Pamphlet - 4 A4 pages, full colour titled "70 years of Government Buses", part of a series, Public Transportation at a Glance. Notes the introduction of buses by the MMTB, Mr Cameron's 1924 trip, use of buses for conversion for the cable trams, types of buses used, double deck, Met Bus, PTC, MTA, AVM and services. Has photo of Tilling Stevens 1925 bus, MAN bus 1995.Has "May 95" in ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, double deck buses, conversion, ptc, mta, avm, met bus

Map - 18 fold - 6 x 3 with colour map of public transport including buses, titled "Melbourne's Public Transport Map", published by the Department of Infrastructure, Effective July 1999. Gives rail and tram maps, information on tickets, zones (3 Number) Has The Met contact details and website. Has DOI and State Govt logos. Priced $2.trams, tramways, map, doi, melbourne, the met

Pamphlet - printed A4 sheet - advertising a protest March for Saturday 23 (dated on rear as 23-1-1993) to protest about the possible closure of the Upfield line. Has details of the march time from the Brunswick Tram Depot to Coburg Station, basis of the protest, gives Alan Brown's (The Transport Minister's phone number), and contact names. On the rear are the details in five different languages. See also Reg Item 5428.trams, tramways, upfield light rail, upfield, closure, protest, brunswick depot

.1 - undated letter, titled "Closure of Williamstown train service", advising of the closure of the line, pending a date and redeployment, surplus staff and other employment issues. A similar letter would have been prepared for the Upfield line. .2 - letter dated 6/1/1993 titled "Metropolitan Rail System - Service Alterations and closures" announcing that the Minister for Public Transport, announced the closure of the Newport to Williamstown lines and the Upfield rail line, along with reduction of services on other lines and that a voluntary departure package (termination of employment) is available. Has a detailed list of lines affected and bus replacement on rear. Both signed Normal Walker, Director of Passenger Services .See: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/not-the-end-of-the-line-how-people-power-saved-the-upfield-rail-line-20160602-gp9web.html (accessed 23-11-2020) for background information.trams, tramways, upfield, closure, railways, minister for transport, ptc

Map - 18 fold - 6x3 - pocket size, printed in full colour, titled "Your Guide to Melbourne's Public Transport System - City of Manningham", published by Metlink c2005. Has a map of transport routes in the City of Manningham, details of Metcards, bus routes, maps of the tram and train network and Metcard agents. .2 - as for .1, but for the City of Moonee Valleytrams, tramways, maps, city of manningham, city of moonee valley

Pamphlet - 3 fold A4 on recycled paper, titled "The economics of transport - Smarter Transport - Better Cities", outlining in a series of Monographs on public transport in Melbourne, Sydney, Infrastructure investment, economics, transport projects, fares, mass transit projects. Provides a forum overview. preface by Ross Garnaut, transport expenditure compared to other cities and transport myths.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, finances, fares, proposals, management, economics

Fold out map (27 sections 9 across x 3 deep), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and insert section for Frankston. On rear description of routes, private bus routes and map of Melbourne metro lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc. Priced 30c No. 11 Dated 1980 on rear .1 - 1 as above, blue cover, No. 10, also dated 1980.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, railways, mmtb, minister for transport

Digital image of a 152 page report, titled "Inquiry into expanding Melbourne's Free Tram Zone", prepared by the Legislative Council Dec. 2020. Has table of contents, terms of reference, Committee participants. Looked at extending the free tram zone, providing free travel for full time students, senior card holders, new technologies for network performance improving and dynamic public transport pricing. Notes the most of the evidence was taken prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 which had a dramatic impact on the use of public transport. Has extensive recommendations and a Minority report, including ticket technology and traffic light prioritisation.trams, tramways, enquiries, parliament, tickets, free tram, seniors card, students, traffic lights, priority

Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun 11/4/1994 titled "Pennies before patrons". Interview with PTC CEO Ian Dobbs about the efficiency gains and the changes made after his first 12 months. Written by Peter Mickelburough, photo by Matt Bouwmeester, Looks at the future, issues, patronage, behaviour and management.trams, tramways, ptc, public transport, finances, unions

Gives the result of a Herald Sun survey with a map - People were asked: 1 - Want to keep the W class trams 2 - Want W class for Tourism 3 - Want W class withdrawn Survey involved the Airport West, North Coburg, Mont Albert, South East (route 8 and 69, and city streets. The choice included retiring the early Z class trams, that were not even 20 years old. Includes an interview with Jean Geil by David Jarvis on the trams and with Lisa Fabian who did not like the W. Item written by Damon Johnston, Transport Reporter.Demonstrates The Herald Sun investigation into W class trams during 1993.Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, Friday 12/11/1993, titled partly ""Thumbs down for old trams" spread over two pages.trams, tramways, w class, surveys, public transport, state transport authority, ptc

Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, Friday 22/11/1993 - Cartoon by Mark Knight, about the redundant W class trams driven by a skeleton, with the destination "Redundancy" with a State School Teacher joining the tram, say "Going my Way?" The tram number is 462.trams, tramways, w class, cartoons, public transport, ptc, tram 462

Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, Wed 12/12/1993 titled "New Met tickets hit by problems", with a photo of Lou Di Gregorio standing by the test machine. Photo by Drew Ryan and article by Damon Johnston, transport reporter. Discusses the issues being found with Met Tickets and on tram ticket machines installed in Z class trams. Notes the equipment installed in Z class tram at Hawthorn Depot. Quotes Lou Di Gregorio, and Sandra McLaren, PTC spokesperson.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, z class, ptc, testing, hawthorn depot

.1 - Newspaper clipping from The Age 11/1/2005, titled "Dispute over tram stop may travel to the High Court", about issues with the construction of a new terminus - Melbourne University - in Swanston St. Notes the issues, protests by Paul Mees PTUA, Sue Chambers of Carlton Residents Association, appears to VCAT, Supreme Court. Quotes Hubert Guyot CEO of Yarra. Has a photo of Paul Mees standing in the track work area, all track removed and a image of the finished project. Photo by Penny Stephens, report by Dan Silkstone, Transport Reporter. Item not dated, date determined by an online search. .2 - Yarra Trams newspaper notice advising of the works between 7/1 and 19/1 - temporary tram changes, road changes and general advice.trams, tramways, swanston st, melbourne university, superstops, terminus, trackwork

Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 15/12/1992, titled "Shutdown Ahead", about the Government (Liberal - Kennett with Alan Brown as Transport Minister, threatening to shut down the Public Transport system in Melbourne if industrial action is taken. Follows the October 1991 election. Looks at issues with falling patronage, use of conductors and general industrial issues. With the item is a photo and story of Albert Pryor, conductor, who has worked on the trams for 40 years and that his days are numbered.trams, tramways, ptc, tramways, melbourne, unions, victorian government, public transport, conductors

Newspaper cutting from The Age, 18/3/1994, titled "Brown blamed for decline", written by John Mangan about the State Opposition (Labor) commenting on the decline of public transport numbers, finances, political promises and general public transport. Also has an item, with the photo, "There's no use fighting back say the transport graffitists", about graffiti issues and painting it out. George O'Brien of PTC is photographed painting it out.trams, tramways, ptc, tramways, melbourne, railways, finances, parliament, graffiti

Newspaper cuttings from Herald Sun, 31/3/1993, titled "Tram-endous track to tourism" written by Keith Dunstan with a Jeff cartoon - about driving with and travelling on trams around Melbourne. Gives personal notes, the trams being a Melbourne tourist icon, comparison with San Francisco. The Jeff cartoon is of a crowded tram stuck in traffic alongside a Rolls Royce, also stuck!trams, tramways, melbourne, tourism, trams, public transport

Newspaper cutting (page 4 of The Age, 7-1-1993), about the proposals by the State Government to revise the way the public transport system operated in Victoria including removal of conductors. Has maps or diagrams showing the proposed changes, including shutting of tram and rail lines and calling tenders for replacement services on country rail lines. Includes headlines: "Transport: The New Order" "Stupidity of reforms attacked by groups" "Advent of machine age means all change for trammies" "Pre-battle scramble for high ground" "Brown attacks massive rorts" Has a photo of conductors Ken Walker and Roberto D' Andrea by Michael Clayton Jones at South Melbourne Depot with W5 874 in the background.trams, tramways, ptc, tramways, melbourne, railways, upfield, closure, buses, unions, public transport, tram 874

.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

Sign - with an adhesive backing, titled "Public Transport Victoria", PTV logos, Myki - with grey background. 2 copies.trams, tramways, ptv, tickets, signs, myki

Report - 148 pages + card covers, perfect bound, titled "Public transport reforms - Moving from a system to a service", Special Report No. 57 by the Victorian Auditor General's Office, May 1998. Has a $10 Price label on front cover, purchased from Information Victoria 2-2-1999. Follows the implementation of the Public Transport Reform Project of 1993 looking at implementation and the outcomes. Notes that Government is moving towards a privatisation model. Has a table of contents. Gives a background, conduct of the audit, level of the Government subsidy to transport, reliability, cleanliness, safety, efficiency and the planned privatisation environment for public transport.Has in ink "K-S 2-2-1999" on the first page.trams, tramways, ptv, reports, transport, public transport

.1 - 54 pages, A4 card cover centre stapled titled "Accessible Public Transport in Victoria Action Plan 2006-2012", with a Forward by the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, detailing the context, progress, system wide initiatives, trains, trams, buses, regional trains and coaches and taxis and a summary of actions. Has a table of contents. .2 - 16 pages, A4 card cover, centre stapled titled "Accessible Public Transport in Victoria - Action Plan 2006 - 2012 - Summary" giving a summary of actions, progress chart, and a list of useful contacts. See Reg Item 4592 for the 2013 to 2017 document.trams, tramways, ptv, reports, transport, disability services, public transport

Set of two black and white prints of double deck buses: Photographs made from illustrations by the MMTB. .1 - M&MTB Leyland Titan TD5c line-up at the Central Bus Garage, North Fitzroy, 1940 - 13 buses - H55 .2 - Bus No. 244 photographed at a park - has MMTB name on the side - H52. All have PTC Copyright Stamp on rear. Two copies of each held.trams, tramways, buses, double deck buses, central bus garage, leyland, td5c class, bus 244, mmtb buses

Black and white print of MMTB Bus No. 365 - Leyland OPS1, Leyland chassis, body by Preston Workshops. Showing route 65, bus is unregistered, indicating that it may have just been built. Photo from the PTC Historic Photo collection with copyright stamp on rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, buses, route 65, tram 365

Black and white print of MMTB Bus No. 439 - at Port Melbourne, front view -with many other buses in the background. Photo from the PTC Historic Photo collection with copyright stamp on rear - H153. Note the "12" in the front window is a registration sticker expiry date.trams, tramways, mmtb, port melbourne, buses, aec, tram 439

Black and white print of MMTB Bus No. 500 - an Austerity bus. Photographed from an MMTB Original illustration with caption "Austerity Type bus - 25 seats" Photo from the PTC Historic Photo collection with copyright stamp on rear - H48.trams, tramways, mmtb, world war 2, buses, bus 500, ford motor company, austerity buses, mmtb buses

Black and white print of MMTB Bus No. 197 - Munitions bus. Photographed from an MMTB Original illustration with caption "Munitions bus - designed for rapid construction. Timber frames covered with Masonite and canvas. Seating capacity 30." Has head light covers. Showing route F - Footscray station? Photo from the PTC Historic Photo collection with copyright stamp on rear - H51trams, tramways, mmtb, world war 2, buses, route f, tram 197

Black and white print of the interior of the MMTB Ambulance bus made by Preston Workshops for Workshops use. Shows 6 beds on the lower level and more on the upper level. Photo from the PTC Historic Photo collection with copyright stamp on rear - H8012Atrams, tramways, mmtb, world war 2, buses, ambulances

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W2 343 (Essendon Aerodrome Route 59) and SW6 860 (City Route 19) southbound in Elizabeth St, c1955 near to Franklin St Note the Moomba decorations in the overhead. In the background is Disney's (at 416 Elizabeth St a Holden dealer) with flags under the verandah) Rod Atkins advised 7/9/2020: "He was born in Ballarat to Arthur Disney and Isabella Christina Hill. During World War I he served with the Australian Flying Corps and was at Gallipoli. He then became a motor dealer, running his own company. In June 1924 he married Ruby Chapman. From 1935 to 1952 he served on Melbourne City Council. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council in 1940 as a United Australia Party member, representing Higginbotham Province; at this time his father still represented Melbourne West for the Labor Party. Disney was a supporter of Ian MacFarlane, and served in his brief ministry in October–November 1945 as Minister of Transport and Mines. He consequently lost Liberal endorsement in 1946 and was defeated. In 1948 he was elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne, serving until 1951; during this period he was closely involved with securing the 1956 Olympic Games for Melbourne. Knighted in 1951, Disney died in 1952 at Auburn.[1] The ones at Swanston street are taken on different days. Yes there is one of those under powered Jaguars parked across the road .... Did you notice the tram signal on the pole? An interesting thing I did not know looking at all three photos is that the flag pole holder on the route number box is on the inside. So when did it move to the outside of the box? On the photo of the RAAF tram, there is one employee wearing a cap but appears to be wearing overalls? I wonder what that is all about? "trams, tramways, sw6 class, w2 class, route 59, route 19, elizabeth st, moomba, tram 343, tram 860

Colour postcard 5 panel featuring Melbourne trams - SW5 758 (Route 5), 802 (Glen Iris Route 6) (both Transporting Art), Bourke St Mall and 847 in St Kilda Road with the Shrine in the background. The middle one is Princes Bridge with the City Skyline. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Steve Parish Postcards. Card No. PC311 and a historical note regarding trams on the back. Has "Melbourne Australia" along the bottom edge.trams, tramways, princes bridge, sw5 class, route 5, route 6, transporting art, tram 758, tram 802, tram 847

Greetings Card, the intersection of Flinders St and Swanston St, c1926 after the conversion of Swanston St cable cars. Cable cars in Flinders St. Has Flinders St Station in the background. Printed by the Ministry of Transport for Christmas 1984 and sent to Keith Kings. Has a message on the inside with year and Steve Crabb's signature. See Reg Item 103 for a framed print and 5617 for a photographic print of the image.in ink on the inside signature of Steve Crabb in black ink.trams, tramways, greetings cards, flinders st, minister for transport, swanston st, cable trams, flinders st station