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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 3/01/1945 12:00:00 AM
... On rear in ink "SEC Geelong No. 15 Birney car in Ryrie St... Birney car in Ryrie St near Normanby Road stop, car from Eastern ...Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 15 in Ryrie St near Normanby Road stop, car from Eastern Park 3rd January 1945. Photo by Wal Jack. Note tram has the destination of Eastern Park. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 27/6/2020. On rear in ink "SEC Geelong No. 15 Birney car in Ryrie St near Normanby Road stop, car from Eastern Park 3rd January 1945" Has the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T317" written in.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, eastern park, tram 15 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Noel Simons, 21/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
... on purple ink. 1188.1 - "Birney car No. 11 in McCrae St. at Cnr.... 1188.1 - "Birney car No. 11 in McCrae St. at Cnr of Arnold about ...Set of 17 transparencies taken on 21/11/1962 on Kodak mounts. 1188.1 - Bendigo No. 11 at Depot Junction McCrae and Arnold St. with driver/conductor changing points. 1188.2 - Bendigo No. 4 at Charing Cross, side on photo, with City Club Hotel and Alexandra Fountain in the background. Tram has Castrol and SEC 'Electric Cooking' ads. 1188.3 - Bendigo No. 4 climbing View St. after tram has passed photographer. Tram has Streets Ice Cream and Cohns Soft Drinks ad on rear dash panel. In the background are the buildings in View St., including the Princess Theatre. Tram has destination of Eaglehawk. 1188.4 - Trams 2 and 4 crossing at the California Gully or Thorpe St Loop. 1188.5 - Bendigo 4 in Mt Korong Road. Tram inbound with destination of Quarry Hill, just leaving Garden Gully Loop. 1188.6 - Bendigo 4 and 17 crossing at the Hayes St. or Iron Bark Gully Loop. No. 17 bound for Eaglehawk, No. 4, Quarry Hill. 17 has two SEC roof ads and a white horse whiskey ad. 1188.7 - No. 17 bound for Eaglehawk, soon after leaving California Gully. Has large mullock heap in background. 1188.8 - Bendigo 2 and 17 crossing at the Thorpe St. or California Gully Loop. Has butchers shop in background. 1188.9 - Bendigo 17 at the Eaglehawk terminus. Has destination of Quarry Hill. In background is the hotel and shops at the terminus, showing ads for "Melbourne Bitter". Tram has two SEC 'Electric Cooking' ads. Driver and conductor about to assist two lady passengers with a pram and baby. 1188.10 - No. 17 at Eaglehawk terminus, awaiting departure. Has Eaglehawk Town Hall and Post Office in background. Tram has a Whitehorse Whiskey ad on the front dash panel. 1188.11 - No. 3 in High St. Eaglehawk, with destination of Eaglehawk. Has the shops on the south side of High St. in the background, including the Eaglehawk fish shop. Tram has two roof ads, one an SEC roof ad, and Cohns Drinks and Streets Ice cream ads on front dash panel. 1188.12 - as above, but after tram has passed photographer. Note the centre of the road poles. 1188.13 - No. 2 outbound for Eaglehawk at the intersection of Mt. Korong Road and the Calder Highway. Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. Has an Ampol service station in the background. 1188.14 - No. 11 leaving the Bendigo depot, crossing the bridge, with the Scrubber car in the background. 1188.15 - No. 21 at the North Bendigo terminus. Tram has destination of Golden Square and Cohns drink ad on front dash and two roof ads on side. 1188.16 - No. 11 on Golden Square route, in High St. at intersection with Old High St. 1188.17 - No. 11 at the Golden Square terminus, conductor turning the pole. Hotel on the left side of the photo. Note the road works barrier and red flag behind the tram. Slide has an end of roll mark on the right hand side of the image.Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1188.1 - "Birney car No. 11 in McCrae St. at Cnr of Arnold about to run into depot, Bendigo" 1188.2 - "No. 4 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross Bendigo" 1188.3 - "No. 4 climbing the View St. Hill from Charing Cross, Bendigo (Eaglehawk Route)" 1188.4 - "No. 4 and 2 at Thorpe St. Loop, California Gully" 1188.5 - "No. 4 in Mt Korong Rd., Long Gully, Near Havilah Rd. (Bendigo) (Eaglehawk Route)" 1188.6 - "Nos. 17 and 4 crossing on Hayes St. Loop, Ironbark, Bendigo" 1188.7 - "No. 17 soon after leaving California Gully (Eaglehawk Route)" 1188.8 - "No.2 and 17 crossing on Thorpe St. Loop, California Gully (Eaglehawk Route)" 1188.9 - "No. 17 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1188.10 - "No. 17 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1188.11 - "No. 3 in High St. Eaglehawk" 1188.12 - "No. 3 nearing Eaglehawk terminus" 1188.13 - "No. 2 in Mt. Korong Rd., Ironbark. Calder highway on left (Eaglehawk route) 1188.14 - "Birney car No. 11 leaving Bendigo depot. Scrubber car at rear" 1188.15 - "No. 21 at North Bendigo Terminus" 1188.16 - "Birney car No. 11 in High St. Bendigo at intersection with Old High Street (Golden Square Route)" 1188.17 - "Birney Car No. 11 at Golden Square terminus, High St., Bendigo". tramways, trams, bendigo, depot junction, charing cross, view st., eaglehawk, north bendigo, golden square, tram 2, tram 3, tram 4, tram 11, tram 17, tram 21, tram scrubber -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars", 14/08/1924 12:00:00 AM
... on the Birney Safety Cars which were new to Geelong at the time... of the new Birney Safety car, which allowed one man operation ...Demonstrates and instruction issued by the operator of the Geelong tramways (MESCo) at the time of the introduction of the new Birney Safety car, which allowed one man operation of trams. Gives details of the operating procedures of the tram.Two page typed foolscap document titled " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars" and dated 14-8-1924. Gives simple instructions on the Birney Safety Cars which were new to Geelong at the time. Includes notes electrical and air systems, procedures for running out, passenger capacity (max 60), testing equipment and running in. Original was pinned together in top left hand corner.In top right hand corner in ink "BTPS 401"trams, tramways, birney, geelong, instructions, safety -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1940
... Adelaide. Original Birney Safety car, imported from USA. 6... No. 27, purchased from Adelaide. Original Birney Safety car ...Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 27 in Moorabool St, at the intersection of Moorabool St and Corio Terrace. The tram line in the background continues onto the Wharf terminus. The tram has the destination of Eastern Park. A uniformed man - policeman? and motor cycle are at the corner of the two streets. In the background is weighbridge building. The P&O building is on the right hand side. Photographer unknown, but similar handwriting on the back of the other prints. Printed on Velox paper. On rear in ink "88 Geelong tramways No. 27, purchased from Adelaide. Original Birney Safety car, imported from USA. 6 in service."trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, eastern park, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 15 at Eastern Park, Ken Winney, May 1947
... Typed on rear "SEC system Geelong, Birney safety car... on rear "SEC system Geelong, Birney safety car No. 15 at Eastern ...The photo shows Geelong Birney tram 15 at the Eastern Park terminus. Note the large overhead pan to assist crew in locating the trolley pole, particularly at night. Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.Yields information about the Geelong Eastern Park terminus and tram 15.Black and white photograph with typed details on rear.Typed on rear "SEC system Geelong, Birney safety car No. 15 at Eastern Park terminus, May 1947". Ken Magor stamp and "K Winney" tramways, trams, geelong, eastern park, tram 15 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 15 Moorabool St, Ken McCarthy, 4-2-1948
... Typed on rear "No. 15 Birney Safety car, SEC Geelong 4 Feb... Moorabool St Typed on rear "No. 15 Birney Safety car, SEC Geelong 4 ...The photo shows Geelong tram No.15 in Moorabool St, before turning into Ryrie St with the destination of Eastern Park. A lady passenger is boarding. The tram has a Pay as you enter sign. In the background is the Bank of NSW. Photo by Ken McCarthy 4-2-1948Yields information about the Geelong tram 15Black and white photograph with stamped details on rear.Typed on rear "No. 15 Birney Safety car, SEC Geelong 4 Feb 1948, copyright K McCarthy, Photo No. 77". Ken Magor stamp as well" tramways, trams, geelong, tram 15, moorabool st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - WES HARRY COLLECTION: ELEVEN BLACK PEN ART WORKS BY JAN NEIL 1972
... Office 1972 156D National Bank 1973 156E Birney Car & Central... Office 1972 156D National Bank 1973 156E Birney Car & Central ...eleven art works in black pen sketches of Bendigo by Jan Neil dated 1972- 1977 156A Bendigo Pottery, Bottle Kiln, Epsom 1972 156B Gold Mines Hotel, Bendigo 1972 156C Bendigo Post Office 1972 156D National Bank 1973 156E Birney Car & Central Deborah Mine 156F Law Courts 1973 156G Law Courts 1980 156H Bendigo Town Hall 1972 156I Shamrock Hotel 1972 156J Fortuna Villa, Chum Street1980 156K Fortuna Villa 1977Jan Neil -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), List of Ballarat Trams applied for BTPS, Jul. 1971
... , 33, 34, 38 and 40. Also has notes on the Bendigo Birney cars... has notes on the Bendigo Birney cars. One copy has date ...Two copies of a cut sheet of paper headed "Ballaarat Tramway Preservation Society" with a list of tramcars applied for by the Society on 8 July 1971. Lists Scrubber, 11, 14, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38 and 40. Also has notes on the Bendigo Birney cars. One copy has date on it in red biro of "17/7/71'. The sheet appears to have been type set by a printer - style of typeface. Filed with item 922 on the back of a church newsletter, with cuts for the corners of the piece of paper to fit into.One copy has date on it in red biro of "17/7/71". 2nd copy has a number of remarks made by George Netherway about the trams, amount of depot space, and other trams.tramcars, btps, sec -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
... '. Second; negative - 2 Birney Safety Cars, Nos. 29 and 28 near..., stamped '20 13 Feb 518'. Second; negative - 2 Birney Safety Cars ...First; yellow Kodak photo wallet, stamped '20 13 Feb 518'. Second; negative - 2 Birney Safety Cars, Nos. 29 and 28 near the Fountain in Pall Mall, Jones chemist in the Background. Third; photo of tram outside the tramway depot.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Travis Jeffrey, c1962
... , with passengers boarding the Birney tram car and the conductor observing... the Birney tram car and the conductor observing them. The Bendigo has ...Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of Bendigo 7 and possibly No. 29 in Pall Mall Bendigo, with passengers boarding the Birney tram car and the conductor observing them. The Bendigo has the destination of Quarry Hill and No. 7, North Bendigo. Photo taken c1962."BES 8" in penciltramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, pall mall, tram 7, tram 29 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHRAING CROSS 1962
... 'Birney' cars, in view street about to enter Charing Cross. Holden...(4) trams lead by 2 'Birney' cars, in view street about ...Black and white photograph of Four(4) trams lead by 2 'Birney' cars, in view street about to enter Charing Cross. Holden car to right of front tram. Armstrong Tyre Service to left side. Caltex sign (freestanding). Goodyear sign on front of building. Reverse: Stamped in purple ink K. S. Kings No. N(y)(14) (handwritten in blue ink). Copyright reserved. Paper brand name 'Ilford' stamped in black in numerous places at and angle across the bak. Written in Blue ink, Bendigo A.R.H.S. convoy 'B' - 28, 30, 21, 7, 19, Charing Cross 20/10/1962.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'TRIP MARKS 75 YEARS'
... ). 'Trip Marks 75 Years'. Photograph of Birney Safety Car... of Birney Safety Car in background. People in front: Left to right ...Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser, (date unknown). 'Trip Marks 75 Years'. Photograph of Birney Safety Car in background. People in front: Left to right: A Sandow, SEC Northern Branch; Mayor and mayoress of Eaglehawk, Councillor A. Roy and Mrs Roy; Basil Miller and tram diver Mr Gordon James.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 28/08/1948 12:00:00 AM
... "Geelong / No. 14 / Birney Safety Car / Eastern Park Terminus / 28...". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 14 / Birney Safety Car / Eastern Park ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 14 at the Eastern Park terminus, 28/8/1948. Has some houses in the background. Keith Kings No. B(m)(6) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. B(m)(6) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 14 / Birney Safety Car / Eastern Park Terminus / 28/8/48"trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 14 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'HE HIRED A TRAM'
... Association, Mr H. Prentice. A Birney 'Safety Car' was used.... of the Australian Electric Traction Association, Mr H. Prentice. A Birney ...Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser, (date unknown), 'He Hired a Tram'. Mr Philip H. Goldman from Santa Barbara California, USA, toured Bendigo in the company of Supervisor Mr H. W. Watkins, and President of the Australian Electric Traction Association, Mr H. Prentice. A Birney 'Safety Car' was used.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 24/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
... "Bendigo / Nos. 28 and 29. / Birney Safety Cars. / Charing Cross.... / Birney Safety Cars. / Charing Cross 24/9/61" Black and White ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo trams 28 and 29 at Charing Cross. Date of photo 24/9/1961. Both trams have the tiger stripes and dash canopy lighting added, but not the large white stripe above the headlight. Both trams have "Nothing Beats Briquettes for Heat" roof advertisements. The Beehive building in the background and other buildings on the east side of Pall Mall. Keith Kings No. L(n)(17) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. L(n)(17) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / Nos. 28 and 29. / Birney Safety Cars. / Charing Cross 24/9/61"trams, tramways, bendigo, beehive building, charing cross, tram 28, tram 29 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Tramways Brochure, abt 1950s
... . In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older.... In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older ...In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsBrochure, a "Welcome to Bendigo, and "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways." 8668.1 Brochure is titled "Welcome to Bendigo," on the front a photo of Charing Cross and Trams, also the Bendigo City Coat of Arms. Inside two pages and descriptions of six tram showing the "Evolution of Bendigo tramways." On the rear is a map of the tramways and places of interest to visit. The brochure was "Printed for the preservation committee in co-operation with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch) All donations for a preservation fund."history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program and Toast list, 1951
... . In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older.... In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older ...In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsToast list for a Bendigo Tramways Division Retirement Dinner - A complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr Arthur Douglas on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary of The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association. Held at the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Saturday 29th September 1951. Inside are two tramways photos, one of the Bendigo Steam trams 1902, and the other of trams passing through Charing Cross in 1951. On the last page is a program and menu for the event.history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways, arthur douglas, australian tramway and motor omnibus employees association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 13, Peter Moses, 1974
... “16”. .2 - "1974 Bendigo two Birney cars / Central Deborah... two Birney cars / Central Deborah Mine" in blue ink and in red ...Set of 13 colour slides, 7 on Kodak cardboard mounts and 6 on Agfa colour plastic mounts. .1 - Bendigo Trust, Birney trams 28 and 30 at Central Deborah Mine terminus. No. 30 has a 3BO Roof advertisement. .2 - ditto .3 - ditto with the Central Deborah mine and buildings in the background. .4 - No. 30 inbound in High St. with Sacred Heart Cathedral in the background (spire under construction) .5 - Nos. 30 and 28 crossing at Charing Cross with the Fountain Plaza building and the fountain in the background. .6 - No. 28 north bound in Pall Mall, after leaving Charing Cross with the Shamrock Hotel in the background. .7 - Photo showing track and centre poles in View St. looking west - no overhead. Has AMOCO service station near McKenzie St. .8 - No. 28 taken from cab of No. 30, in McCrae St, at end of double track. .9 - No. 28 turning from McCrae St. into Nolan St. .10 - No. 28 in Nolan St. with Lake Weeroona rowing sheds in the background. .11 - No. 19 in now Tramway Ave (then Arnold St.) running into depot .12 - No. 19 outside Bendigo depot .13 - ditto Slides taken by Peter Moses, during the winter of 1974 (no leaves on the trees).On the rear of all the slides "P. Moses" in black ink. .1 - "1974 Bendigo Central Deborah Mine" in blue ink and in red ink “16”. .2 - "1974 Bendigo two Birney cars / Central Deborah Mine" in blue ink and in red ink “18”. .3 - "1974 Bendigo trams at Central Deborah Mine" in blue ink and in red ink “17”. .4 - "1974 Bendigo High St / tram near Sacred Hearth Cathedral" in blue ink and in red ink “15”. .5 - "1974 Bendigo two Birney cars / Charing Cross" in blue ink and in red ink “20”. .6 - "1974 Bendigo No. 28 Pall Mall" in blue ink and in red ink “8”. .7 - "1974 Bendigo / Old Tramline View St." in black ink and in red ink “5”. .8 - "1974 Bendigo, McRae St. (Pall Mall)" and in red ink "9". .9 - "1974 Bendigo, Lake Weeroona, / tram " and in red ink "10". .10 - "1974 Bendigo, Lake Weeroona" and in red ink “11”. .11 - "1974 Bendigo / Outside depot" and in red ink “24”. .12 - "1974 Bendigo / Outside depot" and in red ink “25”. .13 - "1974 Bendigo / Depot" and in red ink “26”.tramways, trams, bendigo, central deborah, bendigo trust, sacred hearth cathedral, north bendigo, depot, tram 19, tram 28, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Noel Simons, 21/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
... on purple ink. 1189.1 - "Birney car No. 11 in High St. Bendigo... on purple ink. 1189.1 - "Birney car No. 11 in High St. Bendigo ...Set of 6 transparencies taken on 21/11/1962 on Kodak mounts. 1189.1 - Bendigo No.11 at Quarry Hill terminus. Photo taken looking in along the route. Tram has destination of North Bendigo. 1189.2 - No. 21 in Pall Mall bound for North Bendigo. Tram has roof ads for Mamouney's furniture and SEC. In the background are the National Bank building, Dad and Dave's Cafe and the Beehive Buildings and the London Pharmacy. 1189.3 - No. 2 in Mitchell St, just after crossing over railway bridge. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has what appears to be an SEC road works crew in the background. Has destination of Quarry Hill. 1189.4 - No. 17 climbing Mitchell St. on the start of the single track section, just before crossing the railway bridge. Has destination of Quarry Hill and the large Maples building sign in the background. 1189.5 - as for 1189.4 but after tram has passed photographer. Has an Ilford film roof ad and an SEC roof ad. Railway bridge in the background. 1189.6 - No. 21 at Charing Cross with passengers boarding. Tram has destination of North Bendigo and roof ads for SEC 'Electric Cooking' and Sandhurst Milk. In background are the buildings on the south side of High St. Also has a SEC worker in white overalls sweeping the track.Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1189.1 - "Birney car No. 11 in High St. Bendigo at Golden Square terminus" 1189.2 - "No. 21 in Pall Mall Bendigo near Charing Cross" 1189.3 - "No. 2 in Mitchell St. Bendigo, just after crossing bridge over railway line (Quarry Hill route)" 1189.4 - "No. 17 in Mitchell St. Bendigo, climbing the hill the bridge over the railway line. (Quarry Hill route)" 1189.5 - "No. 17 in Mitchell St., Bendigo approaching bridge over Railway line (Quarry Hill route)" 1189.6 - "No. 21 at Charing Cross, Bendigo"tramways, trams, bendigo, golden square, pall mall, mitchell st., quarry hill, tram 2, tram 11, tram 17, tram 21 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: WELCOME TO BENDIGO BROCHURE
... ; 1892 steam tram cars, 1913 open cross seat cars, 1947 Birney..., 1913 open cross seat cars, 1947 Birney safety cars. On back ...lemon coloured, bifold A4 'Welcome to Bendigo' brochure. On front ' Welcome to Bendigo' and coat-of-arms of City of Bendigo in top RH corner. Photo of Charing Cross in centre. Below photo: 'As to the City's name, it seems most likely to have been taken from a shepherd who was nicknamed 'Bendigo' for his pugilistic skill, Bendigo then being a notable figure in the ring in England' In centre 'Evolution of Bendigo tramways' 6 photos of trams: 1890 battery electric; 1903 electric traction; 1945 maximum traction; 1892 steam tram cars, 1913 open cross seat cars, 1947 Birney safety cars. On back, diagram of Bendigo Tramway routes.tramways, history, tramways brochure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 20, Noel Simons, 21/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
... - "No. 5" 1197.19 - "Birney car No. 28 at Golden Square Terminus... - "No. 5" 1197.19 - "Birney car No. 28 at Golden Square Terminus ...Set of 20 transparencies taken on 21/5/1971 on Kodak mounts. 1197.1 - Bendigo No. 5 en route to Eaglehawk at Creeth St Long Gully. Tram has a SEC roof ad and Cinzano roof ad. 1197.2 - No 5 approaching Needle Loop between Long Gully and California Gully. On left hand side is the City of Bendigo sign, indicating city boundary. 1197.3 - As for 1197.2 but actually entering loop. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1197.4 - No. 26 bound for Eaglehawk descending the railway bridge near Eaglehawk, at Jobs Gully. 1197.5 - as for 1197.4, but after crossing bridge, now ascending a hill. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1197.6 - No. 26 climbing High St. hill Eaglehawk, nearing end of Double track, bound for Quarry Hill. Shows centre of the road poles. 1197.7 - As for 1197.6, with tram entering single track section. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has a BP service station in the background. 1197.8 - No. 26 (bound for Quarry Hill) crossing No. 17 (Eaglehawk) at Job's Gully Loop. 1197.9 - No. 17 climbing railway bridge at Job's Gully, en route to Eaglehawk. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1197.10 - No.26 bound for Quarry Hill, leaving Long Gully Loop? Has the Creeth St. church in l197.l in the far background. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1197.11 - Tramway Point work at the northern end of Long Gully Loop. 1197.12 - No. 17 en route for Quarry Hill turning into View St. from Bamard St. Tram has SEC roof ads "Everything fine in my all electric Kitchen' and 'Electric Cooking is Matchless'. 1197.13 - as for 1197.12, but tram has turned into View St and about to enter the double line track. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1197.14 - No. 21 enters Nolan St after turning from MacRae St. en route to Bendigo. Note sign on its own post noting tram turns "Beware Tram Turns" and stop sign on adjacent pole "Trams stop on Request". No. 21 has two SEC roof ads. 1197.15 - No. 21 in Nolan St. after turning from Bridge St. (White Hills Road). Note signal light for Bridge St. loop on pole corner of street. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1197.16 - No. 2 bound for Eaglehawk at unknown location. 1197.17 - Tram stop sign on a pole "CARS STOP BY REQUEST" 1197.18 - No. 5 in Carpenter St.? en route to Quarry Hill. 1197.19 - No. 28 has just arrive at Golden Square terminus, passengers are disembarking and the trolley pole is being turned. Golden Square Hotel in the background. 1197.20 - No. 28 at Golden Square terminus. Has a "Nothing beats Briquettes for hear roof ad. Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1197.1 - "No. 5 at Creeth St. Long Gully" 1197.2 - "No. 5 approaching Needle Loop between Long Gully and California Gully" 1197.3 - "No. 5 at Needle Loop between Long Gully and California Gully" 1197.4 - "No. 26 crossing railway bridge at Job's Gully near Eaglehawk" 1197.5 - "No. 26 just after crossing railway bridge at Job's Gully near Eaglehawk/ 1197.6 - "No. 26 in High St. Eaglehawk" 1197.7 - "No. 26 at end of double track in High St. Eaglehawk" 1197.8 - "Nos. 26 and 17 crossing at Job's Gully Loop" 1197.9 - "No. 17 crossing railway bridge at Job's Gully near Eaglehawk". 1197.10 - "No. 26 at Long Gully" 1197.11 - 'Northern end of points at Long Gully Loop". 1197.12 - "No. 17 turning into View St. from Bamard St. Bendigo". 1197.13 -'No. 17 at beginning of double track in View St. after leaving Bamard St. Bendigo. 1197.14 - "No. 21 enters Nolan St. from MacRae St. Bendigo." 1197.15 - "No. 21 in Nolan St. Bendigo just after leaving White Hills Road." 1197.16 - "No. 2" 1197.18 - "No. 5" 1197.19 - "Birney car No. 28 at Golden Square Terminus" 1197.20 "Birney car No. 28 at Golden Square Terminus" tramways, trams, bendigo, long gully, railway bridge, jobs gully, trackwork, nolan st, quarry hill, tram stops, golden square, tram 2, tram 5, tram 17, tram 21, tram 26, tram 28 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM NO 27, SURROUNDED BY GROUP OF PEOPLE, 1954
... 'State Electricity Commission Bendigo Victoria, Birney Safety Car... Victoria, Birney Safety Car No 27 at North Bendigo Terminus (AETA ...North Bendigo Terminus of Tramlines, tram driver and conductor visible in uniform. Basil Miller, second from left in the group on the right. Tram No 27. Written in blue ink on back 'State Electricity Commission Bendigo Victoria, Birney Safety Car No 27 at North Bendigo Terminus (AETA Tour)' written in black ink '3'' x 5'' page 80, 100%'. Stamped in purple ink, 'Mr Basil Miller from N.F Reed, Sydney, No 816/8 Date 3-10-54.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 24, Noel Simons, 20/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Bamard St." 1195.10 - "Birney car No. 30 at Golden Square... Bamard St." 1195.10 - "Birney car No. 30 at Golden Square ...Set of 24 transparencies taken on 20/5/1971 on Kodak mounts. 1195.1 - Bendigo 19 arriving at Charing Cross en route to North Bendigo with Fountain Plaza and the City Family Hotel in the background. No. 19 has two roof ads for the SEC. -'Electricity better for cooking' and 'Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen' 1195.2 - as above, but standing at the Charing cross stop, with the Beehive Stores and other buildings along the east side of Pall Mall in the background. 1195.3 - No 21 ex Golden Square crossing View St. trackwork in front of No. 25 waiting to depart for Quarry Hill. No.21 has two roof ads (as for No.19 in 1195.1) and No.25 has one SEC roof ad and another. Ezywalkin sign in the background, and Fountain Plaza. 1195.4 - as for 1195.3, but after 21 has arrived and 25 left for Quarry Hill. Has Ezywalkin store and the Beehive store in the background. 1195.5 - No. 5 at the Eaglehawk terminus. Photo taken with a cannon in foreground looking along High St. Eaglehawk. Has shops on the west side of High St. in the background. 1195.6 - No. 5 at the Eaglehawk terminus, close up of the rear of the tram - note tow bar arrangement. Has destination of Quarry Hill. 1195.7-Nos.25 and 5 crossing at the Thorpe St. Loop, California Gully. No. 25 bound for Eaglehawk (has SEC Briquette and electric cooking roof ads) and 5 en route for Quarry Hill with a SEC and Cinzano roof ad. 1195.8 - as for 1195.7, but after trams have passed each other. Has Borough Auto Service building in the background. 1195.9 - No. 5 in Mt Korong Road, towards Bamard Street, photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1195.10 - No. 30 at the Golden Square terminus with the Milk Bar on the right hand side of the photograph. 1195.11 - No. 30 inbound at Fire Station Loop, High St. Golden Square. Has old fire station in the background. Passengers are boarding the tramcar. 1195.12 - No. 30 in High St, bound for North Bendigo between Vine and Wattle Streets. 1195.13 - No. 5 bound for Eaglehawk waits at Iron Bark Gully Loop, at Hayes St. 1195.14 - No. 5 and No. 2 crossing at Iron Bark Gully Loop. 1195.15 - No. 5 bound for Eaglehawk leaving the Manchester Loop, Long gully. 1195.16 - No. 5 passing William Street, Long Gully en route to Eaglehawk. 1195.17 - No. 5 just before the California Gully Crossing Loop. 1195.18 - Nos. 5 and 26 crossing at California Gully crossing Loop. No. 5 heading to Eaglehawk, 26, Quarry Hill. 1195.19 - No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk with Bob Moyle's Victoria Hotel and the TAB in the background. 1195.20 - No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk approaching the terminus. Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. Has Foodland store and J. Best Fruit supply in the background, along with Eaglehawk Town Hall. 1195.21 - No. 5 at the Eaglehawk terminus, photo taken along seldom used track along High St. 1195.22 - as for 1195.22 - but at the very end of the track. 1195.23 - No. 5 en route for Quarry Hill climbs High St. Eaglehawk with the Victoria Hotel and Eaglehawk Town Hall in the background. 1195.24 - No. 5 and 25 crossing at Jobs Gully Loop. Note 25 has a black on white destination roll, while No. 5 has a white on black destination roll. Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1195.1 - "No. 19 arrives at Charing Cross Bendigo from Golden Square" 1195.2 - "No. 19 about to leave Charing Cross for North Bendigo" 1195.3 - "No. 25 awaiting departure for Quarry Hill, watches No. 21 arrive at Charring Cross from Golden Square" 1195.4 - "No. 21 on North Bendigo service and No. 25 on Quarry Hill run await departure at Charing Cross" 1195.5 - "No. 5 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1195.6 - "No. 5 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1195.7 - "Nos. 5 and 25 crossing at Thorpe St. Loop, California". 1195.8 - "Nos. 25 and 5 crossing Thorpe St. Loop, California Gully". 1195.9 - "No. 5 descending Mt Korong Rd. towards Bamard St." 1195.10 - "Birney car No. 30 at Golden Square terminus" 1195.11 - "Birney car No. 30 in High Street near Thistle Street (Fire Station Loop)" 1195.12 - "No. 30 in High St. between vine and Wattle Streets" 1195.13 - "No. 25 at Hayes Street Loop Iron Bark". 1195.14 - "Nos. 2 and 5 crossing at Hayes Street Loop Iron Bark" 1195.15 - "No. 5 at Manchester Loop opposite Havilah Road, Long Gully" 1195.16 - "No. 5 passing William Street, Long Gully". 1195.17 - "No. 5 at California Gully" 1195,18 - "Nos. 26 and 5 at Thorpe St. Loop, California Gully". 1195.19 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk". 1195.20 - "No. 5 approaching Eaglehawk terminus" 1195.21 - "No. 5 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1195.22 - "No. 5 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1195.23 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk" tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, eaglehawk, california gully, golden square, iron bark gully, jobs gully, tram 2, tram 5, tram 19, tram 21, tram 25, tram 26, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch), "Welcome to Bendigo" / "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways", 1960's
... , 1892 steam tram, 1913 open cross bench trams and 1947 Birney... and 1947 Birney safety cars. On rear has map of Bendigo, and a list ...Four page, heavy manila coloured card - 200 gsm, scored and folded, sepia toned pamphlet titled "Welcome to Bendigo" / "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways". On front cover has a photo taken early 1960's of four trams at Charing Cross, the name of Bendigo, change of name from Sandhurst. Inside pages features 1890 Bendigo, 1903 California combination, 1945 Maximum Traction bogies, 1892 steam tram, 1913 open cross bench trams and 1947 Birney safety cars. On rear has map of Bendigo, and a list of places of interest. Has the crest of the City of Bendigo on the front cover.trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, battery trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Dave Macartney, Dec. 1968
... popular feature of the Bendigo system was the Birney Safety Cars... popular feature of the Bendigo system was the Birney Safety Cars ...White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of Bendigo No. 28, decorated for Myer Christmas, 1968 in Pall Mall with the Bendigo Post Office and other Government offices in the background. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "Far and away the most popular feature of the Bendigo system was the Birney Safety Cars, still in regular service. Here No. 28 in Myer Christmas garb, heads down Pall Mall towards "NORTH BENDIGO" - Dec. '68 (Dave Macartney)" See image btm2587p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11798" and written in ink on top edge "No. 28 The Mall Bendigo"tramways, trams, are, film strip, pall mall, santa tram, christmas trams, tram 28 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Traffic Employees are required to be familiar with these instructions before qualifying to take up duties of Motormen.", c1940
... controllers, K36J controllers and instructions for Safety Cars (Birney... and instructions for Safety Cars (Birney). Has diagrams for electrical ...Demonstrates training of tram drivers in Bendigo. Similar documents would have been used for Ballarat and Geelong.Instructions - 19 sheets (last sheet missing), stapled multiple times on the left hand edge, providing detailed instructions and guidance to trainee motormen. Has reference to T1F controllers, K36J controllers and instructions for Safety Cars (Birney). Has diagrams for electrical paths. Has a table of contents, covers electrical, faults, braking, failures of braking, emergency braking, dead man controls, signal instructions for Bendigo and General Instructions. C1940. See also Reg Item 3486 for another version. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, motormen, bendigo, training, signals -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 17, Noel Simons, 20/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
... " 1187.11 - "Truck of Bogie Car, Bendigo Tramways" 1187.12... at Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1187.13 - "Birney car No. 11 entering ...Set of 17 transparencies taken on 20/11/1962 on Kodak mounts. 1187.1 - Bendigo No. 2 at the Quarry Hill terminus, showing destination of Quarry Hill. Has Cohns Drinks and Streets Ice Cream ads on dash panel, a SEC 'electric cooking' roof ad and another roof ad. Shows the Y terminus at this location, but tram standing just before it. Overhead in position. 1187.2 - as above, but closer up. 1187.3 - as above, but from the north side, showing cemetery in the background. 1187.4 - Bendigo No.3 at Eaglehawk terminus. Tram showing destination of Quarry Hill. Has the various buildings at Eaglehawk in the background including the Foodland store. Has Streets Ice cream and White Horse Whiskey ads on the dash panel. 1187.5 - Bendigo No. 18 at Garden Gully crossing loop, in bound, with destination of Eaglehawk. Passengers waiting for an Eaglehawk tram at the stop. Has a white horse whiskey ad on dash panel and SEC roof ads. Conductor standing in doorway looking out. 1187.6 - Bendigo No. 7 inbound in Nolan St. at cnr of McCrae St. showing destination of Golden Square. Has Streets Ice cream ad on dash panel and a Castrol Roof ad. 1187.7 - Bendigo No. 19 at the North Bendigo terminus with railway level crossing in background. Tram has a Cohns Drinks ad and an SEC 'Electric Cooking' roof ad. 1187.8 - Bendigo No. 2 at the Quarry Hill terminus, looking back into Bendigo, showing destination of Eaglehawk. 1187.9 - Bendigo No. 21 in McCrae St, near Nolan St outbound for North Bendigo. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1187.10 - Bendigo Nos. 4 and 26 at Charing Cross in View St. with fountain alongside and the Beehive, Ezywalkin Buildings in the background. No. 26 has a Sandhurst Milk and SEC 'Electric Cooking' roof ad. 1187.11 - close up of 22E maximum traction truck and folded footstep. 1187.12 - Bendigo No. 19 at Charing Cross terminus, after tram has passed photographer, showing destination of North Bendigo, with the Beehive building in the background and passengers boarding tram. 1187.13 - Bendigo No. 11, turning from View St. into Pall Mall, showing Special with the conductor holding point bar. Has the Beehive and Ezywalkin Buildings in the background. 1187.14 - No. 7 at Charing Cross terminus, in Pall Mall, bound for Golden Square. Has the Beehive and Ezywalkin buildings in the background and passengers waiting at the tram stop. 1187.15 - No. 18 at the Charing Cross terminus, bound for Eaglehawk. Has the Beehive and Ezywalkin buildings in the background and passengers waiting at the tram stop. Also has the 'Safety Zone' sign in the photograph. 1187.16 - No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus, night or dusk photo. Tram showing destination of Depot. 1187.17 - No. 26 at Charing Cross, night photo. Tram has destination of Quarry Hill, but is on the line for Eaglehawk. Photo looks along Mitchell St. Also shows Safety Zone sign. Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1187.1 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus Bendigo" 1187.2 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus Bendigo" 1187.3 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus Bendigo" 1187.4 - "No. 3 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1187.5 - "No. 18 in Mt Korong Road, Long Gully at cnr of Havilah Road (Eaglehawk Route)" 1187.6 - "No. 7 in Nolan St. Bendigo, at Cnr of McCrae St., near lake Weeroona, (North Bendigo Route)' 1187.7 - "No. 19 at North Bendigo terminus" 1187.8 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus" 1187.9 - "No. 21 in McCrae St. Bendigo, near Nolan St. (North Bendigo Route) 1187.10 - "4 and 26 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross Bendigo" 1187.11 - "Truck of Bogie Car, Bendigo Tramways" 1187.12 - "No. 19 in Pall Mall at Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1187.13 - "Birney car No. 11 entering Pall Mall from View St. at Charing Cross Bendigo" 1187.14 - "No. 7 in Pall Mall at Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1187.15 - "No. 18 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1187.16 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus, Bendigo" 1187.17 - "No. 26 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo" tramways, trams, bendigo, quarry hill, eaglehawk, north bendigo, maximum traction, night photo, tram 2, tram 3, tram 4, tram 7, tram 11, tram 18, tram 19, tram 21, tram 26 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - Tramcar floor plans to 1923, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1924
... class 16 - "Birney" Safety car - X class Plain copies - black... class 16 - "Birney" Safety car - X class Plain copies - black ...Set of 16 floor plans of electric trams of the MMTB and the trusts from the A class of 1910 to W class of 1923. Shows floor plan, seats and a table with car numbers, loading, truck type, type of equipment, horse power, remarks and total weight. 1 - Malvern Combination - A, B, H, J classes 2 - Drop centre cars - Malvern - C, E and D classes 3 - Summer car - Malvern - F class 4 - Short saloon combination - Malvern G class 5 - Short saloon combination - Malvern K class 6 - Four motor bogie car - Malvern - L class 7 - Combination car - Hawthorn - M class 8 - Drop centre bogie car - Hawthorn - N and P class 9 - Closed bogie car - Hawthorn - O class 10 - Combination car, Preston - R and Q class 11 - Combination car, Coburg - S class 12 - Double saloon combination car - Coburg - T class 13 - Box Car Essendon U class 14 - Cross seat (toastrack) car, Essendon, V class 15 - Four motor bogie car - W class 16 - "Birney" Safety car - X class Plain copies - black on white paper held for all cars except the X class.Yields information about various classes of electric trams up to about 1923 that the MMTB absorbed from the Trusts and/or built themselves.Folder of 16 blue prints secured with three brass clips,tramways, tramcars, floor plans, drawings, a class, b class, c class, d class, e class, f class, g class, h class, k class, l class, m class, n class, o class, p class, q class, r class, s class, t class, u class, v class, x class, pmtt, htt, mbctt, fnptt -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Keith Kings, 11/04/1953 12:00:00 AM
... - Bogie 23 and Birney 29 and service car 20 at Golden Square. .2... 23 & Birney 29 (also service car 20), at Golden Square... car 20 at Golden Square. .2 - Birney 29, Bogie 23 at Quarry ...Black and White prints contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Set of two photographs of the AETA Special trams Golden Jubilee Anniversary Saturday 11-4-1953, by Keith Kings. .1 - Bogie 23 and Birney 29 and service car 20 at Golden Square. .2 - Birney 29, Bogie 23 at Quarry Hill. On the rear in blue ink .1 - "Bendigo, AETA specials Bogie 23 & Birney 29 (also service car 20), at Golden Square, Saturday 11/4/53. /Golden Jubilee Celebrations. (Two flags broken off drop centre roof by centre pole notices!!!!)" .2 - "Bendigo, AETA specials Bogie 23 & Birney 29, at Quarry Hill, Saturday 11/4/53. /Golden Jubilee Celebrations." Both have the K. S. Kings copyright stamp in the top right hand corner, and the numbers H(f)(iii) and H(e)(ii) written in respectively.trams, tramways, bendigo, decorated trams, gold tram, quarry hill, golden square, aeta -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, J. G. Brill Company, "The J.G. Brill Company", early 1920's
... - The Brill 79E truck for Birney Safety Cars 14. No. 246 - Brill.... 16. No. 249 - The Motorman's seats for Birney Safety cars ...Green folder gold block printed cover for "The J.G. Brill Company" and associated companies containing the following bulletins. All four pages, unless noted otherwise, printed on art paper, with the company name associated companies and agencies - e.g. Noyes Bros in Australasia. Contain a photo of the truck, a photo of a vehicle using the truck or bogie, line diagram, dimensions and parts diagram and listing. Bulletins 229, 246, 247 and 249 are for window (sash) components seats. Give diagrams and photos of this equipment. 1. No. 220 - The Brill 21E truck 2. No. 221 - Brill No. 50E truck 3. No. 224 - The Brill 27MCB truck 4. No. 225 - The Brill 76E truck 5. No. 227 - The Brill 39E truck 6. No. 228 - The Brill 77E truck 7. No. 229 - The Brill Renitent Post 8. No. 234 - The Brill 78M truck for light weight cars 9. No. 236 - Parts of Brill Short Base Pivotal Truck No. 27G 10. No. 237 - Parts of Brill Short Base Pivotal Truck No. 27F 11. No. 238 - Parts of Brill High Speed Truck No. 27E 12. No. 240 - Two Important Brill full elliptic Spring Trucks - 51E and 68E types. 13. No. 242 - The Brill 79E truck for Birney Safety Cars 14. No. 246 - Brill Reversible seats - Winner and Waylo types - 8 pages 15. No. 247 - Brill Non-reversible seats. 16. No. 249 - The Motorman's seats for Birney Safety cars. (different style of layout). All contained with a 'Shipman's "Common-Sense" Binder', comprising a green cloth covered cardboard, continuous cover, printed end papers, binder clips for inserting documents. Style No. 62848. Gold block front with name of company and Brill logo and on spine of document "Brill Publications" in gold. Has a ESCo date stamp of 3 May 1921 on front page of Bulletin No. 220.On front cover of first Bulletin, date stamp of ESCo, Ballarat "3 May 1921" in purple ink.trams, tramways, 21e trucks, j c brill co, bogies, interurban, birney, brill trucks