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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Back to the days when trams stood still", 16/01/2010 12:00:00 AM
... "Back to the days when trams stood still"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 16/1/2010, titled "Back to the days when trams stood still" about the 1990 Tram blockade, changing the ticketing system and industrial issues about the Conductors dispute. Quotes Jim Kennan about Scratch tickets who was the Minister at the time. Also Lou Di Gregorio, Roberto D'Andrea, and Marin Cikes. Has a photo of D class tram with Roberto D'Andrea, Helen Said, Marin Cikes, Eddie Tuncer and Joe Pitisano.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, conductors, unions, tram blockade, scratch tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "More of the same a rail, trams go into meltdown", 17/01/2014 12:00:00 AM
... "More of the same a rail, trams go into meltdown"...The Age ...Newspaper clippings from The Age, 17/1/2014, titled "More of the same a rail, trams go into meltdown", about the disruption to Melbourne transport services due to a heat wave, predicted 44 degrees for the day of publication. Notes that services on route 82 to allow for trams that had broken down or failed. Also notes the work or impacts of the heat wave on hospitals, MFB and power supply.trams, tramways, melbourne, weather, tram failures, route 82, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, Set of 8 The Met Travel cards, 1982 to 1993
... Set of 8 The Met Travel cards...The Met ...Set of 8 The Met Travel cards - both sides have been scanned. 1 - Box Hill plus inner monthly, travelcard, No. 1862, August 1984 - $48 2 - ditto - weekly, $17.50 - March 1984 3 - Weekly adult - zones 1+2+3 - 9/1993 - No. 462319 4 - ditto - concession - 12/1989 - No. 88268 5 - Senior Citizens free travel pass - March 1988 - No. 87074 6 - Travelcard - zones 1 and 2 - concession - No. 594429 and Ab 44626 (unused) 7 - ditto - $1 - No 883967 8 - Inner plus one weekly travelcard punched for Box Hill, $14 - No. 187537trams, tramways, tickets, the met, weekly tickets, monthly tickets, travel cards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "Commuter Passes - The Easy Rider", c1985
... "Commuter Passes - The Easy Rider"...The Met ...Pamphlet - two fold small titled "Commuter Passes - The Easy Rider", advising how periodical tickets could be purchased along with an image of them on the front cover. Provides prices of the passes. Published by The Met.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, monthly tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, "A Place in the Sun", 15/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... "A Place in the Sun"...The Sun ...Series of newspaper clippings from The Melbourne Sun, "A Place in the Sun", column written by Keith Dunstan that involved Melbourne Tramways. .1 - 15/7/1971, about the launch of a new model of the Holden motor car and that it was an annual event. Keith mused whether the trams should have an annual makeover and provides a suggestion for one. .2 - 21/4/1976 - about the usefulness of Melbourne trams and their place.trams, tramways, melbourne, behaviour, tramways, crews, holdens, motor vehicles, people and places -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Snowy on the Trams", 21/12/1974 12:00:00 AM
... "Snowy on the Trams"...The Age ...News paper clipping from The Age, 21/12/1974, titled "Snowy on the Trams", a poem by Leon Slade, about route 9 trams, St Georges Road, San Francisco cable cars and people.trams, tramways, poem, people and places, route 9, st georges road, san francisco -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "For who the tram bells toll", 1992
... "For who the tram bells toll"...The Age ...Newspaper cutting from The Age, Good Weekend supplement, February or March 1992, based on an advert on the final page. Comprises four pages. Article titled "For who the tram bells toll", written by Anthony Dennis and illustrated by Rocco Fazzari. Article looks at travelling on the trams, depots and their characteristics, South Melbourne, North Fitzroy, Malvern, the Bundoora line, people and place in Melbourne life, Essendon Depot, migrants. Includes notes on Peter Spyker, Minister for Transport, Norm Maddock, Lou di Gregorio and an illustration of them and Mario Lawrence?? of South Melbourne depot, V214 and passengers.trams, tramways, w class, melbourne, south melbourne depot, crews, malvern depot, north fitzroy depot, essendon depot, people and places, tram v214 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, The New Electric Railway Journal, "A Fair go for the Streetcar", 1996
... "A Fair go for the Streetcar"...The New Electric Railway Journal ...Photocopy of a Magazine extract, 7A4 sheets from The New Electric Railway Journal, Winter 1995-96, titled "A Fair go for the Streetcar", written by Michael Venn. Article looks at the influence of Robert Risson, his work, the Melbourne press, the Transportation study, All electric trams, the Z class. Inclusion within the MTA. The Met, light rail, City Circle trams, Fairways, Driver only, the Heritage Fleet and the Hawthorn Depot.trams, tramways, melbourne, transportation plan`, the met, mmtb, all electric trams, fairways, driver only modifications, hawthorn depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Cable trams would enhance the mall", 1/06/1982 12:00:00 AM
... "Cable trams would enhance the mall"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping, from The Age, 1 June 1982, letter to the Editor, by J. Green, suggesting that cable trams be returned to the Bourke St Mall. Gives 10 different points in their favour. Has a sketch of a cable tram.trams, tramways, cable trams, letter to the editor, bourke st, new tramway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "History back on the tracks", "Trams out as talks continue", 3/08/1987 12:00:00 AM
... "History back on the tracks", "Trams out as talks continue"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping, from The Sun, 3/8/1987 titled "Trams out as talks continue" and a second heading "History back on the tracks". Item about industrial issues for maintenance of trams and trains, or wages supplements, Has photos of Mr Roper, Transport Minister and Peter Parkinson of Trades Hall. Notes that old trams, such as W and Y class were back in service. Has a photo of Y1 612 in service on Wattle Park. Story by Jane Gibson and Jim Nevein. Attached to the item is a cartoon, 4/8/1982 by Jeff of a man digging a hole around the tram tracks and finding a cable tram.trams, tramways, cable trams, strike, unions, w class, y class, wattle park, cartoons, tram 612 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, The Met, Set of 7 The Met tram signs, 1988
... Set of 7 The Met tram signs...The Met ...Set of 7 signs - printed on paper with an adhesive backing. Items 1 to 5 have a silver finish. .1 - No Smoking .2 - To stop car pull left hand cord once. etc. .3 - Passengers are requested to tender the Exact Fare. .4 - Spitting in the car is strictly prohibited .5 - Driver's Exit Door .6 - Normal loading 55 passengers .7 - Patrolled by Transit Patroltrams, tramways, operations, buses, moomba -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Brakes could spell the end of line for classic trams", 2/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
... "Brakes could spell the end of line for classic trams"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, (2/6/2000?), about an accident in St Kilda Road when a W class tram collided with a Z class tram. Article reports on the withdrawal of W class trams by Swanston St tram immediately. Titled "Brakes could spell the end of line for classic trams" Hugh Waldron's Transit Australia notes (Reg Item 5359 for June 2000) reports "After an accident between “SW6” 869 and “Z1” 75 at about 4pm on Thursday 1st June 2000 all Swanston “W” class trams were instructed to shunt at the closest crossover and return special to the Depot. " Article buy Sushi Das and photo by Ken Irwin of the front of Sw5 869 (University route 16). Quotes from Kevin O'Shea of National Express (Swanston Trams), Phil Alteri (RTBU) and Christine Buckingham of Yarra Tramstrams, tramways, w class, sw5 class, accidents, route 16, st kilda rd, tram 869 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Artists to put 20 painted trams on the track", 2/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
... "Artists to put 20 painted trams on the track"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/6/1986 titled "Artists to put 20 painted trams on the track", about the launch of the 2nd series of Transport Art trams by Transport Minister Tom Roper and Arts Minister Mathews. Features a photo by Bruce Postle of the Minster Roper and school children. Gives details of the program. Article by Fiona Ahtersmith.trams, tramways, transporting art -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Propping up private operators won't help public transport", "Analysis & Debate - The Fine Print", 25/06/2008 12:00:00 AM
... ", "Analysis & Debate - The Fine Print"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, dated 25-6-2008 1 - Editorial titled "Propping up private operators won't help public transport" - looks at the history of privatisation or franchising, the consolidation of operators, growth in transport demand the lack of oversight, public interest and the lack of penalties on poor performance. 2 - Article by Clay Lucas, Analysis & Debate - The Fine Print" about the issue of new tender documents that had been leaked, issues of over crowding, potential bidders, fines for poor performance, fare evasion. Quotes John Brumby, Lynne Kosky, Terry Mulder and Greg Barber.trams, tramways, franchising, yarra trams, tenders, public transport, railways, privatisation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age?, "It is in the bag", c1994
... "It is in the bag"...The Age? ...Newspaper clipping from The Age? c1994, titled "It is in the bag", about conductors bags. Article about how many (750?), Swanston trams and disposal. Includes photos of conductors c1970 and 1994 with conductor bags.trams, tramways, conductors, conductors bag -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Pay increase clears the way for overhaul of tram system", 28/08/1992 12:00:00 AM
... "Pay increase clears the way for overhaul of tram system"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping, The Age 28/8/1992, titled "Pay increase clears the way for overhaul of tram system", written by Leon Gettler, Industrial reporter about the Australian Industrial Relations Commission decision that would allow pay rises in exchange of tram system overhaul of productivity, operations and restructure including cross linking, training, standbys, allowances and other arrangements. Peter Parkinson chaired the strategic committee.trams, tramways, budgets, ptc, unions, public transport, funding, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Police will investigate export of old trams", "Protected trams went to US without permits", "Police probe export of trams to the US', 2/1992 to 7/1992
... to the US'...The Age ...Set of four Newspaper clippings from The Age about the sale of tram to the USA and police investigations. Written mainly by Jacqui Macdonald Transport Reporter .1 - 11/2/1992 - "Police will investigate export of old trams" - details the export of trams to the US and whether the necessary permits were issued. Notes Gales Creek Enterprises, Paul class, Bill Hardwick, National Trust Chairman Don Gibson. .2 - 10/2/1992 - "Protected trams went to US without permits" - details the situation, also quotes David Clark and Michael Norbury (Hawthorn Tramways Trust), Alan Brown Opposition Transport Spokesman. Application had been made. Law changed in 1988. .3 - 21/7/1992 - "Police probe export of trams to the US'- quotes PTC spokesman Pat Wilson, does not believe it has broken the Law, gives details on the number of trams sold over years, quotes Alan Brown. .4 - 25/7/1992 - two items in the same cutting: (a) - "Delay will spoil tram sales says US buyer" written by Christopher Reed Los Angeles - quotes Paul Class, Alan Brown, details some of the cities the trams have been sold too. Also notes the trams in Werribee owned by Pat Keogh. (b) - :Historic trams rot as committees ponder their export" - with a photo of many trams and Pat Keogh - seems that they inadvertently owned them when the formal owner went bankrupt and owed them money. Notes the Federal Heritage Committee yet to make a decision. Includes tram W5 756.trams, tramways, sale of trams, w class, national trust, police, scrapped trams, tram 756 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "A fix for tram junkies", "The Melbourne Tram Book", 3/12/2003 12:00:00 AM
... "A fix for tram junkies", "The Melbourne Tram Book"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 3/12/2003, titled "A fix for tram junkies" about the release of "The Melbourne Tram" book by Dale Budd and Randall Wilson. Gives details of their interest in trams, their background, other cities running trams, and the future of trams in Melbourne. Item written by Karen Heinrich, photo by Melane Faith Dove.trams, tramways, books, melbourne tramways, history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Dispute over tram stop may travel to the High Court", 11/01/2005 12:00:00 AM
... "Dispute over tram stop may travel to the High Court"...The Age ....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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Transport: The New Order", "Stupidity of reforms attacked by groups", 7/01/1993 12:00:00 AM
... "Transport: The New Order", "Stupidity of reforms attacked...The Age ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "How catching The Met to school helped Justine catch a wave", Nov. 1985
... "How catching The Met to school helped Justine catch a wave"...The Met ...Pamphlet - 3 fold DL Full colour, titled "How scathing The Met to school helped Justine catch a wave" detailing student concession cards and fares, published 11/85. Has an application form and list of train station and tram and bus depots where application could be made. See Reg Item 5558 for an associated poster.trams, tramways, concession fares, students, tickets, passes, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, The Met, The Met logo, c1985
... The Met logo...The Met ...Postcard - featuring a number of trams (5 No.) formed from dots, includes a The Met logo - c1985? No artist name. On the rear is a postcard layout with The Met logo and the statement "I got The Met in Melbourne..... Australia" Other items were produced using this image - including a Tee Shirt and The Met shop paper bag - see Reg Item 5832. Three copies held.trams, tramways, postcards, the met, route 12 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, The Age, Frith, "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", c1980
... "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon"...The Age, Frith ...Laminated A3 sheet featuring photograph and newspaper clippings. 1 - an Article written by Erica Cervini titled "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence on keeping Melbourne's trams which have since become an icon. Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson.trams, tramways, robert risson, bourke st, opening, trolley poles, accidents, melbourne, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Out on the track and she looks a winner", 27/08/1973 12:00:00 AM
... "Out on the track and she looks a winner"...The Age ...Newspaper clipping, from The Age 27/8/1973, titled "Out on the track and she looks a winner" reporting of the launch of PCC car 104 (East Preston Route 89). Alongside is W7 1029 (City Route 96). Story by Richard Goodwin, photo by John Lamb of the tram Has comments from officials and passengers - Ken Hall MMTB, Mr Meagher (Minister for Transport), Jack Stranger (AETA) and Conductor Sam Armstrongtrams, tramways, pcc class, new trams, bourke st, launch, route 88, tram 1041, tram 1029 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction Book, The Met, "Instructions to staff - The New Ticketing System", 1989
... "Instructions to staff - The New Ticketing System"...The Met ...Outlines the scratch ticket system, to be introduced on Friday 1/12/1989. Gives an introduction, samples of the tickets, validation, requirements, invalid tickets and passengers with disabilities. and duties of crews. Has the "The Met" logo on front cover. Two copies held. See item 7341 for the introduction of single journey tickets on 1/1/1990. yields information about the introduction of the Scratch ticket system.Twelve page A4 page book printed on gloss paper, titled "Instructions to staff - The New Ticketing System" with a sub title "replacement document". trams, tramways, the met, scratch tickets, tickets, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, Keith Dunstan, "A Place in the Sun", 1/05/1975 12:00:00 AM
... "A Place in the Sun"...The Sun, Keith Dunstan ...Newspaper clipping from The Sun, Melbourne, Thursday 1/5/1975, "A Place in the Sun" written by Keith Dunstan, reporting on the launch of the new Melbourne trams, the previous day. Has a description of the tram, fare collection and crews. Photo of Conductress Gloria Spurrell handing a ticket to Premier Rupert Hamer with the Chairman Kirby of the MMTB in the background. Noted carried Members of Parliament to Parliament House. See also Reg Item 88. See Reg Items 2254 and 2258 for the associated press releases. Second copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017.trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, conductresses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Sally Wilkins, "The stars go on a nostalgic journey", 8/03/1975 12:00:00 AM
... "The stars go on a nostalgic journey"...The Age, Sally Wilkins ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 8/3/195, titled "The stars go on a nostalgic journey" about the visit of Royal Shakespeare Company to South Melbourne Depot. Features a photo of actress Glenda Jackson at the door a wide body W class tram. Also quotes Norm Elliott as the Assistant Traffic Manager of the MMTB. Item written by Sally Wilkins.trams, tramways, mmtb, theatre, south melbourne depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, The Met, "The Met PASS Map to Melbourne", c1988/90
... "The Met PASS Map to Melbourne"...The Met ...Folded Map of Melbourne Rail and Tram lines, titled "The Met PASS Map to Melbourne" Tram Map - probably soon after conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines to Light Rail, though these are not shown. Opened November 1987. Rail Map - shows Route 96 north section as Light Rail, co-ordinated bus routes, and the Altona line as going to Werribee. This route was opened in 1985. Date of Map c1988/1990. Has details of Museums, Art Galleries, Shopping, Gardens and Sports Arenas. See also Reg Item 379 for a similar item.trams, tramways, the met, melbourne, maps, tourist tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, Two The Met, Zones 1+2+3 tickets, 1991
... Two The Met, Zones 1+2+3 tickets,...The Met ...Two The Met, Zones 1+2+3 tickets, one Daily Adult and one Daily Concession. Both used on 16/5/1991. Ticket colour yellow/blue/red. On rear are conditions and telephone numbers for Transport Information and Transit Patrol. Ticket Nos. 214057 - Adult - $6.90, 304564, Concession, $2.50.trams, tramways, the met, melbourne, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "The Met - Getting around Melbourne on trams, trains or buses.", Sep. . 1988
... "The Met - Getting around Melbourne on trams, trains or...The Met ...DL colour pamphlet on gloss paper - 7 fold - titled "The Met - Getting around Melbourne on trams, trains or buses." Explains the Neighbourhood ticket system, including weekly tickets, commuter pass, short trips, costs, including the tourist oriented Met Pass. Has maps of the train and tram systems and the Neighbourhood area. Effective August 1988. Two copies held.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, neighbourhood tickets, melbourne