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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Libs promise a tram Museum", 1991 - 1995
... promise a tram Museum" Newspaper The Age, Progress Press Alan ...Set of five Newspaper cuttings and one hand written note regarding the planning for a museum at the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot. .1 - The Age 25/11/1991 - "Libs promise a tram Museum" by Mark Brolly, quotes the Minister, Mr. Alan Brown. .2 - Progress Press, 27/11/1991 - "Trams for Museum" .3 - Progress Press, 24/3/1993 - "Tramway Museum planned" .4 - Progress Press, 27/9/1994 - "Tram museum call" .5 - Progress Press, 21/3/1995 - "Tram depot on track", features a photo of Alan Brown inside a W. Story by Emma Duncan, photo Simon .6 - Handwritten note regarding the re-development of the Hawthorn Tram depot and VicTrack details - Brendon Mack and Office of Major Projects.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, tram museum, museums, minister for transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Old trams to get boost as depot reaches end of line", 1998
... to get boost as depot reaches end of line" Newspaper The Age ...Set of 11 newspaper cuttings about the planning for the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot and the redevelopment of the site to apartments. .1 - The Age - 14/8/1998 - "Old trams to get boost as depot reaches end of line", featuring comments from the Minister for Transport Robin Cooper, quotes Michael Norbury. Has a photo of Senior Trainer Margaret Drew at the Southbank depot sitting inside tram V 214. Article by Lyall Johnson, photo by Luis Ascui. .2 - Progress Press - 17/8/1998 - "Site sale plan to fund new museum" - notes Urban Land Corporation .3 -The Age, 19/8/1998 - "Tram depot is saved by the bell" - about the proposed redevelopment - article by Paul Robinson, photo of the building by Sebastian Costanzo. .4 - Progress Press - 2/11/1998 - "Doubt over tram depot" - George Svigos .5 - Progress Press - 2/11/1998 - "Vintage tram a turn up", about the ownership of Ballarat 36 by the City of Hawthorn. Also notes the Box Hill extensions. .6 - Progress Press - 16/11/1998 - "Tram depot plan on track" - about the depot development and the TMSV. Includes a photo of Rod Atkins at the depot. Article by George Svigos, photo Tony Gough. .7 - Progress Press - 16/11/1998 - "Tram plan looks a goer" - Now the Boroondara Council. .8 - Progress Press - 14/12/1998 - "Old depot plans call" - article by George Svigos .9 - Progress Press - 30/11/1998 - "the gravy tram - featuring W1 431 outside the Hawthorn Tram depot and the free historic tram service Camberwell junction for Christmas. .10 - Progress Press - 23/11/1998 - "Heritage tram junction jaunt" - see above. .11 - Inside Melbourne - 14/12/1998 - advertising the heritage tram service with V214 and 164.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, tram museum, museums, minister for transport, city of hawthorn, ballarat, camberwell junction, vintage trams, tram 36, tram v214, tram w1 431 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Tram depot rework fast getting a roll on", 1999
... getting a roll on" Newspaper The Age, Progress Press Mike Ryan ...Set of 6 newspaper cuttings about the redevelopment of the site to apartments and the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot. .1 - Progress Press - 15/3/1999 - "Tram depot rework fast getting a roll on" - article by George Svigos, photo of depot prior to work commencing by Tony Gough. .2 - Progress Press - 19/4/1999 - "New Life for depot", about the redevelopment of the building, quotes Mike Ryan and Matt Faubel. Article by Nicole Strahan. Also "Engineer at home with the changes" - about memories of the depot by Charlie Booth - has photo of Charlie. .3 - Progress Press - 28/6/1998 - "Tram depot may be part of scheme" - about the rezoning of the tram depot. .4 - Progress Press - 19 July 1999 - "Depot developer to be announced" - quotes the Matt Faubel, lists possible developers and timeline for a decision. Article by Nicole Strahan. .5 - Progress Press - 16/8/1999 - $25m plan to convert tram site" - advised that the Urban Land Authority had selected East Asia Property Group. Article by Nicole Strahan .6 - The Age - 13/9/1999 - "Joint deal puts wheels back on tram plan" - about the redevelopment of the site, who was undertaking the work. Has a photo of Mike Ryan and Matt Faubel by the door of 180 and a photo of the depot.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, tram museum, museums, minister for transport, tram 180 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Tram theme to stay at apartment complex", 2000
... to stay at apartment complex" Newspaper The Age, Progress Press ...Set of 6 newspaper cuttings about the redevelopment of the site to apartments and the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot. .1 - The Age - 8 Jan. 2000 - "Tram theme to stay at apartment complex" - announcing the redevelopment and plans for the redevelopment of Hawthorn tram depot. Includes architects impressions. Article by Victoria Gurvich. .2 -The Age - 14/1/2000 - letter to the Editor by Peter Moon - "Tram plan: too big and too ugly". .3 - Press - 21/2/2000 - "Trams on track for 498 years, Depot housing in line with history" - with photo of Mike Ryan and Matt Faubel (old photo) - article by Laeta Antonysen. .4 - ditto - "Outcry over historic site" and "Developers asked for another aspect" .5 - Progress Press - 6/3/2000 - letter re the redevelopment from John Santoro or Power St Hawthorn. .6 - Progress Press - 7/8/2000 - "Green light for tram depot apartments" - about the City of Boroondara issuing the planning permit.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, tram museum, museums, minister for transport, city of boroondara -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Former connies just the ticket", 4/05/2015 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, Monday 4 May 2015 - titled... Equipment tram 946 tram 224 Newspaper clipping from The Age, Monday ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Monday 4 May 2015 - titled "Former connies just the ticket", featuring a story on Kevin Tierney of the Connies standing with tickets in front of tram 946 and inside the tram as well. Article by Hannah Francis, photos Paul Jeffers. Has a photo of Kew depot workers with a barrow of sand - Staff Christmas function 1977 written in chalk on a board on the steps of tram 224.trams, tramways, the connies, kew depot, conductors, sanding equipment, tram 946, tram 224 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” "Crisis as public transport slumps" "New seating rules on buses and trams", 20/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
... of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020... of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020 ...1.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Victoria's trains, trams and buses are considered an essential service during the Covid-19 pandemic and are being thoroughly cleaned each night to stop the spread of the virus. Transport planners expect services to reduce due to lower patronage. Photo of inside a B class tram. 2.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Crisis as public transport slumps” Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Public transport usage down by about 90%. Leaked figures show number of people using Melbourne's trams down by 88% this week with 81,600 passengers compared with an expected 708,300. Previous week about 285,000 passengers used tram network. Yarra Trams was set to make $164M from fares this year. 3.- Newspaper clippings titled: “New seating rules on buses and trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Front row of seats on Melbourne's trams will be out of bounds to commuters and inquiry holes on tram driver cabins will be sealed to protect drivers from coronavirus.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, cleaning, virus, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Payout for tram travellers”, 21/01/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ” by Sumeyya Ilanbey Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/01/2020... Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/01/2020 Yarra Trams to pay ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Payout for tram travellers” by Sumeyya Ilanbey Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/01/2020 Yarra Trams to pay compensation to frequent tram travellers due to failure to meet reliability standards for the 5th month in a row. Also mentions planned strike for Australian Open.trams, tramways, compensation, yarra trams, franchising -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Man critical after being hit by tram”, 27/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
... by tram” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019...” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019 A man ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Man critical after being hit by tram” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019 A man was critically injured when hit by tram in St Kilda. Believed to be crossing Fitzroy St about 5pm. Yarra Trams was forced to divert route 3a/16 and cancel route 96 between St Kilda and Acland St.trams, tramways, accidents, fitzroy st, acland st, route 16, route 96 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Using the past to 'innovate' the future”, 8/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ' the future” Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/03/2020 Letters...' the future” Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/03/2020 Letters ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Using the past to 'innovate' the future” Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/03/2020 Letters section Letter commenting on an article by Jon Faine about establishing a tram museum at Fisherman's Bend. Writer proposes building a elevated tramway to the airport and another to the Fisherman's Bend. Also mentions historic trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Two other letters about the transport museum included in clipping. Copy of Faine article included as an image.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, bendigo, ballarat, museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Push to scrap rego and myki”, 25/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 25/03/2020... Newspaper clipping from the Age 25/03/2020 Infrastructure ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Push to scrap rego and myki” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 25/03/2020 Infrastructure Victoria wants to replace car insurance, registration and myki with a pay as you go system. Proposal for tram users to pay 74c per kilometre. Has a photo of a tram being cleaned.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, ticket, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Three-step plan for safe public transport”, 1/05/2020 12:00:00 AM
... public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age... transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 1/05/2020 ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Three-step plan for safe public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 1/05/2020 Covers planned restrictions for safe public transport use due to Covid-19. Suggesting public transport should run half empty with no standing room to enable commuters to observe a safe distance. Capacity on trams could suffer leaving services at 13% capacity.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Metcard mural's long and winding journey”, 17/04/2020 12:00:00 AM
... and winding journey” by Tom Cowie Newspaper clipping from the Age 17... journey” Newspaper The Age Josh Cohen ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Metcard mural's long and winding journey” by Tom Cowie Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/04/2020 Josh Cohen has created "Metcard Art", recreations of Melbourne's landmarks using Metcards. Metcards were sourced from personal collection, friends and eBay and artwork took 6 months to produce. Created for the Signature of M art competition in 2007.trams, tramways, metcard, melbourne, art -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “App to curb crowding on public transport”, 6/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
... on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age... transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 ...Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Commuter compliance”, 7/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ” Newspaper clipping from the Age 07/12/2020 Letters section... mentioned. “Commuter compliance” Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Commuter compliance” Newspaper clipping from the Age 07/12/2020 Letters section Letter commenting on tram traveller's non-compliance with mask regulations on route 6 tram. Writer also calls from Yarra Trams to place posters informing passengers of mandatory mask wearing. Proposed 30% discount for using Myki during off peak travel also mentioned.trams, tramways, public transport, route 6, passengers, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “More trains, trams to cut crowding”, 10/07/2020 12:00:00 AM
... crowding” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/07... Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/07/2020 Extra tram services ...Newspaper clippings titled: “More trains, trams to cut crowding” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/07/2020 Extra tram services to run to reduce crowding on peak services and slow the spread of COVID-19. E-Class trams will run from Collins St to St Georges Rd in Preston and second shuttle from Victoria Harbour in Docklands to St Vincent's Plaza in East Melbourne. Route 30 from East Melbourne and Docklands via La Trobe St replaced with route 30.trams, tramways, route 30, e class, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tracking their way through a deserted city”, 21/09/2020 12:00:00 AM
... a deserted city” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 21... Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/09/2020 Tram driver Tamara ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Tracking their way through a deserted city” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/09/2020 Tram driver Tamara Startin describes experience of driving trams through the deserted Melbourne streets during the COVID-19 lockdown.trams, tramways, route 58, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Yarra Trams drops its Transclean contract”, 8/11/2020 12:00:00 AM
... Transclean contract” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age... Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/11/2020 Yarra Trams ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Yarra Trams drops its Transclean contract” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/11/2020 Yarra Trams has cancelled its security contract with Transclean due to several failures of procedure and protocol after an internal audit. Transclean provided after hours security at tram depots for over 10 years and will be replaced by Spotless until the contract can be tendered. Transclean also involved in IBAC allegations of corruption with V/Line and Metro trains.trams, tramways, security, contracts, tram depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Unmasked: the routes of the matter”, 10/04/2021 12:00:00 AM
... of the matter” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/04... Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/04/2021 Article about wearing ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Unmasked: the routes of the matter” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/04/2021 Article about wearing face masks on public transport. Deakin University chair of epidemiology Catherine Bennett said government should reconsider mandatory mask wearing as there were no community transmissions and reintroduce them for outbreaks. Public Transport Users Association Daniel Bowen said masks were the key to safe travel. Government said masks were key to infection prevention. 21% of commuters on route 16 don't wear masks correctly, followed by 16% on routes 11 and 78. Photos shows commuters boarding tram #6041 in CBD without masks.trams, tramways, route 16, route 11, route 78 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network”, 16/02/2021 12:00:00 AM
... tram network” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age...” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/02/2021 ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/02/2021 Document prepared by Keolis Downer, owner of Yarra Trams, has been released under freedom on information. "MR4 - Franchise Rolling Stock Strategic Plan" was prepared as part of bid for 7 year contract to run Melbourne's tram network in 2017. Key findings of report include: - tram fleet is ageing and needs an overhaul - risk to safety and service delivery with older trams - by end of contract in 2024, all trams over 20 years old (about 78%) would have exceeded by dates - ageing workforce with specific knowledge of tram network, around 30%, expected to retire within 10 years Operation of tram network costs about $2.7 billion over 7 years.trams, tramways, yarra trams, keolis downer, rolling stock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Probes on dirty trams, 'underpaid cleaners'”, 23/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clippings titled: “Probes on dirty trams... Newspaper clipping from the Age 23/12/2020 Leaked emails from ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Probes on dirty trams, 'underpaid cleaners'” by Timna Jacks, Clay Lucas Newspaper clipping from the Age 23/12/2020 Leaked emails from company contracted to clean Melbourne's tram network suggest cleaning standards were impossible to maintain and staff were underpaid and risked injury. Fair Work Ombudsman and Yarra Trams are investigating cleaning contractor GJK Facility Services. Trams, depots and tram stops have all cleaned by the contractor with some not cleaned in accordance with contractual requirements.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tram depot, rolling stock, tram stops, cleaners, cleaning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Millions paid in bonuses despite empty trains, trams”, 31/03/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clippings titled: "Millions paid in bonuses... Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 31/03/2021 The two ...Newspaper clippings titled: "Millions paid in bonuses despite empty trains, trams” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 31/03/2021 The two companies operating Melbourne's train and tram services received $16M in bonuses for exceeding service performance targets despite minimal passengers due to the pandemic. Yarra Trams more than $4M during the period when road traffic reductions meant they achieved punctuality and reliability targets. Yarra Trams also received $36M in relief money.trams, tramways, yarra trams, contracts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Mask blitz on trains, trams”, 24/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
... ” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/05/2021 Mask... blitz on trains, trams” Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clippings titled: "Mask blitz on trains, trams” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/05/2021 Mask wearing on public transport to be more heavily enforced as police take on two week blitz. Latest Government data shows 46% of tram passengers did not wear a properly fitted mask, compared to 24% in March.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Legal route to access for all”, 28/06/2021 12:00:00 AM
... ” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021... Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021 Wheelchair commuters ...Newspaper clippings titled: "Legal route to access for all” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021 Wheelchair commuters take legal action against Victorian government and Yarra Trams over failure to provide wheelchair access across Melbourne's tram network. Currently 73% of tram stops and 62% of trams are inaccessible to people using wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams. Cost of upgrading remaining tram stops is $2 billion.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, accessible transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age?, "Transporting art is like taking a tram", 1983
... 439 Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled ...Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled "Transporting art is like taking a tram", during 1983 as it notes the end of an Exhibition in the Ministry for the Arts foyer ending Friday 14/10. Item part of the "around the Galleries" written by Susan McCulloch, reporting on the Stewart Merritt tram 439, being the last of the Transporting Art trams. Review the other artists involved the story and that prints of the trams were on sale at the Ministry Has an image of Stewart's work which was themed around "Victoria State of the Arts".trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age?, "Last mobile mural rattles tramways", Oct. 1982
... 439 Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled "Last ...Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled "Last mobile mural rattles tramways" with the artist Stewart Merritt leaving out of tram 439, possibly at South Melbourne Depot, during Sept or Oct. 1982. Has a closing date in a job vacancy advert on the rear of 18/10/1982. Item by Kim Lockwood, describes the artist, the tram and its work, the time taken and the Transporting Art project itself. Two copies held.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Glow-worms on strike night", "Trains back but trams will stop during Friday", c1974
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, c1974 titled "Glow-worms... back but trams will stop during Friday" Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, c1974 titled "Glow-worms on strike night" with the sub-title of "Trains back but trams will stop during Friday". Has a photo of motor vehicle lights in Kingsway near McRobertson Girls High School, showing the traffic snaking along the road during the train strike. Notes that trams will not be running on Friday, when a stop work meeting will be held. Quotes the premium Mr. Hamer about the strikes. Item not dated.. Photo by Michael Rayner of The Age.trams, tramways, unions, kingsway, strike, night photo -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, c1974
... work in Bridge Road Richmond, Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clipping from an undated Melbourne page, about track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, between Burnley St and the Yarra River. Shows the temporary trackwork slew along the road with a long line of cars alongside. In the distance is a tram showing Kew Depot, route 23. Work c1974.trams, tramways, bridge rd, trackwork, route 23, temporary track -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "From London Buses to Melbourne Trams", 12/10/1951 12:00:00 AM
... " Newspaper The Age Edward Sallows, Mick Segal, Ted (Edward) Thorpe ....1 - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping titled "From London Buses to Melbourne Trams" with photographs from The Age 12/10/1951 featuring new conductors taking up duty after two weeks of training - 37 Englishmen. Features: Edward Sallows, Mick Segal. Ted (Edward) Thorpe and Jim Turner. .2 - Enlarged print of Edward Sallows with conductors bag open, doing a journal - number 3454 .3 - ditto of Edward Thorpe at a Bundy clock - number 3464. Has on the rear in ink Cnr of Whitehorse and Glenferrie Road.See rear of photostrams, tramways, conductors, immigration, training, bundy clock, conductors bag -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "$200m Hong Kong rail deal shows confidence in Australia", 17/07/1985 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age 17/7/1988 titled "$200m... shows confidence in Australia" Newspaper The Age John Halfpenny ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 17/7/1988 titled "$200m Hong Kong rail deal shows confidence in Australia". Written by Tom Harrington Age Transport reporter and Ali Cromie in Hong Kong. Reports on the project consortium The Met and Leighton - gives details of the financing arrangement, The Met's involvement after Comeng pulled out, timing. Has comments from John Halfpenny of the AMWU, Tom Roper, Minister for Transport and other people.trams, tramways, hong kong, the met, comeng, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Easier riding on the Z3", 26/09/1979 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age 26 September 1979 about... exits. "Easier riding on the Z3" Newspaper The Age Ken Haley ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 26 September 1979 about the launch the previous day of two Z3 class trams in Melbourne, titled "Easier riding on the Z3". Reg Item 590 for the launch pamphlet. From researching the Author, appears he worked for The Age at the time. Gives details of the tram, first time users views, comparisons with previous trams, quotes the Board Chairman Dudley Snell. Has a floor layout and a comparison table with other trams including dates, sizes, seats and weights. Shows the seated conductor and the two exits.trams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, new tramcars, mmtb