Photo taken from the Town Hall shows the intersection of Collins and Swanston St looking south. It shows an early version of the City Square. In the photo is St Paul's Cathedral, the Graham Hotel, and the Wales Corner building. Several trams are in the view including W2 596 westbound in Collins St, See reference for the Square History - based on the paving, late 1970s,Yields information about the City Square,Colour postcard by W Bartel of Sydney - NoM301postcards, collins st, swanston st, city square, w2 class, tram 596

Photograph shows uniformed MTOC signalman standing under a canopy operating two large levers (which may be the reason the newspaper mistakenly described him as a switchman). He stands under a canopy supported by poles with a partial curtain at the rear along with his overcoat. The canopy was located on the footpath on the southeast corner of the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets. This was the busiest cable tramway intersection in Melbourne and one of the busiest for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The tram tracks crossed each other at right angles with no curved tracks to permit turns. The signalman's job was twofold: to directed which trams had right of way by use of mechanical signals and to depress the Collins Street cable so that the upward incline did not cause the cable to rise out of the slot onto the roadway. The depression gear was located under both Collins Street tracks adjacent to the Town Hall and was only released momentarily to allow a Collins Street tram to pass over it. This was a demanding job requiring constant vigilance: working with the policeman controlling the intersection, trams approaching from four directions, horse and motor traffic and pedestrians. The signalman's rules provided a specific order of steps each time the signals and depression gear were reset, which occurred many times per hour. He was also authorised to stop trams with the use of his whistle and a red hand lamp and to report gripmen who disobey his directions. Traffic lights were gradually introduced to Melbourne from 1928 after cable trams were replaced in Swanston Street and just before they were replaced in Collins Street. This is a photograph taken of a newsprint photograph from an unnamed newspaper. Yields information about signalman's work. Black and white photograph with note below photograph. Printed below photograph: "Switchman [sic] at the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets."newsprint, mtoc, switchman, canopy, levers, collins street, swanston street, busiest intersection, traffic lights, 1928, policeman, signalman, mechanical signals, right of way, depression gear, twon hall, slot, vigilance

A booklet issued by The Grand Master and Board of Directors M.U.I.O.O.F. in Victoria and compiled by W .H. Best, Grand Secretary printed in the year the City Of Melbourne began the celebration of its Centenary (1934). The booklet is about the history of Manchester Unity I.O.O.F. and the building of their Gothic building, known as the Manchester Unity Building on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, Melbourne. The booklet also contains many advertisements from firms who supported the compiling and publishing of the document.Many of the families living in the City of Moorabbin were members of Manchester Unity I.O.O.F. Victoria.A booklet with 40 pages printed in black and white, contents include story of the building of the Manchester Unity Building on the corner of Collins Street and Swanston Street. Advertisements of various businesses in Melbourne. Coloured Cover with a view of Collins Street.CENTENARY SOUVENIR/ PHOTO of Collins St Melbourne, / MANCHESTER UNITY / Crest of Arms/ I.O.O.F IN VICTORIAmanchester unity i.o.o.f. victoria, manchester unity building, collins street, swanston street

Both photographs were taken at the same location in Collins Street just west of Swanston Street in the middle of a warm, sunny day. Both depict several motor vehicles queuing on the tram tracks inside a the safety zone while several passengers await a tram which is stuck behind these vehicles. A second queue of vehicles is between the safety zone and the kerb. The approaching W2 class trams both shows destinations Kew Depot route 47. In both photographs, decorations hang from a span wire close to the trams. One photograph shows two safety zone conductors in conversation amid several passengers, one dressed in a dust coat. One possible explanation is that traffic has been halted by the closure of Swanston Street, perhaps the annual Moomba procession in March, and will soon be cleared. Both are official M&MTB photographs.Yields information about Collins Street congestion and Melbourne c1960 Two Black and white photographs with typed explanation below and stamp on rear. Typed attached explanation reads: "Collins Street safety Zone, West side Swanston Street. Vehicles In Safety Zone." On rear: "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board P. 25/1/111" Typed attached explanation reads: "Collins Street Approaching Swanston Street. Vehicles Blocking Trams." On rear: "Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board P. 25/1/111" collins street, swanston street, motor vehicles, safety zone, kew depot, route 47, span wire, decoration, moomba procession, safety zone conductors, dust coat, official m&mtb photograph

Part of the KHS legacy collectionMelbourne, 1871. The photographic reproduction may show Collins, Elizabeth and Swanston Streets. Photographic reproduction, source unknown.drawings - melbourne -- 1870s, buildings -- melbourne -- 1870s

Swanston Street near northeast corner of intersection with Little Collins StreetDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white transparencylittle collins street, melbourne, swanston street

Circa 1916 - 1918 Field Artilleryman Australian GunnerA sepia postcard portrait of a soldier identified only as Austin. He is pictured with his arms folded.POSTCARD / THE MARLBOROUGH POST CARD, 125 SWANSTON STREET, MELBOURNE TWO DOORS FROM LT. COLLINS ST.|Typewritten on front: AUSTIN Handwritten on back: 12015 AUSTINworld war 1, austin, - (mr), soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, portraits, armed forces, postcards, george evans collection

3/4 length studio photograph of standing young woman. Dark long sleeved dress buttoned up front. Closed neck with lace neckerchief. Printed on front Mendelssohn & Co Photographers. Swanston Street Melbourne. Jewelled crown depiction on front. Printed on reverse. Jewelled Crown depiction. Mendelssohn & Co, Photographers, Victoria Buildings corner of Collins & Swanston Streets Melbourne. Opposite the Town Hall in small letters.photograph, person, female

Black covered booklet, gold trim and writing: Lectures for the Independent Order of Rechabites, prepared by late Bro John Bedford. Contains explanation of the diagrams of collars.McCarron, Bird & Co., Printers, 479 Collins Street, Melbourne. Prepared by John Bedford, P.D.C.R . Published and sold by The District Secretary, District Chambers, 136 Swanston Street Melbourne.bendigo, clubs, lodge

The postcard shows Swanston Street looking north from about Little Collins Street with some ten cable tram sets in the view including one traveling west in Collins Street and a number of horse-drawn vehicles. There are telephone lines on the right side of Swanston Street which were removed during 1910. In the background is the Town Hall. Rear of postcard has "Printed in Germany" on the rear.Yields information about Swanston St late 1900s.Postcard Divided back, with a handwritten message on the rear.Message dated 26/9/1911tramways, cable trams, swanston st, melbourne town hall

Postcard looking west along Collins Street. just to the east of Swanston Street. At the time of the photograph all trams have been converted to The Met colour scheme. Swanston Street was converted into Swanston walk during 1992, so photo is late 1980's or early 1990's. There are seven trams in the view: A1 239 (City Route 42), SW5 749 in Swanston Street, A1 232 (Mont Albert Route 42), two advertising cars. Collins Street is busy. Note the Hook Turn signs supported off the overhead wires.Yields information about Collins Street late 1980's or early 1990s prior to the construction of Swanston WalkPostcard - red boarders, Collins Street - Biscay Greetings, BG 275tram 239, tram 232, tram 749, trams, tramways, sw5 class, a1 class, collins st, swanston st, route 42

Rose Series postcard P.1718, titled "Swanston Street, showing Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne", Photo looking north along Swanston Street from Flinders Lane. Has a one W2 class, one W5 class and one W4 class tramcar in view. The Manchester Unity Building, Capital Theater and the Century Building all dominate the streetscape between Collins and Little Collins Streets. The Champion Building on left of the photo was built around 1923 and demolished around 1972. Towards Collins st is Darrell Lee and John Pee Men's and boy's wear.Yields information about an aerial view of Melbourne late 1930sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, swanston st, manchester unity building, w2 class, w5 class, w4 class, route 4d, rose series

Cream Document, W.D.Mason Collection, Letter from Hyndman & Bates,Architects and Surveyors Corner Collins and Swanston Streets, Melbourne, dated 17.11.(18)98 to Mr Owen Williams - we have to thank you for the very satisfactory way in which you have executed the simple leaded glass for Mrs. Craig's Cottage.business, retail, w d mason

Colour slide - white cardboard mount, ferraniacolor, of two W2's crossing the intersection of Collins and Swanston Street Melbourne, with the Manchester Unity Building in the background. W2 553 showing route 64, southbound and W2 311 northbound, along with a number of motor vehicles and pedestrians. Date shown on slide 26-3-1970.In pencil on slide "TRAMS / Swanston St. Melb. / 26-3-70."tramways, trams, swanston st, melbourne, collins st., tram 553, tram 311

Rose Series postcard P.185, "Collins Street Melbourne" looking west from the intersection with Swanston Street, c1950. Has two W2 class trams eastbound in Collins Street and several motor cars doing a hook turn in the intersection. In the background are Frayefield Hats, Calders and Kodak signs.Yields information about the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets c1950.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.collins st, tramways, swanston st, trams, mmtb, w2 class, rose series

Valentine's postcard titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", Number V49, looking south along Swanston St from Bourke St, Has about 9 W2 class trams in the view. Taken prior to the construction of the Manchester Unity building on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets. The Capitol building, Cafe Frances, Cann's Ladies Wear, Gasava Health Cooker, Cafe National and Kodak are in the view.Yields information about Elizabeth St, during the early 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, Valentine Series - with a perforated edge on the left hand side.trams, tramways, swanston st, w2 class

Newspaper Clipping - from possibly The Herald newspaper, of the test tram in Collins St Melbourne. The photo is of the trial run that day, 7/12/1929. The line formally opened on Sunday 8/12/1929 - reported in The Argus - see http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4055395/475869 - accessed 2/11/2016. Photo of the tram crossing Collins and Swanston Streets. Tramcar number indistinct - could be 352. See Reg Item 1808 for the first tram photos.trams, tramways, collins st, opening, conversion, trials, tram 352?, w2 class, swanston st

Rose Series postcard P.1518, titled "Collins Street Melbourne", with the nearly completed Manchester Unity Building 1932 dominating the skyline behind the Town Hall on the corner of Swanston Street. On the left is the Regent Theater and "Misses Mooney" a famous ladies fashion label of 189 Collins Street for decades, run by Nell & Ida Mooney. Yields information about Collins St mid 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, collins st, rose series

Photograph of W7 class tram 1004 westbound in Collins Street approaching Swanston Street displaying destination "City Spencer St route 11". The photograph looks westward, showing a long length of Collins Street with numerous trams and motor vehicles including a taxi. The trams are fitted with side lights from the early 1970s and most trees are without leavesYields information about trams and traffic in Melbourne CBD. Black and white photograph with nothing on rearfnptt, r class, plenty road, preston, span poles, track loop, melbourne and metropolitan tramways board, fnptt number 1, tram number 151

Rose Series postcard P.3350, titled "Town Hall Corner Melbourne", with a W2 southbound in Swanston Street and W2 class 543 (City Route 47) in Collins Street with another W2 climbing the Collins Street hill eastbound. All trams have a white stripe and part white bumper bars as part of the WW2 blackout measures. The Melbourne Town Hall is in the background.Yields information the Melbourne Town Hall, early 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.On rear of 2nd copy in ink "To Kiwi No. 2975 from Kiwi No. 4755"tramways, trams, swanston st, collins st, w2 class, tram 543, world war ii, melbourne town hall, route 47, rose series

Notices to cable tram employees and signalmen about the operation of the intersection of Collins and Swanston Street c1921. Details how Police would signal for the number of trams to cross in either direction and how the signalman would operate the signals and the cable depression lever for Collins St cable cars. The Rules for signalmen dated 1/7/1921 and signed by J G Roberts, Manager Cable system for the MMTB. This intersection was one of the busiest in Melbourne running four separate routes in Collins St and the busy St Kilda Road route.Yields information about the cable tram operation of Swanston and Collins St and signalmen.Two foolscap photocopied sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, cable trams, swanston st, collins st, signalmen, police

Rose Series postcard P.588, titled "The Town Hall Swanston Street Melbourne", looking north along Swanston St. Has at least eight cable tams in the view, along with many horse-drawn vehicles. The building on the right is the Queen Victoria Building on the corner of Collins Street. Yields information about Swanston St and the Melbourne Town Hall, c1900Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, swanston st, cable trams, melbourne town hall, collins st, rose series

Photograph of tram W 272 in Collins St looking west at Swanston Street. It is noted that it has no destination route boxes. Geoff Warburton notes say it received its route number box during May 1934 and it was sold in March 1980 to Seattle. USA. Not sure where it is now. Early photo of W tram without route number boxes.Black and white photograph slightly curled of W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St . Note: No route number boxes.tramways, mmtb, traffic, trams, w class, tram 272, collins st.

Shows a view looking south from the Town Hall in Swanston Street at Collins Street with a W class No 328, Note the shine in paint work. Many pedestrians, motor cars and passengers boarding or alighting from the tram. In the background is a building advertising "Table Talk" magazine and "Lux" bath flakes. The cable tram signal on the left hand side of the photos by a hop awning. Photo taken just after the 1926 conversion of Swanston Street from cable tram to electric trams. A Collins Street cable tram is visible on left of the photo. The Nicholas Building further down Swanston St is still under construction. 6423.1 - shows the full-size image obtained from an internet - shows tram W2 328 - from Rose Series P.10522.Yields information about Swanston Street after the conversion from cable to electric trams.Black and white photograph - one of a series of photo cards from item 6424. has "L" in ink on rear.cable trams, tramways, tram 328, trams, w class, collins st, swanston st, signals, rose series

Albert Key (1872-1921) was a brother of Ada Ingram (nee Key) Cabinet Photo Webb & Webb Artist Photographers 136 Swanston Street corner Little Collins Street, Melbourne Webb & Webb appeared to only operate at this location for a short time around 1895. By 1900 they were operating in Perth.On back in pencil Albert Keyalbert key, webb & webb artist photographers 136 swanston st melbourne, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

Photograph looks west along Collins Street from Russell Street showing Town Hall clock tower. Cable trams are seen in Collins, Swanston and Elizabeth Streets. Numerous pedestrians cross the streets and walk along the pavement between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets. Dozens of motor cars and horse drawn carriages are in view. Yields information about Collins Street Postcard with label below photograph and postcard markings on rear. On front: 'The Rose Series P 583 Town Hall & Collins Street, Melbourne'; on rear: 'Postcard - A real photograph. Produced in Australia'tramways, swanston st, collins st, melbourne town hall, cable trams, rose series

Rose Series postcard P.10526 titled "Swanston St looking south, Melbourne", from just north of Collins Street. Trams in the view are S class 164 with destination West Preston set for the return journey plus W class 381? bound for Coburg Cemetery. On the left side is a cable tram in Collins Street waiting to cross Swanston Street. An early MMTB bus either a Thornycroft or Tiling Stevens is also heading south in Swanston Street with motorcycle and side car behind it. The cable tram signal is visible just to the left of the bus. This signal would continue to control all tram movements through the intersection until the insulation of modern motor traffic lights around 1929. On the left of photo is the imposing Queen Victoria building demolished in the mid 1960's to make way for the City Square. Yields information about Swanston St. at the intersection with Collins St. c1926Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.trams, tramways, swanston st, s class, tram 164, cable trams, signals, w class, collins st, rose series, mmtb buses

Paris Panel Photo Eden Studios Photographer, Melbourne and Sydney Ada Key (1874-1961) married John Ingram in Perth, Western Australia in 1896. Eden Studios was big in Sydney from 1895 through 1927+ but only appears to have operated in Melbourne at 284 Collins Street from 1896-1900 and 149 Swanston Street 1904-1906.Inscibed on back in pencil Ada Ingram (nee Key) 1898eden photo studios photographer, paris panel photo, ada ingram (nee key), pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

Rose Series postcard P.967, titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", looking south from Little Collins St. One W2 class tram is running a Route 7D is in the view. Note the Tram Safety Zone with the lamp on the top. In the background are the Town Hall on the left, the Manchester Unity building, and advertising for Capstan cigarettes and a sign for the Capital Theatre.Yields information about Swanston St. at the intersection with Little Collins St. 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.Has "1949" in pencil on the rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, route 7d, rose series, safety zone