WCC, Transport Department administrative files (1st series)

Descriptive Data

Archives Identifier00062Date Range1906-1973DescriptionThis series is the multiple number subject file system created by the Tramways Department (from 1948 it was known as the Transport Department). The series was established in 1945, though papers from earlier file systems were carried onto these files. The series ends in the early 1970s when it was reorganised to allow the re-allocation of file sub-series that had fallen out of use, such as those relating to the tram system - see Series 00700.

The files contain evidence of operational, legislative, financial, and administrative actions of the Transport Department. The files cover such topics as the purchasing of trams and buses, hiring of staff, dismantling of the tram system, alterations to the bus system and the general day to day running of tram and bus services for the city.

The files are based on the 'Series System' (or multiple number subject system) where consecutive numbers are allotted to principal subjects. The principal subjects are subdivided by the addition of bar numbers. For example file 301 holds general correspondence on Tram Services, 301/1 holds correspondence on the Aro Street Tram Service, 301/2 holds correspondence on the Brooklyn Tram Service and so on.

The following sub series were used by this file system:

1/- General
2/- General Manager
4/- Professional Groups
5/- Accidents and Collisions
7/- Allowances
8/- Civil Defence
9/- Staff
10/- Town Hall
11/- Union and Awards
12/- Cable Car
13/- Outside Organisations
14/- Transport Undertakings
15/- Social and Sporting
17/- Property
18/- Publications
19/- Events
20/- Council
21/- Staff in the Armed Forces
22/- Acts and Regulations
23/- Wellington Employers Association
24/- Rongotai Aerodrome
25/- Royal Visit and Coronation
26/- Eastbourne Borough Council: Ferry Service
28/- Bylaws
29/- Radio Interference
31/- Street Arrangements
33/- Wellington Gas Co: Tram lines from Works to Miramar Wharf
36/- Schedule of Works
101/- R and M Permanent Way: General
102/- Overhead Equipment
103/- R and M Buildings and Waiting Sheds
104/- R and M Cars
105/- Diesel Buses
106/- Trolleybuses
107/- Motor Vehicles
108/- Collision Damage
201/- Debtors and advertising
202/- Creditors
203/- Finance
204/- Insurance
205/- Salaries and Wages
208/- Sale of Unwanted Equipment and Materials
209/- Renewal Fund
210/- Weighing Machines
213/- Annual Reports
216/- Loans Board
299/- Research Section: Services Vehicles
300/- Public Transport
301/- Tram Services
302/- Bus Services
303/- Trolley Services
304/- Fares
305/- Complaint
307/- Prams
308/- Timetables
310/- Pedestrian Crossings
311/- Tram and Bus Stops
312/- Traffic Employees
313/- Suggestions
314/- Cafeteria
320/- Uniforms
322/- TelephonesQuantity (Linear Metres)25.15MediumFileSystem of ArrangementMultiple number subject filesCollection TypeWellington City Council

Series

WCC, Transport Department's administrative files (2nd series)

Document Folder

Staff: Wellington City Corporation and Transport Department

Access Information

Restriction StatusOpen

Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyTransport DepartmentRelationship Date Range1948-30 June 1991

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WCC, Transport Department administrative files (1st series)