Used by Customer Service Employees (CSEs), or tram attendants, working for M>Tram.Accessory belonging to a now-superceded transit operator (since 2004). Likely well-used by attendant staff of said operator.Black fabric bag with the M>Tram logo stitched on one side. On the adjustable strap is an additional bag with Velcro adhesive, plus a adjustable plastic padding.public transport, m>tram, trams, staff

Used for proofing the design of PTC scratch tickets. Scratch tickets were in use during the 1990s, replaced by Metcard. The reference article gives a good background to their poor acceptance.Printed object belonging to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s) at the time that scratch tickets were in use.A large rectangular piece of laminated paper. A total of 40 copies of 2-hour adult zones 1+2 tickets are printed on top. This is indicated on the left front side of the paper, along with the logo of the PTC and a disclaimer: "This is not a valid ticket." On the reverse side is the condition of use for the tickets (as would appear on actual scratch tickets).public transport, ptc, public transport corporation, tickets, scratch tickets

Letterhead used in the office of the Minister for Public Transport during the 1990's. Office located at 589 Collins St. Melbourne, known as Transport House.A stationery that is associated with a now-evolved ministerial department which existed in the 1990s. White paper pre-printed letterhead, medium weight paper with the State coat of arms. Two copies held.public transport, letters, stationery, transport, minister for public transport

Letterhead used by the Department of Transport during the 1990's. Office located at 589 Collins St. Melbourne, known as Transport House. Has the state logo and the statement "Victoria on the Move" along the bottom edge.A stationery that is associated with a now-evolved department which existed in the 1990s. White paper pre-printed letterhead, printed in green ink. Two copies held.public transport, letters, stationery, transport

Set of three different styles of letterhead or headed paper used by the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) 1 - printed with the name of K (Keith) M Fitzmaurice, Chief Executive - address 60 Market St Melbourne with the logos of V/Liine and The Met underneath. Used during 1989 2 - printed with PTC logo and address (only a PO Box) on the left hand side - used during the 1990s 3 - printed with the PTC logo on the top, notes printed on recycled paper - possibly used for forms or noticesA stationery that is associated with a now-evolved department which existed in the 1990s. Three x White paper pre-printed letterhead, printed in green and black ink. Two copies of each held.public transport, letters, stationery, transport, ptc

Item used to contain papers such as a press release, or other public or internal documents for meetings. Has the PTC log on the front and inside along with pictograms for bus, tram, suburban and country train on the lower edge.Demonstrates a folder for the distribution of press releases and other documents in a loose format.Folder made from printed folder light weight card or paper with the Public Transport Corporation logo on the frohnt.public transport, transport, railways, tramways, buses, ptc

Seat fabric sample brown vinyl as used in the first batch of Z class trams. Has a pink backing.trams, tramways, z class, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

Seat fabric sample green vinyl as used in W class trams with a light green background. Three samples held, varying sizes."W4" in black pen on the rear.trams, tramways, w class, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

Round leather cord with a flat bottom used in tramcars for the conductor signal bells.trams, tramways, bellcord, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric, conductors bell

Seat fabric sample green cloth as used in various trams with a light/dark triangular motifs / moquette with a green background. Has a label "Camira Development Sample", dated July 2017. Gives details of the product number etc. See Reg item 4585 for the priority seat colour - orange. See htd4584i4.pdf for an Article in The Age 4/3/2019, downloaded 16/5/2020. Gives the design details, designer and background. Title "No more sad streamers: the redesign of Melbourne's garish train seats".trams, tramways, ptv, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

Seat fabric sample orange cloth as used in various trams with a light/dark triangular motifs / moquette with a orange background for use on trains, buses and trams for priority seating. See Reg item 4584 for the general seat colour - green. See htd4584i4.pdf for an Article in The Age 4/3/2019, downloaded 16/5/2020. Gives the design details, designer and background. Title "No more sad streamers: the redesign of Melbourne's garish train seats".On rear in felt pen "Camira Orange Fine"trams, tramways, ptv, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

Destination roll - printed on a rolled plastic sheet, with the destination names - white letters on a black background with holes on left hand side that were used to position the roll in the machine. Use on A class trams - see Reg Item 851 for the actual destination equipment.trams, tramways, destination indicators, a class, z3 class, transport equipment

Destination indicator equipment that was fitted to a C class tram - dot matrix style, set to the word "CITADIS" with inbuilt control equipment and computer control plugs. Installed within a metal box, with detailed wiring, plastic components and electrical components. Has a loose wire with two pin plug in the bottom left hand corner of the unit. Three labels on the rear control unit - no formal manufacturer name - perhaps DUHAMEL and other ID items.trams, tramways, destination indicators, c class, citadis, transport equipment

Bottle of Port Wine in a cream round ceramic vessel with a small handle and black seal over the cork. Commissioned by the staff at the Kew Tram Depot to celebrate the 75th Celebrations of the depot. Top part is coloured brown. Has a brief history of the Kew Tram depot, its place in Melbourne's public transport and that it is an A Class depot. Has the logo of the Mt Aitken winery on side.trams, tramways, crockery, kew depot, pmtt, anniversary, wine

Cream China cup with cream handle with a line drawing in brown of the outer part of the PMTT logo with an A class tram inside with the destination of Kew Depot. Has a brief history of the Kew Tram depot, its place in Melbourne's public transport and that it is an A Class depot. Has the manufacturers detail on the base of the cup - "National Ceramics Australia 03-5552777" on the base. Made to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Malvern Depot - 1991.trams, tramways, crockery, kew depot, pmtt, anniversary

flat leather strap used in cable tramcars for the conductor signal bells to the grip man. Has a brass rivet demonstrating the method of joining the leather pieces. Not original - see history.trams, tramways, bellcord, public transport, equipment, seats, cable trams, conductors bell

Seat Fabric Samples in a cardboard folder - by Lo-Rib Transit for public transport and other uses. Has a photo of the interior of a bus. Has 9 different colours, with detailed specifications on the rear. Printed August 1986. Manufactured by Melded Fabrics of Dandenong, a unit of Nylex. Has contact details.trams, tramways, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric

.1 - Plaque - Brass with four holes in each corner, engraved for the opening of the Hawthorn Tram Depot Shed No. 1 by the Minister for Transport Peter Batchelor MP 19/1/2003. Has the Victorian Government logo. .2 -Large brass plaque, that was at the front of the depot until c2019, when replaced by a stainless steel one - see image i3.trams, tramways, opening, commerations, hawthorn depot, fohtd, mtm, museum

Set of 2 run number plates used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Number has been engraved into the plastic sheet and then painted in black. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews. System introduced by the MTA during the second half of the 1980's. These two particular plates have details on how to be used in trams and they were used for transporting trams to and from the workshops. Have a label on the rear advising this. .1 - A150 .2 - E25 - (was this a duplicate of 1435.1?) - not all the holes have been fully drilled through.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston depot, timetables, preston workshops, south melbourne depot

Contains the following tickets showing the style of tickets issued by various public transport operators. 3 pages of MMTB Imperial currency tickets 1 page of Pensioner concessions 3 pages of decimal currency tickets including dual currency type 1 page of Ultimate tickets - type sold at safety zones by Zone sellers 1 page of PMG prepaid tickets, special supplementary journal, machine bus ticket 1 page of PMG prepaid Section tickets, 1 page of incapacitated section tickets 2 pages of Hospital tickets Scholar's Concession ticket issued to the donor, Swimming class tickets and a Police ticket. 2 pages of unidentified tickets SPER National Park line 1 page of Adelaide tickets 4 pages of Provincial tramway tickets, dual currency including a Bendigo battery tram ticket. 3 pages of Brisbane tram and bus tickets 2 pages of Launceston bus tickets - 1968 1 page of Hobart tickets VR motor coach (bus) ticket 1 page of Perth tram tickets A TAA ground transport ticket San Francisco ticket, Hong Kong tickets, 2 pages of recovered MMTB tickets from behind tramcar seats - imperial currency and one MMTB Supplementary Running Journal.Yields information about the style of tickets issued by Australian Public Transport systems.Album - heavy black/green card covers containing 35 ruled quarto sheets secured with an Arnos metal binder with the title "Tickets" taped to the front of the object.tramways, melbourne, tickets, ballarat, bendigo, adelaide, launceston, hobart, brisbane, hong kong, taa airlines, perth, san francsico, sper, pmg

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne E class tram, numbered 6001. Has a pantograph attachment as well. Tram in the PTV colour scheme. Made late 2013. Produced by Transit Graphics of Canberra for Public Transport Victoria. 2nd copy added 3/1/14 - from donation of Michael Sainsbery 31/12/2014.trams, tramways, models, e class, tram 6001

Security or ID card holder clear plastic fitted with a strap and retractable device with a nylon cord that allowed it to be fitted to a belt. The retractable device has a Myki badge fitted to one side and a belt clip on the other side. Second copy of the retractable device only added 2-3-2017 - from donation of Michael Sainsbery - 11/2/17trams, tramways, security, myki

Metal Cash Tray for holding coins, formed from stainless steel and welded to give five compartments or areas for coins and one full length slot or opening at the rear for notes and other papers. Used by One Person Operator (OPO) or drivers from the time of the introduction of OPO's on the tramways until the full introduction of Metcard. Collected by Carolyn Dean/Cleak. Two copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, cash handling, metcard

Silver tray or plate - presentation for 25 years service to Jack Pollard, pressed silver plated metal with green rubber base, etched centre scroll work with details of the presentation in the centre. "PUBLIC TRANSPORT CORPORATION PRESENTED TO J. Pollard. IN RECOGNITION OF 25 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT". Made by Strachan Australia. See Reg Item 182 for the Photo of the Presentation. Copy print of original by David Pollard. See correspondence (pdf files) for further details of Jack. See also Reg Item 204 for another example.See above.trams, tramways, personnel, presentations, malvern depot, 25th anniversary, ptc, silverware

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z class tram No. 5, has specification details on the base. Showing route 96. Probably produced by the Ministry of Transport mid 1970's. See also Reg Items 381 and 382 for a MMTB bus and a VicRail Silver Train. Two further examples found in cabinets added 14-11-2015 and added to the folder - both are complete sheets of card.trams, tramways, models, z class

Cardboard, punched out, folding model bus - Volvo No. 818, gives specification details on the base of the model. Probably produced by the Ministry of Transport mid 1970's. See also Reg Items 381 and 382 for a z class tram and a VicRail Silver train.trams, tramways, models, buses

Cardboard, punched out, folding model bus - VicRail (VR) Silver Train No. 1M, gives specification details on the base of the model. Probably produced by the Ministry of Transport mid 1970's. See also Reg Items 381 and 382 for a Z class tram and a MMTB bus.trams, tramways, models, railway vehicle manufacture, railways

Metlink was the marketing body and umbrella brand for public train, tram and bus transport operators in Melbourne and operated the Metcard system that was used for ticketing. Replaced by Myki.Demonstrates some of the marketing materials produced by Metlink.Folded and printed card fitted with two magnetic strips to act as a bookmark.ptv, trams, tramways, metlink, metcard

Tatrapoint Standard is a manual braille writer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is manufactured in the Slovakian republic. This mechanical, six-key brailler uses normal braille paper on a roll. It has a robust design, and is quiet, safe, and easy to operate. Features include adjustable left and right margins, a bell that rings five cells before the end of the line, carriage release and backspace keys, and built-in Dymo tape clips for embossing dymo tape. Precise paper transport allows exact readjustment for corrections in previously written text.Blue metal body with 7 keys and silver metal scrollbraille equipment, assistive devices

This device assists blind music teachers to teach music notation to the sighted, by using a braille dial. Created by Percival Mayhew in the 1920-1930's, it consists of a wooden frame with a window, behind which is a sliding list of 63 staff notations and 17 sol-fa tones. To use, the teacher sits behind the indicator (to align the Braille scale of signs) whilst the student sits in front of the window and views the printed version. Black vinyl carry case has been created for transporting device.Wooden board with window for visual display and two double-sided paper cards and black vinyl carry case'The Mayhew Music Indicator' on front.adaptive devices, music teaching