Report - Foolscap 16 pages typed carbon copy including drawings, with card covers and a red binding strip titled - dated April 1966. Part 1 - Horizontal track curvature and cant (super elevation) Part 2 - Transition curves Part 3 - Vertical curvesIn top left hand corner "Lees" in penciltrams, tramways, trackwork, melbourne, underground tramways

Report - Foolscap, card covers, red binding strip, 12 sheets + 4 drawings (fold out), titled "Swanston Street Underground Tramway City Road to Bouverie Street", detailing the proposal, including costs, issues, drains, obstructions. Includes cross sections of the tunnels and notes on public access. Dated June 1972. Drawings not scanned.Has "Lees" in ink on top right hand corner.trams, tramways, underground tramways, swanston st, reports, new tramways

Copy of a report, 3 A5 sheets and 1 A5 cut sheet, stapled, titled "Chairman's Overseas Visit", discussing overseas developments following an overseas tour and the development of underground tramway systems in the CBD, including the closure of the Collin St tram lines in favour of Bourke St. Looks at congestion, development of the City Loop, monorails, motorists, Spencer St Station. See also Reg Item 409 and 2812 for further references. Item 409.4 referees to the Chairman's Tour of 1962.trams, tramways, mmtb, collins st, bourke st, swanston st, underground tramways, reports

Report 6 pages, photocopied onto head sensitive paper titled "Public Transport in Big cities" printed in the October - December 1966 issue of Australian Transport. Written by R. J. H. Risson, Chairman of the MMTB. Includes a photo of the author. Paper looks at Public Transport in Melbourne, its past and where it is going, car parking, that trams will stay in Melbourne, US cities though winding down, UK hardly a model, must do better, looks at New York, growing cities, the work place and workforce, transport essentials, fares, speed, new buses and trams, articulated vehicles, solutions, plans for Melbourne, underground tramways. Has photos of European trams.On rear of page 5 are a numb er of algebraic equations!trams, tramways, mmtb, tramway, melbourne, underground tramways, new trams, public transport

Set of three drawings from a set of 8 showing proposals for undergrounding tramways in the central part of the city - c1970. Models and other drawings have featured in the MMTB Annual Reports of the time. .1 - Figure 6 - Circular tunnel 16ft internal dia with Australian Railways Ultimate Maximum Rolling Stock Outline, 1963. Shows profiles of a Harris Blue Train, Class M, and a class W4 tram. Two copies held. .2 - Figure 7 - as for figure 6 but with a MMTB rear entrance Leyland Double deck bus body shown. .3 - Figure 8 - Underground tram routes - proposed basic arrangement at street intersection, typical cross sections - two copies held, one copy has been trimmed width wise. See also Reg Item 3069 and 409 for other references.In the top right hand corner of each drawing is "Graeme Breydon, 204 Carlisle St, Balaclava 3183 Tel 94 2886"trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, swanston st, bourke st, underground tramways, w4 class

Reports on Federal and State Transport Ministers conference, the need to push public transport. Reports on the new Z class trams, extensions to Burwood Road and East Preston. Quotes Dudley Snell, MMTB Chairman, about fares, bus costs, income, and one man buses,use of barriers in Nicholson St, underground trams not useful. Written by Stephen Nisbet Transport Reporter.Yields information about the outlook and issues of trams and buses in Melbourne in the mid 1970s.Newspaper clipping - "A push to get the trams back on the track" - The Age 30-7-1976tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, one man buses, extensions, east preston, burwood road, dudley snell, bus costs, underground tramways, z class trams

Reports on a Science Congress in Adelaide and a speech by Robert Risson about future transport possible systems - all types such as conveyor belts, air cushion vehicles, magnetic cushions, pneumatic tubes, moving footpaths, jet-propelled vehicles, gas turbine and diesel electric buses. These are known as "gadgetbahns" mooted proposals that seldom come to commercial fruition. His main emphasis was on the future all-electric tram fleet that was proposed for Melbourne. Also notes underground systems such as San Francisco. Item by Science Writer Frank Campbell.Yields information about possible future transport systems - gadgetbahnsNewspaper clipping - "The Silent line" and "On the move the mod way" - The Herald "18-8-1969" tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, future transport, transport systems, electric trams, all-electric trams, robert risson, gadgetbahns, underground tramways

Report - Foolscap 21 typed pages, 18 bound sheets of diagrams and 1 loose diagram, with card covers, with red binding strips, titled "A discussion on fundamental aspects of underground tram operations that are of importance for the preliminary design', dated July 1966. Looks at the design aspects, tunnel sections, size, passenger access (all stairs), direction of operation - allowed for reversal of running, curvature, turnouts and cross overs, gradients, storage sidings, freight, ventilation and emergency uses. A loose sheet of a doubled deck Liverpool tram. Vehicles modelled included double deck buses and suburban trains including W class trams.In top left hand corner "Lees" in penciltrams, tramways, trackwork, melbourne, underground tramways, crossover

Report - Foolscap, card covers, red binding strip, 12 sheets + 4 drawings (fold out), titled "Underground Routes - Ultimate Development - St Kilda Road Section", detailing the proposal, including costs, issues, drains, obstructions. Includes cross sections of the tunnels and notes on public access. Dated August 1969. Includes parts where the roadway would dip under cross streets as well as the tram lines. Drawings not scanned.Has "Lees" in pencil on top right hand corner.trams, tramways, underground tramways, swanston st, reports, new tramways, st kilda road

Report - Foolscap, card covers, red binding strip, 8 pages + 2 drawings or charts, titled "Some thoughts on the ventilation of tramway systems" looking at the design aspects for tram tunnel ventilation of underground systems. Dated August 1966.Has "Lees" in pencil on top right hand corner.trams, tramways, underground tramways, swanston st, reports, new tramways, st kilda road, ventilation

Six paged duplicated paper or report titled "Future Development of Tramways in the Melbourne Central Business District", by Graeme Breydon, presented to the AETA 1973 Convention, based on an article prepared for the August 1972 issue of Electric Traction. Has references, looks at proposals for underground part of the Swanston St tramway, alternatives for flinders St and a Yarra crossing, St Kilda Road issues, William St, CBD problems and travel issues, shortcomings of proposals, alternatives, Flinders Gate interchanges, associated track improvements, cost benefit ratios, comments and conclusions. 2nd copy contains within a brown manila quarto sized folded marked "Tramways in the Melbourne. Central Business District" G. Breydon (Aug. 1972). See also Reg Item 3069 and 2812 for further references. .2 - letter - c Jan 1973 - carbon copy of a Letter to the Editor for response to a letter in Electric Traction Dec. 1972 responding to H. Moses and making specific comments. .3 - letter - 29/1/1973 to Graeme Breydon from the Ian Cooper of the AETA responding and accepting an offer of Graeme to present on the Board's plan for the forthcoming AETA Canberra Conference in April 1972. .4 - Report - 17 Quarto pages, stapled on the left hand side titled "Future Development of Melbourne Tramway System, with particular reference to possible improvements to the fixed plant of the Central Business District", written by Graeme Breydon, dated Jan. 1972. Refers to the 1962 report of Risson, and scheme presented to Council, Has hand drawn maps of the central area of Melbourne, Looks at the background, traffic issues, proposed underground loop, employment distribution, an extension to Elisabeth St, reversing loops, St Kilda Road and comments on the MMTB proposals. Refers to a paper delivered by D Lees, MMTB Planning Engineer, Swanston St underground proposal,on outside of the 2nd copy, and on top right hand corner of paper AETA Library mark "4E11"trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, traffic control, swanston st, st kilda rd, elizabeth st, bourke st, aeta, transportation, underground tramways

Drawing shows the proposed layout of the Swanston St underground tram line at Flinders St. Shows the tram stop, the layout of the access to the stop, Flinders St and Princes Bridge stations, the demolition of Young and Jacksons Hotel, a railway booking office. This was part of a project that was for undergrounding of a number of tram lines in Melbourne during the early to mid 1960s. Yields information about the proposed undergrounding of the Swanston St tram line at Flinders St.Foolscap photocopied sheet on heat sensitive paper with four punched holes on the side.tramways, underground tramways, swanston st, proposed works, flinders st station

Report - 9 foolscap sheets - titled "MMTB Planning Branch - Maximum Capacity of a Double Track Tramway", dated June 1968 looking at the capacity of Swanston St in peak hours compared to an underground tramway with bogie or articulated trams. Compares different types of trams - SW6 to PCC, headways, time intervals, size of tram stops, traffic lights and comments. 2nd copy - original document - card covers, red binding on the left hand side - with three diagrams,2nd copy has "Lees" in top right corner.trams, tramways, mmtb, tram stops, swanston st, tramcar design, tramcar operations, traffic lights

Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1963 - No. 44 - buff heavy paper cover with 52 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include site preparation for new Doncaster depot, decorated tramcar for Melbourne cup carnival Nov. 1962, MMTB float - Melbourne Moomba festival Feb. 1963 and Demonstration model of Underground Tramway Intersection.4950 - has Graeme Breydon's address stamp on front cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, annual reports, operations, trackwork

The book was used by Charles Bacon who studied at the University of Nevada in the late 1930s/early 1940s. Bacon worked at Bunker Hill Mines and Kellogg Idaho, before arriving in Australian in 1951. He worked for CN Myers, a company involved with paper converting. CN Myers was a family business (on Charles Bacon's maternal line). Robert Peele was Professor Emeritus of mining Engineering at the School of Mines, Columbia University.Maroon hardcovered books. .1) Volume 1 - Chapters include Mineralogy, Geology and Mineral Deposits, Earth Excavation, Explosives, Rock Excavation, Tunneling, Shaft Sinking in Rock, Shaft sinking in Unstable and Waterbearing Ground, Boring, Underground Transport, Mine Ventilation. .2) Volume 2 - Chapers include Compressed Air Practice, Electric Power for mine Service, Surveying,Underground Surveying, Mine Geologic Maps and models, Cost of mining, Mining Laws, Ore sampling, Assaying, Aerial Tramways and Cableways, Gold Amalgamation and Cyanidation, etc.Inside front cover "Charles Bacon"charles bacon, mining engineering, mining, engineering, university of nevada, mackay school of mines, explosives, timbering

Yields information about the 1968 proposals to close both the Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems by the state government.Series of newspaper clippings adhered to three quarto lined sheets about the 1968 attempt by the Victorian Government to close the Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems. .1 - "Trams will go from two cities" - The Sun Friday 19/7/1968, about the Government's decision - gives reasons for the closure. .2 - "Protest over tram protest" - The Sun, 28/8/1968 - with a photo of No. 35 and that the Ballarat Save the Trams Committee not supporting a public protest meeting called by tramway employees. Also has cutting about the State cabinet being delayed by a good train breakdown, a Brisbane train strike and that Country considering the Underground is not vital. .3 - "The Country trams stay" - The Sun Thursday 3/10/1968 - about the Legislative Council not approving the motion to scrap the trams, Labor and Country party combined to defeat the motion. Also cutting on traffic changes to St Kilda Junction. Date of cutting has been taped onto the sheets.closure, ballarat, bendigo, parliament, st kilda junction, sec

Colour postcard of Wellington Parade, East Melbourne with Melbourne skyline in background and Fitzroy Gardens in background. Would appear works for the underground are in progress. Has W2 509, outbound on route 29 to 'Kew Depot' and a tram (wide body car) in bound on route 74. Has on rear caption, "National View" by Murfett Pty Ltd. Australia, place for address and stamp. Taken early 70's.trams, tramways, melbourne, wellington parade, postcards, tram 484, tram 229, tram 364

84 page, printed report on white art paper - titled "Ministry of Transport Authority Annual Reports 1982/83" for the: Victorian Railways Board Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Country Roads Board Transport Regulation Board Road Safety and Traffic Authority Railway Construction and Property Board Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority This document represented the final report of the listed authorities who were abolished on 30/6/1983 and replaced by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, State Transport Authority, the Road Traffic Authority and the Road Construction Authority. Signed by the Minister S.M. Crabb. Has on the inside cover, a stapled With Compliments slip with the name of Race Mathews MP typed in.On front cover in pencil, "142 4 Sept 84'trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, annual reports

Photocopy of an A4 sheet, State Electricity Commission Memorandum dated 23 December 1991, concerning the transfer of the remaining SEC assets to the Bendigo Trust. Proposed to transfer track, overhead, underground cables, electrolysis drain equipment and some poles. Gave a background to the original equipment and asset distribution when the Bendigo Trust was formed and subsequent events. From the Manager Northern Region to General Manger Customer Services.trams, tramways, bendigo, sec, bendigo trust

Yields information about the correspondence between the SEC and the City of Ballaarat about the opening of tram tracks for underground services.Typed letter on quarto paper, from the City of Ballaarat, dated 15 March 1937, titled ""Re Openings across Tram Tracks" acknowledging receipt of SEC letter regarding the titled. Has various stamps, initials. Signed by the Town Clerk.Various initials and notes in red pencil or ink.tram, trams, letters, sec, city of ballaarat, tram track

Yields information about the correspondence between the SEC Ballarat and Bendigo offices about the opening of tram tracks for underground services.Carbon copy of a typed letter on quarto green paper, written by the Manager, Mr H. Hornabrook, to the Manager Bendigo ES, copy to Ballarat Manager Electricity Supply seeking information about Bendigo's procedures when excavation for services are made under tram track. Has an SEC date stamp of 15 April 1937.Various initials and notes in red pencil or ink.tram, trams, letters, sec, bendigo, tram track

Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to various parties about the opening of tram tracks for underground services in Ballarat.Letter on SECV letterhead, "Ballarat Electricity Supply and Tramways", not dated, gives phone number, address, duplicated in blue ink, titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", consisting of two foolscap sheets and one quarto sheet, pinned together in the top left hand corner. Would have been written as a base letter to go various bodies, has a Mr. Hornabrook's signature printed on it. Outlines the processes that have to be undertaken in order to install pipelines under tram tracks. Allows for Emergency installations, gives depths and installation requirements. The third sheet is an application form to install the service. See Reg Item 4946 for Bendigo, possibly used as a model for this document, given Reg Item 4943 correspondence.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track

Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to various parties about the opening of tram tracks for underground services in Bendigo.Set of four documents: .1 - Letter on SECV letterhead, "Bendigo Electricity Supply and Tramways", not dated, gives phone number, address, duplicated in black ink, titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", consisting of one foolscap sheet. Would have been written as a base letter to go various bodies, has the word "Manager" on the very bottom of the page. Outlines the processes that have to be undertaken in order to install pipelines under tram tracks. Allows for Emergency installations, gives depths and installation requirements. .2 quarto sheet, as a blank form - application form to install the service. .3 - cut sheet - blank form - Permit for Crossings under Tramway Tracks .4 - cut sheet - blank form - "Pipe crossings under tramway tracks" See Reg Item 4945 for Ballarat, possibly used as a model for the Ballarat document, given Reg Item 4943 correspondence and see Reg Item 4947 for cover letter for these documents.in ink "1" and "2" "3" and "4" on sheets in ink and on sheet 4 - change noted re "Technical Assistant"trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track

Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to Ballarat from Bendigo about underground services under tram tracks.Departmental letter from the Manager Bendigo to Ballarat, dated 25/3/1937, typed on quarto paper forward four documents as requested regarding opening for services under tramway tracks. Signed by the manager. Has various stamps and initials. See Reg Item 4945 for Ballarat, 4946 for Bendigo documents possibly used as a model for the Ballarat document, given Reg Item 4943 correspondence.Has various stamps and initials.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track

Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to the City of Ballarat from the SEC about underground services under tram tracks.Carbon copy of a letter on quarto green paper (2 sheets) dated 1/4/1937 from the Ballarat SEC Manager to Mr. L. H. Finch, City Engineer, City of Ballarat regarding installation and servicing of pipes and services under the tram tracks, asking him for his assistance and enclosing a set of application forms.Has initials of Manager and one other on page 2trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, city of ballaarat

Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to the SEC from the Ballaarat Gas Co. about underground services under tram tracks and gives a sample of the gas company letterhead.Letter, white quarto paper from the Ballaarat Gas Company on letterhead dated 22/4/1937 acknowledging receipt of letter regarding installation of pipes under tramway tracks. Signed by the Manager and Secretary.Has various initials and stamp on the sheet.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, ballaarat gas company

Yields information about the correspondence that was sent from Ballarat from Geelong about underground services under tram tracks.Carbon copy of a letter on demi foolscap green paper (1 sheet) dated 24/5/1937 from the Ballarat SEC Manager to the Managers ES of Geelong and a copy to the Ballarat ES, forwarding correspondence regarding installation of services under tram tracks. Titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", notes who received the documents locally.Has various initials and a note in ink "copied now Bendigo procedure"trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, geelong

Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to Ballarat from Bendigo about underground services under tram tracks, the changes and the list of the people it was sent to.Set of five documents: Documents 2 and 5 same as Reg Item 4946, but marked up to show changes to the Bendigo docs for the Ballarat situation - in pencil. Cover sheet pinned to the four sheets is a handwritten ink foolscap ruled sheet showing all the addressees that the letter was to be sent to. Other sheets are: Letter on SECV letterhead, "Bendigo Electricity Supply and Tramways", not dated, gives phone number, address, duplicated in black ink, titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", consisting of one foolscap sheet. quarto sheet, as a blank form - application form to install the service. cut sheet - blank form - Permit for Crossings under Tramway Tracks cut sheet - blank form - "Pipe crossings under tramway tracks" See Reg Item 4945 for Ballarat, possibly used as a model for the Ballarat document, given Reg Item 4943 correspondence and see Reg Item 4947 for cover letter for these documents and Reg Item 4946 for the original Bendigo docs.in ink "1" and "2" "3" and "4" on sheets in ink and on sheet 4 - change noted re "Technical Assistant" changed to "Tramway Inspector"trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, bendigo

Book - 48 pages + 2 fold out maps + cover, card cover, bound, giving details of history of Glasgow tramways, power stations, substations, workshops, bus stations, training and underground railway. Commences at p41 - 92, could have been part of a larger document. Record reviewed and scanned images of cover added 5/9/13. trams, tramways, glasgow, uk, tramway, bus, underground