Report - 16 A4 sheets, colour, stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Network Revenue Protection Plan - 2014", prepared by the PTV for the various transport operators in Victoria. Has a table of Contents, introduction, background and context, Fare Evasion behaviour, management of evasion, monitoring, key revenue protection areas and actions to be delivered. Only the first two pages scanned.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, ptv, behaviour, public transport

Block of Tickets - 100 heavy paper, stapled to a cardboard back, printed by the PTV for use in the City or regional bus services - Two hour concession - 2017 Town Bus services, marked "C" with the time in hourly intervals around the sides for both AM and PM Number 7082400 to 499. Has the conditions of use on the rear.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, ptv, concession fares, buses

Sign - Free Tram Zone logo and background colours printed on a sheet of 5mm clear Perspex. Adam Chandler advised 15/11/2019 - These were prototypes in the office - from memory this was to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment to tram stop shelter glass (at a much reduced scale)." Unknown sign manufacture - produced for the PTV late 2014.trams, tramways, free tram, signs, shelters, public transport

.1 - Pamphlet - folded A3 to A4, titled "Wellington Parade tram terminus upgrade" to provide a set of scissors cross overs a the Simpson St siding, improved safety for crews, pedestrians and for use during particularly special events. Has a map showing the extent of works, pedestrian crossings and car parks changes. Also shows two toilet blocks for crews in grey. On the rear has the dates for the drop in session. Has the PTV, Transport for Victoria and Yarra Trams logos. .2 - Pamphlet - 3 fold DL - printed on off white paper, titled "Buses replace Trams" - 25/10 to 1/11 Set of five digital images of pamphlets collected from Yarra Trams website 14-10-2020trams, tramways, wellington parade, simpson st, trackwork, construction, terminus, crossover

Digital image of "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate No. 407", issued to D. (Daniel) Patience, signed by G. Barker Instructor, with "A. W. Murdoch" stamp authorising the document, dated 23/3/1929. Donated by Betty (daughter - aged 90) and Cheryl Williams (grand daughter) of Daniel. Reported to have been the first driver leaving the then new Camberwell depot. Born in Avoch Scotland, was a police constable there, before emigrating to Melbourne. Was a cable tram Gripman in the Albert Park Area. Became an electric tram driver, then signalman at St Kilda Junction and trained as an inspector, but did not like the green uniform. Ran in the Stawell Gift of 1925 (injured foot during the race), was a Navigator on Transport RAF/RAAF flights during WW2. War memorabilia to the War Memorial Canberra. Cheryl advised 26/11/2019 - My grandfather was born 2nd June 1903 and died 11th Nov 1977.trams, tramways, drivers, gripmen, camberwell depot, signalmen, certificates

Pamphlet 6 fold A3 to DL, titled "Tram Service Changes - Routes 58 - William St" affecting routes 11, 12, 48, 58, 86 96 and 109 - detailing the changes for the reconstruction of William St between Flinders Lane and Dudley St. Work reduced the track centres (once laid out for centre poles) and the provision of a set of scissors cross overs and super stops at Bourke and La Trobe St (Flagstaff Station). A super stop was not provided at Collins St. Work took place between 23/11 and 8/12/2019. Two copies held.trams, tramways, william st, tram stops, trackwork, reconstruction

1.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Victoria's trains, trams and buses are considered an essential service during the Covid-19 pandemic and are being thoroughly cleaned each night to stop the spread of the virus. Transport planners expect services to reduce due to lower patronage. Photo of inside a B class tram. 2.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Crisis as public transport slumps” Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Public transport usage down by about 90%. Leaked figures show number of people using Melbourne's trams down by 88% this week with 81,600 passengers compared with an expected 708,300. Previous week about 285,000 passengers used tram network. Yarra Trams was set to make $164M from fares this year. 3.- Newspaper clippings titled: “New seating rules on buses and trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Front row of seats on Melbourne's trams will be out of bounds to commuters and inquiry holes on tram driver cabins will be sealed to protect drivers from coronavirus.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, cleaning, virus, yarra trams

Pamphlet describing the public transport options available for the Australian Open. Australian Open ticket holders can travel free on routes 70 & 70a to Melbourne Park. City Circle trams travel clockwise only between 9:30am and noon. Brochure contains map of Melbourne Park with tram routes and stops shown. 4 fold, printed both sides.trams, tramways, australian open, tennis, australia day, city circle, route 70

1 pamphlet or hanging notice to around tram handrails, cut out advised of the changes to services due to 2019/2020 New Year's Eve . Laminated card. .2 - pamphlet - 4 fold DL, colour detailing the service changes, the routes affected, providing a map and how to get to the fireworks. 2 copies of each held.trams, tramways, notices and information, special event

Set of two pamphlets issued by Yarra trams for tramways works during 2020 1 - hanging strip type notice for Metro Tunnel works - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar for Flinders St work - route 70, 75 and City Circle tram service changes for work in Flinders St, between Monday 23 March and Sunday 29 March 2020. 2 - hanging strip type notice for Plenty Rd works on route 86 - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar - 2 copies held. From Saturday 21 March to Sunday 29 March. 3 - hanging strip type notice for safe travel on buses due to corona virus. Was found on Route 70 tram. Have Yarra Trams PTV and Vic Govt. logos along with printing dates.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, trackwork, route 70, route 75, route 86, city circle, metro tunnel

Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19

Newspaper clippings titled: “Unmasked: the routes of the matter” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/04/2021 Article about wearing face masks on public transport. Deakin University chair of epidemiology Catherine Bennett said government should reconsider mandatory mask wearing as there were no community transmissions and reintroduce them for outbreaks. Public Transport Users Association Daniel Bowen said masks were the key to safe travel. Government said masks were key to infection prevention. 21% of commuters on route 16 don't wear masks correctly, followed by 16% on routes 11 and 78. Photos shows commuters boarding tram #6041 in CBD without masks.trams, tramways, route 16, route 11, route 78

Newspaper clippings titled: "Mask blitz on trains, trams” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/05/2021 Mask wearing on public transport to be more heavily enforced as police take on two week blitz. Latest Government data shows 46% of tram passengers did not wear a properly fitted mask, compared to 24% in March.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, covid-19

Newspaper clippings titled: "Legal route to access for all” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021 Wheelchair commuters take legal action against Victorian government and Yarra Trams over failure to provide wheelchair access across Melbourne's tram network. Currently 73% of tram stops and 62% of trams are inaccessible to people using wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams. Cost of upgrading remaining tram stops is $2 billion.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, accessible transport

.1 - Set of 9 Tramway Union badges and other badges pinned to a piece of heavy blue cloth with sewn edges comprising 5 Public Transport Union (PTU) badges, three Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA) badges, three The Met number lapel badges (Nos. 1121, 2416 and 3817), one RSL tie clip and one tie clip with a wheel inside a black background, with a "LEGA" .2 - AMTOEA badge in a plastic bag as would have been received by the member - brass back with pin clip on rear with blue surround and red around the state name. .3 - PTU badge in a plastic bag, brass, with clip missing, black surround, with red vehicles, green map of Australia and yellow around the map. Has a staple in the plastic bag. http://www.rtbu.org.au/a_short_history accessed 2/12/2019, notes that the PTU formed in 1993 and renamed RTBU in 1998 to reflect the impact of privatisation.trams, tramways, badges, unions, ptu, atmoea, rtbu

Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled "Last mobile mural rattles tramways" with the artist Stewart Merritt leaving out of tram 439, possibly at South Melbourne Depot, during Sept or Oct. 1982. Has a closing date in a job vacancy advert on the rear of 18/10/1982. Item by Kim Lockwood, describes the artist, the tram and its work, the time taken and the Transporting Art project itself. Two copies held.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Newspaper clipping, from a glossy colour printed magazine or publication, titled "Moving Masterpieces come to an end" about the Stewart Merritt tram, the end of the Transporting Art project - Stewart commented about the number of people who would come to Preston Workshops to see the tram being painted. Notes that it was actually painted by Dennis Dunkinson in thick signwriter's enamel. Mentions the other artist sin the project and comments from advertising consultant - Phillip Adams Has photos of Clifton Pugh tram No. 504 and Erica McGilchrist No. 497 - see http://www.hawthorntramdepot.org.au/papers/tram497.htm for details.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439, tram 504, tram 497

Framed original concept cartoon of Stewart Merritt for the Transporting Art Project - light aluminium brass colour frame, by Magic Picture Framing of Prahran. The tram has been cut out with the windows removed and placed on manila coloured card with the drawings done in ink, the stars cut out of silver paper and adhered to the surface. The tram has blue/black background. Frame with a glazedtrams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Framed photo of the end of tram W2 439 painted by Stewart Merritt, with the destination of South Melbourne Depot. Framed with a wood half round section, painted brown, glazed, with non-acid free cardboard surround and paper backing. All the backing tape was loose.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Framed colour photo of the central roof section of tram W2 439 painted by Stewart Merritt, showing the detail of the detailing of the roof above the drop centre. Framed with a wood half round section, painted brown, glazed, with non-acid free cardboard surround and paper backing.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Framed three part photograph of tram W2 439 painted by Stewart Merritt, showing the tram along its length. Each photograph along the length of the tram individually presented, but not necessarily lining up. The original prints were scanned and reprinted, but they continue to show the damage. Frame wooden frame, with paper backing and wire hanging strips, clips and felt bumpers in the bottom corners. Was originally framed with a wood half round section, painted brown, glazed, with non-acid free cardboard surround and paper backing but has suffered extensive water damage both to the cardboard and the individual photographs themselves. The photographs were in a deteriorated condition. The item was unglazed at the time of the donation. The Museum had the photographs rescanned and remounted. For the original photographs see Reg Item 4213i1 to 4213i3. Framing work by "Framed by You" in Church St Richmond.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Set of three photographs originally used in item 4212, that suffered significant water damage. Each of a part of the length of tram W2 439 painted by Stewart Merritt, showing the tram along its length. Each photograph along the length of the tram individually presented, but not necessarily lining up. The images show the nature of the damage. Was originally from framed with a wood half round section, painted brown, glazed, with non-acid free cardboard surround and paper backing but has suffered extensive water damage both to the cardboard and the individual photographs themselves. The photographs were in a deteriorated condition. The item was unglazed at the time of the donation. Each photograph has the number 5788 on the rear - possible job number.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Twenty four page (24) printed black and white magazine, titled "Headlights, July - August 1970" with a photo of Melbourne 944 on the front cover. Contains an article on the Melbourne Transport Plan for 1985 and "The Tramways of Melbourne" written by John and Andrew Ward. Contains maps, photographs, tramcar roster, drawing of the Melbourne W2, details of the W7's, the St. Kilda Junction project. Also notes other Australian operations including Ballarat and Bendigo. The centre page has an additional duplicated orange page glued into the top of the sheet, from the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, with a statement concerning the accuracy of the article. Also notes that one of the authors advised that the item had been largely re-written. Published July 1971 by the Electric Railroaders Association of New York.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, planning, tmsv

Book - 32 full A4 colour pages + card cover, titled "Trams of Australia Vol. 1", featuring trams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and museum operations in Ballarat, Bendigo, Brisbane and Sydney. Melbourne trams featured are: W2 234 Transporting Art L106 Y469 Z25 W2 389 V 214 W6 975 W7 1008 SW6 936 and 956 SW5 814 A279 B2 2112 SW5 812 W2 442 - Restaurant Tram B2 2112 SW6 911 B2 2017 Melbourne photos by Ray Marsh, other photos by Arthur Perry and Noel Reed. See Reg Item 6186 for a revised and enlarged version.trams, tramways, melbourne, sydney, brisbane, adelaide, ballarat, bendigo, w2 class, transporting art, sw5 class, sw6 class, w7 class, restaurant tram

Pamphlet - 12 fold DL - colour titled "Manningham by Bus" or "Manningham Transport Map", giving a detailed bus and tram map for the City of Manningham, cantered around the Doncaster Shopping centre. Covers route 109 and 48. Published by "Transport for Victoria" c2018 - no publication date. The tram portion of the map has been imaged. At the time of entry, the given website "melbournebybus.com.au" went to the PTV website.trams, tramways, maps, manningham, route 48, route 109