Newspaper clippings associated with the retirement of Bernard Commandeur from Preston Workshops, titled "Commandeur Moves On". Published the Preston Leader 12/2/2013. .1 - front page of the Preston Leader, featuring a photograph of Bernard leaning from W2 504, Clifton Pugh Transporting Art tram with Z decorated as the Karachi W11 tram - See Reg Item .2 - "Details of the story from page 1 - "Tram worker moves on", featuring a photograph by Stuart Milligan standing in the doorway of a W2 class tram (probably 504)trams, tramways, preston workshops, tram 504

243.1 - Compact Diskette - CD - plastic contained within a light card cover, titled "Driving with trams and buses" produced by VicRoads to give information to motor car and truck drivers about driving with trams and buses. Produced in association with Yarra Trams, c2011. Has on the rear contract details. Part of the think tram project. 2nd copy added 3/8/2013 along with 243.2 243.2 - Mini CD/DVD (80mm diameter) in a cardboard folder, titled "Driving with Trams" - two copies held. 3rd copy added 11/6/2022 from an unknown source. See Reg Item 2416 for a pamphlet with similar materials. Mini CD/DVD copied onto the AV file database.trams, tramways, vicroads, yarra trams, compact disc cd, motor vehicles, motor buses

Digital Image of a newspaper clipping with photograph about a plaque fitted to tram A1 242 honouring "Sister Fionnuala Cunningham" and her work for the Catholic church, school teacher and people. Information provided by Fionnuala Tate and Vic Sig web site, access 5/8/2013 for details of the tram. Note the spelling of the name on the plaque is incorrect. See Reg Item 3775 for a Newspaper clippingtrams, tramways, plaques, yarra trams, tram 242

Postcard titled "Trams of Melbourne Australia", featuring W6 990 advertising Billy Guyatts, A1 235, SW6 902 and Z1 85. On the rear has space for message, address stamp etc. Published by Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd of Canberra with copyright haled by Robert Schorn. http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams (accessed 8/8/2013) gives the tram as W6 990, April 1985.trams, tramways, postcards, melbourne, tram 990, tram 85, tram 902, tram 235

Set of two black and white photos from The Age of the first day of running Z3 117 in service. .1 -Z3 117 at the Elizabeth and Bourke St stop loading passengers. Tram has in the route number box a sign "New Trams free rides today". .2 - Interior view of tram with the conductors desk having a sign about free rides, another employee handing out pamphlets about the tram and passengers on the tram. From the Vicsig.net web site accessed 20/8/2013, gives the in service date of Z3 117 as 25/9/1979.Have "The Age" copyright stamp on the rear. In pencil, on both "Oct 1979, Z3 117 first day in service"trams, tramways, mmtb, z3 class, bourke st, tram 117

Black and white photograph of Volvo Articulated bus in "The Met" colours, c1985, Number 06 at Doncaster depot. Has other buses in the background. Model No. B10ML on radiator. Web site: http://www.showbus.co.uk/Australia/gallery/met2.htm accessed 20/8/2013 - says under a photo of a similar bus: "In 1985 Japan took delivery of 100 Volvo B10ML articulated buses for services to the World Expo in Tokyo. The order caused a stir at the time as Japan was self-sufficient in bus production. However articulated buses were not street legal, so after the Expo the buses were all exported. Seventy nine of them ended up in Australia, popping up all over the country."On rear in ink "MTA Newly acquired Volvo Artic Bus"trams, tramways, the met, buses, doncaster, tram 6

Set of three photograph by John Dare, 9/3/1975 of the operation of the TMSV horse Royal Park Zoo tram, No. 256, in the South Melbourne Football ground loop. .1 - Side of view of the tram with horse. .2 - With "Seven Colour Television Tram" passing on the inbound track. .3 - general view of the tram. The adtrams article (http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams) accessed 22/8/2013 gives the advertising tram as SW6 900. image i4 - scan of three back of the photographs.On .1 and .3 - On rear ink "Recently restored horse tram was one of the highlights of the Labour Day weekend when it operated on a loop of track opposite the South Melbourne Football Ground. 9/3/75". Along with the ARHS Photo collection and John Dare name and address stamp. On .2 - as for .1, but with the additional words "Here it is seen paralleling the seven colour television tram"trams, tramways, horse trams, tmsv, south melbourne loop, advertising trams, tram 256, tram 900

Set of three photos collision damage to W2 449, possibly after a Preston workshop collision with W2 488. 488 appears to have little damage, while 449 has bumper pushed in. 488 has cabin advertisements for King Auto Electrics of Deepdene and RESI Permanent building society. 449 has an advertisement for Condor pipe tobacco. Assumed made during the 1970's by the MMTB. VicSig.net. web site accessed 23/8/2013, notes that the tram was sold during 1980.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, preston workshops, tram 488, tram 449, w2 class, mmtb

Set of three photos of the launch of Michael Leunig Art tram No. 816 at Preston Workshops with Transport Minister Tom Roper. Part of the Transporting Arts Scheme. VicSig.net. web site accessed 23/8/2013, notes that the tram was launched during July 1986. Photographed at Preston Workshops. .1 - Artist being interview by the Press with tram alongside. .2 - View of tram. .3 - Tom Roper and Michael Leunig. See also Reg Item 560 for first day ticket, issued on Sunday 13/7/1986.In ink on rear of each photo .1 - "Artist Michael Leunig @PWS with #816" .2 - "Artist Leunig painted 721" .3 - "Minister for Transport Tom Roper and artist Leunig @PWS"trams, tramways, transporting art, preston workshops, minister for transport, decorated trams, tram 816

Yields information about the SEC activities in the Ballarat district during the mid 1950's and has a strong association with a number of people in the article.Photocopy of ?/1956 pages 2- 7 of SEC News featuring SEC activities in the Ballarat area, trams, personnel, black and white photographs, 3 A3 size sheets. Titled "Electricity's the new power on the land". Images added and record revised 30/10/2013trams, tramways, secv, ballarat trams, personnel, power supply

All images from Mal Rowe, except No. 6 from Marcus Wong 1 - D class 5001 at the terminus showing the sign at the south end - 23-9-2013 2 - B class 2088 looking south - 30-7-2010 3 - B class 2128 looking south - 12-2003 4 - Sign on Combino D1 3501 5 - D1 3501 - in Swanston Street at Victoria St - 16-3-2004. Was given the name of Sir Robert Risson, but was removed when the PTC livery was applied in June 2014. 6 - Plaque Feb. 1994, laid by Alan Brown, Minister for Public TransportYields information about the Sir Robert Risson Tram TerminusSet of 6 images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus in Elizabeth St at Flinders St.tramways, robert risson, elizabeth street, memorials, plaque, d class, d1 class, b class, tram 5001, tram 2088, tram 2128, tram 3501

Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, Monday, 6/9/1971, titled "Last Journey for 39" - article on page 1 about the last tram from Mt. Pleasant, Conductor Herbie Smerdon, Driver Bill Tuddenham, written by Judy Graham. Article continues on page 2. See Reg Item 278.2 for a photo copy of this item from an earlier donation. See Reg Item 4179 for a photo of No. 39. Image i2 of part of page 2, added 10/9/2013 from donation of Dave Macartney. Second copy added 5/11/2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett. Location - original copy not in box 01-01-01 as at 20/1/2019, 2nd copy placed in 01-01-01.mt pleasant, closure, barkly st

Newspaper clipping, titled "Want Provincial Trams Retained" re deputation of Provincial tramway employees waiting upon Government - notes trolley buses. Refers to Mr. H.H.Bell (M&MTB) and Mr. Kent Hughes as "Minister for Transport". VR to 62 gives K. Hughes as Minister for transport from 20/3/1935 to 1/4/1935. Was Minister for Railways 25/7/1934 to 20/3/1935 and 11/1947 to 10/1949. Reference to the Bell report dates cutting Sept./Oct. 1949. Record revised and image added 21/9/2013. See "VR to 62", p 274 and A.Bradley's draft book re Bell Reporttrams, tramways, provincial tramways, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, h.h.bell

Newspaper clipping, titled "Good-bye to Railway Trams" (Age Fri 4/5/1956) about the closure on 5/5 of the St Kilda Brighton Tramway, background history, and photo of VR No. 6. Written by Claude Forell of the Age newspaper. Record revised and image added 21/9/2013. trams, tramways, vr trams, closure, st kilda - brighton tramway, aeta

Newspaper clipping about former tramway staff employed as post men. - circa Feb. 1956. Titled "Trammen as Postmen". Record revised and image added 21/9/2013."Feb. 56"trams, tramways, geelong, employees, closure

Newspaper clipping, titled "Old Victor Horse tram to run again" dated 17/12/1955 about a proposal to re-open the Horse tram service to Granite island at Victor Harbor - Sunday Mail. Record revised and image added 21/9/2013."Sunday Mail Adelaide" "17-12-55"trams, tramways, victor harbor, horse trams

A newspaper Clipping titled "Trams and The Enthusiast" from the "Birmingham Weekly Post" about tramway enthusiasts and their books - reviews - "Tramways of the Black County" by W.Webb. Has photo of steam tram and trailer. Record revised and image updated 20/9/2013.trams, tramways, trams, enthusiasts, uk trams, publications

Newspaper cutting with 2 photos and caption of closure of Christchurch NZ's New Brighton tram route, titled "Buses replace trams on New Brighton Service" and replacement with buses - 20/10/1952. Page 8 of the "The Press", Mon. Oct 20, 1952. Record revised 20/9/2013.trams, tramways, christchurch, brighton trams closure, closure

24 page magazine, publisher by Traction publication recording current event in Australia & New Zealand railways & tramways - with photos, advertisements, see list for contents. Railways in Australia The Magazine about Australian Trains, incorporating TRAM TRACKS, the Electric Traction Monthly Contents (Summary) Articles New Zealand Railways - Record Year - pl, 2 and 3 Diesel operation of South line is SAR plan - p2 Comrails plan big improvements - p3 New north line soon for NSWR? - p3 About Locomotives - QGR Garratt's, VR N class, R class, NSW 58, TGR diesels - p4 and 5 Holiday by Rail - C.Einsiedel - Vic and NSW Comparisons are Odious - An American View - PCC tram for MMTB - p9 More Fare increase - Sydney, Melbourne and elsewhere - p10 Operation 'Strike' - Melbourne Trams Handle Crowds - by KSK - p 1 2 and 13 (VR trains on strike) - very interesting. - has map of ~B including authorised lines. High Voltage ~ Electric Railway news - NSW, VR, Gippsland - p 14 Model Railways in Australia - p 1 8 and 19 The Mayfield Lines ( large garden 0 gauge model railway, by L.A. Clark, includes plan - p20 and 2 I.) Photographs NSW steam loco 5801 - pl TGR diesel railcars built by Comeng - p3 NSW 38's - p4 MMTB PCC tram 980 and interior view - p9 Photo of St Louis Car Co. B3 bogie used under PCC car - p10 Perth Trolley Bus - No. 41 - p 1 3 Advertisements McGills Newsagency - p2 John C. Beckett - photographer - p6 Meadmores model engineering Co. - p6 and p 14 WAGR institute magazine - p6 Wattle Park - p7 Australian Model Hobbies - SA - p 1 5 Traction Publications - p 1 5 The Main Hobby Depot - Melbourne - p 1 5 Railway Destination Rolls, LA Clark - pl 5 Model repairs - R.Pearson - p19 Hearn's Hobbies- p21 The Hobby Shop p21 Herbert Small - p21 Australia Railway Models - p22 Scale Model Railway Equipment - p23 Bames Tennis Centre - p23 Traction publications listings and books etc. - p24 - and where to purchase magazine. Amalgamated Blind and Tent Co. - p24 Other List of office bearers and general information for ARLHS Obituary for Maj Gen. A.C.Fewtrell Chief Civil Engineer for NSWGR Tramway news - Sydney King St. Closure, Wanganui system closure, Latrobe St. Melbourne, Melbourne VR trams, SEC trams purchasing maximum traction trams, Launceston, Hobart, Kalgoorlie - p I 1, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide - p I 5 Drawing of Adelaide H class trams - p 1 9 Club noticeboard, and Question box - on Outer circle Railway. Wad 25.11.95 Record images added 20/8/2013. trams, tramways, australian railways, new zealand railways, model railways, model tramways

Pocket or wallet size timetable card for the Brisbane Tramway's Red Hill - Stafford line (Northside) line, used by Brisbane City Council, Tramways and Powerhouse Department - Jan. 28, 1940. Gives 1st and last cars from terminals and last car from City. On bottom of each card has an advertisement for :"Myers - Devey Cash Orders". Record images added 20/8/2013.brisbane trams, timetables, commerce

Newspaper Clipping regarding closure of trams to Henley, Richmond, Magill, Richmond through Grenfell and Currie Sts. Adelaide in Feb 1957 and comments from SA Branch President of the Aust. Electric Traction Association, Mr. M. Alexander - no information on source of the newspaper. Record images added 20/8/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, closure, aeta

NSW "Tramways Management Board", alias NSWGT Weekly Notice No. 12, dated 12/3/1932, pages 373 - 4040 (would have commenced with Weekly Notice No. 1) - 16pp, printed document. Describes in detail, traffic arrangements for St. Patricks Day 1932 and arrangements for opening of tramway across Sydney Harbour Bridge to Wynyard. Record images added 20/8/2013.On front cover "See page 400 also back"trams, tramways, nsw, sydney, st. patricks day, newcastle, wynyard

A (12 section) fold out map of street car (tram) and bus services for Los Angeles, dated June 1, 1938, showing all LAR (Los Angeles Railway) streetcar and coach (tram and bus) services, Pacific Electric lines within area, detailed "downtown" map, route descriptions and points of interest. Record images added 20/8/2013.Three terminus have been marked with pencil "X". On rear car, next to object number is a symbol looking like a "H & S" merged together.trams, tramways, los angeles, street cars, map

Yields information about the demolition of the Alfred Hall, in the mid 1950's - a once important part of Ballarat's community facilities.Newspaper article titled "Temporary Hall? Just silly says wrecker" on the demolition of Ballarat's Alfred Hall in The Courier, Dec 18, 1956. Photo of building with roof partially removed. On rear is an advertisement for Owens (Toys) of Ballarat - not complete. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, alfred hall, ballarat, demolition, buildings

Newspaper clipping titled "Old trams "much better than present homes"" with photo of ex Adelaide single truckers cars (A class), on stands at Port Augusta for use as homes (Port Augusta Council to give approval) and on rear photo of new SA Railways Bluebird rail cars at Islington Workshops beginning trials. Item not dated. Item can be dated by knowledge of date Bluebird Railcars commenced trials. According to Railmac publication, "Railcars of S.A.R., to 1975, first Bluebird commenced service 10/54. images of both photos on file. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, port augusta, bluebird railcars

Newspaper clipping titled "A lot of surprises in half a century" from Adelaide Mail 7/1/1950, with photo of King William St. with horse trams and notes on life 50 years before that and what was happening in 1900. Item written by Max Fatchen. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, horse trams, social history

Newspaper clipping (Adelaide Advertiser 26/3/1956), titled "Tape visible from 500ft" with photo and caption of a F class drop centre tram with new reflecting tape on front of drivers cabs and visibility at 500 feet. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, accidents, reflecting tape, mtt

Newspaper photo glued to thin card with two other photos (non - tramway on rear) of V214 on the construction of the Royal Park tramline between period 1925-1927. Has been retouched. Date of reproduction unknown. On rear has pencil markings cross outs and number "262" in bottom left hand corner. Record revised and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, mmtb v214, royal park line, construction

Page 25/26 and part of adjacent page of Adelaide "Sunday Mail" 1/1/1955, titled "Holidaymakers see return of horse tram" containing a photo and story of visitors to Victor Harbor missing the horse tram service which had been suspended. Record revised and additional image added 20/9/2013.trams, tramways, victor harbor, horse trams

Newspaper Clipping from Northern Suburbs Express of 20/3/1963, titled "Kalinga Travellers boycott buses" about travellers boycotting buses that replaced the Kalinga route trams in Dec. 1962. Route closed 24/12/1962. Record revised and image added 20/9/2013. See Brisbane Tramways, the last Decade, Transit Press, p46.trams, tramways, kalinga, brisbane, buses