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Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Tramway Board, Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type, late 1910's or early 1920's
Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - orange card, 3d fare, unused. Printed for the Tramway Board. Has space for 15 journeys. On the up fare side, has space for name Line, Date, Badge, car, time of starting and signature if a student conductor.trams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, bell punch, clifton hill, tb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative Record - Table Cards, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Anzac Day, Apr. 1960
Hand written table card for Hawthorn depot written on a pre printed cardboard sheet giving details for runs 14 and 15 (Anzac Day - for 1960, 1961 and 1962). Gives sign on times, car out, trip details and which "run" takes the tram from the crew. Destinations and dates have used hand stamps.trams, tramways, table cards, hawthorn depot, drivers, anzac -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Victorian Railways, St Kilda Brighton Electric Street Railway, Jan 1922 or earlier
Ticket - printed on dark green paper with red strip on the right hand side for the Victorian Railways, St Kilda Brighton Electric Street Railway. Preprinted ticket, good for one journey during Feb. 1922 only - ticket number 048 on left hand side and 059 and 060 on right hand side. Good for Sections 1 to 4, between St Kilda and Park St. Sheet has been perforated vertically and horizontally. Would appear that these were pre-purchased, torn off horizontally by the passenger, handed to the conductor who would tear it in half (vertically) and return one half to the passenger. Both parts have been stamped "Cancelled VR"trams, tramways, tickets, st kilda brighton, victorian railways, vr -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, John Harrington, "Sacked", 1/08/1979 12:00:00 AM
Pamphlet - printed onto an A4 sheet, titled "Sacked" about a MMTB Conductor, No. 3345, John Harrington, asking people who received this pamphlet to write to the Board to have him reinstated. Gives the details of his viewpoints and the action of the Disciplinary Panel. Dated 1-8-1979. The Union Industrial Officer Gordon Bell recommended that he resign. See note in the pdf file from donor - "Item 3 John Harrington - he printed 2000 of these pamphlets and distributed them on Kew Depot trams and Preston Depot trams. He split the union down the middle and resulted in Gordon Bell resigning and Jim Harper becoming Industrial Officer. John Harrington was reinstated as a cleaner at Malvern and later resigned over an issue sanding trams.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, discipline -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Union Rules and Conditions", c2005
Pamphlet - 3 fold DL sheet printed "Union Rules and Conditions", published by the RTBU c2005, titled "Union Rules and Conditions". Has an advertisement for the Credit Union and its Visa Card on the outside. Printed on the inside of the sheet are 44 rules and conditions for the Tram and Bus Division. Has the address and contact details for the Union.trams, tramways, rtbu, unions, employment, rules -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Employees - Staff Signalman and Ticket Examiner Relief Depot Starter", 30/06/1977 12:00:00 AM
Notice - duplicated foolscap sheet titled "Notice to Employees - Staff Signalman and Ticket Examiner Relief Depot Starter", calling for applications for the positions, gives salary range, conditions, closure date for applications. Dated 30/6/1977. Signed by W. Aird Secretary.trams, tramways, signalmen, mmtb, inspectors, officers, wages -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tender Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tender for the Purchase from the Board of Eighteen Second-hand AEC Mk III Motor Buses Complete", Jun. 1980
.1 - Tender document - Tender "O" 614 - 3 foolscap duplicated sheets (were stapled in the top left hand corner) - titled "Tender for the Purchase from the Board of Eighteen Second-hand AEC Mk III Motor Buses Complete", giving details of the bus numbers, engines, chassis, date entered service, body maker and general description. Third sheets gives MMTB's "Conditions of Tendering for the Purchased of Material from the Board." Tenders closed 7-7-1980. .2 - ditto - "O" 615 - titled "Tender for the Purchase from the Board of five (5) Second-hand AEC MK IV Motor Buses Complete", as above, with tenders closing 7-7-1980.trams, tramways, mmtb, buses, tenders, sales items -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "Vintage tram no. 646", 10 Dec. 1987?
Pamphlet - DL size, single side, brown printing on light manila coloured stippled card, titled "Vintage tram no. 646", giving details of the tram history and its replacement by more modern vehicles. gives some technical details. Possibly distributed on the last day of its service. Vicsig.net accessed 31/8/2016 gives Thursday, 10th December 1987 - Carried auxiliary board stating 'FINAL W2 IN REGULAR SERVICE. 1923-1987. 64 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE'.trams, tramways, the met, w2 class, vintage trams, last tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Trammies at South Melbourne Depot, "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One", early 1990's
Pamphlet - three fold A5 size, printed on green paper, titled "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One" with a sub-title "produced to aid Commuters hungry for information, by Trammies from the South Melbourne Depot" Gives a part history of the W class Melbourne and why they fit Melbourne, notes on Melbourne's, gives a map of other Australian tramway systems, comparison with the San Francisco and Los Angeles. Has a note on the side of the rear page "Printed on Recycled scratch tickets". Printed early 1990's?trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, conductors, melbourne, public transport, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "Trammies Willing to work - Government shuts down system", Jan. 1990
Pamphlet - single side A5 size - titled "Trammies Willing to work - Government shuts down system", about the tram blockade of Jan. 1990, gives the background to the dispute, what events occurred and about the dispute, elimination of tram conductors, station staff and introduction of Met ticket.trams, tramways, tram blockade, strike, unions, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "South Melbourne Tram Depot Open Day", Oct. 1991
Pamphlet - single side A5 size printed on red paper, titled "South Melbourne Tram Depot Open Day", 20/10/1991, giving details of the day, music by Scarecrow Tiggy, Vintage tram service, sponsored by the Public Transport Corporation, with V/Line and The Met logos.trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, open days, ptc, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, South Melbourne Tram Workers Committee, "What's Happening", c1991
Pamphlet - single side A5 size printed on white paper, titled "What's Happening", complaining about the lack of trams due to lack of staff and maintenance on W class trams - at South Melbourne Depot. Gives contact details for the Premier (Joan Kirner), Transport Minister (Peter Spyker) and PTC Chairman - Ian Stoney. c1991trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, unions, w class, services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, "Around the Tracks" - Issue 9, Christmas Special", Dec. 1985
Magazine - 11 A4 pages - photocopied stapled (two number) in the top left hand corner, titled "Around the Tracks" - Issue 9, Christmas Special". Produced by Preston Workshops - notes about various people and identities, with an article written by Norm Cross, mentions many footballers from the workshops. Also building of trams at the workshops, Hong Kong. An article by John Prideaux "Fleeing the Killing Fields" - Kerogen - Cambodiatrams, tramways, preston workshops, football, lrv, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Farewell ACE Regal IV Tour", Jul. 1980
Timetable - photocopied A4 sheet - titled "Farewell ACE Regal IV Tour", giving the times for a tour from North Fitzroy Depot, Saturday 5 July 1980. Does not give details of who was the organiser of the tour. Gives the various terminals and times.trams, tramways, buses, tours, north fitzroy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "South Melbourne Depot Policy", mid 1980's
Instruction or policy document - printed in green ink on yellow A4 paper titled "South Melbourne Depot Policy", advising of the dos and don'ts work practices, stemming from the Award, Depot Resolutions, Association Branch policy. Very detailed. mid 1980's, refers to a depot resolution of 1984.trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, unions, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "come to a free for all discussion", May. 1987
Pamphlet - A4 printed on red paper, titled "come to a free for all discussion" , advertising a meeting at the John Curtain Hotel, Lygon St Carlton, 30 May (1987). Makes reference to the Light Rail system and lack of information and threats to existing workers, users, disabled. Produced by the Public Transport Workers Association - who were not happy with the Unions.trams, tramways, unions, personnel, light rail, lrv, south melbourne depot, preston depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Victorian Tramways Union, "Fare Increases and You", Aug. 1971
Pamphlet - printed on off white paper titled "Fare Increases and You", advising of the Fare increase on August 29 (1971 - see Reg Item 2024.2 and image i2), and whether it was justified. Notes increases in fares compared to fares between 1949 and 1971, closure of the Ballarat and Bendigo, asking people to approach their Members of Parliament. Authorised by S. E. Edwards, Secretary, Victorian Tramways Union. Notes Henry Bolte as Premier. Also notes the reduction in passenger numbers from 1949 to 1971. Donor advised as well that the increase took place on 28-8-1971.trams, tramways, unions, fares, mmtb, wages, passengers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Tram & Bus Travellers Association, re Lonie report, 18/11/1980 12:00:00 AM
Letters - photocopied A4 - from the Tram & Bus Travellers Association, dated 18/11/1980 to Association members regarding the recently published Lonie Report and possible implications on the public transport system. Holding a public meeting on 26/11/1980 at The Assembly Hall. Enclosed was a leaflet and a request for volunteers to hand out the leaflet (no leaflet included in item), signed by Robert Murphy as Secretary.trams, tramways, unions, public transport, lonie report -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "Notice to Passengers", Jul. 1984
Letters - Notice - printed onto yellow paper titled "Notice to Passengers", with the ATMOEA apologising to the travelling public for a current dispute - dated July 1984. Concerned with the threat to terminate the employment of the union delegates for the Melbourne - Brighton Bus Company if a stop work meeting was held. Gives the reasons behind the dispute, involvement of the Bus Proprietors' Association. On the rear has a response by the Jim Harper State Secretary to The Age about an editorial dated 19/7/1984.trams, tramways, unions, public transport, disputes, buses, atmoea -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Preston Depot Committee, "Preston Depot Committee - Bulletin July 1979", Jul. 1979
Newsletter - two foolscap duplicated sheets stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Preston Depot Committee - Bulletin July 1979". Jim Harper Union Delegate, reports on the political situation at the time, a wage freeze, attacks on Trade Unions by Malcolm Fraser and Margaret Thatcher and the Union's campaign for wage parity with NSW. Refers to the Union Secretary - Mr Shooter. On page 2 has a report from Tom Gordon about Civil Branch Stoppage on 5 and 6 July Also has notes on the Community Health Centre, Pool Tournament, Canteen Committee. Authorised by the Preston Depot Committee.trams, tramways, unions, public transport, disputes, civil engineering, atmoea, preston depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notebook, John Dickson, Barry George, "Tickets", 1960's?
Notebook - wire bound - Croxley - shorthand notebook - SF305, a John Dickson Product, mark in ink on the top "Tickets" and "Tickets B George (AETA). About 50 pages. Each page has been cut with diagonal cuts to hold MMTB size paper tickets. Most tickets have been removed, but a pencil mark notes what was their when prepared. Has written heading on top of sheet "Melbourne - Out of Date" Includes description of ticket, revenue tin or container or outfit number and prefix. Includes 10d, 9d, 1/-, ticket machines 7d and 1/3 Melbourne as is now: = 3d, 6d, 6d City Section, 10d, 1/6,. Has pages for Sydney, Hobart, Bendigo, VR Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane Sydney 3d, 6d, 9d, 1/-, 1/6, 1/9/ 1/10, 2/- Melbourne - 3d, 4d, 7d, 9d, 1/2, 10d, 5d, 6d.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, aeta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Preston Workshops, "Tram 726 - By Mental as Anything", Apr. 1987
Cast brass with raised capital letters for use on Tram 726, when it was part of the "Transporting Art" program - "Transporting Art a project by the Victorian Ministry of Transport and the Ministry for the Arts / Tram 726 - By Mental as Anything April 1987 Sponsored by EON-FM Stereo 92" Has six mounting holes. Front of sign painted in silver paint, letters finished in black. On rear: 88307, FB, No Holes, paint silver, letters black Red Hot"trams, tramways, signs, transporting art, castings, tram 726 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Preston Workshops, "Tram 760 By Robert Jacks", Aug. 1986
Cast steel Zinc?? alloy? with raised capital letters for use on Tram 760, when it was part of the "Transporting Art" program - "Transporting Art a project by the Victorian Ministry of Transport and the Ministry for the Arts / Tram 760 By Robert Jacks August 1986 Has six mounting holes. Letters were painted in black paint' Two copies held On rear: see belowon rear of one "Red Hot Urgent (S) 59878 Sand blasted" on rear of copy 2 - "(S) Red Hot urgent, 59878"trams, tramways, signs, transporting art, castings, tram 760 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Preston Workshops, "Tram 829", Sep. 1986
Cast brass with raised capital letters for use on Tram 829, when it was part of the "Transporting Art" program - "Transporting Art a project by the Victorian Ministry of Transport and the Ministry for the Arts / Tram 829 Designed by Students of the Primary Correspondence School to commemorate International Year of Peace Artists Megan Evan and Eve Glenn 16 September 1986" Has six mounting holes. Front of sign painted in silver paint, letters finished in black. Two copies held On rear:trams, tramways, signs, castings, transporting art, tram 829 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tramcar component, Preston Workshops, Step plate for the use on tramcar steps, mid 1980's
Cast Aluminium Zinc?? alloy? Step plate for the use on tramcar steps - with raised "dimples" to provide a non slip surface. Has not be drilled with the holes for positioning the tramcar. one has number 758 on rear, the second 3758. Two number held.trams, tramways, tramcar component, preston workshops, castings, tram 829 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Drawn by KC - Goninan & Co?, "Wiring Table - Route Order", Apr. 1994
Set of 6 A4 sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner, listing on a wiring table the various terminals, locations wiring for the W class tram conversion project - 1994. Has many notes, particularly on the first page.Drawings has notes, red lines on the first sheet.trams, tramways, w class, one man trams, conversion, electrical equipment, driver only modifications -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for period 28 Jan. 1916 to 30th June 1917", Original 1917
Photocopy - 29 A3 sheets of "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for period 28 Jan. 1916 to 30th June 1917", who took over the cable tram operations from the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTO Co). Gives details of the Board members, actions against the cable tram operator, passenger statistics, financial statements, General Managers Report, Cost and description of the undertaking, fares, routes and mileage, freehold and leasehold property, balance sheet, stats, revenue accounts, graphs of monthly revenue, passengers carried and car mileage for the period 30/6/1914 to 30/6/1917. Also lists those who enlisted for the WW1 and who died on active service.trams, tramways, cable trams, annual reports, reports, mto co, world war 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for year ended 30th June 1918", Original 1918
Digital copy of 22 pages of the "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for year ended 30th June 1918" the operator of the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives details of the Board members, actions against the cable tram operator (Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTO Co)), passenger statistics, financial statements, General Managers Report, Cost and description of the undertaking, fares, balance sheet, stats, revenue accounts, graphs of traffic receipts and passengers carried for the period 30/6/1916 to 30/6/1918. Also lists those who enlisted for the WW1 and who died on active service.trams, tramways, cable trams, annual reports, reports, mto co, world war 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for year ended 30th June 1919", Original 1919
Digital copy of 25 pages of the "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for year ended 30th June 1919" the operator of the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives details of the Board members, actions against the cable tram operator (Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTO Co)), passenger statistics, financial statements, General Managers Report, Cost and description of the undertaking, fares, balance sheet, stats, revenue accounts, graphs of traffic receipts, passengers carried and tramcar mileage for the period 30/6/1917 to 30/6/1919. Also lists those who enlisted for the WW1 and who died on active service.trams, tramways, cable trams, annual reports, reports, mto co, world war 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, K. V. Newmann, MMTB Public Relations Officer, "MMTB News", 1964
Four issues of "MMTB News" - The Magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Two copies of each issue. 1721.1 - Vol. 1, No. 1 - 16 pages, August 1964, with Bus No. 701 on the front cover. Has articles on; New Buses, Traffic Noise and Trams, Preston Workshops. Cover an cream colour gloss paper, rest of magazine - white gloss paper. 1721.2 - Vol. 1, No. 2 - 16 pages, September 1964, with a photo of a "resilient crossing" on the front cover. Has articles on; MMTB Band, Les Organ - 40 years of service, Tramways Benefit Society, Safety, tram poles, Preston workshops. Cover an cream colour gloss paper, rest of magazine - white gloss paper. Has an obituary for Ron Willingham a member of the band and notes Mr C. Cohen as President and P. Cohen his son is the Secretary. See image i5. 1721.3 - Vol. 1, No. 3 - 16 pages, October 1964, with a photo of part of the training room at Hawthorn depot on the front cover. Has articles on; equipment testing, memories of the cable days, sporting news. Cover an cream colour gloss paper, rest of magazine - white gloss paper. Advised the Clarence Inman constructed the bench mainly in workshop. See image 1721i6 for a handwritten note provided by his son, Kevin Inman. 1721.4 - Vol. 1, No. 4 - 20 pages, November - December 1964, with a colour photo of the new Supervisory control room at Carlton on the front cover. Has articles on; chairman's message, tramway band, Carlton Control - Supervisory Centre, safe electrical working, Christmas celebrations, the old power control centre, a obituary for H. H. Bell, Remembrance day. Printed on gloss white paper.2178.1 has "B706" written in ink on the top of the magazine.trams, tramways, mmtb, carlton control, preston workshops, hawthorn depot, tramway band