Uniform patch or lapel emblem, motif, MMTB red cotton on navy blue backing for sewing onto the lapel of a uniform jacket.trams, tramways, uniforms, logos, mmtb

"Memorandum of Agreement" - between the PMTT and the employee for the supply of a uniform and for the payment of a four pounds fidelity and security for the uniform and performance over a specified period and to keep the uniform in good order. Two copies - made out to Edward Bernard O'Day and Richard Charles Wayman. Witnessed by H Heath for the PMTT. Both are dated 20/6/1911.Yields information about the agreement PMTT employees signed for their uniforms and fidelity.Agreement - foolscap preprinted, signed and sealed with a red small seal.tramways, pmtt, employees, agreements, uniforms, fidelity

Ticket issued by the Tramway Board for the use by soldiers in uniforms with colours for one journey on a cable tram. Could not be used for a transfer or part payment of a higher fare.Demonstrates a free travel tickets for returned soldiers in uniform - c1919 - possibly for use to or from an event.Set of two Ticket from a strip of tickets - perforated card printed in red ink on pink coloured card.tramways, trams, soldiers, tramway board, cable trams, tickets

Black and white photograph of a cable tram set (trailer 203) with gripman and conductor at the Chapel St terminus. The photo has written on it in white ink "Goodfellows "Ferry" over any difficulty including the "Badger" " and date of 18.3.12. which is a reference to the General Strike in Brisbane of Jan 1912 by Brisbane Tramway Company workers over the wearing of Union badges which was strongly opposed by the Company Manager Joesph 'Boss' Badger. See also item 6170 for a similar-themed photograph about the Badger. At the time there was a major industrial or arbitration case before Mr Justice Higgins regarding Australian tramways employees and their working conditions. Demonstrate cable tram uniforms and cable tram trip slips that were used to account for fare collection and has a close association with an event in Brisbane that led to a General Strike.Black and white print block mounted onto thick card.tramways, tramcars, tram 203, cable trams, crews, unions, joesph badger, gripmen, conductors, brisbane, chapel st

The two pieces of laminate show the different shades used by the MMTB in their vehicles, both trams and buses. These two pieces have been cut for use in the Uniform Workshops to separate size and type of items, in this case trousers and lumber jackets.Demonstrates two types of laminates used in MMTB vehicles and then used in the the MMTB or The Met uniform store clothing racks.Set of two sheets of laminex with dymo letter punched into adhesive tape.See item.trams, tramways, uniforms

Poster that was adhered to tramcar windows, reminding passengers that they had to hand fare to the conductor before leaving the vehicle. Has an image of a conductor, with cap No. 9999 in uniform and clippers. Possibly late 1960s. See also items 5548 and 679 for other examples. Penality $10, and on second copy $50. Item 679 refers to By-Law No. 5.Demonstrates a MMTB Poster regarding payment of fares.Poster printed in full colour on light card. Two copies held - the second has a white $50 sticker over the original printed $10 amount.trams, tramways, mmtb, by-laws, conductors, tickets, behaviour

Blazer used at VFTA events, by tour members.Demonstrates a sports VFTA blazer in 1960 and has a close association with the Mr K Bryne. Blazer, medium size made from wool, cotton lined, by David Lack Pty Ltd Melbourne, large embroidered front pocket with VFTA logo, 1960.Made in Australia, with typed name "Mr K Bryne" and number "6256"uniforms, vfta, football, sports

Used by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. to identify its employees, in this case from Richmond car house or depot. Used until about 1916 when replaced by badges marked for the Tramway Board.Demonstrates the method of identifying cable tram employees.Round pressed brass badge with the letters "M.T&O.Co. Rd 66". On the rear of the badge, are two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge and a single-piece leather strap with a buttonhole cut into it to enable it to be worn on a uniform.trams, tramways, cable trams, employees pass, mto co, richmond depot

Each button has the logo of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. pressed into the front of the badge - a M interwoven with a T. All made by Stokes and Sons of Melbourne. Worn by Cable Tram employeesDemonstrates buttons worn by the MTOCo staff.Set of five MTOCo coat buttons fitted with hooks - nickel plated brass - 3 large coat, 2 small sleeve or cap.trams, tramways, cable trams, mto co, buttons, uniforms

Photograph of 6 men, with gripman William Baker Strong, seated on the table, playing draughts. Based on item 7627, most likely at the Prahran Car House or Depot Mess Room. Two conductors are wearing their trip slip safety pins. One of the men is wearing a large cape and could be either a gripman or a signalman. All the crew members are wearing the uniform of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo).Yields information about the tram crews at the Prahran car house in 1914 and W B Strong.Print of a copy of a black and white photograph on AGFA paper."William B Strong playing draughts, seated on table at M&MTB" in ink on lower edge of print.cable trams, prahran, prahran car house, group photos, mtoco, crews, tram crews, grip men, conductors

Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 559 at the West Melbourne terminus in Abbotsford St at Queensberry St, opposite the engine house. The trailer has the destination of "West Melb". The crew are standing by the grip in MMTB Uniforms. The line closed in July 1935 (see item 1784).Yields information about the West Melbourne cable terminus and tram 559.Photograph, black and white, plain back.Has "10" in pencil on rear.trams, tramways, cable tram, west melbourne, tram 559, abbotsford st, uniforms, crews

The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. Shows the longitudinal seats.Yields information about cable trams in the 1920s and 1930s.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, gripmen, uniforms

The photograph shows a cable tram set with trailer No. 534 east bound in Bourke St on its way to Nicholson St passing the St. James Building at William Street. The conductor standing at the back of the grip car is in MMTB uniform with his ticket wallet in his left hand and bag visible. The grip man appears to be ringing his bell. There is a side advertisement for the "All Australian Exhibition". A reference to the exhibition is in The Argus of 3/11/1924 - see reference.Yields information cable trams in Bourke St and their crews.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, bourke st, conductors, tram crews, william st, tram 534

Set of two Photo of Victorian Railways trams 3, 34 and 40 at the St Kilda Railway station, with a driver in the view. Photo in the Wal Jack Victorian Railways Album - dated 30-12-1940.Yields information about VR trams at the St Kilda Railway Station during Dec. 1940.Set of two Black and white negatives.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr trams, brighton, tram 3, tram 34, tram 40, crews, uniforms

Rose Series postcard No. P 1060, titled "Flinders St Railway station Melbourne," shows a W2 with white war time paint on the bumper bar crossing Swanston Street (Route 28?) with many cars and one horse-drawn cart in the view. On the est bound safety zone stop are several men in military uniforms. Note the eastbound safety zone stop on the east side of Swanston Street. Yields information about the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Sts.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.Has been used as a part letter to Ken Magor.trams, tramways, w2 class, flinders st station, flinders st, swanston st, safety zones, world war ii, princes bridge station

Coat button - round metal with a stamped imprint of The Met logo and painted gold. Has an eyelet or ring fixed to the back and with the raised letters "Stokes and Sons".trams, tramways, buttons, the met, uniforms

Set of six large gold Coat button and four small cap buttons. Has an eyelet or ring fixed to the back and stamped either "Stokes and Sons Victoria" or "Stokes and Sons Australia" 8 additional buttons added from Ron Scholten 11-6-2022.trams, tramways, buttons, mmtb, uniforms

Stamped metal uniform badge for MMTB Depot starters. Tramways Board logo at top of badge in silver finish, the words "DEPOT STARTER" and the scroll outline in brass or gold colour. The enamel finish within the scroll work also finished in royal blue. On rear badge in brass/gold finish, with word "RG LUKE MELB" stamped into . Two metal rings were soldiered onto the rear of the badge, but have been removed.trams, tramways, badges, depot starter, mmtb

Stamped metal uniform badge for MMTB Inspectors. Tramways Board logo at top of badge in gold finish, the words "INSPECTOR" and the scroll outline in brass or gold colour. The area where the inspector's number has been painted on is in brass/gold finish. The number "91" has been painted on in royal blue colour. The enamel finish within the scroll work also finished in royal blue. On rear badge in brass/gold finish, with word "STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE" stamped into . Two metal rings have been soldered onto the rear of the badge and a spring steel clip provided to enable the badge to be clipped to a hat.\ See Reg Item 395 for another example.trams, tramways, badges, inspectors, mmtb

Badge - Manufactured - brass? with stippled gold plate finish on the rear and sides with a green and gold glazed paint finish with the words "Tramways Board Traffic Officer" in gold on the front and the number "70" stamped into the badge. Has a set of two metal clips soldered onto the rear of the item. See Reg Item 1239 for other examples.trams, tramways, mmtb, badges, officers

Colour print of W6 944 (City Route 64) in bound on Dandenong Road at a tram stop. Has two people in the cab - wearing The Met uniform. Tram has "The Met" logo on the side. In the background is a shelter and two passengers.trams, tramways, dandenong road, route 64, w6 class, shelters, tram 644

Book or booklet - pocket size - 20 pages - centre stapled titled M> Presentation Standards - A guide for staff" for use by M>Train or M>tram staff - giving details of the uniforms, rules for wearing, garment details for staff. Has some illustrations and photographs of the uniforms for various staff positions.trams, tramways, uniforms, m>train, m>tram

Manufactured to be worn on jackets or other clothing to identify the wearers organisation in this case the MMTB - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.Demonstrates a MMTB cloth patch.Badge or cloth patch - sewn on dark green cloth with dark green stitching on the outside with the letters MMTB in gold cotton. badges, mmtb, uniforms, cloth patch

Black and white photograph of three tramway people standing in front of a depot office - includes a man in a Inspectors (could be the Depot Starter) uniform, a conductress and Eric Benson. Shadow of another person taking the photograph.On rear in ink "Eric Benson Tram Driver - Eric Edwin Benson (Jacket Open!)"trams, tramways, crews, inspectors, drivers, conductresses

Uniform Trousers - MMTB - dark blue serge cloth, red stripe or bead on the outside of the trousers vertically, two front pockets, one back pocket from heavy calico cloth, belt loops, buttons for a pair of braces to be attached if needed, white cloth inner band at the top of the garment, button up fly and leather strips around the front of the trousers at the bottom where they would contact a shoe. No size markings.trams, tramways, mmtb, uniforms

The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. Shows the longitudinal seats with af a view through a cable set taken from the rear of the trailer. Shows the gripman standing. Dated in pencil as 1933. See image 7656 for another image.Yields information about cable trams in the 1930s.Black & White Photograph by the TMSV Sales.Has the TMSV Sales stamp and "1933" on rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, gripmen, uniforms

Used on SECV Uniform coats and great coats.Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat.SEC uniform clothing button 24 diameter, with SEC crest, 1921 and organisation name embossed onto outer surface, with backing piece and brass wire lug for sewing on rear. Nickel plated silver? Has Manufacturers name stamped on rear - Stokes & Sons Melbourne.tram, trams, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons

Presented to Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA) members who were awarded Life Membership by the organisation. Appears to be unused.Demonstrates an ATMOEA life membership badge, that could be worn on a uniform or at a function.Badge on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Vic" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. On the bass of the badge is the word "Life Member" The back of the badge is fitted with a spring retaining clip. There are no manufacturer details. There is an eyelet at the top of the badge.tramways, unions, atmoea, badges, life membership

Used by tramways to indicate the position of the person to a passenger or another employee. Most likely made as a general production item by Stokes for tramways and railways.Demonstrates an item made to indicate the wearer's position of the tramway employee.Uniform Badge for a "Conductor". Manufactured by Stokes and Sons, Melbourne. Made from a cast brass item and then nickel plated. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined and rounded to fit on a cap. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either of the badge to enable to be sewn or fitted with clips onto a cap. On the back of the back of the badge in very small letters is the name of the manufacturer - Stokes & Sons / Melbourne. tramways, trams, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms

Provided by the MMTB to its Depot Foreman as a pass for free travel on its trams and for identification. The two steel lugs would have allowed a leather strap to be fitted to the badge and clipped to a uniform or jacket. See item 398 for other example.Demonstrates a travel pass issued to Depot Foreman for free travel.Stamped metal badge, "MMTB Depot Foreman" pass, round with two metal lugs on rear for sewing onto a jacket or another uniform item as a means of identification. Has the number "3" stamped into bottom of badge. Silver coloured with black enamel letters. On rear has the imprint of "Stokes & Sons Melb" tramways, trams, badges, tickets, travel pass, employees, passes, mmtb, depot foreman