Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world. The letter from Brian Castle, a senior traffic officer with the South Australian Railways at the time describes the Official opening train to Marree that replaced the narrow gauge line and other local activities and that he is preparing an article for the ARHS Bulletin. The article appeared in the Jan. 1958 issue.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world.Typed letter on two foolscap sheets dated 16 Aug 1957 by Brian Castle to Wal Jack letters, wal jack, railways, photography, sar, south australia, opening, marree

Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often provided him with detailed drawings and notes on various tramway systems. This set of notes on the Auckland tramway system, both the main city, Auckland Tramway Board and the north shore - Takapuna Tramway and Ferry Co shows the various routes, locations and terminals. The hand written sheets provide opening dates of the various routes and gives the total miles and number of cars as at 31-3-1945. Based on the handwriting, prepared by Wal Jack himself.Yields information about Wal Jack's extensive recording and research work.Set of two drawings - black, red and blue ink on quarto size paper and two sheets of notes on the Auckland tramway system c1945.letters, wal jack, drawings, maps, auckland, takapuna nz

Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often provided him with detailed drawings and notes on various tramway systems. This set of notes on the Napier NZ tramway system provides details of the tram system and a list of the rolling stock. Notes that the system was destroyed by an earthquake, but he did not know the opening and closing dates at the time of preparation. The reference states that the system operated from 1913 to 1931. Based on the handwriting, prepared by Wal Jack himself. Yields information about Wal Jack's extensive recording and research work.Drawing - black, red and blue ink or colour pencil and a second sheet, both on quarto paper providing details of the Napier NZ tramway system.tramways, wal jack, drawings, maps, tramcars, napier

The photograph shows Geelong 7 as built, understood to be a test tram prior to the opening of the system. Photo taken in the then Corio Terrace, now Brougham Street Geelong 1912. Has a number of men on board the tram - depot workers for the photograph? See Item 4314 for another photo looking the other way. Printed by the donor from a negative held by the Museum of Victoria, Science Works. Shows Geelong tram No. 7 as built.Metal framed photograph with card backing, and hanging cord.geelong, trams, tramways, tramcars, tram 7, corio terrace, opening

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

Postcard shows an Electric Supply Co. tram turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St North. Has Criag's Hotel, the National Mutual Assurance buildings and the Town Hall in the view, along with the Robbie Burns statue. On the rear is a letter - to Ruby from Harry and a Victorian 1d stamp, but no address. No indication of a publisher.Yields information about the Sturt and Lydiard St intersection, soon after the opening of the electric trams in Ballarat. Postcard, Divided back, coloured with a letter on the rear.See letter.ballarat, postcards, sturt st, lydiard st north, town hall, craigs hotel, esco

Used as a souvenir ticket and postcard on the opening day of the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria (ESCo), Ballarat tramways on 18 August 1905, Has been punched for the Mount Pleasant and Orphanage - Grenville St section. Collected by David Budge - 1879 - 1974, son of William and Mary Budge of Trevor St Ballarat, who worked for the Victorian Railways as a blacksmith residing in Walnut St Carnegie. Demonstrates a souvenir item for the opening of the electric tramways in Ballarat in the form of a postcard, which could be sent to others as a souvenir of the new tram system in Ballarat. Has a strong association with the collector.Postcard - size Souvenir Tram ticket, printed using blue ink on one side with fare, photos of power station, engine room, boiler room and a tram & No.2341 stamped on edge. On reverse side is space for stamp, address etc., - with line & "postcard' etc., printed in red ink. See item 608 for other examples.esco, opening, tramways, ballarat, tickets, postcards, david budge

72 - Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Bell Punch No. D1335. A heavy nickel plated steel ticket or fare strip cancelling / registering mechanism used on Melbourne cable trams. When a fare was sold, the bell would ring advising the passenger that their fare have registered. "An ingenious device resembling in principle the ticket punch of a railway porter. It is carried by the conductor who wears pinned to his coat a 'trip-slip'. He punches this once for every fare received; the action is simultaneously registered on a dial inside the punch and bell rings to appraise the passenger of the fact. The punch is provided with a patent lock, the secret of which is known only at headquarters and effective system of check is thus secured." (" A story of the Melbourne Cable Tramway System" - page 54). Used by the MT&O and MMTB until 1922/23 when replaced by the check ticket system. Manufactured by the Railway Register Manufacturing Company. Lock number not known. Has "MT& ..." stamped on one side along with patent dates. 72.1 - as above but for punch number D1338 - added 17/12/12. See also Reg Item 6437 for another sample - punch No. D1902. see - \dbtext\museum\documents\htd242i.pdf for opening instructions. See "A story of the Melbourne Cable Tramway System 11/11/1885 to 26/10/1940" C.N. Govett and A. E. Twentyman. Copy held in the Hawthorn Tramway Depot collection. Has "D 1335" punched above ticket entry slot (both sides), "335" on handle, "MT& ..." stamped on numbering registering face. 72.1 - As above with number "D1338" punched in. The M.T.& Co" is more visible.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares, cable trams

Looks at the history of Ballarat, the development of the horse tram system, Ballarat East, Battery tram trials, and other details of the horse tram company. 106.2 - carbon copy, 9 quarto pages with a smaller front page in addition and two at the rear, (stapled) in the top left hand corner - part 2 of above, looking at the development of ESCo, tram conversion, SEC takeover, rehabilitation, SEC operation and acknowledgements. Each page has been imaged - images 7 to 19 Staples removed for scanning and not replaced. Each page has been numbered 1 to 19 on the rear in 5B pencil. See also Reg item 3289 and 6419 for similar documents.Yields information about the history of Ballarat Tramways written in 1962/63. Has a strong association with the authors, two well known tramway historians.106.1 - Carbon copy, 6 quarto pages, (stapled) in top left hand corner of an article titled ""A Brief History of the Tramways of Ballarat" written by Keith Kings and Wal Jack in 1963, for the 75th anniversary of the opening of the horse trams in Ballarat. Looks at the history of Ballarat, the development of the horse tram system, Ballarat East, Battery tram trials, and other details of the horse tram company. Each page has imaged - images 1 to 6 106.2 - carbon copy, 9 quarto pages with a smaller front page in addition and two at the rear, (stapled) in the top left hand corner - part 2 of above, looking at the development of ESCo, tram conversion, SEC takeover, rehabilitation, SEC operation and acknowledgements. Each page has been imaged - images 7 to 19 Staples removed for scanning and not replaced. Each page has been numbered 1 to 19 on the rear in 5B pencil. See also Reg item 3289 and 6419 for similar documents.trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, history, manuscript, horse trams, esco, sec

A blue colour card souvenir ticket used by the Australian Electric Traction Association for the pre-opening tour of City, and Northcote Electric tramway on 25/6/1955. Inscription - on front - 'Ticket No. 23', on rear 'combined ticket afternoon and evening.trams, tramways, tramways opening, opening, northcote, melbourne

Letter giving information to a tramway historian about Geelong opening dates and how the wharf was arranged.Letter to W.Jack from SEC - electricity Supply Department (Melb) dated 26/8/1943, re opening of Geelong tram lines, dates, extensions, duplication, typed on both sides of foolscap sheet. Refers to an enclosed answering specific questions, not attached. Also gives information on how the trams were arranged for Geelong wharf service and the steamers ex Melbourne that were involved. Paper watermark - "SATISFAGA Bond"trams, tramways, geelong trams, opening, duplications, geelong wharf

A set of four pages from the "Sesqui-Centenary" issue of the 'The Cumberland Argus and Fruit growers Advocate", dated Wed. 26/10/1938 - including an article on the former Parramatta Steam tram, its opening, closure. Also advertisement of local suppliers, motor car trailers, Malings stores, Parramatta and Granville Electric Supply Co. Ltd. radios and pianos. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013. Handle with care, repairs required.trams, tramways, parramatta, steam trams, closure

84 page book on the Adelaide to Glenelg tram (interurban in style) line with colour covers, maps, black and white photographs, including railway era. Published for the 40th anniversary of opening, in 1971.On top of p3, - 3.00 k8 in pencil.trams, tramways, adelaide, glenelg, interurban, tramways

310 Black & white reproduction of photograph of opening tram No. 1 on 1st day of ESCo Electric trams in Ballarat. Has details on rear.- see inscription. Photo is believed to be taken in Wendouree Parade. 310.1 - as for 310, print from George Netherway collection - 9/1998. 310.2 - as for 310 - newspaper print of same photograph, contained within Reg. Item 2526, page 9, with title "Thirty-Year-Old Episode / Official Opening of Electric Trams" - indicating printed 1935 - see image 310. Newspaper clipping of Photo 310 is housed in album in AS Box 34. 310.3 - copy print arranged by William F Scott from Harris House of Photography scan - on Kodak Xtralife paper. Item updated 1/10/2003. 310.2 not formally numbered. See Reg. Item 2794 for another similar print of this photograph. Hi -Res Image available for this photo, on CD ex Harris House of Photography see Reg Item - 4459 See Reg Item 7148 for a framed print of the opening tram. 310.4 - Digital scan of image of this photo added from the Wal Jack collection added as 310i4.jpg Photos re-imaged 18/7/2019 and images updated - use image i1 only.'T29 Ballarat Tramways. No. 1 on opening day 18-08/1905, Cr. J.M.Barker, then Mayor of the city driving first electric tram. With him are the late Mr. B. Deakin, manager of the Electric Supply Co. and Major General R.E.Williams. Photo taken in Wendouree Parade. W.Jack.' 310.3 - in ink on rear "Ballarat pic 21 on disc"trams, tramways, esco, ballarat, opening, first tram , tram 1

The recipient of the testimonial, Thomas O’Grady (1824-90) had migrated to Melbourne in 1854, practising the trades of building and contracting. The Australian Dictionary of Biography records that he became a Councillor of the City of Melbourne in 1868. It lists one of his major achievements as the construction ‘with Leggett & Noonan [of] the fifty-six-mile (90 km) railway from Essendon to Seymour’. He was chairman of the Tramways Trust from its formation in 1884. His obituary in the Melbourne Herald (29 Apr 1890) reported: "DEATH OF ALDERMAN THOMAS O'GRADY. Today we have the sad duty of recording the death of two old colonists, who for many years, havo occupied very, prominent positions in building, commercial and municipal circles. The first of these is Alderman Thomas O'Grady, who died last night at his residence in Carlton. Mr O'Grady has been ill for some time, and at one period his death was expected any moment. Then he rallied, and strong hopes of his recovery were entertained; but he had a relapse, and expired as stated. The deceased gentleman was one of the oldest members of the City Council, in which he has held the various positions of Councillor, Alderman and Mayor. At the time of his death he sat as alderman for Victoria Ward. Mr O'Grady also at one time represented the City Council on the Harbor Trust, and was chairman of that body. He has been the council's representative on the Tramway Trust and was chairman of that body for some considerable time." As late as 1951, the Advocate (11 Oct 1951) stated that: "To Alderman Thomas O'Grady, Lord Mayor of Melbourne in 1872-3, is due the credit of the successful inauguration of Hospital Sunday. Alderman O'Grady was the first Catholic Lord Mayor of the city. He was elected a councillor for Smith Ward in 1868, and an alderman in 1869. In private life he was an extensive contractor, being a member of the firm of O'Grady, Leggett and Noonan, the contractors for the first section of the Northeastern Railways (between Melbourne and Seymour)."This is a unique civic document, illustrating the life and contribution of Thomas O’Grady (1824-90), Melbourne City Councillor and first Chairman of the Melbourne Tramways Trust. It is historically significant in its recording of the development of Melbourne's public transport system. The design of the certificate and particularly the ebonised frame are artistically and aesthetically significant.An illustrated testimonial presented to the first Chairman of the Melbourne Tramways Trust in 1886. The Testimonial is encased in an ebonized frame of the period. It includes the coat-of-arms of 12 cities, corporations, boroughs and towns, including that of Kew. At the head of the testimonial the engines used to drive the cable systems are illustrated. At the foot of the testimonial there is a picture of two cable trams.The testimonial reads: ‘At the meeting of the Melbourne Tramways Trust held on the Fifth Day of February 1886, the following resolution was unanimously carried. That the thanks of the Melbourne Tramways Trust are due and are hereby accorded to Alderman Thomas O’Grady Hon. JP, the first Chairman of the Trust for the ability, courtesy and impartiality with which he has discharged his duties during the past two years, and the Trust heartily congratulates him on the successful opening during his term of office of the Richmond Tramway (the first Cable line constructed in Australia) and tenders him its earnest wishes for his future prosperity and welfare.’ melbourne tramways trust, thomas o’grady (1824-90), cable trams, lord mayors of melbourne

The City of Kew (1860-1994) was a municipality within the boundaries of suburban Melbourne, bordering on the inner suburbs. It was governed by a Council who employed council officers and workers. Services offered to ratepayers included garbage collection. Workers also carried our rubbish removal. From the evidence of photographs, garbage trucks has a semi-circular top with openings on the side of the top and at the rear. Rubbish carts were simple open top containers. Both garbage trucks and rubbish carts were drawn by horses and, in the interwar years and after, operated out of the Council Depot in High Street (formerly the 'horse tramway' sheds and later was to be replaced by the Kew Recreation Centre. The depot was on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets, kew. Small, original black and white positive photograph of a council worker, horse and rubbish cart. This rectangular cart has an open top. An unidentified house is in the background.Annotation in pencil by donor verso: "Kew Council Rubbish cart / Pre & during WWII / from Eliz Bentley"rubbish collection, garbage collection, rubbish carts, city of kew, council workers, horse-drawn vehicles, kew depot

The City of Kew (1860-1994) was a municipality within the boundaries of suburban Melbourne, bordering on the inner suburbs. It was governed by a Council who employed council officers and workers. Services offered to ratepayers included garbage collection. Workers also carried our rubbish removal. From the evidence of photographs, garbage trucks has a semi-circular top with openings on the side of the top and at the rear. Rubbish carts were simple open top containers. Both garbage trucks and rubbish carts were drawn by horses and, in the interwar years and after, operated out of the Council Depot in High Street (formerly the 'horse tramway' sheds and later was to be replaced by the Kew Recreation Centre. The depot was on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets, kew. Small, original black and white positive photograph of a City of Kew horse and garbage cart. The rectangular cart has a curved roof with openings at the side. A large door at the back allowed for the removal of garbage. K.C.C. is written on the side of the cart.Annotation in pencil by donor verso: "From E. Bennett / Kew City C'cil used during and after WW2 / from E. Bentley"rubbish collection, garbage collection, rubbish carts, city of kew, council workers, horse-drawn vehicles, kew depot

The City of Kew (1860-1994) was a municipality within the boundaries of suburban Melbourne, bordering on the inner suburbs. It was governed by a Council who employed council officers and workers. Services offered to ratepayers included garbage collection. Workers also carried our rubbish removal. From the evidence of photographs, garbage trucks has a semi-circular top with openings on the side of the top and at the rear. Rubbish carts were simple open top containers. Both garbage trucks and rubbish carts were drawn by horses and, in the interwar years and after, operated out of the Council Depot in High Street (formerly the 'horse tramway' sheds and later was to be replaced by the Kew Recreation Centre. The depot was on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets, kew. Small, original black and white positive photograph of a City of Kew garbage cart and two council workers. The rectangular cart has a curved roof with openings at the side. A large door at the back allowed for the removal of garbage. Annotation in pencil by donor verso: "From E. Bentley / used during and after WW2 / Kew Garbage Truck"rubbish collection, garbage collection, rubbish carts, city of kew, council workers, horse-drawn vehicles, kew depot

Magdala cum Moonlight Mine Poppet Head 1899 Darling Road can be seen passing under the trestle tramway. Just in front of the first ore bin, a man can be seen opening the door of the bin to fill a dray for the crushing battery.Poppet Head and surrounding infrastructure.stawell gold mining

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community The first railway union in the world was created in Melbourne in 1861 when twenty locomotive drivers banded together to form the Locomotive Engine Drivers Association of Victoria. The forerunner to the A.F.U.L.E., the Association continues today and is the oldest continuous railway union in the world. A.R.U. - The Australian Railways Union formed in September 1920 with the amalgamation of the Queensland Railways Union, the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association, the Victorian Railway Union, the Railway and Tramway Employees Association of South Australia and the Tasmanian Railway Union. It was the first Australian all-grades organisation of railway workers and was federally registered on 8 February 1921. In 1993 the ARU merged with other unions to form the Rail Tram & Bus Industry Union.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.A group 4 men in Wodonga. Possibly at branch union meeting.Left to right: Driver R. Heathcote AFULE Branch Secretary; Guard J. Young, ARU Branch Secretary; Driver S. Withers; P. Murnane.fred rochow, victorian railways wodonga, railway employees wodonga, railway trade unions

Black and white print of ESCo 17, photographed at the depot entry with a driver, conductor, and another employee in uniform standing alongside. Has a destination sign of Sturt St on the front dash panel of the tram, showing the seating arrangements, uniforms, and step arrangements. Has extensive notes written in ink by Wal Jack on the rear, giving details of the tram, driver, and conductor, colour scheme. Dated 30-5-1906. Gives names of J Quirk, Fritz A Thies. See also Reg Item 5104, 4290, 3578 for other copies of this image and 9466 for a glass plate negative. Yields information about the ESCo tramcars and uniforms at the time of opening of the tramway in 1906. Has a strong association with the two people named in the photograph.Black and white print with extensive notes written on rear in ink. Print by Wal Jack, Number T177. Second copy with similar notes on rear.esco, tramways, trams, tram 17, uniforms, crews, j quirk, fritz a thies

Ballarat No. 17 at the time of the opening of the tramway in 1905. Photographed on the depot lead. Original negative held in the negative file. See also Reg Item 5104, 4290, 8700 for other copies of this image and 9466 for a glass plate negative.Yields information about Ballarat 's first trams - No. 17 - built by Duncan and Fraser for ESCo. Shows the dress of the crews and the fittings on the tramcar in detail.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975ctrams, tramways, esco, wendouree parade, crews, tram 17, uniforms

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

Postcard produced by REM Melbourne, printed in Saxony of a view of Ryrie St Geelong looking west. Has tram No. 7 in the view, a horse drawn cart and a large crowd looking on - opening day or a test tram? In the view are E Gurr Real Estate, Allans, and the Geelong Town Hall.Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong c1912.Colour Postcard divided back, unused.Has the Ken Magor stamp on the rear.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, tram 7

Yields information about the early operations in Wendouree Parade prior to the official opening.Set of 16 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of early running on Wendouree Parade - late December 1974, January 1975. .1 - 26? at Gardens Loop with Peter Winspur and Barry McCandlish walking in front of the tram. .2 - 26 at Gardens Loop .3 - 26 and 40 at Gardens Loop .4 - ditto .5 - 26 at Carlton St .6 - 26, side on view, Wendouree Parade .7 - 40 at Wendouree Parade .8 - ditto near Depot Junction .9 - ditto .10 - 40 at Depot Junction .11 - 26 at Depot Junction .12 - 40 at Depot Junction .13 - 26 crossing Wendouree Parade at Depot Junction .14 - ditto .15 - 26 on the access track .16 - 26 and 40 at Gardens Loop Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, commissioning, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, gardens loop, depot junction, carlton st, tram 40, tram 26

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of four images of BTPS trams, 40, 27 and 14 at the depot in preparation for the official opening of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tramline - 1/2/1975 as the Ballarat Tourist Tramway. .1 - General scene of the depot - Peter Winspur? by the step of No. 27. .2 - Front of No. 40 showing the special panel made up to celebrate the event - extracted from .1 .3 - View of No. 14 extracted from .1 .4 - ditto of No. 27 Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, depot, secv, tram 27, tram 40, tram 14

Printed invitation for the opening of the Trammies Exhibition, Immigration Museum, Access Gallery prepared for Warren Doubleday. Invitation featuring a MMTB 6d ticket on the front, giving basic details of the exhibition and on the rear, opening details. Features Connies Performance Troupe logo, BTM logo and VicHealth Smokefree logo. Used on Thursday 20/2/2003. Opened by Peter Batchelor MP, Victorian Minster for Transport. Supplementary File contains papers concerning the exhibition and BTM involvement. See also Reg Item 2454 2455, 2457 for other parts of the exhibition.trams, tramways, trammies, exhibitions, immigration museum, connies

Eight issues of "MMTB News" - The Magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Two copies of each issue held. All issues printed with an cream colour paper cover with the rest of the magazine white glass paper. 1724.1 - Vol. 4, No. 1 - 16 pages, January 1967, with a photo of the W7 1031 prior to running out of Preston Depot with its crew and depot starter, photo of opening of Glenferrie Rd Malvern, "Like to Drive a Tram?" - Hawthorn driver training school with photos, intake of new conductors, Stores - The Board's Housekeeper - Mr. D. Tatam, extension of the East Preston route, Children's Christmas party, trackwork and duplication of East Coburg to Bell St, laying of a cable tram cable. 2721.2 - Vol. 4, No. 2 - 16 pages, February 1967, with a photo of North Fitzroy bus crews prior to running out, "Sixty years of Essendon Tramways", R. Risson's speech to the ANA on 26/1, Annual report highlights, Tramways band, retirement of Max Jones. Photo of Mr. Risson scanned - see i9 1724.3 - Vol. 4, No. 3 - 16 pages, March 1967, with a photo of a model of the proposed St. Kilda junction arrangements, "Trams and Buses - they keep them rolling", St. Kilda Junction scheme, Overhead crews, Conductresses Uniforms, new conductors, sports and social club news. 1724.4 - Vol. 4, No. 4 - 16 pages, April 1967, with a photo of the reconstruction of Camberwell Road, "Melbourne Needs Trams", Tramways Band, Long Service awards, retirement of Roy Allen, Jack Moffatt World wide TV broadcast from South Melbourne depot, sports and social club news. 2721.5 - Vol. 4, No. 5 - 16 pages, May 1967, with a photo of bus maintenance work at North Fitzroy, Tram track maintenance procedures, retirement of Arthur Battye, death or Harold Wallace, sports and social club news. 1724.6 - Vol. 4, No. 6 - 16 pages, June 1967 with a photo of the World TV broadcast, "Our World" that featured South Melbourne Depot, tram track maintenance procedures, TMSV Visit to Rubicon with bus 570, staggered working hours, first MMTB built tramcars (T166), TMSV all night tour, retirement of Bill Trickey, sports and social club news. 1724.7 - Vol. 4, No. 7 - 16 pages, July - August 1967 with a photo of visiting US Sailors on a tramcar, changes to tramways routes (Norm Cross), retirement of Val Marchesi, Tom Addison, J. J. McKenzie, Gordon Mitchell, sports and social club news. 1724.8 - Vol. 4, No. 8 - 16 pages, September - October 1967 with a photo of Ray Harvey working on a RC2 Controller, tram charter by Bob Wilson, Essendon reunion, sports and social club news. Two copies of issue 4 held. Second copy added 31/8/2004. Two copies of issue 6 held. Second copy added 26/09/2006.trams, tramways, mmtb, hawthorn, essendon, tramways band, st kilda rd, trackwork, tmsv, tv broadcasts, tramcars

Folder issued for the opening of the St Kilda Light Rail 20-21 November 1987, comprising six items. .1 - Folder - folded green card with the "Metropolitan Transit" logo in the bottom left hand corner .2 - Pamphlet - Light Rail Transit Link - same as Reg Item 457 .3 - News Release or Press Release - two A4 pages titled "Light Rail: Transport for the next Century" - Quotes the Minister Tom Roper, has details on the B class trams. .4 - Opening ticket - see also Reg Item 602 .5 - "Moving Victoria" - 40 page book - card covers, colour printed centre stapled with table of contents setting out the Victorian Government forward look and Transport Budget for 1987 - 1988 - for the various transport departments. .6 - Pamphlet - two fold black and white on gloss paper - titled "What Melbourne's been waiting for arrives this Friday" - published by the Met about the opening of the St Kilda line and free rides.trams, tramways, tickets, st kilda, conversion, light rail, opening, b class, minister for transport

Newspaper Clipping - from possibly The Herald newspaper, of the test tram in Collins St Melbourne. The photo is of the trial run that day, 7/12/1929. The line formally opened on Sunday 8/12/1929 - reported in The Argus - see http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4055395/475869 - accessed 2/11/2016. Photo of the tram crossing Collins and Swanston Streets. Tramcar number indistinct - could be 352. See Reg Item 1808 for the first tram photos.trams, tramways, collins st, opening, conversion, trials, tram 352?, w2 class, swanston st