Mini on a trailer Newsletter No., 228, June 2016 Heritage Excursion – Back-track walk to Fitzsimons Lane – Saturday 2nd July Our July heritage excursion will be a walk to Yarra Hill Close and Fitzsimons Lane Bridge, based on the story on pages 3 and 4. Although the route is close to Fitzsimons Lane it will follow streets and paths that may not be familiar to many local residents. It will include commentary on the history of this corner of the Town of Eltham. This walk on Saturday 2nd July will follow a “there and back” route, that is returning over much the same course. It is about 2.5 km in length and will take 2 to 2.5 hours. It includes some hills. It will start at 2pm at the corner of Bolton Street and Old Eltham Road (Melway ref.21 F10).Born Digitalelection day, heritage excursion, activities, eltham district historical society, fitzsimons lane, mini

Newsletter No., 228, June 2016 Heritage Excursion – Back-track walk to Fitzsimons Lane – Saturday 2nd July Our July heritage excursion will be a walk to Yarra Hill Close and Fitzsimons Lane Bridge, based on the story on pages 3 and 4. Although the route is close to Fitzsimons Lane it will follow streets and paths that may not be familiar to many local residents. It will include commentary on the history of this corner of the Town of Eltham. This walk on Saturday 2nd July will follow a “there and back” route, that is returning over much the same course. It is about 2.5 km in length and will take 2 to 2.5 hours. It includes some hills. It will start at 2pm at the corner of Bolton Street and Old Eltham Road (Melway ref.21 F10).Born Digitalelection day, heritage excursion, activities, eltham district historical society, fitzsimons lane, gate

Three copies of the Annual report of the MMTB for the years end 1977 to 1979. 3952.1 - "MMTB Annual Report 1977", brown card cover with a drawing of Z24 on the front cover, 24 pages, white paper, giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Introduction, Financial, Engineering, Industrial, Balance sheet, Summary of Income and Expenditure, Schedule of Debentures and Inscribed stock, auditors report, Schedule of tram and bus routes, and record of annual traffic receipts, passengers etc.. Photos include Z's in Bourke ST, after a heavy storm, new Volvo bus, display/advertising tram, Dandenong Rd, Route map board and Cathy Pacific advertisement. Printed by McCarron Bird. 3952.2 - "MMTB Annual Report 1978", gloss cover with a photo of Z18 in Wellington Parade on the front cover, 24 pages, white paper, giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Introduction, Financial, Engineering, Industrial, historical highlights, Balance sheet, Summary of Income and Expenditure, Schedule of Debentures and Inscribed stock, auditors report, Service Statistics, Schedule of tram and bus routes, and on inside back cover, route map. On back cover is a photo of Z20 in Wellington Parade. Photos include bus lane on Eastern Freeway, construction of Burwood Extension, first tram to Warragul Road, opening of Burwood tramway (1916), Volvo bus Bell St, upgraded computer installation, Volvo bus chassis, Z class bogie. Printed by McCarron Bird. 3952.3 - "MMTB Annual Report 1978-79", gloss card cover with a photo of Z 116 on the front cover, 24 pages, white paper, giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Introduction, Financial, Engineering, Industrial, historical highlights, Balance sheet, Summary of Income and Expenditure, Schedule of Debentures and Inscribed stock, auditors report, Service Statistics, Schedule of tram and bus routes, and on inside back cover, route map. On back cover is a photo of Z73, Nicholson St, Fitzroy. Photos include first tram on Burwood Extension, Volvo bus Westgate freeway, K. J. Brennan, map of Bundoora extension, Box Hill tram, V214, vintage trams day 1979, MAN Bus, Swanston St at dusk and montage of painted W2's. Printed by McCarron Bird.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, annual reports, operations, trackwork

2004 was the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. The 'Eureka Stockade Diggers' March' was part of the 150th anniversary. The certificate was collected by Kathleen Gervasoni, Great Grand-daughter of Michael O'Dea who was associated with those at Eureka in 1854.Yellow card certificate with blue writing. The front features an image of Charles Doudiet's 'Swearing Allegiance to the Southern Cross', and the recerse shows a map of the 2004 Diggers' March Route and a facsimile of a gold license. The Certificate was signed by John Ireland (Eureka's Children) and Frank Williams (Eureka Stockade Memorial Association)eureka, eureka stockade, eureka rebellion, eureka aniversary, eureka 150, john ireland, frank williams, eureka stockade memorial association, eurekas childrenn

One page. Borough of Eaglehawk regulation No.4 for stands of carriages, route for Borough stage carriages, times and succession for the starting and running of Borough stage carriages. Passed this 20th day of march,1877. Confirmed this 1st day of May, 1877. Joseph Harris (Mayor), H.E. Tolhurst (Town Clerk).eaglehawk, history, eaglehawk borough council

A black and white photograph of Brig Stewart Weir MC, 1st Australian Task Force Commander (1969-1970) shares a joke with Engineers repairing a bridge on Vietnam's National Route 23 which had suffered water damage to its foundation. The bridge was built by 1st Field Squandron Engineersphotograph, brig stewart weir, 1st field sqn engineers, national route 23, gibbons collection catalogue, engineers

Digital Image of MMTB tram W5 836 inbound in Mt Alexander road, just before the crossing of Moonee Ponds Creek. Tram is freshly painted, showing City Route 59. In the background is a Holden car dealer, the railway bridge over Flemington Road. Photo by Dave Macartney 1969?trams, tramways, w5 class, mt alexander road, tram 836

Negative No. 295 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of W2 434 out bound on route 71, past the Camberwell Depot access tracks on 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, camberwell depot, tram w2 434

Colour print, possibly from a Geoff Grant negative or slide, of VR tram No. 51 on the Sandringham tram route, tram has the destination of "Sandringham". Photo taken 12/1955. Printed on Fujicolour paper. See also Reg Item 478.1 for the black and white image taken slightly later.vr, sandringham, tram 51

Black and White photograph, of Bendigo 18 crossing Charing Cross en route to Eaglehawk. Has roof ads for Boysies Dry Cleaning and Bendigo Sweet Mustard, Pickles spread. In the background is the fountain, Club Hotel, RACV and Neilors Wines Hotel? Printed on Fujicolour paper. Two copies held. "TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of in ink "PM & MM E45 = Bend 18" trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, tram 18

Newspaper cutting with 2 photos and caption of closure of Christchurch NZ's New Brighton tram route, titled "Buses replace trams on New Brighton Service" and replacement with buses - 20/10/1952. Page 8 of the "The Press", Mon. Oct 20, 1952. Record revised 20/9/2013.trams, tramways, christchurch, brighton trams closure, closure

Pamphlet - A4 size, printed on both sides of gloss paper titled "Malvern Tram Depot 1910 - 2010" outlining a brief history of the depot, its services, routes and the current including a photo of the depot entrance and some of the staff. Produced by Yarra Trams May 2010. Two copies held.trams, tramways, malvern depot, centenary, pmtt, yarra trams

Pamphlet - DL card size, full colour on gloss paper titled "Melbourne's Unique Tourist Tram", featuring a photograph W1 427 and advertising tour from Swanston and Victoria St and St Kilda Beach terminus, tickets, contract phone number and its routes. Produced by The Met, c1994.Has in top right hand corner (c-1994), in ink.trams, tramways, tourist trams, w1 class, the met, tram w1 427

Negative of tram 644 at tram stop in Collins St at Elizabeth St. Several buildings appear in the background in Elizabeth St which are still there. Construction site of Colonial Mutual Life building in background. Tram has destination East Preston - Bell St and route 9A and is flying an Australian flag.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR53A" in red ink, "M8" in pencil, 43A in blue ink, date stamp "28 Sep 1961" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "6 Oct 1962"trams, tramways, sw2 class, collins st, tram 644

Black and White photograph of W6 and W7 class trams on the outside rooms of North Fitzroy depot c1969. Trams W7 1000 and W6 997 able to be identified. Tram 997 has a "Jigglers" tea bag advert and another tram as Cinzano advertisement. Tram showing route number 97.trams, tramways, north fitzroy depot, w7 class, w6 class, tram 1000, tram 997

Model tram - made from a high density plastic, of the Melbourne City Circle tram, representative of the tram itself, not dimensionally accurate, no pantograph, only one route number box, painted in the burgundy red colour scheme and numbered 957. No indication of manufacturer. See item 6574 for a green versiontrams, tramways, models, city circle, tram 957

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of W2 642 leaving or shunting at East Preston Depot, Plenty Road. has the destination of East Preston Bell St, route 11 and a advert for Reddi. Photo 17/4/1968. See Inscription for a note re the roof.Keith Kings stamp and number "22-3", with details of exposure. "MMTB W2 642, Plenty Road East Preston Depot - vent roof and drip rails. 17/4/1968trams, tramways, w2 class, east preston depot, plenty road, route 11, tram 642

Illustration of Melbourne Z3 class tram 118 in Nicholson St at Spring St Melbourne with the Princess Theatre and the Imperial Hotel in the background. Tram has the destination of Preston Depot, Route 89, 6/1982. Possibly from a Topmill Calendar. Has been pasted onto another sheet of paper.On rear in ink "Nicholson St, Nth Melbourne Vic 6/82"trams, tramways, z3 class, nicholson st, spring st, route 89, tram 118

Agfa colour slide, blue / white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of W6 968 at the Victoria Parade junction with Gisborne St. Tram running a route 11, Spencer St service. In the background is the MFBB Eastern Hill fire station and the Eye and Ear Hospital. 27/4/1964In ink "SW car 27.4.64:"trams, tramways, route 11, victoria parade, gisborne st, mfbb, st vincent's plaza, w6 class, tram 968

Pamphlet - DL size, three fold full colour printed on gloss paper titled "Melbourne University tram terminus - reconstruction project - January - February 2005", gives detail of the project, 4th busiest stop on the network, platform stop, construction and impacts on the various routes, including shuttle buses.trams, tramways, platform stops, melbourne university, tram stops, reconstruction, trackwork

Map of Melbourne's tramway system prepared for a German audience - as at 28-5-1992. Shows the track layout, crossovers, depots, route numbers, railway/tramway level crossings, terminus details, road names and a CBD insert. Prepared by P Sohns of Germany - dated 10-9-1992.Yields information Melbourne tramways and routes in 1992.Map - A2 sheet folded to A4.tramways, maps, melbourne, germany

Report or comments by an unknown person, most likely a Union representative on the 1992 document - Tram & Bus Strategic Review. See item 344 and other related documents. Looks at the proposed cross linking of tram routes through the city, W class trams, Swanston Walk, and provides suggestions.Yields information about the early 1990s proposal to link cross city tram routes and other proposals.Reports - set of 4 A4 sheets printed on both sides.tramcars, tramways, cross linking, linking routes, reports, swanston walk, ptc

Photo of Collins Street from west of Russell Street with the Regent Theatre, the Athenaeum Theatre, Wales House, the Manchester Unity building, and the Melbourne Town Hall in the view. W2 class No 645 bound for Mont Albert on route 42 is eastbound. The City Square can be seen on the left side. Yields information about Collins St mid to late 1970s.Colour postcard by Rose Stereograph Co. No. 1674postcards, collins st, w2 class, city square, melbourne town hall, tramways, trams, route 42, tram 645

Compiled by an unknown person as a record book of cable tram operational tickets or fare history for each location with general notes and some notes on electric trams. Pages 1 to 23 and pages 123 and 124 - General history of cable and electric trams with notes on tickets, trams, buses, events, and operational management. Compiled through to 26/10/1930, with some loose notes about the final closure of the cable tram system. For each cable tram car house (depot), Power House or Winding house, or route, notes on tickets, dates, rope speed, fares, replacement electric services or buses. Richmond Fitzroy Fitzroy and South Melbourne line Victoria St Clifton Hill Nicholson St Exhibition (route or line) Brunswick Royal Park Carlton Prahran Toorak' Queensberry St North Carlton Esplanade with details on bus services Windsor St Kilda (Brighton Road) North Melbourne West Melbourne' South Melbourne Port Melbourne' Northcote Kew (horse) Elsternwick (electric) At rear of book is four page document that gives information on the electric tram system, routes, cable. fares and first and last services for each line. Mid 1920s as the West Coburg service noted. Yields information Melbourne cable tram fares, ticket issuing and general history of the MMTB.Book - heavy card covers with paper imitation leather finish with red tape on left hand side and labelled "Minute Book", bound with 8 sewn sections, approx 200 foolscap pages, ruled sheets, numbered in pencil from 1 to 124 used to record information in ink.tramways, cable trams, fares, tickets, electric trams, melbourne, mmtb

Vacuum Road Map of New South Wales with Interstate Routes with the Compliments of the Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. Coloured map of NSW with car, trucks, aeroplane and petrol bowsers around the margin. Has a list of principal Towns and Distances from Sydney. On the back is Beauty Spots around Sydney, Traffic Hints, Sydney-Melbourne Routes, Short Tours Around Sydney, Outlets of Sydney, Canberra and Newcastle, What to See in Sydney, Vacuum Products, Making Sure of a Trouble-Free Trip, Super Plume or Plume and the front picture of the folded map which has a car with a lady, child and a man at the petrol bowser. Map folds up and has a brown card pocket to keep it in.map, bill ashman collection - correspondence, vacuum road map of new south wales, vacuum oil company pty ltd, clive barass

Set of 4 transparencies taken on 24/5/1971 on Kodak mounts. 1199.1 - No. 21 in High St. at junction with old High St., near Fire Station Loop. Tram has two SEC roof ads. 1199.2 - No. 21 in High St. between Shamrock and Thistle Sts. Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. 1199.3 - Photo of a green box containing timetables for the four Bendigo routes. Located at Charing Cross. 1199.4 - Bendigo No. 23 en route to Eaglehawk at Charing Cross, with two SEC roof ads 'Everything's fine in my all electric kitchen' and "Switch to electric cooking'. Has the Ezywalkin building and the Beehive building in the background. Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1199.1 - "No. 21 in High St. at junction with old High St., near Fire Station Loop." 1199.2 - "No. 21 in High St. between Shamrock and Thistle Sts." 1199.3 - "Bendigo Tramways timetable at Alexandra Fountain Charing Cross." 1199.4 - "No. 23 at Alexandra Fountain Charing Cross, Bendigo." tramways, trams, bendigo, timetables, charing cross, high st., tram 21, tram 23

Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of about 6 newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of lined paper. Cuttings from the Ballarat Courier, date from around 23 August 1971 following the closure of the Victoria St lines and part of the Gardens route. Includes a poem titled "Vale, the Tramways!", written by SMP, an item by a staff report going to to school by tram in Victoria St and Sturt St ""Will miss the tram". Other items "Work begins on Lake Route" about the BTPS agreement with Council, quotes Paul Nicholson, removal of parking meters, derailment at the depot, and bus stop signs being damaged. Two of the clippings are photo copies. See also Reg item 3161 and 6665 for similar presentations of cuttings.secv, closure, buses, btps, disposal, derailments

Set of 3 Agfa Colour slide, cardboard mount, by Keith Caldwell of 11 March 1960 of trams at St Kilda Junction. .1 - L 106 arriving at the junction from Wellington St. Tram has the destination of City, route 4. Signals for the trams can been seen on a pole on the left hand side of the photo. .2 - SW6 - as for .1 .3 - W3 668 ditto, from Fitzroy St, showing Moreland, route 15. Has an advert for 3AW. In the background in all photos are adverts for Speedie electrical appliances, Fosters Lager, Stonefell wines, Gilbeys Gin, Penfolds, Stockdale's Bread, Hamburger Max Snack bar, Ardath, Brooks Books.All hand stamped "11 Mar '60"; .1 "L" in ink and .3 "W3" in ink written on.trams, tramways, st kilda junction, signal box, l class, w3 class, tram 106, tram 926, tram 668, sw6 class, wellington st, mmtb, route 4, route 64, route 15

Set of three Newspaper clippings from The Melbourne Times, 22/7/1992 about the withdrawal of the W class trams. .1 - Front page - with a colour photo of W5 838, Route 12 in Swanston St - Endangered Species. .2 - Page 10 with the headline "When W stands for Wedundant", report of the PTC Strategic Review Committee - too many trams, Peter Spyker Minster, cut from 258 Operational trams to 111, cost of overhauls, National Trust views, quotes Dr Michael Wilmot, availability of the cars. .3 - continuation on page 11 - comparison with Z class, operation of various trams on routes, importance to have a modern tram fleet as well - survey results.trams, tramways, w class, swanston st, w5 class, operations, national trust, withdrawn trams, z class, overhauls, tram 838