Yields information about Ballarat streetscape and its trams in the closing days of the SEC tramway system.Digital image from a black and white print of tram 21 at the intersection of Bridge, Victoria Streets and Main Road, inbound to the Gardens via Sturt St West. Has the Caltex service station, the Munster Arms Hotel in the background. CRB Road signage for Melbourne and Geelong over the tram. At Stones Corner. Photo by Marc Dahlstrom c1971. On rear is the Marc Dahlstrom stamp.trams, tramways, bridge st, victoria st, main st, stones corner, tram 21

Yields information about Ballarat's trams in the early 1970's and the Drummond St streetscape near the Mill St loop, Yields information about Ballarat's trams in the early 1970's and the Drummond St streetscape near the Mill St loopBlack and white print of Ballarat 33, in turning from Lydiard St Nth into Sturt St, with the Commonwealth Bank and buildings on the south side of Sturt St.. Two copies. Photo by Doug Colquhoun, 15/5/1971. Trams has the destination of Sebastopol and has a "Twin Lakes" sign on the dash panel. In the photograph is signage for Dickins, Neptune, Commonwealth Bank and Patersons. Has two young ladies walking across the street and the ESCo electrical cabinet. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1 "SEC Ballarat / 33 / 15/5/71 4164 / Lydiard St @ Sturt St / D.A. Colquhoun" . Copy 2 "DAC" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, sturt st, fashions, lydiard st nth, tram 33

Yields information about ESCo tram No. 10, uniforms, passengers and the tramcar equipment.Black and white photograph, digital print, of ESCo 10 with Motorman, Conductor and two passengers standing on a step. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth, track backs, rolled up canvas blinds. On the pillar nearest to the camera is hanging a Section Staff. Photo shows the painting scheme on the side in detail and front dash panel lining and numbers. Also shows the sand pipe, hand brake type, lifeguard and some of the internal signage. Photo c1010trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, motormen, conductors, safeworking, crews, tram 10

Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 14 in Wendouree Parade, Gardens Loop, early 1960's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram No. 14 in Wendouree Parade, at Gardens Loop, mid 1960's. Tram has the destination of Victoria St and an "Electricity for Cooking" roof advertisement. In the background is the Gardens Kiosk, tram stop signage. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 14

Yields information about the Bakery Hill Victoria St and the Caltex Service Station.Digital image, black and white, of No. 26 descending Bakery Hill to Stone's Corner, Victoria and Main St with the Caltex service station in the foreground. Has a lady with slacks walking across the road and a boy wheeling a bike down the footpath. Note the Highway direction signs and service station signage. O'Brien Motors and a book and record shop on the north side Bakery Hill Victoria St. shops. See Reg 4603 for the subsequent photo at this location. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 26 Bridge and Vic1"trams, tramways, victoria st, main st, stones corner, bakery hill, tram 26

Yields information about the stop in the City on the south side of Sturt St and loading passengers.Digital image, black and white, of No. 41 loading passengers for Sebastopol at the city terminus. A number of passengers, including one carrying an umbrella are boarding. Shows the signage at the city stop. In the background is Bridge St, looking along to Victoria St and Mt Warrenheip. Another tram is in Bridge 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. 41 Loading for Sebas"trams, tramways, city, sturt st, bridge st, sebastopol, tram 41

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Car No. 31, crossing Ryrie and Moorabool Streets, first bogie to run in Geelong. Photo taken 13-5-1947. The tram has the destination of East. In the background is "The Union Bank of Australia. Limited". Above the front of the tram is a set of "Bar" traffic lights with signage "Green - Go - Red - Stop" No details on photographer. Has the Union Bank of Australia. Limited building in the background.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, bogie trams, traffic lights, tram 31

The photo shows the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), bus at the East Geelong terminus. MESCo operated the Geelong tram system from 1912 and opened the tram line to this location "East Geelong" in 1923. The terminus was at the Geelong Cemetery, with a wooden waiting room shelter with signage about the building being used for passengers only and prohibiting the posting of bills. The buses ran from the railway station and Moorabool St wharf from 1912 until they were replaced by trams in 1923. The bus is also seen in item 4315. Yields information about the operation of a bus by MESCo in Geelong.Black and white photograph - plain back.geelong, tramways, mesco, buses, east geelong, shelters

Article with a photo about the commencement of reconstruction of Wendouree Parade by the Museum. Has quote from Juliana Addison re the project and funding. Photo is of road work signage at St Aidans Drive. Article and photo by Edwina Williams.Yields information about the track replacement in Wendouree Parade.Newspaper - New rail to get trams back on track - Ballarat Times News Group, published Thursday 7-4-2022btm, track replacement, wendouree parade, track work, st aidans drive

Demonstrates the signage used on the trams to indicate to passengers when the trams were operating as a one-man tram. Yields information about the construction of the sign and paintwork.Pay As You Enter sign once fitted to side of SEC tramcar by door - with pins, - Sign writing gold leaf, black shading, green background paint. See original catalogue sheet for more details including sketch. See photo in use on No. 14 in an accident with a Ford Truck when in SEC early colour scheme. Has actual paint used at the time. See photo of No. 14 and a collision with a Ford Truck. To be kept in light controlled areatrams, tramways, advisory sign, passenger signs, one man trams

Sign - "Passengers are not allowed in this Compartment / By-Law No. 5 Maximum Penalty Five Pounds" - provided in each driving compartment of a W class trams to advise passengers that they were not permitted in the driver/s cabin. Demonstrates MMTB tramcar signage.Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner.tramways, tramcars, sign, passenger signs, behaviour

Photo shows the inbound tram stop pole on the Northwest corner of Sturt and Drummond Streets in Ballarat. Note the vertical "End Section" sign along with the usual "End of Section" and "Cars stop here" sign at this compulsory tram stop. Another stop can be see on the other side of Drummond St along with No. 14 on its way to the City. Yields information about the tram stop at the corner of Sturt and Drummond St and signage.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetram stops, tramways, sturt st, drummond st, end of section sign, tram stop, sign

Was located at the top of the driver's exit door in W class tramcars. If a person was leaning against door, made it very difficult for the driver to exit quickly from their cabin.Demonstrates MMTB signage in tramcars.Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner and top and bottom edges in the centre with the words: "Do not lean against door" in capitals. trams, tramcars, drivers, emergencies, w class trams, signs

Demonstrates how the SEC used painted metal signs to advise and remind staff of procedures for operating equipment.A metal sign painted in red. Hand painted lettering reads "THIS END RELEASE AIR BEFORE HAND BRAKE IS APPLIED" painted in off white. The corners of the sign have been rounded, with a hole made in each corner for attaching to the tram car. The reverse has the number 33 printed in small black lettering. The back of the sign has not been painted and has a rusted surface finish. The plate is slightly buckled.The number 33 is written in black on the reverse.tramways sign, painted signage for trams

The photograph shows Ballarat tram No. 13 (Mt Pleasant) turning from Wendouree Parade into Macarthur St, during late 1960s or early 1970s. The photograph shows the overhead arrangements, the signal contactor for the View Point line, and the tram stop signage. The View Point tram stop/terminus is visible on the far right of the photograph. Photographer unknown. Yields information about tram 13 at View Point - Macarthur St.Black and white print - plain back. Two copies held.tramcars, tramways, tram 13, view point, tram stops, macarthur st, wendouee parade

Press Release - printed on both sides of A4 paper, titled "Metlink" giving the background history to Metlink, its responsibilities, signage, Viclink, relationship with Transport Ticketing Authority and the future with Myki, key challengers, fare evasion, data analysis. Notes that the sheet was provided with an information pack. Has contact details.trams, tramways, metlink, tickets, marketing, public transport

Press Release - printed on A4 paper, titled "Signage, way-finding and branding" about the roll out of new tram stop and railway station signs and the colours involved. Not dated.trams, tramways, metlink, signs, marketing, public transport, tram stops, railway station

Small red band at top, white band with letters CARS STOP HERE and large red band underneath, on both sides to indicate to drivers a compulsory stop. That is, all tram to stop at the location. The same sign was used for the same purpose in Melbourne. Has three holes for screws on the upstand or folded section. See item 9570 for a "HAIL CARS HERE" version. Demonstrates the signage used by the SEC (and the MMTB) to indicate tram stops and in particular compulsory tram stops. Piece of sheet steel folded to give an upstand or method of attachment to a pole, enameled with red, white, and black paint for use at tram stops. Two copies held.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

Slide - set of 4 - 35mm - Kodachrome cardboard mounts. .1 - Tram 808 at the Spencer St stop at the corner of Bourke St with Spencer St Station in the background. Note the route and destination - at the time when North Balwyn and Burwood Routes were combined on Sundays am and evening - and passengers changed at Hawthorn Bridge. Route 74. Has a Fosters Lager advertisement. .2 - As above, tram approaching the stop with the Spencer St station car park in the background. .3 - tram 1005 leaving the Bourke St terminus, taken after .4 .4 - tram 1005 at the Bourke St terminus with tram 838 crossing in the background, has the Station building, Carlyon's Hotel and the Tramways Building. Note the Bundy clock, tram stop signage and safety zone. Route 96. The grey box by the Bundy Clock is thought to be a correspondence box for the satchels that were transported between the depots and head office. Photographed by Vic Solomons June 1970 (based on date stamped on slide)trams, tramways, bourke st, spencer st, railways, stations, route 74, north balwyn, burwood, route 96, letters, mails, tram 808, tram 1005, tram 838

Pamphlet - folded DL full colour printed on gloss paper, titled "We've added a touch of colour to Melbourne's tram routes", advising that new coloured route map had been published, giving details of new maps, detailed stop maps for each route, new signage format and TramTracker app's. Printed c2012. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, maps, tram routes, tramtracker, signs

Booklet - 38 pages, printed on off white page, centre stapled, titled "Directory and Tramway Guide issued by the Hawthorn Tramways Trust", specifically advertising Wattle Park and showing Princes Bridge and the Yarra on the front cover and a photo of Hawthorn depot on the rear cover. Gives details of Wattle Park, its opening, many photos, members of the Trust, Engineer and Manager and Acting Secretary, Stopping points for the round and fares to Wattle Park, section fares, maps of the tram routes and connections with other tramways and railway stations. Has timetables for Burnley and other major points, special and emergency services, the coloured lights used on the trams, and a map for land sales at Riversdale Heights estate. Advertisements for Mutual stores, Melbourne Electric Supply Co., Moule, Hamilton and Kindle for the sale of land at Riversdale Heights and a map showing the estate location. Both copies have alterations or corrections to the route signage letters - marked in red - from the Minutes of the HTT Board meetings, the Trust were not happy with the finished product and was reluctant to pay for them - see Minutes of Meeting No. 99 of 5-7-1918. Two copies held - one with red marks on the front cover.trams, tramways, htt, wattle park, princes bridge, hawthorn depot, timetables, mesco, real estate

Black and white photograph of an illustration of the Fairfield Horse Tram. The illustration is from The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil (Melbourne, Vic. : 1873 - 1889), No 188 Vol XIIL, 14/1/1885. The magazine was owned by the Argus. The drawing is from a series of sketches at one of the Saturday land sales. The tramcar is numbered 1 and has signage Fairfield Park and Fairfield Tramway. The tramway was operated by Charles Henry James in an attempt to sell land developed by him north of the Fairfield railway station. The tramway operated from 20/12/1884 until its closure in 1890. Stamped on the back "...The Argus...negative No X2656"trams, tramways, argus, fairfield, horse trams, tram 1

Music for the People Sunday 3 February 1946, 3:15 PM Memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to Mr McCutchan / McLean and Mr Mazoletti. Memo dated 30 January 1946. Letter to Hector Crawford regarding signage on trams advertising the concert.Notations written in red pencil on memos and letter.trams, tramways, events, hanna st depot, malvern depot, botanical gardens

Digital image of VR 53 at the Footscray terminus, April 1970. Tram showing route 82, Moonee Ponds. In the background is the Appleton and Wright quality garments shop and the tram stop signage. Photo by Dick Jones - reference - 53_Footscray_DickJones_7004M8b.15.145trams, tramways, vr class tramcars, footscray, moonee ponds, route 82, tram 53

Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. View of the Bourke St terminus looking east with tram Z 40 and 27 in the view. Shows the terminal, tram stop, arrangements, signage and buildings in the background. Photos taken 22/4/1977In ink: "Fri 22/4/77 40 27 Bourke St terminustrams, tramways, bourke st, terminus, north fitzroy park st, route 97, tram stops, z class, tram 48, tram 27

Black and white photograph - Z3 138 running a Special on the East Burwood line mid 1980's at Station Street. Official looking photo, possibly soon after the new stop signage by The Met. Has a tram stop with The Met sign and timetable board. Route number not shown. Has a number of school boys with hands outstretch - hailing the tram?trams, tramways, east burwood, burwood highway, z3 class, station st, tram 138

Agfa colour blue white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of SW6 861 in Royal Parade Brunswick, about to cross into Sydney Road at Brunswick Road. Tram running a route 19, North Coburg. Has adverts for T&G insurance and Stillwells Ford. In the view are the Bundy clock, with tram stop signage, a steel shelter, a drinking fountain and a statue on the plantation. 10/3/1966In ink "10 iii 66"trams, tramways, sw6 class, north coburg, route 19, sydney rd, brunswick rd, royal parade, bundy clock, shelters, tram 861

Photo - see pdf file for further information. Number Date Brief Description Box 17 RT396 Nov. 99 A 239 arriving Batman Ave Route 70 RT397 Nov 99 W7 1012 running Special, Clarendon St RT398 Nov 99 A 300, Port Melbourne, Mont Albert route 109 RT399 Nov 99 A 286 Port Melbourne line, route 109 RT400 Nov 99 Z3 223 Carlisle St St Kilda, route 69 – with destination set for return Kew Cotham Road RT401 Nov 99 W7 1005 Swanston St route 8 with Christmas decorations – route 8 RT402 Nov 99 Z3 140 Swanston St route 8 with Christmas decorations – route 11 RT403 Nov 99 Z3 144 Swanston and Bourke with “Give way to passengers ”sign – route 1 RT404 Nov 99 Z3s 144 and 196 Swanston St – with sign “Tram stop ahead” RT405 Nov 99 W6 977 Swanston St – route 8 and Z1 72 RT406 Nov 99 11W and City Circle SW5 723 – Spencer and Collins Sts RT407 Nov 99 SW6 960 University terminus, route 16 RT408 Nov 99 SW6 960 University terminus with Z2 108 and other trams RT409 Nov. 99 A 234 Wattle Park terminus, route 70 RT410 Nov 99 New track docklands with old shipping shed in the view. RT411 Nov 99 Flinders St extension Docklands new track RT412 Nov 99 A 255 route 109 Port Melbourne terminus with former station building RT413 Nov 99 SW6 954 Route 16, Ackland St terminus with a Z3 behind. RT414 Nov 99 Restraurant tram 442, Esplanade. RT 415 Nov 2000 Z27 and Z1 Balaclava Junction RT416 Nov 2000 A 278 route 109 Port Melbourne terminus with former station building RT417 Nov 2001 B2 2010 in Yarra livery, Bourke St at Spencer St RT418 Nov 2001 B2 2108 turning from Bourke into Spencer St (route 96) followed by another B2 2048? RT 419 Nov 2001 Z 80 and another two Zs in Swanston St RT420 Nov 2001 Z137 and other Z’s in Swanston St RT421 Nov 2001 Z82 Swanston st RT422 Nov 2001 Z3 169 Wests Road, West Maribyrnong terminus with another Z arriving. Route 57 RT423 Nov 2001 West Maribyrnong terminus board with Swanston Trams signage RT424 Nov 2001 Z3 172 route 82, Wests Road RT425 Nov 2001 A class Flinders St extension route 48 in Yarra Trams livery RT426 Nov 2001 11W Bourke St with MTOCco building in the background. Demonstrates the work of Robert Thomson in photography, collection and/or production of slidesAssembled album in a black presentation folder of 31 colour slides, collected or produced by Robert Thomson. A list of all photographs with details has been compiled. All rights reserved for all photos., melbourne, tramways, trams, tram 239, route 70, batman ave, tram 1012, clarendon st, tram 300, port melbourne, route 109, tram 223, tram 69, tram 1005, route 8, swanston st, tram 140, tram 144, tram 196, tram 977, tram 72, tram 11w, tram 723, city circle, tram 960, tram 108, tram 234, wattle park, docklands, trackwork, flinders st, tram 255, tram 954, tram 442, tram 27, tram 1, tram 278, tram 2010, tram 2108, tram 80, tram 137, tram 82, tram 169, wests road, west maribyrnong, swanston trams, tram 172, route 82, route 48, bourke st, mtoco

Used on the inside of the doors of a Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Cable tram saloon trailer along with item 7439. See also item 2906 for another example. Recovered by the donor from a trailer that was in a yard in Dromana shortly before it disappeared. See image 2 of the locations of the signs. Demonstrates a MTOCo sign from a cable tram trailer and the style of signage.Sign - metal strip, with folded edges, 8 countersunk screw holes, painted cream back with black letters "Please have fare ready for Conductor".trams, tramways, conductors, cable trams, signs, trailers, fares

Used on the inside of the doors of a Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Cable tram saloon trailer along with item 7438. See also item 2907 for another example. Recovered by the donor from a trailer that was in a yard in Dromana shortly before it disappeared. See image 2 of the locations of the signs. Demonstrates a MTOCo sign from a cable tram trailer and the style of signage.Sign - metal strip, with folded edges, 8 countersunk screw holes, painted cream back with black letters Shows position of the sign on a cable tram door."trams, tramways, conductors, cable trams, signs, trailers, safety, passengers