Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the rear of the depot about April? 1989. Saloon body framing, complete but no sides etc. Photographed used in the Trolley Wire article on the reconstruction of Horse Tram No. 1. Two copies held -On rear, taped on with red ink correction is the Trolley Wire caption "Reconstruction underway: about a third of the original body framing was reused in the tram. All the corner posts and the underframe are new. DAVE MACARTNEY" and a sticker with black in "Reduce to 5 1/2" x 3 3/4". Copy 2 - In top left hand corner "3 Ballarat Return to:" and in bottom right hand corner, on a sticker "William F Scott / P.O. Box 2550 / Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia / (03) 9584 3679" High Res image added 20-8-2016.tramways, trams, horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, tram 1

Colour photo of horse tram No. 1 on the rear extension of No. 5 at depot, with the first stairway completed taken from Gilles St. looking back at the depot building. See also Reg. item 740 for photo taken at the same time. Tram body has seat on top deck and detail painting is underway. Photo by Carolyn Dean, 24/3/1991.On rear in blue ink "161.5 24-3-91 / Carolyn Dean photo" and in black ink "(4) Ballarat / Return to" and in bottom left hand corner on a sticker "William F Scott / P.O. Box 2550 / Cheltenham Vic 3192 Australia / (03) 9584 3679". horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, tram 1

Black and White Photograph of Ballarat No. 28 in BTM Service, Wendouree Parade, picking up passengers, north bound at Depot Junction. Taken by William F. Scott. Taken c1990. Fitted with Pioneer Settlement sign. On Agfa paper.On rear in bottom left hand corner on a label - stamped "William F. Scott" in black ink and "T19 31A" written in black ink.trams, tramways, btm, 28, passengers, wendouree parade, tram 28

Yields information about the interior of the Ballarat tram depot and the various arrangements.Black and white photograph of SEC trams Nos 13, 33 and 35 inside the depot at night during 197 0. Tram 13 on No. 1 road, showing "Depot via Drummond Nth", 33 on 2 road showing "Gardens via Sturt St. W" and No. 35 on 3 road, showing "Special". Tram 35 has a SEC briquettes advertisement. Shows the depot structure. Photograph by Jim Seletto. Shows how "Road 1" was marked on the building along with arrow. Copy 1 - Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06 Copy 2 - made by enlarging photo to an approx. A4 print by colour photocopying and laminated for display purposes. Made July 2000 for the Trams at Night exhibition in the depot. Made by W.Doubleday. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Overall size 208H x 274W. Stored in same box at rear of large photos area in an A4 plastic folder. Copy 3 - added 13/4/2009.In black ink "Ballarat Depot (Night) 1970" and in a purple ink stamp Photograph by J. Seletto". Also "DJM" on back of print in pencil. along with pencil notes "Photo (23) and Reduce to 7 1/8 x 5 1/8" Copy 3 - in top left hand corner "38)", in centre in ink "Photo by Jim Seletto, early 1960's" and in bottom right hand corner "James Seletto and William Scott" address label.trams, tramways, depot, night photo, tram 13, tram 33, tram 35

Article written by Bill Scott on the reconstruction of the Horse Tram, No. 1, by the BTM in the Feb. 2000 issue of 'Old Glory', a UK Magazine that features items on the restoration/reconstruction of old vehicles. Article tells the story of the horse tram in Ballarat, the recovery of the vehicle, its reconstruction and return to service. Features five photographs. The magazine 84 page, A4 size with colour and black and white photographs of steam and other vintage vehicles. Published by CMS Publishing. Details of publisher in front cover.trams, tramways, horse trams, btm, reconstruction, restoration

Yields information about the interior appearance of the Geelong depot.Negative No. 263 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of the general view of the car barn from the inside by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. AETA special tram in background. 1545.1 - black and white image, made by Bill Scott on AGFA Prestige Digital paper, correct way around. Image on 1545 is reversed. Added 17/7/2009 Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated. 1545.1 - in ink "38)" in top left hand corner. Along bottom "Geelong depot Car 39 in background 2.4.1955 on a AETA tour Geoffrey Grant pic" and "William Scott" address label.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, depot

Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun dated August 6, 1999, page 23, about the possibility of tourist trams returning to Ballarat. Mentions feasibility studies and quotes the Mayor, Judy Verlin about the plan and other studies such as the Maunsell study. Has photo of Judy Verlin holding a miniature cable tram and a photo of an ESCO tram in Sturt St. with Town Hall in background. Item written by Scott Thompson, Urban affairs reporter and picture by Cameron L'Estrange. ballarat revival, feasibility study, maunsell, sturt st.

Bromide of a black and white photograph of Ballarat 33 in Wendouree Parade, operated by the BTPS, descending hill towards Depot Junction. Has destination of "Aidans Drive", with "Twin Lakes" advertisement, and the Museum display sign alongside front of tram. Photograph was used on the front cover of the 1989-90 Annual Report of the BTPS. Caption details "Tram 33 approaches Depot Junction in Wendouree Parade on a quite Winter's day. One of the new Museum signs has just been placed by the driver." Photo c1990. Bromide made c1994 for possible publication, but not used.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, advertisements, museum, btps, tram 33

BTM produced postcard featuring three different views of trams in Wendouree Parade taken Dec. 1987. Titled "Ballarat Vintage Tramway" First photograph features BTM trams 27, 26 and 33 at the crossing loop and two close up images of 27 and 26. Card has a wide red border around it. On rear is a place for stamp, address, address for the Ballarat Vintage Tramway and details of the operations of the BTM. Photographs by William F. Scott. Printed by Scancolor Melbourne in Feb. 1988. See also Reg. Item 2007 for another photograph of the same scene. trams, tramways, wendouree parade, postcards, btm, gardens loop, tram 1

Book - 28 pages, colour covers with colour and black white photos titled "Ballarat's Heritage Tramway", Tells the story of the Ballarat Tramways and the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Written by W. F. Scott for the BTPS in 1993. Was an update of previous versions. Covers the history of the horse trams, the electrification by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria, (ESCo) the takeover by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), closure in 1971, the formation of the BTPS and the operation of the tramway. Includes a list of the Museum tramcars at the time, details of the trams, many photos and a map of the system, depot layouts. Images of each page included in the image file. See Reg item 1967 for proofs of sheets.trams, tramways, btps, btm, history

Colour photograph of the Begonia Festival Parade, March 1994 showing two trams, bogie and single trucker, parked in the Wendouree Parade Gardens loop. Photo shows balloons being released. Taken by William F. Scott - on AGFA paper.In pencil on rear "Begonia Festival '94 / William. F. Scott"begonia festival, wendouree parade, gardens loop

Colour photograph of a display panel at Information Victoria's State Government Bookshop in Little Bourke St, prepared by Bill Scott to publicise the tramway and "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" book - alongside photograph. Taken mid 1994 by William F. Scott. See notes contained with this Reg. Item catalogue worksheet.btm, information victoria, publicity

Framed photograph of three single truck trams at Gardens Loop, 27, 26 and 33 during December 1987 centenary by W. F. Scott. The same photograph used on page 2 of the BTM's "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" booklet. A similar photograph appears in the BTM Postcard - Reg. Item No. 1657 for another photograph of the same scene. Frame is a screwed brass frame, with glass front, wooden back and picture wire for hanging. On rear is a sticker with printed caption "Ballarat Tramways Centenary December 1987 / William F. Scott" See Reg item 4352 for the print size of this photograph.trams, tramways, gardens loop, centenaries, wendouree parade, livery

Yields information about one of the first two maximum traction bogie trams in Ballarat in October 1945 after it had been repainted for use in Ballarat by the SEC and the Lake / depot area at the time.Black and white photograph of SEC No. 15 in Wendouree Parade just to the south of St. Aidans Drive. Photo taken looking south with the trolley pole to the camera in the raised position. Appears to be a new trolley rope. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth". Possibly taken soon after receipt and repainting in Ballarat in 1945. "The Ballarat Tramways" notes that No. 15 arrived in Ballarat October 1945 and was renumbered to No. 36 in 1953. Print made by John Phillips c1995. Print used in the interpretation panel at Gardens Loop - believed to be an SEC photo. 2135.1 - as above by wider to the left, shows more the lake. Added 13/4/2009. See The Ballarat Tramways. Additional large print added 21/3/2021.2135.1 - on rear "Delivered from Melbourne in 1945" "Car 15, renumbered 36 in 1953 in order to consolidate the bogie cars from car 34 onwards." and "William F Scott:" address label.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, bogie trams, tram 15

Photo of 'City of Ballarat' no. 671 turning from Nicholson St. into Victoria Parade while running the City Circle route on 5-3-1996. City circle tram No. 842 in background.On rear, stamped on 'William F.Scott, 5.3.1996, 9' and a green label with '2'671, city circle, melbourne, victoria parade, nicholson st, tram 671, tram 842

Photo of 'City of Ballarat' tram No. 671 turning from Nicholson St. into Victoria Parade while running the City Circle service on 5.3.1996. See also item 463. Was used in the May 1996 issue of Trolley Wire, p24. 464.1 - additional two copies added 15.6.2009, from William F Scott. Larger prints of photograph (2) shifted to A4 AS Box 51.On rear, stamped on 'William F. Scott, 5.3.1996, 4', 'photo page 24, same size, with cropping markings and a green dot with '1' in top corner. 464.1 - both copies "Ballarat Tramway Museum / William F Scott Photo", "ex Melbourne W4 series car 671 on the Melbourne city circle 5.3.1996. The car carries the colours of the Ballarat City Council".city circle, 671, melbourne, victoria parade, nicholson st, tram 671

Photo of BTM trams 33, 38 and 661 at Gardens Loop on the afternoon of the 11.3.1996, while running the Begonia Festival service. Show road closure barriers etc.On rear, stamped on 'William F.Scott, 5.3.1996, 14' and a green label with '5'ballarat, begonia festival, tram 33, tram 38, tram 661

Photo of BTM trams 33, 38 and 661 at Gardens Loop on the afternoon of the 11.3.1996, while running the Begonia Festival service. Show road closure barriers etc. Clayton Giles turning pole. Was used in the May 1996 issue of Trolley Wire on page 26. Larger version of print shifted to A4 box AS Box 51.On rear, stamped on 'William F. Scott, 5.3.1996, 18', 'photo page 26, same size, with cropping markings and a green dot with '4' in top corner.ballarat, begonia festival, tram 33, tram 38, tram 661

Colour photograph of installation of new sleepers into access track of Ballarat Tramway Museum, using a backhoe. Taken on 4.12.95. In photo are: Gary Wood (working with shovel), Richard Gilbert (with hat) and Greg Rogers. New sleeper being inserted. Remains of old sleeper by back hoe bucket. Photo appeared on page 22 of Trolley Wire, Feb. 1996.On rear in pencil is 4 inside a circle and stamp with sticker 'William F. Scott/ 4.12.95 23'btm, trackwork, sleepers

Colour photograph of launch of 'City of Ballarat' Tram No. 671 on 4.12.95 at depot of Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo taken just after formal launch with Richard Gilbert (left) and Vern Robson (right) on tramcar. Photo taken on No. 3 road with tram 27 on No. 2 road. Photograph is glued to a piece of paper with item No. 469 as well, and a letter from W.Scott to Dave Macartney of 23.1.1995 with caption details. Letter has Bill's letterhead - see related documents. If required can be separated from backing paperOn rear in pencil (inside circle) '1' and sticker in bottom corner 'William F. Scott/ 4.12.95, 16'.btm, 671, city of ballarat, launch, tram 671, tram 27

Colour photograph of 'City of Ballarat' tram No 671 at St Aidans Drive, following its launch on 4.12.95. TV reporter taking video of front of tram. Carolyn Dean walking by tram. Travis Jeffrey tying trolley rope. Tram has destination of City Circle. Houses and park in background. Photograph is glued to a piece of paper with item No. 469 as well, and a letter from W.Scott to Dave Macartney of 23.1.295 with caption details. Letter has Bill's letterhead - see related documents. If required can be separated from backing paperOn rear in pencil (inside circle) '2' and sticker in bottom corner 'William F. Scott/ 4.12.95, 19'.btm, 671, city of ballarat, launch, tram 671

Colour Photograph of a sleeper being removed from the access track of the Ballarat Tramway Museum on 4.12.95. Old sleeper, or pieces of wood, being removed with a backhoe. Gary Wood with shovel and Clayton Giles in background.On rear in pencil is 3 inside a circle and stamp with sticker 'William F. Scott/ 4.12.95 E'btm, trackwork, sleepers

Yields information about the appearance of 661following its repainting by the BTPS.Colour photograph of BTPS tram W3 661 on access track after completion of repainting in MMTB chocolate and cream paint style. Has destination of South Melbourne depot. 2nd copy ex William F Scott added 14/7/2009.ballarat, btps, tram 661

Framed certificate for the Accreditation of the Ballarat Tramway Museum as an Accredited Museum. The certificate signed by the Hon J. Kennett (Premier and Minster for the Arts) and J. Scott (President of Museums Australia). Framed within a metal (brass powder coated) glazed frame, with a sheet of heavy cardboard and fixed in - an APS frame Certificate printed on preprinted paper. Has a hanging wire on the rear.trams, tramways, museum accreditation, museum, btm

Yields information about Sturt St and the crossbench tramcars, on which relatively few photographs exist.Printed coloured postcard of a Ballarat Cross bench tramcar No. 19, inbound in Sturt St towards Lydiard St, taken from Alexandra Square, Ballarat. Title of the postcard is "Alexandra Square Ballarat". Has Whittle Chemist and Scott Chemist shops in background. On rear of postcard are the words "Postcard", with printers logo, divided back with notes as what may be written, position for stamp and "Published by L.L. Simpson, Ballarat, Printed in Germany." See Reg Item 5903 for a digital image.trams, tramways, ballarat, alexandra bandstand, sturt st

Yields information about the operation of a BTM owned tram in Melbourne, on hire to a group of enthusiasts and operating in the streets of the Central Business district.Bromide of a black and white print of BTM W3 661 in Bourke St Mall Melbourne, crossing an articulated tram. Presumed taken at the same time as the front cover of the annual report, 1988-1989 - 29/4/1989. Has Myer building in the background. Photo not used in a publication. See Reg Item 4385 for a colour print of this photograph and others.On rear in pencil "B.S." - assumed for Bill Scott.bourke st, yapper tours, melbourne, tram 661

Yields information about one of Ballarat's bogie trams at Dawson St and in particular one of the roof advertisements that were well written to catch attention.Black and White photograph of No. 40 using the crossover at Dawson St. The tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth and has a Eureka Roof Tiles and Bliss Bombs (To read pack: Tilt Tram") roof advertisement. 2nd copy added 13/4/2009, ex Bill Scott Donation.Stamped on rear in black ink "Donated to BTPS by and Photo By" / "Chris Wurr 12 Truscott Street, Ararat 3377 (053) 52 3403. Copy 2 - Stamped on rear "Photo by Chris Wurr 12 Truscott Street, Ararat 3377 (053) 52 3403", a "William F Scott" address label in the bottom right hand corner and in ink "Ballarat Trmys (SEC) / No. 40 negotiates the Dawson St shunt to head back to Lydiard St North/ Jan 1971" and "purchased 5.93"tramways, trams, sturt st, dawson st, bliss bombs, tram 42

Early formats of Membership application forms for the BTPS - following closure of the Ballarat SEC system. One prior to the BTPS PO Box being obtained.Two quarto size forms, printed using the Gestetner wax stencil process; Membership Application form for membership of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), c1971. .1 - blue grey paper - printed around the time of the closure of the system as gives closure date. Notes that arrangements to operate the trams around Lake Wendouree in progress and the PO box has been established. Has a tear off section for name and address details. .2 - white paper - address as Scott Parade, seeking members for the new organisation, with Ballarat spelt with two "a"trams, tramways, btps, membership forms

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 14, late 1950's or early 1960 northbound in Lydiard St. North just to the north of Mair St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. Nth and has an Ilford film roof advertisement. In the background are buildings / advertisements for Malled Pty Ltd - Wine and Spirit Merchants, Greys cigarettes, J.J. Coller & Co., Herbert E. Smith Manufacturers Agents, E. Scott hairdresser, and a travel agent. Lady has possibly gotten off the tram and is walking in front of it - at a tram stop. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, mair st, tram 14

Yields information about the use of the trams in Bridge St - the major shopping strip at the time in Ballarat, shows the nature of the strip, the passengers (all ladies) and the motor cars in use at the time.Black and white print of No. 28, picking up four lady passengers at the junction in Bridge St, Stones Corner. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. Photo taken late 1960's, early 1970's. In the photo are the Bank of NSW buildings, Gear Chemist and Hotel on the Corner of Peel and Bridge Sts. Print and photo by John Phillips. Second copy added 13/4/2009 - see history .1 - Black and White photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing, used for display purposes. On rear of second print - "Copyright John Phillips 1968 Bridge St" and in bottom right hand corner "William Scott" and address label.tramways, trams, bridge st, stones corner, passengers, tram 28