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Melbourne Tram MuseumAudio, Audio Interview - Alf Twentyman
... Audio Interview - Alf Twentyman......Alf Twentyman...Audio interview with Alf Twentyman - 8mins. 19secs...Has a close association with Alf Twentyman, Australia's first tram preservationist. cable trams interviews Alf Twentyman horse trams Audio interview with Alf Twentyman - 8mins. 19secs Audio Interview - Alf Twentyman Audio ...Interview covers the change from horse to cable trams and their operation. Also compares cable to electric trams, ticketing, traffic operations, conductors, passengers, football traffic, service intervals, closure and replacement,.Has a close association with Alf Twentyman, Australia's first tram preservationist.Audio interview with Alf Twentyman - 8mins. 19secscable trams, interviews, alf twentyman, horse trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Alf Twentyman - Frank Shennen, Alf Twentyman et al, 12/1970
... Alf Twentyman - Frank Shennen...Set of two letters - Alf Twentyman to Frank Shennen dated 14/12/1970 regarding travels by Alf, work at Northcote, John Keating, car fleet numbers, and article about horse buses. ...Alf Twentyman...Letter Alf Twentyman - Frank Shennen Alf Twentyman Frank Shennen ...Set of two letters - Alf Twentyman to Frank Shennen dated 14/12/1970 regarding travels by Alf, work at Northcote, John Keating, car fleet numbers, and article about horse buses. Response from Frank to Alf dated 6/4/1971, his work, tramcar colours when Frank lived in Richmond, Alf's forthcoming trip to Hawaii, and the use of lights on cars at night.Demonstrates a set of letters between Alf Twentyman and Frank Shennen re Melbourne cable cars etc.Set of two letters, one hand written on ruled quarto sheets, the other typed on pink quarto paper.tramcars, tramways, cable trams, personal papers, records -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Alf Twentyman and cable trams - Weekly Times, The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, 29/1/1975
... Alf Twentyman and cable trams - Weekly Times......Alf Twentyman...Photograph of Alf Twentyman on his cable car set at Northcote. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Photograph of Alf Twentyman on his cable car set at Northcote. ...Photograph of Alf Twentyman on his cable car set at Northcote. Photo published by the Weekly Times 29/1/1974 - see item 1604 for the actual newspaper.Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable tram collection.Black and white print with Newspaper stamp on the rear.tramways, cable trams, museums, alf twentyman -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Alf Twentyman - portrait, 1970s
... Alf Twentyman - portrait......Alf Twentyman...Photo of cable tram car owner and expert Alf Twentyman on one of his trams, with a sign "Wait until the car stops" in focus above him. ...Has a close association with Alf Twentyman, cable tram car owner and renowned expert. tramways cable trams Alf Twentyman signs Black and white print with a plain back Photograph Alf Twentyman - portrait ...Photo of cable tram car owner and expert Alf Twentyman on one of his trams, with a sign "Wait until the car stops" in focus above him. Possibly a newspaper photograph.Has a close association with Alf Twentyman, cable tram car owner and renowned expert.Black and white print with a plain backtramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, signs -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of 4 - Alf Twentyman cable cars
... Set of 4 - Alf Twentyman cable cars......Alf Twentyman...The set shows the cable cars, grip car 436 and trailer 586 collected by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote home. The first shows the garden setting while the others show the cable cars themselves. ...Photograph Set of 4 - Alf Twentyman cable cars ...The set shows the cable cars, grip car 436 and trailer 586 collected by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote home. The first shows the garden setting while the others show the cable cars themselves. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection.Set of four black and white photos with plain backs.trams, alf twentyman, tram 586, northcote, tram 436 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of 4 - Alf Twentyman cable cars
... Set of 4 - Alf Twentyman cable cars......Alf Twentyman...The set shows the cable cars collected by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote home. The first shows Alf, his wife Ethel (Nettie) and visitors sitting in trailer No. 586 with the others showing the grip car No. 436. ...Photograph Set of 4 - Alf Twentyman cable cars ...The set shows the cable cars collected by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote home. The first shows Alf, his wife Ethel (Nettie) and visitors sitting in trailer No. 586 with the others showing the grip car No. 436. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection.Set of four colour photos with plain backs.trams, alf twentyman, tram 586, northcote -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable trailer 290 - preserved at Northcote, Alf Twentyman, 6-1-1930
... ...Alf Twentyman...Photo shows cable tram saloon trailer No. 290, soon after arrival at Alf Twentyman's house in Basting St Northcote. ...Alf Twentyman...Photograph - Cable trailer 290 - preserved at Northcote 1930 Photograph Cable trailer 290 - preserved at Northcote Alf Twentyman ...Photo shows cable tram saloon trailer No. 290, soon after arrival at Alf Twentyman's house in Basting St Northcote. It was purchased for preservation. It is now located at the TMSV's Bylands Museum.Yields information about the preservation of a cable tram saloon trailer, probably the first privately preserved tram in Australia.Photograph - Cable trailer 290 - preserved at Northcote 1930Detailed description on rear. tramways, cable trams, preservation, alf twentyman, northcote, trailer -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - Cable tram records - book 4 of 4, Alf Twentyman, 1918
... ...Alf Twentyman...This is the fourth of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. ...Alf Twentyman...Book Cable tram records - book 4 of 4 Alf Twentyman ...This is the fourth of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. Lists cars (trailer and grips) observed 1917 and 1918 and other notes. Alf's notes on Physics remain in the book, though not scanned.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - printed for Scotch College, ruled in a graph paper format - 40 pages with red card covers.Has been used for Physics lessons tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, records -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - Cable tram records - book 3 of 4, Alf Twentyman, c1940 to 1985
... ...Alf Twentyman...This is the third of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. ...Alf Twentyman...Book Cable tram records - book 3 of 4 Alf Twentyman ...This is the third of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside cover is a list of depot closing dates. On the side is a table of contents and a reference to the page, though the pages are not actually numbered. Provides notes on the cars at each car house or car depot, dates, cables or ropes, rope speed, and date converted to electric tram or closed. Alf's notes on Geometry remain in the book, though not scanned.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - printed for Scotch College, ruled in a graph paper format - 40 pages with red card covers.Has been used for Geometry lessons tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, records, depots, car houses -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - Cable tram records - book 1 of 4, Alf Twentyman, c1940 to 1985
... ...Alf Twentyman...First of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. ...Alf Twentyman...Book Cable tram records - book 1 of 4 Alf Twentyman ...First of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside of the rear cover has a table of contents - see image 1. Includes sketches of San Francisco grips, sketches of destination signs on the cable cars, Auburn Road and Kew horse tram timetables rolling stock, sketch of St Kilda Road, Victoria Parade - Brunswick St, listing of ropes and their life spans, tables of cars out for various depots, timetables, list of visitors to Northcote, new MMTB rolling stock listing.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - part ruled - part plain pages - 92 numbered pages + fawn coloured covers, centre stapled.tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, track plans, records -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook - Cable tram records - book 2 of 4, Alf Twentyman, c1940
... ...Alf Twentyman...Second of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. ...Alf Twentyman...Book Cable tram records - book 2 of 4 Alf Twentyman ...Second of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. The first seven pages list each cable car or trailer (1 to 601) and its depot, including some notes on their individual disposal. Page 15 lists additions to the fleet of cars - 1-7-1916 to 3-6-2024 including numbers and notes. Pages 16 to 37 provide cable and track diagrams and notes on St Kilda Junction, Collins and Market St, City Road & Clarendon St, Elizabeth St, Spring-Albert and Brunswick Sts, Swanston St, (Princes Bridge to Lonsdale St) and Lonsdale St to Russell St, Spencer St and Flinders St including the Bourke St terminus, Clifton Hill terminus, Nicholson and Gertrude, Spring and Nicholson, Lygon Elgin and Rathdowne Sts, various terminal arrangements and car shed access, Queensberry and Abbotsford, St Kilda Road, Chapel and Wellington, Acland St and other notes on the last pages.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - printed for Scotch College, ruled in an accounting ledger format - 40 pages with red card covers.On cover in ink "A E Twentyman, Inter Maths B Ledger"tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, track plans, records -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Christmas Card - Alf Twentyman cable car set, Nucolorvue Publishing, c1980s
... Christmas Card - Alf Twentyman cable car set...Photograph of the Alf Twentyman's cable car set at Northcote produced as a Postcard (see item 1652) glued to a Nu-color-Vue printed greetings card with a cut out for the caption on the rear of the card - has the Wrappings Pty Ltd. photograph credit....Ephemera Christmas Card - Alf Twentyman cable car set Nucolorvue Publishing ...Photograph of the Alf Twentyman's cable car set at Northcote produced as a Postcard (see item 1652) glued to a Nu-color-Vue printed greetings card with a cut out for the caption on the rear of the card - has the Wrappings Pty Ltd. photograph credit.Demonstrates the use of a Nu-color-vue postcard in a Christmas Card format.Colour postcard glued to printed and embossed with raised printing Christmas or Seasons Greetings printed in gold.trams, tramways, postcards, cable trams, northcote, greeting cards -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print/s, Alf Twentyman, May. 1981
... Colour print of MTCo North Carlton and St Kilda trailer No. 299 at the home of Alf Twentyman. See inscriptions for further details. ...Alf Twentyman...Photograph Colour Print/s Alf Twentyman A. E. Twentyman, C. Tooke ...Colour print of MTCo North Carlton and St Kilda trailer No. 299 at the home of Alf Twentyman. See inscriptions for further details. Printed on Kodak Paper, dated May 1981.On rear of print "TMSV Cable trailer car No. 299 as restored by Mr A. E. Twentyman at his home in Northcote from Nov. 1980 to early 1981 with help from C. Tooke"trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, restoration, northcote, north carlton, tram 299 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Tour Notes, Alf Twentyman, "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne", Nov. 1975
... Four page duplicated document on Quarto paper titled "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne", prepared by Alf Twentyman, stapled in the top left hand corner. ...Alf Twentyman..."A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne" Document Tour Notes Alf Twentyman ...Four page duplicated document on Quarto paper titled "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne", prepared by Alf Twentyman, stapled in the top left hand corner. Written for a TMSV RHS tour of 8/11/1975. Covers the formation of the cable tram system, construction, some opening dates, the vehicles, colour schemes, engine houses power, cables, fare collection, MMTB takeover, and conversion or closure.trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - report, Alf Twentyman, "The Horse Omnibuses"
... A report was written by Alf Twentyman titled "The Horse Omnibuses" about the operation firstly by the Melbourne Omnibus Co from 23/3/1869 and then from 1877 the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. ...Alf Twentyman..."The Horse Omnibuses" Document report Alf Twentyman ...A report was written by Alf Twentyman titled "The Horse Omnibuses" about the operation firstly by the Melbourne Omnibus Co from 23/3/1869 and then from 1877 the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. Looks at the routes, buses, staff, and stables operated. Includes notes on Race days, St Patrick's Day and other special traffic days, passenger loadings, operations and why the Johnston St cable line was known as the Carlton line.Yields information about Melbourne's horse omnibuses operated by the Melbourne Omnibus Co.Three foolscap sheets - photocopied - stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, horse buses, omnibues, melbourne omnibus co., mtoco, races, st patricks day -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram - Swanston St - Melbourne Hospital, Alf Twentyman
... 1 - Has TMSV Sales, 332 Flinders St on rear. 2 - On the rear of the print ex Colin Jones, "Mitchell" crop marks for printing and various sizing notes. 3 - handwritten in fading ink by Alf Twentyman - "Cable trailer 49 ran to Brighton Road until Dec. 1897, later ran between Queensberry St and St Kilda Esp, after Swanston St, put on North Carlton route as car 299, now at Deepdene 1968-69"...Alf Twentyman...Photograph Cable tram - Swanston St - Melbourne Hospital Alf Twentyman ...Reproduction of an illustration of a cable tram set in Lonsdale St Melbourne with the Melbourne Hospital in the background. Set has the lettering of "North Carlton and St Kilda", trailer number 49. Subsidiary destination of Rathdowne St and Brighton Road. Three copies held. .1 - Black and white photograph of above from the Colin Jones Collection added 18/3/2021. See image htd5200i2 The "blob" above the trailer is not shown on the illustration.Yields information about cable set with trailer 49 and the Melbourne Hospital in Swanston St.Series of black and white reproduction photographs, one with extensive notes on rear.1 - Has TMSV Sales, 332 Flinders St on rear. 2 - On the rear of the print ex Colin Jones, "Mitchell" crop marks for printing and various sizing notes. 3 - handwritten in fading ink by Alf Twentyman - "Cable trailer 49 ran to Brighton Road until Dec. 1897, later ran between Queensberry St and St Kilda Esp, after Swanston St, put on North Carlton route as car 299, now at Deepdene 1968-69"trams, tramways, rathdowne st, brighton road, cable trams, north carlton, st kilda, hospital, tram 49 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAlbum - Compiled by David Frost - VR trams etc, David Frost, 2005
... ...Alf Twentyman...Page 1 - postcards and notes on the Alf Twentyman's preserved cars. 2 - VR tram 41 at Bendigo 2001 and two VR tram tickets 3 - VR 41 at Sandringham station - night photo 4 & 5 - VR 41 at Bendigo 6 & 7 - VR 41 at Bendigo 8 & 9 - photo copies of VR railway - tram tickets 10 - 11 - photo copies of VR railway - tram tickets and photo of VR 41 at North Bendigo. 12 - Photo of David Frost selling a ticket to David Vendy, Mayor of Ballarat at the time - July 2002 13 & 14 Two Melbourne tram postcards and tram tickets 15 - 18 - Four Peter Gerasimon greeting cards featuring Melbourne trams, 19 - Ballarat tramway postcard and cable saloon trailer 171 being loaded for Portland - July 2002. 20 - three photos of David Frost at Bylands rear cover - photos of VR 41 and VR 53 at Bendigo....Photo Album - 10 heavy card sheets with plastic sheets over each, white plastic ring bound, covered with a large photograph of Alf Twentyman's cable cars at Northcote. See 3086 for an unused version....Illustrates the work of David Frost and his interest in VR trams. cable cars VR trams Alf Twentyman David Frost VR 41 Bendigo tickets postcards Peter Gerasimon trams tramways Photo Album - 10 heavy card sheets with plastic sheets over each, white plastic ring bound, covered with a large photograph of Alf Twentyman's cable cars at Northcote. ...Page 1 - postcards and notes on the Alf Twentyman's preserved cars. 2 - VR tram 41 at Bendigo 2001 and two VR tram tickets 3 - VR 41 at Sandringham station - night photo 4 & 5 - VR 41 at Bendigo 6 & 7 - VR 41 at Bendigo 8 & 9 - photo copies of VR railway - tram tickets 10 - 11 - photo copies of VR railway - tram tickets and photo of VR 41 at North Bendigo. 12 - Photo of David Frost selling a ticket to David Vendy, Mayor of Ballarat at the time - July 2002 13 & 14 Two Melbourne tram postcards and tram tickets 15 - 18 - Four Peter Gerasimon greeting cards featuring Melbourne trams, 19 - Ballarat tramway postcard and cable saloon trailer 171 being loaded for Portland - July 2002. 20 - three photos of David Frost at Bylands rear cover - photos of VR 41 and VR 53 at Bendigo.Illustrates the work of David Frost and his interest in VR trams.Photo Album - 10 heavy card sheets with plastic sheets over each, white plastic ring bound, covered with a large photograph of Alf Twentyman's cable cars at Northcote. See 3086 for an unused version.cable cars, vr trams, alf twentyman, david frost, vr 41, bendigo, tickets, postcards, peter gerasimon, trams, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Letter/s, Alf Twentyman, 3/06/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Handwritten letter from Alf E. Twentyman to John F. T. Grimwade on quarto plain paper dated 3 June 1970 concerning the colours of the cable trams and the routes they ran in the company days, along with additional notes about when the M&MTB took over. ...Alf Twentyman...Document Letter/s Alf Twentyman ...Handwritten letter from Alf E. Twentyman to John F. T. Grimwade on quarto plain paper dated 3 June 1970 concerning the colours of the cable trams and the routes they ran in the company days, along with additional notes about when the M&MTB took over. Also notes that the John Keating is about to publish his book on the cable tram system.trams, tramways, melbourne, cable trams, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide, Keith Kings, 9/03/1969 12:00:00 AM
... 35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of Alf Twentyman's preserved cable tram set at his Northcote home, grip 436 and trailer 586 9/3/69...."MMTB cable grip car 436 and Trailer 586 Alf Twentyman's Northcote. 9/3/1969....Alf Twentyman...Slide Keith Kings Alf Twentyman ...35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of Alf Twentyman's preserved cable tram set at his Northcote home, grip 436 and trailer 586 9/3/69.Keith Kings stamp and number "47-2", with details of exposure. "MMTB cable grip car 436 and Trailer 586 Alf Twentyman's Northcote. 9/3/1969.trams, tramways, cable trams, preserved trams, northcote, tram 436, tram 586 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Alf Twentyman, Tram 1041 in St Georges Road, 1973
... Alf Twentyman...Tram 1041 in St Georges Road. Photograph Alf Twentyman ...The photograph shows PCC Class tram No. 1041 when newly built in St Georges Road Thornbury on a test trip early in 1973. Has the destination of Special. The tram is in its original colour scheme. The tram was built in 1973 - see reference for the tram's story. In the background is a Shell service station.Yields information about tram 1041 when new in 1973.Colour print with photographers stamp on the rear.Has the stamp of A E Twentyman Collection on the rear.trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 1041, st georges road, thornbury, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Christmas Card - Twentyman cable trams
... ...Alf Twentyman...The card shows the three Melbourne cable cars that were owned by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote property - grip car 436 and cable trailers 290 and 586. ...Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection. trams Alf Twentyman tram 586 Northcote tram 436 tram 290 Christmas card Colour photo used as Christmas Card Photograph Christmas Card - Twentyman cable trams ...The card shows the three Melbourne cable cars that were owned by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote property - grip car 436 and cable trailers 290 and 586. Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection.Colour photo used as Christmas Cardtrams, alf twentyman, tram 586, northcote, tram 436, tram 290, christmas card -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable trams and Parliament House, 1900s
... ...Alf Twentyman...The photograph shows two cable tram sets in Nicholson St and Spring St alongside the Victorian Parliament House with multiple large flags flying. Alf Twentyman has noted "Clifton Hill 168, Nicholson St 55?."...Trams tramways cable tram Alf Twentyman Parliament House Nicholson St Spring St tram 168 in pencil on the rear - very faded - "Clifton Hill168, Nicholson St 55?." ...The photograph shows two cable tram sets in Nicholson St and Spring St alongside the Victorian Parliament House with multiple large flags flying. Alf Twentyman has noted "Clifton Hill 168, Nicholson St 55?."Yields information about cable trams outside Parliament house - possibly mid 1900s.Photograph, black and white, Kodak paper, with notes on rear.in pencil on the rear - very faded - "Clifton Hill168, Nicholson St 55?."trams, tramways, cable tram, alf twentyman, parliament house, nicholson st, spring st, tram 168 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable Tram 129 Elizabeth St, 1890s
... ...Alf Twentyman...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. ...Trams tramways cable tram tram 129 Elizabeth St Bourke St Alf Twentyman in pencil on the rear - very faded - "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s." ...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 MuseumMagazine, Australasian Post, "House with Trams", 5-1-1967
... ...Alf Twentyman...Article written by Ken Collie in Australasian post with three colour photos featuring an interview with Alfred (Alf) Twentyman owner of three cable cars in Northcote. ...Yields information about the cable tram collection of Alf Twentyman tramways trams cable trams Northcote Alf Twentyman preservation Hotels Newspaper cutting - two pages from Australasian Post 5 Jan 1967 pages 12 to 14 "House with Trams" Magazine Australasian Post ...Article written by Ken Collie in Australasian post with three colour photos featuring an interview with Alfred (Alf) Twentyman owner of three cable cars in Northcote. Looks at the background history of the cable system, bell punches, its operations. Includes notes on his purchase of the cars. On the rear of page 13 is an article with a photo of Victoria's 6 O'clock swill in pubs or hotels.Yields information about the cable tram collection of Alf TwentymanNewspaper cutting - two pages from Australasian Post 5 Jan 1967 pages 12 to 14tramways, trams, cable trams, northcote, alf twentyman, preservation, hotels -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable saloon car 290 in backyard
... ...Alf Twentyman...This is the backyard of cable tram enthusiast and historian, Alf Twentyman, who bought the retired trailer car in 1929 and placed it behind his house as a sewing room for his wife and a playroom for their children. ...Yields information about use of retired cable tram cars and Alf Twentyman. cable saloon car number 290 undercarriage suburban house backyard historian Alf Twentyman 1929 earliest tramway network sewing room Edward Twentyman head office Block Arcade On rear in ink: "Kodak Print 17" Black and white photograph with note on rear. ...Photograph shows cable saloon car number 290 with undercarriage among vegetation in a suburban house backyard. There is a pergola nearby and the house has a tiled roof. This is the backyard of cable tram enthusiast and historian, Alf Twentyman, who bought the retired trailer car in 1929 and placed it behind his house as a sewing room for his wife and a playroom for their children. Over the years he purchased more cable trams, storing them in his backyard, repairing and painting them and loaning them for exhibitions. Alf’s tramway knowledge and preservation work have contributed much to today’s understanding of Melbourne's earliest tramway network. Alf's grandfather, architect Edward Twentyman, designed the cable tram company's head office at 673 Bourke Street, Melbourne and many cable tram buildings. He also designed prominent homes, hotels and the prestigious Block Arcade in Collins Street.Yields information about use of retired cable tram cars and Alf Twentyman. Black and white photograph with note on rear. On rear in ink: "Kodak Print 17"cable saloon car, number 290, undercarriage, suburban house, backyard, historian, alf twentyman, 1929, earliest tramway network, sewing room, edward twentyman, head office, block arcade -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, c1980
... Set of 2 Black and white photographs of cable trams (trailer 290 and 586) and dummy 436 at the home of Alf Twentyman in Northcote. No details as to date or photographer....Alf Twentyman...Photograph Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s Alf Twentyman ...Set of 2 Black and white photographs of cable trams (trailer 290 and 586) and dummy 436 at the home of Alf Twentyman in Northcote. No details as to date or photographer.trams, tramways, cable trams, tmsv, northcote, tram 436, tram 290, tram 586 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAlbum - Photo Album, Alf Twentyman's cable cars at Northcote, c1970
... Photo Album - 10 heavy card sheets with plastic sheets over each, white plastic ring bound, covered with a large photograph of Alf Twentyman's cable cars at Northcote. Has an instruction sheet on the inside with a flowered border. ...Alf Twentyman...Made in Korea. Alf Twentyman's cable cars at Northcote. Album Photo Album Made in Korea Alf Twentyman ...Photo Album - 10 heavy card sheets with plastic sheets over each, white plastic ring bound, covered with a large photograph of Alf Twentyman's cable cars at Northcote. Has an instruction sheet on the inside with a flowered border. Has not been used, as supplied originally to Alf. Made in Korea.trams, tramways, photo album, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Series of 3 photographs - grip car 436, The Age, Jan 1978
... ...Alf Twentyman...Yields information about the preparations and the 1978 Transport Cavalcade. tramways transport Cable trams Alf Twentyman Transport Cavalcade spencer street X class tram 217 tram 1 Z class See images of the rear of each print. ...Series of three photos showing the loading and transportation to the 1978 Transport Cavalcade held on Monday 30-1-1978. All from The Age. The donor has written detailed descriptions on the rear. The second photo features Len Millar a tramway historian. the 3rd photographs features Birney tram X 217, Z 1 and Y1 613.Yields information about the preparations and the 1978 Transport Cavalcade.Set of three images of cable grip card 436 and of the 1978 Transport Cavalcade.See images of the rear of each print.tramways, transport, cable trams, alf twentyman, transport cavalcade, spencer street, x class, tram 217, tram 1, z class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Set of 4 prints of Cable Car set No. 1 being installed in Russell St display 1975, K S Kings, April and May 1975
... ...Alf Twentyman...Yields information about the provenance of Melbourne's first cable tram tramways trams cable trams Cable Tram set No.1 Science Museum Russell St Alf Twentyman On rear in ink or pencil: "Melbourne. ...Photographs show the installation process and official unveiling of Cable Tram set No.1, the first cable tram set to operate in Melbourne from 1885. It marked the 90th anniversary since its appearance on the cable network. This set was preserved by Museum of Victoria for many decades.Yields information about the provenance of Melbourne's first cable tram Black and white prints with notes on the rear.On rear in ink or pencil: "Melbourne. Official unveiling of Cable Tram set No. 1 at the Science Museum 1/5/75, Thurs, 3.30pm, Russell St, Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, City" "Melbourne. Undergear being fitted to Cable Trailer No.1 at the Science Museum, before it joins Grip Car No.1 in the glass display case. Russell St, at Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Not the temporary track. Sunday 20/4/75. (Stamp): K S Kings 140-10. Copyright reserved" "Melbourne. Cable Tram Grip Car No.1 is unloaded after overhaul at Preston W/S at the Science Museum, Russell St, at Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, City. Sunday 20/4/75. (Stamp): K S Kings 140-8. Copyright reserved" "Cable Car No.1 being moved into display case, Russell St, Melbourne, 9am Sunday 20 April 1975. (Stamp): Graeme S Breydon, 204 Carlisle St, Balaclava. 3183 B48-22" tramways, trams, cable trams, cable tram set no.1, science museum, russell st, alf twentyman -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Herald and Weekly Times, "The Weekly Times - "Vintage Trams", 29/01/1975
... Pages 1, 38 and 39 of the "The Weekly Times - Jan. 29, 1975" No. 5415 featuring a photograph of Mr. Alf Twentyman on his cable car set at Northcote and centre page spread on the activities of the TMSV - Tramway Museum Society of Victoria at Bylands. ...Alf Twentyman, Gary Davey, Keith Kings, Andrew Howlett, David Caddy, Colin Hurst, Harry Nicholas, Alan Antcliff, Ian Stanley...Yields information about the activities of the TMSV and Alf Twentyman cable trams. Trams tramways TMSV Cable Trams Bylands Museums Newspaper clipping printed on newsprint. ...Pages 1, 38 and 39 of the "The Weekly Times - Jan. 29, 1975" No. 5415 featuring a photograph of Mr. Alf Twentyman on his cable car set at Northcote and centre page spread on the activities of the TMSV - Tramway Museum Society of Victoria at Bylands. Gives a background on the Museum and has photos of many of its workers - see Key associations. See item 9028 for a print of the photo.Yields information about the activities of the TMSV and Alf Twentyman cable trams.Newspaper clipping printed on newsprint.trams, tramways, tmsv, cable trams, bylands, museums
