Tour notes compiled for "ARE Day Tour - St Kilda to Brighton Beach" - 3-6-2006 by Bruce McLaren. Compiled from various sources such as Destination City 5th edition, VR annual reports, VR to 62, Memories of the Railway Trams by Jim Seletto, Tram Tracks - AETA, the Brighton Electric Line by L Marshall-Wood, Bradshaws Guide and Yarra trams 2006 pamphlets.Yields information about the St Kilda Brighton Electric tramway for a tour.Tour notes - approx 60 A4 sheets double side within an Esselte green binder. Has a railfan shop $17.95 price label on the top right hand corner.vr trams, are, tour notes, bruce mclaren, st kilda brighton electric tramway

Drawings prepared by the Melbourne Metro project to show the relocation of Domain Interchange, Domain Road and Park St South Yarra to Toorak Road West and St Kilda Road. Drawings prepared for a Heritage Victoria application dated 26/10/2016. Shows the various work stages principally at the site of Domain Junction where the tram tracks had to be relocated to facilitate the construction of Anzac station.Yields information about the relocation of Domain Interchange to facilitate the construction of the Melbourne Metro.Set of five laminated A3 colour prints with a punch hole in the top left hand corner.metro tunnel, domain interchange, domain road, toorak road, st kilda road, heritage victoria, anzac station

black and white photo: collapsed wooden poppet head of the Ironbark Mine, four men on the left hand side., with engine holding down bolts in the right foreground. 'Old Ironbark, New Chum Reef ?' 26.11.1999 Previous mng 39 In pen - Ironbark legs looking from the tram track and sand heap behind it.organization, business, ironbark mine

One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's tram network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original mounted photograph depicting construction of a new electric tramline in Cotham Road, Kew. The photo shows a pair of horse drawn drays with workers posed beside them. An annotation on the reverse of the photo notes that the drays were used to transport the steel tram tracks from the Hawthorn Railway Station siding. Annotated verso: "1913 / Preparing for Electric Tram Cotham Road Kew / Metal [tracks] transported by horse and dray from Hawthorn Railway siding"theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, cotham road -- kew (vic.), trams -- kew (vic.)

Set of two newspaper clippings from the Prahran Times about the removal of the former VR Tram tracks in St Kilda and negotiations with the Victorian Railways. L=Pounds .1 - "Railways Pay St Kilda L199,900" - 24/3/1959. .2 - "Tramway removal could cost over L280,000" - 11/3/1959.Hand written notes in ink re source.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton, track removal, railways

Typed notice or instruction of foolscap paper titled "Reconstruction of Tram Tracks in Elizabeth Street at Collins and Bourke Street", giving tram arrangements for Elizabeth Street services - other services not affected. Advises of bus arrangements to and from Lonsdale St for Sunday 26/11/1978. Signed by R. C. Drummond as Traffic Manager.Has in ink in the top left hand corner "66 Con"trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, elizabeth st

Agfa colour slide, blue and white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell 22/3/1969 of W2 399, route 59 inbound at the intersection of Mount Alexander Road, Glass Street and Leake St North Essendon. In the background is an Ampol Service Station. Note the car parking on either side of the tram track.trams, tramways, mount alexander rd, route 59, north essendon, w2 class, tram 399

Pamphlet - 3 fold DL full colour, titled "Look down for tram tracks - look up & live", prepared for truck drivers driving high vehicles, has images of tram wires and incidents. Published by Yarra Trams and Keolis Downer. Has contact numbers. Published Feb. 19. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, overhead, road transport, keolis downer

Yields information about the appearance of the intersection of Grenville and Bridge St following the introduction of the horse trams and the terminal arrangements.Digital image from the State Library of Victoria website image No. H86.76/17, a series stereo photograph showing the horse tram track from the Bucks Head Hotel at Grenville and Sturt Streets. Shows the muddy nature of the intersection. Has the buildings on the north side of Sturt St in the view. Photograph by John Henry Harvey, c1900. trams, tramways, bridge st, grenville st, sturt st, horse trams, stereo photograph

One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's public transport network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original mounted photograph showing the old railway crossing in Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. The removal of the train level crossing and the elevation of the rail line above the road was designed to enable the laying of tram tracks along Glenferrie Road. The buildings to the right of the photo were being demolished to allow for this. "The Don Store" is immediately behind the crossing.Annotated verso: "1912 / Demolishing shops near Glenferrie Railway Station, just prior to the regrading of line to camberwell / Taken by E.J. Dower 1912"theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, glenferrie railway station, glenferrie road -- hawthorn (vic.), railways -- hawthorn

Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet showing all the public transport routes to the north and south of the CBD, includes major landmarks. Has information on where to buy tickets, customer information and tram tracker. At the base has a Beware Rhino's image. Has the Melway image as well. Dated Effective - January 2012.trams, tramways, yarra trams, maps, ptv, melbourne, public transport, rhinos

Black and white photograph of W2 488 east bound in Victoria Parade with the destination of Kew Post Office. The tram was built in Feb. 1928 and fitted with route number boxes in 4/1930. The Victoria Parade line was opened to electric trams on 15/9/1929, dating the photo to a short period of time, early 1930s. The photos shows established hedgerows that were planted along the tram track.Yields information about the then new Victoria Parade tramway and tram 488.Black and white print with details on the rear.Sutcliffe Photographers stamp.tramways, tram 488, w2 class, victoria parade, kew post office, trams, mmtb

Photograph, from a publication, of Bourke St looking east from the south side between Queen and Elizabeth Streets. The cable tram tracks can be seen in the street pavement. Has many double deck and some single deck buses. Very busy and congested traffic scene between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets. In the view are the General Post Office, the Myer Store, Foys, Parliament House and London Stores.Yields information about Bourke Street prior to conversion to electric trams.Black and white photograph of Bourke St looking east early 1950'stramways, mmtb, buses, double deck buses, bourke street, cable trams, traffic

National View postcard of Z1 33 (Route 96) at the Spencer St terminus in Bourke St. with another tram waiting to arrive. Does not appear to have a formal safety zone on the north side of the tram where there are a number of people waiting. The former cable tram tracks at this location can be seen in front of the tram. In the view are the NAB building under construction, the BHP, AMP and the MTOCo head officeYields information about Bourke St and Z1 class tramsPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1005-1trams, tramways, bourke st, z1 class, tram 33, spencer st, route 96

Colour photo: Law Courts, Pall Mall, Bendigo. Cars parked kerbside in front of building, pedestrian seat with roof on pavement edge. Trees on roadside, tram tracks in foreground. Photo appears to be 1980's. Stamped on back of photo 'Aulsebrook & Martin Pty Ltd., Photographers, 6 Ruth St., Golden Square 3555 Phone 054 437565bendigo, buildings, law courts pall mall

Yields information about the appearance of Malop Street Geelong and its buildings and vehicles.Black and white photograph of Malop Street Geelong Has The title "Malop Street Geelong" in the bottom left hand corner and "V.22" in the bottom right hand corner. Shows the tram track, one bus, other vehicles, Elders or Dalgety's Wool Store, The National Mutual building and a service station. A commercial produced photograph - printer/publisher unknown.tramways, trams, geelong, malop st

Full colour, A4 foldout, 8 parts, printed onto an A2 sheet, Begonia Festival program, for the 2016 Begonia Festival. Has a map with Wendouree Parade in the gardens area and shows the tram track and depot. Also shows the Park & Ride area in Victoria Park and notes the bus service from the railway (train station). Two copies held.trams, tramways, begonia festival, festival program

"Marathon training is right on track" by Catherine Lambert "Transport routes inspire runner" Cyrus Wong has run along every train line, tram track and most bus routes in zones 1 and 2. Article shows Mr Wong running with tram number 2061 in background. Tram displays route 58, via William St & Zootrams, tramways, tram routes, b class, tram 2061

Drawing - No. A3549 - titled "Esplanade loop St Kilda - Alteration to Barrier Gates and Additional Posts", shows buildings on the site, Candy corner, Kiosk, tram tracks, proposed fencing and gates, signed by Chief Engineer D Eakins on 30/4/1956. Has a hand date stamp of 7 Apr 1956 on rear noting the date printed.trams, tramways, st kilda, candy corner, turning loops

Yields information about the opening configuration of the trams and the street scene at the corner of Sturt and Lyons Streets. Also shows two well dressed men standing alongside the tram.Black and White copy photograph of a Public Records Office, Ballarat Office photograph at the time of the opening of the tramway. Photo taken in 1905 at the corner of Lyons and Sturt St with St Andrews Kirk church in the background. Shows the lighting at the intersection, passengers on the ESCo tram and two well dressed men alongside the tram track. Tram has the destination of Gardens. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Public Records Office Ballarat early 1980's. Used in The Golden City and its Tramways - page 54tramways, trams, sturt st, electrification, lyons st, st andrews kirk, opening, esco

Rose Series postcard No. P 4693, titled "Bourke Street Looking West, Melbourne". Photo taken from the north side of Bourke St between Swanston St and Russell St. Has a number of double decker and single deck buses in the view. A W2 class tram is waiting on the south side of Bourke Street in Swanston Street. Photo late 1940s. The former cable tram tracks remain in the street. the Foys Department store is on the right. Yields information about the eastern end of Bourke St in the late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, bourke st, buses, mmtb buses, leyland, td5c class, w2 class, swanston st

Printed black and white photographic postcard of Deansgate Manchester. Image depicts a street with trams, tram tracks, people walking and standing with buildings lining either side. There is a white 1cm border along the lower edge. The words Deansgate Manchester are printed in the border on the lower left hand side. The words 'A grim town to work everyday of Deansgate' are handwritten in the border. The reverse is blank.S Hildersheimer & Co Manchesterpostcard

Yields information about newspaper articles about the problem of cyclists and the tramway rails at depot junction.Pages 5 and 6 sheets from The Ballarat Courier, regarding issues with the tram tracks at Depot junction and cyclists, dated Wednesday 13 June 2012. Page 5 with headline "On the wrong track" of The Courier, Ballarat, 13/6/2012 written by Fiona Henderson, photo Lachlan Bence about Stephen Stewart who was injured after falling off his bicycle. depot junction, cyclists

Agfa colour slide, blue / white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of a view from a tram southbound in Kingsway section where the road bridge starts to rise to cross over the tram track and then the Yarra river. Tram 802, West Coburg - via William St, route 55 is in the view. Tram has adverts for Tolley's Brandy and ? in Essendon. 3/1968In ink "St K jct 3/68"trams, tramways, kingsway, bridges, route 55, west coburg, tram 802

Battery trams operated between 1890 and 1892. The Mollison Street depot was the original tram depot and included the facilities for charging large numbers of batteries.Black and white photograph. Four rows of men posed in front of doorway of brick building. Tram tracks leading into doorway. Men dressed in suits, top hats. Man in front row left holding baby. Window to right of group has Bendigo Tramways written (partly revealed). Sign on far left above heads of men says positively No Admittance.Mollison Tram Depot written in blue ink on back of photo. Basil written in pencil.person, individual, basil miller

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of the Lister's Junction Service Station, overhead and tram track at the intersection of Bridge St, Main St and Victoria St. (Stones Corner). Shows the style of overhead construction, signal contactors, the service station, its clock and associated advertising. Three ladies are crossing the road. Photo taken on 23.4.1950 at 3.05pm. Advertising on service station has Atlantic, Shell, and Castrol. Has multiple petrol dispensing bowsers. Clocks has directional arrows for Melbourne and Geelong. Tram tracks visible. Copy made Oct. 2001 for the "gold, Gold GOLD" temporary exhibition - colour laser print onto card, with Velcro dots on rear. Stored in box D1 (Display Box) 02/2003. high res scan of the negatives added 18/1/2019.tramways, trams, bridge st, stones corner, ballarat, main st

The photograph shows the northeast corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets, the post office, tram track and one tram partially obscured. Has many people in the view and some horse-drawn vehicles. Titled "Lydiard Street and Post Office Ballarat, Victoria". On the rear of the card in light blue ink, divided back, with spaces for messages, addresses and stamps. Produced by "WTP", printed in Germany and has the number "124187" in the bottom right-hand corner. See item 9008 for an illustration.Yields information about the post office corner at the time of the opening of the tramway and demonstrates colour post card printing techniques.Colour postcard, divided back unused.trams, tramways, post office, sturt st, lydiard st nth

Printed postcard with a coloured image looking from the City Family Hotel over Charring Crossing and looking along Pall Mall. There are four tramcars in the view. Given the tram track colour, the photo was taken possibly soon after the opening the electric tramways in Bendigo in 1903. In the view is a gold mine poppet head, the Town Hall and the various buildings along Pall Mall. Published by E W Cole Book Arcade, part of their 48 views Cole's Sunny Australia Series.Demonstrates a Bendigo postcard featuring Charing Cross and Pall Mall.Postcard colour - divided back - unusedtramways, trams, bendigo, alexandra fountain, charing cross, esco, pall mall

Booklet - "Moving Victoria - A World of experience in Light Rail" - produced by the Victorian Government to advertise and market its expertise in Light Rail manufacturing and operation. Notes Melbourne trams, track infrastructure, Electrical systems and Asset Management. Includes images of Sydney Light Rail and Hong Kong vehicles. Has a forward by Mark Birrell, Minister for Industry Science and Technology (Minister from 1996 to 1999). Includes an extensive list of contacts, companies and their products. See item 7206 for a similar document c2003.Yields information about Victorian Light Rail manufacturing capacity.Booklet - 24 pages, centre stapled titled "Moving Victoria - a world of experience in Light Rail"victoria, tramcar manufacture, sydney, hong kong, melbourne, light rail, tramways, marketing

Black and white photograph. Four rows of men posed in front of doorway of brick building. Tram tracks leading into doorway. Men dressed in suits, top hats. Man in front row left holding baby. Window to right of group has Bendigo Tramways written ( partly revealed ). Sign on far left above heads of men says positively No Admittance '94' on back in pencil.person, individual, basil miller