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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Conductress School - MMTB - 1941
In mid 1941, the MMTB commenced to employ females as Conductresses to alleviate a man power shortage as result of the Second World War. The first 8 commenced training at Hawthorn Depot during August and commenced work on 4 September. See reference for more details on the use of female staff. A MMTB Poster "Melbourne Tramways Past & Present" identifies that the instructor was G. S Boardman and the photo was taken by The Herald.Yields information about the first group to trained as conductresses during 1941.Black and white photograph of 8 women trainee conductresses and Instructor - August 1941tramways, trams, crews, conductors, conductresses, training, world war 2, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, "Orders in Council in Secretary Folder", c1940
Set of 7 foolscap sheets, in two sets, pinned together in the top left hand corner, titled "Orders in Council in Secretary Folder", handwritten. MMTB from 1923 to 1940 and PMTT from 1907 to 1914.trams, tramways, order in council, mmtb, pmtt -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tower Truck, Bedford and NSW Government Tramways, 1952
Overhead Maintenance motor truck with hydraulic elevating and rotating platform on a 1952 Bedford Chassis. Engine no. KM 237540, with purpose built platform, lockers, cupboards and elevating platform, ladders, hand rails and a gong. Fitted with turn indicators and flashing lights by BTPS and vice. In MMTB cream paint.mmtb, overhead, support vehicle -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, F D Atkinson, Government Printer Melbourne, "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Act 1958 - No. 6311", 1977
Consolidated reprint of the original 1958 Act for the MMTB incorporating amendments up to Act No. 8992, including the Act for the first extension towards Bundoora in 1978. The 1958 Act was a major update of earlier Acts.Demonstrates publishing of Acts of the Victorian Government.Book - 84 pages + cover centre stapled with an additional sheet double sided. Each document have four punch holes.acts, parliament, mmtb, bundoora, tramways, victorian government -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - Digital Image, Shilling Tour Map, 1927
Map shows the route of the Shilling Tour Map, using Y469 - shows the direction of travel and departure times from Batman Ave. Destination City 5th Edition notes that the services with the tram commenced in June 1927.Yields information about the MMTB's 1927 Shilling tour of Melbourne.Digital Image of an MMTB Map.trams, tramways, y class, tours, tourist trams, tourist trips, tram 191 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Run Number Plate - E9, 1930/31
Based on the attached note "Experimental run number plate used by MMTB 1930/31 to decide if white on black or black on white should be used". Such plates are used by depots to indicate to Inspectors and other staff the allocated run or timetable trip for a particular service. Based on the note, used as a development item to be used on trams.Run Number steel sheet with corners trimmed and rounded, two holes for hanging, with an off-white background and the letter "E" and number "9" painted in black. Has a part of a tag with notes wire to the item.See image 2.tramways, timetables, mmtb, essendon depot, run number plates -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph/s - mounted, Fletcher & Frue, Commercial Photographers, mid 1920's
Photograph, Black and White, mounted onto a grey card with edge linings, MMTB bus No. 37, Thornycroft, model "BT". Has the well dressed uniformed driver standing alongside the front wheel. Has destination of Lonsdale St and side destination of "Melbourne St Kilda Road" Has Registration number of "689-7". Photographers stamp in bottom right hand corner, "Fletcher & Frue, Commercial Photographers, Luna Park St Kilda"In ink under the photograph "MMTB bus No. 37, Thornycroft, model "BT". This photo from Mr. George A Rushmeyer, Driver" On the rear is Keith Kings stamp, photo number "S-A 1111'trams, tramways, buses, thornycroft, uniforms, st kilda, bus replacement, conversion, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "News of the Month"
Single page copy of page 234 of the "Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, October 15, 1949", titled "News of the Month". Reports on the recommendations of a report by H.H. Bell of the MMTB for trolley bus system to replace the existing tramways in Ballarat at an approx. cost of 198,000 pounds. Also reports on the MMTB Annual report for 1948/49 and the SEC installing FM radios into motor vehicles in the Midland area's patrol cars. Not know who made the copy or when. Images of document added 27-08-12.Has word "Bill" and an arrow in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, trolley buses, sec, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "No. 1 Retires today", May. 1951
Yields information a former Ballarat driver who went to Melbourne and drove a specially fitted out tram car in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Herald, Melbourne, Sat. 5/5/1951, titled "No. 1 Retires today", about the retirement of MMTB Employee No. 1, Mr. E (Ted) B. Williams after a 47 years on the trams. Worked in Bendigo, Ballarat, North Melbourne (NMETL), and MMTB. Senior Traffic Inspector. Lost a leg shunting trams at the Showgrounds. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.nmetl, bendigo, ballarat, mmtb, inspectors, retirements -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, Augustine, "MTA 1983", 1982
Single sheet colour calendar for 1983, published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), successors to the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Large portion of the calendar features the changeover from the MMTB to the MTA - eg green colours replacing the orange. Also on the base of the cartoon by Augustine is a number of caricatures of well known MMTB/MTA personnel. On top of the calendar has the letters M&MTB being demolished and those of the MTA being positioned. Printed on heavy cartridge paper. Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, mta, calendar -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - "Motorists Please Keep Off Tram Tracks", mid 1970s
Used by the MMTB in an attempt to keep tram tracks clear of motor cars. It seldom worked. Signs would have been fixed to the ends of a tram so it could be seen by motorists. See Item 6088 for another version.Demonstrates the methods the MMTB to ask motorists to keep tram tracks clear during the 1950's and 1960's.Sign - Zincalume steel sheet, with four holes in angled or trimmed corners asking "Motorists Please Keep Off Tram Tracks" Has the image of a motor car on the tram tracks with the outline of a tram following.tram stop, signs, mmtb, traffic control, trams, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, 1950's
Colour photograph of Bendigo 18 (Quarry Hill) crossing another bogie tram at one of the loops on the Eaglehawk line.On rear in ink "PMTT MMTB 35, Ball 40"trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Oct. 1934
Black and white photograph of W4 673 decorated and illuminated for the Centenary of Victoria (10/34) (Destination City) Photographed at Preston Workshops of the MMTB. Was an official photograph, by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd. From Ray Pearson collection.trams, tramways, mmtb, centenary of victoria, preston workshops , tram 673 -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Book, How To Become An Efficient Conductor, Unknown, thought to be 1960's
Book with tan coloured cardboard cover, 20 internal pages. Pages 3 to 14 are text while pages 15 to 20 contain pictures, including how to properly wear a uniform. Is showing some signs of wear, with worn edges of cover, and stains on the front and back covers, pages are in good condition with very little yellowing.Cover is plain tan. First internal cover has insciption: Melbourne And Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB logo) A Brief Summary of the Essential Features of Your Job Caution + Commonsense = Safetybook, mmtb, m&mtb, melbourne & metropolitan tramways board, conductor, how to become an efficient conductor -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Calendar, Cartoon by Augustine, "MTA 1983", 1982
Single sheet colour calendar for 1983, published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), successors to the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Large portion of the calendar features the changeover from the MMTB to the MTA - eg green colours replacing the orange. Also on the base of the cartoon by Augustine is a number of caricatures of well known MMTB/MTA personnel. On top of the calendar has the letters M&MTB being demolished and those of the MTA being positioned. Printed on heavy cartridge paper. Image added 21-1-2016tramways, trams, melbourne, mmtb, mta, calendar -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of four Black & White Photograph/s, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, late 1920's
Set of four Photographs, Black and White, of the MMTB Tourist Bus late 1920's. .1 - Side on view of the MMTB Tourist bus showing the lettering and logo. .2 - Front on view showing the radiator, head lights and other details including the crank handle. .3 - Interior view looking along the bus from the front. Shows the curtains and the extensively upholstered seats. .4 - ditto showing the woven cane seats. Photos Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne.In ink on the rear: All "M&MTB Tourist bus late 1920's" and the photographers stamp, with .3 and .4 adding "Interior" KSK print number SA957 to 960trams, tramways, mmtb, tourist bus, buses, interiors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - MMTB Traffic Number badges 2116 & 2119, Stokes & Sons
Used by the MMTB to indicate to Inspectors and the public, the driver or conductor traffic number or their personnel number. This number would appear on all reporting documents.Demonstrates a MMTB employee or traffic number badge.Set of two badges - numbered, "2116" and "2119", nickel plated brass to give a silver finish, with the numbers fixed to a bar top and bottom and two lugs on the rear to clip into a cap. Have been mounted onto a card with the clips used in practice. Made by Stokes and Sons Melbourne - has been stamped onto the rear. tramways, trams, mmtb, operations, badges, crews, drivers, conductors, personnel, employees -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, W. E. Green, "Tram It", c1975?
Drawing - Decal - Iron On transfer - of a cartoon by W. E. Green, WEG featuring a Z class tram, route 96, destination MMTB, and title "Tram It" in reverse. Has instructions for application to a Tee or T shirt or cloth.trams, tramways, z class, cartoons, t shirts, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Class W7 Tramcars", c1956
Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Conductors Bell, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1920's?
Demonstrates a conductors communication bell used in Ballarat trams - may have been made either for the SEC or the MMTB. Brass Conductor Communication Bell, consisting of frame, bell, striker, bell pull section, one nuts and two pins. Bell mechanism, note the bell itself covered in SEC Tramway Green paint on one side and the underside.tram, trams, conductors, bell, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - R3808, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Combined Track Cleaner & Scrubber Car - Tank & Details, 1934
Drawing of the water tank for scrubber car 8 operated by the Ballarat Tramway Museum, showing the materials, welding and dimensions.Yields information about the water tank for scrubber tank fitted to scrubber tram 8Drawing - dyeline print folded into 8tramcars, work cars, scrubber tram, water tank, tram 8 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Tram 1029, 1956
A four motor bogie drop centre combination tram of the Melbourne W7 class No. 1029, built at Preston Workshops during 1956, entered service on 1/2/1956. Fitted with sliding doors, Remote Control equipment. See webpage btm.org.au/trams/504.html Spent it appears all its life at Preston or North Fitzroy Depot. Transported to Newport Workshops during 1995. More to come here. Photo - Graeme Farrer - ex Mal Row via TDU of 21-10-2019 See Reg Items 7394 and 7396 for relevant newspaper cuttings and Destination Citytrams, w7 class, tram 1029 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Survey and Mapping for MMTB, "Map of Melbourne's Trams and Bus routes and all night services", Jan. 1967
Fold out sheet coloured map, 12 portions or folds, - title - "Map of Melbourne's Trams and Bus routes and all night services" map shows trams lines, route numbers, terminal points, bus routes, railway lines, blow up of city area with places of interest and key. On rear details, places of interest, suburb index, index to routes, first and last services, Sunday am services, all night bus services and locations of depots and head office. 2nd copy added 11-8-2006. Images of document - scanned to A3 size and overlapping added 30/10/13 On rear "out of date" stamp and 1 "cancelled" stamp - red ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Destination Roll, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "South Melbourne Depot"
Destination roll from South Melbourne Depot, was in No. 671 until 31/10/95. On linen, black background, white letters, 5" capitals, was ex Sth Melb. depot c. 1975. See original sheet for full list.At top of roll "26 Sth Melb AA - 2/9/74" in blue pencil. At base in blue ink "Sth Melb. 5" lettering roll ex No. 1 end 671, 3/10/95".tram, trams, melbourne, south melbourne depot, destination roll -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative Record - Table Cards, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Anzac Day, Apr. 1960
Hand written table card for Hawthorn depot written on a pre printed cardboard sheet giving details for runs 14 and 15 (Anzac Day - for 1960, 1961 and 1962). Gives sign on times, car out, trip details and which "run" takes the tram from the crew. Destinations and dates have used hand stamps.trams, tramways, table cards, hawthorn depot, drivers, anzac -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Farewell ACE Regal IV Tour", Jul. 1980
Timetable - photocopied A4 sheet - titled "Farewell ACE Regal IV Tour", giving the times for a tour from North Fitzroy Depot, Saturday 5 July 1980. Does not give details of who was the organiser of the tour. Gives the various terminals and times.trams, tramways, buses, tours, north fitzroy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "South Melbourne Depot Policy", mid 1980's
Instruction or policy document - printed in green ink on yellow A4 paper titled "South Melbourne Depot Policy", advising of the dos and don'ts work practices, stemming from the Award, Depot Resolutions, Association Branch policy. Very detailed. mid 1980's, refers to a depot resolution of 1984.trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, unions, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Brunswick Depot", c1937
Set of three photocopied plans or drawings on A3 sheet of Brunswick Depot - dated 30-6-1937 .1 - P8142 - Plan showing depot block and building plan .2 - P8144 - Detail plan of depot .3 - P8146 - Plan of Mess Room above depot offices / basement.trams, tramways, drawings, depots, property, brunswick depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Camberwell Depot", Original drawings - c1937, 1985
Set of three photocopied plans or drawings on A3 sheet of Camberwell Depot - c1937 .1 - P? - Plan showing depot block and building plan with adjacent private houses and properties .2 - P8410 - Detail plan of depot - part missing on the left hand side. .3 - P8411 - Plan of Mess Rooms and offices.trams, tramways, drawings, depots, property, camberwell depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Clifton Hill car shed", c1937
Set of six photocopied plans or drawings on A3 sheet of Clifton Hill car shed - 3/1937 Some of the sheets overlap with each other. .1 - P? - Plan showing depot block, building plan and track plans .2 - P7689 - Plan of Land - dated 6-3-1937 .3 - P7690 - same as sheet one, but shows date and drawing number .4 - P? - part of shed with notes hand written on it - changes made to buildings - notes condensers and gas storage - possibly for the gas producer buses. .5 - part of plan with hand written notes .6 - dittotrams, tramways, drawings, depots, property, clifton hill cable tram depot, cable trams, world war 2, buses