Set of two adhesive signs advertising The Met. For use on a window or wall. The Met was superseded in 1989 by the Public Transport Corporation. Yields information about some of the public transport signage used by The Met.Set of two signs with adhesive backing. The letters have their own adhesive which would allow them to be placed on a wall or window.the met, public transport, melbourne, signs

Sign shows the logo of the Swanston trams. The organisation was created out of the Public Transport Corporation in 1997. Became M>Tram in 2001.Demonstrates the short lived Swanston Trams logo.Printed colour sign with the logo and words "Swanston trams" with an adhesive film and paper.tramways, signs, swanston trams, logos

Tender or notice - two A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Tender for Purchase of Second hand trams from the Corporation", issued by the Met, Public Transport Corporation, tender No. 9226, closing 11am, 16 August 1989. Gives details of the tender lodgement (60 Market St), tram location, details of the body, removal time, crainage - sale of trams 798, 804 and 835.trams, tramways, sale of trams, the met, tenders, ptc, tram 798, tram 804, tram 835

Map - 36 fold - 9 x 2 x 2- colour map of public transport including buses, titled "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", published by the Public Transport Corporation, Effective June 1992. Gives rail and tram maps, information on tickets. Has The Met contact details. 2 copies held .1 - as above but a 6 fold DL, dated Jan 8, 1995trams, tramways, map, ptc, melbourne, the met

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo and caption records the 50th anniversary of the Association. Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1994, featuring a photo of A class tram 231 painted to celebrate the Associations 50th Anniversary by the Public Transport Corporation. Photo by Ken Craven. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. The photo is glued to the sheet.calendars, aeta, tramways, a1 class, tram 231, 50th anniversary

Issued by the Public Transport Corporation, PTC to provide free travel for senior citizens for a specific 8 days during April 1991. On the rear are the conditions of travel, availability, The Met logo, and contact details Demonstrates a free travel pass issued by the PTC.Ticket - Senior Citizens Free Travel Pass - set of two, printed on light card, Nos. 76679, 76680public transport, tickets, the met, trams, tramways, senior citizens, travel passes, ptc

Approx a 70 page, comb bound, report by TTM Consulting in May 1985, titled "Evaluation of North Balwyn Fairway, Balwyn Road to Harp Road" for the Public Transport Corporation. Evaluates the impact of a Fairway along the North Balwyn tram route. Principal conclusions given on page - tram travel times in both AM and PM peaks were virtually unchanged. Document has many tables at rear, graphs and maps.Stamped on cover and inside page "Discarded from PTC Library 19 Oct 1989" and "1985" in red ink on front cover.trams, tramways, north balwyn, fairways, traffic control, tram priority

The Met bus timetable for route 600 - which followed many of the early tram routes - via Sandringham, Elwood. Gives description of the route, time points, and map. Published by The Met / Public Transport Corporation.Demonstrates a Met bus route which followed many of the early tram routes in the district.Five fold DL 2 colour paper timetable - Route 600 - Southland - St Kilda - 1994the met, ptc, route 600, southland, st kilda, met bus, buses

Colour print of Public Transport Corporation (PTC) operated tram A1 246 in an all over adverting scheme for the Royal Australian Navy at night. Photographer unknown. Photographed at Kew Depot. Tram running a route 48. Yields information about the tram that painted for advertising the Royal Australian Navy in 1991.Colour print adhered to a black sheet, of PTC A Class tram 246 advertising the Royal Australian Navy in May 1991. trams, tramways, a1 class, advertising trams, route 48, royal australian navy, tram 246

Laminated paper poster titled "Salute to Australia Pageant", for the Australia Day Holiday 1/2/1982, to be held in the Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens. Features numerous silhouette out images of people, various Victorian and Edwardian transport equipment on a colour background. On the bottom edge has the sponsor names, The Age, Ansett Airlines, Bank of New South Wales, Coverlid and Davies, Gas and Fuel, State of Victoria, Heinz, Myer, State Insurance Office, Qantas, and the Public Transport Corporation.trams, tramways, australia day, pageant, btps, melbourne

Book - 33 sheets + covers, stapled and cloth binding - special size, two colour - printed on off white paper, titled "Metropolitan Tram Network" published by Public Transport Corporation Victoria or Department of Infrastructure, with a drawing of SW5 758 on the cover along with a The Met logo. Provides information in map form on each tram route in a large print format, contact numbers and some general information. Follows on from an earlier version - see Reg Item 1181.trams, tramways, ptc, the met, maps, disability services, tram routes, routes, doi

Moorabbin station was originally called South Brighton station and the name can be seen painted on the back of the bench seat on the platform. There are six men standing on the platform.Moorabbin station was opened on 19 December 1881 as South Brighton station. On 1 May 1907 it was renamed Moorabbin station and has maintained that name every since. Six men standing on the station at Moorabbin Railway Station.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H3380 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 116 / ? % Handwritten in black ink on reverse: 50% Ch.4. Handwritten in blue pencil on reverse: H3380

Pamphlet - DL 6 fold from A3 sheet, full colour titled "Catch the City Circle", detailing the City Circle tram, 1994 - has the original route by Spencer St - map shows various points and details the various locations.. Has contact details but no web site. Has the Victoria government, Better Cities and Public Transport Corporation Logos. See Reg Item 866, 2703 and 1337 for other versions. Second copy added 24-04-2019 from Bob Prentice Collection.trams, tramways, city circle, yarra trams, ptc

Poster - full colour on semi gloss paper titled "The Met Tram System" showing in a diagrammatic form the Melbourne tram routes, major street names, route numbers, principal suburbs, terminal names, central area (pre Docklands, post light rail to St Kilda and Port Melbourne) and ticket zones. Has The Met logo and the Public Transport Corporation names on the bottom. Mid 1990's, Batman Ave still shown. 2nd copy added 2-2-2019 and scanned, replaced image file.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, tram routes, map, posters

Eight page magazine, folded A3 printed on gloss paper, blue and black ink, "Infrazine" - Department of Infrastructure Victoria, Issue 11, December 1998 with the main article on the redevelopment of Hawthorn Tram depot - titled "New Home for Heritage Trams". Gives details of the history of the depot, involvement of the Department of Infrastructure, Public Transport Corporation, and the Urban Land Corporation, TMSV and the future use of the heritage trams. Article signed by Brandon Mack. Other items cover legal services, the Marine Board, regional offices.trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, ptc, doi, reconstruction

Silver tray or plate - presentation for 25 years service to Jack Pollard, pressed silver plated metal with green rubber base, etched centre scroll work with details of the presentation in the centre. "PUBLIC TRANSPORT CORPORATION PRESENTED TO J. Pollard. IN RECOGNITION OF 25 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT". Made by Strachan Australia. See Reg Item 182 for the Photo of the Presentation. Copy print of original by David Pollard. See correspondence (pdf files) for further details of Jack. See also Reg Item 204 for another example.See above.trams, tramways, personnel, presentations, malvern depot, 25th anniversary, ptc, silverware

383.1 - Newspaper clipping from the Northcote Leader, 4/11/1998, titled "Tram depot closure 'sad' ", about the part closure of Preston tramway workshops and the resulting staff redundancies. Quotes Andrew Neal (CEO Public Transport Corporation) and John Speight - Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, AMWU President. Also quotes Michael Christodoulou of E. J. Doherty about the value of the property. 383.2 - photocopy of an article from another newspaper titled "Depot now a 'ghost town' " regarding the part closure of Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, preston workshops, ptc, closure

Report - consultation document titled - "Bringing history back to life - The Hawthorn Tram Depot", 7 A4 sheets, photocopied, outlining the joint Public Transport Corporation (PTC) and Urban Land Corporation (ULC) study into the future of the Hawthorn Tram Depot. Includes a site plan or location map, consultation proposals, news release from the Minister for Transport - Mr Robin Cooper - dated 12/8/1998 and background document providing details of some of the heritage trams - both the PTC and the TMSV. Two copies held - one stapled. Imaged as a pdf file.trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, heritage, minister for transport, tram depot

Black and white photograph of McKinnon Road, McKinnon. The shopping strip can be seen on the left of the image, along with a couple of trucks parked along the roadway. There a train visible in the distance, crossing at the level crossing while the gates are closed.Typed in black on white strip of paper stuck to reverse: McKinnon Road, McKinnon / circa late twenties/early thirties / $50 reproduction fee applies Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADV 491 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111mckinnon, suburbs, shopping strip, trains, level crossing

Colour postcard of W2 456 (City Route 31) crossing Brunswick Street in Victoria Parade. Card back has details of the photographer, Ray Marsh, the tram operated by the Public Transport Corporation, details of the tram and the publisher - Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialtiess Inc. Has an advertisement for the ABC News. Card notes that the tram was photographed prior to its withdrawal in April 1987Yields information about W2 456Postcard colour - W2 456 Victoria Parade - Photo Ray Marsh, c1987, divided back.trams, tramways, w2 class tram, tram 456, victoria parade, brunswick street, route 31

Diagrammatic poster or map of "The Met / tram system" showing a plan with route numbers, zones and peak system route numbers with an enlarged central Melbourne area. Date of map 1988c, shows the St. Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail, Bundoora and the "The Met" logo. Printed on art paper. Has a telephone number for further information. Stored rolled. St. Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail opened late 1987. The Met replaced by the Public Transport Corporation 1/7/1989 - See reference. Two copies held. See Time-line history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, the met, tram routes

Poster - full colour on semi gloss paper titled "The Met Services" showing in a diagrammatic form the Melbourne tram and rail routes. For the tram section, (similar to Reg Item 509), shows major street names, route numbers, principal suburbs, terminal names, central area (pre Docklands, post light rail to St Kilda and Port Melbourne) and ticket zones. The rail map section shows the Neighbourhood ticket zones, the rail line via Altona (the direct route is not shown) and shows the St Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail lines. Has The Met logo and the Public Transport Corporation names on the bottom. Mid 1990's, Batman Ave still shown. See also Reg Items 696 and 696 for maps of the time.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, tram routes, railways, map, posters, tickets, neighbourhood tickets

This image explores the relationship between the train lines and community development. Cheltenham's retail centre is connected to the train station.Black and white image of Charman Road, Cheltenham, depicting a car and truck travelling toward the level crossing near the train station. There is another car already waiting at the crossing gates. Cars are parked on either side of the road along a shopping strip.Black printed text on a white round sticker adhered to the reverse: 141 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 50% Black typed text on a white strip of paper adhered to reverse: Charman Road, Cheltenham / circa late 1920's/early 1930's / $50 reproduction fee applies Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative ADV 485 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 1111cheltenham, trains, railway, railway crossing, shopping strip, cars

A photo of a tram painted to promote Legacy in 1995 which was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World War II / 50 years on / Legacy never forgets to care for the widows and children of those who fought for our freedom". It appeared in The Answer in June 1995 after it had been launched on May 2nd by President David Millie and Public Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown. The ribbon was cut by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. "The distinctive white tram will be running on routes around Melbourne for at least six months and our thanks go to the Public Transport Corporation for making it possible.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 6 of a tram painted to promote to Legacy and widows riding the tram.Printed on the back "

A photo of a tram painted to promote Legacy in 1995 which was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World War II / 50 years on / Legacy never forgets to care for the widows and children of those who fought for our freedom". It appeared in The Answer in June 1995 after it had been launched on May 2nd by President David Millie and Public Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown. The ribbon was cut by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. "The distinctive white tram will be running on routes around Melbourne for at least six months and our thanks go to the Public Transport Corporation for making it possible.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 2 of a tram painted to promote to Legacy.legacy promotion, tram

Magazine, published by the Public Transport Corporation - "Met Lines" (Metlines) - A4, printed on white gloss paper, centre stapled . Continues from Reg Item 1184 "Met Lines" - printed in an A4 version. Notes Editor as Judi Lalor and writer Sandra McLaren. Chris Astridge. Major tram and bus items listed. Tramway names only listed, not railway. .1 - March 1990 - The adventures of Metman cover - 20 pages - Met tickets, agents, Metcard, PTC formed - amalgamation of VLine and the Met, future planning, restructure, organisation chart, ambulance buses - part of state disaster plan, graffiti, Upfield light rail line planning. Had The Met logo on the rear page. .2 - June 1990 - 20 pages - with The Met logo on the rear page and noting it as a PTC publication. Article on wheel chair loading onto bus, disability services, Epping train depot, graffiti, the adventures of Metman (safety for children), PTC Press took over in 1990 see item 3056trams, tramways, the met, mta, tickets, metcard, ptc, v/line, buses, upfield light rail, light rail, disability services, tram 2004

Set of 6 digital images of newspaper cuttings collected by Peter Hogan about the establishment of a tram museum, 75th Anniversary, Wattle Park and the PTC Open Day. Comprises, “Libs promise a tram museum” – The Age 25-11-91 – Quotes Mr. Brown, Photo from a magazine with a Hawthorn Horse tram at the Auburn Hotel – 75years of the HTT, “Tramways lines up 75th anniversary” – Progress Press 20-11-1991, about the planned cavalcade from Hawthorn Depot on Sunday, and a short history of the HTT, “Tram route extension plan is back on track” – Progress Press 16/10/1991. About the planned line to Box Hill, “Wattle Park” – article from the National Trust News of September 1991 with a two page article about the Wattle Park and its history., “State-wide Open Day” – Herald Sun 17/10/1991 about the planned open house by the Public Transport Corporation the following Sunday. Quotes Ian Stoney, PTC CEO. The four page supplement has been stapled together. See htd4574doc for a list of the file contents provided by Peter Hogan.trams, tramways, tram museum, wattle park, ptc, htt, 75th anniversary, horse trams, box hill

Photos from the 2 May 1995 when the Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown and Legacy President David Millie unveiled banners at Flinders St Station saying "Australia Remembers". Also the launch of a tram by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. Another photo is a group of dignitaries in front of the tram. The tram was painted to promote Legacy in 1995 which was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World War II / 50 years on / Legacy never forgets to care for the widows and children of those who fought for our freedom". It appeared in The Answer in June 1995 after it had been launched on May 2nd by President David Millie and Public Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown. The ribbon was cut by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. "The distinctive white tram will be running on routes around Melbourne for at least six months and our thanks go to the Public Transport Corporation for making it possible." 01809.1 shows President Millie, Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. 01809.2 is Peter Hazelager being held by his mother, Margaret Anderson and Kim Anderson. 01809.4 is a Legatee, Minister Alan Brown, President Millie, a man in The MET uniform, Legatee Roger Greene.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 6 of the launch of a tram painted to promote to Legacy at Flinders St Station.legacy promotion, answer, tram

Photos of widows, legatees, President Millie and the Transport Minister riding in a tram that was decorated to promote Legacy in 1995. 1995 which was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World War II / 50 years on / Legacy never forgets to care for the widows and children of those who fought for our freedom". It appeared in The Answer in June 1995 after the tram had been launched on May 2nd by President David Millie and Public Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown. The ribbon was cut by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. "The distinctive white tram will be running on routes around Melbourne for at least six months and our thanks go to the Public Transport Corporation for making it possible." 01810.1 shows President David Mille, Legatee Roger Greene (seated in the centre) and others. 01810.2 shows David Millie with Minister for Transport Alan Brown. 01810.3 is Kim Anderson and her mother Margaret speaking with the Minister Legatee Lucky Luscombe is in 01810.6 and 01810.9 01810.7 shows legatee George Woodward with two widows eating snacks 01810.10 is a photo of 4 widows. Second from the left is Hazel McKean, then Lorraine Dalton, and Irene Noll on the right.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 10 of a tram painted to promote to Legacy and widows riding the tram.legacy promotion, tram, answer