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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Numbers and Particulars of Trams" - Ballarat, 28/9/1970
... "Numbers and Particulars of Trams" - Ballarat ...List titled "Numbers and Particulars of Trams", dated 28/9/1970, split into separate sheets for single truck and bogie trams which includes the Scrubber tram. Tram 20 has been deleted following its demolition on 17/9/1970 (see item 1088). Gives details of where purchased from, date of purchase, type, body builder, seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheelbase, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Armature bearings, suspension bearings, gear teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons. Has a list of abbreviations on the base of each sheet. See also 8721 and 8722 for other versions - different dates and 8690 for a Bendigo list. Note: Framed copies of both Ballarat and Bendigo are held in the depot. Yields information about the dimensions and equiipment on Ballarat Tramcars operated by the SEC.Typed List of tramcars and their details for Ballarat - carbon copy two double foolscap sheets.tramcars, ballarat, equipment, lists, data -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Busy day for the trams", "Tram driver injured", 14/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... "Busy day for the trams", "Tram driver injured" ...Set of two newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 14/8/1971, that have been taped together. 1. Titled "Busy day for the trams" featured a photo of Ballarat trams 13, 27 and another single truck at Gardens Loop the previous day carrying school children on special trams. See Reg Item 3764 for actual print of photograph. 2. Titled "Tram driver injured" reports on the injury to SEC Driver Ian Tierney of Skipton St. who was severely injured after being hit by a motorcycle outside the SEC Wendouree Parade depot at 12.55pm the previous day. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.special trams, gardens loop -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Nine trams may be kept in Ballarat", Aug. 1971
... "Nine trams may be kept in Ballarat" ...Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of about 5 newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of lined paper. Main cutting titled "Nine trams may be kept in Ballarat", from The Courier Ballarat, 18/8/1971 (can read date through the back paper), about the number of trams to be kept in Ballarat, the BTPS, removal of the overhead. Other cuttings note the provision of bus stops in Ballarat, a hail storm the previous day (Friday 17/8/2005), floods, the derailment of a tram while on a tour for the Ballarat North Technical School, employment of those employees who had been retrenched and two letters re the replacement of the trams, including the aims of the BTPS to operate in Wendouree Parade. Letter re the BTPS signed by John Anderson. See also Reg item 3165 and 6665 for similar presentations of cuttings.secv, closure, employment, btps, disposal, storms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Guide Book/notes, Yarra Trams, "Staff Guide July 2014", 2014
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Book, 146 pages, including card covers, white spiral bound titled "Staff Guide July 2014", with a photo of E 6001 at Southern Cross on the front cover along with logos for Keolis Downer, Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria (PTV). Has a message from the CEO, Clement Michel, listing of contents on page 3 including Myki, location information of Melbourne facilities eg churches, hotels, museums etc, including route designation, TramTracker, tram stops by route and useful numbers.trams, tramways, yarra trams, routes, myki, melbourne, tram stops, staff, tram 6001 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Tram Deputation and Save the trams, May. 1962
... Tram Deputation and Save the trams ...Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 5 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system May 1962. All from The Courier. 1 - Report 3-5-62 re the Question in the House by Tom Evans - trams unsuitable and the SEC will see that there is an appropriate bus service. 2 - "Perpetuating an evil" - 3-5-62 - about primary industries and issues with the Common Market in Europe 3 - "Tram Deputation" - 9-5-62 - planned deputation to Premier Bolte to be delayed to after his return from OS 4 - "Save the Trams" - 12-5-62 - Wendouree Progress Association, re trams and favoured an inquiry 5 - "Look well ahead with car park plans" - 17-5-62 (spread over two separate items) - proposal to roof the Alfred Hall car parking site through a Lease, re SEC letting the tracks deteriorate, a bus terminal and car park development. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, car parking, alfred hall, buses, x class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Bruce Herbert, "Bendigo and Ballarat Trams (AETA Convention) 30 Mar 1975", 30/03/1975 12:00:00 AM
... "Bendigo and Ballarat Trams (AETA Convention) 30 Mar 1975"...Trams ...Negative folder - made by ROW1 International of West Germany containing 40 No. 35 mm negatives of the AETA 1975 Convention visit to Ballarat and Bendigo on 30-3-1975. 17 photos of Ballarat and 23 of Bendigo. Ballarat photos: 1 - 40 at the Wendouree Parade crossing loop showing trams stop signage and AETA members standing at the front of the tram. 2 - distant view of 27 in the loop and the "wide roadway" 3 - view of 40 northbound about to nearing loop with various cars in the view. 4 - 40 about to enter loop with 27 in background. 5 - 40 and 27 at loop 6 - 40 at St Aidans Drive 7 - 14 and 27 at loop with 40 in the background 8 - 27 leaving loop 9 - 14 leaving loop 10 - General view showing cars and 40 in the loop, looking north. 11 - as for 1 12 - ditto 13 - 40 northbound, 27 southbound at loop 14 - 27 at loop 15 - 26, 14 and 28 at depot including 1 road. 16 - ditto with people viewing the trams - shows the overhead on 1 road. 17 - X41 and B80 on train at Spencer St, probably the train the group travelled on. trams, tramways, btps, ballarat, aeta, bendigo, bendigo trust, wendouree parade, depot, gardens loop, motor vehicles, tram 40 tram 27 tram 26 tram 14 tram 28 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, final day of operation of Collingwood cable trams, 15/4/1939
... final day of operation of Collingwood cable trams...Trams ...Newspaper Clipping - from a newspaper a photograph of the final day of operation of Collingwood cable trams in Lonsdale Street, noting that buses take over tomorrow. Has a photo of passengers with the Gripman and the Conductor on the grip. Time line book gives the closure at 15/4/1939. Refer to Reg Item 1806 for a photo of services being closed in Lonsdale St. Newspaper not known at the time of cataloguing could be The Herald, as it mentions "today" in the photo caption.Has "April 1939" written in ink on the top edge.trams, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, collingwood, gripmen, conductors, closure -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tender Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Design, Manufacture and delivery of 100 only all-electric trams", Aug. 1966
... trams"...Trams ...Comb bound (white plastic) specification or tender document, approx. 70 pages, with glossy card covers, titled "Tender Schedule for All-Electric Trams", published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, closing 12 September 1966. 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. Second copy from same donor added 9-3-2017 See Reg Item 2266 for the 1972 version and 4667 for a draft version - dated June 1965. See Item 4388 for the Z3 document. See Reg Item 4049 for associated newspaper cuttings.In red felt pen on top right hand corner "(1966)". Has stamp "Discarded from PTC Library 22 Oct. 1989" on front cover. 2nd copy has "1966" in ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, specification, tenders, z class, mmtb, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Special Event Services", Mar. 2019
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Pamphlet - cut out from card with a hanging function or link for use on tramcar strap hanging rails, titled "Special Event Services", for the Grand Prix 14/3 to 17/3, produced by Yarra Trams and PTV. Gives gate details, times and contact numbers for queries.trams, tramways, grand prix, yarra trams, pamphlets, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, George Duncan, Melbourne Tramways Trust, "General Conditions of Contract" - cable trams, c1884
... "General Conditions of Contract" - cable trams...Trams ...Set of three printed foolscap documents, secured in the top left hand corner by a staple, giving standard "General Conditions of Contract" for the construction or provision of mechanical equipment to the Melbourne Tramways Trust, cable tram system. .1 - four page document - "General Construction" .2 - three page document - "Mechanical" .3 - two page document - has clause title on the left hand side.trams, tramways, mtt, cable trams, melbourne tramways trust, construction, mto co, contracts, specification, legal agreements -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Old trams "much better than present homes"", 1954
... "Old trams "much better than present homes""...Trams ...Newspaper clipping titled "Old trams "much better than present homes"" with photo of ex Adelaide single truckers cars (A class), on stands at Port Augusta for use as homes (Port Augusta Council to give approval) and on rear photo of new SA Railways Bluebird rail cars at Islington Workshops beginning trials. Item not dated. Item can be dated by knowledge of date Bluebird Railcars commenced trials. According to Railmac publication, "Railcars of S.A.R., to 1975, first Bluebird commenced service 10/54. images of both photos on file. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, port augusta, bluebird railcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Envelope/s, Australia Post, "Trams of Victoria", 1/07/2009 12:00:00 AM
... "Trams of Victoria"...Trams ...Demonstrates Australia Post use of an image on a pre-stamped envelope, first day of issue and a printed stamp.Printed pre-stamp envelope titled "Trams of Victoria" on light brown paper, featuring Geelong No. 3, at Eastern Park, early 1950's. Has as printed 27c Australia stamp on the envelope. Has been post cancelled by the Hobart Post Office Museum 19/5/1982 - First day of issue. On the rear, gives details of the stamp - Mangles' Kangaroo Paw. Designer - Paul Jones, Sydney, pre-stamped envelope No. 051. Purchased from eBay C.Siviero, 19/6/2009 for $6.21 including postage. eBay sheet filed with worksheet.trams, tramways, envelopes, geelong, stamps, australia post -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Yarra Trams, Clarendon Street Junction - Driver's Booklet, Jan. 2016
... Yarra Trams ...Produced by Yarra Trams with diagrams, maps and instructions for the use by drivers at Clarendon St junction, following the introduction of an additional loop track for the Tramcar Restaurant tram. Demonstrates a set of Yarra Trams instructions for a complex junction.Booklet - 20 A5 pages, centre stapled full colour on recycled paper.tramways, clarendon st, clarendon st junction, instructions, yarra trams, colonial tramcar restaurant -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, " 'Home' for trams", 16/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
... " 'Home' for trams" ...Yields information about the construction of the depot building for the BTPS in the south Gardens Reserve and the landscape at the time.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday, 16/5/1972 titled " 'Home' for trams". Features a photograph of the erected steelwork for the new BTPS tram depot in the South Gardens Reserve. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3819 for a print of the actual photograph.btps, depot, buildings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams' return unlikely", 1/03/2003 12:00:00 AM
... "Trams' return unlikely" ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 1/3/2003, titled "Trams' return unlikely", quoting Ballarat Mayor, Cr. David Vendy that return of trams to the city centre is unlikely in the short term. The comments follow the recent council ruling out the returning of traffic to Bridge Mall. Notes the reports that were prepared and the estimated cost of $20m.city tramway, ballarat revival, bridge mall -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Cable trams - Johnston St Collingwood, Wal Larsen, c1938-1939
... Trams ...Photograph of trailer 532 west bound in Johnston St Collingwood about to pass under the railway bridge, with a Tait set on the top and another cable tram set eastbound. The bridge has an advert for Laconia Blankets and R. L. Scott Chemist. Photographer - possibly Wal Larsen based on negative size and Reg Item 5064 and on the last day of service 14/4/1939.Yields information about the Johnston St cable trams.Negative of cable trams, print also held.Written on rear of album print "Collingwood cable trams passing under railway bridge at Victoria Park"trams, tramways, cable trams, johnston st, collingwood, railway, bridges, tram 532 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "White Night 2014", 2014
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Pamphlets - 8 fold DL full colour printed on off white paper, titled "White Night 2014", detailing the event, public transport, map and what tram alterations, public transport guide, and times - for 22 and 23 Feb. 2014. Published by the PTV. Two copies held.trams, tramways, events, melbourne, white night, tram services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Handout material, Swanston Trams, "Swanston Team Talk 2/00", 2000
... Swanston Trams ...Swanston Trams Team talk hand out notes - Oct. 2000, looking at performance for August and September, customer feedback, new timetables (of 1994), tram attendants and their roles, improving performance, branding, and new brand logos - introducing M>Tram, and M>Train. Was part of the National Express Group at the time.Demonstrates Swanston Tram's team talk and methods of the time.Set of 9 A4 printed sheets - was stapled in top left hand corner.public transport, swanston trams, national express, tramways, melbourne, m>tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Swanston Trams, Swanston Trams, "General and Operational Rules and Regulations", 1999
... Swanston Trams ...Titled "Swanston Trams General and Operational Rules and Regulations 1999", published by Swanston Trams. Provides a list of definitions. Gives rules regarding tram operations, dealing with the public, driving, tickets, one-person operators, accidents, and behavior. Dated 19/4/1999, 4th Edition, author Alan J Rees.Yields information the rules and regulations that Swanston Tram operational crews were to abide by.Document or Book - yellow cover, single pages, with an Arnos plastic binder clip on the left-hand side, 74 pages + cover with an indextramcars, tramways, operations, swanston trams, rules, regulations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Save the Trams", 19/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... "Save the Trams" ...Newspaper clipping from the letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 19/8/1971. The first letter, signed by "All Het Up" pleading for the trams to be retained on a limited route serving Sovereign Hill and the Gardens and noting the tourist potential of such a tram line. A Second letter supports the retention of the trams by the BTPS in Wendouree Parade. Letter is unsigned - may not have been cut out properly. Notes the preservation of a street tramway in Montevideo. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.special trams, gardens loop, accidents, injuries -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Talking buses an alternative to trams", "Where is the tram money to come from", "Tram support doesn't ensure plan success", Aug. 2002
... "Talking buses an alternative to trams", "Where is the tram ...Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Set of three newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from The Courier - Saturday 24 August 2002 - titled "Talking buses an alternative to trams", written by David Stabb. .2 - Newspaper clipping - from The Courier, Tuesday 27 August 2002, first letter titled "Where is the tram money to come from" written by Michelle Smith. .3 - Newspaper clipping - Editorial - The Courier, Thursday 1 August 2002, titled "Tram support doesn't ensure plan success", also notes the Fast Train to Ballarat. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Metlink, "Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games - 16-26 March 2006" - Yarra Trams Staff Booklet", Mar. 2006
... " - Yarra Trams Staff Booklet"...Trams ...Set of two books printed in full colour on gloss white paper, centre stapled providing information for transport staff involved in the Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne 16-26 March 2006. Both have details of event for train, tram and bus crews, event program and transport map, including shunting details, announcements, bus replacement services, electric or automatic points, route alterations and security information. On the back cover has contact telephone numbers and web addresses. Both have the Met Link logos on the front covers. Items contained with in a plastic envelope with a black neck band. .1 - "Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games - 16-26 March 2006" - Yarra Trams Staff Booklet" - 80 pages with a photo of 5014 on front cover. 2nd copy added 11-12-17 from Donation of Ron Scholten. .2 - "Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games - 16-26 March 2006" - Connex and V/Line Staff Booklet" - 96 pages with a Alstom suburban train and Bombardier Velocity set on the front covers. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, commonwealth games, connex, v/line, yarra trams, metlink -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Smashes into Tree", Tram and Truck in Collision - Woman Killed; Daughter seriously injured", "Crowded Tramcar wrecked after collision", "Trams Crash when Brakes fail", "Tram and Truck collide in Main Road" "Tram, Motor cycle crash head on", 1930-s to 1940's
... wrecked after collision", "Trams Crash when Brakes fail", "Tram ...Yields information about the accidents and derailments in Ballarat and collisions with vehicles that resulted in injuries to the driver and major damage to vehicles or passengers.Series of handwritten notes titled "Smashes and Derailments" and newspaper clippings from The Courier about accidents in Ballarat during the 1930's and 1940's, over four separate pages within the book. Written notes on accidents with trams: ESCo trams No. 26 - 5/2/1935 - collision with Scrubber No. 24 - 1/12/1941 No. 17 - 5/3/1943 No. 19 - 8/2/1948 No. 22 (3rd) - 28/7/1944 No. 13 and 30 - 9/2/1945 No. 32 - 9/3/1945 No. 17 - 1/19/1949 Newspaper cuttings "Tram Smashes into Tree" - 24 - 1/12/1941, Tram and Truck in Collision - Woman Killed; Daughter seriously injured" - No. 17 - 5/3/1943, "Crowded Tramcar wrecked after collision" - No. 22 - 28/7/1944, "Trams Crash when Brakes fail" - 13 and 30 - 9/2/1945 Photo of No. 32 derailed in Sturt St - no date Main Road Collision - City Court Sequel - no date - No. 32 "Tram and Truck collide in Main Road"- No. 32 - 9/3/1945 - ? "Tram, Motor cycle crash head on" - 2/4/1948. Many with photos. Give eye witness accounts, sometimes the names of the crews involved, and other details such as the names of the passengers. Crews named: Joseph Tonkin, Herbert Donaldson Smerdon Charles White, Conductress - Mrs. L Harrison, Thomas Young Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. accidents, derailments, collision, sec, esco, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Mobile Mania", c2005
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Full colour poster A2 sized printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet titled "Mobile Mania" with a cartoon of a tram driver on a mobile phone pulling up quickly for a car on the tracks and an employee safety message. Prepared for employee use. No reference who did the cartoon. See also Reg Item 1235 for a similar cartoon style.trams, tramways, yarra trams, posters, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Invitation, Yarra Trams, centenary celebrations of Essendon Tram Depot, Sept. 2006
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Invitation card - inviting people to the centenary celebrations of Essendon Tram Depot, printed on white card with a photo of the opening of party for the Essendon Tramways, NMETL. Invite for Sunday 15/10/2015. Gives details, RSVP, times etc. Has the Centenary celebrations logo on the front.trams, tramways, yarra trams, nmetl, centenary, 100 years of electric trams, essendon depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Numbers and Particulars of Trams" - Bendigo, c1964
... "Numbers and Particulars of Trams" - Bendigo ...Gives details for each tram at that time, where from, date of purchase, New or second hand (all ), Straight or drop sill or drop centre, Body builder, Seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheel diameters, wheel base, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Gear Teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons and whether suitable for one man operation. Side list gives details of abbreviations, list of tram types and note on Birney 15. List of trams include "Cleaner Car". Undated. See item 3430 for Ballarat version and 8721 and 8722.Yields detailed information about Bendigo trams -c1964Dyeline print from a typed list.2nd copy has in ink "BTPS 613" in the top right hand corner.tramcars, bendigo, equipment, lists, data -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Yarra Trams, "Tramlines - issues 13 August 2008", Aug. 2008
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Magazine or newsletter, A3 gloss paper full colour folded to A4 - titled "Tramlines - issues 13 August 2008" published by Yarra Trams. Front cover has a photo of C2, bumblebee 5113 turning into Bourke St from Spring St with the bumblebee symbol on the sheet as well. Other stories are report from CEO Dennis Cliche, wind powered trams, environmental news, laying of new track for the platform stops at the Arts Precinct St. Kilda Road, Route 86, TramTracker, tickets and the International Film Festival.trams, tramways, c2 class, environment, platform stops, route 86, tramtracker, tickets, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Memorabilia - Diary, Yarra Trams, "2014", 2013
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Book printed as a diary for 2014, for Yarra Trams employees contained within a clear plastic cover. Has the Yarra Trams logo and the date "2014" on the front cover. Contains company information, safety messages, lists depot management personnel, Cardinal rules, safety rules, operational rules, tips on announcements, dates in a weekly format, notes pages and seven sheets which have been perforated to record incidents on including vehicle collisions, derailments, injuries. Last page provides useful contact information. Has a green cotton place marker strip fitted into the binding.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tram crews, rules, diary, safety, incidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Chas Bevan, 1971
... trams ...Yields information about the storage of tramcars in the City Loop during a week day.Colour slide - 35mm - of five (one bogie tram and four single truckers) in City Loop, with the Woolworths Big W store in the background. Trams in photograph are 43, 31 and others. Photo Chas Bevan. No. 43 has an advertisement for Bliss Bombs (To read pack: Tilt Tram")"Ballarat trams 1971"tramways, trams, sturt st, city loop, tram 43, tram 31 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour photograph - mounted, Yarra Trams or PTC?, mid 1990's?
... Trams...Yarra Trams or PTC? ...Colour print mounted within a large card frame of B class 2050 inbound on Flinders St to Latrobe St running a route 75. Has a Bank of Melbourne advertisement on the front of the tram, along with a run on its side in the front window. Tram at the Elizabeth St stop with Flinders St station in the background. In Flinders St, Christmas decorations have been strung on the span wire. Has been wall mounted or mounted within a larger frame - tape tear marks on the rear. The Wikipedia page for Bank of Melbourne (accessed 3/12/14 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_of_Melbourne_%281989%29) - The Bank of Melbourne is a financial institution based in Melbourne, Australia, established in 1989 and taken over by the Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) in 1997.trams, tramways, collins st, b class, tram 2050