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Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Christmas Card, Peter Duckett, "Single Track Days on the East Brighton Line", 1996
... "Single Track Days on the East Brighton Line"...Item made for 1996 Christmas Card titled "Single Track Days on the East Brighton Line", featuring the story of the single track extension in 1937 for the East Brighton, route 64 line. ...Item made for 1996 Christmas Card titled "Single Track Days on the East Brighton Line", featuring the story of the single track extension in 1937 for the East Brighton, route 64 line. ...Christmas Card prepared by Peter and Patti Duckett and sent to Keith Kings Printed photo on exterior with red printed ribbons, photo corners on inside with another photo and gold block print and the Duckett's address. Photographs by Peter Duckett. Item made for 1996 Christmas Card titled "Single Track Days on the East Brighton Line", featuring the story of the single track extension in 1937 for the East Brighton, route 64 line. Notes the staff system in use for Safeworking. Cover photo includes the driver of W2 class 452 bound for East Brighton, picking up the staff from another car and the inside print of tram 550 at the terminus."To Keith" in ink.trams, tramways, east brighton, route 64, safeworking, staff, crossing loop, w2 class, tram 452, tram 550 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Leon Marshall-Wood, "The Brighton Electric Line", 1958
... "The Brighton Electric Line"...Book - 20 pages including card covers - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1958, 2nd edition. ...See Reg Item 2062 for the 1st edition and 1351 for the 3rd Edition. "The Brighton Electric Line" Book Leon Marshall-Wood ...Book - 20 pages including card covers - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1958, 2nd edition. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways between St. Kilda Station and the Brighton Beach railway station, that commenced operation in 1905. Published by Traction Publications. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications. See Reg Item 2062 for the 1st edition and 1351 for the 3rd Edition.trams, tramways, vr, melbourne, brighton, st kilda -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Leon Marshall-Wood, "The Brighton Electric Line", 1956
... "The Brighton Electric Line"...Book - 20 pages - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1956, 1st edition. ...See 3400 for the 2nd edition. "The Brighton Electric Line" Book Leon Marshall-Wood ...Book - 20 pages - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1956, 1st edition. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways. Includes maps, rolling stock and an Epilogue. Published by Traction Publications. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications. See Reg Item 1351 for the 3rd edition. Items 2062, 614 and 2063 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Brighton Electric Street Railway" in ink on the front cover. See 3400 for the 2nd edition.trams, tramways, vr, melbourne, brighton, st kilda -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Leon Marshall-Wood, "The Brighton Electric Line", 1966
... "The Brighton Electric Line"...Book - 40 pages including card covers - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1966, 3rd edition revised and enlarged. ...See Reg Item 1146 for 1956 edition. "The Brighton Electric Line" Book Leon Marshall-Wood ...Book - 40 pages including card covers - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1966, 3rd edition revised and enlarged. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways between St. Kilda Station and the Brighton Beach railway station, that commenced operation in 1905. Also a short history of the Sandringham - Black Rock - Beaumaris - Cheltenham tram electric and horse tram lines. Includes maps, rolling stock and ticket notes. Published by Traction Publications. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications. See Reg Item 1146 for 1956 edition.Has the stamp of the "Technical Book and Magazine Co" on front cover.trams, tramways, vr, melbourne, brighton, st kilda, sandringham, black rock, horse trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Leon Marshall-Wood, "The Brighton Electric Line", 1966
... "The Brighton Electric Line"...Book - - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1966, 3rd edition revised and enlarged. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Book - - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1966, 3rd edition revised and enlarged. ...Book - - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1966, 3rd edition revised and enlarged. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways between St. Kilda Station and the Brighton Beach railway station, that commenced operation in 1905. Also a short history of the Sandringham - Black Rock - Beaumaris - Cheltenham tram electric and horse tram lines. Includes maps, rolling stock and ticket notes. Published by Traction Publications. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications. See Reg Item 2062 for the 1st edition and 3400 for the second edition.Yields information about the Victorian Railways Melbourne tramways or street railways.Book - 40 pages including card coverstrams, tramways, vr, melbourne, brighton, st kilda, sandringham, black rock, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Leon Marshall -Wood, "The Brighton Electric Line", 1956, 1958
... "The Brighton Electric Line"....1 - Twenty page booklet on the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1956. ...See Reg Item 7631i for a scan of the 1966 edition. "The Brighton Electric Line" Book Leon Marshall -Wood ....1 - Twenty page booklet on the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1956. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways between St. Kilda Station and the Brighton Beach railway station, that commenced operation in 1905. The booklet was priced 2/-, published by the Traction Publications. Has 18 photographs, map 1905 and present day (when printed), rolling stock roster and notes and on the rear cover has details of the AETA. Front cover has horizontal crimson stripes. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications. Second copy from Ian Stanley added 24-1-2016. .2 - as for above - second edition, 1958, similar text, different photo layout and different front cover photo. See Reg Item 7631i for a scan of the 1966 edition.On front cover of first copy of .1 - top right hand corner; "N.Z.R.L.S / with compliments" and initials. Under title of book, "Price to Society 18/- Aust. per doz. / Retails 2/-" On page 3 of second copy of .1 - "Ian J Stanley 28 Park Road, South Camberwell, SE6, BK3746" On page 3 of .2 - "Ian J Stanley" in ink.trams, tramways, vr, melbourne, brighton, st kilda -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Conductors - St Kilda (Brighton Road) Line", Mar. 1920
... "Notice to Conductors - St Kilda (Brighton Road) Line"...Printed on foolscap or quarto duplicated sheets. .1 - St Kilda (Brighton Road) .2 - Esplanade Line .3 - North Carlton Line .4 - Toorak Line .5 - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7 - Fitzroy Line See Reg Item 3927 for the proposed introduction...."Notice to Conductors - St Kilda (Brighton Road) Line" Document Instruction Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) W. ...Set of 7 Notice or instructions to Conductors March 1920, advising conductors that checkers will be boarding trams between 7am and 11pm and asking Conductors to give the checker specific information. In relation to the proposed penny sections. Printed on foolscap or quarto duplicated sheets. .1 - St Kilda (Brighton Road) .2 - Esplanade Line .3 - North Carlton Line .4 - Toorak Line .5 - Brunswick Line .6 - Nicholson St Line .7 - Fitzroy Line See Reg Item 3927 for the proposed introduction.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, cable trams, ticket inspectors -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, Leon Marshall-Wood, The Brighton electric line, 1956
... The Brighton electric line...Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran Prahran Tramways - Brighton Tramways - Melbourne - History Description of the St Kilda to Brighton electric line. Ill, map, p.19. The Brighton electric line Booklet Leon Marshall-Wood Traction Publications ...Description of the St Kilda to Brighton electric line.Ill, map, p.19.non-fictionDescription of the St Kilda to Brighton electric line.tramways - brighton, tramways - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, Leon Marshall-Wood, The Brighton electric line 3rd edition, 1956
... The Brighton electric line 3rd edition...Victorian Railway History Library 39 St Edmonds Rd Prahran Prahran Tramways - Brighton Tramways - Melbourne - History Description of the St Kilda to Brighton electric line. Ill, map, p.38. The Brighton electric line 3rd edition Booklet Leon Marshall-Wood Traction Publications ...Description of the St Kilda to Brighton electric line.Ill, map, p.38.non-fictionDescription of the St Kilda to Brighton electric line.tramways - brighton, tramways - melbourne - history -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram dummy outside Myer Lonsdale St, 1924-1925
... ...Brighton Rd line...The dummy's destination reads "Brighton Rd", which dates the photograph as between February 1924 and December 1925, (not c1929 as written) between the construction of the track in this section of Lonsdale Street and the electric conversion of the Brighton Road line. Also in the street are horse drawn carts and motor cars....Yields information about cable trams in Lonsdale Street and Myer Myers Lonsdale St cable dummy Brighton Rd line electric conversion horse drawn carts warehouse boys shorts Cable Trams In print on rear: "c1929 Lonsdale Street Warehouse, later to become 11-storey store. ...Postcard of cable tram dummy being shunted for return to Brighton Road via Swanston Street, stationary outside the double story "Myers" Parcels Office in Lonsdale Street, demolished late in 1925, between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets. Three boys in shorts sit or stand on the dummy. The dummy's destination reads "Brighton Rd", which dates the photograph as between February 1924 and December 1925, (not c1929 as written) between the construction of the track in this section of Lonsdale Street and the electric conversion of the Brighton Road line. Also in the street are horse drawn carts and motor cars.Yields information about cable trams in Lonsdale Street and MyerBlack and white postcard print with note on rear.In print on rear: "c1929 Lonsdale Street Warehouse, later to become 11-storey store. MYER - GROWING WITH AUSTRALIA since 1901 - today employs over 32,000 staff throughout the country in its Department Stores, Target Discount Stores and Supermarkets, speciality fashion stores, liquor and fast food outlets. AFFIX STAMP HERE"myers, lonsdale st, cable dummy, brighton rd line, electric conversion, horse drawn carts, warehouse, boys, shorts, cable trams -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyEphemera - Orion Estate
... ... Brighton Line...Orion Estate Elsternwick Mars Street Jupiter Street Venus Street Saturn Street Kooyong Street Mercury Street Rosstown Junction Railway Real Estate Agents Railway Stations Lillie and Davis Auctions Ormond Station Hobsons Bay Elsternwick Station Glenhuntly Road Brighton Line Madden Walter Tunen August Building Surveyors Residential Development Plans Houses Ephemera Orion Estate ...One item about this estate: 1/A black-and-white estate agents notice for the sale of Orion Estate at 3-o-clock on the Saturday 5th December 1880s. This notice details the sale of Orion Estate by public auction into allotments.orion estate, elsternwick, mars street, jupiter street, venus street, saturn street, kooyong street, mercury street, rosstown junction railway, real estate agents, railway stations, lillie and davis, auctions, ormond station, hobsons bay, elsternwick station, glenhuntly road, brighton line, madden walter, tunen august, building surveyors, residential development, plans, houses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - VR Tram 6 at Elwood Depot, K McCarthy, 1 January 1951
... In biro and pencil on the rear "#6 at Elwood Depot 1-1-51 Brighton Line Copyright K McCarthy Photo No 783". ...Yields information about the outside yard and VR tramcars tramcars tram 6 VR tram Elwood Depot outside track In biro and pencil on the rear "#6 at Elwood Depot 1-1-51 Brighton Line Copyright K McCarthy Photo No 783". ...The photograph shows VR tram 6 on an outside track in long grass with trolley pole raised. In the mid ground are cylindrical wooden cable drums, trees and other tramcars.Yields information about the outside yard and VR tramcarsBlack and white photograph with notes on the rear - 2 copies held.In biro and pencil on the rear "#6 at Elwood Depot 1-1-51 Brighton Line Copyright K McCarthy Photo No 783". Second copy - "38 - KMcC", printing size label.tramcars, tram 6, vr tram, elwood depot, outside track -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Photograph, Black & White, Mr Moore's 1st Chemist Shop Centre Road, Bentleigh c1930, c1930
... brighton...railway line caulfield -mordialloc 1881...Brighton. Small communities grew near Churches & Schools and shops and businesses were established. Following the opening of the Railway line from Caulfield to Mordialloc 1881 the shops and business moved from the Tucker Road /Centre Road ( East Brighton ) East Bentleigh area to be close to the transport. ...line from Caulfield to Mordialloc 1881 the shops and business moved from the Tucker Road /Centre Road East Bentleigh area to be close to the transport. Shops, businesses and housing developed along Centre Road between Thomas Street and Jasper Road. Mr Moore established his 1st shop in 395 Centre Road c1930 and later moved along the road to a site next to Coles Variety Store. bentleigh shopping centre c1930 east brighton railway line caulfield -mordialloc 1881 chemists pharmacy moore's moorabbin shire smith j l smith mary ann stanley helen smith vic smith harry redvers chaff cutter horse drawn carts toll gates brighton motor cars 1900 steam engines early settlers bentleigh mckinnon parish of moorabbin city of moorabbin county of bourke moorabbin roads board shire of moorabbin henry dendy's special survey 1841 were j.b. bent thomas o'shannassy john king richard charman stephen highett william ormond francis maynard dennis market gardeners vineyards orchards back Handwritten information unsigned Black & White photograph of Mr Arthur Moore's 1st Chemist Shop, 384 Centre Road Bentleigh c 1930 Photograph, Black & White, Mr Moore's 1st Chemist Shop Centre Road, Bentleigh c1930 Amateur photographer ...Early settlers in the Parish of Moorabbin, County of Bourke, established market gardens and farms in the area of Henry Dendy's Special Survey 1841 Brighton. Small communities grew near Churches & Schools and shops and businesses were established. Following the opening of the Railway line from Caulfield to Mordialloc 1881 the shops and business moved from the Tucker Road /Centre Road ( East Brighton ) East Bentleigh area to be close to the transport. Shops, businesses and housing developed along Centre Road between Thomas Street and Jasper Road. Mr Arthur Moore established his 1st shop in 395 Centre Road c1930 and later moved along the road to a site next to Coles Variety Store.Following the opening of the Railway line from Caulfield to Mordialloc 1881 the shops and business moved from the Tucker Road /Centre Road East Bentleigh area to be close to the transport. Shops, businesses and housing developed along Centre Road between Thomas Street and Jasper Road. Mr Moore established his 1st shop in 395 Centre Road c1930 and later moved along the road to a site next to Coles Variety Store.Black & White photograph of Mr Arthur Moore's 1st Chemist Shop, 384 Centre Road Bentleigh c 1930 back Handwritten information unsignedbentleigh shopping centre c1930, east brighton, railway line caulfield -mordialloc 1881, chemists, pharmacy, moore's moorabbin shire, smith j l, smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b., bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Domain Junction interchange, Bill Kingsley, 13/10/1971
... ...Melbourne Brighton bus line...Tram 886 had adverts for Ferris car radios and Sony electronics. 2 - W2 550 (City no route number) arriving at the stop with passengers waiting. 3 - Two Melbourne Brighton buses (routes 601 and 602) with a long line of outbound trams in the background. 4 - Inspectors cabin with W2 428 and W2 324 (City, route 67) 5 - SW6 897 (City route 3) with Inspectors cabin and Domain Road in the background. 6 - Bunch of seven southbound trams between Domain Road, tailed by W2 574 (Malvern Burke Rd, Route 5)....Domain Interchange St Kilda Road Domain Road W2 class SW6 class Melbourne Brighton bus line buses tram 886 tram 550 tram 428 tram 324 tram 897 tram 574 "Domain Intersection" on rear of each print. ...Set of six photographs showing Domain Interchange or Junction including trams and buses in St Kilda Road. Photos by Bill Kingsley who lectured in Civil & Traffic Engineering at Footscray Technical College. These would have been taken to show how an interchange functions. Dated on an envelope with negatives as 13/10/1971. 1 - Tram stop showing shelter, SW6 886 (City) and Melbourne Brighton Bus No. 660 (City, route 602). Tram 886 had adverts for Ferris car radios and Sony electronics. 2 - W2 550 (City no route number) arriving at the stop with passengers waiting. 3 - Two Melbourne Brighton buses (routes 601 and 602) with a long line of outbound trams in the background. 4 - Inspectors cabin with W2 428 and W2 324 (City, route 67) 5 - SW6 897 (City route 3) with Inspectors cabin and Domain Road in the background. 6 - Bunch of seven southbound trams between Domain Road, tailed by W2 574 (Malvern Burke Rd, Route 5).Yields information about the Domain Interchange / JunctionSet of six black and white photographs and associated 35mm negatives."Domain Intersection" on rear of each print.trams, tramways, bill kingsley., domain interchange, st kilda road, domain road, w2 class, sw6 class, melbourne brighton bus line, buses, tram 886, tram 550, tram 428, tram 324, tram 897, tram 574 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Victorian Railways, destinations of a VR tramcar, 1940's??
... Sign - steel sheet, with four screw holes in each corner, marked with the destinations of a VR tramcar for the St Kilda Brighton Beach line, to enable the crews to set the relevant destination....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Signs Tramcars Victorian Railways Destination Roll St Kilda Brighton Sign - steel sheet, with four screw holes in each corner, marked with the destinations of a VR tramcar for the St Kilda Brighton Beach line, to enable the crews to set the relevant destination. destinations of a VR tramcar Sign Victorian Railways ...Sign - steel sheet, with four screw holes in each corner, marked with the destinations of a VR tramcar for the St Kilda Brighton Beach line, to enable the crews to set the relevant destination.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, victorian railways, destination roll, st kilda brighton -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative - MMTB X1 459 - Broadway and Glen Huntly Road, Hugh Ballment, mid 1950s
... The photograph shows X1 class tram 459 at the intersection of the VR St Kilda to Brighton line and the MMTB Point Ormond line in Glen Huntly Road. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The photograph shows X1 class tram 459 at the intersection of the VR St Kilda to Brighton line and the MMTB Point Ormond line in Glen Huntly Road. ...The photograph shows X1 class tram 459 at the intersection of the VR St Kilda to Brighton line and the MMTB Point Ormond line in Glen Huntly Road. Photo possibly mid-1950s. See item 8988 for a VR tram at this location. IN the background is an Estate Agent and a Chemist.Yields information about the use of X1 class on the Point Ormond service and the track crossing with the the VR St Kilda Brighton line.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, point ormond, glen huntly road, broadway, tram 459, x1 class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - St Kilda-Brighton Electric Street Railway Fares notice
... Photograph shows notice that was displayed in VR tramcars on St Kilda to Brighton line. It lists the section fares for adults and children in pence and the cost of periodical tickets in shillings and pence. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph shows notice that was displayed in VR tramcars on St Kilda to Brighton line. It lists the section fares for adults and children in pence and the cost of periodical tickets in shillings and pence. ...Photograph shows notice that was displayed in VR tramcars on St Kilda to Brighton line. It lists the section fares for adults and children in pence and the cost of periodical tickets in shillings and pence. It also notes requirements for young children to be carried free and the charges for prams (go-carts), personal luggage and packages. Yields information of Railways fares on the St Kilda - Brighton line Black and white photographvictorian railways, st kilda railway station, brighton, fares -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper - "Council to take action over this", Herald Sun, 1955
... The article and photo reports on the poor condition of the Victorian Railways operated St Kilda to Brighton tram line in St Kilda St, Brighton. This section of line closed during 1957. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The article and photo reports on the poor condition of the Victorian Railways operated St Kilda to Brighton tram line in St Kilda St, Brighton. This section of line closed during 1957. ...The article and photo reports on the poor condition of the Victorian Railways operated St Kilda to Brighton tram line in St Kilda St, Brighton. This section of line closed during 1957. The Council reported that it had briefed a QC about the matter. The Railways were responsible for road maintenance and track maintenance. The donor, noted that it is tram 32 in the far distance.Yields information about the condition of the St Kilda St Brighton prior to the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping titled - "Council to take action over this" - Melbourne Sun 21/7/1955"Melb "Sun" Thurs 21 July 1955 inside page 9"trams, tramways, vr trams, st kilda st, brighton, track maintenance, tram tracks -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFilm - DVD - Audio-Visual, Efftech, "VR Tramways in the 1950s", 2006
... The DVD tells the story of the Victorian railways tramways in the 1950s for both the St Kilda to Brighton Beach line and the Sandringham to Black Rock lines. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The DVD tells the story of the Victorian railways tramways in the 1950s for both the St Kilda to Brighton Beach line and the Sandringham to Black Rock lines. ...The DVD tells the story of the Victorian railways tramways in the 1950s for both the St Kilda to Brighton Beach line and the Sandringham to Black Rock lines. Produced and narrated by Roger Greenwood of Efftech Pty Ltd.Yields information about the two tramways operated by the Victorian Railways during the 1950sDVD compact diskette in a black plastic box with covers, titled "VR Tramways in the 1950s" with photos of Victorian Railways trams on the front and rear cover. Produced by Efftech in 2006.films, tramways, trams, st kilda brighton electric tramway, sandringham, black rock tramway, efftech, roger greenwood -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Aftermath of Elwood Tram Depot fire, The Argus, 3/1907
... See page 9 of item 1351 - The Brighton Electric Line 3rd Edition, Leon Marshall Wood....See page 9 of item 1351 - The Brighton Electric Line 3rd Edition, Leon Marshall Wood. ...The photo shows aftermath of Elwood Tram Depot fire with tramcar remains and the size of the fire on 7/3/1907 which destroyed all the tramcars and offices. See page 9 of item 1351 - The Brighton Electric Line 3rd Edition, Leon Marshall Wood.Yields information about the Elwood Depot fire of 1907.Black and white print with source stamp on the rear.Has The Argus Newspaper Copyright stamp on the rear.mmtb, tramways, elwood tram depot, fire, st kilda brighton -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAlbum - Photo Album, Michael Schrader, "Tram Pix ex Slides", 1960's
... Sheet 1 front: MMTB Christmas Tram - 16W - Swanston St - 1963 T181 at Footscray Depot c1960 Brisbane Dreadnought 178 Sheet 1 rear VR 6 on an AETA Tour Brighton line Brisbane 358 and baby dreadnought and a group of 4 people Ballarat 35 and three other trams in City Loop - pre 1960 Sheet 2 front Ballarat 30 in bound in Albert St Sebastopol pre 1960 Bendigo 12 leaving depot, pre 1960 Bendigo 26 at Eaglehawk pre 1960 Sheet 2 rear Bendigo 29 pre 1960 Bendigo 28 with a group of enthusiasts standing in front - mid to late 1960's Sydney - coupled set of crossbench cars at a beach terminus Sheet 3 front Sydney - with Mark Foys in background Sydney - 2057 Sydney - trams being scrapped c1960 Sheet 3 rear Sydney - trams being burnt VR 30 at St Kilda Station Sheet 4 front VR36 and 6 on the Brighton line VR53 at St Kilda Station Sheet 4 rear VR 51 at Sandringham VR 51 on Sandringham Black Rock line VR 50 at Black Rock terminus Sheet 5 - not used Sheet 6 - front - photograph of a steam tram locomotive???...Sheet 1 front: MMTB Christmas Tram - 16W - Swanston St - 1963 T181 at Footscray Depot c1960 Brisbane Dreadnought 178 Sheet 1 rear VR 6 on an AETA Tour Brighton line Brisbane 358 and baby dreadnought and a group of 4 people Ballarat 35 and three other trams in City Loop - pre 1960 Sheet 2 front Ballarat 30 in bound in Albert St Sebastopol pre 1960 Bendigo 12 leaving depot, pre 1960 Bendigo 26 at Eaglehawk pre 1960 Sheet 2 rear Bendigo 29 pre 1960 Bendigo 28 with a group of enthusiasts standing in front - mid to late 1960's Sydney - coupled set of crossbench cars at a beach terminus Sheet 3 front Sydney - with Mark Foys in background Sydney - 2057 Sydney - trams being scrapped c1960 Sheet 3 rear Sydney - trams being burnt VR 30 at St Kilda Station Sheet 4 front VR36 and 6 on the Brighton line VR53 at St Kilda Station Sheet 4 rear VR 51 at Sandringham VR 51 on Sandringham Black Rock line VR 50 at Black Rock terminus Sheet 5 - not used Sheet 6 - front - photograph of a steam tram locomotive??? ...Manilla file folder, Railways of Australia Committee with a blue tape on the left hand side, preprinted file containing six sets of photograph sleeves with a sheet of white paper between, marked "Tram Pix ex Slides". Clipped into the folder with brass foldback clips. Sheet 1 front: MMTB Christmas Tram - 16W - Swanston St - 1963 T181 at Footscray Depot c1960 Brisbane Dreadnought 178 Sheet 1 rear VR 6 on an AETA Tour Brighton line Brisbane 358 and baby dreadnought and a group of 4 people Ballarat 35 and three other trams in City Loop - pre 1960 Sheet 2 front Ballarat 30 in bound in Albert St Sebastopol pre 1960 Bendigo 12 leaving depot, pre 1960 Bendigo 26 at Eaglehawk pre 1960 Sheet 2 rear Bendigo 29 pre 1960 Bendigo 28 with a group of enthusiasts standing in front - mid to late 1960's Sydney - coupled set of crossbench cars at a beach terminus Sheet 3 front Sydney - with Mark Foys in background Sydney - 2057 Sydney - trams being scrapped c1960 Sheet 3 rear Sydney - trams being burnt VR 30 at St Kilda Station Sheet 4 front VR36 and 6 on the Brighton line VR53 at St Kilda Station Sheet 4 rear VR 51 at Sandringham VR 51 on Sandringham Black Rock line VR 50 at Black Rock terminus Sheet 5 - not used Sheet 6 - front - photograph of a steam tram locomotive???trams, tramways, swanston st, myer, christmas trams, footscray depot, brisbane, st kilda brighton, ballarat, bendigo, sydney, scrapped trams, st kilda railway station, sandringham, black rock, tram 16w, tram 181, tram 178, tram 6, tram 358, tram 35, tram 30, tram 12, tram 26, tram 29, tram 28, tram 2057, tram 30, tram 36, tram 53, tram 51, tram 50 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Mitford Street looking south from Southey Street, The Argus, 1906
... Photo used in The Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall Wood, 3rd edition page 8 - see item 1351....Photo used in The Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall Wood, 3rd edition page 8 - see item 1351. ...The photo "Mitford Street looking south from Southey Street in 1906" - shows the construction of the St Kilda to Brighton Electric Street Railway and the lack of any development in the background. Photo used in The Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall Wood, 3rd edition page 8 - see item 1351.Yields information about the construction of the St Kilda Brighton line.Black and white print with source stamp on the rear.Has The Argus Newspaper Copyright stamp on the rear.mmtb, tramways, track construction, new tramways, st kilda brighton tramway, mitford st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Yarra Trams, "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration", 2006
... Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" looking at the celebration by Yarra Trams of the century of electric trams in Melbourne - particularly the St Kilda Brighton VR line, Sir Thomas Bent, and its closure in 1959. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways VR St Kilda Brighton Opening Tramcars Centenary 100 years of electric trams Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" looking at the celebration by Yarra Trams of the century of electric trams in Melbourne - particularly the St Kilda Brighton VR line, Sir Thomas Bent, and its closure in 1959. ...Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Century of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" looking at the celebration by Yarra Trams of the century of electric trams in Melbourne - particularly the St Kilda Brighton VR line, Sir Thomas Bent, and its closure in 1959. Seven copies held. Has the RSL, Shine of Remembrance, 100 years of trams and Yarra Trams logos.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton, opening, tramcars, centenary, 100 years of electric trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), Tram VR 53 in Mt Alexander Road North Essendon, c1975
... The tram was built for the Victorian Railways St Kilda - Brighton tram line in 1942 and sold to the MMTB when that line closed. ...The tram was built for the Victorian Railways St Kilda - Brighton tram line in 1942 and sold to the MMTB when that line closed. ...Colour slide of VR class tram 53, route 59 Essendon Aerodrome in Mt Alexander Road just to the north of Shamrock St, North Essendon. Has the Ambasador Motel in the background. The tram was built for the Victorian Railways St Kilda - Brighton tram line in 1942 and sold to the MMTB when that line closed. On display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Yields information about VR tram 52 in Mt Alexander Road c1975.Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount.Has "MP146" in pencil and stamped "Tramways Museum Society Victoria" on rear.tramways, vr class, tram 52, route 59, mt alexander road -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - VR Tram No. 2 Elwood Depot, c1906
... Based on the photo on page 6 of The Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall Wood, it is one of the original fleet which destroyed by the depot fire on 7/3/1907. ...Based on the photo on page 6 of The Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall Wood, it is one of the original fleet which destroyed by the depot fire on 7/3/1907. ...Copy photograph of a postcard featuring Victorian Railways Tram No. 2 at Elwood Depot. Based on the photo on page 6 of The Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall Wood, it is one of the original fleet which destroyed by the depot fire on 7/3/1907. See item 1351. Has the driver and possibly a conductor on the platform. Shows both destinations of St Kilda and Brighton. Yields information about the first VR tram No. 2 at Elwood DepotBlack and white copy photograph of a postcard with remnants of adhesive tape on the rear.tramways, vr trams, elwood depot, st kilda brighton, tram 2 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Bruce McLaren, "ARE Day Tour - St Kilda to Brighton Beach", June 2006
... Compiled from various sources such as Destination City 5th edition, VR annual reports, VR to 62, Memories of the Railway Trams by Jim Seletto, Tram Tracks - AETA, the Brighton Electric Line by L Marshall-Wood, Bradshaws Guide and Yarra trams 2006 pamphlets....Compiled from various sources such as Destination City 5th edition, VR annual reports, VR to 62, Memories of the Railway Trams by Jim Seletto, Tram Tracks - AETA, the Brighton Electric Line by L Marshall-Wood, Bradshaws Guide and Yarra trams 2006 pamphlets. ...Tour notes compiled for "ARE Day Tour - St Kilda to Brighton Beach" - 3-6-2006 by Bruce McLaren. Compiled from various sources such as Destination City 5th edition, VR annual reports, VR to 62, Memories of the Railway Trams by Jim Seletto, Tram Tracks - AETA, the Brighton Electric Line by L Marshall-Wood, Bradshaws Guide and Yarra trams 2006 pamphlets.Yields information about the St Kilda Brighton Electric tramway for a tour.Tour notes - approx 60 A4 sheets double side within an Esselte green binder. Has a railfan shop $17.95 price label on the top right hand corner.vr trams, are, tour notes, bruce mclaren, st kilda brighton electric tramway -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - VR class tram 53 River St Maribyrnong, c1975
... Photograph of Victorian Railways built tram No. 53 which was sold to the MMTB following closure of the St Kilda - Brighton Beach line in 1959. Modified by the MMTB, as VR class tram No. 53 and generally used on the Moonee Ponds to Footscray route 82. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph of Victorian Railways built tram No. 53 which was sold to the MMTB following closure of the St Kilda - Brighton Beach line in 1959. Modified by the MMTB, as VR class tram No. 53 and generally used on the Moonee Ponds to Footscray route 82. ...Photograph of Victorian Railways built tram No. 53 which was sold to the MMTB following closure of the St Kilda - Brighton Beach line in 1959. Modified by the MMTB, as VR class tram No. 53 and generally used on the Moonee Ponds to Footscray route 82. This photo shows the tram in River St after being fitted with tail lights in Feb. 1973 and before being renumbered to tram 700 in Oct. 1976Yields information about VR class tram 53Colour print on Kodak paper with black borders. trams, tramways, river st, route 82, vr class, tram 53 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Bus takes Over as Tram Route Shortened", July 1957
... Photo and caption reports on the cutting back of the St Kilda - Brighton tram line to Elwood depot on 1/7/1957. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photo and caption reports on the cutting back of the St Kilda - Brighton tram line to Elwood depot on 1/7/1957. Photo shows Victorian Railways tram No. 35 at St Kilda Railway station with the privately operated bus behind. ...Photo and caption reports on the cutting back of the St Kilda - Brighton tram line to Elwood depot on 1/7/1957. Photo shows Victorian Railways tram No. 35 at St Kilda Railway station with the privately operated bus behind. The service was operated by the Brighton St Kilda Bus Lines Pty Ltd. using some half-cab buses. The service to Elwood depot was replaced by buses on 1/3/1959 See item 7195 for a print of the actual photo.Yields information about replacement of trams on the St Kilda Brighton line by buses in July 1957. Newspaper clipping titled - "Bus takes Over as Tram Route Shortened" - The Age 2/7/1957"Age" Tu 2 July 1957 p16trams, tramways, vr trams, brighton - st kilda bus lines, st kilda brighton electric tramway, closure, buses, bus replacement -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, David Frost, "A short history of the Black Rock Trams", Dec. 2003
... Includes notes on the Beaumaris extension, the horse trams and the Brighton Electric line. Photocopied from an original document. ...Includes notes on the Beaumaris extension, the horse trams and the Brighton Electric line. Photocopied from an original document. ...Titled "A short history of the Black Rock Trams", written by David Frost, 3rd Edition Dec. 2003. Includes notes on the Beaumaris extension, the horse trams and the Brighton Electric line. Photocopied from an original document. Includes a list of tram stops, a map including the St Kilda Brighton Electric Street Railway, drawing of tram 36 and tickets, the tramcar fleet, and a photo of the author on the rear page. See items 8912 for the first edition and 8913 for the second edition.Yields information about the Black Rock Beaumaris tram and other VR lines.Report or Research Report - 10 A4 pages, printed from 5 A3 sheets folded. Second copy - folded to A5.trams, tramways, vr, beaumaris, black rock, st kilda brighton, horse trams, map -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera, "Victorian Tramways Guide - October 1917", Oct. 1917
... Details the timetables for the Tramway Board, Northcote Council, PMTT, NMETL, HTT, MBCTT and the VR Brighton line. Gives details of fares, routes, signs, first and last cars. ...Details the timetables for the Tramway Board, Northcote Council, PMTT, NMETL, HTT, MBCTT and the VR Brighton line. Gives details of fares, routes, signs, first and last cars. ...Timetable - 36 pages, printed on off-white paper, cover printed on pink paper, centre stapled titled "Victorian Tramways Guide" for October 1917. Details the timetables for the Tramway Board, Northcote Council, PMTT, NMETL, HTT, MBCTT and the VR Brighton line. Gives details of fares, routes, signs, first and last cars. Middle page - has a map and details of a Round trip and shows other lines and change points. Foldout map included on the inside rear cover, showing tramways, railways and rivers. Has many advertisements for the re-election of Sir Frank Madden (he was not re-elected - see http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/details/569-madden-frank - accessed 30-12-2016). Polling day 15/11/1917. Has adverts for: Commercial Union Steel Castings Proprietary Limited Myer's Country of Bourke Permanent Building and Investment Society Prohibition - Canada, USA Royal Insurance Company Australian Ladies Commercial College Incley Frederick Collis Tramways Advertising Co. Stott's Business College Chambers and Seymour W. M Richards Huttons Ham Sterling Preparationstrams, tramways, timetables, melbourne, nmetl, vr, cable trams, htt, pmtt, map, advertising
