Set of two black and white photographs printed on A4 sheets using a laser printer. .1 - W5 body under overhaul, Preston Workshops early 1980's - shows the tram with all fittings removed and cabins. .2 - W2 518 on a trailer at Preston workshops prior to shipment to Seattle. Not known whether the trailer went to the USA as well. Has a TV cameraman filming it. Images provided by John Prideaux with notes on .1 about the two images.Notes in ink re dates and information.trams, tramways, preston workshops, seattle, w5 class, w2 class, transporting trams

Letter addressed to Mrs B Bartley of Carlton dated 6/6/1965 regarding the possibility of rejoining the Board as a conductress. Details the wages average earnings, and leave etc. Signed by the Secretary W Aird. The photograph shows a lady conductress on a tram step of W2 258, presumably Mrs. Bartley. Not known whether she took up the offer.Has a close association with Mrs Bartley and demonstrates MMTB recruiting at the time of a shortage of staff.Letter on a sheet of quarto MMTB Letterhead with a black and white photograph taped to the bottom right hand corner.tramways, tramcars, conductress, w2 class, tram 258, job offer, mmtb

Pamphlet details the introduction of the X1 class safety trams to the Williamstown Road route from 9/6/2024. Gives information on the tram, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), or pay as you leave, and provides hints for passenger behaviour. See also item 7470 for a pamphlet on the tram itself. See 7518 for the pamphlet on the introduction to the Russell St route. Notes the discontinuation of the through service to Russell St,.Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926 to Williamstown RoadPamphlet - one sheet folded printed on off white paper.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray, russell st, williamstown road

Customer Bulletin - "More bus services for South Sunshine residents" advising that commencing Monday, Oct. 5 (1987) a trial service to South Sunshine, an extension of route 219. Gives times and a route map along with contact details Route 219 in 2024 is from South Sunshine to Gardenvale North Road.Demonstrates a notice advising bus services for route 219.Timetable Customer Bulletin A4 printed sheets, green ink on white paper.tramways, the met, timetables, buses, route 219, south sunshine

Used by Kew tram depot to indicate to Inspectors and other staff the allocated run or timetable trip for a particular service. Was displayed in both driver's windows of a tram.Demonstrates a MMTB Run Number plate used on both trams and buses.Run Number steel sheet with corners trimmed and rounded, two holes for hanging, with an off-white background and the letter "K" and number "82" painted in red. Two copies held."K 82" in red paint on both sides.tramways, timetables, mmtb, kew depot, run number plates

Set of two bus timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and organisation address - 616 Little Collins St. Melbourne. 1 - East Kew - Box Hill - Doncaster - May 1970 - no route numbers given. 2 - Fishermen's Bend - City via three different routes - August 1970 Yields information about two MMTB 1970 bus routes.Set of 2 MMTB Tram timetables, folded sheets, 10 sections on white paper.trams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, melbourne, fares, east kew, doncaster, fishermen's bend

Based on the attached note "Experimental run number plate used by MMTB 1930/31 to decide if white on black or black on white should be used". Such plates are used by depots to indicate to Inspectors and other staff the allocated run or timetable trip for a particular service. Based on the note, used as a development item to be used on trams.Run Number steel sheet with corners trimmed and rounded, two holes for hanging, with an off-white background and the letter "E" and number "9" painted in black. Has a part of a tag with notes wire to the item.See image 2.tramways, timetables, mmtb, essendon depot, run number plates

Book - 33 sheets + covers, stapled and cloth binding - special size, two colour - printed on off white paper, titled "Metropolitan Tram Network" published by Public Transport Corporation Victoria or Department of Infrastructure, with a drawing of SW5 758 on the cover along with a The Met logo. Provides information in map form on each tram route in a large print format, contact numbers and some general information. Follows on from an earlier version - see Reg Item 1181.trams, tramways, ptc, the met, maps, disability services, tram routes, routes, doi

Printed plastic folder to give a ticket holder or wallet, white plastic front clear inside sheet with the Met logos (both versions) and the PTC words.trams, tramways, tickets, the met, ptc

.Run Number plastic sheet with corners trimmed and rounded, two round holes, with an off-white background and the letter "K" and number "38" painted in red, to give a Run Number Plate for Kew Depot.trams, tramways, mmtb, kew depot, timetables

Black and White photographs of Bill Evans (as noted on a sheet of paper in the envelope in which the photo was contained) holding a model of a Z class trams photographed next to Z 50. One of the equipment doors has been opened which may relate to the person. Photo may have been taken at Preston Workshops. Note on the sheet of paper with the photograph is 157-7 - Bill Evans & 50-50 Photo date related to Reg Item 6056 - early 1977?Has the Keith Kings photo stamp on the rear, but no number or details.trams, tramways, z class, models, tram 50

Black and White photographs of a self service bus ticket machine at Shoppingtown. Undated - c1990? See image i2 for a cropped hi res image Note on the sheet of paper with the photograph is 157-14 - Ticket Machine Photo date related to Reg Item 6055. Electric Traction June 1976 notes the provision of the ticket machine, the March 1977 issue notes the provision of the map and the July 1981 issue notes the removal of the machine. See image i3 to i5 for extracts.Has the Keith Kings photo stamp on the rear, but no number or details.trams, tramways, ticket machines, buses, doncaster

Set of three Table or Run cards for Essendon Depot Photocopied sheets, providing the table for a driver to operate to - routes and times along each route, and times starting and finishing, (on and off) and meal breaks. Blue - Table 15, Run E005, Saturday, 9/5/1998 placed in a plastic folder with an opening at the top - West Coburg and West Maribyrnong - Route 55 and 57 White - Table 66, Run E057, 21/12/1996 - Routes 57, 82. White - Table 144 Run E059, Route 57trams, tramways, table cards, essendon depot, drivers

.1 - Essay or Report - 16 A4 photocopied sheets stapled in the top left hand corner with a green sheet on the front, titled "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995" written by Alistair Fincher. Gives a detailed history of the depot, its routes, relationship to the cable tramways, some stories, the Restaurant tram, comment from Chris Jacobson, Inspector Frank Reardon, Jack Gregan, electrocution of Dan White climbing a roof, Kingsway, "the TV programme "Our World", Women of the depot. Includes notes on industrial disputes, tram types, a map showing countries of origins, a WW2 Roll of Honour, and a list of Union delegates. .2 - Illustration of a logo - red circle with a SW6 tram - 70 years - colour photocopy cut into a circular.trams, tramways, hanna st, south melbourne depot, stories, kingsway, women drivers, conductors, accidents, tv broadcasts

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that Scholten R A No. 3211 of Malvern Depot has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/7/1979, given certificate No. 9534, signed by M McGrath as Instructor and R C Drummond as Manager. Signed on the left margin by Ron Scholten Form No. 3/232.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that E. Benson has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/1/46, given No. 1857, signed by E McCormack as Instructor and S M Richardson as Manager. Signed on the left margin by E. Benson, No. 453. Form No. 3/232, June 44trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Sign with equal red bands at top and bottom, white band with letters "HAIL CARS HERE" on both sides to indicate to drivers a request stop, that is, the intending passenger had to indicate or hail the oncoming tram for it to stop and allow them to board. The same sign was used for the same purpose in Melbourne. Has three holes for screws on the upstand or folded section. See item 7395 for a "CARS STOP HERE" version. The second image shows a comparison between the two types. Demonstrates the signage used by the SEC (and the MMTB) to indicate tram stops and in particular whether a request or compulsory tram stop. Piece of sheet steel folded to give an upstand or method of attachment to a pole, enamelled with red, white and black paint for use at tram stops. trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

Demonstrates a hand made metal tram stop sign.Semi circular sign with mild steel metal strap for use at tram stops and fixed around a pole. Painted on heavy metal sheet. Red band top and bottom, smaller band at top with words HAIL TRAM HERE in black paint on a white background. Used on Ballarat system until 9/1971. Has a black painted back. Second copy - with an orange metal oxide painted back and rust marks where strapped to a pole somehow.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, street furniture, tram stops

Piece of sheet steel, enamelled with red, white and black paint for use at tram stops. Small red band at top, white band with letters CARS STOP HERE and large red band underneath, on both sides to indicate to drivers a compulsory stop- That is all tram to stop at the location. Same sign used for same purpose in Melbourne. Two copies held. See also Reg Item 7395 for another sample.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

Timetable board, giving first and last trams to City for weekdays, Sat and Sun. With mounting holes, lettered on one side only. Reverse side painted black. Was located at Gardens Loop, via Drummond St. Nth. See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, with white letters, painted.Scratching on sign -= "KB 1966" and "Sandra / KB / 1966" contained within a heart.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Timetable board, giving first and last trams to City for weekdays, Sat. and Sun. With mounting holes, lettered on one side only. Reverse side painted black. Located at Depot or Haddon St. loop. On lower half, writing of times apparent. See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, white letters, painted.transport equipment, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Timetable board, giving first and last trams to City on weekdays, Sat and Sun, with mounting holes. Lettered on one side only, reverse side painted black. Located at Sebastopol terminus. Over painting apparent. For photo of this board in position see item 1269.Demonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, white letters, painted.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture, signs

Timetable board, giving first and last trams to the City for weekdays, Sat and Sun. With mounting holes, painted on one side only, reverse side painted black. Located at Lydiard St. North terminus. See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, white letters, painted.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Timetable board, giving first and last trams, weekdays, Sat and Sun. To 'City', with mounting holes, lettered on one side only, reverse side painted black, located at Victoria St. terminus. See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background white letters, painted.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Photograph of the Victorian Football Tramway Association, Brighton - Glen Huntly team at its match against Clifton Hill on 17/5/1933. Includes 18 players with other men in the background. The team members are named: Back row, left to right – R? Haughton, ? Carter, J Swallwell, L Mitchell, J Cosson, N Capp, T Barber, W Eccles Centre row, left to right – J Brown, Huston, Chandler, J Loftus, J Lawley (vice captain), N Boucher Front row, left to right – G Slade, J Richards (captain), W J Sheldon, H Bird Clifton Hill won the match, 14.18.102 to 2.5.17 – Brighton’s goal kickers were Slade and Chandler. Best players on the Brighton side were Haughton, Slade, Loftus, Richards, Barber and Bird. See item 7056 for a Life Membership Certificate presented to Mr Boucher in 1947.Demonstrates a photograph of a VFTA football team.Black and White photograph mounted onto a sheet of embossed brown cardboard.Handwritten details on rear in ink.sports, vfta, football, n c boucher

Poster features headlights from some of the Transporting Art program. Document acts as a catalogue for a 1983 Arts Exhibition. Gives a background to the project, lists the trams, notes on the artists, notes from the artists on their work, black and white images of the tram parts. Printed for the Victorian Ministry for the Arts Gallery, exhibition 12/9 to 14/10 1983Yields information about the first series of Transporting Art trams.Folded A2 (into A4 sheets) printed on gloss paper.Tram No. for 396 changed to "336" in ink.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, exhibitions, tram 234, tram 525, trtam 607, tram 345

Framed MMTB Logo or Monogram - decal, printed in gold, mounted in a brown stained wooden frame with gold lining, glued to timber or could be an aluminium sheet - given the weight and condensation), glazed, has number 20891. Frame has rubber stops on rear, brown coloured framing tape, white card back and hanging strip. Second copy added 23/3/2019 from the same donor.trams, tramways, mmtb, logos, decal, monograms

White folder with a "For Sale" sticker on the front containing the following documents/items" 1 - Business Cards for Daren Hutchesson and Len Millar 2 - Letter to Mike Ryan, Dept of Infrastructure forwarding the document and dated 8/12/2003 3 - CD with image of the tramcar and film of the tram in use. 4 - 13 full colour sheets providing details of the tramcar, specifications, floor plan, options, spare parts, details of Newstead Tramcars, History, terms of trade and photos of the rebuilding.trams, tramways, reports, newstead tramcars, x1 class, reconstruction, tram 466

Wire bound report, clear plastic covers, approx. 200 pages with many folded A3 sheets, titled "Hawthorn and Malvern Tram Depots - Conservation Report", providing details of the history, physical condition, comparative analysis and assessment of significance of Malvern and Hawthorn Tram Depots. Prepared by Allom Lovell &Associates in December 1990 for the Public Transport Corporation. Has a Table of Contents, with appendices including The Burra Charter, List of works to the depots, list of tram depots in Melbourne, submission to Historic Buildings Council, , includes some 114 drawings, figures and photographs - black and white, Bibliography. See Reg Item 2729 for "Comment on the Proposed Redevelopment and Heritage Strategy" for the depot redeveloper, Nov. 1999 and Reg Items 5318 and 5937 for other relevant documents.trams, tramways, malvern depot, hawthorn depot, conservation planning, public transport corporation, ptc

Set of six "The Met" paper tickets. All Green on off white paper except for .6, which is blue on off white. All numbers are printed with black ink. .1 - Check ticket Zone 1 only - not cash - C115618 .2 - The Met City Saver - $1.00, Adult - A756887 .3 - MTA 75c - 2 sections ticket - 326840 .4 - The Met City Saver - unpriced - Adult - B502345 .5 - The Met City Saver - $1.00, Adult - A0416580 (has been roughly torn at the top) .6 - City Saver Check ticket - not cash - 275023. These tickets have been positioned in a black card stamp display sheet behind plastic sheets. See Reg item 978 for a block of .4trams, tramways, tickets, city section, mta, the met