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Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, David Keenan, "Melbourne's Tramways", 1985
... card covers, centre stapled, titled "Melbourne's Tramways... Trams tramways Melbourne Tramways History Trackwork Depots Fares ...Book - 84 pages black and white on gloss paper + colour card covers, centre stapled, titled "Melbourne's Tramways", written by David Keenan, published by Transit Press's in 1985. Gives an overview of the Melbourne, tramway development, the system itself including operation, fares, tickets, crew training, tramcars and their maintenance, track, power supply, tram routes, depots and allocation at the time. Has maps of the system, Preston workshops, depots, tramway track types, electrical system and services details of routes, running times and service frequencies along with many photographs. Includes photos of emergencies, track work and other aspects of the system in 1984. 'Has a sticker in the top right hand corner "TDO $12.00"trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, history, trackwork, depots, fares, tickets, training, tram routes, tramcars, maintenance, power supply, maps, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs", c1939
... "Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs"...Folded map (4 x 2) by Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways...) by Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, c1939, of Melbourne ...Folded map (4 x 2) by Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, c1939, of Melbourne tramways, showing tram routes (cable, electric and VR), bus routes, railway lines, major points of interest and major streets. No printing or information on the rear. Once part of another document with remnants of glue on the rear top left hand edge. See Reg Item 801 for a 1927c map.trams, tramways, map, mmtb, vr, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - MTOCo lapel, 1900s
... Lapel Badge for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff...Lapel Badge for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff ...Lapel Badge for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff. Has an abbreviation of "MTOCo" to indicate the tramway operator and worn as part of their uniform. Made by Stokes & Sons Melboune.Demonstrates a item worn on a MTOCo Uniform.Made from a cast brass item, nickel plated, cast in the form of handwritten or script letters. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either end of the badge to enable the badge to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap or the uniform. Has the name of Stokes & Sons stamped into the rear.trams, tramways, uniforms, cable trams, mtoco -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), "The Case Relating to Specific Defects", 1916
... Tramway Board v Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Coy Limited WB..." 1916 No 554 Tramway Board v Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Coy ..."The Case Relating to Specific Defects" 1916 No 554 Tramway Board v Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Coy Limited WB McCutcheon - Solicitor for the Board 18 page legal document relating to the above Supreme Court case. Tramway Board & MTOC arbitration case 1916 ."A4" written in red penciltrams, tramways, tramways, trackwork, supreme court -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, David Keenan, "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974", 1974
... "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974" written by David R. Keenan. Details... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Book "Melbourne's Tramways ...Forty Eight page book stapled with a fold out track map at rear contained within a glued light card cover. Printed on gloss paper with many black and white photos. Book titled "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974" written by David R. Keenan. Details the operation of the Melbourne Tramway system prior to the introduction of the then new Z class trams, in the final decade of the MMTB, its operations, track, training, management, power supplies, tickets and other operational systems. Includes notes on services, tramcar fleet allocation, depots, fare sections and running times. Has introduction by author looking at Melbourne compared to other tramway systems around the world at the time and acknowledgements. Two copies held. On the front cover in black ink "Ex ARHS Archives". Copy 2 has a price sticker "2.25" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, tramways, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Menu, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Co, "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", c2012
... . On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Menu cover for the "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", Melbourne, early dinner or lunch three course menu, including logos. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. Inside the cover has the actual menu for a three course meal.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, menu -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, David Frost, "The Hawthorn Training Centre", 2010
... Centre" from Melbourne Tramways in 1974" by David R Keenan (pages... Melbourne Tramways in 1974" by David R Keenan (pages 9 and 10 ...Photocopy - two pages - titled "The Hawthorn Training Centre" from Melbourne Tramways in 1974" by David R Keenan (pages 9 and 10) describing the Hawthorn training facility and the tram driver training process. Has a photo of one corner of the depot and Y469 at Wattle Park terminus.trams, tramways, hawthorn, training, crews, drivers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Free Community Concerts Melbourne Tramways Band", 2011 and 2013
... Concerts Melbourne Tramways Band" advertising the concerts.... "Free Community Concerts Melbourne Tramways Band" Pamphlet Yarra ...Set of two DL full colour pamphlets titled "Free Community Concerts Melbourne Tramways Band" advertising the concerts at Wattle Park, details, type of music, location, how to get there and information about the band. .1 - 2013 - 2014 series .2 - 2011 - 2012 series.trams, tramways, wattle park, tramway band, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Square tramway ground indicator roadway stud
... Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers... by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through ...Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object square shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Round tramway ground indicator roadway stud, BB SW Stainless
... Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers... by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through ...Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object round shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it. Has the stamp of BBSW stainless manufacturers stamp and patent number.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Framed image - MTOCo cable tram set No. 1 - Preston Workshops, 1974
... Photo is of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. cable tramset... Photo is of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. cable tramset ...Photo is of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. cable tramset No. 1 at Preston Workshops. The cable tram set, owned by the Museum of Victoria was refurbished by Preston Workshops during 1974/75. Yields information about cable tram set 1 following its refurbishment by the MMTB at Preston WorkshopsFramed photograph part gold timber frame, glazed, card cutout, colour photograph, paper backing with cloth hanging cord.tramways, preston workshops, cable trams, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Programme, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Co, "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", 2013
... . On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial... of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has ...Menu cover for the "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", Melbourne, full dinner four course menu, including logos. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. Inside the cover has the actual menu for the meal served on 24/3/2013.On the rear of the insert menu, the date "24/3/2013".trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, menu -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Cable tram tickets - central Melbourne, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1920s
... . Initially by the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co (a private operator... by the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co (a private operator ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, RMIT Business, Graeme Turnbull, "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy", Apr. 2001
... in relation to the Melbourne tramways and public transport. Has... Trams tramways Brisbane Melbourne Closure History Reports ...Report - 10 A4 pages, was stapled, titled "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy" looking at the achievements of Mr Risson, his army service, the use of buses in Melbourne, Bourke St, Brisbane tramways, unions, the management of the MMTB, possible closure, knighthood, his community involvement, his legacy in relation to the Melbourne tramways and public transport. Has a list of acknowledgements, References and Bibliography.trams, tramways, brisbane, melbourne, closure, history, reports, tramways, mmtb, chairman, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and white - cable tram axle box
... Photograph of an Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus cable tram... Photograph of an Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus cable tram showing ...Photograph of an Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus cable tram showing the axle box, springs and wheel supporting the body of a trailer. Shows the side skirts around the wheel. Part of the brake rigging can be seen as well.Yields information about cable tram trailers wheel sets.Black and white photograph on paper. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mtoco, cable trams, trailers, wheels, axle boxes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - M&MTB Cricket Team, c.1926-9
... A Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMMTB) cricket... photograph of a Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board cricket team ...Arthur Henry Miers, pictured in the photograph played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Rare early photograph of a Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board cricket team from 1926-9A Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMMTB) cricket team and officials posed in front of a red brick grandstand, mounted on cardDonor note: CRICKET - PHOTO 8" X 6" / ARTHUR MIERS 2ND FROM RIGHT - BACK ROW / VINCENT KELLY - BENDIGOcricket teams, arthur miers, m&mtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - information cards, "Cable Rails & Slot Beams"
... slot rails used in Melbourne cable tramways by the Melbourne... slot rails used in Melbourne cable tramways by the Melbourne ...Information cards detailing the types of rail including slot rails used in Melbourne cable tramways by the Melbourne Tramways Trust. Includes dimensional details, weight, sections of cable roads. The second card has the properties of the rail sectons such as area, moment of inertia, section modulus and weight per yard. Both sheets have the name H Orams in the top right hand corner.Yields information about the various cable tram railsSet of two ruled photocopied cards tramways, rails, mtt, cable trams, cable slot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), "MTT Contract No. 42 - Permanent Way Material", 1886
... Document, The Melbourne Tramways Trust - Contract No. 42.... Tramways Melbourne Tramways Trust cable tramways MTT rails yokes ...Provides the specifications and conditions of contract for the manufacture, supply and delivery of the track or permanent way materials for the construction of the Melbourne cable tram system. Includes rails, yokes, fish plates, slot rails, bolts, and a delivery schedule to the Spencer St railway station. Signed by George Duncan. Tenders closed 17 - 8 - 1886. Drawings detail the various components. Has a Schedule of rates form - per tonne of materials. Document dated 21 June 1886.Yields information about the tendering of rail materials for the Melbourne Cable tram system. Document, The Melbourne Tramways Trust - Contract No. 42 - Permanent Way Material - 9 foolscap sheets, 3 folded drawings bound within heavy card covers, stapled covered in dark grey tape. 2nd & 3rd copies paper only, stapled and covered with brown tape on the left hand side.tramways, melbourne tramways trust, cable tramways, mtt, rails, yokes, tender documents, contracts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Tram Ticket
... Orange paper ticket for 1/- for the Melbourne.... Orange paper ticket for 1/- for the Melbourne and Metropolitan ...Orange paper ticket for 1/- for the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.1-11 Melb & Metropolitan--- This ticket ----- 1/- D L 801029|REVERSE Ask for Stamina --- Shall He Reap.documents, tickets -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Caulfield Transport
... Photograph of early Melbourne to Elsternwick tramway bus... Melbourne to Elsternwick tramway bus date unknown Caulfield ...Photograph of early Melbourne to Elsternwick tramway bus date unknowncaulfield, melbourne, elsternwick, tramways, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Area covered by MetroCard Central", Jul. 1980
... Sheet (half foolscap?) photocopied, with a map of Melbourne...Trams tramways Melbourne Tickets MMTB MetroCard Sheet (half ...Sheet (half foolscap?) photocopied, with a map of Melbourne tramway and bus routes drawn on it to show the extent of the ticket known as MetroCard Central. Dated July 1980. Prepared by the Training Section of the MMTB? For more details see http://www.robx1.net/victkt/pre1981/html/1980.htm - accessed 7/11/2018.trams, tramways, melbourne, tickets, mmtb, metrocard -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1960
... On the rear has the "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways... Black & White Photograph/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Black and white print of W7 1003 in front of the Preston tram depot building c1960. Tram has panel edge lining, the logo and number on the saloon panels and has the destination of East Preston - Bell St and route 89. 269.1 - large format print added 18/9/15 - had been on display in main room from Norm Cross - 2009 - record updated 24-10-2015.On the rear has the "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" stamp.trams, tramways, mmtb, tram 1003, east preston depot, w7 class, route 89 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Badge, Stokes and Sons, mid 1910's
... Pressed metal uniform badge for the Melbourne Tramways... Pressed metal uniform badge for the Melbourne Tramways Board ...Pressed metal uniform badge for the Melbourne Tramways Board, workshop staff, available all lines. Round pressed steel badge with the words "All Lines" pressed into the badge around the top portion of the badge, the word "Car Works" and number "25" pressed into the lower half of the badge -with small horizontal lines within the individual letters. Has a brass finish with the Melbourne Tramways Board logo in the lower part of the badge. On rear badge two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge and a leather strap with a button hole cut into to enable it to be worn on a uniform. Leather strap secured with wire. Used possibly from mid 1910's when the Board was formed until it was replaced by the MMTB in 1921. Similar badges made for ESCo Ballarat by Stokes and Sons.trams, tramways, badges, employees pass, tb, workshops, tramway board -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Debenture, Prahran & Malvern Tramway Trust (PMTT), late 1912
... stating "The Melbourne Tramways Trust is now the owner... to be transferable by virtue of the provisions of the Melbourne Tramways ...Printed Debenture for "The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust", No. 539, for 500 Pounds, B Series, entitling the Bearer to the sum of 500 pounds on 31/3/1914. Has the paper seal of the PMTT applied, signed by Alex Cameron, Henry Barnes and W. O. Strangward. Has a perforated edge along the right hand side. Was printed for issuing on 1/1/1913, but has a stamp in the top right corner issuing on 1/7/1913. Also has a red stamp on the lower edge "Produced for Jul 10th" Has been punched by machine stating "The Melbourne Tramways Trust is now the owner of this Debenture which has ceased to be transferable by virtue of the provisions of the Melbourne Tramways Trust Act 1903" and "CANCELLED". Other copies are numbers 327 and 451. Sampled from those held in boxes.trams, tramways, pmtt, mtt, debentures -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Electrical Engineer, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, "Rail Grinding Machine for Melbourne Tramways", 1927 - 1950
... Grinding Machine for Melbourne Tramways" - Grinders .2 - 5 pages... - "Rail Grinding Machine for Melbourne Tramways" - Grinders .2 ...Set of 6 reports, photocopied onto heat sensitive paper from various magazines. Documents match the image numbers. .1 - .2 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/8/1928 - "Rail Grinding Machine for Melbourne Tramways" - Grinders .2 - 5 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/6/`1927 - "Workshop of the Melbourne Tramways Board" - includes a layout drawing - See Reg Item 3675 for a reprint of this document. .3 - 1 sheet - Electrical Engineer - 15/9/1927 - "Worm Driver for Electric Tramcars - new type of truck constructed by Melbourne Tramways Board" - fitted to X1 class cars. Has a sketch of the truck. .4 - 8 pages - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/11/1933 - "A Supervisory Control system for Traction Substation - Equipment designed for the MMTB" - written by C. L. Steele. .5 - 8 pages - "Institute of Engineers Australia" - Dec. 1943 - "Prolonging the life of the tramway rail" - by A. H. Blanch. Note some pages have handwritten additions where the copying is out of line. .6 - 1 page - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 16-10-1950 - "Noiseless bogie for Tramcars" - PCC bogies. - St Louis Car C B-3 Bogie.trams, tramways, mmtb, rail grinding, rail wear, track materials, grinding, preston workshops, worm drive, x1 class, substation, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, tramway per way, bogies, pcc class -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Ceremonial object - Dinner Gong, Apex Club of Ringwood Dinner Gong, Early 20th century
... The Melbourne cable tramway system operated between 1885..., Michael Pumpa 2003-04. The Melbourne cable tramway system operated ...The Melbourne cable tramway system operated between 1885 and 1940.Former Melbourne cable tram bell used for fortnightly and annual meetings of Ringwood Apex Club, mounted on timber base with metal shields showing presidents for each year from 1966 to 2003. Ringwood Apex Club closed in 2003-04.This dinner gong, formerly a Melbourne cable tram bell, was donated by inaugural secretary Wal Hodgson 21.10.67. President shields - Martin Verhoeven 1966-68, Colin Steel 1968-69, Neville Fuller 1969-70, John Ritchie 1970-71, Allan Penman 1971-72, Graeme Kruse 1972-73, Graeme Bathie 1973-74, Terry Amos 1974-75, Richard Baxter 1975-76, Noel Stokes 1976-77, Neville Burns 1977-78, Wayne Barlow 1978-79, David Collyer 1979-80, Don McKinnon 1980-81, Ken Rice 1981-82, Vic Beesley 1982-83, Geoff Bonsall 1983-84, Peter Phillips 1984-85, John McGowan 1985-86, Harry Bell 1986-87, Ross Barry 1987-88, Steve McMahon 1988-89, Peter Hookey 1989-90, Philip Pomaroff 1990-91, Keith Walker 1991-92, Greg Cowan 1992-93, Peter Watts 1993-94, Bernard Klewer 1994-95, Mark Burton 1995-96, Colin Robertson 1996-97, Stuart Gay 1997-98, Barry Williams 1998-99, Tom Jackson 1999-2000, Trevor Hallum 2000-01, Ashley Crow 2001-02, Trevor Hallum 2002-03, Michael Pumpa 2003-04. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photograph (copy), Kew Horse Tram, c.1900
... The Melbourne Tramways and Omnibus Company (MTOC) operated...-12-1887". The Melbourne Tramways and Omnibus Company (MTOC ...The Melbourne Tramways and Omnibus Company (MTOC) operated a horse tram from the Victoria Bridge cable tram terminus to Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery from 28 December 1887. The Kew City Council purchased the line in 1914. It was replaced with an electric tramway in 1915. Photographic print. Kew Horse Tram outside the Kew Post Office and Court House. Inscription reverse: "Gift of Di (sic) Stewart. Horse Tram which ran from Victoria Bridge to Boroondara Cemetery gates. It began 28-12-1887".kew horse tram, transport - horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Melbourne cable tram City ticket, Tramway Board (TB), c1917
... . Initially by the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co (a private operator... in Melbourne from 1885 to 1940. Initially by the Melbourne Tramway ...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. This strip of two 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 lines available and the section available. Issued by the Tramway BoardDemonstrates a Melbourne cable tram ticket issued by the Tramway BoardLight yellow coloured card printed strip ticket with perforations - two prepurchased tickets.cable trams, tickets, tramway board, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Programme, Linden Arts Centre, "Tracking - an art project on the Melbourne Tramways", May. 1995
... "Tracking - an art project on the Melbourne Tramways... - an art project on the Melbourne Tramways" Document Programme ...Programme - 3 fold printed on semi gloss light card, titled "Tracking - an art project on the Melbourne Tramways" for an exhibition at the Linden Gallery, St Kilda Arts Centre May to June 1995. Has extensive notes on the basis of the exhibition, list of contributors, and talks about a "Tracking Vehicle". Names include Hugh Waldron and Roberto D' Andrea.In ink in top left hand corner "KS 16-6-95"trams, tramways, art, exhibitions, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Dave Macartney, H Cosgrove to Mr Pringle, Consulting Engineer, 23/11/1918 12:00:00 AM
... to Mr Pringle, Consulting Engineer, Melbourne Tramway Board... Engineer, Melbourne Tramway Board, dated 23-11-1918, about ...Yields information about the condition of the ESCo tramcars both electric and horse during 1919.Photocopy of a three page hand written report by H Cosgrove to Mr Pringle, Consulting Engineer, Melbourne Tramway Board, dated 23-11-1918, about the condition and repairs needed to both the ESCo Electric trams and the trailers. Gives details of the deterioration and defects in the trams. Has a sketch showing the issues. Notes the request by Mr. Blackwell by phone. trams, tramways, esco, tramcars, tramcar components, maintenance