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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
... Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105... Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new ...On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regimental band entering the gate to Building 105 North Bandiana.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
... Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105... departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot ...On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRV) of Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment parading through Dean Street Albury.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band, albury -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Davis Bus Lines: 50 years of service", 21/11/1980 12:00:00 AM
... the original depot in Creswick Road, one of the Mobil Around Australia... of the bus lines, plans to move to a new depot in 1981 and taking ...Three page feature article with associated advertisements of Davis Bus Lines, 50 years of services, printed in The Courier on 21/11/1980. Features five photos, including one of Bert Davis, an advertisement featuring various buses, a photo outside the original depot in Creswick Road, one of the Mobil Around Australia Economy run in 1958 and one of a decorated bus in the early 1950's. Article includes history of the bus lines, plans to move to a new depot in 1981 and taking over the tram services from the SEC. If removed for copying etc. copy to be made.trams, tramways, davis bus lines, ballarat public transport, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams Roll again", 19/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... access track the previous day, while being moved into the new... of the bogie trams from the old SEC depot to the new BTPS depot ...Yields information about the relocation of the bogie trams from the old SEC depot to the new BTPS depot in the gardens and partly how it was done.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "Trams roll again", Wednesday 19/7/1972 of tram 40 in Wendouree Parade behind John Withers Land Rover and tram 38 on the temporary access track the previous day, while being moved into the new depot. A "Warning Oncoming Trams" lies against a tree near 40. Was on the front page of the newspaper. See Reg. item 1788, 1789 and 1790 for further references. See Reg Item 3820 for a print of the actual photograph and Information for Members (BTPS) - June-July 1972 and Sept. 1972.btps, moving trams, depot junction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Council to Count Cost of Saving some Trams", 6/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... for storage until the new depot is built. Suggest that a bogey (bogie... for the used of the existing depot for storage until the new depot ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 6/8/1971 about the request by the BTPS to approve in principle the operation of a working tramway museum in Ballarat. Mentions track in Wendouree Parade, temporary storage of trams in the depot, tramcars to be allocated to the BTPS, findings of the Tourism Committee and comments from Councillors. Also notes statement by Mr. Tom Evans about the approval of the SEC for the used of the existing depot for storage until the new depot is built. Suggest that a bogey (bogie) be kept to enable the reconstruction of a horse tram. Sir Arthur Nicholson expressed concern about the use of Wendouree Parade due to the narrowness of the roadway.trams, tramways, btps, museum establishment, sec depot, tom evans -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 25 Colour Photograph/s, Mike Ryan, late 1990's
... - exterior view showing front of the "new" depot or roads 5 - 7. .14... of the "new" depot or roads 5 - 7. .14 - interior view showing fence ...Set of 25 colour photographs of Hawthorn depot, with some tramcars, mainly internal photos and some externals, late 1990's, prior to redevelopment. Photographed by Mike Ryan. Printed on Agfa paper. .1 - interior view of driver training room .2 - ditto .3 - ditto .4 - ditto .5 - ditto .6 - Depot view with W2 646 and W6 968 .7 - Depot view with W2 646, W6 968 and S 164 .8 - view of main room .9 - roof view with overhead troughing .10 - interior view looking at room .11 - PCC 1041 and other trams. .12 - exterior view showing trackwork .13 - exterior view showing front of the "new" depot or roads 5 - 7. .14 - interior view showing fence and walkway to rear of No.1 road. .15 - rear view of the "new" depot or roads 5 - 7. .16 - decaying brickwork. .17 - exterior view showing front of original depot or roads 1 - 4. .18 - interior view of sub-station .19 - interior view of band practice room in the main room. .20 - ditto .21 - ditto .22 - exterior view showing trackwork - also shows tramcar road or track allocation board. .23 - ditto .24 - ditto .25 - dittotrams, tramways, mmtb, museum, tramcars, driver training, tram 1041, tram 646, tram 968, tram 164, hawthorn depot, w6 class, s class, pcc class, melbourne tramways band, substation, w2 class -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
... Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105... Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North ...On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Major General David McLachlan was Honorary Colonel of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse.Colour photograph of Lieutenant Colonel M Annett, Councillor G Crapp, Major General McLachlan and Councillor L Langford on dais just prior to the march past of Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment parading through Dean Street Albury 13 May 2000.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band, albury -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... at the then new Preston depot, Tram being used to check overhead etc. Date... ) of the W6 988 on the depot fan at the then new Preston depot, Tram ...Negative No. N313 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the W6 988 on the depot fan at the then new Preston depot, Tram being used to check overhead etc. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, preston depot., plenty road, tram w6 988 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 11 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1964
... of the new bus depot at Doncaster c1964. Items .1 to .9 show... of the new bus depot at Doncaster c1964. Items .1 to .9 show ...Series of 9 black and white photographs of the construction of the new bus depot at Doncaster c1964. Items .1 to .9 show the earthworks, nearby factories and skylines. The style of the equipment used at the time is shown. Has a Craven A billboard. Items 10 and 11 are two sheets of paper giving details and some captions for the photographs.trams, tramways, buses, doncaster depot, construction, contracts -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Trams are on the move", 17/06/1972 12:00:00 AM
... . Caption notes as being moved from the old to the new depot.... Caption notes as being moved from the old to the new depot. Quotes ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat 17/6/1972 of the moving of tram 26 into the depot the previous day. Has photo of tram 26 at Gardens Loop with a "TRAM DISPLAY" sign at the end. Caption notes as being moved from the old to the new depot. Quotes BTPS Vice President, Mr. M. Calnin about the move, the future plans and interest created during the move. Article also mentions that the old depot is to be auctioned by the SEC that day (17/6/1972). Demolition commenced within one month - see Reg. item 1791. Gives details of the move arrangements. See Reg. item 1788 and 1792 for further references and Information for Members (BTPS) - June-July 1972 and Sept. 1972. btps, moving trams, gardens loop -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, H. A. Davis Motor Services, "Timetable Route No. 15, Sturt St. West to and from City", c1975
... to their "then" new depot in Norman St. Ballarat. Timetable gives times... to their "then" new depot in Norman St. Ballarat. Timetable gives times ...Bus timetable for Davis Urban Services Ballarat, route 15 on light green duplicating paper. Route 15 - Sturt St. West to and from City. Not dated, but probably c1975, as Davis have moved to their "then" new depot in Norman St. Ballarat. Timetable gives times for departure to and the terminals, notes on intermediate times, notes on variations to standard arrangements and location of terminals. On Sunday, the bus served the Botanical Gardens area and route 15A, which served Lake Wendouree by Gardens Kiosk. Has a Davis bus logo - poppet head and bus. Was designed to be folded in the centre. Two copies held. See Graham Cleak via Gavin Young advised on possible date of timetable 26/01/01On copy 1, by Norman St "No. 804" in pencil.bus services, sturt st west, gardens, lake wendouree, davis bus lines -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, Oct. 1925
... and Offices", looking at the then new tram depot in Hanna St... Trams tramways X1 class New Trams South Melbourne Hanna St Depot ...Sepia toned photograph - titled "South Melbourne Car Depot and Offices", looking at the then new tram depot in Hanna St. The depot was formally opened on the same day as the South Melbourne line - 31/10/1925. Compare to 5825 where the roof has not been completed. Most likely made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot.trams, tramways, x1 class, new trams, south melbourne, hanna st depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, Yarra Trams, 2016
... -is, with the words "New Preston Tram Depot - Heritage for the Future...-is, with the words "New Preston Tram Depot - Heritage for the Future". Issued ...Lapel Badge in a sealed plastic bag - with the front image of the top of the fence posts in Miller St Preston - a fleur-de lys-is, with the words "New Preston Tram Depot - Heritage for the Future". Issued at the time of the Open Day at the new Preston Tram Depot/Workshops - 17-4-2016. On the rear with embossed words "Opened 1928, Redeveloped 2016 - Melbourne Australia" Has a press clip pin on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Four (4) number collected.trams, tramways, yarra trams, badges, preston workshops, preston depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Film - Digital Movie, Sam Boon, "Ballarat Tramway Museum 50th Video", 19/09/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Inspector checking tickets Towing trams from the old to the new... from the old to the new depot 18 as the Neon tram Movie ...Yields information about the period leading up to the last day of SEC tramway operations in Ballarat including the voices of four long term BTM members. Includes video of many aspects of the tramway - produced by BTV6 originally.Digital Movie made produced by Sam Boon for the 50th anniversary of closure of the Ballarat SEC system 19/9/1971. Features voices of Warren Doubleday, Carolyn Cleak, Graeme Cleak, Richard Gilbert and film from the BTV6 / WinTV archives. Includes trams 41, 27, 42, 36, 28, 21 (as the Showboat tram), 11, 26, 33, 40 and 39. Includes scenes in Sturt St, City, Gardens, Post Office, Bridge St, Lydiard St. Includes shots of Graeme Evan and Gavin Young Night photos of the last tram to Sebastopol Inspector checking tickets Towing trams from the old to the new depot 18 as the Neon tram Movie - 698Mb, See AV Files/Reg Item 8192 for the movie itself Image 8192i used as a reference point.trams, tramways, btm, closure, btv, win tv, last day, moving trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, post June 1973
... of the access track and depot fan at the new BTPS depot, involving he... of the construction of the access track and depot fan at the new BTPS depot ...Yields information about the construction of the track and depot fan c 1972.Black and white photographs of the construction of the access track and depot fan at the new BTPS depot, involving he carting of gravel etc in wheel barrows. The poles have been positioned and the track extended over the level crossing indicating 1973, prior to the installation of one road. See - 1972 - 73 Annual Report page 3 for a list of dates.trams, tramways, depot, btps, construction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s - set of 4, Carolyn Dean, 25.08/2005
... road to the depot. .2 - new pavement marking at depot junction.../2005. .1 - work on the entry road to the depot. .2 - new ...Set of four colour photographs of roadworks and new pavement markings and signage in Wendouree Parade at depot junction. Taken by Carolyn Dean, on 25/8/2005. .1 - work on the entry road to the depot. .2 - new pavement marking at depot junction for bicycles and new sign. .3 - ditto .4 - close up of sign before it was relocated to clear the trams.On rear of all photos "25.8.05" and "Photo by Carolyn Dean" in ink.wendouree parade, depot junction, signs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Scrap Book, Tim Wright, "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society", 1971 - 1975
... , the formation of the BTPS, buses, tickets, moving the trams to the new..., buses, tickets, moving the trams to the new depot, tickets ...Demonstrates the development of the BTPS and yields information about the Society and other tramways. Has a strong association with the maker.Scrap Book - approx. 66 plain sheets, centre stapled within a cardboard cover with a Muppet type character on the rear cover. Front cover has a manila colour sheet attached with the label "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society" Comprises many newspaper cuttings of the time of the closure of the SEC Ballarat tram system, the formation of the BTPS, buses, tickets, moving the trams to the new depot, tickets, samples of signs, cuttings from magazines, some cuttings from San Francisco, Melbourne, cartoons altered to support trams, Melbourne items, Sydney trams, new Z class trams in Melbourne, Bendigo Trust, Bylands, TMSV, Steam rail trains to Ballarat, an invite to the opening of the BTPS Tramway for 1/2/1975, opening photographs from The Courier. Each page has been scanned to the two pdf files.trams, tramways, scrap book, btps, opening, tmsv, bendigo, melbourne, z class trams, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Car-in/Car-out/ Southbank", 20/10/2008 12:00:00 AM
... / Southbank", providing instruction on how to enter and leave the new... instruction on how to enter and leave the new Southbank Depot ...Instruction - single A5 sheet, titled "Car-in/Car-out/ Southbank", providing instruction on how to enter and leave the new Southbank Depot commencing Monday 20th October 2008. Gives instructions on entering the depot from either the City of Port Melbourne end. 2nd copy with map or diagram of the Southbank depot layout added 17/6/2019 donation from Ron ScholtenOn rear in ink "East front / west is back"trams, tramways, yarra trams, driver training, training, southbank depot -
Bendigo Military Museum
Work on paper - DOCUMENT, ORDER OF SERVICE, POEMS, 1) 1939 -1945 .2) 1944 .3)1943
... Depot New Guinea Sun 11 June 44. .3) 1943. Dear Fred sent me... Con Depot New Guinea Sun 11 June 44. .3) 1943. Dear Fred sent ...The items belonged to Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P. .1) Document, "Entitlement to War Gratuity" of 152 Pounds 5 Shillings. Beige paper wth black print and typing. .2) "A Special Prayer Service for Allied Invasion Forces". Beige colour, folded single sheet, hand drawn cover in black. .3) Poems, "My Mothers Smile", I'll remember". On beige paper, hand written in ink on ruled lines..1) 1.7.46, ADDLEM Frederick E. VX142253. .2) 112 Aust Con Depot New Guinea Sun 11 June 44. .3) 1943. Dear Fred sent me these verses.documents - religon, ceremonies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Invitation, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Jun. 1955
... Electric Tramway", Friday 24th June 1955 at 3pm at the new tramcar... 1955 at 3pm at the new tramcar depot in Plenty Road Preston ...Printed invitation on off-white card with MMTB letter head invitation to the "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Friday 24th June 1955 at 3pm at the new tramcar depot in Plenty Road Preston. Has been handwritten for "H. S. McComb Esq." in blue ink. Has a map of the route, the Nicholson St line show dotted and schedule for completion in 1956, details of the project and a brief history of the route.trams, tramways, opening, civic functions, bourke st, preston depot, northcote, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... at the then new Preston depot, with another tram (W2) travelling on Plenty... ) of the W6 988 entering the depot fan at the then new Preston depot ...Negative No. N312 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the W6 988 entering the depot fan at the then new Preston depot, with another tram (W2) travelling on Plenty Road in the background. A tower truck stands to the left hand side of the photograph. Workmen in the background. Tram being used to check overhead etc. Date of photo 19/6/1955 Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, preston depot., plenty road, tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 13, Stuart Lodington, early BTPS operations and depot construction, 1975 - 1978c
... No. 38 on jacks .8 - front of new depot shed prior to any track... Jordan lifting No. 38 on jacks .8 - front of new depot shed prior ...Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 13 digital images of early BTPS operations and depot construction, scanned from original slides by Stuart Lodington, 1974 to 1978c. .1 - Richard Gilbert and Gavin Young in No. 27 .2 - Richard Gilbert, Peter Bruce, Campbell Duncan, and others at the rear of the depot enjoying a drink. .3 - Richard Gilbert, Stuart Lodington, Gavin Young and Peter Rees in No. 27 .4 - as for No. 2 .5 - Richard Gilbert and Gavin Young on depot fan. .6 - Depot extensions, showing 4 and 5 roads, prior to any track laying of the pit track being built. .7 - Graeme Jordan lifting No. 38 on jacks .8 - front of new depot shed prior to any track construction .9 - King points laid into positron and queen points positioned .10 - Looking north inside shed across 4 road prior to any track laying .11 - spare motor and pinions at rear of shed. .12 - No. 26 at the Carlton St terminus, showing Sturt St West. .13 - ditto, looking north west.trams, tramways, btps, depot, carlton st, wendouree parade, tram 27, tram 38, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1972
... for the new tram depot. Shows the steel framework for the BTPS depot... for the new tram depot. Shows the steel framework for the BTPS depot ...Yields information about the condition and appearance in 1972 of the two timetable boards that were located at the City tramway centre.Black and white photograph of the construction of the BTPS Depot at the Gardens with four members holding up the sign for the new tram depot. Shows the steel framework for the BTPS depot in the south Gardens reserve. See Reg Item 3819 for a similar Courier Newspaper photograph, published 16 May 1972. Published possibly in Trolley Wire magazine or similar at the time. Paul Nicholson advised 12/4/2020 - that left to right: Bill Jessup, Paul Nicholson, Neville Gower? and John Fitzsimons. Photograph by Paul's father. See On rear is a BTPS stamp with a PO box and details written in pencil "Photo No. 21, reduce to 3 7/8" wide" and in ink "85%".trams, tramways, depot, construction, gardens, buildings, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Traction", Jun. 1955
... the construction of the tramway with two trams being ferried to the new... of the tramway with two trams being ferried to the new Preston depot. See ...Yields information about the construction method of High St Northcote Melbourne, Bourke St and the construction of the new trams at the time for Melbourne.June 1955 issue of Electric Traction, Vol X No. 6 - featuring Melbourne No.996 in High St Northcote, during the construction of the tramway with two trams being ferried to the new Preston depot. See detail caption. Only one line shown, the second is under construction in the rear. Features articles on the construction of the Bourke St routes, construction of new W7 (known then as SW6c), tramcars, possible new routes in Melbourne, news from Pittsburgh, Victorian Railways, Bourke St. roll, AETA notes.Stamp of "D.F. Jowett etc" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, tramcar construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Met, "ISCC Bulletin", 4 to 11 1988
... at Tram Depots - Essendon and Kew and efficiency in maintenance... - Bulletin 7 - Nov. 1988 - asbestos removal, new Epping depot ...Set of three A4 sheets titled "ISCC Bulletin", reporting on the consultation processes by The Met with the relevant Unions, committees as part of the change process and The MetPlan. .1 - Bulletin 3 - August 1988 - MetPlan, staffing of trains, Upfield, consultation at Tram Depots - Essendon and Kew and efficiency in maintenance and construction. .2 - Bulletin 4 - September 1988 - ticketing, Kew depot, accessible light rail vehicles and move from Jolimont yard. .3 - Bulletin 7 - Nov. 1988 - asbestos removal, new Epping depot and discussions at Essendon and Kew depots.trams, tramways, the met, unions, metplan, kew depot, essendon depot, upfield, railways, tickets, light rail -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, " 'Home' for trams", 16/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
... a photograph of the erected steelwork for the new BTPS tram depot... for the new BTPS tram depot in the South Gardens Reserve. One ...Yields information about the construction of the depot building for the BTPS in the south Gardens Reserve and the landscape at the time.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday, 16/5/1972 titled " 'Home' for trams". Features a photograph of the erected steelwork for the new BTPS tram depot in the South Gardens Reserve. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3819 for a print of the actual photograph.btps, depot, buildings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Nov. 1974
... Wendouree Parade to access the new BTPS depot access track... laid to cross Wendouree Parade to access the new BTPS depot ...Has strong association with the event of laying the track across Wendouree Parade during Nov. 1975, an essential task to enable the re-opening of the tramway by the BTPS.Black and white photograph of rails being laid to cross Wendouree Parade to access the new BTPS depot access track. Excavation done. Date of photographs late November 1974. Depot Junction in background. BTPS Annual report states that site work began 22/11/1974. Has date stamp of "8.1.75" on rear of photograph. .1 - prior to first main curve rail being positioned using a crane. .2 - after first curved rail laid - see also Reg Item 1633. See also Reg Item 1633 for another photograph on the same day.tramways, trams, btps, wendouree parade, track laying, depot junction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bromide of a b/w photograph, Nov. 1974
... to cross Wendouree Parade to access the new BTPS depot access track... Wendouree Parade to access the new BTPS depot access track ...Has strong association with the event of laying the track across Wendouree Parade during Nov. 1975, an essential task to enable the re-opening of the tramway by the BTPS.Bromide of a black and white photograph of rails being laid to cross Wendouree Parade to access the new BTPS depot access track. Excavation done, first main curve rail being positioned using a crane. Date of photograph late November 1974. Depot Junction in background. BTPS Annual report states that site work began 22/11/1974. Photographer unknown. Bromide made c1994 for possible publication, but not used. See also Reg item 3506.1 and .2 for other photos on the same day. See 1974 - 1975 BTPS Annual Report page 4.trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, track laying, depot junction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Report and Statement of Accounts" for year ended 30 June 1963, 1963
... and photographs. Photos include site preparation for new Doncaster depot... preparation for new Doncaster depot, decorated tramcar for Melbourne ...Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1963 - No. 44 - buff heavy paper cover with 52 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include site preparation for new Doncaster depot, decorated tramcar for Melbourne cup carnival Nov. 1962, MMTB float - Melbourne Moomba festival Feb. 1963 and Demonstration model of Underground Tramway Intersection.4950 - has Graeme Breydon's address stamp on front cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, annual reports, operations, trackwork -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing, Original by Hadfield's and print by Warren Doubleday, "Ballarat Plan 6", 1995
... , of "Ballarat Plan 6", a drawing showing trackwork for a new tram depot..., of "Ballarat Plan 6", a drawing showing trackwork for a new tram depot ...Yields information about a new depot for Ballarat - the track plan proposed but not followed through for ESCo. Gives the layout and the proposed manufacturer Hadfield's.Print made from a microfilm using a microfilm printer, of "Ballarat Plan 6", a drawing showing trackwork for a new tram depot proposed for the ESCo owned property near the power house. Shows an 8 track tram depot in association with existing Wendouree Parade trackwork. Prepared by Hadfield's Sheffield, drawing No. 6745 as Plan No. 6. Gives details of the proposed rail weights - 90lb and 83lb and location details. Drawing held as one complete assembled print and two part prints. The assembled print was scanned. Note not printed at full size. See Alan Bradley article on the Power Station and power supply to Ballarat.depot, trackwork, ballarat, esco, hadfield's