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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "The trams come back', 12/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
... , modernisation of Ghent (Belgium), some US systems, 110 tramway system..., modernisation of Ghent (Belgium), some US systems, 110 tramway system ...Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Herald, 12/5/1972, letter to the editor from David Menzies of Wattletree Road, Malvern about the lack of information in this country about the development of modern trams in Europe. Notes closure of Bendigo, modernisation of Ghent (Belgium), some US systems, 110 tramway system in USSR, and the long suffering commuter in Melbourne who has to put with cattle truck conditions on one of the largest tramway systems in the world.In red ink top right hand corner '12/5/72'trams, tramways, david menzies, tramways, bendigo, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong tram body being delivered from the Railway Station c1924
... tramway system being delivered 1924, from the Geelong Railway... built tramcar body for the Geelong tramway system being ...Demonstrates the method of delivery of a tramcar body for Geelong from the railway station using a horse drawn jinker with the horse driver standing in the same location as a tram driver would have. Tramcar built by Pengelley of Adelaide. The tramcar bodies were delivered during 1924 and 1925.Yields information about the Pengelly built tramcars for Geelong c1924 and how tramcar bodies could be transported using a horse drawn jinker. At the time, the Geelong tram system operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co.Copy photograph on black plastic type backing with black edges of a Pengelley Adelaide built tramcar body for the Geelong tramway system being delivered 1924, from the Geelong Railway station.geelong, tramways, pengelley, tram bodies, horse drawn jinker -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - Map or Plan, Wanganui Tramways NZ, 1945
... with detailed drawings and notes on various tramway systems. Drawing... tramway systems. Drawing shows the various lines both railways ...Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often provided him with detailed drawings and notes on various tramway systems. Drawing shows the various lines both railways and tramways, crossing loops, locations and features of the Wanganui NZ tramway system in 1945. Drawn by an unknown person; has an initial in the bottom right hand corner.Yields information about Wal Jack's correspondents and their extensive work.Drawing - red and black ink, colour pencil on foolscap paper of Wanganui Tramways NZ 1945letters, wal jack, drawings, maps, wanganui nz -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Series of 9 black and white photographs of Ballarat trams, Ellen Butland, 1971
... Ballarat Tramway system.... of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system ....1 - No. 27 in Lydiard St North at Sturt St. .2 - Scene at Railway station in Lydiard St North following arrival of the ARHS tour train. .3 - Nos. 27, 42, 11 at Sebastopol terminus. .4 - No. 42 in Sturt St .5 - Nos. 27, 42, 11 at Sebastopol terminus. .6 - No. 11 in Sturt St .7 - No. 27 crossing Albert St Sebastopol. .8 - No. 42 in Lydiard St North at Sturt St. .9 - Nos. 27, 42, 11 at Lydiard St. North terminus. Note: - some of the captions under the photos have the wrong locations.Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure. Yields information about the tram operations.Set of nine black and white photographs contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system."Ballarat, Australia 21-9-71" in ink along the top edge of the sheet.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, sebastopol, tram 27, railway station, tram 42, tram 11 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Series of 7 black and white photographs of Ballarat trams, Ellen Butland, 1971
... Ballarat Tramway system.... Ballarat Tramway system. Photograph Series of 7 black and white ....1 - Nos. 27, 42, at Lydiard St. North terminus. .2 - No. 11 at Lydiard St North terminus .3 - Nos. 27, 42, 11 at Lydiard St. North terminus. .4 - Controls of No. 11 with keys in position .5 - Scene at Railway Station after touring the system .6 - Interior photo of No. 11 .7 - Second convoy at Railway Station unloading - includes No. 39 Note: - some of the captions under the photos have the wrong locations.Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure. Yields information about the tram operations.TRAMSet of seven black and white photographs contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.closure, arhs, tours, trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, lydiard st nth, sebastopol, tram 27, tram 42, tram 11, tram 39, interiors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, A place in the sun, 28/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
... -1971, about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system..., about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system, the formation ...Yields information about the formation of the BTPS and a public meeting prior to the closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper cutting - from "A Place in the Sun", Friday 28-5-1971, about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system, the formation of the BTPS and a trip this Sunday by train for a public meeting in Ballarat. Written by Keith Dunstan?ballarat, closure, preservation, btps, meeting -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Greg Triplett, No 35 waiting at Sebastopol - destination City, 19-9-1971
... of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. ... on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9 ...No 35 waiting at Sebastopol destination City with the Royal Mail Hotel in the background. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 35, royal mail hotel, sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image... to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image ...Yields information about the Mt Pleasant route and Barkly St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 31 in Barkly St, Mt Pleasant. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 31 over the hill"trams, tramways, mt pleasant, barkly st, tram 31 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, Murray Views No. 51 Sturt St Ballarat, 1955c
... the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.... Tramway system. Murray Views No. 51 Sturt St Ballarat. Postcard ...Murray Views Postcard No. 51, of No. 30 passing the Sturt St shelter stop at Grenville St. Has Gear Chemist, Thomas's Gifts, Millegrens Union Hotel, Ballarat Gas Company, Patersons stores and on the Mechanics Institute Building, signs for Davies Bread and Robur Tea. Has another single trucker tram stored in the City Loop.Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure and with the collector of the 2nd card - Keith Kings.Postcard contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.In ink on rear of 2nd copy - "Ballarat No. 30 in Sturt St looking west over Grenville St, City" and the "KSK Collection" stamp.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, city loop, tram 30, grenville st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "Tram Times", 1970s
... 's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway... of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Tram Times" "Tram ...Yields information about timetable board at the Gardens Loop.Digital image, black and white, of the two timetable signs at the Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Tram Times"trams, tramways, timetables, gardens loop -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Greg Triplett, No 40 the very last tram at the depot gates, 19-9-1971
... of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...No 40 the very last tram at the depot gates - Greg Triplett, with Lou Walker at the controls. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, last tram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Brian Andrews, Folder No. 57 - 35mm - SEC Ballarat, 14-3-1968
... of Ballarat and its tramway system on a 1968 visit. For the actual...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Contains part of the negatives that the photographer took of Ballarat and its tramway system on a 1968 visit. For the actual prints see the Album 8637 and the digital images held in the Museum's photo collections files.Demonstrates the work of Brian Andrews.Negative folder - paper folder by R. Gunz (Photographic) Pty Ltd containing 6 strips of 35mm negatives in a plastic clear sleeve. See list of btm8637 - Ballarat list.doc for a location listing of the Ballarat photographs. No. 57 - 35mm - SEC Ballarat - 14-3-68trams, tramways, ballarat, brian andrews, negatives -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Brian Andrews, Folder No. 58 - 35mm - SEC Ballarat, 14-3-1968
... of Ballarat and its tramway system on a 1968 visit. For the actual...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Contains part of the negatives that the photographer took of Ballarat and its tramway system on a 1968 visit. For the actual prints see the Album 8637 and the digital images held in the Museum's photo collections files.Demonstrates the work of Brian Andrews.Negative folder - paper folder by R. Gunz (Photographic) Pty Ltd containing 6 strips of 35mm negatives in a plastic clear sleeve. See list of btm8637 - Ballarat list.doc for a location listing of the Ballarat photographs. No. 58 - 35mm - SEC Ballarat - 14-3-68trams, tramways, ballarat, brian andrews, negatives -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Brian Andrews, Folder No. 59 - 35mm - SEC Ballarat, 14-3-1968
... of Ballarat and its tramway system on a 1968 visit. For the actual...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Contains part of the negatives that the photographer took of Ballarat and its tramway system on a 1968 visit. For the actual prints see the Album 8637 and the digital images held in the Museum's photo collections files.Demonstrates the work of Brian Andrews.Negative folder - paper folder by R. Gunz (Photographic) Pty Ltd containing 6 strips of 35mm negatives in a plastic clear sleeve. No. 59 - 35mm - SEC Ballarat - 14-3-68trams, tramways, ballarat, brian andrews, negatives -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, Mal Rowe, "The Tramways of Geelong", 25-2-2023
... of the history of the Geelong tramway system and its tramcars. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Item authored by Mal Rowe for the Geelong 2 tram day at the Ballarat Tramway Museum 25 and 26 March 2023. Gives an overview of the history of the Geelong tramway system and its tramcars. Yields information about Geelong tramwaysPdf file of a PowerPoint presentation titled "The Tramways of Geelong" geelong, tramways, history, tram 2, mal rowe -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Bendigo Advertiser, "Tomorrow the End", 15/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
... day of the Bendigo tramway system, Has a short history... on the closure the following day of the Bendigo tramway system, Has ...Newspaper clipping from The Bendigo Advertiser 15/4/1972, titled "Tomorrow the End" reporting on the closure the following day of the Bendigo tramway system, Has a short history of the tramway and three photos of trams in Bendigo and the plans for the following day.closure, bendigo, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 27 Million Miles - Mal Rowe - 29/6/1968, 29/6/1968
... Photo taken as part of the TMSV tour of the tramway system... of the TMSV tour of the tramway system on a typical Ballarat winters ...Photo taken as part of the TMSV tour of the tramway system on a typical Ballarat winters day. Photo in the then disconnected View Point loop in Wendouree Parade. The fence of Ballarat A Power station can be seen in the background. Yields information about the purported achievement of tram 27 reaching 1,000,000 miles and the TMSV Tour. Shows the former View Point crossing loop. This figure was later found to be in error by about 100,000 miles.Digital image of a photograph by Mal Rowe of tram 27 at the former View Point Loop in Wendouree Parade 29/6/1968, during the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria tour to celebrate the tram doing 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat. tmsv, wendouree parade, view point, million miles, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, The Courier Ballarat
... tramway system. Cutting not dated. Date based on an Tender... following closure of the SEC operated tramway system. Cutting ...The newspaper cutting shows the nature of the track removal in Lydiard St North, Ballarat following closure of the SEC operated tramway system. Cutting not dated. Date based on an Tender advert on the rear, July 1972.Demonstrates the method of track removal, most likely by the Country Roads Board July 1972 Cutting from The Courier, Ballarat.Newspaper cutting - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, Lydiard St North. track removal, lydiard st north, ballarat, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram memories revived by night flight", 20-9-2018
... the 47th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System... of the Ballarat Tramway System that was operated by the SEC. Has a photo ...Item reports on the BTM running night trams to mark the 47th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System that was operated by the SEC. Has a photo of 33 and 40 at Gardens Loop. Item and photo by Ashleigh McMillan.Yields information about the BTM's marking of the anniversary of closure of the SEC System in 1971.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 20/9/2018 with text and photo of two trams at Gardens Loop. trams, tramways, btm, night trams, closure, tram 33, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Kodak, "Opening of Tramway System Geelong", 14-3-1912
... "Opening of Tramway System Geelong"... Tramway System on 14 March 1912. Shows the highly decorated... of the opening of the Geelong Tramway System on 14 March 1912. Shows ...Postcard produced by Kodak of the opening of the Geelong Tramway System on 14 March 1912. Shows the highly decorated trams in the background and a large crowd. See also item 9056 for another view, 4407 and 5900.Yields information about the opening of the Geelong tramway system.Black and white Postcard divided back, unused.tramways, trams, geelong, opening, new tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Riding into the night", 20/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
... of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.... of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. BTM Anniversary Closure ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/9/2018, titled "Riding into the night", with a photo of Neville Britton standing on the step of No. 40 and an short article on the night running the previous evening to opportunity for a night tram on the anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.btm, anniversary, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat 36 and Melbourne W7 1024 Swanston St, Mal Rowe, 9/1971
... following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.... following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system. Photograph ...Photo of Ballarat 36 and W7 1024 in advertising livery for Channel O. Tram 36 has destination of Sebastopol and 1024, City, (route 67).. In the background is Addressograph Multigraph, Oxford Hotel and Kays Rent - A - Car office at 449 Swanston St. Mid to late September 1971. Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure, with the original photographer and the event of a Ballarat tram running in Melbourne to promote Ballarat tourism after the closure of the Ballarat tram system.Black and white photograph contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.On rear is the "M. Rowe Copyright Photograph No. 2"closure, trams, tramways, ballarat, tram 36, swanston st, tourism, tram 1024, channel 0, kays rent a car -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Tourist Trams preserve colourful local history - Ballarat - 1975
... following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.... following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system. Tourist ....1 - Newspaper clipping from The Sun or The Courier (all ?) 10/12/1974 and 3/2/1975, reporting on the planned and then the reopening of the BTPS. Not sure which newspaper and actual date. Has one photograph of No. 26 outside the depot. .2 - Newspaper from The Courier, titled "Just like the old days", Monday Feb. 3, 1975, following the formal re-opening for the BTPS. Has four trams in the photo with Bill Stephen MLA and Dudley Erwin MP standing alongside. Tram 27 is leading. .3 - Second copy of "Tourist Trams preserve colourful local history", adherred to a single sheet of faintly lined foolscap paper, dated 3/2/1975 Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure and the re-opening of the tram museum by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation SocietySet of newspaper cuttings contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, opening, tram 26, tram 27, btps depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "A thing... of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "A thing ...Yields information about the driver's tram controller in a single trucker or four wheel tram.Digital image looking out of the cab from the drivers seat across a WH T1F controller with water on the windscreen. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "A thing of beauty"trams, tramways, ballarat, controllers, drivers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 30 Bridge and Main"...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Mt Pleasant route and Main St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 30 outbound to Mt Pleasant in Main St Ballarat, Humffray St. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 30 Bridge and Main"trams, tramways, main st, mt pleasant, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Traction Publications et al, "Destination Eaglehawk", 1965
... , Bendigo and Geelong SECV Tramcars with some notes on the tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Details the history of the SEC Provincial TramcarsBook, 48 pages, "Destination Eaglehawk", with card covers, printed, with photographs, brief review of history of Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong SECV Tramcars with some notes on the tramway systems themselves. No maps. Published by Traction Publications Canberra 1965, dedicated to Wal Jack.non-fictionDetails the history of the SEC Provincial Tramcarstramcars, ballarat, geelong, bendigo, provincial tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "No. 14 Sturt", 1970s
... of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 14 Sturt"... of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 14 Sturt ...Yields information about Sturt St between Lydiard St and Grenville St, part of the Victoria St route..Digital image, black and white, of No 14 descending the Sturt St hill to Grenville St, enroute to Victoria St. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 14 Sturt"trams, tramways, sturt st, victoria st, tram 14 -
Unions Ballarat
The golden city and its tramways : Ballarat's tramway era, Bradley, Alan, 2005
... The Ballarat tramways system commenced in 1887 as a horse.... The Ballarat tramways system commenced in 1887 as a horse-driven ...The Ballarat tramways system commenced in 1887 as a horse-driven service and became electrified in 1907. The service ceased in 1971. The book tells the story of the Ballarat tramways and includes pictures, stories from employees and other social history.Relevant to the history of public transport and social life and customs in Ballarat.Paper; book. Front cover: red background; black and white picture of a tram in Ballarat; fawn lettering.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, trams, tram workers, public transport, social customs, trams - horse drawn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Extract of SEC systems meeting minutes, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Tramway Conference 1954, 1954
... tramway systems - notes on painting of trams, track wear, lighting... Conference of the three tramway systems - notes on painting of trams ...Extract from the 1954 Tramway Conference of the three tramway systems - notes on painting of trams, track wear, lighting, tramcar maintenance, trolley wheels, costs, and failure of pony wheels. See item 8057 for the 1954 Minutes.Demonstrates minutes of the 1954 Tramway Conference.Five foolscap pages of a carbon copy document - first and possibly other pages missing. tramcars, tramways, bogie trams, pony axles, costs, tramcar maintenance, track wear -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Greg Triplett, No 40 just arrived at Lydiard St Nth terminus, 19-9-1971
... Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. ... of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields ...Image of Ballarat No 40 just arrived at Lydiard St Nth terminus. Tram has a full load of passengers traveling for the last time. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, lydiard st north