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Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, 1925
Black and White Copy Negative Photograph of U206 in Mount Alexander Road, with the NMETL brick powerhouse behind. The driver is hopping off the tram (to attend points) while the conductor is on the rear platform. Note the drop bars rather than folding gates as on other cars. The Cooling tower is not in the photo, indicating it has been demolished. The Power Station was demolished in 1925 (check). In the background is the St Georges Anglican church which was built during 1925. Sun angle - possibly winter.trams, tramways, u class, mount alexander road, essendon depot, nmetl, nmeltl, tram 206 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Domestic Object - Fridge Magnet, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Jan. 2018
Set of three souvenir items printed for the 2018 operation of the Horse Tram, Jan 2018. .1 - Postcard with a photo by Martin Bennet, of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade, near Fairyland. 2017. Has museum name contact and photographer's name. Plain back. .2 - Card with the same photograph, no details with or without the red Museum stamp on the rear. .3 - Fridge magnet with the same photograph. Carl Mahoney as the brakeman, Alan Bradley (in sunnies) as a passenger and Arthur Adams as the upstairs conductor.trams, tramways, btm, sales, souvenirs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ' THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY,' 33RD GRAND CONCERT
A pink programme with black print. On the front cover is a photo of Mr. W.C. Frazier, A.R.C.O., The Conductor, and the words, ''The Bendigo Choral Society's Season 1926. Second Concert. 33rd Grand Concert. Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, September 15th followed by a list of the main artists. Mr. J.E. Paramount, Secretary, 22 View Street. Mr. W.F. Mansell, Asst. Hon. Sec. C/- P.O., Bendigo. Programme Price 3d. On the inside is the programme. 4 pages.program, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, ' the bendigo choral society, ' entertainment, music, singing, choir, amusements, bendigo town hall, programme, buildings, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ''THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY'' 23RD GRAND CONCERT
A white souvenir programme with a photo of the Conductor Mr. W.C. Frazier A.R.C.O. on the front. Also on the front are the words, ' The Bendigo Choral Society.' Season 1923. First Concert. 23rd GRAND CONCERT Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, May 9th. 1923, at 8 p.m. Hon. Secs. J. Hudspeth, 85 Wills Street, Z.S. Martin, 66 McKenzie Street. Cambridge Press Print, Bendigo. Programme price 3d. Inside the leaflet is the programme. 4 pages.Cambridge Press Print, Bendigoprogram, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, ' bendigo choral society, ' entertainment, music, singing, choir, amusements, bendigo town hall, programme, buildings, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CASTLEMAINE CHORAL SOCIETY TENTH GRAND CONCERT
A light brown programme with a brown border and blue print on the front cover. It also has the words Castlemaine Choral Society. Season 1924. Tenth Grand Concert and a photo Mr. W.C. Frazier A.R.C.O., Conductor. Underneath the photo are the words ' A programme by the Bendigo and Castlemaine Choirs. Tuesday Evening, 2nd December, 1924, in Castlemaine Town Hall. Accompanists : Miss McGauchie and Miss E. Haines. Programme Threepence. H.W. Byrne, Hon. Sec. H.W. Shelton, Printer, Castlemaine.' 8 pages.H.W. Shelton, Printer, Castlemaine.program, music, castlemaine choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, music, bendigo choral society, castlemaine choral society, programme, castlemaine town hall, entertainment, singing, choir, entertainment, amusements, buildings, concert, program -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO SAYS GOOD-BYE TO THE TRAMS
Copy (2 pages) of a Bendigo Advertiser Feature dated Thursday, April 13, 1972 titled Bendigo Says. Good-bye to the Trams. Article contains photos of trams, a photo of a conductor assisting an elderly lady with a shopping jeep and a photo of trams and people at the Alexander Fountain. The article mentions Four Eras of Trams, a poem titled 'The Trammies' by R L Harrowfield, some men who worked on the trams and tasks they did, some accidents, local identities, and some of Tom Griffiths memories.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo says good-bye to the trams, the electric supply company of victoria, state electricity commission of victoria, cr d e elliott, the city council, bendigo trust, sandhurst and eaglehawk tramway company, bendigo tramway company, battery trams, steam trams, electric trams, r l harrowfield, tom griffiths, baby health centre, miss tavenor's sweet shop, needle mine, the robbie burns hotel, eaglehawk wine saloon, town hall hotel, hooley's dress fabrics, kevin anstee, bert knight, bendigo curtain service, graham o'donahoo, john henderson, the english electric traction company, princess theatre, upper reserve, five lions, hercules mine, needle loop (needle mine), jim collins, arch robinson's seat, st liborius church, virginia mine, upper reserve (qeo), bendigo tram history, gibson's, blum's, powney's, view point newsagency, city offices, hopetoun hotel, ?ob & dorothy mills' concern, gillies bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: SET OF FOUR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS
Set of four black and white photographs. First of two Bendigo trams parked on the street, there are three drivers/conductors standing near advertising sign on the closer tram for Myer and Gas the good flame. The second of the No 19 tram - Golden Square with Cohn advertising sign. Third of four men standing next to Bendigo tram talking to each other, two others are sitting on a rail. The last photo several people sitting on chairs under a canopy listening to a men speechtramways, history, bendigotramway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MASS IN B MINOR
Presented by The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo - 'The Oriana Madrigal Choir and the Dorian Singers'. Conductor: Leonard Fullard. J. S. Bach's 'Mass in B Minor'. Town Hall, Bendigo Saturday, 22 nd October, 1960 at 8 pm. Solists: Elsa Haas, Soprano,Frances Cowper, Second Soprano, Marlene Whitla, Contralto, Gregory Dempsey, Tenor, Ken Taylor, Bass. Leader of the Orchestra: Jean Lehmann. Harpsichord Continuo: Gabrielle Whitehorn. Book of Words 1/-.event, entertainment, music, mass in b minor, the music advancement society of bendigo, the oriana madrigal choir, the dorian singers, elsa hass, frances cowper, marlene whitla, gregory dempsey, ken taylor, jean lehmann, gabrielle whitehorn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MOZART REQUIM MASS
The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the third concert 1961 series 'The Golden Square Choral Society, Conductor - Cyril Warne. 'Mozart Requiem Mass. City Hall, Bendigo on Saturday, 8th July, 1961 at 8.15 p. m. Soloists: Bettine McCaughan - Soprano, Betty Fairbank - Contralto, Gregory Dempsey - Tenor, Morris Williams - Bass. Accompanists: Shirley Clark - Piano, Hedley Jones - Organ. Book of Words - One shilling. Boltons Print, Bendigo.program, music, mozart requim mass, the golden square choral society, bettine mccaughan, betty fairbank, gregory dempsey, morris williams, shirley clark, hedley jones, madge edgar, mary stanistreet, l r harvey, edgars authorised newsagnecy, e. m. i. recordings, allan's, cyril warne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC TRAM, 1910 ?
Black and white photo: Bendigo tramways electric tram stopped at Alexandra fountain destined for Eaglehawk. Conductor standing on road, left of centre, inspector and motor on extreme right. Tram decorated with paper flowers and vines. W.J. Jackson's Tailor and Royal Bank in background. Mounted on heavy cream card. Stamp on back ' W.H. Robinson, photographer, Mundy Street, Bendigo. On pencil on back ' Camp hill Parkson 2. April 1910 Easter 10 ?? June' Part of Basil Miller Collectionperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMWAY STAFF WITH FIRST CONDUCTOR, MOTORMAN AND DRIVER OF ELECTRIC TRAM, 1953
Black and white photograph of Motorman Doug Dean shaking hands with George Laurens. Behind them is Tom Lynch. George Laurens drove the first electric tram from Bendigo to Eaglehawk, Mr Lynch was the conductor on that tram. Sizing specification written in blue pencil on back of photo, 'Reduce to 5' x 5' page 67 66%' written in black pen on back, copyright Bendigo Advertiser, Bendigo advertiser photographic services, for reorder quote DP138 on back.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL', Feb - March 1969
Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 5, No. 4. Feb - March 1969. 30 cents, sixteen pages. Front cover photo took by Malcolm Rowe. Bendigo Birney no. 28 seen in its guise as "Myer's santa special" turning out of Caledonia Street on the North Bendigo route on Saturday, 21st December 1968. The conductor's red uniform is rather non-standard, but it matched the color on the roof of the car. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'.document -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Performers at 1976 Carols by Candlelight, 1976
Mark Holden, Judith Henley and George Hegan sing on stage at the 1976 Carols by Candlelight event in this series of images. In the fourth image, RVIB President E. Hanlon and Mrs Hanlon, Deputy Premier Lindsay Thompson and Joan Thompson, conductor Harold Badger, compere Bruce Mansfield and two other couples sing along to carols upon the stage. In the foreground the Salvation Army band plays, whilst in the background various choirs join in. Usual compere Philip Gibbs was taken ill at late notice, with Bruce Mansfield kindly replacing him on the night.4 B/W photographs of performers and special guests at the 1977 Carols by Candlelight performancecarols by candlelight, mark holden, judith henley, george hegan, edward (ted) hanlon, lindsay thomspon, harold badger, bruce mansfield -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Cable set No. 1, c1940
Photograph show the MMTB / MTO Co cable tram set No. 1 inbound in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Carlton Gardens in the background - Destination of Spencer St. Has a small number of passengers and the conductor standing on the trailer. Two copies held. The livery is non-standard for the time. Official MMTB Photograph - used in a Annual Report. .1 - Photo taken in the same location but looking from the rear of the cable tram set. Has the Exhibition buildings in the background. Two copies held. See Reg Item 897 for a newspaper clipping of the 2nd photo.Yields information about cable tram set No. 1, which was presented to the Science Museum when the cable tram system closed.Photographs, Black and White, set of two.In ink on the rear: KSK print numbers SA909 On rear of .1 "MMTB" and "H202"trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, mto co, nicholson st, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2 - Geelong No. 11, 1916
Photo of Geelong electric tram No. 11 - crossbench tram, taken in the same location as Reg Item 4316, following conversion from a trailer in Corio Terrace, now Brougham St. Has the driver and conductor standing at either end of the tram. Has the destination of "Newtown", 4345.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 7/8/2013. See Destination Eaglehawk for background details. Wal Jack has dated the photo as 1916.Yields information about Geelong tram No. 11Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. Copy 1 and 2 - On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." 4345.1 - Wal Jack stamp with the number T176 written in on the bottom right hand corner. Third copy has extensive notes on rear and Ken Magor stamp - see image i3trams, tramways, geelong, depot, brougham st, cross bench tram, tram 11 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - St Kilda - Brighton, Victorian Railways (VR), "Rules and Regulations", June 1907
Provides the Rules and Regulations for the St Kilda - Brighton Electric Street Railway, dated June 1907. The railway opened on 5/5/1906 and to Brighton on 22/12/1906. the latter largely as a single track. Has the name F E Bradford on the front cover. Gives rules for crossing cable tram lines, those for drivers, speeds, conductors, accidents, bell signals, signals on overhead line, regulations for working by staff and ticket, pilot working, rules for workers on the permanent way, and additional rules such as collecting money from passengers for breaking windows.Yields information about the "Rules and Regulations" - St Kilda Brighton - Electric Street Railway Book - cloth cover red covers, 20 pages, centre stapled.Has initials "PwR" and "Secretary" in ink on the first page.trams, tramways, cable trams, trackwork, yokes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, L. Walker, "Trip Way Bill", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Sheet of foolscap size paper, printed both sides as a SEC Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways, Trip way bill showing Motorman/Conductor name, traffic number, day, date, trip details, time route, tram, ticket prices, numbers and number sold. Used by L. Walker, No. 54 on Saturday Sept 18, 1971, on tram No. 35 between Sebastopol and Lydiard St. North. Shows opening numbers in four figures and the closing numbers in three. Gives details of 12 trips from commencing at 7.55pm and finishing at 11.55pm. Has inscription on form "The Last Trip Way Bill on abandonment of Tramways Ballarat Sept 18, 1971, Lew Walker, Conductor / Motorman". See Reg Item 259 and 1057 for references. Question - did they do Trip Way Bills the following day, the last day on Sept. 19 1971? From a preliminary study, the Run No. of 26 on the top left hand corner of the sheet lines up with a Saturday Roster and trips. check with the final roster/runs for the period.See abovetrams, tramways, trip waybills, closure, l. walker, ballarat -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “End of the line”, 22/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “End of the line” The Sun, Saturday July 22 1972 Photos and text of “toastrack” tram # 20 Tram from St Kilda Station to Brighton Beach electric street railway, Bob Prentice, Prahran back garden, 1913 vintage, bought the tram in 1959 when the line closed. Retains original colour scheme of chocolate, cream and read. Served its last days as a breakdown tram confined to Elwood depot. Built by Pengelley & Co of Adelaide in 1913, entered service between May and July 1913. Number 20 served for 5 years until the toastrack design became obsolete and it was replaced. Conductor had to move along narrow running board and enter compartments from the outside to collect fares 5 mile journey took 29 minutes Trams had gas-light fittings made of brass and displayed notice to occupants: "Please hand as nearly as possible the exact fare to the conductor. Passengers are requested to give early notice where they desire to be set down."trams, tramways, toastrack tram, st kilda brighton, 20, pengelly, elwood depot, victorian railways, tram 20 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TOWN HALL, THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY, 31 March, 1920
Town Hall, The Bendigo Choral Society. (Season 1920-First Concert) Twelfth Grand Concert. Wednesday, March 31st, 1920. Artists: Miss Dorothy Penfold, A.R.C.M., Miss Winnie Mayberry, Mr E H Collett, Mr E A Miller. Conductor: Mr W C Frazier, A.R.C.O. Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains, A.T.C.L. Patron: His Worship the Mayor (Cr J H Curnow). President: Mr H M Leggo. Vice President: Sir john Quick, Cr W Beebe, Mr Oscar Flight, Mr E S Cahill, Mr D Berriman, Mr A L Bolton, Dr W J Long, Dr O Penfold, Mr J G Oliphant, Mr Alf E Wallis, Mr A Whitehead, Mr W Watts, Mr Magnus Cohn, Mr R H S Abbott, Mr Geo. Mackay. From the performing Members: Mr E H Collett, Mr A W McGibbony. Conductor: Mr W C Frazier, A.R.C.O. Sub Conductor: Mr E A Miller. Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains, A.T.C.L. Asst. Sec.: Mr Fred A Wittscheibe. Treasurer: Mr D H Holden. Librarians: Mr R J Duguid. Assistants: Mr H Veale & Mr Mansell. Auditors: Mr H T Bayton, A.A.I.S. & Mr Harold Walker. Committee-Office Bearers: Mesdames T Scott & Chisolm, and Misses Colgan, Gall Field & Lethean, and Messers Sleeman, Jeffrey, McClure, Carwardine, F J Walter & Frank Wittscheibe. Subscribers may book at Flights on and after 25th March, without extra fee. Holders of 2/2 tickets may also book without fee. Holders of 1/1 tickets may book by paying difference, 1/1. J Hudspeth, Hon Secretary, 85 Wills Street, Bendigo. Programme. Soloists: Soprano-Miss Dorothy Penfold. Contralto-Miss Winnie Mayberry. Tenor-Mr E H Collett. Bass-Mr E A Miller. Conductor: Mr W C Frazier. Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains.In the excerpts for performances there breathes the whole of the Passion of the Messiah. The opening Chorus is in itself an epitome of the sacred event, beginning, as it does, with 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain' to the triumphant 'Blessing and honor and glory and power be with Him for ever and ever' Commencing with solemn and beautiful chorus 'Behold the Lamb of God,' where the attention of the whole world is called to the supreme sacrifice, we are . . . Passion Music from the 'Messiah.' . . . . . Foreword for 1920. The Committee desire to express their thanks to all our patrons. It is very gratifying that our Conductor, Mr W C Frazier, is more and more being appreciated at its true value. It is absolutely true that 'man connote live by bread alone,' and when the finer instincts are being fostered by the appreciation of good music . . . . J Hudspeth, 85 Wills Street.Bolton Bros., Printerscottage, miners, town hall, the bendigo choral society. (season 1920-first concert) twelfth grand concert. wednesday, march 31st, 1920. artists: miss dorothy penfold, a.r.c.m., miss winnie mayberry, mr e h collett, mr e a miller. conductor: mr w c frazier, a.r.c.o. pianiste: miss eileen hains, a.t.c.l. patron: his worship the mayor (cr j h curnow). president: mr h m leggo. vice president: sir john quick, cr w beebe, mr oscar flight, mr e s cahill, mr d berriman, mr a l bolton, dr w j long, dr o penfold, mr j g oliphant, mr alf e wallis, mr a whitehead, mr w watts, mr magnus cohn, mr r h s abbott, mr geo. mackay. from the performing members: mr e h collett, mr a w mcgibbony. conductor: mr w c frazier, a.r.c.o. sub conductor: mr e a miller. pianiste: miss eileen hains, a.t.c.l. asst. sec.: mr fred a wittscheibe. treasurer: mr d h holden. librarians: mr r j duguid. assistants: mr h veale & mr mansell. auditors: mr h t bayton, a.a.i.s. & mr harold walker. committee-office bearers: mesdames t scott & chisolm, and misses colgan, gall field & lethean, and messers sleeman, jeffrey, mcclure, carwardine, f j walter & frank wittscheibe. subscribers may book at flights on and after 25th march, without extra fee. holders of 2/2 tickets may also book without fee. holders of 1/1 tickets may book by paying difference, 1/1. j hudspeth, hon secretary, 85 wills street, bendigo. programme. soloists: soprano-miss dorothy penfold. contralto-miss winnie mayberry. tenor-mr e h collett. bass-mr e a miller. conductor: mr w c frazier. pianiste: miss eileen hains. 1920. conductor, mr w c frazier, j hudspeth, 85 wills street. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, Creswick Advertiser Print, Welcome Home and Complimentary Dinner to Mr Frank Wright Tendered by the Citizens of Smeaton, 1949, 11:MMMM, 1949 (exact); The dinner was held on 16 November 1949
Frank Wright was born at Smeaton, lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner, and his large family was musical, winning many awards in the singing and instrumental areas. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and by the age of 18 was the Australian Open Cornet Champion. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and as conductor Frank won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. He became well known and respected as a conductor and adjudicator of band competitions at very high levels in Australia and New Zealand. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, as well as at Ballarat’s South Street and in Australia and New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. A printed card programme that has been folded in half to make four pages. The programme includes the toast list and performers and was held at Smeaton Hallfrank wright, smeaton, b s righetti, f w redman, a e pickering, r lemke, j c rowe, daryl lindsay, a w cosgrave, mizzeni, brass bands -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photo, Wright Family photo
Frank Wright was born at Smeaton, lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner, and his large family was musical, winning many awards in the singing and instrumental areas. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and by the age of 18 was the Australian Open Cornet Champion. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and as conductor Frank won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. He became well known and respected as a conductor and adjudicator of band competitions at very high levels in Australia and New Zealand. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, as well as at Ballarat’s South Street and in Australia and New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. Sepia photo postcard of Wright Family Group. Frank Wright's father (William) on far right, and mother in centre back.3 small holes in photofrank wright, smeaton, frank j wright, bill wright, william wright -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tender Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Manufacture and Delivery of Uniform Overcoats - Specification - Contract No. 94", Apr. 1920
... Conductors ...Tender document - single foolscap sheet - titled "Manufacture and Delivery of Uniform Overcoats - Specification - Contract No. 94". Tender was for 850 items, to be delivered within one month of the order. Badges and buttons supplied by the Board. Sample to be provided with the tender. No drawings provided. 2 copies held.Handwritten notation along the top "Tenders close Monday 26th April at 2pm". Has stamp "Copy Acting Chief Manager"trams, tramways, uniforms, tenders, contracts, gripmen, motormen, conductors, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "New Employees - Training of and Follow Up", mid 1950's?
... Conductors ...Booklet - A5 - 12 pages plus light card covers, B&W, centre stapled titled "New Employees - Training of and Follow Up", published by the MMTB. For the information of Depot Masters, Revenue Masters, Traffic Officers. Has details of what matters Inspectors should look for and photographs of uniforms.trams, tramways, training, depot masters, revenue clerks, traffic officers, crews, drivers, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Lord Ashfield Chairman London Passenger Transport Board, c1947/1948
... Conductors ...Letter from H. Bell, not dated, but c1947/1948, to Lord Ashfield Chairman London Passenger Transport Board, advising that the MMTB is seeking "young men" to work on the tramways. Notes that there is a medical examination, gives physical standards, minimum age, conditions and wages, retiring and gratuity scheme, leave and conditions of employment.trams, tramways, london, employment, immigration, personnel, conductors, buses, retirements -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) badge
... conductors ...Given to members of the Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association union wear on their uniforms. The union badge was permitted to be worn on a uniform.Demonstrates a MMTB uniform button.Badge was made on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Vic" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. The back of the badge is fitted with a spring retaining clip. The plastic bag is most likely what it was delivered in and was handed to Union members. There are no manufacturer details. tramways, mmtb, crews, drivers, conductors, uniforms, badges, unions, atmoea -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Ray Roberts, "Melbourne Tram Memories - Book II", c2010
... conductors ...Ray Roberts commenced with the MMTB in 1961 at South Melbourne depot. Born at Reefton NZ. Worked as a connie for 33 years. This volume has many personal notes on his work, his colleagues and events that affected the tramways. Includes many photocopies of newspaper articles. See also items 639 and 6719 for other volumes.Yields information about Ray Roberts and his tramway memories. Black comb bound volume, approx 70 pages, clear plastic cover, black rear cover.tramcars, tramways, melbourne, ray roberts, unions, ptc, mmtb, memoirs, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Auditor General of Victoria, "Special Report No. 15 - Met Ticket", Nov. 1990
... Conductors ...Report - 96 pages - perfect bound, card covers, titled "Special Report No. 15 - Met Ticket", dated Nov. 1990. Report looks at the introduction of Met Ticket, industrial disputes, cost of introduction, revenue loss and protection, scratch tickets, methodology, consultation and loss of passengers. Includes driver only operation impacts, disability services and financial analysis and cost and savings impactstrams, tramways, tickets, driver only modifications, metcard, scratch tickets, conductors, unions, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Framed Document, Kevin Staines, "Doncaster Bus Depot - Drivers Honour Board - (First Day of Operations), Mar. 2016
... Conductors ...Framed presentation of the first bus drivers at Donacaster and the companies they worked for prior to working at Doncaster. Prepared by Kevin Stanes 2016. Framed with a commercial black plastic frame with a light wood back, glass sheet and various clips and suspension points. Listing of names and other information provided by Kevin Stanes by email: Doncaster list - see htd1444 - Doncaster Bus Depot Employees [First Day] For email and recollections in particular about Doncaster - see htd1443email.pdftrams, tramways, doncaster, private bus companies, buses, drivers, conductors, officers, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Correspondence, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "PTU (Tram and Bus Division) - working party met and put forward proposals for Enterprise Bargaining Agreement in Met Tram", "Met Tram - Revised EBA Proposal", Aug and Sept. 1995
... Conductors ...Set of 2 documents about the industrial negotiations of Aug and Sept 1995. .1 - four A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner titled "PTU (Tram and Bus Division) - working party met and put forward proposals for Enterprise Bargaining Agreement in Met Tram" dated 25/8/1995, Met Tram proposals for discussions. .2 - seven A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner titled "Met Tram - Revised EBA Proposal" - dated 11/9/1995, about the proposals put forward to the PTU by the Met Tram, covers permanent part time employment, guidelines for call-ins and voluntary overtime. Has various figures written in by Carolyn in ink about costs on the first and last pages.Has various figures written in by Carolyn in ink about costs on the first and last pages.trams, tramways, ptc, met tram, unions, employees, conductors, drivers, wages -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, 28 MTCo employees in a group photo at Clifton Hill cable tram depot, 16/05/1917 12:00:00 AM
... Conductors ...Digital image of 28 MTCo employees in a group photo at Clifton Hill cable tram depot - dated 16 May 1917 - information provided by donor - see document. Depot allocation based on Edwin Mile Public Records Office records of MTCO employees - see Reg Item 2398 for employee records 2398i3 The donor thinks that Edwin is sitting first on the left.trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, personnel, clifton hill cable tram depot, employees, conductors, gripmen