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Melbourne Tram MuseumFinancial record, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), "Cable tramways construction Cost", c1900
... and the lease to MTOCo from the Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT).... and the lease to MTOCo from the Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT). Yields ...Item prepared to provide the cost of construction for each cable tram line, length, track drainage, alterations to services, engine houses, engine house machinery, engineering, total costs, cost per mile, with a typed list of line opening dates and the lease to MTOCo from the Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT).Yields information about the cost of construction of the cable tramways by the MTT.Hand made sheet with typed lables prepared in ink titled "Cable tramways construction Cost", mounted onto a masonite sheet with adhesive tape on the sides.tramcars, tramways, costs, cable trams, tramway construction, engine houses, mtt, melbourne tramways trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster - Framed, Stephen Watson, "The History of Melbourne's Tramways"
... Framed post titled "The History of Melbourne's Tramways... Framed post titled "The History of Melbourne's Tramways ...Framed post titled "The History of Melbourne's Tramways", providing a detailed map, showing the opening, closing, dates, and notes of Melbourne's horse, cable, electric tramways and railways. Printed on an image of cable trams in Collins St with the Melbourne Town Hall in the background. Has notes on closures, track layouts, accuracy, and acknowledgments. Prepared by Stephen Watson and Ian Johnson in 2006, 3rd Edition See item 506 for other issues. Yields information about the development of the Melbourne tramways and the system.Wooden bevel edge, dark brown stain, framed poster glazed with paper backing.melbourne, map, tramways, cable trams, horse trams, box hill, vr trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Programme, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Co, "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant - Menu", c2005
... . On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial.... On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial ...Menu cover for the "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", Melbourne, early dinner or lunch three course menu, including logos. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. Inside the cover has the actual menu for a three course meal. .1 - Menu - used for the five course meal. .2 - ditto - different selection and different rear cover.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, menu -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Specification, George Duncan, Melbourne Tramways Trust, "General Conditions of Contract" - cable trams, c1884
... of mechanical equipment to the Melbourne Tramways Trust, cable tram... Trams tramways MTT Cable Trams Melbourne Tramways Trust ...Set of three printed foolscap documents, secured in the top left hand corner by a staple, giving standard "General Conditions of Contract" for the construction or provision of mechanical equipment to the Melbourne Tramways Trust, cable tram system. .1 - four page document - "General Construction" .2 - three page document - "Mechanical" .3 - two page document - has clause title on the left hand side.trams, tramways, mtt, cable trams, melbourne tramways trust, construction, mto co, contracts, specification, legal agreements -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Sun, “Comeback call for the old trams…”, 1/02/1978 12:00:00 AM
... McAlpine wants old trams to be used as tourist trams in Melbourne... as tourist trams in Melbourne Tramways Museum Society willing ...Newspaper clipping titled: “Comeback call for the old trams…” The Sun, Wed, February 1, 1978 Text Councillor Rob McAlpine wants old trams to be used as tourist trams in Melbourne Tramways Museum Society willing to supply 3 trams between 1924 and 1946 Trams could run along loop formed by LaTrobe, Spencer, Collins, Macarthur, Gisborne and Victoria Streets.trams, tramways, museum, tourist trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Suspension Strut Bolt Cap, Circa 1885
... From a Melbourne Cable Car Trailer, built by the Melbourne... Trailer, built by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. circa 1885 ...From a Melbourne Cable Car Trailer, built by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. circa 1885. It is cast in 2 halves and then the 2 pieces forged together. It is a poor example due to a poor sand system employed. Lack of wear markings suggests this item had not been extensively used or subject to extensive wear.Example of cable car suspension componentsCast item, two halves welded together and painted.ballarat, ballarat tramways, cable car, horse tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMap, Melbourne cable tram system, 1971?
... by the Melbourne Tramways Trust. Shows engine houses and car houses... the Melbourne Cable Tram system. tramways cable trams trams map ...Map showing the Melbourne cable tram system, with a list of opening and closing dates for the various lines, opened by the Melbourne Tramways Trust. Shows engine houses and car houses (or depots), location names, railways, and a scale. Includes notes on other dates tracks were changed and the Northcote to Clifton Hill line. No marks as to who prepared the map.Yields information about the Melbourne Cable Tram system.Foolscap sheet - Map - Melbourne cable tram system showing tracks, car houses and engine houses.Has a date stamp 22 Apr 1971 in bottom right hand corner.tramways, cable trams, trams, map, melbourne tramways trust, mtt, engine houses, depots, car houses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Menu, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", 1989
... all items. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne.... On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial ...Menu cover for the full or five-course dinner menu, listing all items. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. Included was a pamphlet providing pricing, general information, contact details group bookings. Dated Jan 1989. The tram was very popular and withdrawn on safety grounds.Yields information about the menu served on the Restaurant tram early 1989 and pricing.Menu folded A4 sheet printed in full colour on one side and a price and booking details pamphlet or insert.colonial tramcar restaurant, menu, tramways, restaurant tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Form, Metlink, "Melbourne Tramways Band – Booking Request Form", 2006
... Two A4 sheets printed in colour, "Melbourne Tramways Band... at Metlink with e-mail address. "Melbourne Tramways Band – Booking ...Two A4 sheets printed in colour, "Melbourne Tramways Band – Booking Request Form", with a colour photo of the band with the Yarra Trams 100 years of Electric Trams and band dress featuring the 100th anniversary images. The form asks for the details of the event, key contact, access etc. Has the Metlink logo in the top right hand corner. Contact Kate Kearns at Metlink with e-mail address.Along the top is a hand written note the CRMO Camberwell from Simone.trams, tramways, metlink, tramways band, 100 years of electric trams, booking form -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Sun, "A Place in the Sun", 15/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne Tramways. .1 - 15/7/1971, about the launch of a new... Trams tramways Melbourne behaviour Tramways Crews Holdens Motor ...Series of newspaper clippings from The Melbourne Sun, "A Place in the Sun", column written by Keith Dunstan that involved Melbourne Tramways. .1 - 15/7/1971, about the launch of a new model of the Holden motor car and that it was an annual event. Keith mused whether the trams should have an annual makeover and provides a suggestion for one. .2 - 21/4/1976 - about the usefulness of Melbourne trams and their place.trams, tramways, melbourne, behaviour, tramways, crews, holdens, motor vehicles, people and places -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Ed Bright, "Melbourne Tramways Band - Tramways Band Back of Track", c2000
... corner, titled "Melbourne Tramways Band - Tramways Band Back..., titled "Melbourne Tramways Band - Tramways Band Back of Track ...Two page A4 document, photocopied, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Melbourne Tramways Band - Tramways Band Back of Track", written by Ed Bright, c2000 following their departure from Hawthorn Tram Depot, looking for a new home. Outlines the history of the band, a visit to Thailand, and a copy of a photo of the Tramways Band from Abbotsford car house (depot). Two copies held.trams, tramways, tramways band, mmtb, music, hawthorn depot -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Dean Filgate, "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", 1999
... Book - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick... "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways... History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust ...Book - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", MBCTT, written by Bob Prentice and edited by Dean Filgate. Published by Tramway Publications 1999. Provides details on the formation of the Trust, appointments, financials, track and overhead construction, power supply, street lighting, depot and offices, opening, map, tickets, staff, operation statistics, extensions, and rolling stock. Illustrated with many photographs including a photograph of the Trust Tramways Band.Yields information about the tramways built by "The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust"Book - 24 pages including heavy card covers, titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", centre stapled.trams, tramways, mbctt, tramways band, coburg, construction -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report copy - extract - MTOCo - Annual report - 1896
... , the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo). Extracted from a Melbourne... of the Melbourne cable system operator for 1896, the Melbourne Tramway ...Provides the financial details and performance for the operator of the Melbourne cable system operator for 1896, the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo). Extracted from a Melbourne newspaper for 11/8/1896. Notes the dividends, disputes over payment of rates, the death of A. W Robertson, one of the directors, costs, assets, and passengers. The report was presented by the Chairman, Mr. F B Clapp.Yields information the financial situation in 1896 for the Melbourne cable Tram operator, MTOCo.Typed document on a single sheet of blue paper - extract - from a Melbourne newspaper dated 11/8/1896tramways, trams, cable trams, mtoco, annual reports -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collectionphotograph - gelatin silver photograph, Councillor W.P. Francis, Mayor of Brighton 1911 and 1918, c. 1911-1918
... worked as a miner, then at Melbourne Tramway Company before... as a miner, then at Melbourne Tramway Company before becoming ...Councillor William Plummer Francis (1865-1941) was Mayor of Brighton in 1911 and 1918. Born in 1865 Geelong, he was originally worked as a miner, then at Melbourne Tramway Company before becoming a greengrocer with stores in Middle Brighton and Sandringham. He became a member of the Brighton Council in 1906, elected Mayor in 1911 and then again in 1918. He died on 14 July 1941 in Brighton.w.p. francis, councillor, mayor, brighton, city of brighton, portrait, jabot, mayoral robe, local government, william plummer francis -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBadge - MTOCo lapel, 1900's
... Lapel Badge for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff... Lapel Badge for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff. Has ...Lapel Badge for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff. Has an abbreviation of "MTOCo" to indicate the tramway operator and worn as part of their uniform. No manufacturer's name on the rear of the badge, though possibly made by Stokes & Sons Melboune. Three copies held, two fitted with a clip - as shown in the photograph. See Reg Item 1923 for a photo showing how it was used for a Conductor's uniform.Demonstrates a item worn on a MTOCo Uniform. Made from a cast brass item, nickel plated, cast in the form of handwritten or script letters. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either end of the badge to enable the badge to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap or the uniform.trams, tramways, uniforms, cable trams, mtoco -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, J W Banks, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, Apr 1889
... Williamstown and Melbourne Tramway promoters... Williamstown and Melbourne Tramway promoters ...Large book of 9 pages, incl. title page, bound on left with black tape, wih plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889Signed p. 2 by J.W. Banks, C.E.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, j w banks -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPamphlet, Information on revised Bus-Train ticketing arrangements from Warrandyte or Park Orchards to Melbourne via Ringwood Railway Station
... Bi-fold advertisement for the Melbourne and Metropolitan...Bi-fold advertisement for the Melbourne and Metropolitan ...Bi-fold advertisement for the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, introduced as from Sunday, 19th October, 1969 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Boyce Pizzey and Booz Allen & Hamilton, "Final Report - New Directions for Melbourne's Tramway Heritage", 2001
... Directions for Melbourne's Tramway Heritage", dated Jan. 2001... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Melbourne ...Photocopied Report - 105 pages, titled "Final Report - New Directions for Melbourne's Tramway Heritage", dated Jan. 2001, prepared for the Department of Infrastructure by Booz Allen & Hamilton, Convergence Design Pty Ltd and Boyce Pizzey Strategic. Chapters are Introduction, Tramcar Collections, Other Tramway Heritage, Heritage Significance, Opportunities and Management Plan. Held by a large spring back binder. See Reg item 4264 and 4266 for associated papers. trams, tramways, melbourne, heritage, trams, museum, conservation -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Robert Green, "Brief History of Melbourne's Horse Omnibus System", c2000
... . Includes references to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company... Trams tramways Horse Trams Horse Buses Cable Trams Melbourne ...Manuscript - printed on 2 A4 sheets, titled "Brief History of Melbourne's Horse Omnibus System", prepared by Robert Green on early public transport systems in Melbourne using horse buses. Includes references to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company (MTCo), services, lines, routes, stables, proposals for horse tramways. Notes work of Francis Clapp, the Managing Director and the eventual operation of the cable tram system in Melbourne. Two copies held.trams, tramways, horse trams, horse buses, cable trams, melbourne, public transport -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of 3 Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 11/11/1985 12:00:00 AM
... of Melbourne tramways. See image i1 and i2 for close up of the plaque... of Melbourne tramways. See image i1 and i2 for close up of the plaque ...Set of three Photographs, Black and White, Photo of: .1 - Minister for Transport Tom Roper unveiling a plaque at the City Sq, 11/11/1985? celebrating the centenary of 100 years of Melbourne tramways. See image i1 and i2 for close up of the plaque. .2 - display of cable car 299 and grip car at the city square along with a pseudo railcar. .3 - group of four cars on display in Swanston St with Y469 on the rear.trams, tramways, 100 years of trams, tmsv, swanston st, y class, tram 469 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, Cheryl Grant, MMTB No. 121, outward bound in Norwood Road, 2012
... of Melbourne's Tramways). Real photo series Postcard No. 2358... history of Melbourne's Tramways). Real photo series Postcard ...Digital image of MMTB No. 121, outward bound in Norwood Road (Now Toorak Road), passing under the Alamein line rail over bridge mid 1920's. Note the single track in the street, which was not duplicated until Oct. 1927 (See Timeline history of Melbourne's Tramways). Real photo series Postcard No. 2358 and titled "Norwood Road Burwood" Note the tram has "18" under the bottom of the driver's dash.trams, tramways, burwood, toorak rd, norwood rd, railway bridge, alamein railway, tram 121 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Report, Tramway Board, Tramway Board - Special Work, 1916
... between the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. (MTOC... between the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. (MTOC ...Report prepared by the Tramway Board, the intermediate body between the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. (MTOC) and the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), examining the status of the special work (points and crossings), curves, depot entry tracks and other worn tracks for wear. This report looks at the northern half of the cable system. Prepared May 1916 with a second inspection during July 1916. Provides detailed layout drawings of each junction, crossings with other cable lines, railway tracks, curves, depot entry, and locations where cable pick up points were - a "wiggle" in the track. Yields information about the examination of the cable tram special work prior to the end of the MTOCo franchise.Digital image - scan of the 1916 Report by the Tramway Board - approx 200 pages within a heavy cardboard folder secured with two interscrews or Chicago screws. Typed quarto sheets interleaved with foolscap drawings of each location. Folder by Sands & McDougall - dated 24/7/1917 No. D6350. tramways, trams, cable trams, tramway board, mtoco, track repairs, trackwork, points, level crossings -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Rules for Horse Car Drivers
... and partly typed. Details the 78 Rules that applied to the Melbourne.... Details the 78 Rules that applied to the Melbourne Tramway ...Copy of a document from an original source, handwritten and partly typed. Details the 78 Rules that applied to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company horse tram drivers and their operations. Gives rules for their personal behaviour, duties, watering of the horses, passing of other horse-drawn trams, walking horses around curves, operations, management of passengers, use and care of cash boxes, accidents, fares, tickets, and general work.Yields information about the rules that Melbourne horse tram drivers operated by.Set of two blue foolscap handwritten or typed sheets consisting of six sheets each (Rules 1 to 78) titled Rules for Horse Car Drivers and special notice for drivers.tramways, trams, rules, mtoco, horse trams, horse cars, drivers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Conductress School - MMTB - 1941
... "Melbourne Tramways Past & Present" identifies that the instructor... "Melbourne Tramways Past & Present" identifies that the instructor ...In mid 1941, the MMTB commenced to employ females as Conductresses to alleviate a man power shortage as result of the Second World War. The first 8 commenced training at Hawthorn Depot during August and commenced work on 4 September. See reference for more details on the use of female staff. A MMTB Poster "Melbourne Tramways Past & Present" identifies that the instructor was G. S Boardman and the photo was taken by The Herald.Yields information about the first group to trained as conductresses during 1941.Black and white photograph of 8 women trainee conductresses and Instructor - August 1941tramways, trams, crews, conductors, conductresses, training, world war 2, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - The Scots Church - The Leaflet Spring 2022, Michael North - Scots Church, "Tram Stop", Sept 2022
... Risson and his convictions to support the Melbourne tramway... convictions to support the Melbourne tramway system including ...Tram Stop article written by Michael North looks at the structure at the Elizabeth St tram terminus, named after Sir Robert Risson and his convictions to support the Melbourne tramway system including the campaigns to replace Melbourne's iconic trams with buses and motor cars. Has a photo of the terminal building by Mal Rowe - Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus. The rear cover image of La Trobe St.Yields information about the Elizabeth St tram terminus and its memorial to Sir Robert Risson, MMTB Chairman 1949 to 1970,Book - magazine - 48 pages, perfect bound, full colour titled The Scots Church - The Leaflet Spring 2022 containing an article on the Robert Risson Tram Stop at the Elizabeth St tram terminus.trams, tramways, robert risson, elizabeth street, memorials -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Research and Statistics - Melbourne, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1922
... for the 1923 General Scheme for Melbourne Tramways as the statistical... for the 1923 General Scheme for Melbourne Tramways as the statistical ...Digital image or scan of a document most likely prepared for the 1923 General Scheme for Melbourne Tramways as the statistical background information. See item 2088 for the General Scheme itself. Gives statistical detail for each Melbourne municipality at the time, areas, dwellings, passengers carried, population, route miles of railways and tramways, passenger capacity of the railways, and traffic counts - some of which have been extended to 1925. Demonstrates a statistical document prepared for research purposes and possibly part of the 1923 General Scheme for Tramways in Melbourne.Document - Journal bound in leather with red leather corners, sewn, alphabetical index pages, pages ruled in light blue ink.general scheme, statistics, tramways, railways, population -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Group photo cable tram employees - Prahran - draughts, 1914
... . All the crew members are wearing the uniform of Melbourne... are wearing the uniform of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo ...Photograph of 6 men, with gripman William Baker Strong, seated on the table, playing draughts. Based on item 7627, most likely at the Prahran Car House or Depot Mess Room. Two conductors are wearing their trip slip safety pins. One of the men is wearing a large cape and could be either a gripman or a signalman. All the crew members are wearing the uniform of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo).Yields information about the tram crews at the Prahran car house in 1914 and W B Strong.Print of a copy of a black and white photograph on AGFA paper."William B Strong playing draughts, seated on table at M&MTB" in ink on lower edge of print.cable trams, prahran, prahran car house, group photos, mtoco, crews, tram crews, grip men, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Melbourne Tramways Trust, Henry Weedon, "Working of Tramways", 17/6/1914
... and working of the cable tramways in Melbourne. Considers the powers... and working of the cable tramways in Melbourne. Considers the powers ...Memorandum by Sir Henry Weedon, Chairman of the Melbourne Tramways Trust dated 17 June 1914, titled "Working of Tramways" about the consideration of two Victorian Parliamentary bills about the abolition of the Trust, the take over of the MTOCo and working of the cable tramways in Melbourne. Considers the powers needed if the Trust was to work the tramways as well, borrowing powers, valuation of the rolling stock, car sheds, extra engine power, annual expenses, and possible receipts. The government set up the "Tramway Board" in 1916 to take over the assets of both the MTOCo when their franchise ended and the MTT.Yields information about the considerations undertaken towards the end of the cable tram franchise in Melbourne.Memorandum - 3 foolscap pages, typed and printed in purple ink.tramways, cable trams, mtt, mtoco, parliament -
Melbourne Tram MuseumUniform - Badge, c1917
... and the successor to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff. Has... and the successor to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff. Has ...Lapel Badge for the Tramway Board (predecessor to MMTB and the successor to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff. Has abbreviation of "TB". Made from a cast brass item, nickel plated to indicate the position held by the wearer as part of their uniform. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either of the badge to enable badge to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap or the uniform No manufacturer's name on the rear of the badge.trams, tramways, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms, tramway board -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB", late 1920's
... buses, the formation of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co... of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co and running issues with some ...Radio Transcript or script, 13 foolscap typed pages, double spaced titled "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB". Looks at the history of public transport in Melbourne, in particular early transport problems, crossing the Yarra, the formation of the Melbourne Omnibus Co, the directors, early horse buses, the formation of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co and running issues with some stories. Item noted dated, presumed late 1920's.trams, tramways, public transport, radio stations, horse buses, mto co, melbourne, cable trams
