Photo of a cable grip or dummy at the Abbotsford St terminus, North Melbourne. This line closed during July 1935 and was converted to electric trams. Photographer and date unknown, mid 1930s?

Yields information about the Abbotsford St terminus, late 1930s.

Black and white print with a plain back

trams, tramways, cable trams, abbotsford st, north melbourne

Photo of a cable tram set, trailer 306, in Park St South Melbourne with the St Vincent Gardens in the background. The photo is taken after the construction of the Collins St electric line in 1929 as the destination board notes the tram is connecting with Collins St electric trams. The gripman is waiting for the phtograph to be taken, with the Conductor on the platform of the trailer car. In the background are the Gardens and housing of this area. Photo c1930. The South Melbourne cable tram line closed for conversion in 1937.

Yields information about the South Melbourne cable tram line and Park St.

Black and white print with a plain back

trams, tramways, south melbourne, tram 306, cable trams, park st

Photo of a cable tram set that has arrived at the Northcote line terminus in High St, prior to shunting. Another two cable sets are in the background. The gripman and conductor can be seen to be preparing to shunt the tram. The photo caption says the trailer is No. 235. A Bundy clock can been seen on the pavement on the left side of the photograph. A hairdresser and tobacconist shop are in the view. Photographer and date unknown.

Yields information about Northcote cable tram terminus in High St at Dundas St.

Black and white print with a hand written note on rear.

In pencil "Car 235 at Dundas St"

trams, tramways, northcote, high st, cable trams, tram 235, bundy clock

Photo of VR tram No. 29 (St Kilda Rly Stn) standing outside the Elwood Depot, waiting for the crew before returning to St Kilda Station. A conductor can been seen walking back to the offices. Photo by Les G Poole, mid 1950s.

Yields information about VR trams and Elwood depot.

Black and white print with source stamp on rear

Has stamp of the ARHS Vic Div L G Poole Collection on rear.

trams, tramways, vr trams, elwood tram depot, tram 29, crews

Photograph of 6 men, with gripman William Baker Strong, seated on the table, playing draughts. Based on item 7627, most likely at the Prahran Car House or Depot Mess Room. Two conductors are wearing their trip slip safety pins. One of the men is wearing a large cape and could be either a gripman or a signalman. All the crew members are wearing the uniform of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo).

Yields information about the tram crews at the Prahran car house in 1914 and W B Strong.

Print of a copy of a black and white photograph on AGFA paper.

"William B Strong playing draughts, seated on table at M&MTB" in ink on lower edge of print.

cable trams, prahran, prahran car house, group photos, mtoco, crews, tram crews, grip men, conductors

Photograph of 18 men at the Prahran cable tram car house or Depot, corner of Carlisle St and Chapel St with a cable tram set behind. Group consists of a number of conductors, gripmen and staff members. Photo dated to be 1914 with gripman William Baker Strong identified in the photo.

Yields information about the tram crews at the Prahran car house in 1914 and W B Strong.

Print of a copy of a black and white photograph on AGFA paper.

"W B Strong six from left rear 1914" in ink on lower edge of print.

cable trams, prahran, prahran car house, group photos, mtoco, crews, tram crews, grip men, conductors

Document prepared for Yarra Trams staff to provide an operations plan for the reconstruction of Port Junction, route 96, Feb. 2009. Has a table of contents.

Demonstrates a Yarra Trams operations plan.

Document - 35 pages, full colour stapled in top left hand corner.

tramways, route 96, port junction, trackwork

Route guides for route 55 (West Coburg - Domain Road), route 47 (West Maribyrnong) and route 86 (Bundoora - Central Pier) which has a note about the Flinders St overpass removal in 2005. See item 1253 for details and associated route guides. Has the logos of Yarra Trams, Metlink and Metcard.

Demonstrates Metlink / Yarra trams route guides.

Set of 3 DL pamphlets - full colour

tramways, timetables, maps, route 57, route 55, route 86

Administrative record - "Superintendent electric running sheds' daily return" for MMTB dated 5/4/1938 - form 71 of 6/37. Give details of the weather, traffic conditions, depot tram cars - bogie and single truckers and the cars for the All Night services and their availability. Lists 6 cars taken out of service - defective or accidents, provides detail of status of fire services at depots, and watchmen's tell tales. Would have been compiled from individual depot reports. The rear of the sheet has been used to prepare notes on applicants for a position - Snesby? ,Fay, Hughes, Jones, Snout, Low, Quick and Coates giving details of seniority, service and Order from buses. See item 7521, 7516 and 7517 for similar reports.

Yields information the mmtb cable tram allocation and events at electric tram running sheds - 1925 employee listing.

Completed preprinted foolscap form with typed information and hand writing on the rear.

tramways, trams, mmtb, depots, daily reports, employment

Administrative record - "Superintendent electric running sheds' daily return" for MMTB dated 4/5/1925 - form 71. Give details of the weather, traffic conditions, depot tram cars - bogie and single truckers Lists 1 car taken out of service - defective or accidents, provides detail of the status of fire services at depots, and watchmen's tell tales. Would have been compiled from individual depot reports. The rear of the sheet has been used to prepare a report by K L Mackenzie on applicants for the Compressed Gas Plant attendant at Clifton Hill depot. The Compressed Gas plant was part of the equipment installed to provide gas for the buses during the early stage of the Second World War. Names listed are: Hence, Wrigly, Maynard, Fay, Coates, Stephens, Lyons, and Langton. See item 7521, 7516 and 7518 for similar reports.

Yields information the mmtb cable tram allocation and events at electric tram running sheds - 1925 and the compressed gas system attendants.

Completed preprinted foolscap form with typed information and hand writing on the rear.

tramways, trams, mmtb, depots, daily reports, cable trams, clifton hill, compressed gas, buses

Administrative record - "Superintendent of cable running sheds daily return" for MMTB dated 21/2/1938 - form 21A of 11/37. Give details of the weather, traffic conditions, depot tram cars - cars and dummies, and their availability. Lists 2 cars taken out of service - issues or accidents. Would have been compiled from individual depot reports. The rear of the sheet has been used to prepare a report by K L Mackenzie on applicants for the Compressed Gas Plant attendant at Clifton Hill depot. The Compressed Gas plant was part of the equipment installed to provide gas for the buses during the early stage of the Second World War. Names listed are: Hence, Wrigly, Maynard, Fay, Coates, Stephens, Lyons, Langton, and C J M Campbell. See item 7521, 7517 and 7518 for similar reports.

Yields information the mmtb cable tram allocation and events at cable tram running sheds - 1938.

Completed preprinted quarto form with typed information with hand writing on rear.

tramways, trams, mmtb, depots, daily reports, cable trams, clifton hill, compressed gas, buses

News Release from the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram, keeping at least 51, the delivery of the B class tram, and keeping a further 50 for supplementary service. The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. Also has an item of British tourist Will Bright about the use of W class trams and his thoughts along with a photo - written by Anita Quigley.

Yields information the announcement of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.

News Release - 2 A4 pages stapled and Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 19/11/1993

tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars, alan brown, b class trams, refurbishment

Article by Damon Johnston about Jeff Kennett and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity for their future. The reporter notes the lack of awareness for W class trams, compared to the general tram fleet, compares performance with Z class fleet. Quotes National Trust, PTUA and Charles Sowerwine of Melb. Uni urban historian. See item 7613 for the decision News Release.

Yields information the formation of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.

Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 28/9/1993

tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars

Report titled "Historic tram plan derailed", concerning a report by Monash University Accident Research Centre about the crashworthiness of the W class trams. Notes issues with the timber framed cabins, National Trust, and others. Quotes Norm Cross about the 1993 proposal with a photo of the tram that was to be the prototype.

Yields information about the investigation into the crash worthiness of the W class tram and Monash University report.

Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 26/3/2003.

tramways, w8 class, preston workshops, w class, accidents, national trust, monash university

Report on the David Larwill tram No. 722 being removed from service and possibly being painted over. Includes notes on the Ministry of Arts contracts, other trams such as Mental as Anything, and photos of four of the trams and David Lawill. Written by Suzy Freeman-Greene.

Has a close association with the David Larwill Transporting Art tram No. 722.

Newspaper clipping from The Age, 1/4/1992

tramways, transporting art, tram 722, david larwill

Set of four items (six images) regarding the colour of the City Circle trams: 1 - "W is for Waste" - The Age 10/2/1994 - photocopy of a newspaper cutting. 2 - "Mixed hues on 'new' trams - Herald Sun 8/2/1994 3 - "Trust tracks down our new trams" - with Michael Norbury peering over a fence - Herald Sun 8/2/1994 4 - Three page letter from Robert Green to Alan Brown dated 20/11/1993 and response dated 1/12/1993 regarding colours of the trams.

Yields information about Melbourne City Circle tramcars.

Set of four items regarding the introduction of the City Circle trams.

tramways, conductors, city circle, livery, w class

Item reports on the launch of the 3rd Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant, No. 939, named "Valentine". Gives the story of the company, its development, the business with comments from Craig Opie, the Managing Director. The tram became Ballarat Tramway Museum Cuthberts 939 in 2016. Item written by Clare Kermond, photo John Lamb.

Yields information about Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant business and No. 939, Valentine.

Newspaper clipping over two pages from The Age, 10/2/1995.

tramways, conductors, colonial tramcar restaurant, tram 939

Set of three newspaper cuttings at the time of the launch of a new Restaurant tram - all dated 26/8/1992. Both reports featured issues with keeping Conductors on Melbourne trams. 1 - The Age - Kirner's hint on conducting yourself at dinner - featuring a photo of Premier Joan Kirner, Transport Minister Peter Spyker and Colonial Tramcar Restaurant part owner - Craig Opie 2 - Herald Sun - "New tramcar feeds row on conductors" - as above 3 - Herald Sun - "Win a tramcar party" - Herald Sun Competition to win a free dinner for 36 people and runners up a dinner for two.

Yields information about Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant and the replacement of conductors on trams.

Set of three newspaper cuttings from Melbourne newspapers 26/8/1992.

tramways, conductors, colonial tramcar restaurant, joan kirner, peter spyker

Pamphlet produced by the MMTB signed by F D Snell as Chairman about the formation of the State Transport Authority and Metropolitan Transit Authority. Advises the appointment of Mr Lynn Strouse as Chairman and Managing Director of the MTA. Provides an organisation chart for both Authorities. The new authority commenced on 1/7/1983. See reference.

Yields information about the 1983 formation of the MTA.

Pamphlet - 6 Fold item printed on light card.

tramways, trams, the met, mta, organisational structure

Advertisement in the Herald Sun promoting The Melbourne Tram using a Y1 class tram on a tourist service around Melbourne. See items 539, 627, 669, and 6905 for other related documents. The tram, Y1 611 was painted, publicity arranged but the service did not then operate as such. Published by the Public Transport Corporation.

Yields information about the 1992 proposal for a tourist tram in Melbourne.

Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun 29/9/1992.

tramways, trams, y1 class, public transport, the melbourne tram, tourist trams, ptc

Invitation to attend the "Southbank Tram Depot Time Capsule Ceremony" - to be held on 3/10/1996 by the Minister of Transport Alan Brown and Managing Director of Met Tram Russell Nathan. Provides a list of items to be placed in the time capsule.

Yields information about the 1996 Time capsule to be opened in 2046 at Southbank depot.

Letter or invitation - 3 A4 pages stapled in top left hand corner.

tramways, southbank depot, time capsule, invitation, the met, met tram

Pamphlet "Melbourne's Light Rail System" - about Melbourne's tram system with a foreword by Robin Cooper, Victorian Minister for Transport. Gives statistics on the size of the Melbourne system, its fleet, ticketting system, Melbourne itself, the City Circle tram, and the introduction of new trams. Mr Cooper was the Minister during 1997.

Yields information about Melbourne tramways in 1997.

Pamphlet - 4 page A4 full colour.

tramways, melbourne, light rail, city circle, tram fleet

Pamphlet for "From shopping to relaxing we're bringing Melbournians closer to their City" - promoting Yarra "Trams vision, route 109, new tramcars, superstops and a better pedestrian environment. Published c2000 following the awarding of the Franchise to Transdev / Transfield in August 1999.

Yields information about the plans of Yarra Trams c2000.

Pamphlet - 3 fold DL full colour

tramways, yarra trams, melbourne, superstops

Newspaper cutting about the position of Melbourne trams in the world in terms of kilometres of track and the number of routes based on Jane's Urban Transport Systems. Has comments from the National Trust, PTUA, and about the tram fleet. Notes the recent growth in the Melbourne system. Item written by Bruce Tobin. How Jane's obtained or intepreted their information is unkinown - a check at the time of cataloguing notes that Prague was 144km and Poznan was about 66km of route - based on their Wikipedia pages.

Yields information about Melbourne's position in the world tram list in 1995 - but this is subject to interepretion.

Newspaper cutting from The Age 16/1/1995

tramways, melbourne, length, routes