Letter to all employees, dated 5/4/1950, signed by Robert Risson, Chairman, about the strike now in its 6th week, noting it is a strike against the Arbitration Court, arguments of the Tramway Employees Association, and asking employees to consider to terminate the dispute given the length of the strike. Letter has been printed on a foolscap MMTB headed sheet with a typewriter style font and a printed signature font. Typed on a watermarked bond paper - "Satisfaca Bond". Reference - MTM article on Clarrie O'Shea - strike was to last some 60 days.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, arbitration, strike

Letters - photocopied A4 - from the Tram & Bus Travellers Association, dated 18/11/1980 to Association members regarding the recently published Lonie Report and possible implications on the public transport system. Holding a public meeting on 26/11/1980 at The Assembly Hall. Enclosed was a leaflet and a request for volunteers to hand out the leaflet (no leaflet included in item), signed by Robert Murphy as Secretary.trams, tramways, unions, public transport, lonie report

Cast steel Zinc?? alloy? with raised capital letters for use on Tram 760, when it was part of the "Transporting Art" program - "Transporting Art a project by the Victorian Ministry of Transport and the Ministry for the Arts / Tram 760 By Robert Jacks August 1986 Has six mounting holes. Letters were painted in black paint' Two copies held On rear: see belowon rear of one "Red Hot Urgent (S) 59878 Sand blasted" on rear of copy 2 - "(S) Red Hot urgent, 59878"trams, tramways, signs, transporting art, castings, tram 760

Newspaper - The City Weekly, issue 14, April 25 to May 1, 2002, containing an article titled "Tram Etiquette" and "Commuter fare blitz". Printed in full colour on gloss paper with a front cover in cartoon form of the things you should not do on a tram - Cartoon by Golding. Was a free newspaper. Magazine of Newspaper Covers City Real Estate, out on the town, Health and Beauty, entertainment, classifieds and careers. Page 6 - article titled "Commuter fare blitz" - about proposed checking of Metcards, but there were many complaints and issues with machines not working and legal challenges. Pages 8 and 9 - article "Tram Etiquette", with the sub-headings "in the absence of conductors, have we become confused about public behaviour on privatised trams". Looks at issues at how people use the tram system with photos of people using trams. Also has a side item with people's photographs titled "What's getting up people's noses on Melbourne trams?" Written by Bridget McManus, Pictures by Peter Weaving and Robert Hudson. Two copies held.trams, tramways, passengers, behaviour, trams, public transport, tickets, metcard, cartoons

Book - 12 pages, colour front cover, centre stapled, A4 size, "Victorian Tram Rail Manufacturing Strategy Mark II", published by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry, Robert Hulls, Bracks Government, c2003, looking at expanding rail manufacturing within Victoria. Notes the delivery of Siemens and Alstom trams, investment by Bomardier, Alstom, opportunities and maintenance and services. Has a photos of various vehicles both rail and tram.trams, tramways, victorian government, manufacturing, construction, bombardier, siemens, alstom

Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Leader, 9/1/2012, titled ""Last Drive for trammie", about Kew Depot driver Lenny Bates, who what driver at Kew until a few weeks before his death on 27/12/2011. Has a photo by David Caird with Lenny sitting on a tram step. Includes comments by Lenny about driving trams. Written by Carla and Robert Pascoe, who the article notes had been commissioned by Yarra Trams to write a history of Melbourne's trammies.trams, tramways, kew depot, obituaries

Manuscript - printed on 2 A4 sheets, titled "Brief History of Melbourne's Horse Omnibus System", prepared by Robert Green on early public transport systems in Melbourne using horse buses. Includes references to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company (MTCo), services, lines, routes, stables, proposals for horse tramways. Notes work of Francis Clapp, the Managing Director and the eventual operation of the cable tram system in Melbourne. Two copies held.trams, tramways, horse trams, horse buses, cable trams, melbourne, public transport

Manuscript - printed on 3 A4 sheets, titled "Tourism", looking at the development of tourism services in Melbourne, return cable tram services to the St Kilda or South Melbourne Beaches, the development of a tramway guide book promoting trips, excursions on the bays and round trip tickets with the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. Includes references. Prepared by Robert Green. Includes copies of the tickets issued. Two copies held. See Reg Item 5675 for a round trip ticket.trams, tramways, cable trams, excursions, tourism, pmtt, tickets

Two page foolscap paper photocopy of a report or Press Release or News Release, titled "Travel Card's Record Revenue week for the tramways", issued 19/3/1982. Transport Minister Robert Maclellan making the announcement about the Tramways Board's income for week of operation. Followed the introduction of the Travel Card systemtrams, tramways, fares, mmtb, tickets, travel cards

Single page foolscap paper photocopy of a report or Press Release or News Release, titled "Automatic Vehicle Monitoring for Trams and Buses", issued 24/3/1982. Transport Minister Robert Maclellan making the announcement that tenders are being called for the AVM system and improvements for the passengers.trams, tramways, mmtb, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, tenders

Tram Stop article written by Michael North looks at the structure at the Elizabeth St tram terminus, named after Sir Robert Risson and his convictions to support the Melbourne tramway system including the campaigns to replace Melbourne's iconic trams with buses and motor cars. Has a photo of the terminal building by Mal Rowe - Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus. The rear cover image of La Trobe St.Yields information about the Elizabeth St tram terminus and its memorial to Sir Robert Risson, MMTB Chairman 1949 to 1970,Book - magazine - 48 pages, perfect bound, full colour titled The Scots Church - The Leaflet Spring 2022 containing an article on the Robert Risson Tram Stop at the Elizabeth St tram terminus.trams, tramways, robert risson, elizabeth street, memorials

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

Reports on a Science Congress in Adelaide and a speech by Robert Risson about future transport possible systems - all types such as conveyor belts, air cushion vehicles, magnetic cushions, pneumatic tubes, moving footpaths, jet-propelled vehicles, gas turbine and diesel electric buses. These are known as "gadgetbahns" mooted proposals that seldom come to commercial fruition. His main emphasis was on the future all-electric tram fleet that was proposed for Melbourne. Also notes underground systems such as San Francisco. Item by Science Writer Frank Campbell.Yields information about possible future transport systems - gadgetbahnsNewspaper clipping - "The Silent line" and "On the move the mod way" - The Herald "18-8-1969" tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, future transport, transport systems, electric trams, all-electric trams, robert risson, gadgetbahns, underground tramways

Report or Paper - 10 foolscap sheets, stapled on left hand side titled "Linking the Horizons of City Public Passenger Transport". No details as who presented it or date. Possibly by MMTB Chairman Robert Risson as in his style. Latest date in the report is about wages - June 1958. Report looks at the history of Melbourne transport, the MMTB, passengers numbers, fares, congestion, trams buses, costs of buses vs trams. Also has notes on a comparison between the USA and Australia (Melbourne) including transport and restaurants. Quotes Arthur O'Connor former American Manager of the Australian Nation Travel Associationtrams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, trams, public transport, costs, traffic control, road transport, buses

.1 - Notice - printed on a foolscap sheet, titled "Notice calling upon the Employees of the MMTB to nominated a representative on the Appeal Board", calling for nominations under the MMTB Act 1918 for a person to represent them following the death of Mr. T. K. Partington. Dated 8/6/1920, signed W. H. Gray Registrar of Court of Industrial Appeals. .2 - "Notice of Poll for the election of Employee on Appeal Board" - gives names of two candidates for the election to be held on 20/7/1920 at 15 locations - signed by Vivian Tanner as Returning Officer. Candidates Robert Nathaniel Cooke and Jean Frederick Rigaldi. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, appeals, election

Report - 18 landscape format - A4 pages + card covers, bound with a plastic binding on the left hand side. Titled "A tramway museum and Tourist Tramway for Melbourne". Prepared by Robert Green mid 1990's. Examines various aspects of establishing a Museum at the full site of the Hawthorn; Has a Introduction, preservation and tourism, world vintage tramcar operation, the TMSV, operation of the Museum and trams, establishment requirements, an imaginary visit to the Museum, conclusion and recommendation.trams, tramways, hawthorn, hawthorn tram depot, tmsv, museums

Copy of a lecture by Graeme Turnbull presented 2001 titled "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson" Consists of 22 A4 pages, with Bibliography. Looks at the history of the Melbourne's trams, why they have been retained, the MMTB, its formation, Chairmen, Overseas influences and reports, Bourke St buses, Bourke St, the PCC car, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett, the Union, design of trams, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, Risson's personality and his strong support for trams in Melbourne. See Reg Item 6061On top in ink "Delivered at RMIT Storey Hall on Friday 20/4/2001, the 100th anniversary of Sir Robert's birthday by Graeme Turnbull" and "Received 7/12/01"trams, tramways, mmtb, chairman, pcc, buses, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, public transport

Letter on Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 20/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser regarding acceptance of the tender construction of nine combination or single truck cars and ten bogie tramcars following a meeting with Mr. Cleveland and Mr Francis McCarty Has a notation on the bottom signed by Robert Duncan noting that the letter is referred to the agreement with the Trust dated 22/4/1915 and the Trust Chairman Mr Dureau. Typed onto watermarked paper.Notation in ink.trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, tramcars, construction, duncan fraser

Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age, 21/6/1983 titled "Rattling through the years", written by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don Dunstan, heritage trams, tourism. Has a sketch by Horner of cable cars, VR 6 and and a new articulated tramcar.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, tramways

Transcript of an Interview on "Rear Vision - on ABC Radio National - Trams: Australia", dated 8 October 2006, with Annabelle Quince, Robert Lee, Paul Mees, Michelle Zeibots, Frank Kirby - 10 A4 sheets. Looks at the history of trams in Australia, Sydney and Melbourne in particular. Had sound effects. Obtained from the ABC website, 9/7/2007.trams, tramways, abc radio news, tramways, sydney, melbourne, history, passengers

Map - MMTB "Melbourne 1969" showing MMTB tram and bus routes and waterways, tram and bus depots and workshops printed on a light brown paper, prepared by R. W. Green (Robert) Shows the names of the various suburban termini.trams, tramways, map, tram routes, bus routes, depots

Black and white photograph of Frank Kuffer (MMTB Safety Officer) in St Johns Ambulance uniform demonstrating Resuscitation or mouth to mouth to a lady (model?) with Sir Robert Risson watching.On rear in ink "General Risson supervising Frank Kuffer's practice on a"trams, tramways, first aid, st johns ambulance, mmtb chairman

Book - 8 pages plus card, stippled paper, cover centre stapled "The Suggestions Scheme of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" with a foreword about the scheme signed by Robert Risson as Chairman, describes the basis of the scheme, how it was to work, patents, information to be provided and decisions. Undated - mid 1960's? See Reg Item 3717 for a suggestion form and its used in 1956trams, tramways, mmtb, suggestion scheme, instructions

Black and white photograph of the MMTB Chairman Robert Risson receiving a vaccination injection on the MMTB medical bus. Has possibly Mr K. J. Brennan on the left hand side. Note the size of needle! Has a doctor and nurse in the photograph as well. This photograph has been published elsewhere. Two copies held.On rear of 2nd copy is "Risson" and "Brennan" in ink.trams, tramways, personnel, medical, mmtb, buses

Black and white photograph - reproduction - of a display photograph or framed photograph of the MMTB Board with the date 1954 - ? noting it was the first full time board. Has oval images of each board member of the time with the qualifications and the MMTB logo. Robert Risson - Chairman K. J. Brennan - Member F. F. Wraith - Deputy Chairman H A A Warner - Secretary Two copies held.trams, tramways, personnel, mmtb, board members, logos

Report - two foolscap sheets, stapled, titled "Historical Notes public street transport in Melbourne" dated June 1968. Gives a brief outline of the MTOCo cable operations, cable line opening dates, trusts, the formation of the MMTB and its operations. Author ? - possibly Robert Greentrams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, cable trams, history, mto co

Memorandum - yellow paper titled "Visibility of tramcars at Night" .1 - foolscap sheet from the Designing Engineer Mechanical and Electrical to the Chief Engineer, dated 23/3/1960 outlining four proposals for improving the visibility of trams at night, signed by B. J. Roberts. .2 - half foolscap sheet - from Chief Engineer to the Chairman, forwarding report and asking what further action to be undertaken - signed D. Eakins and dated 25/3/1960.Has number "102553" and "6704" on original memo.trams, tramways, mmtb, tramcars, lights, tramcar equipment, night lighting

Newspaper clipping - set of three cuttings - from the Southern Cross, 18/10/1995 titled "Tram in a jam" with a photo of W6 983 outbound in Toorak Road. Looks at the performance of the tram route and the issues of timekeeping, over crowding and traffic. Story by Bruce Atherton, photo Linda Tanner. Quotes Peter Batchelor Opposition transport spokesman, MLA Robert Doyle, and Transport and PTC Spokesman Ray Wilson. Also has quotes from five tram patrons.trams, tramways, route 8, toorak rd, passengers, traffic control, timetables

Digital image of two reports and a letter - 41 A4 pages Report - titled "Melbourne's Trams and Tramways - Statement of Heritage Significance", Working Paper 1.1, dated May 2000, by Convergence Design Pty Ltd and Boyce Pizzey Strategic - Page 3 is missing - looks at the development of Melbourne's trams, the element of significance, the tramway system as an entity, Social and cultural influencers, the technological development, including tram design. The two page statement notes the tramway system as an evolving entity and technology. And included document is "A Brief History of Melbourne's Trams and tramways", considers the history of the tramway system, cable cars, W class cars, buses, WW2, postwar developments, Robert Risson and a heritage assessment. There is reference to maps and attachments, but these have not be included other than the sources. A letter dated 6 June 2000 from COTMA (written by Craig Tooke, Executive Officer) to Mr. E Keys of Booz-Allen & Hamilton provides comments on the draft and corrections. .1 - hard copy of the Brief History.trams, tramways, history, significance, mmtb, melbourne, tramways, transport, buses, closure