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Melbourne Tram Museum
Certificate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", 13/03/1947 12:00:00 AM
... "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that R. Wearne... Trams tramways Drivers Certificates MMTB Forms Single sheet ...Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that R. Wearne has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 13/3/1947, given No. 2257, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and ?? as Manager. Signed on the left margin by R. Wearne, No. 1440. Form No. 3/232, dated August 1946.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Decorated Tram, Ballarat 1938
... of the National Mutual building in Sturt Street. Shows the tram driver.... Shows the tram driver, Arthur Hugo who went on to become ...Decorated tram celebrating the Ballarat Centenary outside of the National Mutual building in Sturt Street. Shows the tram driver, Arthur Hugo who went on to become a Tramways Inspector.arthur hugo, tram, ballarat centenary, vehicle, public -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", c2019
... Photocopy of a MMTB "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate...Trams tramways Drivers Certificates MMTB Forms Photocopy ...Photocopy of a MMTB "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that K. Tierney has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 8/6/1976, given No. 8596, signed by J. Fuller as Instructor and RC Drummond as Traffic Manager. Signed on the left margin by K. Tierney, No. 271. Form No. 3/232. Copy trimmed to actual size and 2nd A4 copy held as well.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Certificate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", 1970s
... "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that Scholten R... Trams tramways Drivers Certificates MMTB Forms Single sheet ...Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that Scholten R A No. 3211 of Malvern Depot has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/7/1979, given certificate No. 9534, signed by M McGrath as Instructor and R C Drummond as Manager. Signed on the left margin by Ron Scholten Form No. 3/232.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Certificate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", 19/01/1946 12:00:00 AM
... "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that E. Benson... Trams tramways Drivers Certificates MMTB Forms Single sheet ...Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that E. Benson has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/1/46, given No. 1857, signed by E McCormack as Instructor and S M Richardson as Manager. Signed on the left margin by E. Benson, No. 453. Form No. 3/232, June 44trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Square tramway ground indicator roadway stud
... Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers... by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through ...Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object square shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Round tramway ground indicator roadway stud, BB SW Stainless
... Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers... by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through ...Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object round shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it. Has the stamp of BBSW stainless manufacturers stamp and patent number.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, untitled, 29/09/1969 12:00:00 AM
... driver jumped for his life seconds before tram crashed into empty... with petrol tanker in North Fitzroy Tram driver jumped for his life ...Newspaper clipping untitled. The Herald 29/9/69 Photo and text of tram crash with petrol tanker in North Fitzroy Tram driver jumped for his life seconds before tram crashed into empty Golden Fleece petrol tanker in North Fitzroy. Tram driver Arthur Smart taken to hospital with cuts and bruises Only passenger on tram taken to hospital with shock. East Preston tram.trams, tramways, collision, accidents, trucks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, c1980
... . Joyce was the first women tram driver and Cath was the other... Trams tramways Conductresses Drivers Women Colour print of Joyce ...Colour print of Joyce Barry and Cath Stone at a function. Joyce was the first women tram driver and Cath was the other conductress in the abortive 1973 attempt to train women drivers.trams, tramways, conductresses, drivers, women -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, Badge Mint, "Junior Tram Driver", c1995
... "Junior Tram Driver"... Driver" with a cartoon of a tram and passengers - route 1. Has... back with a pin, titled "Junior Tram Driver" with a cartoon ...Badge - white plastic back with a pin, titled "Junior Tram Driver" with a cartoon of a tram and passengers - route 1. Has Manufacturers logo and name on the rear - "Badge Mint"trams, tramways, badges, cartoons, souvenirs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Think Tank for trammy, 07/03/2018
... The life of Melbourne's happiest tram driver Bruce Whalley... . The life of Melbourne's happiest tram driver Bruce Whalley got even ...The life of Melbourne's happiest tram driver Bruce Whalley got even happier last year when the dapper bow-tie wearing bon vivant was invited to be on the ABC's latest quiz show, Think Tank.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .bruce whalley, think thank - abc, greensborough -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - Union badge, Wittenbach & Co, 1930's?
... was a SEC tram driver. Bill and his elder brother Dan, both drove... was a SEC tram driver. Bill and his elder brother Dan, both drove ...The badge belonged to the Donor's father - Bill Irvin, who was a SEC tram driver. Bill and his elder brother Dan, both drove trams in Ballarat. The Union badge confirmed membeship of the Union and was permitted to be worn on a uniform.Has a strong association with Bill Irvin, SEC tram driver of the 1930's and demonstrates the importance of being a union member at the time and the badge provided by the unionAustralian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a steel/ silver backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. Has a hole in the top of the badge for a steel ring or a method of attachment to a uniform. On back of badge has stamped into the badge "BL 42", possibly indicating Ballarat and badge number. On the base of the badge has words "Wittenbach " cast into the badge. tramways, trams, unions, badges, atea, employees, bill irvin -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “Tram, bus hit: 8 hurt”, 24/04/1969 12:00:00 AM
... Eight people (tram driver and 7 passengers) taken to St...-flour tanker. About 85 people were in tram. Tram driver ...“Tram, bus hit: 8 hurt” The Sun, Thursday, April 24, 1969 Photo and text of tram crash Gertrude and Napier Sts Fitzroy Eight people (tram driver and 7 passengers) taken to St Vincent's Hospital by ambulance, none seriously hurt Peak-hour tram collides with bulk-flour tanker. About 85 people were in tram. Tram driver was thrown clear of tram, his cabin wrecked.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, trucks, fitzroy -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Uniform, 1961 to 1975
... tram driver... as a tram driver, he kept this uniform in mint condition through... as a tram driver, he kept this uniform in mint condition through ...This uniform was provided to an Irishman who had been sponsered by the M&MTB for travel from Britain to Australia for work as a tram driver, he kept this uniform in mint condition through the years and has never been worn in service.This uniform is significant due to its excellent condition, a rarity for an uniform of it's age.Blue M&MTB uniform. Blue trousers with a red strip up the outside of the leg. Blue jacket with with three pockets, two at waist height, one on left chest, red M&MTB emblems sewn onto the lapels and and three silver buttons with M&MTB logo. Blue overcoat with three pockets, two at waist height, one on left chest, three plain plastic buttons.uniform, mmtb, hawthorn depot, tram, tram uniform, tram driver, melbourne trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White SW2 478 Riversdale Road Hawthorn, Keith Kings, 3/11/1956
... to indicate a tram stop to the tram drivers.... to indicate a tram stop to the tram drivers. Yields information about ...Photograph shows SW2 478 (City Route 70) in Riversdale Road at Tooronga Rd Hawthorn. The photographer notes the metal fascias on the tram. Note the lenses fitted to one side of the street lights to indicate a tram stop to the tram drivers.Yields information about tram 478 in 1956.Black and White SW2 478 Riversdale Road Hawthorn photo number N(m)(i)Has details and date written on the rear.tramways, trams, sw2 class, tram 478, riversdale road, route 70 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "St Kilda - A Tram Driver's tour", Oct. 2008
... Pamphlet - "St Kilda - A Tram Driver's tour" - sightseeing...Pamphlet - "St Kilda - A Tram Driver's tour" - sightseeing ...Pamphlet - "St Kilda - A Tram Driver's tour" - sightseeing trips for passengers, giving information about St Kilda and its attractions such as Ackland St using a Route 96 tram and/or Route 16. Produced by Yarra Trams Oct. 2008.Demonstrates a passenger information document about St Kilda.Pamphlet - double side DL single sheet. Two copies held.trams, tramways, st kilda, route 96, route 16, ackland st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Mrs Jean Gaze, Jul. 2007
... Letter seeking the name of a possible Ballarat tram driver... correspondence Letter seeking the name of a possible Ballarat tram driver ...Letter seeking the name of a possible Ballarat tram driver, Harry ? who served a batman to a Doctor during World War 1. Unable to source the name - correspondence attached. Unfortunately no surname. Papers attached.Various correspondencetrams, tramways, crews, ballarat, world war 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Framed Document, Kevin Staines, "Doncaster Bus Depot - Drivers Honour Board - (First Day of Operations), Mar. 2016
... TRAM DRIVERS WHO TRANSFERRED FROM HAWTHORN & KEW TRAM DEPOTS... Trams tramways Doncaster Private Bus Companies Buses Drivers ...Framed presentation of the first bus drivers at Donacaster and the companies they worked for prior to working at Doncaster. Prepared by Kevin Stanes 2016. Framed with a commercial black plastic frame with a light wood back, glass sheet and various clips and suspension points. Listing of names and other information provided by Kevin Stanes by email: Doncaster list - see htd1444 - Doncaster Bus Depot Employees [First Day] For email and recollections in particular about Doncaster - see htd1443email.pdftrams, tramways, doncaster, private bus companies, buses, drivers, conductors, officers, depots -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong tram body being delivered from the Railway Station c1924
... with the horse driver standing in the same location as a tram driver... with the horse driver standing in the same location as a tram driver ...Demonstrates the method of delivery of a tramcar body for Geelong from the railway station using a horse drawn jinker with the horse driver standing in the same location as a tram driver would have. Tramcar built by Pengelley of Adelaide. The tramcar bodies were delivered during 1924 and 1925.Yields information about the Pengelly built tramcars for Geelong c1924 and how tramcar bodies could be transported using a horse drawn jinker. At the time, the Geelong tram system operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co.Copy photograph on black plastic type backing with black edges of a Pengelley Adelaide built tramcar body for the Geelong tramway system being delivered 1924, from the Geelong Railway station.geelong, tramways, pengelley, tram bodies, horse drawn jinker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Obituary, The Age, "Tough fighter with a one-track mind", 2/9/2006
... of one of the first female tram drivers in Melbourne. Gives... female tram drivers in Melbourne. Gives details of her background ...Obituary - "Tough fighter with a one-track mind" - The Age 2/9/2006 written by Anne McKernan, looking at the life of one of the first female tram drivers in Melbourne. Gives details of her background before becoming a conductor, the Union battles and then becoming a driver for 7 years. Yields information conductor/driver Joyce BarryCutting from The Age, 2/9/2006.tramways, women, drivers, women drivers, joyce barry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Yarra Trams, "W class bake upgrade (Stage 2), training for drivers", 6/2002
... Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class ...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams with modified braking systems. Has a table of contents, explaining the changes, vigilance control, emergency, and park brakes. This system followed several rear-on collisions due to indifferent braking systems. Produced by Yarra Trams June 2002.Yields information about the modified braking systems on W class trams.Document - 16 A4 pages was stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class trams, brakes, driver training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Instructions to drivers in W class tram operation", 9/2003
... "Instructions to drivers in W class tram operation"...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class ...Document - for the training of tram drivers of W class trams before extensive brake and other system modifications. Has a table of contents, explaining the equipment on a W class tram, how it works, safety, emergency procedures, failures, and operational procedures. Produced by the PTC Hawthorn Training Centre, Sept. 1993.Yields information about training tram drivers in W class tram operations.Document - 47 A4 photocopied pages secured with a fold back clip in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, w class trams, driver training -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Certificate - MMTB - Service, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 9/1965
... resident, advised that he retired from being a tram driver after..., advised that he retired from being a tram driver after a collision ...MMTB Certificate of Service for Byran Emery, for service as a Conductor and Driver from Jan. 1965 to Sept. 1965. Signed by the person and the Acting Board Secretary. Bryan, a Ballarat resident, advised that he retired from being a tram driver after a collision with a truck full of water melons in St Kilda Road.Demonstrates a MMTB Certificate of Service for a tram driver.Quarto sheet -preprinted form with typed details.mmtb, certificates, drivers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Operations Minimum Requirements", April 2008
... of the requirements for tram drivers to drive safely. Has a list... of the requirements for tram drivers to drive safely. Has a list ...titled "Operations Minimum Requirements" giving details of the requirements for tram drivers to drive safely. Has a list of definitions, acronyms and illustrated cartoon requirements of the rules. Dated 04/2008. Foreword by Dennis Griffiths as Operations Manager. Cartoonist's name not given - same as Reg Item 1235 - a Commonwealth Games Poster.Demonstrates a Yarra Trams drivers guide book illustrated with cartoons.Instruction - Guideline - 124 pages, centre stapled, pocket size. trams, tramways, yarra trams, rules, drivers, training, regulations, cartoons -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - "Stop 115, Route 55", mid to late 1980's
... Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers... Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers ...Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or be requested to stop. Gives details of the fare section. Produced by The Met, possibly during the 1980's. Stop 115 on route 55 (changed to route 58 in May 2017) is in Queensbridge St at the Southbank/Casino tram stop.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that The Met used to replace former tram stop signs and shows the typical tram stop sign of the era. These have since been replaced with Yarra Trams badged signs.Sign - "Stop 115, Route 55", aluminum folded sheet overlain on both sides with a printed reflective sheet with the image of a person hailing or signalling or requesting a tram to stop. Formed with a short angle on one side drilled with three holes for attaching to a pole. Has two holes along the top edge where it was secured to a stop structure. Has The Met logotram stop, signs, the met, route 55, queensbridge st, trams, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Certificate, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", Jun. 1944
... "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that L. Denmead...Tramways trams Drivers Certificates MMTB Forms Single sheet ...Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that L. Denmead Inspector has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 30/7/1946, given No. 2093, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and S. M. Richardson as Manager. Signed on the left margin by L.J. Denmead Inspector. Form No. 3/232, dated June 1944. Form has two punch holes along top of form and one small hole in top left hand corner.tramways, trams, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Mark Plummer, Sep. 1971
... , September 1971 Tramways trams Sturt St Lydiard St Nth Points Drivers ...Photo of the driver changing the points at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St. City Terminus, to take the Lydiard St. route. Tram 17 has destination of Lydiard St. Nth. Crockers store in the background. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st nth, points, drivers, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 18/09/1958 12:00:00 AM
... and a very cold looking driver with a great coat on. Tram has a sheet ...Yields information about the appearance of No. 25 promoting Made in Australia week during 1958.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 25 at the City Terminus, carrying banners for Made in Australia Week. In front of the tram is a conductor with a point bar and a very cold looking driver with a great coat on. Tram has a sheet with an Australian flag painted onto it, with holes made for the lights on the front of the tram, and three panels that have been fixed to the side of the tram. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. The Town Hall is in the background. Photo by Wal Jack 18-9-1958. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative See Reg Item 7763 for another photo of the tram.On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No.25 with Made in Australia posters, Sturt St from Lydiard St 18th Sept. '58" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T248" written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, advertisements, made in australia week, crews, conductors, drivers, tram 25 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 3, Campbell Duncan, 28/12/1970 12:00:00 AM
... and signage. Trams tramways Albert St Signs Sebastopol Drivers tram 26 ...Yields information about the terminus at Sebastopol and signage.Set of three photographs of No. 26 at the Sebastopol terminus - 28/12/1970 .1 - 26 at the terminus, looking north. Has a Bliss Bombs roof advert - "Share bliss - make a friend". Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. .2 - Tram timetable sign at the terminus, with a "Cars stop here" sign and the Fosters sign in the background. .3 - No. 26 at the terminus with the driver turning the pole.trams, tramways, albert st, signs, sebastopol, drivers, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Dave Simpson, tram 21 at Golden Square, late 1960's early 1970's
... of Inglewood. Tramways trams Golden Square Buses Hotels Crews Drivers ...One 35mm slides - AGFA dark blue / white plastic mounts of tram 21 at Golden Square with the driver changing the pole. Has Billy Roddas Golden Square Hotel in the background with Carlton Draught and Victoria Bitter adverts. In the photo is a bus with the destination of Inglewood. tramways, trams, golden square, buses, hotels, crews, drivers, tram 21