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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Australia's First Electric Tram, 2022
... with a length of the original track. Tram Tram Services Schramm's ...A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.non-fictionA4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.tram, tram services, schramm's cottage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - PMTT, "Sketch shewing Location of track in Coldblo Street", 12/1908
The drawing shows a 3 road depot layout, with an access track from Glenferrie Road, referring to a letter and a point D on the drawing. Drawing dated 18-12-1908 is some 18 months before the PMTT opened with a 6 road depot and is possibly related to land acquisition. Yields information about PMTT depot planning in 1908.Blueprint of a drawing showing the track layout for the entry to Malvern Tram depot.tramcars, pmtt, malvern depot, trackwork -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Tramways Brochure, abt 1950s
In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsBrochure, a "Welcome to Bendigo, and "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways." 8668.1 Brochure is titled "Welcome to Bendigo," on the front a photo of Charing Cross and Trams, also the Bendigo City Coat of Arms. Inside two pages and descriptions of six tram showing the "Evolution of Bendigo tramways." On the rear is a map of the tramways and places of interest to visit. The brochure was "Printed for the preservation committee in co-operation with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch) All donations for a preservation fund."history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program and Toast list, 1951
In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsToast list for a Bendigo Tramways Division Retirement Dinner - A complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr Arthur Douglas on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary of The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association. Held at the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Saturday 29th September 1951. Inside are two tramways photos, one of the Bendigo Steam trams 1902, and the other of trams passing through Charing Cross in 1951. On the last page is a program and menu for the event.history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways, arthur douglas, australian tramway and motor omnibus employees association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, WTP, "Sturt Street, Ballarat", c1905
The photo appears to be taken soon after the opening of the electric trams, as the tramway is well paved compared to the rest of the street which shows vehicle tracks etc. For similar images see Reg. items 834, 838, 2151 and 2659. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has a destination board on the front dash of the tram. The photo appears to be taken just before the one used in item 2659 given the shadow of the pole in front of the tram. Photo by WTP & Co.Yields information about Sturt St soon after the opening of the Ballarat Electric tramwayPrinted photograph on a sheet of plain paper.tramways, trams, doveton st, sturt st -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Newsletter No.147, June 2024
... .) -- journals Tram tracks in Boroondara [electrification of] / Robert ...Tram tracks in Boroondara [electrification of] / Robert Baker pp1-2. History News - Conservation [Henty Family Costume Collection, Community Heritage Grant application - National Library of Australia]; New Members; Donations to the Collection / p3. The Voyage of the John Bunyan / David White pp4-5. Family records: The diary of Mrs Henry Henty of Tarring / Suzanne McWha pp6-8. Sir Rupert 'Dick' Hamer AC KCMG ED / John Torpey pp8-9. As it happened 100 years ago [H.C.A. Harrison, Empire Day, Motor accident, Widening of High Street [Kew], Death of Cr [Sir] Henry [de Castres] Kellett, Bt / David White p.9. Branching out: the Coles family of Kew / Desley Reid pp.10-11. Membership and Donations / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionTram tracks in Boroondara [electrification of] / Robert Baker pp1-2. History News - Conservation [Henty Family Costume Collection, Community Heritage Grant application - National Library of Australia]; New Members; Donations to the Collection / p3. The Voyage of the John Bunyan / David White pp4-5. Family records: The diary of Mrs Henry Henty of Tarring / Suzanne McWha pp6-8. Sir Rupert 'Dick' Hamer AC KCMG ED / John Torpey pp8-9. As it happened 100 years ago [H.C.A. Harrison, Empire Day, Motor accident, Widening of High Street [Kew], Death of Cr [Sir] Henry [de Castres] Kellett, Bt / David White p.9. Branching out: the Coles family of Kew / Desley Reid pp.10-11. Membership and Donations / p12.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ARTICLES FOR ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY (BENDIGO BRANCH) NEWSLETTER MAY 1973
Articles for Royal Historical Society (Bendigo Branch) Newsletter May 1973. 1. The Eaglehawk - Bendigo Trams- a 16 line poem recited at the Folklore Concert, Eaglehawk 6/4/1973; 2.'' Bells in and around Bendigo - No 5 the original bells - St Pauls Church, Bendigo'' -history of bells from 1871 to 1962; 3. ''The Sydenham Gardens Hotel'' in Sydenham Gardens Rd. (Finn Street) - mention of picnics, gardens, race-track; 4. ''Royal Relics'' re two Royal Arms in Bendigo - a. in the photographic studio opposite the Shamrock Hotel and b. in the MacCullagh Chapel, St Paul’s church - mention of Bartlett Bros; A E Burrows & Co, Holdsworth's Chemist shop (Pall Mall).business, retail, bendigo, st pauls church. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 21/04/1945 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of S 166 in Barkly St West Footscray, near intersection with Blandford St. returning to Footscray with an X1 at the end of the double track. The two church buildings were still there 9/2020 on Google Earth, but had a temporary fence in front of them. In the Wal Jack Melbourne album, the date is 21-4-1945.trams, tramways, russell st, barkly st, footscray, s class, tram 166, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Start on removal of the tram lines", 21/9/1971
... Tram Track Removal... Tram Track Removal Has the newspaper source in ink along ...Newspaper clipping and photograph provides two stories about Ballarat Tramways following the last tram on 19/9/1971: 1 - "Start on the removal of the tram lines" - with a photo of welder K Drever of the CRB cutting rails in Sturt St. 2 - A piece, headed "Ballarat to blame for loss of trams?" quoting Mr N R White, SEC Chairman about the lack of willingness for Ballarat residents to use the trams, at the civic reception the previous day. Also quotes Cr. Chisholm, Mayor of Ballarat and Cr. Donald, President of the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the commencement of track removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 21/9/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, closure, tram track removal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Removing the Lines", 19/10/1971
... Tram Track Removal... the track removal in Sebastopol. tramways tramcars SECV Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping and photograph shows the removal of track in Albert St Sebastopol. It notes the work is being done by a contractor for the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the track removal in Sebastopol.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 19/10/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, tram track removal, borough of sebastopol -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Sepia photograph of Mincha Railway Station showing platform and tracks. A man is standing on the platform. Photo roughly mounted on a piece of brown cardboard. MINCHA printed in black on orange paper pasted under the photo. On the back Stamped in red is: H Wilson. Tram conductor. Bendigo.photograph, railway station, foster & wilson collection, photograph, mincha railway station -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tram Depot, c1924
... track realignment Geelong tram shed..., cars and track realignment in 1924. Birney car tram cars track ...Shows a near complete Birney car to the right, with cars 2,11, a trailer and car 12 in roads 1-4. The tracks to roads 3 and 4 are being realigned to accommodate a new track to road 5. 1924Yeilds information about the Geelong tramways buildings, cars and track realignment in 1924.Black and white print on paper.Plate 1-9 hand-written on back of photo.birney car, tram cars, track realignment geelong tram shed -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tramway Board, "Proposed Flying City Shunt", 11/09/1917 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways Cable Trams Track Collins St Shunting Has ...Report - hand made on very thin paper, almost rice paper, 3 pages + cover note of 2/11/1921 to Mr. Wilcox, General Manager from Mr. C. W. Young and W. A. Savage, Assist Traffic Manager titled "Proposed Flying City Shunt". Report suggests that improved shunting arrangements are needed at Collins and Spencer St due to increased traffic. Notes cars can be shunted in abnormal conditions in 40 seconds. Normal shunting was 60secs it appears. Report gives details of the costs and the shunting times taken to turn cable sets around. The cover note of 2/11/1921, re-submits the report to Mr Dix from a person (can read the signature) from the Fitzroy Power House. Last page was scanned separately as a jpg file. Dated 11/9/1917Has been stamped "Copy" in two places.trams, tramways, cable trams, track, collins st, shunting -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, T Hamilton, Melbourne Tramways Trust, preliminary report looking at the condition of the tramway track, 1913
... Trams tramways Melbourne Cable Trams Track Trackwork ...Digital image - four pages - of a report to the Melbourne Tramways Trust, preliminary report looking at the condition of the tramway track - rails, wood blocks prior to the take over of the Tramway by the Trust (1916). Prepared by T Hamilton Engineer and Secretary, dated 10/3/1913 assisted by Gerard Wight of Melbourne Uni. Looks at each line, rail wear, opening dates, rail weight, and condition of blocks. Also looks at the covenants or conditions of lease for the track and tramway, Completes report with notes about repairs, maintenance and renewals and legal advice of Sir John Madden. See item 9151 for an original copy.trams, tramways, melbourne, cable trams, track, trackwork, reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Marilyn Phillips, 2015
Illustration of Driver John (Jack) O'Callaghan and a conductor at a terminus or short working with tram W 342. Has the dates regarding the tramcar's working life on the top of the illustration. Advised by Donor that Jack was a "tram employee" between 1919 and 1922, a Gripman - 1924 - 1925 and a Motorman 1928 - 1931. After that he was a signalman. The photo was possibly taken at an opening of new track event. Scanned from an original photograph by the donor and sent to the depot when visiting about organising a tour. Tram crew in full uniform of the era, driver holding the controller and brake handles. Conductor with ticket bag etc. In 1927 the tram was based at Essendon Depot - see Reg item 800.trams, tramways, motormen, conductors, w class, tram 342, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Met, mid 1980's
Black and White photograph of the new footbridge over Swanston St at Elgin St, mid 1980's, with 931 in The Met colour scheme turning into Elgin on route 1, East Coburg. Shows the track at this location, prior to its extensive redevelopment as a terminus. The footbridge, serves Melbourne University. A take away shop is on the corner of the street.On the rear in ink "Newly erected Road bridge, Swanston St North @ Melb Uni"trams, tramways, swanston st, elgin st, melbourne university, tram 931 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Met, c1980
... Tram Track...Trams tramways High St North Balwyn Burke Rd Tram Track ...Black and White Photograph of the intersection of Burke Road and High Street, North Balwyn, looking back towards the city. Shows the inbound section of track being rebuilt, using a temporary track deviation method. Photo c1980. Has Kevin Donnellan tyre and a Mobil service station in the view. The overhead work being done by two bucket trucks.On rear of photograph in ink "High St Balwyn ?"trams, tramways, high st, north balwyn, burke rd, tram track, reconstruction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "How to track it down by tram on The Met", mid 1980's
... "How to track it down by tram on The Met"...Fold out pamphlet, 7 folds, titled "How to track it down... pamphlet, 7 folds, titled "How to track it down by tram on The Met ...Fold out pamphlet, 7 folds, titled "How to track it down by tram on The Met", early 1980's, with a map of the tram system, The Met logos, providing information about tram services to specific locations. Also provides details of first and last trams for all tram routes and service frequency. Second copy added 17-4-2017trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram services, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Met, "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St", 14/10/1986 12:00:00 AM
Typed notice on an A4 sheet, titled "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St" advising crews of the work and the alterations to services for Moreland, Kew Cotham Road and North Richmond Services. Signed by B. Moore Regional Operations Manager Southern of the MTA Tram and Bus Division, dated 14/10/1986. Notice D 3953Has in to the top right hand corner in ink "72Drv Sun"trams, tramways, trackwork, mta, st kilda, luna park -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction Book, The Met, "Instructions to Drivers on Z class trams", 1/05/1989 12:00:00 AM
Document - 9 A4 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner, photocopied double sided - titled "Instructions to Drivers on Z class trams". Provides information on the operation, faults, defects, line breakers, track brake, lights, points, PA, Safety, Hot Weather, design changes on Z5, notes on the Z3 tram, power limiting switch, overspeed, faults -when it will not drive. Dated 1/5/1989. Original copy replaced 1/7/2020 with a better copy from Keith Kings.trams, tramways, the met, drivers, driver training, instructions, ptc, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, The Met, PTC tram driver training notes, c1995 for A, Z2 and Z3, Mar. 1989
... tram, braking system, road rules and track infrastructure. PTC ...Set of instructions - 22 A4 sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner - PTC tram driver training notes, c1995 for A, Z2 and Z3 tramcars. Looks at the objectives and steps to be done for each module, eg Switches, locations and function, tram operations, fault finding, doors, insulated trams, AVM, practical tram driving, preparing tram, braking system, road rules and track infrastructure.Written in ink on first sheet top right hand corner "PTC tram driver training notes, c1995 for A, Z2 and Z3"trams, tramways, z class, training, instructions, z3 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Met, "MTA Business Planning Report No. 1 - Analysis of the Existing situation", 24/03/1987 12:00:00 AM
... New Trams New Track Set of two A4 documents about the future ...Set of two A4 documents about the future and current situation or status of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria (The Met). .1 - A3 folded sheet, titled "A message from the Managing Director" signed by Kevin Shea, dated 24/3/1987 setting out the current situation, changes, services, Jolimont, new tram lines, ticketing, vehicles and future planning. Business Plan released the same day by the Minister Tom Roper. .2 - 12 A4 pages - centre stapled printed on orange paper, titled "MTA Business Planning Report No. 1 - Analysis of the Existing situation" - setting out the policy context, goals and objectives, international perspective, patronage and service levels, fares system, human resources, capital investment, financial performance, changing environment, key issues and next stepstrams, tramways, the met, planning, reports, finances, railways, new trams, new track -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ''THE BENDIGO TRAMWAYS: A HISTORY''
... Talking Tourist Tram. Tramsways Track Diagram. Battery... Supply Company Talking Tourist Tram. Tramsways Track Diagram ...''The Bendigo Tramways - A History'' (author, not named, but last page indicates that writer was 17 years of age). Eight handwritten pages; 4 pages of photo reproductions; loose sheet - broad description of 'Bendigo''; loose sheet showing ''S.E.C. Bendigo Tramways Track Diagram as at closure of system, April 1972''. Early moves to have tramway system in 1880s; battery trams operation; steam tram motors; Bendigo Tramway Company; Electric Supply Company; Route maps (''in the appendices at the end of this report'' ???); State Electricity Commission of Victoria; list of the major purchases made by the SEC from the MMB to add to the Bendigo fleet (1930 -1960) closure of tramways; Bendigo 'talking' tourist tram (Dec. 1972); Writer's notes - acknowledgementtramways, history, bendigotramway history., bendigo tramways, electric supply company, talking tourist tram. tramsways track diagram. battery trams, ellsen and co., the sandhurst and eaglehawke tramways company. mollison street. arnold street. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Postcard. Young Men's Christian Association. Location. At the corner of High and Short Streets, Bendigo. Note Well. This building does not now have any verandahs. The post that holds tram wiring only caters to a one track system. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - 'TRAM TRACK REPAIRS' VIEW STREET
... 'TRAM TRACK REPAIRS' VIEW STREET.... in pencil. Photograph 'TRAM TRACK REPAIRS' VIEW STREET. ...Black and white photo of workmen with road repair machinery. Wheelbarrow, shovel, truck.Business signs on buildings in background, 'Peters Icecream, Sandhurst milk',trudgeons antiques view street unidentifiable signs on verandah posts. On reverse one mark of two lines in pencil.Alan Doney Photo.place, streetscape, view street, 2000 232 01 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRACK WORKS ON BRIDGE WITH TRAM
Black and white photo of new bridge on Nolan St being crossed by No 11 tram.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM ON PALL MALL WITH PEOPLE LINED ALONG TRACKS
Black and white photo showing tram passing through crowd at intersection of Pall Mall and Williamson St, George Lansell monument in background.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN ...Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser, (date unknown. Photograph of track removal next to Alexander fountain so that the bridge may be restored.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'TWO TAKE TRAIN TO BENDIGO FOR NOSTALGIA TRIP'
Newspaper clipping - Bendigo Advertiser - (date unknown) - History of Bendigo Railway Line. Photo of Mary Robertson, Mayor Robin Adams and Susan Struan-Robertson, at Bendigo Railway Station. Mrs Susan Struan-Robertson is a great-great granddaughter of Jans Van Agnew Bruce, a partner in the form of Cornish and Bruce, builders of the Double-Track Railway line between Footscray and Bendigo, between 1858 and 1862.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Printed coloured photographic postcard. Image depicts a street with shops and buildings lining the left hand side. A cart is standing outside the ironmonger's shop, people are standing or walking along the footpath and a tram is running along the tracks in the road. Horse drawn carts can be seen in the background. The words Chapel street Prahran are printed in red in the top right hand corner. Reverse is addressed to Miss White c/ Miss Dean Esmond Golden Square, with writing on one side and a one penny stamp affixed postmarked Melbourne The words Made in Germany 19 are printed along the right hand edge.Made In Germany 19postcard