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Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - SHELFORD GIRLS’ SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
... of England Girls’ Grammar School ‘Shelford’ Glen Eira Road St Mary’s ...This file contains 2 items relating to the History of Shelford Girls’ School and Kindergarten: 1/1 set of typed notes by Betty Snowball, titled ‘History of Shelford Church of England Girls’ Grammar School’, date unknown. The notes detail the history of the school from 1898 to 1973 including a period from 1922 when boys and girls were enrolled. 2/2 copies of typed notes detailing the history of the school from 1898 to 1982. Author and date unknown.dixon emily miss, shelford church of england girls’ grammar school, ‘shelford’, glen eira road, st mary’s church, seymour road, blundell d miss, homain freda miss, schools, blundell f miss, alison road, langley h.t. canon, green bishop, anglican church, thomas a.m. miss, principals, students, bishops, ‘helenslea’, hood crescent, hood judge, ripley grove, st margaret’s hall, thewlis d miss, foundation stones, criswick wing, criswick mrs, cooper wing, cooper canon, woods f archbishop dr, baddams v.t. miss, baddams wing, cowling c.c. reverend, washington i.i. miss, ida washington library, delacombe rohan sir major general (governor), myers j.m. miss, parents clubs, classrooms, schoolhouses, davies margaret e miss, nicholson mabel miss, the nicholson primary library, st mary’s parish caulfield, caulfield, lloyd c mr, thewlis wing, henderson g mr, henderson mrs, hancock archdeacon, gates, watson normie, scholl reginald sir, gorton john senator, langley canon, langley dean, hone brian sir, caulfield grammar, excursions, construction (events and activities), britten e. miss, halls, theatres, ‘little shelford’, thewlis j.s. miss, coach houses, lofts, festivals and celebrations, primary schools, secondary schools, stables, clergy residences, fireplaces, towers, mansions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age Newspaper, "A push to get the trams back on the track", 30-7-1976
... , and one man buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground... buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground trams ...Reports on Federal and State Transport Ministers conference, the need to push public transport. Reports on the new Z class trams, extensions to Burwood Road and East Preston. Quotes Dudley Snell, MMTB Chairman, about fares, bus costs, income, and one man buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground trams not useful. Written by Stephen Nisbet Transport Reporter.Yields information about the outlook and issues of trams and buses in Melbourne in the mid 1970s.Newspaper clipping - "A push to get the trams back on the track" - The Age 30-7-1976tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, one man buses, extensions, east preston, burwood road, dudley snell, bus costs, underground tramways, z class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Clang clang goes the trolley right into a glass case", 24/01/1974 12:00:00 AM
... of a Nicholson St cable car. Notes the MMTB repair work.... of Russell and Little Lonsdale St. Has a photo of a Nicholson St ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Thursday January 24, 1974 titled "Clang clang goes the trolley right into a glass case", about the positioning of the Museum of Victoria (at the time the Science Museum) cable car - grip and trailer into a glass case on the corner of Russell and Little Lonsdale St. Has a photo of a Nicholson St cable car. Notes the MMTB repair work.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, museums, exhibitions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 13/10/1940 12:00:00 AM
... the destination of Nicholson St. See Reg item 5056 for a similar image... the destination of Nicholson St. See Reg item 5056 for a similar image ...Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of a cable tram set at the Bourke St terminus. In the background is the Spencer St station buildings and W2 269? northbound in Spencer St. The cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. See Reg item 5056 for a similar image. Note the street light stand built into the verandah of the hotel and possibly that of Spencer St station verandah.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, spencer st, w2 class, tram 269 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram being towed out of North Fitzroy depot, The Age, late 1930s
... of a car depot or car house by a tractor, North Fitzroy Nicholson... or car house by a tractor, North Fitzroy Nicholson St depot ...The photograph shows a cable tram set being towed out of a car depot or car house by a tractor, North Fitzroy Nicholson St depot. The grip is in the raised position, with the gripman's hands on the brake levers. The conductor is waiting to pull the pin that secures the tow bar. The tram has the destination of Spencer St. Photo late 1930s or 1940. Note the Bundy clock on the depot wall.Yields information about towing a cable tram out of a car house probably shortly before closure of the cable tram system in 1940.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has the Copyright stamp of The Age and pencil number "KM-M-007", Ken Magor stamp, "tram being towed out of depot" and number 4838.cable trams, tractor, towing cable tram, car house, north fitzroy depot -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C 1890s
... Nicholson St... shops along Nicholson St This is a pictorial record of transport ...The photograph shows the Royal Mail wagon outside Herbert's General Store in the main street of Orbost. Lancelot Herbert came to Orbost in 1886, taking up a partnership with local store-owner George Temple. After Mr Temple’s death in 1891, Lancelot took over the store and progressively developed Herberts Snowy River Stores which grew into a department store of several shops along Nicholson StThis is a pictorial record of transport in 19th century Orbost. It is associated with the Herbert family.A black / white photograph of a travelling salesman and his samples on the Orbost Coach outside Herbert's grocery store. Two other men are standing nearby. The photograph is on a cream buff card.on front - "Traveller's Samples on Orbost Coach"herbert's-store transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 6, Keith Caldwell, 1/11/1978 12:00:00 AM
... for Bourke St turning at Nicholson St. .1 - W6 975 east bound car... at Nicholson St. .1 - W6 975 east bound car showing East Preston ...Set of six Agfa Colour slides, cardboard mounts, by Keith Caldwell of trams in Victoria Parade during a disruption with trams for Bourke St turning at Nicholson St. .1 - W6 975 east bound car showing East Preston Bell St and another W2 behind. Has St Vincents Hospital in the background. Dated 16.3.62. .2 - W7 1027 ditto, showing City Brunswick St. Dated 13.3.1962. .3 - W7 1003, showing City via Latrobe St route 88, with an Inspector watching and a Policeman on traffic duty. Dated 17.3.1962. .4 - W7 1017, showing City via Latrobe St, route 90. Dated 17.3.1962 .5 - W5 767, showing South Melbourne and St Kilda Beach, route 10, running in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St and Spring St. Has the ICI building in the background. Dated 17.3.1962. .6 - W6 990 , showing City via Latrobe St, route 90. Dated 17.3.1962Dates as shown above in red ink. .1 and .2 "Victoria Pde" .3 and .6 - BX AS Melb 17.3.62"trams, tramways, victoria parade, reserved track, w7 class, w6 class, route 88, w5 class, tram 975, tram 1027, tram 1003, tram 1017, tram 767, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram 389 Bourke St, late 1930s
... to Nicholson St. in the background are the Bourke St West Police... to Nicholson St. in the background are the Bourke St West Police ...Photo of a cable tram set, trailer 389 at the Bourke St terminus shortly after its arrival. Passengers are waiting in the Safety Zone, for the shunting to be completed before returning to Nicholson St. in the background are the Bourke St West Police station, Hudson's Stores, the MTO Co. Head office building and Carlyons Hotel. Under the awning of the MTOC Head office building is Buchanan;s Cafe. Photo late 1930sYields information about the Bourke St cable tram terminus, late 1930sBlack and white print with a plain backtrams, tramways, south melbourne, tram 306, cable trams, park st -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Fox, Marion, Aunt Isabel's Lover by Marion Fox, 1928
... Circulating Library, 155 Nicholson St., Footscray'; 'Thompson's..., 155 Nicholson St., Footscray'; 'Thompson's Library & Fancy ...Hardcover book, 302 pages. Book has a dark red cover.fictionmarion fox, fiction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... in Nicholson St, south of Albert St. intersection, testing overhead... in Nicholson St, south of Albert St. intersection, testing overhead ...Black & White photo of M&MTB trams 988 and 1003 in Nicholson St, south of Albert St. intersection, testing overhead prior to opening of Bourke St. on 19/6/1955. Were the first and second trams on the line. Bus on right side of photo. Trees and park in background. Parliament Gardens out of view on right side. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 22/5/2020.On rear of photo in typed paper "988 stands while 1003 passes it on the Bourke St. route before any cars had started operating on this newly completed line. These cars were first and second cars to run over the line. 19 June 1955 Geoff Grant Photo." and "Geoff Grant" stamp in btm rh corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, commissioning , tram 988, tram 1003 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, "Bourke St looking west from Swanston St, World War 1 era", 1980's?
... of Nicholson St. One of a series of four photographs produced... has the destination of Nicholson St. One of a series ...Set of two reproduced photographs, sepia toned of "Bourke St looking west from Swanston St, World War 1 era", with Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth Hotel, Kino's Merchants, Danks, The Metropole, Wertheim. The cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. One of a series of four photographs produced by an unknown person/company. Two sizes of prints held, one large, two small.On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Allocation of Tramcars 1936", 1968
... , Collingwood, Nicholson St and South Melbourne.... and trailers at Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Nicholson St and South ...Depot list - book formed from 2 sheets, centre stapled with a single stapled titled "Melbourne tramcar to depot allocation during the year 1936 prior to the opening of Brunswick Depot" Published as a supplement to June 1968 issue. Prepared by B. Dwan from information supplied by R. G. Bishop. On the rear has a list of the number of grip cars and trailers at Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Nicholson St and South Melbourne.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists, tramcars, lists, depots, depot allocation, brunswick, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Invitation, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Jun. 1955
... . McComb Esq." in blue ink. Has a map of the route, the Nicholson... of the route, the Nicholson St line show dotted and schedule ...Printed invitation on off-white card with MMTB letter head invitation to the "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Friday 24th June 1955 at 3pm at the new tramcar depot in Plenty Road Preston. Has been handwritten for "H. S. McComb Esq." in blue ink. Has a map of the route, the Nicholson St line show dotted and schedule for completion in 1956, details of the project and a brief history of the route.trams, tramways, opening, civic functions, bourke st, preston depot, northcote, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "The facts on light rail in St Kilda and Port Melbourne", c1987
... to be converted, and the Nicholson St tram line. Outlines issues... to be converted, and the Nicholson St tram line. Outlines issues ...Three fold full colour pamphlet - approx. A5 size, titled "The facts on light rail in St Kilda and Port Melbourne", published by the MTA outlining the proposed conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines. Gives information on current passengers, proposed routes, plans. Map shows the proposed lines to be converted, and the Nicholson St tram line. Outlines issues, such as disability access, Yooralla and notes Hong Kong contract. C1987.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Victorian Railways (VR), "Melbourne and Suburbs", 1956
... to East Preston is shown but not the Nicholson St East Brunswick... to East Preston is shown but not the Nicholson St East Brunswick ...Map printed by the Victorian Railways in 1955 gives places of interest, some facts about Melbourne, and amusements, with the map showing rail, tram, and railway bus routes, suburbs, golf links, sporting grounds, and municipalities. The Bourke St tram route to East Preston is shown but not the Nicholson St East Brunswick line which opened during mid 1956. Provides a detailed list of suburbs, miles from the GPO, and how reached from where. Notes it was published in Jan. 1956 by the VR Public Relations and Betterment Board.Demonstrates a Victorian Railways printed map of MelbourneMap - 8 fold printed in colourmaps, melbourne, tramways, bus routes, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tramway Board, "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", 10/10/1917 12:00:00 AM
... Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North... Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North ...Report - typed four pages - two copies - brass clipped together - titled "Percentage of full life worn off the various type of large sheeves pulleys at the power houses and termini and the various types of pulleys and their spindles in use along the track", listing the details for each engine or power house in the Northern Area - Fitzroy, Nicholson St, Richmond, Brunswick, North Melbourne, North Carlton and Johnston St engine houses. Dated 10/10/1917trams, tramways, cable trams, track, engine houses, cables, equipment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - set of 3 Black and White photographs, Len Millar, 19/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
... and Nicholson St. Photographed by Len Millar Dated 19/4/1973. .1..., but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St ...Set of three black and white photographs of PCC car 1041 on its debut trip, but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. Photographed by Len Millar Dated 19/4/1973. .1 - 1041 in Gertrude St with the former hotel in the background. .2 - Outside the former winding house and a W closed up behind. .3 - ditto with the "MMTB Lost Property Office" sign in the background. See also Reg Item 5996 for other photos.Keith has written details on the rear of each photograph, including photographer and date.trams, tramways, pcc, 1041, gertrude st, new tramcars, winding houses, lost property, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Original 1921, reproduction 1970's?
... of Nicholson St. In the view are Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth... the destination of Nicholson St. In the view are Coles Book Arcade ...Copy photograph of an illustration, sepia toned of Bourke St looking west from Swanston St. Title of illustration says World War 1 era, thought appears to be more early to mid 1920's from the motor cars. Cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. In the view are Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth Hotel, Kino's, The Metropole and Danks. .2 - more extensive print - added 14-12-2018 - scanned in to sections.trams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, PTV & Yarra Trams passenger safety - Tram Coach
... = stop before you cross tram tracks - has an E class in Nicholson... before you cross tram tracks - has an E class in Nicholson St ...Set of four full colour posters advising passengers on how to travel safely. Part of the Tram Coach series 1 - using strap hangers or handles - 2017 2 - holding onto poles etc - also tram cleaning and washing hands - Covid19 - 2020 3 - tram travel for visitors to Melbourne - from a far away place? - 2019 4 - offering priority seats to passengers - 2018 - 2 copies 5 - day dreaming = stop before you cross tram tracks - has an E class in Nicholson St City area - not dated.Demonstrates the methods that Yarra Trams & PTV use to advise passengers how to travel safely.Set of four A3 size colour posters passenger safety postersposters, tramways, passengers, tramcars, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Memorabilia - Matchbox Holder, Bryant & May, Souvenir of Melbourne's cable trams, 1940
... of cable trailer 571 in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Royal... 571 in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Royal Exhibition ...Souvenir of Melbourne cable tram closure in Oct. 1940 - made to fit a box of matches to minimize damage to the box while being carried in a pocket. Consists of a printed photo of cable trailer 571 in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Royal Exhibition buildings in the background. Lists the opening dates of the various lines. The matchbox is by Bryant and May, made in Britain. On the rear of the box is an advert for the Orient Line of Royal Mail steamers in Europe and Australia. Not know who made the matchbox holder. Second matchbox made by Bryant & May of Richmond - has a 2nd world war message on the box label. Demonstrates a souvenir of Melbourne's cable trams.Match box holder from folded metal with a printed plastic covered insert, the matchbox itself is from a wooden box with a cardboard insert, and many matches on wooden sticks. 2nd copy has an empty Bryant & May matchbox, cardboard. tramways, trams, cable trams, opening, souvenirs, matches, bryant and may, orient line -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Reports, The Met et al, Royal Exhibition Building and Vintage Tram Route, 1986
... of Gertrude and Nicholson St. Fitzroy.... of the cable tram winding house on the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson ...Set of three documents that were prepared to explore the concept of reusing the Royal Exhibition buildings and providing a Vintage tram route between them and the City. The first, an extensive report by The Met is an Addendum to the Fitzroy Feasibility Study of August 1986. The second is a document titled "1888 Street: A proposal for a Museum of Victorian Home and Street Life by Charles Sowerwine, University of Melbourne, and a handwritten note about the possible tram service and its operation written by Doug Prosser commenting on the proposal. The proposal included the reuse of the cable tram winding house on the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. Fitzroy.Demonstrates a report on a proposal for a Fitzroy Vintage Tram service.Set of three documents related to the provision of a Royal Exhibition Building and Vintage Tram Route: 1 - Approx 150A4 pages, black comb bound with The Met covers 2 - 66 page, photocopied - stapled in top left hand corner 3 - four page hand written on MTA memo ruled paper.tramways, the met, vintage trams, royal exhibition buildings, proposals, fitzroy, winding house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: COLLECTION OF LETTERS TO MRS S. A. (NINA) BUSH), 1888 - 1891
... a: to Mr & Mrs Bush from R? Andrews, Nicholson St; Ist Oct... from R? Andrews, Nicholson St; Ist Oct. 1891 b: to 'my dear ...a: to Mr & Mrs Bush from R? Andrews, Nicholson St; Ist Oct. 1891 b: to 'my dear Nina' from Nellie Bath, Methodist Ladies' College; Feb 22nd, 1889 c; to 'My very dear Nina' from ?? Nellie Bush (by handwriting?), Wesleyan Parsonage; July 14th, 1888 d: to 'My dear Nina' from Jane? Bush, 'Lansdowne'; Jan 14th, 1891 e: to Mrs S. A. Bush from J. Tipping, St. John's Church, Bairnsdale. 7th June, 1899.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Conductors - St Kilda (Brighton Road) Line", Mar. 1920
... - Toorak Line .5 - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7... - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7 - Fitzroy Line See Reg ...Set of 7 Notice or instructions to Conductors March 1920, advising conductors that checkers will be boarding trams between 7am and 11pm and asking Conductors to give the checker specific information. In relation to the proposed penny sections. Printed on foolscap or quarto duplicated sheets. .1 - St Kilda (Brighton Road) .2 - Esplanade Line .3 - North Carlton Line .4 - Toorak Line .5 - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7 - Fitzroy Line See Reg Item 3927 for the proposed introduction.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, cable trams, ticket inspectors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 1955-56
... Nicholn (Nicholson) St and E. Brunswick (Brunswick) buses... and a sign "Take Nicholn (Nicholson) St and E. Brunswick (Brunswick ...Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W7 1006 at the Spencer St terminus for the then new tramway to East Preston, route 90. The Conductress has changed the rear pole and is walking towards Spencer St. In the background is Spencer St Station and Carlyon's Hotel. On the post on the right hand side of the image is a Bundy clock, a track telephone and a sign "Take Nicholn (Nicholson) St and E. Brunswick (Brunswick) buses in Lonsdale St" There is a sign on the hotel advertising the Prince Henry's Hospital appeal. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, bourke st, w7 class, new tramway, buses, bundy clock, route 90, tram 1006 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Robert Thomson Slide Collection, "Melbourne 1970 - 1979", 1970 - 1979
... , tram 507 - "City" - route 72 RT271 Nicholson St Gertrude St..., tram 507 - "City" - route 72 RT271 Nicholson St Gertrude St ...Photo - see pdf file for further information. Number Brief Description RT264 Elizabeth St, at Bourke St, with the construction of the State Savings Bank building (State Bank Galleria) underway. Bourke St Mall also under construction, Note tram warning Sign, tram 1065 - "West Maribyrnong" - route 57 RT265 St Kilda Road, tram 778 - "City" -route 59 RT266 St Kilda Road, tram 569 - "East Malvern Darling Road" -route 3 & tram 819 - "Glen Iris" - route 6 RT267 Swanston St, tram 538 - "City" - route 2A RT268 St Kilda Junction, tram 924 - "City" - route 5 RT269 St Kilda jct, tram 280 - "St Kilda Beach" - route 15 RT270 St Kilda Road, tram 507 - "City" - route 72 RT271 Nicholson St Gertrude St - tram7 - "East Preston Tyler St" - route 88 RT272 West Coburg, tram 778 - "Domain Rd" - route 55 RT273 Wests Road, tram 750 - "Moonee Ponds" - route 22 RT274 St Kilda Rd, tram 8 - "Special" RT275 Nicholson St Victoria Pde, tram 10W - "Special" RT276 L Class Queens way, "City" - route 54 RT277 Bourke St at Spring St, tram 998 - "East Coburg" - route 88 RT278 Nicholson St MMTB Bus, bus 562 - "Garden City via Port Melb" - route 2 RT279 Church St Burwood Rd Jct, tram 9 - "Special" RT280 Riversdale Rd at Camberwell Depot - "Burwood" - route 74 RT281 Balaclava Junction - tram 819 - "Kew Cotham Rd" - route 69 RT282 East Brunswick Terminus, tram 4 - "City Spencer St" - route 96 RT283 Peel St - tram 927 - "Special" RT284 East Brighton Terminus - tram 563 & tram 926 - "City" - route 64 RT285 Dandenong Rd Hawthorn Rd, tram 346 - route 64 RT286 Bourke St at Spring St, tram 34 - "North Fitzroy Park St" - route 97 RT287 Route 69 Terminus St Kilda - tram 369 - "Kew Cotham rd" - route 69 RT288 Route 78 Terminus St Kilda, tram 498 - "North Richmond" - route 78 RT289 Track relay, Fitzroy St, St Kilda RT290 Fitzroy St, St Kilda Demonstrates the work of Robert Thomson in photography, collection and/or production of slidesAssembled album in a black presentation folder of 27 colour slides, collected or produced by Robert Thomson. All photographs have been scanned and placed on the Museum's G drive. A list of all photographs with details has been compiled. melbourne, tramways, trams, track construction, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Framed, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", 1940
... in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum..., Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some ..."The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs of first cable tram, Fitzroy power house, cable trams in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some historic notes on the construction of the system, its operations, MMTB takeover, a drawing of the grip and of the badges and buttons used and an image of the cable used. Notes that it was compiled by A. R. Turnbull with co-operation of F. King, K.L.Mackenzie and H. G de Mamiel. Original poster prepared by the MMTB and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time of closure. See Reg Item 6367 for another photograph and 6368 for another poster of the time - Melbourne tramways past and present posterYields information about the Melbourne cable tram system and its history. Frame - wooden outside painted white, glazed with clear glass, off white card backing with brown paper on rear, brass wire hanging wire with small eye hooks the side., containing a photo titled "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"tramways, cable trams, melbourne, tramcars, closure, museums -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", 1940
... in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum..., Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some ..."The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs of first cable tram, Fitzroy power house, cable trams in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some historic notes on the construction of the system, its operations, MMTB takeover, a drawing of the grip and of the badges and buttons used and an image of the cable used. Notes that it was compiled by A. R. Turnbull with co-operation of F. King, K.L.Mackenzie and H. G de Mamiel. Original poster prepared by the MMTB and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time of closure. See Reg Item 2854 for a framed photograph and 6368 for another poster of the time - Melbourne tramways past and present poster Yields information about the Melbourne cable tram system and its history. Photograph - of a MMTB Poster titled - "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"tramways, trams, cable trams, closure, museums, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Jack McLean, Keith Kings, "Tramway / Railway level crossings", 1954
... Nicholson St Footscray Nicholson St North Fitzroy, .2 - six... Carlton Nicholson St Footscray Nicholson St North Fitzroy, .2 ...Set pf personal papers concerning tramway / railway level crossings in Melbourne. Consist of .1 - letter to Ross dated 19/3/1984, carbon copy from Jack McLean, printed on computer paper perforated computer paper torn into strips - has hand written notes. Three separate sheets. Covers Market St Melbourne (Queensbridge) South Melbourne (City Road) St George Road - North Fitzroy Queens Parade Clifton Hill Epsom Road Showgrounds Glenferrie Road Hawthorn Glenferrie Road Malvern Burke Road Camberwell, Glenferrie Rd Kooyong, Burke Road Gardiner Glenhuntly Road Glenhuntly Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick, Whitehorse Road (Deepdene), Riversdale Road, Riversdale Lygon St North Carlton Nicholson St Footscray Nicholson St North Fitzroy, .2 - six pages - retype of above document on A4 computer printing paper - covers the same material. .3 - Hand drawing of the Melbourne rail system with crossing dates including bridges noted on it for cable and electric tramways. Has initials KK 12/54 in bottom right hand corner. drawn on lined double width foolscap paper.trams, tramways, level crossings, railway squares, tramway square, cable trams -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Fred Nicholson and his mother, bridge over railway at Boundary Street, Port Melbourne, 1938
... Photo showing bridge over railway at Boundary St. Fred... engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths fred nicholson ...Photo showing bridge over railway at Boundary St. Fred Nicholson and his mother, 1938.families, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, fred nicholson, boundary street -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, PCC 980 Victoria Parade
... west bound in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St and Spring... travelling west bound in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St ...Black and white illustration of MMTB PCC 980 travelling west bound in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St and Spring St., possibly late 1950's. The tram showing destination of "Special". Has Penfolds Wine and Perfection ? ads on the sides of the tram. Also two ads on the front of the tram, but image not focused sharply enough to identify them. In the background is the ICI (now Orica) building. Caption on the illustration is "Efficient, Comfortable Transport. Melbourne P.C.C. equipped tram No. 980 pictured on reserved track in Victoria Parade." indicates probably from an electric traction or tramway publication.trams, tramways, pcc, mmtb, victoria parade