Report - six sheets, were paper clipped together, three foolscap (marked 4370A) and two quarto sheets (marked 4370C) titled "Lives of North Melbourne City Section ropes during 1917-18", regarding a claim made through Dalgety and Company (3/1/19 and 6/1/1919) for damage on a section of rope that was on a ship that was sunk by enemy action. Has a three page report on the cable life and insurance claim made by the Tramway Board in 1918, looking at the life of the cable compared to previous ropes. Quite a detailed study made and costs incurred. A small sheet (marked 4370B) has pencil notations - was pinned to the top of the two Dalgety and Co letters..1 - has stamp "Copy to Engineer" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, reports, cables, insurance, world war 1

Letter - quarto sheets, dated 1/6/1927 typed on MMTB letterhead, to the City of Malvern offering second hand grooved rails and slot beams for sale. Gives details of the materials and the costs. Also notes it has second hand cable or rope for sale. Copy of a letter back to the MMTB from the Town Clerk of Malvern dated, 4/6/1927, saying no thanks.trams, tramways, mmtb, cables, rails, sales materials, malvern

Newspaper clipping, from The Herald, 17/6/1916, 2nd Edition - titled "Five Million blocks to pave city streets - Big contracts begin" about the repaving of St Kilda Road with wood blocks . has three photos of the work, using concrete foundations. Notes the future electric trams in the last paragraph.trams, tramways, cable trams, track, wood blocks, st kilda rd

Report - hand made on very thin paper, almost rice paper, 3 pages + cover note of 2/11/1921 to Mr. Wilcox, General Manager from Mr. C. W. Young and W. A. Savage, Assist Traffic Manager titled "Proposed Flying City Shunt". Report suggests that improved shunting arrangements are needed at Collins and Spencer St due to increased traffic. Notes cars can be shunted in abnormal conditions in 40 seconds. Normal shunting was 60secs it appears. Report gives details of the costs and the shunting times taken to turn cable sets around. The cover note of 2/11/1921, re-submits the report to Mr Dix from a person (can read the signature) from the Fitzroy Power House. Last page was scanned separately as a jpg file. Dated 11/9/1917Has been stamped "Copy" in two places.trams, tramways, cable trams, track, collins st, shunting

Comb bound (white plastic) specification or tender document, approx. 180 pages, with glossy card orange covers, titled "Tender Schedule for Electric Trams" and "Contract 3000". Compiled and published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, closing Monday 10 May 1977. 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. Includes an Alphabetical Index. Includes a drawing for a single ended version of the tramcar. Became the Z3 class. Only the table of contents and the drawings scanned. See Reg Items 1583 and 2266 for other similar documents. See Reg Items 337 and 338 for a report on the operation of single ended tramcars 2 copies held.Has in ink written on front cover "J Armstrong" with a stamp blacked out and other copy of the same signature.trams, tramways, z3 class, specification, tenders, mmtb, melbourne, single ended tramcars

Newspaper clipping from the Preston area local newspaper "The Post" noting the Preston Depot and Preston Workshops condemning the fare increase announced the previous week by the State Government. Looks at the issues with the funding of the MMTB, revenue and expenses issues. The City of Preston also joined the protests. Titled "Fares 'Outrage' - Tramwaymen protest".trams, tramways, fares, tramways, mmtb, preston depot

Black and white photograph of Chapel St Prahran from near Malvern Road, looking south. Has an city bound cable tram in the photograph. Taken from a postcard.in ink in the corners "Postcard" and number 51326trams, tramways, cable trams, chapel st

Set of four Black and White photographs of the model of prototype 1041 at Preston Workshops. .1 - photographed in the open area within Preston Workshops to give the impression that it was connected to the overhead. Showing Route 15, City - 110H x 165W .2 - Similar photograph but without the driver. Showing Route 88, East Preston - 166H x 217W (not imaged) .3 - Similar photograph, showing Route 64, E. Brighton - 110H x 165W .4 - Similar photograph, possibly different colour, appears to be darker, showing Mont Albert Route 42 - 124H x 203W.trams, tramways, 1041, preston workshops, models, tram 1041

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of the then Preston Depot, Thornbury Depot from St Georges Road, 19-1-1941. A man in a white jacket is sweeping the curve track. Inside the new shed, trams W2 477? (showing City Route 9D), 644 (Thornbury Route 9) and 444 (Thornbury Route 9D)trams, tramways, preston depot, thornbury depot, st georges road, w2 class, route 9, route 9d, tram 477?, tram 644, 444

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Maximum Traction CW5 684 at the intersection of Warragul Road and Riversdale Road with Wattle Park in the background. Tram has the destination of City, Route 71. A RAAF poster can be seen in one of the windows. Above the tram on a pole is a tram signal for the single line operation between Warragul Road and the Wattle Park terminus. See also item 6771 for a photo of the pole itself. Photo dated, 1/9/1941 in the Wal Jack album. See also Reg Itemtrams, tramways, cw5 class, warragul road, riversdale road, route 71, maximum traction, wattle park, tram 684

Set of two Black and white negatives, by Wal Jack, of L 104 (City Route 4) at the Carnegie Terminus - two views, one from each side of the tram. Photo dated 23-5-1941, in the Wal Jack album.trams, tramways, l class, carnegie, route 4, tram 104

Set of two Black and white negatives, by Wal Jack, of CW5 685 (City, Route 71) at the intersection of Warragul Road and Riversdale Road. The first photo shows two crewmen looking at the headlight on the tram. The second photo shows it is fitted with a war time head light mask and shows a crewman walking out of the building - a service station with Shell pumps. Above the tram on a pole is a tram signal for the single line operation between Warragul Road and the Wattle Park terminus. See also item 6771 for a photo of the pole itself. Photo dated 30-8-1941, in the Wal Jack album.trams, tramways, cw5 class, wattle park, riversdale road, headlight mask, route 71, tram 685

Book - 16 pages, perfect bound, titled "Capital City Transport", containing five sheets of four stamps and a short note about each city transport means - Sydney Ferries, Melbourne Trams, Sydney Trains, Perth Trains and Adelaide O'Bahn. Printed and published by Australia Post 2012, priced $12.95 on rear cover. The Melbourne stamps and photos feature W2 529, 266 and on the stamp - SW6? Image credits on the last page - mostly National Archives.Has "K. S 22-2-12" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first page.trams, tramways, buses, trams, ferries, melbourne, sydney, adelaide, perth, stamps, w2 class

Pamphlet - 4 fold DL full colour, titled "Visiting Melbourne", published by Yarra Trams, c2000. Gives details of tickets (Metcard), Yarra Tram depots (4), tram hire, using trams, Grand Prix map, rail map and general points of interest when visiting Melbourne and City Circle tram. Mentions a Delegate Card. CEO Yarra John Wilson.trams, tramways, yarra trams, melbourne, tourist guides

Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 28/7/1996, titled "Oldest trams face chop", by Regina Titelius, about the RTBU in dispute with the PTC over the safety of the W class trams which had resulted in the withdrawal of 43 of the cars. Quotes Russell Coffey of the PTC and RTBU Secretary Peter Bourke.. Notes the cost of modifications about $30,000. The 10 City Circle trams were still in service. Has a photo of SW6 946.trams, tramways, w class, safety, rtbu, ptc, city circle

Newspaper clipping from dated 15-4-1991 (possibly the Herald Sun), about the cessation of trams using Victoria St for shunting (safety) to cease and all services to continue to Queensberry St or Melbourne University. Notes the stop opposite City baths was to close.Has date written in pencil along lower edge.trams, tramways, swanston st, closure, victoria st, melbourne university, queensberry, tram stops

Set of 9 imperial or decimal currency MMTB or MTA or The Met tickets. All numbers printed in black. .1 - 80c - The Met, green ink on off white paper, marked "Adult", No. B238377 .2 - 75c - MTA, green ink on off white paper, No. 005680 .3 - ditto - No. 931347 .4 - 40c - The Met, red ink on off white paper, "Concession" - No. C535873 .5 - 35c - MTA - red ink on off white paper, No. 071355 .6 - ditto - No. 688676 .7 - 5d - MMTB - black ink on purple paper No. 099479 .8 - ditto - No. 284558 .9 - 5d City Section - MMTB - red ink on red paper, over stamped of grey ink - No. 975635 Tickets 7, 8 and 9 have advertisements for Stamina trousers or suits on the rear along with the thought of the month or a statement.trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, concession fares, city section, mta, the met

Model of W class tram, painted in City Circle colours, red, cream and green roof made from wood and plastic and trolley poles - wire and string. Has a label on the bottom "W2 Melbourne Tram, hand made from timber - George Kob".trams, tramways, models, w class, city circle

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

Set of three Newspaper clippings abut the W class trams and their withdrawal. .1 - Editorial, the Age 26-4-1992 - titled - "Trams: making the most of the city's assets" - W class are a Melbourne icon, with their future is secure, finances, sale to the US, recommends that they should be saved. .2 - The Age - 18/51992 - titled - titled - "Protesters turn out in support of W class trams in Fitzroy" - written by Jacqui Macdonald, about a protest march in Brunswick St following publication of plans for replacement of W class in Brunswick St. Supported by workers from Preston Depot and the Public Transport Users Association, Patrick O'Connor. Also quotes Ms Angela Ireland Mayor of Fitzroy, Pat Wilson PTC, and Michael Norbury National Trust. .3 - Progress Press - 8/7/1992 - "Save Trams" about the withdrawal of W class trams from Kew Depot since 1985. Quotes Michael Wilmot and David Clark of the National TrustSome have publishing dates in ink on the cutting.trams, tramways, w class, maintenance, national trust, withdrawn trams, stored trams, sale of trams, kew depot, brunswick st, protest, ptua

Set of three Newspaper clippings about the proposed cross linking of Melbourne tram routes, written by Jacqui Macdonald and Claude Forrell. .1 - The Age, 30/6/1992 - by Jacqui Macdonald, titled "Planned cross - city tram routes draw criticism", PTC review, W class trams, conductors, PTUA Patrick O'Connor, National Trust David Clark, Opposition Alan Brown and Peter Spyker all commented. Noted by one body a lack of research and surveys. .2 - The Age 1/7/1992 - two items - "Coalition pledges efficiency review of tramways plan", about the plan prepared by the Strategic Review Committee chaired by Peter Parkinson, workplace reforms, cross linking of tram routes, release of the review report the previous day by Peter Spyker. Also quotes Union Secretary Lou DiGregorio and PTUA. The second item - "System hit by years of Neglect" - comments about the report and The Met ticket dispute. Item has a map showing the proposed routes. .3 - The Age 1/7/1992 - "A new tramway game of nought's and crosses" - Claude Forrell - looking at the savings of the plan, conductors, union consent, Government and Coalition attitudes to the proposal of cross linking routes. finances.trams, tramways, operations, transport, public transport, unions, finances, maps, tram routes, w class, national trust, ptua, conductors

Set of five pamphlets associated with the installation of Superstops with a bike path in Swanston St during 2010 and 2012. .1 - DL - General redevelopment - Stage 1 - general pamphlet, Published by City of Melbourne and Yarra Trams. 2 - DL - double fold - guide to the new accessible tram zones - City of Melbourne, mainly around the new bike lane arrangements. 3 - DL - tri fold - Information Update 1 - giving an outline of the proposed staging of the works, service changes and dates for works during 2011. Has logos for Yarra, VicRoads, State Government and think tram. 4 - DL - two fold - Tram service changes, for all Swanston St routes, May 2011 with a photo of C1 3525 on the front cover. 5 - DL - six fold - August 2010 - project survey, outlining project for Franklin St to Grattan St Carlton. Has logos for Yarra, VicRoads and think tram.trams, tramways, swanston st walk, swanston st, trackwork, city of melbourne, franklin st, carlton, proposals, tram 3525

Pamphlet - 8 A4 pages, centre stapled, full colour titled "Your Travel guide into and around the City", for the closure of Swanston St to through traffic and the implementation of Swanston Walk, 28/3/1992. Gives information on streets available to by pass the city, city access, maps, benefits, driving and public transport changes. Has logos of the Vic Government, City of Melbourne, VicRoads and PTC.trams, tramways, swanston st, swanston st walk, closure, public transport

Map - 18 fold - 6x3 - pocket size, printed in full colour, titled "Your Guide to Melbourne's Public Transport System - City of Manningham", published by Metlink c2005. Has a map of transport routes in the City of Manningham, details of Metcards, bus routes, maps of the tram and train network and Metcard agents. .2 - as for .1, but for the City of Moonee Valleytrams, tramways, maps, city of manningham, city of moonee valley

Pamphlet - 3 fold A4 on recycled paper, titled "The economics of transport - Smarter Transport - Better Cities", outlining in a series of Monographs on public transport in Melbourne, Sydney, Infrastructure investment, economics, transport projects, fares, mass transit projects. Provides a forum overview. preface by Ross Garnaut, transport expenditure compared to other cities and transport myths.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, finances, fares, proposals, management, economics

Set of Swanston Trams timetables, red white green cover with route number on cover, giving details of check points, use of Metcards and contact details, frequency, a Welcome to Swanston Trams, description of route and route map. .1 -Route 5 - Malvern (Burke Rd) - University - December 2000 - 32 pages .2 - Route 6 - Glen Iris - City - December 2000 - 24 pages .3 - Route 16 - St Kilda Beach - University - December 2000 - 24 pages .4 - Route 55 - West Coburg - Domain Interchanges via William St - December 2000 - 28 pages .5 - Route 57 - West Maribyrnong - City - December 2000 - 28 pages .6 - Route 72 - Camberwell - University - December 2000 - 24 pages .7 - Route 78/79 - North Richmond - Prahran or St Kilda Beach - December 2000 - 20 pages .8 - Route 82 Moonee Ponds - Footscray - December 2000 - 20 pagesSome have number notes and notes written inside about changes or errors in ink. See History.trams, tramways, swanston trams, tram services, timetables, route 5, route 6, route 16, route 55, route 57, route 72, route 78, route 79, route 82

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W2 638 (Route 42) in Whitehorse Road crossing Burke Road, Camberwell, with SW6 883 (City Route 7) at the terminus. Note the curves in front of the tram which allowed for cars to turn from Whitehorse Road Westbound into Burke Road. Note the conductor standing in the doorway. Photo dated 24-7-1944 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, balwyn, whitehorse road, burke road, w2 class, sw6 class, tram 638, tram 883

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W2 636 (City route 42) in the Barkers Road cutting on a wet day. In front of the tram appears to be two cars with trailers. Photo not dated in the Wal Jack album. Possibly 14-9-42 based on other similar photos.trams, tramways, barkers road, w2 class, route 42, tram 636

.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

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of T 178 at Elsternwick, Glenhuntly Road. The tram has been modified with air operated folding doors - see page 65 of Destination City, Edition 5 for further details. In the background are buildings for Apps & Sons Undertakers, James Smith Station Estate Agency, a hair salon, a Shell service station which has motor cycle sales. Photo not dated in album, but was with three negs of T177 at Elsternwick on 23-2-42.trams, tramways, elsternwick, glenhuntly rd, t class, tram 178