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Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Shake, rattle and roll, it'll be a fine tram party", 23/08/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - titled "Shake, rattle and roll, it'll... electric trams" Newspaper clipping - titled "Shake, rattle and roll ...Newspaper clipping - titled "Shake, rattle and roll, it'll be a fine tram party", The Age 7/10/2006 about the family day to be celebrated by Yarra Trams the following day. Has a photo of a car painter painting the interior of NMETL 13. Written by Stephen Moynihan and Clay Lucas with photo cy Pat Scala. Notes the centenary of the VR Trams and NMETL.Handwritten note "Age 7 Oct. 2006 p8" and "Wed 11 Oct 2006, 100 yrs electric trams"trams, tramways, events, yarra trams, preston workshops, nmetl, centenary, 100 years of electric trams, essendon depot, vr trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Journey among equals", 15/04/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 15/4/2000... 2057 Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 15/4/2000 ...Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 15/4/2000 with an article on using Melbourne's trams, being a passenger, living and using trams in other world cities, observations, trolley poles, drivers, connies, MMTB and being a passenger in general. Written by Peter McMillan, with a photo of 2057 southbound across Spencer St bridge with the former VR offices in the background. Photo by Eamon Gallagher.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, mmtb, passengers, spencer st, tram 2057 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "New Life in US for our old trams", 13/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, 13/1/1978 titled "New Life... and "Also 518 to Seattle" in ink. Newspaper clipping from The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 13/1/1978 titled "New Life in US for our old trams", written by Ross Warneke on the sale of two W2 tramcars (481 and 484) to Seattle. Quotes MMTB Chairman, Mr. F. Snell, Paul Class of Gales Creek Enterprises and Councilman George Bensen of Seattle who are to visit Melbourne next week.On the right hand side of the cutting, gives the newspaper and date and "Also 518 to Seattle" in ink.trams, tramways, sale of trams, tramcars, melbourne, mmtb, seattle -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Clang clang goes the trolley right into a glass case", 24/01/1974 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, Thursday January 24, 1974... Trams tramways MMTB Cable Trams Museums Exhibitions Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Thursday January 24, 1974 titled "Clang clang goes the trolley right into a glass case", about the positioning of the Museum of Victoria (at the time the Science Museum) cable car - grip and trailer into a glass case on the corner of Russell and Little Lonsdale St. Has a photo of a Nicholson St cable car. Notes the MMTB repair work.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, museums, exhibitions -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Probus Association of Vic, "Day out at the tram museum", Nov. 2017
... newspaper clipping from the Victorian Probian, the Official... Trams tramways Tours MTM Tram Museum newspaper clipping from ...newspaper clipping from the Victorian Probian, the Official Newsletter of the Probus Association of Vic. Nov. - Dec 2017, Vol. 24, No. 5, dated 7/11/2017. Features a series of photographs of the visit of the Monash Probus Club to the Melbourne Tram Museum on 15/9/17. Includes a photo of the group; on the cable tram, Z81 and Warren Doubleday talking from NMETL 13.trams, tramways, tours, mtm, tram museum -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, "Melbourne's Tram art gets the brush-off", Oct. 1982c
... Newspaper clipping, from a glossy colour printed magazine... 439 Newspaper clipping, from a glossy colour printed magazine ...Newspaper clipping, from a glossy colour printed magazine or publication, titled "Melbourne's Tram art gets the brush-off" about the last Transporting Art tram by Stewart Merritt. Has a photo of Stewart leaving from the tram and of the side of the tram showing the themed art of "Victoria State of the Arts". Notes that it was launched last month by the Minister for the Arts, Race Mathews.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "Class of its own", 20/06/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping - from The Herald Sun 20/6/2006, titled... Trams tramways New Trams Melbourne Proposals Newspaper clipping ...Newspaper clipping - from The Herald Sun 20/6/2006, titled "Class of its own", with an image of design of a tram for Melbourne by Melbourne design House Cobalt Niche, featuring Carmelllina Di Guiglielmo along side the model. The item explains the design. Model has a Yarra trams logo. Has an explanation of the design by Jack Magree, called Melba 2011.trams, tramways, new trams, melbourne, proposals -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, "Wired up for history", mid 1990's
... Newspaper clipping from possibly a local paper, undated... Newspaper clipping from possibly a local paper, undated, c1995 ...Newspaper clipping from possibly a local paper, undated, c1995, titled "Wired up for history", about the Grand Union at Balaclava Junction being added to the National Trust listing, supported by the City of Glen Eira. Notes Alan Brown and PTC have recognised the location. Has a photo of two Z class trams using the junction. Written by Darren Lunny.trams, tramways, balaclava junction, grand union, national trust, ptc -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Australia Day strike cuts trams by 25pc", 25/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age,25/1/1994, titled... Trams tramways Unions PTC Strike Wages Rosters Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping from The Age,25/1/1994, titled, "Australia Day strike cuts trams by 25pc" about a strike by staff at two depots over Sunday rosters. Item written by John Mangan. PTC commented that it was a "pay grab" Quotes CEO of the PTC Ian Dobbs, Lou Di Gregoria of the Union. Gives a list of the proposed tram services cancelled.trams, tramways, unions, ptc, strike, wages, rosters -
Kew Historical Society IncArchive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Creeks and Waterways (Kew), 1958
... a Balwyn HS newsletter (O’Dwyer, P., 2010) and a newspaper article...) and a newspaper article/clipping on Glass Creek (2012). Creeks ...Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing an article on creeks in Balwyn from a Balwyn HS newsletter (O’Dwyer, P., 2010) and a newspaper article/clipping on Glass Creek (2012).creeks -- kew (vic.)creeks -- kew (vic.) -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, “App to curb crowding on public transport”, 6/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding... Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public ...Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network”, 16/02/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clippings titled: “Call for overhaul of ageing...” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/02/2021 ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/02/2021 Document prepared by Keolis Downer, owner of Yarra Trams, has been released under freedom on information. "MR4 - Franchise Rolling Stock Strategic Plan" was prepared as part of bid for 7 year contract to run Melbourne's tram network in 2017. Key findings of report include: - tram fleet is ageing and needs an overhaul - risk to safety and service delivery with older trams - by end of contract in 2024, all trams over 20 years old (about 78%) would have exceeded by dates - ageing workforce with specific knowledge of tram network, around 30%, expected to retire within 10 years Operation of tram network costs about $2.7 billion over 7 years.trams, tramways, yarra trams, keolis downer, rolling stock -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "Tram Danger - Brown", "Track disrepair threatens to derail tram services", 3/09/1991 12:00:00 AM
... track. .1 - Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 3/9/1991... - Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 3/9/1991 - titled "Tram ...Set of two Newspaper cuttings about the condition of tram track. .1 - Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 3/9/1991 - titled "Tram Danger - Brown", written by Mark Gardy. reporting on a leaked PTC report about tram tracks condition. Opposition transport spokesman Mr Brown released the report. The Minister Mr Spyker, said the track was safe. Gives some details of extent and costs and a map showing affected sections. Also a report about the PTUA calling for an inquiry into the price of transport fares in Victoria. .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Age 5/9/1991 - titled "Track disrepair threatens to derail tram services", about the same topic and reports. Article by Jacqui Macdonald and with a photo of Alan Brown looking at tracks and derailment marks outside the South Melbourne depot. Photo by Sebastian Costanzo.trams, tramways, trackwork, maintenance, repairs, ptc, ptua -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Cable set No. 1, c1940
... Item 897 for a newspaper clipping of the 2nd photo.... for a newspaper clipping of the 2nd photo. Yields information about cable ...Photograph show the MMTB / MTO Co cable tram set No. 1 inbound in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Carlton Gardens in the background - Destination of Spencer St. Has a small number of passengers and the conductor standing on the trailer. Two copies held. The livery is non-standard for the time. Official MMTB Photograph - used in a Annual Report. .1 - Photo taken in the same location but looking from the rear of the cable tram set. Has the Exhibition buildings in the background. Two copies held. See Reg Item 897 for a newspaper clipping of the 2nd photo.Yields information about cable tram set No. 1, which was presented to the Science Museum when the cable tram system closed.Photographs, Black and White, set of two.In ink on the rear: KSK print numbers SA909 On rear of .1 "MMTB" and "H202"trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, mto co, nicholson st, tram 1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsclipping photocopies, Holdup of Commercial Bank, Main Road, Eltham
... Four pages of photocopies of newspaper clippings with typed... pages of photocopies of newspaper clippings with typed source ...Articles cover the story of an attempted bank robbery of the Commercial Bank, (Main Road, Eltham) on Thursday 15th December 1949 when shots were exchanged in a bid to prevent the escape of a man who had attempted to rob the bank. A subsequent search took place. 19 year old youth Kay Arthur Morgan was later caught and committed to trial. He had used a stolen gun, 15 shots had been fired.. Two bullets were fired into the ceiling and back wall of the bank, after penetrating the wooden counter and passing in between the legs of the receiving officer Spear. Names mentioned: Senior Constable N. Forbes, Harry Wallace (Manager), Mr. L.A. Spears (Receiving Officer) , Senior Detective H. McMennamin, Mr H. D. Pettie (Mountain View Rd, Montmorency, Detective Sergeant K. Hubbard, Inspector F. Hobley, Senior Inspector R. Newton, Detective P. Pedersen, Detective L Dent, Detective J. Oakers, Includes photosFour pages of photocopies of newspaper clippings with typed source information. Pistol stolen, The Argus, 10th December, 1919 Search of Scrub proves fruitless, The Age 17th December 1949, page 3 Pistol Battle at Bank, The Age 16th December 1949 "Guilty" pleas to pistol theft Court told of lad's hold-up bid, The Argus 23rd February, 1950 page 7 commercial bank, eltham, robbery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsclippings, 'Dinkum Oil' About Gippsland Oil and Others, 1906 and 1930s
... A number of newspaper clippings collected by R.B. Squire.... Squire gippsland Oil buninyong rand A number of newspaper ...A number of newspaper clippings collected by R.B. Squire, former student of the Ballarat School of Mines. These include * Mining timber - suggestions for cheapening supply (February 1906) * Buninyong Rand - Crosscutting East and West (Ballarat Courier 03 December 1937) * A mine for the Centenary by Gumsucker (Nathan Speilvogel) * Relief Work and Gold - Gold Seeking during the Great Depression (Ballarat Courier - 18 November 1937)r.b. squire, gippsland oil, buninyong rand -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - ABBOTT COLLECTION: H. A. ABBOTT DEATH
... Newspaper clipping advising the death of H. A. Abbott... ORGANISATION Industry abbott supply Abbott WW2 Newspaper clipping ...Newspaper clipping advising the death of H. A. Abbott, the man who invented 'Barblock' Barbed Wire. He would have turned 90 years of age on April 7. Mr Abbott was the son of his pioneer father who opened Abbott's Supply Company in 1852. he will be cremated in Melbourne and a service will be held in All Saints Cathedral, McKenzie Street Bendigo at 2pm Friday.organisation, industry, abbott supply, abbott, ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - CENTENARY TRAIN - GROUP OF TRAMS
... Newspaper clippings - date unknown. R708 leads a second R... PERSON Individual basil miller Newspaper clippings - date unknown ...Newspaper clippings - date unknown. R708 leads a second R class locomotive into Bendigo Station. This entourage was known as the 'Centenary Train' and was occupied by members of the Australian Historical Society who travelled from Melbourne. A second photo shows a large group of trams in View Street between Barnard and Rowan Streets. These trams were hired by Australian Railway Historical Society for a tour of Bendigo and district.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... . Paper shows Units where he served. A newspaper clipping has.... A newspaper clipping has been copied onto the paper headed War-Time ...Photocopy of a page from Officer's Record Service of Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. Date stamp at top left 23 May 1939. Paper shows Units where he served. A newspaper clipping has been copied onto the paper headed War-Time Inventor Killed on Surrey Hills Footpath by Motor Truck. Written between headline Sun 26-2-40.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, richard hartley smith abbott, scott's hotel, 8 air, 67th infy, 5/7th infy, r of o 3rd m.d -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: REDVERS EDDY OBITUARY
... Newspaper clipping (Bendigo Advertiser, 5th August 1968... PERSON Bendigo Redvers James Eddy Newspaper clipping (Bendigo ...Newspaper clipping (Bendigo Advertiser, 5th August 1968) on backing cardboard, telling story of Redvers James Eddy, an expert of wildlife and minerals. Redvers lived near the Spring Gully Reservoir and taught chemistry at the School of Mines, Bendigo. One of his 'better known works is a record of bird sounds, calls and songs'. Also attached alongside the article are his death and funeral notice.person, bendigo, redvers james eddy -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Tatura Est School Records and Photographs, 1879
... teacher information book (not to be displayed, 1 newspaper... (not to be displayed, 1 newspaper clipping. Tatura Est School Records ...Toolamba West State School later known as Tatura East State SchoolTatura East School Records and photographs. Toolamba West State School Records from 1879-1960. 2 plaques, 1 medallions, 4 photograph albums big, 3 flip photograph albums, pupils register x 3, 1 school t shirt, 2 books, 1 inspectors report and book, 1 teacher information book (not to be displayed, 1 newspaper clipping. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, 'No stopping now", 20/11/2020 12:00:00 AM
... Set of two Newspaper clippings; front page and part of page... Set of two Newspaper clippings; front page and part of page 8 ...Set of two Newspaper clippings; front page and part of page 8, titled 'No stopping now", The Courier, Friday Nov 20, 2020 advising the resumption of tram services by the BTM. Features Chris Phillips leaning from the front of No. 27. The item on page 8 details the limited service. Notes the issues with COVID-19 Item written by Jolyon Attwooll, photo by Lachlan Bence.btm, tram services, covid-19 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "From horse-buses to Trams and back to buses?", 24/08/1968 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Sat. 24/8/1968..., trams and electric trams. Horse Trams Buses ESCo SEC Newspaper ...Yields information about the public transport methods in Ballarat from horse cabs, buses, trams and electric trams.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Sat. 24/8/1968, Saturday Magazine, titled "From horse-buses to Trams and back to buses?". Written by K. Mackenzie, looks at the history of public transport in Ballarat, the construction of the horse trams, electric trams and possible conversion back to buses. Has three well known photos of horse trams and a horse drawn, two wheeler cab.horse trams, buses, esco, sec -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Truck hits tram - two dead", 7/08/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Friday 7 August... Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Friday 7 August 1970 ...Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Friday 7 August 1970, about the collision of a brewery truck with a crowded tram in Clifton Hill the previous evening. Front page story with photo of the interior of the tram and a photo of a woman who was injured in an Ambulance (not scanned). Describes the accident, gives details of the injured but not the two dead people (two men). Empty beer barrels were flung into the tramcar.In top right hand corner "Ronaldson Tippett" in penciltrams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, collision -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Michael Ryan, "Save our trams cries Bendigo", 17/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 17/9/70.... Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 17/9/70 - written ...Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 17/9/70 - written by Michael Ryan, reporting on the 'love' of Bendigo's trams by its passengers and crews. Features a photo of Bendigo No. 6, of Conductor Fred Wilson giving a hand to Mrs. Valda Towers. Quotes from Valda Towers, driver Jack Boston, Fred Wilson and a Mrs. J. E. Argus of Golden Square."17/9/70" in red ink adjacent to photo.trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, fred wilson, buses -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Next Stop Melbourne", 18/12/1980 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/1980 of Stephen... of cutting. "Courier / Thurs 18/12/80" Newspaper clipping from ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/1980 of Stephen Butler in overalls leaning out from one of the doorways of tramcar 27 with handles in right hand and looking at destination of "Bell St." Item has caption of "Next Stop Melbourne" with the item noting the tramcar 27 is going to Melbourne for the Transport Cavalcade on Jan. 26 and that it is the third year that the BTPS has participated in the event.In blue ink in bottom right hand corner of cutting. "Courier / Thurs 18/12/80"trams, tramways, btps, melbourne, transport cavalcade -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "80 - He's Out to Save Trams", 12/02/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/2/1970 about... Bill Roff In pencil in right hand edge "12/2/70" Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/2/1970 about the plans of 80 year old Mr. Bill Roff to save the trams in Ballarat. Former Councillor, twice succeeded in the past by persuading council to reject the move. This time the Mayor has agreed. Mentions Country Party, the recent cut to services (20 mins to 30 mins due to staff shortages), losses incurred by the trams.In pencil in right hand edge "12/2/70"trams, tramways, sec, closure, bill roff -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams lines to be removed", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 18... in the top right hand corner of the item - 'Sat / 18/9/71' Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 18/9/1971 that the Country Roads Board will begin removal of the tram lines in Sturt St. commencing Wednesday, the following week. This was announced by Cr. Chisholm the previous day. Work to begin at Dawson St and work towards the City. The Council had also decided to experiment with free centre of the road parallel parking on a restricted basis.In blue ink in the top right hand corner of the item - 'Sat / 18/9/71'trams, tramways, closure, track removal, country roads board, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Busy days ahead for Ballarat", 18/12/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier Editorial... Track Removal Sturt St City of Ballaarat Newspaper clipping from ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier Editorial of 18/12/1971 about the reconstruction of Sturt St. to remove the tram tracks and the debate about whether cars should park along the central median strip. Dec 19 was the start of the annual SEC grant for road restoration in the Ballarat area where tram track are located. Discussion over whether there should be centre of the road parking.trams, tramways, road works, track removal, sturt st, city of ballaarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Unique horse-drawn tower platform", 9/06/1977 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 9/6/1977... Drawn Vehicle National Trust Tower Wagon Newspaper clipping from ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 9/6/1977 of the recovery and planned resurrection of Ballarat tramways' horse drawn overhead platform wagon by the Junior Group of the Ballarat National Trust. Has two photos of the recovery of the vehicle at Sovereign Hill lookout the previous Saturday. Quotes the President of the group, Mr. Geoff Hendy about their plans, including donation to the BTPS at a later date.trams, tramways, overhead, horse drawn vehicle, national trust, tower wagon
