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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Framed, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", 1940
... "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"..."The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring... a photo titled "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"... "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs ..."The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs of first cable tram, Fitzroy power house, cable trams in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some historic notes on the construction of the system, its operations, MMTB takeover, a drawing of the grip and of the badges and buttons used and an image of the cable used. Notes that it was compiled by A. R. Turnbull with co-operation of F. King, K.L.Mackenzie and H. G de Mamiel. Original poster prepared by the MMTB and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time of closure. See Reg Item 6367 for another photograph and 6368 for another poster of the time - Melbourne tramways past and present posterYields information about the Melbourne cable tram system and its history. Frame - wooden outside painted white, glazed with clear glass, off white card backing with brown paper on rear, brass wire hanging wire with small eye hooks the side., containing a photo titled "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"tramways, cable trams, melbourne, tramcars, closure, museums -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", 1940
... "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"..."The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring... of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"... "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs ..."The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs of first cable tram, Fitzroy power house, cable trams in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some historic notes on the construction of the system, its operations, MMTB takeover, a drawing of the grip and of the badges and buttons used and an image of the cable used. Notes that it was compiled by A. R. Turnbull with co-operation of F. King, K.L.Mackenzie and H. G de Mamiel. Original poster prepared by the MMTB and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time of closure. See Reg Item 2854 for a framed photograph and 6368 for another poster of the time - Melbourne tramways past and present poster Yields information about the Melbourne cable tram system and its history. Photograph - of a MMTB Poster titled - "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"tramways, trams, cable trams, closure, museums, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tour Notes, Alf Twentyman, "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne", Nov. 1975
... "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne"... "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne", prepared... Trams tramways Cable Trams Melbourne Four page duplicated ...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 Museum
Document - Report, I. Macmeikan, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, "Melbourne Cable Tramways - General Report on their Construction Operation and Maintenance", mid 1950's?
... "Melbourne Cable Tramways - General Report on their... titled "Melbourne Cable Tramways - General Report... Trams tramways Cable Trams MMTB Grip Tram Winding Houses ...Report - 114 pages, photocopied from an original, black comb bound with front clear plastic cover and rear mania cover titled "Melbourne Cable Tramways - General Report on their Construction Operation and Maintenance", prepared by I. Macmeikan - Assistant Superintendent Cable workshops 1920 - 1930 and Manager Preston Workshops 1951 - 1956. Has details of the construction of the system, car depots, car workings and maintenance, power houses or winding houses or engine houses, route colours, parts for the trams, grip mechanisms and its operations including the actual calculations for their operation. Published by the MMTB.trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, grip tram, winding houses, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Northcote Cable Tramway Through Cash Fare Two Pence", "North Melbourne Cable Tramway - Suburban Penny Section", "Carlton & Prahran Cable Tramways", "Suburban Terminal Penny Sections", Jun; 1920
... "Northcote Cable Tramway Through Cash Fare Two Pence... - "Northcote Cable Tramway Through Cash Fare Two Pence" - print number...Trams tramways MMTB Fares Cable Trams Northcote North ...Set of five printed notices regarding fares paid in cash on the cable tram system relating to the issuing of tickets when passing the limits of the first section - dated July 1920. .1 - "Northcote Cable Tramway Through Cash Fare Two Pence" - print number 1174. .2 - "North Melbourne Cable Tramway - Suburban Penny Section" - details the locations - print number 1087 - two copies held. .3 - "Carlton & Prahran Cable Tramways" - as for .2 - 1 copy only. .4 - "Richmond Cable Tramway" - as for .2 .5 - Notice to employees advising of a delay in the introduction of these sections - from above delayed to July 1920. Notice D494, dated 13/2/1920. See also Reg Item 3957 for a notice prior to the introduction.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, cable trams, northcote, north melbourne, carlton, prahran, richmond, hawthorn bridge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, William R. Pollock, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track", 1930's?
... "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and... "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation... Trams tramways Cable Trams MMTB Grip Tram Winding Houses Report ...Report - 54 pages, photocopied from an original, black comb bound with front clear plastic cover and rear mania cover titled "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track". Compiled by William R. Pollock, MMTB Power House Superintendent. Report not dated, possibly late to mid 1930's. Consists of 12 pages of notes on the power house, cable operation and repairs, the grip and other aspects of operation, along with 26 appendices of drawings of equipment and parts of the cable tram system. Published by the MMTB. For full copy see the pdf document. See also Reg Item 2129 re Mr. Pollock's employment.trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, grip tram, winding houses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Construction of new tramways and conversion of cable tramways", 8/05/1922 12:00:00 AM
... "Construction of new tramways and conversion of cable... "Construction of new tramways and conversion of cable tramways" looking...Trams tramways Conversion MMTB Cable Trams Finances New ...Report - six foolscap sheets pinned in the top left hand corner, marked confidential, stencil duplicated, titled "Construction of new tramways and conversion of cable tramways" looking at the financial position of the board and the implications of the conversion of cable tramways and construction of new tramways. Signed by W. O Strangward 8/5/1922. Includes analysis of financing the works, the MMTB's ability top meet operating costs and statutory appropriations, loan repayments, construction of new tramcars, over crowding, reserve funds and alternative methods of undertaking the work and meeting the costs of the work. Refers to the Engineers report.trams, tramways, conversion, mmtb, cable trams, finances, new tramway, track construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Estimated cost of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable Tramways", 1930
... "Estimated cost of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable... of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable Tramways", prepared by Mr C W...Trams tramways Port Melbourne Conversion Costs Cable Trams ...Typed on a sheet of foolscap paper, titled "Estimated cost of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable Tramways", prepared by Mr C W Young Assistant Manager and S M Richardson Assistant Accountant, late 1929 or 1930. Has references to 30/6/1929 costs, includes costs for track, substation, depot (would operate from Hanna St), 10 additional trams, standing charges, costs and traffic receipts. Report showed a loss of some 2500 pounds.trams, tramways, port melbourne, conversion, costs, cable trams, electrification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Cable Tramways Through Fare for General or Scholars Concession, 1920's
... Cable Tramways Through Fare for General or Scholars... in blue ink on off white paper, Cable Tramways Through Fare...Trams tramways Tickets Cable Trams Northcote High St Regent ...Set of three tickets: .1 - two red strips printed in blue ink on off white paper, Cable Tramways Through Fare for General or Scholars Concession - No. 67878 marked Gen Z, AM 2 - Purple printing on off white paper, 3 1/2d, Through Fare Sundays or Holidays, No. 257961. 3 - off white paper, very light grey printing (or has faded), ticket between Regent St and High St, has AM hours on left hand side and day of week on the right hand side. No. 86374trams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, northcote, high st, regent st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notes on the Abandonment of cable tramways", late 1950's
... "Notes on the Abandonment of cable tramways"...Set of personal papers - regarding the abandonment of cable... the abandonment of cable tramways in Melbourne. Comprises two sets ...Set of personal papers - regarding the abandonment of cable tramways in Melbourne. Comprises two sets of hand written notes on plain foolscap or quarto paper pinned together. The first set has a note regarding abandonment of the cable tram dated 31/10/1960 and remaining cable tram tracks. The rest has notes on the abandonment and replacement by buses of the MMTB, date of resolutions and implementation for 1 - West Melbourne 2 - Port Melbourne 3 - Rathdowne St 4 - notes on Elgin, Lygon, Lonsdale and Russell Streets Second set has notes regard by-laws, parts of the Act, dated 9/1959 and subordinate legislation.trams, tramways, mmtb, tramways, parliament, order in council, acts of parliament, cable trams, closure, west melbourne, rathdowne st, port melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Combined Cable & electric Tramways Round Trip Ticket", c1923
... "Combined Cable & electric Tramways Round Trip Ticket"...Ticket - card - "Combined Cable & electric Tramways Round...Trams tramways Cable Trams Tickets Tourist Tickets round ...Ticket - card - "Combined Cable & electric Tramways Round Trip Ticket", priced 9d, over stamped "One Schilling" for a round trip using St Kilda Road, Esplanade, Glenferrie Road, Cotham Road, Victoria St and Collins St. Has the conditions of travel on the rear. Has a dated of "12-1-24" on the left hand edge. Right hand edge has been partly torn away when issued.trams, tramways, cable trams, tickets, tourist tickets, round trip -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - ticket - cable tramways - Through Fare, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1920s
... ticket - cable tramways - Through Fare... tramways tickets cable trams mmtb Set of three paper cable tram ...Used by the MMTB as a Transfer ticket from cable to electric trams. Enabled the passenger to pay one 2d fare rather than two separate fares. Printed for week day use only.Yields information about tickets used on Melbourne Trams in the 1920sSet of three paper cable tram tickets - 2d - Nos 194055, 707547 and 704712tramways, tickets, cable trams, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - ticket - cable tramways - Through Fare, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1920s
... ticket - cable tramways - Through Fare... used on Melbourne Trams in the 1920s Trams tramways mmtb cable ...Used by the MMTB as a Transfer ticket from cable to electric trams. Enabled the passenger to pay one 2 1/2d fare rather than two separate fares. Printed for week day use only. See item 7410 for a 2d example.Yields information about tickets used on Melbourne Trams in the 1920sPaper cable tram tickets - 2 1/2d No. 260710 - red ink on a light red paper.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Trams", "Cable tramways", 1990
... "Electric Trams", "Cable tramways"...Trams tramways History MMTB Cable Trams Tramcars Horse ...Folder (manila colour Avery Spiral Spring Action File" containing a 16 page A4 photocopied report or list titled "Electric Trams", looking at the Melbourne tram fleet history c1990, the history of the MMTB, cable trams, horse trams, the trusts and Trams preserved within Victoria at the time. The rear sheet is map of the Melbourne tramway system about 1901. Shows the location of the winding houses. 2nd loose copy added 9/12/2019 from the donation of Peter Cohen 9/11/2019.trams, tramways, history, mmtb, cable trams, tramcars, horse trams, preserved trams, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Audio - AV Presentation, Robert Green, "The Melbourne cable tramways - 1885 - 1940", 5/2008
... "The Melbourne cable tramways - 1885 - 1940"... "The Melbourne cable tramways - 1885 - 1940" Audio AV Presentation Robert ...Presentation by Robert Green to the Engineering Heritage Victoria, 22 May 2008 comprising a Powerpoint slides with the actual audio of the presentation. Gives the background to the establishment of the Melbourne cable tram system, its construction, operation, power or engine houses, and its replacement by electric trams or buses. Includes images of remnants of the former system in Abbotsford St North Melbourne, horse omnibuses, other cable tram systems, the grip, George Duncan, F B Clapp, the tramcars, cables or the rope, engine houses, St Kilda and passengers changing at Victoria St from electric to cable tram Demonstrates the work of Robert Green's research work into cable tram history and research and yields information about the history and development of Melbourne's cable tram network, the largest single operator network in the world.Digital Audio Visual Presentation of a lecture by Robert Green 2008 cable trams, melbourne, mtoco, trackwork, engine houses, tramcars, george duncan, f b clapp, horse buses, abbotsford st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder, Kemp & Boyce Printers, "Melbourne Tramways Trust - Cable Tramways", March 1889
... "Melbourne Tramways Trust - Cable Tramways"... the construction of the cable tram system by the Melbourne Tramway Trust ...Plans and documents prepared by George Duncan for the Melbourne Tramways Trust showing details of the track construction, drainage and costs for the construction of the Melbourne cable tram and horse tram system for the Melbourne and Tramway Omnibus Co. Part 1 - track cross sections for both cable and horse trams and various rail weights - lbs/yard part 2 - details costs and mileages for each liine, report from George Duncan and remnant part of a printed map missing the lower half. part 3 - drainage report detailing the works and cost for each line. part 4 - continuation of drainage report - and last part of the book Map printed on cloth - blue print - showing the various lines. Note the Windsor to St Kilda line shown as a horse tram line, but was built as a cable line - the last to be opened.Yields information about the construction of the cable tram system by the Melbourne Tramway TrustFolder - heavy card leather covered covers with gold lines around the edges and gold blocked title. Has marbled glued end papers, containing 9 cloth backed blue print drawings, 22 printed sheets and two foldout maps. The lower half of the first fold out map has been torn out and lost. The second fold out map, a cloth backed blue print.Date stamped in two places with "The Melbourne Tramways Trust Engineers 9 Mar 89" (1889), in two places.tramways, trams, cable trams, mtt, mtoco, melbourne tramway trust, construction, drainage, maps, george duncan, track work, costs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Cable tramway - Trip report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Oct. 1923
... Cable tramway - Trip report...Cable tramway report form for providing extensive details...Cable tramway - Trip report printed on brown paper - one...Cable tramway report form for providing extensive details ...Cable tramway report form for providing extensive details of a conductor's trip, driver, badge and punch numbers, times, tickets sold, relieved by and ticket sales, tokens, packets of tickets and who received the cash and form. Dated 10/23 indicating it is a MMTB form. Three copies held, one of which has been partly filled in to provide an example.Demonstrates a cable tram conductor's trip form or revenue journal.Cable tramway - Trip report printed on brown paper - one copy with sample figures in pencil.timetables, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, conductors, revenue journal, tickets -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ian MacCowan, The tramways of New South Wales : a pictorial and detailed history of the horse, steam, cable, and electric passenger tramways in the first formed state of Australia, 1992
... history of the horse, steam, cable, and electric passenger...Cable tramways - New South Wales.... Tramways - New South Wales Steam trams - new South Wales Cable ...An account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carsIll, maps, p.152.non-fictionAn account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carstramways - new south wales, steam trams - new south wales, cable tramways - new south wales -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Richmond cable tram line opening, 1885
... of the Richmond Cable Tramway 11/11/1885 Has the Richmond Town Hall...) Neg Melbourne - Opening of Richmond Cable Tramway - 11/11/1885... line and the Richmond Town Hall. Trams tramways Cable Trams MTO ...Yields information about the opening of the Richmond cable tram line and the Richmond Town Hall.Photograph, Black and White, reproduction of the opening of the Richmond Cable Tramway 11/11/1885 Has the Richmond Town Hall in the background. See Reg Item 5082 for a better photograph from a copy negative. Three prints of varying quality held.In ink on the rear: - Keith Kings stamp and number R(4)(1) Neg Melbourne - Opening of Richmond Cable Tramway - 11/11/1885. On rear of 2nd copy ex Colin Jones On rear of 3rd print ex Ken Magor collection - best copy - has the stamp of a newspaper on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, mto co, opening, richmond -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Prahran & Malvern Tramway Trust (PMTT), "Information for passengers - Round trip through Melbourne and Suburbs by Cable and Electric Tramways", c1918/19
... and Suburbs by Cable and Electric Tramways"... Melbourne and Suburbs by Cable and Electric Tramways", giving... Trams tramways PMTT Cable Trams Tours round trip Map Pamphlet ...Pamphlet - special size sheet, was originally folded into three titled "Information for passengers - Round trip through Melbourne and Suburbs by Cable and Electric Tramways", giving details of the trip, where the trams could be boarded, Description of Route, map shows the route along with other tram routes. Also show railway stations. Has a photo of a PMTT single trucker. c1918/19 2 copies held.trams, tramways, pmtt, cable trams, tours, round trip, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Modern Transport, "Melbourne cable and electric tramways", 2/1939
... "Melbourne cable and electric tramways"...Article - "Melbourne cable and electric tramways...Article - "Melbourne cable and electric tramways ...Article - "Melbourne cable and electric tramways" - with the subheading "First Substitution by Diesel Buses", with H H Bell, MMTB Chairman as the author. Describes the current system, cable tram operation, formation of the Board, Chairman Bell, Cameron, conversion, H H Bell's tour, closure of the cable system and operation by diesel buses, the new SW6 tram, Australian PCC cars, Diesel bus development, Fare Structure and notes the Board's payments to the fire brigade etc. Has photos of Y 469, Leyland cub buses, W5 736. Has adverts for Bell Punch ticket machines, Smith's clocks and Karrier trucks. There is a report from Thomas Tilling Ltd about their operation and annual reporting.Yields information about Melbourne tramways in 1939 and the background history.Magazine cutting from Modern Transport 25/2/1939 - pages 43 and 44trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, buses, bus replacement, h h bell., melbourne, y class, w5 class, tram 469, tram 736, leyland cub -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares", Sep. 1934
... "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares"..., "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares" dated 1/9...Trams tramways Tickets Fares Sections Passes Cable Trams ...Red cloth covered book, 40 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares" dated 1/9/1934 and authorised by A. D. Murdoch. Details the various section stages and fares for each cable and electric tram route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares", Jan. 1930
... "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares"... and end pages, "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections...Trams tramways Tickets Fares Sections Passes Cable Trams ...Dark blue stippled cloth covered book, 40 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares" dated 1/1/1930 and authorised by A. D. Murdoch. Has a supplementary page - page 23 printed on a white sheet. Details the various section stages and fares for each cable and electric tram, General instructions, concession fares, various special tickets, passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses - Sections and Fares", Jul. 1937
... "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses... and end pages, "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways and Motor...Trams tramways Tickets Fares Sections Passes Cable Trams ...Taupe coloured cloth covered book, 44 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares" dated July 1937 and authorised by S. M Richardson. Details the various section stages and fares for each cable, electric trams and motor omnibuses, General instructions, concession fares. Has an index to routes. No photos of the various passes. Consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs retained and pdf added.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes, cable trams, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "The Northcote Tramway", 1920's?
... for the Northcote cable tramway between 1883 and 1916....Trams tramways Cable Trams Northcote Lists List of dates ...List of dates, quarto sheet, typed, titled "The Northcote Tramway", listing relevant historical dates and events for the Northcote cable tramway between 1883 and 1916.trams, tramways, cable trams, northcote, lists -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Melbourne Geological Map, 1937
... , electric tramways, cable tramways, Post Offices and State schools..., cable tramways, Post Offices and State schools. Area bounded... and stations, electric tramways, cable tramways, Post Offices and State ...Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs.Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs. Scale: 40 chains to 1 inch with inset 10 miles to 1 inch. Includes Municipal and Parish boundaries, railways and stations, electric tramways, cable tramways, Post Offices and State schools. Area bounded by Braybrook, Preston, Blackburn & Brighton. Printed on linen.Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs. melbourne, maps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, 11/11/1885
... of the Richmond Cable Tramway 11/11/1885 Has the Richmond Town Hall... Trams tramways Cable Trams MTO Co Opening Richmond On rear ...Copy negative of a photograph of the opening of the Richmond Cable Tramway 11/11/1885 Has the Richmond Town Hall in the background. See Reg Item 4643 for a prints ex Keith Kings and Colin Jones.On rear of Photo ex Colin Jones "Copied 14/2/83" in two locations "150L 76%^ B/W? and on bottom edge "MMTB 1885".trams, tramways, cable trams, mto co, opening, richmond -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative object - Memento, Melbourne Cable Tramway /1885-1940 / Original Rail:, 1970's?
... Melbourne Cable Tramway /1885-1940 / Original Rail:... Cable Tramway /1885-1940 / Original Rail: Not known who made... Trams tramways Cable Trams Rail Section Melbourne Memento ...Memento - comprising a section of Melbourne grooved or flanged cable tram rail sawn and then mounted on a varnished wooden board with a plastic sign mounted in front "Melbourne Cable Tramway /1885-1940 / Original Rail: Not known who made the item.trams, tramways, cable trams, rail section, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo), "Fitzroy cable tramway - running time table"
... "Fitzroy cable tramway - running time table"..."Fitzroy cable tramway - running timetable" produced..."Fitzroy cable tramway - running timetable" produced ..."Fitzroy cable tramway - running timetable" produced by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company Ltd provides to grip men and conductors their running times on both the up and down trips Gives times in half minutes from the terminus, with timing points at the locations of major intersections and for five different times of the day. Updated - signed by the Secretary - W G SpriggYields information about the running times for the crews on the cable trams on the Fitzroy line. They were often reported for late running.Document - single sheet offwhite papertimetables, tramways, cable trams, mtoco, fitzroy -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Sydney Tramway Museum, "the North Sydney Cable Tramway 1886 - 1900", May. 1986
... "the North Sydney Cable Tramway 1886 - 1900"... "the North Sydney Cable Tramway 1886 - 1900". Gives a short history... pages, titled "the North Sydney Cable Tramway 1886 - 1900 ...Yields information about the North Sydney Cable tramway that operated from 1886 to 1900.Twelve page booklet, yellow paper covers, centre stapled, folded A4 sheets to give an A5 book, white inside pages, titled "the North Sydney Cable Tramway 1886 - 1900". Gives a short history of the cable tramway that operated from Milsons Point ferry terminus until replaced by electric tramcars, photographs, map, and a short note on preserved cable trams. Does not note the re-use of some of the trailers for construction of the Ballarat electric cars in 1905. Published by the Sydney Tramway Museum, 5/1986. On the top right hand corner of the front cover is a yellow prince label - $0.5 and on top right hand corner of page 3, a printed label "Graeme S. Breydon" and his address at the time.trams, tramways, cable trams, sydney, north sydney, milsons point