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Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops, Dec 1974
... Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops......tram 1041...cable...Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops Dec 1974 See also items 1036 and 72 for other photographs of this event....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops Dec 1974 See also items 1036 and 72 for other photographs of this event. ...Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops Dec 1974 See also items 1036 and 72 for other photographs of this event.Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar alongside the first cable tram set of 1885Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear.tramways, trams, tram 1041, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, tram 1, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDecorative object - Memento, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Melbourne cable tram cable, 1930's
... Melbourne cable tram cable...Memento - comprising a section or short length of Melbourne cable tram cable contained or mounted within two cast brass sections as a gift....Trams tramways MMTB St Kilda Councillors Cables cable ropes Cable Trams Memento - comprising a section or short length of Melbourne cable tram cable contained or mounted within two cast brass sections as a gift. ...Produced as a gift recording service to the MMTB Board as a Member - presented to Cr. Burnett Gray. Stamped at either end of the object with his name and "MMTB Member" Vic. Parliamentary Website gives details of Cr. Gray, Vic MP - though does not list being a MMTB Board Member. MP for St Kilda 1927 to 1932, Cr for St Kilda 1920 to 1948 - see http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/details/1103-gray-alfred-charles-burnett. MMTB Annual Reports: Appointed 1936 (first appearance), until 1954, when the size of the Board was reduced - Order in Council 25/5/1954. The Annual Report for 1936 has a photo of all the Board Members and a listing. See images 1887i2 and i3. See item 7682 for a sample of asection of rope.Demonstrates a MMTB produced gift to thank a Board member for his service.Memento - comprising a section or short length of Melbourne cable tram cable contained or mounted within two cast brass sections as a gift.trams, tramways, mmtb, st kilda, councillors, cables, cable ropes, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Last cable tram in Bourke St, 26/10/1940
... Last cable tram in Bourke St...Tram...cable tram...2730 last cable tram to run on Bourke St cable route...Yields information about closure of cable tram network. Tram cable tram Last tram Bourke St cable tram 2730 last cable tram to run on Bourke St cable route Black and white photograph with pencil note on rear. ...This photograph shows crowded cable dummy at night with "Northcote' destination and "The Aquarium Exhibition Building' sign on the side of roof. See item 1655 for other photographs.Yields information about closure of cable tram network. Black and white photograph with pencil note on rear. 2730 last cable tram to run on Bourke St cable routetram, cable tram, last tram, bourke st cable tram -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Keyring - Portland Cable Tram, n.d
... Keyring - Portland Cable Tram...... Portland Cable Tram...Keyring, silver coloured, ships wheel with photo of cable tram with 'PORTLAND CABLE TRAM PORTLAND VICTORIA' around it. ...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road tourism souvenir of Portland Portland Cable Tram Keyring, silver coloured, ships wheel with photo of cable tram with 'PORTLAND CABLE TRAM PORTLAND VICTORIA' around it. ...Keyring, silver coloured, ships wheel with photo of cable tram with 'PORTLAND CABLE TRAM PORTLAND VICTORIA' around it. Attached to cardboard tag.tourism, souvenir of portland, portland cable tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White Cable tram Johnston St Collingwood
... Black and White Cable tram Johnston St Collingwood......cable trams...tram...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with trailer No.524 in Johnston Street Collingwood. ...Photograph - Black and White Cable tram, trailer 524, Johnston St Collingwood...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with trailer No.524 in Johnston Street Collingwood. ...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with trailer No.524 in Johnston Street Collingwood. Tram has the destination of "Collingwood".Yields information about the Collingwood cable line that closed in 1939.Photograph - Black and White Cable tram, trailer 524, Johnston St Collingwoodtrams, tramways, cable trams, tram 524, johnston st, collingwood, abbotsford -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road
... Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road...cable trams...Brunswick Depot...crews...grip men...conductors...tram...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a bogie trailer (No. 473) outside the Brunswick cable tram or car house with seven gripmen or conductors and possibly a manager around the grip car. ...Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road reproduced from a Newspaper....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a bogie trailer (No. 473) outside the Brunswick cable tram or car house with seven gripmen or conductors and possibly a manager around the grip car. ...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a bogie trailer (No. 473) outside the Brunswick cable tram or car house with seven gripmen or conductors and possibly a manager around the grip car. The grip car has the destination of Royal Park. Yields information about the Brunswick cable line and the Brunswick Depot. Black and White Cable tram Brunswick Depot Sydney Road reproduced from a Newspaper.sydney road, trams, tramways, cable trams, brunswick depot, crews, grip men, conductors, tram 473 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram crossing 1954/55
... Black and White - demolishing cable tram crossing 1954/55...There were a number of points where the cable tram crossed other electric or cable tram lines. ...Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram trackwork where two cables crossed over each other, 1954/55....There were a number of points where the cable tram crossed other electric or cable tram lines. ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at an un-identified location, showing the removal of the yokes and track where two cable lines crossed over each other. Shows the former cable tram yokes that supported the slot rails and some details of the cable tunnels and pits. The man in the bottom left could be cutting the yokes with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch. In the view are at the top of the photo some rails can be seen. There were a number of points where the cable tram crossed other electric or cable tram lines. Given the small work site and men involved the location could potentially be either Johnston Street and Smith Street or Johnston St and Nicholson Street. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Bourke St group of Cable tram lines to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram trackwork where two cables crossed over each other, 1954/55.trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, fitzroy, johnston street, nicholson street -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Paper Bag - Portland Cable Tram, n.d
... Paper Bag - Portland Cable Tram...Portland Cable Tram...Red stamp 'Portland Cable Trams and Logo'....Red stamp 'Portland Cable Trams and Logo'. Souvenir Paper Bag - Portland Cable Tram ...Large white advertising paper bag. Red stamp 'Portland Cable Trams and Logo'.portland cable tram, advertising -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, St Kilda Road from a cable tram, c1910
... St Kilda Road from a cable tram......cable tram...The photograph shows the view from the front seat of a cable tram travelling along St Kilda Road with another cable tram on the other track. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The photograph shows the view from the front seat of a cable tram travelling along St Kilda Road with another cable tram on the other track. ...The photograph shows the view from the front seat of a cable tram travelling along St Kilda Road with another cable tram on the other track. The photo shows, though out of focus, the median strip trees, street lights and the rock kerb markers known as "dragon teeth". The line was converted to electric traction in 1925/26. See also item 5894 for another image.Yields information about St Kilda Road, possibly in the 1910s.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, st kilda road, grip car -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Interior of a Melbourne cable tram Engine House
... Interior of a Melbourne cable tram Engine House......cable tram...The photograph shows the interior of a Melbourne cable tram engine house, or powerhouse, with the steam cylinders and flywheels in the view. ...Yields information about the interior of an cable tram engine house. Trams tramways cable tram engine house Power house Photograph, black and white, plain paper Interior of a Melbourne cable tram Engine House Photograph ...The photograph shows the interior of a Melbourne cable tram engine house, or powerhouse, with the steam cylinders and flywheels in the view. Location and date unknown.Yields information about the interior of an cable tram engine house.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, engine house, power house -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram 306 - Prk St Sth Melb, c1930
... Cable tram 306 - Prk St Sth Melb......tram 306...cable...Photo of a cable tram set, trailer 306, in Park St South Melbourne with the St Vincent Gardens in the background. ...Trams tramways South Melbourne tram 306 cable trams Park St Black and white print with a plain back Photograph Cable tram 306 - Prk St Sth Melb ...Photo of a cable tram set, trailer 306, in Park St South Melbourne with the St Vincent Gardens in the background. The photo is taken after the construction of the Collins St electric line in 1929 as the destination board notes the tram is connecting with Collins St electric trams. The gripman is waiting for the phtograph to be taken, with the Conductor on the platform of the trailer car. In the background are the Gardens and housing of this area. Photo c1930. The South Melbourne cable tram line closed for conversion in 1937.Yields information about the South Melbourne cable tram line and Park St.Black and white print with a plain backtrams, tramways, south melbourne, tram 306, cable trams, park st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Glass plate, Cable tram 578 High St Northcote
... Cable tram 578 High St Northcote...cable trams...tramways...northcote...High St Northcote...tram...The photograph shows a cable tram set, northbound in High St Northcote, passing the Northcote Town Hall. ...In pencil "Cable tram 578 High St Northcote glass neg"...Cable tram 578 High St Northcote Photograph Glass plate ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, northbound in High St Northcote, passing the Northcote Town Hall. Tram 578, showing the destination of Northcote with a Smith St side destination. Two signs on the top of the steps advertising a singing event. Photographer and date unknown - possibly late 1930s or 1940. See item 8415 for a print.Yields information about cable tram 578 and the Northcote Town Hall late 1930s.Glass plate negative in white paper packing and cardboard Kodak plates box.In pencil "Cable tram 578 High St Northcote glass neg"cable trams, tramways, northcote, high st northcote, tram 578 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Forward view from a cable tram trailer
... Forward view from a cable tram trailer......cable tram...The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. ...Yields information about cable trams in the 1920s and 1930s. Trams tramways cable tram gripmen uniforms Photograph, black and white, plain back Forward view from a cable tram trailer Photograph ...The photograph shows the view of a passenger or conductor from the rear door of a cable tram trailer looking forward. The gripman in MMTB uniform is standing by his levers. Shows the longitudinal seats.Yields information about cable trams in the 1920s and 1930s.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, gripmen, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable Tram Royal Parade Parkville - Walker St, 1930s
... Cable Tram Royal Parade Parkville - Walker St......cable tram...Photograph shows an inbound cable tram - bogie trailer in Royal Parade Parkville at Walker St. ...Yields information about Royal Parade in the 1920s Trams tramways cable tram Royal Parade Parkville Photograph, black and white, plain back. ...Photograph shows an inbound cable tram - bogie trailer in Royal Parade Parkville at Walker St. The building behind the tram remains in 2024. Photo copied from another photograph.Yields information about Royal Parade in the 1920sPhotograph, black and white, plain back.trams, tramways, cable tram, royal parade, parkville -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable tram 364 Lonsdale St at William St, 1890s
... Cable tram 364 Lonsdale St at William St......cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram in Lonsdale Street crossing William Street. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The photograph shows a cable tram in Lonsdale Street crossing William Street. ...The photograph shows a cable tram in Lonsdale Street crossing William Street. Alf Twentyman in his notes has identified it as West Melbourne trailer 364. In the background is the Supreme Court of Victoria building and a tangle of telephone wires.Yields information about cable trams in the 1890s.Photograph, black and white, with notes on the rear.On rear in blue ink "West Melbourne 364 probably early 1890s, later became North Melburne No. 4"trams, tramways, cable tram, tram 364, lonsdale st, william st, supreme court -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident, 1890s
... Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident...cable trams...tramways...accidents...Nicholson St workshops...articles...tram...Photograph of cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident where the side of the vehicles has been very badly damaged. ...Copy photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident...Copy photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident Photograph Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident ...Photograph of cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accident where the side of the vehicles has been very badly damaged. The tram has a sign "for the hospital' attached to it. Destination signs are Studley Park, Botanical Gardens, Johnston St, Lygon St, Swanston St and Chapel St. Photo appeared in an article on Melbourne cable trams published in 1896 in Street Railway Review - See item 6444Yields information about severity of damage to a cable tram trailer 1890s.Copy photograph - Cable tram trailer 202 after a bad accidentMelbourne “A bad wreck” – Trailer No. 202. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, tramways, accidents, nicholson st workshops, articles, tram 202, trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55
... Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude St Fitzroy, 1954/55. ...Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55...Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work. trams tramways cable trams workmen MMTB demolition track work Conversion Smith Street Gertrude Street Fitzroy Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55 Photograph Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55 ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude St Fitzroy, 1954/55. Photo shows the workmen excavating and demolishing parts of the massive infrastructure needed at this curve to enable cable trams to pass around the sharp curve, still one of the sharpest on today's Melbourne tram system. The outside cable tram track remains in position. The MMBW plan shows a large cable sheave pit on the outside of the curve. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. The track was opened to service in late June 1955. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, gertrude street, fitzroy -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Last cable tram on Richmond line, 1927
... Last cable tram on Richmond line......cable tram set...Photograph shows faces of two men wearing M&MTB uniform caps and a cable tram set being pushed out of the Richmond car house by five men. ...Printed below photograph: "For the last time this cable tram will clang its way to Richmond at 11.39 o'clock tonight. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph shows faces of two men wearing M&MTB uniform caps and a cable tram set being pushed out of the Richmond car house by five men. ...Photograph shows faces of two men wearing M&MTB uniform caps and a cable tram set being pushed out of the Richmond car house by five men. The car in M&MTB livery carries the number 1 with destination Richmond. This tram set is now preserved at Museum's Victoria having once been enclosed in a glass case in Russell Street at the rear of the then National Museum of Victoria. The front brick wall of this car house as seen in the photograph is currently preserved as the front facade of the Amora Hotel in Bridge Road, Richmond. This is a photograph taken of a newsprint photograph from an unnamed newspaper. Yields information about last cable tram on Richmond line. Black and white photograph with note below photograph. Printed below photograph: "For the last time this cable tram will clang its way to Richmond at 11.39 o'clock tonight. Then, with the others on the route it will be sold or placed on another line. Buses will take their place until electric trams begin. The first to make the Richmond run, Car No. 1, will be also the last. On the left is J Rooney, gripman, and on the right A Matson, conductor, who will be the crew on the last trip."newsprint, m&mtb, cap, cable tram set, richmond car house, m&mtb livery, niumber 1, preserved, museums victoria, russell street, national museum of victoria, facade, amora hotel, bridge road richmond -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Bogie Cable tram - Elizabeth and Victoria Sts, 1920s
... Bogie Cable tram - Elizabeth and Victoria Sts.......cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram (Brunswick) with a bogie trailer, north bound in Elizabeth St having just crossed over Victoria St. ...Trams tramways cable tram Elizabeth St Victoria St Bogie Cable Trailers Photograph, black and white, plain back Bogie Cable tram - Elizabeth and Victoria Sts. ...The photograph shows a cable tram (Brunswick) with a bogie trailer, north bound in Elizabeth St having just crossed over Victoria St. The tram is flying two red ensigns. In the background is a horse drawn gig, and the Independent Order of Oddfellows (IOOF) building.Yields information about the intersection of Victoria and Elizabeth Sts and the Brunswick cable tram services, 1920s.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, elizabeth st, victoria st, bogie cable trailers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable Tram 559 West Melbourne, 1930s
... Cable Tram 559 West Melbourne......cable tram...Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 559 at the West Melbourne terminus in Abbotsford St at Queensberry St, opposite the engine house. ...Yields information about the West Melbourne cable terminus and tram 559. Trams tramways cable tram West Melbourne tram 559 Abbotsford St uniforms crews Has "10" in pencil on rear. ...Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 559 at the West Melbourne terminus in Abbotsford St at Queensberry St, opposite the engine house. The trailer has the destination of "West Melb". The crew are standing by the grip in MMTB Uniforms. The line closed in July 1935 (see item 1784).Yields information about the West Melbourne cable terminus and tram 559.Photograph, black and white, plain back.Has "10" in pencil on rear.trams, tramways, cable tram, west melbourne, tram 559, abbotsford st, uniforms, crews -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black and White - large group cable tram employees 1940?
... Black and White - large group cable tram employees 1940?...The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers or employees, officers, managers, inspectors, crew, and depot or car house workers on a cable tram. ...Photograph - Black and White of a large group of cable tram workers Clifton Hill Oct. 1940...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers or employees, officers, managers, inspectors, crew, and depot or car house workers on a cable tram. ...The photograph shows a large group of about 80 cable tram workers or employees, officers, managers, inspectors, crew, and depot or car house workers on a cable tram. Note the destination on the trailer or cable car "via Smith St. Possibly taken prior to the closure of the cable tram system in October 1940 and could be at the Clifton Hill depot or car house. Photo used in a poster, Melbourne Tramways Past and Present - with the caption Depot Employees at Clifton Hill at Final Stage Oct. 1940 This photograph is Public Records Office photo H179 in the Victorian Railways collection.Yields information about the type of uniforms or office clothing worn by cable tram staff prior to the closure of the cable tram system, the type of and number of employee's at a depot. This is unlikely to include all the staff on the day.Photograph - Black and White of a large group of cable tram workers Clifton Hill Oct. 1940trams, tramways, cable trams, car houses, inspectors, grip men, conductors, workmen, group photo, mmtb, clifton hill depot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable Tram 129 Elizabeth St, 1890s
... Cable Tram 129 Elizabeth St.......cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 129, in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 129, in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 129, in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. Alf Twentyman has written on the rear "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s.", with the Post Office alongside. Two heavy horse-drawn drays are also in the view.Yields information about cable trams in Elizabeth St c1890s.Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.in pencil on the rear - very faded - "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s."trams, tramways, cable tram, tram 129, elizabeth st, bourke st, alf twentyman -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Wal Larsen, Cable tram and Parliament House, 7/5/1940
... Cable tram and Parliament House......cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram entering Bourke Street from Spring Street bound for Spencer Street with the Victorian Parliament House in the background. ...Cable tram and Parliament House Photograph Wal Larsen ...The photograph shows a cable tram entering Bourke Street from Spring Street bound for Spencer Street with the Victorian Parliament House in the background. The conductor is standing on the back platform. Photo has been copied and printed from a 120 Negative. Photo Wal Larsen, 6/5/1940, tram 543.Yields information about the Bourke St cable trams and Parliament House.Photograph, black and white, plain paper, 2nd copy has notes on rear."Swinging into Bourke Street past Parliament, trailer 543 6/5/40, Photo Wal Larsen"trams, tramways, cable tram, bourke st, parliament house, spring st, tram 543 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram Nicholson St, Eric Victor Copeman, 21-9-1938
... Cable tram Nicholson St....The photograph shows a cable tram set, in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Cannot determine the tram number. ...On rear in ink "Nicholson Street, Melbourne Vic (21.9.38) cable tram"... tram services. Tramways cable trams Nicholson St On rear in ink "Nicholson Street, Melbourne Vic (21.9.38) cable tram" Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Cannot determine the tram number. In the background is an advertisement for Indian Root Pills and a Mr Jones - a Labor candidate. Note the location of the street trees. Photographer Eric Victor Copeman - based on the handwriting - see also item 8399.Yields information about Nicholson St cable tram services.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink "Nicholson Street, Melbourne Vic (21.9.38) cable tram"tramways, cable trams, nicholson st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Composite image of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mecanism, 1910c
... Composite image of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mecanism...Composite photograph from a journal showing five scenes of the equipment and operational facilities of the cable tram system - a power house, Nicholson St workshops paintshop, the iron shop and the wood shop. ...Composite photograph of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mechanism....Composite photograph of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mechanism. ...Composite photograph from a journal showing five scenes of the equipment and operational facilities of the cable tram system - a power house, Nicholson St workshops paintshop, the iron shop and the wood shop. Includes an image of the grip mechanism.Yields information about the cable tram workshopsComposite photograph of cable tram maintenance facilities and grip mechanism.Melbourne 1 – Power House No. 3 2 – Paint shop – Nicholson St W/S 3 – Grip Mechanism 4 – Iron Shop – Nicholson St W/S 5 – Wood Shop – Nicholson St W/S Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, melbourne, grip, workshops, nicholson st workshops, power house, engine house -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Ticket/s, Tramway Board, Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type, late 1910's
... Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type...Used by a cable tram conductor to record the number of 2d fares collected from passengers. ...Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - grey card, 2d fare....Trams tramways Tickets Cable Trams Bell Punch Tramway Board TB See above Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - grey card, 2d fare. ...Used by a cable tram conductor to record the number of 2d fares collected from passengers. The Bell punch recorded the number of times a hole was punched in the slip. They were used by the cable trams until the mid-1920s when they were phased out and replaced by "flimsy" paper tickets. The item has been punched many times. Printed for the Tramway Board (1916 to 1919). Has space for 44 journeys. On one side, has space for the name Line, Date, Badge, car, time of starting, and signature, if a student conductor. Printed for use in the down direction. See item 7425 for an example in the Up Direction.Demonstrates a Cable Tram tram Conductors record of the trips sold/fare collected.Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - grey card, 2d fare.See abovetrams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, bell punch, tramway board, tb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - High St Northcote - cable tram
... High St Northcote - cable tram......cable tram...The photograph shows a cable tram in High St Northcote just before passing under the railway overbridge. ...Photograph High St Northcote - cable tram ...The photograph shows a cable tram in High St Northcote just before passing under the railway overbridge. The photograph has been taken from the railway embankment. Yields information about High St Northcote.Black and White Photograph postcard format with note on rear.In pencil on the rear "Northcote"tramways, trams, cable tram, high st, northcote -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable tram 383 Bridge Road Richmond, 1910s
... Cable tram 383 Bridge Road Richmond.......cable tram...Photo possibly taken c1920 as cable tram appears to be in a MMTB livery....Trams tramways cable tram tram 383 Bridge Road Church St Richmond Photograph, black and white, Kodak paper. ...The photograph shows cable, trailer 383 in Bridge Road Richmond inbound to the City about to cross Church Street. G. Sterling & Sons, draper and outfitters establishment of Richmond since 1860 on this site with their 1897 building in the background. The building remains and in 2024 is a Commonwealth Bank. Photo possibly taken c1920 as cable tram appears to be in a MMTB livery.Yields information about cable trams in Bridge Road Richmond and associated buildings.Photograph, black and white, Kodak paper.trams, tramways, cable tram, tram 383, bridge road, church st, richmond -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Northcote cable tram 3
... Northcote cable tram 3......cable tram...The photograph shows a Northcote cable tram set - grip car and trailer No. 3. ...Trams tramways cable tram Northcote Clifton Hill tram 3 Photograph, black and white, plain paper Northcote cable tram 3 Photograph ...The photograph shows a Northcote cable tram set - grip car and trailer No. 3. The trailer is lettered - Clifton Hill - Northcote & Preston. The background has been whited out though possibly a conductor and the gripman can be seen. For the story of the Northcote line, see the Museum's article - Northcote: the on again, off again cable tramway in the references.Yields information about the Northcote cable trams before they were merged with the MMTB.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, northcote, clifton hill, tram 3 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram 336 and Abbotsford Hotel, Eric Victor Copeman, 21-9-1938
... Cable tram 336 and Abbotsford Hotel...cable trams...Johnston St...Abolition...tram...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 336, with the Abbotsford Hotel Johnston Street in the background. ...On rear in ink "Cable tram Collingwood Melbourne Vic (21.9.38)"...Photograph Cable tram 336 and Abbotsford Hotel Eric Victor Copeman ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 336, with the Abbotsford Hotel Johnston Street in the background. The former hotel stood on the south side of Johnston Street opposite Trenerry Crecent. The tram has the destination of "Lonsdale St." Adjacent to the hotel is a billboard advertising the "Vote Yes" campaign for the abolition of Hotel licenses - see reference - the referendum was lost. Photographer Eric Victor Copeman - see second reference for the history of the hotel.Yields information about Johnston Street cable tram services and the Abbotsford Hotel.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink "Cable tram Collingwood Melbourne Vic (21.9.38)"tramways, cable trams, johnston st, abolition, tram 336, hotels, trams, abbotsford
