A 'Boutonneur' or Buttoner; is an instrument wherewith buttons are pulled through their o'er-strait holes. To use the implement on a shoe, one firmly grasped the handle, and then inserted the steel hook through the eyelet, grasping the button and pulling it through.Metal Button hook made by or promoting what appears to be LG Gert Shoe Company of SeattleLG Gert Shoe Company of Seattlefootwear accessories, button hooks, boutonneurs, buttoners

Made as a Souvenir Sales item for the Seattle Waterfront tramway. Purchased at the time of the visit of a former MMTB tram workshops foreman. Depicts W2 512. The Waterfront tramway opened in 1982 using three ex Melbourne trams. The service closed 2005.Has a close association with the now closed Seattle USA Waterfront Tramway.Badge - Seattle USA, Souvenir - relief of a Melbourne W2 512. with a green and cream colour scheme with a enamel gloss finish and a pin on the rear. Two copies held. Manufacturers mark - "MAPCO" on rear.trams, tramcars, w2 class, w2 512, souvenir, seattle, waterfront tramway, badge

Printed for the information of visitors to Seattle. The tramway or streetcar operated from 1982 until 2005 using former Melbourne W2 class tramcars.Yields information about a tramway that used former Melbourne tramcarsSet of two documents associated with the Seattle Waterfront Streetcar service. .1 - 4 fold full colour pamphlet giving details of the service - dated 6/98 .2 - 3 fold timetable for the service, dated 20-9-1900 to 4-2-2000tramways, trams, seattle, timetable, waterfront tramway, w2 class

Newspaper clippings - untitled - undated - with a photo of former Melbourne W2 482 in Seattle Washington. c1990trams, tramways, seattle, w2 class

Postcard featuring former Melbourne tram, W2 482 in Seattle with the Pier 59 building in the background. Has details of the location and that tramcar came from Australia on the rear. Operations of the service began in 1982 and closed in 2005. See reference.Yields information about W2 482 in Seattle.Postcard - full colour, divided back.tramways, tramcars, tram 482, w2 class, seattle

Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of former Melbourne tram 512 running in Seattle, show destination of Main St, route 99 with the Pier 54 building in the background. At the Madison St stop. The rear has details of the location of the publisher (Smith Western Co. of Tacoma), photographer Charles Van Pelt and where printed - Singapore.trams, tramways, seattle, w2 class, tram 512

Pacific News - No. 239 - 32 pages, magazine Vol 21, No. 9, mid-July 1982, published by Chatham Publish Co., Burlingame California USA - pages 11-13 contains an article titled "In Seattle streetcars roll again", looking the Waterfront Streetcar service using Melbourne W2 class trams. Has photos of 462, 518 and 512. Gives details of the planning, construction, costs and operations.trams, tramways, w2 class, seattle, tram 462, tram 518, tram 512

Newspaper clipping from The Age, 13/1/1978 titled "New Life in US for our old trams", written by Ross Warneke on the sale of two W2 tramcars (481 and 484) to Seattle. Quotes MMTB Chairman, Mr. F. Snell, Paul Class of Gales Creek Enterprises and Councilman George Bensen of Seattle who are to visit Melbourne next week.On the right hand side of the cutting, gives the newspaper and date and "Also 518 to Seattle" in ink.trams, tramways, sale of trams, tramcars, melbourne, mmtb, seattle

Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of SW5 840 inbound in Victoria Parade May 1973 with the destination of City, Route 42. Note the hedges on either side of the tram reservation. Tram has front advertisements for TEAC sound equipment and Courage Draught. On the rear has a photo of a destination blind - showing Kew Depot with the words "75 years of Service" underneath, address and stamp blocks, PMTT logo with an A class tram in the centre. In the bottom left hand corner are the details of the photo, printer - Biscay Greetings and photographer - Ray Marsh and the number T102. 2nd copy added 15/9/2020.trams, tramways, postcards, kew depot, victoria parade, celebrations, pmtt, tram 840, sw5 class, mmtb

BookA collection of essays by art critics, historians and journalists exploring 12 individual and group practices of activist art making. An overview of the dynamic exhibitions, events, happenings and cultural practices engaged in creating social change.public art, collective, interdisciplinary, body, racism, durational art, social practice, museology, feminism, collaboration

Centre page spread of an article titled "A Streetcar named Delight", from the Australasian Post - undated - c1980 about the Melbourne W2 class trams operating in Seattle, Washington. Written by Vaughan Mawbey, gives details of the trams, the construction background of the tramway, some local stories and identities associated with the tramways. Has a number of photos including W2 518. Noted Sir Rupert Hamer was at the opening.trams, tramways, seattle, w2 class, usa

Set of two newspaper clippings from the Prahran Times; .1 - "Signal box Stairs Forbidden', 24/3/1959 - St Kilda Council refusing to give permission for stairs to replace the ladder at St Kilda Junction. .2 - "New tracks in Dandenong Road" - 18/3/1959 about the reconstruction of track between Orrong Road and Chapel St.On the right hand side of the cutting, gives the newspaper and date and "Also 518 to Seattle" in ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, st kilda junction, signals, dandenong road

Set of two black and white photographs printed on A4 sheets using a laser printer. .1 - W5 body under overhaul, Preston Workshops early 1980's - shows the tram with all fittings removed and cabins. .2 - W2 518 on a trailer at Preston workshops prior to shipment to Seattle. Not known whether the trailer went to the USA as well. Has a TV cameraman filming it. Images provided by John Prideaux with notes on .1 about the two images.Notes in ink re dates and information.trams, tramways, preston workshops, seattle, w5 class, w2 class, transporting trams

Printed - 3 fold - two colour timetable for the Seattle Waterfront Pioneer Square - International District route "99 Waterfront Street Car" which used ex Melbourne W2's. Operated by King Country Metro, for period 18/9/2000 to 2/2/2001. Gives a route map, times, fares, a short history of the streetcars and contact details for customer services. Pamphlet - 3 fold detailing the tram with map and a loose or separate timetable sheet - 1992 Spring Schedule. Has W2 512 on cover, 272 on rear.trams, tramways, seattle, w2 class, timetables, tram 512, tram 272

Paper label from packaging for 'TENNIS' brand apples. Colour lithograph on paper depicting a tennis racquet and two apples. Text states: 'TENNIS BRAND/SELECTED APPLES/G.F. SCHLOETELBORG & CO./SEATTLE, WASH./U.S.A'. and at lower left: 'TRAUNG LABEL CO. SEATTLE'. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Glass, Woodtennis

Purchased in Panama by Betty Colman, Seattle, and later given to Edna Wark.Red cotton background, with applique and reverse applique, and embroidery in bright coloursembroidery, mola - reverse applique, patchwork, central america, mid 1900's

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400 Colour photo of the Mt. Washington Incline (Funicular Railway), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Advertising sign and 2 figures at bottom of incline. Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Sender - George Laidlaw, 84 Frankstown Ave. PO stamp on front May 1, 1906, Seattle, Washington PO stamp on back May 14, 1906, Pittsburgh, Pa. postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

Contains full colour photographs of Melbourne trams in other locations such as Edmonton, Auckland, Christchurch, Seattle, Memphis, New Orleans, San Francisco, Denmark, San Jose, and Dallas. Also contains photographs of Adelaide, Brooks Oregon, Kennebunkport, Okayama, Demonstrates production of calendars featuring tram photographs, containing many historic photographs and Melbourne Ws in overseas places.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2009" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, san francsico, w2 class, sw 6 class, edmondton, denmark

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.

Pamphlet - A4 sheet folded to DL, printed on orange paper titled "City of Malvern - A brief Malvern History", outlining the history of the City, including early settlers, churches, the Town Hall, settlement, the history of the name and street names, houses and hotels. Has photo of tram using a crossover in Glenferrie Road. Produced by the Malvern Historical Society. Two copies held.trams, tramways, sale of trams, seattle, w2 class

Wal Jack kept extensive notes on railways and tramways around the world, provided by his correspondents and research. This set of notes has information on the Puget Sound Electric Railway (Seattle to Tacoma), cars of the Jamestown, Westfield and North western Railroad. closure of the Lancaster Ohio streetcar (tram) system, the McKeen Motor car company and Central Electric Rail fan's Association. (CERA) who published a detailed magazine. Bickarts were Ballarat Watchmakers and Jewellers.Yields information about type of work undertaken by Wal Jack.Two orange coloured sheets - Bickarts of Ballarat letterhead - recording details of USA Streetcar systems.letters, wal jack, archive, usa, mckeen, cera, records, bickarts

Set of 11 photos by Hugh Ballment, unless noted, of MMTB, and MTA: HBM185 - MMTB Tram 377, c1954, Swanston St, At Bourke St, with Royal visit decorations along the street. In the background is Foy Gibson, ANZ Bank, Cosmopolitan Hotel and a policeman directing traffic. HBM186 - MMTB Tram 677, late 1950s, Elsternwick, Has the Tram stop sign about tram services, adverts for Dandy Ham and BP Energy fuel and a Cartage Contractor's offices in the background. HBM187 - MMTB Tram 518, cMay 1983, Seattle, Tourist Tram HBM188 - MTA Tram 2, 1987, Bourke St, Spencer St junction construction. Has the MTOCo offices and Spencer St station in the background. HBM189 - MTA Tram 244, cNov1997, Flinders St, At Spencer St, with a ComEng Train on the viaduct. HBM190 - MMTB Trams 722, 917, c1986, Swanston St, Art Tram David Larwill - at Flinders St with Young and Jackson in the background with adverts for Peter Stuyvesant, four X, Classic Restaurant and a large advert for Coca Cola. HBM191 - MTA Tram 24, Aug 1988, Bourke St, Cable track removal at Spencer St HBM192 - MMTB Tram 857, 24/05/1954, St Kilda Rd, At Sturt St corner, with the Trocadero building in the background HBM193 - MMTB Tram 651, cMay1968, St Kilda junction, Queensway construction, with a passenger at the tram stop. HBM194 - MMTB, Z class tram no. 29, cMay 1976, Bourke St, shows the Palladium Entertainment Centre in the background advertising "Barry Lyndon". Photo taken from the Southern Cross Hotel. HBM195 - MMTB, T class No. 180, 9/09/1967, Royal Parade, TMSV Tour - tours data base gives the date of 10/9/1967, confirmed by TMSV tours listing. Yields information about Melbourne tram operations, with 1950s to 1980s photos of Melbourne tramways.Kodachrome cardboard and plastic mounts, with notes - set of 11new tramway, bourke st, spencer st, swanston st, elizabeth st, flinders st, tram 377, tram 677, elsternwick, seattle, tram 518, tram 244, tram 722, tram 24, tram 857, st kilda road, tram 917, z class, x2 class, t class, royal parade, tram 180