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Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List, Glenise Kellett, "Tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting", Sep. 2018
... "Tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting"...... Stop Work...Handwritten list of tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting, early to mid 1950's (no dash canopy lighting or reflective triangles) or "out on the grass", opposite the tram depot. ...SEC Unions Stop Work Handwritten list of tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting, early to mid 1950's (no dash canopy lighting or reflective triangles) or "out on the grass", opposite the tram depot. ...Yields information about the Ballarat Trammies, late 1950's or early 1960 stop work meeting held opposite the tram depot and the workers who took part.Handwritten list of tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting, early to mid 1950's (no dash canopy lighting or reflective triangles) or "out on the grass", opposite the tram depot. Prepared by Glenis Kellett on the back of an envelope, 9 and 10/2018. See Reg Item 1655 for a newspaper report and the April 2024 issue of Fares Please! for the background story. Names used to mark the original photo - see Reg Item 7140.1 and 7140.2sec, unions, stop work -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Personal Papers, The Argus, Ballarat stop work meeting, 13/4/1954
... Ballarat stop work meeting....... Stop Work...Digital image of a group of tramway workers (drivers, conductors) involved in a stop work meeting, The Argus, April 1954, (note no dash canopy lighting or reflector triangles on tram 32) or "out on the grass", opposite the tram depot. ...Digital image of a Black and White photograph. Ballarat stop work meeting. Document Personal Papers The Argus ...Digital image of a group of tramway workers (drivers, conductors) involved in a stop work meeting, The Argus, April 1954, (note no dash canopy lighting or reflector triangles on tram 32) or "out on the grass", opposite the tram depot. Has tram 32 in the background. See April 2024 issue of Fares Please! for the background story over an unfair dismissal of a trainee tram driver. Image 1 - digital image of a photograph held by Glenise Kellett image 2 - detail image of the rear of the photograph image 3 - names added from discussions with Glenise Kellett and item 7139. Image compiled by Warren Doubleday 20/11/2018. See Reg Item 1655 for a newspaper report using this photograph.Yields information about the Ballarat Trammies, late 1950's or early 1960 stop work meeting held opposite the tram depot and the workers who took part.Digital image of a Black and White photograph.On the photograph rear in ink "Ballarat Tram Depot, Wendouree Parade West of Forest St Tram 32" and on the lower edge "1950's, only time tram employees held a strike meeting - approx. 1 hour." trams, tramways, sec, unions, stop work -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ephemera - Sticker, Stop work to stop the war
... Stop work to stop the war...Stop work to stop the War/ Moratorium/June 30th...Stop work to stop the war Ephemera Sticker ...Three country-wide Moratoriums were held in Australian capital cities. This sticker advertises the third of these days of protest, 30 June 1971.Blue sticker with white writing and positioned across the bottom is an orange design symbolizing the moratorium campaign during the Vietnam conflict.Stop work to stop the War/ Moratorium/June 30thvietnam, protesters, moratorium, protest, anti-war, malicki -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Teachers and parents a stop work gathering at shopping arcade in Lakes Entrance Victoria 1993, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1993
... Teachers and parents a stop work gathering at shopping arcade in Lakes Entrance Victoria 1993...Black and white photograph group of teachers and parents holding plaques at a stop work gathering at shopping arcade in Lakes Entrance Victoria...Names unknown, gathering held in protest at cutbacks to funding Schools protest Black and white photograph group of teachers and parents holding plaques at a stop work gathering at shopping arcade in Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Teachers and parents a stop work gathering at shopping arcade in Lakes Entrance Victoria 1993 Lakes Post Newspaper ...Names unknown, gathering held in protest at cutbacks to fundingBlack and white photograph group of teachers and parents holding plaques at a stop work gathering at shopping arcade in Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, protest -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, Yarra Trams, "Tram Service Changes - Industrial Action - Thursday 10 September" (2015), 9/09/2015 12:00:00 AM
... ... Stop Work...Poster or pamphlet printed on semi gloss A4 white paper, full colour titled "Tram Service Changes - Industrial Action - Thursday 10 September" (2015), showing replacement bus services during a stop work meeting for period 9am to 3pm and on the rear travel options, how to get to key destinations and the CBD. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Strike RTBU Buses Yarra Trams Stop Work Timetables Service Changes Poster or pamphlet printed on semi gloss A4 white paper, full colour titled "Tram Service Changes - Industrial Action - Thursday 10 September" (2015), showing replacement bus services during a stop work meeting for period 9am to 3pm and on the rear travel options, how to get to key destinations and the CBD. ...Poster or pamphlet printed on semi gloss A4 white paper, full colour titled "Tram Service Changes - Industrial Action - Thursday 10 September" (2015), showing replacement bus services during a stop work meeting for period 9am to 3pm and on the rear travel options, how to get to key destinations and the CBD. This was one a series of stop works meetings held by the RTBU Tram division in the support of a wage increase.trams, tramways, strike, rtbu, buses, yarra trams, stop work, timetables, service changes -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet - Set of three, Save the Conductor's Committee, "Public rally - our trams need tram conductors!", 10/1992
... ...Stop Work...Jim Kennan's new ticket system wont work - pamphlet advertising a stop work meeting about the issue of Conductors on Wednesday 6/9/1989 (Based on the date Jim was Minister - https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/jim-kennan/)...Jim Kennan's new ticket system wont work - pamphlet advertising a stop work meeting about the issue of Conductors on Wednesday 6/9/1989 (Based on the date Jim was Minister - https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/jim-kennan/) Yields information a 1992 public rally regarding the withdrawal of ticket conductors and replacement by ticket machines. tramways Unions conductors Stop Work Public transport rallies Protest Pamphlet - single sheet, A5 - two copies and two double-sided A5 sheets. ...Set of twoPamphlets advertising a public rally at City Square on Thursday, 2/11/1992, to protest about the planned withdrawal of ticket conductors on trams and their replacement by ticket machines. Trams were withdrawn between 10am and 1.30pm. Published by Save Conductors Committee. Jim Kennan's new ticket system wont work - pamphlet advertising a stop work meeting about the issue of Conductors on Wednesday 6/9/1989 (Based on the date Jim was Minister - https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/jim-kennan/)Yields information a 1992 public rally regarding the withdrawal of ticket conductors and replacement by ticket machines.Pamphlet - single sheet, A5 - two copies and two double-sided A5 sheets. tramways, unions, conductors, stop work, public transport, rallies, protest -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "David Kellet's life on the trams' (Kellett), 4/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
... ... Stop Work...Item describes David's life and experience with the trams, and accidents, conductors, Sebastopol. Has photo of a stop work meeting in front of the Wendouree Parade depot in which David is identified and a photo of David Kellett and Frank Scruse and two visitors from Adelaide in front of a tram. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Dave Kellett Heritage Stop Work Accidents Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. ...Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 1650, page 20, from the Courier 4/1/1994, heritage column written by Lorrie Brown on memories of former tram driver David Kellett. Headline has name spelt with one t, rest of item, double t's. Item describes David's life and experience with the trams, and accidents, conductors, Sebastopol. Has photo of a stop work meeting in front of the Wendouree Parade depot in which David is identified and a photo of David Kellett and Frank Scruse and two visitors from Adelaide in front of a tram. See Reg Item 7139 for a layout of the men names, 7140.1 for a digital image of the original photo and 7140.2 for a marked up copy of the photograph. See Reg item 7144 for an digital image of the original of the photograph featuring the two Adelaide visitors.dave kellett, heritage, stop work, accidents -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Transport row will stop private, buses, trams", 2/11/1989
... ...Stop Work...Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/11/1989 1 - "Transport row will stop private, buses, trams" - regarding a stop work meeting following the standing down of 100 workers the previous day over the introduction of met ticketing, quotes Mr Kennan transport Minister, Tony Martin of the Union, the employment of contract conductors, and union bans on these workers. ...Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors and the use of Transit Police. trams tramways Met ticket Union Stop Work conductors Police Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/11/1989 "Transport row will stop private, buses, trams" Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/11/1989 1 - "Transport row will stop private, buses, trams" - regarding a stop work meeting following the standing down of 100 workers the previous day over the introduction of met ticketing, quotes Mr Kennan transport Minister, Tony Martin of the Union, the employment of contract conductors, and union bans on these workers. Includes a photo of four crews standing inside Malvern depot. Written by Hugo Kelly. 2 - "We're riding with you on the Met' - well sometimes, about the use of Transit Police on public transport, notes the understaffing, staff issues and that many were just watching trains go by. Quotes from Ralph Stavely of the Police, Patrick O'Connor of the PTUA and the Minister's office. Written by Leonie Lamont. See also items 9197 and 9196.Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors and the use of Transit Police.Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/11/1989trams, tramways, met ticket, union, stop work, conductors, police -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, Book 34, January 1988 to April 1988
... ...smb staff stop work...The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period of 22 July to 3 October 1987. teaching positions advertised pre-employment courses courses available ricky hains receives highest state mark draftsman enrolment for smb courses tafe state conference next wave festival sec pupils at smb women's trade progam to continue $60000grant for aboriginal studies neville french pottery latest equipment installed - catering smb staff stop work intellectually disabled stand on their own gary bell appointed as music teacher field work for students the smeaton painting studio complex small business course for women wool prices enriched life in twilight years calligraphy course eddie goodson american calligrapher smb's heritage Book with green cover, front, spiral bound. ...Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period of 22 July to 3 October 1987.Book with green cover, front, spiral bound. teaching positions advertised, pre-employment courses, courses available, ricky hains receives highest state mark, draftsman, enrolment for smb courses, tafe state conference, next wave festival, sec pupils at smb, women's trade progam to continue, $60000grant for aboriginal studies, neville french pottery, latest equipment installed - catering, smb staff stop work, intellectually disabled stand on their own, gary bell appointed as music teacher, field work for students, the smeaton painting studio complex, small business course for women, wool prices, enriched life in twilight years, calligraphy course, eddie goodson american calligrapher, smb's heritage -
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Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, Book 71, September 1995 to November 1995
... ...24 hour stop work...The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age ad other region papers over the period of 7 September 1995 to 18 November 1995. teaching positions advertised pre-employment courses courses available enrolment for smb courses tony reyntjes retires welfare careers seminar writing and editing course melissa cameron in paris conrest morgan john obituary school retention rates franklins jobtrain course prime minister visit p m keating lay foundation stone october suppliment university overseas profile online top award smb in wagon pull pm here for 125th smb 125years suppliment history of smb on display john valves 100 years agreement for mining industry training students unite in accord ballarat university aquatic lab nation's best keith mcelroy phil roberts paul keating at smb smb celebrations opera scores big notes school for adults geoffrey blainey ron wild pam davies bill gribble peter harmsworth janice bate weston bate yvette hiscock 24 hour stop work park volunteers masked cast on stilts Book with yellow cover, front, spiral bound. ...Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age ad other region papers over the period of 7 September 1995 to 18 November 1995.Book with yellow cover, front, spiral bound. teaching positions advertised, pre-employment courses, courses available, enrolment for smb courses, tony reyntjes retires, welfare careers seminar, writing and editing course, melissa cameron in paris conrest, morgan john obituary, school retention rates, franklins jobtrain course, prime minister visit, p m keating lay foundation stone, october suppliment, university overseas profile, online top award, smb in wagon pull, pm here for 125th, smb 125years suppliment, history of smb on display, john valves 100 years, agreement for mining industry training, students unite in accord, ballarat university, aquatic lab nation's best, keith mcelroy, phil roberts, paul keating at smb, smb celebrations, opera scores big notes, school for adults, geoffrey blainey, ron wild, pam davies, bill gribble, peter harmsworth, janice bate, weston bate, yvette hiscock, 24 hour stop work, park volunteers, masked cast on stilts -
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Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 7; January 1980 to September 1980
... college staff to hold stop-work...The cuttings cover the period from 31 January 1980 to 5 September 1980. . employment advertisements application for enrolment outline of courses colleges spend up education needs publicity college pay review prof compes professor of safety class of 1930 class of '46 cae prizes presented mineral boom jobless boon wes walters wins archibald prize lismore art prize to margaret bennett track and field competion bcae second in national titles library files on film bill hitchins enrolments inrease bcae head praises mp's efforts re-opening of mine at berringa bcae graduates michael and gregory stowe richards medal presentation bcae help for national squad the need for innovation prof john crisp institution of engineers australia move for archaeological society anne freeman elected graeme lowe introduces new law elective for teachers career scope for chemists grant for wood pulping research dispute halts work on hall music department has superb facilities grant for water pollution research david hemmings at bcae college staff to hold stop-work canberra moves on colleges name decided for 'great hall' notable year for bcae victoria lagging in farm safety laws $40000computer plan students attend memorial lecture ceramics exhibition boom in part-time study open day at mt helen visiting ceramics lecturer information technology week science students win bursaries margaret haddon francis brown seminar on rural television toxic effects of sea wasp Book with grey cover, front. ...Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 31 January 1980 to 5 September 1980. . Book with grey cover, front. Image of two trotters. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, colleges spend up, education needs publicity, college pay review, prof compes, professor of safety, class of 1930, class of '46, cae prizes presented, mineral boom jobless boon, wes walters wins archibald prize, lismore art prize to margaret bennett, track and field competion, bcae second in national titles, library files on film, bill hitchins, enrolments inrease, bcae head praises mp's efforts, re-opening of mine at berringa, bcae graduates, michael and gregory stowe, richards medal presentation, bcae help for national squad, the need for innovation, prof john crisp, institution of engineers australia, move for archaeological society, anne freeman elected, graeme lowe introduces new law elective for teachers, career scope for chemists, grant for wood pulping research, dispute halts work on hall, music department has superb facilities, grant for water pollution research, david hemmings at bcae, college staff to hold stop-work, canberra moves on colleges, name decided for 'great hall', notable year for bcae, victoria lagging in farm safety laws, $40000computer plan, students attend memorial lecture, ceramics exhibition, boom in part-time study, open day at mt helen, visiting ceramics lecturer, information technology week, science students win bursaries, margaret haddon, francis brown, seminar on rural television, toxic effects of sea wasp -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Herald, "Rally anger over Met cuts", 2/11/1989
... ...Stop Work...Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors. trams tramways Met ticket Union Stop Work conductors Newspaper clipping from The Herald 2/11/1989 "Rally anger over Met cuts" Newspaper The Herald ...Newspaper clipping from The Herald 2/11/1989 reporting on the protest by staff of The Met regarding workers that had been stood down the previous day, the introduction of Met Ticket, use of contract conductors, and staffing cuts. Has a photo by Norman Oorloff of trams lined up in Bourke St, two conductors and one driver. Item written by Michael Harvey and Tim Pie. See also item 9196 for The Age report and 9195 for The Sun report.Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors.Newspaper clipping from The Herald 2/11/1989trams, tramways, met ticket, union, stop work, conductors -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Sun, "End of the line as trammies walk", 3/11/1989
... ...Stop Work...Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors. trams tramways Met ticket Union Stop Work conductors Newspaper clipping from The Sun 3/11/1989 "End of the line as trammies walk" Newspaper The Sun ...Newspaper clipping from The Sun 3/11/1989 reporting on the protest by staff of The Met and building workers at Flinders St station about Met ticket introduction. Has photos of trams lined up in Collins St, and the march itself. See also item 9196 for The Age report and 9197 for The Herald report. Story by Craig Johnstone and photos by Darren Tindale.Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors.Newspaper clipping from The Sun 3/11/1989trams, tramways, met ticket, union, stop work, conductors -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. Lakes Entrance Victoria, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/07/1996 12:00:00 AM
... The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance VictoriaAlso a black and white photograph showing scallop boats at the jetty Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance during the Scallop War while owners hold out for improved prices July 1996 number 04146.1 size 11 x 15.5 cm...The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance Victoria...The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. ...Scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance VictoriaAlso a black and white photograph showing scallop boats at the jetty Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance during the Scallop War while owners hold out for improved prices July 1996 number 04146.1 size 11 x 15.5 cmBlack and white photograph showing scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, people, businesses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "Notice to Passengers - Support Tram workers' Action to Save the Footscray - Moonee Ponds Trams", Oct. 1985
... Notice or Flyer or Pamphlet - printed on a yellow A4 sheet titled "Notice to Passengers - Support Tram workers' Action to Save the Footscray - Moonee Ponds Trams" about a stop work meeting to be held at Essendon Tram depot 23/10/1985 and that services will not be running - apologise and ask for public support. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Essendon Depot ATMOEA Unions Footscray Moonee Ponds Closure Services Notice or Flyer or Pamphlet - printed on a yellow A4 sheet titled "Notice to Passengers - Support Tram workers' Action to Save the Footscray - Moonee Ponds Trams" about a stop work meeting to be held at Essendon Tram depot 23/10/1985 and that services will not be running - apologise and ask for public support. ...Notice or Flyer or Pamphlet - printed on a yellow A4 sheet titled "Notice to Passengers - Support Tram workers' Action to Save the Footscray - Moonee Ponds Trams" about a stop work meeting to be held at Essendon Tram depot 23/10/1985 and that services will not be running - apologise and ask for public support. Authorised by the ATMOEA Essendon Depot.trams, tramways, essendon depot, atmoea, unions, footscray, moonee ponds, closure, services -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Jim Baillie of South Melbourne Depot, "Connies", 6/04/1988 12:00:00 AM
... Pamphlet, letter or notice - duplicate on a single A4 sheet - dated 6/4/1988 by Jim Baillie of South Melbourne Depot advising of his views on The Met's actions regarding Connies who had been sacked, the union's actions, stop work meeting, jobs, future of conductors and other reactions. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Conductors The Met Unions South Melbourne Depot Pamphlet, letter or notice - duplicate on a single A4 sheet - dated 6/4/1988 by Jim Baillie of South Melbourne Depot advising of his views on The Met's actions regarding Connies who had been sacked, the union's actions, stop work meeting, jobs, future of conductors and other reactions. ...Pamphlet, letter or notice - duplicate on a single A4 sheet - dated 6/4/1988 by Jim Baillie of South Melbourne Depot advising of his views on The Met's actions regarding Connies who had been sacked, the union's actions, stop work meeting, jobs, future of conductors and other reactions. Notes various names in the item. Recruitment of conductors. See Reg Item 602 for an actual ticket and date.trams, tramways, conductors, the met, unions, south melbourne depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "Notice to Passengers", Jul. 1984
... Concerned with the threat to terminate the employment of the union delegates for the Melbourne - Brighton Bus Company if a stop work meeting was held. Gives the reasons behind the dispute, involvement of the Bus Proprietors' Association. ...Concerned with the threat to terminate the employment of the union delegates for the Melbourne - Brighton Bus Company if a stop work meeting was held. Gives the reasons behind the dispute, involvement of the Bus Proprietors' Association. ...Letters - Notice - printed onto yellow paper titled "Notice to Passengers", with the ATMOEA apologising to the travelling public for a current dispute - dated July 1984. Concerned with the threat to terminate the employment of the union delegates for the Melbourne - Brighton Bus Company if a stop work meeting was held. Gives the reasons behind the dispute, involvement of the Bus Proprietors' Association. On the rear has a response by the Jim Harper State Secretary to The Age about an editorial dated 19/7/1984.trams, tramways, unions, public transport, disputes, buses, atmoea -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Glow-worms on strike night", "Trains back but trams will stop during Friday", c1974
... Notes that trams will not be running on Friday, when a stop work meeting will be held. Quotes the premium Mr. ...Notes that trams will not be running on Friday, when a stop work meeting will be held. Quotes the premium Mr. ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, c1974 titled "Glow-worms on strike night" with the sub-title of "Trains back but trams will stop during Friday". Has a photo of motor vehicle lights in Kingsway near McRobertson Girls High School, showing the traffic snaking along the road during the train strike. Notes that trams will not be running on Friday, when a stop work meeting will be held. Quotes the premium Mr. Hamer about the strikes. Item not dated.. Photo by Michael Rayner of The Age.trams, tramways, unions, kingsway, strike, night photo -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewsletter, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "MOTEA Secretary's Newsletter", Jul. 1992
... Discusses the method of consultation with workers, "Team Meetings in Messrooms", and that union was not happy with the concept, noted that the concept had not been satisfactory from the union view point in NSW. 1397.1 - ditto, issued April 1992, discusses child care, vacancies for conductors, recent industrial issues in Newcastle, stop work mass meeting in Melbourne for all public transport unions....Discusses the method of consultation with workers, "Team Meetings in Messrooms", and that union was not happy with the concept, noted that the concept had not been satisfactory from the union view point in NSW. 1397.1 - ditto, issued April 1992, discusses child care, vacancies for conductors, recent industrial issues in Newcastle, stop work mass meeting in Melbourne for all public transport unions. ...1397 - Newsletter - A4 sheet, photocopied, printed both sides on yellow paper, titled "MOTEA Secretary's Newsletter", for July 1992. Issued by Lou DiGregorio, dated July 1992. Discusses the method of consultation with workers, "Team Meetings in Messrooms", and that union was not happy with the concept, noted that the concept had not been satisfactory from the union view point in NSW. 1397.1 - ditto, issued April 1992, discusses child care, vacancies for conductors, recent industrial issues in Newcastle, stop work mass meeting in Melbourne for all public transport unions.trams, tramways, unions, personnel, conductors -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Sun, The Herald, "Man in the news - blacklisted Tom 'sick of it'", Jan. 1969
... Newspaper Clipping - set of nine sheets of newspaper clippings adhered to both sides of a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - various newspapers, mainly to do with Tom Pesteranovich and his black listing following working during a strike, industrial courts, use of University students, Conductor John Brooker also black banned, stop work meetings, . Also covers new train fares, St Kilda Junction works, derailments on the rail system, fire damage to rail bridges and a note inviting people to join Puffing Billy. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways MMTB Kew Depot Unions Drivers Strike St Kilda Junction Fares Railways Derailments Newspaper Clipping - set of nine sheets of newspaper clippings adhered to both sides of a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - various newspapers, mainly to do with Tom Pesteranovich and his black listing following working during a strike, industrial courts, use of University students, Conductor John Brooker also black banned, stop work meetings, . Also covers new train fares, St Kilda Junction works, derailments on the rail system, fire damage to rail bridges and a note inviting people to join Puffing Billy. ...Newspaper Clipping - set of nine sheets of newspaper clippings adhered to both sides of a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - various newspapers, mainly to do with Tom Pesteranovich and his black listing following working during a strike, industrial courts, use of University students, Conductor John Brooker also black banned, stop work meetings, . Also covers new train fares, St Kilda Junction works, derailments on the rail system, fire damage to rail bridges and a note inviting people to join Puffing Billy. See also Reg Items 2561 and 2693 for further items on this industrial matter.trams, tramways, mmtb, kew depot, unions, drivers, strike, st kilda junction, fares, railways, derailments -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Public Transport Unions and Victorian Trades Hall Council, "Metplan Discussion Paper", 1987
... Set of five photocopied documents, A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner concerning re-organisation of the PTC - which would involve the transfer of employees, redeployment and a redundancy scheme. .1 - MOA/MTA stop work meeting 1/12/1987 Recommended Resolutions - 1 sheet .2 - MTA Officer re Transfer, Redundancy and redeployment scheme and associated Trades Hall circulars dated 26/11/1987, letter from Minister Roper dated 19/11/1987 - 5 sheets. .3 - Trades Hall response to proposals dated 13/11/1987 - 1 sheet. .4 - Trades Hall Circular - 30/9/1987 Re use of contractors - 3 sheets. .5 - Trades Hall Circular - 30/9/1987 re MTA Transfer, Redundancy and redeployment scheme - 14 sheets....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways PTC Metplan Unions Buses Tramways Public Transport MTA Minister For Transport Set of five photocopied documents, A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner concerning re-organisation of the PTC - which would involve the transfer of employees, redeployment and a redundancy scheme. .1 - MOA/MTA stop work meeting 1/12/1987 Recommended Resolutions - 1 sheet .2 - MTA Officer re Transfer, Redundancy and redeployment scheme and associated Trades Hall circulars dated 26/11/1987, letter from Minister Roper dated 19/11/1987 - 5 sheets. .3 - Trades Hall response to proposals dated 13/11/1987 - 1 sheet. .4 - Trades Hall Circular - 30/9/1987 Re use of contractors - 3 sheets. .5 - Trades Hall Circular - 30/9/1987 re MTA Transfer, Redundancy and redeployment scheme - 14 sheets. ...Set of five photocopied documents, A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner concerning re-organisation of the PTC - which would involve the transfer of employees, redeployment and a redundancy scheme. .1 - MOA/MTA stop work meeting 1/12/1987 Recommended Resolutions - 1 sheet .2 - MTA Officer re Transfer, Redundancy and redeployment scheme and associated Trades Hall circulars dated 26/11/1987, letter from Minister Roper dated 19/11/1987 - 5 sheets. .3 - Trades Hall response to proposals dated 13/11/1987 - 1 sheet. .4 - Trades Hall Circular - 30/9/1987 Re use of contractors - 3 sheets. .5 - Trades Hall Circular - 30/9/1987 re MTA Transfer, Redundancy and redeployment scheme - 14 sheets.trams, tramways, ptc, metplan, unions, buses, tramways, public transport, mta, minister for transport -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, Eight Hour Day Memorial (James Galloway Memorial), 1880
... This quartz and bluestone monument pays tribute to James Galloway the founder of the the eight-hour day system that gave workers the right to stop work after 8 hours without any penalty. ...City of Ballarat The Phoenix 25 Armstrong Street South Ballarat goldfields This quartz and bluestone monument pays tribute to James Galloway the founder of the the eight-hour day system that gave workers the right to stop work after 8 hours without any penalty. ...This quartz and bluestone monument pays tribute to James Galloway the founder of the the eight-hour day system that gave workers the right to stop work after 8 hours without any penalty. The system was widely celebrated as a world first and Australia became known as a workingman’s paradise. Eight hour day is translated as: Eight hours of work, eight hours of leisure and eight hours of rest. In 1880, the 8hr day Anniversary Committee decided to mark the establishment of the 8hrs day by erecting a monument to the memory of the pioneer of the 8hr movement in the colony, James Galloway. The campaign for the Galloway monument was so successful that one year later on 21 April 1881, and after the longest 8hrs day procession to that date, the Mayor of the City, Councillor A T Morrison, imbarred the monument at the foot of Sturt Street, Ballarat. The monument is of historic significance to the people of BallaratGranite spire with four cast iron drinking fountains and marble tablets. Inscriptionplaques are attached to the sides of the spire.Erected in honor of the late James Galloway the founder of the Eight Hour System in Victoria/ Born at Springfield Fifeshire 28th February 1828 Died at Collingwood Melbourne 3rd June 1860/ Amicus Humani Generis/ This Monument is tendered in trust to the City Council for the working men of Ballarat April 21st 1880/ Eight Hours Labor Eight Hours Recreation Eight Hours Restjames galloway, eight-hour day, 8 hour, workers rights, ballarat, trades hall -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Roll of Ultimate ticket machine tickets, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1980s
... This type of ticket was issued by "safety zone sellers" at the busy city stops to relieve the work on tram conductors. The tram conductor would punch the ticket to cancel it. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne This type of ticket was issued by "safety zone sellers" at the busy city stops to relieve the work on tram conductors. The tram conductor would punch the ticket to cancel it. ...This type of ticket was issued by "safety zone sellers" at the busy city stops to relieve the work on tram conductors. The tram conductor would punch the ticket to cancel it. Has the issuer "MMTB" printed on the ticket and ticket number, Issued using Ultimate ticket machines. See item 7003 for an example.Demonstrates a roll of tickets of the type that would be issued to ticket sellers.Roll of Ultimate ticket machine paper tickets commencing 04099.tramways, mmtb, tickets, ultimate, machine issued tickets -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Ultimate 10c ticket, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1980s
... This type of ticket was issued by "safety zone sellers" at the busy city stops to relieve the work on tram conductors. The tram conductor would punch the ticket to cancel it. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne This type of ticket was issued by "safety zone sellers" at the busy city stops to relieve the work on tram conductors. The tram conductor would punch the ticket to cancel it. ...This type of ticket was issued by "safety zone sellers" at the busy city stops to relieve the work on tram conductors. The tram conductor would punch the ticket to cancel it. Has the issuer "MMTB" printed on the ticket and ticket number 65080, ABJ series. Issued using Ultimate ticket machines. See item 7506 for a roll of these tickets that would be used in the machine.Demonstrates the Ultimate machine type ticket issuing machines.10c Ulitimate type ticket printed on cream colour paper.mmtb, tramways, tickets, ultimate, machine issued tickets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA LINES OF REEF - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA MINE MANAGER'S REPORT
... Items mentioned are: amount of firewood, winding engine, mishap towinding gear, winding engine driver mistake, flat ropes, rope breaking, Directors deciding to replace flat ropes with round ropes, water laid on from main to mine, Directors decided to throw out present winding gear, old machinery being pulled down and all work stopped except repairs to shaft and alterations to pithead pulleys....Items mentioned are: amount of firewood, winding engine, mishap towinding gear, winding engine driver mistake, flat ropes, rope breaking, Directors deciding to replace flat ropes with round ropes, water laid on from main to mine, Directors decided to throw out present winding gear, old machinery being pulled down and all work stopped except repairs to shaft and alterations to pithead pulleys. ...Handwritten notes on New Chum & Victoria Mine Manager's Report. Dates 1878 and 1879. Wm. H. Grainger Mine Manager. Items mentioned are: amount of firewood, winding engine, mishap towinding gear, winding engine driver mistake, flat ropes, rope breaking, Directors deciding to replace flat ropes with round ropes, water laid on from main to mine, Directors decided to throw out present winding gear, old machinery being pulled down and all work stopped except repairs to shaft and alterations to pithead pulleys.document, gold, new chum & victoria lines of reef, new chum & victoria mine manager's report, wm h grainger, messrs mitchell of melbourne, north old chum, mitchell & osborne, middleton safety hooks, ar -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Trams may join trains in huge strike action” "Pay row to hit trams" "Trams to stop as drivers plan strike action" "Rail strike cancelled" "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute drags on" "Tram strife to restart" "Tram driver pay figures disputed", 2/07/2019 12:00:00 AM
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is negotiating with public transport operators over its next enterprise bargaining agreement. 2 - “Pay row to hit trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 15/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Tram services could be hit with a wave of cancellations and delays after about 1500 Yarra Tram drivers and customer service personnel voted to launch work bans on Monday 26 August. 3 - “Trams to stop as drivers plan strike action” Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Trams staff will stop work for 4 hours between 10am and 2pm on Friday August 30. 4 - “Rail strike cancelled” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Train strike cancelled but tram strike will go ahead on Friday August 30. 5 - “Final bid to avert train, tram strikes” Newspaper clipping from the Age 9/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Yarra tram drivers and customer service staff have joined rail workers in taking industrial action against Yarra Trams. 6 - "Industrial Action Starts This Week" - 26 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of disruptions to tram services. 7 - "Industrial action affecting Yarra Trams on Friday, 30 August 2019" PDF of email from PTV advising of disruptions to tram services. 8 - "Upcoming Industrial Action - Uniform Ban Cancelled" - 22 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of cancellation of uniform ban. 9 - "Upcoming Industrial Action" - 14 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of uniform ban and disruptions to tram services. 10 - "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute drags on" - 31 August 2019 About 1500 tram workers stopped work yesterday for 4 hours. ...The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is negotiating with public transport operators over its next enterprise bargaining agreement. 2 - “Pay row to hit trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 15/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Tram services could be hit with a wave of cancellations and delays after about 1500 Yarra Tram drivers and customer service personnel voted to launch work bans on Monday 26 August. 3 - “Trams to stop as drivers plan strike action” Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Trams staff will stop work for 4 hours between 10am and 2pm on Friday August 30. 4 - “Rail strike cancelled” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Train strike cancelled but tram strike will go ahead on Friday August 30. 5 - “Final bid to avert train, tram strikes” Newspaper clipping from the Age 9/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Yarra tram drivers and customer service staff have joined rail workers in taking industrial action against Yarra Trams. 6 - "Industrial Action Starts This Week" - 26 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of disruptions to tram services. 7 - "Industrial action affecting Yarra Trams on Friday, 30 August 2019" PDF of email from PTV advising of disruptions to tram services. 8 - "Upcoming Industrial Action - Uniform Ban Cancelled" - 22 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of cancellation of uniform ban. 9 - "Upcoming Industrial Action" - 14 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of uniform ban and disruptions to tram services. 10 - "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute drags on" - 31 August 2019 About 1500 tram workers stopped work yesterday for 4 hours. ...Newspaper clippings titled: 1 - “Trams may join trains in huge strike action” Newspaper clipping from the Age 2/7/2019 by Timna Jacks More than 1500 Yarra Trams drivers, authorised officers and customer service staff may join Metro train staff in strike action in late July. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is negotiating with public transport operators over its next enterprise bargaining agreement. 2 - “Pay row to hit trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 15/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Tram services could be hit with a wave of cancellations and delays after about 1500 Yarra Tram drivers and customer service personnel voted to launch work bans on Monday 26 August. 3 - “Trams to stop as drivers plan strike action” Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Trams staff will stop work for 4 hours between 10am and 2pm on Friday August 30. 4 - “Rail strike cancelled” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Train strike cancelled but tram strike will go ahead on Friday August 30. 5 - “Final bid to avert train, tram strikes” Newspaper clipping from the Age 9/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Yarra tram drivers and customer service staff have joined rail workers in taking industrial action against Yarra Trams. 6 - "Industrial Action Starts This Week" - 26 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of disruptions to tram services. 7 - "Industrial action affecting Yarra Trams on Friday, 30 August 2019" PDF of email from PTV advising of disruptions to tram services. 8 - "Upcoming Industrial Action - Uniform Ban Cancelled" - 22 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of cancellation of uniform ban. 9 - "Upcoming Industrial Action" - 14 August 2019 PDF of notice from Rail Tram and Bus Union advising of uniform ban and disruptions to tram services. 10 - "More tram strife on the cards as pay dispute drags on" - 31 August 2019 About 1500 tram workers stopped work yesterday for 4 hours. Negotiations to resume in the Fair Work Commission on Monday. The union wants a 6% annual pay rise over 3 years but Yarra Trams offering 3% over 4 years. 11 - Tram strikes to Restart - Nov and Dec. 2019 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Strike action to continue on 28 November and 5 December. 12 - "Tram driver pay figures disputed" - 7 December 2019 Newspaper clipping from the Age, by Noel Towell Tram drivers on strike again on Thursday 5 December 2019. Yarra Trams claim wage demand would result in drivers on average pay of $114K at end of 4 year deal, but union dispute these figures. 13 - "Tram strikes called off" - 26 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Tram strikes scheduled for the grand prix called off after the government intervened to end the industrial dispute. 14 - "Pay rise for tram drivers" - 29 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Timna Jacks Tram drivers will get a 3.5% a year pay rise and Yarra Trams will employ fewer part timers than planned. Under the first 2 years of the contract, this would rise to 6%, then to 8% in 3rd year and 10% in the final year of new wage deal. Part time workers guaranteed minimum of 23 hours per week. 15 - "Bid to halt grand prix tram strike" - 21 February 2020 Newspaper clipping from the Age - by Sumeyya Ilanbey Government call on the Fair Work Commission to intervene to stop a tram strike during the grand prix.trams, tramways, public transport, unions, keolis downer, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Buses replace trams on Route 96", Dec. 2019
... Part of the project to provide low floor tram stops. .1 - "Buses replace trams on Route 96" - 4 fold DL, printed both sides detailing the works, replacement services and stop changes after the work. Two copies held. .2 - Digital image - Update 1 - dated 11/11/2019 - giving details of the work, including preliminary works....Part of the project to provide low floor tram stops. .1 - "Buses replace trams on Route 96" - 4 fold DL, printed both sides detailing the works, replacement services and stop changes after the work. Two copies held. .2 - Digital image - Update 1 - dated 11/11/2019 - giving details of the work, including preliminary works. ...Set of two pamphlets for the reconstruction of tracks in Nicholson St, Carlton between Alexandra Parade and Holden St - Jan. 2020. Part of the project to provide low floor tram stops. .1 - "Buses replace trams on Route 96" - 4 fold DL, printed both sides detailing the works, replacement services and stop changes after the work. Two copies held. .2 - Digital image - Update 1 - dated 11/11/2019 - giving details of the work, including preliminary works.trams, tramways, nicholson st, trackwork, tram stops -
Unions BallaratPhotograph: Labour Day March - Ballarat - 2019, 11/3/19
... On 21 April 1856 Stonemasons and building workers on building sites around Melbourne, Australia, stopped work and marched from the University of Melbourne to Parliament House to achieve an eight-hour day. ...On 21 April 1856 Stonemasons and building workers on building sites around Melbourne, Australia, stopped work and marched from the University of Melbourne to Parliament House to achieve an eight-hour day. ...Labour Day originates from the eight-hour day movement - eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. On 21 April 1856 Stonemasons and building workers on building sites around Melbourne, Australia, stopped work and marched from the University of Melbourne to Parliament House to achieve an eight-hour day. Their direct action protest was a success, and they are noted as the first organised workers in the world to achieve an eight-hour day with no loss of pay, which subsequently inspired the celebration of Labour Day and May Day. (Wikipedia, 12 March 2019: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Australia#Labour_Day) The eight-hours campaign ran contemporaneously in Ballarat. -------- The Labour day parade is an annual event in Ballarat. All unions and individuals are welcome to attend. Ballarat Labour Day march is held at the same date as the Begonia Festival parade; inception of the Begonia Festival was several decades later in 1953. -------- Photo 1 Labour Day march: We are Union banner and AMIWU banner with people. Photo 2 Labour Day march: We are Union, Trades Hall, Free West Papua banners, Trades Hall ute, various individuals including Don Henderson, Jenny Beacham, Tracey Brown, Simon Hammersley, Moses, Ben Davison, Angela McCarthy, Eddie Beacham, Gary Carton, Bob Bassett, Colin Muir, et al. Photo 3 Labour Day march: We are Union, ANMF, Trades Hall banners, various individuals including Don Henderson, Jenny Beacham, Tracey Brown, Simon Hammersley, Moses, Ben Davison, Angela McCarthy, Eddie Beacham, Gary Carton, Bob Bassett, Colin Muir, Ron Woods et al. Photo 4 Labour Day march: Change the Rules and AMIWU banners, various persons including Chris Kelly, Angela McCarthy, Ross Kenna, et al. Photo 5 Labour Day barbeque: Various persons including Allen Townsend, Fred Ladiges, Cameron McIntyre, Judy Henderson, Don Henderson, Cameron Bannam, Janine Brownlee, Dave Brownlee, Bernie Constable, Ian Fullerton, Ben Davison, et al. Photo 6 Labour Day barbeque group photograph: Various persons including Moses, Emma Pritchard, Kamuda, Allen Townsend, Tess Marshall, Chris Kelly, Fred Ladiges, Ross Kenna, Ben Davison, Don Henderson, Judy Henderson, Gabriel Waldron, Cameron McIntyre, Orry Pilven, Lana Cormie, Bob Bassett, Clinton Bannam, Angela McCarthy, Tracey Brown, Ron Woods, Ian Fullerton, Colin Muir, et al. Photo 7 Labour Day barbeque group photograph: Various persons including Moses, Emma Pritchard, Kamuda, Allen Townsend, Tess Marshall, Chris Kelly, Fred Ladiges, Ross Kenna, Ben Davison, Don Henderson, Judy Henderson, Gabriel Waldron, Cameron McIntyre, Orry Pilven, Lana Cormie, Bob Bassett, Clinton Bannam, Angela McCarthy, Tracey Brown, Ron Woods, Ian Fullerton, Colin Muir, et al. Photo 8 Labour Day March: We are Union banner, various persons including Chris Kelly, Angela McCarthy, Clinton Bannam, Orrie and Gem Pilven, Janine Brownlee, et al.Significant to the inception of the eight hour day, history of unions and campaigns in Australia and the current Change the Rules campaign.8 colour photographs; soft copy.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, labour day - 2019, unions - delegates, change the rules, amiwu, anmf, we are union, unions - campaigns, early closing association, begonia festival - ballarat -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPostcard, c1900-1912
... The Golden Bar site, mined by the Golden Bar Mining Company which was formed in 1901, managed to yield approximately 12,453 oz of gold before work stopped in 1912 - it was one of the principal mines in the area, as well as the deepest and one of the richest. ...The Golden Bar site, mined by the Golden Bar Mining Company which was formed in 1901, managed to yield approximately 12,453 oz of gold before work stopped in 1912 - it was one of the principal mines in the area, as well as the deepest and one of the richest. ...This object is a photographic postcard showing some of the above-ground structures of the Golden Bar mine in Chiltern, including a building with a smokestack and the poppet head which is used to haul equipment, materials, and men above or below ground. The Golden Bar site, mined by the Golden Bar Mining Company which was formed in 1901, managed to yield approximately 12,453 oz of gold before work stopped in 1912 - it was one of the principal mines in the area, as well as the deepest and one of the richest. The text on the postcard was handwritten by H.Gordon (?) to Issy (?), to show the mine where he presumably worked as he promises to take them 'above and below'. The postcard can be approximately dated to between 1901-1912. It is stated that after 1902 Kodak added the line on the postcard backs to divide into correspondence and address sections as seen on the reverse of this object. In addition, there is also a similar Kodak photographic postcard in the Burke Museum collection that is dated to 1908 and has the same specific font type and manufacturer markings (see references for link). Lastly, the Golden Bar mine ceased operations in 1912 so the photograph was likely taken prior to this. This photographic postcard is a rare and fair conditioned representation of one of the most significant gold mines in the Chiltern area, showing the above ground structures at the time it was being actively mined. This postcard also holds social significance as a snapshot of working life in the gold mining rush of Victoria, and a personal record of one of its miners. A sepia rectangular postcard printed on card.Obverse: Dudley Studio / Golden Bar. Chiltern Reverse: BMM 8034 / Post Card. / Correspondence. / Address Only. / Kodak. Austral. 110 / My Dear Issy (?), / A card only, to show (?) the mine / and when you come down I will / take you above and below, / All (...) love, me to. Has the baby / gone home yet Heini (?) wants to know / give my love to Syd when next you write / Your loving (...), H. Gordon (?)photographic postcard, postcard, chiltern, golden bar mine, golden bar mining company, dudley studio, kodak -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Knitting Stick, Unknown
... They also took the weight of the work and stopped stitches from slipping off the bottom of a double ended needle. ...They also took the weight of the work and stopped stitches from slipping off the bottom of a double ended needle. ...The attached card states - 'Mother's knitting stick'. There is a brass hole one end with four brass nails where the tip of a knitting needle is inserted for support. The curved and fits into a belt or tape around the waist. Knitting was carried out on curved metal needles, one of these needed to be kept rigid by being held between the hand and knitting sheath held at the side of the body either tucked into a belt or held under the armpit. The sheath would allow someone to to knit with one hand whilst performing chores with the other. They also took the weight of the work and stopped stitches from slipping off the bottom of a double ended needle. Many were given as love tokens but there were plenty made by men for their daughters or other close family members.An antique curved carved wooden knitting stick or treen Knitting Sheath for hand knitters. It is approximately 23cm (9 inches) long with simple carving on one side of M H R in large letters as well as a nine pointed star next to them. There is a brass hole one end with four brass nails where the tip of a knitting needle is inserted for support. The curved end fits into a belt or tape round the waist. 'M H R' and a 'nine pointed star' is carved into the curved part of the stick . There is an attached card - 'Grandma's (crossed out) Mother's knitting stick. When using four needles the "working" one goes into the hole at the brass end of stick. Curved end fits into belt or tape round waist'accessories, knitting equipment, knitting
