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Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "A Centenary of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration", 2006
Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Centenary of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" - looking at the design of The Centenary Art Tram" designed by Millimetre for Yarra Trams and Siemens. Looks at the design of the tram, The brief, the solution and has the individual drawings of the various types of tram with notes. Note some the notes on the trams, eg the W class are incorrect. See Reg Item 843.4 for a photo of the tram - 5006. See Reg Item 1215 as well. 2nd copy added 7-1-2015 from donation of Adam Chandler - 24-12-2015.trams, tramways, centenary, yarra trams, siemens, decorated trams, transporting art, 100 years of electric trams, tram 5006 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Australian Bureau of Statistics, "Victoria at a Glance - 1990", 1990
Pamphlet - four fold full colour document on light card titled "Victoria at a Glance - 1990" with the interior view of a W6? tramcar and a photo of Alf Twentyman's cable tram set on the rear cover. Documents gives statistics for Victoria of the years 1979, 1988 and 1989. Produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Photo of the W interior Brian Gilkes with acknowledgement to the National Trust. Photo of the cable tram set supplied by Robert Green. Two copies held.trams, tramways, victoria, statistics, cable trams, w6 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Free City Circle Tram", mid 1990's
Pamphlet - eight fold to DL size, full colour, titled "Free City Circle Tram" with a photo of a City Circle tram passing Flinders St station. Has information about Melbourne trams, the Melbourne Town Hall, Visitor Information, Walking Trails, a map of the route, with places of interest shown. Map shows the service via Spencer St. Has photos of 2013 and 909 as well. Has the City of Melbourne, Department of Infrastructure and Public Transport Corporation logos. Possible produced during the mid 1990's given the various logos used. .1 - As above, but with Yarra Trams and State Government logos See Reg Items 1387 and 2703 for other versions.trams, tramways, city circle, melbourne, public transport corporation, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, City of Box Hill, replicate paste board, ochre colour, tickets for the Doncaster and Box Hill Electric Road Co., Ltd, Oct. 1989
Blue cardboard box containing a set of replicate paste board, ochre colour, tickets for the Doncaster and Box Hill Electric Road Co., Ltd, Day Return - Box Hill Doncaster - price 9d with individual numbers in black. On rear are details of the Centenary Exhibition at the Box Hill Town Hall 19-28 October 1989. Nos. 0673, 74, 0697 - 0700 (5 No. ) Nos. 3667 - 3700 (34) Nos. 3701 - 3719 (19) Nos. 3724 - 3735 (12) 3738 and 3739 (2) See also Reg Item 2847trams, tramways, box hill, centenary, exhibitions, tramways, doncaster, city of box hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Envelope/s, City of Box Hill, Oct. 1989
Envelope - white paper with adhesive strip on flap with printed Box Hill Centenary logo in to the top left hand corner, with the years 1889 - 1989 and an image of the first tram. Three copies held.trams, tramways, box hill, centenary, exhibitions, tramways, envelopes, city of box hill, doncaster -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, City of Box Hill, "Know your City No. 4 - The Box Hill - Doncaster Tram", mid 1980's
Two colour pamphlet describing the history of the Australia's first electric tram service - Box Hill to Doncaster in 1889. Pamphlet folded into 3, with 1 photo and copy of timetable. Includes notes on brochure preparation and other facts about City. Part of "Know your City No. 4 - The Box Hill - Doncaster Tram" Has a list of other pamphlets on the City, Andrew Lemon's book "Box Hill". Printed on off-white paper, with a reddish brown colour for headings and photo background. Three copies held. See Reg Item 2146 for a full set of these pamphlets - earlier versions. See Reg Item 2534 for an A3 and larger version of .2.trams, tramways, box hill, centenary, exhibitions, tramways, doncaster, city of box hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, City of Box Hill, "The Box Hill - Doncaster Electric Tramway", 1989
Two colour pamphlet describing the history of the Australia's first electric tram service - Box Hill to Doncaster tramway. Details the history of the tramway, its opening, extracts from newspapers, equipment used, photos of the tramcars, Henry Hilton, people involved with the funding of the project, recognition of the tramway within the City of Box Hill. Pamphlet folded into 6. Printed on off-white paper, with a reddish colour for headings and some backgrounds. Three copies held. See also Reg Item 2847 for other items.trams, tramways, box hill, centenary, exhibitions, tramways, doncaster, city of box hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Victorian Government, "Public Transport community consultative Committee - First Annual Report 1993/94", 1997 Annual Report", 1994
.1 Full colour, A4 report printed on gloss paper, 16 pages, centre stapled titled "Public Transport community consultative Committee - First Annual Report 1993/94", reporting on the Victorian Public Transport Forum, Accessible Transport Consultative Council and the "W class tram implementation monitoring committee". Has a foreword by Alan Brown, provides membership of each Committee, meetings, Consultation, major issues, public transport safety, Upfield railway line, sponsorship of tram shelters and signage, Metcard, fares, public relations, on-train refreshment, First class fares, accessible travel, driver-only trains and trams. The W class committee look at the major issues, tram livery, advertising on the trams, deployment, storage and alternative uses for stored trams. .2 - Full colour, A4 report printed on gloss paper, 16 pages, centre stapled titled "Public Transport community consultative Committee - Annual Report 1997", reporting on the Victorian Public Transport Forum, Accessible Transport Consultative Council, City Circle tram promotion committee and public transport heritage advisory committee. Has forward from Robin Cooper, lists membership of every committee and gives detail of their work and project outcomes.trams, tramways, minister for transport, accessible transport, w class, advertisements, city circle, heritage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, Douglas badges for Lions club District No. 201, 1995
Badge - issued by the Lions District No. 201, Vic, featuring a map of Victoria with the letter V and number 1 included in the map, featuring a Box Hill toastrack style tramcar under the badge with the numbers 95-96 on the front of the tram. Gold badge with brown paint infill in the map of Victoria and a yellow paint infill on the tram finished with a gloss varnish. Has a pin clip on the rear with a locking mechanism. Made by Douglas batches of Melbourne - has their phone number on the rear.trams, tramways, box hill, badges, lions club -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Progress Press, "Super trams soon", 28/11/1984 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from Progress Press 28/11/1984 titled "Super trams soon", advising the Member for Bennettswood, Doug Newton that the B class will soon be running the Burwood line. Engineering and crew training in December before becoming operational. Has a photo of B1 2001 in the article.trams, tramways, b class, burwood, new trams, lrv, tram 2001 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Free Press Camberwell, "Its never a 'dull day' riding the tram tracks.", 15/04/1986 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Free Press, 15/4/1986 titled "Its never a 'dull day' riding the tram tracks.", about three lady or women tram drivers at Camberwell depot and their experiences, including accidents, vandals, motor vehicle drivers, rules, Wattle Park and Burwood routes, and how they find their jobs. Interview Pam Berry, Anita Johanson, Helen Huygens for the article and has a reference to their supervisor, Ray Purves.trams, tramways, camberwell, burwood, wattle park, tram driving, women drivers, accidents, tram 143 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Apr. 1940
Light purple cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated April 1940. Though dated prior to the closure of the cable tram routes does not include cable tram routes. Book consists of one section, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. April 1940 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs retained and pdf added.Has a number of inscriptions in pencil: Inside front cover "M.E. Gorey 4194" Notes on pages 4, 8, 9, 25 re fares or sections on inside rear cover "184"trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Jun. 1946
Black coloured cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated June 1946. Book consists of one section, sewn into and bound with cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. June 1946 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares.Inside pencil on front end paper - "1440 Cond. Wearne".trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Aug. 1956
Light grey cloth covered bound book, 108 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers, titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated August 1966. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Copy 2 - added 14-12-2015 from donation of Norm Cross 11-10-2009.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Mar. 1960
Book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated March 1960. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. See item 7352 for a version of the same date but different cover sheets. Not known which one proceeded - could have been a reprint.Yields information about the March 1960 Fares and Sections for the MMTB.Black cloth covered bound book, 124 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers.Multiple ink markingstrams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation", 1946
Book, 64 pages plus light green covers, side stapled, Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1942, Printed by F. W. Niven Pty Ltd, Printers, 40 Flinders St Melbourne C1. Sheets are slightly rounded at outside corners. Provides in a Q & A format, instructions to drivers in electric car operation, has a list of don'ts for drivers and "Traffic Code" with respect tot he Traffic Regulations.Has some difficult to read pencil writing on front cover, numbers "60293" on inside front cover, red marks against various questions and notes in indelible red pencil.trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation", 1960
Forty Eight page, side staple book within blue Rexene covers. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1960. Printed by Sands and McDougall of Melbourne. Has their logo on the rear cover. The first sheet was a tear off signature sheet, recording issue of the book. Has number "2681" stamped in the top right hand corner of page 3. Provides in a Q & A format, instructions to drivers in electric car operation, photos of various types of controllers, an A.B.C. for tramways drivers - "always" points to remember and has a reference index. 2nd copy - No. 2928, scanned as a pdf.Red marks against various questions in indelible red pencil.trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Curriculum of Training for Electric Car Drivers", 1960
Book - heavy card covers with brown cloth cover, 32 pages, sewn into glued end or cover sheets, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways /Curriculum of Training for Electric Car Drivers" - 1960 version. Notes first issued 1955, revised 1960. Book has rounded corners. Sets up the training process, trainer drivers, driver certificates, follow ups, road tests, probationary drivers, training syllabus, training school (at Hawthorn) and procedures and physical standards for tram drivers. See Reg item 1210 for the 1955 version.Minor inktrams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, training, instructions, motormen, hawthorn, medical -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Memorandum to Inspector Wearne, 3/03/1969 12:00:00 AM
Typed Memorandum to Inspector Wearne advising him to attend to the Conductor's School for a written examination as part of his application for the position of a District Traffic Inspector. Dated 3/3/1969 and signed by R. H. Stock, Branch Inspector.trams, tramways, mmtb, inspectors, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Letter of Introduction", 4/06/1979 12:00:00 AM
Typed letter on MMTB letterhead, as a letter of introduction to Ronald William Wearne, District Traffic Inspector, dated 4 June 1979, signed by R. C. Drummond, as Traffic Manager. Ron was visiting Europe. Typed on a watermarked bond paper.trams, tramways, mmtb, inspectors, letters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Strike in 5th week, 5/04/1950 12:00:00 AM
Letter to all employees, dated 5/4/1950, signed by Robert Risson, Chairman, about the strike now in its 6th week, noting it is a strike against the Arbitration Court, arguments of the Tramway Employees Association, and asking employees to consider to terminate the dispute given the length of the strike. Letter has been printed on a foolscap MMTB headed sheet with a typewriter style font and a printed signature font. Typed on a watermarked bond paper - "Satisfaca Bond". Reference - MTM article on Clarrie O'Shea - strike was to last some 60 days.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, arbitration, strike -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Syllabus of Training for Staff Signalman - Ticket Examiner - Relief Depot Staff", Jan. 1963
Set of three stencil cut duplicated foolscap documents setting out the "Syllabus of Training for Staff Signalman - Ticket Examiner - Relief Depot Staff", training schedule for Drivers seeking promotion to Officers. P. White of Footscray A Lane of Port Melbourne A McGrath of Camberwell R. Wearne of Malvern Training commenced 21 Jan 1963. Gives details of the various training locations, signal boxes, radio centre, tickets, rosters. Training took 6 weeks.trams, tramways, mmtb, training, inspectors, signals, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative Record - Special Table, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), AETA Special using tram 980, Apr. 1962
Sprit duplicated onto MMTB table cards (cardboard printed on rear for driver / conductor timetable use), handwritten, table or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB for a AETA Special using tram 980 on Tuesday 24-4-1962. Driver Wearne, Conductor Warren. Included a visit to Malvern, Preston, Preston, Essendon Airport, running in and out of South Melbourne depot. Timetabled for tram 980. Timetable on two sheets of cardboard, printed on blank side only.trams, tramways, aeta, special trams, charters, pcc, tram 980 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Cloth badge, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tram Driver Trainer", late 1950's?
Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the driver of the tram was qualified as a "Tram Driver Trainer". Made on black cloth backing, red stitching on the edge and the words "Tram Driver Trainer" stitched in red cotton. Presumed made by the uniform clothing section at Hawthorn.trams, tramways, mmtb, clothing, badges, uniforms, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Certificate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", 13/03/1947
The form certifies that R. Wearne has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 13/3/1947, given No. 2257, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and ?? as Manager. Signed on the left margin by R. Wearne, No. 1440. Form No. 3/232, dated August 1946.Demonstrates a MMTB form used to record a person was qualified as a tram driver for Mr. R. Wearne.Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate".trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Long Service Leave, 13/07/1970 12:00:00 AM
Quarto sized, typed letter to R. Wearne of 7 Mackie Grove, East Brighton, dated 13/7/1970 advising that his Army Service from Oct. 1939 to September 1945 will be recognised for Long Service Leave. Signed by Mr Aird? as Secretary. Typed on bond paper with a Heralds Loan, Rag Content, Made in Australia watermark.trams, tramways, mmtb, letters, world war 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB. to Driver R. Wearne, 1440, 15/07/1957 12:00:00 AM
Duplicated stencil cut memo with dates and information to be hand filled, headed MMTB. to Driver R. Wearne, 1440 and Malvern, to attend Head Office in uniform for an interview to be promoted to the Official Staff (Officer) on Thursday 18/7/1957.hand written informationtrams, tramways, mmtb, letters, inspectors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Employees Retiring and Death Gratuities", 31/03/1955 12:00:00 AM
Set of three documents concerning the MMTB Gratuity or Pension payout scheme. .1 Top half of an A4 photocopied sheet, with a tear off slip, titled "To all employees who elected in 1955 to remain under the provisions of the "old" gratuity scheme", giving employees the option to transfer to the new scheme (see item .3), asking to return the slip by 5/9/1981. .2 - Letter, stencil cut duplicated on quarto paper on MMTB letterhead, dated 9/5/1955, advising Ron Wearne of 31 Soudan Street Malvern that he has elected to remain in the present or "old" Retiring and Death Gratuity Scheme. Typed on Loadable Parchment watermarked paper. Signed in ink by H. A. Warner Secretary. .3 - Printed document on semi gloss paper titled "Notice to Employees Retiring and Death Gratuities" setting out the comparison in payments between the old and the new schemes that was to come into effect on 1/6/1955. Has a comparison of the scales on the rear of the Notice. Dated 31/3/1955 and printed Signed by H. A. Warner Secretary. Added to images 24-9-2016. 2nd copy of .3 added 8/2/2019.trams, tramways, gratuity scheme, mmtb, retirements, pension, notices to staff -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Tramway Labor Party Group, "Tramway Union Elections - Thursday Nov. 20, 1952, Work and Vote for the Endorsed Candidates", Nov. 1952
Printed "How to Vote" or notice sheet titled "Tramway Union Elections - Thursday Nov. 20, 1952, Work and Vote for the Endorsed Candidates" giving a list of candidates for the various positions, with messages with photos from Dr. Evatt, Federal Labor Leader and John Cain, State Labor Party, appealing to Union Members to vote for men who supported Labor Principles and practices. Has supporting statements and photos for Vice President J. C. McDonald, Vice President Frank Cooney, President J. R. Brown and Treasurer Alec Watson. Has a statement of "What a State Labor Government Could Mean to You and Your Union". Made by the Tramway Labor Party Group, and printed by Industrial Print Carlton with their logo.hand written informationtrams, tramways, unions, alp, labor party, elections -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Invitation, Tramway Labor Party Group, "Memorial Service" and "Order of Service", Jun. 1946
895.1 - Printed card, inviting Mr. R. Wearne to a WW2 or WWII Memorial Service at Malvern Depot on 16/6/1946. Arranged by The Employees of Malvern Tram Depot" and signed by F. H. Dye, Depot Delegate. 895.1 - Printed sheet, folded on off white paper, three sides, with a border on the front page, "Order of Service", Malvern Tramway Men and the Second World War, Unveiling Ceremony. Honouring the memory of two soldier's from Malvern Depot, J. Giggins (killed 1941) and W. E. Armstrong (who died as a PWO in 1943).hand written informationtrams, tramways, world war 2, malvern depot