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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Membership Form, Ballarat Tramway Museum, Invitation to join the Ballarat Tramway Museum, 2022
... Invitation to join the Ballarat Tramway Museum...Form - Invitation to join the Ballarat Tramway Museum...Ballarat Tramway Museum...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Form - Invitation to join the Ballarat Tramway Museum - with the Museum's 50 year logo, gives details of the Museum's activities, annual subscriptions, member details for both Adult and Junior supporters and payment arrangements Demonstrates a BTM Membership application form.Form - folded to A5 size printed on fawn paper.btm, members, forms, invitations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Carolyn Dean, 26/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Colour print of No. 28, with the Ballarat Tramway 21st year...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Museum's 21st Anniversary celebrations.Colour print of No. 28, with the Ballarat Tramway 21st year banner and a very large speaker at Gardens Loop, 26 September 1992. Printed on Kodak paper. Has a Peters Ice Cream Roof advertisement. Photo by Carolyn Dean.21st anniversary, gardens loop, tram 28 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 2, Peter Waugh, 11/06/2014 12:00:00 AM
... of the sub-station Ballarat Tramway Museum - 11/6/2014. 6025.1...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Series of two digital photos of the reconstruction of the sub-station Ballarat Tramway Museum - 11/6/2014. 6025.1 - Interior after previous boards disconnected prior to new floor being poured. 6025.2 - detail of some of the wiring.Photo by Peter Waugh, collected for reference purposestrams, tramways, btm, substation, depot, reconstruction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "Tram Times", 1970s
... 's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about timetable board at the Gardens Loop.Digital image, black and white, of the two timetable signs at the Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Tram Times"trams, tramways, timetables, gardens loop -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Ballarat Rail Profiles, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), 2/1916
... of the tramway tracks, Ballarat Feb. 22, 1916. The profiles have been... of the tramway tracks, Ballarat Feb. 22, 1916. The profiles have been ...On the inside cover "Profiles of various parts of the tramway tracks, Ballarat Feb. 22, 1916. The profiles have been drawn in pencil from measurements at many locations. Gives the outline of the rail showing wear since 1905, location, and rail weight.Demonstrates and ESCo record of rail track wear after some 10 years of operation.Notebook - black card cloth based covers containing approx 50 ruled pages.tramways, ballarat, tracks, rail profiles, rails, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram memories revived by night flight", 20-9-2018
... the 47th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Item reports on the BTM running night trams to mark the 47th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System that was operated by the SEC. Has a photo of 33 and 40 at Gardens Loop. Item and photo by Ashleigh McMillan.Yields information about the BTM's marking of the anniversary of closure of the SEC System in 1971.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 20/9/2018 with text and photo of two trams at Gardens Loop. trams, tramways, btm, night trams, closure, tram 33, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat 13 - BTM, Greg Naylor, 2022
... Photo of Ballarat Tramway Museum's No. 13 at the St Aidans...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photo of Ballarat Tramway Museum's No. 13 at the St Aidans Drive terminus with a Haymes Paint Advertisement. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about BTM tram 13.Black and White photo of Ballarat 13 - BTM at St Aidans Drivebtm, trams, tramcars, tram 13 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat 33 - BTM, Greg Naylor, 2022
... Photo of Ballarat Tramway Museum's tram 33 at the Carlton...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photo of Ballarat Tramway Museum's tram 33 at the Carlton St stop with a Twin Lakes advertisement. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about BTM tram 33.Black and White photo of Ballarat 33 - BTM at Carlton Stbtm, trams, tramcars, tram 33, carlton st, twin lakes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Plan and Front Elevation of Car Depot", 2000
... by the Public Records Office Victoria of the Ballarat ESCo Tramway Depot...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Set of three A3 size photocopies of a drawing held by the Public Records Office Victoria of the Ballarat ESCo Tramway Depot, dated 2/8/1912. Drawn at a scale of 1/16" = 1', shows building layout, track layout, overall dimensions, a proposed extension to hold eleven trailers, a front elevation showing pits, extension (drawn at 1/8" = 1'). On the current tracks, shows the individual track capacities - 26 trams. Drawings copied by Alan Bradley for archives and research.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, depot, drawings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Rule Book, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Rules and Regulations", 1935
... " and on title sheet "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Sixty page, side stapled (3) book glued within brown Rexene heavy card covers with printed paper sides. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Rules and Regulations / Relation to Drivers and Conductors / (Electric System) / 1935. Has stamped number "498", issued to "L. J. Denmead 1584". Provides for 214 General Rules - in four sections - General, Accident Prevention, Procedure in Case of Accidents, Tickets, Fares Cash etc and By-Law No. 5 - General dated 4/5/1922. On both inside covers are printed warning messages about safety. On the inside cover in ink "L. J. Denmead 1584" and on title sheet "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 305" in ink. Through out the book, are minor marks in pencil against various rules. trams, tramways, rules, regulations, by laws, mmtb, drivers, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, "Smoking on Rear Platform Only"
... similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...One of a group of signs that were fitted into tramcars in Ballarat, giving instructions to passengers about prams, behaviour, smoking, fare payment, talking to the motorman, instructions or information to drivers etc. Yields information about the sign manufacture, demonstrates the type of signs provided in tramcars.Enamel sign, blue capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Smoking on Rear Platform Only". One of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure of the Ballarat Tramways system in 1971. Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. Removed from trams by the BTPS when smoking deemed unhealthy or came from SEC stores. Sign has two central screw holes at either end. .1 - as for above, but black capital letters - added 31/12/2010.trams, tramways, signs, smoking, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign - Warning Sign - Children's carriages, "Children's Carriages .....", c1920
... to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...One of a group of signs that were fitted into tramcars in Ballarat, giving instructions to passengers about prams, behaviour, smoking, fare payment, talking to the motorman, instructions or information to drivers etc. Yields information about the sign manufacture, demonstrates the type of signs provided in tramcars.Set of four Enamel signs, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Children's Carriages which fold compactly may be permitted on cars at conductors discretion and owner's risk". One of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure of the Ballarat Tramways system in 1971. Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. See also Reg Item 2477 for another sign of the same type. 2nd copy from an unknown donation added 25/11/2019.trams, tramways, signs, prams, baby carriages, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Certificate, Clyde Croft, "Certificate of Incorporation", oct. 1973
... of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Limited, issued on the 4th...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photocopy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Limited, issued on the 4th October 1973 by the Assistant Registrar of Companies under the Victorian Companies Act. 1961. Has the seals of the BTPS and the Victorian Registrar of Companies stamped on it. In poor condition.tramways, trams, btps, companies act, incorporation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat Tramway Museum's Inspector and Tramway Superintendent at Gardens Loop, Austin Brehaut, 11/5/2008
... Ballarat Tramway Museum's Inspector and Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum's Inspector (Peter Winspur...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Ballarat Tramway Museum's Inspector (Peter Winspur) and Tramway Superintendent (Richard Gilbert) at Gardens Loop - in full SEC Uniforms. Photo by Austin Brehaut 11/5/2008 during the horse tram operating day.Demonstrates the work of BTMColour photograph print, printed on Fujifilm paper with velcro dots in each corner.btm, tramways, inspectors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC News, May June 1953
... Inspector Ballarat tramways....Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Published for the staff of the SEC in Jan 1971 features general SEC staff news, Eastern Metro, staff news including the retirement of Mr G H J Satchell, with photo, Temporary Traffic Inspector Ballarat tramways.Demonstrates a SECV Staff magazine.Magazine, 12 pages, black and white production, centre stapled.Has RHSV stamp on the cover.tramways, secv, retirements, ballarat, inspectors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Ballarat Times News Group, 11-11-2022
... a Liberal party pledge to extend the Ballarat Tramway Museum line...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper report from the Ballarat Times regarding a Liberal party pledge to extend the Ballarat Tramway Museum line in Wendouree Parade by Samantha McIntosh. Has a photo of Paul Mong and Samantha standing in front of Cuthberts 939.Yields information about a Liberal Party 2022 Election campaign in Ballarat.Digital Image of a Cutting from the Ballarat News 11-11-2022 re Liberal Party plan to extend the tramway to Durham Pointbtm, track extension, new tramways, liberal party, samantha mcintosh -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Riding into the night", 20/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
... of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system....Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/9/2018, titled "Riding into the night", with a photo of Neville Britton standing on the step of No. 40 and an short article on the night running the previous evening to opportunity for a night tram on the anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.btm, anniversary, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Ballarat News, "Ballarat's love of trams lingers", 26/01/2000 12:00:00 AM
... , giving a brief history of the Ballarat Tramways and BTM...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat News of 26/1/2000 featuring an item on the 25th anniversary celebrations of the BTM, giving a brief history of the Ballarat Tramways and BTM. Features a photo (very old) of tram 27 crossing tram 33 at the loop."Ballarat News 26/1/2000" on rear in top right hand corner in pencil and ink.trams, tramways, btm, 25th anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Phillips, 18/11/2000 12:00:00 AM
... of Australasia (COTMA), conference at Ballarat Tramway Museum...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Black and white photograph of the delegates to the Nov. 2001, 25th Anniversary Council of Tramway Museums of Australasia (COTMA), conference at Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photographed in front of No. 26 and No. 1. Photo taken from the BTM Tower truck. Taken by John Phillips.tramways, trams, cotma, btm, conferences, tram 1, 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Sept. 1971?
... closure of the SEC Ballarat tramways. Has front cover photo...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Set of three black and white photographs taken at the time of the launch of the four postcard set of the trams, shortly before closure. See also Reg. item 1699, SEC News - similar photo to that of 1863.2 used on the front cover of the Oct. 1971 issue, which detailed:- "SEC News", house magazine of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, October 1971 issue, No. 150, following closure of the SEC Ballarat tramways. Has front cover photo of Lew Walker (Ballarat Motorman) receiving a kiss from Glenda Martin and Janice Greed (left), in front of a bogie tram with the town hall in the background. - see Reg Item 1699 and btm1699i1" 1863.1 - above details, with Lew holding the post card set. Note Mr. L. Denmead standing by the tram stop pole. 1863.2 - photo similar to that at 1699i1, but with Mr. Denmead approach crews on the left hand side. 1863.3 - above, but with Lew Walker standing in cab door and the two ladies, looking up at the driver. Has Post Office tower in background. Assumed photos taken by SEC Photographer. See Reg. item 1699trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sec news, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1944
... Bradly, History of Ballarat Tramways....Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information the model tram used during the second world war and some of the people involved in fund raising in BallaratReproduction of c1944 photograph of Ballarat's Most Popular Conductress Competition to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoner of War fund. Photo features a model tram, No. 41, known as the Treasure Tram with a group of boys and men group at the rear of the tram. Boys are dressed in army or sailors uniforms. Men dressed in army uniform and one SEC conductor with conductors bag around shoulder. From original of another reproduction believed to be held by the Ballarat Historical Society. Incorrectly labelled as being taken during 1946. See other reference for details of the Treasure Tram. Conductor believed to be Robert Morrison. Identified by Doreen Brown, 307 Simpson St. Buniyong as her father - 53 412 125, during the exhibition. Laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. 5/2/1997 - additional print 10" x 8" stored with item. 26/7/2007 - additional print "10" x 8" stored with item - ex Alan Bradley photographs 5/2007. Copy negative scanned and image changed to a higher resolution 5-5-2020. See Alan Bradly, History of Ballarat Tramways.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, world war ii, staff, fund raising , tram treasure tram, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 22/10/1945 12:00:00 AM
... In ink on rear " Ballarat Tramways 1st bogie tram Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the first trip of a bogie tram in Ballarat following its arrival in Ballarat and other commissioning trips in a series of photographs within the Wal Jack album.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Melbourne MMTB No. 117 on 1st trial run in Wendouree Parade at depot loop, 22-10-1945. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeIn ink on rear " Ballarat Tramways 1st bogie tram Ballarat, ex MMTB car, trial run 22-10-45. Photo by W. Jack 31 York St, Ballarat East, Vic T529"trams, tramways, wendouree parade, depot loop, bogie trams, tram 117, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria By-Law No. 1", 1955
... . Copy 2 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 204...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Issued to crews.Twenty page booklet, plus medium weight card blue colour covers centre stapled. Book cover has title "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria By-Law No. 1". Along the bottom edge is the printing number "TYE 1-27" and date, "November 1955" Pages are numbered pages 1 to 20, amending By Laws dated 9/3/1937 (See Reg. Item 3108) and with a list of subsequent dates in the first paragraph. Dated by the SEC 20/10/1955. Gives definitions, fares and charges, regulations re passengers, behaviour, smoking, dangerous goods, luggage and behaviour of crews. Gives schedule of fares and charges for Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Fares applied from 1949 to 1951 - see Reference. Details names of SEC Commissioners, Minister in Charge of Electrical Undertakings on rear page. Five copies held. See also Reg Item 3508 for other copies. No printer details. Full pdf copy added 28/5/2019 - scanned from a spare copy. See Fares in Ballarat – from Alan Bradley 11/4/2005 – appendix for BookCopy 1 & 2 - has "1955" in black ink on top of front cover. Copy 2 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 204" written in black ink on top of cover. Copy 3 & 4 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 204" written in black ink on top of cover . Copy 4 - has marks and an "X" alongside rule 34(ii), page 11. Copy 5 - has "Carter. R" in blue ink along top edge of covertrams, tramways, secv rules, by laws, tickets, fares, ballarat, bendigo, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, WR Buckley & Son, 1885
... in Blackpool England. The system was offered to the City of Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the operation of BTPS owned tram in Bourke St Melbourne and the streetscape at the time of the operation.Black and White photograph of conduit (electric) trams in Blackpool England. The system was offered to the City of Ballarat when the tramway operations were being tendered. Shows two open top double decker electric trams, the centre conduit, advertising Holdens Dining Rooms and the three story buildings in the background and a horse drawn coaches.In ink on rear. "16a" and "In 1885 Holroyd Smith of the United Kingdom sent a tender to Ballarat to construct a conduit tramway in that city, similar to the one he had constructed in Blackpool United Kingdom in the same year. Further details are recorded in the book "Last tram at Eleven" by William F Scott, page 3. WR. Buckley & Son, Winston Bond Collection (United Kingdom). In the bottom right hand corner, a "William Scott" address label.trams, tramways, ballarat, uk, blackpool, conduit trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Greg Triplett, No 40 just arrived at Lydiard St Nth terminus, 19-9-1971
... Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Image of Ballarat No 40 just arrived at Lydiard St Nth terminus. Tram has a full load of passengers traveling for the last time. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, lydiard st north -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign - Advertisement, John Phillips, "Ballarat Vintage Tramway", late 1970s
... "Ballarat Vintage Tramway"...Ballarat Vintage Tramway...Sign or advertisement used by the Ballarat Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Sign or advertisement used by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society on a bromide sheet with the tram logo of 33 (see item 8257), giving details of the Tramway operation and contact details. Prepared late 1970s. Used on marketing and advertising materials.Yields information about the BTPS and its advertising base.Sign or advertisement - Bromide sheetbtps, marketing, ballarat vintage tramway, logos -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Reproduction Ballarat tram destination roll
... Shows the various destinations used on a Ballarat tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Shows the various destinations used on a Ballarat tramway destination roll. This type of roll was replaced with black on white background during the mid 1960s. Possibly made by the AETA during the mid 1960s. See Item 7011 for other examples.Yields information about layout of a Ballarat tram destination roll. Reproduction of tram destination rolls printed on heavy paper - Ballarat.tranways, destination roll, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, A. Simpson and Son Limited Enamellers of Pirie St Adelaide, "Passengers are requested ....."
... of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...One of a group of signs that were fitted into tramcars in Ballarat, giving instructions to passengers about prams, behaviour, smoking, fare payment, talking to the motorman, instructions or information to drivers etc. Yields information about the sign manufacture, demonstrates the type of signs provided in tramcars.Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Passengers are requested not to enter into conversation with the motorman when tram is in motion". One of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure of the Ballarat Tramways system in 1971. Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. On the rear is part of a paper sign about mounting the sign with screws and not using nails and the name of the manufacturer "Simpson & S? Pirie Street......" (See Reg Item 4899 for the full manufacturers label) .1 - As for above, added 31/12/2010/ trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, motormen, passengers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Greg Triplett, No 40 in Sturt St waiting to turn into Lydiard St destination Lydiard St Nth, 19-9-1971
... of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Image of Ballarat 40, Sturt St waiting to turn into Lydiard St destination Lydiard St Nth, with the driver chatting to person in front of the tram. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - BTM 25 years, "25 years Service", 1996
... "Ballarat Tramway Museum" and "25 years Service" Presented...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates an item manufactured by the museum to recognize its members who had devoted 25 years of service.Badge - metal based with two pins and clips featuring an outline of a single trucker in gold and green with the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" and "25 years Service" Presented to members who have been active as a volunteer for 25 years or more. First presented at thetramways, trams, badges