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Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age Newspaper, Time to backtrack on Connies?, 28-7-2008
... conductor selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra... selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra. Part ...Newspaper clipping titled "Time to backtrack on Connies?", written by Lisa Martin detailing the background story to the Melbourne tram conductors, asking whether they should return, what people say, and what The Age says. Has a photo of a lady conductor selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra. Part of an Education Feature.Yields information about the issue of Melbourne's tram conductors.Newspaper cutting from The Age, 28/7/2008, title Time to backtrack on Connies?trams, tramways, conductors, connies -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Flinders St Railway Station Melbourne
... Photo shows Flinders St Railway Station with a W class tram... Photo shows Flinders St Railway Station with a W class tram ...Photo shows Flinders St Railway Station with a W class tram heading north, a G class on the east side of Swanston St and a four wheel car waiting on the west side. Very busy view with many pedestrians. Photographed at 1215, possibly a Saturday. See item 7218 for a enlarged version of the G class tram.Yields information about Flinders Station, mid to late 1920sBlack & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales.trams, tramways, flinders st, swanston st, w class, flinders st station, g class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Why lock Melbourne's tram into a time warp?", "On the trams", 20/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Set of two Newspaper clippings about the W class trams... Trams tramways W Class Conductors Z class Kew Depot Preston ...Set of two Newspaper clippings about the W class trams, their withdrawal and connies, both The Age 20/5/1992 .1 - "Why lock Melbourne's tram into a time warp?" - written by Claude Forrell, looks at the push to keep the W class trams, an alternative view, not supportive. Also laments that the Conductors not as good as Risson's days. Notes Z and B class trams. .2 - "On the trams", written by Louise Carbines - spread over two pages - looks at the Conductors, or connies themselves, migrant or immigrant workers, PTC attitude, Preston and Kew Depot's views, with photos of three conductors at work and notes the recent demonstration in Brunswick St. Includes Carlos Rivera, Keith "Shortie" McLellan and Elizabeth "The Sheriff" Heyes. (2nd page has not been scanned.) two copies of .2trams, tramways, w class, conductors, z class, kew depot, preston depot, brunswick st, withdrawn trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumModel - model tramcar - Representational of a Melbourne W2
... appears to be very loosely based on a Melbourne W Class tram... on a Melbourne W Class tram design. The motorman’s cabin is realistic ...This is a small commercially made tram model. Its design appears to be very loosely based on a Melbourne W Class tram design. The motorman’s cabin is realistic, but the body with its centre doorway does not look like any known tram designs. The wheels and their arrangement at the very ends of the tram are not realistic at all. No details of the maker, or where or when the model was made. Demonstrates making tramcar models for decorative purposesNickel plated steel model with operable wheels at either end. Two copies held.models, trams, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera, Sydney Rd Accessible Transport, "Rally Accessible tram stops - make Sydney Road accessible for all", June 2023
... a drawing of W class tram 935 and people needing accessibility. Has... accessible tram stops in Sydney Road on route 19. Has a drawing of W ...Flyer, distributed for a Rally on 17/6/2023 to protest/support accessible tram stops in Sydney Road on route 19. Has a drawing of W class tram 935 and people needing accessibility. Has the City of Merri-bek logo and the name of the organisation - "Sydney Rd Accessible Transport", email and QR code. The rally did take place. Yields information about a rally for accessible tram stops in Sydney Road Brunswick.Flyer - A5 single sided sheet full colour.tramways, sydney road, accessibility, rally, tram 935, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Rattling through the years", 21/06/1983 12:00:00 AM
... by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W... by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W ...Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age, 21/6/1983 titled "Rattling through the years", written by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don Dunstan, heritage trams, tourism. Has a sketch by Horner of cable cars, VR 6 and and a new articulated tramcar.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, tramways -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Victorian Department of Human Services, "Guide to travel concessions", c2004
... of a Melbourne W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met... W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met" logo ...Pamphlet - DL three fold, full colour on semi gloss paper, titled ""Guide to travel concessions" on the Victorian public transport system. Gives notes on the type of concession, health, seniors and student concessions. Published by the Victorian Department of Human Services in 2004. Has a diagrammatic sketch of a Melbourne W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met" logo.trams, tramways, the met, ptc, concession fares, students -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Alexander Robertson, "The Cromwell Building - Auction", 2009
... class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing... class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing ...Pamphlet - folded and cut in the shape of a Melbourne W class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing of an auction of "The Cromwell Building" - Wednesday 19 August 2009 (year based on calendar search). Gives details of the building and site, and agent contact details. Has photos of the building on the corner of Elizabeth and Bourke Streets. Agents Alexander Robertson and Colliers Jardine.trams, tramways, auctions, real estate, advertisements, bourke st, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, Sally Wilkins, "The stars go on a nostalgic journey", 8/03/1975 12:00:00 AM
... of actress Glenda Jackson at the door a wide body W class tram. Also... at the door a wide body W class tram. Also quotes Norm Elliott ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 8/3/195, titled "The stars go on a nostalgic journey" about the visit of Royal Shakespeare Company to South Melbourne Depot. Features a photo of actress Glenda Jackson at the door a wide body W class tram. Also quotes Norm Elliott as the Assistant Traffic Manager of the MMTB. Item written by Sally Wilkins.trams, tramways, mmtb, theatre, south melbourne depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Sun, The Age, “A special tram – to the United States”, 24/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways W Class Sale Of Trams Tourist Trams Seattle ...Newspaper clipping untitled: The Sun, Tuesday, Jan 24, 1978 Tram # 230 in photo, displaying route 48, "East Melbourne, Hoddle St" Trams # 401 and 484 sold to Seattle Seattle councillor, George Benson and Paul Class have convinced Seattle to buy two 50-year-old trams (401 and 484) to be used as tourist trams along heritage waterfront. Benson is chairman of his city’s traffic committee and Class is head of company that will establish the tram service. Trams cost $5000 each and cost another $40000 to deliver. Newspaper clipping titled: “A special tram – to the United States” The Age, Wednesday, February 1, 1978 Photo and text Two trams sold to City of Seattle as tourist attractions. Will run along 2.1 km line along waterfront beside Pugent Souna. First tram loaded onto a low-loader yesterday at Preston Tramways Workshops and driven through city to the dock where it will be lifeted aboard the Al lunga for trip across Pacific.trams, tramways, w class, sale of trams, tourist trams, seattle, transporting trams, tram 230, tram 401, tram 484 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAdministrative record, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Classification", 6/1998
... features. The second sheet provides a list of each W class tram... sheet provides a list of each W class tram in service ...The first sheet provides a list and brief description of each class of tramcar in service in Melbourne at the time, including W, Z, A and B class. Gives the major distinguishing features. The second sheet provides a list of each W class tram in service at the time and its status whether City Circle, original or DOT modified. Both sheets dated 6/1998.Yields information about tramcars in the Melbourne fleet during 1998.Set of two A4 sheets, printed.tramcars, ptc, tram class, w class, a class, b class, z class, list, fleet list -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, Michael Leunig, "Goodbye, 816", 1993
... (including a cartoon of a tram on the bridge) and his feelings for W...) and his feelings for W class trams. Has a photo of Michael ...Photocopy of an article that appeared in The Age, Thursday 25 November 1993, written by Michael Leunig about the tram he painted - No. 816 - in 1986. Tells the story of the painting, notes the wooden tram bridge over the Maribyrnong River Bridge (including a cartoon of a tram on the bridge) and his feelings for W class trams. Has a photo of Michael sitting on a bench drinking a mug of tea.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, maribyrnong river bridge, cartoons, tram 816 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, Kew Barkers Rd, c1930
... the Yarra River. Has a W class tram, eastbound in Victoria St... towards Victoria Bridge over the Yarra River. Has a W class tram ...Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Kew Barkers Rd" on CD, looking west from over Kew Junction towards Victoria Bridge over the Yarra River. Has a W class tram, eastbound in Victoria St, about to cross the bridge. c1930 (Cable conversion late 1929)trams, tramways, kew, barkers rd, victoria st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Its your responsibility to hand fare to the Conductor before leaving car", c1953
... bulkhead of a W class tram.... paper. The glass was used in the driver's bulkhead of a W class ...Poster - blue background with a colour image of a conductor pointing to the sign wording in black or red print. Titled "Its your responsibility to hand fare to the Conductor before leaving car". Refers to By Law 5, with a penalty of five pounds. Poster has been adhered to a sheet of glass that was backed with a sheet of brown paper. The glass was used in the driver's bulkhead of a W class tram.trams, tramways, mmtb, by laws, conductors, tickets -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - Tram Y1 610, Early 1930s
... resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. ... resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. All ...Photo shows the first build of the upgraded Y class design classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB Preston Workshops in 1930, 610 to 613. There was one solitary Y Class tram 469. They were built with the intention of evaluating one-man operation. Due to their higher cost and Union resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. All Y and Y1 classes were withdrawn from regular passenger service in 1965 and transferred to the Driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. All cars are preserved in various museums in Australia. Tram 610 is operable at the Bendigo Tram Museum.Black and White photograph of MMTB Y1 610 at South Melbourne Depot, as originally built with destination route number box and centre sash of windshield dropped. tramways, trams, tram 610, south melbourne depot, y1 class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Tears and fond farewell to the conductors who fare not so well", "Not everyone is happy as the last tram conductors are put out to pasture", "Dispute a threat to services", "Not everyone is happy as the last tram conductors are put out to pasture", 25/05/1998 12:00:00 AM
... discusses the dispute over W class trams and the move to ticket... the dispute over W class trams and the move to ticket machines ...Two newspaper cuttings from The Age, Monday 25/5/1998 following the withdrawal of all conductors on Melbourne tram services. .1 - "Tears and fond farewell to the conductors who fare not so well "written by Paul Heinrichs, the story about the last Malvern conductor signing off , Bernard Lamberty with Z98 in the background. Photo taken in Swanston St by Luis Ascui. Also discusses the dispute over W class trams and the move to ticket machines. Continued on page 4 as "Tracks of tears as connies go" with a photo of Norm Maddock with part of the collection at Malvern. .2 - "Not everyone is happy as the last tram conductors are put out to pasture" and "Not everyone is happy as the last tram conductors are put out to pasture", written by Rachel Gibson about the industrial dispute over the removal of conductors and safety on W class trams. Quotes Lou Di Gregorio.trams, tramways, ticket machines, conductors, safety, malvern depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "New trams as bad as old", 1/8/1993
... and issues with parts. Notes the storage of the W class trams, its.... Notes the storage of the W class trams, its operations, leasing ...Article by Lyall Johnson provides information about the tram fleet breakdowns,, faults in all classes of trams and issues with parts. Notes the storage of the W class trams, its operations, leasing of trams by the previous Labor Government. Has quotes from Paul Mees, Lou DeGregorio Union Secretary, and PTC Spokesperson Sandra McLaren. Has photo of each type of tram and a summary of its performance underneath.Yields information about the performance of the Melbourne tram fleet in 1993 - poor.Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun 1-8-1993 titled - "New trams as bad as old"trams, tramways, leasing, a class, b class, z class, w class, faults, performance, overhauls -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDecorative Object - China Cup, Dynamo House, "South Melbourne Tram Depot - Serving the Community - 1925 - 1995 - 70 years", 1995
... Cream colour China cup with a drawing of a W class tram... colour China cup with a drawing of a W class tram fitted ...Cream colour China cup with a drawing of a W class tram fitted with doors and the words "South Melbourne Tram Depot - Serving the Community - 1925 - 1995 - 70 years" Has the manufacturers detail on the base of the cup - "Dynamo House" - "The Original Australian Billymug - All Australian Made", along with the Melbourne phone number. Made to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of South Melbourne Depot, 1995.trams, tramways, crockery, south melbourne depot, anniversary -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDecorative Object - Card with Envelope, Poulier and Poulier, "Kew Destination Roll", 2009
... along with a sketch of the front of a W class tram.... of the front of a W class tram. "Kew Destination Roll" Decorative ...Printed card with accompanying envelope within a plastic sleeve, featuring some destinations from a Kew Depot destination roll, with the additional destination of "Far Kew" at the bottom. From a series of cards and tea towels produced by Poulier and Poulier during 2009. Has on the rear of the card, details of the designer, its background and the suppliers web site along with a sketch of the front of a W class tram.trams, tramways, destination roll, kew depot, greetings cards, sales -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Badge/s, Patrick Bros Melbourne, "Retain Tram Conductors", Jan. 1990
... Badge - featuring the front of a W class tram... - featuring the front of a W class tram with the destination of city ...Badge - featuring the front of a W class tram with the destination of city, yellow on a red background, with the words "For Safety and Service, Retain Tram Conductors" Has a pin on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Has manufacturer's name stamped in rear of badge - Patrick Bros Melbourne. Advised by Neil Elphick 23/6/2018 that they were made at the time of the big strike - January 1990.trams, tramways, the met, conductors, melbourne, badges -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDomestic object - China Cup, C. R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd, "Malvern Depot - 85 years", 1995
... line under the rim and a line drawing of a W class tram... drawing of a W class tram No. 777 front, with destination ...Black China cup or mug with black handle, gold rim and gold line under the rim and a line drawing of a W class tram No. 777 front, with destination "University" with the words "Malvern Tram Depot" around the top and "85 Years" along the bottom. Has the C. R. Hose label as manufacturers and decorators on the base of the cup. Made to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of Malvern Depot - 1995trams, tramways, crockery, malvern depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, Kew Junction from the north east, towards the city, c1930's
... the Kew railway station precinct. Has a inbound W class tram... railway station precinct. Has a inbound W class tram picking up ...Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Kew Junction' on CD, of looking Kew Junction from the north east, towards the city, shows the Kew railway station precinct. Has a inbound W class tram picking up passengers at the Kew Post Office. A summer day. Possibly late 1920's, early 1930's.trams, tramways, kew, kew junction, kew post office, high st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Time table of Sunday Morning Tram and Bus Services", Sep. 1954
... bulkhead of a W class tram..... The glass was used in the driver's bulkhead of a W class tram. "Time ...Poster - white sheet of paper, titled "Time table of Sunday Morning Tram and Bus Services", providing details of the tram and bus services for September 1953, from first tram (about 8am through to about 2pm). Signed by F. G. Wraith as Manager. Poster has been adhered to a sheet of glass that was backed with a sheet of brown paper. The glass was used in the driver's bulkhead of a W class tram.trams, tramways, timetables, sunday services, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - Flinders St Station and SW6 900, Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd, c1970
... of Melbourne icons - Flinders St station and W class trams. SW6 900... icons - Flinders St station and W class trams. SW6 900 ...Produced by Robert Schorn, early 1970's shows two of Melbourne icons - Flinders St station and W class trams. SW6 900 northbound in Swanston Street Has the SEC building in the background, a advert for Peter Stuyvesant (cigarettes). The tram has adverts for Pacer pencils and Super Sportz shoes. There is a W2 class tram in Flinders St. A Policeman is on point duty - bottom right of the photo. Published by Colour Tech Productions of Canberra,Demonstrates two iconic images of Melbourne.Postcard - colour - by Colour Tech Productions of Canberra, divided back - card number CTM 107 RPtrams, tramways, flinders st station, swanston street, sw6 class, tram 900 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Tram W 301 derailed Glenferrie & Coldblo Roads, c1930
... Photo shows W class tram 301 derailed at the intersection... Photo shows W class tram 301 derailed at the intersection ...Photo shows W class tram 301 derailed at the intersection of Coldblo Road, the entry into Malvern Tram Depot, and Glenferrie Road. The tram has struck and partly demolished the verandah of a building in front of it. Many uniformed employees are standing around, an overhead tower truck can be seen at the front of the tram. A towing chain is on the ground. The tram has the destination on the side set to Esplanade. The tram was converted to a W2 class tram during Jan. 1930. Yields information the a derailment at the entry to Malvern tram depot.Black and white copy print on paper.Pencil notes on rear - see image 2.tramways, trams, w class, tram 301, malvern depot, coldblo road, glenferrie road, derailment -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Melbourne Times, "Ride of a lifetime", 14/06/2006
... , story's, W class trams, and United Group the then current occupier... class trams, and United Group the then current occupier. Has ...Article titled "Ride of a lifetime" about the retirement of Norm Cross from Preston Workshops. Features a photograph of Norm standing in the doorway of W7 1010. Gives the story of Norm and his work at Preston Workshops, life at the Workshops, story's, W class trams, and United Group the then current occupier. Has a number of photos including tram 504, Clifton Pugh, workshop buildings, trams on jacks (W7 1031) and power lines on a pole.Yields information about Norm Cross, a well known tramway enthusiast and author, who passed away during 2024.Newspaper cutting from The Melbourne Times, 14/6/2006trams, tramways, preston workshops, substation, retirements, w7 class, tram 1010, tram 1031, norm cross -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Marilynn Fahey, "A few Memories of "W" class tram by Marilynn Fahey", 2015
... "A few Memories of "W" class tram by Marilynn Fahey"..." class tram by Marilynn Fahey". Article used in a City of Port... Trams tramways Route 78 W Class Articles Stories Chapel St ...Two page article or manuscript titled "A few Memories of "W" class tram by Marilynn Fahey". Article used in a City of Port Phillip book during the 2015 Seniors Festival and in an exhibition during 2016. Describes the writers view of the demise of W class trams in Chapel St, the tramcars themselves, their ambiance, that one went to Denmark, conductors, use, operations, operation of the trams on route 78. The Museum provided a number of photographs to the City - see emails with Anne Scambary for use in a digital story exhibition. Item as a word document provided by Anne as the basis of the photo request. The first date for the Speaking stories: Digital histories 2016 is at the St Kilda Town Hall Foyer, 10 October - 17 October, 8.30AM- 5PM. Kind regards Anne Scambary Art & Heritage Programs , Vibrant & Creative City T: 9209 6416 , W: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au Private Bag 3, St Kilda, VIC 3182trams, tramways, route 78, w class, articles, stories, chapel st, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFlag, MTA 1985 Centenary, 1985
... on the route number boxes on Melbourne W class trams. Made from... Authority to be used on the route number boxes on Melbourne W class ...A flag or banner made for the centenary of Melbourne trams in 1985 by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to be used on the route number boxes on Melbourne W class trams. Made from a synthetic fabric, sewn on all four edges, with left hand edge made with a slot to fit a wooden pole. Features a cable tram - with a bogie cable trailer and Melbourne Z class tram, with the words "100 years of Trams" Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, centenaries, flags, public transport -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Report, Office of the Chief Investigator, "Fire on Tram W class Tram 946 La Trobe Street 15 January 2009", 9/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
... "Fire on Tram W class Tram 946 La Trobe Street 15 January... on Tram W class Tram 946 La Trobe Street 15 January 2009... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways W Class ...Thirty one page, colour printed (laser) report titled "Fire on Tram W class Tram 946 La Trobe Street 15 January 2009" describing the investigation by the Victorian Office of the Chief Investigator, Transport and Marine Safety Investigations - Report No. 2009/03. Details the event of the incident, failed motor insulation and failed line breakers, provides details of the tram, electrical drawings, failed components with photographs.trams, tramways, w class, accidents, fire -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLeisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Andrew Stuart Smith, mid to late 1980's
... card of a W class tram in The Met livery, sheet 1 of 2, gives... Trams tramways Models W Class The Met Cardboard model, printed ...Cardboard model, printed on a sheet of gloss A4 200 gsm card of a W class tram in The Met livery, sheet 1 of 2, gives instructions where to cut if from the sheet. Missing the second sheet which has the fronts, bogies, destination boxes and life guards etc. Produced by Andrew Stuart Smith - gives a 03 7 digit number. Dates possible c1980 to mid 1990's.trams, tramways, models, w class, the met
