Rose Series postcard No. P 588 titled "The Town Hall Swanston Street Melbourne", looking north along Swanston St. Has at least eight cable tams in the view, along with many horse-drawn vehicles. The building on the right is the Queen Victoria Building on the corner of Collins Street. Yields information about Swanston St and the Melbourne Town Hall, c1900Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, swanston st, cable trams, melbourne town hall, collins st

Rose Series postcard No. P 1701 titled "Elizabeth Street from Lonsdale Street Melbourne". Has a number of cable trams in the view, the closest one being a Brunswick tram. There is a policeman on point duty. In the view are signs for G A Grano Mantle manufacturers, Smiths Pawnbroker, State Savings Bank, one horse-drawn cart, and motor vehicles. On the west side footpath under an awning is a "Keep to the left" for pedestrians. Flinders St Railway Station can be seen in the far distance. The Brunswick cable tram line was closed Sept. 1935.Yields information about Elizabeth St, c1930Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.On rear in pencil "KM-M-076" and a Ken Magor stamp.trams, tramways, flinders st station, cable trams, elizabeth st

Rose Series postcard No. P 1704 titled "Elizabeth Street Melbourne", looking south from the Post Office steps, just north of Bourke St. Has three cable trams in the view, along with the State Savings Bank Building, Flinders Street Railway Station building, adverts for Tintex Dye, Carlton draught beer and R W Rab.Yields information about Elizabeth St, c1930Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.On rear in pencil "KM-M-079" and a Ken Magor stamp.trams, tramways, flinders st station, cable trams, elizabeth st

Calendar - 16 pages - card cover, full colour, titled "Going Places - 1993 Calendar", published by the Public Transport Corporation featuring public transport photos and 8 postcards in the centre - perforated. Tramway items imaged along with a note about the photograph itself. image 1 - cover 2 and 3 - February - St Kilda Rd From the BP Building, looking north at Dawn 4 and 5 - April - B2 2038 outside the Princess theatre in Spring / Nicholson St 6 and 7 - June - Y 469 as "The Melbourne Tram" with Flinders St in the background. 8 - Postcards - W1 421 decorated for the Royal visit of , Flinders St station with cable and electric trams, Spirit of Progress on Test and the line up of Double deck buses at North Fitzroy. 9 and 10 - August - B2042 in the Bourke St Mall 11 and 12 - October - W5 816 as the Leunig Tram with Luna Park behind. 13 and 14 - December - W2 442 as the Restaurant tram with the Arts Centre behindtrams, tramways, ptc, y class, tourist trams, b class, restaurant tram, st kilda road, transporting art, flinders st station, double deck buses, bourke st, spring st, tram 462, tram 816, tram 2042, tram 442, tram 421, tram 2038

Set of four colour slides of PCC car 1041 on its debut trip, but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. TMSV copy slides. Photographer unknown. Dated 19/4/1973. .1 - In Nicholson St with the Cable Tram winding house in the background. .2 - 1041 reversing and about to pass through the crossover. Has a W tram at the other end that has cleared the tram from the cross over shown in the first slide. .3 - has a W class tram at the rear - could be out of order. .4 - Being towed by W7 1001 in Queens Parade under the Reservoir railway line railway bridge. advertising Stegbar windows and Stott & Son Real Estate. See also Reg Item 6043 for other photos.Keith has written details on each slide including the date and the "TMSV" stamp.trams, tramways, gertrude st, new tramcars, winding houses, tram 1041, pcc class, tram 1001, w7 class, clifton hill

Black and White photograph of Melbourne cable grip car decorated for the relief of Mafeking (South Africa), which occurred on the 17/5/1900 Mafeking is now spelt Mahikeng. Has on the side of the tram, an image of Colonel Baden Powell who defended the town against the Boer forces.On the rear in ink "Melbourne - Grip car decorated for the Relief of Mafeking 17/5/1900" with the Keith Kings stamp and S-A-156trams, tramways, grip tram, decorated trams, cable trams

Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun 1/11/1993 titled "Historic trams go" about the proposed removal of the W class tram from Melbourne - retiring some of 200 strong fleet. Quotes the Transport Minister Alan Brown and notes the number of stored trams. Item by Damon JohnstonAlong the bottom edge - "My father drove these trams John Stanley Caddell - Preston Depot - started cable trams 1905" and on right hand edge "1 Nov 1993 Herald Sun"trams, tramways, w class

Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops Dec 1974 See also items 1036 and 72 for other photographs of this event.Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar alongside the first cable tram set of 1885Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear.tramways, trams, tram 1041, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, tram 1, pcc class

Published by the National Trust Victoria features a front cover photo of the interior of an SW5 class car by Brian Gilkes. Has an article by Frank Strahan on Melbourne W class trams and puts a case for their classification. Includes a photo of the Great Strike lineup of trams in Bourke St, An article by Celestina Sagazio on Melbourne's cable tram system looks at its history, remaining buildings, and Alf Twentyman's cable cars. Concludes with a note on the impending demolition of the Richmond Power or Engine house on the corner of Bridge Road and Hoddle St. Notes the moves to retain it and includes a photo of the building by Brian Gilkes. There is also an article on the Port Melbourne railway line, its heritage, and demolition.Yields information about the National Trust's proposals for the W class trams, cable trams and the Port Melbourne rail line.Magazine - 32 pages - part colour centre stapled.national trust, cable trams, w class trams, tramways, richmond, engine houses, port melbourne railway

Book prepared for the Centenary of the Tramways Friendly Society in 1988 by Catherine M Grutzner. Contains a history of the Society, its formation, principal officers and facilities such as Vimy House. Includes photos of the 1908 and 1988 Committee, Operating Theatres, Vimy House both South Melbourne and Kew, the opening of Kew by the Premier Mr Hamer, Director of Nursing Mrs Maria Hubble, Sr Mary McDonnell, Society Secretaries - Mr BFM Wells, Mr JEF Worrell, Mr L J Nelson, Mr WL Marher, Mr FW Smith, JJ Long, Mr KE Cooper, Chairman of Hospital Committee - Mr RJW Brown. Provides a list of Office Bearers, treasurers, Secretaries, Trustees, and the 1988 Committee of Management. Includes photos of trams and buses and a metal cable tram pass issued to the Committee of Management. Yields information about the Tramways Benefit Society and Vimy HouseBook - 24 pages + card covers centre stapled landscape format.tbs, benefit society, tramway benefit society, friendly society, centenary, vimy house

Photograph shows a cable tram set - climbing the Bourke St hill towards Queen St. There are several other cable trams in the view along with many motor cars. In the background are the BGE building, Warburton Franki, the GPO, Foys, and London Stores. Photo late 1930s or 1940.Yields information about Bourke St cable trams.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has the Copyright stamp of The Age and pencil number "KM-M-002", Ken Magor stamp, "Bourke Street Melbourne" and number 4838.cable trams, bourke st, queen st, tramways

The photograph shows the busy intersection of Flinders and Swanston St with Flinders St station, along with cable trams, motor vehicles, and pedestrians. The sign above the station entrance is advertising the "Australian War Museum" at the Exhibition Buildings. The reference dates its opening as ANZAC day 1922 and moving to Sydney in 1925. The photo was probably taken soon after it opened as the sign above the station entrance was regularly changed. Note the Safety Zone sign on the eastern side of the intersection for eastbound trams. At the time, trams stopped on either side of the intersection for passengers.Yields information the intersection of Flinders and Swanston St and the War Museum exhibition in the early 1920s.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has pencil number "KM-M-008", and Ken Magor stamp.cable trams, flinders st station, war museum, flinders st, tramways, safety zone, swanston st

Souvenir tea spoon featuring Melbourne SW2 tram with a hanging or loose California St (San Francisco) cable car contained with in a clear / green plastic case. Manufactured by Nucolorvue in Australiatrams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, sw2 class

Colour slide - Kodachrome cardboard mount - of MMTB PCC 1041 and the cable tram set No 1 at Preston Workshops following MMTB workshop refurbishment work on the cable car set prior to its display outside the then Museum. Slide dated Dec 74 See also Reg Item 72 for colour postcards.On the slide in ink 'TMSV, Ron Scholten" and pencil markings.trams, tramways, preston workshops, pcc, cable trams, tram 1, tram 1041

Pamphlet - 4 fold DL, titled ""Buses replace trams - Route 58 and Route 78", June 2021 for the installation of a level platform stop at South Yarra Station, cabling from the Daly St substation and trackwork on route 78 as well. Image i2 shows a plan of the stop - source from https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/hdp.au.prod.app.vic-engage.files/3016/2201/0888/PTVH5474_South_Yarra_Tram_Design_Plan_Map_A1_v8_FA.jpg at the time. Has a map of the replacement services. Has PTV and Victorian Government logos. image i3 - downloaded from the Yarra Trams website - details of the project including upgrading the Power supply. two copies held. .1 - coffee voucher for two days (19/6 and 20/6) while tram stop works were being carried out.trams, tramways, route 58, trackwork, bus replacement, south yarra, daly st substation

Sepia toned photograph titled "Runaway Electric Tram" of a W class tram that has over run or runaway from the William St terminus and is blocking cable trams in Collins St. Could be tram 230, 236, 290, 296. Has the original newspaper caption under neath - date not know - late 1920's. Shows tramway staff (captioned as Engineers) attaching a cable to pull the tram back over the intersection. Possibly one a set of cards made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot.trams, tramways, w class, accidents, collins st, william st, cable trams

Black and White photograph titled "New Railway Station Melbourne" looking at Flinders St Railway Station from St Paul's. Has a cable tram set in the view and many people walking across the intersection. Most likely made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot.trams, tramways, flinders st, swanston st, flinders st station, cable trams

Black & White Photograph of cable set, saloon car 563 in Bourke St, 1938, with the building at 150 Queen St in the background. The car set is well loaded with a group of four ladies sitting on the front of the car.In red ink along the bottom edge "MMTB Car 563 Bourke St 1938"trams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams, passengers, tram 563

Report - photocopy from a digital image - A4 sheet - "Number of Drivers & Conductors attached to cable & Electric" dated 13/2/1926 listing the number of drivers and conductors at each of 12 cable depots and 9 electric depot. Also lists bus driver depots and a summary table. Papers printed from the emailed images.trams, tramways, crews, depots, cable trams, buses, drivers, conductors

Series of three Black & White Photographs of a postcards made by the TMSV Sales of: .1 - Bourke St, looking east with the GPO in Elizabeth St in the view, along with many vehicular traffic - has the Myer building. c1920? .2 - Bourke St looking west from Swanston St prior to the construction of the Myer building. c1910. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles in the view and one motor car. Coles Book arcade on the south side. .3 - Similar to .1, but c1910 - has L Cohen & Co, Tailors and Outfitters. in the view. All views have cable trams in the view.trams, tramways, bourke st, elizabeth st, gpo, cable trams

Black & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales of Smith St Collingwood looking north with a cable car (Spencer St) and another in the view along with horse drawn vehicles. Has the Foy & Gibson Smith St buildings in the view. It would appear the cable car ironwork has been enhanced. Two copies held - the second copy is a slightly wider view.trams, tramways, smith st, cable trams

Black & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales of two cable trams in Collins St. One car has the destination of Spring St and the other (westbound) Victoria St. In the background is George & George (later Georges), the Scots Church and the Independent Church, now St Michael's Uniting Church in the view. Two copies held.trams, tramways, collins st, cable trams, spring st, victoria st

Black & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales of the Elizabeth St terminus with a cable car set shunting and a policeman on point duty. Looking north along Elizabeth St from Flinders St. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, elizabeth st, police, cable trams

Article commencing page 32 written by Colin Jones, titled "Tramway Heydays" looking at the rise and fall of tramways in Australia, including horse, steam, cable and electric trams. Has 14 large and 9 small photographs. Yields information about Australian Tramways and their historical context.Magazine - 92 pages - perfect bound - Vol. 1 No. 3 - Winter 1982tramways, colin jones, australia, melbourne, cable trams

Written by Dr Arthur Winzenried, APW Productions in 1996, providing a short history of Melbourne's trams - including a definition of what is a tram. Looks at cable trams, horse trams, electric trams, the Victorian Railways trams, the Melbourne network and at the time (1996) the recent developments - the transition from MMTB to The Met and PTC. Gives two timelines of tramway development in Melbourne. Is referenced with a further reading list.Yields information about the Melbourne Tram system and their historical context.Booklet - printed card covers, 28 A4 printed pages, stapled on left hand side.Has date stamp of "28 Jul 1996" stamped on top of first page.tramways, melbourne, cable trams, history, horse tram, electric trams, arthur winzenried

Cable trams operated in Melbourne from 1885 to 1940. Initially by the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co (a private operator) then the "Tramway Board" from 1916 to 1919 until the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board took over. These four tickets would have been a set of pre-purchased ticket in a lot of eight (8) tickets (1/- worth). Priced 1 1/2d each. On the rear lists the Melbourne CBD lines available for use on. Issued by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Demonstrates a Melbourne cable tram ticket issued by the MMTB.Set of four MMMTB 1 1/2d tickets. Have perforation marks on top and bottom. Light brown - lettered K, brown, lettered L.tickets, mmtb, cable trams

Produced to celebrate 100 years of trams in Melbourne. Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first electric trams, the MMTB, Rolling stock and the transition to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Printed under the Public Transport Corporation logo.Yields information about the history of Melbourne's trams.Four page A4, folded A3 printed two colours, on gloss paper.melbourne, public transport, tramways, history, cable trams, mmtb, the met

"Fifty years of Tramway Buses in Melbourne" - written by Keith Kings for the Victorian Bus and Coach Society December 1974. Gives extensive details of MMTB bus operation in Melbourne, relationship to tramways, private buses, bus replacement for cable tram conversion. Details suppliers of bus chassis, depots, workshops and some details of the other Melbourne operators. The first page of a fleet list is included, other sheets missing.Yields information about the history of MMTB Buses to 1974.Set of five double side photocopied sheets.buses, mmtb, melbourne, cable trams, keith kings

Has the letters T & B interwoven with the words "Tramway Board" on the base. The Tramway Board took over the operation of the Melbourne cable tram system in July 1926 and operated them until the advent of the MMTB in November 1919. Has been stamped with the name O J King or D J King on the rear. Would have been used as pass to travel on Tramway Board operated services.Demonstrates a metal pass that would have been used on Melbourne cable trams from 1916 to 1919.Metal stamped badge or pass - brass, stamped on rear with the name O J King or D J King cable trams, tramway board, tickets, passes