Black and White illustration contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Illustration of Geelong No. 4 as the first official tram in Moorabool St, highly decorated. Has the caption - "Geelong's first electric tram, the gala opening of the service 14th March 1912." No details as to origin. Has the Bright and Hitchcocks building in the background.trams, tramways, geelong, opening, moorabool st, tram 4

Quarto Sheet Gestener printed notice titled "Australian Electric Traction Association Member's Excursion by Railway Electric Tram - Elwood Depot - St Kilda - Vaulter St - Elwood Tram Depot", advising of the tour on 29 Nov. 1958. Gives times, tram No. 52, and ticket details. Signed by T. R. Collier, Chief Traffic Manager, 24 November 1958.trams, tramways, aeta, vr, tours, special trams, st kilda, elwood depot, tram 51

Copy print of a postcard, of Charing Cross looking north along the Pall Mall, with three electric trams at the cross and possibly one small trailer. Titled "Pall Mall Bendigo Victoria". Probably made soon after the tramway opened given the street colours. Photograph contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details and loose copy.Black and White copy print and printed card - cigarette card size.trams, tramways, bendigo, esco, charing cross

Part 1 - Ballarat Horse Trams - notes that much of the details was supplied by the late Inspector James. Part 2 - Electric Trams - gives dates for the withdrawal of the ESCo cars, routes, SEC and extensions, including the Forest City signals. Notes assistance of Mr Hornabrook, Farr, Linaker, Hodgson and Lyons. See also Reg Item 8005 for another copy and a set of A3 size laminated photocopies.Yields information about the history of the Ballarat tramways as researched and known in 1953 by Wal Jack.Photocopy - 11 pages of a typed article or research report on foolscap paper titled "History of Ballarat Tramways - 1887 - 1953", written by Wal Jack. Second copy - Gestetner printed - 10 pages only, from a donation of Ruth Nelson - rescanned with word recognition pdf. Last page scanned and added to this file, but may not be word recognisable.In pencil on the last sheet "The original of the information was loaned to me to have this copy made by Mr. W. L. Edwards of Beverin St Sebastopol 3356 - copy made 23/5/1972. Second - copy some dates on front sheet circled and paragraphs highlighted on other pages.trams, tramways, sec, esco, ballarat, sec, horse trams, tramcars

Black and white photograph of W2 488 east bound in Victoria Parade with the destination of Kew Post Office. The tram was built in Feb. 1928 and fitted with route number boxes in 4/1930. The Victoria Parade line was opened to electric trams on 15/9/1929, dating the photo to a short period of time, early 1930s. The photos shows established hedgerows that were planted along the tram track.Yields information about the then new Victoria Parade tramway and tram 488.Black and white print with details on the rear.Sutcliffe Photographers stamp.tramways, tram 488, w2 class, victoria parade, kew post office, trams, mmtb

Colour poster on glossy white paper advertising a new stamp issue on Australia's Historic tramways, 1989. On the poster's background is a Melbourne cable tram set on the Prahran route, printed in black and white, has "Australia Historic Tramways" as a banner, "New Stamp Issue" in the form of a cancellation stamp with a Melbourne tram in the centre and featuring in enlarged full colour reproductions the following 41c stamps that were the special issue: Adelaide Horse Tram - 1878 Sydney Steam Tram - 1884 Melbourne cable tram - 1886 Hobart double deck electric tram - 1893 Brisbane combination electric tram - 1901. On the base of the poster is an announcement concerning the stamp show at the Melbourne Exhibition buildings 18-22 October. 1989. See Reg. Item 3143 for an example of the Melbourne cable tram stamp and 8545 for collector's cards and an envelope.trams, tramways, stamps, australian trams, steam trams, horse trams, australia post

Thirty Two page book, A4 landscape format, saddle stapled, titled "100 years of Melbourne's Trams", published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association in 1985. Colour cover featuring drawings of Melbourne trams from cable trams to articulated electric trams. Has foreword by Tom Roper, Minister for Transport. Book published to celebrate the centenary of the opening of the first cable tram in Melbourne, 11/11/1885. Reviews the history of trams in Melbourne, cable trams, horse trams, Clapp, municipal tramways, electric trams, MMTB, buses, Preston Workshops, Wattle Park and the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Notes the MTA winning the tender to building the Kowloon - Canton Light Rail system and Melbourne's Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System. Has colour photos and sepia toned (black and white) photos throughout.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams, mta, horse trams

Pru Sanderson, in her groundbreaking ‘City of Kew Urban Conservation Study : Volume 2 - Development History’ (1988), summarised the periods of urban development and subdivisions of land in Kew. The periods that she identified included 1845-1880, 1880-1893, 1893-1921, 1921-1933, 1933-1943, and Post-War Development. These periods were selected as they represented periods of rapid growth or decline in urban development. An obvious starting point for Sanderson’s groupings involved population growth and the associated economic cycles. These cycles also highlighted urban expansion onto land that was predominantly rural, although in other cases it represented the decline and breakup of large estates. A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria and the Boroondara Library Service. A number are however unique to the collection.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.In 1925, the City of Kew called for tenders for the construction of Wimba Avenue, Cadow Street and Lalla Street. Subsequent advertisements for the sale of land in Wimba Avenue continued from 1926 to 1929. The 18 lots (and a further five allotments on the eastern side of the street) offered for sale were unofficially described in the subdivision plan as the ‘Wimba Estate’. These lots began in Park Hill Road and extended almost to Cotham Road. The subdivision took its name from the house ‘Wimba’ in Cotham Road, which may have formed the southern boundary of the subdivision. (Wimba, at 235 Cotham Road was constructed between 1862-70). The Plan highlights the proximity and advantage of ‘electric’ trams in Cotham and Glenferrie Roads, and the Kew and Glenferrie Railway Stations. An oddity in the Plan is the reference to the electric tram terminus at Burke Road, given that the tramline had already been extended to Mont Albert in 1916.wimba estate, subdivision plans - kew, parkhill road – kew (vic.), normanby road – kew (vic.), wimba avenue – kew (vic.)

Lydiard St level crossing with an Electric Supply Co. of Victoria tram, northbound to Gregory St in Lydiard St North. The tram has three equal windows and is most likely one of the ex-Sydney electric trams that were sold to Ballarat. A number is not discernable. Note the ladies sitting on the outside seats. Ballarat B signal box with signalman looking out the window overlooks the level crossing with gates. C1907.Yields information about an early ESCo tram in Lydiard St North at the level crossing.Photograph, black and white - plain black with some notes on rear Has Ken Magor stamp, "Mr Duffy" in pencil in top right hand corner, "Ballarat Tramways ? date".tramways, trams, esco, lyiard st north, level crossing, signal box

This is the third of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside cover is a list of depot closing dates. On the side is a table of contents and a reference to the page, though the pages are not actually numbered. Provides notes on the cars at each car house or car depot, dates, cables or ropes, rope speed, and date converted to electric tram or closed. Alf's notes on Geometry remain in the book, though not scanned.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - printed for Scotch College, ruled in a graph paper format - 40 pages with red card covers.Has been used for Geometry lessons tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, records, depots, car houses

Shows railways, cable and electric tram lines c1922. One of a number of maps produced by Sands McDougall of Collins St. Includes the Zoo horse tram lines. See acquisition and Research note by Duncan McAuslan. See items 2885, 6573, amd 6917 for other editions. On inside cover has current postal rates (including a war surcharge) and places worth visiting and on the rear cover, is an advertisement for Imperial ink.Yields information about Melbourne c1922 and its public transport lines. Produced by Sands and McDougall Pty Ltd of Collins St Melbourne. Folded sheet of paper 6 sections wide x 6 sections or folds deep contained within a green paper cover titled "Map of Melbourne and Suburbs showing Tramways, Railways, Streets, postal districts, Quarter-Mile Radii etc", showing both cable and electric tramways. maps, melbourne, cable trams, tramways, railways, horse trams, vr trams, sands mcdougall, zoo horse tramway, mmtb

Black and white photo of Western side Charing Cross, Electric tram, number 13, towing ex-Ballarat double decked horse drawn tram in foreground. Note crossover in Mitchell Street. Written in pen on reverse: Copied "ex 'The Bendigonian', 21/08/1909". Stamped with rubber stamp indicating K. S. King's Collection and Number S-A 782 written in pen.person, individual, basil miller

Yields information about the public transport methods in Ballarat from horse cabs, buses, trams and electric trams.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Sat. 24/8/1968, Saturday Magazine, titled "From horse-buses to Trams and back to buses?". Written by K. Mackenzie, looks at the history of public transport in Ballarat, the construction of the horse trams, electric trams and possible conversion back to buses. Has three well known photos of horse trams and a horse drawn, two wheeler cab.horse trams, buses, esco, sec

A4, 208 page book, soft cover bound, on public road transport in Adelaide, 1836 to 1958. Contents include Adelaide history, railways, horse buses and trams, electric trams, buses, trolley buses, social history and tram closure. Has 23 pages of photographs. Also has contents, references, maps and an index. Bound with red card covers. Written by J.C.Radcliffe and C.J.M.Steele.Inside front cover in black ink "Neville M.Gower / Greenacres / Sth. Australia"trams, tramways, adelaide, tramways, transit systems

Demonstrates note taking on pieces of paper about the history of tramways in Ballarat and vacancies in the SEC and wages during late 1963.Handwritten note titled "Electric Trams", giving the official opening date 18/8/1905, date first horse tram rail laid - 18/10/1887 and official opening of 21st December 1887. Written on an extract from SEC employment news listing vacancies for "Trainee Distribution Officers / Electricity supply department" and appointments. Gives salaries details for various ages.trams, tramways, sec, horse trams, track laying, employment, wages

This trowel was presented to City of Bendigo Mayor, Simeon Ryan by Mr B. Deakin the Australian representative of the Victorian Electric Supply Company on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone for the new power house building in Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. This power house was built to supply power to both Bendigo and Eaglehawk and the overhead power system for the tramway which ran from Quarry Hill, through the city to Eaglehawk and from Golden Square to Lake Weeroona. The building of the power house changed Eaglehawk and Bendigo as street lights were installed and houses became electrified. A report in the Bendigo Independent in 1902 reported ' Night will then be almost as brilliant as the day and people .... who live in the suburbs are to be provided with a tram service worth of the name'. (See reference A Mammoth Scheme.) The tramways closed in April 1972 after the Victorian Parliament granted the SEC an application to cease operating. Today Bendigo Trust operates the tourist trams which run along Pall Mall and welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually. The Bendigo Tramways Depot is the oldest operating tram depot in Australia and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. There are currently 45 trams in the fleet (13 of which operate as part of the 'Talking' Tram service).For more about the history and to tour the tramways visit www.bendigotramways.com.Triangular shaped silver engraved trowel with ivory handle (0286a). Top face of trowel is ornately engraved with floral and decorative motifs and an image of an electric tram and two power poles. Reverse has engraved text. No makers mark detected. Housed in a leather covered case (0286b), lined with ruched blue silk. Case has two brass hinges and two small brass clasps.PRESENTED / By / THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO / OF VICTORIA TO / SIMEON RYAN. ESQ JP. / MAYOR OF BENDIGO / ON THE OCCASION OF HIS LAYING / THE MEMORIAL STONE OF THE / BENDIGO AND EAGLEHAWK / ELECTRIC LIGHT AND TRAMWAY / POWER HOUSE / 26th JUNE, 1901/ STERLING SILVERcouncillor simeon ryan, councillor s h mc gowan, councillor john hoskins, councillor george loudon, councillor john green, councillor alfred hicks, borough of eaglehawk, borough of eaglehawk mayor, mayor loudon, city of bendigo mayor, mayor ryan, bendigo and eaglehawk tramway

Set of two replica or facsimile tickets of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust printed on white paper. .1 - 2d - six sections blue ink - printed to commemorate 75th anniversary of first electric tram into Melbourne 24th November, 1991 - A1246 and A1247 - Concession .2 - 5d - ditto, orange ink - A476 and 477 - Adult Not to sure how accurate are the layout of these tickets. Possibly TMSV.trams, tramways, htt, tickets, hawthorn

Photocopy of a MMTB "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that K. Tierney has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 8/6/1976, given No. 8596, signed by J. Fuller as Instructor and RC Drummond as Traffic Manager. Signed on the left margin by K. Tierney, No. 271. Form No. 3/232. Copy trimmed to actual size and 2nd A4 copy held as well.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Tickets and newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of cardboard comprising: 21 - MMTB Cable and Electric tram through tickets - transfer and priced, all numbered, 4 employees pass, check tickets and 1 one penny ES ticket.. On the other side a set of four newspaper cuttings is a photo of "Melbourne's first motor buses", some old Australian Steamships, poem and a piece of a person's body.trams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, transfer tickets, buses, employees pass

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that Scholten R A No. 3211 of Malvern Depot has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/7/1979, given certificate No. 9534, signed by M McGrath as Instructor and R C Drummond as Manager. Signed on the left margin by Ron Scholten Form No. 3/232.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that E. Benson has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/1/46, given No. 1857, signed by E McCormack as Instructor and S M Richardson as Manager. Signed on the left margin by E. Benson, No. 453. Form No. 3/232, June 44trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Bone China, three sided dish with gold lining, partly embossed around the edges, with an image of Flinders St station, Melbourne, with electric trams (W and single trucker) in Swanston St and cable trams in Flinders St - late 1920's? Image has been coloured. On the rear of the dish: "Royal Stafford / Bone (manufacturer's crown mark) China / Made in England / No. 224"trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, souvenirs

Black and White photocopy of a poster of Melbourne and trams titled "Marvellous Melbourne", photographs from the PTC Photo archives and John Stewart. Features photo of Cable and electric trams outside Flinders St Station, W5 753 at the Elizabeth city, w6 and W7 at the Bourke St terminus and W2 376 at St Kilda, 1970 and 1973. Produced by Driver John Stewart, No. 36, 1992.trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, tram 753, tram 376, w2 class, w5 class

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St following the introduction of electric trams in 1905 and has a strong association with the work of Sovereign Hill and Rose Stereograph Co.Postcard reproduction - coloured - of an ESCo tram near the intersection of Armstrong St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street with the Post Office and bank buildings on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts in the view. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram. Card reproduced for Sovereign Hill Gold Mining Township by Rose Stereograph Co. of Glen Waverley c2000. Divided back type with caption, production and the Rose Co. symbol on the rear.trams, tramways, sturt st, ballarat, esco, rose postcards

Black and white photograph contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 55, of ESCo No. 19 or 20, summer toastrack tramcar, on the Wendouree Parade depot fan. Has a large number of people at one end of the tramcar. Depot "Bundy" clock visible in the background. Tram has a "Suttons Jazz Band" roof advertisement and an advertisement for "Rolfes" tea on the drivers dash panel. See also Reg. Item 1427 for another print. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2507i2 shows position on page relative to items 2507 to 2512. High Res Images added 15/3/2011.Handwritten in Pencil under the photograph is "This tram and its twin - 19 & 20 - was very popular on the gardens run in midsummer as many as 129 fares have been taken on its 8 seats 1906 - 1931 - held 40 seated comfortably taken in Depot yard - note Bundy time registering clock on wall of messroom - see Ballarat Electric Tram ?"tramways, trams, depot, wendouree parade, toastrack tram, suttons, esco, tram 19, tram 20

Digital image of a drawing for the access tracks to the Howard St car house or cable tram depot from Victoria St. Shows the plan and longitudinal sections. Prepared 23/2/1925 and signed by Mr Strickland Chief Engineer on 25/2/1925. This depot was made necessary by the construction of electric tram tracks in Flemington Road in 1925 which resulted in the closure of the Flemington Road car house near Racecourse Road North Melbourne.Yields information about the access track from Victoria St to the Howard St car house. Digital image of drawing P1613, "Plan and Longitudinal sections of Howard Street Siding".m&mtb, drawings, howard st, cable trams, car houses, depots

Copy of an article from the Bendigo Advertiser titled Extracts from the Advertiser - April 1903. An article mentioning the progress of the electric trams in Bendigo in 1903 and some disruption it caused to the telephone service and fire alarms. There is a photo of men working on the tram line near the Rose of Australia Hotel and the Post Office. The are also ads on the page for Bake House Bread, Valentine's Furniture and Bendigo Pre-mixed Concrete.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - electric in 1903, bendigo advertiser april 1903, the electric supply company of victoria, mr h w jenvey, rose of australia hotel, co-op store, post office long gully, bowdens butcher shop, bake house bread, valentine's furniture, bendigo pre-mixed concrete

Two colour pamphlet describing the history of the Australia's first electric tram service - Box Hill to Doncaster in 1889. Pamphlet folded into 6, with 9 photos and copy of timetable. Includes notes on sources, brochure preparation and edition details. Printed on white paper, with a reddish brown colour for headings and sepia toned photo backgrounds. On rear noted as reprint in 1998 of a 1989 brochure. Two copies held.trams, tramways, box hill, city of box hill, doncaster

12 page printed booklet, titled "As-U-Go", Souvenir edition, issued for the retirement of Denver's USA streetcar system, June 3 1950, by the Denver Tramway Corp. Features horse trams, short history, cable trams, steam trams, electric tram, funeral car, sight seeing and buses. Shows viewpoints of the conversion of electric streetcar systems to buses - forward by Mayor of Denver, Quigg Newton. trams, tramways, denver, usa