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Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Beware - Pedestrian Safety Campaign May 2011", mid 2011
... "Beware - Pedestrian Safety Campaign May 2011"... "Beware - Pedestrian Safety Campaign May 2011", with a cut out... - Pedestrian Safety Campaign May 2011", with a cut out on the front ...Colour pamphlet, yellow and black 3 fold DL size, titled "Beware - Pedestrian Safety Campaign May 2011", with a cut out on the front sheet exposing the head of a Rhino under - explains the detail of the Beware of the Rhino Pedestrian Safety Campaign - May - June 2011, the results, the campaign itself. This campaign was presented at the Oct. 2011 International Rail Safety Conference - see Reg Item 2322 for other items.trams, tramways, yarra trams, passengers, safety, rhinos -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Collection of 35mm Slides, "Pedestrian Safety" Buspac Community Arts 2001
... "Pedestrian Safety" Buspac Community Arts 2001..."Pedestrian Safety" Buspac Community Arts 2001 Photograph ... -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Residents rally for safety, 12/12/2012
... pedestrian safety...The article is about pedestrian safety near the new... banyule city council pedestrian safety Biro written date ...The article is about pedestrian safety near the new Watermarc aquatic centre.The photograph includes the parliamentary member for Bundoora Mr Colin Brooks and a group of local residents.A small article with a colour photograph of a group of people.Biro written date and source.watermarc, colin brooks, vicroads, banyule city council, pedestrian safety -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Intersection Improvement designs", 1973-1974
... in Flemington Road and Elizabeth St to improve flow of trams, pedestrian... in Flemington Road and Elizabeth St to improve flow of trams, pedestrian ...Report - Foolscap about red comb binder with card covers, 5 pages + 3 fold out plans - titled "Intersection Improvement designs" dated 1973 - 1974. Provides designs for intersections in Flemington Road and Elizabeth St to improve flow of trams, pedestrian safety and traffic flow. Drawing P14640 - Victoria and Elizabeth Sts P14684 - Flemington Road, Royal Parade and Elizabeth St (Haymarket Roundabout) P14600 - Royal Park Junction - Abbotsford St - Flemington RoadIn top right hand corner "D W Lees" in ink.trams, tramways, trackwork, royal park, abbotsford st, flemington road, elizabeth st, victoria st, junction, road works, traffic control, haymarket -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBook, Community Guide 2012 Maroondah City Council, Ringwood Victoria
... , Pedestrian safety, ..., Sherbrook Park plans, Pedestrian safety, Community Guide 2012 ...Community information book issued by City of Maroondah for 2012 covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. Includes contact details for Council services, community organisations and emergency services. Supplement - Maroondah In Focus newsletter Sept to Nov 2012 includes features on Ringwood Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre construction, wiping out graffiti, Council's Youth Plan, Costco comes to town, Eastland transformation early works, Library Learning and Cultural Centre funding, Sherbrook Park plans, Pedestrian safety, -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Conference Materials, Yarra Trams, "Beware the Rhino", mid 2011
... around safely on trams" 4 - 2317 - Pamphlet - "Pedestrian Safety... around safely on trams" 4 - 2317 - Pamphlet - "Pedestrian Safety ...Conference material as listed below. Part of Yarra Trams safety campaign, Beware the Rhino, presented at the International Rail Safety Conference, held in Melbourne Oct. 2011. All items have been collected elsewhere, this lists the contents of the bag which have been retained. 1 - Reg Item - 1130 - Yellow bag with carry string - "Beware, Look, Listen" 2 - 1125.2 - Pamphlet - "Think like a passenger' 3 - 2316 - Pamphlet - "Getting around safely on trams" 4 - 2317 - Pamphlet - "Pedestrian Safety Campaign - May 2011" 5 - 766 - Bookmark - TramTracker 6 - 2318 - Pamphlet - "Think like a passenger - customer profile" 7 - 2319 - Postcard - "Beware the Rhino" 8 - 2320 - Postcard - City circle tram 9 - 765 - badge - "Love your trams" 10 - 767 - badge - "Beware (rhino)" 11 - 2321 - Ballpoint pen - with four hearts 12 - 761 - Cardboard fold up model of C3599trams, tramways, yarra trams, passengers, publicity, safety, rhinos, tramtracker -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, 1941
... , the use of road vehicles and safety for pedestrians, and shelters... and safety for pedestrians, and shelters. The final pages of the book ...Air raid precautions distributed to householders in Victoria. The booklet is part of a suite of materials used to support Air Raid Precautions (ARP) during the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.This booklet was published by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence Victoria in April 1941. The 37-page work provides advice about what to do in an air raid, lighting restrictions, the use of road vehicles and safety for pedestrians, and shelters. The final pages of the book include a number of illustrations providing guidelines for air raid shelter construction. second world war - air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria - 1939-45, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Long awaited crossing to boost safety, 27/09/2017
Years of campaigning have finally resulted in the installation of a signalled pedestrian crossing at Flintoff and Grimshaw Streets in Greensborough.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.pedestrian crossing, flintoff street greensborough, grimshaw street greensborough, watermarc -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The Mail, 13-07-93 Customer safetyRingwood Council might install pedestrian crossings at Eastland to improve customer safety. Cr Ann Fraser called for an investigation on the feasibility of a zebra crossing.` -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Safety call for railway kids, 16/06/1993 12:00:00 AM
Calls for services at Mitcham Railway Station to be radically improved and the pedestrian area to be fenced.Calls for services at Mitcham Railway Station to be radically improved and the pedestrian area to be fenced.Calls for services at Mitcham Railway Station to be radically improved and the pedestrian area to be fenced.railways, mitcham railway station, public transport users association of victoria, mcpherson, john, morgan, donna -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fears for child safety, 2010
Safe pedestrian access is needed around Mitcham Station, especially while the apartments in Colombo Street are being constructed (photos)Safe pedestrian access is needed around Mitcham Station, especially while the apartments in Colombo Street are being constructed (photos).Safe pedestrian access is needed around Mitcham Station, especially while the apartments in Colombo Street are being constructed (photos)mitcham railway station, colombo street mitcham, truster, leanne, sweeney, tacy -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Look Out in the Blackout" - 27/12/1941, Mar. 1998
... /1941 Ballarat Courier about Wartime (2nd World War) Safety... World War) Safety Hints for Pedestrians. Notes actions ...Photocopy of an item (enlarged) that appeared in the 27/12/1941 Ballarat Courier about Wartime (2nd World War) Safety Hints for Pedestrians. Notes actions that should be taken about boarding or alighting from tramcars, walking along roads and also accident statistics from Britain during the first four months of WWII. Used in a 1998 Fares Please! Photocopy supplied by Alan Bradley in March 1998. trams, tramways, ballarat, world war ii, blackouts, safety -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 20/11/1932 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph trams and a safety zone at the corner of Swanston and Collins St. Melbourne. Would appear to be looking south along Swanston St. A W2 passing the people standing at the safety zone, with a number of trams in the background and many pedestrians. Taken 20/11/1932. See image i1 for the details on the rear.In pencil on rear, "A view of the safety zone cr Collins & Swanston St / 20/11/32" and "H&N" or "HSN".trams, tramways, melbourne, safety zone, swanston st. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : July 1990
Hayes Paddock - or bussed [Threes and Fours Kindergarten - Holy Trinity Church] / p1. Rooms with a view [Willsmere] / p1. Barkers Road silenced [drains] / p1. Dates for July / p2. Local theatre company presents [Spectrum Theatre Company] / p2. Tour of Williamstown / p2. Holy Trinity Evensong / p2. Commentary / Cr Michael Montalto / p3. Council to form Willsmere Liaison Committee / p3. Participation = rich rewards [role of councillors] / p3. Healthy faces [Council health surveyor profiles] / p4. Committee examines recycling / p4. Tuesday freedom for mum [Occasional Care Centre] / p5. Burning issues / p5. Plans to computerise [Kew] Library / p5. Compost bins for sale / p5. Traffic management update / p6. Your say on [Kew] Junction / p6. Cyclists and pedestrians - together or apart? [Outer Circle Reserve] / p7. Council rejects Met safety zone plan / p6. Packing tonnes of cars in / p7. She's won Tatts / p7. Attempt to counter elm diseases / p8. Rotaract donation / p8. [Kew] Band players win / p8. Asthma Foundation stretches legs / p8. Music initiative / p8. Our Glad's play [Viola Musical Theatre] / p8. Adult literacy award / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionHayes Paddock - or bussed [Threes and Fours Kindergarten - Holy Trinity Church] / p1. Rooms with a view [Willsmere] / p1. Barkers Road silenced [drains] / p1. Dates for July / p2. Local theatre company presents [Spectrum Theatre Company] / p2. Tour of Williamstown / p2. Holy Trinity Evensong / p2. Commentary / Cr Michael Montalto / p3. Council to form Willsmere Liaison Committee / p3. Participation = rich rewards [role of councillors] / p3. Healthy faces [Council health surveyor profiles] / p4. Committee examines recycling / p4. Tuesday freedom for mum [Occasional Care Centre] / p5. Burning issues / p5. Plans to computerise [Kew] Library / p5. Compost bins for sale / p5. Traffic management update / p6. Your say on [Kew] Junction / p6. Cyclists and pedestrians - together or apart? [Outer Circle Reserve] / p7. Council rejects Met safety zone plan / p6. Packing tonnes of cars in / p7. She's won Tatts / p7. Attempt to counter elm diseases / p8. Rotaract donation / p8. [Kew] Band players win / p8. Asthma Foundation stretches legs / p8. Music initiative / p8. Our Glad's play [Viola Musical Theatre] / p8. Adult literacy award / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : June 1985
Taking stock of our heritage / p1. Councillors take a slide! [Kew Recreation Centre] / p1. Community Notices [Auxiliaries; Clubs and Societies; General; Politics; Religious notices; Support groups] / p2&8. Update: Notes from Council [Revitalising Kew Junction; New pedestrian crossing] / Cr Robin Saunders [Mayor of Kew] p3. Kew playgroups / p4. In need of some good yarns ... [Crafts] / p4. Traffic management / p4. Going native at the Billabong / p4. Emergency drivers needed [Meals on Wheels] / p4. No brothels for Kew / p5. No news on Baby Safety Bassinet Loan Scheme / p5. Correction [Kew Councillors] / p5. Maths without fear / p5. Kew Community House / p5. Kew Rotary Art Show / p5. Youth Page - Employment and underemployment / p6. Kew Tennis Club Championships / p6. Vocational training at Kew Cottages / p7. Library News / p7. From the Influenza Epidemic to the Police Strike of 1923 - Part 2 of a personal memory of Kew / Bill Stent p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionTaking stock of our heritage / p1. Councillors take a slide! [Kew Recreation Centre] / p1. Community Notices [Auxiliaries; Clubs and Societies; General; Politics; Religious notices; Support groups] / p2&8. Update: Notes from Council [Revitalising Kew Junction; New pedestrian crossing] / Cr Robin Saunders [Mayor of Kew] p3. Kew playgroups / p4. In need of some good yarns ... [Crafts] / p4. Traffic management / p4. Going native at the Billabong / p4. Emergency drivers needed [Meals on Wheels] / p4. No brothels for Kew / p5. No news on Baby Safety Bassinet Loan Scheme / p5. Correction [Kew Councillors] / p5. Maths without fear / p5. Kew Community House / p5. Kew Rotary Art Show / p5. Youth Page - Employment and underemployment / p6. Kew Tennis Club Championships / p6. Vocational training at Kew Cottages / p7. Library News / p7. From the Influenza Epidemic to the Police Strike of 1923 - Part 2 of a personal memory of Kew / Bill Stent p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Tram 23 in Ryrie St Geelong, Keith Kings, Jan. 1955
The photo shows Geelong tram 23 (EAST) in Ryrie St at the corner with Moorabool St. The photographer notes that the tram is in its unconverted format. In the background is the T&G building and Belcher's Corner building. A Safety Zone sign is in the view by the pedestrian. Photo by Keith Kings 8/1/1955, photo number L(l)(3)Yields information about Geelong 23 and Ryrie St.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.See rear image and context.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 23, moorabool st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Yarra Trams, tramcar stop sign - door, mid to late 2000's
Sign - galvanised steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" and two walking legs to warn motorists that a pedestrian or passenger was about to leave or board a tramcar. Fitted to the folding doors of Z, A and B class tramcars mid to late 2000's?. It replaced a larger green fold out sign with an image of pedestrians and the word "stop" on it. Sign has not been used. See Reg Item 4386 for another example.trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, passengers, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram crashes rise on crowded roads”, 3/07/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Tram crashes rise on crowded roads” Newspaper clipping from the Age 3/7/2019 by Timna Jacks & Rachael Eddie Trams crashing into pedestrians at highest rate for 5 years, up from 35 in 2014 to 51 in 2018 according to Transport Safety Victoria annual safety report. Mobile phones and headphones considered to be major distraction for pedestrians. More than 70% of crashes caused by cars turning or merging onto tram tracks. 15% increase in number of times trams crashed into cars or trucks with 1122 incidents reported. Total number of people falling has nearly doubled from 180 in 2014 to 380 in 2018. Refer to htd3242doc.pdf for the 2018 Transport Safety Victoria statisticstrams, tramways, statistics, annual reports, accidents, rail safety, ptsv -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless address 3LO by Mr Alex Cameron, Chairman MMTB 12 Jan 1930 - 745pm - Our Trams and Safety", Sep. 1928
Radio transcript - 3 foolscap sheets, typed, untitled with a hand written note "Broadcast 3/9/1928" on top edge about Safety around trams. Refers to a talk during Dec. 1927, by Mr. T. Reynolds, now President of the National Safety Council of Australia. Notes the brakes on tramcars, driver training, human factors, Swanston St prior to conversion and post, accidents, numbers, no. of persons knocked down (could also include step accidents), pedestrians, traffic lights, and gives a list of don't's - passenger behaviour. Person who presented the talk not noted.hand written note "Broadcast 3/9/1928" in pencil on top of the page.trams, tramways, radio stations, accidents, behaviour, driver training, brakes -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless address 3LO by Mr Alex Cameron, Chairman MMTB 12 Jan 1930 - 745pm - Our Trams and Safety", 12/01/1930 12:00:00 AM
Radio transcript - 10 foolscap sheets, typed, titled "Wireless address 3LO by Mr Alex Cameron, Chairman MMTB 12 Jan 1930 - 745pm - Our Trams and Safety". Introduction refers to a request from the Safety Council of Australia, about safety around trams. Notes braking systems, tramcar maintenance, Preston Workshops, training, medical examinations, accident statistics, cable trams, more accidents with cable cars, knock downs mainly in the city, step accidents, crowding on trams, passengers knocked down by motor cars, tram stops, safety zones, traffic regulation, motor traffic, motor vehicle licencing, parking, and lane markings. Has a lists of don't for motorists, pedestrians and passengers.trams, tramways, radio stations, accidents, behaviour, driver training, brakes, safety, medical, cable trams, statistics, motor vehicles, traffic control -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 24/10/1968 12:00:00 AM
Photograph, Black and White, Photo of the intersection of Bourke and Elizabeth St at evening peak on 24/10/1968, 5.35pm. SW6 872, route 20 to Coburg and W5 740 at the Safety Zone tram stop. Many pedestrians heading towards Flinders St station . In the background is the State Savings Bank and London Stores. The man bending over is possibly a newspaper seller given the leather straps around his back.In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number 44-23 "M&MTB SW6 872 and W5 740 in Elizabeth St at Corner Bourke St, city 5.35pm 24/10/68" "1/60 @ f8 HP4"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, bourke st, sw6 class, w5 class, route 20, coburg, tram 872, tram 740 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Transport for Victoria, "Wellington Parade tram terminus upgrade", Nov. 2019
... a the Simpson St siding, improved safety for crews, pedestrians... cross overs a the Simpson St siding, improved safety for crews ....1 - Pamphlet - folded A3 to A4, titled "Wellington Parade tram terminus upgrade" to provide a set of scissors cross overs a the Simpson St siding, improved safety for crews, pedestrians and for use during particularly special events. Has a map showing the extent of works, pedestrian crossings and car parks changes. Also shows two toilet blocks for crews in grey. On the rear has the dates for the drop in session. Has the PTV, Transport for Victoria and Yarra Trams logos. .2 - Pamphlet - 3 fold DL - printed on off white paper, titled "Buses replace Trams" - 25/10 to 1/11 Set of five digital images of pamphlets collected from Yarra Trams website 14-10-2020trams, tramways, wellington parade, simpson st, trackwork, construction, terminus, crossover -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Yarra Trams, Stop sign fitted to tramcars, mid to late 2000's
Sign - galvanised folded steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" and two walking legs to warn motorists that a pedestrian or passenger was about to leave or board a tramcar. See Reg Item 1439 for another example.trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, passengers, safety -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street, looking west, Melbourne", late 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 3089 titled "Collins Street, looking west, Melbourne" looking west from Swanston Street with W2 class trams 397 (City, route 47) and 569 (West Preston route 10) in the view. In the background are a further four trams. Alongside 569 is the Safety Zone for the eastbound tram stop. The photo shows a busy traffic and pedestrian scene.Yields information Collins St late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, collins st, w2 class, tram 397, tram 569, route 47, route 10 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Flinders St Station - Australian War Museum, 1922
The photograph shows the busy intersection of Flinders and Swanston St with Flinders St station, along with cable trams, motor vehicles, and pedestrians. The sign above the station entrance is advertising the "Australian War Museum" at the Exhibition Buildings. The reference dates its opening as ANZAC day 1922 and moving to Sydney in 1925. The photo was probably taken soon after it opened as the sign above the station entrance was regularly changed. Note the Safety Zone sign on the eastern side of the intersection for eastbound trams. At the time, trams stopped on either side of the intersection for passengers.Yields information the intersection of Flinders and Swanston St and the War Museum exhibition in the early 1920s.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.On the rear has pencil number "KM-M-008", and Ken Magor stamp.cable trams, flinders st station, war museum, flinders st, tramways, safety zone, swanston st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Legal record, City of Ballaarat, City of Ballaarat - by-law - No. 120, June 1939
By-Law No. 120, details the regulation or control of traffic, motor vehicles and horse drawn, pedestrians in the City of Ballaarat, including tram stops and safety zones. Dated 19/6/1939. Signed Alex M King Mayor, J Pryor Councillor and Geo F Morton Town Clerk.Yields information about the operation of vehicles in Sturt St. Ballarat at the time when Councils were responsible for traffic control within their municipalities.Folded sheet - 8 pages printed centre stapled. Two copies, includes one marked reprint.tramways, city of ballaarat, sturt st, two way traffic, traffic control
