Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. An early style before the use of enameled signs. Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stops Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. An early style before the use of enameled signs. Sign - Tram Stop - "Hail Tram Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tramways, trams

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or be requested to stop or to alight. Has the outline of a Z class tram. Introduced after Z class trams started to be used. A small sign providing details of the route number could be placed on the bottom edge. The 1977-78 MMTB Annual report has a photo of one of these then-new signs.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Style introduced following following the use of Z class trams. Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stop Request" - formed from a formed steel sheet with a short angle leg, with holes along the top and bottom edges and on the angled side. Painted with a white background and red detailing.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Most tram stops were of this style.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Hail Cars Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a small pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Cars Stop Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a large pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, tramways, trams

Photo shows the inbound tram stop pole on the Northwest corner of Sturt and Drummond Streets in Ballarat. Note the vertical "End Section" sign along with the usual "End of Section" and "Cars stop here" sign at this compulsory tram stop. Another stop can be see on the other side of Drummond St along with No. 14 on its way to the City. Yields information about the tram stop at the corner of Sturt and Drummond St and signage.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetram stops, tramways, sturt st, drummond st, end of section sign, tram stop, sign

Photograph shows tram 30 (Mt Pleasant) arriving at the Grenville St tram stop with a number of passengers waiting alongside the tram stop shelter. In the background is the 8 hour day monument, Tony Deans Camp Hotel, Ashakr's Pies and pasties, and many other Sturt St buildings. Alongside the tram is a Ampol fuel tanker.Yields information about Sturt St at Grenville St and the tram stop.Black and white print of tram 30 approaching the Sturt St and Grenville St tram stop.Has a typed label on rear "P2761 Sturt St Ballarat." on rear and "No. 12" in pencil.ballarat, sturt st, trams, tram 30, grenville st, shelters, passengers, ampol

Used by the MMTB to number each tram stop on the system. Was attached to a pole using a metal strap. See item 185 for an example with a strap.Demonstrates a MMTB tram stop number of two types of materials.Set of two numerals used on tram stops, both with two holes on the sides, and originally a red number on a white background. No. 3 - sheet metal baked enamalled. No. 7 - white core bakelite sheet.tramways, mmtb, tram stops, passenger signs

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

Tram Stop Sign - folded anodized aluminium, overlain both sides with a reflectorised backing plastic material which has been bonded to the to sign, printed with tram stop information, with Metlink and Yarra Tram logos. Has three holes in the small angled side, enabling it to be fixed to a structure at the tram stop or a pole. Tram stop - model or a sample sign for a tram stop sign in Collins at the corner of William St for Route 109, stops 47 and 441trams, tramways, tram stops, metlink, signs, route 109, collins st

Tram Stop Sign - folded anodized aluminium, overlain both sides with a reflectorised backing plastic material which has been bonded to the to sign, printed with tram stop information, with Metlink and Yarra Tram logos. Has three holes in the small angled side, enabling it to be fixed to a structure at the tram stop or a pole. Tram stop - model or a sample sign for a tram stop sign for the MCG/Vodaphone Arena, route 70, stop 7C on both sides.trams, tramways, tram stops, metlink, signs, route 70, sports, mcg, vodaphone arena

This photograph is from the Herb Richmond collection held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.Plastic mount 35mm slide, brand of film unknownballarat, ballaarat, 1938, victoria-centenary, tram-stop

Photographs show information signage at tram and bus stops. Yields information about passenger signage Colour and black and white photographsm&mtb, signage, tram stop, bus stop

Set of four colour photographs showing MMTB tram stop information or configuration. MMTB photographs c1978. 1 - route map for Batman Ave routes, dated 9/77 at Wattle Park terminus showing the method of display. 2 - tram stop sign in St Kilda Road, showng the type of stop and routes that it served. 3 - tram stop 67 Burwood Highway at old Burwood Road with Z class tram 16 (East Burwood Middleborough Road, route 75) showing a modular passenger shelter. and the tram stop - timetable/map board, tram stop sign and stop number. 4 - tram stop at the corner of Glenferrie Road and High St with the Malvern Town Hall in the background - shows a compulsory stop sign, stop number and another sign underneath. Has a modular passenger shelter in the background as well.Yields information about the type of signage placed by the MMTB at tram stops and route maps and tram stop signage configuarations.Set of 4 colour prints on Kodak paper? tramways, tram stops, sign, maps, wattle park, shelters, burwood, route 75, high st, malvern town hall

The photograph shows the tram stop sign for a tram stop that was only available for school children - near the Loreto College in the Gardens area. The photo was used on page 55 in Keith Kings 1971 book "Ballarat Tramways." Yields information about a special tram stop that was available for school children only.Black and white photograph notes on rear.In pencil "R W Green copyright stamp" with "No. 35, page 55"tramcars, tramways, wendouree parade, tram stops, schools

Set of four pamphlets advising of changes to tram services for the installation of various trams stops or track works. .1 - "Route 70 service changes - Swan Street tramway works" - Hoddle St intersection - 3 fold DL - Feb. 2012. .2 - "Macarthur St tram stop 10" - super stop, known as an "Easy Stop" - gives a map of the stop and how it may be used. Single DL sheet on light card. .3 - "Tram route 86 Improvements - using tram stops 31 and 32" - gives a map of the stop and how it may be used. Single DL sheet on light card. \.4 - "Tram route 86 Improvements - High Street Westgarth" - explains the use of the Central Island Platform stops - stops 27 and 30, including a diagram, printed on 3 fold DL paper. Produced by Public Transport Victoria and Yarra Trams with VicRoads.trams, tramways, public transport, tram stops, high st, northcote, route 70, route 86, macarthur st, swan st

Tram Stop sign - made from silver painted metal bracket and cement sheet - stop No. 47. Two painted sections of white bakelite sheet - each with one number, bolted onto a metal bracket with a circular metal bracket and bolts to go around a pole. Numerals red - but have faded, off white background. See also item 3780 for another example of the numbers. Said to be from the tram stop outside Camberwell depot.trams, tramways, tram stops, camberwell, mmtb

Pamphlet, printed on cream recycled paper, A3 + and A4 tear off titled "Bridge Road tram stop improvements". giving details of the Punt Road to Church St section of Bridge Road tram line. Installation of two level access tram stops to replace the existing three - Vienna style. Has details on the proposal, the background reasons, inviting people to have their say, information sessions, maps, diagrams and contact details and survey form. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, bridge rd, tram stops, vienna style stops, vicroads, disability services

The photo shows Ballarat tram 42 stopped at the City Tram stop - Sturt and Lydiard Sts bound for Mt Pleasant. In the background are the Ballarat Mechanics Institute and the Commonwealth Bank. The tram has reflective triangles, which indicate the photo was taken in the mid-to-late 1950s. See item 9357 for a very similar photograph.Yields information about an ex Geelong tram in service at the City Tram Stop mid to late 1950s.Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramcars, tramways, tram 42, sturt st

Photo shows Ballarat tram 22 (later number 37 (1st)) at the City Tram stop, prior to its renumbering in 1952. In the background is the ANZ building and the Post Office. Yields information about tram 22 at the City tram stop in the mid 1940s.Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramcars, tramways, sturt st, tram 22

Set of two documents about the consolidation or relocation of trams stops on route 57 prior to the introduction of G class trams and that all the stops would not be suitable for wheelchair access. 1 - Engage Victoria - about North Melbourne stops - Curzon St, Errol St, Abbotsford St and Victoria St. See also March 2026 issue of Bellcord. 2 - Newspaper item - Flemington Kensington News - Autumn 2026 - about relocation of tram stops in Racecourse and Epsom Roads and noting that it was not consulted like those in North Melbourne.Demonstrates issues with the introduction of the G class trams and the accessible tram stops.Digital document from Engage Victoria and newspaper from Flemington Kensington News - Autumn 2026tram stops, tramways, accessibility, north melbourne, ascot vale, g class

Former tram stop shelter in Wendouree Parade near Dowling St with Lake Wendouree in the background. Maintained by the City of Ballarat.Digital Image of the timber based shelter with flat roof - Wendouree Parade near Dowling St. Photographed 9/1991. See Reg Item 6526i3 for a c1971 image.trams, tramways, shelters, dowling st, wendouree parade

The photo shows Ballarat tram 42 stopped at the City Tram stop - Sturt and Lydiard Sts bound for Mt Pleasant. In the background are the Ballarat Mechanics Institute and the Commonwealth Bank. The tram has reflective triangles, which indicate the photo was taken in the mid-to-late 1950s. Very similar photo to item 9352. There is a lady waiting on the seats and possibly a uniformed employee in the background as well.Yields information about an ex Geelong tram in service at the City Tram Stop mid to late 1950s.Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramcars, tramways, tram 42, sturt st

Set of four colour photographs by Ron Hood December 1970 taken at the City tram stop or about to: 1 - Tram 42 turning into Lydiard St Nth from Sturt St. Has a Briquettes roof advertisement. 2 - Tram 28, Mt Pleasant 3 - ditto with the tram stop pole and the north side of Sturt St with Crockers, and the Commercial Bank in the view. 4 - Tram 34 about to turn from Lydiard St into Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. In the background are the Mining Exchange and the Post Office.Yields information about trams using the City Centre stop - Sturt and Lydiard St - December. 1970Set of 4 Colour slides in hanimount cardboard mounts.Numbered 26, 27, 31 and "December 1970" in ink.tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, sturt st, city centre, tram 34, tram 28, tram 42

Photo by Keith Caldwell on 8/3/1960 of Tram 43 arriving at the City tram stop with the destination of Sebastopol. A conductor is standing by the stop pole and a man on a seat reading a newspaper. In the background is the Town Hall.Yields information about the Sturt St, tram 43 and the city tram stop.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount.Stamped on bottom of slide "8 Mar 60"., In ink "Ballarat"tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st, tram stops, conductors, tram 43

Photograph shows a painted tram stop sign adjacent to the Power Station (Wendouree Parade and Rippon St.) that trams only went to View Point terminus from this point. Photos by Mal Rowe, 1/1/70.Yields information about Ballarat Tram stops signage.Black and white photograph notes on rear.Mal Rowe copyright stamp with number 120,19 and "Adjacent Power Station 1/1/70"tramcars, tramways, tram stops, view point

Photograph of a tram stop sign in Wendouree Parade with a "Cars Stop Here", two End of Section signs. The vertical End of Section sign is different to all others seen. Haddon St? Behind the pole is a No Parking sign. Has the Lake in the background.Yields information about a possible variation of the end of section signs that was not adopted.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file.trams, tramways, tram stops, signs, end of section sign, wendouree parade, lake wendouree

P hoto by Keith Caldwell on 8/3/1960 of Tram 31 at the tram stop, Sturt and Lydiard Streets with an Inspector walking away from the stop. Has the National Mutual Association, V& L Hairdressers and Berry Anderson stationary shop in the background. There is a large bed of flowers in the foreground.Yields information about the Sturt St City tram stop in 1960 and the background buildings.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount.Stamped on bottom of slide "8 Mar 60"tramways, trams, sturt st, city, tram 31