Printed form on off white paper title "Passenger Count", form 3/201 enabling the recording of passenger counts on tramcars - has space for count number, route, where taken, taken at, counted by and date. Each count done by Run Number, route, time, passengers arriving and passengers departing. Two further copies added 5-4-17 from G. Young. pad of forms added, source unknown 11/6/2022trams, tramways, mmtb, passengers, forms, routes

Printed form on off white paper titled "M&MTB Conductor's Pay in slip", form number 3/135, dated March 1972. Enabled the conductors to record what amount they paid into the revenue office, with space for table number, name, out fit number, amounts, number of swimming tickets and signature of revenue clerk. Second copy date stamped 25 Sep 1974, Kew depot and has been folded into 4. See Reg Item 1460 for a 1988 and 1769 for a Feb. 1977 examples.trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, forms, pay in forms

Printed form on off white paper titled "Weekly Record of Conductors Ticket Outfit", form 3/137, Jan 1978 - training or sample form as has starting or commencing numbers for ticketing printed onto the sheet. Set up for a six day week, closing numbers for each day, tickets from 10c to $1.20 day trip, conductors name, depot, person who extended or completed the sheet and checked it. Enabled the revenue clerks to tally the amount that should have been paid in by a conductor against the actual amount.trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, forms, pay in forms, tickets, accounting

Digital image of a set of 8 different MMTB depot tramcar fleet lists in various formats. .1 - 1923 - at 1/2/1923 - "Stock sheet" - two pages - see image files htd1923p1 and htd1923p2. .2 - 1938 - at 30/6/1938 - "MMTB Car Allocation list" - 5 pages - see htd1938p1 to htd1938p5. .3 - 1952 - at 27/12/1952 - "Allocation of cars at end of period" - 2 pages - see htd1952p1 and htd1952p2. .4 - 1958 - at 30/8/1958 - "Allocation of cars at end of period" - 2 pages - see htd1958p1 and htd1958p2. .5 - 1971 - at January 1971 - "Allocation of tramcars" - 2 pages - see htd1971p1 and htd1971p2. .6 - 1972 - at 1/1/1972 - "Allocation of tramcars" - 2 pages - see htd1972p1 and htd1972p2. .7 - 1974 - at 1/1/1974 - "Allocation of tramcars" - 2 pages - see htd1974p1 and htd1974p2. .8 - 1981 - at 1/7/1981 - "Allocation of tramcars - both in numerical order and depot allocation" - 9 pages - see htd1981p1 to htd1981p9. .9 - Actual copy of the .6 - 1/1/1972 - "Allocation of tramcars - both in numerical order and depot allocation" - see image htd824i9.pdf Added 17/1/2019. .10 - Actual copy of .5 - 1/1/1971 - Added 17/1/2019. .11 - Actual copy of .7 - 1/1/1974 - added 13/5/2019 .12 - "Allocation of tramcars in Numerical Order as at 1/1/74" added 13/5/2019 as images htd1974a.pdftrams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation

Timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and organisation address - 616 Little Collins St. Melbourne. 1 - Glen Iris - City route 6 - Oct. 1971 2 - North Coburg with connecting bus to Fawkner and Gowrie - Upfield on Sundays - June 1971 3 - Mont Albert - City - routes 42, 44, 45, 37 - Oct. 1971 4 - West Coburg - Domain Road and West Coburg City on Sundays - routes 55, 56 and 68 - May 1971 5 - Essendon Aerodrome - City route 59 - June 1971 6 - East Brighton - City - routes 64, 65, 62, 61 - Oct. 1971 7 - Carnegie - City - routes 67, route 66 - Oct. 1971 8 - Wattle Park - City route 70, route 71 and route 76 - Oct. 1971 9 - Camberwell - City - route 72, route 73 - Oct. 1971 10 - Prahran - City, North Richmond -Prahran - St Kilda Beach, routes 77, 78 and 79 - Oct. 1971 11 - East Preston - City and East Brunswick - City - routes 88, 89, 90. 96 and 97 - Oct. 1971 12 - ditto for Sundays printed on green paper. 13 - Route 8, Toorak, Oct. 1971-*Yields information about 1971 MMTB timetables.Set of 12 1971 MMTB Tram timetables, folded sheets.trams, tramways, timetables, mont albert, route 42, route 6, route 19, upfield, route 44, route 45, route 37, route 55, route 56, route 68, route 59, route 64, route 65, route 62, route 61, route 67, route 66, route 70, route 71, route 76, route 72, route 73, route 77, route 78, route 79, route 88, route 90, route 96, route 97, route 8

Light purple cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated April 1940. Though dated prior to the closure of the cable tram routes does not include cable tram routes. Book consists of one section, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. April 1940 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs retained and pdf added.Has a number of inscriptions in pencil: Inside front cover "M.E. Gorey 4194" Notes on pages 4, 8, 9, 25 re fares or sections on inside rear cover "184"trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

Black coloured cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated June 1946. Book consists of one section, sewn into and bound with cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. June 1946 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares.Inside pencil on front end paper - "1440 Cond. Wearne".trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

Light grey cloth covered bound book, 108 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers, titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated August 1966. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Copy 2 - added 14-12-2015 from donation of Norm Cross 11-10-2009.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

Book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated March 1960. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. See item 7352 for a version of the same date but different cover sheets. Not known which one proceeded - could have been a reprint.Yields information about the March 1960 Fares and Sections for the MMTB.Black cloth covered bound book, 124 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers.Multiple ink markingstrams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

Book, 64 pages plus light green covers, side stapled, Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1942, Printed by F. W. Niven Pty Ltd, Printers, 40 Flinders St Melbourne C1. Sheets are slightly rounded at outside corners. Provides in a Q & A format, instructions to drivers in electric car operation, has a list of don'ts for drivers and "Traffic Code" with respect tot he Traffic Regulations.Has some difficult to read pencil writing on front cover, numbers "60293" on inside front cover, red marks against various questions and notes in indelible red pencil.trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen

Forty Eight page, side staple book within blue Rexene covers. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1960. Printed by Sands and McDougall of Melbourne. Has their logo on the rear cover. The first sheet was a tear off signature sheet, recording issue of the book. Has number "2681" stamped in the top right hand corner of page 3. Provides in a Q & A format, instructions to drivers in electric car operation, photos of various types of controllers, an A.B.C. for tramways drivers - "always" points to remember and has a reference index. 2nd copy - No. 2928, scanned as a pdf.Red marks against various questions in indelible red pencil.trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen

Book - heavy card covers with brown cloth cover, 32 pages, sewn into glued end or cover sheets, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Curriculum of Training for Electric Car Drivers" - 1960 version. Notes first issued 1955, revised 1960. Book has rounded corners. Sets up the training process, trainer drivers, driver certificates, follow ups, road tests, probationary drivers, training syllabus, training school (at Hawthorn) and procedures and physical standards for tram drivers. See Reg item 1210 for the 1955 version.Minor inktrams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen, hawthorn, medical

Typed Memorandum to Inspector Wearne advising him to attend to the Conductor's School for a written examination as part of his application for the position of a District Traffic Inspector. Dated 3/3/1969 and signed by R. H. Stock, Branch Inspector.trams, tramways, mmtb, inspectors, training

Typed letter on MMTB letterhead, as a letter of introduction to Ronald William Wearne, District Traffic Inspector, dated 4 June 1979, signed by R. C. Drummond, as Traffic Manager. Ron was visiting Europe. Typed on a watermarked bond paper.trams, tramways, mmtb, inspectors, letters

Letter to all employees, dated 5/4/1950, signed by Robert Risson, Chairman, about the strike now in its 6th week, noting it is a strike against the Arbitration Court, arguments of the Tramway Employees Association, and asking employees to consider to terminate the dispute given the length of the strike. Letter has been printed on a foolscap MMTB headed sheet with a typewriter style font and a printed signature font. Typed on a watermarked bond paper - "Satisfaca Bond". Reference - MTM article on Clarrie O'Shea - strike was to last some 60 days.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, arbitration, strike

Set of three stencil cut duplicated foolscap documents setting out the "Syllabus of Training for Staff Signalman - Ticket Examiner - Relief Depot Staff", training schedule for Drivers seeking promotion to Officers. P. White of Footscray A Lane of Port Melbourne A McGrath of Camberwell R. Wearne of Malvern Training commenced 21 Jan 1963. Gives details of the various training locations, signal boxes, radio centre, tickets, rosters. Training took 6 weeks.trams, tramways, mmtb, training, inspectors, signals, tickets

Sprit duplicated onto MMTB table cards (cardboard printed on rear for driver / conductor timetable use), handwritten, table or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB for a AETA Special using tram 980 on Tuesday 24-4-1962. Driver Wearne, Conductor Warren. Included a visit to Malvern, Preston, Preston, Essendon Airport, running in and out of South Melbourne depot. Timetabled for tram 980. Timetable on two sheets of cardboard, printed on blank side only.trams, tramways, aeta, special trams, charters, pcc, tram 980

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the driver of the tram was qualified as a "Tram Driver Trainer". Made on black cloth backing, red stitching on the edge and the words "Tram Driver Trainer" stitched in red cotton. Presumed made by the uniform clothing section at Hawthorn.trams, tramways, mmtb, clothing, badges, uniforms, training

The form certifies that R. Wearne has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 13/3/1947, given No. 2257, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and ?? as Manager. Signed on the left margin by R. Wearne, No. 1440. Form No. 3/232, dated August 1946.Demonstrates a MMTB form used to record a person was qualified as a tram driver for Mr. R. Wearne.Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate".trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Quarto sized, typed letter to R. Wearne of 7 Mackie Grove, East Brighton, dated 13/7/1970 advising that his Army Service from Oct. 1939 to September 1945 will be recognised for Long Service Leave. Signed by Mr Aird? as Secretary. Typed on bond paper with a Heralds Loan, Rag Content, Made in Australia watermark.trams, tramways, mmtb, letters, world war 2

Duplicated stencil cut memo with dates and information to be hand filled, headed MMTB. to Driver R. Wearne, 1440 and Malvern, to attend Head Office in uniform for an interview to be promoted to the Official Staff (Officer) on Thursday 18/7/1957.hand written informationtrams, tramways, mmtb, letters, inspectors

Set of three documents concerning the MMTB Gratuity or Pension payout scheme. .1 Top half of an A4 photocopied sheet, with a tear off slip, titled "To all employees who elected in 1955 to remain under the provisions of the "old" gratuity scheme", giving employees the option to transfer to the new scheme (see item .3), asking to return the slip by 5/9/1981. .2 - Letter, stencil cut duplicated on quarto paper on MMTB letterhead, dated 9/5/1955, advising Ron Wearne of 31 Soudan Street Malvern that he has elected to remain in the present or "old" Retiring and Death Gratuity Scheme. Typed on Loadable Parchment watermarked paper. Signed in ink by H. A. Warner Secretary. .3 - Printed document on semi gloss paper titled "Notice to Employees Retiring and Death Gratuities" setting out the comparison in payments between the old and the new schemes that was to come into effect on 1/6/1955. Has a comparison of the scales on the rear of the Notice. Dated 31/3/1955 and printed Signed by H. A. Warner Secretary. Added to images 24-9-2016. 2nd copy of .3 added 8/2/2019.trams, tramways, gratuity scheme, mmtb, retirements, pension, notices to staff

Timetable printed on off white paper, folded into 9, titled "Timetable of first and last trams and buses also All-night and Sunday morning services", setting out services, fares, city concession fares, all night fares, fare sections, and that strips of 2d and 3d tickets could be bought from conductors. Has a "advertisement" for shoppers travelling in comfort between 930 and 430, dinner and afternoon tea at the Wattle Park Chalet and Family excursion tickets to the Beaches and Wattle Park - 2/6. Dated January 1946. Printed by Sands and McDougall - has their logo printed on the middle section of the outside fold. See Reg Item 1751 for an April 1951 version and 2140 for a 1935 version.trams, tramways, timetables, first tram, wattle park, fares, all night services

Green cloth, covered heavy cardboard both sides ticket or pass, titled "Tramway Pass - 1953-54" for limbless and disabled soldiers, issued by the MMTB with MMTB logo on the rear. Ticket printed with paper sheets glued to the cloth on the inside and a photo of the person issued to glued to the right hand side. Issued to John Cameron of 82 Victoria St Carlton, signed by the Secretary (Mr Warner). Note date of pass is 1-10-53, though it appears to be issued in 1955. Available to 30-6-1954. Has a photo of Mr. Cameron. Advised Mr. Cameron had lost a leg during the war. Note - not available on all night services. Donated by Mal Rowe 25-4-15.trams, tramways, tickets, world war 1, passes, mmtb

Journal or ticket record wallet, consisting of two very heavy and hard pieces of brown coloured leather joined by a sewn (brown cotton) lighter piece of leather to form foldable wallet. The outside covers have been polished. Used to hold the ticket records or trip journals of a conductor. See also Reg Item 125 and 1206See images for stamps into the leather.trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, conductors, outfits

Envelope - formed from dove grey coloured paper with an adhesive (lick it) strip and printed with the words "Tramway Car or Bus Depot" with an address line under and at note about retaining and reusing the envelope. Would have been used to return or send notes or returns to depots.trams, tramways, mmtb, depot, envelopes, stationery

Set of three ""Supplementary Running Journal", used by Conductors to enable the checking of tickets by Examiners. Was to be filled out prior to the commencement of journey and placed in the clip provided. Has space for date, punch mark, each fare time and Signature and Number. All form 134. 903.1 - undated - starts with 1d fares, printed on off white paper, with printing in red. 903.2 - undated, starts with 1d fares, printed on off white paper, with printing in black ink - each copy has been punched in the top right hand corner. Different font to that of 903.1 903.3 - dated Aug 66, form 3/134 - stars with a 4c fare, printed on off white paper in black ink.trams, tramways, tickets, conductors, revenue journal, inspectors

Ticket - "Scholars' Concession Ticket", printed on light weight manila card in black ink, giving details of availability, available for two sections on either tramways and / or buses. Note: Ticket not given Reg item number. See also Reg Item 948.trams, tramways, mmtb, ticket, schools tickets, concession fares, scholar's tickets

Red cloth covered bound book, 116 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers, titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated August 1971. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Second copy added 14-12-15 from Donation of Norm Cross - 11-10-2009.Pages 103 - 105 have been hand amended - re Limbless and Disabled Soldiers. Has number "4781058" in top left hand corner of the first page. Copy 2 - has "Planning Engineer 24/12/71" in ink on inside front cover.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

Photocopy on A4 paper of an advertisement for the sale of single truck or four wheel MMTB tramcars for 12 pounds and 10 shilling each. Gives dimensions, gives conditions of sale (hard to read) and what they could be used for. Requires applications to be sent to the Secretary at 673 Bourke St Melbourne. Has an elevation drawing of a single trucker tram.trams, tramways, tram bodies, sale of trams, mmtb