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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Depot with trams and personnel
... Geelong Tramway Depot with trams and personnel....Geelong Tram Depot... Tram Depot Geelong Tramways tramcars Geelong Tramways personnel ...Tram line up at the depot with the same personnel (Item 9235), in formal poses in each photo. They are attired in the MESCo uniform that suggests that the photographs were taken before the State Electricity Commission of Victoria takeover on 1 September 1930. The ex-Melbourne Meadowbank cars 27 and 28 first ran in Geelong in 1928. Date of the photos would therefore be restricted to 1928-30, but it is possible that they were taken close to or on the handover date as a final record. See associated item 9235.Black and white print on paper12-10 and No. 1 written on the back in ink. GRS710/12/1/10 written on the back in pencil.geelong tram depot, geelong tramways tramcars, geelong tramways personnel, state electricity commission of victoria -
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Photograph - Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus, c1920
... Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus....Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus... and the Wharf terminus. Geelong Wharf MESCo Moorabool St Pier Edina tram ...The photograph shows Geelong No. 2, built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1911 in its as-built configuration, c1920 at the Wharf terminus, known as the Moorabool Street Pier. The tram line was opened in 1912 and closed in 1940 when the track in Corio St was extended to the Beach terminus. There are a number of horse-drawn vehicles in the view with goods being loaded or unloaded on the ship moored on the right. The tramway was operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo). The photograph from the collection of Ken Magor was published in the Sydney Tramway Museum's magazine Trolley Wire in April 1981. The photo caption advises - "The steamship to the right is the Edina, a veteran Port Phillip steamer which was launched in 1854 and was not broken up until 1957." This tram is part of the collection at the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Yields information about Geelong No.2 and the Wharf terminus.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus c1920. geelong, wharf, mesco, moorabool st pier, edina, tram 2 -
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Photograph - Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Ryrie St, 1920
... Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Ryrie St....Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Ryrie St, 1920.... of Geelong tram No. 2 in Ryrie St, 1920. Photograph Digital image ...The photograph, Real Photo Series M 324, shows Geelong No. 2, built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1911 in its as-built configuration in Ryrie St with the former Geelong Post Office in the view. Next door to the Post Office is the Telegraph Station. Dated on the basis of a poster next to the Telegraph station advertising a 1920 film by Irene Castle. The full name of the film cannot be read, but starts with "The..." This tram is part of the collection at the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Yields information about Geelong No.2 and Ryrie St in particular the Geelong Post Office.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Ryrie St, 1920.geelong, geelong 2, mesco, geelong town, geelong post office, ryrie st, geelong telegraph station. -
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Photograph - Interior photo of a Geelong Pengelley tram, Keith Kings, 1955
... Interior photo of a Geelong Pengelley tram... the interior of a Geelong Pengelley tram in particular the detail... Kings slide showing the interior of a Geelong Pengelley tram ...Digital image scan of a Keith Kings slide showing the interior of a Geelong Pengelley tram in particular the detail of the end seat arrangement, doors, pay as you enter sign and the location of the builders plate.Yields information about the interior of a Geelong Pengelley tram.Digital image - Keith Kings number K(f)(83),geelong, pengelley, trams, tramways, builders plate -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Leon Marshall Wood, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... In ink on the rear, "Geelong Tram Depot 2-4-1955"... Geelong trams in the mid 1950's and the interior of the tram depot ...Yields information about Geelong trams in the mid 1950's and the interior of the tram depot.Photograph - black and white of the interior of the Geelong depot showing spare armatures and an inspection pit. Tram 39 is at front of the depot, awaiting an AETA tour. Photo dated 2-4-1955. Based on handwriting, photo by Leon Marshall-Wood.In ink on the rear, "Geelong Tram Depot 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, depot, aeta, armatures, tram 39 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 8/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
... On Rear ink "Geelong Tram Depot 8th Jan. 1956"... Geelong trams at the time of the closure of the Chilwell and East ...Yields information about Geelong trams at the time of the closure of the Chilwell and East-West routes.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 4 leaving the depot with the depot building in the background. You can see another tram in the background through the building This is a large format print of Reg Item 476.3, photograph by Geoff Grant.On Rear ink "Geelong Tram Depot 8th Jan. 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, depot, mesc, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Black and white photograph of the Geelong Scrubber tram... the appearance of the Geelong Scrubber Tram, 1955. tramways trams Geelong ...Yields information about the appearance of the Geelong Scrubber Tram, 1955.Black and white photograph of the Geelong Scrubber tram on the depot fan. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Two copies - different negatives.On rear in ink "Track Scrubber, Geelong, Vic, W. John Webster Photo", initials "JR" and in top corner "21-8-55". Track Cleaner Copy 1 - EI2 Copy 2 - EI3 On Negatives in ink "EI 2 " and "EI3" See Reg Item 4224 for another view - mainly of the truck. One of the two negs scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram scrubber -
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Photograph - Geelong 38 at the depot, Charles Craig, 29-3-1948?
... Photo shows Geelong bogie tram No. 38 at the depot with two... Black and white photograph of Geelong 38 at the tram depot.... of the tram. Yields information about Geelong tram depot and its ...Photo shows Geelong bogie tram No. 38 at the depot with two depot workers on either side of the tram. Yields information about Geelong tram depot and its workers, possibly on the day of the AETA 1948 tour. Black and white photograph of Geelong 38 at the tram depot.tramways, trams, sec tramways, geelong, geelong depot, tram 38 -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Rate rise could follow scrapping of trams here", 21/02/1957 12:00:00 AM
... of scrapping Ballarat trams, Geelong buses & impacts on roads & Union... tramways Ballarat Geelong Trams Closure Unions Newspaper clipping ...Yields information about the expected problems with services were replaced by buses and additional road maintenance and the closure of Provincial tramways. Has a strong association with various contributors to the article - Tramways Union, Councillors and parliamentarians.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, titled "Rate rise could follow scrapping of trams here" of report of Ballarat Trades & Labour Council meeting discussing possibility of scrapping Ballarat trams, Geelong buses & impacts on roads & Union involvement. Dated 21/2/1957 - Thursday. Record updated and images added 20/8/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, geelong, trams, closure, unions -
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Photograph - Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at T&G Corner Geelong, c1938
... Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at T&G Corner Geelong...Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Moorabool St... Geelong. Geelong Geelong 2 Ryrie St Moorabool St trams tramways ...The photograph was taken from a Victorian Railways glass negative held at the State Library of Victoria. The photo shows Geelong No. 2 in Moorabool St at the intersection with Ryrie St. The tram has the destination of North. The tram is in its modified form that provides for one-man operation. In the photo are Edments, Savoia Cafe, Commercial Bank of Australia, and the T&G building. The photo has been dated between 1935 when the tram was converted and 1939 when the bar neon traffic lights were installed at the intersection. For reference to the SLV photograph - see http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/97173. See item 9075 for a copy print. This tram is now part of the collection of the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Yields information about Geelong No.2 and the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets Geelong.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Moorabool St at the intersection with Ryrie St, c1938. geelong, geelong 2, ryrie st, moorabool st, trams, tramways, temperance & general -
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Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, Ron E. Fluck, 25/03/1950 12:00:00 AM
... /1998. Photo of a single truck Geelong tram at Moorabool St... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Geelong Black ...Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of a single truck Geelong tram at Moorabool St. and Ryrie St. intersection on the North Route. Photo has poor focus. Photo taken 25-3-1950. Appears to have two crewmen standing by the front of the tram. Has large building in the background. D. O'Neil provided location of photo - 1/1999 - see notes with sheet. High res scan of negative added 10/5/2020. tramways, trams, geelong -
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Photograph - Geelong 15 at Eastern Park, Ken Winney, May 1947
... The photo shows Geelong Birney tram 15 at the Eastern Park... about the Geelong Eastern Park terminus and tram 15. tramways ...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 -
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Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Ryrie Street Geelong", c1950
... of Ryrie St Geelong. A tram is westbound. In the view... by the Valentine publishing company of Ryrie St Geelong. A tram ...Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Ryrie St Geelong. A tram is westbound. In the view are the Town Hall, the T&G building, M J Hede & Sons store, and Cox Bros. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. Photo c1950.Yields information about the view of Ryrie St c1950.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V22.On rear in ink "A couple more for your collection" and an unreadable name.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st -
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Photograph - Geelong tram 36 Moorabool St, c1948
... Geelong tram 36 Moorabool St....Photo shows Geelong bogie tram No. 36 in Moorabool St... on a bike. Yields information about the Geelong tram 36 tramways ...Photo shows Geelong bogie tram No. 36 in Moorabool St with the destination of North. Another bogie tram is behind No. 36. No 36 was purchased by the SEC in 1948 from the MMTB. Based on three other photos by "CF" - c1948. The photographer has been "photobombed" by a boy on a bike.Yields information about the Geelong tram 36Black and white photograph, plain back.Has the initials "CF" in pencil on the rear. tramways, trams, geelong, railway station, tram 36 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1955 or 1956
... Black and white photograph of Geelong Pengelley tram... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Geelong ...Black and white photograph of Geelong Pengelley tram No. 19 in Railway Terrace inbound to the City area. See also Reg. Item 2800 for the tram at the station terminus. Photo shows the fence along the south side of the Railway goods yard. Photo taken 1955 or 1956.tramways, trams, geelong, railway station, railway terrace, tram 19 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1955 or 1956
... Black and white photograph of Geelong Pengelley tram... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Geelong ...Black and white photograph of Geelong Pengelley tram No. 18 or 19 in Railway Terrace, changing ends at the station terminus. See also Reg. Item 2792 for a photo of the tram inbound to the city in Railway Terrace. Photo taken 1955 or 1956 and shows a number of buses in the station forecourt. Note the phone box in the right hand side of the photograph.tramways, trams, geelong, railway station, railway terrace, tram 19, tram 18 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1955 or 1956
... Black and white photograph of a Geelong bogie tram... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Geelong ...Black and white photograph of a Geelong bogie tram outbound to the Belmont terminus in Moorabool St with the Geelong - South Geelong railway bridge in the background. The tram is yet to pass under the bridge. Photo taken 1955 or 1956. A bus is entering Moorabool St from Carr St. The railway bridge has an Laconia Blankets advertisement painted on it. See Melway map 228.tramways, trams, geelong, belmont, railway bridge -
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Photograph - Tram 4 and others - school excursion, 10/1913
... Brougham St Geelong, led by tram No 4 with the MESCo Power station..., October 1913 in what is now Brougham St Geelong, led by tram No 4 ...The photograph shows two tramcars and two trailers on a school excursion for Bird Day, October 1913 in what is now Brougham St Geelong, led by tram No 4 with the MESCo Power station behind. Many students can be seen in the first trailer. Yields information about the use of trams for a school excursion.Black and white photograph with some details on rear.In ink "State school excursion bird day Oct 1913" and "Tramcars in services in 1947 but not trailers"tramways, trams, geelong, brougham st, tram 4, mesco, power station -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Standard Inspector Uniform
... Geelong Trams.... Geelong Trams Uniform Inspector MESCo 11/5 and the number 1 ...Inspector in standard uniform.Black and white print on paper11/5 and the number 1 in a circle written on reverse in ink. GRS710/11/1/5 written in pencil on the reverse.geelong trams, uniform, inspector, mesco -
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Magazine - Electric Traction article, Keith Kings, After Geelong What?" and "Farewell to Geelong", March 1956
... Geelong trams... of the tramcars that were used on the system. Geelong trams closure ...Editorial written at the time of the start of the closure of many Australian tramway systems, asking what is the next tramway system to close. The other two Victorian Provincial Tramway systems were considered safe at the time, however under constant threat of closure by the SEC due to the losses that were being incurred. Written by well-known Victorian tramway historian Keith Kings. The article with maps and photos details the history of the Geelong tramway system.Details the history of the Geelong Tramway system and gives details of the tramcars that were used on the system.Photocopy of an item from the Electric Traction Magazine March 1956 about the closure of the Geelong Tramway System, and trimmed to the magazine original size - 12 sheets stapled. Includes Maps and photographs. Text written by Keith Kings. Article interspersed with materials about the Adelaide Tramway system.geelong trams, closure, tramways, tramcars -
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Photograph - Geelong No. 7, 1912
... Brougham Street Geelong 1912. Has a number of men on board the tram ...The photograph shows Geelong 7 as built, understood to be a test tram prior to the opening of the system. Photo taken in the then Corio Terrace, now Brougham Street Geelong 1912. Has a number of men on board the tram - depot workers for the photograph? See Item 4314 for another photo looking the other way. Printed by the donor from a negative held by the Museum of Victoria, Science Works. Shows Geelong tram No. 7 as built.Metal framed photograph with card backing, and hanging cord.geelong, trams, tramways, tramcars, tram 7, corio terrace, opening -
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Photograph - Geelong Tram No.3 - Red Cross
... Geelong Tram No.3 - Red Cross...Geelong Trams..., probably 1916-1918. Geelong Trams Duncan and Fraser Tramcar WW1 ...Duncan and Fraser tramcar No 3 at the depot bedecked with large Australian flags and small Red Cross flags and seeking donations to the Red Cross. It is most likely the date is during WW1, probably 1916-1918.Black and white print on paper.12/1 and No. 1 in a circle written in pen on the reverse. GRS170/12/1/1 written in pencil on the reverse.geelong trams, duncan and fraser tramcar, ww1 decorations on trams -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1955 or 1956
... Black and white photograph of three Geelong bogie trams... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Geelong ...Black and white photograph of three Geelong bogie trams at the intersection of Moorabool and Ryrie Streets. Tram No. 33 in Moorabool St. has the destination of Belmont, while the adjacent tram has the destination of North. The third tram is eastbound in Ryrie St. Note Safety zone signs, the bar traffic lights. See also Reg. item 2799 for a subsequent photograph. In the background is the Bank of New South Wales building. Two copies held.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st, traffic lights, safety zone, tram 33 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1955 or 1956
... Black and white photograph of two Geelong bogie trams... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Geelong ...Black and white photograph of two Geelong bogie trams at the intersection of Moorabool and Ryrie Streets and Pengelly tram No. 17 turning into Moorabool St. See Reg. Item 2798 for a photograph just taken prior to this one. Tram No. 33 in Moorabool St. has the destination of Belmont, while the adjacent tram has the destination of North. The third tram is eastbound in Ryrie St. Note Safety zone signs, the bar traffic lights. In the background is Kays bakery. tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st, traffic lights, safety zone, tram 33, tram 17 -
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Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Moorabool Street Geelong", 1949
... of Moorabool St Geelong looking south. Tram 17 is visible along... Geelong Moorabool St tram 17 On top right hand rear is "1949 ...Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St Geelong looking south. Tram 17 is visible along with the part of another tram in the bottom left-hand corner. In the photo are Bright & Hitchcock, the T&G building, Gray & Murray, the Bank of NSW, Savoia Cafe, and Rockman's stores along with an advertisement for Berger paints. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St c1949Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. On top right hand rear is "1949" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 17 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ian Barkla, c1960
... / (was last Geelong tram 25-3-56) / Ex Geelong 33, Ex 120 MMTB"... at the Fountain / (was last Geelong tram 25-3-56) / Ex Geelong 33, Ex 120 ...Black and white photograph of Bendigo, northbound about to arrive at the Fountain. Photo taken after tram has passed the photographer. Tram has destination of "Nth Bendigo" Undated, tram has been fitted with dash canopy lights but not the enlarged white strip under the driver's cab windows. Has buildings on the east side of Pall Mall in background with many cars of the era - early 60's. Tram has "White Horse" whisky ad on rear drivers dash panel and two SEC roof ads.On rear in black biro "Bendigo No. 4 at the Fountain / (was last Geelong tram 25-3-56) / Ex Geelong 33, Ex 120 MMTB"trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, tram 4 -
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Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Moorabool Street Geelong Vic", 1949
... , showing the scene at the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts Geelong... of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts Geelong. Has a tram in the far distance ...Postcard produced by the Rose Stereograph Co. No P 3748, showing the scene at the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts Geelong. Has a tram in the far distance along with many motor cars of the late 1940s. In the view are Bright and Hitchcocks, the T&G building, Bank of NSW. The rear of the postcard notes that it is a real photograph. Based on the pencil notation on the rear of item 9059, photo dated 1949.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St.Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
... /250 4.5" Copy 2 - On rear in ink "Tram 40 Geelong / W. John... the appearance of one Geelong's bogie trams, No. 40 prior to closure ...Yields information about the appearance of one Geelong's bogie trams, No. 40 prior to closure of the system.Black and white photograph of the Geelong No. 40, photographed with the depot in the background. The tram has the destination of Depot. Three prints held. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Photo used on page 39 of Destination City. Print is only part of whole negative, see 4702i3 On Negative in ink "EH 31" Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.Copy 1 - On rear in ink "Tram 40, Ex "C" class Melb No. / Geelong Vic" and in top right hand corner "EH31 / 21-8-55 / and 1/250 4.5" Copy 2 - On rear in ink "Tram 40 Geelong / W. John Webster Photo/ and in top right hand corner "EH31 21-8-55" and initials "JR" Copy 3 - on rear ink "9263#, W.John Webster Photo" and pencil cropping marks and printers instruction s "Increase to 31ems"tramways, trams, geelong, bogie trams, tram 40 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Warrington Cameron, 2005
... Colour photograph of former Geelong tram No. 28... Preservation J class Geelong Tram Recovery tram 28 Has "2005" in ink ...Colour photograph of former Geelong tram No. 28 at the Warrington Cameron's Canberra house during 2005. Shows the detailed paint finish, destination of Kardinia Park, Pay as you enter sign and lining. Has "2005" in ink on rear.trams, tramways, tram preservation, j class, geelong, tram recovery, tram 28 -
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Postcard, R.E.M Series Melbourne, "Ryrie St., Geelong", c1912
... of a view of Ryrie St Geelong looking west. Has tram No. 7.... Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong c1912. tramways trams ...Postcard produced by REM Melbourne, printed in Saxony of a view of Ryrie St Geelong looking west. Has tram No. 7 in the view, a horse drawn cart and a large crowd looking on - opening day or a test tram? In the view are E Gurr Real Estate, Allans, and the Geelong Town Hall.Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong c1912.Colour Postcard divided back, unused.Has the Ken Magor stamp on the rear.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, tram 7