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Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1965
... 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"...Frank Kuffer, Robert Risson...with Sir Robert Risson watching. Photograph Black & White Photograph/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Frank Kuffer, Robert Risson ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's?
... Black and white photograph of the MMTB Chairman Robert Risson receiving a vaccination injection on the MMTB medical bus. ...On rear of 2nd copy is "Risson" and "Brennan" in ink....Robert Risson, K. J. Brennan...Photograph Black & White Photograph/s Robert Risson, K. J. Brennan ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - The Scots Church - The Leaflet Spring 2022, Michael North - Scots Church, "Tram Stop", Sept 2022
... ...Robert Risson...Has a photo of the terminal building by Mal Rowe - Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus. The rear cover image of La Trobe St....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....Yields information about the Elizabeth St tram terminus and its memorial to Sir Robert Risson, MMTB Chairman 1949 to 1970, trams tramways Robert Risson elizabeth Street memorials 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. ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of 6 digital images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus - Elizabeth St, Mal Rowe, 2004 to 2010
... Set of 6 digital images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus - Elizabeth St.......Robert Risson...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 Transport...Set of 6 images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus in Elizabeth St at Flinders St....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 Transport Yields information about the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus tramways Robert Risson elizabeth Street memorials plaque D class D1 class B class tram 5001 tram 2088 tram 2128 tram 3501 Set of 6 images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus in Elizabeth St at Flinders St. ...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 -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - CHURCH OF CHRIST, NORTH ROAD AND ARNOTT STREET, ORMOND
... ... Risson A....English C. Avery A. Risson A. Westwood T. Langford F. White A.E. ...This file contains 3 items: 1/A program for the 50th anniversary of Ormond Church of Christ dated 29/06/1975. 2/A Diamond Jubilee book for Ormond Church of Christ dated 23/06/1985. 3/A 75 years of witness book of Ormond Community Church of Christ from 1925-2000. It chronicles the church’s activities and progress by year.ormond, ormond church of christ, henrichsen e.c., hutchings brother, hutchings sister, lyall r., pratt c., lintott brother, lumley brother, ring brother, tuck brother, blair sister, olliver sister, ring sister, tuck sister, goddard elsie, hanaker sister, bowen-jones sister, kershaw brother, kershaw sister, merrin r. brother, moore sister, mcclelland i. brother, mcclelland i. sister, nesbit brother, oliver brother, oliver sister, oliver p. sister, paynter j. sister, ring sister, ring minnie, ring reynold, ring robbie, richards sister, small sister, smedley sister, scott brother, scott sister, taylor sister, telfer brother, telfer sister, theyer mrs., theyer miss., yewdall v., yewdall f., linttot mrs., lumley mr., ring mr., tuck mr., blair mrs., oliver mrs., ring mrs., tuck mrs., yewdall mrs., mcclelland mr., yewdall mr., thomson w.j., kershaw mr., taylor mr., mcclelland mrs., oliver mr., pioneers, ring mrs., veal mrs., oliver mrs., smail mrs., brown mrs., yates mrs., lumley mrs., knight mrs., hannaker mrs., hooper miss, merrin mrs., tuck mrs., smith mrs., henry mrs., bartlett mrs., johnson mrs., vautier mrs., mulroney mrs., bethany nursery school, murrumbeena, oakleigh, ward clive, henry edna, weaver edna, moorabbin hospital, north road, bambra road, mckenzie r., cole g., ghys p., jacques b., kay d., knee b., streader c., kilgour p., stibbe g.o., cannon p.r., hunt a., stibbe b., crittle w., yewdall sister, yewdall brother, mcclelland brother, thomson w.j. brother, taylor brother, brown sister, bartlett sister, hannaker sister, henry sister, hooper sister, johnson sister, knight sister, lumley sister, merrin sister, mclelland sister, smail sister, smith sister, theyer sister, meyer sister, veal sister, yates sister, clay w.h., clay l., withers a.b., baker s.r., andrews g.j., mcnaughton k.a., lang c.l., mcdowell w.w., martin j.k., vautier r.w., buckingham f.e., mansell d.w., randall e.h., garros n., mckenzie r.c., barker l.f., mathieson g.w., clayden c.p., cole brother, keneley brother, knee brother, alabaster brother, hood brother, hunt brother, kay brother, kilgour brother, manson brother, parker brother, towns brother, canns sister, houzego sister, grant sister, keneley sister, knee sister, mulroney sister, mcmillan sister, streader sister, young sister, hunt sister, whittaker brother, ennor sister, manson sister, ryall brother, alabaster j., beazley f., whittaker b., flanders g., north l., skews n., cole p., knee i., beazley bev., bradley n.w., cole d., keneley r., alabaster r., hood h., kay j., knee a.j., wannan john, wannan jennifer, arnott street, walsh street, hutchings mr., hutchings mrs., andrews sister, burton may, briggs b., bevan sister, brown brother, fisher brother, faragher l., streader d., mcdonald i., mcmillan d., cannon p., cannon h., mcquatter s., mcqualter s., kwong d., wittick r., mcdonald a., w.a. o’donnell pty ltd., williams louis r., henrichsen e.c., mayor of caulfield, shaw h.h., shaw w.g., drayton r., killmier e.r., stibbe glen, stibbe betty, stibbe ian, stibbe michelle, nicholls road, cannon peter, cannon helen, randall e.r., westwood j., langford f., white a.e., williams e.l., jones a.r., gray m., heath b., mullen i., van lean a., holt r., stevens d., fechner k., leake k., tippet i., tunks b., wilson d., bannon g., alabaster r.l., bishop j., faragher m., hunt l., reeves o., swankie m., cann b., ennor e., roper j., nash n., ryall d., kappa sigma pi, phi beta pi, clubs and associations, bethany close, webb j.e., lang c.l., skewes home, claire street, mckinnon, bethany nursing school, bentleigh east, j. bond and timms mission, thorpe jack, ormond station, ormond railway station, avery allan, aurelia, langford frank, drayton r., moorabbin town hall, hunt lindsay, whittaker john, deuble greg, gauson bill, beavis colin, pell norman, mansell david, niven alan, ormond road, ormond community church of christ, risson anthony, risson bronwyn, avery allan, avery liliane, cannon p.r., adamson m., bainbridge b., larkham j., moore j., bauer p., longmuir p., dodd m., uldrich m., thistlewaite a., english c., avery a., risson a., westwood t., langford f., white a.e., williams e.l., jones a.r., gray m., heath b., mullen i., van lean a., holt r., stevens d., fechner k., leake k., tippet i., tunks b., wilson d., bannon g., religious structures and establishments, religious groups, church groups, congregations (religious), monuments and memorials, clergy, baptisms, funerals, choirs, church festivals, rites and ceremonies, festivals and celebrations, paralysis epidemic, organs, manses -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary Event at the Shrine, 1973
... The men were being led by Legatee Bob Risson. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary....Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. 00479.3 Label on front says "L/Bob Risson with parade at Shrine". 00479.4 Label on front says "Fall in at Shrine"....The men were being led by Legatee Bob Risson. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary. ...Photos of a ceremony and wreath laying at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. It was part of the Golden Jubilee 50 year celebrations in 1973. (see also 00479). It is the same event when an Olive Tree of Peace was planted in the western lawn of the Shrine (see 00441 and 00442). The photos show a group of Legatees marching towards the Shrine behind a military band. The men were being led by Legatee Bob Risson. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary.A record of a ceremony to mark the 50th year of Legacy.Black and white photo x 7 of a service at the Shrine for the 50th Anniversary.All stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. 00479.3 Label on front says "L/Bob Risson with parade at Shrine". 00479.4 Label on front says "Fall in at Shrine".golden jubilee, conference, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, "Trams Still the "In Thing" - Risson at "Y" ', c1960
... "Trams Still the "In Thing" - Risson at "Y" '...Gives a date, but not a year. Notes Mr. Risson's recent overseas trip....Gives a date, but not a year. Notes Mr. Risson's recent overseas trip. "Trams Still the "In Thing" - Risson at "Y" ' Newspaper ...Newspaper Clipping - from a newspaper titled "Trams Still the "In Thing" - Risson at "Y" about the MMTB Chairman speaking a recent meeting of the Y Club lunch. Gives a date, but not a year. Notes Mr. Risson's recent overseas trip.trams, tramways, melbourne, reports, overseas tours -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), R J Risson MMTB Chairman, 1960
... R J Risson MMTB Chairman......Robert Risson...Mr Risson received a Knighthood during 1970. Print received in a box dated 1960....Has a close association with Robert Risson MMTB Chairman. MMTB Board Members Robert Risson MMTB Chairman Black and white photograph on plain back - set of 2. ...Photograph of Mr Robert J Risson MMTB Chairman - 1949 to 30 June 1970 - see 1970 Annual Report. Mr Risson received a Knighthood during 1970. Print received in a box dated 1960.Has a close association with Robert Risson MMTB Chairman.Black and white photograph on plain back - set of 2.mmtb, board members, robert risson, mmtb chairman -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, "A man on the right track", 22/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
... ... Sir Robert Risson...Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 May 1973 about a discussion between Sir Robert Risson with writer Kenneth Joachim Sir Robert Risson was the executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Committee at the time. ...Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 May 1973 about a discussion between Sir Robert Risson with writer Kenneth Joachim Sir Robert Risson was the executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Committee at the time. ...Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 May 1973 about a discussion between Sir Robert Risson with writer Kenneth Joachim Sir Robert Risson was the executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Committee at the time. Looks at the trams running in Melbourne, new trams for the city and other tramways cities. Includes a photo of Sir Robert.In top centre right of the Clipping "22/5/73" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, sir robert risson, new tramcars, melbourne transportation committee -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Graeme Turnbull, "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson", Apr. 2001
... "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson"...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. ...Graeme Turnbull, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett...See Reg Item 6061 "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson" Document Report Graeme Turnbull Graeme Turnbull, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Tram supporter dies", 21/07/1992 12:00:00 AM
... ... Robert Risson...Newspaper clipping, The Age 21/7/1992, titled "Tram supporter dies" about the death of Sir Robert Risson the previous day, aged 91....Robert Risson..."Tram supporter dies" Newspaper The Age Robert Risson ...Newspaper clipping, The Age 21/7/1992, titled "Tram supporter dies" about the death of Sir Robert Risson the previous day, aged 91.trams, tramways, robert risson, chairman -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, RMIT Business, Graeme Turnbull, "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy", Apr. 2001
... "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy"...Report - 10 A4 pages, was stapled, titled "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy" looking at the achievements of Mr Risson, his army service, the use of buses in Melbourne, Bourke St, Brisbane tramways, unions, the management of the MMTB, possible closure, knighthood, his community involvement, his legacy in relation to the Melbourne tramways and public transport. ...Graeme Turnbull, Robert Risson...Has a list of acknowledgements, References and Bibliography. "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy" Document Report RMIT Business, Graeme Turnbull Graeme Turnbull, Robert Risson ...Report - 10 A4 pages, was stapled, titled "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy" looking at the achievements of Mr Risson, his army service, the use of buses in Melbourne, Bourke St, Brisbane tramways, unions, the management of the MMTB, possible closure, knighthood, his community involvement, his legacy in relation to the Melbourne tramways and public transport. Has a list of acknowledgements, References and Bibliography.trams, tramways, brisbane, melbourne, closure, history, reports, tramways, mmtb, chairman, unions -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Robert Risson, "Problems in Passenger Transport in City Streets", May. 1954
... Printed extract - four pages 35 to 38 of an paper printed in Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, May 15, 1954 titled "Problems in Passenger Transport in City Streets", by Robert Risson. ...Robert Risson..."Problems in Passenger Transport in City Streets" Document Report Robert Risson ...Presented originally to Melbourne Division of the Institute of Engineers 13/4/1954. Pages contained with in a manila folder and marked "Problems in Passenger Transport in City Streets" - (Extract from Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/5/54). Looks at transport in Melbourne, its history, trams vs trolley buses vs buses, track costs, tram carrying capacity vs its cost vs buses, labour costs, traffic congestion, car parking, costs and fares, peak loads and staggering of hours. Has a graph showing passengers arriving or departing in peak hours and impact of staggered hours. Demonstrates the transport study work of the MMTB and Robert Risson.Printed extract - four pages 35 to 38 of an paper printed in Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, May 15, 1954 titled "Problems in Passenger Transport in City Streets", by Robert Risson. On front cover of folder - the AETA stamp and library number in red "4J14"trams, tramways, melbourne, traffic control, mmtb, public transport -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, The Age, Frith, "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", c1980
... ... Robert Risson...See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson....Robert Risson, John McPherson, Marc Fiddian, Frith, Erica Cervini...See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson. ...Laminated A3 sheet featuring photograph and newspaper clippings. 1 - an Article written by Erica Cervini titled "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence on keeping Melbourne's trams which have since become an icon. Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson.trams, tramways, robert risson, bourke st, opening, trolley poles, accidents, melbourne, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumProgramme, RMIT Business, Graeme Turnbull, "2nd annual Sir Robert Risson Memorial Lecture", 4/2002
... "2nd annual Sir Robert Risson Memorial Lecture"......Robert Risson...Document providing the program for the "2nd annual Sir Robert Risson Memorial Lecture" - that was presented by Keith Kings on 30/4/2002 at RMIT Storey Hall. ...Has a strong association with the presenter Keith Kings and Sir Robert Risson MMTB Chairman. tramways trams buses cable trams Robert Risson public transport Franchising Yarra trams Twelve page A5 document or programme centre stapled. "2nd annual Sir Robert Risson Memorial Lecture" Programme RMIT Business, Graeme Turnbull ...Document providing the program for the "2nd annual Sir Robert Risson Memorial Lecture" - that was presented by Keith Kings on 30/4/2002 at RMIT Storey Hall. See item 4677 for the actual lecture notes and slides. Has a biography of Sir Robert Risson, program, notes on Keith Kings, Bernie Carolan as Director of the National Express Group, Jenny Morris of RMIT and Dr Michael Kennedy, CEO of Mornington Penisula Shire.Has a strong association with the presenter Keith Kings and Sir Robert Risson MMTB Chairman.Twelve page A5 document or programme centre stapled.tramways, trams, buses, cable trams, robert risson, public transport, franchising, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumCertificate - of service, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Miss Amy Burge, 22-4-1963
... Has the Board seal impressed and signed by Robert Risson, D H Eakins, K J Brennan and W Aird....Has the Board seal impressed and signed by Robert Risson, D H Eakins, K J Brennan and W Aird. ...Certificate issued to Miss Amy Burge, 22-2-1963 for 25 years of service. Has the Board seal impressed and signed by Robert Risson, D H Eakins, K J Brennan and W Aird.Demonstrates a MMTB Certificate of Service issued during 1963.Printed cream coloured Certificate - with MMTB Seal and signatures with a cardboard backing sheet.tramways, retirement, certificate, mmtb, mmtb chairman -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, Ministry of Transport, "Applications for tram car bodies 1956 - 1961", Mar. 1961
... Risson forwarding the letter from Paul Day and signed by the Minister Sir Arthur Warner 6 - Hand written letter from Paul Day of Essendon with a phone number asking for a tramcar....Robert Risson, Sir Arthur Warner, Paul Day..."Applications for tram car bodies 1956 - 1961" Letter Ministry of Transport Robert Risson, Sir Arthur Warner, Paul Day ...A series of letters and notes concerning "Applications for tram car bodies 1956 - 1961" comprising (from the top) 1 - a handwritten list listing the various applications from bodies and noting that there had been some 330 private applications. on ruled paper. 2 - copy of letter by R. J. Risson to Master Paul Day re a surplus body and referring to the letter from Sir Arthur Warner. dated 29/3/1961 - on blue paper carbon copy 3 - as for 3, but initialled by Risson 4 - Hand written draft of a letter on plain paper 5 - Letter on Minister of Transport letterhead, dated 24/3/1961 to Mr. Risson forwarding the letter from Paul Day and signed by the Minister Sir Arthur Warner 6 - Hand written letter from Paul Day of Essendon with a phone number asking for a tramcar.trams, tramways, mmtb, minister for transport, sale of trams, disposal, mmtb chairman -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Programme, "Service for Sir Robert Risson", 24/7/1992
... "Service for Sir Robert Risson"......Robert Risson...Funeral service - for Major-General Sir Robert Joseph Henry Risson CB CBE DSO OStJ ED OBE 1901 - 1992 at the Church of St Faith Burwood, 24/7/1992. ...Yields information about the funeral service for retired MMTB Chairman in 1992. Funeral Robert Risson Duplicated A4 sheet, folded to A5. "Service for Sir Robert Risson" Document Programme ...Funeral service - for Major-General Sir Robert Joseph Henry Risson CB CBE DSO OStJ ED OBE 1901 - 1992 at the Church of St Faith Burwood, 24/7/1992. Gives details of the songs, psalms, prayers.Yields information about the funeral service for retired MMTB Chairman in 1992.Duplicated A4 sheet, folded to A5.funeral, robert risson -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - MMTB Board meeting, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), late 1964
... The Board at the time was: Eakins, Brennan, W Aird, Risson...The Board at the time was: Eakins, Brennan, W Aird, Risson Yields information about the MMTB Board and the Board Room and table. ...Photo shows the MMTB Board sitting at the Board table - late 1964. A very similar photograph appears on the cover of the MMTB News, January 1964. Shows the arrangement of the table and how the Secretary had his own separate table. The Board at the time was: Eakins, Brennan, W Aird, RissonYields information about the MMTB Board and the Board Room and table.Black and white photo with a plain backmmtb, tramways, head office, board members -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBooklet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The Suggestions Scheme of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", mid 1960's
... Booklet - titled "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. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Booklet - titled "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. ...Booklet - titled "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 1956Demonstrates notification of the Suggestion scheme to MMTB staff.Booklet - 8 pages plus card, stippled paper, cover centre stapled. Two copies held, one with holes punched on the left hand side.trams, tramways, mmtb, suggestion scheme, instructions -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramway Works", c1960
... Signed "R. J. H. Risson - Chairman"....Signed "R. J. H. Risson - Chairman". "Tramway Works" Document Form/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Preprinted card or form, titled "Tramway Works", with the MMTB heading, addressed "To the Occupier" advising that tramway works will be undertaken in front of their property. Has phone contact number for the Assistant Civil Engineer, advised that some of the work could be undertaken at night and would be noisy. Signed "R. J. H. Risson - Chairman".trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, forms, road works -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, "Quiet Tram Secrets"
... Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. Quotes Mr Risson, Mr Ireland (Workshop Manager), Ken Hall, Assistant Works Manager. ...Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. Quotes Mr Risson, Mr Ireland (Workshop Manager), Ken Hall, Assistant Works Manager. ...The three cuttings illustrate the use of resilient wheels and the introduction of the PCC class car No. 980. Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. Quotes Mr Risson, Mr Ireland (Workshop Manager), Ken Hall, Assistant Works Manager. Items not formally dated - late 1950.Yields information about provision of resilient wheels and the PCC tram.Set of three newspaper cuttings about the introduction of "quiet" and the PCC car for Melbourne. 1 - "Quiet Tram Secrets" 2 - "Melbourne's New Silent Tram" 3 - "Treat to be on the PCC" - The Suntramways, trams, mmtb, pcc class, tram 980, resilient wheels, preston workshops, silent trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Dates of fare increases, 1/09/1964 12:00:00 AM
... Letter - carbon copy - on blue quarto paper, dated 1/9/1964 signed by the Chairman, Robert Risson, giving the dates of the 8 fares increases between 1947 and 1960. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Fares Tickets Minister For Transport Letter - carbon copy - on blue quarto paper, dated 1/9/1964 signed by the Chairman, Robert Risson, giving the dates of the 8 fares increases between 1947 and 1960. ...Letter - carbon copy - on blue quarto paper, dated 1/9/1964 signed by the Chairman, Robert Risson, giving the dates of the 8 fares increases between 1947 and 1960. Written to the G. R. Stewart, the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport. Notes that there was a fare increase in 1926 and none until 1/1/1947.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, tickets, minister for transport -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH 1960, 1960
... Seymour, Col J Swatton, Front Row: Lt Col Robinson, Maj Gen Risson (Hon Col) Lt Col D. D. Scholes...Seymour, Col J Swatton, Front Row: Lt Col Robinson, Maj Gen Risson (Hon Col) Lt Col D. D. Scholes Framed black and white photograph. ...Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.Framed black and white photograph. Frame wood, brown.Commanding officers and Honorary Colonel of 38th Infantry Battalion at Final Regimental Dinner of the Battalion, 25 June 1960. Back Row: Lt Col P. Seymour, Col J Swatton, Front Row: Lt Col Robinson, Maj Gen Risson (Hon Col) Lt Col D. D. Scholespasschendaele barracks trust, photograph, 38th battalion, regimental dinner -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Adelaide News, "Super tram on the track to glory", Oct. 1973
... Mentions that 100 of the new trams are to be ordered, Com Eng as the builder, Transport Minister Vern Wilcox, MMTB Chairman Sir Robert Risson and Adelaide's Glenelg line. Written by Tim Sauer in Melbourne....Mentions that 100 of the new trams are to be ordered, Com Eng as the builder, Transport Minister Vern Wilcox, MMTB Chairman Sir Robert Risson and Adelaide's Glenelg line. Written by Tim Sauer in Melbourne. ...Newspaper Clipping from the "Adelaide News" about 2/10/1973 featuring MMTB's new tram No. 1041 with a photo of the trams. Mentions that 100 of the new trams are to be ordered, Com Eng as the builder, Transport Minister Vern Wilcox, MMTB Chairman Sir Robert Risson and Adelaide's Glenelg line. Written by Tim Sauer in Melbourne.On top of the item "From Adelaide News about 2/10/1973"trams, tramways, mmtb, new tramcars, adelaide -
Melbourne Tram MuseumCertificate - Digital Image, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Certificate of Service - James Hacker Brownlie, 16/5/1960
... Signed by the Chairman - Robert Risson, Deputy Chairman - D H Eakins, Board Member - K Brennan, Secretary W Aird....Signed by the Chairman - Robert Risson, Deputy Chairman - D H Eakins, Board Member - K Brennan, Secretary W Aird. ...Digital image of a MMTB tramway Certificate of Service presented to James Hacker Brownlie, who worked as a coach builder / foreman at Preston Workshop after 31 years on the job. Dated 16-5-1960. Mr Brownlie served in France during World War 1. Signed by the Chairman - Robert Risson, Deputy Chairman - D H Eakins, Board Member - K Brennan, Secretary W Aird.Demonstrates a certificate presented to MMTB employees upon retirement.Digital image of a MMTB certificate of Service, hand type set and printed, signed by the MMTB Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Board Member and the Secretary. The MMTB's seal has been affixed.mmtb, tramways, preston workshops, retirement, certificates, j h brownlie -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Westernport Dandenong Promotion Board, "Westernport Dandenong Promotion Board - Seminar - The Future of Industry Around Westernport", 1974
... ... Robert Risson...Report contained within a light brown card folder, containing a report on the "Westernport Dandenong Promotion Board - Seminar - 20th June 1974 - The Future of Industry Around Westernport", includes an paper by Sir Robert Risson, Executive Director - Metropolitan Transportation Committee - "Road and Rail Transport Proposals for the Region". ...Sir Robert Risson..."Westernport Dandenong Promotion Board - Seminar - The Future of Industry Around Westernport" Document Report Westernport Dandenong Promotion Board Sir Robert Risson ...Report contained within a light brown card folder, containing a report on the "Westernport Dandenong Promotion Board - Seminar - 20th June 1974 - The Future of Industry Around Westernport", includes an paper by Sir Robert Risson, Executive Director - Metropolitan Transportation Committee - "Road and Rail Transport Proposals for the Region". Includes a copy of the program on the inside front cover."4E9" in ink on front cover.trams, tramways, transport, westernport, robert risson -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, "The Survival of Melbourne's Trams", c1990
... Looks at the history of Melbourne trams up the retirement of Robert Risson. Has a list of notes and sources. ...Robert Risson..."The Survival of Melbourne's Trams" Document Report Robert Risson ...Digital image of a report - 12 pages - titled "The Survival of Melbourne's Trams". Article looks at the factors behind the survival - modal decision, the motor lobby, cable operation, buses and trams (compares extensively to that of Sydney), departmental autonomy and capital management. Looks at the history of Melbourne trams up the retirement of Robert Risson. Has a list of notes and sources. Author not given.trams, tramways, history, significance, mmtb, melbourne, tramways, transport, buses, sydney, closure -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1950's
... 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. ...Robert Risson, K. J. Brennan, F. F. Wraith, H A A Warner...Photograph Black & White Photograph/s Robert Risson, K. J. Brennan, F. F. Wraith, H A A Warner ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB News", 1966
... Full pdf copy added 28/8/2019 1723.6 - Vol. 3, No. 6 - 16 pages, July - August 1966 with a photo of the view from the St Kilda Junction signal box, more trams for Russia, retirements of 31 Employees, a contest to win an old W2, St Kilda Road Junction box - and how it works - signalling and interlocking, closure of Port Melbourne bus depot, sports and social club news. 1723.7 - Vol. 3, No. 7 - 16 pages, September - October 1966 with a photo of 610 on the Maribyrnong River Bridge, during the SPER tour, "Public Transport in Big Cities" - R. Risson - with photo - see image i10, MMTB Ambulance division, new trams, trams or buses, death of Harry Hood, Chas Samuels, retirement of Jack Ferguson, Reg Maxwell, manufacture of trackwork, cable tram working, sports and social club news. 1723.8 - Vol. 3, No. 8 - 16 pages, November - December 1966 with a photo of a wedding party on a tram (Richards / Fuller), apprenticeship training, Christmas message from the Chairman, tramway canteens, art of rostering by R. ...A. Warner, Robert Risson, A L Robertson...A. Warner, Robert Risson, A L Robertson ...Eight issues of "MMTB News" - The Magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Two copies of each issue held. All issues printed with an cream colour paper cover with the rest of the magazine white glass paper. 1723.1 - Vol. 3, No. 1 - 16 pages, January 1966, with a photo of the Mark VI bus No. 702 on the front cover, notes on Traffic Congestion, motor cars and supermarkets, depot masters, engineering, bus maintenance, sports and social club news. On rear cover includes a photo of a Christmas function with past senior employees - left to right - H. R. Steains (architect), H. S. McComb (Chief Surveyor), Mr. Aird, Mr. P. M. Ireland (Rolling stock engineer), J Fisher (Civil Engineer) and H. A. Warner (Secretary) 1723.2 - Vol. 3, No. 2 - 16 pages, February 1966, with a photo of counting decimal coins, Tribute to the W2 class tram written by Norm Cross, (with photo), Hawthorn Clothing Depot, retirement of Harry Munroe, introduction of decimal currency, donation of 1B bogies to SPER, tramways band, death of Neil Olsen, sports and social club news. See btm2720i9.jpg for image of the Norm Cross photograph. 1723.3 - Vol. 3, No. 3 - 12 pages, March - April 1966, with a photo of Tramways Bowl Tournament presentation on the front cover, Recent developments in public transport in North America, Vera Cruz Mexico, cable cars at Rushworth, sports and social club news and photo of the Melbourne bogies under Sydney tram. 1723.4 - Vol. 3, No. 4 - 16 pages, May 1966, with a photo of W2 321being overhauled at Preston Workshops, change over to decimal currency for accounting machines, "Tram Driver Salutes the L class tram" - written by A. Bailey, Melbourne's New Trams, retirement of Gordon Wilson, sports and social club news. 1723.5 - Vol. 3, No. 5 - 16 pages, June 1966, with a photo of the track relaying in Camberwell Rd with Camberwell fire station in background, Melbourne cable tram routes, opening and closing dates, retirement of G. H. Box, visit of SPER members to Melbourne, memories of Malvern Depot, sports and social club news. Death of A L Robertson, rostering, sports, Sydney trams, Safety and excuses for accidents. Full pdf copy added 28/8/2019 1723.6 - Vol. 3, No. 6 - 16 pages, July - August 1966 with a photo of the view from the St Kilda Junction signal box, more trams for Russia, retirements of 31 Employees, a contest to win an old W2, St Kilda Road Junction box - and how it works - signalling and interlocking, closure of Port Melbourne bus depot, sports and social club news. 1723.7 - Vol. 3, No. 7 - 16 pages, September - October 1966 with a photo of 610 on the Maribyrnong River Bridge, during the SPER tour, "Public Transport in Big Cities" - R. Risson - with photo - see image i10, MMTB Ambulance division, new trams, trams or buses, death of Harry Hood, Chas Samuels, retirement of Jack Ferguson, Reg Maxwell, manufacture of trackwork, cable tram working, sports and social club news. 1723.8 - Vol. 3, No. 8 - 16 pages, November - December 1966 with a photo of a wedding party on a tram (Richards / Fuller), apprenticeship training, Christmas message from the Chairman, tramway canteens, art of rostering by R. Drummond, Wattle Park Chalet, clock and instrument shop at North Fitzroy, tramways band, sports and social club news.trams, tramways, mmtb, carlton control, buses, pcc 980, ballarat, new trams, are, tmsv
