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Melbourne Tram MuseumBadge, ATEA (Tramways Union), c1920
... ATEA (Tramways Union)...The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. ...Badge - Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a brass backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. ...Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATEA tramways trams badges Personnel Unions Employees ATEA Badge - Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. ...The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. Changed its name in 1934 to the "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" so as to incorporate bus drivers of motor omnibuses. Union members were issued with badges to indicate their membership. They were permitted to be worn on their uniforms. See item 5943 for another example. Wearing of Union badges in Brisbane Tramways was a major source of industrial action in 2012 - see "One American too many" by David Burke, published 2012 by the Queensland Museum.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATEABadge - Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a brass 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. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, employees, atea -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Tramways Union says SEC disregards public, Mar. 1962
... Tramways Union says SEC disregards public...Notes Tom Evans and Mr Scott at meeting. 4 - "Tramways Union says SEC Disregards Public" - 9/3/62 - about a letter from the Union to the Borough of Sebastopol. 5 - "Consideration for Public Enquiry" - 9/3/62 - Minister for Electrical Undertakings Mr Reid, responding to Mr Stoneham, Opposition leader about the proposal to close. 6 - "Tram Deputation Repeat Approach" - 10/3/62 - about a forthcoming meeting of the Save the Trams Committee meeting with the local Parliamentarians, traffic issues with buses to Wendouree....Tramways Union says SEC disregards public Newspaper State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views and the setting up of the Save the Tramway Committee.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 6 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Note of Warning" - 8/3/62 - from Mr. J J Sheehan regarding loss of jobs. 2 - "Tram Retention" - 8/3/62 - special committee of Council - notes Cr. Roff 3 - "Approach on tram issue" - 8/3/62 - noting that it was the SEC (Bolte) that had suggested the trams go - not Govt. Notes Tom Evans and Mr Scott at meeting. 4 - "Tramways Union says SEC Disregards Public" - 9/3/62 - about a letter from the Union to the Borough of Sebastopol. 5 - "Consideration for Public Enquiry" - 9/3/62 - Minister for Electrical Undertakings Mr Reid, responding to Mr Stoneham, Opposition leader about the proposal to close. 6 - "Tram Deputation Repeat Approach" - 10/3/62 - about a forthcoming meeting of the Save the Trams Committee meeting with the local Parliamentarians, traffic issues with buses to Wendouree.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, parliament, fares -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBadge - ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) badge
... ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) badge...Given to members of the Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association union wear on their uniforms. ...Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. The back of the badge is fitted with a spring retaining clip. The plastic bag is most likely what it was delivered in and was handed to Union members. ...Badge ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) badge ...Given to members of the Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association union wear on their uniforms. The union badge was permitted to be worn on a uniform.Demonstrates a MMTB uniform button.Badge was made on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Vic" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. The back of the badge is fitted with a spring retaining clip. The plastic bag is most likely what it was delivered in and was handed to Union members. There are no manufacturer details. tramways, mmtb, crews, drivers, conductors, uniforms, badges, unions, atmoea -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBadge - ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) life member, c1980
... ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) life member...Badge ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) life member ...Presented to Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA) members who were awarded Life Membership by the organisation. Appears to be unused.Demonstrates an ATMOEA life membership badge, that could be worn on a uniform or at a function.Badge on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Vic" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. On the bass of the badge is the word "Life Member" The back of the badge is fitted with a spring retaining clip. There are no manufacturer details. There is an eyelet at the top of the badge.tramways, unions, atmoea, badges, life membership -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Victorian Tramways Union, "Fare Increases and You", Aug. 1971
... Edwards, Secretary, Victorian Tramways Union. Notes Henry Bolte as Premier. ...Victorian Tramways Union..."Fare Increases and You" Pamphlet Victorian Tramways Union S. E. Edwards, Henry Bolte ...Pamphlet - printed on off white paper titled "Fare Increases and You", advising of the Fare increase on August 29 (1971 - see Reg Item 2024.2 and image i2), and whether it was justified. Notes increases in fares compared to fares between 1949 and 1971, closure of the Ballarat and Bendigo, asking people to approach their Members of Parliament. Authorised by S. E. Edwards, Secretary, Victorian Tramways Union. Notes Henry Bolte as Premier. Also notes the reduction in passenger numbers from 1949 to 1971. Donor advised as well that the increase took place on 28-8-1971.trams, tramways, unions, fares, mmtb, wages, passengers -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBadge - Set of two, K G Luke, ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union), c1950
... ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union)...The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. ...ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) Badge Set of two K G Luke ...The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. Changed its name in 1934 to the "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" so as to incorporate bus drivers of motor omnibuses. Became part of the Rail Transport Bus Union in 1993. See reference. Union members were issued with badges to indicate their membership. They were permitted to be worn on their uniforms. See item 7087 for a non-Victorian version and 915 for another example.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATMOEABadge - made on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Vic" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. On back of badge has clip for fitting through an opening on a jacket button hole or coat lapel. On top of back of badge has number stamped in "3104" and bottom words "K. G. Luke / Melb." indicating manufacture. The second badge, has a retaining pin clip and is numbered 5541. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, atmoea, employees -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBadge, K G Luke, ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union), c1970
... ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union)...The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. ...ATMOEA Vic. Branch (Tramways Union) Badge K G Luke ...The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. Changed its name in 1934 to the "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" so as to incorporate bus drivers of motor omnibuses. Became part of the Rail Transport Bus Union in 1993. See reference. Union members were issued with badges to indicate their membership. They were permitted to be worn on their uniforms. See item 7087 for a non-Victorian version and 915 for another example.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATMOEABadge - made on a brass/gold backing with painted enamel on the front. On the central portion of the badge, had the ATMOEA logo, with the words "Unity" with red enamel backing, and on the outer edge of the badge "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" with a royal blue background. Has been made with an eyelet or hole at the top the badge to which two brass rings have been fitted. Badge is not numbered on the rear. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, atmoea, employees -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, WA Government Printer, "Between Fremantle Tramways Employees' Industrial Union of Workers, Applicant and Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board, Respondent", 1933
... "Between Fremantle Tramways Employees' Industrial Union of Workers, Applicant and Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board, Respondent"...Thirty four page (page 33 and 34 adhered to back of book as a single sheet), saddle stapled, off white paper, titled "Between Fremantle Tramways Employees' Industrial Union of Workers, Applicant and Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board, Respondent", agreement, No. 2 of 1931, extract from the Government Gazette of 15/9/1933. ...Trams tramways Fremantle Fremantle Unions Agreements "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 218" in ink on top of first page. ...Thirty four page (page 33 and 34 adhered to back of book as a single sheet), saddle stapled, off white paper, titled "Between Fremantle Tramways Employees' Industrial Union of Workers, Applicant and Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board, Respondent", agreement, No. 2 of 1931, extract from the Government Gazette of 15/9/1933. Details definitions of all workers covered by the award, hours of work, roster duty, duty hours, days off, meal relief, reports, uniforms, one man car, shorts and overs, Sunday and overtime, hours of work for carbarn staff, tradesmen and electrical, annual leave, holidays, change of shifts, absences, Board of Reference, wages schedules for various employees, juniors and apprentices, apprenticeship ( a lot of detail on this - about half the book)."Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 218" in ink on top of first page. Wage schedule has been updated in ink.trams, tramways, fremantle, fremantle, unions, agreements -
Unions BallaratWhat's wrong with Australia, Hogan, EJ, 1953
... ...tramways union...There are reflections upon Communist influence upon the Tramways Union, Waterside Workers Federation, the building industry, strikes, railway services, the Labor Party and more....There are reflections upon Communist influence upon the Tramways Union, Waterside Workers Federation, the building industry, strikes, railway services, the Labor Party and more. ..."What's Wrong With Australia?" claims to analyse Australia's "Communist menace" and the damage it has done to the country. The book reflects paranoia about Communism that was typical of the 1950s. There are reflections upon Communist influence upon the Tramways Union, Waterside Workers Federation, the building industry, strikes, railway services, the Labor Party and more.The book was written in 1953 by the Hon EJ Hogan who was a former leader of the Victorian Labor Party, who twice served as state premier. Relevant to Australian political and union history.Paper; hardback book. Title and author's name on the front of the book.communism, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, communist party - australia, tramways union, waterside workers federation, building industry, strikes, unions, railway services, victorian labor party, economic, cold war, reds under the bed -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Here endeth her only lesson", 24/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
... ... Tramways Union...Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Thursday May 24, 1973 about the aborted attempt to train two women tram drivers in Melbourne the previous day. The Tramways Union declared the Wattle Park line black and the Board ceased training. ...The Tramways Union declared the Wattle Park line black and the Board ceased training. ...Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Thursday May 24, 1973 about the aborted attempt to train two women tram drivers in Melbourne the previous day. The Tramways Union declared the Wattle Park line black and the Board ceased training. Notes a Union Policy of 1956 that members would not train a woman to drive. Quotes Mr S. Edwards, Union Secretary. Has photograph of Driving Instructor, Mr. W.J. Wright, and conductresses Catherine Stone and Joyce Barry.trams, tramways, mmtb, women drivers, conductresses, driver training, tramways union -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Female driver training in Y1 class, from 1975
... ...tramways union...This undated photograph is significant because the first female driver, Joyce Barry, was finally approved as a driver in 1975 after years of strong resistance by the tramways union. The staff member pictured is not Driver Barry. ...This undated photograph is significant because the first female driver, Joyce Barry, was finally approved as a driver in 1975 after years of strong resistance by the tramways union. The staff member pictured is not Driver Barry. ...Photograph shows a female uniformed employee sitting at the controls of a Y1 class tram with a male in a suit standing to her right with his left hand on the back of the small driver's seat. The leather curtain used to enclosed the driver is open and stowed to the right. The tram appears to be on a suburban street but is stationary as the closeup photograph is taken from outside the tram. As this class of tram was used to train drivers at the Hawthorn Depot driver training school, the location may be close to this depot. The sloping driver's windscreen and long upper side window identify it as Y1 class. The female employee's summer uniform dress and jacket were introduced in 1975. Caps were no longer required, replaced with employee number badges worn on the uniform. This undated photograph is significant because the first female driver, Joyce Barry, was finally approved as a driver in 1975 after years of strong resistance by the tramways union. The staff member pictured is not Driver Barry. Yields information about driver training and female drivers Black and white print with no note.y1 class, leather curtain, driver training school, hawthorn depot, sloping drivers windscreen, caps, 1975, summer uniform dress, joyce barry, tramways union -
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What's wrong with Australia (Don Woodward Collection), Hogan, EJ, 1953
... ...Tramways Union...BTLC Ballarat Trades Hall Ballarat Trades and Labour Council Hogan, EJ state premiers - Victoria ALP Country Party Australia Australian Labor Party Communism Tramways Union waterside workers' federation autobiography unions - history politics and government history - ballarat Book; 187 pages. ...The author, EJ Hogan, is a former premier of Victoria. He was born in Wallace (near Ballarat). He was a member of the Australian Labor Party, but subsequently joined the Country Party after being excluded by the Labor Party in 1932. The book reflects the era in which it was written (1953), providing an analysis of Communism in Australia. The author is anti-Communist.Local interest. Autobiographical interest. Politics. Unions and communism.Book; 187 pages. Dustjacket: yellow background; blue lettering; author's name and title. Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, hogan, ej, state premiers - victoria, alp, country party australia, australian labor party, communism, tramways union, waterside workers' federation, autobiography, unions - history, politics and government, history - ballarat -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, The Met, Public Transport Corporation, "Sun Herald Press Article", Sept. 1992
... Notice - A4 sheet - titled "Sun Herald Press Article", dated 7/9/1992 from Russell Nathan, GM Tram and Bus concerning an article that appeared in the weekend Sun Herald commenting on the Secretary of the Tramway Union, relating to Conductor Shortages and support for Revenue Officers....Trams tramways Revenue Clerks Conductors Pay In Forms Unions Notice - A4 sheet - titled "Sun Herald Press Article", dated 7/9/1992 from Russell Nathan, GM Tram and Bus concerning an article that appeared in the weekend Sun Herald commenting on the Secretary of the Tramway Union, relating to Conductor Shortages and support for Revenue Officers. ...Notice - A4 sheet - titled "Sun Herald Press Article", dated 7/9/1992 from Russell Nathan, GM Tram and Bus concerning an article that appeared in the weekend Sun Herald commenting on the Secretary of the Tramway Union, relating to Conductor Shortages and support for Revenue Officers.trams, tramways, revenue clerks, conductors, pay in forms, unions -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, Brunswick Street Traders, National Trust, "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", c1993
... Pamphlet sponsored by the National Trust, Brunswick Street Traders and Tramway Union. Has the numbers for the PTC, Premier (Kennett) and Treasurer Alan Stockdale. ...Pamphlet sponsored by the National Trust, Brunswick Street Traders and Tramway Union. Has the numbers for the PTC, Premier (Kennett) and Treasurer Alan Stockdale. ...Printed A4 sheet on yellow paper titled "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", supporting the keeping of W class trams in Brunswick St Fitzroy. Pamphlet sponsored by the National Trust, Brunswick Street Traders and Tramway Union. Has the numbers for the PTC, Premier (Kennett) and Treasurer Alan Stockdale. Poster c1993.trams, tramways, ptc, brunswick st, w class, national trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, "Tram gets speed cut", early 1970's
... Kirby MMTB chairman and Tramway Union Secretary Mr. S. Edwards. Work being done at Preston Workshops. ...Kirby MMTB chairman and Tramway Union Secretary Mr. S. Edwards. Work being done at Preston Workshops. ...Newspaper cutting from an unknown paper and date titled "Tram gets speed cut" regarding modifications to tram 980 to cut its speed. Quotes Mr. Kirby MMTB chairman and Tramway Union Secretary Mr. S. Edwards. Work being done at Preston Workshops. This dates the cutting to early 1970's.trams, tramways, pcc, preston workshops, tram equipment, specification, tram 980 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBooklet, Australian Tramway Employees Association (ATEA), "Memorandum of Agreement - ATEA - ESCo", 20/6/1917
... tramways...ATEA...union... and ESCo, tramways ATEA union agreements rosters ESCo Ballarat Bendigo Fare Boxes rates of pay Has the Ballarat Division of the Union stamp on page 1 Booklet - 16 pages + red card cover - saddle or centre stapled. ...The document provides details of the 1917 agreement between the Australian Tramway Employees' Association and the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd, detailing details and conditions of work and disputes, grievances, discipline, leave etc. Applied to both Ballarat and Bendigo tramways. On page 9 re meals on fare box cars, pages 13 to 16 show the rosters for both systems. Page 11 gives pay rates and a specific rate for Youth Rundle. Document dated 30/6/1917.Yields information about the industrial agreements between the Union and ESCo,Booklet - 16 pages + red card cover - saddle or centre stapled. Two copies held.Has the Ballarat Division of the Union stamp on page 1tramways, atea, union, agreements, rosters, esco, ballarat, bendigo, fare boxes, rates of pay -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - Reproduction, "Union Street looking North, Ascot Vale", c1920
... tramways...NMETL...Union...Union Road. Windscreens have been fitted to tram. This section of tramway when built was provided with centre poles. ...Yields information about Union Road, Ascot Vale c1920. tramways NMETL Union Road route M Postcard reproduction, onto a postcard back, unused. ...The postcard shows an image of Union Street, now Union Road at the intersection with St Leonards Road. Photo shows a tram, route letter M, southbound in Union Road. Windscreens have been fitted to tram. This section of tramway when built was provided with centre poles. The telephone lines have also been removed. On the left is Hollisters Shoe Store.Yields information about Union Road, Ascot Vale c1920.Postcard reproduction, onto a postcard back, unused.tramways, nmetl, union road, route m -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, 17/05/1942 12:00:00 AM
... tramways... Trackwork... Union...Union Road and Maribyrnong Road, Ascot Vale. Shows a W Leech mobile crane, a few workers and many bystanders supervising the work. Two uniformed tramway...Trams tramways Trackwork Union Road Maribyrnong Rd New Tramway Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of the installation of the junction between Union Road and Maribyrnong Road, Ascot Vale. ...Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of the installation of the junction between Union Road and Maribyrnong Road, Ascot Vale. Shows a W Leech mobile crane, a few workers and many bystanders supervising the work. Two uniformed tramway (driver and conductor) are on the right hand side of the photograph. In the background is the Union Hotel. Photo dated 17-05-1942 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location.trams, tramways, trackwork, union road, maribyrnong rd, new tramway -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Ticket/s, Kew Depot Committee - AETA, Reproduction of a PMTT 2 pence 1916 ticket, 1991
... On the rear of the ticket are the details of the celebrations, supported by the Tramways Union and ticket from the archives of the TMSV. ...On the rear of the ticket are the details of the celebrations, supported by the Tramways Union and ticket from the archives of the TMSV. ...Reproduction of a PMTT 2 pence 1916 ticket, for the White Horse Road Extension Mont Albert - from Burke Road, issued as part of the 75 years of Kew Tram Depot, 1991. On the rear of the ticket are the details of the celebrations, supported by the Tramways Union and ticket from the archives of the TMSV. Has a Kew Tram Depot celebratory stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, kew depot, celebrations, pmtt, mont albert, burke rd -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper - Photocopy, Trouble on the tracks, 25-1-1983
... AFULE representative said they were a gimmick, Tramways Union spokesman said they operated on the road and that they were standard gauge. ...AFULE representative said they were a gimmick, Tramways Union spokesman said they operated on the road and that they were standard gauge. ...Newspaper clipping from an unknown Melbourne newspaper, dated 25-1-1983 about which union should operate the new Light Rail Vehicles that were on order. AFULE representative said they were a gimmick, Tramways Union spokesman said they operated on the road and that they were standard gauge. The Minister's spokesman noted it was unresolved.Yields information about a possible Union dispute or "turf war"Photocopy of a newspaper from a Melbourne newspaper 25-1-1983 about who should operate the new Light Rail Vehicles. trams, tramways, unions, light rail vehicles, lrv, disputes -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Norm Maddock and scrubber 8, Warren Doubleday, 6/10/2009
... Two colour prints of Norm Maddock, former Assistant Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Tramways Union and Malvern Tramway Museum alongside Scrubber No. 8 at the BTM depot 6/10/2009. ...Has a strong association with Norm Maddock, former Assistant Tramways Union secretary and driver of the scrubber tram. ...Two colour prints of Norm Maddock, former Assistant Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Tramways Union and Malvern Tramway Museum alongside Scrubber No. 8 at the BTM depot 6/10/2009. See October 2009 Fares Please! See Melbourne Tram Museum item No. 7582 for a photo of Norm at the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. Has a strong association with Norm Maddock, former Assistant Tramways Union secretary and driver of the scrubber tram. Photographed during a visit to Ballarat and the War Memorial.Set of two colour prints on digital prints.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, btm depot, unions, tram 8 -
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....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 - 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 MuseumDocument - Report, RMIT Business, Graeme Turnbull, "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy", Apr. 2001
... Report - 10 A4 pages, was stapled, titled "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy" looking at the achievements of Mr Risson, his army service, the use of buses in Melbourne, Bourke St, Brisbane tramways, unions, the management of the MMTB, possible closure, knighthood, his community involvement, his legacy in relation to the Melbourne tramways and public transport. ...Trams tramways Brisbane Melbourne Closure History Reports Tramways MMTB Chairman Unions Report - 10 A4 pages, was stapled, titled "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy" looking at the achievements of Mr Risson, his army service, the use of buses in Melbourne, Bourke St, Brisbane tramways, unions, the management of the MMTB, possible closure, knighthood, his community involvement, his legacy in relation to the Melbourne tramways and public transport. ...Report - 10 A4 pages, was stapled, titled "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy" looking at the achievements of Mr Risson, his army service, the use of buses in Melbourne, Bourke St, Brisbane tramways, unions, the management of the MMTB, possible closure, knighthood, his community involvement, his legacy in relation to the Melbourne tramways and public transport. Has a list of acknowledgements, References and Bibliography.trams, tramways, brisbane, melbourne, closure, history, reports, tramways, mmtb, chairman, unions -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet - ATMOEA Handbook, "Welcome Aboard", 1987
... Union ATMOEA pamphlet or handbook for new members with a photo of the Tramway Union House on the front cover. Lists the office bearers, welcome by Jim Harper, union history, what it does for members, issues, leave, family leave, contact details, dos and don'ts, uniform issue and life for both male and females, superannuation general information and resignation requirements. ...Dated 1987-1988 Provides details of the ATMOEA for 1987-1988 tramways ATMOEA unions handbook uniforms Pamphlet - 16 pages, centre stapled printed in green ink. ...Union ATMOEA pamphlet or handbook for new members with a photo of the Tramway Union House on the front cover. Lists the office bearers, welcome by Jim Harper, union history, what it does for members, issues, leave, family leave, contact details, dos and don'ts, uniform issue and life for both male and females, superannuation general information and resignation requirements. Dated 1987-1988Provides details of the ATMOEA for 1987-1988Pamphlet - 16 pages, centre stapled printed in green ink.tramways, atmoea, unions, handbook, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Badge, c1990
... badge - Australian 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. ...Trams tramways Unions Badges ATEA Employees badge - Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. ...badge - Australian 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. On the back of the badge is stamped "205"trams, tramways, unions, badges, atea, employees -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Grand Union Tramway Junction, Balaclava Road and Hawthorn Road
... Grand Union Tramway Junction, Balaclava Road and Hawthorn Road...Tramway Heritage... Kings Keith... Tram depots... Glenhuntly Depot... Maps... Glen Eira... Melbourne Electric Tramways... North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co.... Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust... Caulfield Leader... Bayside Weekly... Tooke Craig... Tourist attractions... Grand Union...Union Junction. The article from the Caulfield Leader includes a picture of Executive Officer of the council of Tramway Museum of Australia Craig Tooke in front of the intersection. ...Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust Caulfield Leader Bayside Weekly Tooke Craig Tourist attractions Grand Union Tramways Junction Caulfield Junction Cable Car Tramways Tram shelters Building Sheds Alma Road Orrong Road Caulfield Electric Line Balaclava Junction Elsternwick Railway Station Caulfield station Caulfield Station loop Tram services Transport establishments Thoroughfares Buildings Structures Establishments Parts of buildings or structures Documents Commercial industry Sites Historic sites Melbourne Bayside Weekly Article Grand Union Tramway Junction, Balaclava Road and Hawthorn Road ...This file contains three items. 1. A three-page Caulfield Conservation Study of the Balaclava Road/Hawthorn Road Tramway Crossing, undertake by Andrew Ward and dated September 1994. Study includes a brief history of the junction and a statement of significance. Study also includes Four black and white photographs of the junction and of architectural details of the tram tracks. 2. A letter from the Conservation Manager of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the manager of the Planning Section for the City of Glen Eira, dated 15/06/2001 and attached to a six-page Classification Report. The letter informs of the Classification of the Grand Union Junction at the intersection of Balaclava and Hawthorn Road by the national trust, signed by Conservation Manager Ian Pausacker. Classification Report includes details such as the date of construction, a statement of significance, history of the junction, physical description of the junction and the condition of the junction at the time of writing. Report also includes a map of the Melbourne Tram Network drafted by Keith Kings and dated 01/005/1956, with illustration of the layout of fifteen tram depots, and updated aerial illustration of the Grand Union Junction, and a further map of Melbourne Tramways developed by North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. and Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust, drafted by Keith Kings and dated January 1914 with illustrations of three tram depots. 3. Two articles from the Caulfield Leader written by Aaron Langmaid and dated 13/02/2007 and the Melbourne Bayside Weekly dated 21/02/2007 written by Joanne Sim, both concerning the Grand Union Junction. The article from the Caulfield Leader includes a picture of Executive Officer of the council of Tramway Museum of Australia Craig Tooke in front of the intersection. The article from the Bayside Weekly includes a picture of a tram passing through the junction and a brief history of the junction and tram network in Caulfield. The article also refers to twp local tram shelters at the intersection of Dandenong Road and Alma Road and also Orrong Road and Balaclava Road.caulfield, caulfield conservation, study, balaclava road, hawthorn road, grand union junction, ward andrew, tramway crossings, transport, acland street, caulfield racecourse, tram tracks, race events, event, tram routes, thorough fares, melbourne and metropolitan tramways board, prahran and malvern tramway trust, prahran and malvern district tramways, caulfield electric tramways, caulfield city council, architectural detail, city of glen eira, balaclava road and hawthorn road intersection, balaclava road and hawthorn road junction, dandenong road, glenhuntly road, four-way tram junctions, access covers darling road, cast metal access covers, hadfields patent, caulfield park, tram systems, tram networks, heritage, tramway heritage, kings keith, tram depots, glenhuntly depot, maps, glen eira, melbourne electric tramways, north melbourne electric tramways and lighting co., prahran and malvern tramways trust, caulfield leader, bayside weekly, tooke craig, tourist attractions, grand union tramways junction, caulfield junction, cable car tramways, tram shelters, building, sheds, alma road, orrong road, caulfield electric line, balaclava junction, elsternwick railway station, caulfield station, caulfield station loop, tram services, transport establishments, thoroughfares, buildings, structures, establishments, parts of buildings or structures, documents, commercial industry, sites, historic sites, melbourne bayside weekly -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Transport row will stop private, buses, trams", 2/11/1989
... tramways...Met ticket...Union...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. trams tramways ...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 MuseumSign - Retain tram conductors, c1990
... tramways...Met ticket...Union...Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding the removal of tram conductor and the union push to retain them. trams tramways Met ticket Union conductors Sign - adhesive sticker on paper, yellow letters on red background. ...Sign supporting the retention of tram conductors, late 1980s or early 1990s when The Met was working on removing tram conductors as part of the introduction of Met Tickets. Printed by jac or Perm.Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding the removal of tram conductor and the union push to retain them.Sign - adhesive sticker on paper, yellow letters on red background.trams, tramways, met ticket, union, conductors -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Herald, "Rally anger over Met cuts", 2/11/1989
... tramways...Met ticket...Union...Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors. trams tramways Met ticket Union Stop Work conductors Newspaper clipping from The Herald 2/11/1989 "Rally anger over Met cuts" Newspaper The Herald ...Newspaper clipping from The Herald 2/11/1989 reporting on the protest by staff of The Met regarding workers that had been stood down the previous day, the introduction of Met Ticket, use of contract conductors, and staffing cuts. Has a photo by Norman Oorloff of trams lined up in Bourke St, two conductors and one driver. Item written by Michael Harvey and Tim Pie. See also item 9196 for The Age report and 9195 for The Sun report.Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors.Newspaper clipping from The Herald 2/11/1989trams, tramways, met ticket, union, stop work, conductors -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Sun, "End of the line as trammies walk", 3/11/1989
... tramways...Met ticket...Union...Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors. trams tramways Met ticket Union Stop Work conductors Newspaper clipping from The Sun 3/11/1989 "End of the line as trammies walk" Newspaper The Sun ...Newspaper clipping from The Sun 3/11/1989 reporting on the protest by staff of The Met and building workers at Flinders St station about Met ticket introduction. Has photos of trams lined up in Collins St, and the march itself. See also item 9196 for The Age report and 9197 for The Herald report. Story by Craig Johnstone and photos by Darren Tindale.Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors.Newspaper clipping from The Sun 3/11/1989trams, tramways, met ticket, union, stop work, conductors
