Photograph - night flash - shows tram 42 crossing the Lydiard St level crossing with a large crowd on board. Tram has the destination of depot. Given the tram number and the crowd, most likely the last tram from Lydiard St North to the depot. Tram 42 was recorded as the last to leave Lydiard St North on 19/9/1971. Not known who took the photograph.

Yields information about the last tram to cross the Ballarat Railway level crossing.

Black and white photograph on plain paper.

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Form used by the ESCo in the 1920s to record the details of the Motorman's or Driver's work for the day. Notes Name, date, tramcar, time on, off, routes, trips, meter (power or electricity use), remarks and defects. See item 2544 for a SECV version of the late 1930s. On the rear is a hand drawn image of a Mt Pleasant - Doveton St weekly ticket morning and evening trips. Priced 1/6d.

Demonstrates a form used to record the tramcar mileage on a daily basis.

Preprinted form on off white card, titled "Motorman's Record" with a hand drawn and coloured image of a Mt Pleasant Weekly ticket on the rear.

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Form used to record daily tramcar mileage on a Provincial tramway. Records the tram, times, route, run, no. of trip and Mileage along with the Motorman's signature. Has a space for each branch or system to be filled in.

Demonstrates a form used to record the tramcar mileage on a daily basis.

Preprinted form - No TYE1-153 on light card.

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Form used to advise crews of the outcome of any breach or regulations by the Tramway Superintendent whether the explanation was satisfactory or not and whether it had been recorded on the Conduct Record Card. Used during the 1930s. See item 9122 for the report form and 5017 for a 1948 version.

Demonstrates a form used to advise crews of a breach of the rules etc and seeking an explananation.

Preprinted form - No TYE1-37, on plain off white paper.

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Form used to advise crews that they had been reported for a breach of Rule No. or Special Order No. etc. Has space for the date (1930s), Signature, date, time, and trip. Seeks the person's explanation which had to be in writing. Used post the SEC takeover of the Ballarat system. Headed the Electricity Supply Department of the SECV. See item 9123 for the subsequent form used.

Demonstrates a form used to advise crews of a breach of the rules etc and seeking an explananation.

Preprinted form - No TYE1-38, on plain off white paper.

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Published by Nucolorvue Productions of Moorabbin Vic. Features photos the Imperial Crown at the Shell House, Ballarat Post Office, looking west up Sturt St with a number of trams in the City Loop. It would appear that the trams have been fitted with dash canopy lightings which dates the photo to early 1960s to mid 1960s. As well Eureka Stockade, Civic Hall, Lake Wendouree, Bridge St from Stones Corner that shows the tramway overhead and signals, Arch of Victory, Sturt St Statuary and Gardens, Begonia House, The Gardens and the Floral Clock with the Town or City Hall.

Demonstrates a postcard folder produced by Nucolorvue.

Printed colour postcard folder titled "Ballarat The Begonia City", featuring a photo of begonias on the cover and an address box on the rear of the folder.

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SEC Ballarat No.36 in the 1950 or earlier in Wendouree Parade with the Lake in the background. Tram has the destination of Depot. The depot access tracks are in the foreground. See item 4529 for another photo looking the other way most likely taken at the same time.

Yields information about SEC Ballarat tram No. 36 - one of a series of official photographs early 1950 or earlier and the appearance of the tram.

Black and white photograph contained within item 9118.

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Photo album - with a photograph and typed details of a selection of the various trams in the fleet. Based on the date of the tram car mileages as at 31-3-1958, compiled during 1958. Not known who compiled it, but could have been the Tramway Superintendent Mr Denmead from SEC or other parties photos. All photos are common to the collection except for the one of tram 36 in Wendouree Parade at depot junction. Has sheets for: ESCo 2 - Power station - item 698 ESCo 2 - Sturt St advertising Jago boots - item 1710 ESC0 18 - Sturt St - Suttons advert - item 2490 ESCo 21 - Sebastopol type at depot - item 3002 ESCo 23 - Sebastopol type at depot - item 5142 SEC 17 - at depot junction - item 1714 SEC 19 - at depot - item 4525 SEC 21 - at depot - item 4526 SEC 22 - at depot - item 1360i7 SEC 23 - Gold tram at depot - item 1707i1 SEC 26 - at depot - item 4529 SEC 29 - at depot - item 541i1 SEC 30 - at depot - item 1706 SEC 36 - at depot junction - similar to item 4527, added as 9119 SEC 40 - at depot - 1355i1 Bendigo - silver star starch - item 1890.

Demonstrates the history of the SEC Ballarat fleet through a selection of photographs.

Album - 22 paper leaves, bound with grey end papers and grey plascticised cover with leather finish. Album produced by New Star. Photos secured with photo corners, typed sheets glued onto the leaf.

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Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined.

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.

Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1965 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information.

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Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined.

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.

Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1964 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information.

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Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined,

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.

Printed and bound book - Invicta Australian Diary No. 4 for 1962 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information.

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Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined, Notes during June the completion of the work to install the dash canopy lights.

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.

Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1961 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information.

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"Discover Historic Sebastopol" - a guide to historic sites in Sebastopol. Has a map of locations or sites of interest, introduction, includes notes on trams, Royal Mail Hotel and the last tram. Published by Sebastopol Historical Society and the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre with design by Peter Lambert Design.

Yields information about the history of the Sebastopol district.

Pamphlet - 36 pages, colour stapled, DL size.

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Photograph shows Geelong power station after completion.

Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926

Black and white print on paper.

Plate number 1-8 in ink

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Photograph shows Geelong power station after completion.

Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926

Black and white print on paper.

Plate number 1-8 in ink

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Photograph shows Geelong power station after completion.

Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926

Black and white print on paper.

Plate number 1-8 in ink

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Photograph of an ESCo Bendigo tram with its crew and a passenger. The tram has the destination lettering of Quarry Hill & Eaglehawk. Illustrates the tram appearance of 1908, showing the seating and step board arrangements which were different to that of Ballarat at the time. Also provides information about the uniforms and badges worn. Two crew named as Motorman Parkman and Conductor C Campbell. Most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Yields information about Bendigo tramcars during 1908

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

In ink on rear "Bendigo, Motorman Parkman, Conductor C Campbell, view of 1908"

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Photograph of Bendigo sprinkler or scrubber tram taken at the depot. Shows the equipment provided on the tram and the lights for night working. The tram was replaced in 1954 by cross bench tram No. 17, converted for this purpose. One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Yields information about Bendigo scrubber of sprinkler tram during the early 1930s.

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

In ink on rear "Scrubber car and water tank (as at present 1947)", and Ken Magor stamp.

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Photograph of Bendigo crossbench or toastrack tram No. 18 at the depot. Demonstrates the layout of seats etc. One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 18 during the early 1930s.

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

In ink on rear "No. 18 Summer car, as existing at present", and Ken Magor stamp.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 12 with the tramcar number on the side in ESCo red and cream livery. Shows the seating arrangement with the outside seating facing inwards. Has a roof advertisement for "Leggo's". One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 12 during the early 1930s.

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

In ink on rear "No. 12 - Prior to 1934, and Ken Magor stamp.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 11 with the tramcar number on the side in ESCo red and cream livery. Shows the seating arrangement with the outside seating facing inwards. This tram remained in service until 1947. Has a roof advertisement "Drink United Invalid Stout". One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 11 during the early 1930s.

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

In ink on rear "No. 11 - Prior to 1934, and Ken Magor stamp.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 9 with the tramcar number on the side in ESCo red and cream livery. Shows the seating arrangement with the outside seating facing inwards. This tram was modified in 1945 to enclose the ends. See item 4342 for further details. One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 9 during the early 1930s.

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

In ink on rear "No. 9 - Prior to 1934, ie before State Electricty Commission took over" and Ken Magor stamp.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram No 8 at the depot entrance. Originally an ESCo tram and taken over by the SEC in 1934. Painted with an SEC logo and lining. Shows the seating layout. One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 8 during the mid 1930s.

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

In ink on rear "No. 8 prior to 1934, and Ken Magor stamp.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram No 3 at the tram depot, with the destination of Depot. Tram in the ESCo Red and Cream colour scheme with the tram number on the side of the vehicle. The tram commenced life with the Hawthorn Tramway Trust as their No. 8. Became No. 114 when the MMTB took over, sold to the SEC in 1931 and became Bendigo No. 3. It was donated to the AETA in 1956 and subsequently rebuilt as HTT 8. The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum Hawthorn. See reference for further details. One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 3 during the mid 1930s.

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

In ink on rear "No. 3 - Electric Supply Co of Victoria (Prior to 1934 when SEC acquired the undertaking), and Ken Magor stamp.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 13, at Charing Cross with the City Club Hotel and the City Family Hotel in the background. A Safety Zone sign can be seen.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 13 and Charing Cross during the 1950s.

Photograph, black and white on Velox Paper

Has Ken Magor stamp and negative number "1723" written in.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 12 with a North Bendigo destination, leaving at a tram stop. Has a shop in the background. Photographer unknown, 1950s given the colour scheme. Tram ex Melbourne No. 107 sold to SEC in 1935, as Ballarat 19, swapped with Bendigo during 1960 and became Bendigo 12.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 12.

Photograph, black and white on plain paper.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 20, possibly at the depot. Tram in the SEC prewar livery of green and cream. The tram was purchased by the SEC from in 1935 - ex Melbourne No. 187. Photographer unknown.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 20.

Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.

In ink "No 20 1947 Bendigo" and Ken Magor stamp on both.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 22 at the depot, side on view and end on showing the destination of "Depot". Shows the straight sill or floor of the tram which made boarding difficult. Former MMTB No. 153. It was not a popular tram due to the high steps and was scrapped in 1956.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 22.

Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.

In ink "No 22 car Bendigo 1947" and Ken Magor stamp on both.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 21, decorated for the 1937 Coronation of King George VI possibly at a formal launch. Shows several people standing alongside the tram, which is showing "Special" on an auxiliary board. Has a "GR" insignia on the front and side of the car. An Inspector is standing behind the tram with the driver inside the tram.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation event.

Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.

In ink "Coronation 1936" and Ken Magor stamp.

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Photograph of Bendigo Tram 24 in 1947 painted in the SEC colours with a cream rocker panel, the prewar SEC scheme. The tram is ex Hawthorn Tramways Trust No 32, which became MMTB No. 138 before being sold to the SEC arriving in Bendigo late 1945. Photographer unknown. See item 326, Bendigo Tramways by Keith Kings.

Yields information about Bendigo tram 24 appearance in 1947

Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.

In ink "No. 24 car Bendigo 1947" and the Ken Magor stamp.

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