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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Commonwealth Games opening ceremony - The flying tram, 16/03/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Age featuring a photo... Inspectors W Class Newspaper cutting from The Age featuring a photo ...Newspaper cutting from The Age featuring a photo of the flying tram that was used at the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne 15/3/2006. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Commonwealth_Games_opening_ceremony - accessed 7/8/2019. Set of two cartoons featuring a Petty cartoon over the Sydney Opera House and Golding cartoon and ticket inspectors.trams, tramways, commonwealth games, cartoons, events, museum, ticket inspectors, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Sydney Sun 5/11/48", Oct. 1948
Manuscript - 8 quarto sheets carbon copy - assumed for a newspaper article - has "Sydney Sun 5/11/48" on top of the sheet. Has notes on the MMTB, the Trusts, its powers, borrowings, capital reserves and finances, Special Schemes, administration, Preston Workshops, Uniform manufacture, numbers of trams and buses, buses, age of fleet, vehicle maintenance costs, bus body building, fares, community obligations, licensing fund discontinued as it had too much money, reserve funds, Bourke St conversion and followed by other cable tram routes that at the time were buses.On top of page 1 - in pencil "Sydney Sun 5/11/48" On base of page 3, hand written notes about the number of trams in 1938 and 1939 and discontinuation of cable tramstrams, tramways, mmtb, workshops, cable trams, st kilda rd, finances, buses, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Police Car crunched into bollard after colliding with tram in CBD", 16/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
... with tram in CBD" Newspaper The Age ...Digital print of page 2 of an on-line article in The Age 16/10/2019, titled "Police Car crunched into bollard after colliding with tram in CBD". Incident at intersection of Flinders and Spencer St on 15/10/2019. Tram Z3 276, on route 70. Shows minor damage to the front of the tram. The bollard won.trams, tramways, accidents, police, spencer st, route 70, flinders st, z3 class, tram 276 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Digital Image, The Age, establishment of a tram museum, 1991
... , Newspaper Digital Image The Age ...Set of 6 digital images of newspaper cuttings collected by Peter Hogan about the establishment of a tram museum, 75th Anniversary, Wattle Park and the PTC Open Day. Comprises, “Libs promise a tram museum” – The Age 25-11-91 – Quotes Mr. Brown, Photo from a magazine with a Hawthorn Horse tram at the Auburn Hotel – 75years of the HTT, “Tramways lines up 75th anniversary” – Progress Press 20-11-1991, about the planned cavalcade from Hawthorn Depot on Sunday, and a short history of the HTT, “Tram route extension plan is back on track” – Progress Press 16/10/1991. About the planned line to Box Hill, “Wattle Park” – article from the National Trust News of September 1991 with a two page article about the Wattle Park and its history., “State-wide Open Day” – Herald Sun 17/10/1991 about the planned open house by the Public Transport Corporation the following Sunday. Quotes Ian Stoney, PTC CEO. The four page supplement has been stapled together. See htd4574doc for a list of the file contents provided by Peter Hogan.trams, tramways, tram museum, wattle park, ptc, htt, 75th anniversary, horse trams, box hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, The Age, Keith Kings, Progress Press, Higgins Teale & Co, Herald Sun, house built using former PMTT tramcars, 1976 to 1983
Collection of Personal Papers regarding a house built using former PMTT tramcars. Comprises: 1 - Auction notice - folded A3 light card, "Moonta 18 School Road Ferny Creek" - giving details of the property, agents, floor plan and auction date of 19/11/1983. Agents R. Woodard and D&S Ham 2 - Newspaper clipping from the Progress Press with a sketch and article - "Home built from trams" 3 -"Fares please for tram treat" - Herald Sun, 24/9/1983. 4 -Auction notice - 21/11/1983 - property passed in. 5 - hand written note, with plan of the trams and location map - not dated 6 - set of six hand written notes recording conversations with various people regarding a house in Ferny Creek with trams, including the Public Trustee 1976 and 1977. 7 - Auction notice for "Charrawalla" - School Road, Ferny Creek dated 7/5/1977 from The Age. Not all items numbered, See also Reg Item 1356, 1833 and 1518 for related items.trams, tramways, mmtb, pmtt, ferny creek, tramcars, melbourne, houses, sale of land -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, The Age, Keith Kings, Herald Sun, Australian Home Beautiful, recovery of tram bodies 12 Kilara Road Mentone, 1982
... Duncan & Weller for auction on 29/5/1982. 2 - Newspaper from... Duncan & Weller for auction on 29/5/1982. 2 - Newspaper from ...Collection of Personal Papers regarding the sale and recovery of tram bodies 12 Kilara Road Mentone in 1982. Comprises: 1 - letter to the TMSV dated 28/4/1982, to the TMSV from Duncan & Weller for auction on 29/5/1982. 2 - Newspaper from The Age, 12/5/1982 regarding the forthcoming article 3 - Photocopy of an article from March 1, 1930 The Australian Home Beautiful titled "A House Built from tram cars, by W. A. Somerset 4 - Set of five photographs and negative of the above article, possibly by the State Library. In an orange folder addressed to Mr. Kings. 5 - Newspaper item the Herald, Sat 28/8/1982, "House of the rising tram" reporting on the removal of the tram bodies from this house by the TMSV. Has a photo of the TMSV Chairman, Hamish Haugh removing a shower fitting. Item folded.trams, tramways, mmtb, pmtt, mentone, tramcars, melbourne, houses, sale of land -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Nostalgia validated as myki steams over tickets to ride", 28/12/2012 12:00:00 AM
... over tickets to ride" Newspaper The Age Gary Davey, Bernie ...Newspaper clipping printed from the on-line version of The Age, titled "Nostalgia validated as myki steams over tickets to ride", 28/12/2012 with a photo of Gary Davey holding some Metcard tickets. Article records the end of the Metcard system and the use of tickets. Written by Vince Chadwick. Also quotes Bernie Carolan CEO Transport Ticketing Authority.trams, tramways, metcard, myki, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Treasure House of history to shed light on millions of museum's secrets", 8/03/2008 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, Saturday 8/3/2008, titled...)". Newspaper clipping from The Age, Saturday 8/3/2008, titled "Treasure ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Saturday 8/3/2008, titled "Treasure House of history to shed light on millions of museum's secrets", reporting on the Museum's intention to show more of its exhibits. Features a photo of the Flying Tram - 2006, that was used in the opening of the Commonwealth Games and other objects. Quotes Museum Director, Dr Patrick Greene and Vegan McMasters of the Museum. Item written by Chee Lung with photos by Andrew De La Rue.Keith has written in ink "This opportunity is not the one we visited in '05 which has a cable tram (front half only)".trams, tramways, commonwealth games, museums, events, w class, tram 2006 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram lines buckle as heatwave gets worse", 3/01/1991 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age 3-1-1991, titled "Tram... Kingsway Newspaper clipping from The Age 3-1-1991, titled "Tram ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 3-1-1991, titled "Tram lines buckle as heatwave gets worse", with a photo of buckled trams lines at the top of a hill in Riversdale Road Camberwell, with tram crews, inspector looking on. Article by Bruce Tobin, photo by Mike Martin. Notes the hot temperatures, fires, and that tracks along Kingsway had also buckled, as reported by a The Met spokesman Pat Wilson.trams, tramways, the met, camberwell, riversdale rd, trackwork, kingsway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Geelong Advertiser, "Jolly pollies in trolley folly", "The tram, the launch, the Premier and his stout", "Trams go a little loop on the new city route", 29/04/1994 12:00:00 AM
... ", "Trams go a little loop on the new city route" Newspaper The Age ...Set of three photocopies of newspaper articles and photographs of the launch of the City Circle tram service and the breakdown of tram No. 1000 on its launch by the Minister for Transport Mr. Brown. Also reports of other incidents involved with the launch of the tram. Quotes Mr. Brown and Jeff Kennett. Also details of the sources of funding - Federal Government Better Cities Program. .1 - The Age - 29/4/1994 - with a photograph of 1000. .2 - Geelong Advertiser - 29/4/1994 - "Jolly pollies in trolley folly". .3 - The Age 29/4/1994 - titled "The tram, the launch, the Premier and his stout" - lists those involved. .4 - The Age, different edition with a different arrangement and headline - titled "Trams go a little loop on the new city route" item written by John Mangan, photo Simon O' Dwyer and John Lambtrams, tramways, city circle, launch, accidents, tram 1000 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Herald Sun, "Trams put history back on the rails", "Vintage tram rolls back into service", 21/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
... into service" Newspaper The Age, Herald Sun ...Set of two photocopies of newspaper articles and photographs of the launch of tram HTT 8 by the Minster Alan Brown on 20/9/1994, details of the historic tram refurbishment program and seeking private operators for the operation of the Hawthorn Tram Depot. .1 - Herald Sun - 21/9/1994 - "Trams put history back on the rails" - with photo of Alan Brown changing a set of points. Story by Peter Mickelburough, photo Ian Currie. .2 - The Age - 21/9/1994 - "Vintage tram rolls back into service" - story by Bruce Tobin, features a head on photo of No. 8. .3 - as for .2, but an original newspaper clipping.trams, tramways, launch, htt, heritage fleet, tram 1000 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "By gum, the bush leaves its mark on city trams", 1/03/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 1 March 2000... Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 1 March 2000, titled ...Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 1 March 2000, titled "By gum, the bush leaves its mark on city trams" reporting on the new colour scheme for A class trams, which features a gum leaf on the side and Yarra logos. Has a photo of the tram at the Preston tram depot. Quotes John McPherson the vice president of the Public Transport Users Association and Steven McDonald, Chief Executive of Yarra Tramstrams, tramways, colour schemes, livery, yarra trams, preston depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Sushi Das, "Pledge for safety, style and comfort", 16/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 16 July 1999... Metrolink Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 16 July 1999 ...Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 16 July 1999 titled "Pledge for safety, style and comfort" about the new investment in public transport vehicles for suburban rail and tram services. Gives information on costs, images of proposed vehicles and some interior images. Notes National Express, Bayside trains, Yarra Trams, Swanston Trams, Metrolink, Hillside Trains and Melbourne Transport Enterprises. Report by Sushi Das Transport Reportertrams, tramways, colour schemes, livery, yarra trams, new trams, swanston trams, national express, hillside trains, bayside trains, metrolink -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Gerry Carman, "Our trams set to star in Seattle", 10/03/1982 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Age, 10-3-1982, titled "Our... Trams tramways Sale Of Trams Seattle W2 class Newspaper cutting ...Newspaper cutting from The Age, 10-3-1982, titled "Our trams set to star in Seattle" about the sale of W2 class trams to Seattle and their use on a proposed tramway. Quotes advocate George Benson, purchase prices and operations. Gives some details of the city as well. Item written by Gerry Carman.trams, tramways, sale of trams, seattle, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, The Sun, The Age, "We may get super trolley" "Trolley buses may roll soon" "Back to the buses move", 1979 - 1982
Set of various newspaper cuttings about public transport in Melbourne, including trolley buses. .1 - "We may get a super trolley" - about the possibility of a trolley buses in Melbourne, being studied by the MMTB. The Herald, 14-11-1979, written by Lawrence Money. .2 - "Trolley buses may roll soon", as for above, quotes MMTB Annual Report. Written by Gary Walsh of The Sun newspaper. .3 - "Back to the buses move" - as above - The Sun newspaper - 4/3/1981. .4 - "Electric buses Studied" - as above - written by Geoff Strong - The Age, 14-11-1979 .5 - "Plan for super trains, buses" - as above and new trains - written by Gerry Carman - The Age, 2-1-1980 .6 - "Trolley buses could replace city trams" and other headlines concerning the Lonie Report, closure of rail and tram lines, union reaction - The Age 9/12/1980.\ .7 - "Monster bus will car 240" - with photo of a Daimler Benz guided (O Bahn) busway, notes the installation in Adelaide. The Age 4-10-1982 .8 - "State will buy 45 more super trains", about the purchase of new Comeng trains for Melbourne.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley buses, public transport, lonie report, comeng -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, The Age, "A tram link to history", 29/01/1980 12:00:00 AM
... in the background. "A tram link to history" Newspaper The Sun, The Age ...Set of two newspaper clippings dated 29/1/1980 reporting on the use of the TMSV horse tram and a horse at the Australia Day cavalcade in Wellington Parade and Spencer St at Bourke St. .1 - From The Sun, featuring a photo of Alison Mercer patting Blossom, a 12 year old half-Clydesdale, giving details of the event and the use of horse trams. .2 - untitled - featuring a photo of the TMSV horse and "Charlie" the draft horse with Ballarat 40 in the background..1 - "The Sun 29/1/80" in pencil along the top edge. .2 - :"Age 29/1/80" in pencil along the top edge.trams, tramways, tmsv, australia day, horse trams, wellington parade, ballarat -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram burns after collision with truck” “Quite heroes drag driver from flames”, 5/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... flames” Newspaper The Age Brian Carroll, Bill Armitage ...Newspaper clipping titled: “Tram burns after collision with truck” – The Age 5/9/70 “Quite heroes drag driver from flames” by Robert Parsonage Tram and semi-trailer crash in Thornbury, Route # 9A, driver Bill Armitage suffered a broken right leg and arm and severe burns to most of his body, in critical condition in Preston and Northcote Community Hospital. Semi-trailer driver, Brian Carroll, 25 received burns and is in serious condition in hospital. Conductor Ted Clark, about 35, not injured and helped only passenger, and elderly woman from the tram. Collision occurred about 2.35 pm as Preston-City tram travelling south in St George’s Rd and truck travelling west in Normandy Rd.trams, tramways, accidents, fire, route 9a, collision, st georges rd, thornbury -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "City that went off the rails", "Is it time to get rid of Trams", May. 1969
... ", "Is it time to get rid of Trams" Newspaper The Age John Messer, Clem ...Newspaper Clipping - set of four clippings adhered to two sides of two sheets of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - from newspapers about the removal of trams from Melbourne 1 - Part one of a Large article written by John Messer of The Age, titled "City that went off the rails" about the impact of the closure of the Brisbane tramway system, quotes Brisbane City Mayor - Clem Jones. Dated 7/5/1969 2 - Second part "Is it time to get rid of Trams", dated 8/5/1969 following the closure of the Brisbane system. Mainly quotes from Brisbane transport officials with some Sydney officials. Has photos of a tram in Swanston St and a crowded tram. 3 - "Willy-nilly scrapping of trams 'nonsense'" - written by F. R. Kirby - Acting Chairman of the MMTB - The Age" responding to John Messer's articles. The Age 20/5/1969. 4 - letter from Bernard Boles of Reservoir about the removal of trams in Collins St and replacement by buses. 5 - "Hour fight to free trapped driver" - The Age 19/5/1969 - about the collision of a panel van at corner of High and Chapel St Prahran 6 - Set of two Letters from Edward Sykes and V. Lovel about the removal of trams - for and against.trams, tramways, brisbane trams, sydney trams, closure, tram replacement, buses, collins st, accidents, letter to the editor -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, The Herald, The Age, Southern Cross, "Tram works seek talks on services", "Risson: We should run all buses..." "Tram stop hinges on new rosters", Nov. 1968
Newspaper Clipping - set of ten clippings adhered to two sides of four sheets of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - primarily about the change in rosters proposed by the MMTB Nov. 1968. 1 - "Tram works seek talks on services" - industrial issues at Camberwell depot 2 - "Risson: We should run all buses..." 3 - "Tram stop hinges on new rosters" - quotes Clarrie O'Shea 4 - "The Govt should aid tramways" 5 - "Tram stop threatens" 6 - "Risson's No on new rosters" 7 - "Cut on local tram routes" - features a photo of 869, at a tram stop with a kerb - trip hazard. 8 - "Trams back, but cuts in services soon" 9 - "Off the tracks" - The Age editorial 10 - "Cabinet will rule on tram dispute" Also other items on new ideas for trams and trains, railway strike threats, fares and has A Place in the Sun written by Keith Dunstan on the Puffing Billy railway. Cuttings from The Herald, The Age and Sun, Southern Cross newspapers.trams, tramways, rosters, camberwell depot, unions, tram services, finances, buses, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, The Herald, The Age, Southern Cross, "Alice doesn't take to Tom!" "Tram Depot is down 8" "psst - that may be the checker watching", Dec. 1968
Newspaper Clipping - set of some 25 clippings adhered to both sides of 12 sheets generally of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side the black banning of driver Tom Pesteranovich and associate industrial issues. Principal headings are: "Alice doesn't take to Tom!" "Tram Depot is down 8" "psst - that may be the checker watching" "Fifth trammie on the Mat" "Now Harry is barred over Tom" "4 Trammies to face a judge" "He's on the blacklist" "Tram men could go out today" Includes a cartoon by Jeff about Henry Bolte and the Underground railway. Cuttings from The Herald, The Age and Sun, Southern Cross newspapers. Includes a photo of Tom Pesteranovich. See also Reg Items 2561 and 2562 for further items on this industrial matter.trams, tramways, mmtb, glenhuntly tram depot, unions, drivers, fares, ticket inspectors, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Ticket to Ride", 23/01/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Weekend 23/1/1999. "Ticket to Ride" Newspaper The Age Neale ...Newspaper clipping - titled "Ticket to Ride", looking at the Connies or tram conductors and the forthcoming exhibition at the State Library Feb. to March 1998. Has a number of photographs featured in the associated book "Connies" - see Reg Item 2190. From The Age Good Weekend 23/1/1999.trams, tramways, conductors, mta, ptc, one man trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Troublesome trams take a long break - to fix their brakes", 8/08/2000 12:00:00 AM
... trams take a long break - to fix their brakes" Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clipping - titled "Troublesome trams take a long break - to fix their brakes", The Age, 8/8/2000 with a photo of four W class trams at Southbank, led by 862. Item written by Sushi Das, about braking issues following a collision on June 1. Quotes Dean Souter of National Express, Peter Batchelor, and RTBU. Workcover also involved. Paper notes that the RTBU said the new slack adjusters were faulty.trams, tramways, national express, minister for transport, yarra trams, brakes, withdrawn trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "A new face for the Melbourne tram", 7/10/2000 12:00:00 AM
... tram" Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clipping - titled "A new face for the Melbourne tram", The Age, 7/10/2000 about the new low floor Alstom Citadis trams to be introduced by Yarra Trams for route 109. Item written by Sushi Das. Has an image of the new tramcar.trams, tramways, yarra trams, citadis, alstom, c class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Time to backtrack on Connies", 28/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
... Education Newspaper clipping - titled "Time to backtrack on Connies ...Newspaper clipping - titled "Time to backtrack on Connies", The Age 28/7/2008 written by Lisa Martin with a photograph of a Connie on a tram by John Woudstra. Part of the Education section. Looks at Who were tramcars, What happened to them Why should they return, Recent headlines, What the Age says and what people say - fore and against.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, education -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "A place the '90's forgot", 23/08/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - titled "A place the '90's forgot", The Age 23/8 ...Newspaper clipping - titled "A place the '90's forgot", The Age 23/8/2000 about Preston Workshops, a living museum, the workers, appearance, culture, its future, possible closure, historical significance. Has a photo of Roberto D'Andrea, Brian Carter, Norm Cross and Ben Commandeur standing in from the of the gates and other photos of parts of the interiors of the buildings and signs. Item written by Kevin Murray, photos by Neil Newitt.trams, tramways, preston workshops, closure, employees, history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Shake, rattle and roll, it'll be a fine tram party", 23/08/2000 12:00:00 AM
... and roll, it'll be a fine tram party" Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clipping - titled "Shake, rattle and roll, it'll be a fine tram party", The Age 7/10/2006 about the family day to be celebrated by Yarra Trams the following day. Has a photo of a car painter painting the interior of NMETL 13. Written by Stephen Moynihan and Clay Lucas with photo cy Pat Scala. Notes the centenary of the VR Trams and NMETL.Handwritten note "Age 7 Oct. 2006 p8" and "Wed 11 Oct 2006, 100 yrs electric trams"trams, tramways, events, yarra trams, preston workshops, nmetl, centenary, 100 years of electric trams, essendon depot, vr trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "The man who loved trams", "The ancient art of tram catching", 7/08/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - from the News Extra section of The Age, 7/8 ...Newspaper clipping - from the News Extra section of The Age, 7/8/1999 containing two separate items: 1 - "The man who loved trams" - about Roberto D'Andrea about his work on the Melbourne trams, and his involvement with Calcutta tramways, written by Paul Bateman. 2 - "The ancient art of tram catching" - discussing catching a tram in Melbourne from a travellers viewpoint and comparison with India and Calcutta. The author Keith Butler lived in India for a while.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, calcutta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Rattling through the years", 21/06/1983 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age ...Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age, 21/6/1983 titled "Rattling through the years", written by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don Dunstan, heritage trams, tourism. Has a sketch by Horner of cable cars, VR 6 and and a new articulated tramcar.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "On the line of duty", 17/12/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 17/12/1999... tram 1008 Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 17/12/1999 ...Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 17/12/1999 with an article on tramway workers and video documentary - Tram People (1999 Norris Media Productions), a 160 minute by Paul Norris. Includes quotes from Graham Jones, Norm Cross, Mario Sirianni. Includes a photo of the front of W7 1008 along with other tramway images.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, preston workshops, employees, mmtb, tram 1008 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Journey among equals", 15/04/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 15/4/2000... 2057 Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 15/4/2000 ...Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 15/4/2000 with an article on using Melbourne's trams, being a passenger, living and using trams in other world cities, observations, trolley poles, drivers, connies, MMTB and being a passenger in general. Written by Peter McMillan, with a photo of 2057 southbound across Spencer St bridge with the former VR offices in the background. Photo by Eamon Gallagher.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, mmtb, passengers, spencer st, tram 2057