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Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Double Deck Conductresses Ignition oil bus", 1942
... "Double Deck Conductresses Ignition oil bus"......conductresses...Photograph shows four Second World War conductresses with ticket bags standing along MMTB Double Decker bus No. 239 at North Fitzroy Depot. ...Yields information about Melbourne's Conductresses and double decker buses. Tramways buses World War 2 conductresses double deck buses bus 239 MMTB Buses Leyland TD5c class Copy photograph - black and white - from the 1942 MMTB Annual Report "Double Deck Conductresses Ignition oil bus" Photograph Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Photograph shows four Second World War conductresses with ticket bags standing along MMTB Double Decker bus No. 239 at North Fitzroy Depot. The bus is fitted with headlight masks as a blackout measure. Yields information about Melbourne's Conductresses and double decker buses.Copy photograph - black and white - from the 1942 MMTB Annual Reporttramways, buses, world war 2, conductresses, double deck buses, bus 239, mmtb buses, leyland, td5c class -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall", August 1944
... "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall"...Cutting titled "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall" - reports on the event to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War funds. ...Cutting titled "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall" - reports on the event to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War funds. ...Cutting titled "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall" - reports on the event to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War funds. Reports on Mrs. Mitchell, and gives details of the programme including names of artists. Date of cutting to be researched.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card from the cover of an Exercise book.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, concerts, alfred hall -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - MMTB Employment, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Conductors and Conductresses", c1980
... "Conductors and Conductresses"......Conductresses...Document or pamphlet titled "Conductors and Conductresses" for information about the recruitment of tram conductors. ...Document or pamphlet titled "Conductors and Conductresses" for information about the recruitment of tram conductors. ...Document or pamphlet titled "Conductors and Conductresses" for information about the recruitment of tram conductors. Gives notes on appointment, physical standards, conditions of employment, training, ordinary hours on duty, shift hours, wages, uniform, travel, annual leave, long service leave, sick leave, sickness benefits, gratuity, appointment as drivers, and a list of depots. Has a sketch of Z3 131 and a bus on front cover. C1980. Yields information about the employment requirements and conditions for conductors.Booklet or document - 2 A4 sheets folded to A5 and stapled. Printed. tramways, drivers, conductors, conductresses, employment, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, "History of Tramway Conductresses"
... "History of Tramway Conductresses"......conductresses...The poster compiled with the association of Joan Paul, Conductress of Hanna St depot 1942 to 1944, tells the story of Melbourne tram conductresses during the Second World War, including pay rates, training, sports, and working on the trams. ..."History of Tramway Conductresses" Poster ...The poster compiled with the association of Joan Paul, Conductress of Hanna St depot 1942 to 1944, tells the story of Melbourne tram conductresses during the Second World War, including pay rates, training, sports, and working on the trams. Names included are: Lurline (Laurie) Meehan, Corporal O'Brien, Roma Gill, Laurie O'Brien, Jean Kirkham, Carl Jeffries, and the coach of the Basketball team, Percy Blacham - Depot Starter at Hanna St.Yields some information about the Conductresses at Hanna St depot and their working history.Set of four photographs and text mounted onto manufactured wooden board.tramways, staff photo, conductresses, sports, hanna st, world war 2 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to One-Man bus operators - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964", "Notice to Conductors and Conductresses - - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964", Sep. 1964
... "Notice to One-Man bus operators - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964", "Notice to Conductors and Conductresses - - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964"...Dated 17/9/1964. .2 - "Notice to Conductors and Conductresses - - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964" - as above, except tickets issued in the city by the Ultimate ticket machines - how the values were to be made up. ...Dated 17/9/1964. .2 - "Notice to Conductors and Conductresses - - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964" - as above, except tickets issued in the city by the Ultimate ticket machines - how the values were to be made up. ...Set of two instructions, both printed on foolscap duplicated paper in blue ink. .1 - "Notice to One-Man bus operators - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964", detailing both the ordinary and children's fares. Includes instructions regarding prepaid tickets and Gibson ticket machines that are pending the delivery of new printing wheels.. Dated 17/9/1964. .2 - "Notice to Conductors and Conductresses - - Increase in Fares as from Sunday 27th September 1964" - as above, except tickets issued in the city by the Ultimate ticket machines - how the values were to be made up. Dated 18/9/1974trams, tramways, tickets, ticket machines, ultimate, gibson ticket machines -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Ultimate ticket machine, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice to Conductors & Conductresses", 1951
... "Notice to Conductors & Conductresses"..."Notice to Conductors & Conductresses" Document Ultimate ticket machine Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Circular C 7055, dated 31/5/1951 details the introduction of Ultimate ticket machines by the MMTB, commencing 4 June and their use at some tram safety zones and bus stops in the City area. Details their use, day codes, checking of the tickets by tram conductors, and fares and how many tickets are issued for each fare - for example for a 2d fare, two 1d tickets would be issued. Has example tickets for 7 different fares using 5 different tickets or combinations. Circular C 7150, dated 10/10/1951 advising changes to the tickets issued resulting from an increased fare charge that commenced on 21/10. Shows a 9d ticket instead of a 5d and notes that the 9d is temporary. Yields information about the introduction of the Ultimate Ticket Machine to the MMTB.Set of two documents or notices duplicated with ticket samples glued on the sheet at the base. Both signed by B H Misson, Acting Manager.tramways, tickets, ticket machines, ultimate, machine issued tickets -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopies, Alan Bradley, SEC News Extracts, 1994/95
... ... Conductresses....Notes 9/1942 6 Our first Conductresses Xmas 42 & 8 Tramway Extension New Year 43 13 Women in the SEC Workforce photos " " 43/44 33 Ballarat Conductresses feted June 1944 28 Between ourselves " " 29 Conductresses raise funds Oct. 1944 10/11 Conductresses triumph " " 19 Ballarat's Success Sept 30, 1946 17 Appreciation for our tram Conductresses Dec. 15, 1945 2-18 Six years of war - the Commission's record. 23 sheets scanned. ...Notes 9/1942 6 Our first Conductresses Xmas 42 & 8 Tramway Extension New Year 43 13 Women in the SEC Workforce photos " " 43/44 33 Ballarat Conductresses feted June 1944 28 Between ourselves " " 29 Conductresses raise funds Oct. 1944 10/11 Conductresses triumph " " 19 Ballarat's Success Sept 30, 1946 17 Appreciation for our tram Conductresses Dec. 15, 1945 2-18 Six years of war - the Commission's record. 23 sheets scanned. ...Yields information about the SEC and its operations during the second World War.27 A4 sheets of copies of relevant papers about the SEC trams, Ballarat & conductresses during the Second World War, from SECV's Staff Magazine "SEC News". Date Page No. Notes 9/1942 6 Our first Conductresses Xmas 42 & 8 Tramway Extension New Year 43 13 Women in the SEC Workforce photos " " 43/44 33 Ballarat Conductresses feted June 1944 28 Between ourselves " " 29 Conductresses raise funds Oct. 1944 10/11 Conductresses triumph " " 19 Ballarat's Success Sept 30, 1946 17 Appreciation for our tram Conductresses Dec. 15, 1945 2-18 Six years of war - the Commission's record. 23 sheets scanned. Photocopies not the best - see high resolution file. See SEC Newstrams, tramways, sec, ballarat, world war ii, conductresses. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Conductress School - MMTB - 1941
... ...conductresses...In mid 1941, the MMTB commenced to employ females as Conductresses to alleviate a man power shortage as result of the Second World War. ...Black and white photograph of 8 women trainee conductresses and Instructor - August 1941...Yields information about the first group to trained as conductresses during 1941. Tramways trams crews conductors conductresses training World War 2 mmtb Black and white photograph of 8 women trainee conductresses and Instructor - August 1941 Photograph Conductress School - MMTB - 1941 ...In mid 1941, the MMTB commenced to employ females as Conductresses to alleviate a man power shortage as result of the Second World War. The first 8 commenced training at Hawthorn Depot during August and commenced work on 4 September. See reference for more details on the use of female staff. A MMTB Poster "Melbourne Tramways Past & Present" identifies that the instructor was G. S Boardman and the photo was taken by The Herald.Yields information about the first group to trained as conductresses during 1941.Black and white photograph of 8 women trainee conductresses and Instructor - August 1941tramways, trams, crews, conductors, conductresses, training, world war 2, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sept. 1942
... ... Conductresses...Gives names of conductresses and motor car drivers. Images files 246i1 - full page - small version 246i1a - full page 1200 dpi version - has to be opened in a separate viewed. 246i2 - Ballarat Conductresses 246i3 - Geelong - Geelong Conductresses 246i4 - Car Drivers (Motor Transport - HO) 246i5 - Bendigo Conductresses 246i6& i7 - Flinders St. clerical workers. ...Gives names of conductresses and motor car drivers. Images files 246i1 - full page - small version 246i1a - full page 1200 dpi version - has to be opened in a separate viewed. 246i2 - Ballarat Conductresses 246i3 - Geelong - Geelong Conductresses 246i4 - Car Drivers (Motor Transport - HO) 246i5 - Bendigo Conductresses 246i6& i7 - Flinders St. clerical workers. ...Demonstrates an important part of Ballarat's tramway operations during the Second World War when Conductresses and many women were employed by the SEC.Photographic reproduction of page 13 of Christmas - New Year issue (1942-43) issue of SEC News, from a negative supplied by State Library on photo paper, laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. Has photo of conductresses at Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat, car drivers and clerks at Flinders St. Gives names of conductresses and motor car drivers. Images files 246i1 - full page - small version 246i1a - full page 1200 dpi version - has to be opened in a separate viewed. 246i2 - Ballarat Conductresses 246i3 - Geelong - Geelong Conductresses 246i4 - Car Drivers (Motor Transport - HO) 246i5 - Bendigo Conductresses 246i6& i7 - Flinders St. clerical workers. trams, tramways, secv, world war i, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, conductresses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Framed Document, Kevin Staines, "Port Melbourne Bus Depot - 1937 - 1966 Honor Board", Mar. 2016
... Framed presentation of the "Port Melbourne Bus Depot - 1937 - 1966 Honor Board", listing the bus drivers, conductors and conductresses whose name appeared on the Yard Sheet on the last day of the depot - 30/6/1966. ...DRIVERS Len Ashby Keith Atkins Ron Arnold Jim Anderson Dick Brojer Keith Cain Shawn Carroll Pat Delaney Stan Dymond Bob Dalglish Howard Egan Fred Foster Harry Francis-Parr Ken Francis Stan Fisher Arthur Hosking Les Hogan Fred Hibbert Jim Harrod John Hanson George Holbeck Bill Ind Cyril Keech Pat Kelly Pat Killoran Ernie Livings Joe Long Ted Lee Ted Marshall Les Mitchell Andy Pappas Alf Ruby Cyril Robertson Allen Russell Kevin Stanes Clarrie Thomas Nick Windt Harry Whylie CONDUCTOR/ DRIVERS Les Buttons Penajo Bertosa Kevin Ball George Palliaras Ray Peillon Bill Turpey CONDUCTORS - CONDUCTRESSES John Booth Shirley Britton Mavis Brown Cathie Campbell Helen Campbell-Burns Nina Curtis Arthur Crooke Cathie Cain Jerry D’Andera Joan Davis Eleanor Faulkner Les Howell Marg Hill Jean Heafield Margaret Hosking Marie Kenny Joan Keech Dave Lillis John McCartney Ken Morgan Jessie Nugent Jack [Peggy] O’Neal Bobby Pottle Jock Stone Pat Parkinson Mary Ruby Marg Scott Denis Smith Peg Stone Joyce Skipworth Nina Tuvel Val Zerek DEPOT MASTER Doug Lamb INSPECTORS Jim Dowel Jack Triffle Jack Champion DEPOT STARTERS Ernie Moore Norm Gordon Norm Anderson...Trams tramways Port Melbourne Buses Drivers Conductors Officers Depots Framed presentation of the "Port Melbourne Bus Depot - 1937 - 1966 Honor Board", listing the bus drivers, conductors and conductresses whose name appeared on the Yard Sheet on the last day of the depot - 30/6/1966. ...Framed presentation of the "Port Melbourne Bus Depot - 1937 - 1966 Honor Board", listing the bus drivers, conductors and conductresses whose name appeared on the Yard Sheet on the last day of the depot - 30/6/1966. It opened on 9/12/1937. Includes some of the known Officers and one of the revenue clerks. Prepared by Kevin Stanes 2016. Framed with a commercial black plastic frame with a light wood back, glass sheet and various clips and suspension points. Listing of names and other information provided by Kevin Stanes by email: Port Melbourne list - see htd1443 - Port Melbourne Bus Depot Employees List.doc in the documents file. For email and recollections in particular about Doncaster - see htd1443email.pdftrams, tramways, port melbourne, buses, drivers, conductors, officers, depots -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1944
... ... Conductresses...Has photo of the winning conductresses. See item 9134 for a complete copy of the magazine. ...Has photo of the winning conductresses. See item 9134 for a complete copy of the magazine. ...Demonstrates an important part of Ballarat's tramway operations during the Second World War when Conductresses and many women were employed by the SEC. See also item 8825 for the cover and parts of the magazine.Photographic reproduction of page 10 of Oct. 1944 SEC news - from a State Library supplied negative, on photographic paper, laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. Item concerns 'SEC Conductresses win in the Most Popular Conductress competition amongst Victorian tramway depots. Has photo of the winning conductresses. See item 9134 for a complete copy of the magazine. Item re-imaged 12/2/2020 i1 - full sheet - small version i1a - 1200dpi version i2 - Miss J McCurdy i3 - Sylvia Mitchell i4 - D. Rosewarnetrams, tramways, secv, ballarat, world war ii, conductresses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - MMTB Inspector - Norma Frost, The Herald, 1970
... ...conductresses...Her job was to specifically look after the conductresses and she had no immediate supervisory role over the male staff. ...Yields information about an MMTB Inspector who was appointed to look after conductresses. tramcars tramways Inspectors conductresses MMTB Has the stamp of the Herald Sun on the rear and the date of 8/1/1970. ...Photograph shows tramway traffic inspector Norm Frost. Her job was to specifically look after the conductresses and she had no immediate supervisory role over the male staff. Yields information about an MMTB Inspector who was appointed to look after conductresses.Black and white photograph with source notes on the rear.Has the stamp of the Herald Sun on the rear and the date of 8/1/1970.tramcars, tramways, inspectors, conductresses, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMemorabilia - Exhibition Material, Warren Doubleday, Ballarat Trammies at War, 12/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Each has 2 Velcro dots on rear. .1 125 x 252 Group of Conductresses by No. 29 .2 87 x 270 Secret of Mrs. ...Each has 2 Velcro dots on rear. .1 125 x 252 Group of Conductresses by No. 29 .2 87 x 270 Secret of Mrs. ...Ten captions or label cards used in the Museum's exhibition entitled "Australia Remembers". Printed on ink jet coated paper, used Microsoft PowerPoint, BJC4000 printer, & Glued onto heavy card. Each has 2 Velcro dots on rear. .1 125 x 252 Group of Conductresses by No. 29 .2 87 x 270 Secret of Mrs. Mitchell's success - Treasure Tram .3 50 x 255 Fund raising - under Conductresses Triumph! - photo .4 102 x 250 Fund raiser float caption .5 75 x 237 Tram statistics caption - used for the two graphs .6 96 x 177 First conductresses ready to go .7 62 x 248 Replica headlight caption .8 75 x 263 Headlight drawing note .9 60 x 244 No. 27 caption .10 57 x 260 Women at work for the SEC Image of cards added 19/10/2013.trams, tramways, btm, exhibitions, world war ii -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & white - SEC Procession float with Sylvia Mitchell, 1944
... Has a number of the conductresses standing atop the float. Has the word "Sylvia" on one side of the float....Has a number of the conductresses standing atop the float. Has the word "Sylvia" on one side of the float. ...Photo of Sylvia Mitchell standing alongside the decorated or motorised float used in a fund raising event. Has a number of the conductresses standing atop the float. Has the word "Sylvia" on one side of the float.Yields information about the SEC fund raising float for Sylvia Mitchell.Black and white printed photo with ruled or lined paper on rear.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, conductor, conductress, tramways, sec, red cross -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & white - SEC Procession float, 1944
... Has a number of the conductresses standing alongside or atop the float. ...Has a number of the conductresses standing alongside or atop the float. ...Photo of the decorated or motorised float used in a fund raising event for Mrs Sylvia Mitchel. Has a number of the conductresses standing alongside or atop the float. In the background is the SEC Ballarat Office building. Has the word "Sylvia" on one side of the float.Yields information about the SEC fund raising float for Sylvia Mitchell.Black and white printed photo with ruled or lined paper on rear.Old SEC building corner of Ripon St and Wendouree Pde.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, conductor, conductress, tramways, sec, red cross -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice to staff, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Khaki tunics & Uniform for summer wear", 26/10/1949
... Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Khaki tunics & Uniform for summer wear", C 6685, dated 26/10/1949, about the wearing of Khaki Tunics or Lumber jackets and the rules for wearing these during the summer months, including the wearing of caps....Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Khaki tunics & Uniform for summer wear", C 6685, dated 26/10/1949, about the wearing of Khaki Tunics or Lumber jackets and the rules for wearing these during the summer months, including the wearing of caps. ...Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Khaki tunics & Uniform for summer wear", C 6685, dated 26/10/1949, about the wearing of Khaki Tunics or Lumber jackets and the rules for wearing these during the summer months, including the wearing of caps.Yields information about the wearing of uniforms during the summer months.Notice printed on quarto paper with stamp of the Manager.tramways, uniforms, notices to staff, shirts, caps -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Women trammies back in Ballarat", 12/01/1976 12:00:00 AM
... ... Conductresses...Notes the former employment of women by the SEC as Conductresses....Notes the former employment of women by the SEC as Conductresses. "Women trammies back in Ballarat" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Has a strong association with a long term volunteer for the BTPS and the BTM and her work for the museum.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 12/1/1976, titled "Women trammies back in Ballarat", about Carolyn Dean working for the BTPS as a volunteer and training to become a driver. Has a photo of Carolyn leaving out of tram window. Notes her (then) husband Geoffrey as another volunteer. Notes the former employment of women by the SEC as Conductresses.btps, conductresses, women drivers, training -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice to staff, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Uniform shirts and blouses", 26/2/1968
... Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Uniform shirts and blouses", C 1312, issued 26/2/1968 about wearing the sports style shirts without a tie. ...Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Uniform shirts and blouses", C 1312, issued 26/2/1968 about wearing the sports style shirts without a tie. ...Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Uniform shirts and blouses", C 1312, issued 26/2/1968 about wearing the sports style shirts without a tie. Has an illustration of a male employee with cap number 2891. Signed by R C Drummond, Traffic Manager.Yields information about the wearing of uniform sports shirts.Notice printed on A4 paper with a black and white photograph attached. Has a small section of paper glued to the base of the item.tramways, uniforms, notices to staff, shirts -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - A motorised float at a festival - Most Popular Conductress Competition event, 1944
... Photograph of a fundraising event for the Most Popular Conductress competition, using an SEC truck fitted with a shell that provided seating for Sylvia Mitchell. Four other conductresses are on the float, together with a uniformed person alongside and a man in a costume with a black face. ...Photograph of a fundraising event for the Most Popular Conductress competition, using an SEC truck fitted with a shell that provided seating for Sylvia Mitchell. Four other conductresses are on the float, together with a uniformed person alongside and a man in a costume with a black face. ...Photograph of a fundraising event for the Most Popular Conductress competition, using an SEC truck fitted with a shell that provided seating for Sylvia Mitchell. Four other conductresses are on the float, together with a uniformed person alongside and a man in a costume with a black face. At the front of the truck is flag with 'Victoria's Most Popular Conductress'. Yields information about the Most Popular Conductress competition.Black and white photograph of a motorised float.ballarat tramways, bill sewell, sec, most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, events, motorised float -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Geelong Advertiser, "When trams ran in Geelong", 9/10/1971
... Notes the use of coloured route lights, conductresses, and how the system was shut down in stages. ...Notes the use of coloured route lights, conductresses, and how the system was shut down in stages. ...Newspaper cutting titled "When trams ran in Geelong" written by Max White. Looks at the development of the tramway system in Geelong, MESCo, operation, take over by the SEC and finally closure. Notes the use of coloured route lights, conductresses, and how the system was shut down in stages. Has a photo of Geelong 7 supplied by Bob Prentice.Yields information about the history of the Geelong tramway system.Newspaper clipping newsprint - Geelong Advertiser 9/10/1971tramways, geelong, closure, belmont, mesco, local history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Sept. 1942
... ... Conductresses...Photo is of Ballarat's first 3 conductresses - E.Jakobi, J.Wightwick, and C.Browne. ...Photo is of Ballarat's first 3 conductresses - E.Jakobi, J.Wightwick, and C.Browne. ...Demonstrates an important part of Ballarat's tramway operations during the Second World War when Conductresses and many women were employed by the SEC.Photographic reproduction of an illustration that appeared in the Sept. 1942 issue of SEC News, p6. Photo is of Ballarat's first 3 conductresses - E.Jakobi, J.Wightwick, and C.Browne. Laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. John Phillips from a State Library negative of the illustration in Sept. 1995. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011 See p6 of Sept 1942 issue of SECV News.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, conductresses, world war ii -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine - SEC Magazine, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 31/10/1944
... Magazine published by the State Electricity Commission of Victorian reporting the success of the Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong entrants in the Most Popular Conductress Competition with photographs of each of the Conductresses and their fundraising totals. Sylvia Mitchell Ballarat, Miss J McCurdy Geelong, and Mrs. ...Magazine published by the State Electricity Commission of Victorian reporting the success of the Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong entrants in the Most Popular Conductress Competition with photographs of each of the Conductresses and their fundraising totals. Sylvia Mitchell Ballarat, Miss J McCurdy Geelong, and Mrs. ...Magazine published by the State Electricity Commission of Victorian reporting the success of the Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong entrants in the Most Popular Conductress Competition with photographs of each of the Conductresses and their fundraising totals. Sylvia Mitchell Ballarat, Miss J McCurdy Geelong, and Mrs. D Rosewarne Bendigo. Not all sheets have survived. See item 9134 for a full copy. See also item 247 for another image.Demonstrates the SEC reporting on the Most Popular Conductress CompetitionMagazine - printed - centre stapled, colour covermost popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, sec, geelong -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Fare Change cards", 12/1965
... Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Fare Change cards" for reference for the period from 5/12/1965 to 13/2/1966. ...Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Fare Change cards" for reference for the period from 5/12/1965 to 13/2/1966. ...Notice to Drivers, conductors and conductresses titled "Fare Change cards" for reference for the period from 5/12/1965 to 13/2/1966. This followed an increase in fares and prior to the introduction of decimal currency on 14/2/1966. The card gives the revised fares for each section, and all night fares. Dated 15/11/1965 and signed by R C Drummond as Traffic Manager.Yields information about the fares prior to the introduction of decimal currency.Notice printed on quarto paper with a piece of paper glue to the base on the rear.tramways, fares, decimal conversion, conductors, crews -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramway first female employees
... Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942. (See also Item 9260 and 9261). ...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942. (See also Item 9260 and 9261). ...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942. (See also Item 9260 and 9261). They are standing in front of a Duncan and Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previously. On the tram saloon window behind them, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button coats.Black and white print on paper.The No. 2 inside a circle and 21-1 printed in ink on the reverse. GSR710/21/1/1 printed on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways, duncan and fraser tramcar, first geelong female conductresses, tramway four button uniform jacket -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramway first Conductresses
... Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942 (Also see Item 9258 and 9261). ...Photograph Geelong Tramway first Conductresses. Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo) ...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942 (Also see Item 9258 and 9261). They are standing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previous. On the tram saloon window behind then, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button jackets.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/21/1/4 and 21-4 Repeat, written on the reverse in pencil. Spare written on reverse in ink.geelong tramways conductresses, sec tramways geelong, duncan and frazer tramcar -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph
... Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong: as conductresses in 1942 (Also see items 1958 and 1960). ...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong: as conductresses in 1942 (Also see items 1958 and 1960). ...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong: as conductresses in 1942 (Also see items 1958 and 1960). They are standing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previously. On the tram saloon window behind them, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button coats.Black and white print on paper.The No. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/21/1/5 and 21-5, written in pencil on the reverse.geelong tramway first conductresses, duncan and fraser tramcar, geelong tramway uniform four button jacket -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - VR Conductress, 1942
... With manpower shortages during the war, the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board followed by the Victorian Railways employed women as conductresses from 1941, despite many male colleagues objecting. ...With manpower shortages during the war, the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board followed by the Victorian Railways employed women as conductresses from 1941, despite many male colleagues objecting. ...Photograph shows a Victorian Railways conductress accepting money from a passenger in the smoker section of a VR bogie tramcar at night. Before WWII women were not employed as tram crew in Victoria or other states. With manpower shortages during the war, the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board followed by the Victorian Railways employed women as conductresses from 1941, despite many male colleagues objecting. This conductress is Miss T Thompson.Yields information about introduction of women as conductressesSepia photograph with hand written text on rear. On rear: 'VR conductress St Kilda line'victorian railways, conductress, smoker section, vr bogie tramcar, wwii, manpower shortages, melbourne & metropolitan tramways board, 1941, male colleagues objecting -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Here endeth her only lesson", 24/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
... ... Conductresses...W.J. Wright, and conductresses Catherine Stone and Joyce Barry....W.J. Wright, and conductresses Catherine Stone and Joyce Barry. ...Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Thursday May 24, 1973 about the aborted attempt to train two women tram drivers in Melbourne the previous day. The Tramways Union declared the Wattle Park line black and the Board ceased training. Notes a Union Policy of 1956 that members would not train a woman to drive. Quotes Mr S. Edwards, Union Secretary. Has photograph of Driving Instructor, Mr. W.J. Wright, and conductresses Catherine Stone and Joyce Barry.trams, tramways, mmtb, women drivers, conductresses, driver training, tramways union -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFilm - Video cassette tape and box, John Phillips and Warren Doubleday and Bruce McLean and Richard Gilbert, "Ballarat Trammies at War", 1995
... ... Conductresses...Features the 1930's rehabilitation of the system, the huge patronage increase due to WW2, conductresses, Most Popular Conductress competition, Brownout conditions and modifications made to the trams, interviews with Jean Maxwell and Norm Lorensini. ...Video Tape World War II Conductresses Australia Remembers` Video Tape titled "Ballarat's Trammies and War" in white cardboard slip box. ...Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Issued to crews.Video Tape titled "Ballarat's Trammies and War" in white cardboard slip box. Features the 1930's rehabilitation of the system, the huge patronage increase due to WW2, conductresses, Most Popular Conductress competition, Brownout conditions and modifications made to the trams, interviews with Jean Maxwell and Norm Lorensini. Made from parts of the Ballarat Tramways tape. Gives credits, shows the "Australia Remembers" logo. Approx 4 mins running time - 6 copies on the 25 min. tape.video tape, world war ii, conductresses, australia remembers` -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print/s - set of 8, Earl Ewers, 29/05/2011 12:00:00 AM
... ./ .5 - Gavin Young at sales desk .6 - Panel - 1950's to 1960's .7 - Yanks Conductresses and pranksters .8 - End of the Line ..../ .5 - Gavin Young at sales desk .6 - Panel - 1950's to 1960's .7 - Yanks Conductresses and pranksters .8 - End of the Line Photograph Colour Print/s - set of 8 Earl Ewers ...Yields information about the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations, and some of the people involved.Set of eight colour prints of the display area and new panels on show for the first time. Taken by Earl Ewers, printed on Fujichrome paper. Taken 29/5/2011. .1 - Display area from the office .2 - Boards and panels on display alongside 3 road .3 - No. 39 and shed. .4 - New panels alongside wall./ .5 - Gavin Young at sales desk .6 - Panel - 1950's to 1960's .7 - Yanks Conductresses and pranksters .8 - End of the Line On rear in blue pen .1 - Interior Museum Section BTM 29 May 2011 .2 - Interior Ballarat Tram Museum 29 May 2011 .3 - Interior Ballarat Tram Museum 29 May 2011 .4 - Wall mountings ready to be put on museum wall 29 May 2011 .5 - "Counting the badges" Gavin Young hard at it 29 May 2011 Ballarat Tram Depottrams, tramways, 40th anniversary, btm, displays, depot, tram 39, tram 1, tram 40
