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Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Seat Fabric Samples, Camira Fabrics, The Age, sample orange cloth, Jul. 2017
Seat fabric sample orange cloth as used in various trams with a light/dark triangular motifs / moquette with a orange background for use on trains, buses and trams for priority seating. See Reg item 4584 for the general seat colour - green. See htd4584i4.pdf for an Article in The Age 4/3/2019, downloaded 16/5/2020. Gives the design details, designer and background. Title "No more sad streamers: the redesign of Melbourne's garish train seats".On rear in felt pen "Camira Orange Fine"trams, tramways, ptv, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Digital Image, Yarra Trams, "Bridge Strengthening works High St Northcote", Nov. 2021
Digital image of a Pamphlet - A4 4 pages, titled ""Bridge Strengthening works High St Northcote"" for dates 28/11/2021 to 6/12/2021, published by Yarra Trams, gives details of bus replacement and tram stops. Pavement and foundation reconstruction of tracks over the Merri Creek. This section of track was subject to a speed restriction. Gives details of the work and photos of the bridge itself. See also Reg Item 6095.3 - for another pamphlettrams, tramways, yarra trams, high st, northcote, bridges, merri creek, trackwork -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969
Black and white photograph of PCC 980 shunting at the Elizabeth St crossover, just to the north Lonsdale St, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Has the Myer store buildings in the background. Photo by Chris Phillips. Showing Destination of Racecourse. Driver Clyde Croft. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Bus alongside tram is a MMTB AEC Mark VI, on a route 57 Sunday tram replacement service. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Cnr Elizabeth, Lonsdale St 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, elizabeth st, pcc, tram 980 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Folder with papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1960's and early 1970's
Black colour file folder fitted with Wotar hand operated clip to retain documents. Contains information about destination rolls, layouts, memos regarding destination rolls, signed by R. C. Drummond, bus rolls, Decorated car rolls, route numbers. In the rear of the document are sheets outlining paint and material stocks in 1969/1970. Prepared during the 1960's and early 1970s. See images for destination rolls and route number listing.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, destination roll, route numbers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Ministry of Transport, "Public Transport Study - Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda - Executive Report", Jan. 1983
Report - 18 pages plus yellow card covers with brown comb binding titled "Public Transport Study - Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda - Executive Report", prepared by the Ministry of Transport, January, 1983. Report looks at the patronage decline on the two heavy rail lines, transport in the area, patronage, comparison of possible services, operating costs, vehicles, bus services, traffic priority and possible light rail services. Has diagrams and maps.trams, tramways, st kilda, port melbourne, light rail, conversion, transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "List of Opening and conversion dates - Melbourne Tramways", c1990
Six page list of opening, closing or conversion dates of Melbourne tramways including Box Hill, horse trams, Victorian Railways, cable line, tramway trusts. Page 6 has a list of the cable tramways with route mileage, route colour and years operated. Format has similarities to the "Timeline history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses" by Barry George, Don Storey John Birch et al. Possibly produced for a tram tour.trams, tramways, mmtb, mto co, opening, melbourne -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS BCOF
Various photos of Japanese scenes in relation to 1946-52 Occupation Forces. Items in the collection of RICHARD WILLIAM McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for Service details, photos and awards.Small black and white photos of Japan. 1. People standing around in a field. 2. People standing around inspecting a rice paddy field. 3. Photo of a parade ground with a band marching with some soldiers watching. 4. Picture of a parked bus with roof crushed in, in an urban setting, 5. Portrait photo of machine wreckage (possible a plane) with people in background. 6. Photo of a horse race with people watching. 7. Photo of a horse race with buildings in background.japan occupational forces, photos, richard william mcgilvery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Railway Crossing - Heatherdale Road, 2000
Produced as one of a series of 24 prints commissioned by Nunawading & District Historical Society -|Theme: Intersections of Mitcham and Nunawading 2000/2001.|See also Series by P. Simmenauer on the same theme.Black and white photograph - print and negative of Railway Crossing on Heatherdale Road near Heatherdale railway station looking north towards intersection of Whitehorse and Heatherdale Roads, from L - R Station signage 'The Met/Heatherdale Station (sign to be replaced by new owners Connex - see also No. 3 neg). Note Pedestrian & Cyclists signs; strip shops Hungry Jack's fast food; Dyns LPG Service Garage; ACE Auto Services; bus shelter.railway crossing, heatherdale road, mitcham, connex, 'the met', dyns, ace auto services, hungry jack's fast food outlet -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Cities may join for best bargain on trams, Feb. 1962
Yields information about the views of the Councils, and an editorial from the Council, SEC views.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 2 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 6 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Cities may join for best bargain on trams" - reporting on City Council meeting the previous evening - quotes Cr. Chisholm, Nicholson, Roff, Mills - all supportive of the trams. 2 - "Retaining the trams" - Editorial - notes that the decision is based on economics, public good and better than buses.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Last tram trip by man who was on the first", 20/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/9/1971 about Mr. Charles Rollan (picture in supplement - see Reg. item 269) who was on the first horse drawn tram to Sebastopol 78 years ago. In the Outlook - Profile section of The Courier. Gives details of Mr Rollan's life, his riding of the trams to and from the city and his thoughts on the trams, compared to buses and riding a bicycle and on the days of the horse trams on the Sebastopol route. 2nd copy and image added 2/9/2014.trams, tramways, sebastopol, horse trams, charles rollan, stories -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat seems a doomed city - says a man who cares", 22/01/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/1/1972 about Ballarat seems doomed to become a city of silence, a dead city, unless something is done quickly to bolster its failing industrial and population growth. Quotes statements the previous day by Mr Maurie Calnin, the President of the Retired Railwaymen's Association. Notes the loss of the trams, decentralisation, transport problems, a bus service in Gregory St. and that the means test should be lifted for all people above 70 years.In blue ink near top right hand corner '22/1/72'trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, bus services -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Last tram will have a guard", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun of 18/9/1971 reporting that the last electric tram in Ballarat, to run tomorrow night, will have a special guard. Police and other officials will prevent stripping by souvenir hunters. Quotes Paul Nicholson of the BTPS, gives details of last run, when trams started in Ballarat, the replacement by buses and that one will be retained in Ballarat to run around Lake Wendouree until Christmas and one to come to Melbourne next week as part of tourism week.In blue ink on top of cutting "SUN 18/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, security, last tram, bus replacement -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Eldon Hogan, Sep. 1971
35mm Agfa colour blue and white plastic mount slide - photo of a Ballarat bogie tram 30 and another single trucker parked in the City Loop, Sturt St. with a busy street scene around, including a Davis Bus Lines on route 1, Wendouree West. Has the Dickins Foodstore, Woolworths Big W, Paterson store in the photograph. Taken 9/1971. Photos Eldon Hogan. All files transferred from disc to high res files 2/9/2009.tramways, trams, city loop, davis bus lines, sturt st, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Phillips, 28/01/1980 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the operation of a Ballarat (ex Melbourne) tram in Melbourne during an Australia Day celebrations by the BTPS and the city skyline at the time.Black and White photograph of BTM Ballarat Tram No. 40 Wellington Parade, Melbourne on 28 Jan. 1980 with S164 in the background. Tram showing Gardens via Sturt St destination with an East Melbourne Auxiliary Board. Taken during the Australia Day celebrations. Taken by John Phillips. Another of the heritage buses are parked alongside. In the background is the Melbourne skyline with the 3DB and HSV 7 signs on the Herald building prominent, Cheneys and in the middle distance is the construction of the State Bank Building.On rear in pencil "Page 14" and in ink "5/5?" with a piece of brown paper on taped to rear of photo with "5/5" written on it.tramways, trams, australia day, wellington parade, melbourne, btps, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "News of the Month"
Single page copy of page 234 of the "Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, October 15, 1949", titled "News of the Month". Reports on the recommendations of a report by H.H. Bell of the MMTB for trolley bus system to replace the existing tramways in Ballarat at an approx. cost of 198,000 pounds. Also reports on the MMTB Annual report for 1948/49 and the SEC installing FM radios into motor vehicles in the Midland area's patrol cars. Not know who made the copy or when. Images of document added 27-08-12.Has word "Bill" and an arrow in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, trolley buses, sec, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Public Transport Map" - "No. 12", 1982
Pocket size - folded - public transport map of Melbourne, printed in colour on paper, showing public transport services in greater Melbourne, including ticketing information, travelcards and an index of localities. The Central zone area shown in detail. On the rear, route numbers and line maps of tram routes and train lines or services and fare zones. The first map with the new three zone system of fares. Includes private bus routes. Printed 1982 by Government Printer. Issue No. 12.On inside, a circle route around Flinders, Queen, Little Collins and Swanston St in blue felt pen and arrow in blue ink. On the rear, a sketch map showing the location Charles St, Mantell St and William Road, and a circle around Upfield station.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Ticket Wallet, Metcard, Set of two ticket wallets, folders or documents issued by Metlink, c2012
Set of two ticket wallets, folders or documents issued by Metlink, the marketing body and umbrella brand for public train, tram and bus transport operators in Greater Melbourne. .1 - Wallet marked "My Metcard", blue with Metcard and Metlink logos, with a 5 Senior daily standard Metcard inside it - appears to have been used in 2012. .2 - Red and white wallet, marked "Get on Board with Heart" and Melbourne Heath (Foundation?) logo on the front and Metcard details on the rear.trams, tramways, metcard, metlink, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, "Notice to Passengers Additional Early Morning Tram and Bus Services", Nov. 1978
Newspaper cutting from the Melbourne Herald Thurs 14/11/1968 (page 17 Late Extra), titled "Notice to Passengers Additional Early Morning Tram and Bus Services" giving details for 21 different routes to and from the city. Gives details of the first trams Monday to Saturday, Sunday, to and from the City. Has a telephone number. Dated November 1968, signed R. C. Drummond Traffic Manager. On the rear is a part of a page giving stock market companies and prices.In red ink on the right hand side "Melbourne Herald Thurs 14/11/1968 (page 17 L. Extra),"trams, tramways, mmtb, tram routes, timetables, notices and information -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Bus replace trams - tram route 96", Apr. 2019
Pamphlet - 4 fold DL full colour, titled "Bus replace trams - tram route 96" for the period 10 May to 18 May 2019, to undertake track work and installation of super stops in Nicholson St north of Holden St. Has alternative transport routes and stop changes. Shows the map of work and alternative services. Has the Transport for Victoria, Yarra Trams and PTV logos. Published April 2019. See Reg Item 3630 for other associated documents for this project.trams, tramways, nicholson st, route 96, trackwork, superstops, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of 2 multi trip card tickets, both MMTB, 1980's
Set of 2 multi trip card tickets, both MMTB .1 - Day tripper, $1.50, green on of white card, trams and buses only, used 18 Feb, No. Ba 11442 .2 - City Plus One section, concession, 7 trips for $2, all used, Ba 55930. 2nd copy of .1 added 27/6/2020 from donation of Rod Atkins - has date 25/1/1979 written in pencil on rear - Aa 1179750trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, concession fares -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Wal Jack, 15/03/1945 12:00:00 AM
.1 - Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of scrubber 5 at the Maribyrnong River terminus. The cross over is in front of the tram. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. .2 - ditto, of the tram descending the Maribyrnong Road shortly after passing over the railway line. Possibly a MMTB bus in the foreground on a Munitions service. Photo dated 15-3-1945 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar. See Also Reg Item 5469 for another photo.trams, tramways, maribyrnong rd, scrubber tram, work trams, tram 5 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 15/03/1945 12:00:00 AM
.1 - Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of scrubber 5 at the Maribyrnong River terminus. The cross over is in front of the tram. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. Also reversing is W5 804 (City via North Melbourne Route 54). Note the tram stop sign by the house and the bus stop sign on the other side of the road, along with "end of section" signs. Photo dated 15-3-1945 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, maribyrnong rd, scrubber tram, work trams, w5 class, tram stops, tram 5, tram 804 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Plaque, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), Wooden based Presentation plaque - Ron Scholten, 2011
Wooden based Presentation plaque with a RTBU Logo mounted onto the shaped brown finished colour wood block. The presentation label states "Ron Scholten / In appreciation for your loyal membership of 30 years." Presented to Ron following his retirement from Yarra Trams by the Rail Transport and Bus Union. Mad by VF Trainor of 289 Flinders Lane Melbourne. Has the manufacturers label on rear - see image 2. See reg item 931 for an associated certificate.trams, tramways, unions, anniversary, retirements, presentations, rtbu -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Revision of General Scheme and Special Construction Scheme for Proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension", 1974
Report - Foolscap bound with black comb binder, 10 pages + two fold out drawings + card covers titled "Revision of General Scheme and Special Construction Scheme for Proposed East Burwood Tramway Extension", not formally dated (1974). Continuing information on the proposal such as route, existing services bus and rail, General Scheme, type of track construction, overhead, costs, fares, resumptions, plans. Includes plans P14604 (shows track arrangement) P14605 general location including the City of Melbourne.trams, tramways, east burwood, new tramways, general scheme, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Huntingdale - Ferntree Gully Light Rail - Preliminary Feasibility Study", Dec. 1982
Report -A4 bound with brown comb binder, 35 pages + fawn with clear plastic covers, titled "Proposed Huntingdale - Ferntree Gully Light Rail - Preliminary Feasibility Study", dated Dec. 1982. Has a Table of Contents - includes transport proposal, patronage estimates, existing bus services, service levels, costs, financial evaluation and Community Assessment (Cost - Benefit study), maps. Says more detailed work would be required. Not all sheets scannedtrams, tramways, huntingdale, ferntree gully, proposals, new tramways, passengers, surveys -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Section to Section trips compiled from information obtained by the Melbourne Metropolitan Transportation Study 1964 Card survey.", Mar. 1967
Report - Foolscap landscape format, red tape binding - approx. 30 pages with notes, diagrams, charts, maps showing passenger traffic for parts of each route. Titled "Section to Section trips compiled from information obtained by the Melbourne Metropolitan Transportation Study 1964 Card survey from tram and bus routes based on the Central Business area of Melbourne". Dated 3/1967. Contains a large fold out map of each route showing passenger numbers for the day.In top right hand corner "Lees" in inktrams, tramways, mmtb, tramways, melbourne, surveys, passengers, maps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Public Transport Corporation - Tram and Bus Division - Operations Officer - Office Procedure", Nov. 1984
Instruction or Manual, brown comb binder, green covers with Metropolitan Transit logo on front cover and The Met name on rear cover, 54 single sided pages. Provides information for the training of inspectors or Operations Officers, titled "Public Transport Corporation - Tram and Bus Division - Operations Officer - Office Procedure". Has forms, procedures, traffic operations, change overs, staff issues, specials, transport cars, services, accidents, defective cars, closing of depots and general operations.trams, tramways, the met, inspectors, metropolitan transit authority, traffic officers, training, instructions, depot, staff, tram bus services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), late 1960's
Set of four black and white prints of W2 221 derailed at South Melbourne tram depot, late 1960's? This tram was used a training vehicle for recovery crews to re-rail trams. Again possibly an early use of this vehicle as such - has "Kenric Best for Boys wear" sign on one end, and a "Collision not to be moved" Auxiliary board on the other end. In the background are AEC Meal Bus, Works vehicle No. 6, mobile crane used in track relaying and South Melbourne depot buildings.trams, tramways, training, emergency, accidents, recovery, mmtb, south melbourne depot, derailments, tram 221, tram 6, aec, track cleaner, works cars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Phillips Communication Systems, "Application Sheet - Phillips Automatic Monitoring System MTA (Melbourne)", 1985
Four page printed document, A4 sized, titled "Application Sheet - Phillips Automatic Monitoring System MTA (Melbourne)", published by Phillips Communication Systems, during 1985. Gives colour photographs of the various equipment, control room, desks, Bus 851, Z 32 and a diagram of how the system functions. Photo of tram 32 in Bourke St near Elizabeth St with the McEwans building in the background. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, communications, control centre, phillips, tram 32 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Victorian Government, The Met, Zone 3 to City Loop, Off Peak Saver, Adult, 1991
The Met, Zone 3 to City Loop, Off Peak Saver, Adult - printed in red ink, with black number on card, with words "The Met" in light red in the background on the ticket. Price $5.55. Allowed tram and bus trips within Zone 1, but only off peak or post peak. Ticket Number S3304. Has been used on 24 August 1992. Has "The Met" flying ring logo. On rear are conditions and telephone numbers for Transport Information and Transit Patrol.trams, tramways, the met, melbourne, tickets