Image shows a newspaper photo of the MMTB U Class Tram 203 on temporary track at east side of excavation for underpass in Epson Road Flemington with Racecourse railway line to eliminate level crossing. The road was often closed to all traffic, including trams on race days by the railways. The work was completed in April 1925MMTB U Class trams were built for the former operator NMETL, with the photo showing an early level crossing abolition project. Black and White photo Epson Road Rail Bridge under construction with MMTB U Class tram on temporary track tramways, trams, epson road bridge, u class, flemington, tram 203

Black and white negative, of freight car U class 206 outside Preston Workshops c1950. Shows the north end wall of the building. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, freight tram, preston workshops, u class, tram 206

Black and white photograph of U class tram No 207 in William St c1925 shortly after opening the line to Williams and Collins St. Line opened 19/7/1925. The tram was built in 1906 for the NMETC as tram No 6 before joining the MMTB fleet in 1922 as U class No 207. The photo shows driver and conductor in front of 2nd unidentified W class tram with several passengers. The tram's destination displayed could be Maribyrnong River.trams, tramways, u class, william st, nmetl, tram 207, mmtb, w class

Black and white photograph showing the Spare Freight car, former U class, No. 206 at Preston Workshops. Has the destination of "Freight Car". Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.Yields information about the trams used as Freight cars in 1947Photograph with typed details on the rear.Typed "MMTB Freight car spare, No. 206 at rear of Preston Workshops, May 1947 " and the K J Magor stamp with "K Winney" typed in. trams, tramways, tram 206, u class, freight car, preston workshops

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of the Workshop Locomotive 18 and a U class car at the Preston Workshops on the track adjacent to St Georges Road. The then Preston tram depot is in the view on the right hand side. Image undated - could be 19-1-1941 or 13-10-1940 or another date.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, work trams, st georges road, tram 18

.1 - Black and White photo of NMETL No. 1 (U class, letter M, Maribyrnong River) westbound in Racecourse Road Flemington, at the intersection with Wellington and Pridham St. Note the centre poles. The Railway over bridge is in the distance. c1920. A horse drawn cart with hay or straw is alongside while two ladies cross the road.On rear in ink "Photo David Bowman Coll."trams, tramways, newmarket, racecourse road, flemington, u class, tram 1, nmeltl

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of U class 211 after the body has been sold to the former North Melbourne Men's home (advised by Ron Scholten August 2020) on the corner of Arden and Langford Streets. Would appear that it is being used as a hay shed or store. The City of Melbourne yard, next door, would have had horses. Photo Wal Jack c1954. See Reg Item 5157 for a 120 size neg.trams, tramways, u class, sale of trams, nmetl, scrapped trams, tram 211

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of U class 211 after the body has been sold to the former North Melbourne Men's home (advised by Ron Scholten August 2020) on the corner of Arden and Langford Streets. Would appear that it is being used as a hay shed or store. The City of Melbourne yard, next door, would have had horses. Photo Wal Jack c1954. See Reg Item 5089 for a 125 size neg.trams, tramways, u class, sale of trams, nmetl, scrapped trams, tram 211

Photograph of U206 in Mount Alexander Road, with the NMETL brick powerhouse behind. The driver is hopping off the tram (to attend points) while the conductor is on the rear platform. Note the drop bars rather than folding gates as on other cars. The Cooling tower is not in the photo, indicating it has been demolished. The Power Station was demolished in 1925 (check). In the background is the St Georges Anglican church which was built during 1925. Sun angle - possibly winter.Yields information about Essendon depot and tram U 206, 1925.Black and White Copy Negative Photograph and print with details on the rear.In ink on the rear "MMTB U class 206 ex North Melbourne Electric Tramways (Essendon), outside depot in Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale, called Essendon, 1925. The brick building was pulled down a few years ago for a modern layout. See April Tram Tracks." Has both the Ken Magor stamp and Wal Jack stamp with "T70" written in.trams, tramways, u class, mount alexander road, essendon depot, nmetl, tram 206, mmtb

Set of 16 floor plans of electric trams of the MMTB and the trusts from the A class of 1910 to W class of 1923. Shows floor plan, seats and a table with car numbers, loading, truck type, type of equipment, horse power, remarks and total weight. 1 - Malvern Combination - A, B, H, J classes 2 - Drop centre cars - Malvern - C, E and D classes 3 - Summer car - Malvern - F class 4 - Short saloon combination - Malvern G class 5 - Short saloon combination - Malvern K class 6 - Four motor bogie car - Malvern - L class 7 - Combination car - Hawthorn - M class 8 - Drop centre bogie car - Hawthorn - N and P class 9 - Closed bogie car - Hawthorn - O class 10 - Combination car, Preston - R and Q class 11 - Combination car, Coburg - S class 12 - Double saloon combination car - Coburg - T class 13 - Box Car Essendon U class 14 - Cross seat (toastrack) car, Essendon, V class 15 - Four motor bogie car - W class 16 - "Birney" Safety car - X class Plain copies - black on white paper held for all cars except the X class.Yields information about various classes of electric trams up to about 1923 that the MMTB absorbed from the Trusts and/or built themselves.Folder of 16 blue prints secured with three brass clips,tramways, tramcars, floor plans, drawings, a class, b class, c class, d class, e class, f class, g class, h class, k class, l class, m class, n class, o class, p class, q class, r class, s class, t class, u class, v class, x class, pmtt, htt, mbctt, fnptt

Standard Victorian Railways Louvre Van one of 905 built. Built at Newport Workshops in February 1st1952. U1422 is one of the last batch of this design of van built at Newport between September 1951 and May 1952. The first of these vans was built in January 1908 as a lengthened of all steel louvre van was introduced in 1897. This Van is now the only surviving complete example of the long wheelbase louvre van which was a major part of the Victorian Railways from 1908 until 1988. These Louvre Vans would have been a common site at the Echuca Wharf. Although it is a relatively late example of its type.Standard Vic Railways Louvre Van U Classwharf, shire of campaspe, newport workshop, barred door, rollingstock collection, steam trains

The album "Types of Electric Cars" presents images and details of the MMTB four-wheel or single truck trams Type A to Type X1. Bogie trams are not given. Tram 468 entered service in 1927. Page 1 - MMTB 14, with details of Types A, B, G, H, and K Page 2 - MMTB 83 - Type J Page 3 - MMTB 187 - Type M Page 4 - MMTB 47 - Type F Page 5 - MMTB 197 - Type Q, Q1 and R Page 6 - MMTB 171 - Type S and S1 Page 7 - MMTB 179 - Type T Page 8 - MMTB 208 - Type U Page 9 - MMTB 218, Type X Page 10 - MMTB 468 Type X1Demonstrates an album presenting the MMTB Single truck or four wheel trams and their details.Album brown card embossed covers, bound with string with 12 heavy brown card sheets, 10 of which have photos mounted on to them with details in white ink underneath.mmtb, tramcars, a class, b class, g class, h class, k class, j class, m class, f class, q class, r class, s class, t class, u class, x class, x1 class, tram 14, tram 83, tram 187, tram 47, tram 197, tram 171, tram 179, tram 208, tram 218, tram 468

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of U206, along with 19, 38, 35, and 37. C class trams No. 19 at the end of 2 road was painted at the time for the Centenary of Brunswick and Coburg (Ray Pearson) and is the second car to carry this number. Wal's album notes that the photo dated 12-3-1946trams, tramways, brunswick depot, freight tram, c class, tram 206, tram 19, tram 38, tram 35, tram 37, u class, e class

The two trams originally built for the North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. without windscreens. Both trams have had their trolley poles removed and the bodies are awaiting disposal. Photo c1940. See also Reg item 5289 for another photo of these cars by Wal Jack and 5089 for 211 at a Men's Home in Arden St North Melbourne.Yields information about the U class trams awaiting disposal.Black and White photograph of - U211 and U209 at Preston Workshops.MMTB U 211(?) and U 209 (Derelict) Preston Workshops. RWO Pearson in ink on rear.tramways, trams, preston workshops, u class, trram 209, tram 211

Photo shows one of the tramcars originally built for The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co Ltd in 1906 and subsequently fitted with a windscreeen by the MMTB. Based on Reg Item 6370, photo possilby late 1940. See Reg Item 5758 for a photo of the tram as a Freight Car, 1950. Vicsig.net - 1938 (Converted to spare freight car, bad accident in 1947 and scrapped 1950.)Yields information about U class trams.Black and White photograph of MMTB U 206 Preston Workshops. On rear in ink - "MMTB U 206 Preston WS – RWO Pearson"tramways, trams, u class, preston workshops, u 206

Black and White copy Photograph of U 204 in William St, at Collins St mid 1920's, with the destination of "M Br River". Has the Australian Mutual Prudential Bank? in the background. Photo is in the PRO H collection and the TAP collection.trams, tramways, u class, william st, maribyrnong river, collins st, tram 204

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U211, 209 and the Ballast car stored at Preston Workshops. Photo maybe 19-1-1941 or 13-10-40, based on other similar photo dates. The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See Reg Item 6370 for a photo by Ray Pearson of these trams at the workshops.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, work trams, tram 211, tram 209, tram ballast motor

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U206 and a C Class or N class stored at Preston Workshops. Based on image the number of the second car is number 125. Note the two cable grip cars and the bus body in the background. Rod Atkins advised 11/10/2020: "The bus body is one of the four James Motors of South Melbourne body's first fitted to the group of 12 Thornycroft "J" chassis in 1924-1925 numbered 13 to 24. Then in 1929 they were all transferred to the ADC chassis but four were retained in late thirties to early forties for possible further use. The four bodies were then fitted to the new International K6 chassis in 1943. The vehicle numbers were 19 to 308 16 to 309 24 to 311 and 18 to 312. They were finally disposed of in 1949." Photo 19-1-1941, based on other similar photo dates.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, grip tram, buses, tram 206, tram 125

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U206 and five maximum traction cars - N 125, C 28, P 138, E 143 and another ex HTT car stored at Preston Workshops. The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo dated 19-1-41trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, e class, p class, stored trams, tram 206, tram 125, tram 28, tram 38, tram 143

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Ballast car 11, U211 and 209 waiting scrapping at Preston Workshops The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo undated - see also Reg Item 5289. Could be 19-1-41 or 13-10-40.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, scrapped trams, stored trams, work trams, tram 211, tram 11, tram 209

Set of two Black and white negatives by Wal Jack of: .1 - C class C28, E43, P136, P134, U211, U209 and No. 11 - dated 13-10-1940. .2 - Photo of the first three cars in the line. The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Note the bus body against the brick wall of the workshops and two former grip cars in the view. See Reg Item 5290 for details of the bus body.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, e class, p class, stored trams, buses, grip tram, tram 28, tram 43, tram 136, tram 134, tram 211, tram 209, tram 11, mmtb buses

The photograph is of a group of two trams and two trailers of The North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Co. (NMETL) at the Saltwater River terminus for a major event. The river is now the Maribyrnong. Possibly at the time of the opening or soon after as the road surface alongside the trams is unformed, just ballast.Yields information the NMETL trams possibly soon after opening in 1906.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "No 14, 064". tramcars, tramways, v class, u class, trailers, nmetl, saltwater river, maribyrnong river

Photo shows MMTB Ballast Motor No. 11 at Preston Workshops, possibly decommisioned as no trolley pole is apparent. Parked behind possibly a U class tram and with two other trailers behind it. The tram has scrap materials loaded onto it. Was scrapped in 1949. Yields information about MMTB Service trams.Black and white on plain paper.tramways, trams, tram 11, preston workshops, trailers, ballast motor

Black and white photograph of Freight Car 206 at Preston Workshops. This tram began as one of 10 single truck saloon trams built by J.G. Brill & Co., USA and assembled by Duncan and Fraser, Adelaide. It entered service for the NMETL as tram number 5 on 13/10/1906. It was transferred to MMTB and renumbered as U class tram 206 on 1/8/1922. It was withdrawn from service in 1938 and was converted to a freight car. In November 1947 it was withdrawn from service as a spare freight car after a bad accident and remained in storage until March 1950 when it was scrapped.trams, tramways, freight tram, preston workshops, nmetl, tram 206

Slide - set of 29 - 35mm - white plastic mount of various heritage trams at Bylands. .1 - Recovered A class ? body stored at Bylands .2 - front of 980 .3 - interior of 52? or 980? .4 - Recovered A class ? body stored at Bylands .5 - VR52 .6 - Ballarat Jelbart Roller .7 - Ex U class car as a stores delivery form. .8 - Interior .9 - Interior W3 or W2 .10 - W3 667 .11 - W3 667 .12 - W4 interior .13 - general view inside depot .14 - not used .15 - interior of 902 .16 - VR car .17 - ditto .18 - ditto interior .19 - ditto interior .20 - sign about not travelling on running boards .21 - VR car .22 - W2 .23 - interior of 844 .24 - interior of W1 427 .25 - ditto .26 - W1 427 .27 - interior of X1 467 .28 - X1 467 .29 - Grinder .30 - W3 667trams, tramways, bylands, w1 class, w2 class, w3 class, w4 class, w6 class, pcc, vr trams, jelbart, tram 667, tram 673, tram 980, tram 52, tram 902, tram 467, tram 427, tram 844

Set of 60 A3 sheets, comprising a folder of GA Drawings – from Keith Kings, held with black plastic semi elastic black clip or retaining strip. All drawings have been scanned (about 50% were already scanned, e.g. the first sheet) and placed on the Depot Tramcar Mechanical component listing. Order of drawings as received has been retained and listed as follows. R1146 – General Data of Tramcars – 24-9-1924 R11-927 – SW6 and W6 – Advertising Panel Location R11-928 – W7 Advertising Panel Location R9529 – Class W7 GA List of Tramcar GA Arrangement Drawings dated 13/12/1974 Cover sheet – “Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board – Electric Tramcars Index - lists Class, numbers and Drawing Nos. R1266 – Cable Train – Dummy and 4 wheel trailer R3799 – Cable train – Dummy & 4 wheel trailer R3422 – Cable train – dummy & Bogie trailer PMTT 161 – Combination Car R3076 – Class A – Combination Car Dropped ends PMTT – 163 - Bogie car with dropped centre compartment PMTT – 700 – Bogie Car with dropped centre compartment and longitudinal rattan saloon seats R3078 – Dropped Centre bogie car – Maximum Traction R4571 – Dog Transport Car – class C converted PMTT 162 – Summer car (old type) – F class PMTT 164 – Summer car – G class R3079 – Class L R7416 – Class L PMTT 160 – Bogie Closed Car – (O class) R9787 – Class G – All night tram style R3077 – Class G – All night tram style R8999 – Class A tramcar Coburg type Original – S class R5963 - Class A tramcar Coburg type Original – S class (modified) R3093A - Class T R4382 – Class T arrangement for one-man operation Car 178 R3756A – class U R2461 – class W – W class converted to W2 R2460 – class W1 R2459 – class W2 R4646 – class SW2 R9525 – class SW2 R3071 – class W3 R3812 – class W4 R4678B – class W5 R9601 – class CW5 R5818 – class SW5 R12-052 – Class W5 – sliding door conversion R4771A – class SW6 (reversible seats) R6408A – class SW6 (Tubular Fixed Seats) R8617 – class SW6 and W6 R9529 – class W7 R10-129 – Class VR car R8332 – PCC type car R2462 – class X R1811 – types of electric cars – class X Safety car R2463 – class X1 R3080 – Class X2 R2464 – class Y R2465 – class Y1 R10-946 – All electric tram – 1041 R11-333 – class Z1 and Z2 trams R11-387 – class z outside dimensions R11-563 – Class Z tram (101-115) R11-580 - class Z3 tram R12-062 – Class A tram T4000-12 – double ended 6 axle articulated LRV – a possibly arrangement R6928 – PCC Car – double end operation R9980 – Freight car 17 – former V class passenger car See Reg Item 5639 for a similar document.trams, tramways, drawings, tramcars, cable trams, tramcar design, preston workshops, mmtb

Ark Royal (1587), the flagship of the English fleet during the Spanish Armada campaign of 1588. HMS Ark Royal (1914), merchant ship, converted to an aircraft carrier during World War I HMS Ark Royal (91), British aircraft carrier launched in 1937 that participated in World War II and was sunk by a U-boat in 1941. HMS Ark Royal (R09), an Audacious-class fleet aircraft carrier launched in 1950, decommissioned in 1979 HMS Ark Royal (R07), an Invincible-class aircraft carrier, launched in 1981, decommissioned in 2011Wooden plaque with insignia of H.M.S. Ark Royalh.m.s. ark royal

The School of Mines Printing Class produced a collection of specimen pages by students attending the classes. The classes were held every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. The Instructor was A E Dorling of Howard Street Ballarat. The classes were assisted by various associations and firms - The Association of Wholesale Paper Merchants, The Association of Printers Furnishers of Victoria, Ballarat Sub-Branch of P.I.E.U. of Australia, Ballarat Master Printers' Association, Alex Cowan & Sons, Ltd, F T Wimble & Co, Ltd, and Carmichael & Co. Pty. Ltd.Red cover - paper. Examples of printing options available - specimen pages of students' work. Stapled SMB Emblemballarat school of mines, printing class, a e dorling, instructor, specimen pages, association of wholesale paper merchants, association of printers furnishers of victoria, ballarat sub-branch of p i e u, ballarat masters printers' association, alex cowan & sons, f t wimble & co, carmichael & co, 1939

Black weight belt with two stone weights with stainless steel Survivair U.S. Divers/U/Permissable supplied-air respirator/type C/pressure demand class United States Department of Labor/ MSHA U.S Department of Health Education NIOBH/ Mind Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety Approval No. TC-19C-68/ Issued to Survivairs division. U.S. ... co Santa Anna./ MSHA NISOH approval issued 10/ Survivair's division U.S. Divers co./ February 1974

This "ladies" pocket knife was used up to the late 1900's by influential and "well off" ladies, not only as a fashion statement but as a practical tool when away from the kitchen/home to peel fruit and provide a cutting instrument for small items. It was a method to show the growing independence of women to skillfully process food away from the home and kitchen. The use of such a small compact knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers (docking the end of the cigar)This "lady's "purse" knife was a demonstration of the growing independence of women in Australia and especially in rural areas up to the 1940's. The two World Wars provided the opportunity for women to take over what was traditionally "men's work". This evolution of women's equality in society brought changes to what the traditional role of rural women had been entrenched from first colonisation of Australia. The use of such a small compact knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers (docking the end of the cigar). This method of preparation of a good cigar would have been used by wealthy property owners or men of "class"This small one blade knife (lady's) has an "ivory" body containing one small blade. Horizontal lines in "off white" appearance run from one end to the other. One end has a "U" fitting(to provide an anchorage for a chain). This small knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers.ladies pocket knife, small knives, traveller's cutting implements