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Melbourne Tram MuseumNewsletter, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), PTUA, 2006
... PTUA......ptua...Pulblic Transport Users Association newsletters 1 - May 2006 - 8 pages - Government Transport Plan flops, issues, management, Box Hill, smoking ban, St Kilda Road shuttles, myths - free transport 2 - August 2006 - Govt. plan fails 15 min test, Geelong and MPs using public transport, tram priority, weekend transport 3 - Oct. 2006 - State Election, 30 years of the PTUA and reports about a focus on Melbourne's transport....Public Transport Users Association (PTUA)...PTUA Newsletter Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) ...Pulblic Transport Users Association newsletters 1 - May 2006 - 8 pages - Government Transport Plan flops, issues, management, Box Hill, smoking ban, St Kilda Road shuttles, myths - free transport 2 - August 2006 - Govt. plan fails 15 min test, Geelong and MPs using public transport, tram priority, weekend transport 3 - Oct. 2006 - State Election, 30 years of the PTUA and reports about a focus on Melbourne's transport.Yields information about the Melbourne's public transport in 2006Set of three newsletters A4 size of varying page numbers.tramways, operations, newsletter, oublic transport, ptua, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet - PTUA, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), "Public Transport is Melbourne's future", mid 1990s
... PTUA......ptua...Public Transport Users Association (PTUA)..."Public Transport is Melbourne's future" Pamphlet PTUA Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) ...Pamphlet - titled "Public Transport is Melbourne's future", publicising the Public Transport Users Association, its activities, membership, goals, achievements, and provides a few facts about Melbourne's public transport. Published mid 1990s, does not provide an email address or a website.Demonstrates a PTUA publicity document.Pamphlet - 3 fold A4 on orange paper.trams, tramways, ptua, public transport -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - PTUA, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), "Wrong Way Go Back", c1995
... PTUA...PTUA...Public Transport Users Association (PTUA)..."Wrong Way Go Back" Document PTUA Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) ...Document titled "Wrong Way Go Back" - The Alternative to Melbourne Freeway Explosion, published by the Public Transport Users Association c1995. Looks at the then Freeway expansions, City Link, myths from the Road Lobby, solutions - a quality public transport system and Making Melbourne marvellous. Document a summary of a 24 page report with the same title. Demonstrates a PTUA publication regarding freeway expansion in Melbourne.Document folded A3 sheet to A4, printed.ptua, freeways, public transport, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), "The Melbourne W Class Tram", c1990
... Printed and issued by the PTUA, City Heritage Watch, Tramways Union and the National Trust....Public Transport Users Association (PTUA)...Printed and issued by the PTUA, City Heritage Watch, Tramways Union and the National Trust. ...Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting the retention of W class trams. Notes the replacement by Light rail vehicles, sale of W2's to the USA, with numerous quotes about the W class trams. Issued at the time of Premier Joan Kirner (1990 to 1992). Printed and issued by the PTUA, City Heritage Watch, Tramways Union and the National Trust.Yields information about efforts to retain the W class trams in service.Pamphlet - 2 fold - printed in green ink on white paper.w class, heritage, tram disposal., national trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Trains, trams to stay privately run", 22/08/2007 12:00:00 AM
... ... PTUA...Quotes Connex CEO Bruce Hughes, Yarra Trams - Dennis Cliche, Premier Brumby, Opposition spokesman Terry Mulder, PTUA Daniel Bowen and Union secretary Trevor Dobbyn....Quotes Connex CEO Bruce Hughes, Yarra Trams - Dennis Cliche, Premier Brumby, Opposition spokesman Terry Mulder, PTUA Daniel Bowen and Union secretary Trevor Dobbyn. ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 22/8/2007 titled "Trains, trams to stay privately run" about the extension of the existing contracts for a further year. Quotes Connex CEO Bruce Hughes, Yarra Trams - Dennis Cliche, Premier Brumby, Opposition spokesman Terry Mulder, PTUA Daniel Bowen and Union secretary Trevor Dobbyn.trams, tramways, franchising, yarra trams, connex, ptua, contracts, public transport -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, P. Thomas, South Melbourne Depot, "Cross City Linking - A plan for the future or another PTC Fiasco????", c1992
... ... PTUA..., looking at the proposed project , relationships with the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), route changes, union actions, impacts of proposals and asking members to be involved in the proposal at South Melbourne Depot - c1992 See Reg Item 1535 for a report on this project....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways The Met Unions South Melbourne Depot Management PTC Routes W Class Operations Buses PTUA Pamphlet, letter or notice - photocopy onto an A4 sheet, both sides, titled "Cross City Linking - A plan for the future or another PTC Fiasco????" ...Pamphlet, letter or notice - photocopy onto an A4 sheet, both sides, titled "Cross City Linking - A plan for the future or another PTC Fiasco????", looking at the proposed project , relationships with the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), route changes, union actions, impacts of proposals and asking members to be involved in the proposal at South Melbourne Depot - c1992 See Reg Item 1535 for a report on this project.trams, tramways, the met, unions, south melbourne depot, management, ptc, routes, w class, operations, buses, ptua -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, The Met, tram tour for the Australian Railway Historical Society, 1/07/1991 12:00:00 AM
... ... PTUA...Waldron, Driver Kew Depot, regarding the conditions of the hire for the PTUA. Signed by Dennis Griffith's. .3 - Tram Tour timetable - 3 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner setting out the timetable for the ARHS Tour on 28/7/1991....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways ARHS Tours Charters Tram Hire PTUA Letters - set of three documents printed on A4 sheets concerning the operation of a tram tour for the Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS) on 28 July 1991 or the Public Transport Users Association on Sunday 27 Oct. 1991. .1 - Letter to D. ...Letters - set of three documents printed on A4 sheets concerning the operation of a tram tour for the Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS) on 28 July 1991 or the Public Transport Users Association on Sunday 27 Oct. 1991. .1 - Letter to D. Mehlman, ARHS 5/7/1991 regarding the conditions and costs of the charter. Signed by Gregory Dower, Manager Operations Tram and Bus. .2 - letter to H. Waldron, Driver Kew Depot, regarding the conditions of the hire for the PTUA. Signed by Dennis Griffith's. .3 - Tram Tour timetable - 3 sheets stapled in the top left hand corner setting out the timetable for the ARHS Tour on 28/7/1991.trams, tramways, arhs, tours, charters, tram hire, ptua -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "Tram Danger - Brown", "Track disrepair threatens to derail tram services", 3/09/1991 12:00:00 AM
... ... PTUA...Also a report about the PTUA calling for an inquiry into the price of transport fares in Victoria. .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Age 5/9/1991 - titled "Track disrepair threatens to derail tram services", about the same topic and reports. ...Also a report about the PTUA calling for an inquiry into the price of transport fares in Victoria. .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Age 5/9/1991 - titled "Track disrepair threatens to derail tram services", about the same topic and reports. ...Set of two Newspaper cuttings about the condition of tram track. .1 - Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 3/9/1991 - titled "Tram Danger - Brown", written by Mark Gardy. reporting on a leaked PTC report about tram tracks condition. Opposition transport spokesman Mr Brown released the report. The Minister Mr Spyker, said the track was safe. Gives some details of extent and costs and a map showing affected sections. Also a report about the PTUA calling for an inquiry into the price of transport fares in Victoria. .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Age 5/9/1991 - titled "Track disrepair threatens to derail tram services", about the same topic and reports. Article by Jacqui Macdonald and with a photo of Alan Brown looking at tracks and derailment marks outside the South Melbourne depot. Photo by Sebastian Costanzo.trams, tramways, trackwork, maintenance, repairs, ptc, ptua -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, “App to curb crowding on public transport”, 6/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ... PTUA...Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways A class E class Z3 class Myki PTUA COVID-19 Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. ...Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Planned cross - city tram routes draw criticism", "Coalition pledges efficiency review of tramways plan", "System hit by years of Neglect" "A new tramway game of nought's and crosses", 14/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
... ... PTUA...Also quotes Union Secretary Lou DiGregorio and PTUA. The second item - "System hit by years of Neglect" - comments about the report and The Met ticket dispute. ...Also quotes Union Secretary Lou DiGregorio and PTUA. The second item - "System hit by years of Neglect" - comments about the report and The Met ticket dispute. ...Set of three Newspaper clippings about the proposed cross linking of Melbourne tram routes, written by Jacqui Macdonald and Claude Forrell. .1 - The Age, 30/6/1992 - by Jacqui Macdonald, titled "Planned cross - city tram routes draw criticism", PTC review, W class trams, conductors, PTUA Patrick O'Connor, National Trust David Clark, Opposition Alan Brown and Peter Spyker all commented. Noted by one body a lack of research and surveys. .2 - The Age 1/7/1992 - two items - "Coalition pledges efficiency review of tramways plan", about the plan prepared by the Strategic Review Committee chaired by Peter Parkinson, workplace reforms, cross linking of tram routes, release of the review report the previous day by Peter Spyker. Also quotes Union Secretary Lou DiGregorio and PTUA. The second item - "System hit by years of Neglect" - comments about the report and The Met ticket dispute. Item has a map showing the proposed routes. .3 - The Age 1/7/1992 - "A new tramway game of nought's and crosses" - Claude Forrell - looking at the savings of the plan, conductors, union consent, Government and Coalition attitudes to the proposal of cross linking routes. finances.trams, tramways, operations, transport, public transport, unions, finances, maps, tram routes, w class, national trust, ptua, conductors -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Public Transport Users Association Inc, "Transit News and Views - September 1988 - Vol 12, Number 3", Sep. 1988
... ... PTUA...Inside front cover lists the office holders and representatives of the PTUA on various MTA and STA board. Tram items include: - review of the last six years since the labour government was elected - use of trams for Upfield services - list of industrial actions 3/1988 to July 1988 - two public transport cartoons - page 21 and 23, Truganini Road, Carnegie, Ticket machines, Clarendon St work for the St Kilda Light Rail, Track work issues - with photographs - Spencer St, Track faults, Melbourne Tramway news, Metplan review...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Tramways PTUA Upfield light rail Upfield Light Rail Cartoons Carnegie Truganini Rd Ticket Machines Clarendon St Trackwork Spencer St Metplan Magazine - card covers - 64 pages, centre stapled, published by Public Transport Users Association Inc., titled "Transit News and Views - September 1988 - Vol 12, Number 3" with many articles and new stories focused on public transport, train, tram and bus in the Melbourne area with some overseas news. ...Magazine - card covers - 64 pages, centre stapled, published by Public Transport Users Association Inc., titled "Transit News and Views - September 1988 - Vol 12, Number 3" with many articles and new stories focused on public transport, train, tram and bus in the Melbourne area with some overseas news. Inside front cover lists the office holders and representatives of the PTUA on various MTA and STA board. Tram items include: - review of the last six years since the labour government was elected - use of trams for Upfield services - list of industrial actions 3/1988 to July 1988 - two public transport cartoons - page 21 and 23, Truganini Road, Carnegie, Ticket machines, Clarendon St work for the St Kilda Light Rail, Track work issues - with photographs - Spencer St, Track faults, Melbourne Tramway news, Metplan reviewtrams, tramways, tramways, ptua, upfield light rail, upfield, light rail, cartoons, carnegie, truganini rd, ticket machines, clarendon st, trackwork, spencer st, metplan -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Smartcard could be just the ticket to ride", 22/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
... Notes some of the problems, particularly for trams. Quotes PTUA Secretary Tony Morton and opposition Transport Spokesman, Terry Mulder....Notes some of the problems, particularly for trams. Quotes PTUA Secretary Tony Morton and opposition Transport Spokesman, Terry Mulder. ...Newspaper clipping - from The Age, 22/10/2004 about the tender for a new ticketing system to replace Metcard by 2007, for which the tender expires March 2007. Looks at some of the likely companies, ERG, Cubic, OneLink, Wayfarer. Notes some of the problems, particularly for trams. Quotes PTUA Secretary Tony Morton and opposition Transport Spokesman, Terry Mulder.trams, tramways, ticket, myki, metcard -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Melbourne Weekly, "Blyth St tram terminus a top priority for route 96 upgrade", 3/09/2012 12:00:00 AM
... Internet printout on two A4 sheets of an article from the Melbourne Weekly, 3/9/2012, "Blyth St tram terminus a top priority for route 96 upgrade" about the upgrade of route 96, tram stops, Blyth St terminus, consultation with local residents, City of Moreland and provision of traffic light priority - quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Route 96 Blyth St Superstops Terminus Internet printout on two A4 sheets of an article from the Melbourne Weekly, 3/9/2012, "Blyth St tram terminus a top priority for route 96 upgrade" about the upgrade of route 96, tram stops, Blyth St terminus, consultation with local residents, City of Moreland and provision of traffic light priority - quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA. "Blyth St tram terminus a top priority for route 96 upgrade" Newspaper Melbourne Weekly ...Internet printout on two A4 sheets of an article from the Melbourne Weekly, 3/9/2012, "Blyth St tram terminus a top priority for route 96 upgrade" about the upgrade of route 96, tram stops, Blyth St terminus, consultation with local residents, City of Moreland and provision of traffic light priority - quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA.trams, tramways, route 96, blyth st, superstops, terminus -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "Let old trams die", 28/9/1993
... Quotes National Trust, PTUA and Charles Sowerwine of Melb. Uni urban historian. ...Quotes National Trust, PTUA and Charles Sowerwine of Melb. Uni urban historian. ...Article by Damon Johnston about Jeff Kennett and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity for their future. The reporter notes the lack of awareness for W class trams, compared to the general tram fleet, compares performance with Z class fleet. Quotes National Trust, PTUA and Charles Sowerwine of Melb. Uni urban historian. See item 7613 for the decision News Release.Yields information the formation of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 28/9/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, “Free tram expansion attacked”, 6/06/2019 12:00:00 AM
... ... PTUA...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Public Transport Free Tram PTUA Newspaper clippings titled: “Free tram expansion attacked” Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/6/2019 by Benjamin Preiss Melbourne's free tram zone should not be extended according to Public Transport Users Association's Daniel Bowen. ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Free tram expansion attacked” Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/6/2019 by Benjamin Preiss Melbourne's free tram zone should not be extended according to Public Transport Users Association's Daniel Bowen. He claims it causes overcrowding and loss of revenue. MP Rod Barton has proposed the extension to cover the zoo, Shrine of Remembrance and the MCG, which has been passed in parliament. Proposal will now be examined along with cheaper off-peak fares.trams, tramways, public transport, free tram, ptua -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Paul Mees, "Fare Systems for Melbourne - a response", c1992
... ...PTUA...Yields information about issues with a new ticketing system from the PTUA perspective. tramways metcard tickets PTUA Ticketing Document - four A4 sheets - was stapled. ...The document was written by Paul Mees of the Public Transport Users Association, about the introduction and use of an automated ticketing system and fares, including costs, conductors, staffing, and funding public transport. Undated, prior to Metcard being introduced, c1992.Yields information about issues with a new ticketing system from the PTUA perspective.Document - four A4 sheets - was stapled.tramways, metcard, tickets, ptua, ticketing -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams could be our future", 21/1/2017
... Was supported by Mr Bob Lever of the local PTUA. Has photos of a large crowd joining bogie trams outside the Provincial Hotel and two photos of tram accidents. along with a map of the SEC System....Was supported by Mr Bob Lever of the local PTUA. Has photos of a large crowd joining bogie trams outside the Provincial Hotel and two photos of tram accidents. along with a map of the SEC System. ...Article by Michael Pollock reporting on a letter to the City of Ballarat about a proposal by Mr Jeff Moran of AWTY Transort Consultants about building a light rail system to serve Ballarat growth areas. Outlines possible routes. Was supported by Mr Bob Lever of the local PTUA. Has photos of a large crowd joining bogie trams outside the Provincial Hotel and two photos of tram accidents. along with a map of the SEC System.Yields information about a proposal to provide light rail to Ballarat.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/1/2017 titled "Trams could be our future".trams, tramways, tram revival, light rail, ballarat, tramway proposals -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Geographic gets its kicks on Route 96", Jan. 2010
... Gives a background history, operation, quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA. Has a list of the top 10 tram rides identified by the magazine....Gives a background history, operation, quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA. Has a list of the top 10 tram rides identified by the magazine. ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, late Jan 2010, titled "Geographic gets its kicks on Route 96" following the publication of the January 2010 issue of National Geographic featuring Route 96. Includes a map of the route, photo of trams 5012 and 5001. Gives a background history, operation, quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA. Has a list of the top 10 tram rides identified by the magazine.trams, tramways, route 96, tramways, melbourne, tram 5001, tram 5012 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Melbourne rattles along in the top 10 of tram cities", 16/1/1995
... Has comments from the National Trust, PTUA, and about the tram fleet. Notes the recent growth in the Melbourne system. ...Has comments from the National Trust, PTUA, and about the tram fleet. Notes the recent growth in the Melbourne system. ...Newspaper cutting about the position of Melbourne trams in the world in terms of kilometres of track and the number of routes based on Jane's Urban Transport Systems. Has comments from the National Trust, PTUA, and about the tram fleet. Notes the recent growth in the Melbourne system. Item written by Bruce Tobin. How Jane's obtained or intepreted their information is unkinown - a check at the time of cataloguing notes that Prague was 144km and Poznan was about 66km of route - based on their Wikipedia pages. Yields information about Melbourne's position in the world tram list in 1995 - but this is subject to interepretion.Newspaper cutting from The Age 16/1/1995tramways, melbourne, length, routes -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, Public Transport Users Association, "Greening Melbourne - with Public Transport", 1991
... ... PTUA...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways PTUA Melbourne Transport Toronto Forty page document, full paper, centre stapled, folded A3 sheets, titled "Greening Melbourne - with Public Transport". published by the Public Transport Users Association 1991. ...Forty page document, full paper, centre stapled, folded A3 sheets, titled "Greening Melbourne - with Public Transport". published by the Public Transport Users Association 1991. Inside front cover has a list of contributors, foreword by Dr John Whitelegg of Lancaster University UK. Document looks at the transport, Greenhouse effects, Toronto, public transport in Melbourne, service standards, fringe suburbs, public transport in other cities, including Zurich, ticketing, Doncaster Rail line, all night services, traffic management, funding, possible projects and how to do it.trams, tramways, ptua, melbourne, transport, toronto -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Tram chief raps councils over clogged routes", 22/04/2007 12:00:00 AM
... Quotes Dennis Cliche, Yarra Trams CEO, Jim Betts, Director of Public Transport, Dick Gross President of the MAV, Peter Daly RACV and Daniel Bower PTUA. Concerned with the length of journeys, Think Tram, traffic light priority....Quotes Dennis Cliche, Yarra Trams CEO, Jim Betts, Director of Public Transport, Dick Gross President of the MAV, Peter Daly RACV and Daniel Bower PTUA. Concerned with the length of journeys, Think Tram, traffic light priority. ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 22/4/2007 titled "Tram chief raps councils over clogged routes "written by Stephen Cauchi. about issues with clearways. Quotes Dennis Cliche, Yarra Trams CEO, Jim Betts, Director of Public Transport, Dick Gross President of the MAV, Peter Daly RACV and Daniel Bower PTUA. Concerned with the length of journeys, Think Tram, traffic light priority.trams, tramways, traffic lights, congestion, public transport, car parks -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Australian Financial Review (AFR), "Quiet achiever keeps a city ticking", 21/10/2011 12:00:00 AM
... Quotes Terry Rawnsley of SGS Economics and Planning, Daniel Bowen of the PTUA, and that Melbourne is a tram survivor amongst Australian cities. ...Quotes Terry Rawnsley of SGS Economics and Planning, Daniel Bowen of the PTUA, and that Melbourne is a tram survivor amongst Australian cities. ...Newspaper clipping from The Australian Financial Review, 21/10/2011 titled "Quiet achiever keeps a city ticking", about the impact of route 96 and other tram lines on the City of Melbourne and their efficiency in providing a public transport service. Quotes Terry Rawnsley of SGS Economics and Planning, Daniel Bowen of the PTUA, and that Melbourne is a tram survivor amongst Australian cities. Has a photo of Bumblebee (2), C2 class tram outside Southern Cross Station.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, route 96, c2 class, public transport -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Minister for Public Transport, "Customers come first in Tram Decision", 18/11/1993
... The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. ...The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. ...News Release from the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram, keeping at least 51, the delivery of the B class tram, and keeping a further 50 for supplementary service. The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. Also has an item of British tourist Will Bright about the use of W class trams and his thoughts along with a photo - written by Anita Quigley.Yields information the announcement of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.News Release - 2 A4 pages stapled and Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 19/11/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars, alan brown, b class trams, refurbishment -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, R. A. Vowels, "Cross-City Linking - A critique of the Report of Tram and Bus Strategic Review Committee", Oct. 1992
... ... PTUA...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways PTC Routes W Class Operations Buses PTUA Report - 25 A4 pages photocopied stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Cross-City Linking - A critique of the Report of Tram and Bus Strategic Review Committee". ...Report - 25 A4 pages photocopied stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Cross-City Linking - A critique of the Report of Tram and Bus Strategic Review Committee". Prepared by R. A. Vowels in Oct. 1992, is heavily critical of the report and with serious concerns and identified a number of deficiencies. Has a table of contents. Considers the W class trams and other trams. Provides suggestions regarding alternative routing of trams. Includes some copies of newspaper clippings. Not know who commissioned the report - may have been the Union or the Public Transport Users Association. See also Reg Item 2232 for South Melbourne Depot views, See also Reg Item 2652 for a short item about the route proposals.trams, tramways, ptc, routes, w class, operations, buses, ptua -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Transport row will stop private, buses, trams", 2/11/1989
... Quotes from Ralph Stavely of the Police, Patrick O'Connor of the PTUA and the Minister's office. Written by Leonie Lamont. ...Quotes from Ralph Stavely of the Police, Patrick O'Connor of the PTUA and the Minister's office. Written by Leonie Lamont. ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/11/1989 1 - "Transport row will stop private, buses, trams" - regarding a stop work meeting following the standing down of 100 workers the previous day over the introduction of met ticketing, quotes Mr Kennan transport Minister, Tony Martin of the Union, the employment of contract conductors, and union bans on these workers. Includes a photo of four crews standing inside Malvern depot. Written by Hugo Kelly. 2 - "We're riding with you on the Met' - well sometimes, about the use of Transit Police on public transport, notes the understaffing, staff issues and that many were just watching trains go by. Quotes from Ralph Stavely of the Police, Patrick O'Connor of the PTUA and the Minister's office. Written by Leonie Lamont. See also items 9197 and 9196.Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors and the use of Transit Police.Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/11/1989trams, tramways, met ticket, union, stop work, conductors, police -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, The Age, Frith, "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", c1980
... Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. ...Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. ...Laminated A3 sheet featuring photograph and newspaper clippings. 1 - an Article written by Erica Cervini titled "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence on keeping Melbourne's trams which have since become an icon. Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson.trams, tramways, robert risson, bourke st, opening, trolley poles, accidents, melbourne, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Trams: making the most of the city's assets", "Protesters turn out in support of W class trams in Fitzroy", "Save Trams", 4/1992 to 8/1992
... ... PTUA...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways W Class Maintenance National Trust Withdrawn Trams Stored Trams Sale Of Trams Kew Depot Brunswick St Protest PTUA Some have publishing dates in ink on the cutting. ...Set of three Newspaper clippings abut the W class trams and their withdrawal. .1 - Editorial, the Age 26-4-1992 - titled - "Trams: making the most of the city's assets" - W class are a Melbourne icon, with their future is secure, finances, sale to the US, recommends that they should be saved. .2 - The Age - 18/51992 - titled - titled - "Protesters turn out in support of W class trams in Fitzroy" - written by Jacqui Macdonald, about a protest march in Brunswick St following publication of plans for replacement of W class in Brunswick St. Supported by workers from Preston Depot and the Public Transport Users Association, Patrick O'Connor. Also quotes Ms Angela Ireland Mayor of Fitzroy, Pat Wilson PTC, and Michael Norbury National Trust. .3 - Progress Press - 8/7/1992 - "Save Trams" about the withdrawal of W class trams from Kew Depot since 1985. Quotes Michael Wilmot and David Clark of the National TrustSome have publishing dates in ink on the cutting.trams, tramways, w class, maintenance, national trust, withdrawn trams, stored trams, sale of trams, kew depot, brunswick st, protest, ptua -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Dispute over tram stop may travel to the High Court", 11/01/2005 12:00:00 AM
... Notes the issues, protests by Paul Mees PTUA, Sue Chambers of Carlton Residents Association, appears to VCAT, Supreme Court. ...Notes the issues, protests by Paul Mees PTUA, Sue Chambers of Carlton Residents Association, appears to VCAT, Supreme Court. ....1 - Newspaper clipping from The Age 11/1/2005, titled "Dispute over tram stop may travel to the High Court", about issues with the construction of a new terminus - Melbourne University - in Swanston St. Notes the issues, protests by Paul Mees PTUA, Sue Chambers of Carlton Residents Association, appears to VCAT, Supreme Court. Quotes Hubert Guyot CEO of Yarra. Has a photo of Paul Mees standing in the track work area, all track removed and a image of the finished project. Photo by Penny Stephens, report by Dan Silkstone, Transport Reporter. Item not dated, date determined by an online search. .2 - Yarra Trams newspaper notice advising of the works between 7/1 and 19/1 - temporary tram changes, road changes and general advice.trams, tramways, swanston st, melbourne university, superstops, terminus, trackwork -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Discrimination bid on historic trams", "Tram delays leave disable behind", 6/11/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Also quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA and Human Rights Commission....Also quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA and Human Rights Commission. "Discrimination bid on historic trams", "Tram delays leave disable behind" Newspaper The Age Hazel Smith, John McKenna, James Carter, Daniel Bowen ...Series of four newspaper cuttings about discrimination access to trams and wheel chair users. .1 - The Age 6/11/2006 - "Discrimination bid on historic trams" - about Hazel Smith taking Dept of Infrastructure to court about the use of W class trams on the route 78 line. Notes she had a fall on this tram and suffered injuries. Has comments from the Dept and Yarra Trams. .2 - The Age? undated c2012 - "Tram delays leave disable behind" about the lack of progress in making trams more accessible, Australian Human Rights Commission, Transport, Minister Lynne Kosky and quotes from a wheel chair user, John McKenna and Vic Council of Social Services Cath Smith. .3 - The Age? - undated c2013 - Next trams years away for disabled travellers - similar issues - has a photo of Wendy Brooks in her wheelchair near the Royal Melbourne Hospital. .4 - The Age 10/5/2018 - "Tram traps: wheels not welcome" - looking at disability access tram stops, routes access and the cast of James Carter missing a stop and not able to get off until the tram returned. Has a map of route 96. Also quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA and Human Rights Commission.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, disability services, doi, route 78, route 96, superstops -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Southern Cross, "Next stop change. But is it better?", "Tram users tipped as losers", "A rattlers' farewell", "Depot to lose route", 22/03/1995 12:00:00 AM
... Quotes Mr. Mees of the PTUA. .4 - page 3 of the "Emerald Hill Times", 22/3/1995, titled "Depot to lose route", written by Petrina Dakin and Bruce Atherton, about the proposed changes including the loss the Route 12, and other issues. ...Quotes Mr. Mees of the PTUA. .4 - page 3 of the "Emerald Hill Times", 22/3/1995, titled "Depot to lose route", written by Petrina Dakin and Bruce Atherton, about the proposed changes including the loss the Route 12, and other issues. ...Newspaper clipping - set of four cuttings - from the Southern Cross or other papers as noted, 22/3/1995 titled "Next stop change. But is it better?" discussing proposed route changes to Melbourne trams 1 - Front cover with a photo of Z97, with a destination of North Richmond Route 78. 2 - Page 3 of above newspaper, titled "Tram users tipped as losers" outlining the proposed changes to routes 1, 8, 10, 15, 78, 79. 96, 109 - affecting the types of trams used and depots. Quotes Ray Wilson of the PTC, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union, and John Andrews of the of the Committee for the Retention and Extension of Kew Tramlines. Written by Linda Tanner with a photo of Z9 on route 78. 3 - Page 6 of The Melbourne Times, 22/3/1995. titled "A rattlers' farewell", about the removal of the W class tram from the Brunswick St route. Item includes a photo of SW5 800. Written by Jane Kenrick, photo Peter Weaving. Quotes Mr. Mees of the PTUA. .4 - page 3 of the "Emerald Hill Times", 22/3/1995, titled "Depot to lose route", written by Petrina Dakin and Bruce Atherton, about the proposed changes including the loss the Route 12, and other issues. Has a photo of a tram with Route 12 showing.trams, tramways, tram routes, w class, route 1, route 8, route 10, route 15, route 78, route 79, ptc, route 96, route 109, z class, tram 97, tram 9, tram 800
