Digital Image of Ken Wilson's (a BTM Volunteer worker) father, George Wilson boarding a Geelong tram on his first day of school late 1920's. The family lived in Corio St, near the North Terminus. Three school children and possibly a Conductor boarding a tram with the driver in rear cab. Tram has destination of Belmont. trams, tramways, geelong, schools, belmont, north

Book - green Rexene covers, with title - "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - Works Codes and Instructions". Six sections, sewn into covers, dated April 1961, signed by J. J. Fisher, Civil Engineer. 118 pages plus covers. Book numbered "46". Provides an list of contents, giving provisional codes or instructions for works, instructions, about the maintenance and repair of the track welding, safe working, watchmen, care of lamps, and plant.On first page a signature in ink - "W. Armstrong"?trams, tramways, mmtb, track, maintenance

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 26/4/1975, titled "Gathering of tram museum enthusiasts" reporting on the first meeting of the group that was to form COTMA, provides details of those attending and conference organisation. Has a photo of the official luncheon: F Rogers (Town Clerk), Mrs Rogers, Lady Nicholson, BTPS President Maurice Calnin, the Mayor Sir Arthur Nicholson, Clyde Croft BTPS Secretary, Bill Kingsley Conference Organiser and Bill Jessup BTPS Vice President. Notes speakers were Phil A'Vard, A Wymond of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Peter Kahn of Sydney. Item incorporated with the cutting the item "No 31 tram is pride of Perth", about the movement of No. 31 to the West Australian Tramways Museum and its representative at the conference of Jack Stanbridge. Has the newspaper date glued to the item.cotma, btps, conferences, pets

Yields information about the appearance of the Sebastopol line shortly before the closure of the first of the Ballarat tram lines. Series of 4 Black and white photographs of tram operations on the Sebastopol line, during August 1971. .1 - Tram 12, with the destination of Grey St and a twin lakes sign, pass the A H Collins hardware store, with adverts for Berger Paints and Trimview windows. shows the nature of Albert St after rain. .2 - Trams 27 (Sebastopol with a Twin Lakes sign) crossing 32 at the Grey St loop. .3 - Tram 12, showing Depot via Drummond North southbound in Albert St Sebastopol. .4 - Tram 26 at the Sebastopol terminus showing City Oval as its next destination. This may not be correct.trams, tramways, sebastopol, albert st, grey st, tram 12, tram 27, tram 26, tram 32

Yields information about tram operations in the Drummond St North at the time of the closure of the first of Ballarat's lines in August 1971.Black and white photograph of four trams (last tram No. 14 showing Special) crossing a single tram at the Mill St loop in Drummond St Nth, possibly on the final day of Victoria St operations, the trams running special to meet the ARHS / TMSV train at the railway station. trams, tramways, closure, mill st loop, drummond st nth, tram 14

Yields information about bogie tram 34 and its possible first day in service as that tram rather than its Melbourne number 137.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of bogie tram No. 34 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St with the destination of View Point and an auxiliary board "Regatta". Wal Jack notes Reg Item 7584 gives the date of first use of 34 on Regatta traffic as / /1948 In the background is the Commonwealth Bank, the National Mutual building, Berry Anderson Printers, Wilson's Tailors and Mercers, a sign for Penfolds Wines and Roy ? Endear and a Chemist shop. Chemist sign as adverts for Kodak film Ipana toothpaste. On the side of the chemist shop is an advert for the Plaza theatre "The 13th Hour" - which was a film in the USA early 1947. trams, tramways, sturt st, view point, events, tram 34

Yields information about the use of the bogie cars when first introduced to Ballarat.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of a new bogie tram at the City stop in Sturt and Lydiard Sts, with the destination of Victoria St. The Town Hall is in the background. Most likely No. 22, based on Reg Item 5273 - 16/12/1945trams, tramways, city loop, sturt st, tram 22

Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams, when they first came to Ballarat.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Melbourne MMTB No. 117 - now unnumbered - at the City tram stop in Sturt St. possibly the same date as image 5273 - in Sturt St, 16-12-1945, Photo Wal Jack. Note the hut and wheel barrows in the median strip.trams, tramways, sturt st, bogie trams, tram 117 tram 22

Yields information about the corner of Main St and Barkly St and the first bogie trams that came to Ballarat.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of bogie car, 22 at the corner of Main Road and Barkly St. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Drummond Nth. late 1945 early 1946 trams, tramways, main road, mt pleasant, barkly st, tram 22

.1 - Twenty page booklet on the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1956. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways between St. Kilda Station and the Brighton Beach railway station, that commenced operation in 1905. The booklet was priced 2/-, published by the Traction Publications. Has 18 photographs, map 1905 and present day (when printed), rolling stock roster and notes and on the rear cover has details of the AETA. Front cover has horizontal crimson stripes. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications. Second copy from Ian Stanley added 24-1-2016. .2 - as for above - second edition, 1958, similar text, different photo layout and different front cover photo. See Reg Item 7631i for a scan of the 1966 edition.On front cover of first copy of .1 - top right hand corner; "N.Z.R.L.S / with compliments" and initials. Under title of book, "Price to Society 18/- Aust. per doz. / Retails 2/-" On page 3 of second copy of .1 - "Ian J Stanley 28 Park Road, South Camberwell, SE6, BK3746" On page 3 of .2 - "Ian J Stanley" in ink.trams, tramways, vr, melbourne, brighton, st kilda

Black and white photograph of W6 994 in Smith St. Collingwood/Fitzroy, in bound on route 90 to City - Spencer St., picking up passengers at a tram stop. Pole obscuring front of tram. Tram has destination "City Spencer St" and run number "P44" Tram appears to be fairly crowded already. Photo taken c1956 with a number of motor cars in the street including some Holdens. In the background are a number of shop fronts, with signs for "Singer Sewing Machines", "Freddo frogs", "Peters Ice Cream", Davies Hardware, John Cornish. On the side of the photograph is the first part of a Woolworths store front. The address of the John Cornish, Mercer, was 205 Smith St. Fitzroy and Woolworths were at 182 -184 Smith St. Collingwood. See 1968 Sands and McDougal Director of Victoria for Smith St. details.trams, tramways, mmtb, smith st., w6 class, bourke st., tram w6 994

Set of two Newspaper cuttings from The Herald, Melbourne, Wednesday 11 November 1970. 1st cutting from page 2 - item written by John Sorell in "On the Spot" about the Chairman of the Tramways Board Mr. Frank Kirby and the financial problems of the MMTB, government relations, costs of running the system. Includes a photo of Mr. Kirby. 2nd cutting, stapled to the first, about the decision of the Bolte Government to give the MMTB a grant for the first time this year. Driving Licenses will be doubled to assist payment and additional road maintenance works. Does not give details of financial arrangements. In top left hand corner of second cutting, "11/11/70" in black ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, finances, government grants, mr. frank kirby

Photocopies of the half yearly financial reports for the Ballaarat Tramway Company Limited, giving details of the Balance sheets, the Profit and Loss statement and the Auditors reports (first three only) for the periods 31/8/1889 to 31/8/1890 (three number) and 28 Feb 1897 to 31 August 1902. Photocopies arranged by Alan Bradley c 1990 from files of Company Records held in the Public Records Office of Victoria. Item Year 1250.1 - 8/1889 1250.2 - 2/1890 1250.3 - 8/1890 1250.4 - 2/1897 1250.5 - 8/1897 1250.6 - 2/1898 1250.7 - 2/1899 1250.8 - 8/1899 1250.9 - 2/1900 1250.10 - 8/1900 1250.11 - 2/1901 1250.12 - 8/1901 1250.13 - 2/1902 1250.14 - 8/1902* All reports single page and formally typeset and printed. *1250.14 - Profit and loss account hand copied and type following being missed in the photocopying by the PROV. Rest of statement, typed and copied over two pages.trams, tramways, annual reports, ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, financial statements

Yields information about the BTPS 21st Anniversary celebrations which involved running a "all day" service. First tram out, early am.Colour Photograph of BTM tram No. 33 being reversed by Gavin Young at the Gardens Loop on 26/9/1992 as part of the 21st Anniversary celebrations. Tram has Sovereign Hill ad on the side, and showing "Gardens via Drummond North". See also Reg Item 4056.1 > 4056.7 and September 1992 Fares Please!21st anniversary, btm, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 33

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 7/1/2000 featuring two photographs taken on 26/12/1999 during the 25th anniversary celebrations of the operations of the tramway by the BTM. Item within the People and places section. The first photo - Gavin Young standing in the doorway of tramcar No. 40. The second - Mr. Matthew Hutchison holding his son Henry inside a tram - possibly No. 13 - see also item 1290. "7 Jan 1999 Courier" in black ink, top right hand corner - date was actually 2000.trams, tramways, btm, visitors, 25th anniversary

Twenty (20c) ticket for the Ballarat Tourist Tramway, printed on semi glossy white paper. Ticket Number A 000000. The ticket is printed using turquoise colour ink, with the ticket number in black ink. Ticket in the style of the SEC tram tickets. Tickets used for Adult Return, Child Return and Child Single from 24/12/1974 to 31/10/1985. Ticket collected at the time of first issue to museum (date 12/7/1974) and placed in a manila envelope for the archives. See BTM / BPTS Fare Schedule chart and BTPS ticket issue record books.trams, tramways, tickets, btps, ballarat tourist tramway

Twelve page booklet, titled "Ballarat and Bendigo, Victorian Tramway Preservation" written by D. Menzies and J.H. Price, reprinted from Modern Tramway. Front cover has BTPS tram 38 on original depot fan, green banner centrally with title, and Bendigo Birney No. 28. A circular white sticker with "1.00" written on is stuck on the right hand side, centrally. Saddle stapled print in black ink on 120gsm art paper. Written material covers background history of both Ballarat and Bendigo tramways, tramcars, closure, the formation of the BTPS and the Bendigo Trust tramways and their operational history up to about mid 1975 as it mentions the first COTMA meeting. Also has 12 photos inside. On rear cover is an advertisement for the TMSV and the Light Railway Transport League (UK) (LRTL) PDF copy of book added 16-3-2017 Price sticker as noted abovetrams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, lrtl, tram preservation

Four page (two sheets of A4 - double sided) on gold paper, printed as a Tour Booking form for a tour of Melbourne tram lines, titled "W3 661 Tram tour - Melbourne Revisited" for 27/5/1989. The tram was on loan at the time to "Yappa Tours" from the BTPS. See first and second paragraphs for details of the tram being in Melbourne. Also contained on pages 1 and 2 are notes on W3 class trams, their history and dispersal. Pages 2, 3 and 4 give details of the tour and the booking form. Tour operated by the Rail Tourist Association. Tour booking officer was Geoff Cargeeg. Printed using a typed wax stencil and then duplicated. The two sheets have been stapled in the top left hand corner. Note spelling of "Yappa" - other documents have used "Yapper"w3 class, yapper tours, rail tourist association, tours

Hardcover book - titled "Timetable and Duty Schedule compilation [Road Passenger Transport]", written by J.F. Turner outline the underlying principles involved in the preparation of the Timetables and compilation of Duty Schedules necessary for the operation of Road (Bus) Passenger Transport Services. Has Title page, foreword, Preface, table of Contents, text covering timetables, duty schedules, the duty rota and schedule economics, index and inset facing page 46, tipped in and printed on art paper, a timetable chart in colour identifying scheduled times to intermediate points. Cover blue Rexene colour board with red block lettering on the front cover and spine full bound, sewn with end papers. J.F. Turner, Lecturer at the City of London College and the North Western Polytechnic (London). Published by Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, London, 1946. On inside front cover "L.J. Denmead / Superintendent Tramways, S.E.C. Ballarat Nov. 1951" / "A.D. T. Supt. Flinders St. Feb. 1963" / D.T. Supt. / Monash House 1963" and top left hand corner of first page "L.J. Denmead M.M.T.B. 1947" and "p29" reference in ink. page 29 has an "X" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, timetables, schedules, rosters, buses

Christmas card made from white stippled cardboard with a serrated edge, folded centrally with a photo of Rx and R class locomotives on the front of the Adelaide to Melbourne Express at Adelaide Railway Station c1900. The train later became known as The Overland. The first two carriages are Mansard Roofed Carriages. The photo has been printed as an illustration and then glued to the front of the card. On the inside of the card is a Greetings message from the Council and Members of the South Australian Division of the Australian Railway Historical Society. See December 1999 issue of Newsrail for some information about the locomotives and carriages. Year not known, probably late 1960's. Would have been sent to Les Denmead by someone in the ARHS SA Division. See Newsrail Dec. 1999tramways, trams, adelaide, passenger trains, christmas cards, sar, arhs

Black and white print of a donated negatives. Print made 8/1998. Various photos taken by Ron Fluck or other members of the Fluck family of various tour buses during the late 1940's and early 1950's. 886.1 - Mylor Service bus Ford V8, SA234990, Strathalbyn 5-1-1951 - standing alongside is Ron Fluck's first wife Joan (advised by Ron 09/2007) 886.2 - Pykes Cadillac Panorama Hotel, Sublime point, Bulli Pass NSW and Ron Fluck, 29-6-1951. 886.3 - Bonds REO #6, West Vic. (see also 886.9) 886.4 - Marks Ballarat, 2 Ansairs, TL943 and TL 975, Ocean Road, Melba Gully Crowes Vic - 25-3-1951. 886.5 - Parlourcars White bus, No. 29, Melbourne Hills Warburton - 13-8-1950 886.6 - Cellulose Bus, semi trailer, Millicent - 24-10-1947 with Claude Perkins Pty Ltd. hardware store in background. 886.7 - Kilkenny - Morphett - Henley Beach bus service, breakdown, Grange Road, Findon, Chev. car, Ron Fluck and D.Kay, 22-1-1949. Photo by E.G.Fluck. 886.8 - As for 886.2, NSW TV 338. 886.9 - Bonds Reo #6, Side Load, SA 2337, Diamond T motor, S.E. of SA - 23-10-1947. All images replaced by high res scan of the negatives 17/1/2019/tramways, trams, mylor service, parlourcars, bonds, marks of ballarat

Newspaper Clipping from the Adelaide Advertiser dated 25/10/1972 in the Opinion section, written by Lance Campbell, of Father Graham Kaines providing a potted history of Adelaide's trams, the opening of the AETM's first section of tramway track and Fr. Graham's interest since a 14 year old in trams. Includes a photograph of three workers (unknown), trams No. 1, 282 (?) and Ballarat 21 on depot fan. Page 5 of newspaper. See also Other Information for personal note from cataloguer.In red biro on top of page "Nice Fite over car 29 at Bendigo 881"trams, tramways, aetm, tramway museums, adelaide, father graham kaines

Three page printed article or report on the development of the Melbourne tramway system from the cable car era up to June 1962. Written by the M&MTB, covers cable trams, other Melbourne tramway operators, electric traction era, formation of the M&MTB and the operation of the tramway system up to 1962. Would appear to be a MMTB document, an reprint of an article or a handout, created late 1962.An "X" in ink by the second paragraph on the first page, possibly a marker, about cable tram colours.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 titled "Last tram to 'star' in film about Ballarat" of the making of a film by the Commonwealth Film unit on tourist attractions in Ballarat. The first section of the film was to feature the last run of the trams in Ballarat the following Sunday. Has a photo of a meeting of members of the film unit, the City Council, and the Ballarat Regional Tourist Promotion Association the previous day. The clipping gives the names of people in the meeting. Second copy of the text only added 25/10/05 - photo not attached. Image of the whole cutting added 28/3/2011 - see i1. trams, tramways, ballarat promotion, commonwealth film unit, closure, films

Set of three newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 2/4/1971 with photo of tram 28 after is collision the previous day with a semi-trailer at the intersection of Princes and Victoria Streets. Gives names of the vehicle drivers and cost of the damage. Photo is of the tram returning to the depot under its own power. Tram passenger named as Margaret Foley, tram driven by James Mason and the truck driven by Gerald Winter of Gordon. See Reg Item 672.1 for a print of the Courier Photograph. Second is from The Courier, Ballarat, 15/4/1971 of the Brown Hill Progress Association chartering a tram to create interest in the project for the retention of Ballarat's trams. The tram was to leave Drummond and Sturt St. intersection the following Sunday at 1245. Item mentions the election of an interim executive and expression of interest of people outside the city. Third is from The Sun, Melbourne, 31/5/1971 about Ballarat 'tram-lovers' deciding to have a working tramway museum. Quotes Mr. Paul Nicholson, a member of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Notes that Museum will have eight trams using two miles of existing track around Lake Wendouree. Also notes that the SEC had received 88 applications for the 44 trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo.Image of the 3rd item added 28/3/2011 - see i1 and for the actual cutting i4. Original of newspaper of item 1 - also has items about the future of the railway workshops following a cost review and a story of page 1 of a submission to the Victorian Land Transport enquiry.In red ink on first cutting in top left hand corner "2/4/71" and in blue ink in top right hand corner on second cutting "15/4/71".trams, tramways, accidents, closure, charters, museum establishment

Set of two newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Age, p4, dated May 31, 1971 of the setting up of the BTPS by a group of young people the previous day. Has photo of a group taking a photo of the driver (Mr. Les Bird) holding the trolley pole rope. Notes that they hope to keep six trams going, tram to be operated on a voluntary basis similar to Puffing Billy, many of the group were Melbourne students and that the Ballarat contingent was consciously small. The first cutting also has a small piece on the top edge, cut out from the same newspaper referring to the article on page 4, titled "TRAMS". (Source newspaper advised by Alan Bradley 5/7/02 and updated). Second is from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/6/1971, about a Murray River paddle steamer company writing to the City of Ballaarat offering to undertake a feasibility study and discuss with Council the operation of pleasure craft on Lake Wendouree, Also mentions the establishment of the BTPS and its proposals and its letter to Council. See Reg, Item 2487 for print of photograph supplied by the AGE newspaper July 2002. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016. Full image of newspaper article added as image i2. See also Reg Item 7033 for other photographs and tramcar notes.In red ink on the second cutting, below the first paragraph "8-6-71"trams, tramways, paddle steamer, lake wendouree, charters, museum establishment

Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side with one hole through the photograph within the cutting. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/8/1971, about the first stage of Ballarat's changeover from trams to buses passes uneventfully yesterday with only minor difficulties being reported. Quotes Transport Regulation Boards Regional Office, Mr. A. Stott, a few parking problems with cars in bus bays, demand for timetables. Also has a quote from the director of Davis Bus Lines, about minor problems - passengers asking questions. Has a photograph of the SEC linesman dismantling overhead in Victoria St., as a trail. A gang from Melbourne will come to Ballarat early in September to pull down all the lines. Newspaper cutting published on the Tuesday. 2nd copy added 14/11/2002In red ink in upper right hand corner, "24/8/71" On sheet of paper, various pencil markings - with date Dec. 1963. Possibly paper used by Donor at his job with the former machinery makers, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, overhead, dismantling

Set of two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/8/1971; two letters to the Editor, about the closure of the Ballarat tramways, that some of the trams and line should be saved and what the aims of the BTPS are. The first from a person titled "All Het Up", and the second from John Anderson of P.O. Box 145 Box Hill. The second clipping from The Sun, Melbourne dated 14/7/1971 written by Keith Dunstan in his column, "A Place in the Sun" about the forthcoming closure of the Ballarat and Bendigo systems. Has a photo of a Bendigo Birney tram and notes their rarity. The second part is about the formation of the BTPS, which has 100 paid up members and quotes Shane McCarthy, a committeeman. Both cuttings in two portions.In red ink in lower edge of first cutting "19/8/71". On sheet of paper, various pencil / ink markings - with date Dec. 1963. Possibly paper used by Donor at his job with the former machinery makers, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, closure, btps, birney, preservation

Yields information about the closure of the SEC Ballarat system in particular the Victoria St line. Has a strong association with the article author.Set of two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side with one hole through the photograph within the cutting. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 23/8/1971 (corrected date), of two items in the paper about the closure of the trams in Victoria St. The main item written by a staff reporter recalls the days of travelling regularly on the tram when a student going to and from school, Saturday travelling and as a means of transport. Second item in the same cutting reports on the closure of the Victoria St. route the previous day. Mentions the interest in the trams, the BTPS, and police protection that was not needed. Photograph accompanying the article is of a driver turning the pole at the Victoria St. terminus of tram No. 31. Second clipping, from The Courier, dated 8/9/1971, reports on a collection of historic tram photos in the Commonwealth Bank for the next two weeks, presented by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. 1068.2 - full page of The Courier, 23/8/1971, added 10/9/2013 and image added.In red ink in upper right hand corner, "21/8/71" of the first cutting and "8/9/71" in red ink in the top right hand corner of the second cuttingtrams, tramways, closure, victoria st., tmsv, displays