Re: Tramway Culture

Swash
Saturday, June 15, 2002 7:50 AM

In 1979 DI's were still referred to as Mr by most staff. Other officers were usually referred to by their first name, once one knew them well enough, otherwise one did not use their name. Even now some still use Mr, but almost in a joking way. It occurs to me that it is not such a bad thing in that it would be a good way to separate when you are communicating in a serious way, ie with an officer at fleet operations, or his first name when you see him at the depot and stop to chat. After many years experience, it can be difficult to stand your ground against management, who may have been 'on the job' less years, and with whom you are quite good friends otherwise.

AC.

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From: pn1.rm

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Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 5:36 PM

Subject: [TramsDownUnder] Tramway Culture

Interesting to see that old "trammie" culture is alive and well even on this list with former employees referring to others as "Mr". In my time at Camberwell (1974-1976) the DIs (District Inspectors) were always referred to as "Mr". I think even among the men in green. Can't remember what we called the starters and the inspectors. Can any old trammie enlighten me? The practice was maintained at the Ballarat tramway museum with many of the volunteers referring to each other as "Mr" rather than by their Christian names. Paul in Melbourne
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