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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Trams will go from two cities", 19/07/1968 12:00:00 AM
... "Trams will go from two cities" ...Newspaper clipping backed or glued to grey cardboard sheet titled "Trams will go from two cities", dated in pencil, July 19, 1968 from a Melbourne newspaper. Reports that the State Government had decided to abolish the trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo. Determination by the Transport Regulation Board, quotes Mr Wilcox Minister for Transport.closure, ballarat, bendigo, sec, transport regulation board -
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
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 -
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 -
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 -
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, 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 -
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 -
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
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, "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 -
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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "140 Commuters", c2003
... Trams...Yarra Trams ...Poster - full colour on off white paper, A4 single sided, titled "140 Commuters", showing a photograph of a crowded road with a rail bridge in the background (Hoddle St Richmond) and C 3035 with the destination of St Kilda Beach on a route 96. Has the Yarra Trams Melbourne all over logo. 2 copies held. See Reg Item 2515.3 for a different version.trams, tramways, yarra trams, hoddle st, richmond, route 96, st kilda beach, c class, tram 3035 -
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, "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 -
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
Newsletter - Set of 12, Swanston Trams, "Tramfare" or Swanston News, 1998 to 2000
... Swanston Trams ...Set of 14 newsletters issued by Swanston Trams - 1998 to 2000. When privatised, Swanston Trams became part of the National Express group. Includes general news of the operator, depot news and operational news. Depots were Essendon, Malvern, Glenhuntly and Brunswick. Generally known as "Tramfare" No. 1 - Swanston News - Oct. 1998 - 4 A4 pages - Dandenong road lighting, overhead conversion. No. 3 - December 1998 - 4 A4 pages No. 4 - Feb. 1999 - folded A3 - Ron Scholten awarded driver of the month for Malvern depot, Salvo tram No. 5 - March 19999 - Cricket - Vic wins, passing stationary trams - 3 images No. 6 - April 1999 - 4 A4 pages - Senior drivers, Grand Prix No. 7 - May 1999 - 4 A4 pages + single A4 sheet - Privatisation newsletter - recovering a lost bag, Tramjack, and news from the depots. No. 8 - June 1999 - Norm Maddock at Malvern Museum, No. 9 - July 1999 - celebrating 80 years, includes a privatisation newsletter - issue 3, details the senior team. No. 10 - August 1999 - welcomes Peter Strachan - Chief Executive of National Express rail division. Includes retirement of Doug Prosser Dec 1999 - 12 A3 pages - W class, plans for 2000, Steven Altham's and his models, Feb March 2000 - 12 A3 pages, new trams, Grand Prix, Millennium messages on Melbourne tram, National Express in Australia, New Head Office, and Midland (Birmingham) Metro. June 2000 - 12 A3 pages centre stapled, extensive news and people. September 2000 - unnamed looking for a new name, general National Express news - 12 A3 page June/July 2000, National Express Quarterly Journal - patrollers, M>Tram maintenance article, Demonstrates the work of Swanston Trams and National Express.Newsletter A4 or A3 size, printed on gloss paper.tramways, swanston trams, depots, drivers, norm maddock, national express, m>tram, maintenance -
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, N. Hill, "Off the rails about our trams", 27/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... "Off the rails about our trams" ...Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 27/3/1996, titled "Off the rails about our trams" written by N. Hill of Skipton St. Ballarat responding to a letter from M. Sargent of March 9 see Reg. Item 1498. Supports the return of trams to Ballarat. On the bottom of the cutting, a piece of tape has been added to add newspaper details.On the bottom edge " Ballarat Courier WED 27/3/96".letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Table Cards (Sheets), State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Bendigo Trams Runs, 1940's?
... Bendigo Trams Runs...Trams ...Demonstrates the method of advising tram crew their shift work.Set of two Typed table card or run card, for Bendigo Trams Runs glued and varnished onto a sheet of steel Gives details for the Motorman and Conductor, starting times, meal times, relief and taken by details. Not known when made - 1940's? .1 - Golden Square to North Bendigo - Run 10 PM - has traffic instructions on rear - see images i1 and i3 .2 - Eaglehawk line - unreadable due to rust - no information on rear. See also Reg Item 3155 and 6270 for other examples and 8134 for Geelongtrams, tramways, secv, forms, timetables, bendigo, btm -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "From London Buses to Melbourne Trams", 12/10/1951 12:00:00 AM
... "From London Buses to Melbourne Trams"...Trams ....1 - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping titled "From London Buses to Melbourne Trams" with photographs from The Age 12/10/1951 featuring new conductors taking up duty after two weeks of training - 37 Englishmen. Features: Edward Sallows, Mick Segal. Ted (Edward) Thorpe and Jim Turner. .2 - Enlarged print of Edward Sallows with conductors bag open, doing a journal - number 3454 .3 - ditto of Edward Thorpe at a Bundy clock - number 3464. Has on the rear in ink Cnr of Whitehorse and Glenferrie Road.See rear of photostrams, tramways, conductors, immigration, training, bundy clock, conductors bag -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - Set of three slides - Sebastopol line, Paul Jenkins, September 1971
... trams ...Set of three colour slides showing Ballarat tram 12 inbound in Albert St Sebastopol. The 3rd slides shows the tram crossing the road.Demonstrates tram operations on the Sebastopol line prior to closure.Set of three Kodachrome cardboard slides."Last Tram"tramways, ballarat, trams, tram 12, albert st., sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Table Cards (Sheets), State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Sunday tables or runs for the SEC Ballarat trams, Aug. 1971
... Sunday tables or runs for the SEC Ballarat trams...Trams ...Set of 3 sheets, photocopied on heat sensitive paper, foolscap size graph paper sheets giving the Sunday tables or runs for the SEC Ballarat trams following the closure of the Victoria St. - Gardens via Drummond St. North service. Gives details of 8 tables or runs, numbered from 1 Run to 8 Run. Each sheet headed "Sunday29". Used for two Sundays only. Each run details where the driver/conductor would sign on, time, the trips, meal breaks, finish time and the total time of the shift. Stored separately with these sheets are a photocopies of each sheet reduced to A4 size.trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, crews -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Table Cards (Sheets), State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Geelong Trams Runs, 1950's
... Geelong Trams Runs...Trams ...Set of three Typed table card or run card, for Geelong Trams Runs glued and varnished onto a sheet of three ply timber - plywood boards. Gives details for the Motorman and Conductor, starting times, meal times, relief and taken by details. Not known when made - 1950's? .1 - Run 5- Ryrie St - Belmont and North .2 - Run 12 - Ryrie St - Belmont and North with further details on rear. .3 - Run 33 - City - Eastern Park and Newtown for Motorman and Conductor See also Reg Item 3155 and 8134 for other examples and 8135 for a Bendigo example.trams, tramways, secv, forms, timetables, geelong -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Woman's Day, "I eat, sleep and drink trams", 15/02/1988 12:00:00 AM
... "I eat, sleep and drink trams"...Trams ...Magazine cutting - Woman's Day -15-2-1988 - titled "I eat, sleep and drink trams" about the transporting art W2 series purchased an auction by Laverton Scrap Metal Merchant, Jim Johnson. Gives the background to the story, why and possible tramburger plan. Story by Jenny Trustrum and photos Lynette Zeeng. Features photos of 439, 567, 497, 340 and 525.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, auctions, tram disposal, laverton, tram 439, tram 567, tram 497, tram 340, tram 525 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Geelong Advertiser, "One Man Trams", "Tram-men's Protest", "Road Operators' Meeting", 27/10/1952 12:00:00 AM
... "One Man Trams", "Tram-men's Protest", "Road Operators ...Yields information about industrial issues in Geelong over one man trams and rosters, and that Ballarat was keep advised of the situation.Set of three (two copies of each), newspaper clippings from the Geelong Advertiser, 27/10/1952 cut out and pasted onto blue paper, with the Newspaper Name and date type on each piece. News items were: "One Man Trams" - quoting Mr. T. A. Farr, Manager SEC Geelong re the proposed introduction of one-man trams. alterations to through routing and effects of this. "Tram-men's Protest" - resolution passed against proposed new roster, one-man trams, quotes union Secretary Mr. C. McDonald, and details of the resolution. "Road Operators' Meeting", about a proposed meeting of road operators to form a Geelong Sub-branch of the Road Transport Development Association of Victoria on 28 October. Over 250 invitations sent out. Quotes the president Mr. S. V. Leslie.one man trams, geelong, unions, rosters, road transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Electric trams for Ballarat", 8/12/1902 12:00:00 AM
... "Electric trams for Ballarat" ...Digital image of a Clipping from the Adelaide Advertiser, 8 December 1902, pg. 5. ESCo buys the Ballarat Tramways. Title - "Electric trams for Ballarat"horse trams, esco, newspaper clippings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Yarra trams for tramways works during 2017 and early 2019, 2017 to 2018
... Yarra trams for tramways works during 2017 and early 2019...Trams ...Set of six pamphlets issued by Yarra trams for tramways works during 2017 and early 2019 .1 - six fold DL - route 11 tram service changes for work in St Georges Road and over the Merri Creek bridge 25/11/2018 to 30/11/2018. Route 11 - 2 copies held .2 - hanging strip type notice for the above work - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar for the St Georges Rd work - 2 copies held. .3 - as for .1 - work in Toorak Road, Camberwell, 3/1/19 to 12/1/19 - route 75. .4 - hanging strip type notice for the above work - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar. for the Toorak Rd. work. .5 - hanging strip type notice for the above work - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar - routes 96 and 109 for Claredon St junction work 9/8/2017 to 14/8/2017. .6 - ditto for routes 11, 12, 48, 109 - Queens Birthday weekend 10/6/17 to 12/6/17. .7 - ditto for routes 86 and 96 - 31/8/2018 to 16/9/2018 for work in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Have Yarra Trams PTV and Vic Govt. logos along with printing dates.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, tramway per way, trackwork, route 11, route 12, route 48, route 75, route 96, route 109