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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St... on the Bourke St. Route, 19 June 1955" and "Geoff Grant" stamp in btm rh... Bourke St Commissioning Tram 988 On rear, in typed paper, "988 ...Black & White photo of M&MTB tram No, 988, just after testing a crossover in either Smith St. Fitzroy or High St. Preston, has "Dan Robinson Furniture" building in background. Tram does not have destination roll. Two people leaning out of front cabin. Taken 19/6/1955. Negative on file and scanned as 492i1 - print has been cropped. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.On rear, in typed paper, "988 testing a crossover on the Bourke St. Route, 19 June 1955" and "Geoff Grant" stamp in btm rh corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, commissioning , tram 988 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Trams W7 1008 and Scrubber 9 at Bourke and Spencer Sts, Warren Doubleday, 1-8-1969
... Bourke St...Photo shows trams W7 1008 and Scrubber 9 at the Bourke St... Photo shows trams W7 1008 and Scrubber 9 at the Bourke St ...Photo shows trams W7 1008 and Scrubber 9 at the Bourke St terminus on the corner with Spencer St. In the background is the Spencer St station building and the Carlyons Hotel. The scrubber tram is used to clean the head of the rails.Yields information about the use of scrubber trams on Bourke St.Black and white photograph of Trams W7 1008 and Scrubber 9 at Bourke and Spencer Sts.Has details on rear in red ink.tramways, trams, bourke st, tram 1008, tram 9, scrubber 9, spencer st, carlyons hotel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 25/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St... in front of the last bus to Northcote, ex Bourke St. prior... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams Tramways Bourke St ...Black and white photograph of the some of the passengers in front of the last bus to Northcote, ex Bourke St. prior to commencement of tram services. Destination showing "NORTHCOTE" and route no. "77". Has a wreath on the radiator "LAST BUS BOURKE ST. 25-6-1955, REPLACED BY ELECTRIC TRAMS". (See also catalogue item No. 493 and 1610). Charles Craig, 2nd from right, Ian Brady 5th from right, Len Clark (?) squatting down under radiator. Crew names - see 493. Negative No. N342 on file, 680i1 scanned from negative. See Dave Macartney re names on 31/8/97.On rear on typed paper "Last bus to Northcote with some of the crowd that travelled on it, June 25 1955.", in pencil "RK-1" and in but rh corner stamped "Geoff Grant / 189 Murrumbeena Rd. Murrumbeena, S.E.9 Victoria."trams, tramways, bourke st, melbourne, last bus, northcote -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “As patriots we’re the laziest: Hamer”, 31/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St... from Spencer St to Tramways Board in Bourke St. Other... Bourke St Newspaper clipping titled: “As patriots we’re ...Newspaper clipping titled: “As patriots we’re the laziest: Hamer” The Age, Tuesday, January 31, 1978 Photo and text Opening "History of Transportation" mural at Spencer St station, photos of trams Mural took 5 years to complete, depicts transport from 1835 to 1935. F19 freeway protesters followed Hamer from Spencer St to Tramways Board in Bourke St. Other demonstrators boarded tram in Bourke St and hung banners out the windows. Refused to pay 16% fare increase which came into effect on Sunday. Spectators packed streets to see 600 vintage vehicles taking part in historic cavalcade.trams, tramways, mural, history, cavalcade, spencer st, protest, fares, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, 3/01/1939 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St... to shunt at the Bourke St terminus, 3-1-1939. Has trailers 237... Trams tramways Cable Trams Bourke St tram 237 tram 379 tram 262 ...Negative of a photograph of two cable tram sets waiting to shunt at the Bourke St terminus, 3-1-1939. Has trailers 237 and 379 and 262 in the photo along with the Mail Exchange, and the Sunshine Machinery Depot. One of the cars has lady passengers on the grip car.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 237, tram 379, tram 262 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1975
... Bourke St... at the Spencer St terminus of the Bourke St line. Has Carlyons Hotel... Trams tramways Cable Trams Bourke St tram 565 Has the TMSV Sales ...Black & White Photograph by the TMSV Sales of trailer 565 at the Spencer St terminus of the Bourke St line. Has Carlyons Hotel in the background. Dated in pencil as 1938. Has the destination of Nicholson St. See also Reg Item 3593 for another photo of trailer 565.Has the TMSV Sales stamp and "1938" on rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 565 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1975
... Bourke St... set shunting at the Bourke St terminus by Spencer St. Grip... Trams tramways Cable Trams Cable Grip Crews Bourke St tram 581 ...Black & White Photograph by the TMSV Sales of a cable car set shunting at the Bourke St terminus by Spencer St. Grip car has the destination of Spencer St, while the trailer, 581 shows Northcote. The crews are shown on their respective cars. The photograph has a satin finish.Has the TMSV Sales stamp on rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, cable grip, crews, bourke st, tram 581 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Bourke Street at twilight, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970c
... Bourke St...National View postcard of Bourke St looking east from Queen... National View postcard of Bourke St looking east from Queen Street ...National View postcard of Bourke St looking east from Queen Street, with many W class trams in the view. Possibly early 1970s. Has signs for Drummonds, Coles and Garrard Opticians, Myer, Foys, London Stores and McEwans.Yields information about Bourke St early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1076-9trams, tramways, bourke st, w class, night photo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 3, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St... in Bourke St. Melbourne, near the intersection of Elizabeth St... Bourke St Elizabeth St. tram W6 988 Negatives Nos. N320 to N322 ...Negatives Nos. N320 to N322 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of W6 988 as the first tram in Bourke St. Melbourne, near the intersection of Elizabeth St.. Date of photograph 19/6/1955. Photos of tram approaching Elizabeth St., coming down the hill, with building on the north side of Bourke St visible in photo, just about to cross the intersection and one on the other side of the intersection, adjacent to the General Post Office with Myers in the background. Very few motor cars in the photo. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020. Page 6 of 1968 Sands and McDougall's directory of Melbourne.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, elizabeth st., tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s - set of 4, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St... negative of the commissioning of the Bourke St lines, 19/6/1955... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields MMTB Melbourne Bourke St ...Set of four colour prints, possibly from a Geoff Grant negative of the commissioning of the Bourke St lines, 19/6/1955. Printed on Fujicolor paper. .1 - W6 988 and bus (554?) and tower wagon - Queens Parade Clifton Hill. .2 - W6 988 and two tower wagons at the Russell St. crossover. The two wagons' crews are adjusting the overhead. Buildings on the south side of Bourke St. See also Reg Item 1600 for the black and white photograph. .3 - W6 988 at the intersection of Nicholson and Victoria Parade. .4 - testing a crossover in either Smith St. Fitzroy or High St. Preston - running bang road.mmtb, melbourne, bourke st, testing overhead, commissioning, tram 988 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Christmas Card - PCC 1041, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1973
... bourke st...Card features PCC Class tram 1041 in Bourke St at a tram... features PCC Class tram 1041 in Bourke St at a tram stop on route ...Card features PCC Class tram 1041 in Bourke St at a tram stop on route 96 to East Brunswick. The tram entered service during August 1973, so presumed this card was printed in 1973. The tram is on display at the Museum at Hawthorn depot.Demonstrates a MMTB Christmas Card issued with a photo of prototype tram 1041.Card printed - 8 pages glued - colour photograph and gold front with MMTB logo. Two copies held.tramways, mmtb, tram 1041, pcc class, christmas, greeting cards, bourke st, route 96 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1910's?
... Bourke St...Black and White Photograph of Bourke St looking east... Trams tramways Cable Trams Bourke St Melbourne On rear in pencil ...Black and White Photograph of Bourke St looking east with the GPO in the background. Has about 5 cable tram sets in the photograph. shows the telephone pole lines with the Wertheim building, a telegraph works, hotels and horse drawn vehicles. See Reg Item 5000 for a different crop and a better print.On rear in pencil "WB 135H"trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nucolorvue Publishing, "Melbourne - Interesting Aspects", mid 1970s
... Bourke St...), Yarra River and city lights, Bourke St looking east at dusk...), Yarra River and city lights, Bourke St looking east at dusk ...Series of five views of Melbourne - City Square (mid 1970s), with Swanston St and St Paul's Cathedral, Z class No. 2 (see item 73), Yarra River and city lights, Bourke St looking east at dusk and the Royal Exhibition buildings and gardens.Demonstrates a multi-view postcard of Melbourne.Colour postcard by Nu-Color-Vue No. NCV1316 postcards, city square, z class, tram 2, yarra river, bourke st, st paul's cathedral, swanston st, royal exhibition buildings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram - Bourke Street at Spring Street, Herald Sun, late 1930s
... Bourke St... with the destination of Spencer St in Bourke St at the intersection with Spring... with the destination of Spencer St in Bourke St at the intersection with Spring ...Photograph shows a cable tram set - trailer number 576 with the destination of Spencer St in Bourke St at the intersection with Spring St. Has Victorian Parliament house in the background. There is a safety zone sign in the foreground for the outbound tram service. Photo late 1930s or 1940Yields information about Bourke St cable trams.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has the Copyright stamp of the Herald Sun and pencil number "KM-M-006" and Ken Magor stamp.cable trams, bourke st, spring st, parliament house, safety zone -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-Vue, looking south along Swanston St, mid 1970's
... Bourke St... Swanston St towards the intersection of Bourke St. shows the city... Trams tramways Postcards Swanston St Bourke St tram 586? Colour ...Colour postcard divided back, serrated edge, with a view from the Melbourne Town Hall portico, looking south along Swanston St towards the intersection of Bourke St. shows the city square, Wales Corner, trams and traffic in both streets. Has a W2 crossing Swanston St - W2 586? - the crossing is one of the type which composed of panels that allowed for maintenance. City Square completed to Flinders Lane early 1970, Bourke St Mall opened 1983 - photo mid 1970's Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and title of postcard. Produced by Nu-Color-Vue. Card Number ML 209, NCV 2940.trams, tramways, postcards, swanston st, bourke st, tram 586? -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, The Age, Frith, "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", c1980
... Bourke St... to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St... Trams tramways Robert Risson Bourke St Opening Trolley Poles ...Laminated A3 sheet featuring photograph and newspaper clippings. 1 - an Article written by Erica Cervini titled "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence on keeping Melbourne's trams which have since become an icon. Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson.trams, tramways, robert risson, bourke st, opening, trolley poles, accidents, melbourne, mmtb -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Burman's Photographic Rooms, Unidentified Shillinglaw Family Female, c.1880
... Burman's Photographer 209 Bourke St East and St Georges..., Burman's were operating from 209 Bourke St. East and St George's..., Burman's were operating from 209 Bourke St. East and St George's ...According to Sands & McDougall Melbourne Directory, Burman's were operating from 209 Bourke St. East and St George's Hall (73 Bourke St. East) from 1879-1885 CARTE-DE-VISITE (cdv) 1857-1890 Cartes-de-visite (cdv's) are the most common form of photograph from the nineteenth century, generally measuring two and a half inches by four and an eighth inches (6.3 x 10.5 cm) when mounted, sepia toned, mounted on a card which was generally printed with the photographer's name and address on the back or beneath the portrait. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 1, 1879-1885, 1880, burman's photographer 209 bourke st east and st georges hall melbourne, unknown, female shillinglaw 9 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Caldwell, Mar. 1963
... Bourke St... dated 16 March 1962 of W6 951 in Elizabeth St crossing Bourke St... Trams tramways Elizabeth St Bourke St Brunswick Route 18 tram ...Agfa Colour slide, cardboard mount, by Keith Caldwell dated 16 March 1962 of W6 951 in Elizabeth St crossing Bourke St, showing Brunswick route 18. Has the State Savings Bank of Victoria building in the background. IN the side is a VW Kombi lettered Chartres doing a hook turn.In ink:"Bourke - Eliz Mar 62"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, bourke st, brunswick, route 18, tram 951 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Caldwell, 14/03/1966 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St... Bourke St into Spring St. Tram has an advert for the show "My...Trams tramways Bourke St W7 class Route 90 Spring St tram ...Perutz colour slide, grey plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of W7 1033, route 90, Northcote Dundas St, turning from Bourke St into Spring St. Tram has an advert for the show "My Fair Lady" and Bradmill Sheets. In the background are a number of other trams, the Imperial Hotel, the Metro Theatre, the Southern Cross Hotel and the Windsor Hotel bar. 14/3/1966In ink "Bourke 14.3.66" and a purple date stamp.trams, tramways, bourke st, w7 class, route 90, spring st, tram 1033 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St.... with W7 1003 (assumed) turning from Spring into Bourke St. Also... Nicholson St Bourke St. Spring St. tram W7 1003 tram W6 988 Negative ...Negative No. N318 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of W6 988 in Nicholson St. Melbourne with W7 1003 (assumed) turning from Spring into Bourke St. Also has a bus in the background as well. Date of photograph 19/6/1955. Windsor Hotel and Princess Theatre in background. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, nicholson st, bourke st., spring st., tram w7 1003 tram w6 988 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 1968 featuring tram 980, 1968
... Bourke St... for 1968, featuring a photograph of PCC 980 in Bourke St Melbourne... promotional activities. PCC Class Calendars AETA Bourke St tram 980 ...The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. In the background is the MTOCo Tramways Building.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1968, featuring a photograph of PCC 980 in Bourke St Melbourne. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1968 with various details of holidays etc. Has metal strips top and bottom and a folded clip for hanging,pcc class, calendars, aeta, bourke st, tram 980 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, American & Australian Photographic Company, Jean Shillinglaw (nee Blemmer), c.1875
... american & Australian Photographic Company 57 Bourke St..., 57 Bourke St East, Melbourne According to Sands & McDougall..., 57 Bourke St East, Melbourne According to Sands & McDougall ...Photographer: American and Australian Photographic Company, 57 Bourke St East, Melbourne According to Sands & McDougall Melbourne Directory, the American and Australian Photographic Company was active at 57 Bourke St East, Melbourne from 1871-1876 CARTE-DE-VISITE (cdv) 1857-1890 Cartes-de-visite (cdv's) are the most common form of photograph from the nineteenth century, generally measuring two and a half inches by four and an eighth inches (6.3 x 10.5 cm) when mounted, sepia toned, mounted on a card which was generally printed with the photographer's name and address on the back or beneath the portrait. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 19911875, american & australian photographic company 57 bourke st east melbourne, jean shillinglaw (nee blemner 1819-1906), marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 1, 1871-1876 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 25/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St... in Bourke St at Exhibition St with the Eastern Market... Trams tramways Bourke St Training New Tramway W6 class tram 985 ...Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W6 985 east bound in Bourke St at Exhibition St with the Eastern Market in the background. There is one maybe two men in the cab on either side of the driver. Could be driver training at the time of the opening of the line 25-6-1955 The tram itself would be very new as well.trams, tramways, bourke st, training, new tramway, w6 class, tram 985 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Drivers - important Dont's to Remember for the new Bourke Street Service", June 1955
... Bourke St... Bourke St tram line, which commenced on Sunday 26/6/1955... Booklet issued for the use by drivers on the then new Bourke St ...Booklet issued for the use by drivers on the then new Bourke St tram line, which commenced on Sunday 26/6/1955. Provides a long list of Do Nots, typical of the time. Gives information to crews about the new trams, their quiet running, and their handling. Has a few "Always" at the rear of the booklet.Demonstrates an information document produced by the MMTB for drivers of the new Bourke Street routes.Booklet - 12 pages printed on light fawn paper, centre stapled.trams, tramways, bourke st, new trams, new tramways, opening, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Interior of a Melbourne cable tram Engine House, c1937
... Bourke St...The photograph shows a cable tram in Bourke St, crossing...The photograph shows a cable tram in Bourke St, crossing ...The photograph shows a cable tram in Bourke St, crossing over the electric tram track in William St. The Menzies Hotel (see reference) is in the background, along with the BHP Head office on the opposite corner. Based on the round "tree" type structure on the NW corner, the photo is c1937, Victorian Centenary decorations.Yields information about the Menzies Hotel and the intersection of Bourke and William St. Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, bourke st, william st, menzies hotel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Cable Tram 129 Elizabeth St, 1890s
... Bourke St..., in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. Alf Twentyman has written on the rear..., in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. Alf Twentyman has written on the rear ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 129, in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. Alf Twentyman has written on the rear "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s.", with the Post Office alongside. Two heavy horse-drawn drays are also in the view.Yields information about cable trams in Elizabeth St c1890s.Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.in pencil on the rear - very faded - "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s."trams, tramways, cable tram, tram 129, elizabeth st, bourke st, alf twentyman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Bourke Street Melbourne Vic", late 1950's or early 1960's
... Bourke St...Postcard photo of Bourke St looking east from near Queen St... Trams tramways Bourke St Queen St Postcard photo of Bourke St ...Postcard photo of Bourke St looking east from near Queen St with a number of trams in the distance view. Has the Thomas Cook, Hicks and other buildings in the view. Late 1950's or early 1960's. Divided back with places for stamp, address, correspondence and details with makers details "Rose colour card 119"trams, tramways, bourke st, queen st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 1976 featuring a new Z class tram, 1976
... Bourke St... for 1976, featuring a photograph of a then new Z class in Bourke St... promotional activities. Calendars AETA Bourke St Z class State Savings ...The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. In the background is the old State Savings Bank buildiing before it was fully demolished - buildings on the west side have already been demolished. Photo by Shane McCarthy.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1976, featuring a photograph of a then new Z class in Bourke St Melbourne at the intersection with Elizabeth St. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1976 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge.calendars, aeta, bourke st, z class, state savings bank -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Edward Charles Studios, 1921
... Bourke St...Black and white print of Bourke St looking east from Queen... Trams tramways Melbourne Bourke St Cable Trams Post Office ...Black and white print of Bourke St looking east from Queen St c1921 with the Post Office, Myers, the Leviathan, and Parliament House in the distant background. Also a shop "Hatters Kenos Mercers" The cable tram has the destination of "Spencer St". See Reg Items 301 and 588 for sepia coloured copies. Two copies held."To Keith" in ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, cable trams, post office -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Bourke St.... No. 8 (the oldest at the time) and No. 2 in Bourke St... Bourke St. Swanston St Tower Truck tram Tower wagon Negative ...Negative No. N310 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the MMTB's tower wagons, Albion No. 8 (the oldest at the time) and No. 2 in Bourke St. at the corner of Bourke and Swanston St. with The Leviathan Ltd. store in the background on the corner. Other shops in background are the Odeon Picture Theatre and G.J. Coles stores. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020. Page 7 of the 1968 Sands and McDougall's Director of Melbourne.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., swanston st, tower truck, tram tower wagon