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Newspaper clippings titled:
“Payout for tram travellers” by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/01/2020
Yarra Trams to pay compensation to frequent tram travellers due to failure to meet reliability standards for the 5th month in a row.
Also mentions planned strike for Australian Open.
Section of worn cable tram wire rope. One of the two ferrules has been engraved with "243 Weeks 341591 Miles" and the other "ANTD 12 Weeks" - The correlation between these two figures of the cable being in use is not fully understood.
Demonstrates a worn cable tram wire rope that has been sampled and its use recorded.
Section of worn Melbourne cable tram wire rope with engraved retaining brass ferrules on each end consisting of seven wound (12 wires) around a central fibre core.
See context
tramways, cable trams, cable ropes, cables, mmtb
Photograph shows many W2 class trams, led by W2 220 for the Caulfield Race day traffic in Railway Ave. Photo taken from the Railway embankment. In the view are Downard's Furniture storage in the former Crystal Palace cinema (see reference), along with adverts for Stegbar, Alsatian, and Weber Real Estate. A policeman is on point duty. In the far background is the Caulfield Railway station. Photo c1970.
Yields information about Caulfield Race day traffic c1970
Black and white photograph, plain back.
caulfield, trams, caulfield races, railway ave, railways, w2 class, tram 220
Image shows San Jose tram or trolley, ex Melbourne W2 class No. 531 in their yard. Tram has been fitted with sliding doors and painted in the Melbourne chocolate and cream colours. The rear of the card gives a brief history of the vehicle and the San Jose Historical Museum. Photo by Howard Frazee and published by Mary Jane's Railroad Specialities Inc. See item 3552 for another image of the tram.
Yields information about W2 class tram 531 in San Jose.
Colour postcard - Divided back, titled "MMTB Trolley car number 531"
w2 class, tram 531, san jose, trams
Image shows a view of Collins St looking west from near Russell st looking towards Swanston St. Has two cable trams in the view. Has the offices of The Argus and the Australasian newspapers in the view on the left side of the card. On the outside of the building are boards with extracts of the newspaper and people viewing them. The card has the name of 'VSM Melbourne" and that it was printed in Prussia.
Yields information about Collins St c1908 and the nature of dress of the many people in the photo and The Argus building.
Colour postcard - Divided back, titled "Collins Street Melbourne (looking west)", date stamped in two places "Melbourne 10-3-08"
In pencil 2E
collins st, postcards, cable trams, the argus
Image shows a view of Collins St West from ? street. Has a Victoria Bridge cable tram in the view. Buildings marked are Baylee & Co, Life Insurance Co., North British & Mercantile Insurance Co, Hicks Atk? Moubray - Draper. Based on date on the rear of the card 1905.
Yields information about Collins St West c1905 and the nature of dress of the many men in the photo.
Colour postcard - Divided back, titled "Collins Street West" with a tape boarder on the rear with pencil notes.
In pencil "SPF/Melbourne - Streets - Collins Street West c1905". price of 6E and rubber stamp imprint in one corner.
collins st, postcards, victoria bridge, cable trams
Contains: Act No. 2130 - "An Act for the confirmation of an Agreement between the City of Prahran and the Town of Malvern and for the Constitution of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust" - dated 23/12/1907 Act No. 2166 - "An Act to amend the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust Act 1907" - dated 2/3/1909
Yields information about the legal status of the PMTT to run tramways.
Book - 16 pages, bound with red leather style covers.
Has "H.S. Dix" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first page.
trams, tramways, tramways, acts of parliament, pmtt, malvern, prahran, construction, mto co
Contains: "An Act to consolidate and amend the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust Acts and for other purposes" - dated 4/1/1911 Order in Council for Malvern trams detailing requirements of the tramway, dated 6/7/1908 - two different orders - gives details of the tramway eg gauge, speed, crossing of railways and relationship with the MTOCo. All documents scanned to pdf - text searchable.
Yields information about the legal status of the PMTT to run tramways.
Book - 16 pages, bound with red leather style covers.
Has "H.S. Dix" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first page.
trams, tramways, tramways, acts of parliament, pmtt, malvern, prahran, construction, mto co, order in council
Used by the MMTB to number each tram stop on the system. Was attached to a pole using a metal strap. See item 185 for an example with a strap.
Demonstrates a MMTB tram stop number of two types of materials.
Set of two numerals used on tram stops, both with two holes on the sides, and originally a red number on a white background. No. 3 - sheet metal baked enamalled. No. 7 - white core bakelite sheet.
tramways, mmtb, tram stops, passenger signs
Used by Kew tram depot to indicate to Inspectors and other staff the allocated run or timetable trip for a particular service. Was displayed in both driver's windows of a tram.
Demonstrates a MMTB Run Number plate used on both trams and buses.
Run Number steel sheet with corners trimmed and rounded, two holes for hanging, with an off-white background and the letter "K" and number "82" painted in red. Two copies held.
"K 82" in red paint on both sides.
tramways, timetables, mmtb, kew depot, run number plates
These items were used by tram and bus drivers as part of the Metcard machine management system. The PM (portable memory) key was issued to each driver. At the start of a shift, the driver would put it into a cream-coloured terminal at the sign-on point (starter's office in the depot) and transfer their shift information onto the key. Once the driver reached the vehicle, they put the key into the black-coloured terminal (tram driver's keypad - TDKP or bus driver's keypad) to upload the shift data to the vehicle. See item 2582 for more details and other examples.
Demonstrates an item used on buses and trams for management of the Metcard Machines and ticketting issue.
Digital Memory module, or Portable Memory Key, equivalent in type to a USB stick, black plastic with a sliding mechanism to protect 8 copper contact strips with a digital memory area at one end. Stamped into the memory area part number "97100188. On the reverse side is a lable giving details of the owner, part number, and serial number and that it is subject to a charge in favour of the National Australia Bank. Has as key type appearance. Has a key retaining ring and key tag with "194 Williams 361798" printed on it.
tramways, trams, buses, metcard, ticket machines
Manufactured tool for use by one of the Melbourne cable tram operators, most likely the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co, to stamp leather satchels and other items that had to be marked. See item 7677 for a "CABLE" stamp. Was extensively used given the deformation at the top of the punch.
Demonstrates a steel tool to stamp markings onto leather or other objects
Tool - forged steel and hardened to stamp the word "RICHMOND". Has manufacturer's name and location on the sides stamped in.
"W Willis & Co, Melbourne" stamped in on the sides.
tools, mtoco, stamps, metal stamp, tramways, cable trams
Manufactured tool for use by one of the Melbourne cable tram operators, most likely the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co, to stamp leather satchels and other items that had to be marked. See item 7678 for a "RICHMOND" stamp. Was extensively used given the deformation at the top of the punch.
Demonstrates a steel tool to stamp markings onto leather or other objects
Tool - forged steel and hardened to stamp the word "CABLE". Has manufacturer's name and location on the sides stamped in,
"Makers W Willis & Co, Collins St West Melbourne" stamped in on the sides.
tools, mtoco, stamps, metal stamp, tramways, cable trams
Used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a star shaped hole in the ticket. Based on the stamped number, used from Camberwell Depot. This type of punch was phased out by the 1990s when conductors were removed from trams.
Demonstrates an item used by the MMTB to cancel tickets. Would have been issued to a conductor at Camberwell Depot.
Brass cast, machined, ticket punch, spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring from coiled wire and fitted with formed wire retaining hole fitted to one of the arms. Item stamped "V63"
stamped "V63" on one arm
tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares, conductors, camberwell depot
Newsletter issued by Camberwell Depot staff in April 1979 - looking at issues with Z class lifeguards and their effectiveness, a poem "Six Days on a Broken" - looking at the issue of working Broken shifts and "The Wattle Park Blues" by Barry Humphries dated 1974.
Yields information about the effective of Z class protective bars instead of lifeguards and two poems.
Foolscap duplicated sheet titled "Camberwell Depot Newsletter" No. 2
tramways, newsletter, camberwell depot, lifeguards, z class trams, safety, poems, broken shifts, wattle park, barry humphries
The set shows the cable cars collected by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote home. The first shows Alf, his wife and visitors sitting in trailer No. 586 with the others showing the grip car No. 436. Photographer and date unknown.
Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection.
Set of four colour photos with plain backs.
trams, alf twentyman, tram 586, northcote
The set shows the cable cars, grip car 436 and trailer 586 collected by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote home. The first shows the garden setting while the others show the cable cars themselves. Photographer and date unknown.
Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection.
Set of four black and white photos with plain backs.
trams, alf twentyman, tram 586, northcote, tram 436
The photograph shows an internal view of a Y or Y1 class tram possibly at the time of its launch in 1930. See also item 7419 for another internal view.
Yields information about the interior view of a Y1 class tram.
Black and white photograph with photographers stamp and notes on rear.
Has the stamp of "The Argus Melbourne" on rear and a pencil note "Interior Y1 Safety car - One-Man"
trams, tramways, mmtb, y1 class, one-man trams, internal photos, interiors
The photograph is of the six road extension built on the south side of the previous depot building at Essendon. Tracks and overhead are yet to be installed - the foreground of the photograph appears to have been "photoshopped". The photograph is about June 1924.
Yields information about the second shed at Essendon Depot.
Black and white photograph with photographers stamp on rear.
Has the stamp of "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd" on rear.
trams, tramways, depot, essendon depot, new buildings
Letter head used by the "Melbourne and Metropolitan Transit Band" with The Met logo on top of the sheet, mid 1980s
Demonstrates the letterhead of the Transit Band during The Met era.
Letterhead - A4 sheet printed on yellow paper.
the met, transit band, bands, letterhead
Photo shows extensive track lights on the left side of the single-track Nicholson St East Coburg tram line with W2 class tram 473? inbound on route 1 just to the north of Grant St. This section of track was considered dangerous and to alleviate the problem of inbound or southbound tramcars not being visible well in advance to northbound motorists, the MMTB installed the track lights. The Chief Engineer at the 24/3/1960 meeting of the Board advised of the scheme that the track lights would be progressively switched on in advance of a southbound tram. The line was eventually duplicated in Dec. 1966.
Yields information about a track lighting system to improve safety on a single line of tramway in East Coburg.
Black and white photo, plain back
nicholson st, single line, track lights, east coburg
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board
Record of correspondence
Letters in date order
Details correspondence both internal and external with Councils about a possible tram line along Waverley Rad, Darling Rd, Koornang Rd to the the Carnegie tram terminus in Trugannini Road. Inlcudes cost estimate, and sketch plan.
tramways, new track, extensions, correspondence, darling road, carnegie, koornang rd
tramways, new track, extensions, correspondence, darling road, carnegie, koornang rd
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board
Record of correspondence
Letters in date order
Details correspondence both internal and external with Councils and others about the construction of tramways along Hawthorn Road to East Brighton and beyond to Moorabbin Railway Station or along North Road. Includes estimates, notices to Passengers, fares for the extension south during 1937, notices to crews, staff working of the single line, and passenger figures.
tramways, new track, extensions, correspondence, hawthorn road, east brighton, safe working, new tramways
tramways, new track, extensions, correspondence, hawthorn road, east brighton, safe working, new tramways
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board
Record of correspondence
Letters in date order
Details correspondence both internal and external with Councils and others about the possibility of extending the Burke Road line from the corner of Malvern Road along Waverley Road to Dandenong Rd, some 1.5miles. Has a small hand drawn map showing the various possibilities.
tramways, new track, burke road, extensions, malvern, correspondence
tramways, new track, burke road, extensions, malvern, correspondence
Notice No. D6406 and D6407, issued to advise Drivers and Conductors of the through trams from St Kilda Beach to Caulfield Racecourse, via Dandenong Road on Showday 30-9-1948. Gives the fares to be charged for each section for both the forward and return journeys. Second page gives the fares for special trams from the Racecourse to Cotham Road Kew - minimum fare for 4d. Issued to crews at Malvern and Kew Depots.
Yields information the tram fare arrangements for the Caulfield Races Show Day in 1948.
Document two foolscap duplicated sheets, pinned in top left hand corner.
tramways, caulfield races, special trams, fares, tickets, notices to staff
The document issued May 1937, signed by S M Richardson as Manager, sets out the duties and responsibilities of Traffic Inspectors, Rules and Instructions - General, supervision of employees, traffic, tram blockages, accidents and incidents.
Yields information Rules and Instructions for Traffic Inspectors in 1937.
Document or booklet - 16 printed pages + black outside card covers with grey end papers centre stapled.
Has the name "C N Cogle? Malvern Depot" in ink on the front inside cover.
tramways, inspectors, rules, instructions, traffic, traffic staff
The programme gives details of the "Eleventh Interstate Tramways Football Carnival" held in Melbourne during August 1952. Gives details of the Association officer bearers, history of the Tramways Australian National Football events and personnel, recent carnivals, Council meeting minutes, the Visitors' Itinerary, the three teams (NSW, SA and Vic) details. Has advertisements throughout the item.
Yields information about the "Eleventh Interstate Tramways Football Carnival" held in Melbourne during 1952.
Programme or booklet, 20 off white pages + orange cover sheet, centre stapled.
football, tramways, interstate carnivals, programme
The photograph is of an illustration of the Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St of a busy scene with a large horse drawn Landau open carriage arriving at the Town Hall. There is one north bound cable tram in the view along with a horse drawn cab and many pedestrians. Possibly taken from a magazine showing a state occasion. Possibly c1890.
Yields information about the Melbourne Town Hall and possibly a state event.
Black and white photograph with a plain back.
melbourne town hall, swanston st, cable tram, horse drawn vehicles
The photograph shows PCC Class tram No. 1041 when newly built in St Georges Road Thornbury on a test trip early in 1973. Has the destination of Special. The tram is in its original colour scheme. The tram was built in 1973 - see reference for the tram's story. In the background is a Shell service station.
Yields information about tram 1041 when new in 1973.
Colour print with photographers stamp on the rear.
Has the stamp of A E Twentyman Collection on the rear.
trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 1041, st georges road, thornbury, mmtb
The photograph shows W7 class tram 1018 and SW5 class tram 731 in the yard at Malvern depot, c1980's. Both trams have their run numbers visible in the front window. Tram 1018 is showing route 55 West Brunswick and 731 route 8 Toorak.
Yields information trams 1018 and 731 at Malvern depot.
Colour print with plain back.
trams, tramways, w7 class, tram 1018, tram 731, malvern depot, sw5 class, the met
The photograph shows a cable tram set with trailer No. 534 east bound in Bourke St on its way to Nicholson St passing the St. James Building at William Street. The conductor standing at the back of the grip car is in MMTB uniform with his ticket wallet in his left hand and bag visible. The grip man appears to be ringing his bell. There is a side advertisement for the "All Australian Exhibition". A reference to the exhibition is in The Argus of 3/11/1924 - see reference.
Yields information cable trams in Bourke St and their crews.
Photograph, black and white, plain back
trams, tramways, cable tram, bourke st, conductors, tram crews, william st, tram 534
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