Photograph of No.43 without trolley poles being moved by No. 35 at Wendouree Depot 13-4-1956. Photo by Wal Jack, Negative T234. Note the "Belmont" destination. See item 9600 for a copy negative. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeYields information about bogie trams prior to entering service in Ballarat.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album. On rear of photograph in ink "SEC Ballarat No. 43 without poles. No. 35 on rear, outside Wendouree depot 13-4-56" with W. Jack stamp in the top right hand corner and number "T234". trams, tramways, bogie trams, depot, wendouree parade, new trams, tram 43, tram 35

Letter to Metropolitan Transit Authority dated 15/10/1984 to staff about the introduction of a revised gratuity / superannuation benefits which allowed for contributions. Has tables of benefits, including disability, death benefits, and transitional arrangements. Letter signed by Lyn Strouse as MTA Chairman.Yields information about the MTA superannuation scheme of 1984 which follows the general introduction of such schemes in Australia.Set of two documents - stapled in top left hand corner, - 9 A4 sheets in all.tramways, mta, gratuity scheme, superannuation

Set of letters written to Brian Cotter of the MMTB or MTA from 1977 to 1987 as either Special Clerk or Operations Project Office thanking him and or others for their work to facilitate tramway arrangements. 1 - Crawford Productions - 16/11/1977 - The Sullivans 2 - ditto - 27/4/1978 3 - ditto - 29/11/1978 - Christmas 4 - ditto 30/5/1980 - The Sullivans - filming a segment on a tram 5 - The film house - 3/6/1980 6 - Crawford Productions 1/7/1982 - The Sullivans 7 - Fresh Flicks - 4/10/1982 - filming a new tram - Connie Snyders, 8 - National Book Council - 30/11/1982 - promotion - inspectors Turnball, Katina, Hawkings, Hornidge and La Rocca 9 - John Sexton Productions - Phar Lap - 10/1/1983 10 - Filmwings - undated 11 - Schofield, Sherbon Baker - 5/8/1983, and Mr McLeod 12 - Aust Broadcasting Commission - 15/12/1983 - "The Young Wife" and Mr Alan Parkins 13 - ditto - 12/7/1984 - "The Fast Lane" and Jack Bevis and Bruce Johnson 14 - Queen Victoria Medical Centre - 15/10/1985 - tram 676 and Mr Bernie Low 15 - ditto - 18/11/1985 - 676 and the Transit Band 16 - Fun Day at Wattle Park - tram 676 and Transit Band - 17/11/1985 17 - MTA - Kevin Shea - 11/11/1985 for 100 year celebrations 18 - Goosey Ltd - 16/9/1986 - filming 19 - Caulfield Festival - 17/12/1986 - for the Peace Tram 20 - Great Southern films - 2/2/1987 - filming for a TV commercial - also Tom Walton, Joe Kausey, Kevin Cooper and Dave Thomas. 21 - USP Needham - 16/10/1985 - TV shoots set of envelopes and cards from Crawford ProductionsDemonstrates thank you letters for assistance by the MMTB for filming for local productions using trams.Set of 20 letters, generally A4 size, one A5 and three envelopes.tramways, mmtb, mta, the met, filming, films, tv broadcasts, crawford producitons

First of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside of the rear cover has a table of contents - see image 1. Includes sketches of San Francisco grips, sketches of destination signs on the cable cars, Auburn Road and Kew horse tram timetables rolling stock, sketch of St Kilda Road, Victoria Parade - Brunswick St, listing of ropes and their life spans, tables of cars out for various depots, timetables, list of visitors to Northcote, new MMTB rolling stock listing.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - part ruled - part plain pages - 92 numbered pages + fawn coloured covers, centre stapled.tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, track plans, records

Rear of MESCo's bus No. 2, built for their East Geelong route between the East terminus at Boundary Road and the railway station or Moorabol St. wharf. Note the twin rear tyres. Looks new, 1912.Black and white print on paper.No. 1 inside a circle written on the reverse in pen. 14-2 and GRS710/14/1/2 written n the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways, mesco bus no. 2

Photograph of No.43 without trolley poles being moved by No. 35 at Wendouree Depot 13-4-1956. Photo by Wal Jack, see item 5211 for a digital image. Note the "Belmont" destination.Yields information about bogie trams prior to entering service in Ballarat.Copy negative on a heavy substrate.tramcars, tramways, bogie trams, depot, wendouree parade, new trams, tram 43, tram 35

Photograph shows Geelong power station after completion. Power house building on the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra Sts, Geelong, with new furnace room on the left, turret removed from the corner of the building, a third floor added on the Corio Tce. side but offices and concreted company name above where the trams entered the depot from the street not yet built. Date between 1924 and 1928 (based on photograph of Pengelly tramcar arriving and recently received, secondhand Melbourne tramcar). The ground floor offices facing Corio Tce. appear to be boarded up.Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 1-8 in ink on back of photo.tramways, geelong, mesco, power station

Demonstrates and instruction issued by the operator of the Geelong tramways (MESCo) at the time of the introduction of the new Birney Safety car, which allowed one man operation of trams. Gives details of the operating procedures of the tram.Two page typed foolscap document titled " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars" and dated 14-8-1924. Gives simple instructions on the Birney Safety Cars which were new to Geelong at the time. Includes notes electrical and air systems, procedures for running out, passenger capacity (max 60), testing equipment and running in. Original was pinned together in top left hand corner.In top right hand corner in ink "BTPS 401"trams, tramways, birney, geelong, instructions, safety

"Summer Car" 11 outside Mac's Hotel in Corio Tce. To the right is Strachan, Murray and Shannon's wool store whose facade still stands. The tramcar, shown in pristine condition was one of the two trailers motorised in 1913 with equipment identical to that of the Duncan & Fraser cars. They were built for use mainly on the new South route to the Barwon River. The coloured destination lights were from left: Red for GEELONG WEST, blank (later blue for the East route), white for SOUTH GEELONG and green for NEWTOWN. Side destination boxes have been added. Late 1913.Black and white print on paperNo. 1 inside a circle, and 13-7 written in ink on reverse. GSR7109/13/1/7 written on reverse in pencil.geelong tramway summer car 11, geelong streetscape, geelong tramway motorised trailer, geelong tram destination lights

Line up of four different types of trams at the dept: Duncan & Fraser car 2, Pengelly cars 18 and 21, Meadowbank car 25 and Birney car 27. The photograph shows the wartime blackout precautions that were applied: white bumpers and hoods over the upper portion of the front headlights. Car 21 has the new lineout, 1942Black and white print on paper.13-6 and GSR710/13/1/6 written in pencil on the reverse. No. 1 inside a circle printed in pen on the reverse.geelong tramway depot, duncan and fraser, geelong car 2, pengelly tram car 18, pengelly tram car 21, meadowbank tram 25, birney car 27, tram wartime blackout precautions

The extended tram shed now has four roads and a space for the three buses that served the East Geelong route. Tram 8 appears new which would date the photograph as 1915.Black and white print on paper13-5 and the No. 1 inside a circle written i ink on the reverse. GSR710/13/1/5 written in pencil on the reverse.geelong tramways, geelong tram depot, geelong tram depot extension, geelong tram 8

Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabo9ol St., hill and to connect with the already completed Ryrie St. tracks. Photo looks south. The date on the Orphanage carnival notice in front of the London Fire Assurance building (that still stands) is July 1911.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/24/1/4 and 24-4 written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 1 inside a circle x 2, and Orphanage Carnival are written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramway new tracks, geelong tramway south line

Duplicate of item 9267.Black and white print on paper.The no. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/25/1/2 and 25-2 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramway laying of new track, geelong streetscape

Photograph listed as identical to item 9268, but missing from folder.Black and white print on paper.Photograph not in file.geelong streetscape, geelong tramway laying new tracks

Has photos of various locations and lines within USA and Canada, Chicago, Vancouver, Le High Valley, Montreal, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Connecticut, Lake Shore, New York, Brooklyn, San Diego, Pittsburgh, South Bend, Sacramento & Northern, Little Rock, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Jamestown, Monongahela, Atlantic City, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, Gary and North Shore. Includes images of cable cars in Chicago, San Francisco. PCC car 7022 of Baltimore image includedHas a strong association with Wal Jack and his collecting of tramway history / developments until 1964.Floor pattern covered album with black paper inside covers holding some 21 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in white ink. Has punched holes on the left hand side but was not bound with cord at the time of acquisition. Parts of the album originally started as a the Melbourne album and remnants of photos hinges and notes left on the sheets. Has some 142 black and white photographs. Has some loose photographs.trams, tramways, usa, canade

Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Doug Brady Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary. Gives contact details. Photos supplied by Metlink. Has adverts for Myki, KDR Yarra Trams, Slater & Gordon, Transcom Credit Union, Metlink, Retired tramway Employees Association , RTBU tramway holiday units, rt health, Metro trains, Australian Super, VRI Membership and Savings and Loans Credit Union. Calendar features a photo of City Circle tram 961.Demonstrates a RTBU Annual magazine.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2010 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2009.tramways, unions, rtbu, tram 961, city circle, city circle tram

Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Scotch" on CD, of looking south over the eastern part of Scotch College complex with Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn on the left hand side of the photograph. The Kooyong Stadium (Tennis) constructed in 1927 now shows the new extended Northern stand added in 1934. In the top left of the photograph is the Kooyong Railway Station. A tram can be seen southbound in Glenferrie Road, adjacent to the college. late 1930's to mid 1940's trams, tramways, kooyong, hawthorn, glenferrie rd, kooyong tennis courts, scotch college