Has a strong association with Theo Dunstan Inspector in Ballarat; would have been issued to crews in order to hold coins within their cash bags.Manufactured coin dispenser for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins, made from blue, white and red plastic with metal springs under each red coin support plate. Held in position by three metal screws. Manufactured by Victorlite Pty Ltd, Melbourne. The one and 20 cent coin plates are missing.tram, trams, fares, cash handling, tickets

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

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.Colour 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. Taken just after btm4131, and a wider view, with the Citicorp Building in the background as well.tramways, trams, australia day, wellington parade, melbourne, btps, tram 40

Yields information about the possible source of a similar document in Ballarat, a MMTB form for enabling ticket checking on trams, very similar in style.Single sheet of paper titled "Supplementary Running Journal", form No. 134, for filling in ticket starting numbers, for various value tickets. Also allows for transfer tickets, tramcar no, trip details examiner, inspector and punch marks. Has line for filling in date and signature at base of ticket. Used in Melbourne, max fare 6d, 1950's . Used as the model in Ballarat - See Reg Item 68, very similar in design. Item from Peter Winspur.On rear in pencil is a faded address and details - event or a passenger name who did not have a ticket?trams, tramways, mmtb, by laws, tickets, fares

Printed sheet, titled "Camberwell and City Electric Tram Running Timetable Table", of the MMTB, dated 14/6/1953 giving the total running times for weekdays, evening peaks for tram services from Camberwell Terminus to the City via Swanston St or via William St. Shows the differences in running times during the evening peak and other times, and the length of the peak itself. Signed F. G. Wraith Manager.mmtb, camberwell, timetables

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the months before closure and the appearance then of Stones Corner.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 21 in Victoria St, looking back to Stones Corner building. Photo by David Clark 17/2/1971. Tram has just left Bridge St. Stones Corner building in the background, and Viscount Ambassador Caravans to the left of the tram having replaced the Caltex Service Station on this location. Tram has the destination of Victoria St.On the rear in ink "Tram No. 21 in Victoria St, near Bridge St, looking to Sturt St. 17/2/71. Ballarat Tramways, Photo 30, Taken by David Clark", with David's address stamp "4 Adeney Ave Kew 3101" with "Melbourne" underneath.tramways, trams, victoria st, stones corner, bridge st, tram 21

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's, the City Loop parking area and the Grenville St buildings.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 11 and 26 in the City Loop with the Grenville St buildings in the background. Photo by David Clark 17/2/1971. No. 11 and has the destination of "City". In the background are the Big W, Dickins store and Clifford and Young shops.On the rear in ink "Tram No. 1`1 & 26 in Sturt St at Lydiard St. looking to Bridge St. 17/2/71. Ballarat Tramways, Photo 27, Taken by David Clark", with David's address stamp "4 Adeney Ave Kew 3101" with "Melbourne" underneath.tramways, trams, sturt st, grenville st, bridge st, city loop, tram 26, tram 11

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's and operation in Albert St Sebastopol and schoolchildren being picked up.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 42 in Albert St at the Grey St Loop (Bala St) with a number of school girls standing at the front of the tram. Photo by David Clark, 17/2/1971. The Tram has a "Bliss Bombs are Anti Gloom" Roof advertisement and has the destination of Sebastopol.On the rear in ink "Tram No. 42 in Skipton St at Bala St passing loop (looking to Sturt St , Ballarat City). Ballarat Tramways, Photo 25, Taken by David Clark", with David's address stamp "4 Adeney Ave Kew 3101" with "Melbourne" underneath.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, schools, tram 42

Yields information about the appearance of the Geelong Powerhouse and Depot mid 1950's prior to closure.Black and white photograph of the Geelong Tramways Powerhouse and depot with the depot gates partially closed. Shows motor vehicles parked outside and the name above door "The Melbourne Electric Supply Company Limited" Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Two copies of the print held. See Reg Item 4233 for the inside view. Two copies. Actual print is a large part of the negative held. On Negative in ink "EH29" Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On rear in ink in top right hand corner "EH 29 / 21-8-55"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, mesco

Yields information about the return of Bendigo 3, ex HTT 8, ex MMTB 114 being returned to Melbourne after donation to the AETA in 1956. Being offloaded at Malvern Depot.Black and white photograph of Bendigo 3, ex HTT 8, ex MMTB 114 being returned to Melbourne after donation to the AETA in 1956. Being offloaded at Malvern Depot. Coldblo Road, during 1956. Yellow Express prime mover. Unknown photographer. tramways, trams, bendigo, mmtb, aeta, tmsv, yellow express, tram 3

Yields information about Geelong Depot and tramcar No. 1, Yields information about Geelong Depot and tramcar No. 1Black and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing Geelong No. 1 leaving the Geelong depot entrance with a number of motors cars on either side with the Melbourne Electric Supply Company logo above the doorway. The tram has the destination of North. Photographed by John Webster given the markings on the side of the negative, early 1950's. Black and White print made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negative in ink is "EH35".tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 1

Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1964 - No. 45 - buff heavy paper cover with 48 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include trams operating in Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt-on-Main, window display Victoria House London, overseas recruiting, test equipment in a W class tram, building construction, Doncaster.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, annual reports, operations, trackwork

Comb bound (white plastic) specification document, approx. 70 pages, with glossy card covers, titled "Tender Schedule for All-Electric Trams", published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, closing 2 Oct. 1972. Details the conditions of tender, conditions of contract, notes, specification, gives background information about Melbourne, dimensions, performance, drivers and conductors, trucks, wheels, brakes, electrical equipment, control panels and drawings. The drawings give a map of the system, typical city route, Glenferrie Road route (grade diagram), concrete track construction, min. radius curves, loading gauge, all-electric tram and mounting details for the trolley base, schedule of prices, tender form, form of contract, schedule of information to be provided by the tenderer.trams, tramways, specification, tenders, z class trams, mmtb, melbourne

Two colour map of Melbourne tramway Network, undated, but post the conversion of Collins St to electric trams (late 1929), c1930. Shows both electric and cable lines, various locations, eg the Motordrome, railway lines and primary streets. Compiled by the MMTB.On rear in pencil over three locations "Young Asst Mgr", "Young" and "L Calder? 6 Inglis? Wahroonga"trams, tramways, mmtb, map, cable trams, conversion

Yields information about the BTPS operating a motorised cable tram set during the 1987 Begonia Festival, with a Melbourne cable car set - includes a photo of the owners of the tram on the tram.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of the Cable tram set operated by (left-right) Newton Williams, Daryl Hawksworth operated during the 1987 Begonia Festival. Photo taken 6/3/1987 and published 7/7/1987. See Reg Item 3437 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.tramways, trams, btps, cable trams, begonia festival, tram cable

Yields information about the Victoria St terminus, passengers and the tram liveries in 1963.Black and white print on heavy matt photographic paper of No. 20 at the Victoria St terminus, c1963. Tram has the destination of Gardens, a Cook with Electricity and Ilford Film roof advertisements and one for dancing at the Civil Hall on the front dash panel. A number of ladies, including one using a walking stick, walking away from the tram. The Meagher's Hotel is in the background, with the names DA and FC Dowd on the wall and an advertisement for Melbourne Bitter. 2nd copy - laser print - with date etc on rear - added 22/2/2010, copy from Ron Hann. Printed on Fujifilm, Fujicolour Crystal Archive for Frontier"On rear in pencil "20 Victoria St 1963" 2nd copy has label "Reference 6/113/10 Photo by Ron Hann" and another label "Ballarat 01.63"tramways, trams, victoria st, hotels, tram 20

Yields information about the streetscape and the trams at night outside the Royal Mail Hotel Sebastopol, the tram terminus.Black and White photograph of a single trucker (No. 21 - five windows) at the Sebastopol terminus, Albert St, outside the Royal Mail Hotel, just prior to the changeover from trams to buses. The tram has the destination of City. The pole with the tram stop signage is behind the tram while the new? bus stop sign is on the pole adjacent to the tram. Note that the pole has been condemned by the SEC. In the background is the hotel, with Melbourne Bitter and Fosters Larger advertised on the wall.Stamped on rear in black ink "Donated to BTPS by and Photo By" / "Chris Wurr 12 Truscott Street, Ararat 3377 (053) 52 3403.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, tram 21

Yields information the operation of a Ballarat bogie tram in Melbourne following the close of the tramway system in 1971 and gives a direct comparison with a later model Melbourne tram.Series of two Black and White newspaper photographs of the operation of Ballarat 36 in Melbourne on 22/9/1971. 3887.1 - 36 and W2 542 in bound on Princes Bridge with a number of men in hats waiting at the tram stop. Has "Tourism Week Go See Ballarat" signs on the tramcar and Jex Soap pads on No. 542. No. 36 has the destination of Sebastopol. 387.2 - a proof sheet of 12 photographs, 35mm negatives, of No. 36 in St Kilda Road/Swanston St that a photos were selected from. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. On the rear of each photograph is a Herald Sun copyright stamp.tramways, trams, hawthorn, melbourne, ballarat tourism, tram 36, tram 542

Shows views of the Ballarat CBD and nearby features in the 1930's and 1940's of views of Ballarat, including some trams in the photographs. Demonstrates production of souvenirs of the era - folded postcards. The photos could also be used for individual postcards.Set of 9 black and white views of Ballarat printed on a folded strip, glued within a blue colour light weight cardboard folder, titled "Ballarat Photographic Booklet". Booklet printed with an address area with title and kookaburras. Produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne & Sydney The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. Pictures are: 1. Panorama from Sturt Street, looking up Bridge St 2. City Hall 3. The Avenue of Honour (14 Miles Long) 4. Lake Wendouree 5. King George V. Memorial 6. The Pergola, Botanical Gardens 7. Eureka Stockade 8. Lydiard Street, showing Craig's Hotel 9. Sturt Street, Ballarat. Made during 1940, with photographs of the 1930's as well given motor cars in the photo. Has a date of "5/10/1951" on the front cover in ink. Has a date of "5/10/1951" on the front cover in ink.trams, tramways, sturt st, town hall, lake wendouree, memorial arch avenue of honour, memorial, gardens, lydiard st, eureka

Postcard of Ballarat Horse tram arriving at the Grenville St. terminus, at the bottom end of Sturt St terminus with a person stepping off the tramcar. Has buildings on both sides of Sturt St. in photograph, and one other horse-drawn vehicle. Also Suttons and Richards & Co. buildings in photo. Titled "Sturt Street, Ballarat" in the bottom left-hand corner". On the rear of the postcard, printed are the words "Post Card", areas for "This space may be used for correspondence" and "The Address to be written here" and in the stamp area in a square "Penny Stamp here". See Reg. Item 1539 for a photographic image of the postcard, 2762 and 4274 for other versions. On rear of second copy - publisher details - Cole's Sunny Australia Series, 96 Views, E W Cole Book Arcade, Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide.Demonstrates aspects of working of Ballarat tramways, with a passenger stepping off a moving horse tram at Grenville St. Has a strong association with the sender and receiver - possibly exchanging postcards themselves. Hand painted card.Printed black and white postcard with hand painted light blue sky background. Two copies held.On front of card in blue ink "Many thanks for pretty card, shall be pleased to Exchange, with best wishes, B. Bourke 3/7/1906" On rear stamped "Jas. B. Bourke Hare Street Echuca Victoria" and written address "Mr. Geo C. Dalhart, Parkersburg W. Va. U.S. America". Has stamp - Victoria "three halfpence" and cancellation stamp of Echuca, July 3 06" and "Chicago Aug 3, 1906".trams, tramways, sturt st, postcards, horse tram, grenville st

Demonstrates the method that the MMTB used to inform its tram and bus crews of the organisational rules and regulations in respect to the operation of the public transport service in Melbourne - mid 1970's.Book with light green Rexene covers, slightly rounded corners, six sections, sewn with self end papers, 104 pages, excluding end papers. Details the MMTB Rules and Regulations relating to drivers, conductors and employees concerned in any aspect of electric tram and motor omnibus operations. Issued with date Nov. 1974. Full scan of document (difficult to do a proper scan) added 29/5/2019.trams, tramways, mmtb rules, rules, drivers, conductors, buses

Has a strong association with the formation of the BTPS and the involvement of Melbourne based tramway enthusiasts - first meeting of the BTPS in Melbourne.Single page - quarto size green coloured paper, printed using the Gestetner wax stencil process advertising a public meeting to be held of the BTPS at the VR Institute, Flinders St on 21 June 1971, signed by Paul Nicholson. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016.trams, tramways, btps, meetings

Has a strong association with the formation of the BTPS and the involvement of Melbourne based tramway enthusiasts - notes a Melbourne interim council and its work and a forthcoming meeting in Ballarat.Single page - foolscap size green coloured paper, printed using the Gestetner wax stencil process; titled "Information Sheet No. 1". gives details on the progress to operate the trams in Ballarat, a Melbourne Interim Council, SEC donation and that a public meeting to be held in Ballarat on 30th May with details of the trains. See Reg Item 3928 for a circular advertising a tram tour prior to the meeting. Details names of the Melbourne Interim Council persons. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016.trams, tramways, btps, meetings

Booklet that provides a short history of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust and details of some of the rollingstock that provided trams to the SEC Provincial systems. Second edition.Booklet - 12 pages including light brown card covers, titled "Feeding and Filling, The story of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust". Gives details of the background history of the PMTT, its services, routes, map and tramcar fleet and route numbers. Has been photocopied and stapled into printed covers. Has the details of the TMSV Bylands and Kilmore operations on the rear cover. Published by TMSV, first edition 1990. Written by Graeme Breydon. trams, tramways, pmtt, melbourne, tmsv, malvern depot

Newspaper cutting that advertises applications for the provision of bus services in Bendigo and Ballarat to replace the urban tramway systems.Newspaper clipping from the Tenders/Holidays Section of a Melbourne Newspaper, Dec 1970, possibly the Melbourne Sun or The Age, advertising for applications for replacement bus services to the trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Issued by the Transport Regulation Board. Notes that detailed plan of bus services available from the Board's Offices, cnr of Lygon and Princes Sts Carlton and a closing date of 21 Jan. 1971. Signed by B. P. Kay as Secretary. closure, bus services, ballarat, bendigo, transport regulation board

Demonstrates the type of publicity the moves to establish a heritage tramway in Ballarat was obtaining in Melbourne at the time.Newspaper clipping from Melbourne Observer, Sunday, 2 May 1971, page 11, titled "Save the trams fight goes on". Item written following the public meeting at the VRI on 29 April (See Reg Item 3932.1 and other papers). Reported that more than 75 people attended, that the committee will work with the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee.On the side of the cutting in blue ink "Melb Observer / Sun May 2 1971 p11."ballarat, btps, preservation

Yields information about the a significant Australian author's (Batman in The Bulletin - Keith Dunstan) views on Melbourne's trams and the closure of Bendigo tramway system in 1972.Newspaper clipping from The Bulletin, April 29, 1972 in the 'out and about' column written by 'Batman', titled "Revamping the old tram image". Written by Keith Dunstan - see Other information below. Article concerns the romance of Melbourne's tramway system and its relationship to the closure of the Bendigo system and the scene at the time in Bendigo upon closure. Title: Batman in The Bulletin: The Melbourne I Remember Author: Dunstan, Keith Publisher: Australian Scholarly Publishing ISBN-10: 1740970624 Year Published: 2004 Binding: Paperback For more than four decades his finger has been on the pulse of the city. Whether the subject is royal tours, the passing of old ways, the destruction of our historic treasures, the splendour of Collins Street, the peculiarities of our politicians and leading citizens or the mad passion for sport; he knows about its foibles, its fads, fashions and fanaticisms. Best known as the founder of the Anti-Football League and as Melbourne's witty daily newspaper scribe Keith Dunstan wrote regularly for the legendary weekly news magazine The Bulletin from the early 1960s under the pseudonym of `Batman'. In an introduction specially written for this volume Keith tells the story of how his `moonlighting' efforts began and how he was found out. Includes a forward by Barry Humphries.closure, bendigo, melbourne

Purple plastic ELBA folder, with 65 A4 sheets with plastic clip metal binding. Details the Proceedings of the sixth Conference of the Australasian Tramway Museums, Melbourne July 24-27, 1982. Edited by Graeme Breydon, published by the TMSV in 1982. Gives list of delegates, timetables, COTMA minutes, papers, - Learning from the Professionals - F. D. Snell - Computers in Museums - G. Breydon - Tour notes, note on Z class trams etc. Has Graeme Breydon name stickers on front cover and address label on front page.trams, tramways, cotma, conferences, tmsv

Clipping from the Melbourne Observer, Sun 23/7/1972 titled "Appeal to save trams for tourist appeal", regarding the retention of Bendigo tram tracks between the Joss House and the Central Deborah Mine and their discussions with the Premier - "gimmickry". In ink "Melb-Observer Sun 23-7/72"bendigo, reopening, closure

Yields information through a booklet that provides a short history of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust and details of some of the rollingstock that provided trams to the SEC Provincial systems. Second edition.Twenty page book including card, blue printing on a grey paper covers titled "Tramway by the River - A Brief History of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust" Bob Prentice, published by Tramway Publications in 1993. Briefly details the tramways operated by the Hawthorn Tramways trust, formation, construction , map, timetables, overhead and depot/workshops and tramcar details. Includes many photographs."4.50" price sticker on front cover.trams, tramways, hawthorn, melbourne, hawthorn depot