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

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

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

.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Report titled "Melbourne Transportation Study - The Transportation Plan - Volume 3", presented in a black vinyl covered slip case, paper cover, bound, sewn with end papers, fold out maps, 74 pages. Each sheet within the report has rounded edges. Contained within a printed cardboard packing case. Includes many tables, graphs, charts and coloured sheets. Report prepared by The Metropolitan Transportation Committee - 1969, looking at the planning of all forms of transport for Melbourne with a timeframe of 1985. Chaired by Vernon Wilcox, Minister of Transport. Included Robert Risson - Chairman of MMTB. Set the basis for a very extensive freeway system that was only partly followed. Includes trams, trains (city loop), buses, parking, travel and population predictions, costs and implementation.Has numerous AETA stamps throughout the book. Inside front cover and on packing case "A12" in red ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, road transport, tramways, railways, public transport, transportation plan

DL colour pamphlet on gloss paper - 7 fold - titled "The Met - Getting around Melbourne on trams, trains or buses." Explains the 3 zone ticket system, including weekly tickets, scratch 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 1/12/1989. Two copies held.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, scratch tickets, melbourne

DL colour pamphlet on gloss paper - 3 fold - titled "New Met tickets - your guide to the new tickets for Melbourne's trams, trains or buses." Explains 3 hour paper and short trip tickets, 60 plus paper ticket and the "the new scratch ticket" with 10% off. Tickets in images printed from 1990/1991. Three copies held.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, scratch tickets, melbourne

Set of two Internal use envelopes, brown paper with the Metropolitan Transit name and logo on the envelope, including holes to see whether the envelope had been used or not. Both have self sealing tabs. .1 - small envelope - with date Feb. 1990 in ink and two names (John Prideaux and Norm Cross) - 230H x 323W .2 - large envelope - has label in corner - Royal Arcade Ticket Seller - 255H x 381Wtrams, tramways, the met, metropolitan transit, envelopes

Set of 20 The Met travel cards, weekly tickets, student cards and annual tickets for the 1989 to 1990 era. Availability dates printed on ticket. Conditions of use printed on rear. 1. Box Hill Plus Inner Travelcard 12 monthly – 2 No. – 97 & 98 2. Senior Citizens Travel Pass – Sunday 16 and 23 March 1986 – 41771 3. Ditto 18 and 19 March 1987 - 108613 4. Zone 2 to City Loop Off Peak Saver concession – A196708 5. Ditto for Zone 3 = A99672 6. Box Hill City off peak saver - 21825 7. Ditto – concession - 14284 8. Inner weekly Travelcard – concession - 84740 9. Anywhere weekly Travelcard – concession - 962729 10. Inner plus one weekly Travelcard - 123138 11. Inner weekly Travelcard - 24922 12. Werribee Plus inner weekly Travelcard - 127333 13. Ditto for Box hill - 417337 14. Box Hill – city loop rail only weekly - 099557 15. 6 Monthly St Albans Plus Student Pass – via Bacchus Marsh – no number 16. Ditto for Broadmeadows – no number 17. Ditto for Box Hill – 2 No. – 6951 and 6950 18. Ditto Inner - 13294 19. Yearly Inner Student Pass - 7570 20. Senior Citizens Free Travel Pass 25/2 to 5/3 1989 - 190774trams, tramways, tickets, the met, ptc, travel cards

Index, ill, p.423.non-fictionA biography of Edgar Wallace. Quote from the plaque put up to the memory of Edgar Wallace at Ludgate Circus, over the spot where he sold newspapers as a boy : 'Edgar Wallace Reporter born London 1875 died Hollywood 1932. Founder member of the Company of Newspaper Makers. He knew wealth and poverty yet had walked with kings and kept his bearing. Of his talents he gave lavishly to authorship - but to Fleet Street he gave his heart.' edgar wallace 1875-1932, journalists - great britain - biography

p.166non-fictionHappiness is what we all long for, what we seek in our relationships, our jobs and activities. christianity, billy graham

Ill.non-fictionHumorous cartoons illustrating the war in France 1914-1918world war 1914-1918 - humour, world war 1914-1918 - cartoons and caricatures

Ill, p.172.non-fictionThe American and Australian ack ack brigade in New Guinesworld war 1939-1945 - anti-aircraft artillery, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - new guinea

Ill, p.183.non-fictionA history of OFLAG IVc - a special prison for recalcitrant allied servicemen.world war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war, world war 1939 1945 - escapes

Ill, maps, p.71.non-fictionA history of the Royal Navy with an emphasis on the Second World Warroyal navy - history, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - britain

Newspaper clipping - "City has 227 trams too many, with 16 more on the way" from The Age, 14-5-1993 written by Enrica Longo, about the delivery of further articulated trams (B class) and the overall number of trams. Includes a comment on the 90 of Z class trams out of service, the total number of trams, and the numbers needed for daily service.Yields information about the tramcar fleet size in 1993.Newspaper clipping from The Age, printed on Newsprint.tramways, tramcars, b class, z class, operations, stored trams

Information document about The Met, its services, forward plans, trams, trains, buses. Includes maps showing where upgrades were planned, including roads, and electrification of rail lines. Has a forward by Kevin Shea the Managing Director of The Met. Undated, late 1980s, based on the text with some dates. Has a photo of B2 class tram No. 2005. Notes the completion of the Hong Kong project in 1988.Provides infomation about the forward planning of The Met in late 1980s.Document - 16 pages including folded out sheet + card covers.melbourne, tramways, trams, the met, mta, railways, buses, planning

Booklet titled "Rules of The Mutual Benefit Society of the Employees of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" - Tramway Benefit Society, a Friendly Society. Details the rules of membership, benefits, and details of the Capital House facility - hospital unit, operating theatre, dental and Chiropody. Details how the society is governed and managed. Also provides information on Sick Pay, Dispensary books, contributions, benevolent funds, workers' compensation schedule for 1946, Has in the rear the various schedules. Yields information about the Tramway Mutual or Benefit Society, which covered members for health costs prior to the introduction of Medicare.Booklet - 68 pages + red card covers centre stapled.benefit society, tbs, sickness, mutual funds, mmtb, tramways, employees