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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, The Sun, The Herald, The Pubic transport Mess - "Rail loop may turn cash tide, Jan. 1980
... may turn cash tide Newspaper The Age, The Sun, The Herald ...Set of four newspaper clippings regarding the Transport Pageant including photos of the events. .1 - The Age, 29-1-1980 - The Pubic transport Mess - "Rail loop may turn cash tide" with a graph of train and tram passengers per year, loss of passengers. Includes a photo of the TMSV horse tram and Ballarat 40 with a note that it had broken down. Written by Gerry Carman as Transport Reporter. .2 - The Sun, 29-1-1980 - "A tram link to history" featuring a photo of Alison Mercer patting the TMSV horse tram horse - Blossom. .3 - The Herald 28-1-1980 - "Remember when" with a photo of people enjoying a model Puffing Billy locomotive and Ethel Smith patting Blossom. .4 - The Sun 21-1-1980 - detailing the event programme - see also Reg Item 5573.trams, tramways, australia day, mmtb, melbourne, tramcars, pageant, melbourne pageant, public transport, passengers, tmsv, btps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "City Circle Launch", 28/04/1994 12:00:00 AM
... copies of newspaper cutting from the Age 28-4-1994. 4 - Name... - duplicate of Reg Item 2993 3 - two copies of newspaper cutting from ...Personal papers - set of papers and notes collected at the launch of the City Circle service on 28-4-1994 by the donor. Excludes the two badges - see Reg Item 665. 1 - City launch pamphlet with a Souvenir ticket attached. The pamphlets lists prizes and discounts from various businesses in the city. 2 - City Circle pamphlet - duplicate of Reg Item 2993 3 - two copies of newspaper cutting from the Age 28-4-1994. 4 - Name badge for "Maxwell Hayes" with the City Circle logo. 5 - Agenda 21, Better Cities and PTC logos on a cut out card - the project sponsors and images that appeared on the back of the ticket. 6 - hand written notes about the City Circle service.trams, tramways, tickets, city circle, launch, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Geographic gets its kicks on Route 96", Jan. 2010
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, late Jan 2010, titled... Newspaper clipping from The Age, late Jan 2010, titled "Geographic ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, late Jan 2010, titled "Geographic gets its kicks on Route 96" following the publication of the January 2010 issue of National Geographic featuring Route 96. Includes a map of the route, photo of trams 5012 and 5001. Gives a background history, operation, quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA. Has a list of the top 10 tram rides identified by the magazine.trams, tramways, route 96, tramways, melbourne, tram 5001, tram 5012 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Trains, trams to stay privately run", 22/08/2007 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 22/8/2007 titled "Trains... Public Transport Newspaper clipping from The Age, 22/8/2007 ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 22/8/2007 titled "Trains, trams to stay privately run" about the extension of the existing contracts for a further year. Quotes Connex CEO Bruce Hughes, Yarra Trams - Dennis Cliche, Premier Brumby, Opposition spokesman Terry Mulder, PTUA Daniel Bowen and Union secretary Trevor Dobbyn.trams, tramways, franchising, yarra trams, connex, ptua, contracts, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, What's On" type section, advertising the W-11 City Circle service with Z81, c2006
Newspaper clipping from a "What's On" type section, advertising the W-11 City Circle service with Z81 for the Karachi or Pakistan tram. Gives details of the times, operation, guest speakers - Professor Jane Kelway and Gwenda Tavan and a singer and website - tramtatic.net Cutting not dated, c2006 or 2007. Possibly from The Age.trams, tramways, transporting art, karachi, city circle, w-11 tram, decorated trams, tram 81 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Smith Street tram's life in faster lane", 18/07/2016 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 18/7/2016, written by Adam... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 18/7/2016, written by Adam Carey ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 18/7/2016, written by Adam Carey, about the 6 month trial of traffic separation in Smith St using yellow "stamps" - which showed an improvement in tram running. Quotes Brendan Pauwells of VicRoads.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, smith st, traffic control -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Call for $190m tram bridge at Docklands", 19/02/2016 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 19/2/2016, written by Clay..." Newspaper The Age Cr. Voss ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 19/2/2016, written by Clay Lucas, titled "Call for $190m tram bridge at Docklands", about a report by Port Phillip Council, recommending a lifting bridge over the Yarra. Refers to a AECOMM report, increase in land values. The line would serve the Fisherman's bend area. Quotes the Councillor Mayor, Cr Vosstrams, tramways, bridges, docklands, fishermen's bend -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Lobby urges tram extensions to avoid dead end trips", 6/03/2013 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 6/3/2013, titled "Lobby... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 6/3/2013, titled "Lobby urges tram ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 6/3/2013, titled "Lobby urges tram extensions to avoid dead end trips" about extending existing tram lines to stations to make better transport connections and interchanges. Has a map showing possible extension. Written by Adam Carey with comments from Tony Morton, Ian Dobbs (comments about capacity issues), Graham Currie. Map shows 15 extensions. Adjacent to the item is an article about the Rowville train line extension. Has a photo of Z1 at the East Malvern terminus and box about women making use of bicycle lanes. Item spread over two sheets.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, new tramway, east malvern -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Discrimination bid on historic trams", "Tram delays leave disable behind", 6/11/2006 12:00:00 AM
... 78 Route 96 Superstops Series of four newspaper cuttings ...Series of four newspaper cuttings about discrimination access to trams and wheel chair users. .1 - The Age 6/11/2006 - "Discrimination bid on historic trams" - about Hazel Smith taking Dept of Infrastructure to court about the use of W class trams on the route 78 line. Notes she had a fall on this tram and suffered injuries. Has comments from the Dept and Yarra Trams. .2 - The Age? undated c2012 - "Tram delays leave disable behind" about the lack of progress in making trams more accessible, Australian Human Rights Commission, Transport, Minister Lynne Kosky and quotes from a wheel chair user, John McKenna and Vic Council of Social Services Cath Smith. .3 - The Age? - undated c2013 - Next trams years away for disabled travellers - similar issues - has a photo of Wendy Brooks in her wheelchair near the Royal Melbourne Hospital. .4 - The Age 10/5/2018 - "Tram traps: wheels not welcome" - looking at disability access tram stops, routes access and the cast of James Carter missing a stop and not able to get off until the tram returned. Has a map of route 96. Also quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA and Human Rights Commission.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, disability services, doi, route 78, route 96, superstops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Back to the days when trams stood still", 16/01/2010 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 16/1/2010, titled "Back... Blockade Scratch Tickets Newspaper clipping from The Age, 16/1/2010 ...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, "A W class gets to stand tall", Nov. 2013
... Newspaper clippings from The Age, Nov 2013, titled "A W... St Newspaper clippings from The Age, Nov 2013, titled "A W ...Newspaper clippings from The Age, Nov 2013, titled "A W class gets to stand tall" about the positioning of full scale model of W7 1040, at the corner of Spencer and Flinders St. Item details the Art project, sponsored by the City of Melbourne and undertaken by David Bell and his team. Consists of two pieces of newspaper, not known how they went together. See also Reg Item 499trams, tramways, melbourne, sculpture, art works, flinders st, spencer st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "More of the same a rail, trams go into meltdown", 17/01/2014 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clippings from The Age, 17/1/2014, titled "More... Transport Newspaper clippings from The Age, 17/1/2014, titled "More ...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
Newspaper, The Herald, "Last Collins St tram tonight", "Tram Conversion Changes", 14/09/1929 12:00:00 AM
... "in the Herald 14 Sept 29", In pencil above the heading "Age "15-9-29 ...Newspaper clippings - "Last Collins St tram tonight" - giving details of the closure, the last car, the crews and replacement services and arrangements. Gripman - M r Atkin and Mr Hindle. Notes no difficult in selling the old rolling stock. Dated 14-9-1929, published in The Herald. Cutting from The Age 15-9-29, titled "Tram Conversion Changes", reporting on the closure of the tram line.In pencil along the top edge "in the Herald 14 Sept 29", In pencil above the heading "Age "15-9-29"trams, tramways, cable trams, closure, collins st, sale of trams, last tram, conversion, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Melbourne rattles along in the top 10 of tram cities", 16/1/1995
... Newspaper cutting from The Age 16/1/1995... Newspaper cutting from The Age 16/1/1995 "Melbourne rattles along ...Newspaper cutting about the position of Melbourne trams in the world in terms of kilometres of track and the number of routes based on Jane's Urban Transport Systems. Has comments from the National Trust, PTUA, and about the tram fleet. Notes the recent growth in the Melbourne system. Item written by Bruce Tobin. How Jane's obtained or intepreted their information is unkinown - a check at the time of cataloguing notes that Prague was 144km and Poznan was about 66km of route - based on their Wikipedia pages. Yields information about Melbourne's position in the world tram list in 1995 - but this is subject to interepretion.Newspaper cutting from The Age 16/1/1995tramways, melbourne, length, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New tramcar feeds row on conductors", 26/8/1992
... " Newspaper The Age Herald Sun ...Set of three newspaper cuttings at the time of the launch of a new Restaurant tram - all dated 26/8/1992. Both reports featured issues with keeping Conductors on Melbourne trams. 1 - The Age - Kirner's hint on conducting yourself at dinner - featuring a photo of Premier Joan Kirner, Transport Minister Peter Spyker and Colonial Tramcar Restaurant part owner - Craig Opie 2 - Herald Sun - "New tramcar feeds row on conductors" - as above 3 - Herald Sun - "Win a tramcar party" - Herald Sun Competition to win a free dinner for 36 people and runners up a dinner for two. Yields information about Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant and the replacement of conductors on trams.Set of three newspaper cuttings from Melbourne newspapers 26/8/1992.tramways, conductors, colonial tramcar restaurant, joan kirner, peter spyker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "A tram stop much desired", 10/2/1995
... Newspaper clipping over two pages from The Age, 10/2/1995. "A tram ...Item reports on the launch of the 3rd Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant, No. 939, named "Valentine". Gives the story of the company, its development, the business with comments from Craig Opie, the Managing Director. The tram became Ballarat Tramway Museum Cuthberts 939 in 2016. Item written by Clare Kermond, photo John Lamb.Yields information about Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant business and No. 939, Valentine.Newspaper clipping over two pages from The Age, 10/2/1995.tramways, conductors, colonial tramcar restaurant, tram 939 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "W is for Waste", 1994
... trams: 1 - "W is for Waste" - The Age 10/2/1994 - photocopy ...Set of four items (six images) regarding the colour of the City Circle trams: 1 - "W is for Waste" - The Age 10/2/1994 - photocopy of a newspaper cutting. 2 - "Mixed hues on 'new' trams - Herald Sun 8/2/1994 3 - "Trust tracks down our new trams" - with Michael Norbury peering over a fence - Herald Sun 8/2/1994 4 - Three page letter from Robert Green to Alan Brown dated 20/11/1993 and response dated 1/12/1993 regarding colours of the trams.Yields information about Melbourne City Circle tramcars.Set of four items regarding the introduction of the City Circle trams.tramways, conductors, city circle, livery, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Terminus wars of art and money", 1/4/1992
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 1/4/1992... Larwill Newspaper clipping from The Age, 1/4/1992 "Terminus wars ...Report on the David Larwill tram No. 722 being removed from service and possibly being painted over. Includes notes on the Ministry of Arts contracts, other trams such as Mental as Anything, and photos of four of the trams and David Lawill. Written by Suzy Freeman-Greene. Has a close association with the David Larwill Transporting Art tram No. 722.Newspaper clipping from The Age, 1/4/1992tramways, transporting art, tram 722, david larwill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram limit warning on Yarra Bridge", 28/7/2011
... Newspaper clipping from The Age titled "Tram limit warning...Newspaper cutting from The Age, 28/7/2011... Newspaper clipping from The Age titled "Tram limit warning on Yarra ...Newspaper clipping from The Age titled "Tram limit warning on Yarra Bridge". about structural issues with the Victoria St Richmond bridge. Notes the bridge was 127 years old at the time. VicRoads placed a tram restriction of one tram on the bridge at any one time, pending repairs. Has a photo of C class tram 3028, crossing the bridge, with scaffolding on one side. Item by Clay Lucas, photo by Joe Armao.Yields information about the Victoria St bridge, Kew and the need for repairs.Newspaper cutting from The Age, 28/7/2011tramways, bridges, victoria st, vicroads, repairs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, The Age, Frith, "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", c1980
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
... Newspaper clipping, from The Age 27/8/1973, titled "Out... tram 1041 tram 1029 Newspaper clipping, from The Age 27/8/1973 ...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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper, Shaun CARNEY, A Lost Bridge to the Past, 17 Aug 1991
... Bridge to the Past Newspaper Shaun CARNEY The Age The Age David ...Shaun CARNEY's article on the demolition of Centenary Bridge includes reminiscences of Jim BREN. He also mentions the closure of the Swallow & Ariell Ltd Steam Biscuit Manufactory earlier in 1991.Part of page 7 from The Age Extra 17 Aug 1991.piers and wharves - station pier, shaun carney, swallow & ariell ltd, jim bren, centenary bridge, built environment - demolition -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, 1868 Time Capsule at St Kilda Road, 1985
In 1868, with the laying of the foundation stone, a time capsule was placed containing four newspapers of the day (Saturday 25 January, 1868 - The Age, The Argus, The Sun and The Telegraph: St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian), the first Annual report of the Victorian Asylum and School for the Blind (1867), 11 coins from the Victorian regency and an illustration of the proposed building at St Kilda Road. An undated note also describes a piece of parchment in the time capsule, which contained a list of names of committee members and relevant people involved in the construction of the building, such as Crouch & Wilson; however no image of this has been located. In 1991, this time capsule was opened as part of 125 year celebrations and the contents were put on display. The capsule was the size of a house brick and buried underneath the foundation stone. It was made of metal and had to be sawn open to reveal the contents. These images are of the items found inside the time capsule. Additionally there are low res images of these items plus some photographs taken on the day: Brian Howe, Minister for Health, holds the time capsule whilst Trent Willard and Janice Johns, current RVIB students, stand by during the raising ceremony; Miss Molly Miller, the oldest surviving student, and Mr Percy Raufer, great grand nephew of Mary-Ann Raufer who was pupil number 6 and enrolled in the school in January 29th, 1866 look at the items found in the time capsule. In 2005 a new time capsule was buried, including an electronic copy of the 1867 report and drawing of St Kilda Road from the 1868 time capsule.Photographs and scans of items found inside the time capsuleroyal victorian institute for the blind, brian howe, trent willard, janice johns, molly miller, percy raufer, time capsule -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Viral fake transport poster draws ire and the police"
... Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled... image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Viral fake ...A graphic design student was travelling on a tram when a group of ticket inspectors asked to see her myki. The 17-year-old didn’t have a learner’s permit to prove she was a minor. After a heated conversation with the ticket inspectors, she received a warning. She eventually created a poster encouraging people not to pay for public transport. Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Viral fake transport poster draws ire and the police"tramways, ticketing, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New team on trams hopes to keep your safety on track", 22-11-2023
... Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled... of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "New team on trams hopes ...Yarra Trams has employed a small team of security staff in an attempt to improve network safety.Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "New team on trams hopes to keep your safety on track"tramways, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Jungle Scrapbook, "MMTB #2", 1987 to 2003
Collection of newspaper clippings pasted into the scrapbook by the donor. Covers the period 1987 to 2003 when the Melbourne tram system underwent large changes. Contains the following cuttings: 1 - Our trams keep rolling along - Herald Sun 9/8/1991 2 - Old trams will stay on track - The Sun - 8/8/1991 - featuring Joan Kirner at the front of tram 3 - Getting our bid on track - Olympic bid tram - Z4, - The Sun 9/3/1990 4 - Tram tours lead tourist bid - using a Y class - The Sun, 8/6/1992 5 - Spring St - city circle trackwork - The Sun 17/9/1993 6 - Track tokens mark tram trial - Bendigo battery tram - Bendigo Advertiser 11/4/1990 7 - $184 million commitment to build new vehicles - B2 class, 130 trams, Comeng 8 - The light rail project - Gail Moody - The Sun 1/7/1987 9 - Bet and shop on trams - Trust - Herald Sun 17/8/1993 10 - A clean sweep by star Paul - Paul Hudson and X 217 - Herald Sun 20/11/1991 11 - Tramway lines up 75th Anniversary - Progress Press 20-11-1991 12 - Public Notice - Spring and Bourke track works - The Met - Herald Sun 17/9/1993 13 - in the Heart of Hawthorn - Progress Press March 1993 14 - Peak hour boost pledge - Alan Brown - Herald Sun 9/7/1993 15 - Photo of Gas and Fuel buildings under construction - 1966, Herald sun 31/12/1993 16 - Drive brings comic relief - Victor Borge - Herald Sun 19/2/1994 17 - City circle tram loop - two cuttings - 28/4/1994 18 - Trust slams new-look trams - Herald Sun 8/2/1994 19 - Public notice - track works - Nicholson and Victoria - Herald Sun 18/2/1994 20 - Free trams draw fire - Herald Sun 12/4/1994 21 - Tram launce chaos - 29/4/1994 22 - Life and love as the tram trundles on - Ted Hopkins - Weekend - 15/4/1995 23 - Tram city Dan McDonnell - Weekend - 15/4/1995 24 - Favorites out for tram day - three associated cuttings tram parade - Herald Sun 19/4/1995 25 - The A to Z of Melbourne's trams - Herald Sun 19/4/1995 26 - Trams out for a night on the town - Box Hill testing - Whitehorse leader 23/4/2003 27 - Trams rolling - Box Hill opening - Whitehorse leader 7/5/2003 28 - Bracks launches tram route and residents riled about bottleneck - Whitehorse leader 7/5/2003 29 - A century of trams in Bendigo (Kym Smith) - Bendigo Advertiser 14/4/2003 30 - MP calls for fair go for old tramways (Medicals) - Bendigo Advertiser - 12/4/2003 31 - House of the rising tram - Mentone tramcar bodies 32 - Back on track - Sydney trams - Daily Telegraph 11/8/1997 33 - New look trams just the ticket - Sydney - Daily Telegraph 11/8/1997 34 - Dark ages end for light rail - Daily Telegraph 1997 35 - A trip down memory lane - Sydney - The Age 21/8/1997 36 - End of the Line - sale of Elwood bus depot - New Home 6/12/1996 37 - Bidders line up for tram and train - The Age 17/5/1999 38 - Holding the line - The Herald Sun 8/3/1998 39 - Advert - Who will be Melbourne's tram museum operator - Weekend Australian 16-9-1995 40 - Trams take to sport - new Melbourne park route - Herald Sun 4/6/1999Yields information about the Melbourne tram network in the 1990sScrap book - Tudor - 32 plain sheets + printed card covers, centre stapled.tramways, melbourne, bendigo, newspapers, tram 4, olympics, joan kirner, tourist tram, city circle, w class, tram, box hill, elwood bus depot, tmsv, museums, tram museums, batman ave, victor borge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Obituary, The Age, "Tough fighter with a one-track mind", 2/9/2006
... " Newspaper Obituary The Age Anne McKernan ...Obituary - "Tough fighter with a one-track mind" - The Age 2/9/2006 written by Anne McKernan, looking at the life of one of the first female tram drivers in Melbourne. Gives details of her background before becoming a conductor, the Union battles and then becoming a driver for 7 years. Yields information conductor/driver Joyce BarryCutting from The Age, 2/9/2006.tramways, women, drivers, women drivers, joyce barry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, The Age, "Old trams to bet boost as depot reaches end of line", "Tram depot is saved by the bell", Aug. 1998
Photocopy of two newspaper articles about the consultation for the redevelopment of the former Hawthorn Tram Depot "Old trams to bet boost as depot reaches end of line" - written by Paul Robinson of the Age, dated 19/8/1998 about the study proposals for the future of the Hawthorn tram depot - built around the theme of having a museum there. Quotes ULC document, Mayor of Boroondara, Loreto Davey. Has a view from Wallen Road as a photograph. "Tram depot is saved by the bell" - written by Lyall Johnson of the Age, dated 14/8/1998. Includes a photograph of Margaret Drew at Southbank depot sitting inside V217. Reports on the study for the redevelopment of the site. Quotes the Minister for Transport's Press Release and the Chairman of National Trust's W class Trams Committee, Michael Norbury.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, heritage, minister for transport, tram depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, The Sun, The Age, Sunday Press, Desire is a streetcar for Jim, March 1988 to March 1989
Set of 7 newspaper clippings concerning the fate of some 39 ex Melbourne W2's, including 14 Transporting Art trams, purchased by Laverton scrap merchant Jim Johnson. .1 - "Desire is a streetcar for Jim, a collector obsessed, The Herald, 8/3/1988 - features a photo of Jim standing on a bumper bar. Reported by Margaret Easterbrook, Photo Norm Oorloff. Reports on proposals that Jim has had for the trams, including a arts and craft in Wodonga. .2 - "Bell tolls for tram lovers obsession", The Herald, 12/4/1988, features a photo of the trams from street, including a person standing on top. Reported by Nick Richardson, Photo Leigh Henningham. Reports on the failure of the Wodonga proposal. .3 - "Jim's decent obsession is derailed...yet again", The Herald 12/4/1988 - as for .2, but headline changed. .4 - Public Notice, The Sun, 16/4/1988, by Jim Johnson, advertising his tram collection for sale Gives contact details etc. .5 -"The end of the line for a scrap dealer's tram-park dream", The Age, 17/8/1988, features a photo of Jim Johnson standing with two trams in the background. Reported by David Porter, Photo James McEwan, reporting on another failure proposal, this time at Myrtleford. Seeking buyers. .6 - "The end of the line for a private tram fleet", The Herald, 28/3/1989. Features a photo of Jim sitting holding his head with five trams in the background. Reported by Evelyn Tsitas, Photo Bruce Howard. .7 - "Jim's tram plan clangs to a halt", The Sun, 29/3/1989. Reported by Kirsten Hill, with Jim standing in front of the trams, he is still trying to sell or use. .8 - "Jim's tram park idea leaps the rails" - photocopy of article in the Sunday Press 24/7/1988 story by John Lethlean, photo by James Boddington - of Jim with a W2 in the background. Item .8 added 29-11-2015 - photocopy supplied by Rod Atkins 28-11-2015. See also Reg Item 1184.3 for the Tramburger concept! See also Reg item 2781 for colour photographs.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, auctions, tram disposal, laverton -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Roderick Smith, "One-track mind about all transport", 30/08/2012 12:00:00 AM
... about all transport" Newspaper The Age, Roderick Smith Bill ...Newspaper clipping from the Obituaries section of The Age, Melbourne, Thursday August 30, 2012 titled "One-track mind about all transport", William Kingsley, 14.12.1935-3.5.2012, with a photograph of Bill at Ballarat, detailing BTM Member's life written by Roderick Smith. Bill was also a member of the Friends of Hawthorn Tram Depot.trams, tramways, obituaries, btm