by H. A. Wilcox General Manager. Gives detail of the concession, tickets, issue (pre-purchased), need for a medical certificate and extent of issue. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, notices and information, concession fares, world war 1, soldiers, tramway board, tickets

Pamphlet - special size sheet, was originally folded into three titled "Information for passengers - Round trip through Melbourne and Suburbs by Cable and Electric Tramways", giving details of the trip, where the trams could be boarded, Description of Route, map shows the route along with other tram routes. Also show railway stations. Has a photo of a PMTT single trucker. c1918/19 2 copies held.trams, tramways, pmtt, cable trams, tours, round trip, map

Tender document - two foolscap sheets, carbon copies, titled "Tramway Board - Lighting of the Board's cars - Particulars of the Board's requirements". Gives the tram car numbers to be lit (1014 in total), from either electricity, acetylene or other method. Information required to be provided, guarantees, testing or trial and a contract rights. Signed by W. O. Strangward as Secretary. Two copies held.Second copy has the stamp "Copied to Board etc" and dated 28/8/16 in ink.trams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, tenders, contracts, equipment, lights

Book - 8 pages plus card, stippled paper, cover centre stapled "The Suggestions Scheme of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" with a foreword about the scheme signed by Robert Risson as Chairman, describes the basis of the scheme, how it was to work, patents, information to be provided and decisions. Undated - mid 1960's? See Reg Item 3717 for a suggestion form and its used in 1956trams, tramways, mmtb, suggestion scheme, instructions

Map of the system shown at two inches = 1 mile. Drawing No. P5799. Shows crossovers, track layouts at junctions, signal cabins roads, railways, and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 20/12/1940, though originally drawn in 1922. The plan shows the lines to Maribyrnong Munitions works along Cordite Ave and Wests Road and the track from Moonee Ponds to Union Road, opened in July 1941, and the extension to Essendon Airport built in 1942, but not the Queen St North Essendon substation. Shows underground cables, tram and bus depot, workshop locations, and substation locations and their priority.Yields information about the MMTB substation locations in 1942.Drawing - dyeline cloth backed print - titled - "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" and subtitled - "Substations". trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map, world war 2, substation

Plans of Basement, Ground Floor, First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Fifth Floor and Roof. Gives the layout of each floor, room name and the use of each room, along with the assigned user. See item 7384 for a photo of the building.Yields information on the 1964 use and layout of the MMTB Head Office building.Set of 8 drawings or prints, secured by two Arnos fasteners at the top of the layout of the MMTB Head Office at 616 Little Collins St Melbourne.Each printed dated "18.3.64" in each bottom right hand corner in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, head office, plans, administration

Report - five foolscap carbon copy sheets stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Summary of Concessions issued by the MMTB". Provides a list and then details each concession ticket, including hours of travel. Includes city concession cards and combined weekly rail - tram ticket. Has a handwritten note on the bottom of the last sheet "Information sent to Mr Foletta Ministry of Transport 17-11-72"trams, tramways, tickets, concession fares, 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

Photograph of shunting a South Melbourne Beach tram at terminus in Market St City. The grip car has the destination of Collins St, while the tailer, South Melbourne Beach. Note the conductor on board the trailer and a 3rd man by the trailer, possibly the shunter. Photo c1937Yields information about shunting cable tram sets at Market St Melbourne.Negative of cable tram set and print with notes on the rear.Written on rear of album print "Shunting South Melbourne Beach tram at terminus in Market St City."trams, tramways, cable trams, market st, shunting, collins st

Comb bound (white plastic) specification or tender document, approx. 180 pages, with glossy card orange covers, titled "Tender Schedule for Electric Trams" and "Contract 3000". Compiled and published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, closing Monday 10 May 1977. Details the conditions of tender, conditions of contract, notes, specification, gives background information about Melbourne, dimensions, performance, drivers and conductors, trucks, wheels, brakes, electrical equipment, control panels and drawings. The drawings give a map of the system, typical city route, Glenferrie Road route (grade diagram), concrete track construction, min. radius curves, loading gauge, all-electric tram and mounting details for the trolley base, schedule of prices, tender form, form of contract, schedule of information to be provided by the tenderer. Includes an Alphabetical Index. Includes a drawing for a single ended version of the tramcar. Became the Z3 class. Only the table of contents and the drawings scanned. See Reg Items 1583 and 2266 for other similar documents. See Reg Items 337 and 338 for a report on the operation of single ended tramcars 2 copies held.Has in ink written on front cover "J Armstrong" with a stamp blacked out and other copy of the same signature.trams, tramways, z3 class, specification, tenders, mmtb, melbourne, single ended tramcars

Black and white print of W6 979 ready to leave North Fitzroy Depot. Shows the depot offices and the depot behind and depot allocation board to the right of the tram. Tram about to run a route 96.Yields information about North Fitzroy Depot.Black and White photographs - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink details of photo.tramways, trams, mmtb, north fitzroy depot, w6 class, tram 979

Booklet titled "Rules of The Mutual Benefit Society of the Employees of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" - Tramway Benefit Society, a Friendly Society. Details the rules of membership, benefits, and details of the Capital House facility - hospital unit, operating theatre, dental and Chiropody. Details how the society is governed and managed. Also provides information on Sick Pay, Dispensary books, contributions, benevolent funds, workers' compensation schedule for 1946, Has in the rear the various schedules. Yields information about the Tramway Mutual or Benefit Society, which covered members for health costs prior to the introduction of Medicare.Booklet - 68 pages + red card covers centre stapled.benefit society, tbs, sickness, mutual funds, mmtb, tramways, employees

Form used by the MMTB traffic staff to report accidents, provide information, details of the event, conditions, damage, names of those involved, cause of the collision, map or drawing of the location, witness details and sobriety of the people involved. Has a drawing of both W and Z class trams - form 3/396Demonstrates an accident report form used by the MMTB c1975Form - four foolscap pages printed on yellow paper and stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, forms, collisions

Booklet issued for the use by drivers on the then new Bourke St tram line, which commenced on Sunday 26/6/1955. Provides a long list of Do Nots, typical of the time. Gives information to crews about the new trams, their quiet running, and their handling. Has a few "Always" at the rear of the booklet.Demonstrates an information document produced by the MMTB for drivers of the new Bourke Street routes.Booklet - 12 pages printed on light fawn paper, centre stapled.trams, tramways, bourke st, new trams, new tramways, opening, instructions

Document - letters and comments and suggestions for a tender specification for the Austral Otis grinding machine from Chief Engineer MMTB to A G Wray Engineer for Tramways, NSW Govt Tramways. The grinder was used to remove corrugations from the rail head. Includes comments about the performance of a similar machine in Melbourne. Dated July 1929.Yields information the performance of the Melbourne rail grinders - 1929 Document or memo - 6 typed foolscap sheets and 3 quarto typed letters.tramways, mmtb, track work, track maintenance, rail grinding, specifications, sydney

Set of 7 photographs, probably by the MMTB of Wattle Park. 1 - Wattle Park Chalet building 2 - ditto - side view 3 - Children's playground area 4 - General view of the footpaths and park 5 - one of the water features 6 - View of some of the buildings. 7 - part of the golf course.Yields information about Wattle Park during the 1960s, which was owned and maintained by the MMTB.Set of 7 black and white photographs.tramways, mmtb, wattle park, golf

Set of 7 photographs, probably by the MMTB of Wattle Park. 1 - Night photo of the chalet 2 - view looking across to the chalet with people picnicking 3 - One of the former W2's at the park. 4 - General view of the park with people. 5 - Another view with one of the W2's in the view, 6 - View with the golf course 7 - General view with mature trees.Yields information about Wattle Park during the 1960s, which was owned and maintained by the MMTB.Set of 7 black and white photographs.tramways, mmtb, wattle park, golf

The book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated March 1960. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares, and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. See item 879 for a version of the same date but different cover sheets. Not known which one proceeded - one could have been a reprint.Yields information about the March 1960 Fares and Sections for the MMTB.Black cloth covered bound book, 124 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Two errata pages have been glued in on top of original page - pages 13 and 47.tramways, tickets, fares, sections

The book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated 14 Feb. 1966, the day of the introduction of decimal currency to Australia - all fares in cents. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares, and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Yields information about the Feb 1966 Fares and Sections for the MMTB at the time of the introduction of decimal currency.Green cloth covered bound book, 108 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Dated 14 Feb. 1966, the day of the introduction of decimal currency to Australia - all fares in cents.tramways, tickets, fares, sections, decimal currency

Set of two photographs showing parts of the mockup for the future All Electric tram. The first photo looks at the passenger compartment with the conductor's desk and seats. The second photo shows the side view of the driver's compartment with the foot controls, windscreen and seat. The mockup was built at Preston Workshops, 1971. See also items 2502 and 4540 for other photos.Yields information about a mockup at Preston Workshops of an all electric tram body.Photograph black and white printed on plain paper, one with MMTB stamp.melbourne, tramways, mmtb, new trams, mockup, 1041 mock-up

Photograph of W7 1024 decorated and illuminated for the Centenary of Kew. See March 1961 Electric Traction - "W7 1024 was decorated and illuminated for the centenary of the City of Kew, and was scheduled to run between December 4 and December 16, 1960, from Kew Depot on the Mont Albert and North Balwyn lines. Its term was extended to mid-January and it was still running in early February. It was similarly decorated for the centenary of the City of Fitzroy in 1958 (see illustration E.T. 10/60). Has the MMTB stamp amd number on the rear of the print.Yields information about tram 1024 decorated for the centenary of the City of Kew in 1960.Black and white print with remnants of mounting paper on rear.tramways, city of kew, decorated trams, tram 1024, illuminated trams, w7 class, centenary celebrations

Black and white print of a W class tram body on dollies at the Holden Body Builders at Woodville Adelaide. Mr R E Jackman was the MMTB's Superintendent (Engineer) representing the Board in Adelaide for both the Holden contract and the contract with Perry Engineering for bogies or trucks for the W-class tram. Shows the tram basically complete on temporary dollies. See item 5554 for other digital images of the work.Yields information about the construction of new tramcars for the MMTB by HoldensBlack and white print with details on the rear.In red ink "Holdens Motor Body Builders", in black ink "14/3/24", in pencil "roof shows only partly painted" and the stamp of "R E Jackman"tramways, tramcars, w class, holden bodyworks, new tramcars, adelaide, construction

Used by the MMTB as a Transfer ticket from cable to electric trams. Enabled the passenger to pay one 2d fare rather than two separate fares. Printed for week day use only.Yields information about tickets used on Melbourne Trams in the 1920sSet of three paper cable tram tickets - 2d - Nos 194055, 707547 and 704712tramways, tickets, cable trams, mmtb

Set of 24 Annual reports of the "Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. Ltd" detailing the finances, passengers, lines, company matters, and dividends, from the 16th Annual Report of 1889 to the 37th Report of 1910 and the report of the Directors for 1917 following the cessation of MTOCo activities. The last report details the issues in winding up the Company and settling its dispute with the Tramway Board. Sample images provided of the 16th, 37th and 2017 reports.Yields information about the MTOCo through its Annual Reports to Shareholders and how profitable it was paying good dividends to shareholders.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink and folded.annual reports, tramways, cable trams, mtoco

Document - "New type pass for Traffic Officers" - issuing a new metal pass for Traffic Officers - has a photo of the pass with details of who will receive one. Notes the partial withdrawal of the type with two triangles within a circle that would continue to be used by Official and Clerical staff. Dated 8/11/1963, signed by R C Drummond Traffic Manager. See items 397, 577 and 7082 for examples. Yields information about the timing of the issuing of a new type of pass for traffic officers and details of the issue.Document - single foolscap duplicated sheet with two punched holes on left side.tramways, badges, officers, mmtb, passes

Set of five circulars about Trolley Poles and their use on trams: 1 - Emergency Trolley Rope - fitting to trams - foolscap dated 25/10/1963 2 - trolley poles and climbing onto the roof - quarto dated 17/12/1963 3 - Procedure for placing front trolley pole in trailing position - foolscap - 20/12/1963 4 - Trolley pole rope guide clip - two foolscap sheets with space for an photo - 11/11/1964 5 - Trolley pole rope guide clip - quarto sheet dated 12/11/1964.Yields information about the use of trolley poles on Melbourne trams.Document - Set of five foolscap or quarto sheets, duplicated, each with two punched holes on left side.tramways, instructions, trolley poles, operations, safety

Set of two notices regarding passenger behaviour: 1 - "Person travelling in a condition likely to offend Passengers" - dated 30/11/1967 about a Mr G A Duncan travelling on tram in a filthy state of dress - quoting By-Law 11, section 8, being not permitted to travel. 2 - "Passengers unable to pay fares" - dated 8/11/1967, about excessive fare owing reports, regular offenders, false names and addresses asking crews to obtain proof of address or ask the person to leave the tramcar,Yields information about the behaviour of some passengers in relation to dress and unpaid fares.Document - Set of two quarto sheets, printed, each with two punched holes on left side.tramways, instructions, operations, unpaid fares, fares, behaviour, conductors